Distribution Transformer: 1.1 Scope
Distribution Transformer: 1.1 Scope
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER:
1.1 SCOPE:
1.1.1 The scope of work shall cover the supply of transformer suitable for outdoor installation meeting
the requirements specified in the equipment data sheet. Associated minor civil works required for
the erection of the transformer are also included in the scope of this contract.
1.2.1 The transformers shall comply with IS : 2026 and should be suitable for service under conditions of
voltage and frequency fluctuations permissible under Indian Electricity Act rules there under.
1.2.2 Transformers shall meet the requirements specified in specifications of Transformers and capable
of being loaded in accordance with IS : 6600.
1.2.3 Vendor should submit guaranteed performance data as per Data sheet to IS : 2026 for proper
evaluation of their equipment. Tenders not furnishing the performance data as above are liable to be
disqualified.
1.3 CONSTRUCTION:
1.3.1 Transformer core shall be built up of low loss non-ageing grain oriented silicon steel insulated
laminations. Adequate cooling ducts shall be provided. Transformer tanks shall be of robust
construction fabricated out of M.S. plate. All welded joints and valves shall be tested after
fabrication of the tank to withstand up pressure of 1.0 kg/sq.cm. in excess of the static head of oil.
Bolted joints shall carry non-deteriorating -gaskets.
Transformer cooling shall be as specified under equipment schedule with fixed or removable
radiator tubes of seamless construction and adequately braced to the tank.
1.3.2 All normal fittings required under section 14 of IS : 2026 - Part I shall be provided. Additional
fittings shall also be provided as stipulated in the specification of equipment schedule.
1.3.3 Tapings shall be OFF load (where ever applicable as mention in data sheets) and brought out from
HV winding and terminated in an external motor operated tap switch with position indicator.
Transformer output shall remain unaffected for any tap position.
1.3.4 The transformer shall be supplied with oil conforming to IS : 335. The transformer shall be
delivered after drying out and ready to put into commissioning without further drying out at site.
Should however the pre-commissioning tests require drying, necessary drying with a stream line
filter shall be carried out free of cost. Any other filter process is not acceptable.
The tap changers shall be of off circuit type mechanically rugged and arranged to provide for
convenient inspection and maintenance without necessity for un-tanking. The position indicators
shall be positive and there shall not be any ambiguity resulting into incomplete tap change with
respect to the mechanical tap position indication. The operating handle of tap exchanger shall be
brought out of the tank at the side at an accessible height from ground level. Tap changer operating
switch mounted on the top of the transformer tanks will not be acceptable. Provision of padlocking
the tap changers without interfering with visual tap position indicator shall be provided. The tap
changers shall be provided with a micro switch arrangement to issue trip command to the breaker
connecting the transformer to the source of power in the event of an inadvertent attempt to change
the taps when transformer is on load. The tap changing handle shall have locking arrangement with
1.5.1 Supply of the transformer including transport to site, loading and unloading etc. as specified will be
treated as one unit for measurement and payment.
1.6 PENALTY :
1.6.1 The bidder shall offer iron & cu losses as per data sheet without any tolerance.. The losses indicated
are maximum losses. In case of non-achievability of the losses at the time of testing, the contractor
shall be penalized at the rate of Rs. 298308.97 per KW for iron losses & Rs. 184951.5 per KW for
Cu loss.
NOTE : ALL ROUTINE TESTS AS PER `IS’ SHALL BE CARRIED OUT IN PRESENCE OF
PURCHASER / CONSULTANT’S REPRESENTATIVE