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Contents

Scope of Supply of Plant and Installation Services by the Contractor ............................2-4 Specification ........................................................................................................................2-60 Forms and Procedures .......................................................................................................2-61 Form of Completion Certificate .....................................................................................2-62 Form of Operational Acceptance Certificate ..................................................................2-63 Change Order Procedure and Forms ..............................................................................2-64 Change Order Procedure ................................................................................................2-65 Annex 1. Request for Change Proposal ..................................................................... 2-66 Annex 2. Estimate for Change Proposal .................................................................... 2-68 Annex 3. Acceptance of Estimate ............................................................................... 2-70 Annex 4. Change Proposal .......................................................................................... 2-71 Annex 5. Change Order .............................................................................................. 2-74 Annex 6. Pending Agreement Change Order ........................................................... 2-76 Annex 7. Application for Change Proposal ............................................................... 2-78 Drawings .............................................................................................................................. 2-80 Supplementary Information ..............................................................................................2-81

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Contents
Section 1 : INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 2-8 Section 2 : DESCRIPTION OF WORKS ....................................................................... 2-9 Section 3 : SCOPE OF WORK ..................................................................................... 2-10 Section 4 : LOCATION.................................................................................................. 2-11 Section 5 : SERVICE CONDITIONS ........................................................................... 2-12 5.1 Ambient/Environment Conditions: .......................................................................... 2-12 5.2 Electrical Design ...................................................................................................... 2-12 5.3 Mechanical Design ................................................................................................... 2-12 Section 6 : TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA ........................................ 2-13 6.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 2-13 6.1.1 Conductor Properties ............................................................................................. 2-13 6.1.2 Standard Electrical Clearance................................................................................ 2-13 6.1.3 Power Line Servitudes and Building Restrictions ................................................. 2-14 6.1.4 Standard Insulation Levels and Creepage Distances ............................................. 2-15 6.1.5 Safe Working Clearances ...................................................................................... 2-15 6.1.6 Minimum Vertical Clearances of Power Lines at Max Sag and Swing ................ 2-16 6.1.7 Profiling details ..................................................................................................... 2-17 Section 7 : LINE DESIGN ............................................................................................. 2-18 7.1 Hardware Design ...................................................................................................... 2-18 7.1.1 General .................................................................................................................. 2-18 7.1.2 Galvanising ............................................................................................................ 2-20 7.1.3 Full Tension Clamps ............................................................................................. 2-21 7.1.4 Vibration Dampers ................................................................................................ 2-21 7.1.5 Repair Sleeves ....................................................................................................... 2-21 7.1.6 Stay Assemblies .................................................................................................... 2-22 7.1.7 Armour Rod ........................................................................................................... 2-22 7.2 Insulators & Fittings ................................................................................................. 2-22 7.3 Line Conductors ....................................................................................................... 2-24 7.3.1 General .................................................................................................................. 2-24 7.3.2 Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) ................................................. 2-24 7.3.3 Steel Conductors .................................................................................................... 2-24 7.3.4 Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) .............................................................................. 2-24 7.3.5 Fibre Optic (ADSS) ............................................................................................... 2-25 7.4 Poles and Structures ................................................................................................. 2-25 7.4.1 Structures ............................................................................................................... 2-25 7.4.2 Structural Steel ...................................................................................................... 2-25 7.5 Line Templating ....................................................................................................... 2-28 7.5.1 Definitions ............................................................................................................. 2-28 7.5.2 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 2-28 7.5.3 Drawings ............................................................................................................... 2-29 Section 8 : CONSTRUCTION ....................................................................................... 2-32

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8.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 2-32 8.2 Route ........................................................................................................................ 2-32 8.3 Site Preparation ........................................................................................................ 2-33 8.4 Environmental .......................................................................................................... 2-33 8.4.1 Anti-climbing Devices .......................................................................................... 2-33 8.4.2 Perching Bracket ................................................................................................... 2-34 8.4.3 Conductor Indicating Balls/Bird Flappers ............................................................ 2-34 8.4.4 Use of Bird Friendly Suspension Structures ......................................................... 2-34 8.5 Pegging of Structure Positions ................................................................................. 2-34 8.6 Civil & Foundations ................................................................................................. 2-34 8.6.1 General .................................................................................................................. 2-34 8.6.2 Foundations ........................................................................................................... 2-35 8.6.3 Excavation ............................................................................................................. 2-35 8.6.4 Approval of Excavations ....................................................................................... 2-35 8.6.5 Excavation Definitions .......................................................................................... 2-35 8.6.6 Backfilling ............................................................................................................. 2-36 8.6.7 Concrete Works ..................................................................................................... 2-37 8.7 Erection of Poles ...................................................................................................... 2-38 8.8 Hardware Installation ............................................................................................... 2-38 8.8.1 Full Tension Clamps ............................................................................................. 2-38 8.8.2 Vibration Dampers ................................................................................................ 2-38 8.8.3 Repair Sleeves ....................................................................................................... 2-38 8.8.4 Stay Assemblies .................................................................................................... 2-39 8.8.5 Armour Rod .......................................................................................................... 2-39 8.8.6 Jumpers ................................................................................................................. 2-40 8.9 Road, Railway and Telecommunication Crossings ................................................. 2-40 8.10 Stringing of Conductors ........................................................................................... 2-40 8.11 Earthing Philosophy ................................................................................................. 2-42 Section 9 : LINE TESTS ................................................................................................ 2-43 Section 10 : APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL SCHEDULES ........................................ 2-44 10.1 General Equipment Information: ............................................................................. 2-44 10.2 Detail Material Specification ................................................................................... 2-46 10.2.1 Insulators ............................................................................................................... 2-46 10.2.2 Stays and Accessories ........................................................................................... 2-47 10.2.3 Tension Clamps ..................................................................................................... 2-48 10.2.4 Conductors ............................................................................................................ 2-49 10.2.5 Armour Rods ......................................................................................................... 2-50 10.2.6 Repair Sleeves ....................................................................................................... 2-51 10.2.7 Vibration Dampers ................................................................................................ 2-51 10.2.8 Steel Mono Poles Compact ................................................................................ 2-52

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Section 11 : APPENDIX B SCHEDULE OF RATES AND PRICES ..................... 2-53 Section 12 : APPENDIX C1 - DRAWINGS 1: STRUCTURES ................................. 2-54 APPENDIX C2 - ALIGNMENT .............................................................. 2-59

Table of Figures
Figure 1 - Proposed 132kV line route .............................................................................. 2-11 Figure 2 - Intermediate Structure General Arrangement .................................................. 2-54 Figure 3 - Stayed Angle Structure General Arrangement ................................................ 2-55 Figure 4 - Self Supporting Angle Structure General Arrangement .................................. 2-56
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Section 1: INTRODUCTION This report specify the technical requirements which to be used to go out on tender to appoint a contractor to design, supply and install the Fig Tree Chibombo 132kV Power Line. Lands and Rights, Statutory approvals as well as the EIA process for the project are excluded from the Scope of Work.

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Section 2: DESCRIPTION OF WORKS The works comprises of:

The construction of a 61km 132kV single circuit supply line from the existing Fig Tree substation to the new Chibombo substation, strung with single Panther ACSR phase conductor installed on steel monopoles with OPGW shield wire. The Works should be executed in total to the Employers discretion, as per Detail Designs and in accordance with the relevant Specifications, Standards, the Environmental Requirements and Construction Regulations Health & Safety Requirements.

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Section 3: SCOPE OF WORK The scope of works is as follows and will also be reflected in the costing:

The supply, design and delivery of all steel structures associated with the construction of the power line The supply and delivery of all hardware associated with the construction of the two lines The supply, design and installation of all foundations associated with the construction of the two lines The templating of the line profile, including the selection\verification of the structure positions based on the finalized route. Preliminary and General Costs and Site Establishment, Environmental and Health & Safety Requirements. Survey activities. Access to site required for power line construction. Drilling/Excavating of holes for structure foundations and stays. Complete installation of all power line structures, structure material and power line earthing, including the earthing between the terminal towers and the substation earth. Complete dressing of all structures with insulators and fittings. Complete stringing, regulating and clamping of phase conductors and shield wires. Complete stringing, regulating and clamping of phase conductors and shield wires. Complete labelling of the power line. Complete installation of substation closing spans and commissioning of the line. Taking over of the Works and Clearing of site.

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Section 4: LOCATION The 132kV line will be start from the existing Fig Tree substation in a westerly direction alongside the existing 33kV lines. It will continue along the 33kV lines for about 95% of the route and break away at the end towards the new substation location. The route below is a preliminary and will be confirmed before the engineering phase will commence.

Figure 1 - Proposed 132kV line route

The anticipated location of the new Chibombo Substation is situated at coordinates: S145042.00 E28319.00

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Section 5: SERVICE CONDITIONS The equipment shall be designed and rated for continuous operation under the following conditions:5.1

Ambient/Environment Conditions: Altitude Ambient temperature Lightning conditions Atmosphere Electrical Design : >100m Above sea level : +10C to +40C (daily average +30C) : 10 - 15 flashes per km per annum : Medium pollution atmosphere.

5.2

The electrical characteristics of the distribution lines shall be as stated below:

Nominal Voltage: Design Voltage: Nominal Current: Maximum design sag temperature Frequency: Power Frequency Withstand: Basic Insulation Level (BIL): Creepage Distance Mechanical Design

132kV 145kV ACSR Condor 70 C 50Hz 275kV 650kV 25mm/kV

5.3

Dynamic Wind Pressure: Pole Design Safety Factor

700Pa - steel monopole: 2.2 - concrete monopole: 2.5 - steel lattice: 2.5 Minimum Failing Load for Strain Insulator Set: 120kN Failing Load of Post Insulator Set: 7.5kN 13.25kN Cantilever Strength of Post Insulator (40% of Failing): 5.3kN Strain Connection Type: Ball/Socket 16mm

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SECTION 6: TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA 6.1 General

The following technical requirements are applicable in the design and construction of the New Largo 132kV lines.

Line configuration: Line voltage phase to phase: Phase configuration strainers Conductor Type Earth wire type Number of earth conductors Conductor Properties
STRANDING & WIRE DIAMETER (MM) 3/4/2.118 6/1/2.11 6/1/2.79 6/1/3.66 6/1/4.72 30/7/2.59 18/1/3.77 30/7/2.79 30/7/3.00 18/1/4.21 30/7/3.35 30/7/3.71 18/1/4.78 45/3.38+7/2.25 54/7/3.18 48/4.27+7/3.32 19/2.65 7/3.35 3/3.35 OVERALL DIAMETER (MM) 6.35 6.33 8.37 10.98 14.16 18.13 18.87 19.53 21.00 20.70 23.45 25.97 23.88 27.00 28.62 35.58 13.25 10.50 7.35

Three-phase single circuit Built, insulated and operated at 132kV Delta configured at suspensions and Vertical at Panther OPGW equivalent to a Steel 19/2.65 conductor (OPGW) One

Number of conductors per phase One

6.1.1
CONDUCTOR TYPE MAGPIE SQUIRREL FOX MINK HARE WOLF CHICADEE LYNX PANTHER PELICAN BEAR GOAT KINGBIRD TERN ZEBRA BERSFORT STEEL 19/2.65 STEEL 7/3.35 STEEL 3/3.35

AL AREA (MM)

STEEL
AREA (MM)

TOTAL
AREA (MM)

WEIGHT MASS (KG/M) 0.1397 0.0852 0.1490 0.2570 0.4270 0.7300 0.6430 0.8460 0.9700 0.7750 1.2200 1.5000 1.0280 1.3400 1.6300 2.369 0.826 0.4850 0.2150

UNIT WEIGHT (N/M) 1.3705 0.8358 1.4617 2.5212 4.1889 7.1613 6.3078 8.2993 9.5157 7.6028 11.9682 14.7150 10.0847 13.1454 15.9903 23.24 8.1 4.7579 2.1092

UTS (KN) 18.57 8.02 13.10 21.90 36.00 69.20 44.90 79.30 90.80 53.80 112.00 136.00 69.80 98.70 133.00 177.65 113 67.45 29.10

24.71 24.48 36.68 63.13 104.98 158.06 200.93 183.4 212.06 242.31 264.42 324.31 323.01 403.77 428.88 6.11 10.52 17.50 36.88 11.16 42.77 49.48 13.46 61.70 75.67 17.95 27.83 55.60 42.80 73.65 122.48 194.94 212.09 226.20 261.54 255.77 326.12 399.98 340.20 431.60 484.48 747.96 104.8 61.70 26.44 61.70 26.44

6.1.2

Standard Electrical Clearance

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SYSTEM NOMINAL VOLTAGE (KV) 3.3 6.6 11 15 22 33 44 66 88 132 220 275 330 400

SYSTEM HIGHEST VOLTAGE (KV) 3.6 7.2 12 17.5 24 36 48 72 100 145 245 300 362 420

MINIMUM CLEARANCE (MM) PHASE TO EARTH 80 150 200 230 320 430 540 770 840 1200 1850 2350 2900 3200 PHASE TO PHASE 110 200 270 310 430 580 730 1050 1150 1650 2300 2950 3600 4000

6.1.3

Power Line Servitudes and Building Restrictions

BUILDING RESTRICTION LINE VOLTAGE (KV) FROM LINE CENTRE 22 AND BELOW 33 (H-POLE) 66 88 (HORIZONTAL) 88 (DELTA) 132 (MONO POLE) 132 (HORIZONTAL) 132 (DOUBLE CIRCUIT) 275 400 765 11 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 23.5 23.5 40

SEPARATION PARALLEL LINES 12 14 14 21 15 21 25 32 32 35 60

TIMBER RESTRICTION FORESTRY AREA 33 33.5 33.5 36 36 36 38.5 38.5 -

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6.1.4
SYSTEM NOMINAL VOLTAGE (KV) 3.3 6.6 11 15 22 33 44 66 88 132 220 275 330 400

Standard Insulation Levels and Creepage Distances

SYSTEM HIGHEST VOLTAGE (KV) 3.6 7.2 12 17.5 24 36 48 72 100 145 245 300 362 420 CREEPAGE DISTANCE OVER EXTERNAL INSULATION BIL AT SEA LEVEL (KV) 60 SEC POWER HZ WITHSTAND TEST (KV)

NORMAL (MM) 70 140 240 350 480 720 960 1400 2000 2900 3700 4500 5500 6300

SPECIAL (MM) 70 140 240 350 480 720 960 1400 2000 2900 4900 6000 7300 8400

EXTREME (MM) 125 180 300 440 600 900 1200 1800 2500 3600 6100 7500 9000 10500

45 75 95 110 150 200 250 350 380 550 825 1050 1300 1425

16 22 28 38 50 70 95 140 150 230 360 460 570 630

6.1.5

Safe Working Clearances

Extracted from the Zesco standard SP-GGE-001

To the nearest unscreened live conductor in air. (m) not exceeding 15 kV above 15kV but not exceeding 33kV above 33kV but not exceeding 66kV above 66kV but not exceeding 88kV above 88kV but not exceeding 132kV above 132kV but not exceeding 275kV above 275kV but not exceeding 400kV 2.6 2.75 3.0 3.2 3.6 4.6 5.3 To the nearest part, not at earth potential, of an insulator supporting a live conductor. (m) 2.45 2.45 2.45 2.45 2.45 2.45 2.45

Normal Operating Voltage

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6.1.6

Minimum Vertical Clearances of Power Lines at Max Sag and Swing

Extracted from the Zesco standard SP-GGE-001 Ground Clearances to Roadways

Normal Operating Voltage between Line Conductors Not exceeding 650 V Over 650 V but not exceeding 33 kV Over 33 kV but not exceeding 88 kV Over 88 kV but not exceeding 132 kV Over 132 kV but not exceeding 275 kV Over 275 kV

Over Road Vehicular Traffic 5.5 m 5.8 m 6.1 m 6.7 m 7.0 m 7.3 m

Other Areas except where specified 4.9 m 5.2 m 6.1 m 6.7 m 7.0 m 7.3 m

Ground Clearances to Roadways

Nominal Operating Voltage between Line Conductors Not exceeding 33 kV Exceeding 33 kV but not exceeding 88 kV Exceeding 88 kV but not exceeding 132 kV Exceeding 132 kV but exceeding 275 kV Exceeding 275 kV

Min Height above Rail 7.65 m 7.95 m 8.55 m 8.85 m 9.15 m

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6.1.7

Profiling details

Structure parameter table The table below indicates the minimum requirements to which the structures must be designed to if used with Panther conductor:
DESCRIPTION STRUCTURE TYPE SELF-SUPPORTING PLANTED INTERMEDIATE MONOPOLE STAYED PLANTED STRAIN
MONOPOLE

MIN WIND SPAN (M)

MIN WEIGHT SPAN (M)

MIN CLASHING SPAN (M)

MIN UPLIFT SPAN (M)

0-2 INTERMEDIATE SUSPENSION 0 - 30 ANGLE STRAIN 30 - 60 ANGLE STRAIN 60 - 90 ANGLE STRAIN

300

450

350

300

500

350

-125

STAYED PLANTED STRAIN

MONOPOLE

300

500

350

-200

STAYED PLANTED STRAIN

MONOPOLE

300

650

350

-200

The structure quantities and profiling was based on structures with the capabilities as shown in the table above. The lowest conductor attachment heights used for the initial profile were 13m, 14m, 15m, 16m & 17m from ground for all structures. Design Conditions The C-value for Panther phase conductor must be equal to 1 800m (18,86% of the conductor UTS) for the Ruling Condition @ 15C in still air. The C-value for 19/2,65mm 1100MPa GS shield-wire must be equal to 2 100m (15,05% UTS @ 15C) for the Ruling Condition @ 15C in still air. Minimum phase conductor clearances to be checked @ 5C with 700Pa wind loading. Maximum phase conductor clearances to be checked @ 70C with 0Pa wind loading. The shield-wire will be sagged to follow the initial parabolic profile of the top phase conductor.

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SECTION 7: LINE DESIGN 7.1 7.1.1 Hardware Design General

Clamps and fittings shall be of a design approved for the conductor in accordance with the relevant paragraphs. All hardware shall at least provide the same ultimate strength as the chosen insulator. All strain equipment to be designed for 120kN or higher if required. The connecting attachments, including bolts, nuts and washers, shall be included in the insulator assemblies. Only Hump Back Split Pins will be used where split pins are required. All materials shall be free from folds, cracks and other exterior and interior defects which can affect its strength, ductility, durability of ability to function. All materials shall be inspected and tested in full to prove compliance with the requirements of the Specifications and to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The testing shall be carried out according to the relevant standards approved by the Engineer. The following general specification to be used: All line designs and hardware selection will be based on the following Standards and Specifications. These standards provide a guideline and should be used in conjunction with any relevant local standards. International Standards Standard General
IEC 61774:1997 IEC 60183: 1984 IEC 60287: 1995 IEC 60763:1988 BS 50341-1:2001 Meteorological data for assessing climatic loads Guide to the selection of high-voltage cables Electric cables - Calculation of the current rating Hot dip (galvanized) zinc coatings (other than a continuously zinc-coated) Overhead electrical lines exceeding AC 45 kV Part 1: General requirements Common specifications

Description

Structure and Design

IEC 60826:2003 IEC 60652:2002 EN 10025 SANS 10162 SANS1200H SANS1200HC Loading and strength of overhead transmission lines Loading tests on overhead line structures Hot rolled products of structural steels The structural use of steel Structural Steelwork Corrosion protection of structural steelwork

Civils
IEC 61773:1996 Overhead lines Testing of foundations for structures

Insulation and Earthing

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Standard
IEC 60071 IEC 60815

Description
Insulation co-ordination Part 1 to 3 Guide for the selection of insulators in respect of pollution conditions.

Hardware
IEC 61089:1997 IEC 60305:1995 Round wire concentric laid overhead electrical stranded conductors. Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal voltage above 1 000 V Ceramic or glass insulator units for a.c. systems. Characteristics of insulator units of the cap and pin type. Insulators for overhead lines - Composite suspension and tension insulators for a.c. systems with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V - Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria Characteristics of string insulator units of the long rod type.

IEC 61109: 2008:

IEC 60433:1980

IEC 60720:1981

Characteristics of line post insulators. Locking devices for ball and socket couplings of string insulator units: Dimensions and test. Dimensions of clevis and tongue couplings of string insulator units. Dimensions of ball and socket couplings of string insulators. Overhead lines Requirements and tests for fittings Hard-drawn aluminium wire for overhead line conductors Insulators of ceramic material or glass for overhead lines with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V - Impulse puncture testing in air Zinc-coated steel for stranded conductors Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal voltage above 1000 V - Ceramic or glass insulator units for d.c. systems - Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria Overhead lines - Requirements for greases for aluminium, aluminium alloy and steel bare conductors Overhead electrical conductors - Creep test procedures for stranded conductors Composite string insulator units for overhead lines with a nominal voltage greater than 1000 V - Part 1: Standard strength classes and end fittings

IEC 60372 IEC 60471 IEC 60120 IEC 61284:1997 IEC 60889 IEC 61211: 2004 IEC 60888:1987 IEC 61325: 1995

IEC 61394: 2011 IEC 61395: 1998 IEC 61466-1: 1997

IEC 61466-2: 2002

Composite string insulator units for overhead lines with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V - Part 2: Dimensional and electrical characteristics

IEC 61467: 2008 IEC 61854: 1998 IEC 61897: 1998

Insulators for overhead lines - Insulator strings and sets for lines with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V - AC power arc tests Overhead lines - Requirements and tests for spacers Overhead lines - Requirements and tests for Stockbridge type Aeolian vibration dampers

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Standard
IEC 61952: 2008 IEC 60228 NRS 041:2008 BS 3288-1&2:1997 BS1490 BS 183 SANS 177-1:1990 SANS IEC 60120:1984 SANS IEC 60471:1977 (1993)

Description
Insulators for overhead lines - Composite line post insulators for A.C. systems with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V - Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria Conductors of insulated cables Code of Practice for Overhead Power Lines for Conditions Prevailing in South Africa Insulator and conductor fittings for overhead power lines. Specification for aluminium and aluminium alloy ingots and castings for general engineering purposes Specification for general purpose galvanized steel wire strand Insulators for overhead lines of nominal voltage exceeding 1 000 V Part 1: Ceramic and glass Dimensions of ball and socket couplings of string insulators. Dimensions of clevis and tongue couplings of string insulator units.

Safety
IEC 61865: 2001 Overhead lines - Calculation of the electrical component of distance between live parts and obstacles - Method of calculation

Zesco Standards

Standard General
SP-GGE-001 SP-ESU-006 SP-ESU-003

Description
General Technical Requirements Installation of 0.4 to 33kV OHL & ABC System TUBULAR STEEL POLES AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT Civil Works Supports and Foundations Overhead Line 11&33kV Insulators Overhead Line and Earth Conductors Works & Site Tests for S/S Equipment Stays

Structure and Design Civils

SP-CSS-001 SP-ESU-001 SP-ESU-004

Insulation and Earthing Hardware

SP-ECO-001 SP-GGE-002 SP-ESU-005

7.1.2

Galvanising

Galvanizing will be done to specifications IEC 60763:1988: Hot dip (galvanized) zinc coatings (other than a continuously zinc-coated).

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Except where specified to the contrary, all iron and steel used in the construction of the Contract Works shall be galvanized in accordance with IEC standards after all sawing, shearing, drilling, punching, filling, bending and machining are completed. Galvanising shall be applied by the hot process (except the electro-galvanising shall be permissible for steel wires), and for all parts other than steel wires shall consist of a suitable thickness of zinc coating of not less than 0,61kg/sq m of surface. The zinc shall be smooth, clean, of uniform thickness and free from defects. The preparation for galvanising and the galvanising itself shall not adversely affect the mechanical properties of the coated material. Tests shall be carried out as specified in the specifications. 7.1.3 Full Tension Clamps

Only compression type full tension clamps to be used on all conductors. The full tension clamps shall be as light as possible. The part that will be in contact with the conductor shall be of aluminium. The compression type full tension end clamp (dead end) shall consist of three parts, one aluminium compression body for the aluminium part of the conductor, together with an integral lug, one crimp joint terminal for connection of the jumper and one compression eye of galvanised steel for the steel core. The inline full tension clamp (midspan joint) shall also consist of two parts, one aluminium compression body for the aluminium part of the conductor, and one compression galvanised steel inner for the steel core. The material shall comply with BS1490 (aluminium). The current carrying capacity shall be equal to or better than that of the conductor. The compression type full tension clamp shall be filled with grease prior to compression to protect the conductor against corrosion. When installed, the full tension clamp shall develop a holding force of at least 95% of the ultimate strength of the conductor without causing slipping off, or damage to the conductor or any part thereof. 7.1.4 Vibration Dampers

Stockbridge vibration dampers are to be used on all ACSR conductors. Dampers to comply with IEC 61897:1998: Requirements and tests for Stockbridge type Aeolian vibration damper and IEEE STD 664:1993: The material shall comply with BS1004A. Spiral/Stockbridge vibration dampers will be used on the steel conductors. Make and type of spiral vibration dampers to be specified in the Detailed Technical Specifications and approved by the Engineer for use before installation. 7.1.5 Repair Sleeves

The repair sleeves used shall only be of the compression type. The compression repair sleeve shall preferably be two-piece type of aluminium alloy. When properly applied such repair sleeves shall achieve 95% of the ultimate strength of the conductor, when less than one fourth of the aluminium wires of the outer layer is damaged, in accordance with BS 3288 part 2.

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The resistance of the repair sleeves shall not be more than 50% of the resistance of the conductor itself on the same length as the repair sleeve. The repair sleeves shall be filled with grease prior to compression to protect the conductor against corrosion. 7.1.6 Stay Assemblies

Stay wires and their associated fittings shall be tested in the manner specified for conductors, and the breaking load shall not be less than 95% of the stay wire breaking load. The number of stay wires per structure on strain towers may vary. It is the contractors responsibility to verify quantities and supply accordingly. 7.1.7 Stay Wire

Stay wires shall be galvanized steel strand of the type 19/2.65 (UTS of 113kN) complying with BS 183 Grade 700, unless the designer requires a higher UTS. Stay wires and their associated fittings shall be tested in the manner specified for conductors, and the breaking load shall not be less than 95% of the stay wire breaking load. Steel stay wire shall be in accordance with IEC 60888:1987: Zinc-coated steel for stranded conductors. 7.1.8 Guy Grips & Fittings

Guy grips shall be of the preformed galvanised steel wire type. Thimbles shall be used with guy grips to support wires through the eye or bow of the stay rod. The stay wire will be connected to the pole using a specific stay connecting point with a non-rigid fitting combination. 7.1.9 Stay Rods and Base Plates

Base plate dimensions shall be altered from specified sizes to suit the soil loading conditions and shall be provided with locking facilities to prevent turning of the stay rods. The minimum requirement for the base plates shall be galvanized mild steel plate, galvanized as specified or epoxy tar coated, 450 mm x 450 mm x 6 mm. A minimum 24mm diameter stay rods shall be used. 7.1.10 Armour Rod

Armour rods shall be used to protect ACSR conductor at all clamping points on the suspension stand-off insulators. The size of the armour rods shall be suitable for the conductor used. No armour rods are required were stand-off insulators are used to suspend jumpers at strain poles. Take note that the correct clamp must be used to secure the jumper to the suspension insulator as the sizes will be different than the size used to clamp the conductor and armour rod at normal suspension poles. 7.2 Insulators & Fittings

The following Reference Standards shall be applicable:

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SANS 177-1:1990: Insulators for overhead lines of nominal voltage exceeding 1 000 V Part 1: Ceramic and glass string insulators units and insulator strings and sets. SANS IEC 60120:1984: Dimensions of ball and socket couplings of string insulators. SANS IEC 60471:1977 (1993): Dimensions of clevis and tongue couplings of string insulator units. IEC 60815: Guide for the selection of insulators in respect of polluted conditions. IEC Publication 60 High voltage testing techniques Part 1: General Definitions and Techniques. IEC Publication 71-1: Insulation co-ordination Part 1: Terms, Definitions, Principles and Rules. IEC 720: Characteristics of line post insulators. IEC Publication 372 including Amendment No 1: Locking devices for ball and socket couplings of string insulator units. Dimensions and tests. IEC Publication 383-1: Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal voltage above 1000 V Part 1: Ceramic or glass insulator units for A.C. systems Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria. IEC Publication 437: Radio interference test on high voltage insulators. IEC Publication 797: Residual strength of string insulator units of glass or ceramic material for overhead lines after mechanical damage of the dielectric. BS 3288-2: Insulator and conductor fittings for overhead power lines Part 2: Specifications for a range of fittings

Only silicon rubber insulators shall be used. The materials shall be free from folds, cracks and other exterior and interior defects which can affect its strength, ductility, durability or ability to function. All material shall be inspected and tested in full to prove compliance with the requirements of these Specifications and to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The testing shall be carried out according to the relevant standards approved by the Engineer. The approval by the Engineer shall not relieve the Tenderer of this responsibility. All metal fittings should be made of hot-dip galvanised steel. Free surface of insulating parts shall be cleaned from cement and other impurities. Care should be taken during installation as not to damage the insulators in any way. Assembly shall be performed in such a way that the electrical and mechanical properties cannot be affected and to ensure that the insulating part is not subject to any abnormal mechanical stresses. The cap of the strain insulator shall be of malleable cast or forged iron, spheroidal graphite cast iron, or heat treated. The graphite in malleable cast iron shall only appear in the form of temper carbon, and the graphite in spheroidal graphite cast iron shall only be present in spheroidal form. The socket coupling shall be in accordance with IEC 120 and have an internal height in accordance with IEC 372. Cap and pin shall be hot-dip galvanised. The pin shall be protected by a zinc-collar sleeve.

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Split-pins shall be of copper alloy or stainless steel and be in accordance with IEC 372. W-clips are not accepted. Each insulator unit shall be marked with the name or trade mark of the manufacturer and the year of manufacture in accordance with IEC 383 and means to ensure the system of traceability for each of the component parts. In addition, each insulator unit shall be marked with the specified electro-mechanical or mechanical failing load in conformity with IEC 383, or the first part of the designation in accordance with IEC 305. 7.3 7.3.1 Line Conductors General

Conductors will comply with IEC 61089:1997: Round wire concentric lay overhead electrical stranded conductors with the amendments to include conductors made of combinations of zinc-coated and aluminium-clad steel wires. 7.3.2 Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR)

The lines shall consist of standard aluminium conductor steel reinforced in accordance with IEC 61089 The aluminium shall be of the highest purity commercially obtainable and the Contractor shall submit certificates of analyses giving the percentage and nature of any impurities in the metal of which the wires are made, and precautions taken during the manufacture of steel-cored aluminium conductors to prevent the possibility of contamination by copper particles or other materials which may adversely affect the aluminium. The stranding of each layer of the conductor shall be as close and even as possible. The outermost layer shall be right-handed. The line conductors shall be supplied on returnable steel drums or non-returnable wooden drums, constructed to enable the conductors to be run out smoothly, and in lengths as long as can be conveniently handled and erected. Drums shall be marked with the length of conductor on the drum and also with an arrow to show the correct direction of rolling. The ACSR conductor used shall be Panther conductor template at 70 degrees Celsius (664A). 7.3.3 Steel Conductors

Steel conductors shall be galvanized steel strand of the type 19/2.65 (UTS of 113kN) complying with BS 183 Grade 700. Steel conductors and their associated fittings shall be tested in the manner specified for conductors, and the breaking load shall not be less than 95% of the steel conductors breaking load. Steel conductors shall be in accordance with IEC 60888: 1987: Zinc-coated steel for stranded conductors supported by SABS 182-5: 1979: Conductors for overhead transmission lines. Zinc-coated steel wires for conductors and stays. 7.3.4 Optical Ground Wire (OPGW)

The electrical and mechanical characteristics of the OPGW shall be as specified in 7.3.3 above. The following standards/recommendations are applicable, all being the latest revision, except where otherwise noted:

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NRS 061-1:2002, Specification for overhead ground wire with optical fibre Part 1: Product specification. Specifies the essential mechanical, electrical and optical characteristics, acceptance criteria and test requirements for metallic armoured optical ground wire (OPGW) for application with a nominal voltage from 66 kV up to and including 765 kV. NRS 061-2:2004, Specification for overhead ground wire with optical fibre Part 2: Installation guidelines. Specifies the installation of overhead fibre links between patch panel enclosures at the two terminating substations. It also specifies the essential methods for stringing, tensioning, earthing, jointing and terminating of the overhead ground wire with optical fibre (OPGW). Fibre Optic (ADSS)

7.3.5

The following standards/recommendations are applicable, all being the latest revision, except where otherwise noted:

NRS 078-1:2004, Long-span all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) fibre optic cables Part 1: Product specification. Specifies the essential mechanical, electrical and optical characteristics, acceptance criteria and test requirements for long-span all-dielectric self-supporting optic fibre cables for application with a nominal voltage up to and including 132 kV. It does not cover the parameters of the optical fibres to be incorporated in the cable, which will be detailed in a separate specification. NRS 061-1:2002, Specification for overhead ground wire with optical fibre Part 1: Product specification (WHERE APPLICABLE). Specifies the essential mechanical, electrical and optical characteristics, acceptance criteria and test requirements for metallic armoured optical ground wire (OPGW) for application with a nominal voltage from 66 kV up to and including 765 kV. NRS 061-2:2004, Specification for overhead ground wire with optical fibre Part 2: Installation guidelines. (WHERE APPLICABE) Specifies the installation of overhead fibre links between patch panel enclosures at the two terminating substations. It also specifies the essential methods for stringing, tensioning, earthing, jointing and terminating of the overhead ground wire with optical fibre (OPGW). Poles and Structures Structures All steel monopoles shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60826: 2003 Loading and strength of overhead transmission lines. Testing of towers shall be done according to IEC 60652:2002: Loading tests on overhead line towers Towers will be single circuit self-supporting monopoles for both intermediate and strain towers as shown in Figure 2. Structural Steel

7.4 7.4.1

7.4.2

The following standards are applicable:

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EN 10025: Hot rolled products of structural steels All structural steel shall consist of either hot rolled steel sections of minimum grade 300W or of cold formed hollow sections complying with the requirements of SANS 1200 H. SANS 10162-1:2011: The structural use of steel Part 1: Limit-states design of hot-rolled steelwork. SANS 10162-2:2011: The structural use of steel Part 2: Limit-states design of cold-formed steelwork.

Bolts, Nuts and Washers All non-strain bearing metal parts shall be secured by means of bolts and nuts with minimum diameter shall be 12mm. All bolts, nuts and screw threads and galvanising shall comply with the relevant IEC standards unless otherwise approved. Bolts and nuts shall be of steel with hexagonal heads. The nuts of all bolts for attaching to the tower plates, brackets or angles supporting insulator sets or droppers to earth conductor clamps shall be locked by approved means. No screwed threads shall form part of the shearing plane between members. Unless otherwise approved, all bolts and screwed rods shall be galvanized including the threaded portions; all nuts shall be galvanized with the exception of the threads, which shall be greased. When in position all bolts or screwed rods shall project through corresponding nuts, but such projection shall not exceed the diameter of the actual bolt. Bolts of any given diameter and length shall be the same type of steel where different grades of steel are used, Drawings and Shop Details Design Drawings In addition to the requirements of sub-clause 5.1.1 - SANS 1200H the following shall apply:

The drawings of the steel structures provided by the Engineer are conceptual and based on typical structures required for this project and are not intended to be design drawings. The Contractor shall base the required structures for this project on these drawings.

Contractor Provides Shop Details It is required of the Contractor to provide shop details. Engineer Providing Details The Engineer shall not provide any structural steel drawings.

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Manufacture Structural Hollow Sections Substitute clause 5.2.6 - SANS 1200H with the following:

All structural hollow sections shall be left completely open on both sides so that, during the hot-dip galvanise corrosion protection process, the hot-dip galvanise material can drain freely from such sections.

During the manufacturing process, the year of manufacture as well as the manufacturer's name must be imbedded onto the surface of the pole at a height of 1.5m above final ground level. Welding In addition to the requirements of clause 5.3.4 - SANS 1200H the following shall also apply:

All welding shall be so finished off that no burring, flux trapping or porosity is evident. Welding shall be so executed as to provide a smooth surface for receiving a hot-dip galvanise treatment.

Test Certificates The Contractor shall supply the Engineer with the following test certificates:

Certificates, issued by the Contractors Quality Assurance Division, stating that all manufactured components were inspected and measured to conform to the requirements of the Drawings and Specifications, before shipment to receive Hotdip Galvanised treatment. Costs relating to inspections and issuing of certificates as described above shall be included in the unit rates for the structures.

Corrosion Protection of Structural Steel Coating System The coating system shall be as follows:

Preparation of surface by pickling (see sub-clause 5.4.3.4 of SANS 1200 HC). Structural steel shall be Aluminium-killed. Protective coating shall be a single coat of 100 micron minimum thickness Hot-dip Galvanise. No double-dipping allowed. Hot-dip galvanising shall be carried out by a SANS approved institution. Hot-dip galvanised surfaces shall be fully passivated. All reasonable care shall be taken to ensure final HDG surfaces of even colour, texture and appearance.

Repair of Damaged Coatings Only special solder repair methods as described in sub-clause 5.10 of SANS 1200 HC and as approved by the Engineer, shall be acceptable for repairing unavoidable damage to HDG coatings. The approval by the Engineer shall not relieve the

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Contractor of this responsibility. No drilling of coated numbers will be permitted after galvanising treatment as specified has been completed. Schedule Items Surface Dressing and Repairs at Place of Manufacture The inspections, testing and testing documentation which shall be supplied by the Contractor and the cost of which shall be included, shall be as follows:

The weld inspections and certificates required in terms of sub-clause reference. All testing and certificates required in terms of sub-clause 7.3.4 of SANS 1200 HC, pertaining to compliance with specifications regarding surface preparation, procedure of application and eventual thickness, quality and integrity of the HDG coating.

These tests and certificates shall likewise be performed and issued by a qualified representative of the SANS. 7.5 7.5.1 Line Templating Definitions

The expression span lengths shall be taken to mean the horizontal distance between the centre lines of adjacent structures. The ground clearance is the minimum distance between the conductor and ground level in a span with the conductor at its maximum design temperature. The equivalent span is the calculated span length for tensioning a multiple span section such that the tension of the equivalent span may be used for tensioning the whole section. The upward vertical load imposed by the conductor at a support resulting from the gradients to the adjacent spans is called the conductor uplift (minimum weight span). The electrical clearance as specified is the separation distance between conductors based on the minimum distance allowing for mid-span swing. The maximum span is the maximum permitted length of any span for the conductor spacing adopted. The sag is the maximum vertical distance between a conductors lowest centenary curves that spans between supports and a straight line joining the conductors points of support. The weight span is the horizontal distance between the lowest points of a conductor on either side of the support. The lowest points of the catenary curves of both adjacent spans can be on the same side of the support at steeply sloping terrain The horizontal load imposed by wind pressure acting at right angles to any element of the overhead line is called the wind loading. The wind span is the sum of half the wind loading on each of the two adjacent spans i.e. the horizontal distance between the points at mid-span on each side of a support. 7.5.2 Specifications

The Contractor shall optimise each line in terms of span lengths and structure heights.

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The templating of the line on the provided route and acquired ground profile as described elsewhere in this specification will be done prior to any ordering of material or construction commences. The line templating is part of the design work and shall be provided together with all other design drawings for approval to the Engineer. Standard Engineering design procedures shall be used to determine the sag and tension profile for the specific transmission line. The following is applicable to the conductors under the conditions stated. Sag shall be calculated under the following conditions:

Maximum design sag temperature: Minimum operating temperature: Wind Pressure: Shape Factors:

70C -5.5C 700Pa 0.6 1.0 1.0 1.5

o Round, cylindrical or hexagonal structures less than 20m: o Round, cylindrical or hexagonal structures higher than 20m: o Flat structures: o Lattice structures:

For purposes of tower top clearance and conductor swing calculations the following wind pressures shall be considered:

Nominal wind pressure: Maximum swing wind pressure:

100Pa 500Pa

The maximum tension in the conductor shall not exceed 40% of the breaking tension at temperature -5.5C and maximum wind load, and simultaneously shall not exceed 18% of breaking load at average daily temperature of 25C without wind except for sections with extra-long spans where compliance with the specified maximum working tensions under the assumed maximum loading conditions may necessitate a lower figure for the 25C still air tensions. All safety clearances as specified elsewhere in this specification above ground and other structures should strictly be adhered to. 7.5.3 Drawings

The Contractor shall supply two hard copies and an electronic copy, in Bentleys MicroStation V8 format, of the Line Templating Drawings. The hard copies shall be plotted on a suitable scale on A0 paper and overlap such in order to ease continuity between sheets. The electronic copys scale shall by 1:1 in the UTM L031 WGS84 projection system. The following information shall be indicated on the strip plans:

All relevant features such as fences, cadastre information, tracks, rivers, watercourses, pipelines, telecommunication circuits, power lines, railways, dwellings and any other obstructions. All features mentioned shall be accurately shown over a strip 30m wide centred on the centre line, and generally outside this strip up to such as a power line or any other high object or structure.

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The angle of crossing, with the width of the feature to be crossed, shall be shown in the case of railways, power lines, roads and telephone circuits. The strip plan shall be continuous even where the route traverses long featureless sections. Vegetation types shall be identified as far as possible by referring to the density of vegetation, i.e. scattered, light, medium, dense bush, or cultivated land. Any areas of soft sand, marsh, or flooded ground shall be shown as these may be unsuitable for placing structures. Angles of deviation shall be shown, and each angle point shall be the start of a new section for representation and section chainage purposes. Positions of structures indicating their type and coordinates. Stringing chart at various ambient and stringing temperatures for ease of use on site indicating initial sagging information per span. Conductor installation chart indicating proposed positions of conductor midspan joints.

On the strip plan the centre line of the overhead line shall be represented by a thick line at the bottom of the profile sheet running continuously between consecutive angle points or terminal points. The profile shall be drawn above the plan and is to correlate to the features on the strip plan. An arbitrary datum may be used. Information on the profile shall include:

The ground profile shall show the elevation above the chosen datum and shall include two horizontal lines associated with the datum, the first uppermost giving the section chainage increasing along the route of the line between bend points. The second and lower line shall contain the total chainage between the start and finish of the line. Elevations shall be recorded above the chainage. The minimum required safety clearances over all obstacles. The expected initial sagging at both the minimum and maximum temperatures. The expected final sagging at minimum and maximum operating temperatures. Where the treasury ground slope exceeds 1 in 10, levels are to be shown on the profile at 10 meters from the centre line, as dotted lines either side of the centre line, indicated left and right on the elevation in the forward direction of the profile.

Where existing services (roads, telephone lines, railways, power lines, etc.) are crossed a cross-section drawing of the proposed crossing shall be provided on the strip plan at the relevant crossing. When a conductor breaks, the adjacent suspension insulators will swing away from the broken conductor span. The insulator string becomes part of the catenary of the span adjacent to the broken span and results in that spans sag increasing. The sag should adhere to all the required safety clearances. Every structure supporting a crossing span shall be designed in such a manner that it will be able to withstand the loads that may be imposed upon it should a breakage of any phase conductor or earth conductor occurs.

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As far as is reasonably practicable, every structure supporting a crossing span shall be located so that it will not touch the crossed service if it falls over but also shall be located as close to the point of crossing as is reasonably practicable.

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SECTION 8: CONSTRUCTION 8.1 General

Way leaves and right of access facilities, subject to the requirements of landowners and tenants will be provided by the Employer, but the Contractor will be responsible for the provision of access routes or tracks along the line routes to enable him to carry out the erection of the transmission line. When the Contractor is about to commence work on any property he shall be responsible to ascertain from the Engineer whether the Servitudes are in order and give the occupier of such property adequate notice of the commencement of the work. If the Contractor wishes to make a store on any property he shall first obtain written permission to do so from the occupier of such property. All staff shall be provided with the necessary identifications indicating their employment by the Contractor and adequate supervision shall be employed to protect the interests of the occupier of the property. When the Contractor is about to carry out erection of the conductors or installation of earth electrodes or counterpoise along or across public roads, telegraph or telephone lines, railways or across power lines he shall be responsible for giving the requisite notice to the appropriate authorities of the date and time at which he proposes to perform the work. Where the local authorities and other public undertakings affected deem it necessary for the protection of the public and the assistance of traffic, to provide flagmen or watchmen or installation of warning lights, etc., the cost of such provision shall be borne by the Contractor. The Employer will pay for unavoidable damage to crops but the Contractor shall at his own expense make good to the reasonable satisfaction of the authorities, owners, and tenants concerned, all land, property, rods, field drains, fences, walls, hedges, gates and the like which are damaged or disturbed during the execution of the Works and shall remove all surplus material after erection. During the progress of the work the Contractor shall be entirely responsible for the proper fencing, watching and lighting of excavations, dumps of material, ladders and the like and for the prevention and straying of and damage to livestock until backfilling of excavations and permanent reinstatement of fences, walls, hedges, gates and the like be completed. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any injury to the Public and damage to livestock due, in the opinion of the Engineer, to failure to comply with the above requirements. In the event of any dispute or questions of damage or for the adequacy of provisions made for permanent or temporary replacement or repair, the Contractor shall at once inform the Employer. 8.2 Route

The Contractor will be provided with a set of plans showing the routes of the transmission lines and any setting out details which may be available. The Contractor will responsible to gather all information regarding the ground profile along the route by either with the use of aerial surveying or ground surveying and observations. The ground profile should be

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accurate enough to enable the Contractor to design the line as required by this specification. The Contractor will, subject to approval with the Engineer and an appointed surveyor, peg out all turn positions for the Contractor. The Contractor will be responsible to verify and re-peg the turn points if required. The terminal points at ends of each line will be indicated by the Engineer. 8.3 Site Preparation

The Contractor will be responsible for the pruning or complete removal of trees where necessary along the routes of overhead lines. The Contractor shall allow for the required bush clearing based on on-site evaluation prior to the closure. The pruning and cutting of branches are to be included in the stringing rate and not included under the bush clearing rate. Where trees are to be removed, the Contractor shall completely uproot the relevant trees and stack them in position approved by the Employer or Engineer. All holes caused by such uprooting shall be filled in by him to leave the site clean and tidy, all to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Utmost care shall be taken when uprooting trees, as the Contractor will be responsible for all the claims due to any damage and/or injury caused by such uprooting of trees. Where the branches of trees are to be pruned, such pruning shall be neatly carried out in an effective and workmanlike fashion to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Unless specifically indicated otherwise herein or on the accompanying drawing, Tenderers shall allow in their tenders for:

The removal of trees, except shrubs, with trunks within a vertical plane parallel to and 5m from the nearest conductor along the routes of all lines; The pruning of all trees branches, along the routes of all lines, in such a way that no branch will project through a vertical plane parallel to and 3m from the nearest conductor, on the understanding that such branches of which the highest points are below 6m above ground level need not be pruned unless it is within 3m from any pole. Environmental

8.4

The contractor will be responsible to comply with all the local occupational health, safety and environmental laws and legislations. This includes all required documentation and must be financially catered for, with sufficient time and planning allocated to environmental compliance measures. 8.4.1 Anti-climbing Devices

Anti-climbing devices will only be required where structures other than mono poles will be used. The Contractor shall include in his tender price to install an anti-climbing device on structures requiring anti-climbing devices. The proposed device shall be presented to the Engineer for approval prior to manufacture and installation.

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8.4.2

Perching Bracket

Bird friendly perching brackets are required on all mono poles lines where applicable. The Contractor shall include in his tender price to install perching brackets on these structures. The proposed device shall be presented to the Engineer for approval prior to manufacture and installation. 8.4.3 Conductor Indicating Balls/Bird Flappers

Conductor Indicating Balls / Bird Flappers will be installed to indicate the conductors to birds in flight on the identified sections of line and shall be included in the Tender Price. The Conductor Indicating Balls / Bird Flappers shall be installed 500m beyond, on either side, of the identified areas. The proposed device shall be presented to the Engineer for approval prior to manufacture and installation. 8.4.4 Use of Bird Friendly Suspension Structures

Bird Friendly Suspension Structures will only be required on new lines where required and shall be included in the Tender Price. The Bird Friendly Suspension Structures shall be installed 500m beyond, on either side, of the identified areas. 8.5 Pegging of Structure Positions

The Contractor shall set out the route of the line determining the alignment of all structures as per the approved design. The work shall be undertaken by competent surveyors who are familiar with the requirements and working conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible to ascertain the correctness of structure positions on site according to the drawings and shall, where so required, re-measure and determine positions in conjunction with the Engineer. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer to inspect the pegged route at least seven days before excavations begin. The Contractor will also be responsible to set out all stays whether bisector or inline stays are required. On completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with As-build Drawings as specified elsewhere in this specification. 8.6 8.6.1 Civil & Foundations General

All civil and foundation work will be done in accordance with:

SP-CSS-001 SP-ESU-001 IEC 61773:1996

Civil Works Supports and Foundations Overhead lines Testing of foundations for structures

Foundations shall extend 1 meter above ground level at all structures running close to the mining areas due to the high corrosive environment.

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8.6.2

Foundations

Sample holes to be made and soil nomination and foundation designs to be done by the Contractors certified civil Engineer. The Contractor in conjunction with the Engineer will approve the foundation type to be used for each structure. The approval by the Engineer of foundation installations shall not relieve the Contractor of this responsibility. Each foundation shall have a completed Foundation Record signed by the Contractors Civil Engineer, indicating that the soil was nominated and that responsibility is taken for the foundation construction. Limited soil analysis will be performed during pegging of structures. The results of which will be made available to the Contractor. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that a foundation record is filled out for each foundation installed. 8.6.3 Excavation

At each structure position the Contractor shall excavate, install the appropriate foundation and backfill the excavation as required. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the subsoil at each foundation location is suitable to withstand the design loading which will be imposed upon it by the foundation and shall be responsible for any subsidence or failure of foundations due to insufficient care having been taken in the examination of the soil or in the installation of the foundations. Excavations shall be made to the full dimensions required and shall be finished to the prescribed lines and levels. The bottom or sides of excavations upon or against which concrete is to be placed shall be undisturbed. If, at any point in excavation, the natural material is disturbed or loosened it shall be filled with 10MPa concrete. Any and all excess excavation and over-excavation performed by the Contractor for any purpose or reason shall be at the expense of the Contractor. When the material at foundation depth is found to be partly a soil or material that is compressible, all compressible material shall be removed for an additional depth of 200 mm and filled with 20MPa concrete. The excavations shall be protected so as to maintain a clean subgrade until the foundation is placed. Any sand, mud, silt or other objectionable material which may accumulate in the excavation shall be removed at the Contractor's expense prior to concrete placement. Where holes, deeper than 1.5m, are dug by hand special care shall be taken to ensure that there is shoring available for the hole to prevent the hole collapsing. 8.6.4 Approval of Excavations

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to notify the Engineer upon completion of the excavation for foundations. No shuttering, reinforcing steel or concrete shall be placed until the excavation has been inspected and approved by the Engineer. 8.6.5 Excavation Definitions

Soft Ground

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Shall mean ground that can be removed by hand tools and shall include loose ground, clay, made-up ground, loose or soft shale, loose ouklip and any boulders less than 75mm in diameter. Pickable Ground Shall mean rock that can be loosened by hand pick or crowbar and include hard shale, compact ouklip, stone of similar hardness and boulders exceeding 75mm in diameter but not exceeding 0.3m3 in volume. Hard Rock Shall mean granite, quartzitic sandstone, solid shale, slate and rock of similar or greater hardness and boulders exceeding 0.3m3 in volume and can only be excavated by mechanical means or the use of light charges subject to the consent of the Engineer. Very Soft Ground Shall mean ground which is of such a nature that causes the foundation excavation to continuously cave in or fill up and where access to and from the excavations are difficult. This includes sand, lime and clay including excavations in waterlogged areas. Soil Types Type 1 Bearing Pressure 150 300kPa Type 2 Bearing Pressure 100 150kPa Type 3 Bearing Pressure 50 100kPa Type 4 Bearing Pressure 35 50kPa 8.6.6 Backfilling

After completion of foundation installation, the Contractor shall backfill each excavation with suitable material. The material to be utilised for compacted backfill shall be deposited in horizontal layers having a thickness of not more than 300mm before being compacted. In backfilling, the pad of the foundation shall be covered first with a 200 mm layer of well graded material containing no pieces larger than 20mm, before any coarse material is deposited. The material to be compacted shall contain no stones more than 150 mm in diameter, and be free from organic material such as trees, brush, scraps, etc. The distribution of materials shall be such that the compacted material will be homogeneous to secure the best practicable degree of compaction, impermeability and stability. Prior to and during compaction operations, the backfill materials shall have the optimum moisture content required for the purpose of compaction, and the moisture content shall be uniform throughout the layers. The material shall be compacted by mechanical compaction machines to a minimum of 90% of the density of the undisturbed material. If required by the Engineer, the Contractor will test compaction to proof 90% has been achieved. The surface of the backfill around the foundation shall be carried to an elevation such that water will not accumulate.

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Material removed from the excavation, which is not suitable for, or is not required for backfill shall be spread evenly over or adjacent to the site. Where the excavated material is not suitable for backfill, the Contractor shall stabilise the backfill material with one part cement per ten parts of soil or as an alternative import select backfill material to the site, provided the cost of select backfill does not exceed the cost of cement-stabilising the excavated material. Where excavated material primarily consists of broken rock, shale or "ouklip", the Contractor shall import select backfill material. 8.6.7 Concrete Works

The slump for concrete works shall be 100mm with strength of 25MPa after 28 days. The sand used shall be evenly graded concrete sand free from all debris and growth. The maximum size stone to be used for all concrete works shall be 26.5mm. The maximum water to cement ratio shall be less than 0.7. Concrete shall not be poured directly into a hole deeper than 1.5m without a chute to prevent segregation of the concrete. The concrete shall be mechanically vibrated once poured to ensure there will be no honeycombs in the concrete and that proper compaction of the concrete is attained. Over-vibration of concrete will cause segregation of the concrete and weaken it. The concrete shall not stand for periods of time and then have water added to it to make it workable as it weakens the concrete. If the outside air temperature is less than 5C, concrete shall not be mixed or poured as the cold will cause the water to freeze. Aggregates All aggregates shall be clean and free of weeds and roots. The aggregate grading shall be suitable for concrete and within the aggregate curve of the mix design. Water Water should be free from chlorides, sulphates, other salts and organic matter. Potable water will generally be suitable. Reinforcing Where reinforcing is required in the design, it shall be free of loose rust, grease and dirt. The reinforcing shall be fixed with wire ties that are tightly bound to prevent any movement during the pouring of concrete. Curing Where concrete is exposed to the air, curing is required. The concrete shall be covered with a 50 mm layer of river sand and this shall be kept constantly moist for a period of seven days, or a plastic membrane shall be placed over the exposed concrete and sealed. Curing compounds may also be used for curing, but these shall be approved by the Engineer.

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8.7

Erection of Poles

The elongated side of the hole shall be in line with the conductors to limit the effect of wind loading on the foundation. The foundation sizes shall be designed by the Contractors Civil Engineer. Manhole rings may be used for the installation of the poles. Poles may either be planted directly in the hole dug and then soil compacted around the pole, or else manhole rings may be used to form the foundation for the pole and compaction shall then be done around the manhole ring. The pole shall be stayed temporarily with 4 temporary stays until the foundation have cured enough to take the full loading of the pole. The pole may only be strung-on 14 days after the compaction is completed. All structures shall be vertical within a tolerance at the structure top of 0,3% of the overall structure height, before erection of the conductors. Poles shall not exhibit either twisting or bowing greater than the approved tolerances. After erection of the conductors the vertical tolerance of the structures shall not exceed 0,5% of the height and the standoff insulator transverse alignment shall be square with the line to within half the width measured at the cross-arm end. Suitable ladders shall be used whenever necessary during erection of the structures. All ladders shall be removed when erection work is not in progress. 8.8 8.8.1 Hardware Installation Full Tension Clamps

Only hexagonal compressions, of the ALCAN range, will be accepted. Only compression equipment specified by tension clamp supplier shall be used. Compression equipment and operating personnel shall be approved by the supplier to ensure the correct installation of the tension clamps. Proof thereof shall be available on site at all times. The hydraulic tool, dies and fittings shall be designed for a minimum output force of 890kN. All press equipment to be approved by the Engineer before use. The conductor in use determines the specific size of the press and full tension clamp to be used. Compressions to be made for the full area provided on both the aluminium and galvanised steel parts. 8.8.2 Vibration Dampers

All calculations for the correct placement of the vibration dampers shall be provided to the Engineer. The IEEE Guide for laboratory measurement of the power dissipation characteristics of Aeolian vibration dampers for single conductors will be used for calculations. 8.8.3 Repair Sleeves

In the case of local damage to isolated strands of a conductor during erection the use of repair sleeves of approved type may be permitted under extreme circumstances at the discretion and specific approval of the Engineer. If approved the cost of the repair sleeve including transport and labour will be carried by the Contractor.

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Only hexagonal compressions, of the ALCAN range, will be accepted. Only compression equipment specified by repair sleeve supplier shall be used. Compression equipment and operating personnel shall be approved by supplier to ensure correct installation of the repair sleeve. Proof thereof shall be available on site at all times. The hydraulic tool, dies and fittings shall be designed for a minimum output force of 890kN. All press equipment to be approved by the Engineer before use. The conductor in use determines the specific size of the press and repair sleeve to be used. Compressions to be made for the full area provided on both aluminium and galvanised steel parts. 8.8.4 Stay Assemblies

The stay type or size is not determined by the voltage of the line but by the size of the conductor used as well as the load requirements. The number of required stays per structure should be determined by the maximum load experienced by the structure. Steel stay wire shall be in accordance with IEC 60888: 1987: Zinc-coated steel for stranded conductors supported by BS183 Holes for conventional stays can be dug by hand, augured by machine or dug with a backactor. A rectangular stepped hole shall be dug so that the length of the hole is in line to the projected line of the stay wire. The hole shall be large enough for the stay plate to fit in. Once the hole is dug, the front face of the lower step shall be undercut to accommodate the stay plate. An 80 mm wide slot shall be cut in the steps at 45 to allow for the stay rod. This is absolutely essential as without this the stay rod will cut into the ground during tensioning or after a good rain and cause the pole to lean or possibly break. The stay plate shall be placed up against undisturbed soil on the pole side of the hole and the hole shall be backfilled and compacted as specified. No stays shall be planted without the relevant stay plates onto the fitted end of the stay rod. Stay rod assemblies shall be planted to ensure stays are at an angle of 45 and are more than 2m apart to ensure adequate volume of loading soil on the base plate. Under no circumstances may stay rods be bent. No damaged steel wires will be used. The direct tension with the specified safety factor will determine the size of the steel wire as well as the number of stays used per structure. All stay excavations and compactions shall be done as specified elsewhere in this specification. The positioning of both the temporary as well the permanent stays on the ground shall be determined by the Contractors Civil Engineer and presented to the Engineer for approval. 8.8.5 Armour Rod

No armour rods are required where stand-off insulators are used to suspend jumpers at strain poles. Helically formed armor rods to be used on all suspension clamp attachments, included in the trunion clamp assembly The size of the armour rods to be used at all suspension insulator assemblies shall be suitable for the conductor used

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8.8.6

Jumpers

Jumpers, although not a specific item, are included in the Contract. The jumper conductor will be the same size as the phase conductor used on the line. 8.9 Road, Railway and Telecommunication Crossings

Where an overhead line crosses a proclaimed road, railway or tramway or a communication line, the Contractor shall comply with the clearance to the requirements as prescribed and shall further ensure:

The deviation from a right angle crossing shall be not greater than 30. The supporting structures at the crossing point shall be labelled as required. That no mid span joints shall be permitted in the crossing span.

If, in addition, any special guarding of alternative construction is required, this and any material incidental thereto shall be provided at prices to be approved. Unless otherwise approved, inline or angle strain structures shall be installed on both sides of railway crossings. At overhead line or telephone crossings where the line being surveyed crosses between two poles or structures, the conductor heights of both lines shall be determined using appropriate calculation methods or computer programs to ensure the safe crossing of these lines. The bottom line shall be templated at minimum operating temperature and the top line at maximum operating temperature. At railway crossings, the distance from the crossing point to the nearest railway identification mark shall be recorded. This may be either a numbered railway telegraph pole or a ground distance marker, or other identifiable feature. All crossings shall be co-ordinated with the departments concerned. 8.10 Stringing of Conductors

The conductors and earth wires shall be pulled-up and tensioned according to "Code of Practice for Overhead Power Lines for Conditions Prevailing in South Africa" as specified in the NRS 041:2008. Twin conductors or double circuit lines, where required, shall be strung simultaneously to ensure matched sags. Conductors and earth wires shall be strung to the design template approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide suitable dynamometers, sighting rods or other approved apparatus necessary for the proper checking of the work. Dynamometers shall be tested and if necessary re-calibrated if so required by the Engineer. Unless otherwise approved, after final erection and adjustment the sag in any span shall be to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The equipment and methods used for stringing the conductors (including earth conductors) shall be such that the conductors will not be damaged. All equipment shall be in excellent condition. Particular care shall be taken at all times to ensure that the conductors do not become kinked, twisted or abraded in any manner. The Contractor shall make suitable arrangements for temporary staying of structures, and anchoring of conductors when necessary. Conductors may not be anchored to any portion

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of any structure, except strain structures and then only at the points designed for conductor attachment. Temporary anchoring to footings and guy anchors will not be permitted. Where temporary anchoring is required, suitable temporary anchors shall be provided. Installation and removal of temporary anchors will be the Contractor's responsibility. Running boards shall pass through blocks smoothly without hanging, catching or causing wide variations in pulling tensions, damage to the blocks or over stressing of structures. The pulling line shall be a non-rotating type, which will not impart twist or torque to the running board or conductors. Swivels shall be used to attach the pulling line and conductors to the running board. Tensions, while pulling, must be sufficient to clear all obstacles safely without damage to the conductor. At no time shall the pulling tension exceed the tension shown on the sag charts. Pulling of more than one drum length of conductor shall be subject to the Engineer's approval. Adequate protection shall be provided where there may be danger of a conductor being crossed over by vehicles, or damaged by other equipment and objects. Conductors shall not be left in contact with the ground, vegetable matter or any conducting or semiconducting material. Wood lagging, or similar material shall be used to protect the conductor when working at ground level. The placement of tensioning and pulling equipment shall be such that the vertical angle of pull on a cross arm or standoff insulator during stringing operations shall not be more than 20. Conductors shall not be pulled around angles which exceed 20. With tandemmounted blocks, the pulling angle shall not exceed 40. The sheaves shall conform to the conductor manufacturer's recommendation as to the diameter, and to the size and shape of the groove for the size of conductor used. Sheaves shall have a minimum diameter of fifteen times the conductor diameter at the base of the groove. Block surfaces which will be in contact with the conductor, shall be coated with neoprene or rubber. This covering shall be kept clean and free of materials which might damage the conductor surface. The conductors, joints and clamps shall be erected using approved tools and shall be erected in such a manner that no bird caging, over-tensioning of individual wires or layers, or other deformation or damage to the conductor shall occur. Auxiliary erection clamps or haling devices shall be of approved design and shall, under erection conditions, allow no relative movement of strands or layers of the conductors. Cutting of layers of conductors shall be carried out with tools designed not to damage underlying strands. Cropping or shearing of complete conductors shall not be permitted. Unless otherwise approved, conductors shall be run under partial tension and erected by means of snatch blocks and running blocks of approved materials and dimensions, at every intermediate structure and by other approved means so as to reduce to a minimum contact between the conductor and the ground or other obstruction during erection. Under no circumstances shall any conductor be dragged along the ground. The Contractor shall also make any necessary special arrangements for running out and sagging the conductors where the route crosses buildings, gardens or other grounds over which erection cannot be carried out in the normal manner. The Contractor shall also make such special arrangements as the Engineer may approve where power lines are to be crossed.

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No additional payments will be made for the erection of the line conductors over roads, railways and communication circuits, or over or under existing power lines which have been dead for the time being. The Contractor shall include in his price for stringing, the pruning and cutting branches. 8.11 Earthing Philosophy

The following standards are applicable:

IEC 60071 IEC 60815

Insulation co-ordination Part 1 to 3 Guide for the selection of insulators in respect of pollution conditions.

The total earthing resistance of the line shall be less than 3.5 with 60% of the poles having earth resistances smaller than 20. The earthing resistance of the poles for the first kilometre from substation shall be less than 10. The shield wire shall be earthed to the substation earth and copper cladded steel will be used extensively for earthing. The underground earthing for the towers shall only be finalised once the footing resistance tests have been carried out. The required earthing electrode shall be determined from the footing resistance tests. The terminal structures will be bonded to the substations main earth grid. At all electrified railway crossing & metal pipelines, the lines earth conductor will be isolated from the structure for 800m on both sides of the crossing.

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SECTION 9: LINE TESTS The following tests are required:

Such tests as may be required by the Engineer to prove the load bearing capacity of foundations and stay anchors; Continuity and resistance of the earth conductor; Structure footing resistance tests; Phase rotation; Continuity of OPGW and communications

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SECTION 10: APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL SCHEDULES Tenders must complete this schedule in detail as insufficient data may invalidate a tender. Tenderers shall only offer equipment as called for in the specifications as part of their main offer. Alternatives shall be listed separately from these Tender documents. Where such alternative equipment is offered subject to final approval, the Tenderer shall submit detailed information to enable the Engineer to evaluate the equipment with the tender. If the information submitted is not adequate to satisfy the Engineer that the equipment is acceptable such an alternative offer will not be considered. 10.1
ITEM 1

General Equipment Information:

DESCRIPTION Post Insulators 132kV (Rated 145kV) Name of Manufacturer/Supplier Country of Origin Does equipment comply with the specification Type (if applicable)

Strain Insulators 132kV (Rated 145kV) Name of Manufacturer/Supplier Country of Origin Does equipment comply with the specification Type (if applicable)

Conductor (Panther) Name of Manufacturer/Supplier Country of Origin Does equipment comply with the specification Type (if applicable)

OPGW Conductor Name of Manufacturer/Supplier Country of Origin Does equipment comply with the specification Type (if applicable)

Stockbridge Vibration dampers Name of Manufacturer/Supplier Country of Origin Does equipment comply with the specification Type (if applicable)

Spiral Vibration dampers Name of Manufacturer/Supplier Country of Origin

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ITEM

DESCRIPTION Does equipment comply with the specification Type (if applicable)

Steel Mono Pole Name of Manufacturer/Supplier Country of Origin Does equipment comply with the specification Type (if applicable)

Tension End Clamp Name of Manufacturer/Supplier Country of Origin Does equipment comply with the specification Type (if applicable)

Inline Tension Clamps Name of Manufacturer/Supplier Country of Origin Does equipment comply with the specification Type (if applicable)

10

Repair Sleeves Name of Manufacturer/Supplier/Supplier Country of Origin Does equipment comply with the specification Type (if applicable)

11

Stay Assembly: Guy Grips & Fittings Name of Manufacturer/Supplier Country of Origin Does equipment comply with the specification Type (if applicable)

12

Stay Assembly: Stay Rods and Base Plates Name of Manufacturer/Supplier Country of Origin Does equipment comply with the specification Type (if applicable)

13

Armour Rods Name of Manufacturer/Supplier Country of Origin Does equipment comply with the specification Type (if applicable)

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10.2 10.2.1

Detail Material Specification Insulators

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

SCHEDULE A Minimum Requirements

SCHEDULE B Equipment Details. (To Be Completed By Contractor)

Post Insulator Type of Insulators Mechanical Strength including fittings Failing Load Cantilever Strength (40% of failing) Number of Sheds Length Dry Arcing Distance Creepage Distance Medium - High Pollution Mass per Insulator 25mm/kV kg 13.25kN 5.3kN Specify mm Specify Silicon Rubber

Strain/Suspension Insulator Type of Insulators Mechanical Strength including fittings Failing Load Number of Sheds Length Dry Arcing Distance Creepage Distance Medium - High Pollution Mass per Insulator 25mm/kV kg mm specify 120kN Silicon rubber

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10.2.2

Stays and Accessories

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

SCHEDULE A Minimum Requirements

SCHEDULE B Equipment Details. (To Be Completed By Contractor)

Stranding Size of Stay Wire Stay Wire Nominal Breaking Load Stay Rod Dimensions Length Diameter Adjustability (Bow Type) Thread Length Stay Plate Size Thickness Corrosion Protection Mass Per Unit

19/2.65 1100MPa

2400 24mm Yes Specify

450450mm 6mm Hot dipped Galvanize kg

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10.2.3

Tension Clamps

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

SCHEDULE A Minimum Requirements

SCHEDULE B Equipment Details. (To Be Completed By Contractor)

Tension End Clamp Aluminum Outer (Inside Diameter) Galvanized Forged Steel Inner Overall Length Compression Type Breaking Force Current Transfer Through Jumper Terminal Lug Jumper Attachment 21.00mm mm mm Hexagon ALCAN Range 90.80kN Minimum 664A 2M12 bolted 19/2.65 13.25mm mm mm Hexagon ALCAN Range 113kN Minimum 187A

Inline Tension Clamp Aluminum Outer (Inside Diameter) Galvanized Forged Steel Inner Overall Length Compression Type Breaking Force Current Transfer

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10.2.4
ITEM

Conductors
DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE A Minimum Requirements SCHEDULE B Equipment Details. (To Be Completed By Contractor)

Phase Conductor Type Current Rating Overall Diameter Strand And Wire Diameter Aluminum Area Breaking Strength Ultimate tensile strength Final modules elasticity Coefficient of linear expansion (1/C) Standard drum length ACSR Panther 560A 21.00mm 30/7/3.00mm 212.06mm 9265.31kg 90,80kN 83 400MPa 18.43 x 10E-6 m

Optical Ground Wire Grease Conductor Type of Fiber Carrier Number of Fibers 1 S Burn-Off Current Strand and Wire Diameter Breaking Strength Diameter Mass Standard drum length No Specify 24 7 kA 19/2.65mm 113kN 13,25mm 8.1 N/m m

Optical Fiber Number of Fibers Type of Fiber Mass per Length of Cable Cable Diameter Cabled Cut-Off Wavelength Anti-Tracking Sheath Maximum Design Span Length Ultimate Tensile Strength Maximum Working Load (Where Fiber Strain Does Not Exceed 0.2 % in the Fibers) Maximum Continuous Load (Fiber Under No Strain) 24 Specify < 200kg/km 15mm 1 260nm Yes >400m 35kN kN kN

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10.2.5
ITEM

Armour Rods
DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE A Minimum Requirements SCHEDULE B Equipment Details. (To Be Completed By Contractor)

Phase Conductor Type Size Length Wire Diameter Spiral 21mm 1425mm 5.18mm

OPGW Type Size 19/2.65 Length Wire Diameter 12.34-13.48mm 2000mm 4.24mm Spiral

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10.2.6
ITEM

Repair Sleeves
DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE A Minimum Requirements SCHEDULE B Equipment Details. (To Be Completed By Contractor)

Phase Conductor Compression Type Aluminum Outer (Inside Diameter) Length Hexagon ALCAN Range 28.2mm 200mm

10.2.7
ITEM

Vibration Dampers
DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE A Minimum Requirements SCHEDULE B Equipment Details. (To Be Completed By Contractor)

Phase Conductor Type Size Length Weight Stockbridge 20.98-23.90mm Specify Specify

EARTH WIRE/OPGW Type 7/3.35 19/2.65 Size 7/3.35 19/2.65 Length 7/3.35 19/2.65 Material 1040mm 1070mm UV Rated PVC 8.29-11.71mm 11.72-14.3mm Spiral/Stockbridge Spiral/Stockbridge

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10.2.8
ITEM

Steel Mono Poles Compact

DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE A Minimum Requirements SCHEDULE B Equipment Details. (To Be Completed By Contractor)

Single Circuit: Suspension/Terminal/Strain Pole Steel Structure Type Wall Thickness No Of Sections Section Overlap Foundation (Planted/Flanged) Flange Bolt Diameter If Proposed Conductor Configuration Suspension Terminal/Strain Conductors Per Phase No Of Earth Conductors Tip Load Safety Factor On Calculated Strength On Type Tested Breaking Strength Minimum Conductor Attachment Height (Shortest Pole) Intermediate Terminal/Strain Perching Bracket Intermediate Terminal/Strain Material Permanent Ladder System Attachment Method Material Height Above Ground Level Ladder Width Insulator/Stay Takeoff Suspension Terminal/Strain Welded bracket Welded bracket Bolted Bracket Galv Steel 6m mm Yes No Galv Steel m m 2.5 2.2 Vertical Delta Vertical 1 1 kN Hot dipped galv,300W Min 4.5mm Specify mm Specify mm

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Section 11: APPENDIX B SCHEDULE OF RATES AND PRICES The Schedule of Rates and Prices are included in Section IV Bidding Forms.

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SECTION 12: APPENDIX C1 - DRAWINGS 1: STRUCTURES

Figure 2 - Intermediate Structure General Arrangement

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Figure 3 - Stayed Angle Structure General Arrangement

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Figure 4 - Self Supporting Angle Structure General Arrangement

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SECTION 12: APPENDIX C2 ALIGNMENT

Refer to Volume II of this document

Document/Project Name

Specification

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