Specification of 33 KV Out Door Potential Transformer

1 . Scope : This Specification covers the design, manufacture, assembly, testing at Manufacturers
Works, supply and delivery at site of Potential Transformers in three phase 33 KV system.
These Potential Transformers will be used as Bus P.T. for voltage indication , and supply of voltage to
meters, high speed Directional / Non Directional relays etc. for feeder protection.

2 . Standards : The Potential Transformers and accessories covered by this specification shall
comply with the requirement of the latest edition of the following standards unless otherwise stated in this
specification :
IS : 3156 Part (I-IV) : Specification for Voltage Transformer.
IS : 4146 : Application guide for Voltage Transformers.
IS : 2099 : Specification for Bushings for alternating voltages above 1000 Volts.
IS : 5621 : Specification for porcelain hollow insulator.
IS : 335 : Specification for Insulating Oil.
IS : 3024 : Specification for Core Materials.
IS : 8603 : Specification for Dimension for Porcelain Transformer Bushing for use in
heavily polluted area.
IS : 3347 : Specification for Dimension for Porcelain Transformer Bushing for use in
normal and lightly polluted area.
IS : 2633 : Specification for method for testing uniformity of coating on Zinc coated
articles.
IS : 5561 : Specification for Electrical Power Connectors.
IS : 2147 : Specification for Degree of Protection

3 . GENERAL CLIMATIC AND ISOCERAUNIC CONDITION OF SITE :

The climatic and isoceraunic conditions at site are given below :

(a) Max. Ambient temp : 45 0 C
(b) Minimum ambient temp. : 4 0C
(c) Maximum relative humidity : 100%
(d) Average number of thunderstorm day per annum. : 75
(e) Max. No. of rainy days/annum : 120 days
(f) Average Rainfall : 1000 mm. to 3000 mm.
(g) Max. Wind pressure/wind speed : 150 Kg. Per Mtr. sq
(h) Height above sea level not exceeding : 1000 meter
(i) Earthquake acceleration horizontal seismic co-efficient : As per IS:1893(1984)
For Class-III & IV Zones

4 . DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF POTENTIAL TRANSFORMERS :

The design features and construction details of Potential Transformers shall be in accordance
with the requirement as stipulated hereunder :-

4.1 . The Potential Transformers shall be complete in all respects and shall conform to the
modern practice of design and manufacture.
4.2 . The Potential Transformers shall be electromagnetic, outdoor type, single phase, oil filled,
self cooled, having shaded porcelain bushing as per IS: 2099, suitable for operation under
 the service conditions without protection from sun, rain and dust.
4.3 . The maximum temperature rise at 1.1 times rated primary voltages, rated frequency and
rated burden, will be within the limits of relevant IS/IEC, considering ambient temperature
40 Celsius for design purpose.
4.4 . The Potential Transformer shall be capable to withstand line discharge effect and also the
ferro resonance effect.
4.5 . The Potential Transformers shall be suitable for up right mounting on steel structures.
Necessary flanges, bolts, clamps fittings etc. for base of P.T. are within the scope of the
supplier.
4.6 . The P.T. shall be complete with all accessories like Primary Terminals, Terminal
Connectors, suitable for ACSR DOG weather proof Terminal Box for secondary
connection, lifting lugs, grounding terminals, oil sight glass, pressure relief device, filling
and draining plugs and name plate.
4.7 . The P.T. shall be oil immersed type provided with class A insulation. It shall be of
hermetically sealed type construction to prevent air & moisture from entering the tank.
4.8 . The core of the PTs shall be high grade non-aging, silicon laminated steel of low hysteresis
loss and high permeability to ensure high accuracy at both normal and over voltages
conforming to IS:3024.
4.9 . PT Characteristics shall be such as to provide satisfactory performance for burdens ranging
from at least 25% to 100% of rated burden over a range of at least 5% to 100% & 190%
rated voltage in case of protective cores and a voltage range of 80% to 120% (0.8 pf
lagging) in case of measuring cores.
4.10 . The P.T. secondary terminals shall be brought out through fuse of suitable rating in a
weather proof terminal box for easy access. The primary neutral to be earthed through
a detachable link separately in the secondary terminal box having a partition from the
secondary terminals.

4.11. PT Stud sizes shall be as follows :

a ) Primary Terminal : Primary Stud of the PT will be of plain solid round

(threading is not required) with Tin Plated Electrolytic
Copper having minimum Diameter of 16 mm (negative
tolerance is not allowed) and minimum outside length
of 80 mm.
b ) Secondary Terminal : M8 type with 70 mm long Nickel Plated Brass with
suitable size along with suitable nuts & washers.
5 . BUSHING :

5.1. Porcelain bushing conforming to latest edition of IS:8603 & IS:3347 shall be used for the
PT.
5.2. Cast metal end caps for the bushing shall be of high strength & made of brass. They shall
have smooth surface to prevent discharge taking place between the metal parts and porcelain
as a result of ionisation.
5.3. The insulation of bushings shall be co-ordinated with that of the Potential Transformer
such that the flashover, if any will occur only external to the PT.
5.4. Primary terminals shall be complete with suitable rigid type terminal connector suitable for
PT Stud to ACSR Dog conductor.
5.5. Each of the porcelain bushing/hollow insulator shall have Creepage distance for specified
voltage class.
5.6 Oil level gauge and convenient means of oil and nitrogen filling, sampling and draining of oil
is to be provided in Tank.
 6 . INSULATING OIL :
The insulating oil to be used for PT shall comply in all respect with the provisions of the
latest edition of IS : 335.

7 . GROUNDING TERMINALS :
Two grounding terminals on diagonally opposite sides of adequate size suitable for
Connecting MS Flat of size 50 mm. x 6 mm. shall be provided. HV Neutral Terminal earthing
and body earthing should be marked distinctly and be physically well separated. The terminal of high
voltage winding intended to be earthed shall be brought out through a bushing, insulated from
case or frame to be earthed by a separate arrangement.

8 . TERMINAL CONNECTORS :

8.1. The primary terminal connector shall be made of Aluminium alloy.

8.2. All castings of connectors shall be free from blow holes, surface blisters, cracks and
cavities. All sharp edges or corners shall be rounded off.
8.3. No part of the connectors shall be less than 10 mm. thick.
8.4. All ferrous parts shall be hot dip galvanised conforming to IS:2633.
8.5. Bi-metallic strips and sleeves, if require, shall be provided loose of about 2 mm.
thickness as a part of connector.
8.6. All current carrying parts of the connectors shall have minimum contact resistance.
8.7. Connectors shall be corona controlled and shall conform to IS:5561.
8.8. Connectors shall conform to type test as well as to routine test as per IS:5561.
8.9. Connectors shall be suitable for connection with ACSR DOG to PT terminal
along with suitable nuts bolts & washers.

9 . SECONDARY TERMINAL BOX :

9.1. All secondary terminals shall be brought out in a compartment on one side of each
Potential Transformer for easy access.
9.2. The exterior of this terminal box shall be hot-dip galvanized / painted with weather
proof paint.
9.3. The secondary terminal box shall be provided with a removable cable gland plate at
bottom for mounting cable glands of 1.1 KV grade steel wire armored, PVC
insulated PVC sheathed 4 core ( 4 sq.mm.) stranded copper conductor cables. The
cable glands shall be included within the scope of supply. The number of cable
glands are equal to number of cores in the PT.
9.4. The terminal box shall be provided with a detachable cover plate in front so as to have easy
access of secondary terminals. The cover shall have a sealing arrangement and shall be
suitable to prevent ingression of moisture and rain water. The sealing arrangement shall be
done by drilling holes in the tightening bolts of the cover. The degree of protection shall be
not less than IP-55 as per IS- 2147.
9.5. All terminals shall be clearly marked with identification number to facilitate connection to
external wiring with sufficient space in between.

10 . PAINTING :

10.1. P.T. Tank wherever applicable, along with top metallic shall be either hot dip galvanized or
painted. All steel surfaces shall be cleaned by sand blasting or chemical process as required
to produce a smooth surface, free of scale, grease and dirt. Steel surfaces in contact with
 insulating oil shall be painted with heat resistant oil insoluble insulating varnish.
10.2. External surfaces shall be given a coat of high quality red or yellow chromate primer and
finished with two coats of synthetic enamel paints (Battleship gray as per IS:5) / Epoxy
paint. The paints shall not scale off or crinkle or be removed by abrasion due to normal
handling.

11. DEVIATION :
Normally the offer should be as per Technical Specification without any deviation. But any
deviation felt necessary to improve performance, efficiency and utility of equipment must be
mentioned in the Deviation Schedule with reasons duly supported by documentary evidence.
Such deviations suggested may or may not be accepted by the WBSEDCL

12 . RATING PLATE / NAME PLATE PARTICULARS :

The name plate shall be fixed in non detachable portion of the PT. It shall contain the
following data engraved / painted on it :
a . Name of the manufacturer.
b . Purchase order reference.
c . Electrical diagram of PT.
d . Ratio, Class, Burden, HSV etc.
e . Serial number
f . Year of manufacturer
g . Guarantee for Five Years
h . Any other information as deem feet.
The name plate diagram shall be submitted along with the drawing for approval.

13. PROPERTY PLATE :

a . Property label " Property of WBSEDCL"
b. PT Supplied with Terminal Connector

14. DRAWINGS :
The bidder shall submit to WBSEDCL the following tender purpose drawing drawings
along with tender documents. The drawings in line with tender specification shall also to be submitted
after issuance of order for approval :

14.1. General outline dimension drawing of Potential Transformers furnishing front and
side elevation top and bottom plan views, showing all accessories, mounting arrangement
on steel structures, spacing and size of the bolts, details of expansion chamber, total and
protective creepage distance of bushing, electrical diagram for primary and secondary
windings with polarity mark, technical arrangement for secondary terminal box, size of
primary terminals, grounding terminals and lifting lugs, quantity of insulating oil, net and
shipping weight, shipping dimension, fixing hole centre dimensions etc.

14.2 It should be noted that :

14.2.1. All notes and legends of the drawings shall be furnished in English and all
dimensions shall be marked in metric units. Purchase Order No. shall be
mentioned in the drawings.
14.2.2. Equipment shall be manufactured as per approved drawings.
14.2.3. Terminal Connectors & Bushings.
14.2.4. Four sets of approved drawings shall be submitted for our record. One set
of drawing to be sent to each Consignee.
 15 . TYPE TESTS :
Copies of following type test report as per latest IS / IEC, carried out within five (5) years,
from due date of tender, from CPRI, NABL accredited/ government recognized test house or
laboratory on tendered item of identical design shall be submitted along with tender documents
as pre- requisites failing which their offer may not be technically acceptable.

a. High voltage Power frequency wet withstand voltage test.

b. Lightning impulse voltage withstand test
c. Temperature rise Test
d. Determination of error.

Each Type Test Report shall comply with the following information with Test results :
a ) Complete identification, date and serial no.
b ) Method of application where applied, duration and interpretation of each Test
The Type Test Certificates should, however, bear the Logo of NABL accreditation.

16 . TESTS AT FACTORY AND TEST CERTIFICATES

16.1. Each PT shall comply with the requirements of Type Tests & Routine Test as specified
in relevant IS 3156.
16.2. All routine test at manufacturers works on all PTs shall be carried out and Test Reports
are to be submitted to CE, Procurement & Contract Dept. WBSEDCL.

17 . ACCEPTANCE TEST :

The following Acceptance tests shall be carried out at manufacturers works on every lot
offered for inspection as per relevant IS in presence of the WBSEDCLs and Contractors
representatives. Selection of samples for acceptance test as well as rejection and retesting
shall be guided by relevant IS. In addition to above, all routine tests are also to be carried
on the tendered items as per relevant IS. The entire cost of acceptance and routine test that
to be carried out shall be treated as included in the quoted price of tendered items.

(i) Visual checking and verification of dimension including verification of terminal

marking and polarity.
(ii) Determination of errors and other characteristics as per specification
(iii) Power Frequency voltage withstand test on both primary & secondary winding.
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Six copies of test reports duly signed by the inspecting officers, shall be submitted to the
Chief Engineer, Procurement & Contract Department , Bidyut Bhavan (4th floor) Salt Lake,
Kolkata -700091.

18. TYPE TESTS ( after issuance of order ) :

Besides submission of Type test Report, carried out within five years as per tender
specification, Type Test at the discretion of ordering authority, shall have to be arranged by the
successful Bidder from any lot offered for inspection, sample chosen at random after successful
routine test by our inspection team, as per relevant ISS from CPRI/ NABL accredited/ Government
recognized Test House or Laboratory in presence of WBSEDCLS representative.
However the necessary cost of the type test charges will be reimbursed to the party on
production of necessary supporting documents.
MANDATORY PARTICULARS OF 33 KV O/D POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER

Description Particulars
Equipment 33 KV, Out Door, Single Phase, Oil
Cooled Potential Transformer
Reference Standard IS : 3156
Type Dead tank
Rated voltage 33 KV
Highest voltage 36 KV
Frequency 50 Hz.
Basic Insulation Level Primary : 36 KV / 70 KV / 170 KV(p)
Secondary : 3 KV for 1 minute
Class of insulation Class A
Creepage distance 900 mm (minimum)
Ratio 33000/3 : 110/3 110/3 Volt
Class of accuracy Core - I : 0.5, Core - II : 3P
Burden Core - I : 100 VA, Core - II : 100 VA
Voltage factor 1.2 Continuous, 1.5 times for 30 Sec.
Core identification Core - I : Metering, Core - II : Protection
Place of installation Out Door, Structure mounted
Primary terminal connector Rigid type suitable for PT Stud to Dog
ACSR
Fixing hole dimension 330 mm both X & Y direction
Painting Paint shed : Battleship gray as per IS 5
Paint thickness : 60 micron ( minimum)
Secondary terminal box IP 55
Suitability Should be suitable for upright mounting on
Steel Structure in outdoor Switch yard
with matching to WBSEDCLs Standard
base structure.
Guarantee 5 (five) years from the date of last dispatch
of any integral part of the equipment.
 GTP to be submitted by the Bidder

Description Particulars
Name of the manufacturer
Factory address

Equipment
Reference Standard
Type
Rated voltage
Highest voltage
Frequency
Basic Insulation Level
Class of insulation
Creepage distance
Ratio
Class of accuracy Core - I : , Core - II :
Burden Core - I : , Core - II :
Voltage factor
Core identification Core - I : , Core - II :
Place of installation
Material & size of Primary Stud
Material & size of Secondary Stud
Primary terminal connector
Fixing hole centre distance
Painting process
Paint shed
IP of Secondary Terminal Box
Weight of oil
Volume of oil
Height of PT
Total weight of PT
Guarantee
Type Test Report Tested at Date of Test
a. High voltage Power frequency
wet withstand voltage test
b. Lightning impulse voltage
withstand test
c. Temperature rise Test
d. Determination of error.