iii) Selector switches and push buttons shall also be provided in the cooler control

cabinet to disconnect the automatic control and start/stop the unit cooler
manually.

iv) Cooler fans & oil pumps of all unit coolers (except standby cooler) shall operate
continuously. The starting of unit cooler shall be done as soon the Circuit
Breaker of HV/IV/LV (as applicable) side is switched on.

v) Once started the cooling shall remain in operation as long as the transformer is
in service. When the transformer is switched off the cooling shall continue to
run for a further duration of 30 minutes. This timer shall be at least adjustable
from 15 to 60 minutes. Further, a one-week timer is required to check the
healthiness of the complete cooling system on a routine basis for one hour at a
time. Spurious operation should however be avoided by appropriate settings.
All settings shall be adjustable

vi) Adequate warning/ safety labels are required to indicate that the fans may start
at any time.

vii) If any one group(s) is out of service and isolated, this shall not affect the
automatic starting of the other unit cooler.

viii) Following lamp indications shall be provided in cooler control cabinet:

• Cooler Supply failure (main)
• Cooler supply changeover
• Cooler Supply failure (standby)
• Control Supply failure
• Cooler unit failure for each unit cooler
• No oil flow/reverse oil flow for pumps
• Thermal overload trip for each fan / pump

One potential free initiating contact for all the above conditions shall be wired
independently to the terminal blocks of cooler control cabinet and for single ph. unit
connection shall be extended further to CMB.

13.6. Auxiliary Power Supply for OLTC, Cooler Control and Power Circuit

13.6.1. For Single Phase unit

13.6.1.1. Two auxiliary power supplies, 415 volt, three phase four (4) wire shall be provided at
common marshalling box through bus bar arrangement. All loads shall be fed by one of
the two sources through an electrically interlocked automatic transfer scheme housed in
the CMB. Power supply to individual phase unit shall be extended from the CMB.
Power supply to spare unit shall be extended from nearest CMB only. Suitably rated
power contactors, separate MCBs/MCCBs shall be provided in the Common
Marshalling Box for each circuit.

13.6.1.2. For each circuit, suitably rated MCBs/MCCBs as required for further distribution of
auxiliary power supply to DM boxes, Online Gases and moisture monitoring system,
Online drying system and Fibre optic sensor Box etc.(as applicable), shall be provided
by contractor, in individual marshalling boxes /cooler control boxes. POWER from
CMB (through bus bar at CMB) to IMB (at bus inside) through cable shall be provided
by contractor.

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13.6.1.3. Auxiliary power supply distribution scheme shall be submitted for approval.

13.6.1.4. Supply and laying of Power, Control and special cables from common marshalling box
to individual MB/Cooler Control Cubicle (including spare unit) & further distribution
from IMB/CCC to all accessories is in the scope of the contractor. Further any special
cable (if required) from CMB to Owner’s Control Panels/Digital RTCC panels is also
in the scope of the contractor.

13.6.2. For Three Phase Transformer

13.6.2.1. Two auxiliary power supplies, 415 volt, three phase four (4) wire shall be provided by
the Purchaser at cooler control cabinet / Marshalling Box. All loads shall be fed by one
of the two sources through an electrically interlocked automatic transfer scheme housed
in the cooler control cabinet / Marshalling.

13.6.2.2. For each circuit, suitably rated power contactors, MCBs/MCCBs as required for entire
auxiliary power supply distribution scheme including distribution to DM boxes, Online
Gases and moisture monitoring system, Online drying system and Fibre optic sensor
Box etc. (as applicable), shall be provided by contractor in cooler control cabinet/
Marshalling.

13.6.2.3. Auxiliary power supply distribution scheme shall be submitted for approval. Supply
and laying of Power, Control and special cables from marshalling box to all accessories
is in the scope of the contractor. Further any special cable (if required) from MB to
Owner’s Control Panels/Digital RTCC panels is also in the scope of the contractor.

13.6.3. Design features of the transfer scheme shall include the following:

a) Provision for the selection of one of the feeder as normal source and other as
standby.
b) Upon failure of the normal source, the loads shall be automatically transferred after
an adjustable time delay to standby sources.
c) Indication to be provided at cooler control cabinet/Individual Marshalling
Box/Common Marshalling Box for failure of normal source and for transfer to
standby source and also for failure to transfer.
d) Automatic re-transfer to normal source without any intentional time delay
following re-energization of the normal source.
e) Both the transfer and the re-transfers shall be dead transfers and AC feeders shall
not be paralleled at any time.

13.6.4. For spare unit which is not connected through isolator switching arrangement, 415 volt,
three phase four (4) wire AC supply shall be provided for heater, On line drying
system, On line DGA etc. as applicable. Necessary cabling in this regard shall be done
by the Contractor.

13.7. Valves

13.7.1. All valves upto and including 100 mm shall be of gun metal or of cast steel/cast iron.
Larger valves may be of gun metal or may have cast iron bodies with gun metal
fittings. They shall be of full way type with internal screw and shall open when turned
counter clock wise when facing the hand wheel.

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13.7.2. Suitable means shall be provided for locking the valves in the open and close positions.
Provision is not required for locking individual radiator valves.

13.7.3. Each valve shall be provided with the indicator to show clearly the position
(open/close) of the valve.

13.7.4. All valves flanges shall have machined faces. Drain valves/plugs shall be provided in
order that each section of pipe work can be drained independently.

13.7.5. All valves in oil line shall be suitable for continuous operation with transformer oil at
115 deg C.

13.7.6. The oil sampling point for main tank shall have two identical valves put in series. Oil
sampling valve shall have provision to fix rubber hose of 10 mm size to facilitate oil
sampling.

13.7.7. Valves or other suitable means shall be provided to fix various on line condition
monitoring systems to facilitate continuous monitoring. The location & size of the
same shall be finalised during detail design review.

13.7.8. Flow sensitive conservator Isolation valve

a) In order to restrict the supply of oil in case of a fire in transformer, flow sensitive
valve shall be provided to isolate the conservator oil from the main tank.

b) A valve which shall be flow sensitive and shut off when the flow in the pipe is
more than the flow expected in the permissible normal operating conditions. This
valve shall be located in the piping between the conservator and the buchholz relay
and shall not affect the flow of oil from and to the conservator in normal conditions.

c) When the flow from conservator to main tank is more than the normal operating
conditions, the valve shall shut off by itself and will have to be reset manually. It
shall be provided with valve open/close position indicator along with alarm contact
indication in control room during closing operation of valve. This valve shall be
provided with locking arrangement for normal position and oil filling / filtration
position. A suitable platform or ladder (if required) shall be provided to approach
the valve for manual reset.

13.7.9. All valves shall be painted with a shade (preferably red or yellow) distinct and different
from of main tank surface and as per the painting system and procedure specified.

13.7.10. All hardware used shall be hot dip galvanised / stainless steel.

14. Cabling

14.1. All interconnecting control and power cables between various parts of Transformers
like turret CT, MBs, Fans, pumps, Buchholz, PRD etc. shall be routed through covered
cable tray or GI conduit and shall be properly dressed. All cables shall be armoured
type. Un-armoured cables (if provided) in any circuitry, shall be through GI conduit and
no part shall be exposed. Cable terminations shall be through stud type TB and ring
type lugs. Typical Technical specification for cables is attached at Annexure-I.
Contractor shall provide type tested cables from approved sources. No type testing for
cables is envisaged. Both ends of all the wires (control & power) shall be provided with

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 proper ferrule numbers for tracing and maintenance. Further, any special cables (if
required) shall also be considered included in the scope. All cable accessories such as
glands, lugs, cable tags/ numbers etc as required shall be considered included in the
scope of supply.

14.2. Cabling of spare unit with isolator switching arrangement shall be in such a way that
spare unit of transformer can be connected in place of faulty unit without physically
shifting and all the control, protection, indication signals of spare unit shall be brought
in common marshalling box of all the banks. From CMB all the control, protection and
indication signals of R, Y, B and Spare units shall be transferred to Purchaser’s Control
panels / SCADA. Change-over of spare unit signals with faulty unit shall be done
through Purchaser’s C & R panels / SCADA level. Change over of RTCC signals shall
be carried out in CMB (Please refer clause 15.3.1).

15. Tap Changing Equipment

Each transformer shall be provided with Off load tap / On Load Tap changing
equipment as specified elsewhere.

15.1. Off load tap Changer equipment (if applicable)

The off load / Off Circuit tap changer (OCTC) equipment shall be handle operated with
a locking arrangement along with tap position indicator. The external handle shall be
situated in an unobstructed position. The contacts are positively self-locating in each
tapping position without constraint from the operating mechanism. The rating of the
contacts shall be suitable to carry maximum current of the transformer. For three phase
transformer the tap change switch shall simultaneous switch the similar taps on the
three phases. A warning plate indicating that OCTC shall be operated only when the
transformer is de-energised, shall be fitted.

15.2. ON Load Tap Changing (OLTC) Equipment (Vacuum or Oil type)

15.2.1. Main OLTC Gear Mechanism

15.2.1.1. Each single / three phase transformer shall be provided with voltage control equipment
of the tap changing type for varying its effective transformation ratio whilst the
transformers are on load.

15.2.1.2. OLTC shall be motor operated suitable for local as well as remote operation. The
diverter switch or arcing switch shall be designed so as to ensure that its operation once
commenced shall be completed independently of the control relays or switches, failure
of auxiliary supplies etc. To meet any contingency which may result in incomplete
operation of the diverter switch, adequate means shall be provided to safeguard the
transformer and its ancillary equipment. The current diverting contacts shall be housed
in a separate oil chamber not communicating with the oil in main tank of the
transformer. The contacts shall be accessible for inspection without lowering oil level
in the main tank and the contacts shall be replaceable.

15.2.1.3. Necessary safeguards shall be provided to avoid harmful arcing at the current diverting
contacts in the event of operation of the OLTC gear under overload conditions of the
transformer.

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15.2.1.4. The OLTC oil chamber shall have oil filling and drain valve, oil sampling valve, relief
vent and level glass. Oil sampling valve of minimum size, accessible from ground, shall
be provided to take sample of oil from the OLTC chamber. It shall also be fitted with
an oil surge relay which shall be connected between OLTC oil chamber and OLTC
conservator tank.

15.2.1.5. Tap changer shall be so mounted that bell cover of transformer can be lifted without
removing connections between windings and tap changer.

15.2.2. Local OLTC Control Cabinet (Drive Mechanism Box)

Each transformer unit of OLTC gear shall have following features:

15.2.2.1. OLTC shall be suitable for manually handle operated and electrically motor operated.
For local manual operation from Local OLTC Control cabinet (Drive Mechanism Box),
an external handle shall be provided.

15.2.2.2. OLTC’s Local control cabinet shall be mounted on the tank in accessible position. The
cranking device/handle for manual operation for OLTC gear shall be removable and
suitable for operation by a man standing at ground level. The mechanism shall be
complete with the following:

• Mechanical tap position indicator which shall be clearly visible from near the
transformer.
• A mechanical operation counter of at least five digits shall be fitted to indicate
the number of operations completed and shall have no provision for resetting.
• Mechanical stops to prevent over-cranking of the mechanism beyond the
extreme tap positions.
• The manual control considered as back up to the motor operated on load tap
changer control shall be interlocked with the motor to block motor start-up
during manual operation.
• The manual operating mechanism shall be labelled to show the direction of
operation for raising the voltage and vice-versa.
• An electrical interlock to cut-off a counter impulse for reverse step change
being initiated during a progressing tap change and until the mechanism comes
to rest and resets circuits for a fresh position.

15.2.2.3. For electrical operation from local as well as remote, motor operated mechanism shall
be provided. It shall not be possible to operate the electric drive when the manual
operating gear is in use. It shall not be possible for any two controls to be in operation
at the same time. Transfer of source in the event of failure of one AC supply shall not
affect the tap changer. Thermal device or other means shall be provided to protect the
motor and control circuit.

15.2.2.4. The Local OLTC Drive Mechanism Box shall house all necessary devices meant for
OLTC control and indication. It shall be complete with the followings:

i. A circuit breaker/contactor with thermal overload devices for controlling the

AC Auxiliary supply to the OLTC motor
ii. Emergency Push Button to stop OLTC operation
iii. Cubicle light with door switch
iv. provided with anti-condensation metal clad heaters to prevent condensation
of moisture

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 v. Padlocking arrangement for hinged door of cabinet
vi. All contactors relay coils and other parts shall be protected against corrosion,
deterioration due to condensation, fungi etc.
vii. The cabinet shall be tested at least IP 55 protection class.

15.2.2.5. All relays and operating devices shall operate correctly at any voltage within the limits
specified in Section - GTR. In case auxiliary power supply requirement for OLTC DM
Box is different than station auxiliary AC supply, then all necessary converters shall be
provided by the Contractor.

15.2.2.6. Operating mechanism for on load tap changer shall be designed to go through one step
of tap change per command only, until the control switch is returned to the off position
between successive operations / repeat commands.

15.2.2.7. Limit switches shall be provided to prevent overrunning of the mechanism and shall be
directly connected in the control circuit of the operating motor provided that a
mechanical de-clutching mechanism is incorporated. In addition, a mechanical stop
shall be provided to prevent over-running of the mechanism under any condition. An
interlock to cut-out electrical control when it tends to operate the gear beyond either of
the extreme tap positions.

15.2.2.8. OLTC local control cabinet shall be provided with tap position indication for the
transformer. Drive Mechanism shall be equipped with a fixed resistor network capable
of providing discrete voltage steps or provide 4-20mA transducer outputs for tap
position indication in CMB (for single phase unit) and input to Digital RTCC/SCADA
system.

15.2.2.9. 'Local-remote' selector switch shall be provided in the local OLTC control cabinet. In
Local mode, all electrical commands from remote (i.e. from CMB, Digital RTCC,
SCADA etc.) shall be cut-off/blocked. Electrical operations to change tap positions
shall be possible by using raise/lower push buttons under local mode from DM Box. In
remote mode electrical commands from CMB/ Digital RTCC/SCADA etc. shall be
executed. The remote-local selector switch shall be having at-least two spare contacts
per position.

15.2.2.10. Following minimum contacts shall be available in DM Box, which shall be wired to
CMB for single phase unit. Further these contacts shall be wired to Digital RTCC
panel:

a. INCOMPLETE STEP which shall not operate for momentary loss of auxiliary
power.
b. OLTC motor overload protection
c. Supply to DM Motor fail
d. OLTC IN PROGRESS
e. Local / Remote Selector switch position
f. OLTC upper/lower limits reached

15.2.2.11. All relays, switches, fuses etc. shall be mounted in the OLTC local control cabinet and
shall be clearly marked / labelled for the purpose of identification.

15.2.2.12. A permanently legible lubrication chart if required shall be fitted within the OLTC local
control cabinet.

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15.3. OLTC Control from Common Marshalling Box (CMB)

15.3.1. It shall be possible to monitor, control/operate, the OLTC of all the three 1-phase
transformers of a transformer bank from Common Marshalling Box. The control and
monitoring terminations of a spare transformer unit (1-Ph) shall be brought to CMB.
The necessary switching arrangement through male-female plug-in TB assembly shall
be provided for replacing spare unit with any one of the faulty phase unit for
monitoring & control from CMB.

15.3.2. 'Independent-combined-remote selector switch, raise/lower switch and emergency stop

Push Button shall be provided in the common marshalling box for OLTC control.

15.3.3. When the selector switch is in independent position, the OLTC control shall be
possible from individual Local OLTC Control Cabinet (DM Box) only.

15.3.4. In ‘combined position’, raise-lower switch (provided in the CMB), shall be used to
operate for bank of three single phase transformers from CMB.

15.3.5. In 'remote position’ control of OLTC shall be possible from Digital RTCC/SCADA
etc.

15.3.6. From CMB, the operation of OLTC shall be for 3-phases of transformer units without
producing phase displacement. Independent operation of each single phase transformer
from CMB/ Digital RTCC/SCADA will be prevented.

15.3.7. Following minimum LED indications shall be provided in CMB:

a. INCOMPLETE STEP
b. OLTC motor overload protection
c. Supply to DM Motor fail
d. OLTC IN PROGRESS
e. Local / Remote Selector switch positions of DM
f. OLTC upper/lower limits reached
g. 415V Main AC supply ON
h. 415V Standby AC supply ON

Following contacts shall be wired to TBs in CMB for further wiring to C & R Panels.
i. 415V Main AC supply Fail
j. 415V Standby AC supply Fail

Following contacts shall be wired to TBs in CMB for further wiring to digital RTCC
Panel:
a. INCOMPLETE STEP
b. OLTC motor overload protection
c. Supply to DM Motor fail
d. OLTC IN PROGRESS
e. Local / Remote Selector switch positions of DM
f. OLTC upper/lower limits reached
g. 'Independent-combined-remote’ selector switch positions of CMB

Further, OLTC Tap position Digital indications for all three 1-Ph Transformer units
either separately or through selector switch shall be provided in CMB. The same shall
also be wired to Digital RTCC Panel to display tap positions for all three 1-ph unit
separately.

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15.4. Digital RTCC Panel

15.4.1. The digital RTCC relay shall have Automatic Tap Changer control and monitoring
relay with Automatic Voltage Regulating features (referred as Digital RTCC relay) to
remotely control and monitor OLTC.

15.4.2. For new substation, the contractor shall provide Digital RTCC panel consisting of 4
Nos. Digital RTCC relays. Further, one spare Digital RTCC relay shall also be
provided in the same panel. Each digital RTCC relay shall be used to control 1 bank of
transformers (i.e. 3 Nos. 1-Phase units or 1 No. 3-Phase unit),

For existing substations, the requirement of digital RTCC panel and relays are specified
in Section-Project/BPS. However, bidders are advised to get clarified about the
availability of existing RTCC schemes /Digital RTCC relays to finalise matching
digital RTCC relays requirements. The Digital RTCC relays envisaged for existing
transformers shall be integrated for parallel operations. All required cables for the same
shall be included in the scope.

15.4.3. Digital RTCC relay shall be microprocessor based adopting the latest state of the art
design & technology with in-built large display for ease of programming and viewing.
The unit supplied shall be field programmable so that in the event of change in
transformer / location, it could be customized to site conditions without sending back to
works. The programming shall be menu driven and easily configurable. If it is designed
with draw out type modules, it should take care of shorting all CT inputs automatically
while drawing out. The CT / VT ratio shall be field programmable and Relay shall
display the actual HV Voltage and current considering suitable multiplying factors. The
system shall be self-sufficient and shall not require any additional devices like parallel
balancing module etc.

All Digital RTCC Relays shall be of same make for smooth integration of these relays
for parallel operations of all transformers in the substation.

15.4.4. The RTCC Panel shall be provided with digital RTCC relay having Raise/Lower push
buttons, Manual/ Automatic mode selection features, Master / Follower/ Independent/
Off mode selection features for control of OLTC. Touch screen option in the relay,
instead of electrical push button/switch is also acceptable.

15.4.5. In Manual Mode: In this mode, power system voltage based automatic control from
digital RTCC relay shall be blocked and commands shall be executed manually by
raise/lower push buttons.

15.4.6. In Auto Mode: In Auto mode, digital RTCC relay shall automatically control OLTC
taps based on power system voltage and voltage set points. An interlock shall be
provided to cut off electrical control automatically upon recourse being taken to the
manual control in emergency.

15.4.7. Master / Follower/ Independent/ Off mode

Master / Follower parallel operation is required with Group simultaneous feature in

Digital RTCC relay. Master-follower scheme implies that controlled decision shall be
taken by the Master and control actions (Raise/Lower tap position) shall be executed

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 simultaneously by Master & Follower units. Same logic needs to be implemented in
digital RTCC relays.

Master Position: If the digital RTCC relay is in master position, it shall be possible to
control the OLTC units of other parallel operating transformers in the follower mode by
operation from the master unit.

Follower Position: If the digital RTCC relay is in Follower position, control of OLTC
shall be possible only from panel where master mode is selected.

Independent Position: In independent position of selector switch, control of OLTC

shall be possible only from the panel where independent mode is selected.

Suitable interlock arrangement shall be provided to avoid unwanted/inconsistent

operation of OLTC of the transformer

15.4.8. Raise/Lower control: The remote OLTC scheme offered shall have provision to raise
or lower taps for the complete bank of three 1-phase transformers / 3-Phase
Transformers. Individual 1-phase OLTC operation shall not be possible from the
remote control panel.

15.4.9. Digital RTCC relays shall communicate with SCADA using IEC 61850 through FO
port to monitor, parameterise & control the OLTC. Any software required for this
purpose shall be supplied. The supplied software shall not have restriction in loading on
multiple computers for downloading and analyzing the data. Software shall indicate the
current overview of all measured parameters of the connected transformer in real time.
The digital RTCC Relay shall have multiple selectable set point voltages and it shall be
possible to select these set points from SCADA, with a facility to have the possibility of
additional set points command from SCADA.

Communication between the Digital RTCC relays to execute the commands for parallel
operation shall be implemented using required communication protocol. IEC- 61850
GOOSE messaging between Digital RTCC relays for OLTC parallel operation is not
permitted. Suitable communication hardware shall be provided to communicate up to
distance of 1km between digital RTCC relays. Scope shall also include communication
cables between digital RTCC relays. Cables as required for parallel operation of
OLTCs of all transformers (including existing transformers wherever required) from
Digital RTCC relays shall be considered included in the scope of bidder.

15.4.10. The Digital RTCC relay shall have additional programmable Binary Inputs (minimum 7
Nos.) and Binary outputs (minimum 7 Nos.) for Employer’s future use. It shall be
possible to have additional module for Binary Input / output as well as Analogue input
module depending upon requirement.

15.4.11. The relays shall ensure positive completion of lowering/raising of the OLTC tap, once
the command is issued from the relay. "Step-by-Step" operation shall be ensured so that
only one tap change from each tap changing pulse shall be effected. If the command
remains in the "operate" position, lock-out of the mechanism is to be ensured.

15.4.12. Following minimum indications/alarms shall be provided in Digital RTCC relay either
through relay display panel or through relay LEDs:

a. INCOMPLETE STEP alarm

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 b. OLTC motor overload protection alarm
c. Supply to DM Motor fail alarm
d. OLTC IN PROGRESS alarm
e. Local / Remote Selector switch positions in DM Box
f. OLTC upper/lower limits reached alarm
g. OLTC Tap position indications for transformer units
h. Independent-combined-remote selector switch positions of CMB
(In case of single phase transformer)
i. 415V, AC Mail Supply Fail.
j. 415V, AC Standby Supply Fail

15.4.13. In case of parallel operation or 1-Phase Transformer unit banks, OLTC out of step
alarm shall be generated in the digital RTCC relay for discrepancy in the tap positions.

16. SCADA Integration

All the online monitoring equipment i.e. Optical Temperature Sensors & Measuring
Unit, Online Dissolved Gas (Multi-gas) and Moisture Analyser, On-line insulating oil
drying system (Cartridge type) etc. provided for individual transformer unit including
spare (if any), are IEC 61850 compliant (either directly or through a Gateway). These
monitoring equipment are required to be integrated with SAS through managed
Ethernet switch conforming to IEC 61850. This Ethernet switch shall be provided in
IMB or CMB by the contractor. The switch shall be powered by redundant DC supply
(110V or as per available Station DC supply). Ethernet switch shall be suitable for
operation at ambient temperature of 50 Deg C. All required power & control cables
including optical cable, patch chord (if any) upto IMB (for 3-Ph unit) or CMB (for 1-Ph
unit) shall be in the scope of contractor. All cable from RTCC to DM shall also be in
the scope of contractor. Further, any special cable between IMB (for 3-Ph unit) or
CMB (for 1-Ph unit) to switchyard panel room/control room shall be in the scope of
contractor.

However, fiber optic cable, power cable, control cables, as applicable, between IMB
(for 3-Ph unit) or CMB (for 1-Ph unit) to switchyard panel room/control room and
power supply (AC & DC) to MB and integration of above said IEC-61850 compliant
equipment with Substation Automation System shall be under the scope of sub-station
contractor.

17. Constructional features of Cooler Control Cabinet/ Individual Marshalling Box/

Common Marshalling Box/ Junction Box / Outdoor cubicle and Digital RTCC
Panel

17.1. Each transformer unit shall be provided with local OLTC Drive Mechanism Box,
cooler control cabinet /individual marshalling box, Digital RTCC panel (as applicable)
and common marshalling (for a bank of three 1-phase units) shall be provided.

17.2. Common marshalling box (for single phase unit) shall be floor mounted and of size, not
less than 1600mm (front) X 650mm (depth) X 1800mm (height). Individual
Marshalling Box and Cooler control Box shall be tank mounted or ground mounted.

17.3. The cooler control cabinet / individual marshalling box, common marshalling box,
Junction box and all other outdoor cubicles (except OLTC Drive Mechanism box)
shall be made of stainless steel sheet of minimum thickness of 1.6 mm. Digital RTCC

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 panel shall be made of CRCA sheet of minimum thickness of 2.5mm and shall be
painted suitably as per Annexure –F.

17.4. The degree of protection shall be IP: 55 for outdoor and IP: 43 for indoor in accordance
with IS: 13947/IEC: 60947.

17.5. All doors, removable covers and plates shall be gasketed all around with suitably
profiled. All gasketed surfaces shall be smooth straight and reinforced if necessary to
minimize distortion to make a tight seal. For Control cubicle / Marshalling Boxes etc.
which are outdoor type, all the sealing gaskets shall be of EPDM rubber or any better
approved quality, whereas for all indoor control cabinets / Digital RTCC panel, the
sealing gaskets shall be of neoprene rubber or any better approved quality. The gaskets
shall be tested in accordance with approved quality plan, IS: 1149 and IS: 3400.

17.6. Ventilating Louvers, if provided, shall have screen and filters. The screen shall be fine
wire mesh of brass. All the control cabinets shall be provided with suitable lifting
arrangement. Thermostat controlled space heater and cubicle lighting with ON-OFF
switch shall be provided in each panel.

17.7. The size of Common marshalling box shall not be less than 1600mm (front) X 650mm
(depth) X 1800mm (height). All the separately mounted cabinets and panels shall be
free standing floor mounted type and have domed or sloping roof for outdoor
application.

18. Current Transformer

18.1. Current transformers shall comply with IEC-61869-1 and 61869-2.

18.2. It shall be possible to remove the turret mounted current transformers from the
Transformer tank without removing the tank cover. Necessary precautions shall be
taken to minimize eddy currents and local heat generated in the turret.

18.3. Current transformer secondary leads shall be brought out to a weatherproof terminal
box near each bushing. These terminals shall be wired out to common marshalling box
using separate cables for each core.

18.4. For 1-Phase Transformer, one number single phase current transformer (outdoor) for
earth fault protection shall be provided for each bank of transformer and shall be
located in the neutral conductor connecting common neutral point with earth.

18.5. Technical Parameters of Bushing CTs and Neutral CTs are enclosed at Annexure – H.
The CT’s used for REF protection must have the identical parameters in order to limit
the circulating current under normal condition for stability of protection. Bushing
Current transformer parameters indicated in this specification are tentative and liable to
change within reasonable limits. The Contractor shall obtain Purchaser's approval
before proceeding with the design of bushing current transformers.

18.6. Secondary resistance and magnetising current characteristics of PX class (protection)

(as per IEC) CT of same rating shall be similar. This is applicable for Neutral CT
(outdoor) also and shall be reviewed during detail engineering.

19. Hand Tools (if specified in BPS)

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 One set of hand tools of reputed make packed in a carry bag/box broadly comprising of
double ended spanners (open jaws, cranked ring, tubular with Tommy bar each of sizes
9mm to 24mm, one set each), adjustable wrenches (8 &12 inch one set), gasket
punches (of different sizes used - one set), pliers (flat nose, round nose & side cutting
one of each type), hammer with handle (one ), files with handle (two), knife with
handle (one), adjustable hacksaw (one), and cold chisel (one), bushing handling and
lifting tools with nylon rope/belt, chain block (2 Nos.) and D-Shackle shall be
supplied.

20. Test Kit (if specified in BPS)

BDV Kit as per Annexure-K of specification

Portable DGA Kit as per Annexure-K of specification

21. Fittings & accessories

The following fittings & accessories shall be provided with each transformer covered
in this specification. The fittings listed below are not exhaustive and other fittings
which are required for satisfactory operation of the transformer are deemed to be
included.

a. Conservator for main tank with aircell, oil filling hole and cap, isolating valves,
drain valve, magnetic oil level gauge, prismatic oil level gauge and dehydrating
silicagel filter breather with flexible connection pipes to be used during
replacement of any silicagel breather

b. Conservator for OLTC with drain valve, oil surge Relay, filling hole with cap,
prismatic oil level gauge and dehydrating breather

c. Pressure relief devices

d. Sudden pressure relief relay (for 400kV Transformer only)

e. Buchholz relay double float, reed type with isolating valves on both sides,
bleeding pipe with pet cock at the end to collect gases and alarm / trip contacts.

f. Air release plug

g. Inspection openings and covers

h. Bushing of each type with metal parts and gaskets to suit the termination
arrangement

i. Winding & Oil temperature indicators

j. Cover lifting eyes, transformer lifting lugs, jacking pads, towing holes and core
and winding lifting lugs

k. Protected type mercury or alcohol in glass thermometer or magnetic or micro-

switch type dial type temperature indicator as applicable

l. Rating and diagram plates (in Hindi & English) on transformers and auxiliary
apparatus

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 m. Roller Assembly (as per clause 6.4)

n. On load tap changing gear, OLTC DM Box, Off Circuit Tap Changer (OCTC)
individual marshalling box / Cooler control cabinet, Common Marshalling Box,
Fibre optic sensor box and Digital RTCC Panel as applicable

o. Cooling equipment

p. Bushing current transformers, Neutral CT (if applicable)

q. Oil flow indicators (if applicable)

r. Terminal marking plates

s. Valves schedule plate

t. Bottom oil sampling valve, Drain valves, Filter valves at top and bottom with
threaded male adaptors, Shut off valves on the pipe connection between radiator
bank and Transformer tank, Shut off valves on both sides of Buchholz relay,
Sampling gas collectors for Buchholz relay at accessible height, Valves for
Radiators, Valve for vacuum application, Valve for on line DGA, valves for
Drying out system, Flow sensitive conservator Isolation valve, Valve for UHF
sensors, valves for NIFPS system (if applicable) etc.

u. Ladder to climb up to the Transformer tank cover with suitable locking

arrangement to prevent climbing during charged condition

v. Suitable Platform for safe access of Flow sensitive non-return valve and buchholz
relay shall be provided, in case these are not accessible from transformer top.

w. Haulage lugs

x. Neutral bus connection arrangement (3-Phase Transformer)

y. Brass/tinned copper grounding bar supported from the tank by using porcelain
insulator and flexible conductor for earthing of neutral, HV & IV terminals as per
clause 6.15.4

z. On line insulating oil drying system(if specified in BPS) as per Annexure-N

aa. Online Dissolved Gas (Multi-gas) and Moisture Measuring Equipment (if
specified in BPS) as per Annexure-L

bb. On line dissolved Hydrogen and Moisture Measuring Equipment (if specified in
BPS) as per Annexure-M

cc. Fibre optic sensor based temperature measuring system (for 400kV Transformer
only)

dd. Nitrogen Injection Type Fire Prevention & Extinguishing System (if specified in
BPS) as per Annexure – K

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 ee. Managed Ethernet switch, LIU patch cords etc. shall be provided in CMB/MB (as
per clause 16). All IEC 61850 compliant signals from various monitoring
equipment/accessories shall be wired upto the Ethernet switch.

22. Inspection and Testing

The Contractor shall carry out a comprehensive inspection and testing programme
during manufacture of the equipment. The inspection envisaged by the Purchaser is
given below. This is however not intended to form a comprehensive programme as it is
Contractor's responsibility to draw up and carry out such a programme in the form of
detailed quality plan duly approved by Purchaser for necessary implementation. All
accessories and components of transformer shall be purchased from approved soured of
purchaser. All process tests, critical raw material tests and witness / inspection of these
testing shall be carried out as per approved manufacturing quality plan (MQP) by
purchaser.

22.1. Factory Tests

The manufacturer shall be fully equipped to perform all the required tests as specified.
Bidder shall confirm the capabilities of the proposed manufacturing plant in this regard
when submitting the bid. Any limitations shall be clearly stated in.

The contractor shall bear all additional costs related to tests which are not possible to
carry out at his own works.

The contractor shall carry out type & routine tests as per “Annexure-B & Annexure-
C”. All tests shall be done in line with IEC: 60076 and the test procedures as
mentioned in “Annexure-C”. Complete test report shall be submitted to purchaser after
proper scrutiny and signing on each page by the test engineer of the contractor.

22.2. Type Tests on fittings:

Following fittings shall conform to type tests and the type test reports shall be furnished
by the contractor along with drawing of the equipment / fittings as per the Section –
GTR. However, approval of drawings, GTP and type test reports for following fittings
shall not be required, if the make and models are as per EMPLOYER’s Compendium
of Vendor (COV).

1) Bushing (Type Test as per IEC:60137 including Snap back & Seismic test for
400 kV and above voltage class bushing)
2) OLTC (Test as per IEC:60214 and IP-55 test on driving mechanism box)
3) Buchholz relay
4) OTI & WTI
5) Pressure Relief device Test (including IP 55 test in terminal box)
6) Sudden Pressure Relay Test (including IP 55 test in terminal box)
7) Magnetic Oil Level gauge & Terminal Box for IP-55 degree of protection.
8) Air Cell (Flexible air separator) - Oil side coating, Air side under Coating, Air
side outer coating and coated fabric as per IS: 3400/ BS: 903/ IS: 7016
9) Marshalling & common marshalling box and other outdoor cubicle (IP-55
test)
10) RTCC (IP-43)

22.3. Pre-Shipment Checks at Manufacturer's Works

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22.3.1. Check for inter-changeability of components of similar transformers for mounting
dimensions.

22.3.2. Check for proper packing and preservation of accessories like radiators, bushings,
dehydrating breather, rollers, buchholz relay, fans, control cubicle, connecting pipes,
conservator etc.

22.3.3. Ensure following setting of impact recorder at the time of installation with Transformer
unit before despatch from factory:
1g: Start recording
2g: Warning
3g: Alarm

Further, drop-out setting shall be 1g and threshold setting shall be in the range of 5g to
10g.

22.3.4. Check for proper provision for bracing to arrest the movement of core and winding
assembly inside the tank.

22.3.5. Gas tightness test to confirm tightness and record of dew point of gas inside the tank.
Derivation of leakage rate and ensure the adequate reserve gas capacity.

22.4. Inspection and Testing at Site

The Contractor shall carry out a detailed inspection and testing programme for field
activities covering areas right from the receipt of material stage up to commissioning
stage. An indicative programme of inspection as envisaged by the Purchaser is given
below. However, it is contractor's responsibility to draw up and carry out such a
programme duly approved by the Purchaser. Testing of oil sample at site shall be
carried out as per specification.

22.5. Receipt and Storage Checks

22.5.1. Check and record condition of each package, visible parts of the transformer etc. for
any damage.

22.5.2. Check and record the gas pressure in the transformer tank as well as in the gas cylinder.

22.5.3. Visual check for wedging of core and coils before filling up with oil and also check
conditions of core and winding in general.

22.5.4. Check and record reading of impact recorder at receipt and verify the allowable limits
as per manufacturer's recommendations.

22.6. Installation Checks

22.6.1. Inspection and performance testing of accessories like tap changers, cooling fans, oil
pumps etc.

22.6.2. Check the direction of rotation of fans and pumps and Check the bearing lubrication.

22.6.3. Check whole assembly for tightness, general appearance etc.

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22.6.4. Oil leakage test
22.6.5. Capacitance and tan delta measurement of bushing before fixing/connecting to the
winding, contractor shall furnish these values for site reference.

22.6.6. Leakage check on bushing before erection.

22.6.7. Measure and record the dew point of gas in the main tank before assembly.

22.7. Commissioning Checks

22.7.1. Check the colour of silicagel in silicagel breather.

22.7.2. Check the oil level in the breather housing, conservator tanks, cooling system,
condenser bushing etc.

22.7.3. Check the bushing for conformity of connection to the lines etc.,

22.7.4. Check for correct operation of all protection devices and alarms/trip :
i. Buchholz relay
ii. Excessive winding temperature
iii. Excessive oil temperature
iv. Low oil flow
v. Low oil level indication
vi. Fan and pump failure protection

22.7.5. Check for the adequate protection on the electric circuit supplying the accessories.

22.7.6. Check resistance of all windings on all steps of the tap changer. Insulation resistance
measurement for the following:
i) Control wiring
ii) Cooling system motor and control
iii) Main windings
iv) Tap changer motor and control
22.7.7. Check for cleanliness of the transformer and the surroundings
22.7.8. 2 kV for 1 minute test between bushing CT terminal and earth.
22.7.9. Phase out and vector group test
22.7.10. Ratio test on all taps
22.7.11. Magnetising current test
22.7.12. Capacitance and Tan delta measurement of winding and bushing
22.7.13. Frequency response analysis (FRA). FRA equipment shall be arranged by purchaser.
22.7.14. DGA of oil just before commissioning and after 24 hours energisation at site.
22.7.15. Gradually put the transformer on load, check and measure increase in temperature in
relation to the load and check the operation with respect to temperature rise and noise
level etc.
22.7.16. Continuously observe the transformer operation at no load for at least 24hours.
22.7.17. Contractor shall prepare a comprehensive commissioning report including all
commissioning test results as per Pre-Commissioning Procedures forward to Purchaser
for future record.

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 Annexure – A
1.0 Technical Particulars / Parameters of Transformers
(400/220/33 kV, 3-Phase Auto Transformer)

Clause Description Unit Technical Parameters

No.
1.1 Rated Capacity
HV MVA 500 167
IV MVA 500 167
LV (Tertiary) : MVA 1/3 RD of rated capacity of HV
Active + Reactive loading winding
1.2 Voltage ratio (Line to Line) 400/220/33
1.3 Single / Three Phase Design 3 (THREE) 1 (SINGLE)
1.4 Applicable Standard IEC 60076
1.5 Frequency Hz 50 50
1.6 Cooling & Percentage Rating at different ONAN/ONAF/(OFAF or
cooling ODAF) : 60% / 80%/100%
OR
ONAN/ONAF1/ONAF2: 60% /
80%/100%
OR
OFAF (with 5 x 25% unit cooler
if specified in Section Project)
1.7 Type of Transformer Constant Ohmic impedance type
(Refer note 1)
1.8 Impedance at 75 Deg C
HV - IV
Max. Voltage tap % 10.3
Principal tap % 12.5
Min. Voltage tap % 15.4
HV - LV
Principal tap (minimum) % 60.0
IV - LV
Principal tap (minimum) % 45.0
1.9 Tolerance on Impedance (HV-IV) % As per IEC
1.10 Service Outdoor
1.11 Duty Continuous
1.12 Overload Capacity IEC-60076-7
1.13 Temperature rise over 50deg C ambient
Temp
O
i) Top oil measured by thermometer C 50
O
ii) Average winding measured by resistance C 55
method
1.14 Windings
i) System Fault level
HV kA 63
IV kA 40
LV kA 25
ii) Lightning Impulse withstand Voltage
HV kVp 1300
IV kVp 950
LV kVp 250

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 Neutral kVp 95
iii) Switching Impulse withstand Voltage
HV kVp 1050
iv) One Minute Power Frequency withstand
Voltage
HV kVrms 570
IV kVrms 395
LV kVrms 95
Neutral kVrms 38
v) Neutral Grounding Solidly grounded
vi) Insulation
HV Graded
IV Graded
LV Uniform
vii) Tertiary Connection Ungrounded Delta
viii) Tan delta of winding % < 0.5
1.15 Vector Group (3 –ph) YNaOd11
(unless specified differently elsewhere)
1.16 Tap Changer OLTC
i) Tap Range & No. of steps ± 10% of HV variation in the
step of 1.25%, 16 steps
ii) Location of Tap changer On the 220 kV side of the series
winding
iii) Design Constant flux voltage variation
type as per cl. 6.2 of IEC 60076
part-I
iv) Tap control Full capacity - on load tap
changer suitable for group /
independent, remote /local
electrical and local manual
operation and bi-directional
power flow
1.17 Bushing
i) Rated voltage
HV kV 420
IV kV 245
LV kV 52
Neutral kV 36
ii) Rated current (Min.)
HV A 1250
IV A 2000
LV A 3150
Neutral A 2000
iii) Lightning Impulse withstand Voltage
HV kVp 1425
IV kVp 1050
LV kVp 250
Neutral kVp 170
iv) Switching Impulse withstand Voltage
HV kVp 1050
IV kVp 850
v) One Minute Power Frequency withstand

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 Voltage
HV kVrms 695
IV kVrms 505
LV kVrms 105
Neutral kVrms 77
vi) Minimum total creepage distances
HV mm 10500
IV mm 6125
LV mm 1300
Neutral mm 900
vii) Tan delta of bushings
HV % < 0.4
IV % < 0.4
LV % < 0.4
Neutral
viii) Max Partial discharge level at Um
HV pC 10
IV pC 10
LV pC 10
Neutral -
1.18 Max Partial discharge level at 1.58 * Ur / pC 100
√3
1.19 Max Noise level at rated voltage and at dB 80
principal tap at no load and all cooling
active
1.20 Maximum Permissible Losses of 500 MVA 167MVA
Transformers
i) Max. No Load Loss at rated voltage and kW 90
frequency
ii) Max. Load Loss at rated current and at kW 500 Refer Note 4
75O C below
iii) Max. Auxiliary Loss at rated voltage and kW 15
frequency

Notes:

1. For parallel operation with existing transformer, the impedance, OLTC connection & range
and the winding configuration (if necessary) is to be matched.

2. No external or internal Transformers / Reactors are to be used to achieve the specified

HV/IV, HV/LV and IV/LV impedances.

3. Tan delta of Winding & Bushing shall be measured at ambient temperature. No temperature
correction factor shall be applied.

4. The criteria for Transformer losses shall be “Copper Loss (Load Loss) > Iron Loss (No
Load Loss) > Cooler Loss (Auxiliary Loss)”.

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 2.0 Technical Particulars / Parameters of Transformers
(400/220/33 kV Auto Transformer)

Clause Description Unit Technical Parameters

No.
2.1 Rated Capacity
HV MVA 315 105
IV MVA 315 105
LV (Tertiary) : MVA 1/3 RD of rated capacity of HV
Active + Reactive loading winding
2.2 Voltage ratio (Line to Line) 400/220/33
2.3 Single / Three Phase Design 3 (THREE) 1 (SINGLE)
2.4 Applicable Standard IEC 60076
2.5 Frequency Hz 50 50
2.6 Cooling & Percentage Rating at different ONAN/ONAF/(OFAF or ODAF)
cooling : 60% / 80%/100%
OR
ONAN/ONAF1/ONAF2: 60% /
80%/100%
OR
OFAF (with 5 x 25% unit cooler
if specified in Section Project)
2.7 Type of Transformer Constant Ohmic impedance type
(Refer note 1)
2.8 Impedance at 75 Deg C
HV - IV
Max. Voltage tap % 10.3
Principal tap % 12.5
Min. Voltage tap % 15.4
HV - LV
Principal tap (minimum) % 60.0
IV - LV
Principal tap (minimum) % 45.0
2.9 Tolerance on Impedance (HV-IV) % As per IEC
2.10 Service Outdoor
2.11 Duty Continuous
2.12 Overload Capacity IEC-60076-7
2.13 Temperature rise over 50deg C ambient
Temp
O
i) Top oil measured by thermometer C 50
O
ii) Average winding measured by resistance C 55
method
2.14 Windings
i) System Fault level
HV kA 63
IV kA 40
LV kA 25
ii) Lightning Impulse withstand Voltage
HV kVp 1300
IV kVp 950
LV kVp 250
Neutral kVp 95

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 iii) Switching Impulse withstand Voltage
HV kVp 1050
iv) One Minute Power Frequency withstand
Voltage
HV kVrms 570
IV kVrms 395
LV kVrms 95
Neutral kVrms 38
v) Neutral Grounding Solidly grounded
vi) Insulation
HV Graded
IV Graded
LV Uniform
vii) Tertiary Connection Ungrounded Delta
viii) Tan delta of winding % < 0.5
2.15 Vector Group (3 –ph) YNaOd11
(unless specified differently elsewhere)
2.16 Tap Changer OLTC
i) Tap Range & No. of steps ± 10% of HV variation in the step
of 1.25%, 16 steps
ii) Location of Tap changer On the 220 kV side of the series
winding
iii) Design Constant flux voltage variation
type as per cl. 6.2 of IEC 60076
part-I
iv) Tap control Full capacity - on load tap
changer suitable for group /
independent, remote /local
electrical and local manual
operation and bi-directional
power flow
2.17 Bushing
i) Rated voltage
HV kV 420
IV kV 245
LV kV 52
Neutral kV 36
ii) Rated current (Min.)
HV A 1250
IV A 1250
LV A 3150
Neutral A 2000
iii) Lightning Impulse withstand Voltage
HV kVp 1425
IV kVp 1050
LV kVp 250
Neutral kVp 170
iv) Switching Impulse withstand Voltage
HV kVp 1050
IV kVp 850
v) One Minute Power Frequency withstand
Voltage

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 HV kVrms 695
IV kVrms 505
LV kVrms 105
Neutral kVrms 77
vi) Minimum total creepage distances
HV mm 10500
IV mm 6125
LV mm 1300
Neutral mm 900
vii) Tan delta of bushings
HV % < 0.4
IV % < 0.4
LV % < 0.4
Neutral
viii) Max Partial discharge level at Um
HV pC 10
IV pC 10
LV pC 10
Neutral -
2.18 Max Partial discharge level at 1.58 * Ur / pC 100
√3
2.19 Max Noise level at rated voltage and at dB 80
principal tap at no load and all cooling
active
2.20 Maximum Permissible Losses of 315MVA 105MVA
Transformers
i) Max. No Load Loss at rated voltage and kW 30
frequency
ii) Max. Load Loss at rated current and at kW Refer Note 4 190
75O C below
iii) Max. Auxiliary Loss at rated voltage and kW 8
frequency

Notes:

1. For parallel operation with existing transformer, the impedance, OLTC connection & range
and the winding configuration (if necessary) is to be matched.

2. No external or internal Transformers / Reactors are to be used to achieve the specified

HV/IV, HV/LV and IV/LV impedances.

3. Tan delta of Winding & Bushing shall be measured at ambient temperature. No temperature
correction factor shall be applied.

4. The criteria for Transformer losses shall be “Copper Loss (Load Loss) > Iron Loss (No
Load Loss) > Cooler Loss (Auxiliary Loss)”.

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 3.0 Technical Particulars / Parameters of Transformers
(400/132/33 kV 3-Phase Auto Transformer)

Clause Description Unit Technical Parameters

No.
3.1 Rated Capacity
HV MVA 200
IV MVA 200
LV (Tertiary) : MVA 1/3 RD of rated capacity of HV
Active + Reactive loading winding
3.2 Voltage ratio (Line to Line) 400/132/33
3.3 Single / Three Phase Design 3 (THREE)
3.4 Applicable Standard IEC 60076
3.5 Frequency Hz 50
3.6 Cooling & Percentage Rating at ONAN/ONAF/(OFAF or ODAF) :
different cooling 60% / 80%/100%
OR
ONAN/ONAF1/ONAF2: 60% /
80%/100%
OR
OFAF (with 5 x 25% unit cooler if
specified in Section Project)
3.7 Type of Transformer Constant Ohmic impedance type
(Refer note 1)
3.8 Impedance at 75 Deg C
i) HV - IV
Max. Voltage tap % 10.3
Principal tap % 12.5
Min. Voltage tap % 15.4
ii) HV - LV
Principal tap (minimum) % 45.0
iii) IV - LV
Principal tap (minimum) % 30.0
iv) Tolerance on Impedance (HV-IV) % As per IEC
3.9 Service Outdoor
3.10 Duty Continuous
3.11 Overload Capacity IEC-60076-7
3.12 Temperature rise over 50deg C ambient
Temp
O
i) Top oil measured by thermometer C 50
O
ii) Average winding measured by C 55
resistance method
3.13 Windings
i) System Fault level
HV kA 63
IV kA 31.5
LV kA 25
ii) Lightning Impulse withstand Voltage
HV kVp 1300
IV kVp 650
LV kVp 250
Neutral kVp 95

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 iii) Switching Impulse withstand Voltage
HV kVp 1050
iv) One Minute Power Frequency
withstand Voltage
HV kVrms 570
IV kVrms 275
LV kVrms 95
Neutral kVrms 38
v) Neutral Grounding Solidly grounded
vi) Insulation
HV Graded
IV Graded
LV Uniform
vii) Tertiary Connection Ungrounded Delta
viii) Tan delta of winding % < 0.5
ix) Vector Group (3 –ph) YNaOd11
(unless specified differently elsewhere)
3.14 Tap Changer OLTC
i) Tap Range & No. of steps ± 10% of HV variation in the step of
1.25%, 16 steps
ii) Location of Tap changer On the 132 kV side of the series
winding
iii) Design Constant flux voltage variation type
as per cl. 6.2 of IEC 60076 part-I
iv) Tap control Full capacity - on load tap changer
suitable for group / independent,
remote /local electrical and local
manual operation and bi-directional
power flow
3.15 Bushing
i) Rated voltage
HV kV 420
IV kV 145
LV kV 52
Neutral kV 36
ii) Rated current (Min.)
HV A 1250
IV A 2000
LV A 3150
Neutral A 2000
iii) Lightning Impulse withstand Voltage
HV kVp 1425
IV kVp 650
LV kVp 250
Neutral kVp 170
iv) Switching Impulse withstand Voltage
HV kVp 1050
v) One Minute Power Frequency
withstand Voltage
HV kVrms 695
IV kVrms 305
LV kVrms 105

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 Neutral kVrms 77
vi) Minimum total creepage distances
HV mm 10500
IV mm 3625
LV mm 1300
Neutral mm 900
vii) Tan delta of bushings
HV % < 0.4
IV % < 0.4
LV % < 0.4
viii) Max Partial discharge level at Um
HV pC 10
IV pC 10
LV pC 10
3.16 Max Partial discharge level at 1.58 * Ur pC 100
/ √3
3.17 Max Noise level at rated voltage and at dB 80
principal tap at no load and all cooling
active

Notes:

1. For parallel operation with existing transformer, the impedance, OLTC connection & range
and the winding configuration (if necessary) is to be matched.

2. No external or internal Transformers / Reactors are to be used to achieve the specified

HV/IV, HV/LV and IV/LV impedances.

3. Tan delta of Winding & Bushing shall be measured at ambient temperature. No temperature
correction factor shall be applied.

4. The criteria for Transformer losses shall be “Copper Loss (Load Loss) > Iron Loss (No
Load Loss) > Cooler Loss (Auxiliary Loss)”.

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