Bhutan Power Corporation Ltd

(An ISO 9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 & ISO

45001: 2018 Certified Company)
Register office: Thimphu, Bhutan

Report on the Completion of Single Strand

Current Transformer Control Wire
Replacement with Multi Strand Wire at
Kanglung Substation

TOMS GYELPOZHING
2023
Executive Summary:
This report outlines the successful completion of the replacement work involving the
transition from single-strand copper wire to multi strand copper control wire in Current
Transformers (CTs) at Kanglung Substation under TOMS Gyelpozhing. The replacement
aimed to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and overall performance of the CTs, ensuring
optimal functionality in measuring and monitoring electrical currents.
Introduction:
The existing single-strand control wire in the Current Transformers has been replaced with a
multi-strand wire as part of set target for TOMS Gyelpozhing in the year 2023. This upgrade
was deemed necessary to address issues related to signal integrity, electromagnetic
interference, and to meet the increasing demands of modern power systems.
Objectives:
The primary objectives were as follows:
a. Improve Signal Integrity: The multi-core copper wire was chosen to minimize signal
distortion, ensuring accurate and reliable current measurements.
b. Enhance Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): The new wiring configuration helps
reduce electromagnetic interference, ensuring the CTs operate effectively in diverse electrical
environments.
c. Increase Resilience: Multi-core copper wire provides redundancy, reducing the impact of a
single point of failure and enhancing the overall reliability of the CTs.
d. Facilitate Modern Power Systems: The upgrade supports the evolving requirements of
modern power systems, accommodating higher currents and varying load conditions.

Implementation:
After receiving materials and equipment from PD, team consisting of Kanglung maintenance
group and TOMS staffs were engaged in replacement of single-strand wire to multi strand
copper control wire in Current Transformers at Kanglung substation.
Each task commenced with a meticulous adherence to safety protocols, including safety
drills, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Tool Box Meeting (TBM). These preliminary measures
ensured that all team members were well-prepared and aware of potential hazards before
undertaking their assigned duties. By integrating safety drills, JSA, and TBM into the
workflow, the team prioritized the well-being of its own safety while also promoting a culture
of proactive risk management and incident prevention.

Figure 1:Safety drill, JSA and TBM

The initial day commenced with the replacement of the single core control wire and
termination work for the 5MVA Transformer-I, following proper work permits. Transformer-
I, rated at 5MVA, underwent shutdown procedures with all requisite power isolation
measures to ensure the safety of the maintenance team during their tasks. The process began
by removing the old cables from the CTs terminal box and the control panel, followed by
laying out new cables, scheduling, ferruling, crimping thimbles, and wiring cables for both
ends. The task was successfully completed for Transformer-I (both HV and LV side) and
transformer NCT to relay panel.

Figure 2: Removing old single strand wire, laying multi strand from CT secondary to terminal box.
Following the acquisition of the planned work permit, the teams implemented a shutdown for
5MVA Transformer-II to replace the old CTs single strand control wire with a new multi-
strand control wire. The actual work commenced with the removal of old cables from the CTs
terminal box and the control/relay panel, followed by implementing a new cable layout,
scheduling, ferruling, crimping of thimbles, and cable wiring in the designated TB for both
ends, exercising extra caution. The task was successfully completed for Transformer-
II (Both side) and NCT too.

Figure 3: Laying multi strand from CT terminal box to control/relay panel for 5MVA transformer
The multicore cable laying from the CT secondary to the CT box was successfully completed,
along with termination and dressing at the CT box, Control & Relay panel on the LV side of
the 2.5 MVA Transformer-II. Additionally, layout and termination of a 2-core cable for the
Earthing Transformer were carried out, followed by termination and dressing at the CT box
and control panel for the 2.5 MVA Transformer-I.

Figure 4: Laying multi strand from CT terminal box to control/relay panel for 2.5 MVA transformer
The laying of multi-strand copper cables from the CT secondary to the CT box has been
successfully accomplished for both the 2.5 MVA Transformer-I and the 132 KV Corlung-
Kanglung feeders. To facilitate this installation, a shutdown was implemented for the 132 KV
Corlung-Kanglung feeders. Following the cable laying process, termination work was carried
out at the CT secondary, CT box, and Control panel of both systems.

Figure 5: Laying multi strand from CT terminal box

to control/relay panel for Corlung-Kanglung feeder
The laying, glanding, ferruling, termination, and dressing of multi-strand copper wires for the
33 kV Udzorong and Chenary feeder CTs to the control and relay panel have been
successfully finished.

Figure 6: Laying multi strand from CT terminal box to control/relay panel for Udzorong and Chenary
feeder

With completion of replacement of single core copper wire with multicore copper wire for
transfer bus, the target now stands achieved against replacement of single strand CTs control
wire with multi strand wire at Kanglung Substation for the year 2023.
Conclusion:

In conclusion, the replacement of single-strand copper wire with multi-core copper wire in
the Current Transformers at Kanglung Substation has been successfully completed without
any accident and completed safely. The project has achieved its objectives of improving
signal integrity, enhancing electromagnetic compatibility, increasing resilience, and
accommodating the requirements of modern power systems.

Prepared and submitted by: Reviewed by:

Tshewang Tashi Sherub Tenzin
Engineer Senior Manager

The schedule work plan and work done is attached below

 Name of the
Equipment/Feeder Shutdown/ person
Date Location Maintenance/Work done description Remarks
Name Non-shutdown Incharge of
the work
Disposed off flashover/broken disc insulators, post Wangzin Dorji
12.06.2023 - Switchyard at Kanglung SS Non-shutdown
insulators and CB pole insulators (Tech-II)

Completed glanding, ferruling and termination of 14 core

15.06.2023 5 MVA Transformer-I 132/33/11kV Kanglung Substation multistrand Cu. control cables from CT marshalling/terminal Shutdown
box to Relay & Control Panel at HV side of X-mer
Karma
Laid out 2 core multistrand Cu. control cable for nuetral CT Wangchuk -
5 MVA Transformer-I Non-shutdown
(NCT) [Head]

16.06.2023 132/33/11kV Kanglung Substation Completed laying, glanding, ferruling, termination and
dressing of 14 core multistrand Cu. control cable from CT
5 MVA Transformer-II Shutdown
secondary to CT terminal box to Relay & Control Panel at
HV side of X-mer

Completed laying, glanding, ferruling, termination and

dressing of 14 core multistrand Cu. control cable from CT
secondary to CT terminal box at HV side of X-mer

Completed glanding, ferruling and termination of 2 core

19.06.2023 5 MVA Transformer-I 132/33/11kV Kanglung Substation multistrand Cu. control cable from NCT Secondary to Relay Shutdown -
panel
Completed laying, glanding, ferruling, termination and
dressing of 14 core multistrand Cu. control cable from CT
secondary to CT terminal box to Relay & Control Panel at
LV side of X-mer

Completed laying, glanding, ferruling, termination and

dressing of 14 core multistrand Cu. control cable from CT
secondary to CT terminal box to Relay & Control Panel at
20.06.2023 5 MVA Transformer-II 132/33/11kV Kanglung Substation LV side of X-mer Shutdown -

Completed laying, glanding, ferruling and termination of 2 Karma

core multistrand Cu. control cable from NCT CT Secondary Wangchuk
to Relay panel [Head]

Completed laying, glanding, ferruling, termination and

dressing of 14 core multistrand Cu. control cable from CT
2.5 MVA Transformer-II
secondary to CT terminal box to Relay & Control Panel at Shutdown
HV side of X-mer
21.06.2023 2.5 MVA Transformer-I 132/33/11kV Kanglung Substation Laid out 2 core multistrand Cu. control cable for nuetral CT -
(NCT)
Carried additional layout and completed glanding, ferruling
and termination of 2 core multistrand Cu. control cable for
33 kV Earthing Non-shutdown
Earthing X-mer (OTI & WTI ) from 2.5 MVA CT terminal
box to Control panel
Completed laying, glanding, ferruling, termination and
dressing of 14 core multistrand Cu. control cable from CT
2.5 MVA Transformer-I Shutdown
22.06.2023 132/33/11kV Kanglung Substation secondary to CT terminal box to Relay & Control Panel at -
HV side of X-mer
Laid out 2 core multistrand Cu. control cable for nuetral CT
2.5 MVA Transformer-II Non-shutdown
(NCT)

Completed laying, glanding, ferruling, termination and Karma

Approved
22.06.2023 132 kV Corlung-Kanglung 132/33/11kV Kanglung Substation dressing of 14 core multistrand Cu. control cable from CT Shutdown Wangchuk
shutdown availed
Secondary to CT terminal box to Relay & Control Panel [Head]

Fdr has been

Completed glanding, ferruling, termination and dressing of Lungten kept opened, as
23.06.2023 33 kV Trashiyangtse 132/33/11kV Kanglung Substation 14 core multistrand Cu. control cables from CT Secondary Non-Shutdown Jamtsho the supply was
to CT marshalling/terminal box to Relay & Control Panel [Technician] fed from Corlung
SS
33 kV Udzorong Completed glanding, ferruling, termination and dressing of
29.06.2023 132/33/11kV Kanglung Substation 14 core multistrand Cu. control cables from CT Shutdown Karma -
33 kV Chenary
marshalling/terminal box to Relay & Control Panel Wangchuk
5 MVA Transformer-I Replaced burnt trip coil and adjusted & rectified the tripping [Head]
30.06.2023 132/33/11kV Kanglung Substation Shutdown -
(LV side) latch problem