Technical Specification - Transformer (31-8-2020)
Technical Specification - Transformer (31-8-2020)
FOR
TRANSFORMER WORKS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.2 The transformer offered shall be complete with all parts and accessories which are necessary
or usual for their efficient and satisfactory operation. Such parts and accessories shall be
deemed to be within the scope of this specification whether specifically mentioned or not.
Main tank body may be delivered in unpacked condition, but delicate parts like indicating
meter, radiator, and conservator. Pressure Relief Valve, equalizer pipe, buchholtz relay etc.
shall be packed to avoid damage due to transport shipment.
2.0 LOCAITION
2.1 The Transformer shall be installed outdoor in Jamankira , sambalpur, Odisha. The elevation
of sites above mean sea level is not likely to exceed 1000 meter
4.1 please note that the installation is proposed at Jamankira, Sambalpur, Odisha and
weather conditions needs to be considered.
5.1 Unless otherwise stated, transformer shall be designed, constructed and tested in accordance
with provisions contained in latest revisions of following Indian standards and Rule
The deviations from the purchaser’s specification to improve utility, performance and
efficiency of equipment or to secure overall economy shall be considered if such deviations(s)
is (are) mentioned by the Tenderer in the “Schedule of Deviations” with full justification.
7.1 Type
Core Type, Three Phase. Oil immersed step-down two winding copper wound transformer for
outdoor installation.
7.1 Standard Rating
As regards maximum rating and temperature rise, all transformers shall comply with the
appropriate requirement of Indian Standards
For the purpose of consideration of maximum temperature rise of oil and winding the following
ambient temperature are assumed.
With the Above Ambient Temperature Condition Allowable Maximum Temperature Rise Shall
be As Mentioned Below
The No Load Voltage Ratio Corresponding to Principal (Normal) Tapping Shall be 11000/433
Volts
1) The Off load tap changer shall be designed suitable for local manual as well as local electrical
operation
a) An oil immersed tap selector and arching switch or are suppressing tap selector, provided
with reactor or resistor for reduction of make and break arcing voltages and short circuits
b) Motor driven mechanism.
c) Control and protection devices.
e) Manual/Electrical operating device.
A suitable pressure reliving arrangement should be provided to take care to sudden pressure
rise in compartment. But this should in no way affect the performance of the oil surge relay
provided for the compartment. Oil surge relay to be provided for the OCTC compartments
shall have trip contacts.
3) The manual operating device shall be so located on transformer that it can be operated by a
man standing at the level of transformer track. It shall be strong and robust in construction.
4) The contracts and associated gear for the tap change driving motors shall be in separate
room. The motors shall be suitable for operation with 3-Phase, 400/415 Volts, 50 Cycle Power
supply.
The impedance value refer to the (normal) principal tapping are subject to a tolerance of
±10%
10.0 CORES
10.1 The Cores shall be constructed from high grade cold rolled non-aging grain oriented silicon
steel laminations having magnite coating as insulation.
10.2 Successful bidder will offer the Core for inspection and/or approval by the purchaser during
the manufacturing stage. Manufacturer’s Call notice for the purpose should be accompanied
with the following as applicable as a proof towards use of Prime Core materials:
i. Invoice of supplier
ii. Mill’s Test Certificate
iii. Packing Lists
iv. Bill of Lading
v. Bill of entry Certificate to Customs
10.3 Core materials shall be procured either from the core manufacturer or through their accredited
marketing organization of repute.
10.4 Tendered should preferably have in-house Core cutting facility for proper monitoring and
Control on quality.
10.5 The materials used for insulation shall have high inter lamination resistance and rust inhibiting
property. It shall not deteriorate by aging from hottest operating temperature and clamping
pressure of the core or disintegrate due to core vibration. It shall not have any tendency to
absorb moisture or to react with insulating oil.
10.6 The assembled core shall be securely clamped on the limbs and yoke with uniform pressure
so as to minimize noise emission from it.
10.7 The top main core clamping structure shall be connected to the tank body by a copper strip.
The bottom clamping structure shall be earthed by one or more of the following methods (i) by
connecting through vertical tie rods to the top structure (ii) by direct metal to metal contact
with the tank base by the weight of the core and winding (iii) by a connection to the top
structure on the same side of core as the main earth connection to the tank.
All parts of the cores shall be robust design capable of withstanding any shock, to which they
may be subjected during lifting, transport, installation and service.
10.8 Adequate lifting lugs shall be provided to enable the core and winding to be lifted.
10.9 Adequate provision shall be made to prevent movement of the core and winding relative to
the tank during transport and installation or while in service.
10.10 The supporting frame work of the cores shall be so designed as to avoid the presence of
pockets which would prevent complete emptying of the tank through the drain valve or cause
trapping of air during filling.
10.11 The insulation structure for the core to bolts and core to clamp plates shall be such as to
withstand a voltage of 2000 V AC at 50HZ for one minute.
12.0 WINDING
12.2 Transformer shall be designed to withstand the impulse and power frequency test voltages
12.3 The windings shall be designed to reduce to a minimum the out of balance forces in the
transformer at all voltage ratios.
12.4 The insulation of transformer winding and connections shall be free from insulating material
liable to soften, ooze out, shrink or collapse and shall be non-catalytic and chemically inactive
to transformer oil during service.
12.5 The stacks of windings shall receive adequate shrinkage treatment before final assembly.
Adjustable device shall be provided for taking up any possible shrinkage of coils in service.
12.6 All the insulating material to be used in the transformer shall preferably be of class - A
insulation as specified in Indian Standards, The test certificate of the materials shall be made
available by the transformer manufacturer on request during inspection and testing
12.7 The coil clamping arrangement and the finished dimensions of any oil ducts shall be such that
it will not impede the free circulation of oil through the ducts.
12.8 The windings and connections of transformer shall be braced to withstand shocks which may
occur during transport or due to switching short circuit and other transient conditions during
service.
12.9 Coil clamping rings, if provided, shall be of steel or suitable insulating material. Axially
laminated material other than bakelised paper shall not be used.
13.1 General: All metal parts of the transformer with the exception of the individual core
laminations, core bolts and associated individual clamping plates shall be maintained at fixed
potential.
13.2 Earthing of core clamping structure: Core clamping structure shall be earthed in terms of
clause no. 10.7 of this Specification.
13.3 Earthing of coil clamping rings: Where coil claming rings are of metal at earth potential each
ring shall be connected to the adjacent core clamping structure on the same side of
transformer as the main earth connection.
14.0 TANKS
Tank Pressure shall be as per Manufacturer Standard which will meet the IS Standard
or
The Transformer tank and cover shall be fabricated from good commercial grade low carbon
steel suitable for welding and of adequate thickness. The tanks of all transformers shall be
complete with all accessories and shall be designed so as to allow the complete transformer
in the tank and filled with oil, to be lifted by crane or jacks, transported by- rail, road without
overstraining any joint and without causing subsequent leakage of oil.
The main tank body shall be capable of withstanding vacuum gauge pressure 68 KN per Sq
meters (500 mm. of Hg). The under carriage of the tank shall be made of channel of suitable
size and design.
The base of each tank shall be so designed that it shall be possible to move the complete
transformer unit by skidding in any direction without injury when using plate or rails
Wherever possible the transformer tank and its accessories shall be designed without pockets
wherein gas may accumulate. Where pockets cannot be avoided, pipes shall be provided to
vent the gas into the main expansion pipe
All joints other than those which may have to be broken shall be welded when required they
shall be double welded. All bolted joints to the tank shall be fitted with suitable oil tight gaskets
which shall give satisfactory service under the operating conditions and guaranteed
temperature rise conditions. Special attention shall be given to the methods of making hot oil
tight joints between the tank and the cover as also between the cover and busing and all
other outlets to ensure that the joints can be remade at site satisfactorily.
14.2 Tank cover: Each tank cover shall be of adequate strength and shall not distort when lifted.
Inspection openings shall be provided as necessary to give easy access to bushings or
changing ratio or testing the earth connection. Each inspection opening shall be of ample size
for the purpose for which it is provided.
The tank cover and inspection cover shall be provided with suitable lifting arrangement.
The tank cover shall be fitted with pockets for thermometer and for the bulbs of oil and
winding temperature indicators. The thermometer pocket shall be fitted with a captive
screwed top to prevent the ingress of water. Protection shall be provided, where necessary
for each capillary tube. The pocket shall be located in the position of maximum oil
temperature and it shall be possible to remove the instrument bulbs without lowering the oil in
the tank. Turrets should provide on tank cover to house the bushing. The tuners of both HV &
LV bushings should be connected through pipes with main tank Buchholtz Relay pipe to drive
out trapped air or should have air release plug to drive out trapped air as the case may be.
15.1 Conservator vessels: The conservator should be normal type to prevent direct contact of
Transformer oil with atmospheric air for retarding oxidation and contamination of oil. The air
cell shall be made from suitable material with inner coating resistant to transformer oil & outer
coating resistant to ozone & weathering.
The conservator shall be provided with necessary valves to drive out the air in the space
between conservator wall & air cell during filling of oil drain valves for complete draining of oil
and cut off valves etc.
The conservator complete with necessary valves shall be provided in such a position as not to
obstruct the electrical connections to the transformer from H.V& LV. SIDE.
The conservator shall have a capacity to meet the requirement of expansion of the total cold
oil volume in the Transformer & cooling equipment.
The conservator shall be designed so that it can drain oil completely by means of the drain
valve provided when mounted. One end of the conservator shall be bolted into position so
that it can be removed for cleaning purpose.
15.2 Oil Gauges: Normally one Magnetic type oil gauge shall be provided. The oil level at 30 Deg
C shall be marked on the gauge
15.3 Connection : The oil connection from the transformer tank to the conservator vessel shall be
arranged at a raising angel of 3 to 9 degrees to the horizontal up to the Buchholtz relay and
shall consist of pipe with inside diameter 50 min/80 mm as per capacity of the transformer
and as per IS : 3639. Two valves shall be provided between the conservator and transformer
main tank to cut off the oil supply to the transformer after providing a straight run of pipe for at
least a length of five times the internal diameter of the pipe on the tank side of the gas and oil
actuated relay and at least three times the internal diameter of the pipe on the conservator
side of the gas and oil actuated relay. The valves should be fitted on both sides of the Gas
and Oil actuated Relay.
15.4 Breather
Each conservator vessel shall be fitted with a glass container type breather in which silica gel
is dehydrating agent and so designed that :
16.0 BUSHINGS
16.1 Pollution free type insulator should be used for the bushings. The bushing should be located
on suitable turrets (with air release plugs). Adjustable Arcing horns should be provided on the
Bushings; Bushings of identical voltage rating shall be interchangeable. All bushings shall be
Equipped with suitable terminals of approved type size and shall be suitable for bimetallic
connections
The bushings shall have high factor of safety against leakage to ground and so located as to
provide adequate electrical clearance between bushing and grounded parts.
Both HV & LV Bushing should be suitable for use in heavily polluted atmosphere as per IS
2099 & IS 3347. 3 Nos. H.V Bushings & 4 Nos. L.V. Bushing should be supplied with the
transformer.
17.0 FILTER AN DRAIN VALVES, SAMPLING DEVICES AND AIR RELEASE PLUGS
18.1 General: Radiators shall be so designed as to avoid pockets in which moisture may collect
and shall withstand the pressure tests.
The radiator tubes / fins shall be seamless, made of mild steel having minimum wall thickness
of approx. 1.0 mm and a clean bright internal surface free from dust and scale They shall be
suitably braced to protect them from mechanical shocks, normally met in transportation and to
damp the modes of vibration transmitted by the active part of the transformer in service. Each
cooler unit shall have a lifting eye.
18.2 Radiator valves: The butterfly or similar metal valves shall be provided for isolating
detachable radiator assembly.
One cock each at the bottom of radiator stack shall be provided for draining oil from radiator
stacks.
Air release plug each at the top of radiator stack shall be provided for release of locked air
from radiator stack.
Removable blanking plates shall be provided to permit the blanking off main oil connection of
each cooler.
18.3 Radiator fixing bands in top & bottom of radiators to be provided to minimize the vibration of
the same.
19.1 Each tank shall be provided with (i) Lifting lags suitable for lifting of transformer complete with
oil. (ii) A minimum of four jacking lags, in accessible positions to enable the transformer
complete with oil to be raised or lowered using hydraulic or screw jacks. The minimum height
of the lugs above the base shall
20.1 The transformer and all associated oil filled equipment shall be supplied complete with
insulating new oil required for first filling including 5% extra oil for future use during
commissioning. The transformer tank shall be dispatched completely filled oil and the balance
oil shall be supplied in non-returnable sealed drums along with the Transformers.
21.1 Pressure relief device shall be provided with A/T Contact of sufficient sizes for rapid release
of any pressure that may be generated within the tank, and which might result in damage to
the equipment. The device shall operate at a static pressure of less than the hydraulic test
pressure for transformer tank. Means shall be provided to prevent ingress of rain. It shall be
mounted on the cover of the main tank and shall be designed to prevent gas accumulation.
Spring loaded setting type Pressure Relief Valve having suitable opening Port hole according
to the capacity of the Transformers should be provided. The Pressure Relief Valve should
have provision of visual indication for opening of the valve .
22.1 The Transformer shall be provided with flanged bidirectional wheels as mentioned below
23.0 PAINTING
23.1 Before painting or filling with oil all metallic parts shall be completely cleaned and free from
rust, scale and grease and all external surface cavities on castings shall be filed by metal
deposition
The interior of al transformer tank and other oil filled chambers and internal structure steel
work shall be thoroughly cleaned of all scale and rust by sand blasting or other approved
method. These surface shall be painted with hot Oil resisting varnish or paint. Unexposed
weld need not be painted.
Except for nuts, bolts and washers, which may have to be removed for maintenance purposes
all external surface shall receive a minimum of three coats of paint.
The primary coat shall be applied immediately after cleaning. The second coat shall be of oil
paint of weather resisting nature and preferably of a shade or colour easily distinguishable
from the primary and final coats shall be applied after the primary coats have been touched
up where necessary. The final coat shall be of a glossy oil and weather resisting non-fading
paint of Dark Admiralty Grey shade no. 632 of IS:5. Primer paint shall be ready-made zinc
chrome as per IS: 104 : intermediate and final costs of paint shall be as per IS:2932.
All interior surfaces of mechanism chambers and kiosks except those which have received
anti-corrosion treatment shall receive three coats of paint applied to the thoroughly cleaned
metal surface as per procedure mentioned above. The final coat shall be of a light coloured
anti-condensation mixture.
Any damage to paint work incurred during delivery shall be made good by the manufacturer
by thoroughly cleaning the damage portion and applying the full number of coats of paint that
had been applied before the damage caused.
24.1 Two earthing terminal capable of carrying the full amount of lower voltage short circuit current
of transformer continuously for a period of 5 second provisions shall be made at positions
close to each of the bottom two corners of the tank for bolting the earthing terminals to the
tank structure to suit local conditions.
25.1 Oil temperature indicator with one electrical contact shall be provided with anti vibration
mounting. The oil temperature indicator shall be housed in the marshalling box.
25.2 The winding temperature indicator with two electrical contacts for alarm and trip purposes
shall be provided with anti vibration mounting. The winding temperature indicator shall be
housed in the marshalling box.
The oil and winding temperature indicator should be of renowned make preferably of “Perfect
Control” or “Pecimeasure”. The scale on the dial of the thermometer should be 0 Deg C to
150 Deg C. The angular displacement of thermometer should be 270 Deg.
25.3 The tripping contracts of indicator shall be adjustable to close the winding temperature
indicator between 60 Deg C and 120 Deg C. The alarm contacts of indicator shall be
adjustable to close between 30 deg C & 50 Deg C.
All contacts shall be adjustable on a scale and shall he accessible on removal of the cover.
The Temperature indicators shall be so designed that it shall be possible to check the
operation of contacts and associated Equipments.
25.4 For measuring winding temperature a hearer coil fed from a C.T has to be provided on the
pocket for winding temperature indicator bulb. The connection from CT to heater should be
through a link arrangement on tank cover suitably housed in a weather proof box so that C.T.
current and heater coil resistance can be checked. WTI C.T. secondary should be of
adequate rating.
All the above equipment shall be mounted on panels and back of panel wiring shall be used
for interconnection, the temperature indicators shall be so mounted that the dials are visible
by standing at ground level.
Door of the compartment shall he provided with glazed window of adequate size.
Suitable removable cable glands plate shall be provided at the bottom of kiosk for passage of
incoming and outgoing cables.
27.1 Each transformer shall be provided with gas and oil actuated relay (Buchholtz relay)
equipment conforming to IS : 3637 double float type with one set of alarm contacts, one set of
trip contacts and a testing pet cock. The contacts shall be wired with a PVC armoured cable.
A machined surface shall be provided on the top of Relay to facilitate the setting of Relay and
to check the mounting angle in the pipe and cross level of he Relay.
The pipe work shall be so arranged that all gas arising from the transformer shall pass into
the gas and oil actuated Relay. The oil circuit through the Relay shall not form a delivery path
in paralleled with any circulating oil pipe.
28.1 The following plates shall he fixed to the transformer tank at a suitable height so that the
particulars could be read by standing at ground level.
i. A rating plate bearing the date specified in the relevant clause of IS : 2026 including figures of
temperature rise of oil and winding and high voltage test values.
ii. A diagram plate showing the internal numbering of taps, tapping switch connection of
windings and also the voltages vector relationship in accordance with IS:2026 and in addition
a plan view of the transformer giving the correct physical relationship of the terminals. No load
voltage shall be indicated for each tip.
29.1 The centre of gravity of the assembled transformer shall be low and as near the vertical
centre line as possible. The transformer shall be stable with or without oil. If the centre of
gravity is eccentric relative to track either with or without oil, its location shall be shown on the
outline drawing
30.0 OPERATION:
30.1 The transformer shall be suitable for operating in Board’s Sub independently or in parallel with
one or more transformers.
31.1 It is to be assumed that normal voltage will be maintained on one side of the transformer
when there is a short circuit between phases or to earth on the other side.
The transformer may be directly connected to an underground or overhead line and may be
switched into and out of service together with or without its associated incoming / outgoing
line.
The thermal ability to withstand short circuit shall be two seconds (2 sec) without injury for 3
phase dead short circuit at the terminal.
32.1 Rated voltage for indicating and operative device shall be 30 volts DC/110 volts DC / 240
volts DC /230 volts AC with variations as specified in the relevant IS.
.
34.0 FOUNDATION
34.1 The tenderer shall furnish foundation plan of the transformer showing the fixing arrangement
of the transformer so that the purchase may be able to finalize the foundation drawing.
35.1 Routing Test : All transformer shall be subjected to the following routing tests at the
manufacturers work. The test shall be carried out in accordance with the details specified in
IS : 1180 Part 1 (Level 2) .
In addition to routing tests mentioned above the transformer shall be subjected to all kinds of
type and acceptance tests in accordance wit relevant ISS (IS: 2026)
If type tests have successfully been carried out earlier in compliance with the provisions made
in the relevant ISS from a recognized institution then the copy of the same in triplicate shall be
furnished along with the tender papers in respect of each of kind of transformer.
If Type tests have not yet been carried out then the then the manufacturer shall have to do so
at their own cost. Owner if feels, may depute their representative to witness the said Type
Tests etc. The manufacturer shall arrange all facilities for such inspection and tests free of
cost.
Inspection & Testing as already mentioned the equipment shall be subjected to routine and
other acceptance tests as per provisions in the relevant IS.
The Owner reserves the right to send its Engineers if so desires to witness manufacturing
process and to reject either raw materials or finished products found to be not complying with
the requirement of the specification and also shall have the right to select any/all equipment
from the lot offered for tests.
The manufacturer shall give at least (21) twenty one days’ advance notice regarding
readiness of such inspection and testing and shall submit six set of the works test certificates
of the material / equipment offered for inspection and testing indicating probable date of
inspection and testing.
The supplier shall arrange all possible facilities for such inspection and testing at any lane
during the course of manufacture free of cost.
Seven copies of the approved Test certificates as mentioned above are to be furnished to the
Owner before dispatch of the equipment.
36.1 The following drawings and details shall be furnished in triplicate along with the tender:
i. General Arrangement outline drawing with plan, elevation and end views showing various
dimensions of transformer and its vital component including height of the bottom most portion
of bushing from the bottom of base channel and also indicating thereon physical centre line
and position of centre of gravity.
ii. Three copies of sketches for height of crane hook above ground for lifting and undertaking
core, shipping dimensions, complete lists of fittings and devices, net weights of core, winding,
tank, radiator, oil, conservator and total weight, fixing arrangement of transformer in
foundation.
iii. Marshalling Box drawing.
iv. Installation, operation, and maintenance manual.
36.2 The following drawings and manuals in six sets shall be submitted for approval within
15 (fifteen) days from dale of placement of LOI / ORDER.
i. As stated in clause no.34. 1.
ii. Cross sectional details with plan, elevation and views showing all internal clearances.
iii. Drawing of Name & rating plate
iv. Drawing of diagram & property plate.
v. Installation, operation and maintenance manual of transformer, associated equipment like
Buchcholtz Relay, temperature indication, oil level indicator etc.
The manual shall clearly indicate the installation method, check-ups and tests to be carried
out before and after commissioning of the transformer.
37.0 GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS:
37.1 Tenderers shall furnish guaranteed technical particulars of equipment offered as per
Schedule ‘B’ Performance Guarantee shall be based on guaranteed technical particulars.
38.1 Manufacturer shall submit theoretical calculations in support of the ability to withstand short
circuit on consideration of highest value that may attain in triplicate within 15 (fifteen) days
from the date of placement of L.O.I./Order.
40.0 CREDENTIALS
40.1 Tendered shall furnish documents in support, delivery, of similar equipment indicating thereon
names of the organization quantity ordered, quality supplied along with tender.
41.0 DEVIATIONS
All deviations from the specifications shall be recorded in the “Deviation Sheet” with reference
to respective clauses of the Specification by drawing Specification for the same. Unless
deviations are recorded in the Deviation Sheet and submitted with the offer, it will be taken for
granted that the offer is made in conformity with Specification.
42.1 he tenderer shall submit a recommended list of spare parts for five years of operation along
with itemwise price for each item of spares.
43.1 Validity period of the offer shall be reckoned from the date of opening of tender provided it is
technically and commercially complete one. Otherwise it will be counted from the date of
receipt of complete information.
TRANSFORMER FITTING & ACCESSORIES
0.1. All screw threads and nuts shall be made as per ISS and all valves shall be of standard tested
quality and leak—proof.
0.2 The following fittings and accessories shall he supplied with each transformer