TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 33KV INDOOR SWITCHGEAR UNITS

1. SCOPE:
1.1 This specification covers the design, manufacture, assembly testing, at manufacturer’s works,
supply, delivery, of 33kV Indoor switchgear. The specification gives functional requirements of
switchgear and broad details of construction aspects. The tenderer / manufacturer shall offer factory
assembled and tested switchgear complete with relays /BCPU, Substation Automation Systems (IEC
61850 ) control and supervisory equipment forming package substation system.
1.2 This specification shall be used in conjunction with all specifications, switchgear data sheets,
33kV switchgear single line diagrams, and other drawings attached to the specification / purchase
requisition

2. STANDARDS AND MATERIALS:

a) The equipment delivered under this contract shall be new and of high quality, suitable for the
purpose it is intended for, free from defects and imperfections and of the classifications listed
herein, or their equivalents, subject to acceptance by the owner’s representatives.
b) Materials used in the manufacture of the specified equipment shall be of the kind,
composition and physical properties best suited to their various purposes and in accordance
with the best engineering practices.
c) The equipment design shall be suitable to render satisfactory operation under the conditions
prevailing at site, and the equipment shall operate satisfactorily under normal load and
voltage variations and frequency variations (50 c/s  3%) ensuring the safety, further include
all necessary provisions ensuring the safety of the operating and maintenance personnel.
d) All the equipment should conform to the relevant ISI / IEC specifications (latest versions).
Switchgear shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest applicable
sections of the IEC and IS standards as specified.
International Indian
Standards Standards
IEC 56,IEC 62271-100 IS 2516 High voltage alternating current CBs and
BS 5311 High voltage Switchgear and control gear
BS 5463 1977 Switches
IEC 60265
IEC 187,IEC 60185 IS 2099 Bushings for alternating voltages above
BS 5311 1000 V
IEC 185 BS 5311 1973, IS 2705 Current Transformers.
IEC 60185
IEC 186 IS 3156 Voltage Transformers.
IEC 694 BS 5227 1984, BS 6581 1985, IS 3231 Common clauses for high voltage
IEC 60694, Switchgears and control gear standards.
IEC 60298, IEC 62271-200,
ESI 41-26 1991.

Relays IS and IEC to be included IS 3231 Relays.

Relays IS and IEC to be included IS 14697-99 Energy meters.

Relays IS and IEC to be included IS 1248 Ammeters & Voltmeters.

2.2 Any conflicts between the referenced documents shall be identified to the BUYER in writing for
resolution. In general the order of precedence shall be:
· Local laws, codes and standards
· Single Line Diagram
· 33kV Switchgear Data Sheet
· Material Requisition
2.3 Climatic Conditions
The climatic conditions under which the equipment shall operate satisfactorily are as indicated in
Page (8) of general terms and conditions for the supply of the materials.
3. SCOPE OF SUPPLY
Switchgear to be supplied against this specification is indicated as below for each substation .However if
any additional material required for 33 KV Indoor switchgear as per the design apart from the following
material bidder has to supply such material as per the requirement without additional cost. Hence
bidder has to understand scheme thoroughly .

Sl.
Description . Destination
No.
Supply, of AIS (AIR INSULATED METAL CLAD
SWITCHGEAR) Indoor switchgear for 33kV Indoor
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substation as per SLD along with complete protection .
system with SAS as per APTRANSCO protection
philosophy.
Particulars of Items / Equipment for each set

33 KV Switch Gear
 33kV, 1600A, 31.5 kA for 3 sec Feeder breaker cubicles
with IED‘s of directional/non directional over current and
earth fault protection and electromagnetic relays for
master trip, trip circuit supervision, BCPUs, LIUs,
Ethernet switch, patch cords etc for integration of feeder
1 10 Nos.
panels with SAS system low DC etc with CTs&PTs. In
case of line PT been omitted by APTRANSCO,
necessary Capacity Voltage Detector along with Indicator
has to be provided on line side to confirm the presence of
voltages on feeder.
33kV, 2500A, 31.5kA for 3 sec Power Transformers
breaker cubicles with IED’s relays, directional/non
2 directional over current and earth fault protection and 4 Nos
electromagnetic relays for master trip, trip circuit
supervision, low DC etc.
33kV, 2500A, 31.5kA for 3 sec Breaker cubicle for bus
sectionalizer arrangement with directional/non directional
3 3 Nos
over current and Earth fault protection. (Busbar rating
shall be 3000A).
33kV, 1600A, 31.5kA for 3 sec Auxiliary Transformers
breaker cubicles with IED’s relays, directional/non
4 directional over current and earth fault protection and 2 Nos.
electromagnetic relays for master trip, trip circuit
supervision, low DC etc.

5 Earthing Truck 2 No.

6 33kV Bus PT Panel along with PTDB 4set

4.0 CONSTRUCTION
4.1 Service Condition Maximum Ambient Temperature: + 50 ºC Seismic Level Zone –III, as per IS
-1893, Year 2002
4.1.1 The switchgear shall, in all respects, be suitable for operation in service conditions typical
tropical environment. The possibility of condensation, as experienced during temperature
variations in humid atmosphere, shall be taken into account.

4.2 Electrical System

4.2.1 Switchgear shall be 33kV, 3 phase, 3 wire, 50Hz, normal metal clad indoor switchgear with
solidly earthed unless otherwise specified. Current and short circuit rating will be shown on
single line diagram. The rating of equipment/component shall take full account of all heat sources
within the enclosure.
4.2.2 The electrical arrangement of the switchgear, including protection, metering, control,
interlocking, and inter-tripping, shall be as shown on the single line meter and relay diagrams.
The system steady state voltage and frequency will not vary more than:
Voltage: +/-10%,
Frequency: +/- 5 %
Under transient conditions, voltage variation may be -20% and +10% of nominal voltage. The
voltage and frequency variations shall have not effect equipment operation.
4.2.3 The following auxiliary power is available for use:
415V+10% AC 3 phase, 4 wire, solidly earthed 50 HZ
240V AC single phase, solidly earthed (Derived from 415V, system), 50 HZ
220VDC + 10% &-15% for control supply.

4.3 Structural and Mechanical Requirements

4.3.1 Switchgear shall be an indoor metal-clad cubicle design with single bus bar system in accordance
with single line diagram and data sheet. Each Panel shall be metal enclosed, free standing, floor
mounting, flush fronted and arranged to form a single structure with a common bus bar assembly.
Each compartment shall be protected by a metal enclosure with enclosure rated of IP4X
minimum for all the supporting frames, low voltage and other compartments. Construction,
including cable entry, shall be vermin proof.
4.3.2 Switchgear shall be arranged to permit future extension at both ends. Manufacturer shall confirm
the minimum safe operational clearances around the switchgear with the quotation.
4.3.3 AIS Switchgears shall be partitioned both between the bus bar& circuit breaker and from panel to
panel.
4.3.4 Switchgear shall be designed such that all high voltage parts (Including bus bars, core module
with built in circuit breaker, Main and Check Metering CT’s and PT’s etc.) shall be located as per
the clearances as per the relevant standards. Cable termination compartment shall include
provisions for conventional CT, VT plug in connections and is suitable for accommodating 12
runs of 1C X 400Sq. mm cable for Power transformer LV Side panels and 2 to 3 runs or as
required of 1C or 3C X 400/300 Sq.mm cable for incoming 33 KV Feeder modules. Head room
clearance for cable termination shall be minimum of 750 mm. Power cable entry shall be
from the rear bottom of the panel. Control cable entry shall be from the front bottom of
the panel, along the either side of circuit breaker. Split gland plate with adjustable cable
holding clamp shall be provided and necessary glands or provision for holding the cables
should be provided.
4.3.5 The structure, including doors and panels, shall be capable of withstanding the internal pressures
created by faults within the structure (equal to the maximum fault-current rating) without danger
to the operating personnel.
Active and passive protection system against internal faults in each partitioned panel shall be
provided for the safety of operators. In case of internal fault, the detection system shall open all
circuit breakers within 100ms.A passive safety section shall ensure that hot gases shall be guided
via pressure relief disks from each compartment connected. The pressure relief duct ends shall be
guided to open air or fitted with absorbers to cool the hot gases. Relief into a cable basement or
cavity below a false floor is not acceptable.
Hazards to persons or risk of fire shall be reliably prevented. An arcing fault in one compartment
should not cause major damage to other compartments. Separate pressure relief vents shall be
provided in bus bar, cable and circuit breaker compartments to release arc fault pressure quickly
and safely. The orientation of pressure relief vents and gas exhaust ducts as necessary shall be
coordinated with BUYER at the bid stage. Type test reports regarding internal arc withstand
performance shall be available with bids. The test supply source shall have a fault capacity equal
to the switchgear fault rating. The arc duration shall be 1 sec minimum. The minimum standard
required is detailed in IEC 62271.
4.3.7 Switchgear shall be designed and constructed to facilitate inspection, cleaning, repair and
maintenance and to ensure absolute safety during such work. Interlocks, busbar shutters and
covers shall be provided to prevent incorrect or unsafe operation and to prevent access to live
parts. It shall be possible to work safely within individual panels, such as equipping and
commissioning of spare panels as well as connecting main, control and auxiliary cabling, while
the remainder of the switchgear is energized.
4.3.8 Similar parts and components shall be interchangeable wherever practical. An interlock system
shall be provided to prevent the interchange of modules with higher current rating with modules
of lower current rating. Replacement of circuit breaker module shall be without interfering busbar
operation.
4.3.10 All cover plates that exceed 0.7 m 2 that require removal for installation or maintenance of the
equipment shall be equipped with lifting handles and self supporting lips. With the exception of
the backs of panels cover plates shall not exceed 1.1 m 2 in area or 27 kg in weight, unless they are
hinged and bolted or locked. Cover plates shall be secured using captive bolt fixings.
4.3.11 All doors, hinged covers, and hinged panels larger than 0.36 m 2 in area shall open at least 95 o and
be equipped with doorstops to hold them in the open position. Door swing must allow withdrawal
equipment to be withdrawn.
 All such doors and hinged covers shall be equipped with handles and secured by captive bolts,
lockable with a key or pad lockable.
4.3.12 Enclosures shall not have sharp edges or pointed objects, such as the pointed ends of sheet metal
screws, on the exterior, inside any wire way, or in any access space required for installation,
operation, or maintenance.
4.3.13 Operating devices, handles, push buttons, lamps and indicating instruments shall be located above
0.3 m and below 2.2 m from the finished floor level unless otherwise agreed.
4.3.14 BIDDER shall erect, commission the whole substation packaged. Such facilities shall be
suitable for the specified seismic service. BIDDER shall certify that the switchgear has been
designed for seismic service as specified.
4.3.15 Incoming and bus-section units shall be located in non-tiered separate panels.
4.3.16 The design of mechanisms shall allow maintenance of the switching device and if this requires
manual closing or opening (sometimes known as slow closing and opening) the facility shall be
provided such that it is not possible in the service or earthing condition unless each operation
requires a manipulation different from a normal operation. Interlock mechanisms shall be
mechanical and manual operations shall be provided with labels that give clear instructions and
are readily visible.
4.3.17 Each circuit shall be provided with test facilities to allow for Voltage testing of the circuit with all
parts connected to the facility compatible with the full test voltage for cables that can be
connected to the switchgear. Protection testing capable of continuous operation at a maximum
current
4.3.18 Access specifically for test devices shall be clearly identified and covers shall be secured using
captive fixings that require the use of a tool for access. Provision shall be included to secure the
test devices in the test position.
4.3.21 Each panel shall have an air-insulated cable connection compartment for 33 KV switch gear. The
cable connection compartment shall contain the cable sockets accessible for fitting of the power
cable plugs and the test cable sockets, which shall also accommodate the plug in voltage
transformers if applicable. The low voltage compartment shall contain the switch operating
mechanisms and all secondary equipment including the protection and control system. All
operating mechanism shall be motorized. Manual emergency operation and mechanical position
indicators shall also be provided.
4.3.22 Breaker compartment door shall open and close without obstruction with and without rubber mats
laid in front of the switchgear.
4.4 Circuit Breakers
4.4.1 Circuit breakers shall be Vacuum should be of Class M-II type in accordance with IEC 62271-
100 for 33 KV, 31.5 KA 3 sec.
· With stored energy spring mechanism for motor charging and emergency manual operation
· With mechanical push buttons for closing and opening. The “CLOSE” pushbutton shall be covered by a
removable plate or suitable · with mechanical indicators for switch position and mechanism position ·
With mechanical counter · With shunt release CLOSED · With shunt release OPEN
· Detection of positions is to be performed by wear and tear free proximity sensors with Anti-pumping
devices in circuit breaker closing circuit. With over voltage suppressers
4.4.2 Circuit breaker shall be for 33 KV shall be draw out type with a facility to insert 33 KV earthing
truck to detect the supply at the line side.
4.4.3 Circuit breakers shall be provided with trip circuit supervision to monitor trip circuit continuity
and trip circuit supply. Alarm and indication facilities shall be provided for each circuit breaker
and a volt free group contact provided via internal bus wiring for remote common alarm.
4.4.4 Circuit breakers shall be provided with a minimum of four normally open and four normally
closed spare, auxiliary contacts wired out to terminals. Any additional contact requirement shall
be stated on the single line diagrams and/or data sheets.
4.4.5 In addition, auxiliary contacts (TOC) shall be provided for circuit earthed and busbar earthed.
4.4.6 Mechanical position indicators shall be provided to show circuit breaker position
4.4.7 A single line circuit diagram shall be included on the front of the panel indicating all primary
electrical connections and their operating positions.
4.4.8 Each circuit breaker shall have two trip coils.
4.4.9 The 33 KV breaker shall be draw-out/with drawable type
i) The 33kV bus shall be of single bus arrangement of suitable size and wholly insulated
(not compound filled) 33kV panels should be of extensible type.
ii) Inter locking facility for draw-out of circuit breaker for 33 KV only when in open
position. Plug pull-out arrangement for the disconnection of DC supply when circuit
breaker is off and draw-out for maintenance of the cubicle.
iii) Draw-out switchgear Truck with wheels equipped as detailed below for 33 KV
iv) The switchgear truck is provided with mechanical interlock to prevent moving of the
switchgear truck to operating position or withdrawal of the truck to test position unless
the circuit breaker contacts are in the open position.
v) Breaker shall not put into service unless multiple plug is in position, and the multiple
plug cannot be removed when Breaker is in service.
4.4.10 The design shall be such as to minimize switching over voltages and circuit breaker shall be
suitable for out of phase switching. The circuit breaker shall be with vacuum interrupter for33
KV shall have not more than one breaking chamber per phase. All the 3 poles of the circuit
breaker shall close / open simultaneously. In the event of pole discrepancy special features
including relays, timers, etc., be provided to minimize pole discrepancy and to avoid single
phasing and this shall be highlighted in the tender. The maximum time difference between
opening and closing of breaker contacts between pole shall be very low and in any case not more
than 5 ms and 10m.s respectively. The circuit breaker shall be reasonably quiet in operation.

i) RATING :

Normal system voltage 33 kV

Rated Maximum System voltage 36 kV
Rated normal current 2500 A/ 1600 A
Symmetrical 3 phase breaking current 31.5 kA
Rated short time withstand current 31.5 kAFor 3 Sec.
Rated bus bar current 3000 A
Rated short circuit making current Not less than 2.5 times the
rated short circuit breaking capacity.
Impulse withstand voltage line to earth 170 kV
Rated power frequency withstand. 70 kV
Voltage (r.m.s. value line to earth)
Rated frequency 50 Hz
Control circuit voltage 220V DC
Type of tripping. Trip free.
Rated line charging breaking current 50 A
Rated cable charging breaking current 25 A
ii) GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
DESIGN CONCEPTS:In the interest of safety, reliability and serviceability, the switchgear offered shall
meet the following minimum requirements.
a) Modular in design and capable of extension in the future by the addition of extra feeders and
transformers without dismantling any major parts of the equipments.
b) It shall be possible to remove and replace fully assembled unit to facilitate servicing and
repair without interfering with the operation of the adjacent feeder. Similar units shall be
interchangeable.
c) Automatic pressure relief shall be incorporated in the basic design of the enclosures as a
precaution against explosion in the event of an internal fault.
d) One earthing truck with input sensing with a PTand audio alarm in the event of live source
for 33kV at line side shall be incorporated.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:
 a) The circuit breakers shall be equipped with anti pumping protection.
b) The design shall be such as to minimize switching over voltages and circuit breaker shall be
suitable for full out of phase switching. The circuit breaker shall be with vacuum interrupter
having not more than one breaking chamber per phase. All the 3 poles of the circuit breaker shall
close / open simultaneously. In the event of pole discrepancy special features including relays,
timers, etc., be provided to minimize pole discrepancy and to avoid single phasing and this shall
be highlighted in the tender. The maximum time difference between opening and closing of
breaker contacts between pole shall be very low and in any case not more than 5 m.s and 10m.s
respectively. The circuit breaker shall be reasonably quiet in operation.
c) The minimum no. of normally open and normally closed auxiliary contacts on each circuit
breaker auxiliary switch, additional to those required for control and inter-locking shall be ten.
These are exclusively for customer use. There shall also be provision to add more auxiliary
switches at a later date if required.
d) Necessary inter-locks to prevent the closing or opening of the breaker under low air and gas
pressure and devices for initiating alarm shall be provided. Provision shall also be made to
enable (mechanical or electrical) inter locking with the opening or closing of the isolator when
the breaker is closed etc.
ii) OPERATING MECHANISM:
a) The operating mechanism shall be of the mechanical spring charging type with single
mechanism box with one motor. The stored energy shall, without replenishment be sufficient
to allow O-0.3sec – CO-3min-CO.
b) The breakers shall have a mechanical open/closed indicator, in addition to facilities for
remote electrical indication. An operation counter/ visible from outside with four digit
recording mechanism for counting the number of opening operations shall be provided.
c) The operating mechanism along with its accessories shall be mounted in sheet metal cabinet
with hinged doors located near the breaker. An emergency hand tripping (mechanical) device
shall be provided in drive mechanism.
d) The control circuits shall be designed to operate on dual source 220V DC to be indicated
GTP/Drawings. The coils shall be designed to operate satisfactorily at any control voltage
from 70% to 115% of the normal voltage. A heater with thermostat shall be provided in the
cabinet to prevent moisture condensation.
e) Necessary cable glands shall be provided for PVC armoured or unarmouredcables.
f) Provision shall be made for automatic tripping of the breaker in the event of failure of
mechanism or auxiliary power supply along with alarm indicators.
 g) The motor for operating mechanism shall operate at all supply voltages between, 85% to
110% of the rated voltage. The motor shall be operatable on single phase AC/DC voltage
preferably compound motor.
iv) MOTOR OPERATED SPRING CHARGING MECHANISM:
Spring operated mechanism shall be complete with motor, opening spring, closing spring and all
necessary accessories to make the mechanism a complete unit. Breaker operation shall be independent of
motor which shall be used solely for the purpose of compressing the closing spring. Motor rating shall
be such that it requires only 15 seconds for fully charging the closing spring. Closing operation shall
compress the opening spring and keep ready for tripping.

5 Bus bars
5.1 Bus bars and connections of 33 KV shall be manufactured from hard drawn copper and shall
be rated for 3000A continuous for 33KV and Short time with stand current shall be 31.5
KA for 3Sec for 33KV
5.2. Bus bars Joints shall be silver or tin-plated. Provision shall be made at the bolted connections
to enable accessibility for maintenance and extension where appropriate.
5.3 Bus bars shall be of the same cross sectional area throughout the length of the switchgear.
5.4 All bus bars and cable connections shall be marked to indicate the phase colouring, which shall
be red, yellow and blue unless otherwise specified or explicitly precluded by relevant national
standards.
5.5 An two number earth copper bus bars, sized for the earth fault rating of the electrical system and
switchgear, shall be provided along the full length of the switchgear structure. Its cross sectional
area shall be 31.5KA for 3sec as a minimum that of the site earth cable connection as specified on
data sheets. The earth bus bar shall have the provision for earth cable connections at each end.
5.6 All phase and earth bus bars and connections shall be sized, braced and supported to withstand
the dynamic, dielectric stresses and thermal affects resulting from the switchgear rated short
circuit current over the full length of the switchgear and carry certification from a recognized
testing Authority.
5.7 The Bus bar at 33 KV shall be insulted with heat shrinkable tubes or insulating compound and
shall be vermin proof.
6 Earthing
6.1 All metallic non-current carrying parts of the switchgear shall be bonded together and connected
to the switchgear earth bus bar. The frame of each functional unit and each device requiring ear
thing shall be connected directly to the earth busbar. For direct connection to the station earthing
 grid, earthing bolts of at least 10mm shall be provided at both ends of the main earth bar. The
earth bar shall be copper with 50 X 6 mm minimum.
6.2 An integrally mounted three phase earthingtruck , capable of carrying the prospective short
circuit current, and suitable for local, manual operation, shall be provided on all 33 KV switching
devices at the line side. It shall only be possible to close the earthing switch when all bus bar
disconnector are open. Circuit earthing device shall be arranged for local and manual operation
only.
Mechanical indicator shall be provided, showing position of earthing switch: close/open.
Padlocking facilities for locking the earthing device in the open and close position shall be
provided.
6.3 Integral earthing shall be provided on feeder/incoming circuit breakers for cable earthing, and on
incoming or bus coupler circuit breakers for busbar earthing.
6.4 Mechanical and electrical interlock shall be provided to prevent earthing of an incoming supply
which has not been isolated and switching on an incoming supply which is earthed; to prevent
earthing of feeder circuit when the circuit breaker is in the closed position or switching on a
circuit breaker when the circuit breaker or feeder is earthed.
6.5 Withdraw able parts shall be effectively earthed until they are completely withdrawn with all
power and control connections disconnected.
6.6 Provision shall be made, adjacent to the cable termination, for connecting earthing cable armoring
to the earth bus bar.
6.7 Clear instructions, preferably pictorial, shall be provided showing methods of earthing.

7 Secondary Wiring
7.1 Secondary wiring shall be 600V/1000V grade PVC or XLPE insulated with stranded copper
conductors. Minimum cross sectional area for cables shall be 1.5 mm 2 except instrumentation
wiring. Wiring for CTs and VTs shall be a minimum of 2.5 mm2. Wiring shall be flame retardant
and suitable for the temperature envisaged during operation.
7.2 Secondary wiring within the switchgear shall be securely held in position (either loomed or run in
conduit/trucking). Where wiring enters or passes through compartments containing high voltage
apparatus, it shall be run in earthed continuous metallic conduit/trucking without gaps, holes or
joints.
BIDDER shall adequately size all internal conduit/trucking for internal and field cabling and
wiring as necessary.
Care shall be taken that all cable compartments shall be vermin proof.
7.3 Secondary wiring layout shall permit alterations to individual circuits without requiring shutdown
of the complete switchboard.
7.4 Bus wires for closing, tripping, control, indication, heaters, etc., shall be run within the
switchgear.
7.5 Separate fuses/MCBs shall be provided for each control, indication and protection circuit for each
breaker.
7.6 Wiring identification shall be by numbered and/or lettered interlocking ferrules, of insulating
material adjacent to the terminals and shall be correctly orientated for reading. They shall be
indelibly marked and removal without disconnecting the wire from its terminal shall not be
possible. Seller shall allow sufficient wire length to facilitate some re-identification of wires with
out causing new wire to be run as terminal is cut off, shortening wire and installing new terminal.
7.7 Flexible cables shall be used for connections to door mounted equipment. Wiring shall be
loomed/wrapped in flexible PVC conduit and be firmly clamped at both ends to prevent
movement at terminations.
7.8 All wiring for external connections shall be brought out to individual terminals on a readily
accessible terminal block.

8 Cable Terminations
8.1 Power cables shall be bottom entry, unless specified otherwise necessary cable glands for power
cables as per the field requirement . Facilities shall be provided for cable testing and current and
voltage injection. A socket and plug assembly shall be provided for the field power cables. Cable
sizes for the incomers and outgoing feeders shall be as per SLD at Annexure
8.2 Cable terminating facilities and terminals shall be for the specified cable type, gland and
conductor size. SELLER shall design terminal arrangement, cable boxes / cable management
systems to allow necessary space for cable bending, application of earth connections onto
screen/shield tapes, installation of cable stress relief elements and accurate dimensioning of gland
plates.
For control Cables;
8.3 Terminal blocks shall be arranged and positioned to afford easy access for carrying out external
cable termination, testing, inspection and maintenance.
There shall be clear space allowed between the terminals and the gland-plate for the spreading
and termination of external conductors.
8.4 Terminal blocks shall be mounted in a single deck arrangement in a common area such as a wire
ways as far as possible.
8.5 The panel wiring shall be on one side of the terminal block only. No more than two wires shall be
connected to a terminal.
8.6 Terminal blocks shall be shrouded or provided with transparent covers. Pinch screw type
terminals are not acceptable.
8.7 Terminals for different voltages shall be separated by partitions. CT wiring and control wiring
shall not be on the same terminal stripe.
8.8 A terminal box or chamber with un-drilled gland plate or entry panel of sufficient dimensions to
terminate the specified cables shall be provided. Directions of cable entry shall be as stated on the
single line diagram or elsewhere.
8.9 Positioning of cable terminations shall avoid obstruction of other cable terminations, removable
covers, etc and provide for easy access for terminating cables.
8.10 Cable supports shall be provided (where practicable) by SELLER to avoid undue strain on the
cable termination.
8.11 Separate terminal arrangements shall be provided for each panel and for power and control
cables.
8.12 Termination of single core cables shall be through a non-magnetic metal panel or gland plate and
provision made for bonding and earthing any armour and/or concentric earth conductors.
Minimum air clearances shall be maintained over and above cable lugs and fixing bolts.

9 Auxiliary Supplies
9.1 Auxiliary supplies (control, protective devices, indication, heaters, etc.) shall be in accordance
with the single line diagram or as specified elsewhere.

9.2 Circuit breaker tripping, control and indication power will be provided by 220 V DC BIDDER
shall specify required standing load, peak load and permissible voltage variation at the time of
proposal.

9.3 All auxiliary supplies shall be individually fused/MCB protected within each circuit breaker
housing.
9.4 For shunt trip circuits the protection shall be rated at least 300 % of the load.
9.5 Anti-condensation heater supplies shall be fed from a single source for each bus bar section. The
heaters shall be thermostatically controlled hygrostat shall be included in the control circuit 240V
single phase independent power source. The heating system of each cubicle shall be separately
protected and switched for isolation purpose by means of miniature circuit breaker in
combination with an earth leakage protection device of 30mA. When the heating system is live, it
shall be indicated by means of a prominently situated white light. Provision shall be included to
 power the space heater circuit temporarily during the storage after delivery at the site and prior
installation
9.6 Incoming auxiliary supplies shall be fused/MCB protected at the point of entry to the switchboard
BIDDER shall ensure discrimination with individual circuit protective devices.

10 Instrument Transformers
10.1 Voltage and current transformers shall be provided as shown on the single line diagram.
10.2 BIDDER shall provide details of ratio, output, class and accuracy for all instrument transformers
in its supply.
10.3 The secondary windings of instrument transformers shall be earthed at one point through a
removable link, with provision for attaching test links.
10.4 Current transformers shall be rated to withstand the thermal and magnetic stresses resulting from
the maximum available through fault current, the momentary and time rating requirements same
as that of the switchgear.
10.5 BIDDER shall provide calculations together with current transformer magnetization curves to
prove the through fault stability of the protection up to the switchgear fault rating.
10.6 Secondary terminals of current transformers and voltage transformers shall be wired to
disconnecting type terminal blocks, located at an accessible place in air filled low voltage
compartment. The CT TBs shall be provided with short circuiting links for each CT shorting and
connection to earth. Alternatively, facilities for testing the CTs shall be provided by means of
separate test blocks associated with each set of CTs. Each CT connection to the TBs shall be
provided with ring type lugs. All wiring shall be colour coded. Facility to change the CT ratio in
the LT compartment by selection of suitable links shall be provided.
10.7 Use of current and voltage sensors with high linearity over the entire working range and
incorporating potential/capacitive divider circuit for connection to voltage indicator lamps shall
be provided on line side for 33 KV breakers and bus side on 33 KV HV and feeder breakers.
10.8 Instrument transformer nameplates shall be fixed in a position so that details can easily be read
when fitted in the cubicle.
10.9 Bus bar voltage transformers shall have provisions for safely disconnecting the fuses and
transformers from energized bus bar. Where plug in withdraw able types are used, shutters shall
be provided to automatically seal off the high voltage spouts when the transformers are
withdrawn.
10.10 Accessible test links and terminals, with the following facilities, shall be provided for each CT
and VT:
 · Source side short circuit of CT secondary
· Burden side short circuit of CT secondary
· Insertion of external device (including injection test set) in secondary lead of each CT or star
point lead
·
10.11 The current transformers shall be designed to carry continuously a current of atleast 125% of the
rated current.
10.12 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS:

i) RATINGS:

Nominal System Voltage 33kV

Rate voltage 36 kV
Impulse withstand voltage. 170 kV
Power frequency test voltage on primary 75 kV
Power frequency test voltage on secondary 2 kV
Rated short time withstand current. 31.5 kA
for1 Sec. .
CURRENT RATINGS:

33kV CTs a) Feeder Incoming : CT 1: 1000 – 500 /1-1- 1 A

CT 2:1000 – 500 /1-1- 1 A
CT 2: 1000 – 500 /1-1- 1 A
Transformers LV side : 2000– 1600 – 1200 /1-1- 1 A.

SECONDARY DETAILS:

For feeder CTs For Trans. CTs.

No. of Sec. Cores I II III Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. I
II III
Secondary current (A) 1 1 1 1 1 1

Secondary burden (VA) 10 10 - 10 10 -

Accuracy class 5 P10 0.2S PS 5 P10 0.2S PS

PT Spec and details

VOLTAGE RATINGS:

33kV PTs a) Feeder /Bus : PT 1: 33000/110/110 V (Protection)

: PT 2: 33000/110/110 V (Main and Check)
: PT 3: 33000/110/110 V (Main and Check)
b) Transformers LV side : 33000/110/110 V (Protection)

SECONDARY DETAILS:
 For feeder PTs For Trans. PTs.
No. of Sec. Cores I II I II
Secondary current (V) 110 110 110 110

Secondary burden (VA) 25 25 25 25

Accuracy class 3P 0.2 3P 0.2

11 Metering, Protection, Control and Indication

11.1 Metering, protection and control shall be provided as shown on the single line diagram. Control
& Operation Philosophy based on IEC 61850 as specified in Annexure –A shall be applicable for
33kV Switchgear.
11.2 Meters and relays shall be capable of withstanding, without damage the secondary currents
associated with the maximum available through fault current same as switchgear rated fault
current. External zero adjustment shall be possible to facilitate adjustment without dismantling
the instrument.
11.3 Protection and metering devices (voltmeter, Ammeter and other indicating meters) shall be flush
mounted, where possible shall be withdrawable. Mounting shall be such that panel vibration
caused by switchgear operation or people bumping against the switchgear, will not cause relay
operation. The dimensions of flush mounted devices shall not impede the door opening over its
full swing. Each protection relay including inter trip relays, shall latch in operation, require
manual resetting, provide clear flagging of operation and have separate contacts for each trip
function and for alarming.
11.4 Protective relays shall be of the IED (Intelligent Electronic Devices) with the following protective
functions.
 Directional /Non Directional over current and Earth fault
 Instantaneous over current and Earth fault
 Inverse time Delay over current and Earth fault
 Breaker Failure Protection.(50 BF)
 Auto reclose function up to four shots.(79)
 Trip circuit supervision (74).
 Remote control function (Remote measurement (RM), remote control (RC) and remote signal
(RS).
 Event recorder function up to 200 records.
 Disturbance recorder function
 Circuit breaker life time monitoring,
  Binary inputs (32No’s)
 Binary outputs ( 32 No’s)
 Communication facilities with RS 485, RS 232 shall be provided and the relays shall be flush
fronted type with LCD screen. Relays shall have provision for external interrogation/set point
adjustment (password protected) via a Buyer provided laptop computer.
 Relay test and setting software, using Windows operating system including interface leads, shall
be provided. Current transformer terminals shall be automatically short-circuited when the relays
are withdrawn.
 IED relays should have Loop in and Loop out facility with IEC-61850 communication protocol.
 The DI, DO and AI parameters shall be terminated to relay. The wiring inside the control panel
with the relay is in the scope of bidder.
11.7 Auxiliary Relays for master trip, low DC, shall be electromagnetic.
11.8 Trip circuit supervision facility for breaker close and open position shall be provided. Facility for
hand resetting the relay shall easily be approachable by the operator on the control and relay
panel.
11.9 Master trip relay VAJH 13 or equivalent with hand reset with minimum 4 NO + 2 NC contact
shall be incorporated in the control and relay panel. Inter lock for blocking the closing command
in the event of fault tripping relay shall be incorporated.
11.10 Low DC voltage/ DC fail shall be sensed by VAG relay & equivalent with the rated voltage of
220VDC and a drop off voltage of 55-132V DC. In the event of low voltage, tripping of the
breaker with a charged capacitor or with AC shall be incorporated. The above relay shall have at
least two spare contacts and one shall be wired to spare terminal block.

11.13 One No. control switch pistol grip type for breaker trip / neutral / close positions with spring
return to neutral position. EE make or Kaycee make (heavy duty) or Switron (heavy duty).
11.14 Two Nos. one red and one green LED indicating lamps preferably Siemens for breaker close and
open positions shall be incorporated.

11.15 One No LED Amber lamp preferably Siemens shall be incorporated for auto trip indication.

11.16 One No. LED white lamp for healthy trip indication preferably Siemens with push button shall be
incorporated.

11.17 One No. Blue lamp for “spring charged” indication preferably Siemens shall be incorporated.
11.18 Two Nos. one red and one green LED indicating lamps preferably Siemens for breaker in service
position and other in test position shall be incorporated. Two Potential free contacts shall be
wired for breaker in-service and test position.
11.19 One No. 3 phase 4 wire TVM of 0.2S class preferably SECURE/L&T make suitably scaled to
work on 110 VAC 50 Hz 1 Amp to suit the ranges of CTs indicated – Static meter suitable for
data acquisition and remote metering with optical port RS 232 and RS485 port with mod bus
protocol of both utilities shall be provided for all cubicles with 0.2S class of accuracy.
11.20 Test terminal block with CT and PT terminals with links for testing ammeter and energy meter of
reputed make
11.21. One Set auxiliary relay, alarm bell and push button for alarm on fault and acceptance of alarm
(EE make or ER make).
11.22 1x12 windows Annunciation panel should be mounted on bus coupler cubicle. A spare hooter for
each annunciation fascia shall be provided.
11.23 TNC Switch shall be heavy duty preferably EE with at least two spare contacts. The wiring
for the spare contacts shall be done in spare terminal blocks.
11.24 Lockable local remote switch shall be provided. All electrical operations shall be done if the
switch is in local position. In remote facility for tripping and closing from SCADA shall be facilitated. 2
Nos. of potential free contacts shall be available in a spare terminal blocks.
11.25 Multi function meter shall be of digital type for current, voltage, MW, MVAR, MVA, PF etc.,
with class of accuracy 0.5 class minimum of reputed make with 110V auxiliary.

11.26 Spring charging multiplier with 2 NO/ 2 NC shall be available and shall be wired to the spare
terminal blocks.
11.27 Auxiliary switch contact multiplier shall also be incorporated in the control panel and shall be
wired to the spare terminal blocks.
11.28 Protective relays shall have Self-reset facilities and clear operation indication.
11.29 All protection relays shall be fully configured by BIDDER prior to factory acceptance tests.
Configuration shall provide the functionality detailed in the single line diagrams and elsewhere.
11.30 when indicated on the single line diagram, datasheet or elsewhere relays with multiple trip and
alarm functions shall have separate operating contacts for each function wired out to separate
terminals.
11.31 Test block for injection testing of relays and measuring devices shall be provided on each panel.
Current injection test blocks shall be provided with short circuiting links.
11.32 Indication lamps shall be LED (green-open, red-closed, amber-tripped, blue-trip circuit healthy
plus Service Position and Circuit Earthed) shall be provided for each circuit breaker. Status of
spring charging mechanism (Charged or Discharged) and positive drive mechanical position
indicators, visible without opening the cubicle door, shall be provided for each circuit breaker.
 Volt-free contacts for remote indication shall be provided. Indications may be incorporated in the
multifunction relay via relay LEDs
11.33 Control of circuit breakers shall be carried out from a control switch at the low voltage
compartment door. Provisions shall be implemented at the switchgear for breaker control from a
remote control panel. Where a multifunction relay is specified, the control feature available in the
relay may also be used. Switchgear mounted and remote manual tripping facilities shall act direct
on the trip coil. Manual trips via relays are not acceptable.
11.34 In the event of loss of interrupting media, local alarm indication shall be provided with contacts
for remote indication.
11.35 As minimum, the following signal/indication shall be provided locally and remotely.
Condition Indication Locally Remote
· Circuit Breaker status Open/Closed Status
· Earthing switch status Earthed/Open Status
· Control status Manual (test)/Auto/off alarm –Non Auto
· Circuit Breaker Tripped on fault Alarm
· Loss of control power Alarm
· All metering Display Values

11.41 Under/Over voltage sensing with alarm shall be provided at 33 KV side.

12 Indicating Lamps, Push Buttons and Selector Switches

12.1 Indicating lamps shall be 22 mm diameter type. It shall be possible to replace the lamp element from
the front.
12.2 Push buttons shall match the indicating lamps in style. They shall be 22 mm type.
12.3 Control and selector switches shall match lamps and push buttons in style. They shall be 22 mm
type.
12.4 The number of contact blocks on each push button or selector switch shall be limited to two. Relays
shall be used if additional contacts are needed.

13 Labels/Name Plate
Equipment should be provided with name plate giving full details of manufacture, capacities and
other details as specified in the relevant ISS/SS. The purchase order No. date and words
APTRANSCO must be etched on the name plate.
13.1 Labels shall identify switchgear cubicles, compartments and components. Nameplates, rating
plates and labeling of equipment and wiring shall be in accordance with the relevant Standards
and ISO 3864. Functional unit label designations shall be located at front and rear of panel, be of
laminated engraved black and white plastic with black lettering approximately 20 mm high giving
 the designations shown on the single line diagram. All withdraw able components shall have a
circuit label.
13.2 Each device including relays, meters, push buttons, lamps, fuses, contactors, and timers shall be
clearly labeled to indicate its purpose. Labels shall be positioned to provide easy identification
and correspond to the designation on the panel drawings. Such labels shall have minimum
lettering sizes of approximately 6 mm high for external labels and 4 mm high for internal labels.
Fuse labels shall show the rating of each fuse.
13.3 Where devices such as selector switches are attached to doors, a label with the same designation
shall be fixed to the reverse (panel-wiring) side.
13.4 Internal labels shall be secured adjacent to the equipment but not on removable covers. They shall
be positioned to allow replacement of labels, equipment or fixings. Internal labels may make use
of a durable proprietary labeling system unless specifically indicated otherwise.
13.5 External labels shall be engraved on laminated plastic / Al Sheet and fixed by riveting.
13.6 A main nameplate shall be affixed in a prominent position on each Switchboard giving the
following minimum information:
· Manufacturers name or trade mark
· Purchase Order number
· Switchgear designation
· Rated system voltage, phases, wires and frequency
· Rated fault current
· Bus bar rating
· Insulation Gas Type and rated filling pressure for insulation
· Alarm pressure for insulation
· Minimum functional pressure for insulation
· Minimum functional pressure for operation
· Design pressure of gas filled compartment
· Year of manufacture
· Purchasers name
· Serial no
. P.O No.
13.7 Each circuit breaker shall be fitted with a label giving the Serial No., circuit description and the
following information:
· Type / Model No.
· Month /Year of Manufacturing
 · Current and voltage rating.
· Rated fault making and breaking current.
· Circuit designation.
13.8 Labels shall have black characters on a white background. Danger labels shall have white
characters on a red background. Warning labels shall have black characters on a yellow
background. Labels shall be made of a non corrodible material.
13.9 Seller shall install prominently red labels displayed at each access area of the high voltage section
of switchgear that requires working
DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE SOURCE
ISOLATE AT THE SOURCE
POTENTIAL ARC FLASH HAZARD
13.10 Finish
13.11 The colour and finish may be in accordance with the Manufacturer standards for the service
conditions specified, subject to Buyer’s approval. The switchgear shall be fully tropicalized.
14 SURFACE TREATMENT AND PAINTING OF STEEL PARTS :
Before painting all ungalvanised parts shall be completely cleaned and made free from rust scale
and grease and all external rough surface cavities on castings shall be filled by metal deposition.
The interior parts and internal structural steel work shall be cleaned of all scale and rust by sand
blasting or other approved method.
All external surfaces shall receive a minimum of 3 coats of paint.
All equipment furnished by the contractor shall be completely painted for final use, with the
exceptions of those parts or surfaces that are expressly designated as unpainted for instance Aluminum
Alloy parts. The contractor shall perform all painting work in his shop before dispatch and only a field
touch-up shall be performed after installation. (The paint used for field touch up shall be delivered by the
supplier, and shall be of the quality and colour shade as used in shop painting).
The paint shall be guaranteed for 5 years from the date of receipt of the material.
15. EMBEDDED PARTS AND ANCHOR BOLTS :
The supply shall include all steel supports and necessary embedded parts and anchor bolts for
thoroughly fastening and securing the equipment. Embedded parts will be installed by the civil contractor
in due time according to the construction schedule. Information on floor loading and impact forces must
be supplied in due time for the final building design. Each of the switchgear module shall be provided
with rollers for movement in handling and installation.
16. WORKMANSHIP :
Workmanship shall be of the highest grade and conform to the best modern practice for the manufacture
of high grade machinery and electrical equipment.
a) Field welding of the equipment are to be avoided and erection at site shall be kept to a
minimum. Sub assemblies erected and tested in the factory are limited only by the transport
conditions and handling facilities at site.
17. DRAWING AND LITERATURES ETC. :
The drawings with plan elevation and cross section of the switchgear with complete dimensions
and weights of module shall be enclosed. Floor loadings for design of civil structure shall be included in
G.A drawings. The drawings shall include control circuit drawings for circuit breakers etc. Technical
literature covering instruction booklet and O&M manuals of the equipment shall be enclosed to the offer.
Tenders not accompanied by the above are liable to be rejected. Six sets of these drawings and literature
(Instruction booklets and O&M manuals) The photographs (front and side views) of the equipment
offered shall be furnished.
18. OVERALL DIMENSIONS :
The manufacturer shall give the necessary information as regards to the overall dimensions of the circuit
breakers. All the equipments shall be packed in suitable crates with suitable steel bands so as to withstand
rough handling and storage at destination.
19. TESTS & TEST CERTIFICATES:
The tests shall be carried out as per relevant IS/IEC latest versions and test certificates shall be
furnished for approval. The tenderer shall indicate the details of the equipment available with him for
carrying out the various tests as per relevant IS/IEC latest versions. The tenderer shall indicate the source
of all materials and collaborators if any. They shall also indicate the name of the supplier and make of
constructional steel etc. Copy of the type test certificates for the equipment offered shall be enclosed to
the tender invariably, failing which tender is liable for rejection.
Following shall constitute type tests :-
Type tests on VCBs 33kV
a) Complete breaking duties for 31.5 KA at 36KV.
b) Making current test.
c) Double line to ground fault test.
d) Single phase test.
e) Capacitor duty test for C2 category.
f) Cable charging for C2 category.
g) Internal arc tests for all high voltage compartment for 31.5 kA 1 sec.
h) Short time rating for 31.5 KA for 3 seconds
i) Short time rating of earthing circuit for 31.5 KA for 1 sec.
j) Fault making test for earth switch
Type tests on Current Transformers (33kV).
a) Short time current test.
b) Temperature rise test.
c) Lightning impulse test.
d) Determination of errors or other characteristics according to the requirements of
the appropriate designation or accuracy class.
Type tests on Potential Transformers (33kV):
a) Determination of errors according to the requirements of the appropriate
accuracy class.
b) Temperature rise test.
c) Impulse voltage test.
Type tests for BCPU/Relay:
As per the APTRANSCO specification attached

20. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS:

The technical particulars as per relevant IS/IEC latest versions shall be guaranteed and guaranteed
technical particulars as per Annexure-A shall be furnished by the tenderer along with his offer.
21. GUARANTEE:
The equipment offered (including breakers, CTs etc.) shall be guaranteed as per the clause
mentioned the main specification.
22. SPARES AND TOOLS:
A list of recommended spares including vacuum interrupters may be indicated for five years
operation and also tools, special tools and accessories including gas filling equipment and gas leakage
detectors, required may indicated ..
23. AVAILABLE POWER AND VOLTAGES:
A) A.C Voltage:
Power : 3 Phase, 50 Hz. grounded neutral 4 wire system, 415/240V.
Lighting : Single phase 50 Hz 240 V (Phase/Neutral)
Power : 3 Phase, 50 Hz, 415 V
Outlets : 1 Phase, 50 Hz, 240 V.
B) D.C Voltages: 220 V.
23.1 LAYOUT: General layout of the switchgear shall be full-fledged indicating complete details
including clearances, floor area required etc. The equipment under the scope of supply shall be marked
clearly. The equipment shall occupy minimum possible space. Adequate information about switchgear
shall be furnished in the form of detailed drawings and literatures describing clearly features; economics
and reliability of switchgear. Complete dimensions and weights of modules shall be specified. Floor
loading for design of civil structures shall be included in G.A drawings.

23.2. CONTROLHOUSEBUILDING:
a) The customer will provide a control house building of reinforced concrete with brick walls in
which switchgear is to be installed.
b) The tenderer shall provide the general layout design of the switch house to ensure that the
most suitable arrangement is obtained for housing, fixing and supporting the switchgear.
c) The tenderer shall also provide a complete floor plan detailing the fixing positions level and
size, fixing bolt pockets Drawings giving similar details for any fixing positions, bolt hole
pockets in the walls of the control house shall also be provided.
d) All static and dynamic loads plus dimensional tolerances shall be given on the drawings to
enable the civil work design to be complete.
.

25 Accessories
25.1 A complete set of any special tools required for operation, maintenance and testing of the
switchgear including Gas filling equipment including one spare Sf6 gas cylinder if any shall be
provided. A metallic storage box or wall mounted rack shall be provided.
25.2 Drawings and Data
25.3 Bidder shall provide drawings and data in accordance with the material requisition and it’s
attachments including the "vendor/seller drawing and data requirements".
25.4 Training
25.5 The bidder shall arrange the training through Supplier for APTRANSCO team, at site during
erection & commissioning. The training should cover engineering, erection & commissioning &
O & M aspects including trouble shooting.
26 INSPECTION & TESTING
26.1 SELLER shall provide test certificates for each design and rating of switchgear for TYPE tests
per IEC 622271-200, including Short Time Withstand, Internal Arc Fault and Impulse Withstand.
Test certificate shall be submitted with bid, and issued by independent testing laboratories.
26.2 Inspection and test shall be carried out on the complete assembled switchgear. Transportable
units can be wired together instead of completing bus bar joints. BUYER reserves the right to
witness the following tests:
· Routine tests on the switchgear as specified in the relevant standards (refer to clause
2.0).
 · Operational (electrical and mechanical) tests on all components
· Dielectric test in accordance with IEC 60694
· Insulation resistance test applying a 5kV Megger, between each phase against earth,
with two remaining phases connected to earth (ensure that VT is isolated during the
Megger and tested separately). The insulation test shall be carried out with all manually
operated and latched type switching devices in the service and closed position and all
main fuses installed.
· Protection operation by primary injection of current and voltage as agreed.
· Verification of availability and correct operation of all protection and control functions
of all protection relays.
· Interchangeability test for withdraw able items.
· Type tests where carried out for this specification. SELLER shall notify BUYER of test
at least two calendar weeks prior to commencement.
26.3 APTRANSCO/Buyer reserves the right to inspect switchgear at the Manufacturer's works at any
time to prove compliance with specification. Certificate for witnessed tests shall be available for
signature on the day of the tests.

27 SHIPPING, HANDLING AND STORAGE

27.1 Shipping, handling and storage and also commissioning of the switchgear shall be in the scope of
supply.
27.2 Switchgear shall be shipped in sections and packed for export to suit ease of handling for
transportation and installation.
27.3 Each shipping section shall be provided with supports in the form of suitable steel sections and
lifting eyes to maintain alignment of parts during shipping, handling, hoisting and installation.
Location of lifting points shall be clearly marked on shipping containers and on drawings. Each
shipping section shall have its weight and centre of gravity clearly marked on the container. All
temporary bracing/supports shall be marked “REMOVE BEFORE EQUIPMENT
COMMISSIONING AND STARTUP”.
27.4 Preparation for shipment shall protect the switchgear circuit breakers, auxiliary devices and
accessories against corrosion, dampness, and breakage or vibration injury during transportation
and handling.
27.5 Each shipping container shall be identified with the contents, purchase order number and item
number
27.6 Instructions be provided for reassembly of sections in the field.
 27.7 Pre terminated and ferruled wiring looms or plugs and sockets shall be provided where bus wiring
requires reconnection after assembly of shipping sections

28 DEVIATIONS
28.1 Deviations from this specification are only acceptable where bidder /manufacturer has listed in
his quotation the requirements he cannot or does not wish to comply with and BUYER has
accepted, in writing the deviations before order is placed. If bidder /manufacturer is able to offer
the alternatives resulting in technical or price advantages, bidder /manufacturer shall submit a
supplement to the main tender with a separate list of deviations.
28.2 In the absence of a list of deviations, it will be assumed by BUYER that bidder /manufacturer
complies fully with this specification.

ANNEXURE - A
GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS 33kV
(Vacuum)
Sl. Description Particulars.
No.
I Site conditions
Altitude meters 1 – 50
Maximum Ambient Temperature °C 45
Minimum Ambient Temperature °C 15
Design Ambient Temperature °C 45
Relative Humidity % 100
II ENCLOSURE TYPE IP65 / IP4X
Rear Doors -Manufacturers Standard
Indoor / Outdoor – Indoor
Arc Resistant – YES
Tamperproof Category YES
Dust resistant (gasketed) – YES
Vermin Proof-Yes
III Switchgear details
Maker’s name
No. of phases ( 3 phases)
a) Type of breaker (Vaccum/Sf6 switchgear enclosed
in air for 33 kV and 11 kV
b) Mounting: Free standing floor mounted
Applicable technical standards
Rated voltage (KV (rms)
Maximum continuous rated voltage Kv(rms) 36 kV for 33
kV and 12 kV for 11 kV
 Voltage variation ±10%
BIL 36/70/170 kV for 33 kV and 12/28/75 for 11 kV
System ground Solidly Earthed
Rated frequency 50
Rated current as per SLD
No. of poles per breaker
Class (Indoor)
Rated Normal continuous current.
a) Under site conditions Amps (rms)
b) Rated Amps (rms)
Rated short circuit breaking current
a) RMS value of AC component of rated short KA(rms) at KV
circuit current.
b) PercentageDC component KA(rms) at KV
c) Asymmetrical breaking current (including KA(rms) at KV
DC component)
Short time current rating for 3 seconds KV (rms).
Rates short circuit breaking current. KA (peak) at kV
a) Rated transient recovery voltage for terminal faults.
b) Parameters as per IEC.
Rated characteristics for short line faults.
Rated operating sequence
Rated line charging current breaking capacity with corresponding over voltage
KA.
a) Rated out of phase making current KA (rms).
b) Recovery voltage Kv(rms).
Maximum interrupting capacity under phase opposition conditions.
Rated small inductive breaking current with corresponding over voltage.
Reactor loaded transformer interrupting capacity with corresponding over
voltage.
Capacity for interrupting in rush currents of transformer.
Rated duration of short circuit 25 KA 3 sec for 33 & 11 kV
Open time
Arcing time at :
a) 10% rated breaking current :
b) 30% rated breaking current :
c) 60% rated breaking current :
d) 100% rated breaking current :
e) Maximum arcing time at lowest fault currents.
f) Rated current.
Break time at
a) 10% rated breaking current : ms (cycles)
b) 30% rated breaking current : ms (cycles)
c) 60% rated breaking current : ms (cycles)
d) 100% rated breaking current : ms (cycles)
e) Maximum break time at lowest fault ms (cycles)
 f) Rated current. ms (cycles)
Length of arc at
a) 10% rated breaking current : mm
b) 30% rated breaking current : mm
c) 60% rated breaking current : mm
d) 100% rated breaking current : mm
e) Rated current. mm
f) maximum length of arc at lowest fault current mm
g) Crucial current (current giving the longest arc when a break takes place) Mm
Maximum cumulative fault current which the circuit breaker can switch in
between inspection/ changing of contacts.
a) Closing time ms (cycles)
b) Making time ms (cycles)
Minimum reclosing time at rated interrupting capacity from the instant of trip
coil Energisationms( cycles)
Minimum dead time for
a) Three phase reclosing
b) Limits of adjustment of dead time for 3 phase
reclosing.
No. of reclosings.
Minimum make reversal time ms (cycles)
Maximum pole discrepancy time:
a) Opening ms
b) Closing ms.
Rate of restrike voltage
10% 30% 60% & 100%
a) Ampplitude factor
b) Phase factor
c) Natural frequency in C/s (Hz).
d) Rate of rise of restriking voltage in KV/Micro – second.
Device used for controlling RRRV
Device used for uniform voltage distribution.
Distribution voltage across breaker.
Maximum cable charging current breaking capacity and corresponding over
voltage recording in tests.
a) On supply side
b) On line side.
Interrupting capacity based on duty cycle.
a) AC component KA (rms)
b) PercentageDC component.
Latching current KA
Maximum temperature rise ambient temperature 50 Deg. C.
a) Main current carrying parts in SF6 Gas.
b) Main current carrying parts other than in
SF6 Gas.
c) Operation coils.
d) Operating motor.
Sesimic withstand value (Horizontal or vertical)
Recovery voltage distribution between breaks in percent of rated voltage.
a) Single line to ground fault
b) Interruption of short lines.
c) Switching off an unloaded transformer.
Dry 1 minute power frequency withstand test voltage for complete circuit KV (rms)
breaker.
a) Between line terminal and ground objects. KV (rms)
b) Between line terminals with breaker contacts open. KV (rms)
1.2/50 micro secs. Full wave impulse withstand voltage for complete circuit KV (peak)
breaker.
a) Between line terminal and ground objects.
b) Between line terminals with breaker contacts
open.
a) Total creepage distance to ground mm
b) Protected creepage distance mm
No. of breaks in series per phase (pole)
Total length of break in series per phase (pole)mm
Length of contact travel mm
a) Rate of contact travel at tripping. Mts./Sec.
b) Rate of contact travel at closing. Mts. / Sec.
Type of main contacts.
a) Type of arcing contacts.
b) Type of auxiliary contacts.
Material of main contacts.
a) material of arcing contacts.
b) Material of auxiliary contacts.
Contacts silver plated or not
Thickness of silver plating
Contact pressure kg/mm2
Type of arc control device.
Whether breaker is fixed trip or trip free.
Details of anti pumping device (relay)
No. of auxiliary contacts provided.
a) Those close when breaker is closed.
b) Those open when breaker is closed.
c) Those adjustable with respect to the position of main contacts.
d) Continuous rating of contacts.
e) Breaking capacity of contacts.
f) No of spare auxiliary contacts (6 NO + 6NC)
Type of operating mechanism.
a) Opening
b) Closing.
SF6 gas system
a) Normal operating pressure. Kgs/sq.mm
b) Normal operating density. Gm/cc
c) Minimum gas density Gm/cc
d) Size and weight of gas cylinder.
e) Weight of gas per breaker. Kg.
f) Lockout pressure. Kg/Sq.mm
g) Permissible variation in ambient temp. OC
h) Details of gas filters.
i) Effective life of filters.
j) Guaranteed max. leakage of gas under tropical conditions during operation per
year.
k) Test pressure for gas system Kg/Cm2
l) Details of space heathers.
m) Whether breakers work at single pressure or dual pressure.
No. of fault operations.
a) for contact inspection.
b) for inspection of gas
No. of operations on rated current for inspection.
Operating mechanism.
a) Mechanically operated or pneumatically or hydraulically operated.
i) Closing. ( 3 cycles )
ii) Opening time ( 2 ½ cycles)
b) For stored energy mechanism.
i) Spring charging motor.
1) Rating KW
2) Voltage V
3) Power frequency withstand voltage Kv
4) Time required for the motor to charge
the spring fully Secs.
5) Power required at the normal control Watts.
voltage to charge the spring.
6) Specification reference
ii) Spring closing/opening.
1) No. of springs.
2) Type
3) No. of turns.
4) Gauge.
5) External diameter. Mm
6) Stiffness.
7) Material
8) Force developed in fully charged position.
9) Specification reference.
c) Necessary details for pneumatic mechanism.
Coil data i) Closing
a) Wire section.
 b) No. of turns.
c) Resistance.
ii) Trip coil:
a) Wire Section.
b) No. of turns.
c) Resistance.
Bushings.
a) Make
b) Type
c) Descriptive pamphlet No.
d) Weight Kgs.
e) Transport dimensions
f) Height above floor required for removing bushings.
g) Insulation class.
h) One minute dry power. Km (rms)
i) Wet power frequency withstand test voltage.
j) Flashover voltage.
k) Full wave impulse withstand Voltage KV (Peak)
l) Switching surge withstand voltage KV (Peak)
m) Nature of dielectric medium employed in the bushings.
n) Total creepage distance mm
o) Total protected creepage distance mm
p) Volume of insulating medium per bushing Lts.
q) Permissible safe cantilever loading on installed bushing.
Periodical maintenance of breakers.
Enclosure degree of protection
IP65 for switchgear
IP 4X for metering and protection compartment
Duty cycle O – 0.3Sec – CO - 3min - CO
Any other additional particulars (tenderers want to furnish)
IV. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS :
( As specified in SLD)
Type ( Epoxy cast resin, window/Bar Primary)
Manufacturer’s type and designation.
Rated voltage/highest voltage. Kv
Rated primary current Amps.
Secondary core details.
a) Secondary core details.
b) Rated secondary current. Amps.
c) Rated output VA
d) Class of accuracy.
e) Accuracy limit factor.
For Differential/REF as Per SLD
f) Knee point voltage Volts.
g) Excitation current MA
 h) Secondary resistance at 75 Deg. C (Ohms)
i) Secondary limiting voltage. Volts.
Short time thermal current and its duration KA/1 Sec.
Rated current dynamic (peak value)
a) Rated continuous thermal current Amps.
b) Temp. rise over ambient oC.
Impulse withstand test voltage Kv (peak)
One minute power frequency withstand test voltage of primary Kv (rms).
One minute power frequency withstand test voltage of secondary Kv (rms)
Method of ration change and winding connection diagram showing the
connection.
Magnetisation curve of CT cores.
Weight and dimensions of CT.
V VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
Voltage class, insulation level, short time rating As specified for switchgear
Type Cast resin, window / bar primary type, draw out type, single phase units
Class of insulation Class E or better
Technical details of CT like number of core, burden, accuracy class (0.2), ratio
As per SLD
Rated Voltage
Primary 33000/√.3/ Secondary 110V/√.3 for 33 KV
Primary 11000/√.3/ Secondary 110V/√.3 for 11 KV
Technical details of PT like burden, accuracy class, rated voltage factor etc As
per SLD

Primary and secondary fuses HRC current limiting type, Primary fuse
replacement shall be possible with VT in withdrawn position.
HV fuses
Voltage class 36kV
Rupturing capacity 50kA
Rated current As per application
Secondary Fuse/min-breaker: Required
Burden As per SLD
VI RELAYS : (Intelligent Electronic Devices and Auxiliary relays)
Note : For all types of relays, the following details shall be given.
Make
Type
Indicate Manufacturer and Model No. of each type: By Seller
Functions Per single line Dwg.
Relay Communication (Please refer SLD and technical specification) IEC
61850 / IEC 103
Number of binary inputs and outputs
Applicable standards.
Number of units.
a) Induction disc units.
b) Auxiliary units.
Coil rating.
a) Current coil
b) Voltage coil.
Current / Voltage/bias setting.
a) Range.
b) Type
c) If in steps :
1. Number of steps.
2. Value of each step (%)
TIME SETTINGS:
a) Range.
b) Type
c) If in steps :
1. Number of steps.
2. Value of each step.
Accuracy class.
Operating time (Sec.)
Resetting voltage/ Current. (V/A)
Resetting time (Sec.)
Rated burden at :
a) Hundred (100) percent setting (VA)
b) Maximum Setting (VA)
c) Minimum Setting (VA)
Thermal rating:
a) Continuous (VA)
b) One (1) Second short time (VA)
One (1) minute power frequency withstand voltage. (V)
Contacts :
a) Type
b) Number :
1. Normally open.
2. Normally closed.
3. Changeover.
c) Rating :
1. Make and carry.
2. Make and carry for one (1) second (A)
3. Make and carry for three (3) seconds (A)
4. Break. (A)
Operation indicator provided.
Characteristic curves (attach curves and state curves reference numbers)
a) Time versus voltage/current.
 b) Impedance versus current
c) Any other curves which are required for
protection system coordination.
Description technical.

VII. INSTRUMENTS : Voltmeter / TVM

Ammeter
Make
Type
Applicable standards.
Range
Shape
Size
Scale length (mm)
Finish
Coil ratings :
a) Current coil (A)
b) Voltage coil (V)
Rated burden.
a) Current coil (VA)
b) Voltage coil (VA)
Accuracy class. (0.2 class)
Temperature at which calibrated.
Short time overload capacity.
One (1) minute power frequency dry and wet withstand voltages. (KV)
Tropicalised (Yes/No.)
Descriptive technical brochure (Attached)
Type of selector switch (where applicable)
Speed (RPM)
Starting watts at unity power factory (W)
Torque.
Limits of error at
a) 125% to 225% rated current.
b) 10% rated current.
c) 5% rated current.
Rotor weight (kg.
Are Watt hour meters of draw out type. Yes/No.
If Watthour meters are not drawout type, are test switches provided. Yes/ No.
VIII TVM (Wall Mounted as per GTP)
IX CONTROL WIRING (See Specification)
Type: XLPE or PVC
Control wire Size minimum: 1.5 mm
Voltage Rating: Vac 600/1000V
FRLS type? Yes
X BUS BARS.
 Material of bus bars. (Copper)
Cross-sectional area of the bus bars (mm)
Type of bus bar insulation.
Segregated /non-segregated ф bus or isolated ф bus.
Maximum continuous current
a) As per manufacturer’s standards.
b) Under site conditions.
Rated current.
a) Continuous (A) 2000 A RMS
b) Short time thermal 25 KA for sec.

c) Dynamic (KA)
One (1) minute power frequency dry and wet withstand voltage. (Kv)
Impulse withstand voltage of 1.2 x 50 micro second wave of positive and KV (peak)
negative polarities.
Ground Bus
a) Material
b) Cross section area (mm2)
Bus bars for 220V DC control supply.
a) Material
b) Cross-sectional area (mm2)
c) Type of insulation.
d) Continuous current rating (A)
Bus jointing Plating as Per IS
Bus identification colour coded
Temperature rise 40 ⁰ C for conventional joints 55 ⁰ C for silver plated joints.
Auxiliary Bus bar electrolytic grade tinned copper.
Hardware Stainless steel
Earth bus bar copper
Power and control cable entry from bottom
Power Cable termination Plug-in type for 2 X 400 sq.mm for 33 KV and
normal termination type 2 X 300 sq.mm for 11 KV
XI SWITCHGEAR PANELS :
Clearances :
a) Between Phase (live parts) (mm)
b) Between live parts and earth (mm)
Material and thickness of
a) Front sheet (mm)
b) Back sheet (mm)
c) Barrier/sheet between units.
d) End covers (mm)
Dimensions of panel (mmL x mmH x mmD)
Total weight of panel including circuit breaker(kg)
Impact load for foundation design, to include dead load on opening at
maximum interrupting rating.
 Net weight of circuit breaker with all parts and operating mechanism. (kg)
Dimensions and weight of the largest package.
Minimum and recommended clearance
a) In front of panels to permit withdrawal of
breaker truck. (mm)
b) In front of panels to permit withdrawal of
breaker truck when two (2) switchgear rows
are facing each other.
c) Behind cubicles. (mm)
XII HEAT LOSS
Bus Losses Watts By Seller
Heat loss at rated breaker current –
Heat loss of space heater per vertical section W/vrtl By Bidder

Space heaters :
a) Voltage (V)
b) Rating (W)
Painting.
a) Colour
b) Finish
c) No. of coats.
d) Thermostat
1. Make.
2. Type.
Panel illumination.
a) Voltage
b) Rating
XIII INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Mass of heaviest piece to be shipped as a unit kg By Bidder
Largest section to be shipped a unit - Length: mm By Bidder

Largest section to be shipped a unit - Width: mm By Bidder

Largest section to be shipped a unit - Height: mm By Bidder
Total Mass of assembly to be shipped kg By Bidder
Total assembly (breaker line-up only) - Length mm By Bidder

Total assembly (breaker line-up only) - Width mm By Bidder

Total assembly (breaker line-up only) - Height mm By bidder

Transition section (breaker line-up only) - Mass

Miscellaneous
 Indicating lights -- incandescent / LED type LED
Mimic Bus YES

Interior lighting level By Seller

Buyer supplier Control power Volts DC (Charger and
Batteries are in the Scope of APCPDCL)
220 V +10% & -15%V DC
Control power Amps 15 A
Short circuit level 25 kA for 3 sec for 33 KV and 25 KA
for 3 sec for 11 KV
Buyer supplier accessory power Volts AC 240 V + 10%
Buyer supplier accessory power Amps 20A
Buyer supplier accessory power frequency 50 HZ

Buyer supplier accessory power short circuit level 50 kA

Switching for capacitors Applicable
Rodent damage protection YES
Ground and test device YES
Labeling / listing YES
Lift truck If required
Testing YES
Guaranteed Gas leakage Rate < 0.5 %
Gas pressure –
Permitted range of Gas pressure for safe operation Bar /
MPa
Alarm level Bar / MPa Gas pressure for operation of PRD
Bar / MPa
Withstand gas pressure of interupter / MPa vi
Number of aux.contacts /stages provided for the gas
density meter
Material and thickness of gas enclosure
Number of Gas Density meters provided No.

ANNEXURE B
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
IEC STANDARDS
IEC 60044 Instrument transformers (1-Current Transformer, 2-Voltage Transformer)
IEC 60050 Part 441: International electro technical Vocabulary: Switchgear Control Gear, Fuse
IEC 60051 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories
IEC 60060 High-Voltage Test Techniques
IEC 60071 Insulation Coordination
IEC 60073 Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification – Coding
principles for indication devices and actuators
IEC 60255 Electrical relays
IEC 60258 Direct acting recording electrical measuring instruments and their accessories
IEC 60265 High-voltage switches
IEC 60269 Low-voltage fuses
IEC 60282 High-voltage fuses
IEC 60376 Specification of technical grade sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) for use in electrical Equipment
IEC 60445 Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and
Identification - Identification of equipment terminals and of terminations of
Certain designated conductors, including general rules for an alphanumeric System
IEC 60480 Guidelines for the checking and treatment of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) taken from electrical
equipment and specification for its re-use
IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures. (IP Code)
IEC 60617-DB Graphical symbols for diagrams.
IEC 60688 Electrical Measuring Transducers for converting a.c. Electrical Quantities to Analogue or
Digital Signals
IEC 60694 Common specifications for high-voltage switchgear and controlgear standards.
IEC 60947 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear
SP-EPHN-02-R2
33kV AIS Page 29 of 29
IEC 61000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
IEC61634 High-Voltage Switchgear and Control gear - Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6)
in High-Voltage Switchgear and Control gear
IEC 62271 All parts - High-voltage switchgear and control gear (Part 100: High-voltage alternating-
current circuit-breakers; Part 200: High-voltage switchgear and
control gear Part 200: AC metal-enclosed switchgear and control gear for rated voltages above 1 kV and
up to and including 52 kV)
ISO - International Organization for Standardization
ISO 3864 Safety Colours and Safety Signs
BRITISH STANDARDS
BS 159 High voltage bus bar and bus bar connections
BS 6231 PVC insulated cables for switchgear and control gear wiring Annexure – E
Single Line Diagram