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Circuit Breaker Specification

This document provides a technical specification for SF6 circuit breakers of various voltages for substations in KPTCL's grid. It outlines the scope, service conditions, applicable standards, principal parameters, technical requirements, tests, inspection, quality assurance, experience requirements, performance guarantees, documentation, test reports, packaging and other details. The specification covers aspects such as design, testing, inspection, supply and commissioning of 245kV, 123kV, 72.5kV and 36kV circuit breakers and their accessories for use in substations across Karnataka.

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Circuit Breaker Specification

This document provides a technical specification for SF6 circuit breakers of various voltages for substations in KPTCL's grid. It outlines the scope, service conditions, applicable standards, principal parameters, technical requirements, tests, inspection, quality assurance, experience requirements, performance guarantees, documentation, test reports, packaging and other details. The specification covers aspects such as design, testing, inspection, supply and commissioning of 245kV, 123kV, 72.5kV and 36kV circuit breakers and their accessories for use in substations across Karnataka.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR 245KV / 123KV / 72.5KV / 36KV SF6 CIRUIT
BREAKERS FOR VARIOUS SUB-STATIONS OF KPTCL GRID

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Clause No. Particulars
1.0.0 Scope
2.0.0 Service Conditions
3.0.0 Standards
4.0.0 Principal Parameters
5.0.0 Technical Requirements
Tests
7.0.0 Inspection
8.0.0 Quality Assurance Plan
9.0.0 Experience for Participating in Tenders
10.0.0 Performance Guarantee
11.0.0 Documentation & Drawings
12.0.0 Test Reports
13.0.0 Packaging & Forwarding
14.0.0 Supervision of Erection, Testing &
Commissioning
15.0.0 Training of Engineers
16.0.0 Recommended Spares
17.0.0 GTP

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VOLUME - IIA
Section - 4 (Circuit Breakers)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 245KV / 123KV / 72.5KV / 36KV SF6


CIRUIT BREAKERS FOR VARIOUS SUB-STATIONS OF KPTCL GRID

1.0.0 SCOPE

1.1.0 This specification covers design, manufacture, assembly, testing at manufacturer’s


works / testing laboratories before supply, inspection, packing and delivery of
outdoor type circuit breakers, supervision of erection and commissioning of circuit
breakers of rated insulation class of 245kV, 123kV, 72.5kV and 36kV. The Circuit
Breakers shall be of sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) type and shall be complete with all
the accessories and auxiliary equipments and mounting structures required for
their satisfactory operation in various sub-stations of KPTCL grid.
1.2.0 It is not the intent to specify completely here in all the details of design and
construction of the circuit breaker. However, the breaker shall conform, in all
respects to high standards of engineering, design and workmanship as listed in
clause No. 3.0. It shall be capable of performing in continuous commercial
operation up to the supplier’s guarantee in a manner acceptable to the purchaser
who will interpret the meanings of drawings and specifications and shall have
power to reject any work or material which, in his judgment, is not in accordance
therewith. The circuit breaker offered shall be complete with all components
necessary for its effective and trouble free operation. Such components shall be
deemed to be within the scope of supplier’s supply, irrespective of whether those
are specifically brought out in this specification and / or in the commercial order or
not.

2.0.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS


2.1.0 Environmental Conditions :
The circuit breakers and accessories to be supplied against this specification shall
be suitable for satisfactory continuous operation under the following tropical
conditions.
a) Maximum ambient air temperature [Deg. C] - 50
b) Minimum ambient air temperature [Deg. C] - 5

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c) Average daily ambient air temperature [Deg. C] - 30
d) Relative humidity [%] - 10 to 100
e) Average rainfall per annum [mm] - 1000-3000/5000
f) Maximum altitude above mean sea level [Mtrs] - 1000
g) Maximum wind pressure [Kg. / Sq. M] - 150
h) Isoceraunic level [stormy days per year] - 46
i) Seismic level [horizontal acceleration] - 0.3g
j) Moderately hot and humid tropical climate, conducive to rust and fungus growth.

2.2.0 AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY


The Rating, quality and location of electrical supply system that will be made available by
the purchaser for operation of the circuit breaker are described below. The auxiliary
electrical equipments provided by the tenderer for specified operation of the circuit
breaker, shall be suitable for operation on the same.
2.2.1 Ratings:

i) For power devices (like drive motors)415V, 3 phase, 4 wire, 50 Hz neutral


grounded AC supply
ii) For AC Control & Protective devices, 240V, single phase, 2 wire, 50 Hz, AC
lighting fixtures, space heaters and supply with one point grounded.
f.h.p. motors
iii) For DC alarm, control and 2 wire ungrounded DC supply from
protective devices batteries & battery charger.
i) 220V DC for 220KV Stations.
ii) 110V DC for 110, 66 & 33KV Sub-
Stations.
The ripple content in the DC supply
from the battery charger will be less
than 2%
Variation :
The above supply systems may have variations as follows:
1) AC supply voltage variation +10% to –30%
2) Frequency variation +5%
3) DC supply voltage variation +10% to –20%

3.0.0 STANDARDS:
The circuit breakers shall conform to the latest revision and amendments of standards as
given below:
Sl. Standard ref.
Title
No. No.

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1 IS : 13607 Ready mixed paints, brushings, finishing etc.,

2 IS : 325 Specification for 3 phase induction motor

IS : 2099
3 High voltage porcelain bushing
IEC : 60137

Degree of protection provided for enclosures for low


4 IS : 2147
voltage switch gear and control gear

Recommended practice for hot dip galvanizing of iron


5 IS : 2629
and steel

General requirement of switch gear and control gear


6 IS : 13947
for voltages not exceeding 1000V

7 IS : 4379 Identification of contents of industrial gas cylinders

8 IS : 5561 Electrical power connectors

High pressure cylinder in which SF6 gas is


9 IS : 7285
transported and stored at site.

10 IS : 13118 Specification for HV AC circuit breakers

CIGRE working Switching over-voltages in EHV and UHV systems


11 group report No. with special reference to closing and re-closing
13-02-1973 transmission lines.

Indian electricity
12
rules

13 IEC : 62271-100 Specification for AC circuit breakers

IEC : 60060-3 &


14 High voltage test techniques
IS -2071

IEC : 60071 & IS Insulation coordination, terms, definitions,


15
2165 principles and rules

16 IEC : 60270 Partial discharge measurements

17 IEC : 60376 Specification and acceptance of new supply of SF6

Common specifications for high voltage switchgear


18 IEC : 62271-1
and control gear.

Synthetic testing of high voltage alternating current


19 IEC : 60427
circuit breaker

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3.2.0 Equipments meeting with the stipulations of equivalent IEC, ANCI, CSA, DIN
standards, which ensure equal or better quality than the standards listed above
shall also be acceptable. In such a case the bidder should submit along with his
offer, two copies of such standards in authentic English translation, if the language
of the standard is other than English. In case of dispute, the stipulations in the
English translation, submitted by the bidder, shall prevail. Further, in the event of
the conflict between the stipulations of the standard adopted by the bidder and the
corresponding Indian standard specifications, the stipulation of Indian standards
specification shall prevail.
4.0.0 PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS:
The breakers shall conform to the specific Technical requirements specified here
under:
Sl. Item Requirements Formatted Table
No.
1 Rated voltage of the breaker (KV rms) 245 123 72.5 36
2 Nominal system voltage (KV) 220 110 66 33
3 Highest system voltage (KV) 245 123 72.5 36
4 System frequency -----------50 Hz --------------
5 System Neutral grounding -----effectively earthed------
6 Continuous current rating (A) (at site 1250 1250 1250 1250
conditions)
7 Installation (Indoor / Outdoor) ---------Outdoor -------------
8 Type of breaker ---------SF6 ------------------
9 Mounting On hot dip galvanized steel support
structure or on the operating
mechanism box, as the case may be,
to be supplied by the bidder.
10 Number of poles 3 3 3 3
11 Type of operation Individual Three Three Three
ly operat single single single
ed Single poles poles poles
Poles gang gang gang
operated operated
operated
12 Phase to phase spacing in the i) For 220KV Stations
switchyard i.e., preferred inter pole 3650 2000 2000 1500
spacing for breaker (in mm)
13 Required ground clearance from the
lowest live part of the breaker from
the ground level(mm). (If both the
terminals are not in the same 5500 4600 4250/ 3700
horizontal plane then the above 4600(for strung
mentioned heights are to be reckoned bus)
for lower terminal)
14 Height of concrete plinth above 300 300 300 300
ground level (mm)
15 Minimum height of the lowest part of 2500 2500 2500 2500

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the support insulator from ground
level (mm)
16 Operating mechanism spring operated / semi pneumatic /
pneumatic refer clause 5.12 
17 Type of tripping  Trip free 
18 Auto re-closing duty Single Three Three Three
Phase & phase phase phase
Three
Phase
19 Rated operating duty cycle 0-0.3 seconds – CO-3-minutes – CO-
as per IEC-56
20 First pole to clear factor 1.3 1.5 1.5 1.5
21 Max. closing time (ms) 150 150 150 150
22 Max. total break time at rated 60 60 60 60
breaking capacity (ms)
23 1.2 / 50 micro second impulse
withstand voltage:
to earth (KVP) 1050 550 325 170
Across open contacts: 1050 550 325 170
(Impulse on one terminal and
power frequency voltage on
opposite terminal (KVP))
24 One minute power frequency 460 230 140 70
withstand voltage (KV rms)
25 Max. radio interference voltage (micro 1000 at --- --- ---
volts) 156 KV
rms
26 Rated breaking current capacity:
Line charging at rated voltage (A) 125 31.5 10 10
Small inductive current (A)
0.5 to 10 without switching over
Cable charging at rated voltage (A) voltage exceeding 2.0 PU.
Note:- The rated cable charging
breaking current for circuit breakers 250 140 125 50
used for switching under ground
cables shall be confirmed by the
bidder

iv. Short Circuit current ai) For 220KV Stations


a)A.C Component (KA rms) 40 31.5 40 25
1sec 1sec 1 sec 1sec

corresponding to minimum opening


b) Percentage D.C component time as per IEC-62271-100

27 Rated short circuit making current a) For 220KV Stations


capacity (KA peak) 100 78.75 78.75 62.50

28 Permissible limits of temperature rise Refer clause No. 5.11.0


29 Max. acceptable difference in the

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instants of closing / opening of
contacts: 5 --- --- ---
i. Within a pole (ms) 10 10 10 10
ii. Between poles (ms)
30 Minimum creepage distance of 6125 3075 1815 900
support insulator (mm)
31 Rating of auxiliary contact 10A at 220 / 110 volts D.C
32 Breaking capacity of auxiliary 2A D.C with the circuit time constant
contacts not less than 20 ms.
33 Noise level at base and up to 50 140 db(max)
meters

5.0.0 Technical requirement:

5.1.0 General
5.1.1 Circuit breaker offered shall be sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) type of 245KV, 123KV,
72.5 KV & 36 KV rating. SF6 gas shall serve as the quenching medium and
insulation between open contacts of the circuit breakers
5.1.2 Similar parts of the breaker, especially the removable ones, shall be freely
interchangeable without the necessity of any modification at site.
5.1.3 The circuit breaker shall comprise of three identical single pole units, for 245KV,
the type of operation shall be individually operated single poles, suitable for single
pole/three pole re-closing. For 123KV, 72.5KV & 36KV the type of operation shall
be three single poles gang operated suitable for three pole re-closing. These units
shall be linked together electrically /pneumatically/mechanically complete in all
respects.
Complete circuit breaker with all the necessary items for successful operation shall
be supplied, including but not limited to the following.
a) Breaker assemblies with bases, support structures for Circuit Breaker as well
as for individual control cabinet/central control cabinet and foundation bolts
for main structure as well as individual control cabinet / central control
cabinet (except concrete foundations), terminals and operating mechanism.
b) Compressed SF6 gas, Pneumatic system complete including compressors,
tanks, piping, fittings, valves and controls and necessary supports for inter-
pole piping for pneumatic systems.
c) One central control cabinet for each breaker with all the required electrical
devices mounted therein and the necessary terminal blocks for termination of
inter-pole wiring.
d) Instruments, gauges and other devices for SF6 gas pressure, pneumatic
pressure supervision.

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e) All necessary Parts to provide a complete and operatable circuit breaker
installation such as main equipment, terminal, control parts, connectors and
other devices, whether specifically called for herein or not,
5.1.4 The circuit breaker shall be designed for single pole/ three poles re-closing for
245KV and three pole re-closing for 123KV, 72.5KV and 36KV rating with an
operating sequence and timing as specified in clause 4.0 “Principal Parameters".
5.1.5 The support structure of circuit breaker and that of control cabinet shall be hot dip
galvanized.
5.1.6 Circuit Breaker shall be suitable for hot line washing.
5.1.7 Facility for up-rating:
The design of the breaker shall be such that it should be possible to up-rate the
rupturing capacity of the breakers at a later date either by adding additional
interrupter assemblies or parallel resistors, etc. the supplier should highlight in his
offer, the special features available for up-rating the breakers offered.

5.2.0 CONTACTS:
5.2.1 All making and breaking contacts shall be sealed free from atmospheric effects.
Contacts shall be designed to have adequate thermal and current carrying capacity
for the duty specified and to have a life expectancy so that frequent replacements
due to excessive burnings will not be necessary. Provision shall be made for rapid
dissipation of heat generated by the arc on opening.
5.2.2 Main contacts shall be first to open and the last to close so that there will be little
contact burning and wear. If arcing contacts are used they shall be first to close
and the last to open. Tips of arcing contacts and main contacts shall be silver
plated or made of superior material like graphite or tungsten alloy.
5.2.3 Any device provided for voltage grading to damp oscillations or to prevent re-strike
prior to the complete interruption of the circuit or to limit over voltages on closing
shall have a life expectancy comparable to that of the breaker as a whole.
5.2.4 Breakers shall be so designed that when operated within their specified rating, the
temperature of each part will be limited to values consistent with a long life of the
material used. The temperature shall not exceed that indicated in IEC-56 under
specified ambient conditions.
5.2.5 Contacts shall be kept permanently under pressure of SF6 gas. The gap between
the open contacts shall be such that it can withstand at-least the rated phase to
ground voltage continuously at zero gauge pressure of SF6 gas due to its leakage.
If multi-break interrupters are used these shall be so designed and augmented that
a uniform voltage distribution is developed across them. Calculations/ test reports

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in support of the same shall be furnished along with the bid. The thermal and
voltage withstands of the grading elements shall be adequate for the service
conditions and duty specified.
5.2.7 The inside operating rod or insulated fiber glass connecting rods wherever used,
shall be sturdy and shall not break during the entire life period of the breaker. The
insulated rods shall have anti-tracking quality towards electrical stresses.

5.3.0 PORCELAIN HOUSING:


5.3.1 The porcelain housing for the interrupter shall be of a single piece construction
without any joint. It shall be made of homogeneous, vitreous porcelain of high
mechanical and dielectric strength. Glazing of porcelain shall be of uniform brown
or dark brown colour with a smooth surface arranged to shed away rain water or
condensed water particles (fog).

5.4.0 SUPPORT INSULATORS:


5.4.1 In the live type tank construction, the tank containing SF6 gas and interrupters
which is at the potential of the circuit to which circuit breaker is connected when
the breaker is in service, shall be insulated from earth by providing suitable
support insulators.
5.4.2 The basic insulation level of the external insulator supports shall be 1050KV for
245KV, 550KV for 123KV, 325KV for 72.5KV and 170KV for 36KV system and shall
be suitable for installation in contaminated atmosphere. The porcelain used shall
be homogenous and free from cavities or other flaws. They shall be designed to have
ample insulation, mechanical strength and rigidity for satisfactory operation under
conditions specified above. All bushings of identical ratings shall be
interchangeable. The puncture strength of the bushings shall be greater than the
flashover value.
The bushings shall be entirely free from radio disturbances when operating
at a voltage up to 10% above rated voltage and also be free from external and
internal corona.

5.5.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:


a) The Circuit breakers shall be single pressure type and shall utilise puffer cylinder for
interrupting circuit currents. Each SF6 circuit breaker pole shall be provided with its
own self obtained gas system. The design and construction of the circuit breaker
shall be such that there is no possibility of gas leakage and ingress of moisture.

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There should not be any condensation of SF6 gas on the internal insulating surface
of the circuit breaker.
b) All gasketted surfaces shall be smooth, straight and reinforced, if necessary to
minimize distortion and to make a tight seal, the operating rod connecting the
operating mechanism to the arc chamber (SF6 media) shall have adequate seals,
Double-0-ring seals shall be provided on each static joint.
c) In the interrupter assembly there shall be an absorbing product box to eliminate SF6
decomposition products and moisture. The material used in the construction of the
circuit breakers shall be fully compatible with SF6 gas.
d) The SF6 gas density monitor shall be adequately temperature compensated.
The density monitor shall meet the following requirements.
i. It should be possible to dismantle the density monitor for checking /
replacement without draining the SF6 gas by using suitable interlocked non-
return couplings.
ii. It shall damp the pressure pulsation while filling the gas in service so that the
flickering of the pressure switch contacts does not take place.
iii. A pressure indicator shall also be supplied.
e) Means for pressure relief shall be provided in the gas chamber of circuit breaker to
avoid the damages or distortion during occurrence of abnormal pressure increase or
shock waves generated by internal electric fault arcs. The position of vent,
diaphragms and pressure relief devices shall be arranged so as to minimize dangers
to the operations in the event of gas or vapour escaping under pressure.
f) Facility shall also be provided to reduce the gas pressure within the breaker to a
value not exceeding 8millibars within 4 hours or less. Each circuit breaker shall be
capable of withstanding this degree of vacuum without distortion or failure of any
part.
g) Sufficient SF6 gas shall be provided to fill all the circuit breakers installed. In
addition to this 20% of the total gas requirement shall be supplied as spare
requirements.
h) Provisions shall be made for attaching an operation analyzer after installation at site
to record contact travel, speed and making measurement of operation timings, pre-
insertion timing of closing resistor and synchronization of contacts.

5.6.0 SULPHUR HEXAFLOURIDE GAS (SF6 GAS):

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a) The SF6 gas shall comply with IEC-60376, 60376A AND 60376B and be
suitable in all respects for use in the switch gear under the worst operating
conditions.
b) The high pressure cylinders in which the SF6 gas is shipped and stored at site
shall comply with requirements of the following standards and regulations :
IS: 4379 - Identification of the contents of industrial gas cylinders
IS: 7311 - Seamless high carbon steel cylinders for permanent and
high pressure liquefiable gases.
The cylinders shall also meet Indian Boiler regulations.

5.6.1 The SF6 gas shall have the following characteristics:


Sl.
Particulars Characteristics
No.
1. Physical properties Colourless. odourless, non-toxic and
nonflammable
2. Density at 20ºC and 1 bar 6.08 grams/ litre

3. Electric strength 2 1/2 times that of Nitrogen


4. Compatibility Up to temperature of about 180ºC its
compatibility with material used in electrical
construction shall be similar to that of
Nitrogen.
5. Toxic impurities SF6 gas shall comply with the requirements
of the test as per clause 22 of IEC : 487 –
1971.

Impurity or group Maximum


permitted
of impurities concentration % by
Mass

CF4 0.05%
Oxygen + Nitrogen (Air) 0.05%
Water 15PPm

Acidity expressed
as HF 0.3ppm
Hydrolysable fluorides
expressed as HF 1.0ppm

Oil Content substantially


free from oil

There shall be no traces of carbon or carbon


oxides what so ever in the gas.
6. Preferred size of cylinders 10 and 40 liters
7. Test pressure of cylinder According to gas cylinder rules 1981 and to
comply with IS : 7285-1974.

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8. Maximum filling ratio for According to gas cylinder rules 1981 and to
tropical country comply with IS : 7285 – 1974
9. TESTS :
a) Toxicity test Clause No.22 of IEC : 376 – 1974
b) Water content and Clause Nos. 23, 24, 25 and 26 of IEC : 376B
condensation 1974
temperature
c) Carbon tetra fluoride Clause Nos. 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 of IEC :
oxygen and nitrogen 376 – 1976.
contents

d) Hydrolysable Clause Nos. 32,33,34,35,36 and 42 of IEC :


Fluoride content. 376 – 1976
e) Acidity Clause Nos. 38, 39,40,41 and 42 of IEC :376
–1976
f) Oil content Section 13 of IEC 376A - 1973

5.6.2 The gas shall be non-flammable, nontoxic, odourless, inert and thermally stable
and shall have a high specific heat to enable quick removal of the heat produced by
the arc.
5.6.3 The deterioration or decomposition of the SF6 gas due to arcing should be
practically negligible and even when decomposed it should recombine immediately
to form the original SF6 gas within an extremely short time such as one micro-sec.

5.7.0 a) SF6 breaker shall be so designed that upon loss of pressure the gap between
open contacts shall be adequate to withstand at least the rated voltage at
atmospheric pressure of gas.
b) Bidder shall clearly bring out in his offer, the precautions to be taken in the use
of SF6 breaker.
c) Following features shall be provided for monitoring of SF6 gas in the breaker:
SF6 gas density meter with two potential free contacts of suitable rating. One of
these contacts shall be used for annunciation of low density. The other contact
shall be used by the bidder to ensure breaker lockout in the event of low SF6 gas
pressure. The successful bidder shall furnish a chart showing relation between
pressure and density of SF6 gas, as well as settings for alarm and lockout.
Suitable pressure gauges shall be provided for SF6 gas, pneumatic air, hydraulic
oil as applicable. Gauge dials shall be clearly visible with naked eye to an
observer standing on ground.
Adequate number of pressure switches, shall be provided for monitoring pressure
of SF6 gas. The pressure switches shall be provided with sufficient number of
potential free NO & NC contacts for purchaser's use in control, protection and

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alarm circuits. Integrated pressure monitor cum density meter with inbuilt
contacts for alarm and lockout.
d) For 245 KV CB’s independent gas system in each pole with separate pressure
gauge, density monitor, gas filling port etc., should be provided. For 123KV,
72.5KV and 36KV CB’s common gas system with pressure gauge, density
monitor, gas filling port with non-return valve, piping between poles should be
provided.

5.8.0 DUTY REQUIREMENTS:

5.8.1 Recovery voltage and power factor:


The circuit breaker shall be capable of interrupting rated power with recovery
voltage equal to the rated maximum line to line service voltage at rated frequency
and at a power factor not exceeding 0.15.

5.8.2 Re-striking voltage:


a) The circuit breaker shall be totally re-strike free under all duty conditions,
opening resistors shall not be used.
b) The measures adopted for ensuring proper operation at high rate of rise of
re-striking voltage and for limiting the actual voltage values across the
breakers shall be described in the tender. The type, characteristics and
rating of the resistor used if any to shunt the breaker contacts and of the
auxiliary switching devices used for interrupting the resistor current shall be
clearly stated.
5.8.3 The circuit breaker shall meet the duty requirements for any type of fault or fault
location, for line and cable charging and dropping when used on an effectively
grounded system and perform make and break operations as per stipulated duty
cycles satisfactorily.
5.8.4 The circuit breaker shall be capable of:
i) Interrupting the steady and transient magnetizing current of 245KV, l00MVA &
also for [123kV & 72.5kV class 20MVA Power Transformers and 36KV class
5MVA Power Transformers].
ii) Interrupting line charging current and cable charging current as given in
Clause 4.0 "Principal parameters" of this specification.
The circuit breaker shall be designed so as to be capable of interrupting line
charging and cable charging currents without undue rise in the voltage on the

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supply side and without any re-strike and without showing signs of undue stress.
The guaranteed over voltage which will not be exceeded while interrupting the line
charging current and cable charging current as specified in IEC – 62271-100
(having a time constant not less than 0.1Sec.) shall be indicated in the tender.
The over voltage caused while interrupting the above charging currents, shall
preferably not exceed the designed switching over voltage specified in table IX of
IEC- 62271-100.
The results of the tests along with copies of the oscillographs, conducted to prove
the ability of the breakers to interrupt these and lower line charging current values
shall be furnished with the tender.
iii) Clearing short line faults:
Clearing short line faults (Kilometric faults) with source impedance behind the bus
equivalent to symmetrical fault current specified.
The interrupting capacity of the breaker for Kilometric faults (short line faults) shall
be the same as the rated capacity. The details of tests conducted for proving the
capabilities of the breaker under Kilometric fault conditions shall also be stated in
the tender.
The 123/72.5 kV breaker shall have the capacity to interrupt capacitor bank of
123/72.5kV, 20/30 MVAR capacity connected back to back without exceeding the
switching over voltage specified in IEC – 62271-100, The breaker shall also have
rated capacitor bank inrush making current as specified in IEC- 62271-100.
iv) Breaking inductive currents of 0.5 to 10A without switching over voltage
exceeding 2.0 p.u. as given in clause 4.0 “ Principal Parameters"
v) The breaker shall be capable of satisfactory operation even under conditions
of phase opposition that may arise due to faulty synchronizing. The
maximum power which the breakers can satisfactorily interrupt under phase
opposition shall be stated in the tender.
5.8.5 The critical current, which gives the longest arc duration at lock out pressure of
extinguishing medium and the arc duration shall be indicated.
5.8.6 The breaker shall satisfactorily withstand the high stresses imposed on them
during fault clearing, load rejection and re-energisation of lines with trapped
charges. The breaker shall also withstand the voltage specified in clause 4.0
"Principal Parameters" of this specification.
5.9.0 TOTAL BREAK TIME :
5.9.1 The "Total Break Time" as specified in Clause 4.0 "Principal Parameters" of this
section shall not be exceeded under any of the following duties:

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i) Basic short circuit Test duties as per IEC- 62271-100 (with TRV as per IEC-
62271-100).
ii) Short line fault L90, L75 (with TRV as per IEC- 62271-100).
5.9.2 The Bidder may please note that there is only one specified break time of the
breaker which shall not be exceeded under any duty conditions specified such as
with the combined variation of the trip coil voltage, (70-110%) pneumatic / arc
extinguishing medium pressure etc., while furnishing the proof for the total break
time of complete circuit breaker, the Bidder may specifically bring out the effect of
non-simultaneity between contacts within a pole or between poles and show how it
is covered in the guaranteed total break time.
5.9.3 The values guaranteed shall be supported with the type test reports.

5.10.0 INSULATION OF CIRCUIT BREAKER:


5.10.1 The insulation to ground, the insulation between open contacts and the insulation
between phases of the completely assembled circuit breaker shall be capable of
withstanding satisfactorily dielectric test voltages corresponding to the basic
insulation level as specified in Clause 4.0 "Principal Parameters"
5.10.2 If SF6 gas is utilized for insulating purposes across open contacts, the insulation
strength of the break at the lowest permissible pressure and at atmospheric
pressure shall be stated.

5.11.0 LIMITS OF TEMPERATURE RISE:


The temperature rise on any part of equipment shall not exceed the maximum
temperature rise specified below under the conditions specified in test clauses. The
permissible temperature rise indicated is for a maximum ambient temperature of
50 deg C. If the maximum ambient temperature rises, permissible values shall be
reduced accordingly.

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Nature of the part of the Maximum Values of Temperature rise
material and of the permissible at a max. air temperature
dielectric temperature (deg. C) not exceeding 50deg C
1) Contacts (see note-3)
Bare Copper and
Bare copper alloy
- In air 75 25
- In SF6 (Sulphur 90 40
Hexafluoride)
- In oil 80 30
Silver coated or nickel
coated (see note-4)
- in air 105 55
- in SF6 105 55
- in oil 90 40

Tin coated (see note 4 &


5)
- in air 90 40
- in SF6 90 40
- in oil 90 40
2. Connections, bolted or
the equivalent (see note-
6)
Bare copper, bare copper
alloy or Aluminum alloy
-in air 90 40
-in SF6 105 55
-in oil 100 50.

Silver coated or nickel


coated
-in air 115 65
-in SF6 115 65
-in oil 100 50
Tin coated
-in air 105 55
-in SF6 105 55
-in oil 100 50
3. All other contacts or
connections made of
See Note- 7 See Note- 7
bare metals or coated
with other materials
4. Terminals for the
connection to external
conductors by screws or
bolts(see note-8)
-bare 90 40
-silver, nickel or tin
coated 105 55
-other coatings See Note 7 See Note 7
5. Oil for oil switching
devices (See Notes 10 &
90 40
11)

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6. Metal parts acting as See Note 12
See Note 12
springs
7.Material used as
insulation and metal
parts in contact with
insulation of the
following classes (See
Note 9)
90 40
-Y (for non-impregnated
materials)

- A (for materials
100 50
immersed in oil or
impregnated )
120 70
-E
130 80
-B
155 105
-F
100 50
-Enamel : oil base
120 70
-synthetic in air
180 130
-H
See Note 13 See Note 13
-C
8. Any part of metal or
insulating materials in
100 50
contact with oil, except
contacts.

NOTES :
1) According to its function, the same part may belong to several categories as listed in
table. In this case the permissible maximum value of temperature and temperature
rise to be considered are the lowest among the relevant categories.
2) Care shall be taken to ensure that no damage is caused to the surrounding
Insulating material.
3) When contact parts have different coating, the permissible temperature and
temperature rises shall be those of the part having the lower value permitted in
table.
4) The quality of the coated contacts shall be such that a layer of coating material
remains at the contact area :
a) after making and breaking test (if any):
b) after short time withstand current test:
c) after the mechanical endurance test ;
According to the relevant specification for each equipment. Otherwise, the
contacts shall be regarded as "bare".

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5) For fuse contacts, the temperature rise shall be in accordance with IEC
publications on High Voltage Fuses.
6) When connection parts have different coatings, the permissible temperature rises
shall be those of the parts having the higher value permitted in table.
7) When materials other than those given in table are used, their properties shall be
considered, notably in order to determine the maximum permissible temperature
rises.
8) The values of temperature and temperature rise are valid even if the conductor
connected to the terminals is bare.
9) The following classification of insulating materials is in accordance with IEC - 85.
Class-Y: Insulation consists of materials or combinations of materials such
as cotton, silk and paper when suitably impregnated. Other materials may be
included in this class if by experience or accepted tests they can be shown to be
capable of operation at Class-Y temperature.
Class - A: Insulation consists of materials or combinations of materials such
as cotton, silk and paper when suitably impregnated or coated or when immersed
in a dielectric liquid such as oil. Other materials or combination of materials may
be included in this class if by experience or accepted tests they can be show to be
capable of operation at Class - A temperatures.
Class - E : Insulation consists of materials which by experience or accepted
tests can be shown to be capable of operation at Class - E temperatures.
Class -B : Insulation consisting of materials or combinations of materials
such as mica, glass fiber, asbestos, etc., with suitable bonding substances. Other
materials or combinations of materials, not necessarily inorganic, may be included
in this class if by experience or accepted tests they can be shown to be capable of
operation at Class - B temperatures.
Class - F : Insulation consists of materials or combinations of materials such
as mica, glass fiber, asbestos with suitable bonding substances. Other materials or
combinations of materials not necessarily inorganic, may be included in this class if
by experience or accepted tests they can be shown to be capable of operation at
Class - F temperatures.
Class - H : Insulation consists of materials such as siliconed elastomer and
combination of materials such as mica, glass fiber, asbestos etc., with suitable
bonding substances such as appropriate silicone resin. Other materials or
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accepted tests they can be shown to be capable of operation at Class - H
temperatures.
Class - C ; Insulation consists of materials or combination of materials such
as mica, porcelain, glass and quartz with or without an inorganic binder. Other
materials or combinations of materials may, be included in this class if by
experience or accepted tests they can be shown to be capable of operation at
temperatures above the Class-H limit. Specific materials or combinations of
materials in this class will have a temperature limit, which is dependent upon their
physical chemical and electrical properties.
10) At the upper portion of the oil.
11) Special consideration should be given when low flash point oil is used in regard to
vaporization and oxidation.
12) The temperature shall not reach a value where elasticity of the material is impaired.
13) Limited only by requirement to any damage to surrounding parts.

5.12.0 OPERATING MECHANISM AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENTS

5.12.1 The circuit breaker shall be designed for electrical local as well as remote control. In
addition there shall be provision for local mechanical control (emergency trip).
5.12.2 The operating mechanism shall be of spring charging type (both for closing and
opening operation) or semi pneumatic operation type in which closing operation is
of spring charging type and opening operation is by pneumatic type or pneumatic
type for both opening & closing operations. The mechanism shall be adequately,
designed for the specified tripping and re-closing duty. The entire operating
mechanism control circuitry, individual breaker compressor unit, hydraulic pump,
spring charging motor etc., as required, shall be housed in an outdoor type, steel
enclosure. This enclosure shall conform to the degree of protection IP-55 of IS-2147
and shall be suitable for mounting on a separate concrete plinth.
5.12.3 All working parts in the mechanism shall be of corrosion resistant material. All
bearings which require greasing shall be equipped with pressure grease fittings.
5.12.4 The design of the operating mechanism shall be such that it shall be practically
maintenance free. The guaranteed number of years of maintenance free operation,
the number of full load and full rated short circuit current breaking operations
without requiring any maintenance or overhauling shall be clearly stated in the
tender bid. As far as possible, the need for lubricating the operating mechanism
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5.12.5 The operating mechanism shall be anti-pumping and trip free, for all method of
closing operations i.e., electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, semi-pneumatic type and
hydraulic type. There shall be no rebounds in the mechanism and it shall not
require any critical adjustments at site. Operation of the power operated closing
device, when the circuit is already closed, shall not cause damage to the circuit
breaker or endanger the operator. Provision shall be made for attaching an
operation analyzer to facilitate testing of breaker at site.
5.12.6 a) A mechanical indicator shall be provided to show open and close position of
the breaker. It shall be located in a position where it will be visible to a man
standing on the ground level with the mechanism housing closed. An
operation counter shall also be provided. in the central control cabinet.
b) All the control knobs, manual spring charge etc., shall be easily
approachable. Suitable arrangement (ladder/platform) shall be made for the
same on-ground level. The height of these locations should be not more than
2000 mm from ground level.
5.12.7 The supplier shall furnish detailed operation and maintenance manual of the
mechanism along with the operation manual for the circuit breaker.
The detailed drawing indicating all the individual parts of the breakers and control
mechanism duly marking parts number shall be furnished.
5.12.8 SEMI - PNEUMATIC OPERATING MECHANISM:
Pneumatic type operating mechanism for tripping and spring charging type
operating mechanism for closing.
A) Closing operation:
i. Closing operation is made by closing spring. When the closing signal
energises the closing coil, the trigger is released and the closing spring closes
the breaker.
ii. The spring operating mechanism shall have adequate energy stored in the
operating spring to close and latch the circuit breaker against the rated
making current.
The mechanism shall be capable of performing 5CO operations.
iii. The spring charging motor shall not take more than 30secs for fully charging
the closing springs and provision shall be made for automatic charging of the
closing springs as soon as they are discharged in a closing operation. For
this, the mechanism shall be such that the charging of the springs by the
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iv. The motor shall be adequately rated to carry out a minimum of 5 close and
open operations continuously. Also provision shall be made to protect the
motor against overloads.
v. Mechanical interlocks shall be provided in the operating mechanism to
prevent discharging of the closing springs when the breaker is already in the
closed position. Provision shall also be made to prevent a closing operation to
be carried out with the spring partially charged.
vi. Facility shall be provided for manual charging of the closing springs.

B) Opening operation:
The opening operation is affected by compressed air. When the opening signal
energizes the trip coil, the latch and cam are released. Control valve is opened,
which allows the compressed air and pushes down the opening piston and effects
opening of the circuit breaker. The opening piston is held against the spring force.
a) Circuit breakers with pneumatic operating mechanism shall be provided with
individual compressed air system with an adequate compressor motor unit,
rated to meet full requirements of the respective circuit breaker.
b) The ICU shall be complete with air piping and accessories, all stop valves,
tees, pressure reducers, etc., required for normal operation of the breaker.
c) The compressed air mechanism shall be capable of operating the circuit
breaker under all duty conditions with air pressure immediately before
operation between 85% and 105% of rated supply pressure. The make /
break time at this supply pressure shall not exceed the specified make/break
time written any values of trip coil supply voltage as specified.
d) The semi - pneumatic operating mechanism shall consist of pilot or auxiliary
and main valves for closing and opening operation of the circuit breaker. The
pilot valves shall be suitable for operations either electrically by electrical
solenoids or by local control push buttons. The accessories shall include an
intake filter, stop valve, non-return valve, drain valve, breaker position
indicator, auxiliary contacts, operation counter, space heater, a set of
terminal blocks, etc.
e) The operating mechanism shall also include necessary monitoring and safety
interlocks such as pressure gauges with electrical alarm contacts for low/
high pressure signals, pressure switches for low pressure lock-out for
closing, opening and auto re-closing operations and a safety valve. Local
manual control shall not be provided. The closing and auto re-closing lock-

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out pressure shall be such that the breaker shall be able to open
immediately after closing or re-closing operation as the case may be.
Provision shall exist for both local and remote electrical operation of the
breaker. The mechanism shall be provided with anti-pumping features.
f) The compressed air stored in the local air receiver shall, at least, be sufficient
to carry out 5CO operations and the charging time to restore the pressure
shall be sufficiently short to complete the rated operating sequence viz., O-
0.3See.-CO-3min-CO.

g) Compressed Air system:


i) Compressed air piping shall be carried out in accordance with BS : 162.
ii) Compressor shall be oil less rotary type complete with drive motors.
iii) Compressor shall be provided with automatic adjustable un-loading
device.
iv) Compressor shall be provided with automatic start/ stop control along
with hour meter to check the running of the compressor.
Supplementary manual control shall also be provided.
v). Compressor drive motor shall be 3 phase, full voltage direct-on-line
starting, constant speed, squirrel cage induction type, rated for
continuous operation in the specified climatic conditions. The motor
shall be totally enclosed fan cooled type with-Class 'E' insulation.
Maximum permissible temperature rise of motor shall not exceed 65 º
C over an ambient temperature of 50º C measured by resistance.
h) Air receivers:
i) For individually operated single pole breakers i.e., 245 KV breakers air
receiver shall be provided for each pole.
ii) Air receivers of circuit breakers shall be capable of performing the
operating duties as listed against clause 20 of IEC Publication 62271-
100.
iii) Air receivers shall have a manhole with cover for inspection and
cleaning.
iv) Connections for air inlet and outlet, drain and relief valves on receiver
shall be flanged type.
v) Pressure gauge & pressure switch connection shall be of the screw
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vi) Accessories supplied along with the air receiver shall include but not
be limited to the following :
a. Suitable safety valve to relieve full compressor discharge, at a
set pressure equal to 1.1 times the maximum operating
pressure.
b. Blow off valve auto drain tap with isolating and by-pass valve.
c. Dial type pressure gauge with isolating and drain cock and test
connection and fitting for mounting on the receiver.
d. Isolating and drain cocks for the pressure switches.
e. Black flange with bolts, gasket, etc., for the test connection.
vii) Air receivers shall be hydro-statically tested to a pressure of 1.5 times
the design pressure.
viii) Air receiver shall be designed in accordance with the latest edition of
the ASME code for pressure vessel-section VIII of BS : 5197. A
corrosion allowance of 3.0mm shall be provided for shell and dished
ends. Receivers shall be coated on the inside face with antirust
medium.
i) Compressor control and compressed air piping :
i) Compressor control shall be of the automatic start stop type initiated
by pressure switches.
ii) All control equipment shall be housed in a totally enclosed sheet steel
cabinet. Pressure gauge and such other indicating devices shall also
be mounted on the control cabinet.
iii) In all other respect control cabinets shall be in accordance with the
specification for "Control Cabinet as per Clause No. 5.23.
iv) All compressed air piping shall be of adequate diameter, bright
annealed, seamless phosphorous, De-oxidized, non-Arsenical copper
alloy or stainless steel pipe (C-106 of BS 2871- 1957).
v) The flow capacity of all valves shall be at least 20% greater than the
total compressor capacity.
vi) All joints and connections in the piping system shall be brazed or
flared as necessary.
vii) For 245 KV Breaker

a. Compressed air piping in the switchyard trenches shall be


provided with a slope of 1 in 1000. All necessary fittings

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required for this purpose, including the drain valves at all the
low points shall be included in the Bid. The piping will be laid
horizontally on ladder type steel supports in Reinforced cement
concrete trenches.
b. Compressed air piping system shall be complete with saddle
clamps to support the piping system at every one meter interval
and expansion joints wherever necessary.

j) Quality of Air :
Compressed air used shall be dry and free of dust particles. Arrangement for
conditioning compressed air shall be provided as an integral part of air
compressor system. Air shall condense at working pressure at a temperature
of minus 10 deg. C. Measures of achieving this shall be brought out clearly
in the bid. All instruments required for checking the quality of air shall be
furnished as special tools along with the breakers.
k) Operating mechanism Housing:
Operating mechanism of unit compressor and all accessories shall be
enclosed in a weather proof cabinet of sheet steel construction, the thickness
of which shall not be less than 3mm. Hinged doors giving access to the
mechanism at the front and sides shall be provided.
Suitable space heaters shall be mounted in the housing to prevent
condensation. Heaters shall be controlled by differential thermostat so that
the cubicle temperature is always, maintained approximately 10 deg. C
above the outside air temperature. On/Off switch and fuse shall be provided
for the heaters. Heaters shall be suitable for 240 V AC single phase supply.
The heater leads shall be covered with porcelain material up to sufficient
length to avoid melting of insulation of the leads.
5.12.9 PNEUMATIC OPERATING MECHANISM
Pneumatic operating mechanism for both closing and opening of the breaker -
operations affected by compressed air. Other details are similar to the clause Nos.
5.12.8 (B) (a) to (k) above.
NOTE: In addition to the above details the Clause No. 5.23 for specification for
control cabinet is applicable wherever necessary.
5.12.10 SPRING OPERATING MECHANISM :
Spring charging type operating mechanism for both closing and tripping.
Closing and opening operation :

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i) Closing operation is made by closing spring. When the closing signal energises
the closing coil, the trigger is released and the closing spring closes the breaker.
ii) The spring operating mechanism shall have adequate energy stored in the
operating spring to close and latch the circuit breaker against the rated making
current and also to provide required energy for the tripping mechanism.
iii) The spring charging motor shall not take more than 30 secs for fully charging
the closing springs and provision shall be made for automatic charging of the
closing springs as soon as they are discharged in a closing operation. For this,
the mechanism shall be such that the charging of the springs by the motor
does not interfere with the operation of the breaker.
iv) The motor shall be adequately rated to Carry out a minimum of 5 close and
open operations continuously. Also provision shall be made to protect the
motor against overloads.
v) Mechanical interlocks shall be provided in the operating mechanism to prevent
discharging of the closing springs when the breaker is already in the closed
position. Provision shall also be made to prevent a closing operation to be
carried out with the spring partially charged.
vi) Facility shall be provided for manual charging of the closing springs.

5.13.0 CONTROL CIRCUIT :


5.13.1 The close and trip circuits shall be designed to permit use of momentary contact
switches and push buttons.
The control circuit shall include the following features
i) Two electrically independent trip circuits including
a. Two trip coils per pole for 245 KV breakers and
b. Two trip coils for 110 KV, 66 KV & 33 KV breakers to operate the three
poles simultaneously.
ii) The breaker shall normally be operated by remote electrical control.
Electrical tripping shall be performed by shunt trip coils. However, provision
shall be made for local electrical control. For this purpose a local / remote
selector switch and close and trip push buttons shall be provided in the
breaker central control cabinet. Remote located control switches and
indicating lamps shall be provided in the control panel by the purchaser.
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iv) Pole discrepancy feature to trip closed poles in the event of pole discrepancy
(not applicable for gang operated breaker). While opening and / or closing, all
the three poles shall operate simultaneously.
v) Anti-pumping feature.
vi) Auxiliary switches as specified elsewhere.
vii) Independence of trip circuit from local remote selection.
viii) Alarms, indications, monitoring equipments and interlocks as specified
elsewhere.
ix) Trip circuit supervision for pre-trip as well as post-trip.
5.13.2 Closing coil shall operate correctly at all values of D.C voltage between 85% and
110% of the rated control voltage and shunt trip coil shall operate correctly under
all operating conditions of the circuit breaker, up to the rated breaking capacity of
the circuit breaker and at all values of D.C. control voltage between 70-110% of
rated voltage.
5.13.3 To safeguard against the failure of D.C. supply for control circuits, the capacitor
tripping device shall be provided. In case of D.C. supply failure the capacitor shall
automatically discharge its energy through the trip coil causing it to operate and
trip, the breaker, except when the breaker is in lockout condition due to low SF6
gas pressure.
5.13.4 A separate cabinet shall be provided for housing operating mechanism and control
circuitry. These control cabinets shall meet the requirements specified in clause No.
5.23.
5.13.5 The tenderer shall furnish along with the tender bid, detailed schematic drawings
showing all types of control, protection, monitoring schemes to be employed by the
tenderer. The successful tenderer shall be required to modify the schemes, if
necessary, after discussions with the purchaser.
5.13.6 Auxiliary switches:
Each operating mechanism of the circuit breaker shall be provided with Cam /
Snap type auxiliary switches with ten (10) normally open and ten (10) normally
closed contacts (i.e., 10 NO + 10 NC) contacts for each pole, for 245 KV breakers
and 10NO+10NC contacts for each breaker for 123KV, 72.5KV & 33KV rating,
exclusively for the purchaser's use with continuous current rating of 16A DC.
Breaking capacity of the contacts shall be minimum 5A with circuit time constant
less than 20 milliseconds at the rated DC voltage. Normal position of auxiliary
switches refers to contact position when circuit breaker is open. There shall be
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contacts required for pole discrepancy relay etc., should be provided separately. The
make of auxiliary switches shall be preferably of Siemens, Crompton Greaves
Limited, L&T and Alsthom make.
5.13.7 Alarms and Indications:
Potential free contacts shall be provided, duly wired up to the operating mechanism
housing / control cabinet for the following alarms and indications to be provided by
the purchaser both on his control panels and Substation Automation. To cater to
this requirement, sufficient number of potential free contacts shall be provided.
a) Alarms :
i) General lockout for SF6 gas / air / oil / Nitrogen gas.
ii) Low pressure of SF6 gas / low oil level.
iii) Auto re-closing lockout
(for low pr. of gas/ air /oil/Nitrogen gas) } For 220KV CB
iv) Pole discrepancy. } For 220KV CB
v) Auxiliary AC / DC supply failure.
vi) Low operating air pressure.
vii) Low operating nitrogen / gas pressure.
b) Indication :
i) Breaker on / off
ii) Spring charged
c) Mechanical Indication:
The operating mechanism housing shall be provided with the following
mechanical indication / counters
i) Breaker on / off.
ii) Operation counter to register the number of breaker operations.

5.13.8 INTERLOCKS:
It is proposed to electrically interlock the circuit breaker with Purchaser's air break
isolating switches in the switchyard in accordance with switchyard safety
interlocking scheme. The details of the scheme shall be furnished to the successful
bidder. The requirement of auxiliary contacts to be provided in breaker operating
mechanism for successful operation of the scheme has been specified in clause
5.13.6.

5.14.0 MOUNTING:

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5.14.1 The design and supply of support structure, required for mounting the circuit
breaker in Purchaser's switchyard, shall be in the bidder's scope. The bidder's
scope shall also include foundation bolts, nuts, plain washers, spring washers etc.,
necessary for the support structure. The support structure can be lattice type or
tubular type and shall be made out of hot dip galvanised steel. Wheel mounted type
support shall not be accepted. The support structure shall be installed on a
concrete plinth of 300mm height to be arranged by the Purchaser. The foundation
plan for the breakers have been furnished in the bid document. The mounting
structures are to be designed suitable to foundation plans furnished. The height of
the support structure shall meet the following requirements.
i) Vertical clearance of lowest live part as specified in clause 5.21.4.
ii) Minimum height of 2200mm above the top of concrete plinth (This is a
statutory regulation).
5.14.2 The circuit breaker shall be connected to adjacent equipment in the switchyard
through ACSR conductor. The maximum unsupported length of conductor on both
sides of the Circuit Breaker is 10mtrs.
5.14.3 The loading data to be considered by the bidder for design of support structure
shall include the following:
i. Dead weight of the circuit breaker, structure, Bus bars.
ii. Operational steady state and impact loading.
iii. Wind load on a circuit breaker, structure, Bus bars.
iv. Short circuit forces.
The support structure shall be designed on the basis of applicable Indian /
International standards and codes of practice.
5.14.4 The foundation drilling plan shall be exactly in line with the details given in
annexure. This is intended to ensure voltage class wise common foundation for
circuit breaker irrespective of its make.

5.15.0 FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES:


5.15.1 Following is a partial list of some of the major fittings and accessories to be
furnished by supplier in the central control cabinet. Number and exact location of
these parts shall be indicated in the bid
a) Central control cabinet in accordance with clause No.5.23 complete with
i) Cable glands.
ii) Local / remote changeover switch
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iv) Pneumatic / pressure gauges.
v) Control switches to cut off control power supply.
vi) MCB’s / Fuses as required.
vii) The number of terminals provided shall be adequate enough to wire
out all contacts and control circuits plus 24 terminals spare for
owner's use.
b) Anti - pumping relay or anti - pumping contactor.
c) Pole discrepancy relay for 245KV breakers.
d) Rating and diagram plate in accordance with IEC incorporating year of
manufacture.
5.15.2 Additional fittings for pneumatic & semi - pneumatically operated circuit breaker:
a) Unit compressed air system in accordance with Clause No. 5.12.8 (g).
b) Breaker local air receivers.
c) Pressure gauge spring loaded safety valve, pressure switch with adjustable
contacts and explosion vents.
d) Pressure switch to initiate an alarm if the pressure in the auxiliary reservoir
remains below a preset level for longer than it is normally necessary to refill
the reservoir.
e) Stop, non-return and other control valves, piping and all accessories up to
breaker mechanism housing.

5.16.0 PAINTING:
5.16.1 All metal sheet surfaces exposed to atmosphere shall be given two primer coats of
zinc phosphate and two coats of epoxy paint with epoxy base thinner. All metal
parts not accessible for painting shall be made of corrosion resisting material. All
machine finished or bright surfaces shall be coated with a suitable preventive
compound and suitably wrapped or otherwise protected. All paints shall be
carefully selected to withstand tropical heat and extremes of weather within the
limits specified. The paints shall be gray shade No. 631 of IS-5. The paint shall not
scale off or wrinkle or be removed by abrasion due to normal handling.
5.16.2 Paint inside the metallic housing shall be of anti-condensation type and the paint
on outside surfaces shall be suitable for outdoor installation.
5.16.3 All components shall be given adequate treatment of climate proofing as per IS :
3202 as to withstand corrosive and severe service condition.

5.17.0 GALVANISING:

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All ferrous parts including nuts, bolts, plain and spring washers of size M10 and
above, support channels, structures, etc., shall be hot dip galvanized to conform to
latest version of IS : 2629 or any other equivalent authoritative standard. All other
fixing nuts, bolts, washers of size below M10 shall be electro galvanized.

5.18.0 EARTHING:
The operating mechanism housing, dead tank, support structures etc., shall be
provided with two separate earthing terminals for bolted connection to 50x8mm GI
flat to be provided by the purchaser for connection to station earth mat. The
connecting point shall be marked with "Earth" symbol No. 86 of IEC publication
117-1 Part - I

5.19.0 NAME AND RATING PLATE:


5.19.1 Circuit breaker and its operating device shall be provided with rating plate/s made
out of Anodized Aluminum, marked with the following data. The data shall be either
punched or engraved on the plate/s.
a) Manufacturer's name or trade mark by which he may be readily identified.
b) Serial number and type designation of CB operating mechanism.
c) Year of manufacture.
d) Rated Voltage.
e) Rated Lightning impulse withstand voltage.
f) Rated Normal current.
g) Rated short circuit breaking current.
h) Rated Duration of short circuit.
i) Mass of circuit breaker with support structure.
j) Rated Auxiliary D.C. supply voltage of closing and opening devices.
k) Rated pressure of compressed air/ gas.
l) Rated out of phase breaking current.
m) Rated A.C. supply voltage of auxiliary circuits.
n) Rated Insulation level.
o) Rated Frequency.
p) Rated line charging breaking current and cable charging breaking current for
EHV CBs.
q) Purchase Order reference.
r) Rated Operating sequence.
s) Weight of SF6 gas per pole / breaker.

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The ratings plates shall be installed in such positions that the same are
clearly visible to a man standing on ground.
5.19.2 Schematic diagram plate indicating the control circuit scheme shall be provided.
The diagram plate shall be of Anodised Aluminium plate and shall be installed in
such a position that the same is clearly visible to a man standing on ground.
5.20.0 The coils of operating devices shall be marked clearly with the catalogue number /
reference number as indicated in control wiring diagram.

5.21.0 TAKE OFF TERMINAL PADS:


5.21.1 Terminal pads shall be provided with silver plating of the least 25 microns
thickness if these are made of metal other than Aluminum. No such plating shall be
required if the terminal pad is made out of Aluminum. The pads shall be suitably
designed to take the approximate terminal loads, specified below.
5.21.2 The breaker shall be designed to withstand the rated terminal load, wind load /
Earth quake load and short circuit forces. The short circuit forces to be considered
for the design shall be based on length of bus bars consisting of conductors and
phase to phase spacing shown below.
Voltage Jumper length Size of ACSR Phase to phase spacing in mts.
in mtrs. conductor 220KV 110 / 66 /
Stations 33KV Stations
245 KV Max. 10 M Drake 3.65 ----
123 KV Max. 10 M Drake 2.00 1.70
72.5 KV Max. 10 M Drake / Twin 2.00 1.05
Drake
36 KV Max.10 M Drake / Lynx 1.50 0.75

5.21.3 The current density adopted for the design of the terminal pad shall in no case
exceed 1.6A/sq. mm for copper pad and 1.0A/sq. mm for pad made of other
material.
5.21.4 The vertical clearance of lowest live part of the breaker (i.e., not the center of the
terminal pad) from ground level (including concrete foundation plinth) shall be as
given below. In no case the height less than that indicated will be accepted.
245 KV Breaker - 5750 mm
123 KV Breaker - 4600 mm.
72.5 KV Breaker - 4250 mm for Rigid Bus/ 4600mm for String Bus.
36 KV Breaker - 4000 mm

5.22.0 TERMINAL CONNECTORS:

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5.22.1 The terminal connectors required for connecting circuit breaker to other
equipments for mounting on aforesaid terminal pad shall meet the following
requirements.
a) Terminal connectors shall be manufactured and tested as per IS: 5561.
b) All castings shall be free from blow holes, surface blisters, cracks and
cavities. All sharp edges and corners shall be blurred and rounded off.
c) Pad part of a clamp shall not be less than 10mm thick
d) All ferrous parts shall be hot dip galvanized conforming to IS: 2633.
e) For bimetallic connectors, copper alloy liner of minimum thickness of 2mm
shall be cast integral with Aluminum body. Current density adopted for
design of pad shall be 1.6A / 1A per sq. mm for copper / Aluminum
respectively.
f) Flexible connectors shall be made from tinned copper.
g) All current carrying parts shall be designed and manufactured to have
minimum contact resistance.
h) Connectors shall be designed to be corona free in accordance with the
requirements stipulated in IS : 5561.
i) Terminal connectors shall be suitable for receiving ACSR conductors as
detailed in Clause No. 5.21.2.

5.23.0 CONTROL CABINETS:


The Control cabinet shall conform to the following requirement.
a) Control cabinets shall be free standing floor mounting type.
b) Control cabinets shall be sheet steel enclosed and shall be dust, water and
vermin proof. Control cabinets of the operating mechanism shall be made
out of 4mm HR thick sheet steel or equivalent CR sheet steel (3mm thick for
load bearing members and 2mm thick non load bearing members) or 10mm
thick aluminum plate or casting. There shall be sufficient reinforcement to
provide level surfaces, resistance to vibrations and rigidity during
transportation and installation. Control cabinets shall be provided with
double hinged door and padlocking arrangement. The door shall be provided
with handle for opening / closing. The door hinges shall be of union joint
type to facilitate easy removal and the distance between hinges shall not
exceed 350mm. Door shall be properly braced to prevent wobbling. Sloping
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type of gaskets shall be provided to ensure degree of protection of at least IP :
55 as per IS 2147.
c) Equipment and devices shall be suitable for operation on specified auxiliary
AC / DC supply system.
d) Motors rated 1KW and above being controlled from the control cabinet would
be suitable for operation on a 415V, 3 phase, 50Hz system. Fractional KW
motors would be suitable for operation on a 240V, single phase, 50Hz AC
supply system.
e) Push button shall be rated for not less than 16Amps, 415Volts AC or 5Amp,
230V / 110V DC with 2 NO + 2 NC contacts and shall be flush mounted on
the cabinet door and provided with appropriate name plates.
f) For motors up to 5KW, contactors shall be direct-on-line, air break, single
throw type and shall be suitable for making and breaking the stalled current
of the associated motor which shall be assumed equal to 6.5times the full
load current of the motor at 0.2 p.f. For motors above 5KW, automatic star
delta type starters shall be provided. 3 pole contactors shall be furnished for
3 phase motors and 2 pole contactors for single phase motors. Reversing
contactors shall be provided with electrical interlocks between forward and
reverse contactors. If possible, mechanical interlocks shall also be provided.
Contactors shall be suitable for uninterrupted duty and shall be of duty
category class AC4 as defined in IS : 2959. The main contacts of the
contactors shall be silver-plated and the insulation class for the coils shall be
class E or better.
The dropout Voltage of the contactors shall not exceed 70% of the rated
voltage.
g) Contactor shall be provided with a three element, positive acting ambient
temperature compensated, time lagged, hand reset type thermal over load
relay with adjustable setting. Hand reset button shall be flush with the front
door of the cabinet and suitable for resetting with starter compartment door
closed.
h) Single phasing preventor relay shall be provided for 3 phase motor, to
provide positive protection against single phasing.
i) Mini starters shall be provided with no volt coils when required.
j) Power cables will be of 1100 volt grade, standard copper conductor, PVC
insulated, PVC sheathed single steel wire armoured and PVC jacketed. All
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copper lugs etc. for power as well as control cables shall be included in
bidder's scope of supply. Suitable brass cable glands shall be provided for
cable entry.
k) Wiring for all control circuits shall be carried out with 1100 Volts grade PVC
insulated tinned copper stranded conductors of sizes not smaller than 2.5sq.
mm. At least 10% spare terminal blocks for control wire terminations shall
be provided on each panel. The terminal blocks shall be of non-disconnecting
stud type. All terminals shall be provided with ferrules indelibly marked or
numbered and these identifications shall correspond to the designations on
the relevant wiring diagrams. The terminals shall be rated for adequate
capacity, which shall not be less than 10 Amps. Terminals for receiving
purchaser's cables should be marked or numbered.
l) Control cabinet shall be provided with 240V, 1 phase, 50Hz, 20W fluorescent
lighting fixture with On / Off switch and 240V, 1 phase, 15Amp, 3 pin socket
for hand lamp, with electrical & mechanical cover with chain.
m) Suitable strip heaters shall be provided inside cabinet with thermostat to
prevent moisture condensation. Heaters shall be controlled by suitable toggle
switch of industrial quality.
n) All AC control equipment shall be suitable for operation on 240V, 1 phase, 2
wire, 50Hz system.
o) Items inside the cabinet made of organic material shall be coated with a
fungus resistant varnish.

6.0.0 TESTS :

6.1.0 Type Tests :

6.1.1 The Circuit Breakers offered shall be fully type tested as per the relevant standards. Formatted: Font: 11 pt, English
(India)
Type tested Circuit Breakers shall be offered. The type test reports shall be
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.27 cm,
furnished for each rating called for in the bid. The type test reports shall not be First line: 0 cm
older than ten (10) years as on the last date of submission of bid. The type tests are Formatted: Font: 11 pt, English
(India)
to be conducted again without any extra cost to the owner in case the type test
reports are older than ten (10) years as on the last date of submission of bid. The Formatted: Font: 11 pt, English
(India)
type test charges are to be indicated in the schedule. The owner reserves right to
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.27 cm
insist for conducting all or a few type tests even though the type tests are less than
Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Font color:
ten (10) years old as on the last date of submission of bid, the payment in such Text 1, English (India)
cases will be made as per the rates in the schedule. Formatted: Font: Bold
Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Font color:
Text 1, English (India)
a) For Circuit Breakers manufactured in India: Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.27 cm,
First line: 0 cm

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i. Type tests on indigenous equipment for which testing facility is available in Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.75 cm
India, should have been conducted in any independent laboratories approved
by Government or accredited by National accreditation body of the country
like Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Electrical Research and
Development Association (ERDA), etc.

ii. Type tests on indigenous equipment, for which testing facility is not available
in India, should have been conducted in a laboratory of foreign country
accredited by National accreditation body of that country.

iii. The type tests conducted in-house by manufacturers shall also be acceptable Formatted: List Paragraph, Indent:
where the specific test facilities are not available in independent NABL Left: 1.75 cm, Hanging: 0.63 cm,
Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering
accredited laboratories provided the lab (manufacturer’s) is accredited by Style: i, ii, iii, … + Start at: 1 +
National accreditation body of the country and the tests have been witnessed Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.79 cm
by a representative of NABL accredited Independent laboratory/Power utility. + Indent at: 2.06 cm
Formatted: Font: Bookman Old Style,
b) For Circuit Breakers manufactured Abroad: Font color: Text 1

i. Type tests on imported equipment should have been conducted in an Indian Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Font color:
Text 1, English (India)
Laboratory or foreign laboratory accredited by National accreditation body of
respective country. Formatted: List Paragraph, Indent:
Left: 2.06 cm

ii. Type tests conducted in-house by manufacturers shall also be acceptable provided the Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.27 cm,
First line: 0 cm
laboratory is accredited by National accreditation body of the country and the tests Formatted: Font: Bold

have been witnessed by a representative of accreditation body/Power utility. Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Font color:
Text 1, English (India)
Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Bold, Font
The equipment offered if not type tested will be rejected. These tests must have color: Text 1, English (India)
been conducted not later than 1Tfive years from the last date of submission of Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Font color:
Text 1, English (India)
bid. In case the equipment of the type and design offered has already been Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.75 cm
type tested, the tenderer shall furnish four sets of the type test reports along Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Font color:
Text 1, English (India)
with the offer. 1Tyears andcomparison additionalIn case these type tests are
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.75 cm,
conducted later than five years, all the type tests as per the relevant Hanging: 0.63 cm

standards shall be carried out by the successful bidder in the presence of


purchaser's representative at free of cost and no charges shall be paid by the
owner. The purchaser reserves the right to demand repetition of some or all
the type tests in the presence of his representatives even though the type test
reports are less than 7 years old on the day of bid opening. For this purpose,
the bidder may quote unit rates for carrying out each type test in the relevant
schedule. The prices quoted by the tenderer towards conductance of type
tests and additional tests shall be taken into consideration for bid evaluation.
For any change in the design / type already type tested and the design / type
offered against this specification, the purchaser reserves the right to demand
repetition of tests without any extra cost.

6.1.2 The following constitute the type tests:

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1) Short circuit current making and breaking tests including terminal fault
tests – Cl. No. 6.102 to 6.106 of IEC-62271-100

(Basic short circuit duties – Cl. No. 6.106)

2) Short line fault tests – Cl No. 6.109 of IEC 62271-100

3) Capacitive current switching tests – Cl. No. 6.111 of IEC 62271-100

4) Small inductive current tests

5) Short time with stand current & peak withstand current tests.- Cl. No. 6.6 of
IEC 62271-100

6) Mechanical endurance tests.


7) Dry power frequency test.
8) Wet power frequency test.
9) Lightning impulse test,
10) Temperature rise test.
6.1.3 The following additional type tests are proposed to be conducted. The type test
charges for these tests shall be quoted along with other type tests as per IEC –
62271-100 in the relevant schedule and the same shall be included in the total bid
price.
a. Corona extinction voltage test
b. Out of phase closing test as per IEC-60267 and IEC-62271-100
c. Line charging breaking current test as per IEC - 62271-100
d. Cable charging breaking current as per IEC-62271-100
e. Seismic withstand test in un-pressurized condition

6.2.0 ACCEPTANCE AND ROUTINE TESTS:


6.2.1 All acceptance and routine tests as stipulated in IEC62271-100 shall be carried out
by the supplier in the presence of Purchaser's representative.
The following constitute routine tests:
a) Power frequency voltage withstand dry test on main circuit.
b) Voltage withstand tests on control & auxiliary circuits.
c) Measurement of resistance of main circuit.
d) Mechanical operating tests.
e) Design and visual checks.
6.2.2 In addition to the mechanical and electrical tests specified by IEC, the following
shall also be performed.
Speed curves for each breaker shall be obtained with the help of a suitable
operation analyser to determine the breaker contact movement during opening,

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closing, auto re-closing and trip-free operation under normal as well as limiting
operating conditions (control voltage pneumatic pressure etc.). The tests shall show
the speed of contacts directly at various stages of operation, travel of contacts,
opening time, closing time, shortest time between separation and meeting of
contacts at break / make operation etc. This test shall also be performed at site for
which the necessary operation analyseranalyzer along with necessary transducers,
cables, console, etc., shalhouldl be arranged by the bidder. furnished as mandatory
maintenance equipment.
6.2.3 Immediately after finalization of the Programme of type/ acceptance / routine
testing, the supplier shall give sufficient advance intimation to the purchaser to
enable him to depute his representative for witnessing the tests.

6.3.0 ADDITIONAL TESTS


The purchaser reserves the right for carrying out any other tests of a
reasonable nature at the works of the supplier / laboratory or at any other
recognized laboratory / research institute in addition to the above mentioned type,
acceptance and routine tests at the cost of the purchaser to satisfy that the
material complies with the intent of this specification.
INSPECTION:

7.1.0 The inspection may be carried out by the Purchaser or his representative at any
stage of manufacture. The successful tenderer shall grant free access to the
purchaser’s representative/s at a reasonable notice when the work is in progress.
Inspection and acceptance of any equipment under this specification by the
purchaser shall not relieve the supplier of his obligation of furnishing equipment in
accordance with the specification and shall not prevent subsequent rejection if the
equipment is found to be defective.
7.2.0 The supplier shall keep the purchaser informed in advance, about the
manufacturing Programme so that arrangement can be made for stage inspection.
7.3.0 The purchaser reserves the right to insist for witnessing the acceptance/routine
testing of the bought out items. The supplier shall keep the purchaser informed in
advance, about such testing programme.
7.4.0 No material shall be dispatched from its point of manufacture unless the material
has been satisfactorily inspected and tested unless the same is waived by the
purchaser in writing.

8.0.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN:

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8.1.0 The tenderer shall invariably furnish following information along with his offer,
failing which his offer shall be liable for rejection. Information shall be separately
given for individual type and voltage rating of circuit breaker :
i) Statement giving list of important raw materials, including but not limited to
a) Contact Material
b) Insulation
c) Porcelain
d) Oil
e) Sealing Material
f) Contactor, limit switches etc., in control cabinet.
Names of sub-suppliers for the raw materials, list of standards according to which
the raw-materials are tested, list of test normally carried out on raw materials in
presence of purchaser’s/tenderer’s representative, copies of test certificates.
ii) Information and copies of test certificates as in (i) above in respect of bought
out accessories.
iii) List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out by the purchaser / tenderer for quality control and details of
such tests and inspections.
iv) Special features provided in the equipment to make it maintenance free.
v) List of testing equipment available with the bidder for final testing of
breakers vis-à-vis, the type, special, acceptance and routine tests specified
in the relevant standards. The limitations in testing facilities shall be very
clearly brought out in the relevant schedule i.e., schedule of deviations from
specified test requirements.
8.2.0 The successful tenderer shall, within 30 days of placement of order, submit
following information to the purchaser.
i) List of raw-materials as well as bought out accessories and the names of
sub-suppliers selected from those furnished along with offer.
ii) Type test certificates of the raw-material and bought out accessories.
iii) Quality assurance plan (QAP) with hold points for purchaser’s inspection.
The quality assurance plan and purchaser hold points shall be discussed
between the purchaser and supplier before the QAP is finalised.
8.3.0 The supplier shall submit the routine test certificate of bought out items and raw-
material, at the time of routine testing of the fully assembled breaker.

9.0.0 MINIMUM EXPERIENCE FOR QUALIFYING AS A TENDERER :

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i. Tenderers shall have a minimum experience of five years in the design,
manufacture, testing and commissioning of SF6 circuit breakers similar to
the type specified in the present enquiry. At least 50% of the quantity of
similar type of SF6 circuit breakers called for in the present enquiry shall be
in successful operation for a minimum period of two years. The tenderer
shall furnish performance certificate for satisfactory operation of similar
equipment for a minimum period of two years. The tenderer shall furnish
the type test certificates for tests conducted on a similar equipment as
specified in Cl.No.6.1.
ii. The purchaser however reserves the right to waive the minimum experience
condition stipulated in clause 9.0.0 (i) in case of Firm having collaboration
with well experienced Firm. The experience of the collaborating Firms in the
manufacture of similar type of SF6 circuit breakers shall be not less than ten
years. The waiving of minimum experience condition may be considered by
the purchaser only on furnishing the performance guarantee for the SF6
circuit breakers manufactured by the collaborating Firm.

10.0.0 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE :


The equipments offered shall be guaranteed for satisfactory performance for a
period of 42 months from the date of satisfactory commissioning of equipment.
Regarding components associated with piping, the supplier shall give additional
guarantee for a period of three years from the date of satisfactory commissioning of
the equipment. The equipments found defective/failed with in the above guarantee
period shall be replaced or repaired by the supplier free of cost within one month
from receipt of intimation. If the defective/failed equipments are not
replaced/repaired as per the above guarantee clause, the corporation shall recover
an equivalent amount plus 15% supervision charges from any of the supplier’s
bills.

11.0.0 DOCUMENTATION AND DRAWINGS :


11.1.0 Documentation:
All drawings shall conform to relevant international standard organization (ISO)
specification. All drawings shall be in ink and suitable for micro filming. All
dimensions and data shall be in System International Units.
11.2.0 Drawings:

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The Tenderer shall furnish four sets of relevant descriptive and illustrative
published literature/pamphlets and the following drawings/documents for
preliminary study.
a) General outline drawings showing outside dimensions, shipping dimensions,
weights, quantity of insulating media, air receiver capacity and such other
prominent details.
b) Sectional views showing the general constructional features of the circuit breaker
including operating mechanism, arcing chambers, contacts, with lifting
dimensions for maintenance.
c) Schematic diagrams of the scheme for control, supervision and re-closing.
d) Structural drawing, design calculations and loading data for support structures.
e) Foundation drilling plan and loading data for foundation design.
f) Type test reports of circuit breakers.
g) Test reports, literature and pamphlets of bought out items and raw materials.
h) Guarantied technical particulars of circuit breakers.
11.3.0 The supplier shall, within two weeks of placement of order, submit four sets of final
versions of all the above said drawings/documents for purchaser’s approval. The
purchaser shall communicate his comments/approval on the drawings/documents
to the supplier within reasonable period. The supplier shall, if necessary, modify
the drawings/documents and resubmit four copies of the modified drawings for
purchaser’s approval within two weeks from the date of purchaser’s comments.
After receipt of purchaser’s approval, the supplier shall, within three weeks, submit
20 prints duly laminated and two good quality reproducible of the approved
drawings.
11.4.0 The supplier shall furnish twenty copies of bound manual covering erection,
commissioning, operation and maintenance instructions and all relevant
information and drawings pertaining to the main equipment as well as auxiliary
devices. Marked erection drawings shall identify the component parts of the
equipment as shipped to enable Engineer/Purchaser to carryout erection with his
own personnel. Each manual shall also contain one set of all the approved
drawings, type test reports and as well as acceptance test reports to corresponding
consignment dispatched.
11.5.0 The manufacturing of the equipment shall be strictly in accordance with the
approved drawings and no deviation shall be permitted without the written
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with the equipment prior to the approval of the drawings shall be at the supplier’s
risk.
11.6.0 Approval of drawings/documents/work by the purchaser shall not relieve the
supplier of any of his responsibility and liability for ensuring correctness and
correct interpretation of the drawings/documents for meeting the requirements of
the latest revisions of applicable standards, rules and codes of practices.

12.0 TEST REPORTS:


i) Four copies of type test reports shall be furnished to the purchaser within
one month of conducting the tests. One copy will be returned duly certified
by the purchaser to the supplier within three weeks thereafter and on receipt
of the same, supplier shall commence with the commercial production of the
concerned material.
ii) Four copies of acceptance test reports shall be furnished the purchaser. One
copy will be returned, duly certified by the purchaser and only there
afterwards shall the material be dispatched.
iii) All works of routine test reports shall be maintained by the supplier at his
works for periodic inspection by the purchaser.
iv) All test reports of tests conducted during manufacture shall be maintained
by the supplier. These shall be produced for verification as and when
requested for by the purchaser.
13.0.0 PACKING AND FORWARDING:
13.1.0 The equipment shall be packed in crates suitable for vertical/horizontal transport
as the case may be and suitable to withstand handling during transport and
outdoor storage during transit. The supplier shall be responsible for any damage to
the equipment during transit, due to improper and inadequate packing. The easily
damageable material shall be carefully packed and marked with the appropriate
caution symbols. Wherever necessary, proper arrangement for lifting, such as lifting
hooks etc., shall be provided. Any material found short inside the packing cases
shall be supplied by supplier without any extra cost.
13.2.0 Each consignment shall be accompanied by a detailed packing list containing the
following information:
a. Name of the consignee.
b. Details of consignment.
c. Destination.
d. Total weight of consignment.

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e. Sign showing upper/lower side of the crate.
f. Handling and unpacking instructions.
g. Bill of materials indicating contents of each package and spare materials.
The supplier shall ensure that the packing list and bill of materials are
approved by the purchaser before dispatch.

14.0.0 SUPERVISION OF ERECTION, TESTING AND COMMISIONING (ET&C):


The erection, testing and commissioning of the breakers shall be supervised, by
trained personnel (Engineer) of the supplier who shall direct the sequence of ET&C
at no extra cost to KPTCL and make the necessary adjustments to the apparatus
and correct in the field any errors or omissions in order to make the equipment and
material properly perform in accordance with the intent of this specification. The
Engineer shall also instruct the Plant Operators in the operation and maintenance
of equipment supplied. The supplier shall be responsible for any damage to the
equipment, on commissioning the same, if such damage results from faulty or
improper ET&C procedure. Purchaser shall provide adequate number of
skilled/semi-skilled workers as well as all ordinary tools and equipment and cranes
required for breaker erection, at his own expense. Apart from the above, purchaser
shall not be responsible for any other expenses incurred by the supplier and
expenses such as Engineer’s salary, insurance against personal injuries to Engineer
etc., shall be to supplier’s account. Special tools, if required for erection and
commissioning shall be arranged by the supplier at his cost and on commissioning
these shall be supplied to the Purchaser, free of cost, for future use.
15.0.0 TRAINING OF ENGINEERS:
15.1.0 The successful tenderer shall be required to provide facilities for in-plant training at
no extra cost to the purchaser to at least 8 engineers to be nominated by the
purchaser for a period of one week (i.e., 4 man weeks) at his works, where the
equipment’s offered shall be manufactured. The scope of the training shall cover
assembly, factory testing, site testing, periodical maintenance, operation and
troubleshooting of the breakers.
15.2.0 The period and the programme of the training (generally for one week) shall be
mutually discussed and finalized by the purchaser with the supplier/s.
15.3.0 To and fro travel expenses, lodging and boarding charges as well as allowances for
out of pocket expenses in respect of trainees, shall be borne by the purchaser.
However, the supplier shall provide for suitable facilities for lodging as well as to
and fro transport to place of training.

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16.0 RECOMENDED SPARES:
The tenderer shall furnish in his offer, a list of recommended spares with unit rates
for each circuit breaker that may be necessary for satisfactory operation and
maintenance of the circuit breaker for a period of 5 years. The Purchaser reserves
the right of selection of items and quantities of these spares to be ordered. The cost
of such spares shall not be considered for tender evaluation. The unit prices should
be valid for two years from the date of issue of detail A/T.

17.0.0 SCHEDULES:

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The tenderer shall fill the following schedules which form part of the tender
specification and offer. If the schedules are not submitted duly filled in with the offer,
the offer shall be rejected.
Schedule-A Price and Delivery
Schedule-B Guaranteed technical particulars
Schedule-C Schedule of deviations
Schedule-D Tenderer’s experience
Schedule-E Deviation from specified test requirements
Schedule-F` Schedule to indicate tenderer’s capability

18.0.0 LIST OF ANNEXURES:


1. Drg, No. KPTCL/TECH/SS- Common foundation plan for 245KV circuit
220/ CB – 1/ 24.4.98 breaker
2. Drg. No. KPTCL/TECH/SS- Common foundation plan for 123KV and 72.5KV
220/CB-2 / 24.4.98 circuit breaker.
3. Drg. No. KPTCL/TECH/SS- Typical schematic diagram for 245KV circuit
220/ CB - 3 / 24.4.98 breaker
4. Drg. No. KPTCL/TECH/SS- Typical schematic diagram for 123KV and
220/CB-4/24.4.98 72.5KV circuit breaker
5. Drg. No. KPTCL/TECH/SS- Common foundation plan for 145KV, 31.5KA
33/284/18.8.97 circuit breaker.
6. Drg. No. KPTCL/TECH/SS- Common foundation plan for 72.5KV, 31.5KA
33/285/18.8.97 circuit breaker.
7. Drg. No. KPTCL/TECH/SS- 36 KV circuit breaker foundation plan.
33/286/18.8.97

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SCHEDULE – B
SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS

Bidder's Name
Circuit Breaker Rating
1 General
a. Name of the Manufacturer
b. Country of Manufacture
c. Type of Circuit Breaker
d. Manufacturer's type designation
e. Standard Applicable
f. Rated Voltage (kV ms)
g. Rated Current :
i. Under normal condition (A)
ii. Under site conditions (A)
h. Rated frequency (Hz)
i. Number of poles
j. Whether 3 pole or single pole unit
k. Whether all the 3 poles ganged electrically or
mechanically
l. Whether dead tank or live tank design
m. Type of installation
n. No. of break per pole
o. Latching Current (kA)
2 Guaranteed Ratings
a. Rated short circuit breaking current
i. Symmetrical component at highest system voltage
(kA)
ii. DC Component (%)
iii. Asymmetrical breaking current at highest system
voltage (kA)
b. Rated Making Capacity
i. At higher rated voltage (kAp)
ii. At lower rated voltage (kAp)
c. i. Maximum Total break time under any duty
condition for any current up to rated breaking current
with limiting conditions of voltage and pressure (ms)
ii. Rated breaking time (ms)
d. Closing time (ms)
e. Minimum opening time under any condition with
limiting voltage and pressure (ms)
f. Maximum opening time under any condition with
limiting voltage and pressure (ms)

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g. Maximum close open time under any condition with
limiting voltage and pressure (ms)
h. First pole to clear rating
i. Short time current rating (kA) for 1 Sec.
j. Rated operating duty
k. Maximum breaking capacity under kilometric faults
and rated TRV characteristic (kAp)
l. Maximum breaking capacity under phase opposition
(kAp)
m. Maximum line charging breaking current with
temporary over voltage up to 1.4 p.u. (A)
n. Maximum over voltage (p.u.) on switching
transformer on no load and corresponding charging
current
o. Maximum period between closing of first contact &
last contact in a pole (ms)
p. Maximum pole discrepancy (ms)
q. Maximum arc duration and corresponding current
under lockout pressure.
r. Small fault current breaking capacity (kAp)
s. Pre-insertion resistor (if applicable)
i. Value / pole (Ohms) with tolerance
ii. Minimum and Maximum duration of insertion per
pole (ms)
iii.Thermal rating for the c-1m-o-co-2m-c-1m-o-co for
terminal fault considering maximum resistance and
time setting.
iv. Thermal rating for the same duty as (iii) above for
reclosing against trapped charges.
t. Maximum temperature rise for main contacts over
design ambient temperature of 50oC
u. Rated voltage & pick up range for trip coil (V)
v. Rated voltage & pick up range for closing coil (V)
w. Rated pressure and limits of pressure of operating
mechanism
x. Rated pressure and limits of pressure of
extinguishing medium
y. Minimum dead time for
i. Three phase reclosing (ms)
ii. Single phase reclosing (ms)
z. Data of restriking voltage
i. Amplitude factor
ii. Phase factor
iii. Natural frequency
iv. Rate of rise of restriking voltage
3 Dielectric withstand of complete breaker

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a. One minute dry & wet power frequency withstand
voltage
i. Between live terminal and ground (kV rms)
ii. Between terminals with breaker contacts open (kV
ms)
b. 1.2/50 micro impulse withstand test voltage
i. Between live terminals and ground (kVp)
ii. Between terminals with breaker contacts open
(kVp)
c. Corona extinction voltage (kV rms)
d. Maximum radio interference voltage (micro V) at 1.1
Ur/v3
e. Total creepage distance
i. To ground (mm)
ii. Between terminals (mm)
4 Operating Mechanism
a. Type of operating mechanism for
i. Closing
ii. Opening
b. Manufacturer's type designation
c. Normal power consumption (W) at rated voltage
i. Trip coil
ii. Closing coil
4.1 Pneumatic operating mechanism
a. Rated operating pressure (kg/sq.cm)
b. Range of pressure for (kg/sq.cm)
i. Closing
ii. Opening
c. Air Consumption at rated pressure for
i. Closing (m3)
ii. Opening (m3)
iii. Close-open (m3)
d. Pressure drop/meter length of piping
e. Number and Capacity (m3) of breaker local air
storage receivers
f. No. of close operations for which sufficient air is
available in local receiver
g. Capacity of compressor (m3/hr) and working
pressure (kg/cm2)
h. Maximum time for which compressor can operate
continuously (min)
i. Time to fill
i. Air receiver after one CO operation (min)

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ii. For making up of losses occurring in hours (min)
j. Pressure at which compressor
i. Starts (kg/cm2)
ii. Stops (kg/cm2)
k. Material of compressed air piping
l. Inner & outer dia of main piping (mm)
m. Whether interpole piping included in scope of supply
n. Manufacturer's name for
i. Compressor
ii. Air receiver
iii. Pressure reducer
iv. Stop valves
v. Drain valves
o. Safety valve
i. Low pressure stage blow off at (kg/cm2)
ii. Intermediate stage blow off at (kg/cm2)
iii. High pressure stage blow off at (kg/cm2)
p. Safety valve opens at (kg/cm2)
q. No.of stored CO operation in breaker air receiver
r. Alarm switch closes on air receiver at (kg/cm2)
s. Lockout pressure (kg/cm2)
i. Closing
ii. Opening
iii. Auto reclose
4.2 Hydraulic operating mechanism
a. Rated pressure of oil in operating cylinder (Kg/cm2)
b. Limits for pressure (Kg/cm2)
c. Quantity of oil (liter)
d. Details of arrangements to prevent change of
position of breaker in the event of loss of hydraulic
pressure.
e. Details of monitoring arrangement for hydraulic
pressure.
f. No. of close -open operations possible after loss of AC
supply to drive motor.
g. Details of hand pump set provided for emergency
operation.
h. Pressure drop starting from lowest pressure at which
motor starts for
i. C – operation
ii. O - operation
iii. CO - operation

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iv. O - CO - operation
v. 2 - CO - operation
i. Time required to make up pressure upto loss of
nitrogen pressure after
i. C – operation
ii. O - operation
iii. CO - operation
iv. O - CO - operation
v. 2 - CO - operation
4.3 Spring charged mechanism
a. Number of close open operations possible after
failure of AC supply to motor.
b. Time required for motor to charge the closing spring
(min).
c. Whether indication of spring charged condition
provided in central control cabinet.
5 Type of Breakers
5.1 SF6 Circuit Breakers :
a. Quantity of SF6 per pole (m3) at rated pressure.
b. Guaranteed maximum leakage rate per year.
c. Rated pressure of SF6 in operating chamber
(kg/cm2).
d. Limits of pressure at which breaker operate correctly
(kg/cm2)
e. Standard to which SF6 gas complies.
f. Whether 20% spare SF6 gas. Stored in unused gas
cylinders, included in proposal.
g. Capacity & filling ratio of containers in which SF6
gas would be shipped (m3) and the corresponding
pressure (kg/cm2)
h. Whether breakers are dispatched filled with SF6 or
required to be filled at site.
i. Type and make of SF6 pipe coupling used.
j. Type and make of mandatory maintenance
equipment.
i. SF6 gas filling and evacuation trolley (portable)
ii. SF6 gas drying, filling, evacuating equipment and
its capacity.
iii. Operating analyzer Type and make
iv. SF6 gas leak detector
k. Parameters of SF6 gas for initial filling and
satisfactory operation.
i. Density
ii. Dielectric strength kV/mm
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iv. Water content (ppm)
v. Oil content (ppm)
vi. Condensation temperature (oC)
vii. Resistivity (Ohm-cm)
l. Whether details of SF6 gas viz test methods, handling
etc. enclosed.
m. Type and material of gasket used to ensure gas tight
joints for
i. Metal to metal joints
ii. Metal to porcelain joints
n. Method of housing SF6 gas compressors and
equipment
i. At Circuit Breaker
ii. In control cubicle
o. Type and make of
i. Densimeter
ii. Pressure gauge
p. Densimeter Settings
i. Lockout
ii. Alarm
q. Minimum time interval between each make/break
operation (ms)
5.2 General
a. Whether OGA drawing enclosed
b. Weight of complete 3 phase breaker for foundation
design (kg)
c. Weight of heaviest part of breaker (kg)
d. Impact loading for foundation design
e. Seismic level for which breaker is designed
f. Minimum safety clearance from earthed objects
g. Noise level in (dB) at base of the breaker
h. Minimum clearance in air
i. Between live parts (mm)
ii. Live parts to earth (mm)
iii. Live parts to ground level (mm)
6 Constructional Details
a. Whether arcing contacts provided
b. Type and material of main contacts and arcing
contacts
c. Contact pressure on main contacts (kg/cm2)
d. Contact separation in arcing position (mm)
e. Contact separation in open position (mm)

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i. Main contacts
ii. PIR contacts
f. Whether pressure relief device for each of the gas
chamber of SF6 CB provided
g. Rate of contact travel.
i. Opening (m/sec)
ii. Closing (m/sec)
h. Whether the making & breaking contacts are
hermetically sealed
i. Type and capacity of device used to obtain uniform
voltage distribution between breaks
j. Over voltage withstand capability of grading
components (kV rms)
i. Continuous
ii. 10 Minutes
iii. 1 Minute
iv. 5 seconds
k. Number of auxiliary contacts per pole provided for
Owner's use
l. Rated voltage of auxiliary contacts (V)
m. Current rating of auxiliary contacts
i. Continuous (A)
ii. DC breaking with 20 ms time constant (A)
n. Whether auxiliary contacts silver plated
o. Whether support structure included in supply
p. Height of support structure
q. Material of support structure
r. Standard to which the design of support structure
conform
s. Whether foundation bolts for breakers and cabinets
included in scope of supply
7 Detailed Literature
a. Whether the following are enclosed.
i. Type test reports as per IEC-56
ii. Factory test report and/or field test report incase of
reactor switching duty
iii. Details of operating mechanism
iv. Drawing of breaker of support structure.
v. Calculations for compressed air plant sizing
vi. Details of SF6 gas filling, evacuating and testing
plant
vii. Details of SF6 gas leak detector
viii. Precautions in use of SF6 gas

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ix. Leaflets & literature bringing out salient features of
equipment offered.
x. Schematic diagrams of switching mechanism for
closing resistor showing the duration of insertion along
with calculation for thermal rating of closing resistors.
xi. Whether drawings showing contacts in close, arc
initiation, full arcing, arc extinction and open position
enclosed
xii. Method of checking of Voltage distribution devices
at site enclosed
xiii. Details along with a complete catalogue of
operation analyzer enclosed
xiv. Data on capabilities of circuit breaker in terms of
time and number of operations at duties ranging from
100% fault currents to load currents of the lowest
possible value without requiring any maintenance or
checks.
xv. Effects of non simultaneity between contacts within
a pole or between poles and also show how it is covered
in the guaranteed rated break time
xvi. Details and type of filters used in interruptor
assembly and also the operating experience with such
filters
xvii. Curves supported by test data indicating the
opening time under close open operation with combined
variation of trip coil voltage and pneumatic/hydraulic
pressure.
xviii. All duty requirements specified along with
adequate test reports.
CIRCUIT BREAKER - CONTROL CABINETS :
1 Manufacturer's Name
2 Indoor/Outdoor application
3 Design ambient air temperature (oC)
4 Standards applicable
5 Thickness of sheet steel (mm) and whether cold rolled or
hot rolled
6 Degree of protection provided
7 Bill of material for all the equipment mounted on
control cabinet giving the following details:
a. Make and type
b. Applicable Standard
c. Voltage rating
d. Current rating
e. Duty class. If applicable
f. Manufacturer's catalogue No.
g. Total heat load of cabinet (for purpose of ventilation
requirement)
8 Colour of finish paint IS : 5

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a. Outside
b. Inside
9 Control Wiring
a. Size of conductor
i. For CT circuits
ii. For other circuits
b. Conductor Solid/Stranded
c. Number of Strands/conductor
10 Terminal Blocks
a. Make & type
b. Current rating
i. Power terminals (A)
ii. Other terminals (A)
11 Space Heater Rating at 240 V AC
12 Control cabinet drawing showing the following:
a. Outline dimensions, floor opening, floor/ wall/
pedestal fixing arrangements, weights etc.
b. Front view, inside view showing the mounting
arrangement of various equipment.
13 Schematic/wiring diagram of control cabinet enclosed
14 Interconnection drawing showing cable, connections to
the control cabinet enclosed
15 Type test report to verify degree of protection enclosed
16 Details of terminal rows:
i. Whether arranged vartical or horizontal
ii. Clearance from adjacent components.
iii. Distance between rows.
iv. Whether transparent protection cover provided.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS - TERMINAL CLAMPS AND
CONNECTORS
1 Manufacturer's Name
2 Applicable Standards
3 Type
4 Material of connector
a. Clamp body
b. Bolts & Nuts
c. Spring Washers
5 Rated Current
6 a. Rated terminal load (kg)
b. Factory of Safety
7 Minimum thickness of any part (mm)

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8 Weight of clamp complete with hardware (kg)
9 Type test reports as per IS enclosed
10 OGA drawing enclosed.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS - BUSHING/SUPPORT
INSULATOR :
1 Manufacturer's Name
2 Type
3 Applicable Standards
4 i. Height
ii. Diameter (Top)
iii. Diameter (Bottom)
5 Total creepage distance (mm)
6 Rated voltage (kV)
7 Power frequency withstand voltage for 1 minute
(kVrms) dry and wet
8 1.2/50 micro sec. impulse withstand voltage (kVp)
9 250/2500 micro sec. switching impulse withstand
voltage (kV p) dry and wet
10 Corona Extinction voltage (k V)
11 Weight (kg)
12 Maximum allowable span (mm)
13 Cantilever Strength (kg)
14 OGA drawing enclosed.
Motors
1 Manufacturer's Name & address
2 Equipment driven by motor
3 Motor type
4 Country of origin
5 Frame size
6 Type of duty
7 Type of enclosure and method of cooling
8
Applicable standard to which motor generally conforms
9 Type of mounting
10 Direction of rotation as viewed from non-driving end
11
Standard continuous rating at 40 deg. C ambient
temperature as per Indian Standard (KW)
12
Derated rating for specified Normal condition ie., 50
deg. C ambient temperature (KW)
13 Rated Voltage (V)
14 Rated speed at rated voltage and frequency(rpm)
15 Full load current at rated voltage and frequency (A)

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16 Power factor at rated load
17
Efficiency of motor at rated voltage and frequency (with
out any tolerance) at
i. Density duty point(%)
ii. 100% of full load (%)
18 Starting current (Amps) at
i. 100% Voltage
ii. 85% Voltage
19 Torques at
a) Starting (Kg-Metre)
b) Pull up (Kg-Metre)
c) Pull Out(Kg-Metre)
20 Stator winding Insulation
i) Class & type
ii) Tropicalised
iii) Temperature rise over specified ambient of 50 deg. C
( deg. C)
iv) Method of temperature measurement
21 Stator winding connector
22 Number of star terminals brought out
23 Type of terminal box for stator leads
24 Bearing type
i. Driving End
ii. Non Driving End
25 Type of Construction of Rotor
26 Weight of Motor
i. Stator (Kg.)
ii. Rotor (Kg.)
iii. Total Weight (Kg.)
27 Type Test Report Enclosed

Date Name
Place Signature
Designation
Company Seal

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