Technical Specifications

of
11/0.415 kV, 3-Phase,
630kVA
Kiosk Type Transformer
with LV Control Box
 E.Technical Specifications of
11/0.415 kV, 3-Phase, 630 kVA Kiosk Type Transformer with LV Control
Box

1.1 GENERAL
This section of the document includes the design, manufacture, testing & inspection
of 11/0.415KV, 630 KVA, 3-Phase, Kiosk Type Dyn11 distribution transformer with
LV Control Box as specified.

1.2 CLIMATE DATA

The distribution transformers to be supplied against this contract shall be suitable for
satisfactory use under the following climatic condition:
Climate : Tropical, intense sunshine, heavy
rain, humid. Maximum Humidity and
Temperature sometimes occur
simultaneously.
Maximum Temperature : 480 C
Minimum Temperature : 030 C
Maximum yearly weighted average : 300 C
temperature
Relative Humidity : 50-100%
Annual mean Relative Humidity : 75%
Average annual rain fall : 3454 mm
Maximum wind velocity : 200 km/ hour
Average isokeraunic level : 80 days/ year
Maximum altitude above the sea level : 300 metres
Atmospherical, Mechanical and : Moderately polluted
Chemical impurities

Transformers as specified will be installed in a hot humid environment and presence

of the insects and presence of the insects and vermin locations. The information is
given as a guide for Tenders and no responsibility for its accuracy will be accepted,
nor any claim based on the above be entertained.

1.3 SYSTEM PARTICULARS

S/N SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS VOLTAGE LEVEL
1. Normal System Voltage, kV 230 132 33 11
(Voltage Class)
2. Maximum System Voltage, 245 145 36 12
kV
3. System Frequency, Hz 50 50 50 50
4. Phase Rotation (Anti-Clock RST RST RST RST
wise)
5. Type of System Grounding Solid Solid Solid Solid
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 6. Rated Fault Level (3-Phase
12550 6000 1500 381
Symmetrical), MVA 3 sec.
7. Basic Insulation Level, kV 750 650 170 75
LOW VOLTAGE 415/ 240V CHARACTERISTICS
8 Normal System Voltage, V 415/ 240
(Voltage Class)
9 Type of System Grounding Solid
10 Basic Insulation Level of 2500
LT Winding of
Transformer, V
1.4 STANDARDS
The equipment specified in this Section shall conform to the latest edition of the
appropriate IEC specifications and other recognized international standard. In
particular:

IEC 60076 Power Transformers.

IEC 60137 Bushings for alternating voltages above 1 kV.
IEC 60156 Method of determination of electrical strength of insulating oils.
IEC 60296 Specification for unused mineral insulating oils for transformers
and switchgear.
IEC 60551 Measurement of transformer and reactor sound levels.
IEC 60616 Terminal and tapping markings for power transformers.
IEC 60722 Guide to lightning and switching impulse testing of power
transformers.
IEC 60529-3 Protective coating of iron and steel structures against corrosion.
ASTM A90/ BS Galvanization
EN ISO 1461:1999
IEC 60296 & BS Transformer Oil
148

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS
1. Installation Outdoor, Tropical, High Rainfall &
Humidity
2. Type Stack Core or Wound Core
3. Coolant Mineral oil
4. Method of Cooling ONAN
5. Phases 3 (Three)
6. Frequency 50 Hz.
7. Winding Two windings of high conductivity copper
8. KVA Rating 630 KVA
9. Rated Voltage at no-load 11/0.415 kV
10. Vector Group Dyn11
11. Percentage Impedance at 4 % (With IEC Tolerance ±10%)
0
75 C, %
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 12. No Load Loss Maximum 1200 Watt
0
13. Load loss at 75 C Maximum 7500 Watt
0
14. Maximum Temperature Rise at a 65 C for Winding measured by
full load Over 400C ambient Resistance Method.
temperature with tap changer b 600C for Top Oil measured by
in principal position. thermometer Method.
1.5.1 MAJOR COMPONENTS

H.T WINDING :
Nominal rated voltage 11 kV
Maximum system voltage 12 kV
Basic insulation level (minimum) 75 kV
+1x2.5%, 0, -3x2.5% of rated kV & all fully
rated capacity. Tap Changer shall be off
Tap Changer
load type, manually operated from an
external five-position mechanism.
Inter phase connection Delta
Bushings Porcelain, outdoors type with arcing horns
of standard gap, mounted on top of tank.
Quantity - 3 Nos.
Power frequency withstand voltage 28 kV
for one minute

L.T. WINDING :
Nominal rated voltage 415 volts
Highest system voltage 457 volts
Inter phase connection Y (Wye) with neutral brought out.
Bushings Porcelain, outdoor type, mounted on the top
or side (Longest side) of tank. Quantity – 4
nos.
Power frequency withstand voltage
2.5 kV
for one minute

TRANSFORMER OIL :
Application Insulating mineral oil for Transformer. It
will be free from PCB (Poly Chlorinated
Biphenyl)
Grade of oil Class-1
a) Physical Properties
Appearance Liquid and free from suspended matter or
sediment
Density at 200 C 0.895 g/cm3 (Maxm.)

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 Flash point (Closed cup) 1400 C (Minm.)
Kinematics Viscosity at -300 C 1800 mm2·s−1 (Maximum)
Kinematics Viscosity at 400 C 12 mm2·s−1 (Maximum)
Pour point -400 C (Maxm.)
b) Electrical Properties
Dielectric Strength at 50 Hz (with New untreated oil, shall go through
2.5 mm standard gap and 40 mm filtration treatment before the oils are
standard depth) introduced into the apparatus or equipment.
The break down voltage of this oil shall be
more than 50 kV.
Loss tangent/Dielectric
dissipation factor at temp. 900 C,
0.005 (Maxm.)
stress 500V/mm to 1000 V/mm
and frequency 40 Hz to 62 Hz.
c) Chemical Properties
Neutralization value 0.03 mg KOH/g (Maxm.)
Neutralization value after 0.40 mg KOH/g (Maxm.)
oxidation
Total sludge after oxidation 0.10% weight (Maxm.)
PCB Content Free from PCB (Poly Chlorinated Biphenyl)
d) Standards Performance and testing of oil shall comply
with the latest revision of the relevant
standards BS 148 : 1972, IEC-60296 or
latest revision there on.

1.6 FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES

a) All bolts and nuts connected with transformer tank, conservator, radiator etc.
shall be of non-ferrous metal. If it is ferrous metal, it shall be hot dip galvanized
as per standard ASTM A90/ BS EN ISO 1461:1999.
b) Facilities for lifting core & coil assembly.
c) First filling of new oil shall comply to the latest revision of IEC-60296 standard
or other equivalent standards.
d) Dial type oil temperature indicator with maximum pointer (red color) to be
mounted on L.T. side of the tank
e) Earthing terminals at the bottom corners of Tank.
f) Name plate with transformer rating & winding diagram made of stainless steel
shall have engraved letters filled with black enamel and shall be continuously
welded in the transformer body.
g) The tank & radiator or flanged radiator shall be painted with two coats of gray
finishing paint on suitable prime coats.
h) Transformer capacity with Sl.No. and (INSERT THE NAME OF THE
ORGANIZATION) Contract No. should be marked with emboss/ engrave on the
transformer tank

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 FOR CONSERVATOR :
a) Transformer tank completes with covers, necessary openings & gaskets.
b) Complete oil preservation system consisting of an oil conservator with shut-off
valve oil level gauge. The system shall have valve for filter press inlet & oil
drain. The oil sampling valve & dehydrating breather shall be provided.

1.7 TRANSFORMER CONSTRUCTION

1.7.1 GENERAL
The transformers shall be double-wound, oil immersed naturally air cooled and
conventional type with tank breathers.
The core shall be high-grade Cold Rolled Grain Oriented Electrical Sheet Steel.
The primary and secondary windings shall be constructed form high conductivity
copper. All turns of windings shall be adequately supported to prevent movement. In
cases where turns are spaced out, suitable inter-turn packing shall be provided.
No material, which can be deleteriously affected by the action of oil under the
operating conditions of the transformers, shall be used in the transformers or leads or
bushings. Construction features shall permit local repairs to be easily carried out in
the event of equipment failure.
1.7.2 TRANSFORMER TANK
The transformer tank shall be fabricated from steel and be of robust construction; all
welds shall be made by the electrical arc welding process and the slag carefully
removed after each run.
With the exception of radiator elements, all external joints shall be welded properly.
Cooling radiators shall be of robust and simple construction. Complicated shapes
shall not be acceptable, and horizontal stiffeners on tanks should be avoided. The
bearing surface of the tank to which bushings are clamped shall be substantially flat.
All matching faces or joints to be made oil tight shall be finished with a smooth
surface to ensure that the gasketing material will make a satisfactory joint material
will make a satisfactory joint.
Flanges and covers of tanks shall be of sufficient thickness to prevent any depression
occurring, which would retain water around the bolts.
Bolts shall be spaced at sufficiently close intervals to avoid buckling of either flange
or covers and provide reasonably uniform compression of the gasket.
Each transformer shall be provided with a minimum of two closed lifting lugs
The oil conservator shall be fitted with oil draining and oil filling gate valves, and a
breather. The breather shall consist of a looped pipe fitted to the top of the
transformer.
An oil level sight glass shall be fitted and marked with minimum & maximum oil
level mark at ambient temperature.

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1.7.3 TRANSFORMER CORE AND COILS
Transformers core and coils must be new, unused, and clean.
Supporting frames of the core and coils of transformers shall be designed to
accommodate variations in tank height.
The core and coil assembly shall have the core and coils rigidly connected to the tank
and suitably closed lugs shall be provided for removing the core and coil assembly
from the tank.

Transformer Sl. no. should be marked with emboss on the Supporting frames of the
core and coils of each transformers minimum in 2(two) places.

1.7.4 TRANSFORMER SEALING

A satisfactory lid-sealing gasket shall be provided on each of these transformers to
maintain the seal at extremes of operating temperature. A cold oil level (COL) mark
shall be provided inside each transformer marked COL.

1.7.5 FINISHES
a) Painting
Painting ferrous metal work is to be provided with an effective vapour sealing paint
finish, applied generally in accordance with BS 5493 and /or other recognised
international standard.
Paint shall be applied to produce a uniform film. Edges corners, crevices, welds, bolts,
and rivets shall receive special attention to maintain the required thickness.
Before painting or filling with oil or compound, all un-galvanised parts shall be
completely clean and free from rust, scale and grease and all external rough metal
surfaces on the casting shall be filled.
The paint system shall be in accordance with best practice for hot and humid
locations in a highly aggressive environment. A description of the paint system to be
used and the proposed method of application shall be fully described in the Tender.
All external surfaces shall receive a minimum of three coats of paint. The primary
coat shall contain an approved rust inhibitor and shall be applied as soon as possible
after the completion of the surface preparation. The second coat shall be of oil and
weather resisting nature and have a shade of colour easily distinguishable from the
primary. The final coat shall be of oil and weather resisting and non-fading glossy
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 b) Non-ferrous parts and Bright Steel parts
All exposed metal liable iron corrosion during transport is to be appropriately
protected by casting with an approved anti-rusting composition. Other non-ferrous
parts shall be adequately protected against corrosion during shipment or in service.
c) Galvanizing
Galvanizing where applicable shall be applied by the hot dipped process generally in
accordance with ASTM A90/ BS EN ISO 1461:1999 or equivalent standard of metal
surface unless specified otherwise.
The zinc coating shall be smooth clean and of uniform thickness and free from
defects. The preparation of galvanizing itself shall not adversely affect the mechanical
properties of the coated material.
All drilling, punching, cutting, shaping and welding of parts shall be completed and
all burrs shall be removed before the galvanizing process is applied.
Surfaces that are in contact with oil shall not be galvanized or cadmium plated.
1.7.6 RATING PLATE
A brass or stainless steel rating plate shall be fitted to each transformer. The
information shall deeply etched including the diagram of the connections of the
windings, the vector diagram showing the general phase relations of the transformer,
and a diagrammatic plan of the transformer cover showing the terminal positions and
marking and other essential particulars. The plate shall be mounted in an accessible
position and preferably adjacent to the tapping switch if this is located on the side of
the tank.
The following information is to be provided on the rating and diagram plate in the
English language – clearly and indelibly marked.
‫٭‬ Transformer type
‫٭‬ Manufacture’s name and country of origin
‫٭‬ Manufacturer’s serial number
‫٭‬ Year of Manufacture
‫٭‬ Number of phases
‫٭‬ Rated power
‫٭‬ Rated frequency
‫٭‬ Rated voltages
‫٭‬ Rated currents
‫٭‬ Connection symbol
‫٭‬ Impedance voltage at rated current
‫٭‬ Type of cooling
‫٭‬ Total mass
‫٭‬ Mass of insulating oil
‫٭‬ Insulation levels
‫٭‬ Details regarding taping
1.7.7 TERMINAL MARKING
All transformers shall have the primary and secondary terminal markings plainly and
indelibly marked on the transformer adjacent to the relevant terminal. These markings

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shall preferably be 25 mm in height. The terminal marking shall be embossed on the
body of the Transformer with respective color code.
1.7.8 TERMINAL LEADS

Outgoing leads shall be brought out through bushings. The leads shall be such that the
core and coils may be removed with the least possible interference with these leads,
and they shall be specially supported inside the transformer to withstand the effects of
vibration and short circuits.
1.7.9 BUSHINGS
All bushings shall be porcelain clad, and shall be of the highest quality. They shall be
sealed in a manner to prevent ingress of moisture and to facilitate removal. The
neutral bushings and stems shall be identical to those provided for phase terminations.
Bushing stems, nuts and washers shall be made of brass.
1.7.10 EARTHING CONNECTIONS
Earthing connections shall be provided with connection facilities for 2x50 mm2
copper stranded conductor. The bolts shall be located on the lower side of the
transformer and be of M12 size; each shall be clearly indicated with an engraved
‘earth symbol’. Two earthing connections are required on each transformer.
1.7.11 GASKETS
Any gaskets provided with the transformers shall be suitable for making oil tight
joints, and there shall be no deleterious effects of either gaskets or oil when the
gaskets are continuously in contact with hot oil. No gaskets shall be used in which the
material of the material of the gasket is mounted on a textile backing. Exterior gaskets
shall be weatherproof and shall not be affected by strong sunlight. All gaskets shall be
closed design (without open ends) and shall be one piece only.
1.7.12 OIL
All transformers shall be filled to the required level with new, unused, clean, standard
mineral oil after treatment in compliance with IEC 60296 & BS 148.
1.7.13 TAPINGS
Five voltage tapings shall be provided on the primary side of each transformer and
shall give: + 2.5%, 0,- 2.5%, – 5% and –7.5% steps of the primary nominal voltage.
The tapings shall be selected by an ‘off load’ tapping switch with an external hand
wheel with provision for looking onto a selected tapping. The switch shall have a
positive action designed to eliminate the possibility of stopping in an intermediate
position. The shaft shall be adequately sealed so that no seepage of oil occurs under
all conditions of service.
The voltage operating positions, together with tap change positions shall be clearly
and indelibly marked.

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1.8 TEST REPORTS
Tenderer's shall include in their offer the following routine tests, type tests and Short
circuit withstands tests as prescribed in IEC-60076 for 11/0.415KV, 630 KVA, 3-
Phase, Dyn11 Distribution Transformer.
ROUTINE TESTS
1) Measurement of turn ratio test.
2) Vector group test.
3) Measurement of winding resistance.
4) Measurement of insulation resistance.
5) Measurement of no-load loss & no-load current.
6) Measurement of impedance voltage & load loss.
7) Dielectric withstands Tests.
8) Transformer oil tests.
9) Noise level Test
10) Vacuum Test
TYPE TESTS
1) Impulse Voltage withstands test.
2) Temperature rise test.
SPECIAL TESTS
1) Short circuit withstands test report of HV-LV

2.0 KIOSK BOX and LV Control Box

2.1 Specification

KIOSK BOX
1. Material Galvanized sheet steel/ Stainless steel/
Aluminium
2. Thickness of 3 mm
material(minimum)
3. Degree of Protection IP 54 or better
LV control box
4. Accessories To be mentioned
5. Protection equipment To be mentioned

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2.2 Nameplate
The KIOSK Box shall be provided with a permanent nameplate, which
includes the following information (not limited to):
i. Manufacturer’s name and country
ii. Serial number
iii. Type/ Model
iv. Date of Manufacture
v. Contract No
vi. Rated voltage
vii. Rated BIL
viii. Rated KVA rating of Transformer
ix. Weight
x. IP Rating
xi. The name ‘DESCO’

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