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1. OBJECTIVE
 To define, the step by step procedure to be undertaken for the activities
involved in Stringing of Conductor and OPGW in a manner, which will
ensure propriety of sag, tension, and installation of hardware and
accessories, besides ways and means of safe working.

2. ACTIVITIES
 The following steps are basically involved in the implementation of
stringing activity:
o Selection of Stringing section
o Delivery of the Insulator and Hardware fittings
o Insulator String Installation
o Pilot wire Paying out
o Delivery of Conductor Drums and OPGW drums
o TSE Placement
o Conductor Paying out and Rough sagging
o Final Sagging
o OPGW Paying out and Final sagging
o Clamping & jumpering
o Slag Span Stringing & Dropper Connection at Substation
o Final inspection and clearance

3. STEPS TO BE UNDERTAKEN
a. PLANNING OF WORKS (GENERAL)
i. A detailed plan in advance of the actual stringing operation shall
be prepared. This is to allow adequate time for the deployment of
material, Manpower and ancillary equipment.
ii. Only approved construction drawing provided by TAJ shall be
used for the whole scope of work. The equipment shall be installed
as per local laws/regulations (e.g. safety regulations) and in
accordance with the instructions.

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iii. Drum usage shall be properly planned, so as to minimize number

of mid-span joints and generation of short bits during paying out
and final sagging.

b. SELECTION OF STRINGING SECTION

For the selection of stringing section, it is important to have the clearance

of corridor as required which can be ensured with patrol of planned
section for stringing. It is also important to consider the following
aspects and requirements.
 Tower (structure) list
 Towers are completed, inspected & cleared for Stringing
 Stringing plan
 Bill of materials (given in the drawings)
 Manufacturer requirements/Instructions (if any)
 Profile drawings (e.g. crossings)
 Before starting of stringing activities, all the towers in the
particular stringing section shall be checked for its readiness

c. DRAWINGS/SPECIFICATIONS/DOCUMENTS
 Only approved drawing provided will be used during construction.
The Stringing Engineer/ Supervisor shall ensure that all
drawing/instructions are made available at site,
 The Stringing Engineer/Supervisor is also responsible for as built
documentation (e.g. revision of stringing plan) and all records.

4. PREPARATION WORKS
a. TRANSPORTATION
 All materials, such as insulators, Hardware, Pilot reels, tools and
stringing equipment shall be transported to the site and placed as set out
in the stringing plan.

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b. HANDLING AND STORAGE

The insulators (insulating parts, metallic parts, and attached hardware)

shall always be handled and transported in such a way that they are not
scratched, chipped, or otherwise damaged by mechanical and/or chemical
action. Insulators that come in crates shall be handled and transported in
such crates.
Insulators and hardware shall be stored in a clean environment. Storage
shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

c. INSULATOR STRINGS INSTALLATION

Extra care shall be taken while hoisting the insulators and during
stringing operations. Technicians will use rope ladders or Aluminum
ladder for reaching the conductor position. The insulators shall be placed
on plastic/canvas/wooden sheets while assembling the hardware fittings
on the ground.
Note that the fittings shall be properly installed on their respective
hardware before such hardware or insulator assembly is installed on the
structure as per requirement. An insulator assembly shall be assembled
on the ground prior to the installation on the structure. Preparation
includes correct assembly of insulator unit and hardware as shown on the
applicable drawings.
The insulator assembly shall be attached to the structure as indicated on
the applicable drawing.

d. CROSSING PERMITS

Works on crossing section shall be carried out only on having required

outage permits from employer/employer’s representative from concerned
authorities for crossing HV/LV OHL’s as per the requirement for the
crossing sections. Due care shall be taken to install the earthings for
working in crossing spans

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Requisite permit if, any required for River/Road crossing shall be

obtained from Employer before commencement of stringing of
conductor, considering the required safe working environment.
e. REINFORCEMENT OF END SUPPORTS
It is necessary that the end support structures of a stringing section are
provided with temporary guys, unless particular structure is designed for
unbalanced/dead end loading. This can be achieved by means of long
wire slings and anchor spikes/ blocks/dead ends. Anchor
spikes/blocks/dead ends have to be positioned adequately away from
tower base, so that it is not exceeding 45◦ with horizontal (ground) as far
as the topography permits the same. The end supports/structures of a
stringing section shall also be provided with cross arm supports.

f. INSTALLATION OF STRINGING SHEAVES

Single block pulley for OPGW and double block pulley for twin
conductor shall be used during stringing. These pulley blocks will be
installed on the cross-arm of all tension towers selected for a stringing
section. Connection on the cross-arm can be done with the use of wire
slings and shackles. In suspension towers, the pulley block shall be
installed directly to the suspension insulator assembly.

g. LAYING OF PILOT WIRES

Pilot wire, spooled in reels, in varying lengths of approximately 1000

meters will be used for normal installation requirements. Pilot wire reels
will be distributed along the line and pulled manually or equipment.
Individual lengths can be joined together using pilot wire connectors to
achieve requisite length of section. Pulling of pilot wire will continue
until it reaches the tensioner end, where the pilot wire will be connected
with a swivel and attached to the Head Board to which the conductors are
connected with Swivel using appropriate size of single end socks. Paying
out shall be taken with due clearance of corridor as per the requirement.

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h. SETTING OF STRINGING EQUIPMENT

Stringing machines (TSE) will be positioned either below or behind the
tension towers at approximately twice the height of the tower based on
the terrain topography and space availability. The criteria for selection of
Puller/Tensioner locations will have equal consideration to minimize the
movement of equipment as much as practicable.
One pull length shall comprise of single section or multiple sections
involving two or more angle towers according to terrain and site
conditions. Machines will be grounded by the means of conventional
earthing rods and connecting leads.
i. TENSIONER AND REELS (DRUM YARD)
Tensioner of suitable capacity (4 - 7 Ton or above) will be positioned at
one end and Puller will be positioned at the other end with conductor
reels at Tensioner side. Reels of pilot wires will be either distributed
along the line or positioned at either end, preferably ending at puller end.
Care will be taken to ensure that the Tensioner is positioned at almost
level ground and also at minimum off-set from Centre line as far as
possible. Machine will be anchored using Anchor Blocks/ Anchor spikes
to counter the pull force.
Reels will be placed on reel stands, facilitated with hydraulic or helical
screw jacks. Reel stands will be positioned approximately 5 meters
behind tensioner on level ground. In case of soft or uneven ground,
necessary anchors may need to be provided. Wooden battens/ plastics
fixed around conductor spools will be removed and conductor end taken
out, checked, and inserted in pulling grip attached with a swivel
connector then passed around the grooves of Tensioner Bull Wheel using
nylon rope.
j. PULLER (ENGINE YARD)
Puller of suitable capacity (5-7 Ton or above) will be positioned at the
other end of pulling section, as far as possible on the level ground. Two
rear anchors will be provided using concrete blocks/Anchor spikes; Care
has to be taken to minimize the angle of pull line.

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5. STRINGING WORKS
a. COMMUNICATION
Communication will be established between winch and tensioner and at
designated points along pulling section by way of communication
sets(Walki Talki).
b. CONDUCTOR PAYING OUT
The Supervisor will confirm if all pilot wires are positioned in the rollers
and the connectors are properly secured. On confirmation of above,
pulling will be started, slowly but steadily by synchronizing the operation
of Puller and Tensioner, through radio communication. Conductor will be
kept off the ground and other obstructions by controlled tension. A
linesman will walk along with the headboard during stringing with radio
equipment monitoring the progress of the pull, especially at rollers where
probability of derailing is more likely. Pulling will continue until the
conductor reaches the final tower to facilitate sagging and tying in with
tower cross arm. Mid Span joints shall be pressed during paying out up
on completion one drum with other drum and covered with joint
protectors which will be removed at the end of the pull.

c. COMPRESSION OF JOINTS AND DEAD ENDS

Joints and dead ends for conductor shall be pressed using a hydraulic
compressor of 100-ton capacity with Suitable die- sets for compressing
mid span joints and dead ends.

d. ROUGH SAGGING OF CONDUCTOR

When pulling of the conductor is complete, the conductors shall be
clamped on the tension tower (preferably at Puller side) with suitable
automatic come along clamps.
Then the conductors shall be tensioned by rewinding the Tensioner
machine. The tension of the conductors shall be restricted up to 95% of
initial sag tension at the prevailing temperature. In addition, rough sag of
the conductor shall be checked by eyesight method using sag scope &
targets.

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Now, the conductor on tension tower (at Tensioner side) shall be clamped
to the Cross arm with suitable automatic come along clamps.
The excess conductor lengths shall be cut at Cross arm level & Head
Board shall be released and attached to the conductor for pulling the next
phase conductors.
The above said operations are repeated until completion of paying out
and rough sag of all six phases.
At Places where, Clamping is not possible in Towers, or when
continuous stringing method is adopted, conductors are clamped to
Anchor Blocks/Spikes placed on suitable anchor frames or ground using
steel wire ropes of 16 mm or higher size. In such cases the Anchor Point
shall be barricaded so as to protect from any sabotage of Conductor or
clamps.

6. SAGGING
a. SAG MEASUREMENT METHOD
The span that is nearer to the equivalent span or the longest span of the
section shall be identified as sag span to measure the sag, which shall be
in the middle of stringing section.
Measurement of sag can be done by the following method
1. Using sag scope transit and Target (sag board) method

Sagging will be carried out in accordance with the following requirements:

oApproved sag tables available, with values applicable for stringing
(initial sags)
oA thermometer to read accurate conductor temperature (conductor
thermometer will be used for measuring the temperature while
sagging).
oAll sagging tools are available
oRegulating spans or sag sighting spans identified
oTemporary grounding is provided with requisite points
oTemporary back guys are in position
Pull lifts of required capacity shall be attached to the Cross arms, with
the help of Ø 16 to Ø 20 mm wire rope slings. The other end of the
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pull lift shall be attached to the automatic come along clamp fixed on
the conductor. Load shall be applied on the conductor & will be
tensioned up to the assigned sag level.
The conductor shall be marked to the sag level; any excess length
shall be cut & compression dead end shall be pressed on the
conductor.
Now the tension insulators attached with the hardware fittings will be
connected to the Cross arm and compressed tension clamps will be
attached to insulator string.
Load from the pull lift shall be slowly released.
b. CONDUCTOR CLIPPING
It is the procedure in which the conductor will be fixed in clamps at final
position. Prior to taking up this activity, conductors will be grounded as
necessary in order to release the rollers; conductors will be lifted from the
roller grooves using pull lifts. Then rollers will be released and lowered
and conductors are then clamped into suspension clamps. Armour rods
and vibration dampers will be fixed in position up on completion of
clipping operation. Ladders may be used for to provide accessibility for
the linemen to the working point.

c. JUMPER INSTALLATION
After completion of stringing on both sides of the tension towers jumpers
shall be provided for the continuity of the line as per the requirement
maintaining to the jumper loops.
Jumpers shall be installed as per approved Line clearance diagram for
each type of tower with required vertical drop.

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7. SLAG SPAN STRINGING & DROPPER CONNECTION IN

SUBSTATION

Slag Span Stringing is done finally after Completion of Stringing up to

Terminal Tower from one end to other end, once the gantry structures are ready
inside the substation.
Care to be taken while stringing to the Gantry Structure with the given Loading
conditions of the gantry structure and phase sequence in the substation to be
matched while connecting the phases from Terminal tower to Gantry.
Once Slag Span is strung, down droppers shall be installed from Slag Span to
the Substation equipment, before Commissioning. At most care shall be taken
that the Equipment is not damaged during this operation.

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METHODOLOGY FOR OPGW INSTALLATION

8. PURPOSE
To describe the method / procedure to be adopted for the installation and
delivery of Optical ground wire (OPGW).

9. GENERAL
In general, the system and the equipment used for installation of the OPGW
Cable are similar to those used for installation of the standard ground wire.
Nevertheless, since there is an optical fibre core, special care should be taken to
avoid any damage to the fibres by observing the minimum bending radius at all
times. Therefore, specific components and machinery are used for the OPGW
cable: pullers, tensioners, anti-twisting counterweights, swivels, pulling grips,
pulley-blocks, self-gripping clamps, pulling ropes, pulling cables, etc.

10.PROCEDURES
a. SURVEY OF THE LINE
Prior planning for installation of the OPGW cable is performed by
monitoring the line, taking into account the following parameters:

b. LENGTH OF EACH DRUM

The OPGW drum lengths are determined based on the following
considerations: position of the tension towers, tower access, distance
between supports and crossing with other lines, roads, railways, routes,
services and other obstacles.

c. SPLICES
The position of the splices depends on the maximum available length of
OPGW, on the position of the towers and the tower access.

d. PRE INSTALLATION TESTS

Prior to installation, each optical fiber is verified using OTDR for each
OPGW drum to verify the fibre optic cable is intact and not damaged in
transit, and the results are to be recorded.
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e. TRANSPORT, LOADING, UNLOADING AND STORAGE

The following procedures are recommended to prevent damage to the
cable during handling, transport and storage:
oThe drums should always be transported in vertical position with
the cable ends fixed to prevent cable from slackening.
oThe drums should never, under any circumstances, be thrown from
the truck during unloading, nor moved by uncontrolled rolling.
oLoading and unloading are performed so that the drum remains in
vertical position to avoid any damage.
oLay direction shall be followed as per the manufacturer
recommendation.
oThe ends of the cable should be sealed to prevent water
penetration.
11.PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
a. Positioning the Drum
The drum is placed at the selected site (with the space required for its
location) so that the cable outlet is on the upper part and aligned with the
planned laying direction.
The drum must be located at a distance of 5 to 10 metres from the
tensioner. The lifting components usually used are hydraulic jacks with
the suitable Spindle and Brackets. The drum must be lifted to a height of
10 to 15 cm from the ground to enable smooth hauling

b. Positioning of Puller and tensioner

Either the puller or the tensioner must be placed at a minimum distance
from the tower equal or greater than 2 times the height of the tower or as
possible based on terrain topography.
The tensioner as well as the puller should be placed aligned with the
conductors.
If it is not possible to achieve the alignment, the puller and/or the
tensioner are placed close to the following tower, using an additional
pulling cable of the required length.

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The tensioner must be equipped with a dynamometer. Its reels must be

protected with material that does not damage the outer layer of the
OPGW cable.
The puller must also be equipped with a dynamometer with automatic
disconnection in case of over tension on the cable.
The pulling cable should be joined to the OPGW cable by a swivel and a
pulling grip.
The minimum diameter of the reels (where the OPGW is to be coiled)
used during the installation should be at least 80 times the diameter of the
OPGW cable. For example, the tensioner reels for a 15 millimetre cable
should have a diameter of approximately 1.2 metres.
Both the braking device and the puller have to be suitably connected to
the ground by a system of moveable rollers. This also applies to the
OPGW cable and the pulling cable, if it is a metal one.

c. Pulleys
The tower pulleys should have a minimum diameter of at least 0.8 meters
in the following cases:
oIn all towers with a change in laying direction equal to or greater
than 30 degrees.
oIn the first and in the last tower of a single installation.
oIf the distance between the towers is greater than 600 metres.
In all the other cases pulleys with a diameter of 0.6 m can be used.
The pulleys have to be under good use conditions. The pulley groove
should be protected with neoprene or other similar material.
In case of sharp angles, the pulley must be placed so that the cable
always passes through the centre of the groove.
In this case the recommendation of the manufacturer shall also be
taken in to consideration if any for the installation process.

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d. Auxiliary components
The swivels are specifically designed for OPGW cables. They are of the
suitable size for the cable to be installed and in optimum condition for
use.
The pulling grip for OPGW cable stringing must be at least 1.5 metres
long and designed for stringing OPGW cables. Moreover, it should be of
the suitable dimensions and in optimum condition for use.
The clamps used during stringing operations have to be specifically
designed for OPGW cables and must be suitable for the OPGW cable
diameter.
12.INSTALLATION OF OPGW CABLES
As a rule, one drum at a time of OPGW cable is installed.
a. Basic controls
Strict controls must be established during installation to ensure that it is
performed correctly, without excess tension, twist of the OPGW,
unsuitable compression, regulating a correct sagging.

The tensioner and the puller should be placed at a distance from the first
tower pulley as per the availability of space based on terrain topography
at required distance.

Intermediate control points if required should be established, with the

necessary precautions that are required at critical points during
installation (beginning/end of drum, angles, etc.)

During installation, the OPGW cable should not strike nor graze any
objects other than the pulleys. No obstacles must prevent the pulleys
from rotating in the correct way.

The minimum bending radius must be controlled during all installation

operations.

Ensure that the metal part of the pulleys do not contact the cable to
prevent it from being damaged.
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b. Stringing speed
The maximum permissible stringing speed is 60 meters per minute. It
always depends on the stringing conditions and must be reduced to avoid
damages to the optical fibers, the aluminum tube and the OPGW cable.

c. Pulling tension
The pulling tension shall be as per the OPGW manufacturer’s
recommendation. Minimum bending radius
The minimum bending radius is as follows:
oOn tensioner reels- 40 times the cable diameter
oDuring installation- 400 mm
oAfter installation- 20 times the cable diameter
d. Communications during stringing
The personnel located at the puller, the tensioner, the pulley crossings
and the cable ends are in communication at all times by communication
system.
e. Sagging of OPGW
Generally, the methods used to obtain the correct sag values of the
OPGW cables are the same used for conventional ground wire. The
specific recommendations are as follows:
Pulling is performed by a preformed fitting or tension clamp (in
intermediate spans)
The installer is responsible to check for any damage to the OPGW cable
that may occur due to incorrect procedure adopted during stringing.
f. Clamping & Installation of accessories
Once the sagging is completed the OPGW is released from Rollers and
clamped in all suspension towers with suspensions, clamps, in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and using the
appropriate tools. The tension clamps, earthing clamp and dampers, etc.
installed in OPGW shall be as per OPGW Manufacturer’s specification.
At end towers where splicing is required / Joint Box provided sufficient
Down lead of OPGW is provided and the same is properly fixed with
Down lead Clamps
g. Damper and warning sphere installation
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Clipping will be followed by installation of vibration dampers and

warning spheres wherever necessary.
h. Post Installation Tests and Splicing
Once the sagging & Clamping activities are completed, Splicing Team
will start doing the Post installation test with OTDR to ensure that there
are no damages to the fibre during stringing and then start doing the
splicing and the attenuation value of each fibre is recorded.
After the splicing is completed, The Joint box is properly fixed in the
Tower with sufficient loop of OPGW for any future requirement.
i. Final acceptance test of OPGW
After installation and splicing is completed, a final measurement of the
transmission characteristics is done and the reports are prepared.
j. FINAL INSPECTION
After completion of all the activities final checking crew will check the
Line for insulator, hardware fittings, Conductor Accessories and OPGW
Fitting and accessories. Shortfall if any shall be rectified. Then the
section will be offered for inspection to Client/Consultant.
13.SAFETY MEASURES
 Standard PPE will be worn at all times.
 Linesmen working at height shall wear safety harness with double
lanyard and have three point contacts at all times.
 Guy wires shall be checked periodically, if any damages found, they shall
be replaced with new/suitable ones.
 First Aid kit shall be provided at site and periodically checked for
adequacy of first aid materials.
 Tool box talks will be conducted daily and will include topics of relevant
activity and about Health, Environment & Safety.
 All Light & Heavy Vehicles shall be inspected & approved by TAJ safety
officer before job start.
 Proper housekeeping shall be maintained in and around the area during
and after Stringing works
 Stringing works shall not be carried out during heavy wind and rain.
 Suitable running earths shall be provided on the conductors during
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 Whenever line passes through high induction areas (i.e. nearer to high
voltage lines) proper portable earths shall be used on conductors.
 Great care shall be taken for anchoring the machines & temporary
anchoring of conductor in different site conditions.
 Pulling and lifting devices shall be well maintained in order to keep the
Tools & Plants site worthy.
 Suitable / proper caution notice boards / warning boards shall be
provided on the tracks and near the vicinity of work area where stringing
work is under progress to avoid any trespassing.

14.Measures for Crossing / Other Transmission line

a. Crossing of Existing Live Line
i. Requirement
 The applicant shall present for approval a plan showing details
of the proposed crossing at the time application is made for
permit.
 The applicant shall submit detailed plan showing proposed
location, height and spacing of poles and towers. This plan shall
indicate size and kind of conductor, maximum voltage, type of
insulator. The details of all towers and their foundation shall be
shown.
 All Crews must be trained before doing any activity
 Equipment must be in good condition and all safety devices
functional and active during all the time.
 Tools must be in good shape and not damaged or modified.
 Visitors or vendors must have permission to enter work
premises
 Coordination & cooperation about energy disconnection with
transmission and distribution line authority.
 Grounding
b. Team Member Training
i. General Induction training
ii. Tools and equipment training
iii. First Aid Training
iv. Work at height training
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v. First aid training3

c. Tools and equipment
i. Tools must be in good shape and in working condition
ii. Only proper tools should be used at site
iii. No homemade tools to be used
iv. Tools should be checked periodically
v. Only authorized person to be handle the tools and Equipment.
d. Weather condition
Work should not be allowed in
i. Heavy rain
ii. Snow
iii. Storm
iv. Fogg
e. Communication
Communication is the important part during execution of such work.
Communication can only be done by radio. Workers are not allowed
to communicate by mobile to avoid any kind of confusion
f. Grounding
It is important to be sure that when exiting live line will be
deenergized it should be grounded till crossing work completed.
g. Crossing Works
i. Crossing of the works can be done by removing conductors of live
line after deenergizing.
ii. Crossing can be done with the help of scaffolding/Suitable
Capacity Crane without removing conductor of live line.
h. Energization of the line
i. After finishing of stringing work all earthing to be removed and
after confirmation by the site in charge for no climbers are on the
tower then line will be Energized again.

CONSTRUCTION OF OHTL FOR NARIYAH AT NATA-2 115/13.8KV SUBSTATION

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