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This specification details about requirements for design, manufacture, testing, packing, transport
and supply of 11KV Distribution Package Substation Units (DPS) with housing intended for use
on public electricity 11KV/433V distribution network in the state of Qatar.
Distribution Package Substation Unit comprises of an Enclosure, Transformer, 11kV Ring main
unit(RMU) and LV Sub-station cable distribution board (SCDB) (also known as FEEDER
PILLAR), HV & LV inter-connections, auxiliary equipment and circuits, in a single transportable
unit ready for operation on being placed in position and jointed into the network.
The DPS shall be able to provide a minimum service life of 30 years under the specified
environmental, climatic, system and service conditions specified, with minimum maintenance
requirements.
DPS are intended to install, outdoor, exposed to direct sunlight. However, each component or
compartment of DPS (i.e., transformer, HV & LV S/G units) shall also individually be capable of
withstanding these conditions in outdoor.
Different Power ratings of the DPS are: 315, 500, 1000, and 1600KVA.
KAHRAMAA preferred Physical size of enclosures of different ratings of DPS are mentioned IN
below table
DPS Rated Overall size of Enclosure Clearance Clearance Clearance
Capacity Width (W), x Depth (D) x between the between left between
Height (H) equipment (FP - side wall of Right wall*
RMU) DPS to FP of DPS to
RMU
kVA mm mm mm mm
315 1800 x 1800 x 1800 500 100 200
500 3000 x 2300 x 2800 500 100 200
1000 3000 x 2300 x 2800 500 100 200
1600 3000 x 2300 x 2800 500 100 200
* The portion of wall of DPS at RMU side equivalent to RMU dimensions, shall be removable
from inner side bolts which never be accessed from outer side. This is to facilitate easy
connection or testing of cables on RMU. The RMU and Feeder Pillar should be at different
horizontal level.
LV Feeder Pillar
IEC 60439-1 & 5 Low voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies.
IEC 60947-1 & 3 Low voltage switchgear and control-gear
BS 88-5 Cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including 1000V AC and 1500V DC
BS 1363 Specification for 13A plugs, switched and un-switched socket outlet.
BS 1361 Specification for cartridge fuses for AC circuits in domestic and similar premises.
ENATS 37-2 Low voltage Distribution boards
Fasteners
ISO 272/4759-1 ISO Metric Precision Hexagonal Bolts, Screws and Nuts
BS 7371-1 to 12 Coatings on metal fasteners
ISO 272/885/888/ ISO Metric black hexagonal bolts, screws and nuts.
4759/1
The LV System has 5 wires i.e. 3 Phase + Neutral + Earth. Neutral and earth is directly
shorted at the Distribution Substation end. A consumer earth terminal is provided.
1. The Distribution Package Substation (DPS) units with housing are intended to be installed in
residential areas in which the general public has the access. As such the housing shall have
high level of personal safety and vandal proof design to protect from un-authorized access.
2. The DPS shall be operated from outside (non-walk-in type) at ‘ground level’ (on concrete
plinth), and shall be suitable for mounting on concrete plinth.
3. Operator access shall be only from front side. Side access for operation is not acceptable.
Sufficient clearance shall be provided, for safe and easy access to transformer tap-changer,
oil-level indicator & temperature gauge, from the front in between FP & RMU. (Refer clause
1.0 physical sizes of enclosure.)
4. Design and construction of the housing shall have good aesthetic & pleasant appearance and
blend with the surrounding buildings
7. HV inter-connecting bus-bars shall be fully insulated. The HV & LV trunking pieces shall be
flange connected to transformer body, and their IP protection shall be not be less than IP65.
8. All main components of DPS shall be mounted on structural steel base frame through bolted
joints (welded joints not acceptable) to form a rigid distortion-free structure. DPS shall have
completely bolted enclosure for easy assembly and retrofit.
9. DPS shall be single transportable unit, and able to be lifted or transported without
dismantling any of its components or enclosure.
10. Design & construction of DPS shall primarily need to conform to the requirements of IEC
62271-202. It is acceptable that part of the enclosure of a component becomes part of
substation enclosure. In such case, this part shall comply with the applicable requirements of
both this standard (IEC 62271-202) and relevant product standard of the component.
11. DPS shall withstand climatic & environmental conditions prevailing in the State of Qatar.
12. Internal arc rating of the DPS shall be IAC-AB, 20KA @ 1 sec. Pressure relief system/vent(s)
shall be on the top of enclosure to allow safe passage of gases released in the event of internal
arc inside DPS unit
13. Cooling of DPS unit shall be through natural ventilation. Exhaust fans are not allowed.
14. IP protection Class of DPS enclosure shall be IP23D, with all its ventilation apertures closed
with vermin-proof, non-corrosive metallic screens having not more than 1 mm size apertures.
Even the cable entry ducts at the bottom shall be closed with the vermin-proof screens.
15. ‘Temperature class’ of the enclosure (refer clause 8.2 of IEC 62271-202) shall be class-5. The
manufacturer needs to produce evidence about its compliance to the designated ‘temperature
class’ by conducting heat-run test.
16. 100% utilization of rated capacity mentioned on the name plate of DPS shall be possible
without de-rating the transformer locally. Capacity of the transformer shall be pre-designed in
co-relation with the temperature class of enclosure, and its IP protection class, to ensure no
de-rating of transformer.
17. All type tests as prescribed in latest IEC standards shall be conducted, on representative
sample of essentially same design and ratings, at reputed independent laboratories.
18. Plinth matrix and size of 500KVA, 1000KVA & 1600KVA DPS units shall be same,
implying that position of bottom cable entry ducts, of all these three sizes shall be identical.
However, 315KVA DPS may have different plinth size & matrix.
20. All covers, doors and other accessible metallic parts of the enclosure shall be designed to
carry at least 30ADC current from them-selves and to the main earthing point of DPS, with a
voltage drop of maximum 3V. This is a safety requirement.
21. Earth fault blinking device on top of the DPS shall be provided. The specification for the
same is given hereunder at clause 8.3.
22. Restricted earth fault (REF) tripping mechanism shall be provided as per the details given
hereunder at clause 8.4.
23. Name Plate: Each DPS unit shall be provided with durable and clearly legible name plate,
made from metallic plate. It shall contain the following details:
a) Manufacturer’s name
b) Type/model designation
c) KVA rating of DPS
d) Internal arc classification
e) Serial number
f) Month & Year of Manufacture
g) KM tender & Purchase Order number
Note: In addition to this, all main components (Transformer, LV & HV switchgear units)
shall be fitted with individual Rating Plates, in such a manner that they shall be easily visible
from front.
24. Details of main components (Transformer, HV & LV Switchgear) are explained in following
sections.
1. The transformers shall be hermetically sealed, oil-immersed radiator panel or corrugated type.
Pressure excursions in case of radiator type are absorbed by inert gas (preferably by nitrogen
gas) cushion placed above the oil surface in a sealed-tank system. In case of corrugated fins
type, pressure excursions are to be absorbed by fins movement. Tank shall be filled with
oil without any gas /air.
3. Winding: Winding shall be Oil immersed and made of high conductivity electrolytic
copper. Insulating material of high quality shall be used. 11KV and LV windings shall
be separate.
4. Thermal Insulation: Thermal insulation requirements of the windings shall not be less
than ‘insulation system temperature’ of 1050C (Thermal class-A), IEC 60085
5. HV & LV bushings and Terminations: These shall be mounted on the same side of the
tank (i.e on one side of the transformer), so that access to the substation shall be only via
one side (i.e facilitating front access). Top mounting of bushings on tank cover is not
acceptable. HV & LV Terminations & bushings, and flanges shall comply with BS 2562
6. Rated power: Transformer power capacities shall be 315, 500, 1000 and 1600 kVA.
Design of these ratings shall be arrived after duly taking in to account the de-rating
factors required due to all influencing factors such as special service conditions, DPS
Enclosure thermal class, IP rating and specified temperature rise limits.
7. Magnetic Core: The magnetic core shall be made of high permeability, low loss, non-aging,
grain oriented, cold- rolled silicon steel laminations. Each lamination shall be insulated with
high quality coating without burrs.
i. High grade CRGO steel laminations, having ‘specific watt loss’ of not more than 0.95 w/kg at
1.7T and 50Hz, shall be used. It shall conform to IEC 60404-8-7:2008. Details of actual grade
used, name of manufacturer, country of origin, product catalogue need to be submitted along
with tender offer, or technical submittal for approval against external projects.
ii. All limbs and yokes shall be designed for keeping noise levels, no load losses, and hot spot
temperature in core as low as possible.
iii. Core and its clamping plates shall form in to rigid unit structure, to withstand all stresses
caused by S/C conditions, shipment, transportation, and installation.
iv. Ensure to secure uniformly distributed mechanical pressure over all laminations, to limit noise
& vibrations to minimum level.
v. Complete core assembly shall be provided with suitable lifting eyes to facilitate its removal
from the tank.
8. Parameters of Tank Designs:
i. The under-base of transformers shall be in the form of skids. The skid shall be provided
with 42 mm diameter holes on axle at each end, clear of the jacking position.
ii. All the bolts used in the transformers for mounting/fixing tank cover, Cable box mounting
flanges, bushings, radiators, etc, shall have consistency in its size & length, and the fixing
shall be such that, at least 2 or 3 threads of the bolt shall come out of nut outer face.
iii. All the nuts & bolts used for fixing HV & LV bushing Clamps, shall be accessible from
outside the tank for easy opening or tightening. They should be accessible without opening
the top tank cover.
v. The welding work need to be carried out through automated or robotic welding process to
ensure consistency in quality of welding
9. Tap changer:
i) The tap changer design & its performance shall generally conform to IEC 60214-1
ii) Tap changing shall be carried out with the transformer off circuit, by means of an
externally operated self-positioning tapping switch, which shall be mounted on one
end of the transformer tank. . The moving contacts shall be spring loaded, self-
aligning roller type. The tap changer selector switch shall be easily accessible to the
operator from convenient height from floor/ground.
iii) Switch position No. 1 shall correspond to the maximum plus tapping. Provision
shall be made for locking of the tapping switch handle at any position, such means
incorporating a hole for accommodating a padlock having a 7mm diameter shackle.
The switch shall be retained in a safe position if a padlock with a 7mm diameter
shackle is used.
iv) The tap-changer assembly shall be of a robust construction and shall be capable of
carrying the same current as the windings when under conditions of short circuit.
Current ratings of contacts used in tap changers shall not be less than 63 amps for
1000KVA, 1250KVA & 1600KVA transformers, and not less than 30 amps for
500KVA, 800KVA transformers.
v) Numerical digits need to be used as indication of the tap positions, shall be embossed
or engraved permanently on the knob.
vi) Tap changer shall be of high quality product; type tested according to the
requirements of IEC 60214-1, and shall be sourced from internationally reputed
manufacturers only.
10. Tank: Hermetically sealed type tank with bolted and gasketted top cover, and so
designed that there is no deformation of the unit when lifted with oil, and with the ring
main unit and feeder pillar attached. The thickness of the side walls shall not be less than
5mm, and the top and bottom not less than 4.5mm. Radiators shall be of the panel type
or corrugated fins type. In case of corrugated fins, fins wall thickness shall be 1.5 ±0.1
mm. All welds are required to be tested for oil tightness.
11. Gaskets: All Gaskets (both nitrile rubber and rubberized cork) shall be heat and oil-
resistant, and do not contain any joints. They shall be of one piece construction only.
Rubberized cork sheets shall be 5mm thick (un-compressed). Nitrile rubber seals and o-
rings shall be placed in suitable grooves, in order not to slip from their positions, when
tightened. Hemp material or neoprene gaskets are not acceptable.
13. Oil: Mineral oil shall meet the requirements of BS 148/IEC 60296.
k) Guaranteed values of load & no-load losses, and percentage impedance, measured at
principal tap and corrected to reference temperature of 750C.
a) Sealed filler boss: The design shall be such that water cannot collect in the vicinity of the
boss.
b) Lifting fittings: These shall be provided suitable for lifting the whole unit without the
housing, by crane and chains. Fittings shall be so located that DPS can be fitted without
tilting. Lifting fittings shall be fitted to the sides of the tank not the top.
c) Jacking lugs: Four to be fitted, one of each corner of the tank at 400+5mm above ground
level.
d) Skids: Designed to support the unit and attached switchgear as necessary. Skids shall
have four 42mm diameter axle holes.
f) Earthing terminal: A stainless steel earthing flag, approximately 60 sq. mm surface area,
and not less than 6mm thick as shown in Drawing STD-EQP-64. A central hole, 14mm
diameter shall be included. It shall be provided on front side of operator access.
g) Prismatic oil gauge: This will provide indication of the oil levels over the full range of
normal temperature excursions. It will be calibrated to show the normal oil level at 35°C.
Markings for the maximum and minimum oil levels should be clearly marked on the
instrument. [Note: Instruments with colour code indications are not acceptable.]
h) Oil temperature indicator with alarm contacts: A dial type thermometer to indicate the
temperature of the oil at the top of the tank needs to be provided. It’s scale shall be
graduated in degrees Centigrade and cover the range of 20°C to 120°C with increment
marks at not more than 5°C intervals and following features.
j) Pressure relief valve: With a fixed pressure setting, assigned by the manufacturer to
permit pressure relief when the transformer is subject to abnormal operating conditions,
or an internal fault.
The device shall be equipped with two re-settable auxiliary switches (which may have a
common pole), one of which is normally open, the other normally closed. Operation of
the switches shall coincide with operation of the pressure relief device.
The pressure relief valve shall also be fitted with 2 re-settable auxiliary switches, one
normally open, the other normally closed. Operation of the switches shall coincide with
operation of the pressure relief valve. The limit switch containing these auxiliary switches
shall be totally concealed under the PRV outer cover, or a separate shade/cover shall be
provided over the limit-switch to protect it from the external environment and rain. The
limit switch body & gland/conduit fitting shall be conforming to IP67 requirements.
A permanent wiring from the limit-switch contacts to be made, with suitably rated cable,
to the junction box mounted on side walls of transformer tank, through rain tight conduit
& conduit fittings. Cable/conduit entry to the limit-switch shall be from the bottom.
The device shall also be fitted with a prominent indicator, which shall remain in place
after an operation of the device. The indicator shall be readily visible from the front of the
Two inlet and two outlet electrical cable entries shall be provided to the box through rain-
tight conduit fittings. All cable/conduit entries shall be from bottom only. Inlet
connections shall be wired from thermometer alarm contacts, and PRV limit switch
through conduits. Outgoing terminal connections shall be left free, to make connections
during installation. The outgoing cable/conduit entry holes shall be closed individually
with suitable caps/plugs. A permanent label showing terminal wiring diagram, terminal
markings, functions of all terminal connections, shall be fixed inside the front door of the
junction box. The front door shall have provision for fixing KM standard pad-lock having
7mm shackle.
l) Pressure Gauge with Isolating Valve (Applicable for Radiator type Transformers)
A pressure gauge capable of measuring negative and positive pressures of nitrogen gas
inside the tank, over the atmospheric pressure, shall be fitted on the inlet oil pipe line of
each transformer. The pressure gauge shall be along with an isolating valve as a
combination, capable of isolating the gauge in normal conditions, and measure gas
pressure only when required. Suitable manifold, if required, to be used at the Oil inlet
valve, to accommodate this ‘pressure gauge + isolating valve’ combination.
Suitable gaskets/seals/O-rings, shall be used at all joints of the fittings to ensure no gas
leaks during their service life. There should not be any joints or openings in the gaskets
used.
The gauge nominal diameter shall not be less than 100mm. The bezel & casing of the
gauge, isolating valve, and their fittings shall be made of stainless steel (SS316). The dial
of the gauge shall have linier graduated scale; with centre zero reading, covering required
measuring ranges on both negative and positive pressures.
m)Connection plate: A connection plate shall be provided which shall give full details of tap
positions and winding connections as per vector group diagram. The sequence of
terminals shall be as per enclosed drawings.
n) Rating Plate: The rating plate shall be made of metal and shall be durable in the arduous
climate encountered in Qatar. It shall be fitted to the front of the unit. It shall contain the
following information as per STD-EQP-63.
3) It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to select suitable paint system, in accordance with
above referred standards withstanding the specified local climatic & environmental
conditions, and to give a service life of at least 15+ years.
4) The selection of surface preparation processes, protective paint systems, execution and
supervision of paint work shall be made in accordance with the requirements specified above.
5) The exact Specification & procedure of surface preparation and painting system followed by
the manufacturer shall be submitted at time of tender. The manufacturer shall clearly justify
the selected paint system meeting above mentioned requirements (Refer tables of BS EN
ISO 12944 and BS EN ISO 14713)
6) The final coat on the exterior shall be Dark Admiralty Grey, Colour conforming to 632 of BS
381C, or a near equivalent.
7) The manufacturer should possess required testing equipment in their laboratory to test the
paint work in accordance with BS EN ISO 12944-6. These test reports should be submitted
along with each consignment of delivery.
8) KM Engineers shall have the option of witnessing the tests on painting work, before delivery
of each consignment.
The manufacturer may offer an alternative, provided that it is of no less quality than the
above. The colour is mandatory.
Type Tests
1. Temperature rise test(IEC 60076-2)
2. Dielectric type tests (IEC 60076-3)
Special Tests
1. Dielectric special tests
2. Short circuit withstand test
3. Determination of sound levels
4. Measurement of insulation resistance to earth of windings
5. Measurement of dissipation factor (tan delta) of the insulation system capacitance
Tests on accessories
1. All type tests to be carried out on off load tap changer, as per IEC 60214-1
Scope
1. The RMU comprises two ring switches (for feeder control) and one circuit breaker (for
transformer control) as integral parts, all stored in a single common SF6 tank. The arc
interruption medium shall be SF6 or vacuum. The insulation medium with in the tank
shall be SF6. The vacuum bottles used should be from Europe, North American or Japan.
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Compliance standards & Function
2. RMU shall generally conform to the requirements of IEC 62271-200, IEC 62271-1, IEC
62271-100. RMU will control DPS on 11KV side
5. All gaskets shall be of superior quality having long life, and capable of withstanding
sever climatic and operating conditions.
6. Steel pockets shall be provided on the inner walls of each door for keeping drawings and
operating instructions.
8. Facility to monitor the SF6 gas pressure shall be made available through gauge. The
gauge shall be able to be replaced, when required, without interfering with gas medium.
The gauge dial shall have graduated scale for indicating actual pressure, and colour
coding to indicate operating and non-operating zones. Gauge shall be fitted with alarm
contacts, as an integral part, to facilitate remote indication of low pressure.
9. The SF6 gas container shall be designed with automatic pressure relief in case of pressure
build up due to internal arcing.
12. RMU CB is ‘independent manually operated’ with the help of operating handle, through
spring assisted mechanism. Its closing operation sequence shall be ‘TRIP/OFF-RESET-
ON’. CB opening shall be possible through a) manual ‘TRIP’ button, b) ‘SHUNT-TRIP’
coil, and c) C/C & E/F trip coils of protection circuit.
14. Two cam operated selector switches shall be fitted on front of each ring-switch panel to
select ‘LOCAL-OFF-REMOTE’, and ‘OPEN-OFF-CLOSE’ of electrical operation.
These switches shall have pad-locking facility. Selector switch for ‘LOCAL-OFF-
REMOTE’ shall have stay put action, selector switch for ‘OPEN-OFF-CLOSE’ shall
have momentary action.
15. All operations shall be possible from front of the unit. Mimic and position indicators
(mechanical type) shall be provided for operator guidance. Required interlocks need to be
provided, with padlocking facilities, to prohibit unintended operations
17. If the switching operation is not successful, its mechanism should not get stuck-up in
intermediate position. The mechanism should automatically come back to OFF position.
The mechanism should never get stopped in intermediate position.
19. The CT ratio for the protection circuit shall be 100/50/5A (dual ratio)
20. The unit shall be provided, on front of the panel, with ‘TLF fuse link port/compartment’
for easy replacement of fuses, and a CT ratio adjustable ‘port/compartment’ with shorting
links for easy adjustment of CT ratio depending up on the transformer capacity
21. The C/B shall be equipped with 30VDC/240VAC (dual rating) shunt trip coil. There shall
be a provision to connect alarm contacts of transformers temperature indicator, auxiliary
contacts of transformer PRV in the shunt trip circuit, through inter-trip facility.
22. A chart showing details of TLF fuse-link ratings, corresponding to each CT ratio verses
different KVA ratings of transformer, shall be fixed on front of the panel.
23. A Circuit diagram for control shall be fixed permanently on the non removable part of the
control compartment.
The testing facilities shall be insulated to withstand 50kV D.C. between phases with the
mid-point earthed and 32.5 kV D.C. to earth for 1 minute and shall be capable of carrying
200A continuously.
The contact resistance measured from the terminals for connection of the main outgoing
cables shall not be greater than 500 microhm.
26. Test access covers shall be provided with padlocking facilities. Screws or nuts used for
securing such covers shall be captive and have hexagonal faces for tightening only with a
spanner. They shall not be slotted. Test access covers shall be fitted with seals to prevent
ingress of water and dust
Earth-Fault Indicator
30. One-through-earth fault indicator with core-balance type CT, shall be installed on left-
hand side ring-switch of each RMU. Its flag shall be mechanical type. The unit shall
function without integral battery power. Both auto & manual resetting options shall be
available for the unit. Provision for auto resetting through 240Vac auxiliary supply
(external source) shall also be made available.
31. Earth-Fault Indicator (EFI) unit shall be complete with all accessories including relay
unit, ZCT, connecting cables, full technical information concerning its functioning,
method of connections with CT location, instruction manual, etc.
32. The EFI unit shall be automation compatible, and have provision for remote indication,
and remote resetting facility.
33. EFI relay unit shall have IP65 rated housing, and capable of withstanding the prevailing
ambient conditions.
35. Cable boxes of ring switches shall be suitable for terminating cables up to 3Cx300sq.mm
copper conductor, XLPE insulated, SWA cables conforming to IEC 60502.
36. All cable boxes shall be fitted with insulated brass wiping glands with armour clamp,
conforming to ‘size-Y, as per BS: 2562 figure 32. Each cable gland shall be fitted with
full fault rated copper earthing braid and connected to equipment earth.
37. The cable termination shall be so arranged that any externally mounted CT, for earth-fault
indication purpose, shall have sufficient clearance for easy connection.
38. Suitably rated and type tested insulated bushings with required creepage distances and
anti-tracking properties shall be mounted for cable connection with adequate clearances.
The connecting terminals on bushings shall be integral male stud type with nuts, and
suitable for installing heat-shrink type terminations with right angled boots.
39. Cable boxes will be designed to permit ventilation, but such openings shall have
protection to not less than IP54. Provision shall also be made to prevent a build up of
water within the box such as may arise from heat cycling and condensation.
40. Phasing of all primary terminals shall be positively marked on the main structure and not
on removable covers. The phasing shall be marked by characters of a type which cannot
easily be obliterated
44. Wherever padlocking facilities are specified, it shall be possible to fit a padlock having
the following description:
Circuit Labels
45. Each switch shall be provided with a circuit label size 150mm x 50mm secured to the
front of the equipment by four non-rusting screws. In addition each cable box shall have
affixed in close proximity to it a label for the purpose of circuit identification. These
labels shall be easily removable for engraving. Circuit labels shall not be positioned on
movable covers and must be close to the control point to which they refer. All circuit
labels shall be inscribed with black letters on a white background; they shall be suitable
for outdoor use and must have non-fading properties.
1. IP & IK Protection:
IP protection of Enclosure, Cable boxes, remote control box shall be at-least IP54
IK protection of Enclosure, Cable boxes, remote control box shall be at-least IK08 (5J)
Frequency.............................................................................. 50 Hz
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No. of Phases......................................................................... 3
Nominal Voltage.....................................................................11kV
Maximum Voltage..................................................................12kV
Rated Voltage........................................................................ 12kV
Rated Impulse withstand voltage Level................................75kV (1.2/50)
Rated short duration power frequency withstand voltage......28kA
Circuit Breakers
Rated normal current, Bus-bar................................................630A
Rated short-time withstand current of bus-bars......................20kA, 3 seconds
Rated nominal current, CB......................................................200A
Rated breaking capacity, CB...................................................20kA
Rated short-time withstand current, CB.................................20kA, 3 seconds
Rated peak withstand current, CB..........................................50kA
Rated short circuit making current, CB...................................50kA (peak)
Earth switches
Rated short time withstand current, earth switch....................20kA 3 seconds
Rated peak withstand current, earth switch............................50kA
Rated short circuit making capacity, earth switch...................50kA (peak)
1. Operations
Ring switches shall incorporate a switch or switches which enable the outgoing feeder to
be: ON - connected to the bus-bars : OFF - isolated in the tank: or EARTHED -
connected to the earthing system of the switchgear.
The circuit breaker shall incorporate a manually operated switch between the bus-bars
and the circuit breaker. This switch shall be capable of being operated between the ON
position (bus-bar connected to circuit breaker), or the EARTH position (transformer HV
winding connected to earth). It shall not be possible to operate this isolator switch unless
the circuit breaker is in the OFF position.
All the switches shall be of the independent manual type i.e. a stored energy operation
where the energy originates from manual power, is stored and released in one continuous
operation, such that the speed and force of the operation are independent of the action of
the operator. It shall not be possible for the operating mechanism(s) to be left in such a
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condition that any energy stored in the initial part of the operation remains in the spring
when the switch is in the 'ON', 'OFF', and 'EARTH ON' positions. In addition movement
of an operating handle against an interlock shall not charge any spring to any significant
extent.
Lockable storage facilities shall be provided for removable operating handles in a position
readily accessible from the front of the equipment.
It shall be possible to lock the operating mechanism(s) in any operating position and
independently to lock off the 'ON', 'OFF', and 'EARTH ON' positions. In addition it shall
be necessary, before it is possible to operate from 'OFF' to 'EARTH ON' to move a
captive device which can be padlocked and which shall be labelled 'MOVE BEFORE
EARTHING'. The same device must prevent operation from 'EARTH OFF' to 'ON' until
the device is removed.
Mechanical indication of the operating positions of the switches and circuit breaker shall
be provided.
The indicators shall be positively driven in both directions so as to show whether the
switch circuit breaker contacts are in the ON, OFF or EARTH ON positions. The
positions shall be clearly indicated and the indicators shall be inscribed.
The height of the letters shall be approximately 10mm. Indication of only one of these
three positions shall be visible at any one time.
The direction of movement of any operating handle to attain any position shall be readily
apparent. A label for this purpose shall be provided on the fixed portion positioned close
to the midpoint of the operating stroke and shall incorporate arrows to indicate the
direction of movement to achieve the final handle position of the selected operation.
It shall not be possible to operate a non fault breaking switch from ON to OFF, or an
earth switch from EARTH ON to EARTH OFF for a minimum period of three seconds
subsequent to achievement of the ON or EARTH ON positions respectively. The
detachable handle concept considered adequate for this purpose.
2. Interlocks
Interlocks shall be mechanical, positively driven and clearly labelled. They shall be robust
and designed and manufactured to minimise the possibility of malfunction.
a) When testing entails the removal of an integral earth connection from built in
bushings, by the action of opening the access cover:
i) The opening of the test access when the switch equipment is in any other than the
EARTH position.
ii) Movement from EARTH ON position with the test access open.
i) Movement of the off, load selector from ON to EARTH ON, or from EARTH ON
to ON with the circuit breaker closed.
ii) Movement of the off load isolator from EARTH ON to ON with the test access
open.
iii) Opening of the access cover with the off-load selector not set to EARTH ON
position.
All ferrous external surfaces shall be cleaned of scale and rust by shot blasting and shall
then be treated on the same day, without outdoor exposure with a zinc spray. The zinc
shall be applied by the flame gun process to thickness ZN4, in accordance with BS EN
22063 : 1994.
External surfaces shall be taken to refer to all surfaces outside weatherproof gasketed
joints whether or not they are exposed to sun or rain.
The final coat of paint on all exterior surfaces shall be Dark Admiralty Grey matt finish
colour 632 of BS 381C.
The manufacturer may offer his own recommendations for the paint finish, but if so, these
details shall be provided at the time of tender. The colour is mandatory.
6.6 Tests
Type Tests:
Representative sample of RMU shall be type tested in reputed independent testing laboratory
in accordance with relevant latest IEC standards, including but not limited to IEC 60060,
60265, 62271-100, 62271-200, and 60420. Copies of valid type test reports shall be
submitted for verification.
Routine Tests:
The following tests shall be performed, on each unit of the switchgear (100% quantity).
2. The design & construction shall generally conform to the latest versions of IEC 60439-1
and IEC 60439-5, and Technical specification # 37-2 of Energy Network Association.
The framework shall be arranged to accommodate the equipment in the following order reading
from the front, left to right :
Distributor units
Transformer unit
Instrument panel
The framework shall be so arranged to accommodate the equipment in the following order
reading from the front, left to right :
Instrument panel
Transformer unit
Distributor units
Transformer unit
Instrument panel
5. Protection against corrosion shall be ensured by the use of suitable materials or by the
application of equivalent protective coatings to the exposed surface, taking into account
of the intended conditions of use and maintenance. The materials of coating shall pass
the appropriate tests of clause 8.2.103 of IEC 60439-5.
6. The shell of the FP shall be robust construction, and manufactured from sheet steel. Its
mechanical properties shall comply with the requirements specified under clause 8.2.101
of IEC 60439-5.
8. Access to the front of the FP cabinet is to be via a double door, fitted with a locking bar
to secure them top and bottom. The locking bar shall be operated by a single robust
handle which shall be arranged to permit locking by a padlock with a 52 x 49mm body,
8.5mm diameter shackle, having a clear inside width of 29mm and inside length of 41 to
55mm. The holes provided for the shackle shall be not less than 10mm diameter. A
heavy duty lamp with shall be provided in the feeder pillar with limit switch interlocked
with door open/close.
9. The FP cabinet shall be designed to ensure that adequate clearances shall be provided to
permit closing & locking of main doors, even when the incoming transformer circuit
isolator’s blades are fully left in an open or closed position, and pad locked with its
protection cover.
10. The front apron plate, along with any associated structural members, at cable entry point
of the cabinet, shall be removable type to facilitate easy installation or reshuffling of
outgoing units cables. Rear access to the cabinet shall not be provided.
11. Provision shall be made for supporting the lower half of the cabinet by two adjustable
supports that shall bear against the tank of the transformer when the cabinet is in
position. These shall be adjustable in length from inside the cabinet and shall have end
caps to prevent damage to the transformer paintwork. Alternatively, root frame work of
the FP cabinet may be bolted to the PSU bottom frame work.
12. The design shall be such that cables can be terminated from the front through bottom
entry. All Parts of equal size and rating shall be interchangeable. The general design
shall be such that the number of joints shall be kept to a minimum. Corrosion proof
(with electro-nickel plated) steel bolts shall be used for electrical joints. All bolts and
studs shall be plated to BS 3382 and shall be corrosion proof.
14. A bolted link-bar of same rating as neutral bar, shall be provided between the neutral
and earth bus-bars. The metal framework of the fuse cabinet shall be bonded to the earth
bar.
15. Where live metal is adjacent to the framework a sheet of Bakelite or other suitable low
voltage insulating material shall be fixed to the inner side walls of the fuse cabinet. It
shall extend to at least 200mm above the red phase (upper phase) top contact and an
equal distance below the blue phase (lower phase bottom contact). The thickness of the
insulating material shall not be less than 2.0mm. The width of the insulating sheet shall
approximate to that of the sidewall of the fuse cabinet. The sheet of the insulating
material shall be suitably fixed. The fixing shall not incorporate metallic parts, which
protrude towards live metal work. If adhesives are used, the quality shall be such as to
ensure proper adhesion under the temperature/humidity conditions stated in this
Specification.
16. Insulated dividing barriers shall be provided between incomer unit, outgoing distributor
units and instrument panels. The fixing of the insulated dividing barriers shall be such
that they shall not swing.
17. All CTs should be complied with thermal class insulation ‘ F’.
1. The mechanical connection between the transformer and the feeder pillar cabinet shall
be through flange connection conforming to Flange: F, fig 25 of BS 2562 with suitable
steel trunking. The electrical connections are made through suitable bus-bar connecting-
links to match LV mono-block type bushing unit, conforming to BS 2562.
2. The incomer unit consists of 3 independent single pole switch-disconnectors, each pole
independently operated through operating handle. Each pole corresponds to matching
phase of the incoming transformer circuit.
3. The incomer switch-disconnetor unit shall be a type tested product conforming to the
requirements of IEC 60947-3 & IEC 60947-1. It shall be dependent manual operated,
with utilization category of AC21A. Making and breaking capacities shall be at least 1.5
times its rated operational current. Product type test certificates, issued from reputed
independent laboratory shall be submitted for verification.
7. Each phase and neutral of the incomer unit shall be colour marked to correspond with
the bus-bars to which they relate.
8. The insulated operating handle shall be kept in the slots of clips provided on the
framework to store this when not in use. The amount of bare metal on the pole shall be
kept to a minimum.
9. Each switch-disconnector pole shall be equipped with one current transformer (details
specified elsewhere). It shall be possible to easily change current transformers, without
dismantling any major components.
10. A bolted link of not less than 1250A rating shall be provided to disconnect the neutral.
11. Robust and rigid insulated dividing barriers, of not less than 5mm thickness, shall be
provided between each pole of incomer unit. The fixing of these insulating dividing
barriers shall be such that under normal operating conditions it is not possible for contact
to be made between live metalwork of different phases or between live and earthed
metalwork.
2. Contact assemblies shall be supported from the steel frame-work by means of strips,
rods, bars or mouldings of insulating materials. The arrangement of supports shall be
such that mechanical stresses produced in service by the temperature rise of connections
shall not adversely affect the alignment of the contact surfaces.
3. The fixed contact assembly shall be suitable for accommodating a fuse carrier with a 92
mm terminal centre fuse-link type 'J' in accordance with BS 88. Fuse carriers shall be
supplied with the pillars. Each fuse carrier shall be suitable for inserting in a phase of the
unit by hinge action pivoted on the lower contact and for withdrawing by snatch action.
4. The phase cable side fuse contacts shall be designed with long and short reach and shall
be fitted with forward projecting M16 captive steel studs, one per contact complete with
a full nut. A lock washer, and plain washer with lock nut shall be provided. The contacts
shall be so designed that they provide adequate spacing and are fully interchangeable to
permit terminating the phase conductors of a cable whatever their lay.
5. The phase cable side contact groove (for receiving the fuse) shall be centrally and
symmetrically placed, so that, even if this contact is fixed in reverse side, its fixing
centre shall not miss its alignment for fixing fuses. Further, if these contacts are made in
‘L-shape’, the gap between adjacent contacts, when fitted in reverse directions, shall be
at least 25mm. Alternatively, if these contacts are made in ‘I’ shape, these contacts shall
be fitted with additional copper spacer rings of 6mm thickness, so that the outgoing
cable insulation will not touch the hot bus-bars, when connected.
6. Insulated dividing barriers shall be provided between phase contact assemblies and
phase and neutral contact assemblies which shall make it impossible to insert a fuse link
between contacts of different phases.
7. There shall be no separate neutral isolating link on each outgoing unit. The neutral
conductor of each cable (of outgoing unit) shall be terminated on to a contact bar, rated
at 315A, mounted below the corresponding outgoing distributor unit, between the
neutral bus-bar and the insulated support strut. The bottom fixing of the insulated
support strut shall be mounted above the neutral contact bar so as to allow the neutral
core an unimpeded approach to the desired fixing position. This neutral contact bar shall
be drilled in two positions and fitted with a high tensile M16 steel bolt, nut, and lock-
washer or plain washer with locknut shall be provided. The neutral bus-bar shall be
fitted 460mm above the centre line of cable cleats at bottom.
8. Bottom plate of the feeder pillar with cable entry holes, shall be divided into two
portions. By removing the front portion, and front apron plate, it shall be suitable to
connect, disconnect, or interchange any cable connection. All holes shall be closed with
dummy plates which are removable at the time of connections.
10. The cleat shall clamp directly on to the PVC over sheath of the cable. The cable cleat
and its fixings shall be adequate to support the outgoing cable in normal service and
when subjected to the short circuit duty specified elsewhere.
11. Cable termination arrangement shall be suitable for accommodating up to and including
300mm² 4 core stranded copper conductor either I) paper insulated lead sheathed double
steel tape armoured PVC over sheathed cables to BS 6480 or ii) XLPE insulated steel
wire armoured PVC over sheath of the cable as per IEC 60502.
13. All cable connections shall be suitable for terminating using heat shrinkable materials
and crimping lugs. (Heat shrink terminations & cable lugs are not in the scope of
supply).
14. Provision shall be made on each outgoing feeder ways to affix and padlock a suitable
insulated device to prevent fuse links being installed or removed. Two such devices shall
be provided with each feeder pillar. The device shall not obstruct the feeder pillar doors
from closing when in position or when stored within the feeder pillar. It is essential that
the device can be safely fitted whilst the pillar and each feeder is alive.
15. The device shall be marked with the following wording in English and Arabic and be
clearly visible when viewed from the front with the feeder pillar doors open:
16. Blank circuit labels suitable for engraving black letter on white background shall be
provided for all outgoing circuits. The support for the circuit labels shall not be on any
live part.
The distribution fuse-board shall be so designed as to ensure that thermal interaction does
not unduly affect the performance of any of the components
Temperature rise test on the FP shall be conducted in accordance with clause 8.2.1.3 of
IEC 60439-1 (by using current on all apparatus) with all its components, including fuse-
links, fitted, and all circuits are fully loaded. The test shall be carried out with the base
closed, door(s) shut and mouth of the throat piece through which pass the incoming
connections, shall be effectively blanked off.
All the measurements shall be taken with the help of thermocouples and thermometers.
The FP shall be capable of withstanding the guaranteed temperature rise limits specified
in IEC 60439-1/ cl# 7.3/Table-2. However actual temperatures rises of over ambient
temperature outside the FP shall not cross the limits as specified below.
Evidence shall be submitted that temperature rise tests have been carried out on a completed
FP, to demonstrate that it does comply with this Clause.
The following is the minimum standard. Manufacturers may offer an alternative, at the time
of tender.
A ferrous surface and edges shall be cleaned of scale and rust by shot blasting and shall then
be treated on the same day, without outdoor exposure, with a zinc spray.
The zinc shall be applied by flame gun process of a thickness ZN4 in accordance with BS
EN 22063 : 1994.
The treatment shall be followed by application of one coat of zinc chromate base priming
paint, an undercoat and final coat of durable oil and weather resisting paint. The final coat
shall be dark admiralty grey colour 632 in BS 381 C.
1. Fuse Carriers
Fuses for Distributor Circuits
Fuse Links : These will be supplied by the purchaser.
Fuse Carriers:
A thorough grip shrouded fuse carrier of high quality non-inflammable and non-
hygroscopic, DMC insulating material approved by Kahramaa shall be provided on each
phase. Each carrier shall be complete with two insulated contact tightening thumbscrews.
Reasonably good contact shall be made by wedge action on inserting the fuse carrier so that
current can be safely carried in the interval prior to the tightening of the contact tightening
thumbscrews. Wedge action material shall be of brass and screws shall be of anti corrosive
material. There shall be one standard size of fuse-carrier which shall carry a 92mm terminal
centre fuse-link to type 'J' BS 88.
4. Current Transformers
The current transformers of ratio 800/5A, 1600/5A or 2400/5A as specified shall be provided
on the incoming circuit of respective Feeder Pillars and securely fixed. The current
transformers shall comply with the requirements of BS 7626 and IEC 60044 and shall be of
5VA output, Class 1 accuracy. They shall be suitable for the operation of thermal demand
ammeters. The current transformers shall be of epoxy cast resin type capable of withstanding
required temperature limits. The mounting of CTs shall be such that, in the event of failure,
they shall be easily replaceable without the need for dismantling any major component. Only
single ratio CTs are to be used.
An instrument panel suitably wired shall be provided to accommodate three thermal demand
ammeters (96x96mm size) with instantaneous pointer having a twenty-minute lag and with
direct reading quadrant scales. The scales readings shall be in one side. Measuring ranges
shall be 0-960A, 0-1960A and 0-2880A for C.T. ratios 800/5A, 1600/5A, and 2400/5A
respectively. The cable connections shall be of sufficient length to allow for the removal of
the indicators from the front panel.
60A fuse base and carrier for socket, substation supplies and earth fault indicator reset
supply.
The instrument panel shall be mounted in such a position that neither cable installation nor
jointing is impeded. Where it is mounted in front of the cables it shall be removable.
The substation supplies circuit shall be wired to terminals on the side of the fuse-cabinet
mounted below the level of the neutral bar. A 25 mm cable gland is to be equipped at right
front corner of bottom plate, to terminate an outgoing 2 core 16mm² PVC insulated steel wire
armoured cable. It shall be possible to safely connect the outgoing cable with the remainder
of the pillar live in normal service. The terminal block shall be fully shrouded.
6. Small Wiring
Small wiring shall be carried out in PVC insulated cable coloured black to BS 6231 Type B
with 7/0.67 mm conductors and with cores ferruled. The substation supplies circuit shall be
wired to the terminal block with 16mm² PVC insulated conductors having Red & Black
colour insulation. The terminal block shall be identified with permanent labels.
The secondary wiring of the group of current transformers shall be connected to earth at a
single point on the terminal block, which shall be accessible from the front the pillar or fuse-
cabinet. In addition to this, all secondary wires of CT are to be routed through TB.
Wiring shall be fixed and where wiring cleats are used they shall be of the insulated limited
compression type. Both the main connection from the phase bus-bar to the fuse and the main
connection from the neutral bus-bar shall be hard drawn high conductivity copper not less
than 75mm² cross-section.
If necessary use heat resistant grade wires for the small wiring to withstand the required
temperature limits.
A circuit label 75x50mm made of insulating material shall be mounted on the barrier
between red and yellow phases of each circuit unit. This label shall be securely held without
the use of screws or other metallic fixings and it shall be possible to slot into position and
remove label from the front of the barrier. The labels shall be suitable for engraving black
letters on a white background. The supports of the labels shall not be fixed to live parts.
A permanent, indelible schematic & wiring diagrams, clearly indicating all terminal
markings, components, shall be fixed inside the FP front door.
7.7 Tests
1. Type tests
The following type tests are to be conducted in reputed independent laboratory and copies
of test reports shall need to be submitted.
a) Verification of temperature rise limits (IEC 60439-5/8.2.1)
b) Verification of Dielectric properties (IEC 60439-5/8.2.2)
Routine tests are to be carried out on every new assembly after it has been assembled at
factory. One set of routine test reports of each FP shall be fixed inside the FP cabinet in a
strong water-proof envelope. The following routine tests are to be carried out.
a) Inspection of assembly, including wiring, and electrical operation test(8.3.1)
b) Dielectric test (IEC 60439-5/8.3.2)
c) Electrical continuity (IEC 60 439-5/8.3.3)
d) Insulation resistance (IEC 60439-5/8.3.4)
8.1 Construction
1. Overall dimensions: Overall dimensions shall be as per the clause 1.0 above.
Manufacturer may propose a compact design with the same clearances between the
equipment mentioned in the clause, however, KAHRAMAA reserves the right to accept
or not.
3. It shall be four sided, with walls having removable type panels on three sides, and two
access doors at the front, for HV & LV switchgear compartments individually. Each
front access shall be of double leaved hinged type doors. In order to facilitate the cable
connection, the portion of the wall at RMU side equivalent to RMU dimensions shall be
removable from inner side bolts which never be accessed from outer side.
4. All main components of DPS shall be mounted on structural steel base frame through
bolted joints to form a rigid distortion-free structure. DPS shall have completely bolted
enclosure for easy assembly and retrofit.
5. The DPS shall be operated from outside at ‘ground level’ (on concrete plinth), and shall
be suitable for mounting on concrete plinth.
6. Plinth matrix of 500KVA, 1000KVA & 1600KVA DPS units shall be same. These units
shall be designed to fit on the same size plinth. This implies the position of bottom cable
entry ducts, of all these three sizes shall align with the common plinth matrix. This shall
permit replacement of any unit by any other, irrespective of rating, by disconnection and
reconnection of 11kV and LV cables only. However, 315KVA DPS may have different
plinth size & matrix
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7. Bottom cable entry openings of PSU shall align with respective cable ducts on concrete
plinth. The cable entry opening shall be closed with removable type covers to maintain
IP protection of the enclosure.
8. The walls, door and roof shall be made of sheet steel with reinforcement as may be
necessary. The sheet steel thickness before paint shall not be less than 2.0mm.
9. The roof of the enclosure shall have double roof-system, separated by large volume of
air, to serve as insulation against direct solar radiation.
10. Pressure relief system/vent(s) shall be provided on the top of enclosure to allow safe
passage of gases released in the event of internal arc inside DPS unit.
11. The design and construction of the modules shall be such that when all modules are
assembled together on the steel base frame, it shall form a strong and distortion-free
structure.
12. Suitable lifting arrangements shall be provided such that DPS along with or without the
housing can be lifted or transported to site as a single unit. The lifting fittings shall be
suitable for lifting the PDS with crane and chains without damaging the enclosure.
13. The roof shall be pitched in all directions, and shall include extensions over the walls of
approximately 100mm.
14. The enclosure shall be removable type, from its base, without dismantling any of its
components.
15. The enclosure shall withstand all mechanical stresses including roof-load, wind-loads,
and external mechanical impacts. Covers, doors, and ventilation openings shall be able
to withstand mechanical impacts corresponding to a degree of protection IK10 (20J).
16. The door hinges shall be robust and made from stainless steel. All doors shall have
suitable mechanism to toggle its position when fully opened, as well as through half
way. A heavy duty lamp with shall be provided in the enclosure of DPS with limit switch
interlocked with door open/close.
17. The doors of the housing shall be so placed as to permit an operator to carry out
switching operations from outside of the unit, including cable fault testing, operation of
the tap changer etc
18. Each door shall be in two parts. Left hand door shall be fixed with two 178mm brass
tower bolts. Right hand side door shall be fixed with stainless steel 458mm L-Drop,
spindle dia. 16mm and accessory.
19. The doors shall be lockable by a padlock with a 52mm x 49mm body, and 8.5mm
diameter shackle having a clear inside width of 29mm and an inside length of 41 to
55mm. The purchaser will supply this.
20. Earthing: Each of the modules of PSU shall be effectively electrically bonded and an
earthing terminal shall be provided. This earthing terminal shall be connected to the
main earthing on the transformer with a 70mm² earthing conductor. The main earthing
terminal on the transformer will be connected to the earth electrodes
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a) The purpose of this mechanism is to trip the 11kV side of the Transformer Switch
(TX Switch) in RMU from the REF scheme on LV side of Transformer, in which CTs
are provided in the feeder pillar, which Protect an earth fault within in the protected
zone of the scheme, ie LV winding up to the CT location.
b) The scheme shall have 4 Nos. of class X CTs (1 no. each for phase and 1 no. for
neutral) and shall be mounted inside the feeder pillar.
c) The secondary of all these CTs shall be connected in parallel (i.e. the same polarity
terminals connected together ) for the REF scheme, and the wires from the these CTs
(common terminals) shall be connected to a trip coil of the transformer C.B. of the
RMU.
d) All the CTs used for the REF scheme shall have same ratio, magnetization
characteristics, winding resistance, etc and shall be from same manufacturer. The
knee point voltage of CTs must be higher than the stabilization voltage for maximum
external fault current.
e) CT ratio and knee point voltage shall be depending up on TX capacity Calculation
shall be provided by the supplier with Transformer and CT parameters (Resistance of
CTs, TX % Impedance etc.
f) To achieve the stability during external fault proper short time rated variable
stabilizing resistor in series with the trip coil shall be provided. The stabilizing resistor
shall be easily accessible and shall be easily replaceable. Same methodology for REF
scheme calculation shall be adopted for the above.
g) PVC insulated, sheathed and armoured 2x 4 sq.mm copper cable shall be used for
interconnecting the CT wires between the feeder pillar and RMU. The cable shall be
properly glanced at both ends.
h) Terminal Blocks having isolating link and CT shorting facility shall be used at feeder
pillar and RMU for terminating secondary wires of CTs. The single point earthing of
CT secondary circuit shall be confirmed.
i) All wires shall be provided with ferrules for identification. For example, wires at CT
terminals shall be ferruled as S1 and S2. At TBs on RMU these shall be REF-S1 and
REF-S2.
j) The 2 leads from the REF CTs shall be connected to a dedicated TRIP coil.
k) Provision of dedicated Trip coil for REF trip shall be made in RMU (similar to the
one provided for putting TLF).
l) A very low burden current operated series Mechanical Flag relay should be
connected in series with CT output leads from REF CTs
m) The trip coil shall be connected in series with variable stabilizing resistor and series
mechanical current operated flag relay with minimum burden which is to be fixed in
the instrument panel of F.P.
The manufacturers of the equipment specified shall possess certification issued by a body
authorised to do so, which indicates that the manufacturing unit operates to a standard
equivalent to ISO 9001. Copy of a valid certificate shall be submitted along with the tender.
Submission shall include documents to indicate the quality control procedures adopted by the
manufacturer of the housing.
Each manufacturer must supply the following information along with their offer:
1. Brief description of product being offered along with details of name of manufacturer,
product type / model, country of origin, quantity being offered, mobilization
period/execution plan.
2. Detailed layout drawing with all views including plan. Elevation, side elevation, dimensions,
components.
3. Complete set schematic diagrams for power & control protection system.
4. A plan showing the minimum clearances required around a DPS on site when installed
5. Details of materials used in frame and cladding
6. Detailed drawing of interconnection between transformer and RMU
7. Detailed drawing of interconnection between transformer and LV Feeder pillar
B Transformer
1) Technical data-sheets, containing all technical details including, ratings, parameters, vector
group, connections symbols, losses, max. flux density, cooling, tank details, winding details,
oil details, temperature rise limits, % impedance values, insulation levels, efficiency,
regulation, etc, of the transformer
2) All technical details, parameters, data-sheets belong to each of the accessories fitted to the
transformer, including tap-changer, thermometer, PRV, HV & LV bushings, Oil level
indicator, gas pressure gauge with isolating valve, drain valve with sampling device, etc.
3) All Type tests & Special test certificates of the transformer
4) Type test certificates of tap-changer
5) Type test certificates of HV & LV bushings
6) Specific Product catalogues of the transformer, tap-changer, Oil-level indicator, PRV,
Thermometer, HV & LV Bushings, various gaskets used, gas pressure gauge etc.
7) Details of Painting system applied to the transformer
8) Detailed Operation & maintenance manuals of transformer.
9) Valid proof of documents showing the sourcing of tap-changer, magnetic core laminations,
HV & LV bushings from internationally reputed manufacturers.
10) Valid ISO 9001 certification of the Transformer manufacturer
11) Compliance/deviation statement against each clause of this specification document.
The bidders are required to attach a separate deviation list to their Technical Offer and include it
in the Technical Package if the offered equipments do not meet the requirements of any clause
of the Specification.
Offers without any deviation list attached to the Technical Offer and included in the Technical
Package shall mean that the offer meets the requirements of the Specifications on all the clauses.
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Offers with deviations listed out shall mean that the offer meets the requirements of the
Specification on all the other clauses not included in the deviation list.
13.0 WARRANTY
Manufacturer need to provide a warranty of minimum 3 years from the date of delivery, or 2
years from the date of installation (whichever is earlier) against each unit supplied against any
design, manufacture, and material defects. Manufacturer shall also provide 20 years guarantee
against SF6 gas leaks.
Any switchgear unit failed during service, with in the warranty period, need to be replaced with
new unit free of cost. Further, the faulty units(s) need (s) to be get analyzed with reputed
independent agencies and fault-analysis reports to be submitted.
Further, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to arrange for investigation of any
abnormalities/defects observed during service period, even if it is out of warranty period.
1) Once the DPS is pre-qualified or short listed for tenders, based on manufacturer approval for
the main equipment (Transformer, Ring Main Unit & L.V. feeder pillar) and manufacturing
facilities for major components (DPS enclosure, transformer tank body, radiators, paint work,
magnetic core assembly, winding coils etc), outsourcing of the same is not permitted.
2) Out sourcing of any of the main components or work need to be declared in the beginning it-
self, before the DPS is pre-qualified or short listed for tenders. In such case, the manufacturer
is responsible for quality of work for the main equipment & components. Further, the
manufacturer should arrange accessing the manufacturing facilities of out-sourced
components to KAHRAMAA Engineers, to verify their quality parameters.