BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

11/0.4kV POLE MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS SPECIFICATION

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SECTION 2/TR11-LV2 REV 3 17th October 2014

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Distribution Engineer Standards & Technology (CSS)

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Chairperson SRDS Director Customer Service and Supply

CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1. SCOPE 2
2. STANDARDS 2
2. GENERAL INFORMATION 2
3. INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH TENDER 4

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SECTION 2/TR11-LV2 REV 3 17th October 2014

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1 SCOPE

The following BPC Stock Items shall comply with this specification:

3196 Transformer 50 kVA 11/0.4 Three Phase

3198 Transformer 100 kVA 11/0.4 Three Phase
3201 Transformer 200 kVA 11/0.4 Three Phase
3208 Transformer 315 kVA 11/0.4 Three Phase

2 STANDARDS/SPECIFICATION

The transformer shall comply with the following standard or equivalent standards:

SANS 780: Distribution transformers

SANS 1091: National colour standard
IEC 60076: Power Transformers
BOS IEC 60076: Power Transformers
BOS 563:2013: Distribution Transformers

3 GENERAL INFORMATION

Transformers shall be outdoor type, with covers sealed by welding. The rating shall be as detailed in the
description, with ONAN cooling.

3.1 VOLTAGE

Rated voltage shall be 11000/400V on nominal tap, three phase, 50 Hz vector group Dyn 11. The HV system
prospective fault level in 15 kA.

A five position, off-circuit tapping switch shall select ratios of 95, 97.5, 100, 102,5 and 105% of rated primary
voltage. The impulse withstand voltage of the HV windings shall be 95 kV.

3.2 TERMINATIONS

3.2.1 HV and LV outdoor bushings shall be provided, without arcing horns.

3.2.2 The LV neutral bushing shall have the same current rating and be of the same type as the phase
terminals.

3.2.3 Provision shall be made for mounting surge arresters on the transformer close to the HV bushings. 3
No. M10 studs welded to the Transformer tank shall be provided vertically under each surge arresters
mounting position for connections of flexible earth tails. Each stud shall be provided with plated M10
nut, washer and spring washer.

3.2.4 A weatherproof cubicle with hinged door shall be installed over the LV bushings on transformers up to
200 kVA. The cubicle width and height shall be as large as possible and shall approximate the overall
size of the Transformer tank. Cubicle depth shall suit the equipment contained within.

The cubicle door shall be equipped with a neoprene weather seal and a catch suitable for a 40mm
padlock.

A bottom entry removable cable gland tray shall be provided. The tray shall be as large as possible and
shall incorporate a 25mm diameter gauze covered breather hole in one corner away from expected
cable entry locations. Maximum possible clearance shall be provided between the cable gland tray and

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the circuit breaker terminals to facilitate ease of termination, such clearance in any event being less
than 200mm.

The cubicle shall be equipped with a circuit breaker mounting plate pre drilled to accommodate 3 no of
150A circuit breakers as follows

50 kVA 1 x 150A
100 kVA 2 x 150A
200 kVA 2 x 150A

The design shall be such that additional circuit breakers can be installed without undue difficulty.

A 30 x 6mm or nearest equivalent copper neutral earth bar on stand off insulators shall be provided.
The bar shall be installed horizontally below the circuit breakers and shall be as long as cubicle width
permits. The bar shall be located to avoid a clash with incoming bottom entry cables. The bar shall be
drilled with 6 No. 11mm diameter holes equally spaced. Each hole shall be provided with a plated
40mm long M10 bolt with nut, washer and spring washer. Two 70mm2 green insulated stranded copper
connections to the neutral earth bar shall be provided, one from the Transformer neutral bushing and
the other from an M10 stud welded to the Transformer tank within the cubicle. The Transformer tank
connection shall be accessible to allow removal of same on site depending on the Substation earthing
design.

It shall be possible to terminate cables in the load side of the circuit breakers or on the main LV
bushings of the Transformer.

The base of the circuit breaker cubicle shall be pre-drilled for the following cables and sealed with
compression glands with stoppers:

50KVA 1 x 35 mm2 4core PVC/SWA cable

2 x 50 mm2 ABC cable
100KVA 1 x 70 mm2 4core PVC/SWA cable
3 x 50 mm2 ABC cable
200KVA 1 x 150 mm2 4core PVC/SWA cable
3 x 95 mm2 ABC cable

3.3 ACCESSORIES NOT REQUIRED

The following accessories are not required.

- Oil filling pipe, drain valves, drain plugs, detachable oil pipe connections or conservator.

- Current transformers, gas- and oil-actuated relays, thermometer pockets, indicating thermometers and
oil level gauges.

3.4 COLOUR

Avocado C12 to SANS 1091.

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3.5 BASE

The under-base shall be suitable for pole platform mounting. The position of fixing holes shall be

- at 500 mm centres on the long side of the base

- at 350 or 400 mm centres only in the transverse direction.

3.6 OIL

Oil used in the transformer should be (polychlorinated biphenyls) PCB free, and this information shall be
clearly be indicated in the transformer nameplate

4 INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH TENDER

Outlined drawing
A dimensioned general arrangement drawing of the transformers offered shall be provided. In
particular details of the LV kiosk shall include elevation and cross section with all main equipment,
connections and principle dimensions shown.
Type tests certificate for the transformer demonstrating compliance with specification
Routine tests results to be supplied during delivery of the transformer showing compliance with
appropriate IEC, BS, SABS or equivalent standard
Where an equivalent standard(s) is used, a copy of that standard(s) shall be submitted with the
tender document
For first time suppliers to Botswana Power Corporation, Factory acceptance tests and
inspections are required before the delivery of the first batch. These tests shall be witnessed by
two technical representatives from BPC. Additional charges for travelling, accommodation,
meals, testing etc shall be borne by the supplier.
Oil tests results including tests results for PCB to be supplied during delivery
Indicate material used for Transformer windings on nameplate during delivery

5 DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Mr P.C. Kgomotso, Mr M. Letileng, Mr A. Chilisa, Mr N. Matenge, Mr B. Mponang, Mr G.T. Pelaelo,

Mrs G. Modimoopelo, Mrs M. Majase, Ms A. Moshebashebi

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