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SECTION 1
In case of any conflict between various sections, order of precedence shall be in the same
order as listed above.
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4. Rated Frequency(Hz) 50
5. No. Of poles 3
-between terminals with circuit breaker open (kVp) 1425kVp Impulse on one
terminal & 240kVp power
frequency voltage of opposite
polarity on other terminal
12. Switching impulse withstand voltage (250/2500
micro sec.) dry and wet
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400/110 KV Substation at Thappagundu & 400/230-110 KV Substation at Anikadavu,
Technical specification for 420/245/132kV Circuit Breakers TB-363-316-001
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i) Rating(ohms) 400
ii) Minimum pre- insertion time(ms) 8
iii) Opening of PIR contacts PIR contacts should open
immediately after closing of
main circuits.
OR
46. Capacitance Current switching Line Charging Cable Conforming to Class C1 as per
Charging Capacitor Banks IEC 62271-100
(nominal)
2. Highest System Voltage 245 KV
3. Frequency (Hz). 50
4. Design ambient temperature (deg. C) 50
5. No. Of Trip Coil 2
6. Neutral grounding Solidly earthed
7. Continuous current rating 2000 A
8. Type KV Outdoor SF6
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Poles
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400/110 KV Substation at Thappagundu & 400/230-110 KV Substation at Anikadavu,
Technical specification for 420/245/132kV Circuit Breakers TB-363-316-001
Section-1 Rev-00
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400/110 KV Substation at Thappagundu & 400/230-110 KV Substation at Anikadavu,
Technical specification for 420/245/132kV Circuit Breakers TB-363-316-001
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14. Clearances
(a) Centre to Centre distance between poles 1700 mm
(b) Line to Ground 4572 mm
The breaker shall be able to interrupt the rated line charging current with test voltage
immediately before opening equal to the product of U/3 & 1.4 as per IEC: 62271-
100)
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Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
400/110 KV Substation at Thappagundu & 400/230-110 KV Substation at Anikadavu,
Technical specification for 420/245/132kV Circuit Breakers TB-363-316-001
Section-1 Rev-00
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400/110 KV Substation at Thappagundu & 400/230-110 KV Substation at Anikadavu,
Technical specification for 420/245/132kV Circuit Breakers TB-363-316-001
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40. Capacitance Current switching Line Charging Cable Conforming to Class C1 as per
Charging Capacitor Banks IEC 62271-100
3. BILL OF QUANTITIES
As per Annexure-A.
Bidder shall quote lump-sum price for supervision of erection Testing and
commissioning of all the offered circuit breakers with special tools and test
instruments* in Bidder scope
i) DCRM
ii) Dew Point Meter
iii) Megger
iv) Multimeter
5. TYPE TESTING
The Type Test for offered equipments/materials used for this project should have
been conducted in any approved Government/Govt. recognized laboratories
conforming to latest IS/IEC. The above type test certificates should accompany the
drawings of the materials equipments, duly signed under seal by the Institution, who
have issued the type test certificate.
The above type test should have been conducted not earlier than five (05) years as
on the date of technical bid opening , which is 05/4/13 for Anikadavu & 10/4/13
for Thappagundu substations.
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Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
400/110 KV Substation at Thappagundu & 400/230-110 KV Substation at Anikadavu,
Technical specification for 420/245/132kV Circuit Breakers TB-363-316-001
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The original type test certificates shall be furnished for verification at detailed
engineering stage.
The qualified manufacturer should have manufactured, Type tested and supplied at
least 50% of the required quantity (for each project) of the Circuit Breaker (of the same
voltage level as offered and short Circuit Rating of at least 40kA for 3s for 420kV and
40kA for 3s for 245kV & 132kV) to Electricity Boards/Power Utilities in India in any one
year during the last five years as on 05/4/13 for Anikadavu & 10/4/13 for Thappagundu
substations. The same should have been in satisfactory operation for a minimum period
of two years as on date 05/4/13 for Anikadavu & 10/4/13 for Thappagundu substations.
Further the qualified manufacturer should have type tested the Circuit Breaker from
Government / Government recognized laboratories confirming to IS/IEC only.
All the equipments shall be inspected prior to dispatch in line with relevant IS,
approved GTP/ drawing and technical specification, BHEL/ customer approved QAP.
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400/110 KV Substation at Thappagundu & 400/230-110 KV Substation at Anikadavu,
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Annexure-1
Bill of Quantities
A. 400/110kv Thappagundu Substation
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B. 400/230-110kV Anikadavu Substation
B.1 420kV Circuit Breaker
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B.3 132kV Circuit Breaker
Notes:
1. # Supervision charges shall be quoted on lump sum basis only. Bidder shall estimate required
no. of man-days for supervision based on his own experience & shall submit a checklist for input wrt
site readiness. It will be the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain site readiness checklist before
deputing any of his personnel at site.
2. * - In case of any delay on account of BHEL, after deputing personnel at site, bidder shall also quote
supervision charges for one man-day.
3. The circuit breaker shall be complete with operating mechanism (spring type), control cabinets, inter
pole cable, cable accessories like glands, terminal blocks, marking ferrules, lugs, pressure gauges,
density monitors (with graduated scale) for SF6 gas control part, galvanized support structure for CB,
their foundation bolts and all other circuit breaker accessories required for carrying out all the
functions the CB is required to perform.
4. All necessary parts to provide a complete and operable circuit breaker including installation
such as main equipment, terminals, control parts and other devices whether specifically called
for herein or not shall be provided.
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SECTION 2
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 The circuit breakers and accessories shall conform to IEC: 62271 100, IEC: 60694
and other relevant IEC / IS standards except to the extent explicitly modified in the
specification and shall also be in accordance with requirements specified herein.
2331)
7. IS - 802 Code of practice for use of structural steel in overhead
(Part-1) trans. Line towers.
8. IS - 375 Marking and arrangements for switchgear bus bar, main
connections and auxiliary wirings.
9. IEC -62271-100 Specification for alternating current circuit breakers.
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400/110 KV Substation at Thappagundu & 400/230-110 KV Substation at Anikadavu,
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17 IS: 12729 General requirements for switchgear and control gears for
1.3 The circuit breaker shall be complete with terminal connectors, operating
mechanism (spring type), control cabinets, inter pole cable, cable accessories like
glands, terminal blocks, marking ferrules, lugs, pressure gauges, density monitors
(with graduated scale) for SF6 gas control part connectors, galvanized support
structure for CB, their foundation bolts and all other circuit breaker accessories
required for carrying out all the functions the CB is required to perform.
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400/110 KV Substation at Thappagundu & 400/230-110 KV Substation at Anikadavu,
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1.4 The support structure of circuit breaker as well as that of control cabinet
shall be hot dip galvanized. All other parts shall be painted as per shade 697 of
IS 5.
1.5 The circuit breakers shall be designed for use in the geographic and metrological
conditions.
The SF6 Breakers shall conform to the latest revisions and amendments thereof.
Besides the above, the standard minimum safety clearances stipulated in IE Rules 1956
shall also be complied with.
2.1 The circuit breakers shall be restrike free as per IEC under all duty conditions and
shall be capable of performing their duties without opening resistors.
2.2 The circuit breakers shall meet the duty requirements for any type of fault of
fault location also for line switching when used on a 420 /245/132 KV effectively
grounded system and perform make and break operations as per the stipulated duty
cycles satisfactorily.
420 kV circuit breakers wherever specified shall be provided with single step
preinsertion closing resistors to limit the switching surges to a value of less than
2.3 p.u. for 420 kV respectively. The value of the pre-insertion resistor and the
duration of pre-insertion time shall be as given in Section-1 GTP of this chapter.
the resistor shall have thermal rating for the following duties:
i) TERMINAL FAULT
Close .... 1 Min ........ Open Close open 2 min ........ close
....... 1 Min ........ open close open.
Duty same as under (i) above. The first, third and fourth closures are to
be on deenergised line while second closing is to be made
with lines against trapped charge of 1.2 p.u. of opposite polarity.
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One closing operation under phase opposition that is with twice the voltage
across the terminals.
2.3 The breaker shall be capable of interrupting the steady state and transient
magnetizing current corresponding to Auto transformers.
ii) Clearing short line fault (Kilometric faults) with source impedance behind the
bus equivalent to symmetrical fault current specified.
iii) Breaking 25% of the rated fault current at twice rated voltage under phase
opposition condition.
iv) 400 KV breakers shall be able to switch in and out the 400 KV shunt reactor
for any value from 50 MVAR up to 80 MVAR without giving rise to overvoltage more
than 2.3 p.u. Laboratory test and or field test reports in support of the same shall be
furnished along with the bid.
2.5 The breakers shall satisfactorily withstand the high stresses imposed on them
during fault clearing, load rejection and re-energisation of lines with trapped charges.
The breaker shall also with stand the voltage specified in section 1 of this Section.
3.1 The total break time as specified under this chapter shall not be exceeded under
any of the following duties:
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3.2 The bidder may please note that total break time of the breaker shall not be
exceeded under any duty conditions specified such as with the combined variation of
the trip coil voltage (70-110%),. While furnishing the proof of the total break time of
complete circuit breaker, the Bidders may specifically bring out the effect of
non-simultaneity between contacts within a pole or between poles and show how it is
covered in the guaranteed total break time.
3.3 The values guaranteed shall be supported with the type test reports.
4.1 Contacts
4.1.1 The gap between the open contacts shall be such that it can withstand at-least the
rated phase to ground voltage for 8 hours at zero gauge pressure of SF6 gas due to the
leakage. The breaker should be able to withstand all dielectric stresses imposed on it in
open condition to lock out pressure continuously (i.e. 2 p.u. across the breaker
continuously).
4.2 If multi break interrupters are used, these shall be so designed and augmented
that a uniform voltage distribution is developed across them. Calculations/test report in
support of the same shall be furnished. The thermal and voltage withstand of the
grading elements shall be adequate for the service conditions and duty specified.
4.3 The SF6 Circuit Breaker shall meet the following additional requirements:
a) The circuit breaker shall be single pressure type. The design and
construction of the circuit breaker shall be such that there is a minimum
possibility of gas leakage and entry of moisture. There should not be any
condensation of SF6 gas on the internal insulating surface of the circuit breaker.
subsequent ten (10) years, based on actual leakage observed during first year operation
after commissioning.
d) Each pole shall form an enclosure filled with SF6 gas independent of two
other poles and the SF6 gas density of each pole is monitored..
g) Sufficient SF6 gas including that will be required for gas analysis during
testing shall be provided to fill all the circuit breakers installed.
4.4 Provisions shall be made for attaching an operational analyzer after installation
of circuit breakers at site to record contact level, speed and making measurement of
operating timings, Pre-insertion timings of closing resisters if used,
synchronization of contacts in one pole.
a) The SF6 gas shall comply with IEC 376, 376A and 376B and shall be
suitable in all respects for use in the switchgear under the operating conditions.
b) The high pressure cylinders in which the SF6 gas is shipped and stored at
site shall comply with requirements of the relevant standards and regulations.
c) Test: SF6 gas shall be tested for purity, dew point, air, hydrolysable
fluorides and water content as per IEC 376, 376A and 376B and test certificates shall be
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furnished indicating all the tests as per IEC 376 for each lot of SF6 gas. Gas bottles
should be tested for leakage during receipt at site.
6.0 INSULATORS:
c) All insulators shall conform to IEC- 61624 (for pressurized hollow column
insulators) and IEC-233 (for others). All routine and sample tests shall be conducted on
the hollow insulators as per these standards with requirements and procedures modified
as under:
7.1.1 Circuit breaker shall be operated by spring charged mechanism for all rating of
breakers. This is mandatory requirement. The mechanism shall be housed in a weather
proof and dust proof control cabinet.
7.1.2 The operating mechanism shall be strong rigid, not subject to rebound and shall
be readily accessible for maintenance for a man standing in ground.
7.1.3 The mechanism shall be anti pumping and trip free (as per IEC definition) under
every method of closing.
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7.1.4 The mechanism shall be such that the failure of any auxiliary spring will not
prevent trapping and will not cause trip or closing operation of the power operating
devices.
7.1.5 A mechanical indicator shall be provided to show open and close position of the
breaker. It shall be located in a position of the breaker where it will be visible to a man
standing on the ground level with the mechanism housing closed. An operation counter
shall also be provided in the central cabinet. A plat form for manual operation / Spring
charging and for routine check must be provided for breakers of all voltage class.
7.1.6 Working parts of the mechanism shall to corrosion resisting material, bearings
which require grease & shall be equipped with pressure type grease fittings. Bearing pin,
bolts, nuts and other parts shall be adequately pinned or locked to prevent loosening or
changing adjustment with repeated operation of the breakers.
7.2 Control:
7.2.1 The close and trip circuit shall be designed to permit use of momentary contact
switches and push buttons.
7.2.2 Each breaker pole shall be provided with two (2) independent tripping circuits,
pressures switches and coils each connected to a different set of protective relays.
7.2.3 The breaker shall normally be operated by remote electrical control. Electrical
tripping shall be performed by shunt trip coils. However provisions shall be made for
local electrical control. For this purpose a local/remote selector switch and close and
trip control switch/push buttons shall be provided in the Breaker central control
cabinet.
7.2.4 The trip coils be suitable for trip circuit supervision during both open and close
position of breaker. The trip circuit supervision relay would be provided on relay panels.
7.2.5 Closing coil and associated circuits shall operated correctly at all values of voltage
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between 85% and 110% of the rated voltage. Shunt trip coil and associated circuit shall
operate correctly under all operating conditions of the circuit breaker up to the rated
breaking capacity of the circuit breaker and at all values of supply voltage between 70%
and 110% of rated voltage. However, even at 50% of rated voltage the breaker shall be
able to operate. If additional elements are introduced in the trip coil circuits, their
successful operation and reliability for similar applications on outdoor circuit breakers
shall be clearly brought out in the additional information schedules.
7.2.6 Density meter contact and pressure switch contact shall be suitable for direct
use as permissive in closing and tripping circuits. Separate contacts have to be used for
each of tripping and closing circuits. If contacts are not suitably rated and multiplying
relays are used then fail safe logic/schemes are to be employed. DC supplies for all
auxiliary circuits shall be monitored and provision shall be made for remote
annunciations and operation lockout in case of DC failures. Density monitors are to be
so mounted that the contacts do not change on vibration during operation of circuit
Breaker.
7.2.7 The auxiliary switch of the breaker shall be positively driven by the breaker
operating rod.
c) After failure of power supply to the motor, one close open operation
shall be possible with the energy contained in the operating mechanism.
e) Closing action circuit breaker shall compress the opening spring ready for
tripping.
f) When closing springs are discharged after closing a breaker, closing springs
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shall be automatically charged for the next operation and an indication of this shall be
provided in the local and remote control cabinet.
h) The spring operating mechanism shall have adequate energy stored in the
operating spring to close and latch the circuit breaker against the rated making current
and also to provide the required energy for the tripping mechanism in case the tripping
energy is derived from the operating mechanism.
a) The structure design shall be such that during operation of circuit breaker
vibrations are reduced to minimum.
b) The contractor shall provide suitable platform with steps on both sides of the
circuit breaker for easy accessibility for monitoring the density/pressure of gas and for
local operation.
The circuit breaker terminal pads shall be made up of high quality electrolytic
copper or aluminum. The terminal pad shall have protective covers which shall be
removed before interconnections.
11.1 All cables to be used by contractor shall be as per IS-1554 (1100 Volts Grade). All
cables within & between circuit breaker poles shall be supplied by the CB manufacturer.
11.2 Only multi stranded conductor shall be used. Minimum size of the conductor
shall be 2.5 sq.mm (Copper).
11.3 The cables shall be with oxygen index Min. 29 and temp index as 250C as per
relevant standards.
11.4 Adequate length of cables to be provided so that cable can be routed through
trenches below CB.
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Adequate number of cable glands shall also be provided along with control
cabinet. The number of terminals provided shall be adequate enough to wire out all
contacts and control circuits with 10% extra terminals.
INDICATIONS :
(a) Breaker on off (Both Electrical/Mechanical)
(b) Spring charged (Both Electrical/Mechanical)
(c) Mechanical operation counter.
14.1 Following is a partial list of some of the major fittings and accessories to be
furnished by the contractor in the central control cabinet. Number and exact location of
these parts shall be indicated in the bid:
i) Cable glands (double compression type). Lugs ferrules etc. for interpole
cables.
ii) Local/ remote change over switch.
iii) Operation counter.
iv) Pressure gauges.
v) Control switches to cut off control power supply
vi) Fuses as required.
vii) The number of terminals provided shall be adequate enough to wire out
all contacts and control circuits plus 24 terminals spare for future use.
viii) Antipumping relay.
ix) Pole discrepancy relay.
x) D.C Supervision relays.
xi) Rating and diagram plate in accordance with IEC incorporating year of
manufacture.
The bidder shall furnish detailed operation and maintenance manual of the mechanism
along with the operation manual for the circuit breaker. The instruction manuals shall
contain exploded diagrams with complete storage handling, erection, commissioning,
troubleshooting, servicing and overhauling instructions.
a) Drawing showing contacts in close arc initiation full arcing, arc extinction
and open position.
b) The temperature v/s pressure curves for each setting of density monitor
along with details of density monitor.
c) Method of checking the healththiness of voltage distribution devices
(condensers) provided across the breakers at site.
d) Data on capabilities of circuit breakers in terms of time and number of
operations at duties ranging from 100% fault currents to load currents of the lowest
possible value without requiring any maintenance or checks.
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16.0 TESTS:
16.1 The circuit breaker along with its operating mechanism shall conform to IEC:
62271 -100.
16.2 The test reports of the type test and following additional type tests shall also be
submitted for purchasers review:
i) Corona extinction voltage test.
ii) Out of phase closing test as per IEC: 62271-100
iii) Line charging breaking current for providing parameters as per clause no:
17.9 of this chapter.
iv) Test to demonstrate the power frequency withstand capability of breaker
in open condition at Zero Gauge pressure (Ref. Clause 4.1.1) and lockout pressure.
v) Seismic withstand test (As per annexure B of chapter GTR) in
unpressurised condition.
vi) Verification of the degree of protection.
vii) Low & high temperature test (if applicable)
viii) Humidity test (if applicable)
ix) Static Terminal load test.
x) Critical current test (if applicable)
xi) Switching of shunt Reactors.
Routine tests as per IEC: 62271-100 /latest IS shall be performed on all circuit
breakers.
In addition to the mechanical and electrical tests specified by IEC- the following
tests shall also be performed.
1) Speed curves for each breaker shall be obtained with the help of a
suitable operation analyzer to determine the breaker contact movement during
opening, closing, auto reclosing and trip free operation under normal as well as limiting
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SECTION 3
3.0 Foreword
The provision under this section is intended to supplement general requirements for the
materials, equipment and services covered under other sections.
SITE CONDITIONS
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400/110 KV Substation at Thappagundu & 400/230-110 KV Substation at Anikadavu,
However for design purpose, ambient temperature should be considered as 50 C and relative
humidity as 100%.
3.2.1 The supplier shall also furnish drawings for the following:
All EQUIPMENTS and type of clamps, fitting hardware, insulators, bus bar. These designs/
drawing shall be got approved by the BHEL/TANTRANSCO before commencing the manufacture /
construction / erection and are to be as per latest IS.
3.2.1 GENERAL:
3.2.1.1 The bidders shall be fully responsible for providing all equipment, materials system and
services specified or otherwise which are required to complete the construction and
successful commissioning of the substation in all respects.
3.2.1.2 Any other items not specifically mentioned in the specification but which are required for
erection of materials/equipments under the scope of work, testing and commissioning are
deemed to be included in the scope of the specification unless specifically excluded.
3.2.1.3 All items shall be supplied as per schedule and as specified in the relevant Indian standard
of latest revision. The Technical specification of the main materials/equipments is
furnished. The Technical specification contained herein for the materials are for the
guidance of the tenderer.
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3.2.1.4 The Tenderers are requested to procure the equipments/materials/component only from
reputed /qualified manufacturer as per Technical requirement stipulated in Section - I of
Technical specifications. Approval of make of item shall be taken up by vendor from
TANTRANSCO himself.
3.3.1 The Supplier shall furnish make/manufacturer, catalogues, engineering data, and technical
information, design documents, drawings etc., fully in conformity with the technical
specification and get approval from competent authority before commencement of any
work.
3.3.2 All steel materials, other than materials for earthing should be of galvanized if not
specified.
The successful bidder shall submit all drawings and documents as per clause no. 3.29 along
with the list of drawings within 7 days after placement of order to BHEL.
3.5 STANDARD:
The goods supplied under this contract shall conform to the standards mentioned in the
Technical Specifications and when no applicable standard is mentioned, to the standard
specified by the Institution of Central / State Government or internationally recognized
Institutions shall be applicable and such standards shall be the latest issued by the concerned
institution.
Copies of all test certificates relating to material to be procured by the Supplier for the works shall
be forwarded to BHEL.
3.7.1 The BHEL/TANTRANSCO or his representative shall have the right to inspect and/or test
the goods /works to confirm their conformity to the supplier. BHEL/TANTRANSCO shall
notify the supplier in writing of the identity of any representatives authorized for these
purposes.
The inspections and tests may be conducted on the premises of the supplier or his Sub
vendor at the point of delivery and /or at the goods final destination. Where tests are
conducted in the premises of Supplier, all reasonable facility and assistance including
access to drawings and production data shall be furnished at no charge to the BHEL.
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The BHEL/TANTRANSCOs right to inspect, test and where necessary reject the goods after
the goods; arrival at the site, shall in no way be limited or waived by reason of the goods
having been previously inspected. Tested and passed by the BHEL/TANTRANSCO or his
representative prior to the goods dispatch.
3.7.2 Not less than 15 (Fifteen) days advance intimation shall be given about the quantity of
materials that will be ready for inspection by the officers of TANTRANSCO/ BHEL/Third
agency authorized by the Corporation. The materials should not be dispatched without
instruction from the Corporation.
3.8 GUARANTEE:
3.8.1 The supplier shall guarantee that the goods under the Contract are new, unused of the
most recent or current models and incorporated all recent improvements in design and
materials unless provided otherwise in the Contract. The supplier shall further guarantee
that the goods supplied under this Contract shall have no defects arising from design,
materials or workmanship, installation and erection, if that may develop under normal use
of the supplied goods. The supplier shall also guarantee the performance of the works
executed by him including the performance of all the materials/goods supplied by him.
3.8.2 BHEL shall promptly notify supplier in writing of any claims arising under guarantee in
respect of goods. Upon receipt of such notice, the supplier shall, with all reasonable speed,
repair or replace the defective works or parts thereof, free of cost at site. All the expenses
towards transportation of defective parts to suppliers works and of repaired/replaced
parts to site shall be borne by the Supplier.
3.8.3 If the Supplier, having been notified, fails to remedy the defects within 14 days, the BHEL
will proceed to take such remedial action as may be necessary, at the suppliers risk and
expenses. All expenses in this regard will be recovered from Supplier.
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3.10 PACKING:
3.10.1 The supplier shall provide such packing of the goods as is required to prevent their
damage or deterioration during transit to their final destination as indicated in the
Contract. The packing shall be sufficient to withstand, without limitation, rough handling
during transit to their final destination as indicated in the Contract and exposure to
extreme temperatures, salt and precipitation etc., during transport and open storage.
Packing case size and weights shall be taken into consideration wherever appropriate, the
remoteness of the goods final destination and absence of heavy mechanized handling
facilities, at all points in transit.
3.10.2 The packing, marking and documentation within and outside the package shall comply
strictly with such special requirements as shall be expressly provided for in the Contract or
in any subsequent instructions issued by BHEL.
The supplier shall propose a color scheme for those equipment/Items for which the colour
scheme has not been specified in the specification for the approval of BHEL/TANTRANSCO.
The decision of BHEL/TANTRANSCO shall be final. The scheme shall include:
All interiors and exteriors of tanks, control cubicles and other metal parts shall be
thoroughly cleaned to remove all rust, scales, corrosion, greases or other adhering foreign
matter. All steel surfaces in contact with insulating oil as far as accessible, shall be painted
with not less than two coats of heat resistant, oil insoluble, insulating paints.
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All metal surfaces exposed to atmosphere shall be given two primer coats of zinc chromate
and two coats of epoxy paint with epoxy base thinner. All metal parts not accessible for
painting shall be made of corrosion resisting material. All machine finished or bright
surfaces shall be coated with a suitable preventive compound and suitably wrapped or
otherwise protected. All paints shall be carefully selected to withstand tropical heat and
extremes of weather within the limit specified. The paint shall not scale off or wrinkle or
be removed by abrasion due to normal handling.
3.13 PROTECTION
All coated surfaces shall be protected against abrasion, impact, discoloration and any other
damages. All exposed threaded portions shall be suitably protected with either a metallic
or a non-metallic protecting device. All ends of all valves, pipings and conduit equipment
connections shall be properly sealed with suitable devices to protect them from damage.
All equipment accessories and wiring shall have fungus protection, involving special
treatment of insulation and metal against fungus, insects and corrosion. The parts which
are likely to get rusted, due to exposure to weather should also be properly treated and
protected in a suitable manner. Screens of corrosion resistant material shall be furnished
on all ventilating louvers to prevent entry of insects.
3.15 GALVANIZING
All nuts and pins shall be adequately locked. Nuts, bolts and pins used inside the
transformer and tap-changer compartment where gaskets are not used shall be provided
with spring washers or locknuts. Where galvanizing is specified, it shall be applied by the
hot dipped process or by electro-galvanizing process and for all parts, other than steel
wires, shall consist of a thickness of zinc coating equivalent to not less than 610 gm of zinc
per square metre of surface.The zinc coating shall be smooth, of uniform thickness and
free from defects.
The supplier shall propose following Degree of protection for those equipment/Items for
which the degree of protection has not been specified in the specification for the approval
of BHEL/TANTRANSCO. The decision of BHEL/TANTRANSCO shall be final. The enclosures
of the Control Cabinets, Junction boxes and Marshalling boxes panels etc to be installed
shall be provided with degree of protection as detailed here under:
Type or serial number together with details of the loading conditions under which the
item of the substation in question has designed to operate and such diagram plates as may
be required by the BHEL/TANTRANSCO. The rating plate for each equipment shall be
according to IEC requirements.
Alternately two separate plates one with Hindi and other with English inscriptions may be
provided.
3.18 EARTHING
Circuit breakers, LA, Isolator, CVT, CT, BPI shall be provided with two grounding pads
suitable for connection to galvanized steel flat. Control panels, Relay panel, outdoor
marshalling boxes, Junction boxes, Lighting panels and distribution board shall be provided
with two grounding pads, for connection to galvanized steel flat. The two pads shall be
provided, one each at the middle of the two opposite sides of the bottom frame of the
equipment. Earthing of hinged door shall be done by using a separate earth wire.
Control and instrument leads from the switchboards or from other equipment will be
brought to terminal boxes or control cabinets in conduits. All Inter-phase and external
connections to equipment or to control cubicles will be made through terminal blocks.
Terminal blocks shall be 1100 V grade and have continuous rating to carry the maximum
expected current on the terminals. Those shall be of moulded piece complete with
insulated barriers stud type terminals, washers, nuts and lock nuts. Screw clamp, overall
insulated, insertion type, rail mounted terminals can be used in place of stud type
terminals. But preferably the terminal blocks shall be non-disconnecting stud type
equivalent to Elmex type CATM4, Phoenix cage clamp type of Wedge or equivalent. The
Insulating material of terminal block shall be nylon 6.6 which shall be free of halogens,
fluorocarbons etc.
Terminal block for current transformer and voltage transformer secondary leads shall be
provided with test links and isolating facilities. The current transformer secondary leads
shall also be provided with short circuiting and earthing facilities.
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The terminal shall be that maximum contact area is achieved when a cable is terminated.
The terminal shall have a locking characteristic to prevent cable from escaping from the
terminal clamp unless it is done intentionally. The conducting part in contact with cable
shall preferably be tinned or silver plated however Nickel plated copper or zinc plated steel
shall also be acceptable. The terminal blocks shall be of extensible design. The terminal
blocks shall have locking arrangement to prevent its escape from the mounting rails.
The terminal blocks shall be fully enclosed with removable covers of transparent, non
deteriorating type plastic material. Insulating barriers shall be provided between the
terminal blocks. These barriers shall not hinder the operator from carrying out the wiring
without removing the barriers.
Unless otherwise specified terminal blocks shall be suitable for connecting the following
conductors on each side.
There shall be a minimum clearance of 250mm between the first bottom row of terminal
block and the associated cable gland plate. Also the clearance between two rows of
terminal blocks shall be a minimum of 150 mm. The Supplier shall furnish all wire, conduits
and terminals for the necessary inter-phase electrical connection (where applicable) as
well as between phases and common terminal boxes or control cabinets.
All input and output terminals of each control cubicle shall be tested for surge withstand
capability in accordance with the relevant IEC Publications, in both longitudinal and
transverse modes. The supplier shall also provide all necessary filtering, surge protection,
interface relays and any other measures necessary to achieve an impulse withstand level
at the cable interfaces of the equipment.
TB sizes for incoming power supply shall be informed/confirmed during drwawing approval
stage.
3.20 CONTROL CABINETS, JUNCTION BOXES, TERMINALS BOXES AND MARSHALLING BOXES
FOR OUTDOOR EQUIPMENTS
All types of boxes, cabinets etc. shall generally conform to and be tested in accordance
with IS-5039, IS-8623 or IEC-439, as applicable and the clause given below.
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Control cabinet, Junction boxes, Marshalling boxes & Terminal boxes shall be made of
sheet steel. Sheet steel used shall be at least 3.0 mm thick cold rolled or 3 mm hot rolled.
The box shall be properly braced to prevent wobbling. There shall be sufficient
reinforcement to provide level surfaces, resistance to vibrations and rigidity during
transportation and installation. Cabinet/boxes shall be free standing floor mounting type,
wall mounting type or pedestal mounting type as per requirements.
Cabinet /boxes shall be provided with double hinged doors with padlocking arrangements.
The distance between two hinges shall be adequate to ensure uniform sealing pressure
against atmosphere. The quality of gaskets shall be such that it does not get
damaged/cracked during the operation of the equipment.
All door, removable covers and plates shall be gasketed all around with suitably profiled
Neoprene gaskets. The gasket shall be tested in accordance with approved quality plan.
The quality of gasket shall be such that it does not get damaged /cracked during the years
of the equipment or its major overhaul whichever is earlier. All gasketed surfaces shall be
smooth, straight and reinforced if necessary to minimize distortion and to make a tight
seal. Ventilating Louvers, if provided, shall have screen and filters. The screen shall be fine
wire mesh made of brass.
All boxes/cabinets shall be designed for the entry of cables from bottom by means of
weather proof and dust-proof connections. Boxes and cabinets shall be designed with
generous clearances to avoid interference between the wiring entering from below and
any terminal blocks or accessories mounted within the box or cabinet. Suitable cable gland
plate projecting atleast 150 mm above from the base of the Marshalling Kiosk/box shall be
provided for this purpose along with the proper blanking plates. Necessary number of
cable glands shall be supplied and fitted on this gland. The gland shall project atleast
25mm above gland plate to prevent entry of moisture in cable crutch. Gland plate shall
have provision for some future glands to be provided later, if required
The heater shall be suitable for continuous operation at 240 V AC supply voltage and shall
be provided with on off switch and fuse shall be provided for heater.
Delivery of goods shall be made by the supplier in accordance with the terms specified by the
BHEL in its schedule of requirements.
The Supplier is required to provide any or all the services broadly outlined in the Technical
specification. Any other minor incidental service related to the scope of work like providing
necessary assistance whether specifically mentioned or not must be carried out by the
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Supplier at his own cost. All tools, Tackles Plant etc., required for completion of above works
shall be brought by the Supplier.
Should there be any discrepancy between the specifications and/or schedule of prices and/or
drawings or any inconsistency, error or omission in either of them, reference must be made to the
BHEL/TANTRANSCO for an explanation and the Supplier will be held responsible for any errors
that may occur in the work through neglect of this precaution. The explanation of the
BHEL/TANTRANSCO shall be final and binding on the Supplier.
The scheduled dates for the submission of drawings as well as for, any data/information to
be furnished by the Employer would be as per the following schedule. The supplier shall
also submit required no. of copies as mentioned in this specification of all drawings/design
documents/test reports for approval by the Employer. The following schedule shall be
followed generally for approval.
Note: The supplier may please note that all resubmissions must incorporate, all comments
given in the submission by the Employer failing which the submission of documents is
likely to be returned. Every revision shall be a revision number, date and subject, in a
revision block provided in the drawing, clearly marking the changes incorporated.
The title block of drawings shall contain the following information incorporated in all
contract drawings. Please refer enclosed sheet for details of Title block.
For Thappagundu
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Contractor BHEL
For Anikadavu
Contractor BHEL
1) Drawings
2) Guaranteed Technical Particulars
3) Type Test Reports
4) List of Part Supplies with rating
Drawings & Documents submitted at the time of offer shall be subject to review at contract stage.
Note: Drawings will also be submitted in CD/DVD in Latest AUTOCAD-2004 or Later version
or any other CAD package along with conversion files for all major items.
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Final Documentation shall be submitted in bound volumes with details of Customer &
Project etc. written on top.
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APPENDIX-A
SCHEDULE OF TECHNICAL DEVIATION
The following are the deviations/variations/exceptions from the specification:
In case, this schedule is not submitted, it will be presumed that the equipment /material to be
supplied under this contract is deemed to be in compliance with the specification.
If there is NIL deviation, even then the format to be filled as NIL DEVIATION
Note: Continuation sheets of like size and format may be used as per the Bidders
Requirement and shall be annexed to this schedule.
Designation .
Company seal .
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APPENDIX-B
BIDDERS UNDERTAKING FOR TYPE TEST REPORTS
Bidder shall take type test report, MQP, and drawing approval from TANTRANSCO
without any commercial / delivery implication to BHEL. In case type test reports are
not acceptable to customer due to any technical reason, the same shall be conducted
free of cost.
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Technical specification for 420/245/132kV Circuit Breakers TB-363-316-001
Section-4 Rev-00
SECTION - 4
Section-4 Page 1 of 1
GTP OF 420 KV OUTDOOR SF6 GAS CIRCUIT BREAKERS
676
19. Rated small inductive breaking current
20. Rated out of phase breaking current
21. Details of type test certificates enclosed.
22. No. of breaks in series per pole and type of devices, if
any, used to obtain uniform voltage
distribution between breaks.
23. Whether the breaker is suitable for
control of generators, if so, give particulars.
24. Length of contact travel ,mm
25. Total length of break/pole ,mm
26. Rate of contact travel : At
tripping : m/Sec. At
closing : m/Sec.
27. Type of main contacts
28. Contacts resistance in micro ohms
29. Type of arcing - contacts and/or arc control device
30. Type of Auxiliary contacts
31. Materials of contacts
(a) Main
(b) Arcing
(c) Auxiliary
(d) Whether contacts are silver plated
(e) Thickness of silver coating, mm/micron
(f) Contact pressure kg/mm.
32. Insulation level of the breaker
(a) One minute power frequency
withstand
voltage kV rms.
(b) Impulse withstand test voltage kV
(Peak)
33. (i) Whether capacitor trip device is provided. (ii)
If so, brief description of the same.
34. Minimum clearance in air.
(a) Between phases (live parts) mm
(b) Between live parts and earth mm
(c) Centre to centre distance between poles.
(d) Line to ground clearance
(Any deviation from Cl.13.2 is liable for
rejection)
35. Whether the circuit breaker is fixed-trip or trip-free
36. Method of closing
(a) Normal
(b) Emergency
SECTION - 5
CHECK LIST FOR 420kV, 245kV & 132 KV CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Put a tick mark () in YES/NO Column if the specified requirement is met, or put a (X) mark, if the specified requirement
is not met and give comments in the Remarks column.
31. Permissible limit of As per IEC 62271- As per IEC 62271- As per IEC
temperature rise 100 100 62271-100
32. Rated voltage & pick up 220 V DC, Range 220 V DC, Range 220 V DC, Range
range for trip coil (V) 70 % to 120 % 70 % to 120 % 70 % to 120 %
33. Rated voltage & pick up 220 V DC, Range 220 V DC, Range 220 V DC, Range
range for closing coil (V) 85 % to 120 % 85 % to 120 % 85 % to 120 %
34. Reclosing Single and three Single and three Single and three
phase auto phase auto phase auto
reclosing reclosing reclosing
35. No. of Auxiliary contacts As required plus 10 As required plus 10 As required plus
NO and 10 NC NO and 10 NC 10 NO and 10 NC
contacts per pole contacts per pole contacts
as spare. as spare.
40. Rated terminal load As per IEC as per IEC as per IEC
41 Dielectric withstand of
complete Breaker
a) One minute dry & wet 460 230
power frequency withstand
voltage
i. Between live terminal 520 -
and ground (kV rms)
ii. Between terminals with 610 -
breaker contacts open (kV
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Technical specification for 420/245/132kV Circuit Breakers TB-363-316-001
Section-5 Rev-00
rms)
b) 1.2/50 microsecond 1050
impulse withstand voltage
(dry) (KVp)
42 Pre-insertion resistor
requirement
Rating (ohms) 400 - -
Minimum pre-insertion time 8 - -
(ms)
opening of PIR contacts PIR contacts should - -
open immediately
after closing of
main circuits.
OR
Control Cabinet
Degree of Protection IP 55 (Min.) IP 55 (Min.) IP 55 (Min.)
g)
Type Tested for IP 55
within last 5 years
h) Mandatory spares
included in scope of
supply as per Annexure-
1
i) Whether vendor is
meeting the qualifying
requirement as per
Section-1; please attach
supply documents
j) Supervision of Erection,
testing and
commissioning included
in scope
k) Bidder to comply
customer requirements
as per Technical
Specification
l) Bidder will be
responsible of getting
approval from customer