TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 110KV CURRENT TRANSFORMERS.

1.0. SCOPE :
1.1. This specification covers for design, manufacture, inspection, testing before despatch, packing and delivery
F.O.R. (Destination) of 110KV Outdoor Current Transformers along with all accessories specified here in for
Protection and Metering services in 230KV Villianur Auto Sub-Stations in the Union Territory of Puducherry.

600-300-150/1A,5Core 3numbers

1.2. The instrument transformer shall conform in all respects to high standards of engineering, design, workmanship
and latest revisions of relevant standard at the time of offer and TANTRANSCO shall have the power to reject any
work or material, which, in its judgment, is not in full accordance therewith.

2.0. STANDARDS :
2.1. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this specifications, the Current Transformers shall conform to the latest
revisions and amendments thereof of the ISS & IEC Standards.

2.2. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS :

Sl.No. Standard No. Title
01. IS:2705 Current Transformers
02. IS:2099 High Voltage Porcelain Bushings
03. IS:3347 Dimensions of porcelain for transformer
04. IS:2165 Insulation co-ordination for equipments of 110KV and above.
05. IS:335 Insulating oil for transformers
06. IS:2071 Method of high voltage testing
07. IS:2147 Degree of protection provided by enclosure for low voltage
switch gear and control
08. IS:185 Current Transformers
09. IEC:60 High Voltage testing techniques
10. IEC : 171 Insulation co-ordination
11. IEC:44(4) Instrument transformer measurement of P.Ds
12. IEC:270 Partial discharge measurement
13. IEC:8263 Method for RIV test on high voltage insulators.
14. IEC:60044-1 Current Transformers

Besides the above, the standard minimum safety clearances stipulated in IE Rules 1956 shall also be complied with.

3.0. PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS :

The Current Transformers covered in the specification shall meet the technical requirements listed here under.

3.1.PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL PARAMETERS OF 110KV CURRENT TRANSFORMERS:

Sl.No Item Requirements

01 Type of CT/Installation Single Phase, Dead/Live tank, oil filled hermetically
sealed, self cooled outdoor type
02 Type of mounting Pedestal/structure mounting type
03 Suitable for system frequency 50 Hz
04 Highest system voltage 145 KV (rms)
05 Current ratio A/A Core 1, 2& 3 – 600-300-150 /1A
600-300-150/1A (5Core) Core 4 & 5 – 600-300/1A

06 Ratio Taps On Secondary side.

 07 Method of Earthing system where the Effectively earthed.
CT will be installed.
08 Rated continuous thermal Current (A) 120% for higher two ratio taps and
200% for lower ratio taps.
09. Acceptable limit of temperature rise As per IS- 2705.
above the specified ambient
temperature for continuous operation
at rated Current.
10. Acceptable partial discharge level at Less than 5 pico coulombs.
1.2 UM / root 3
11. Max. Radio interference voltage at 1.1 2500 micro Volts.
times the maximum rated
Voltage/Root 3
12. 1.2/50 micro second Lightning 550
Impulse withstand Voltage (KV peak).
13. 1 minute power frequency withstand 230
voltage(Dry) KV(rms)
14. Power frequency overvoltage 3
withstand requirement for secondary
winding(KV rms) for 1 min.
15. Min. creepage distance of porcelain 3625
housing (mm).
16. Rated short time withstand Current for 31.5
1 second duration(KA rms).
17. Rated dynamic withstand Current (KA 78.75
peak)
18. Maximum dielectric dissipation factor 0.005
at Um/ root 3
19. Number of terminals in control All contacts and control circuit to be wired upto control
cabinet. cabinet plus 20% extra terminals exclusively for
purchaser’s use.
20. Seismic acceleration(Horizontal) 0.3g.
21. Primary to earth insulation resistance Min 20,000 M Ohms.
at 30 C

4.0. CORE WISE DETAILS OF CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (600-300-150/1A (5Core)):

No.of Core Application Current Output Accuracy Min. Max. CT. Max. Instrume
Cores No. Ratio Burden class as Knee sec. Exciting nt
per point winding current security
IEC-185 voltage resistance @Knee factor
(Volts) (ohms) point Vol
Vk tage Vk
(mA)

1 Metering 600-300- 30VA 0.2 in N.A N.A N.A 5 or

150/1A @ all less
300/1A Ratios.
2 Main-I 600-300- N.A PS 950V @ 6 ohms 30mA @ N.A
Protection 150/1A 600/1A @600/1A 600/1A

5 3 Main-II 600-300- N.A PS 950V @ 6 ohms 30mA @ N.A

Protection 150/1A 600/1A @600/1A 600/1A

4 Bus Diff. 600-300/ N.A PS 950V @ 6 ohms 30mA @ N.A

Main 1A 600/1A @600/1A 600/1A

5 Bus Diff. 600-300/ N.A PS 950V @ 6 ohms 30mA @ N.A

Check 1A 600/1A @600/1A 600/1A
NOTE: (i) The parameters like Vk, RCT., Im specified shall be proportional to ratios.
(ii) All the ratios shall be made available with secondary tapping only so that the same can be adopted
simultaneously in different course.

5.0. GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1. Current Transformers should have the following requirements:
(a) Current Transformers shall have single primary either ring type, or hair pin type and suitably designed for
bringing out the secondary terminals in a weather proof (IP 55) terminal box at the bottom. These secondary
terminals shall be terminated to stud type non disconnecting terminal blocks inside the terminal box. The primary
winding should be housed in rigid metallic shell. The winding assembly should be held firmly and for this purpose
suitable clamping arrangement at the bottom shall be provided and explained through a sketch. Firm clamping
arrangement is a must and holding of winding using nylon rope etc. shall not be acceptable. In case “Bar primary”
inverted type current transformers are offered the manufacturer will meet following additional requirements.

(i) The secondaries shall be totally encased in metallic shielding providing a uniform
equipotential surface for even electric field distribution.

(ii) The lowest part of the insulation assembly shall be properly secured to avoid any risk of
damage due to transportation stresses

(iii) The upper part of insulation assembly resting on primary bar shall be properly secured to
avoid any damage during transportation due to relative movement between insulation
assembly and top dome.

(iv) Nitrogen if used for hermetic sealing (in case of live tank design) should not come in
direct contact with oil.

(v) Bidder/Manufacturer shall recommend whether any special storage facility is required for
CT.

(b) Different ratios specified shall be achieved by secondary taps only and primary reconnection shall not be
accepted.

(c) Core lamination shall be of cold rolled grain oriented silicon steel or other equivalent better alloys. The cores
used for protection shall produce undistorted secondary current under transient conditions at all ratios with specified
CT parameters.

(d) The expansion chamber at the top of the porcelain insulators should be suitable for expansion of oil.

(e) Facilities shall be provided at terminal blocks in the marshalling box for star delta formation, short circuiting and
grounding of CT secondary terminals.

(f) Current Transformer’s guaranteed burdens and accuracy class are to be intended as simultaneous for all cores.

(g) For 145 KV Class CTs, the rated extended primary current shall be 120% (or 150% if applicable) on all cores of
the CTs as specified.

(h) For 145 kV Current Transformer, characteristics shall be such as to provide satisfactory performance of burdens
ranging from 25% to 100% of rated burden over a range of 10% to 100% of rated current in case of metering CTs
and up to the accuracy limit factor/knee point voltage in case of relaying CTs.
(i) The Current Transformer shall be suitable for horizontal transportation. It shall be ensured that the CT is
able to withstand all the stresses imposed on it while transporting and there shall be no damage in transit the
contractor shall submit the details of packing design to the purchaser for review.

(j) For 145 kV CTs the instrument security factor at all ratios shall be less than five (5) for metering core.

(k) The wiring diagram plate for the interconnections of the 3 single phase CTs shall be provided inside the
marshalling / junction box.
(l) The Current Transformers should be suitable for mounting on lattice support structure to be provided by the
purchaser.

(m) The CT shall be designed as to achieve the minimum risks of explosion in service. Bidder/Manufacturer shall
bring out in his offer, the measures taken to achieve this.

(n) 145kV Current Transformers shall be suitable for high speed auto reclosing.

5.2. The insulation of the current transformer shall be designed that the internal insulation shall have higher electrical
withstand capability than the external insulation. The designed dielectric withstands values of external and internal
insulations shall be clearly brought out in the guaranteed technical particulars. The dielectric withstand values
specified in the specification are meant for the fully assembled Current Transformers.

5.3. PORCELAIN HOUSING:

The details of location and type of joint, if provided on the porcelain shall be furnished by the Bidder along
with the offer. The housing shall be made of homogeneous, vitreous, porcelain of high mechanical and dielectric
strength, glazing of porcelain shall be of uniform brown or dark brown colour with smooth surface arranged to shed
away rain water or condensed water particles (fog). The profile of porcelain shall be aerodynamic type as per IEC-
815. Details of attachment of metallic flanges to the porcelain shall be brought in the offer .
5.4. The metal tanks shall have a bare minimum number of welded joints so as to minimize possible locations of oil
leakage. The metal tank shall be made out of mild steel/stainless steel/ aluminium alloy, depending on the
requirement. Welding in horizontal plane is to be avoided as welding at this location may give way due to vibrations
during transport resulting in oil leakage. Supplier has to obtain specific approval from purchaser for any horizontal
welding used in the bottom tank.

5.5. HOT DIP GALVANISING AND WEATHER PROOFING:

All exposed Ferrous parts including Tank of the Current Transformer. Structural steel, pipes, rods, levers, linkages,
nuts & bolts used etc shall be hot dip galvanized as per IS: 2629 and is 2633.

5.6. CORE:
The grade M4 toroidal core shall be of high-grade non-ageing electrical silicon laminated steel of low hysterisis loss
and high permeability to ensure high accuracy. The instrument transformer core to be used for metering shall be of
accuracy class specified or appropriate class suitable for commercial and industrial metering.

5.7. INSULATING OIL:

Insulating oil required for first filling of the Current Transformer shall be covered in Bidder’s scope of supply. The
oil shall meet the requirements of latest edition of IS:335.

5.8. PREVENTION OF OIL LEAKAGES AND ENTRY OF MOISTURE:

5.8.1. The supplier shall ensure that the sealing of current Transformer is properly achieved. In this connection the
sealing arrangement provided by the supplier at various locations including the following ones shall be described,
supported by the sectional drawings.
(i)Locations of emergence of primary and secondary terminals.
(ii) Interface between porcelain housing and metal tanks.
(iii) Cover of the secondary terminal box.

5.8.2. Nuts and bolts or screws for fixation of the interfacing porcelain bushings for taking out terminals, shall be
provided on flanges cemented to the bushings and on the porcelain.

5.8.3. For gasketed joints, wherever used Nitry Butyl rubber gaskets shall be used. The gasket shall be fitted in
properly machined groove with adequate space for accommodating the gasket under compression. Aging tests shall
be conducted on the gaskets and the test certificates produced for verification.

5.8.4.During inspection each CTs will be subjected to a pressure test at 0.7 kg/square cm for 8hrs.

5.9. OIL LEVEL INDICATORS:

Current Transformers supplied with Nitrogen cushion for compensation of oil volume variation shall be
provided with prismatic type oil sight window at suitable location so that the oil level is clearly visible to naked eye
for an observer standing at ground level. If metal bellow is used for the above purpose a ground glass window shall
be provided to monitor the position of metal bellow.
5.10. EARTHING:
Metal tank of Current Transformer shall be provided with separate earthing terminals (2 nos.) for bolted
connection to 50 x 8 mm MS flat to be provided by the Electricity Department, Puducherry for connection to station
earth-mat.

5.11. LIFTING ARRANGEMENTS:

Current Transformers shall be provided with suitable lifting arrangement to the entire unit. The lifting
arrangement shall be clearly shown in the general arrangement drawing. Lifting arrangement (lifting eye) shall be
positioned in such a way so as to avoid any damage to the porcelain housing or the tanks during lifting for
installation/transport. Necessary string guides supplied shall be of removable type.

5.12. NAME PLATE:

The Current Transformer shall be provided with, legible name plate with the information specified in
relevant standards, duly engraved/punched on it, including the capacitance and tan delta value.

5.13. TERMINAL CONNECTOR:

The Terminal Connectors (TC) required for connection of the Current Transformer to the purchaser’s bus
bar, shall be in supplier’s scope. For use with flexible Kundha conductor, the TC shall be suitable for both vertical
and horizontal take off.

5.13.1. The Terminal Connectors shall meet the following requirements:

(1)Terminal connectors shall be manufactured and tested as per IS-5561.
(2) All casting shall be free from blow holes, surface blisters, cracks and cavities. All sharp edges and corners shall
be blurred and rounded off
(3) No part of a clamp shall be less than 12mm thick
(4) All Ferrous parts including tank shall be galvanized conforming to IS-2633
(5) For bimetallic connectors, copper alloy liner of minimum thickness of 2mm shall be provided.
(6) Flexible connectors if used shall be made from tinned copper.
(7) All current carrying parts shall be designed and manufactured to have minimum contact resistance and the
required current density.
(8) Connectors shall be designed to be corona free in accordance with the requirements stipulated in IS: 5561.

5.14. Enamel, if used for conductor insulation shall be either polyvinyl acetate type or amide type and shall meet the
requirement of IS: 4800. polyester enamel shall not be used.

5.15. The temperature rise on any part of equipment shall not exceed the maximum temperature rise specified below
under the conditions specified in test clauses. The permissible temperature rise indicated is for a maximum ambient
temperature of 50°C.
Sl.No Nature of the part or of the Liquid Temperature Maximum value of Temp. rise
at a max. ambient air temp.
not exceeding 50°C
01 Contacts in air
Silver-faced copper, copper alloy 105 55
Bare copper 75 25
02. Contacts in oil.
Silver –faced copper, copper alloy 90 40
Bare copper 80 30
03. Terminals to be connected to external 105 55
conductors by screws or bolts silverfaced (see
note-iii)
Bare copper 90 40
04. Metal parts acting as springs See note-iv See note-iv
05. Metal parts in contact with insulation of
the following classes.
Class-Y : (For Non-impregnated 90 40
materials)
Class-A: ( For materials immersed in oil 100 50
or impregnated)
Class-E: In Air 120 70
In oil 100 50
Class-B: In Air 130 80
 In oil 100 50
Class-F: In Air 155 105
In oil 100 50
Enamel : oil base 100 50
Synthetic, in air 120 70
Synthetic, in oil 100 50
06. Any part of metal or of insulating material in 100 50
contact with oil except contacts
07. Oil 90 40

NOTES:
(i) When applying the temperature rise of 55°C care should be taken to ensure that no damage is caused to the
surrounding insulating materials.
(ii) The quality of the silver facing shall be such that a layer of silver remains at the point of contact after the
mechanical endurance test. Otherwise, the contacts shall be regarded as “bare”.
(iii) The values of temperature and temperature rise are valid whether or not the conductor connected to the terminals
is Silver-faced.
(iv) The temperature shall not reach a value where the elasticity of the material is impaired. For pure copper, this
implies a temperature limit of 80°C.

6.0. CURRENT TRANSFORMER (CT):

6.1.The CT shall be of Dead/ Live tank design and shall be so constructed that it can be easily transported to site
within the allowable transport limitation and in horizontal position if the transport limitations so demand. The
precautions if any, for horizontal transportation may be indicated in the name plate itself.

6.2.For compensation of variation in the oil volume due to ambient variation, Nitrogen cushion or metal bellows
shall be used, rubber diaphragms shall not be permitted for this purpose.

6.3. The CT secondary terminals shall be brought out in a weather proof terminal box. The terminal box shall be
provided with removable gland plate and glands suitable for 1100 Volts grade, PVC insulated, PVC sheathed
multicore 4 sq .mm or 6 sq mm stranded copper conductor cable. The terminal blocks shall be stud type and
provided with ferrules indelibly marked or numbered and these identifications shall correspond to the designations
on the relevant wiring diagram. The terminals shall be rated for not less than 10 amps.

The terminal box shall be dust and vermin proof. Suitable arrangement shall be made for drying of air inside the
secondary terminal box. The dimensions of the terminal box and its openings shall be adequate to enable easy access
and working space with use of normal tools.

6.4 Polarity shall be indelibly marked on each primary and secondary terminal. Facility shall be provided for short
circuiting and grounding of the C.T. secondary terminals inside the terminal box.

6.5 The C.T. shall be provided with a rating plate with dimensions and markings as per I.S : 2705. The markings
shall be punched and not painted.

6.6 The Current Transformer shall be vacuum dried and filled with oil after processing and thereafter hermetically
sealed to eliminate breathing and to prevent air and moisture from entering the tanks. Oil filling and/or oil sampling
cocks, if provided to facilitate factory processing should be permanently sealed before despatching the C.T.

6.7The castings of base, collar etc., shall be diecast and tested before assembly to detect cracks and voids if any.

6.8 The instrument security factor of metering core shall be low enough and not greater than 5. This shall be
demonstrated on all the ratios of the metering core, in accordance with procedure specified in IEC-60044-1 or
IS:2705. In case the instrument security factor of 5 or less is not possible to be achieved on higher ratios, auxiliary
CTs of ratio 1/1 and 5/5 and 0.2 accuracy class shall be deemed to be included in the supplier’s scope of supply. This
shall also be specifically brought out by the supplier in the offer.

7.0. PRIMARY WINDING:

Primary winding shall be made out of high conductivity copper Conductors used for the primary winding shall be
rigid or housed in rigid aluminium shell. Unavoidable joints in the primary winding shall be welded type. The details
of such welded joints shall be indicated in the drawings submitted with the offer. For primary winding current
density shall not exceed
1.5A/ Sq.mm for copper primary winding. The design density for short circuit current as well as conductivity of the
metal used for primary winding shall meet the requirement of IS: 2705.

8.0. SECONDARY WINDINGS:

Suitably insulated Copper wire of electrolytic grade shall be used for secondary windings. Type of insulation design,
suitable for tappings shall be provided on the secondary winding.

9.0. The maximum excitation current of the CT at Vk shall not exceed 30 milli amps. The Bidder shall furnish along
with his offer the magnetization curve/s for all the core/s.

10.0. PRIMARY TERMINALS:

The primary terminals shall be of heavily tinned electrolytic copper of 99.9% conductivity. The minimum thickness
of tinning shall be 15 microns.

11.0. SECONDARY TERMINALS:

The secondary terminals shall be brought out in a weather proof terminal box. Firstly the connections will be
terminated in an internal board and then the same shall be brought out in a secondary terminal box. The terminal box
shall be provided with removable gland plate and glands suitable for 1100 volts grade PVC insulated PVC sheathed
multi core 4 or 6 sq.mm for CT.
The terminal box shall be dust and vermin proof. Suitable arrangement shall be made for drying of air inside
the secondary terminal box. The dimensions of the terminal box and its openings shall be adequate to enable easy
access and working space with use of normal tools. The outer cover of secondary terminal box shall have provision
for sealing by way of insertion of wire in the bolt hole. A drawing indicating the above arrangement may please be
furnished along with the offer.
Secondary terminal studs shall be provided with at least three nuts and adequate plain and spring washers for
fixing the leads. The studs, nuts and washers shall be of brass, duly Nickel plated. The minimum outside diameter of
the studs shall be 8 mm. The length of at least 15mm shall be available on the studs for inserting the leads. The
horizontal spacing between centers of the adjacent studs shall be at least 1.5 times the outside circum dia. of the nuts.

12.0 MEASUREMENT OF CAPACITANCE AND TAN DELTA.

The Current Transformer shall be provided with suitable test tap for measurement of capacitance, tan delta
as well as partial discharges, in factory as well as at site. Provision shall be made of a screw on caption, when not in
use. A suitable caution plate shall be provided duly fixed on the cover of the secondary terminal box indicating the
purpose of the test tap and necessity of its solid earthing as per prescribed method before energizing the Current
Transformers.

13.0.TYPE TEST:
13.1. Successful Tenderers should furnish copy of type test certificates for the offered package in full shape as
conforming to relevant IS/IEC Standards of latest issue obtained from a Government/ Government recognized
Laboratory, along with offer. Offers may be considered subject to production of a written undertaking that they will
produce the test certificates in case an order is placed on them before offering of the inspection of first lot of
equipments at no extra cost to Electricity Department, Puducherry and no relaxation to Electricity Department,
Puducherry Delivery Clause will be given on this account. The above type test certificates should accompany the
drawings of the material/equipments, duly signed under seal by the Institution who had issued the type test
certificate. The above type test should have been conducted within five years (5 years) as on the date of Tender
opening, in a Government Laboratory/Government recognised Laboratory.
However submission of type test certificates along with the tender is preferred.
The above type test should have been conducted within five years (5 years) as on the date of Tender
opening. Original type test report shall be furnished for verification on request.

13.2. Special Tests :

The following special tests as per IEC 60044-1 of latest version should be conducted and test reports submitted
before offering of inspection of the first lot of equipments.
(i) Chopped Impulse Test on primary winding (Cl. 9.1).
(ii) Measurement of capacitance and dielectric dissipation factor (Cl.9.2.)
(iii) Mechanical tests (Cl. 9.3).
13.3. ACCEPTANCE AND ROUTINE TESTS:
All acceptance and routine tests as stipulated in the IEC 60044-1 of latest version shall be carried out by the supplier
in presence of Electricity Department, Puducherry representative. In addition the capacitance and tan delta tests
should also be conducted. The measured values shall be engraved in the name plate.
13.4. Immediately after finalization of the programme of acceptance / routine testing, the supplier shall give at least
fifteen days advance intimation to the Electricity Department, Puducherry to enable to depute its representative for
witnessing the tests.

14.0. INSPECTION:
(I) The Electricity Department, Puducherry shall have access at all times to the works and all other places of
manufacture, where the Instrument Transformers are being manufactured and the supplier shall provide Electricity
Department, Puducherry representative all facilities for unrestricted inspection of the works, raw materials,
manufacture of all the accessories and for conducting necessary tests.
(II) The supplier shall keep the Electricity Department, Puducherry informed in advance of the time of starting and
of the progress of manufacture of equipment in its various stages so that arrangements could be made for inspection.
(III) No material shall be despatched from its point of manufacture unless the material has been satisfactorily
inspected and tested.
(IV) The acceptance of any quantity of the equipment shall in no way relieve the supplier of his responsibility for
meeting all the requirement of this specification and shall not prevent subsequent rejection if such equipment are
later found to be defective.

15.0. PACKING AND FORWARDING:

15.1. The equipment shall be packed in crates suitable for vertical/horizontal transport, as the case may be and
suitable to withstand handling transport and outdoor storage during transit. The suppiier shall be responsible for any
damage to the equipment during transit due to improper and inadequate packing and handling. The easily
damageable material shall be carefully packed and marked with the appropriate caution symbols. Wherever
necessary, proper arrangement for lifting, such as lifting hooks etc., shall be provided. Any material found short
inside the packing cases shall be supplied by supplier without any extra cost.
15.2. Each consignment shall be accompanied by a detailed packing list containing the following information.
(a) Name of the consignee.
(b) Details of consignment.
(c) Destination.
(d)Total weight of consignment.
(e) Handling and unpacking instructions.
(f) Bill of material indicating contents of each package.

16.0. LIST OF DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS:

All drawings shall conform to relevant international standards organization (ISO) specification. All drawings
shall be in ink and suitable for micro filming. All dimensions and data shall be in S.S.I units.

16.1. The Bidder shall furnish the following drawings along with his offer.
(a) General outline and assembly drawings of the equipment.
(b) Graphs showing other performance of equipments in regard to magnetization characteristics.
(c) Sectional views showing.
(i)General constructional features.
(ii) Materials/Gaskets/ sealings used.
(iii) The insulation of the winding arrangements, Method of connection of the primary/secondary winding to
the primary/secondary terminals etc.,
(d) Schematic drawing.
(e) Type test reports.
(f) Test reports, literature, pamphlets of the bought out items and raw materials.

16.2. The supplier shall within 2 weeks of placement of order, submit four sets of all the above drawings for
Electricity Department, Puducherry approval. The Electricity Department, Puducherry shall communicate its
comments/approval on the drawings to the supplier within reasonable time.
The Supplier shall, if necessary, modify the drawings for Electricity Department, Puducherry approval within two
weeks from the date of Electricity Department, Puducherry comments. After receipt of Electricity Department,
Puducherry approval, the supplier shall within three weeks, submit 6 prints and two good quality reproducibles of
the approved drawings for Electricity Department, Puducherry use.
16.3. Adequate copies of acceptance and routine test certificates, duly approved by the Electricity Department,
Puducherry shall accompany the dispatched consignment.

16.4. The manufacturing of the equipment shall be strictly in accordance with the approved drawings and no
deviation shall be permitted without the written approval of the Electricity Department, Puducherry. All
manufacturing and fabrication work in connection with the equipment prior to the approval of the drawing shall be at
the supplier’s risk.

16.5. The following shall be supplied to each consignee circle along with the initial supply of the equipments
ordered.
i) Ten copies of printed and bound volumes of operation, maintenance and erection manuals in English along with
the copies of approved drawings and type test reports etc.
ii) Three sets of the Manuals detailed in item (i) shall be supplied to The Executive Engineer, 230/110KV Villianur
Auto Sub-Station within one week from the date of approval of drawings.

17.0. QUANTITY AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS:

Delivery of 3 number of 110KV Current Transformer shall be completed within 1 month from the date of receipt
of purchase order.
17.1. The delivery period will not normally be extended. Hence all efforts shall be taken to deliver the materials
within contractual delivery period.
17.2. The scope of supply shall include a supply of 2.5% extra quantity of bolts, nuts, washers , split pins, cotter pins
and such other small loose items free of cost.

18.0. ASSEMBLY:
During manufacture strict quality control should be adopted. The equipment should be dried under vacuum in the hot
chamber. Voids should be avoided to minimize partial discharges. Suitable Transformer oil should be filled up under
vacuum immediately after drying is over. Oil filling and drain plugs may be provided.

19.0. JUNCTION BOXES:

Absolutely vermin proof fabricated from MS sheet of thickness 3mm minimum Junction boxes with IP 55 Degree of
protection are to be supplied one each along with a set of 3( three) numbers Current Transformers. Boxes have to be
provided with belt / rubber beadings and doors opening with wing nuts for lockings. It should be Hot dip galvanized.
It should be provided with stud type terminal blocks with lock nuts and washers. Boxes should have necessary
provision with cable glands with 20 nos. knock out type for connecting 4 Sq. mm 4 core cables and 4 Sq.mm 8 core
cables. All sharp corners should be rounded off. Boxes should have sufficient working spaces for easy working and
spares for each wiring and using testing instruments such as tong test millimeters. The junction boxes shall be
provided with separate earthing terminals (2 nos. on either side) for bolted connection to 50 X 8mm MS flat to be
provided by the Electricity Department, Puducherry for connection to station earth mat.

20.0. SPECIFICATION FOR NITRYL BUTYL RUBBER

The gaskets are to be used in tanks exposed to Transformer mineral oil at about 110*C.
1. Hardness should be shore A 70 +/- 5.
2. Tensile strength should be minimum 10.8 N/sq.mm (Minimum)
3. Elongatiion strength should be 270% (Minimum)

AFTER AGEING:

1. Change in weight should not be more than 10% and change in Hardness should not be more than Shore
+/-10 after 7 days aging in transformer oil.
2. There should not be any visible damages after accelerated aging of 24hours in transformer oil of
temperature 110*C.

EXECUTIVE ENGINEER - VIII