HARYANA VIDYUT PRASARAN NIGAM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

FOR

245 kV SF 6 GAS CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SPECIFICATION NO. HGD/S/23R/DGM-164

Chief Engineer /D&P, HVPNL, INDUL. AREA, PHASE-II, POWER COLONY, PANCHKULA

TELEPHONE-0172-2591742 FAX: 0172-2591153

MARCH, 2005

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 245 kV, SF6 GAS CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1.0 1.1 SCOPE: This specification provides for design, engineering, manufacture, stage testing, inspection and testing before supply, packing, forwarding and delivery at site FOR destination of 245 kV, 3 pole SF6 gas filled outdoor circuit breakers alongwith terminal connectors, structures, all the accessories and auxiliary equipment for the satisfactory operation as per schedule of requirement Annexure B. It is not the intent to specify completely all the details of design and construction of the circuit breakers. However, the breakers shall conform in all respects to the high standard of engineering design and workmanship and shall be capable of performing in continuous commercial operation up to the Bidders guarantee in a manner acceptable to the Purchaser. The circuit breakers equipment shall conform in all respects to high standards of engineering design and workmanship and shall be capable of performing in continuous commercial operation up to the bidders guarantee acceptable to the purchaser. The equipment offered shall be complete in all respect necessary for its effective and trouble free operation. Such components shall be deemed to be within the scope of supply irrespective of whether those are specially brought out in this specification and or the commercial order or not. All similar parts particularly movable ones shall be interchangeable.
STANDARDS:

1.2

2.0 2.1

The circuit breakers shall conform to the latest revisions with amendments available at the time of testing of relevant standards, rules and codes, some of which are listed herein for ready reference.
Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Standard No. IEC-56 IEC-376 IS-5578& 11353 IS-2147 IS-325 IS-13118 IS-2629 IEC-137 IS-2099 IS-4379 IS-7285 Title Specification for alternating current circuit breakers. Specification and acceptance of new supply of sulphur hexafluoride. Making and arrangement for switchgear bus-bar, main connections and auxiliary wiring. Degree of protection provided for enclosures for low voltage switchgear and control gear. Specification for three phase induction motors. Specification for circuit breakers. Recommended practice for hot dip galvanising of iron and steel. Bushings for AC Voltages. High voltage porcelain bushings. Identification of the contents of Industrial Gas Cylinders. Seamless high carbon steel cylinders for permanent and high pressure liquefiable gases

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12.

IS-802

Code of practice for use of structural steel in (PART-1) overhead transmission line towers.

2.2

Equipment meeting with the requirement of other authoritative Standards, which ensure equal or better performance than the standards mentioned above, shall also be considered. When the equipment offered by the supplier conforms to other standards salient points of difference between standards adopted and the standards specified in this specification shall be clearly brought out in the relevant schedule. Four copies of such standards with authentic translation in English shall be furnished alongwith the offer.
SERVICE CONDITIONS:

3.0

The breakers and accessories to be supplied against this specification shall be suitable for satisfactory continuous operation under the following tropical conditions.
i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) Location Max ambient air temp.( 0 C) Min ambient air temp.(C) Max relative humidity.(%) Min relative humidity. (%) Average annual rainfall.(mm)
2

In the state of Haryana 50 -2.5 100 26 900 195 1000 45 0.3g

vii) Max wind pressure (Kg/mm ) viii) Max altitude above mean sea level(meters) ix) x) 3.1 Isoceraunic level(days/year) Siesmic level( horizontal acceleration)

AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY: Auxiliary electrical equipment shall be suitable for operation on the following supply system

a. b.

Power Devices (like drive motors) D.C. Alarm, control protective devices

415 V, 3 phase 4 wire 50 Hz, Neutral grounded AC supply. Two independent sources of 220 V DC, ungrounded 2 wire Substation wise exact details shall be furnished to the successful bidder 240 V, single phase, 50 Hz AC supply.

c.

Lighting

Each of the foregoing supplies shall be made available by the Purchaser at the terminal point for each circuit breaker for operation of accessories and auxiliary equipment. Bidder's scope include supply of interconnecting cables, terminal boxes etc., The above supply voltage may vary as below and all devices shall be suitable for continuous operation over the entire range of voltages.

i) ii)

AC supply D.C. Supply

: :

voltage + 10% & -20%, frequency 5% 10%.

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4.0

PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS: The SF-6 gas Circuit Breakers covered in this specification shall meet the technical requirements listed hereunder. PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL PARAMETERS: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Rated voltage (kV rms), frequency (Hz.) Continuous current rating (A rms) Type Mounting Number of Poles Type of Operation Phase to phase spacing in the switchyard i.e. interpole spacing for breaker (mm) 8. Required ground clearance from the lowest live terminal if both the terminals are not in the same horizontal plane. (mm) 9. 10. Phase to earth clearance (mm) Height of concrete plinth (to be provided by the Purchaser) (mm) 11. Minimum height of the 2550 150 2400 5000 3 pole outdoor SF6 Hot dip galvanised lattice steel support structure, bolted type to be supplied by the Bidder. 3 Individually operated single poles 4000 Item Specification 245 kV 245 50 1600

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lowest part of the support insulator from ground level (mm). 12. 13 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Operating mechanism Auto reclosing duty Rated operating duty "First pole to clear" factor (Type of tripping) Max. closing time (ms) Max. total break time (ms) 1.2/50 microsecond impulse withstand voltage (kV peak) 19. 1 minute power frequency withstand voltage (kV rms) 20.

( Bidders offering lesser clearances must substantiate the same with adequate Information on impulse test withstand capability of equipment) Spring / Pneumatic (with unit compressor) Single and three phase 0-0.3 sec. -COAs per IS-13118 (Trip free) ------------- 150 -----------Less than 3 cycles or 60 ms 1050 3 min -CO cycle

460

Rated breaking current capacity:i) Line charging at rated voltage at 90 deg. leading power factor (A) rms ii) Small inductive current (A) rms iii) Cable charging breaking current (A) iv) Short circuit current a) AC component (kA rms) 40 IEC-56. c) Duration of short circuit 1 sec b) % DC component Corresponding to minimum opening time as per ----------------- 0.5 to 10 ------------------without exceeding switching o/v 2.0 p.u 250 125

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21. 22. 23.

Rated short circuit making current capacity Permissible limit of temperature rise Max. acceptable difference in the instants of closing/opening of contacts i. Within a pole (ms) ii. Between poles (ms)

100 (kA) As per clause 5.27

5 10 6125 40 (kA)

24. 25. 26.

Min. creepage distance of support insulator (mm) Short time current carrying capability for one second i) Rating of auxiliary contacts ii) No. of auxiliary contacts

----- 10 A at 220 V D.C. ------10 NO and 10 NC as spare with due provision to add more if required 2 A DC with the circuit time constant not less than 20 ms ------- 140 db (max.) ---------------- 0.3g (horizontal) --------

27. 28 . 29 30.

Breaking capacity of auxiliary contacts Noise level at base and upto 50 meters Seismic acceleration Min. Corona extinction voltage kv (rms)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Circuit breakers offered shall be sulphur hexaflouride (SF6) type only. Any part of the breakers, especially the removable ones, shall be freely interchangeable without the necessity of any modification at site. Circuit breaker shall comprise of three identical single pole units. 245 kV circuit breakers are meant for single pole re-closure. In this case pole discrepancy special features including relays, timers etc., provided to minimise pole discrepancy and to avoid single phasing shall be highlighted in the bid. Complete circuit breaker with all the items necessary for successful operation shall be supplied, including but not limited to the following:

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5.3.1

Breaker assemblies with bases, support structure for circuit breaker as well as for control cabinet, central control cabinet and foundation bolts for main structure as well as control cabinet and central control cabinet (except concrete foundations), terminals and operating mechanisms are included in the scope of supply. Compressed SF6 gas, pneumatic systems complete including compressors, tanks, piping, fittings, valves and controls and necessary supports for interpole piping for pneumatic systems. Each of the 245 kV circuit breakers one central control cabinet for each breaker, and one control box for each pole shall be provided with all the required electrical devices mounted therein and the necessary terminal blocks for termination of interpole wiring. The necessary interpole cabling at site shall be done by the Purchaser based on the schematic, wiring diagram and termination schedule to be supplied by the successful Bidder. Terminals shall be of stud type with washer nuts & check nuts. Instruments, gauges and other devices for SF6 gas supervision. pressure, pneumatic pressure

5.3.2

5.3.3

5.3.4 5.3.5

All necessary parts to provide a complete and operable circuit breaker installation such as main equipment, terminal, control parts, connectors and other devices, whether specifically called for herein or not. The 245 KV circuit breaker shall be designed for high speed single and three pole reclosing with and operating sequence and timing as specified in clause 4.0 "Principal Parameters". The support structure of circuit breaker as well as that of control cabinet shall be hot dip galvanised. All other parts can be grey colour painted as per shade 631 of IS-5. Circuit breaker shall be suitable for hot line washing. All breakers shall be supplied with universal type terminal connectors. Suitable for Twin 0.4 Sq inch ACSR Conductor. The current density adopted for the design of the terminal pads shall in no case exceed the following values. For copper pads - 1.6 A/sq.mm. and others - 1.0 A/sq.mm. CONTACTS: All making and breaking contacts shall be sealed free from atmospheric effects. Contacts shall be designed to have adequate thermal and current carrying capacity for the duty specified and to have a life expectancy so that frequent replacements due to excessive burning will not be necessary. Provision shall be made for rapid dissipation of heat generated by the arc on opening. Main contacts shall be the first to open and the last to close so that there will be little contact burning and wear. If arcing contacts are used they shall be the first to close and the last to open. These shall be easily accessible for inspection and replacement. If there are no separately mounted arcing contacts the main contacts shall be easily accessible for inspection and replacements. Tips of arcing contacts and main contacts shall be silver plated or have tungsten alloy tipping.

5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.9.1

5.9.2 5.9.3

5.9.4 Any device provided for voltage grading to damp oscillations or to prevent restrike prior to the complete interruption of the circuit or to limit over-voltages on closing shall have a life expectancy comparable to that of the breaker as a whole.

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5.9.5 Breakers shall be so designed that when operated within their specified rating, the temperature of each part will be limited to values consistent with a long life of the material used. The temperature shall not exceed that indicated in IEC-56 under specified ambient conditions. 5.9.6 Contacts shall be kept permanently under pressure of SF6 gas. The poles shall be partially filled with SF6 gas at the time of despatch and only topping upto required pressure shall be permitted at site. The gap between the open contacts shall be such that it can withstand atleast the rated phase to ground voltage continuously at zero gauge pressure of SF6 gas due to its leakage. 5.9.7 Specific guarantee that the SF6 gas will not leak from the breaker while in service for a minimum period of 10 years shall be given. If leakage of SF6 gas occurs within 10 years, the defects in the breaker shall be attended to by the company free of cost and this shall be done irrespective of the number of leakages during the period of 10 years. 5.10 PORCELAIN HOUSING: 5.10.1 The porcelain housing shall be of single piece construction without any joint or coupling. It shall be made of homogeneous, vitreous porcelain of high mechanical and dielectric strength. Glazing of porcelain shall be uniform brown or dark brown colour with a smooth surface arranged to shed away rain water or condensed water particles (fog), free from blisters, burns and similar other defects. 5.11 a) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The circuit breakers shall be single pressure type and single break, the design and construction of the circuit breaker shall be such that there is 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. All gasketed surfaces shall be smooth, straight and reinforced, if necessary to minimise distortion and to make a tight seal. Where the operating rod of the operating mechanism connected to the arc chamber (SF6 media) adequate suitable Oring seals shall be provided. The test holes for leakage test of the internal seals shall also be provided. In the interrupter assembly there shall be a absorbing product box to eliminate SF6 decomposition products and moisture. The material used in the construction of the circuit breakers shall be fully compatible with SF6 gas. Each pole shall form an enclosure filled with SF6 gas independent of the other two poles. The SF6 gas density of each pole shall be monitored and regulated by individual pressure switches The SF6 gas density monitor shall be adequately temp. compensated. The density monitor shall meet the following requirements: i) ii) iii) iv) a) It shall be possible to dismantle the density monitor for checking/ replacement without draining the SF6 gas by using suitable interlocked non-return couplings. It shall damp the pressure pulsation while filling the gas in service so that the flickering of the pressure switch contacts does not take place. A pressure indicator shall also be supplied. The alarm and trip setting shall be such that: Advance warning can be given for the low pressure below an unacceptable level.

b)

c)

d)

e)

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b) f)

After alarm, the breaker shall open if the pressure falls below pre- determined value.

Means for pressure relief shall be provided in the gas chamber of circuit breaker to avoid damages or distortion during occurrence of abnormal pressure increase or shock waves generated by internal electric faults. The position of vents, diaphragms and pressure relief devices shall be so arranged as to minimise danger to the operators in the event of gas or vapour escaping under pressure. Facility shall also be provided to reduce the gas pressure within the breaker to a value not exceeding 8 millibar for 245 kV within 4 hours or less. Each circuit breaker shall be capable of withstanding this degree of vacuum without distortion or failure of any part. Sufficient SF6 gas shall be provided to fill all the circuit breakers installed. In addition to this 20% of the total gas requirement shall be supplied in separate cylinders as spare requirement. The pressure loss in the breaker shall not be more than 1% per year under normal operating conditions. Provisions shall be made for attaching an operation analyzer after installation at site to record contact travel, speed and making measurement of operation timings and synchronization of contacts in one pole. SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE GAS (SF6 GAS): The SF6 gas shall comply with IEC-376, 376A and 376B and be suitable in all respects for use in the switchgear under the worst operating conditions. The high pressure cylinders in which the SF6 gas is shipped and stored at site shall comply with requirements of the following standards and regulations: IS:4379 IS:7285 Identification of the contents of industrial gas cylinders. Seamless high carbon steel cylinders for permanent and high pressure liquefiable gases.

g)

h)

i)

5.12 a) b)

The cylinders shall also meet Indian Boiler regulations. c) Test: SF6 gas shall be tested for purity, dew point, breakdown voltage, water contents as per IEC-376, 376A and 376B and test certificates shall be furnished to Purchaser indicating all the tests as per IEC-376 for each lot of SF6 gas. DUTY REQUIREMENTS: The circuit breakers shall be totally re-strike free under all duty conditions and shall be capable of performing specified duties without opening resistors. The circuit breakers shall meet the duty requirements for any type of fault or fault location, for line charging and roping when used on an effectively grounded system and perform make and break operations as per stipulated duty cycles satisfactorily. The Circuit Breakers shall be capable of: i) ii) iii) Clearing short line faults (Kilo metric faults) with source bus equivalent to symmetrical fault current specified. impedance behind the

5.13 5.13.1 5.13.2

5.13.3

Breaking inductive currents of 0.5 to 10A without switching over-voltage exceeding 2.3 p.u. Breaking 25% of the rated fault current at twice rated voltage under phase opposition condition.

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5.13.4 5.13.5

The critical current which gives the longest arc duration at lockout pressure of extinguishing medium and the arc duration shall be indicated. 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 breakers shall also withstand the voltage specified in clause 4.0 "Principal Parameters" of this specification. TOTAL BREAK TIME: The "Total Break Time" as specified in clause 4.0, "Principal section shall not be exceeded under any of the following duties: i) Test duties 1,2,3,4,5 (with TRV as per IEC-56). ii) Short line fault L90, L75 (with TRV as per IEC-56). Parameters" of this

5.14 5.14.1

5.14.2

The Bidder may please note that there is only one specified break time of the breaker which shall not be exceeded under any duty conditions specified such as with the combined variation of the trip coil voltage, (70-110%) pneumatic pressure and arc extinguishing medium pressure etc., While furnishing the proof for the total break time of complete circuit breaker, the Bidder 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. The values guaranteed shall be supported with the type test reports. OPERATING MECHANISM AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENTS: The circuit breakers shall be designed for electrical local as well as remote control The operating mechanism shall be of pneumatic, spring charged mechanism or combination of these, for 245 kV SF-6 Circuit Breakers. The mechanism shall be adequately designed for specified tripping and re-closing duty. The entire operating mechanism control circuitry, individual breaker compressor unit etc. as required shall be housed in an out-door type, This enclosure shall conform to degree of protection IP55 of ISS-2147. The enclosure shall be invariable mounted on a separate concrete plinth of 150 mm height. All working parts in the mechanism shall be of corrosion resistant material. All bearings which require greasing, shall be equipped with pressure grease fittings. The design of the operating mechanism shall be such that it shall be practically maintenance free. The guaranteed years of maintenance- free operation, the number of full load and full rated short circuit current breaking/operation without enquiring any maintenance or overhauling, shall be clearly stated in the bid. As far as possible the need for lubricating the operating mechanism shall be kept to the minimum and eliminated altogether if possible. The operating mechanism shall be non-pumping (and trip free) electrically pneumatically under every method of closing. There shall be no rebounds in the mechanism and it shall not require any critical adjustments at site. Operation of the power operated closing device, when the circuit breaker is already closed, shall not cause damage to the circuit breaker or endanger the operator. Provision shall be made for attaching an operation analyser to facilitate testing of breaker at site.

5.14.3 5.15 5.15.1 5.15.2

5.15.3 5.15.4

5.15.5

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5.15.6

A mechanical indicator shall be provided to show open and close position of the breaker. It shall be located in a position 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 control cabinet. The Bidder shall furnish detailed operation and maintenance manual of the mechanism alongwith the operation manual for the circuit breakers. CONTROL: The close and trip circuits shall be designed to permit use of momentary contact switches and push buttons. Each breaker pole shall be provided with two (2) independent tripping circuits, valves and coils each connected to a different set of protective relays. 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 push buttons shall be provided in the breaker central control cabinet. Remote located push buttons and indicating lamps shall be provided by the Purchaser. The trip coils shall be suitable for trip circuit supervision. The trip circuit supervision relay would be provided by the Purchaser. Necessary terminals shall be provided in the central control cabinet of the circuit breaker by the Bidder. Closing coil shall operate correctly at all values of voltage between 85% and 120% of the rated voltage. Shunt trip shall operate correctly under all operating conditions of the circuit breaker upto the rated breaking capacity of the circuit breaker and at all values of supply voltage between 70% and 120% of rated voltage. If additional elements are introduced in the trip coil circuit their successful operation and reliability for similar applications on outdoor circuit breakers shall be clearly brought out in the additional information schedules. In the absence of adequate details the offer is likely to be rejected. Suitable relay for monitoring of DC supply voltage to the control cabinet shall be provided. The pressure switches used for interlock purposes shall have adequate contact ratings to be directly used in the closing and tripping circuits. In case the contacts are not adequately rated and multiplying relays are used then the interlock for closing/opening operation of breaker shall be with No logic of the relay i.e. if the DC supply to the interlock circuit fails then it is essential that breaker trips in order to protect the switchgear and connected equipment like transformers etc., for any possible faults at that time. Provision for automatic tripping of the breaker shall be made alongwith the flag indication for non-availability of DC supply. The connection must be such that capacitor provided for this purpose gets charged from the DC source provided by the Board only and the capacitor supply is released for the tripping circuit as soon as DC supply fails. It must be possible to close the breaker only after restoration of DC supply. The entire arrangement of CTD must be accommodated in a separate box and it shall be mounted to control cubicle For pneumatically and spring operated mechanisms a local manual closing device which can be easily operated by one man standing on the ground shall also be provided for maintenance purposes and direction of motion of handle shall be clearly marked.

5.15.7 5.16 5.16.1 5.16.2 5.16.3

5.16.4

5.16.5

5.16.6

5.16.7

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5.16.8

The auxiliary switch of the breaker shall be preferably positively driven by the breaker operating rod and where due to construction features, same is not possible a plug-in device shall be provided to simulate the opening and closing operations of circuit breaker for the purpose of testing control circuits. MOTOR COMPRESSED SPRING CHARGING MECHANISM: Spring operated mechanism shall be complete with motor, opening spring, closing spring and all other necessary accessories to make the mechanism a complete unit. Breaker operation shall be independent of motor which shall be used solely for the purpose of charging the closing spring. Motor rating shall be such that it requires only 15 seconds for fully charging the closing spring. Closing operation shall compress the opening spring and keep ready for tripping. The mechanism shall be provided with means for charging the spring by hand. This operation shall be carried out with the doors of the cubicle open. During this process no electrical or mechanical operation of the mechanism shall endanger the operator or damage the equipment. A mechanical indicating device shall be provided to indicate the state of the charge spring and shall be visible with the door of the cubicle closed. An alarm shall be provided for spring failing to be charged by a pre-set time after circuit breaker closing. The spring mechanism shall be fitted with a local manual release, preferably by a push button to avoid in advertent operation. Means shall be provided for discharging the spring when the circuit breaker is in the open position without circuit breaker attempting to close.

5.17

5.18

PNEUMATICALLY OPERATED MECHANISM: a) b) c) Individual compressor units (ICU) shall be provided for pneumatically operated circuit breakers. The ICU shall be complete with air piping and accessories, all stop valves, tees, pressure reducers etc., required for normal operation of the breaker. The breaker local receivers shall comply with the requirements in clause 5.28 and shall have sufficient capacity for two CO operations of the breakers at the lowest pressure for auto reclosing duty without refilling. The Bidder shall ensure that rated pressure. is available at all the breaker locations. Independently adjustable pressure switches with potential free, ungrounded contacts to actuate a lockout device shall be provided. This lockout device with provision of remote alarm indication shall be incorporated in each circuit breaker to prevent operation whenever the pressure of the operating mechanism is below that of parameter required for satisfactory operation of the circuit breakers. The scheme should permit operation of all blocking and alarm relays as soon as the pressure transient present during the rapid pressure dip has been damped and a reliable pressure measurement can be made. Such facilities shall be provided for following conditions: i) Close lockout pressure. ii) Auto reclose lockout pressure. iii) Extreme low pressure. e) The compressed air mechanism shall be capable of operating the circuit breaker under all duty conditions with the air pressure immediately before operation between 85% and 110% of the rated supply pressure. The

d)

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make/break time at this supply pressure shall not exceed the specified make/break time within any value of trip coil supply voltage as specified. f) The compressed air piping shall comply to requirements given in clause 5.28.8. 5.19 OPERATING MECHANISM HOUSING: The operating mechanism housing/control cabinet shall conform to the requirement specified in clause 5.30. 5.20 INTERLOCKS: It is proposed to electrically interlock the circuit breaker with Purchaser's associated air break isolating switches in accordance with switchyard safety interlocking scheme. The details of the scheme will be furnished to the successful Bidder. All accessories required on breaker side for satisfactory operation of the scheme shall be deemed to be included in the scope of supply of this specification. 5.21 SUPPORTING STRUCTURE: The Bidder shall indicate the price of support structure alongwith the foundation bolts required separately in the bid proposal sheets and these shall be considered in evaluation. However, in case the equipment offered have integral support structure or the specialties of the breaker are such that support structures have to be provided by the successful Bidder, the prices of these support structures shall be included in the price of the equipment and same shall be indicated clearly in the bid proposal sheet. The support structure shall meet the following requirements: 1) The minimum vertical clearance from any energized metal part to the bottom of the circuit breaker (structure) base, where it rests on the foundation pad, shall be 4.9meters The minimum vertical distance from the bottom of the lowest porcelain part of the bushings, porcelain enclosures or supporting insulators to the bottom of the circuit breaker base, (from the ground level) shall be 2.55 meters for all voltages. The minimum clearance between the live parts and earth shall be 2.4 meters for 245kV.

2)

3) 5.22 5.22.1

FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES: Following is a partial list of some of the major fittings and accessories to be furnished by Bidder in the central control cabinet. Number and exact location of these parts shall be indicated in the bid. a) i) ii) iii) iv) v) Central control cabinet in accordance with clause no. 5.30 complete with Cable glands for control cables off sizes will be intimated to the successful bidders . Local/remote changeover switch. Four digit operation counter. Pneumatic pressure gauges SF6 gas pressure gauge. Control switches to cut off control power supply.

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vi) vii) viii) ix) x) xi) xii) xiii) xiv) xv) Note :-

Fuses and links as required. The number of terminals provided shall be adequate enough to wire out all contacts and control circuits plus 24 terminals spare for Purchaser's use. Operation hour meter for motor. Three pin plug with socket. Illuminating lamp with door switch. Lock and key for mechanism box. Capacitor tripping device. Thermostatically controlled space tubular heater. Anti-pumping relay. Rating plate in accordance with IEC incorporating year of manufacture.

Such components, required for satisfactory operation of breaker, shall be deemed to be within the scope of supply irrespective of whether these are specifically mentioned or not above. Additional fittings for pneumatically operated circuit breaker. a) b) c) d) Unit compressed air system in accordance with clause Breaker local air receivers. Pressure gauge spring loaded safety valve, adjustable contacts and explosion vents. pressure switch with No.5.28.

5.22.2

Pressure switch to initiate an alarm if the pressure in the aux. reservoir remains below a preset level for longer than it is normally necessary to refill the reservoir Stop, non-return and other control valves, piping and all accessories upto breaker mechanism housing.

e) 5.23 5.23.1

SURFACE FINISH: All interiors and exteriors of tanks 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 paint. 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 limits specified. The paint shall not scale off or wrinkle or be removed by abrasion due to normal handling. All external paintings shall be as per shade no. 631 of IS:5. All ferrous hardware, exposed to atmosphere, shall be hot dip galvanised.

5.23.2

5.23.3

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5.24

GALVANISING: All ferrous parts including all sizes of nuts, bolts, plain and spring washers, support channels, structures, etc., shall be hot dip galvanised to conform to latest version of IS:2629 or any other equivalent authoritative standard.

5.25

EARTHING: The operating mechanism housing, control cabinets, dead tanks, support structure etc., shall be provided with two separate Earthing terminals suitable for bolted connection to 50x8mm MS flat to be provided by the Purchaser for connection to station earth mat.

5.26

NAME AND RATING PLATES: Circuit breaker and its operating device shall be provided with a rating plate or plates marked with but not limited to following data: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l) m) Manufacturer's name or trade mark. Serial number or type designation making it possible to get all the relevant information from the manufacturer. Year of manufacture. Rated voltage. Rated insulation level. Rated frequency. Rated normal current. Rated short circuit breaking current. First pole to clear factor. Rated duration of short circuit. Rated auxiliary DC supply voltage of closing and opening devices. Rated pressure of compressed air gas for operation and interruption. Purchase order number and customer's name.

The coils of operating devices shall have a reference mark permitting the data to be obtained from the manufacturer. The rating plate shall be visible in position of normal service and installation. The rating plate shall be weather proof and corrosion proof. 5.27 LIMITS OF TEMPERATURE RISE: 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. If the maximum ambient temperature rises, permissible values shall be reduced accordingly.

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sl. No. Nature of the part or of the liquid Maximum value of --------------------------------------Temp. at a max air temp 1. Contacts in air. silver-faced copper, copper alloy or aluminium alloy {see notes (i) & (ii)} Bare copper or tinned aluminium alloy. 2. Contacts in oil: i) Silver-faced copper, copper alloy or aluminium alloy (see note ii) ii) 3. Bare copper or tinned aluminium alloy. Terminals to be connected to external conductors by screws or bolts silver faced (see note iii) 4. 5. Metal parts acting as springs Metal parts in contact with insulation of the following classes: Class Y Class A : (for non-impregnated materials) : (for materials immersed in oil or impregnated) Class E : in air in oil 120 100 70 50 100 50 90 40 (See note iv) (See note iv) 105 55 80 30 90 40 75 25 105 Temp. rise ambient not exceeding 50 C 55

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Class B Class F

: :

in air in oil in air in oil oil base in air in oil

130 100 155 100 100 120 100 100

80 50 105 50 50 70 50 50

Enamel synthetic synthetic 6.

: : :

Any part of metal or of insulating material in contact with oil except contacts.

7.
Notes:

Oil
i) ii)

90

40

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When applying the temperature rise of 55 C, care should be taken to ensure that no damage is caused to the surrounding insulating materials. The quality of the silver facing shall be such that a layer of silver remains at the points of contact after the mechanical endurance tests. Otherwise, the contacts shall be regarded as "bare". The values of temperature and temperature rise are valid whether or not the conductor connected to the terminals is silver-faced. The temperature shall not reach a value where the elasticity of the material is impaired. For pure copper, this implies a temperature limit of 75 C.

iii) iv)

5.28 5.28.1

COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM: Each circuit breaker shall be supplied with individual compressor unit. Each ICU shall be provided with compressor, piping, piping accessories, local air receivers, control valves, filters, coolers of adequate capacity, reducing valves, isolating valves, drain parts etc., The capacity of local air receivers shall be sufficient for two operations of the circuit breaker, at the lowest pressure for auto reclosing duty without refilling. Air Compressor: a) The air compressor shall be oil-less and of air cooled type complete with cylinder, lubrication, drive motor and slide rails. Each compressor shall be rated for the following duty: Total running time of compressor per day Not exceeding 20 minutes.

5.28.2

5.28.3

i)

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ii) iii) b) c) 5.28.4.1

Normal running air charging Air charging time after one close-open operation of all breakers

Not exceeding 15 minutes. Not exceeding 60 minutes.

Compressor shall be driven by automatically controlled motors conforming to this specification. The compressor shall be provided unloading device during starting. with automatic adjustable

Inter-cooler and After Cooler: Inter-cooler between compressor stages and after-cooler at discharge of HP cylinder shall be included in Bidder's scope. These shall be of air cooled type and shall be designed as per ASME Code of IEMA Standards. The design pressure on the air side of cooler shall be 25 times the working pressure. A corrosion allowance of 3 mm shall be included for all steel parts.

5.28.5

Air Receivers: a) Air receiver shall be designed in accordance with the latest edition of the ASME Code for Pressure Vessel-Section VIII of BS:5197. A corrosion allowance of 3.0 mm shall be provided for shell and dished ends in case the air receiver is not hot dip galvanised. Receivers shall be coated on the inside face with anti-rust medium. Air receivers shall have a manhole with cover for inspection and cleaning. Connections for air inlet and outlet, drain and relief valves shall be flanged type. Pressure gauge and pressure switch connections shall be of screwed type. Accessories such as suitable sized safety valve to relieve full compressor discharge at a set pressure equal to 1.1 times the maximum operating pressure, blow off valve, auto drain tap with isolating and bypass valve, dial type pressure gauge with isolating and drain valve and test connection shall be provided. The receiver shall be rated such that the compressor will not start within less than hour hours for supplying the leakage of air from the compressed air system. This condition shall be met with only one compressor in operation at a time.

b)

c)

d)

5.28.6

Quality of Air: Compressed air used shall be dry and free of dust particles. Arrangement for conditioning the compressed air shall be provided as an integral part of air compressor system. Air shall not condensate at working pressure at a temperature of minus 10 C. Measures of achieving this shall be brought out clearly in the bid. All instruments required for checking the quality of air shall be furnished as special tools alongwith the breakers.

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5.28.7

Controls and Control Equipment: a) The compressor control shall be of automatic start/stop type initiated by pressure switches on the main receiver. Supplementary manual control shall also be provided. Duplicate incoming supply of 415 V, AC shall be provided by the Purchaser at switchyard motor control center. The compressor MCC which is in Bidder's scope shall be as per para of this section. Manual change over scheme from the source to other shall be arranged. Facility to annunciate failure of power supply to the compressor motor control center shall be provided. All control equipment shall be housed in a totally enclosed sheet steel cabinet conforming to relevant standards. Pressure gauges, other indicating devices and control switches shall be mounted on the control cabinet. The flow capacity of all valves shall be at least 20% greater than the total compressor capacity. The high pressure pipe and air system shall be such that after one O-0.3 sec -CO- operation the breaker shall be capable of performing one CO-operation within 3 minutes. All compressed air piping shall be bright annealed, seamless phosphorous Deoxidized Non-Arsenical Copper alloy or stainless steel pipe (C-106 of BS:2871-1957). Compressor air piping in the switchyard trenches shall be laid with a slope of 1 in 1000. All necessary fittings required for this purpose including the drain valves at all the low points shall be included in the proposal. The piping shall be laid horizontally on steel supports in RCC trenches having a slope of 1 in 500. All joints and connections in the piping system shall be brazed or flared as necessary. All compressed air piping shall be carried out in accordance with BS:162. Compressed air piping system shall be complete with saddle clamps to support the piping system at every one meter interval.

b)

c)

5.28.8

Compressed Air Piping, Valves and Fittings: a) b)

c)

d)

e) f) g) 5.28.9

Motor Control Center: The 415 Volt motor control centers conforming to requirements for control cabinets stipulated in clause 5.3 of this specification shall be fixed type and fully sectionalised and shall be equipped with load break switches. Motor feeders shall be provided with isolating switch fuse unit and contractor with thermal overload relay and open phase protection. The motor contractor shall have one normally open auxiliary contact for alarm purposes.
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An ammeter shall be provided on the motor feeders. The motor control circuit shall
be independent from all other control circuits.

5.28.10. 5.28.11

Isolating Switches: VOID Fuses: All fuses shall be of the HRC cartridge type, conforming to IS:2208 and suitable for mounting on plug-in type of fuse bases. Fuses shall be provided with visible operation indicators to show that they have operated. All accessible live connections shall be adequately shrouded, and it shall be possible to change fuses with the circuit live, without danger of contact with live conductor. Insulated fuses pulling handle shall be supplied with each control cabinet.

5.29 5.29.1

TERMINAL CONNECTORS: All the circuit breakers shall be provided with terminal connectors suitable for Twin 0.4 Sq. inch ACSR Zebra Conductor. The terminal connectors shall meet the following requirements: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Terminal connectors shall be manufactured and tested as per IS:5561. All castings shall be free from blow holes, surface blisters, cracks and activities. All sharp edges & corners shall be blurred and rounded off. No part of a clamp shall be less than 10 mm thick. All ferrous parts shall be hot dip galvanised conforming to IS:2633. For bimetallic connectors, copper alloy liner of minimum thickness of 2 mm shall be cast integral with aluminium body. Flexible connectors shall be made from tinned copper/ aluminium sheets. All current carrying parts shall be designed and manufactured to have minimum contact resistance. Connectors shall be designed to be corona free in accordance with the requirements stipulated in IS:5561. Control cabinets shall be of the free standing floor mounting type.. Control cabinets shall be sheet steel enclosed and shall be dust, weather and vermin proof. Sheet steel shall be at least 3 thick or 2 mm thick, if CRC sheet used. Control cabinets shall be provided with a hinged door and padlocking arrangement. The door hinges shall be of union joint type to facilitate easy removal. Door shall be properly braced to prevent wobbling. There shall be provision in the bottom sheet for entrance of cables from below. Equipment and devices shall be suitable for operation on a 415 V, 3 phase 3/4 wire 50 Hz AC system. The wiring shall be of stranded

5.30

SPECIFICATION FOR CONTROL CABINETS: 1. 2.

3.

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copper with minimum cross section of 2.5 Sq.mm with 1100 V PVC insulation. 4. Bus bars shall be of tinned copper of adequate cross-section to carry the normal current, without exceeding the permissible temperature rise over an ambient temperature of 50 C outside the cubicle. The buses shall be braced to withstand forces corresponding to short circuit current of 25 kA. Motors rated 1 KW and above being controlled from the control cabinet shall be suitable for operation on a 415 V, 3 phase 50 Hz system. Fractional KW motors shall be suitable for operation on a 240 V, 1-phase, 50 Hz supply system. Isolating switches shall be group operated units 3-pole for use on 3-phase supply systems and 2 pole for single phase supply systems) quick make quick break type, capable of breaking safely and without deterioration, the rated current of the associated circuit. Control cabinet door shall be interlocked with the operating handle of the switch so as to prevent opening of the door when the switch is closed. A device for bypassing the door interlock shall also be provided. Switch handle shall have provision for locking in both fully open and fully closed positions. Fuses shall be HRC cartridge link type having prospective current rating of not less than 46 kA (rms). They shall be provided with visible operation indicators to show when they have operated. One fuse pulling handle shall be supplied for every ten fuses or a part thereof. Push button shall be rated for not less than 6 Amps, 415 V AC or 2 Amps, 220V DC and shall be flush mounted on the cabinet door and provided with appropriate name plates. Red, Green and Amber indicating lamps shall be flush mounted and provided with series resistors to eliminate the possibility of short circuiting of control supply in the event of fusing of lamps. For motors upto 5 KW, contactors shall be direct-on-line, air break, single throw type and shall be suitable for making and breaking the starting current of the associated motor which shall be assumed equal to 6.5 times the full load current of the motor at 0.2 p.f. For motors above 5 KW, automatic star delta type starters shall be provided. 3 pole contactors shall be furnished for 3 phase motors and 2-pole contactors for single phase motors. Reversing contactors shall be provided with electrical interlocks between forward and reverse contactors. If possible, mechanical interlocks shall also be provided. Contactors shall be suitable for uninterrupted duty and shall be of duty category class AC4 as defined in IS:2959. The main contacts of the contactors shall be silver plated and the insulation class for the coils shall be class E or better. The dropout voltage of the contactors shall not exceed 70% of the rated voltage.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

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10.

Contactors shall be provided with a three element, positive acting, ambient temperature compensated, time lagged, hand reset type thermal overload relay with adjustable setting. Hand reset button shall be flush with the front door of the cabinet and suitable for resetting with starter compartment door closed. Relays shall be either direct connected or CT operated depending on the rated motor current. Single phasing preventer relay shall be provided for 3 phase motors to provide positive protection against single phasing. Mini starters shall be provided with no volt coils whenever required. All necessary cable terminating accessories such as glands, crimp type tinned copper lugs etc., for control cables shall be included in Bidder's scope of supply. Suitable brass cable glands shall be provided for cable entry. Wiring for all control circuits shall be carried out with 1100/650 volts grade PVC insulated tinned copper stranded conductors of sizes not smaller than 2.5 sq. mm atleast 10% spare terminal blocks for control wire terminations shall be provided on each panel. The terminal blocks shall be ELMEK type or equivalent. All terminals shall be provided with ferrules Visibly marked or numbered and these identifications shall correspond to the designations on the relevant wiring diagrams. The terminals shall be rated for adequate capacity which shall not be less than 10 Amps. Control cabinet shall be provided with 240 V, 1-phase 50 Hz, 20 W fluorescent light fixture and 5 amps, 3 pin socket for handlamp. Space heaters shall be provided inside each cabinet complete with thermostat (preferably differential type) to prevent moisture condensation. Heaters shall be controlled by suitably rated double-pole miniature Circuit Breakers. Signal lamps provided shall be of neon screw type with series resistors, enclosed in bakelite body. Each signal lamp shall be provided with a fuse integrally mounted in the lamp body. All AC control equipment shall be suitable for operation on 240 V, 1 phase 50 Hz system. Items inside the cabinet made of organic material shall be coated with a fungus resistant varnish. All doors, panels, removable covers and breaker openings shall be gasketed all around. All louvers shall have screens and filters. Cabinets shall be dust, moisture and vermin proof.

11. 12. 13.

14.

15. 16.

17.

18. 19. 20.

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5.31 5.31.1

MOTORS: Motors shall be "Squirrel Cage" three phase induction motors of sufficient size capable of satisfactory operation for the application and duty as required for the driven equipment. Stator: a) Stator Frame: The stator frame and all external parts of the motors shall be rigid fabricated steel or of casting. They shall be suitably annealed to eliminate any residual stresses introduced during the process of fabrication and machining. b) Stator Core: The stator lamination shall be made from suitable grade magnetic sheet steel varnished on both sides. They shall be pressed and clamped adequately to reduce the core and teeth vibrations to minimum. c) Insulation and Winding: i) All insulated winding conductor shall be of copper. The overall motor winding insulation shall be conventional class B type. The winding shall be suitable for successful operation in hot, humid and tropical climate with the ambient temperature of 50 C. The insulation shall be given fungicidal and tropical treatment as per IS:3202. Any joints in the motor insulation such as at coil connections or between slot and winding section shall have strength equivalent to that of slot section of the coil. For 415 Volt motors, after the coils are placed in slots and all connections are made, entire motor assembly shall be impregnated by completely submerging core and winding in suitable insulating compound or varnish allowed by proper baking. At least two additional submersions and bakes shall be applied either making a total of at least three submersions and bake treatment.

5.31.2

ii)

iii)

5.31.3 a) b) c)

Rotor: Rotors shall be adequately designed to avoid overheating during the starting and running conditions. Rotors shall be properly balanced so as to keep the vibration under running condition within the limits. Rotors of induction motors shall be of rigid core construction with bars firmly secured and solidly bonded to the end rings. The end rings assembly shall be such that it is free to move with expansion of the bars

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without distortion. The connection of the bars to the end ring shall be made by brazing or fusion welding. d) e) f) Rotors shall be so designed as to keep the combined critical speed with the driven equipment away from the running speed by at least 20%. Rotors shall also be designed to withstand 120% of the rated speed for 2 minutes in either direction of rotation. All high speed rotors shall be constructed with provision of re-balancing the rotor on its site position without major disassembly.

5.31.4

Bearings: a) b) Depending upon the capacity and loading conditions Bidder shall design suitable grease lubricated or oil lubricated bearings. Greased ball and roller bearings when used shall be of reputed make subject to Purchaser's approval. The minimum standard life of the bearings shall not be less than 30,000 working hours taking all motor and driven loads into account. These shall be pressure grease gun lubricated type fitted with grease nipple and shall have grease relief devices. Bearing shall be so constructed that the loss of grease and its creeping alongwith shaft into motor housing is prevented. It shall also prevent dirt and water from getting into the motor. Unless otherwise approved, bearing lubrication system shall be such that no external forced oil or water is necessary to maintain the required oil supply permissible limits. e) or to keep bearing temperature within

c)

d)

For oil lubricated bearings, drain plugs shall be provided for draining any residual oil when required. Motors to be installed outdoor shall have hose proof enclosure equivalent to IP-55 as per IS:4691. For motors to be installed indoor, the enclosure shall be dust proof equivalent to IP-54 as per IS:4691. Two independent Earthing points shall be provided on opposite sides of the motor for bolted connection of Earthing conductor. Motors shall have drain plugs so located that they will drain water resulting from condensation or other causes from all pockets in the motor casing. Motors weighing more than 25 kg shall be provided with eyebolts, lugs or other means to facilitate lifting.

5.31.5

Enclosures: a)

b) c)

d)

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5.31.6

Cooling Method: Motors shall be of self ventilated type having TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) enclosure.

5.31.7

Rating Plate: The rating plate shall conform to the requirements of IEC incorporating the year of manufacture.

5.31.8

Operational Features: a) Continuous motor rating (name plate rating) shall be at least ten (10) percent above the maximum load demand of the driven equipment at design duty point and the motor shall not be overloaded at any operating point of driven equipment that will arise in service. Motors shall be capable of giving rated output without reduction in expected life span when operated continuously in the system having the particulars as given in Annexure-II. All induction motors shall be suitable for full voltage direct-on -line starting. These shall be capable of starting and accelerating to the rated speed alongwith the driven equipment without exceeding the acceptable winding temperature even when the supply voltage drops down to 85% of the rated voltage. Motors shall be capable of withstanding the electro dynamic stresses and heating imposed if it is started at a voltage of 110% of the rated value. The locked rotor current shall not exceed six (6) times the rated full load current for all motors, subject to tolerance as given in IS:325. Motors, when started with the driven equipment imposing full starting torque under the supply voltage conditions specified under clause 5.32.9(a) above shall be capable of withstanding at least two successive starts from cold condition at room temperature and one start from hot condition without injurious heating of winding. The motors shall also be suitable for three equally spread starts per hour under the above referred supply condition. The locked rotor withstand time under hot condition at 110% of rated voltage shall be more than starting time with the driven equipment at minimum permissible voltage by at least two seconds or 15% of the accelerating time whichever is greater. In case it is not possible to meet the above requirement, the Bidder shall offer centrifugal type speed switch mounted on the motor shaft which shall remain closed for speeds lower than 20% and open for speeds above 20% of the rated speed. The speed switch shall be capable of withstanding 120% of the rated speed in either direction of rotation.

b)

5.31.9

Starting Requirements: a)

b)

c) d)

e)

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6.0 6.1

TESTS: TYPE TESTS: The equipment offered should be type tested. Type test report should not be more than seven years old, reckoned from the date of bid opening, in respect of the following tests, carried out in accordance with ISS-13118/IEC-56, from Govt./ Govt. approved test house, shall be submitted along with bid: i) ii) iii) iv) v) Impulse with-stand voltage tests. Power frequency voltage dry & wet tests on main circuits. Short circuit with stand capability tests. Mechanical endurance tests. Temperature rise test.

However, mehcanical endurance test and temperature rise test conducted at firms work in the presence of representative of any of the SEBs/state power utilities shall also be acceptable. The remaining type test report as per clause 6.0 of ISS-13118/IEC-56 shall be submitted by the successful bidder with in three month from the date of placement of Purchase Order. These type test reports will also be from Govt./ Govt. approved test house & shall not be more than seven years old reckoned from the date of placement of order. 6.2 ACCEPTANCE AND ROUTINE TESTS: 6.2.1 The Supplier in the presence of Purchasers representative as stipulated in the relevant standards shall carry out all acceptance tests unless dispensed with in writing by the Purchaser. 6.2.2 In addition to the mechanical and electrical tests specified by IEC, the following shall also be performed. Speed curves for each breaker shall be obtained with the help of a suitable operation analyser to determine the breaker contact movement during opening, closing, auto-reclosing and trip-free operation under normal as well as limiting operating conditions (control voltage, pneumatic pressure etc.). The tests shall show the speed of contacts directly at various stages of operation, travel of contacts, opening time, closing time, shortest time between separation and meeting of contacts at break/make operation etc. 6.2.3 Immediately after finalisation of the programme of acceptance/routine testing, the Supplier shall give atleast 15 days notice to the Purchaser to enable him to depute his representative for witnessing the tests. ADDITIONAL TESTS: The Purchaser reserves the right for carrying out any other tests of a reasonable nature at the works of the Supplier/laboratory or at any other recognised laboratory/research institute in addition to the above mentioned

6.3

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type, acceptance and routine tests at the cost of the Purchaser to satisfy that the material complies with the intent of this specification. 7.0 7.1 INSPECTION: The Purchaser shall have access at all times to the works and all other all other places of manufacture, where the circuit breaker are being manufactured and the supplier shall provide all facilities without extra charges, for unrestricted inspection of the supplier's works, raw materials, manufacture of the equipment., all the accessories and for conducting necessary test as detailed herein. The Supplier shall keep the Purchaser informed in advance, about the manufacturing program so that arrangement can be made for inspection. No material shall be despatched from its point of manufacture unless the material has been satisfactorily inspected and tested. The supplier shall submit their internal inspection report containing manufacturer's test certificates before offering the material for inspection. The acceptance of any quantity of equipment shall in no way relieve the Supplier of his responsibility for meeting all the requirements of this specification and shall not prevent subsequent rejection if such equipment are later found to be defective. COMMISSIONING
The circuit breakers and associated equipment covered in the specification are intended to be erected and commissioned departmentally for which detailed instructions and special tools, if any, shall be supplied by the successful bidder. The bidder shall however quote lump sum charges per breaker for the service of supervisory commissioning engineer whose services may be availed by the purchaser, if so desired, considering the type and design of equipment offered. The estimated charges for such services shall be taken into account while evaluating the offer for comparison with other offers.

7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5

8.0

9.0 9.1

DOCUMENTATION All drawings shall conform to International Standards Organisation (ISO) 'A' series of drawing sheet/Indian Standards Specification. All drawings shall be in ink and suitable for micro filming. All dimensions and data shall be in S.I. Units. List of Drawings and Documents: The Bidder shall furnish four sets of relevant descriptive and illustrative published literature pamphlets and the following drawings for preliminary study alongwith the offer. a) b) General outline drawings showing dimensions and shipping weights, quantity of insulating media, air receiver capacity etc., Sectional views showing the general constructional features of the circuit breakers including operating mechanism, arcing chambers, contacts etc., with lifting dimensions for maintenance.

9.2

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c) d) e) 9.3

Schematic diagrams of breakers offered for control supervision and reclosing. Structural drawing, design calculations and loading data for support structures. Foundation drilling plan and loading data for foundation design.

The Supplier shall within 2 weeks of placement of order submit four sets of final version of all the above drawings for Purchaser's approval. The Purchaser shall communicate his comments/approval on the drawings to the Supplier within four weeks. The Supplier shall, if necessary, modify the drawings and resubmit four copies of the modified drawings for Purchaser's approval within one week from the date of comments. After receipt of Purchaser's approval, the Supplier shall, within three weeks, submit 20 prints and two good quality reproducible of the approved drawings for Purchaser's use. The Supplier shall also furnish twenty copies of bound manuals covering erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance instructions and all relevant information and drawings pertaining to the main equipment as well as auxiliary devices. Marked erection drawings shall identify the component parts of the equipment as shipped to enable Purchaser to carryout erection with his own personnel. Each manual shall also contain one set of all the approved drawings, type test reports as well as acceptance reports of the corresponding consignment despatched. 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 Purchaser. All manufacturing and fabrication work in connection with the equipment prior to the approval of the drawing shall be at the Supplier's risk. Approval of drawings by the Purchaser shall not relieve the Supplier of any of his responsibility and liability for ensuring correctness and correct interpretation of the drawings for meeting the requirements of the latest revision of the applicable standards, rules and codes of practices. The equipment shall conform in all respects to high standards of engineering, design, workmanship and latest revisions of relevant standards at the time of supply and Purchaser shall have the power to reject any material which, in his judgment, is not in full accordance therewith. Additional data to be furnished within two weeks of the placement of the order. a) b) c) Drawing showing contacts in extinction and open position. close, arc initiation, full arcing, arc of density

9.4

9.5

9.6

9.7

The temperature v/s pressure curves for each setting monitor, alongwith details of density monitor.

Method of checking the healthiness of voltage distribution devices (condensers) provided across the breaks at site.

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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. The effect of non-simultaneity between contacts within a pole or between poles and also how it is covered in the guaranteed total break time. Sectional view of non return couplings if used for SF6 pipes. Details and type of filters used in interrupter assembly and also the operating experience with such filters (for SF6 C.B.) Details on SF6 gas: i) ii) The test methods used in controlling the quality of gas used in the circuit breakers particularly purity and moisture content. Proposed tests to assess the condition of SF6 within a circuit breaker after a period of service particularly with regard to moisture contents of the gas. The precise procedure to be adopted by maintenance personnel for handling equipment who are exposed to the products of arcing in SF6 gas, so as to ensure that they are not affected by possible irritants of the skin and respiratory system. Recommendations shall be furnished for suitable protective clothing, methods of disposal of circuit breaker cleaning utensils and other relevant matters. A complete catalogue on operation analyser satisfying all the requirements stipulated in this specification. The Bidder shall furnish alongwith the bid, curves supported by test data indicating the opening time under close open operation with combined variation of trip coil voltage and pneumatic/hydraulic pressure. Detailed literature and schematic diagrams of switching mechanism for closing resistor showing the duration of insertion shall also be furnished alongwith the calculations in respect of thermal rating of resistors for the duties. All duty requirements shall be proved with the support of adequate test reports to be furnished alongwith the bid failing which the bid is likely to be rejected. Field test report in case of CB meant for Reactor switching duty.

e)

f) g) h)

iii)

i) j)

k)

l)

m)

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ANNEXURE-A GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR SF-6 CIRCUIT BREAKER Sr. No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Description Name of the Manufacturer Manufacturers type/designation Rated Voltage (kV) Maximum (continuous) service rated voltage Normal Current Rating:- (A) a) Under normal conditions as specified in ISS b) Under Site Conditions Short time current rating for 1 Sec- (KA) Maximum temperature rise over ambient temperature of 50 Deg. C (Deg. C) i. Breaking Capacity:a) Symmetrical current (KA) b) Symmetrical at rated service voltage (MVA) c) Asymmetrical current (KA) ii. Maximum Current which can be broken. a) Small inducting current (A) b) Line charging current (A) c) Cable charging current (A) d) Capacitor current (A) Rated making current (peak) (KA) Total break time in milli sec:a) At 10% rated interrupting capacity (ms) b) At rated interrupting capacity (ms) Arcing time (ms) Make time (ms) Minimum reclosing time at full rated interrupting capacity from the instant of trip coil energisation (ms) Min. dead time for 3 Ph. re-closing (ms) Data on restriking voltage (100% & 50% of rated capacity) a) Amplitude factor b) Phase factor c) Neutral Frequency d) R.R.R.V kVolts/ micro second Dry 1-minute Power frequency withstand test voltage (kV rms) a) Between line terminal and grounded objective (kV rms.) b) Between terminal with breaker contact open (kV rms.).
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9. 10 . 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 .

16 .

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17. 1.2/50 full wave impulse withstand test voltage a) Between line terminal & Grounded objects (kV peak) b) Between terminal with breaker contact open (kV peak) 18 . BUSHING: i) Type of bushing ii) Dry 1-minute power frequency withstand test voltage (kV rms) iii) 1.2/50 us impulse withstands test volt. (kV rms) iv) Creepage distance (mm) Minimum clearance in air. a) Between phases (mm) b) Live parts to earth (mm) Number of poles of circuit breaker Number of breaks per phase Total length of break per phase (mm) Type of auxiliary contacts Material of auxiliary contacts Whether contacts silver-plated or not Thickness of silver plating Contact Pressure Number of auxiliary contacts provided. a) Those closed when breaker is closed. b) Those open when breaker is closed. c) Those adjustable with respect to the position of main contacts. Type of Operating mechanism a) Opening b) Closing Control Circuit voltage Power required for trip coil at 220 Volt D.C. Power required for closing coil at 220 Volt D.C. i. Quantity of SF-6 required per breaker at rated gas pressure ii. Quantity of SF-6 (gas) to be supplied in the breaker

19 . 20 . 21 . 22 . 23 . 24 . 25 . 26 . 27 . 28 .

29 . 30 . 31 . 32 . 33 .

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34 .

35 . 36 . 37 . 38 .

during transportation iii. Quantity of additional/spare SF-6 (gas) to be supplied in separate cylinder. Total weight of one complete breaker i. with SF-6 (gas) (KG) ii. without SF-6 (gas) (KG) iii. impact loading for foundation design to include dead load plus impact loading on opening of rated breaking capacity. Overall dimensions (mm) Details of mounting List of reference of similar supplies already made
i.

ii.
iii.

iv. v. vi. vii.

Rated pressure of SF-6 (gas) breaker (Kg/cm2) Quantity of SF-6 (gas) in cylinder (Kg) Rated pressure of SF-6 (gas) in cylinder (Kg/cm2) Weight of empty cylinder (Kg) Chemical composition of absorbent Quantity of absorbent per pole (Kg) Recommended interval for renewal of absorbent (months)

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ANNEXURE B SCHEDULE OF REQUIREMENT Sr. No. 1. Description 245 kV 1600 Amps, 40 kA short time current rating SF-6 (Gas) type circuit breakers for out door use and strictly conforming to the for going specifications HGD/S-783/R1/DGM-164 and complete with all accessories. Quantity

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