Control and Relay Panel
General
1.1 This specification covers Study, Design, Manufacture, Assembly Factory Test, Supply,
Delivery, Installation works and Field Test and Commissioning of 33 kV Control and Relay
Panels for Kobang Substation as specified herein under. The panel shall be used for the
protection of the following:
Manufacturer of Control, Protection Equipment, and Relays shall hold valid ISO
9001quality certificate (including design).
Transformer Protection equipment/ relays as required shall have to be supplied and installed
accordingly.
1.2 It is not the intent to specify completely herein all details of Design and Construction of
Equipment supplied. However, the equipment supplied shall conform, in all respects, to
high standards of Engineering, Design and Workmanship and be capable of performing in
continuous commercial operation up to Contractor's guarantee in a manner acceptable to the
Employer who will interpret the meaning of Drawings and Specifications and shall have the
power to reject any work or material which in his judgment are not in full accordance
therewith.
The Bidder shall submit his proposed Control Panel Arrangement & Layout. The Bidder is
warned that the available space in the existing control rooms is very limited and the panels
shall be of such size to fit in available space. The Contractor shall carry out detail system
study of protection system of Integrated Power System with special regard to existing
substations in the vicinity of the proposed works. Based on this study, the Contractor shall
design a relaying scheme for the substations, prepare a detail relay schedule and recommend
relay-setting values for relay co-ordination with existing ones and make all necessary
adjustments in the relay settings of neighboring substations as well. The cost of any
relocation of equipment in the control room and outdoor switchyard necessary to complete
the specified works shall be included in his bid price and no additional payment will be
made for such work.
1.3 The indication and annunciation schemes for existing substations shall be compatible with
the existing system as far as possible.
1.4 Manufacturers for Protection Equipment
All protection relays like over current, earth fault, differential, definite time over current etc
shall be of numerical type and shall be from following manufacturers or equivalent.
AREVA b) Fuji c) CGELEC d) Reyrolle/Easun Reyrolle e) ABB f) Siemens g) Toshiba h)
Mitsubishi
In case of equivalency, the manufacturer must submit the authentic documents from
internationally recognized testing agency establishing that the offered product is equivalent
to above referred make.
2 Equipment to be Furnished
Control and Relay panels shall be of standard used color.
In addition to the above, the following shall be supplied:
Floor channel seals, vibration damping pads, kick plates, earthing pads and holding down
bolts and nuts
Special tools and tackles
Construction Features
3.1 The Panel Dimensions specified are tentative only and it is the responsibility of Bidder to
ensure that all the equipment required can be properly accommodated in the respective
space. The panels shall also be of a size & type which can be easily accommodated within
the space of control room.
3.2 The 33 kV panel shall be of Simplex type or Duplex type as per the layout of the respective
Substation. Simplex panel consist of a vertical front panel with equipment mounted thereon
and having wiring access from rear for control relay panels. In case of panel having width
more than 800 mm, double leaf-doors shall be provided. Doors shall have handles with
either built-in locking facility or will be provided with pad-lock. In case, the Panels are
Duplex type, it shall comprise two vertical front and rear panel sections connected back-to-
back by formed sheet steel roof tie members and a central corridor in between. The corridor
shall facilitate access to internal wiring and external cable connections. Both ends of the
corridor shall be provided with double leaf doors with lift off hinges. Doors shall have
handles with built-in locking facility. Separate cable entries shall be provided for the front
and rear panels. However, interconnection between panels shall be by means of inter panel
wiring at the top of the panels.
3.3 Panels shall be completely metal enclosed and shall be dust, moisture and vermin proof.
Panel enclosures shall provide a degree of protection not less than IP 54 as per IEC.
3.4 Panels shall be free standing, floor mounting type and shall comprise rigid welded structural
frames enclosed completely with specially selected smooth finished, cold rolled sheet steel
of thickness not less than 3mm for front and rear portions and 2mm for sides, top and
bottom portions. There shall be sufficient reinforcement to provide level surfaces, resistance
to vibration and rigidity during transportation and installation.
3.5 All doors, removable covers and panels shall be gasket all around with synthetic rubber
gaskets Neoprene/EPDM generally conforming to provision of IS 11149. However, XLPE
gaskets can also be used for fixing protective glass doors. Ventilation louvers, if provided,
shall have screens and filters. The screens shall be made of either brass or GI wire mesh.
3.6 Design, materials selection and workmanship shall be such as to result in neat appearance
inside and outside with no welds, rivets or bolt heads apparent from outside, with all
exterior surfaces true and smooth.
3.7 Panels shall be suitable for floor mounting. Metal sills in the form of galvanized steel
channels properly drilled shall be furnished along with anchor bolts and necessary hardware
for mounting to a concrete floor. Any irregularity between the sills and flooring shall be
sealed to prevent entry of dust, moisture and vermin. Panels shall have additional rolled
channel plinth at the bottom with smooth bearing surface. The panels shall be fixed on the
sills with intervening materials. The type of anti-vibration strips which shall be supplied by
the Contractor shall be subject to the approval of the Employer.
3.8 Cable entries to the panels shall be from the bottom unless otherwise specified. The bottom
plates of the panels shall be fitted with removable plates of adequate size for holding the
cables using cable connectors to seal from dust and moisture. All cable connectors required
shall be provided by the Contractor and shall be screwed type and shall be suitable for PVC
armored cables. Cable gland plate fitted on the bottom of the panel shall be connected to
earthing of the panel/station through a flexible braided copper conductor rigidly.
Control and relay panel enclosure protection class shall be of IP 54. When in closed position
there shall not be any chances of entering lizards, mousse etc. inside the panel.
4(A) Component Mounting
4.1 All equipment on front of panel shall be mounted flush or semi-flush. In case of semi-flush
mounting, only flange or bezel shall be visible from the front.
4.2 Equipment shall be mounted such that removal and replacement can be accomplished
individually without interruption of service to adjacent equipment. Equipment mounted
inside the panel shall be so located that terminals and adjacent devices are readily accessible
without the use of special tools. Terminal markings shall be clearly visible.
4.3 Cut-outs and wiring for free issue items, if any, shall be according to corresponding
equipment manufacturer’s drawings. Cut-outs, if any, provided for future mounting of
equipment shall include cover plates.
4.4 The centerline of switches, push buttons and indicating lamps shall be not less than 750mm
from the bottom of the panel. The centerline of relays with targets and/or requiring
adjustment, motors, test switches, and recorders shall be not less than 450mm from the
bottom of the panel. No components shall extend below 200mm.
It will be preferable if existing panel layout is used to give uniform appearances.
4.5 The centerline of switches, push buttons and indicating lamps shall be matched to give a
neat and uniform appearance. Likewise, the top lines of all meters, relays and recorders, etc.
shall be matched.
4.6 No equipment shall be mounted on the doors without prior approval of the Employer.
4.7 In the existing substation, panels shall be as far as possible matched with the existing panels
in the control room in respect of Dimensions, Color, Appearance, Size and Arrangement of
equipment on the front.
4.8 The standard phase arrangement when facing the front of the switch-board shall be R-S-T
from left to right, from top to bottom, and front to back. All relays, instruments, other
devices, buses and equipment involving three phase circuit shall be arranged and connected
in accordance with the standard phase arrangement
4(B) Panel Internal Wiring
Panels shall be supplied complete with interconnecting wiring provided between all
electrical devices mounted and wired in the panels and between the devices and terminal
blocks for the devices to be connected to equipment outside the panels. When panels are
arranged to be located adjacent to each other all inter panel wiring and connections between
the panels shall be furnished and the wiring shall be carried out internally.
All wiring shall be carried out with 650V grade, single core, stranded copper conductor
wires with PVC insulation. The minimum size of the multi-stranded copper conductor used
for internal wiring shall be as follows:
All circuits except current transformer circuits and voltage transfer circuits meant for energy
metering - one 1.5mm sq. per lead.
All current transformer circuits one 2.5 [Link] lead.
Voltage transformer circuit (for energy meters): Two 2.5 mm sq per lead.
All internal wiring shall be securely supported, neatly arranged, readily accessible and
connected to equipment terminals and terminal blocks. Wiring gutters & troughs shall be
used for this purpose.
Auxiliary bus wiring for AC and DC supplies, voltage transformer circuits, annunciation
circuits and other common services shall be provided near the top of the panels running
throughout the entire length of the panels.
Wire termination shall be made with solder less crimping type and tinned copper lugs, which
firmly grip the conductor. Insulated sleeves shall be provided at all the wire terminations.
Engraved core identification plastic ferrules marked to correspond with panel wiring
diagram shall be fitted at both ends of each wire. Ferrules shall fit tightly on the wire and
shall not fall off when the wire is disconnected from terminal blocks. All wires directly
connected to trip circuit breaker or device shall be distinguished by the addition of red
coloured unlettered ferrule.
Longitudinal troughs extending throughout the full length of the panel shall be preferred for
inter panel wiring. Inter-connections to adjacent panel shall be brought out to a separate set of
terminal blocks located near the slots of holes meant for taking the inter-connecting wires.
Contractor shall be solely responsible for the completeness and correctness of the internal
wiring and for the proper functioning of the connected equipment.
5 Mimic Diagrams
5.1 Mimic diagrams shall be provided on panels as required. Mimic diagrams shall be screwed
on to panels and shall be made of anodized aluminum or plastic of approved fast color
material which can be easily cleaned. The width of the mimic bus shall be subject to
approval of the Employer.
5.2 The colors for the various voltages in the mimic diagram shall be as per the existing colors.
5.3 When semaphore indicators are used for disconnecting switch positions, they shall be so
mounted in the mimic that the disconnecting switch’s ‘close’ position shall complete the
continuity of the mimic. Similarly, when control switches of stay-put type are mounted in
the mimic, the 'close' position of the switch shall complete the mimic.
6 Annunciators
6.1 Annunciators of the visual and audible type shall be provided on the panels when called for
in the equipment lists, if enclosed. Annunciators shall be suitable for operation for the
voltages specified.
6.2 Annunciators shall be of facia type with 35mm x 50mm (minimum) translucent plastic
window for each alarm point. Annunciator facia plates shall be engraved in block letter with
respective alarm inscriptions, which will be furnished to Contractor by Employer. Alarm
inscriptions shall be engraved on each window in not more than three lines and size of the
lettering shall be not less than 3mm. The inscriptions shall be visible only when the
respective light is lighted. If any other type of Annunciators are to be used, prior approval
from the Owner should be taken before manufacturing.
6.3 The annunciators shall be suitable for operation with normally open fault contacts which
close on a fault. When specified in bill of materials, some of the annunciator points shall be
suitable for operation with normally closed faults contacts which open on a fault. It shall be
possible at site to change annunciators from "open to fault" to "close to fault" and vice
versa. Annunciators shall be suitable for accepting fleeting faults of duration not less than
15 milliseconds.
6.4 Annunciators shall be compact self-contained units with associated relays mounted behind
the facia units. In case the associated relays cannot be housed behind the annunciator facia
units, these shall be mounted and wired in a separate panel which shall be included in the
offer. However, the latter arrangement is not preferred due to additional space requirement
and wiring interconnections. Alarm relays and facia units shall be interchangeable.
6.5 Annunciator facia units shall be suitable for flush/semi-flush mounting on panels.
Replacement of individual facia inscription plates and lamps/LED/LCD shall be possible
from front of the panels.
6.6 One alarm buzzer common to annunciators on all the panels shall be provided. Similarly,
"Sound Cancel", "Acknowledge”, "Reset" and "Lamp Test" push buttons common to
annunciators on all the panels shall be provided. These common devices shall be located in
a particular panel as determined by the Employer.
6.7 In case of static annunciator schemes, special precaution shall be taken by the Contractor to
ensure that spurious alarm conditions do not appear due to false influence of external magnetic
fields on the annunciator wiring and switching disturbances from the neighboring circuits.
6.8 Each annunciation window shall be provided with two lamps to provide safety against lamp
failure. Lamps shall operate in parallel such that failure of one will not affect operation of
the other.
6.9 Sequence of Operation of the Annunciator shall be as follows:
Alarm Condition Fault Contact Audible Alarm Visual Alarm
Normal Open Off Off
Abnormal Close On Flashing
Sound Cancel Close or Open Off Flashing
Acknowledge Close or Open Off Steady On
Back to Normal Open Off Steady On
Reset Open Off Off
Lamp Test Open Off Steady On
In case 'RESET' push-button is pressed before abnormality is cleared, the lamps shall
continue to glow steady and shall go out only when 'Normal' condition is restored.
6.10 Any new annunciation appearing after the operation of "Sound Cancel" for previous
annunciation, shall provide a fresh "Audible Alarm" with accompanied "Visual Alarm"
even if the process of "Acknowledging" or "Resetting" of previous alarm is going on or yet
to be carried out.
6.11 Provision of testing facilities for flasher and audible alarm circuits of annunciators shall be
provided.
Switches
Control and instrument switches shall be rotary operated type with escutcheon plates clearly
marked to show operating position and circuit designation plates and suitable for flush
mounting with only switch front plate and operating handle projecting out.
The selection of operating handles for the different types of switches shall be as
follows: Breaker, Isolator control switches: Pistol grip, black
Synchronising switches: Oval, Black, Keyed handle
Selector switches: Oval or knob, black
Instrument switches: Round, knurled, black
Protection Transfer switch: Pistol grip, lockable and black.
The control switch of breaker and isolator shall be of spring return to neutral type. The
switch shall have spring return from close and trip positions to "after close" and "after trip"
positions respectively. Instrument selection switches shall be of maintained contact (stay
put) type. Ammeter selection switches shall have make-before-break type contacts so as to
prevent open circuiting of CT secondary when changing the position of the switch.
Voltmeter transfer switches for AC shall be suitable for reading all line-to-line and line- to-
neutral voltages. Synchronizing switches shall be of maintained contact (stay put) type
having a common key for a group of switches. The key shall be removable only in the OFF
position and it shall be coordinate to fit in to all the synchronizing switches. These switches
shall be arranged to connect the synchronizing equipment when turned to the 'ON' position.
One contact of each switch shall be connected in the closing circuit of the respective breaker
so that the breaker cannot be closed until the switch is turned to the 'ON' position.
Lockable type of switches which can be locked in particular positions shall be provided
when specified. The key locks shall be fitted on the operating handles.
Indicating Lamps
Indicating lamps shall be of cluster LED type suitable for panel mounting with rear terminal
connections.
Lamps shall be provided with series connected resistors preferably built in the lamp
assembly. Lamps shall have translucent lamp covers to diffuse lights coloured red, green,
amber, clear white or blue as specified. The lamp cover shall be preferably of screwed type,
unbreakable and moulded from heat resisting material.
Lamps and lenses shall be interchangeable and easily replaceable from the front of the
panel. Tools, if required for replacing the bulbs and lenses shall also be included in the
scope of the supply.
The indicating lamps with resistors shall withstand 120% of rated voltage on a continuous
basis.
Position Indicators
Position indicators of "SEMAPHORE" type shall be provided when specified as part of the
mimic diagrams on panels for indicating the position of circuit breakers, isolating/earthing
switches etc. The indicator shall be suitable for semi-flush mounting with only the front disc
projecting out and with terminal connection from the rear. Their strips shall be of the same
color as the associated mimic.
Position indicator shall be suitable for 110 DC Voltage. When the supervised object is in the
closed position, the pointer of the indicator shall take up a position in line with the mimic
bus bars, and at right angles to them when the object is in the open position. When the
supply failure to the indicator occurs, the pointer shall take up an intermediate position to
indicate the supply failure.
The rating of the indicator shall not exceed 2.5 W.
The position indicators shall withstand 120% of rated voltage on a continuous basis
Synchronizing Equipment
The synchronizing instruments shall be mounted either on a synchronizing trolley or on a
synchronizing panel. The panel/ trolley shall be equipped with double analog voltmeters and
double analog frequency meters, synchroscope and lamps fully wired.
The size of voltmeters and frequency meters provided in the synchronizing panel shall not
be less than 144 X 144 [Link]. Suitable auxiliary voltage transformers wherever necessary
shall also be provided for synchronizing condition. In case the synchroscope is not
continuously rated, a synchroscope cut-off switch shall be provided and an indicating lamp
to indicate that the synchroscope is energized shall also be provided.
Synchronizing check relay with necessary ancillary equipment’s shall be provided which
shall permit breakers to close after checking the requirements of synchronizing of incoming
and running supply. The phase angle setting shall not exceed 35 degree and have voltage
difference setting not exceeding 10%. This relay shall have a response time of less than 200
milliseconds when the two system conditions are met within present limits and with the
timer disconnected. The relay shall have a frequency difference setting not exceeding 0.45%
at rated value and at the minimum time setting. The relay shall have a continuously
adjustable time setting range of 0.5-20 seconds. A guard relay shall be provided to prevent
the closing attempt by means of synchronizing check relay when control switch is kept in
closed position long before the two systems are in synchronism.
The synchronizing panel shall be draw out and swing type which can be swiveled in left and
right direction. The synchronizing panel shall be placed along with control panels. The
incoming and running bus wires of VT secondary shall be connected and run as bus wires in
the control panels and will be extended to synchronizing panel for synchronization of circuit
breakers. The selector switch provided for each circuit breaker in respective control panels
shall be lockable type with a common key so that only one selector switch is kept in
synchronizing mode at a time.
Alternatively, the trolley shall be of mobile type with four rubber-padding wheels capable of
rotating in 360 degree around the vertical axis. Suitable bumpers with rubber padding shall
be provided all around the trolley to prevent any accidental damage to any panel in the
control room while the trolley is in movement.
The trolley shall have two meter long flexible cord fully wired to the instruments and
terminated in a plug in order to facilitate connecting the trolley to any of the panels. The
receptacle to accept the plug shall be provided on the panel.
Relays
All relays shall conform to the requirements of IS: 3231/IEC-60255 or other applicable
standards. Relays shall be suitable for flush or semi-flush mounting on the front with
connections from the rear.
All main protective relays shall be numerical type. All protective relays shall be in draw out
or plug-in type/modular cases with proper testing facilities. Necessary test plugs/test handles
shall be supplied loose and shall be included in contractor's scope of supply.
All AC operated relays shall be suitable for operation at 50 Hz. AC Voltage operated relays
shall be suitable for 110 Volts VT secondary and current operated relays for 1/5 amp CT
secondary. All DC operated relays and timers shall be designed for 110 DC voltage
specified, and shall operate satisfactorily between 80% and 110% of rated voltage. Voltage
operated relays shall have adequate thermal capacity for continuous operation.
The protective relays shall be suitable for efficient and reliable operation of the protection
scheme described in the specification. Necessary auxiliary relays and timers required for
interlocking schemes for multiplying of contacts suiting contact duties of protective relays
and monitoring of control supplies and circuits, lockout relay monitoring circuits etc. also
required for the complete protection schemes described in the specification shall be
provided. All protective relays shall be provided with at least two pairs of potential free
isolated output contacts. Auxiliary relays and timers shall have pairs of contacts as required
to complete the scheme; contacts shall be silver faced with spring action. Relay case shall
have adequate number of terminals for making potential free external connections to the
relay coils and contacts, including spare contacts.
All protective relays, auxiliary relays and timers except the lock out relays and interlocking
relays specified shall be provided with self-reset type contacts. All protective relays and
timers shall be provided with externally hand reset positive action operation indicators with
inscription. All protective relays which do not have built-in hand-reset operation indicators
shall have additional auxiliary relays with operating indicators (Flag relays) for this purpose.
Similarly, separate operating indicator (auxiliary relays) shall also be provided in the trip
circuits of protections located outside the board such as Buchholz relays, oil and winding
temperature protection, sudden pressure devices, fire protection etc.
Timers shall be of the electromagnetic or solid state type. Pneumatic timers are not
acceptable. Short time delays in terms of milliseconds may be obtained by using copper
slugs on auxiliary relays. In such case it shall be ensured that the continuous rating of the
relay is not affected. Time delay in terms of milliseconds obtained by the external capacitor
resistor combination is not preferred and shall be avoided to the extent possible.
All protective relays and alarm relays shall be provided with one extra isolated pair of
contacts wired to terminals exclusively for future use.
The setting ranges of the relays offered, if different from the ones specified shall also be
acceptable if they meet the functional requirements.
Any alternative/additional protections or relays considered necessary for providing complete
effective and reliable protection shall also be offered separately. The acceptance of this
alternative/ additional equipment shall lie with the Employer.
The bidder shall include in his bid a list of installations where the relays quoted have been in
satisfactory operation.
All relays and their drawings shall have phase indications as R-Red, Y-yellow, B-blue
Wherever numerical relays are used, the scope shall include the following:
Necessary software and hardware to up/down load the data to/from the relay from/to the
Laptop computer.
In case of line protection, bus-bar protection and transformer protection, the features like
fault recorder and event logging function including as available as optional feature in these
relays shall be supplied & activated at no extra cost to the Employer. Also, necessary
hardware/software for automatic uploading to station Laptop computer (as applicable) shall
be supplied.
Specific Protection Requirements
1 Relay Protection
12.1.1 Over current and Earth fault Protection
i. Non-Directional Phase Overcurrent Protection shall:
be single pole & have an inverse characteristic with a definite minimum time of 3 [Link] 10
times setting have a variable setting range of 5-250% in step of 1% of rated current
have a time multiplier range of 0.025-1 in step of 0.001 for phase fault
ii. Non-Directional Earth Fault Protection shall :
be single pole type have an inverse characteristic with a definite minimum time of 3sec. at 10
times setting have a variable setting range of 5-250% in step of 1% of rated current
have a time multiplier range of 0.025-1 in step of 0.001 for earth fault
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12.1.2 Local Breaker Back Up Protection
Relay shall:
be triple pole type.
have an operating time of less than 15 milliseconds.
have 2 over current and 1 Earth fault elements.
have a re-setting time of less than 15 milliseconds.
have a setting range of 30-320% of rated current.
have a separate time delay relay with a continuously adjustable setting range of 0.1-1 second
have necessary auxiliary relays to make a comprehensive scheme.
have a continuous thermal withstand two times rated current irrespective of setting
provide both retrip and back-up trip output contacts.
12.1.3 Differential Relay
It shall be of Three phase with Six through current restraint inputs. The Relay shall have
built in trip relay, indicator & test switch. It shall have complete phase and Earth fault
Protection.
The Harmonic restrained operation time of the Relay shall be approximately 30ms at 3
times of pickup current. Similarly, unrestrained operation time shall be 10-20ms at 2times
pickup current with minimum impulse time of 3minutes.
The Relay shall have variable percentage restraint for external fault, even at use of OLTC.
The Relay shall have second harmonic restraint from all the three phases for inrush security
fifth harmonic restraint for all three phase for over excitation security. The sensitivity
shall be settable to 10 - 50% of rated current of 1A. Un-restrained operation settable to
20 times of rated current.
The relay shall be provided with separate interposing CT for ratio and Phase Angle
matching and equalizing of zero sequence current, or by other programming method.
Restricted Earth Fault protection shall be provided with the help of neutral CT on the HV
or LV of the transformer.
Transformer differential relay have inbuilt event and fault recorders and self diagnostic
features.
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12.1.4 Other Requirements
i. Layout of panel in the control room, individual panel layout incorporating the hardware
and control wiring diagrams and schematics shall be prepared by the Contractor and be
sent to the Employer for approval.
All auxiliary relays, if and when required for the completeness of the various protection schemes
covered in this order, shall be deemed to be included in the scope of supply whether or not such
items are specifically mentioned in the enclosed bill of material.
Omission of hardware specifically mentioned in Price schedule material such as auxiliary
relays/protective relays, etc. if found necessary during detailed engineering shall be shipped to
the Employer with spare parts, without any extra cost to the Employer.
All terminal blocks for CT and PT circuits shall be of disconnecting line type. Suitable plastic
covers for all terminal blocks shall be provided in order to prevent dust accumulation.
Panels shall be mounted to concrete foundation on galvanized steel channels with an intervening
layer of anti-vibration strips made of shock absorbing materials which shall be supplied by the
Contractor.
Cable entries for all the panels shall be from bottom. The bottom plates of the panels shall be
fitted with removable plates of adequate size for holding cables and sealing from dust and
moisture.
A ground bus of bare copper strip of minimum size 25 x 6mm along the length of each panel
shall be provided and shall be connected to the ground mat of the station.
13 Multifunction Meters
Multifunction meters shall be numerical type. Each 33 kV feeders shall be equipped with
one Multifunction Meter. As a minimum all Multifunction Meters shall display following
parameters.
Three phase currents
Line and Phase voltages
Frequency
Active Power
Reactive Power
Apparent Power
power factor
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Miscellaneous Accessories 14.1
Space Heater
Each panel shall be equipped with automatic thermostat controlled space heaters to prevent
moisture condensation within the enclosure and shall be completed with MCB units for
power supply. Space heaters and MCB units shall be suitable for continuous operation.
A 230 V, 1 phase, 50Hz AC plug point shall be provided in the interior of each cubicle
with on-off switch for connection of hand lamps.
14.2 Panel Lighting
Panel lighting with door switch shall be provided in the interior of the cubicle.
14.3 DC Control supply:
Independent supply for main protection trip-circuit shall be provided and another separate
supply shall be provided for back up protection, control and metering.
15 Tests
15.1 Routine Tests
Relay and Control Panels shall be subjected the following routine tests at manufacturer’s:
Works Construction Inspection
Mechanical operation test
Calibration test for meters
Characteristic test for relays
High voltage test of insulation (2000 volts for 1 minute)
Electrical control, interlock and sequential operation tests
Verification of wiring as per approved schematic diagram, etc.
Routine test certificates of all the relays supplied under this contract shall be submitted
for the Employer's approval before dispatching the control and relay panel.
15.2 Field Tests
After completion of the installation, panels shall be subjected the following field tests:
Electrical control, interlock and sequential operation tests
Calibration test for meters
Measurement of insulation resistance
Characteristic test for relays, etc.
16 Drawings, Data and Manual
Outline drawings of Control and Relay panels along with make, model and catalogue of
all main relays shall furnish along with the bids.
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After award of Contract the successful Bidder shall submit the required number of copies
of the following drawings and data for approval of the Employer.
General equipment layout
Outline drawings of panels showing front and rear elevations
Loading data and foundation detail
Elementary control wiring diagrams
Internal wiring diagrams
External connection diagrams, showing terminal boards and other external connection points
for each panel and the required interconnecting wiring.
AC and DC diagram for control, metering, relaying, communication alarm etc.
Instruction manual for storage, installation, operation and maintenance of relay and
accessories
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33 KV CONTROL AND RELAY PANEL
(To be completed by bidder)
Bidder’s
S. No Description Unit NEA requirement
Offer
1 Control and relay panel type
Manufacturer and Country of
1.1
origin
1.2 Year of manufacturing experience Years
2 Control switches
Manufacturer and Country of
2.1
origin
2.2 Type
2.3 Current Rating A
2.4 Catalog Furnished Yes/No Yes
3 Push Botton
Manufacturer and Country of
3.1
origin
3.2 Type
3.3 Contact rating continuous Amp
Making current Amp
Breaking current Amp
3.4 Catalog Furnished Yes/No Yes
4 Indicating Lamps
4.1 Manufacturer
4.2 Voltage ratings V
4.3 Wattage W
5 Indicating instruments
5.1 Ammeter
Manufacturer and Country of
origin
Type Digital
Current Range (400-200-100/5
A
Amp CT operated)
Accuracy Class 0.5
Scale
Type of scale
Range of indication (400-200-
A 0-100 0-200 0-400
100/5 Amp CT operated)
Lineal/ Non linear
Overloaded range % 1.5
VA burden
Catalog furnished Yes/No Yes
Transducer operated Yes/No
6 Voltmeter
Manufacturer and Country of
origin
Type Static
Accuracy class 0.5
Scale
Range of indication kV 0-36
Linear/Non linear
Over scale range % 1.1
VA burden VA
Catalog furnished Yes/No Yes
Transducer operated Yes/No Yes
7 Apparent power meter (kVA)
Manufacturer and Country of
origin
Type digital
Rated voltage kV 33/√3:0.11/√3
Rated current A 400-200-100/5
Current range (Transducer
mA
operated)
Accuracy class 0.5
Scale MVA
Type of scale
Range of indication 0-10
Linear/Non linear
VA burden
Current coil VA
Voltage coil VA
Catalog furnished Yes/No Yes
Transducer operated Yes/No Yes
8 kWH Meter
Manufacturer and Country of
origin
Type TOD (static)
Applicable standard IEC
Accuracy class 0.2
Import Export meter provided Yes/No Yes
Rated voltage kV 33/√3:0.11/√3
Rated current A 400-200-100/5
VA burden
Current coil VA
Voltage coil VA
Impulse contact provided 1pulse
Yes/No Yes
100kW
Reverse rotation locking
Yes/No Yes
mechanism provided
9 Power factor meter
Manufacturer and Country of
origin
Type Digital
Accuracy class 0.5
10 Annunciators
Manufacturer and Country of
origin
Type
Manufacturer's type designation
Catalog furnished Yes/No Yes
Number of inputs
(annunciator/event)
Number of active points Nos 24
Number of rows 4
Number of column 6
Type of mounting Flush
Replacement of individual
inscription plates and lamps from Yes/No Yes
front panel possible
Sequence of operation as per
Yes/No Yes
specification
11 Protective Relays
11.1 Phase Over Current Relay
Manufacturer and Country of
origin
Type Numerical
Manufacturer's type designation
Applicable standards IEC
Triple pole or single pole Single*3
Current setting range % of rated current 5-250%
Operating time at 10 times current
sec 3
settings ( for TDS=1)
Reset time Ms
Characteristics IDMT (Standard inverse)
Instantaneous unit provided Yes/No Yes
Current setting range % of rated current 500-2000%
Operating range
No Contacts
Insulation test as per IEC Yes/ No Yes
Indication
Hand reset flags provided Yes/No Yes
Light emitting diode provided Yes/No Yes
Auxiliary DC supply V 110
Technical Literature submitted Yes/No Yes
Test Certificate submitted Yes/No Yes
11.2 Earth fault relay
Manufacturer and Country of
origin
Type Numerical
Manufacturer's type designation
Applicable standard IEC
Triple pole or single pole Single
Continuous overload capacity x In
Current setting range % of rated current 5-250%
operating time at 10 times current
sec 3
setting (for TDS=1)
Characteristics IDMT (Standard inverse)
Instantaneous unit provided Yes/No Yes
Current setting range % of rated current 500-2000%
Operating range
No Contacts
Insulation test as per IEC Yes/ No Yes
Indication
Hand reset flags provided Yes/No Yes
Light emitting diode provided Yes/No Yes
Auxiliary DC supply V 110
11.3 Differential Relay
Manufacturer and Country of
origin
Standard reference
Type
Voltage rating V 110
Type of Mounting Flush
Operating time setting ms <30
Sensitivity setting 10-50%xIn
Bias setting
CT ratio Compensating range
Burden for Current Circuit VA
DC Burden VA
Tripping A
Making Current A
Closing load (At 110V DC) A
Ambient Temperature Range Deg C
Auxiliary DC supply V 110
Technical Literature submitted Yes/No Yes
Test certificate submitted Yes/No Yes
Auxiliary Tripping and Lockout
11.4
Relay
Manufacturer and Country of
origin
Type
Manufacturer's type designation
Applicable standard IEC
Operating Time ms <15
Does the lockout relay reset by the
manually operated or electrically
operated reset device
Is the cut off contact provided to
Yes/No Yes
interrupt the operating coil
Contact rating at 125V DC A
Auxiliary DC supply V 110
Technical Literature submitted Yes/No Yes
Test certificate submitted Yes/No Yes
11.5 Break Fail Lockout Relay, 86K
DC Voltage Rating V 110
Nos. of electrically separate No
and NC Contacts
11.6 Break Failure Lockout Relay BF
DC Voltage Rating V 110
Nos. of electrically separate No
and NC Contacts
Technical Literature submitted Yes/No Yes
Test certificate submitted Yes/No Yes
Construction of Control and Relay
12
Panel
Type Simplex
Manufacturer's type designation
Technical Literature submitted Yes/No Yes
Test certificate submitted Yes/No Yes
Applicable Standard
Control panel furnished as per Yes/No Yes
Tender No. NEA/DCSD/PTSD/REP/081/82/PACKAGE-19
specification
Enclosure protection class IP IP54
Thickness of sheet metal used
Front and rear portion mm >3
Side top and bottom cover mm >2
All instruments, meters, relays and
control switches flush or semi Flush
flush type
Ground Bus
Material Copper
Size mm x mm
Internal Wiring
Type of Insulation
Voltage Grade of Wires V 600
Cross Section of Wires [Link] 2.5 min
Current Circuit
Voltage and auxiliary circuit
Over all dimension of control
cu mm
board
Shipping data
Size of large package mm x mm x mm
Weight of heaviest package ISO kg
Yes
9001 holderISO 9001 certificate Yes/No
Yes
submitted Yes/No