2018 PWD E/M High Tension Switchgear Rates
2018 PWD E/M High Tension Switchgear Rates
SUB-HEAD 2-A
SUB-STATION EQUIPMENT
2.A.1.0 Supply of 11 KV, 3-phase, 50 Hz, indoor type, high tension switchgear
complete with Load Break Switch (LBS), 800 A hard-drawn electrolytic
copper bus-bars, 1 No. 0-15 KV range voltmeter & 1 no. ammeter of
adequate ranges both with selector switch, 1 no. of panel heater with
auto thermostat control switch, manual ON & OFF push button switch
and indicators including following components (components such as LBS,
HRC fuse, CT, PT shall be manufactured & tested as per NEMA / VDE /
IEC / JIS / BS Standards ) assembled locally in 14 SWG sheet steel clad,
dust & vermin proof, free standing, floor mounting, epoxy resin powder
coat painted cabinet as per relevant IEC standards and as per accepted
/ approved by the Engineer.
(i) 1 Set of 11 KV, 630 A (25KA), 50 Hz, triple pole, manually operated off
load isolator interlocked with earth switch.
(ii) 1 Set of 11 KV, 630A (25KA), 50 Hz, spring charged, stored energy
mechanism triple pole load break switch (LBS) complete with 3 no's of 11
KV HRC fuse of suitable Amps. (25KA) with spring operated striker pin
plunger for automatic tripping activated by any of the three fuses blow-up.
(iii) 2 Nos. of 11 KV, double pole, cast resin insulated, dry type Potential
transformer (P.T.) having ratio 11/0.11, 50VA, class 0.5 for metering.
(iv) 3 Nos. of 11 KV, cast resin insulated, dry type, single core Current
transformer (C.T.) having adequate current ratio (compatible with the
transformer capacity) burden 10-15VA of class 0.5 M5 for metering.
(v) 1 No of 415V, 6A ( 10 KA), 50 Hz. TPMCB for PT secondary protection.
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2.A.2 Supply of 11 KV, 3-phase, 50 Hz, indoor type, high tension switchgear
complete with Vacuum Circuit Breaker, 800 A hard-drawn electrolytic
copper bus-bars, 1 No 0-15 KV range voltmeter & 1 no. ammeter of
adequate range both with selector switch, 1 no. of panel heater with auto
thermostat control switch, manual ON & OFF push button switch and ON-
OFF-TRIP indicators including following components (components such
as VCB, CT, PT, microprocessor controlled IDMT relay shall be
manufactured according to relevant NEMA / VDE / IEC / JIS / BS
standards and shall have type test certificate (within 5 years) according to
relevant IEC standard assembled locally in 14 SWG sheet steel metal
clad, dust & vermin proof, free standing, floor mounting, epoxy resin
powder coat painted cabinet as per relevant IEC standards and as per
accepted / approved by the Engineer.
(i) 1 Set of manually operated 11KV, 630 A (25KA), 50 Hz, triple pole, off-
load isolator interlocked with earth switch.
(ii) 1 Set of 11KV, 630 Amps (25 KA), 3-phase, 50 Hz, fixed type Vacuum
Circuit Breaker complete with motor operated spring charged stored
energy mechanism for auto tripping at 12/24/48/110 volts D.C (without
battery)
(iii) 2 Nos. 11 KV, cast resin insulated, dry type; double pole PT having ratio
11/ 0.11, burden 50VA, class 0.5 for metering & protection.
(iv) 3 Nos. 11 KV cast resin insulated, dry type, double core CT of adequate
current ratio (compatible with the transformer capacity), burden 10-15
VA, first core of class 0.5 M5 for metering and second core of class
10P10 for protection.
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(v) 1 No. of Triple pole solid-state microprocessor control IDMT relay with 2
element for over current & short circuit protection and one for earth fault
protection.
(vi) 1 No. 415V, 6A (10 KA) TPMCB for PT secondary protection.
2.A.3 Providing & supply of following metal clad / metal enclosed 11 KV, 3
phase, 50Hz, indoor type high tension double incoming and following
number outgoing ring main unit (switchgear) made of sheet steel clade,
dust and vermin proof, free standing floor mounting indoor type HT
switchgear panel with 800 A, 3 phase hard drawn electrolytic copper bus
bars incoming & outgoing both shall have common individual bus bar and
all internal wiring and comprising of:
Incoming feeder :
Outgoing Feeder :
TRANSFORMER
2.A.4.0 Supply of following oil-immersed, natural air cooled, 1-phase, 50-Hz, 6.35
KV / 0.24 KV outdoor type distribution transformer having percentage
impedance 3-3.5%, basic insulation level (BIL) 75 KV, HT & LV porcelain
bushings, transformer tank, oil inlet & outlet valves, earthling terminals,
data plate etc. including painting, suitable for connection with 11 KV line
at 40°C ambient temperature with maximum temperature rise 60°C,
manufactured and tested as per NEMA / VDE / IEC / BS standard and as
per accepted / approved by the Engineer.
Supply of following dry type cast resin, natural air cooled, 3-phase, 50Hz,
11KV / 0.415 KV & 0.24 KV indoor type distribution transformer of DYN11
vector group having basic impulse insulation level 75 KV, HV & LV
bushings, manual 5 position standard tap changer, complete with two
windings of high conductivity aluminum foil with insulation material in
class H, earthing terminals, temperature sensor with thermometer,
thermostat controlled blower fan (if required), lifting lugs, data plate etc.
complete as required with maximum 60ºC temperature rise and suitable
for operation at 40ºC ambient temperature manufactured & type tested in
accordance with relevant NEMA / IEC / VDE / BS / JIS standards and as
per approval / acceptance by the Engineer.
LT SWITCHGEAR
2.A.7 Supply of 415 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz, indoor type low tension switch-gear of
following specification complete with voltmeter (0-500V) & ammeter of
adequate rating both with selector switch, indicating lamps for ON-OFF
and following components (components such as TPMCCBs shall be
manufactured according to relevant NEMA / VDE / IEC / JIS / BS
standards and shall have type test certificate (within 5 years) according to
relevant IEC Standard) assembled locally in 14 SWG sheet steel metal
clad, dust & vermin proof, free standing, floor mounting, epoxy resin
powder coat painted cabinet as per relevant IEC standards and as per
accepted / approved by the Engineer.
INCOMING
1 Set- 415V, 200 amps. TP&NE hard drawn electrolytic copper bus bar.
1 No.- 415V, 150 / 160 Amps (25KA), adjustable type TPMCCB for main
control with thermal overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short
circuit release.
3 Nos. - 415V, 200 / 5 ratio current transformer with suitable accuracy &
burden.
OUTGOING
3 Nos.- 415V, 100A (16KA) TPMCCB with thermal over load &
instantaneous electromagnetic short-circuit release. (one for PFI Control)
1 No.- 415V, 32 / 30A (16KA) TPMCCB with thermal over load &
instantaneous electromagnetic short circuit release. each Tk. 163,971.00
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INCOMING
1 Set- 415V, 300A TP&NE hard drawn electrolytic copper bus bar.
1 No.- 415V, 250A (35KA), adjustable type TPMCCB for main control
with thermal overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit
release.
3 Nos.- 415V, 250/5 ratio current transformer with suitable accuracy &
burden.
OUTGOING
INCOMING
1 Set- 415V, 400 amps. TP&NE hard drawn electrolytic copper bus bar
1 No. - 415V, 300 / 320 Amps (35KA), adjustable type TPMCCB for main
control with thermal overload & instantaneous electromagnetic short
circuit release.
3 no.s-415V, 300/5 ratio current transformer with suitable accuracy &
burden.
OUTGOING
INCOMING
1 Set- 415V, 500 amp. TP&NE hard drawn electrolytic copper bus bar.
1 No.- 400 Amps (35KA), adjustable type TPMCCB for main control with
thermal overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
3 Nos.- 415V, 400/5 ratio current transformer with suitable accuracy &
burden.
OUTGOING
1 No.- 415V, 250A (25KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short-circuit & release (for
PFI control).
2 Nos.- 415V, 150 / 160A (25KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electromagnetic short circuit & release.
2 Nos.- 415V, 100A (16KA) TPMCCB with thermal overload &
instantaneous electromagnetic short-circuit & release.
1 No.- 415V, 60 / 63A (16KA) TPMCCB with thermal overload &
instantaneous electromagnetic short-circuit & release.
1 No.- 415V, 30/32A (16KA) TPMCCB with thermal overload &
instantaneous electromagnetic short-circuit & release. each Tk. 275,902.00
INCOMING
1 Set - 415V, 600 amp. TP&NE hard drawn electrolytic copper bus bar.
1 No.- 415V, 500 Amps (35KA), adjustable type TPMCCB for main
control with thermal overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short
circuit release.
3 Nos. - 415V, 500/5 ratio current transformer with suitable accuracy &
burden.
OUTGOING
INCOMING
1 Set - 415V, 800A TP&NE hard drawn electrolytic copper bus bar.
1 No.- 415V, 600 / 630A (50KA), adjustable type TPMCCB for main
control with thermal overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short
circuit release.
3 No's.- 415V, 600/5 ratio current transformer with suitable accuracy &
burden.
OUTGOING
1 No.- 415V, 150 / 160A (25KA) TPMCCB with thermal overload &
instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release
1 No.- 415V, 60 / 63A (16KA) TPMCCB with thermal overload &
instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release
1 No.- 415V, 30 / 32A (16KA) TPMCCB with thermal overload &
instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release each Tk. 373,705.00
INCOMING
1 Set - 415V, 1000 amp. TP&NE hard drawn electrolytic copper bus bar.
1 No.- 415V, 800 Amps (50KA), adjustable type TPMCCB for main
control with thermal overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short
circuit release.
3 Nos.- 415V, 800/5 ratio current transformer with suitable accuracy &
burden.
OUTGOING
1 No.-415V, 500 Amps (35KA), adjustable type TPMCCB for main control
with thermal overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit
release (for PFI control).
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INCOMING
1 Set - 415V, 1200A, TP&NE hard drawn electrolytic copper bus bar.
1 No.- 415V, 1000A (65KA), adjustable type TPMCCB for main control
with thermal overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit
release.
3 No's - 415V, 1000/5 ratio current transformer with suitable accuracy &
burden.
OUTGOING
INCOMING
1 Set - 415V, 1500 amp. TP&NE hard drawn electrolytic copper bus bar.
1 No.- 415V, 1200/1250 Amps (65KA), adjustable type TPMCCB for main
control with thermal overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short
circuit release.
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3 Nos. - 415V, 1200/5 ratio current transformer with suitable accuracy &
burden.
OUTGOING
1 No.- 415V, 800A (65KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with instantaneous
electro-magnetic short circuit release (for PFI control).
2 Nos.- 415V, 300 / 320A (35KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with
instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
4 Nos.- 415V, 250A (35KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
1 No.- 415V, 150/160A (25KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
1 No.- 415V, 30 / 32A (16KA) TPMCCB with thermal overload &
instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release. each Tk. 745,599.00
INCOMING
1 Set- 415V, 1800 TP & NE hard drawn electrolytic copper bus bar.
1 No.- 415V, 1600A (80KA), adjustable type TPMCCB / ACB for main
control overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
3 Nos.- 415V, 1600 / 5 ratio current transformer with suitable accuracy &
burden.
OUTGOING
1 No.- 415V, 1000A (65 KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release. (for PFI
control).
2 Nos.- 415V, 300 / 320A (35KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
6 Nos.- 415V, 250A (35KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
1 No.- 415V, 100A (16KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
1 No.- 415V, 30 / 32A (16KA) TPMCCB with thermal overload &
instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release. each Tk. 1,149,490.00
INCOMING
1 Set- 415V, 2500A TP & NE hard drawn electrolytic copper bus bar.
1 No.- 415V, 2000A (80KA), adjustable type TPMCCB / ACB for main
control overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
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3 Nos.- 415V, 2000 / 5 ratio current transformer with suitable accuracy &
burden.
OUTGOING
INCOMING
1 Set - 415V, 3000 amp. TP&NE hard drawn electrolytic copper bus bar.
1 No.- 415V, 2200A (80KA), adjustable type TPMCCB / ACB for main
control with thermal overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short
circuit release.
3 Nos.- 415V, 2500/5 ratio current transformer with suitable accuracy &
burden.
OUTGOING
1 No.- 415V, 1600A (80KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with instantaneous
electro-magnetic short circuit release (for PFI control).
1 No.- 415V, 600A (50KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with instantaneous
electro-magnetic short circuit release.
2 Nos.- 415V, 400A (35KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
4 Nos.- 415V, 300/320A (35KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
1 No.- 415V, 250A (35KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
2 Nos.- 415V, 200A (25KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
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INCOMING
1 Set.- 415V, 3200A TP & NE hard drawn electrolytic copper bus bar.
1 No.- 415V, 3000A (80KA), adjustable type TPMCCB /ACB for main
control with thermal overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short
circuit release.
3 Nos.- 415V, 3000 / 5 ratio current transformer with suitable accuracy &
burden.
OUTGOING :
1 No.- 415V, 2000A (80KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with instantaneous
electro-magnetic short circuit release. (for PFI control).
2 Nos.- 415V, 600A (50KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with instantaneous
electro-magnetic short circuit release.
4 Nos.- 415V, 400A (35KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
4 Nos.- 415V, 300/320A (35KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
1 No.- 415V, 250A (35KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
1 No.- 415V, 200A (25KA) adjustable type TPMCCB with thermal
overload & instantaneous electro-magnetic short circuit release.
2.A.8.5 For 300 / 315 KVA transformer ( PFI capacity - 187.5 KVAR )
2.A.8.8 For 600 / 630 KVA transformer ( PFI capacity - 375 KVAR )
2.A.8.12 For 1500 / 1600 KVA transformer ( PFI capacity - 900 KVAR )
HT METERING UNIT
2.A.9 Supply of HT metering unit for 11kv sub-station with TP hard drawn
electrolytic copper bus bar earth link bars manufacture 16 SWG power
coat painted louver sheet steel metal enclosed free standing floor
mounting dust and vermin proof completely factory assembled & suitable
for indoor use including all standard IP54 accessories manufactured &
type tested in accordance with NEMA / IEC / JIS / BDS standards
(Country of origin : USA / Japan / EU countries or relevant electricity
supply authority and as per approved/accepted by the Engineer.
2.A.10.1 Supply of outdoor type11 KV, 50 Hz, 100A, (10 KA), 75 KV BIL lightning
arrester complete with mounting accessories etc. Made in Bangladesh
(Energy Pac ) / Pakistan / Brazil or EU countries. (3 Nos. in a set).
set Tk. 15,093.00
2.A.10.2 Supply of outdoor type 11KV, 50 Hz, 5KA (20 KA) dropout fuse complete
with mounting accessories etc. Made in Bangladesh (Energy Pac ) /
Pakistan / Brazil or EU countries. (3 Nos. in a set). set Tk. 30,790.00
IRON CHANNEL
INSTALLATION
SUBSTATION REPAIRING
FOR TRANSFORMER
2.A.16.1.(a) 100 KVA to 500 KVA job Tk. 4,226.00
2.A.16.1.(b) 600 KVA to 1000 KVA job Tk. 4,830.00
2.A.16.1.(c) 1250 KVA and above job Tk. 5,434.00
TRANSFORMER REPAIRING
2.A.17 Full-rewinding of following oil immersed natural air cooled 3 phase, 50
Hz, 11 KV/0.415 KV & 0.24KV distribution X-former with existing size of
HT super enamel wire, copper stripe, insulation paper / board, ampere
tube, cotton tape, nitto varnish etc. as required including replacing the
existing transformer oil by proper grade good quality transformer oil,
painting inside / outside surface, reinstallation, testing, commissioning
including carrying, loading, unloading both ways and performing all
necessary testing like full load loss, no load loss, insulator resistance as
per direction of the Engineer. The transformer shall be of DYNii vector
group having percentage impedance 4-6.5%, basic insulation label 75 KV
suitable for operation at 40 ºC ambient temperature with maximum
temperature rise to 60 ºC (dismantle wires shall be taken by the
contractor).
ANNEXURE - 2A
It shall be part & parcel of General and particular specification of standard tender document (STD)
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
The specification for the parts of this contract mentioned below cover design, manufacture, assembly and testing at
the contractor’s workshop as well as the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of the sub-station
equipment at site.
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The climate is tropical and has marked Monsoon character with seasonal changes from humid, warm, rainy season ,
summers to cool and dry winters. Maximum temperature occurs during the period from April to May reaching
approximately 43 ºC (110 ºF) with a relative air humidity of 60% to 70%.
The annual mean temperature is approximately 29 ºC (84 ºF). During the rainy monsoon month from June to
September, the average relative air humidity is 80% and reaches extreme values up to saturation point during longer
periods. the annual rainfall, most of which occurs from June to September is 2000mm to 2500mm.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
The sub-station equipment will be connected to the 11KV, 3-phase, 50 Hz Bus of Power Development Board (PDB) /
REB / DPDC / DESCO & other power distribution companies of Bangladesh.
STANDARDS
All equipment and materials must be in conformity with the most recent relevant Bangladeshi laws, standard rules and
regulation. Particular attention is to be paid to the Electrical Act 1910 and Electricity Rules 1937 (as amended in
1946). All equipment and materials to be supplied, which required any form of approval by the Bangladesh
Government or a local authority like PDB / DPDC / DESCO / REB or equivalent must satisfactorily pass all inspection
and tests procedures imposed by them.
Otherwise, all the equipment and materials must be in conformity with the most recent international rules, regulation,
standards and recommendation : IEC
STANDARD DATA
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The following standard values for high and low voltage are standard in Bangladesh.
Distribution bus high voltage : 11KV, maximum system voltage 12 KV.
Low voltage : 415 / 240V local voltage
400 / 230-opening voltage
457V -Mmaximum permisible
Voltage by PDB / DPDC / DESCO / REB
FREQUENCY
All equipment are to be in accordance with the latest recognized rules of workmanship and modern engineering
practice.
All parts of the equipment must be suitable in every respect for continuous operation at maximum output under the
climatic conditions as specified above.
MARKING OF TERMINALS
The terminals shall be marked in accordance with BS, IEC, VDE or equivalent standards.
PAINTING
Protective painting shall be done in accordance with general practice and recognized methods, the paint
manufacturer’s instruction and according to the present addition of DIN 55 928, CORROSION PROTECTION OF
STEEL STRUCTURE’ such as to meet the tropical condition at site.
EARTHING OF EQUIPMENT
Each electrical equipment must be provided with an earthing screw of sufficient diameter or an earthing plate.
INSULATION CO-ORDINATION
The insulation level for load break switch, lightning arrestor and transformer are stipulated below, taking into account
the maximum service voltage and the rated voltage according to IEC standard, with appropriate impose withstand test
voltage and power frequency withstand test voltage values.
The insulation levels for equipment are as follows:
According to IEC rated service voltage : 11 KV
Maximum service voltage shall be considered : 12 KV
The respective test voltage shall be
Impulse withstand test voltage (BIL) : 75 KV
Power frequency withstand test voltage : 28 KV
For the lightning arrestor, the IEC standard voltage of 9KV is to be selected.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
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The equipment specified in the following items shall withstand the impulse levels and test voltages specified by the
recommendations of IEC, as stipulated before. They must be capable of carrying the short time current for three
seconds and must withstand the short circuit (peak value) current.
The rupturing capacity of the circuit breakers is indicated in the respective items. The switchgear must be designed
accordingly in order to withstand the mechanical short circuit stresses.
They must contain all technical particulars which are mentioned in the schedule of technical data.
The owner reserves the right to have routine tests carried out on each type of equipment at the manufacturer’s
workshop in the presence of his representative.
SCOPE
The switchgear shall be pre-fabricated, complete and ready for erection and suitable for indoor installation.
STANDARDS
11KV switchgear must comply with the requirements of IEC 694,VDE0101,0670 Part-6 74(draft), 0670 Part-7
74(draft) IEC republication 298.69 Pahls recommendation No.2 and equivalent British Standard (BS 116-1952) 11KV
switch board shall be consisting of cubicles free standing type, for indoor installation, formed by pre-fabricated factory
assembled. The individual cubicles shall be made of strong sheet steel (min16SWG) at all sides with iron angles and
channels welded together.
The board shall be covered and the top shall be provided with pressure relief, flaps the bottom shall be open the
allow connection of cables via and boxes, necessary holding iron and clamps are provided.
The front shall be provided with sheet steel doors with special locking devices and with viewing glasses in order to see
the condition of the switches and the contact.
On the top of the cubicle a sheet steel enclosed relay, meter cabinet shall be provided.
The iron and sheet steel parts after cleaning by modern methods shall be painted in the initial layers and a final paint
as such the lacquer shall be a protection against corrosion the tropical humidity. The final color of the cubicles will be
pebble grey to DIN 43656. The single bus bar system shall be of copper bars to withstand the required amperage.
They are to be mounted on cast resin insulators in each cubicles.
The single bars shall be marked by the colors as per IEC, VDE or BS standard.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
The circuit breaker must comply with VDE specifications 0670, Part-102, IEC recommendations and publication 56,
IEC 695, BS 116, BS 5311 or equivalent ANS & UTE specifications.
Technical data for circuit breaker
Nominal system voltage : 11 KV
Rated normal current : 630 A
Number of phases : 3:00:00 AM
Frequency : 50 HZ
Rated short circuit breaking current(rms) : 25 KA
Rated short circuit making current duration : 3 sec
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CURRENT TRANSFORMER
Current transformer must comply with BS 3938, VDE 0414 and IEC 185.
The CT should be cast resin insulated with class 10P10 for protection and class 0.5 for metering. The rated over
current factor and burden should be matching with operating burden of the connected equipment to prevent the
instruments from being damaged, 1th = 80xIn, id = 200 In.
POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER
Potential transformer must comply IEC86,. The PT should be cast resin insulated with appropriate accuracy class and
burden minimum 50VA. The PT secondary shall be protected with MCB.
IDMT RELAY
The relay for over current and earth fault protection should be of solid state (micro-computer operated) type. The
complete triple pole, solid state IDMT relay with adjustable minimum setting for over current earth fault and short
circuit protection including the A.C./D.C. converter.
This module can be housed in a standard case for assembling in cubicles. The socket which are located in either the
rack or the case in which the module is plugged, should have one screw and one Snap-On terminal each for the plant
connections. The heavy duty current plug connector should be provided automatic shorting of the CT circuits
whenever the module is withdrawn. A make-before-break earth contact should be there to ensure protective earthing,
before the other plug connections can be made.. The relay should be suitable for d.c. shunt tripping to be operated by
110V DC voltage from PT secondary through a rectifier or 12/24V DC through capacitor rectifier circuit.
Wiring inside the cubicles shall be minimum 1.5mm2 area and with tinned copper conductors. Current circuits shall be
made with minimum 2.5 mm2 area and with tinned copper conductors.
All cubicles, frames, transformers, measuring and relay circuits shall have protective earthing. Each cubicle shall be
provided with earthing bolt and earthing parts.
The bus bars shall be of copper and fully insulated through their length.
The protection system shall consist of over current protection and earth fault protection.
The bidder shall enclose details of system be proposes, along with single line diagram, detailed technical specification
and mode of operation of protection system, with his offer
Complete physical dimensions and electrical characteristics of the equipment offered shall be furnished along with the
offer.
The transformer shall comply with IEC726, VDE 0532 etc. and the general specifications will be as follows:
The low tension switchgear shall be pre-wired, free standing and type conforming to IEC 439-1.
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SWITCHGEAR DESIGN
The switchgear shall be pre-fabricated, complete and ready for erection on the site.
The switchgear shall be totally enclosed. All line parts shall be adequately and efficiently protected against accidental
touching.
The switchgear cubicles shall conform to relevant provisions of BS / IEC and shall be adequate in all respect to
accommodate the cables, switchgears, meters, cable terminations and inter connection as indicated in the schedule /
specification / drawings and be with provided lockable doors. All apparatus and other components shall be easily
accessible from the front as required for inspection, replacement and repair. The switch gear shall be of tropical
design.
The switchgear shall conform to the specifications
Operating voltage : 0.415 KV, 3-phase at 50 Hz.
Voltage system :Direct earth
Number of bus bar :5 (L1, L2, L3, N & E)
Rated current of bus bars : As per schedule
Bus bar materials : Copper
Degree of protection of bus bar chamber : Enclosed
Maximum protective current
(cos Q = 0.2, t=0.1 sec) of bus bar : 80 KA
Maximum short time withstand current of bus bar : 63 KA
Maximum protective peak current of bus bar : 150 KA
All parts of the switchgear including apparatus shall be designed to withstand without being damaged, the mechanical
and thermal, strain of this current or, where protected by circuit breaker, the interrupting current of the circuit breaker.
Outgoing cables shall be arranged in separate specious cable spaces.
Protective screens shall, as far as possible, be arranged between main bus bars and cable space.
Terminals for power cables shall be protected against accidental touching.
Interior control wiring shall be accommodated in plastic conduits.
Wiring inside the cubicles shall be made with minimum 0.75mm2 area and with tinned copper conductors.
The Switchgear shall be suitable for bus bar entry from the top, if required as per schedule.
APPARATUS
The switchgear shall be arranged in accordance with the attached principle drawing.
The switchgear shall be of modular type design. The apparatus of each functional group shall be assembled on a
common base.
Coils for contractors must be of open type to be repairable.
CUBICLE CONSTRUCTION
The distribution sections shall be of car case construction and the car case shall be augmented with various cladding
plates as required.
The top plate, bottom plate and side plates shall be polled for easy removal.
The door shall be IP23 for distribution sections and IP54 for bottom plate respectively.
Creep age and clearance paths shall conform to VDE 0110 insulation groupC or UL508 cable 18.1 and BS 162 table
4.
The electrical equipment inside the panel shall be finger proof. The cubical shall be dust vermin proof.
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The distribution board shall be so designed that the cable are fed in and connected in the base. The bottom plate shall
be split and removable type to facilitate cable entry having cable grommet.
All cable socket for incoming and outgoing cable are to be provided.
CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
All current transformers shall comply with IEC 185 /BS 3938 and shall be of suitable class, rating and accuracy
depending on the duty.
INDICATING LAMPS
The air-circuit breakers / MCCBs shall comply with IEC 947, 157 BS 4752.
The breaker shall have spring assisted manual closing mechanism with, breaker closing speed independent of
operator. There shall be breaker closed opened position indicator manual tripping shall be by push button and it shall
not be possible to trip the breaker by means of the closing mechanism. Over load release shall trip the breaker by
means of the closing mechanism. Over load release shall trip the breaker on over current or short circuit. The time lag
for these released and the current setting shall be adjustable.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The MCB / MCCB’s shall be quick-make, quick-break, trip free, indicating type and shall have inverse time limit
characteristics with adjustable overload, adjustable short circuit (the maximum adjustable limit should be as per
schedule) and instantaneous magnetic trip elements functioning on overloads above the normal operating range. All
circuit breakers shall be in accordance with schedule. All lugs must be of the solder less above the normal operating
range. The MCB must comply with IEC 157-1, IEC 898 rated voltage 240/415V, A.C. 50 Hz. interrupting capacities
minimum 6 KA current limiting class 3, finger proof, protection through thermal and magnetic trip sections respectively,
temperature rating 40 deg.C preferably tropicalized (moisture fungus corrosion treated), with contacts of silver alloy,
terminal capability as per requirement. The MCCB must comply with IEC 947, 157-1 having rated voltage 600V A.C.
50 Hz with thermal overload and instantaneous magnetic tripping action, temperature rating 40 ºC preferably
tropicalized (moisture-fungus-corrosion treated), terminal capability as per requirement. The bidder may offer MCCB
instead of MCB to meet requirement of the specifications.
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The power factor improvement plant shall be sheet steel clad dust and vermin proof free standing, floor mounting
indoor type. The centrally controlled automatic PFI Plant will be of compact design and will be suitable for operation in
12 steps in the system for automatic control of the reactive power. The PFI plant shall be consisting of required
capacity KVAR, 415V, 50 Hz, self healing non-PCB, capacitor bank with disconnecting switch with fuses of proper
rating, discharge resistors required nos. suitably rated air-breaker contractors and associated control unit. The
contractors shall have special non-welding contacts which can control inrush current of up to 180 times the rated
current. When the contractors drops out the resistors shall be switched on the capacitor by means of two break
contact. The control unit shall be an integral part of the PFI Plant and will be comprised of CT of adequate rating
automatic power factor correction relay to keep the automatic power indicating lamp ON / OFF switches, switching
step indicator etc. PFI panel shall be of a type conforming to IEC 439-1 from manufacturer having ISO 9001. The
automatic control must be non-responsive in a certain range to element hunting.
INSTALLATION
All standard checks of the equipment before installation shall be done by the contractor and unit shall be installed and
tested as per direction of the manufacturer and consulting engineer. Required finishing work shall be done by the
contractor and hooking up the unit with the system shall also be within this contract. Consumable materials required
for complete installation of the equipment including cables compound, boxes etc. shall be supplied by the contractor.
After complete installation be unit shall be tested by the contractor up to the satisfaction of the consultant and the
Engineer-in-charge.
All accessories shall be installed as per direction of the Manufacturer and the Consultants. If the equipment is
damaged during handling and installation. The Contractor must repair the damage or replace the damaged parts at
his own cost,
TRANSFORMER
The Transformer equipment should be checked before installation by the contractor and installed and tested as per
direction of the manufacturer and consulting engineers and the Engineer / consultant.
Required finishing work shall be done by the Contractor and hooking up the transformer with the system shall also be
within this contract. Consumable materials required for complete installation including cable compound boxes etc.
shall be supplied by the contractor and the rate quoted shall be inclusive of all incidental expenses. Care should be
taken during carrying the transformer and its related parts. if there is any damage during handling and installation the
Contractor will be liable to replace the damaged parts at his own expenses. After complete installation the transformer
must be tested and commissioning as per direction of the Engineer / consultant, manufacturer and consultant.
LT SWITCHGEAR
All LT switchgear equipment must be installed on proper foundation. All consumables required for the complete work
shall be supplied by the contractor. The work shall be complete with all internal electrical connections. After complete
installation of the panel the contractor should test the complete LT switchgear equipment as per manufacturer
specification and direction for full satisfaction of the consultant and the Engineer.
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CAPACITOR
The item includes supervision of installation of capacitor on prepared foundation. The foundation is to be prepared by
contractor as per direction of the Engineer / consultant. All consumables required to install the equipment shall be
supplied by the contractor. After completion of the installation the contractor should test the equipment in presence of
consultant to his satisfaction.
EARTHING SYSTEM
The work under this item shall consist of supply and installation of earth electrode with copper lead, earthing
inspection pit and connecting to the specified terminal according to the drawing, specification and direction of the
Engineer / consultant. The whole electrical system including light, fan, regulator sockets sub-station and metal parts
incorporated with building electrification shall be earthed.
The earth resistance of the electrodes system shall be to the satisfaction of the local supply authority and shall not
exceed in one ohms.
Materials
Earth Electrode : The earth electrode in a 1 and 1/2” dia, G.I. pipe with 3/16th inch. dia drilled holes.
The G.I. pipe shall be similar to the specification.
The pipe earth electrode shall be sunk and buried below ground level up to its full length or as advise by the Engineer
/ consultant. The earth lead and be connected to the earth electrode by brass/G.I. clamp. After making connection the
clamp shall be covered with bitumen poured hot and with jute cloths.
Earth lead : Earth lead shall consist of two numbers, 2 SWG high conductive electrolytic bare copper wire meeting
the requirement of B.S.S. 6360 : 1969 and/or it’s equivalent.
All earth lead shall follow the shortest and most direct route to the earth electrode avoiding sharp bend and from
inspection pit to the entry at the building shall be enclosed in 1” dia
G.I. pipe The earth lead shall be connected to test earth electrodes by means of lugs, bolts, nuts and double washers
to fixed as to make permanent and positive connections both electrically and mechanically. The joints shall be covered
with PVC compound without disrupting the continuity.
Earth inspection pit : Inspection pit shall have to be constructed over earth electrode to inspect and test the
connection terminals. bricks used shall be of 1st class and only approved quality cement shall be used, Jhama brick
khoa for RCC cover shall be 3/4th inch down graded and washed, cleaned before casting. 3/8th inch dia MS Rods @
4” c/c with two 1/2” dia MS Hook shall be provided in the cover slab.
Installation
Electrode : The pipe earth electrode shall be sunk and buried below ground level up to its full length or as devised by
the Engineer / consultant. The earth leads shall be connected to the earth electrode by silicon aluminum bronze body
clamp and phosphor bronze screws. After making connection the clamp shall be covered with bitumen poured hot and
with jute cloth.
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Lead : All earth lead shall follow the shortest an most direct route to the earth electrode avoiding sharp bend and from
inspection pit to the earth electrode avoiding sharp bend and from inspection pit to the entry at the building shall be
enclosed in 1” dia water grade PVC pipe. The earth lead shall be connected test earth electrodes by means of lugs,
bolts, nuts and double washers of failed as to make permanent and positive connections both electrically and
mechanically. The joints shall be covered with PVC compound without disrupting the continuity.
Pit : 1st class brick made inspection pit and RCC cover with sub-station & diesel generator set hook shall be built on
earth electrode as described here above at the location shown on the drawings the electrode shall be within 10’-0”
Maximum earth loop resistance : The maximum earth loop resistance any point in the installation including earth
lead to the earth electrodes shall not exceed the resistance specified in the schedule or that indicated by the
consultant. The contractor must ensure that the leads are efficiently bonded to all metal work other than the current
carrying parts. So that the above resistance level is not exceeded. It will be the duty of the contractor to provide earth
tester, test the installation in presence of the authorized representative of the authority and submit earth test report to
the authority for approval.
INSULATION TESTS
Insulation resistance test shall be made on all electrical equipment, using a self-contained instrument such as the
direct indicating ohm-meter of the generator type DC potential shall be used in these tests and shall be as follows:
All transformers, switchgears etc. shall be subject to an insulation resistance measurement test to ground after
installation but before any wiring is connected. Insulation tests shall be made between open contacts of circuit
breakers, switches etc. and between each phase and earth.
- All name plates are fixed and the equipment are fully painted;
- All construction materials and temporary connections are removed;
- Oil level , bus bar tightness, transformer tap position, etc. are in order;
Earth pipe troughs and cover slabs are provided for earth electrodes/earth pits and the neutral and LA earth pits are
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marked for easy identification;
Earth electrodes are of GI pipes or CI pipes or copper plates. For earth connections, brass bolts and nuts with lead
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washers are provided in the pipes / plates;
Earth pipe troughs and oil sumps/pits are free from rubbish, dirt and stone jelly and the earth connections are visible
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and easily accessible;
HT and LT panels and switchgears are all vermin and damp-proof and all unused openings or holes are blocked
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properly;
- The earth bus bars have tight connections and corrosion free joint surfaces;
- Control switch fuses are provided at an accessible height from ground;
- Adequate headroom is available in the transformer room for easy topping-up of oil, maintenance, etc.;
Safety devices, horizontal and vertical barriers, bus bar covers/shrouds, automatic safety shutters/door interlock,
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handle interlock etc. are safe and in reliable operation in all panels and cubicles;
- Clearances in the front, rear and sides of the main HT and LT and sub switch boards are adequate;
The switches operate freely; the 3 blades make contact at the same time, the arcing horns contact in advance; and
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the handles are provided with locking arrangements,
- Insulators are free from cracks, and are clean;
- In transformers, there is no oil leak;
- Connections to bushing in transformers are light and maintain good contact;
- Bushings are free from cracks and are clean;
- Accessories of transformers like breathers, vent pipe, buchholz relay, etc. are in order;
- Connections to gas relay in transformers are in order;
- In transformers, oil and winding temperature are set for specific requirements to pump out;
In case of cable cellars, adequate arrangements exist to pump off water that has entered due to seepage or other
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reasons; and
- All incoming and outgoing circuits of HT and LT panels are clearly and indelibly labeled for identifications.
Area required for transformer room and substation for different capacities
1 x 150 12 42
1 x 250 13 45
2 x 250 26 90
1 x 400 13 45
2 x 400 26 90
3 x 400 39 135
2 x 630 26 90
3 x 630 39 135
2 x 1000 26 90
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3 x 1000 39 135
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