(REVISED DRAFT)

SPECIFICATION P-192:94

132KV CAPACITOR BANKS AND CONTROL

EQUIPMENT

PAKISTAN
WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
DESIGN DEPARTMENT (T&G)
OCTOBER, 1994

CONTENTS
0.

Foreword

1.

Scope

2.

Service Conditions

3.

Capacitors

4.

Rack Assembly

5.

Current Transformers

6.

Potential Transformers

7.

Disconnect Switches

8.

Lightning Arrestors

9.

Circuit Breaker

10.

Control and Protection Equipment

11.

Enclosures

SPECIFICATION P-192:94
132KV CAPACITOR BANKS AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT
0.

FOREWORD

0.1

This standard specification has been prepared by the standards and Research
Directorate of the Design Department (T&G) WAPDA and lays down
requirements for capacitors, racks and allied equipment for outdoor, nonenclosed, high voltage shunt capacitor banks.

0.2

This specification is intended for procurement of material and does not include
provisions of a contract.

0.3

This specification is subject to revision as and when required.

0.4

This specification is mainly based on following WAPDA Specifications and IEC

Publications. If any requirement laid herein differs from that of relevant IEC or
WAPDA Specifications the requirements laid herein shall prevail.
1.

IEC

871 (1987)

2.

IEC

28 (1925)

3.
4.
5.
6.

IEC
IEC
IEC
IEC

282
549
593
273 (1990)

7.

IEC

56

8.

IEC

694 (1980)

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

WAPDA Spec. P-82:81

WAPDA Spec. P-84:71
WAPDA Spec. P-90:83
WAPDA Spec. P-90:82
WAPDA Spec. P-128:82
WAPDA Spec. P-129:85
WAPDA Spec. P-181:85
WAPDA Spec. P-182:91

17.

WAPDA Spec. P-151:81

(1987)

Shunt Capacitors for A.C. Power system

having a rated voltage above 600V.
International Standard of Resistance of
copper.
High voltage fuses
High voltage fuses for capacitors.
Internal fuses for capacitors
Characteristics of indoor and outdoor post
insulators for system with nominal voltage
greater than 1000V.
High voltage alternating current circuit
breakers.
Common clauses for high voltage
switchgear and controlgear standard.
Zinc Coating
Tin Coating
Steel Nits and Bolts
Current Transformers.
Alternating Current Disconnector
Voltage Transformers
Lightning Arrestor
Supporting Steel Structure for Grid Station
Equipment.
Relays, Instruments, Switches and Auxiliary
Devices.

18.

WAPDA Spec. P-152:81

Construction of control and relay panels.

1.

SCOPE

1.1

This specification covers following equipment used for outdoor, non-enclosed

132kV shunt capacitor banks.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.

1.2

1.3

Single Phase, Single bushing capacitors with internal fuses as indicated in

the bidding document.
Capacitor racks complete with bus work and expulsion fuses (if required)
Current transformers
Potential Transformers
Lightning Arrestors
Isolators
Circuit Breakers
Control and Relay Panels.

For purpose of this specification and capacitor bank means an assembly of

capacitor racks and capacitor units of appropriate KVAR rating, complete with all
bus work, expulsion fuses (if applicable) and inter connections for ungrounded YY configuration.
If a complete capacitor bank of as given MVAR rating is ordered. The suppliers
shall be free to offer banks with either externally or internally fuses capacitors
meeting following requirements:a. The ratings of the capacitor unit shall be selected from the range
indicated in clause 3.2.1
b. If the ordered bank rating is less than 72 MVAR, it shall be possible to
extend the bank upto 72 MVAR by simply adding more capacitor units
in the space available in the existing racks.
c. The racks of design and capacity specified in clause 4 shall be used.
d. The minimum number of capacitor units connected in parallel in a
series group in case of internally fused capacitor units shall be 2. For
externally fused units the minimum and maximum number of
capacitor units connected in parallel shall be in accordance with
ANSI/IEEE standard 0.37-99-1980.

1.4

For purpose of bid evaluation the bidders shall indicate stabilized losses for each
bank. The capitalized cost of losses shall be worked out at the rates indicated in
clause 3.4.
The No. of spare fuse links and fuse holder in the schedule of prices, shall be
restricted to 20% and 10% of the No. of capacitor units respectively for the
purpose of bid evaluation.

2.0

SERVICE CONDITIONS

2.1

Climatic Conditions

2.1.1

Atmospheric Conditions
It may be assumed that the air is normally day but is humid during monsoon
season.

2.1.2

Ambient Temperature
Maximum
Maximum mean over any 24 Hrs.
Mean in any year
Minimum

2.1.3

50 deg. C
45 deg. C
30 deg. C
-10 deg. C

Altitude
Installation upt 1000 m above sea level

2.2

Supply System

2.2.1

The equipment shall be used in three- phase connected AC system having the
following characteristics.

2.2.2

The neutral of system is solidly earthed at the power transformer.

2.2.3

The capacitor bank configuration and layout shall be ungrounded Y-Y as indicated
in drawing NO. PDW/TS-4650

3.0

CAPACITORS

3.1

General
The capacitors to be used for these banks shall be single phase, single bushing,
suitable for mounting horizontally on narrow side.

3.2

Ratings

3.2.1

The standard ratings of capacitors shall be as under:

Capacity
Rated Voltage
Rated frequency
Impulse withstand test

100, 200, 300 KVAR

138800 V,
50Hz

3.2.2

Voltage (peak value)

125 kV

Energy handling capability (min)

14 kJ

Bushing Characteristic
The characteristics of the porcelain bushing shall be as under:Minimum creepage distance

600mm

Impulse withstand voltage

150kV

3.2.3

The standard temperature category for this specification will be -25/C in

accordance with IEC 871-1. The manufacturer shall specify the derating factor if
rating of capacitors designed are at other than specified temperature category.

3.2.4

Permissible Overloads

3.2.4.1 Maximum Permissible Voltage

Capacitor units shall be suitable for continuous operation at an rms voltage,
between terminals of 1.10 times the rated voltage, excluding transients. The peak
continuous working voltage excluding all harmonics shall be 1.55 times the name
plate rating.
3.2.4.2 Maximum Permissible Current
Capacitor units shall be suitable for continuous operation at an rms current of 1.30
times the current which occurs at rated sinusoidal voltage and rated frequency
excluding transients.
3.2.5

Tolerance in KVAR Rating

3.3.1

The equipment shall be new and of standard, first grade quality as to materials,
workmanship and design, in accordance with the best engineering practice.

3.3.2

The capacitor units shall consist of flattened rolls of dead soft, annealed
aluminum foil between sheets of high strength all film dielectric.

3.3.3

The elements shall be suitably supported in a stainless steel or galvanised mild

steel tank of welded constructions. The tank will be capable of withstands the
maximum stress likely to be encountered during short circuit conditions without
bursting.

3.3.4

The grade of stainless steel shall be such that welding does not cause deterioration
of its rust resistance properties around the weld.

3.3.5

In case of mild steel tanks , the same shall be hot-dip galvanized after fabrication,
in accordance with WAPDA Specification P-82 class A coating. After
galvanizing, the tank shall be suitably treated for painting as required in clause
3.3.15.

3.3.6

The capacitors shall be hermetically sealed and completely filled with a stable,
nontoxic, high dielectric liquid. The liquid shall be no-PCB i.e. shall not contain
any chlorine or mixtures of chlorinated not contain any chlorine or mixtures of
benezenes and shall be easily and safely and safely disposable evidence of safety
and suitability for use in capacitors and instructions for safe disposal shall be
provided.

3.3.7

The capacitors shall be dehydrated under high vacuum and temperature. The
manufacturer shall ensure complete impregnation of the film and the insulation oil
shall be completely refined and degasified not to leave any gas or impurities in the
case which may cause deterioration of the dielectric.

3.3.8

The terminal leads shall be brought out to terminal studs through top mounted
bushings.

3.3.9

The bushings shall be hermetically solder sealed to the tank cover to prevent
ingress of moisture and air rubber or synthetic material, gaskets or washer shall
not be used for sealing.

3.3.10 The bushings shall be made from good commercial grade wet process porcelain.
The entire surface of the bushing with exception of a firing surface shall be
smoothly glazed and shall be free from imperfections. Bushings of fused glass
having equivalent or superior characteristics will also be acceptable subject
approval of WAPDA.
3.3.11 Each terminal shall be provided with a tin-plated parallel groove clamp spring
washer hot dip galvanized nut and covered with neoprene or PVC insulation. The
clamp shall be capable of accommodating two copper conductors of 10-25 mm
dia. The tin-plating shall conform to WAPDA Specification P-84:71 above.
3.3.12 The capacitor shall be fitted with a discharge device inside the tanks. The resistor
of discharge deivice shall be capable of draining the residual of the capacitor
charge to 75 volts or less within 600 seconds after it is disconnected from the
source of supply.

3.3.13 The tank of the capacitor shall have two mounting brackets one on each narrow
side of the tank welded solidly to it, and shall be suitable for mounting in
capacitors rack standardized as per clause 4.0.
3.3.14 The tank of the capacitors shall be provided with lifting lugs indicated in Fig.1.
3.3.15 The tank and bracket shall be painted with a suitable primer and a durable grey
finish coat, resistant to severely corrosive atmospheres and having excellent heat
dissipation. A bounding surface shall be provided on the underside of each
support bracket to electrically bond the case to the cross-arm hanger.
3.4

Capitalization of Capacitor Losses

The manufacturers shall furnish guaranteed average losses for the offered
capacitors measured at 30 deg. C. ambient temperature and at rated voltage and
frequency.

3.4.1

For purpose of bid evaluation, U.S. $ 800 PER KW of capacitor losses (including
losses in discharge resistor) shall be added to the quoted price.

3.4.2

The average value of losses measured during acceptance test under clause 3.7.4
shall be used for verification of figures declared by the manufacturer for purpose
of clause 3.4.1 and 3.4.2. In cse the measured average losses exceed the
guaranteed losses, a penalty at twice the capitalization rate shall be payable by the
contractor for the losses in excess of guaranteed losses.

3.5

Tests

3.5.1

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.

3.5.2

Visual
Verification of diementions
Capacitance measured
Capacitor losses measurement at 30 deg. C
ambient temperature.
DC or AC voltage test between terminals
Sealing test
Test of internal discharge device

Type Tests
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

Capacitor losses at elevated temperature

Thermal Stability test
Impulse voltage tests
Short circuit discharge test between terminals
and container.
Endurace test.

3.5.3
3.5.4

The manufacturer shall carry out routine tests on every completed capacitor.
These tests shall br repeated as per clause 3.7 for acceptance of material.
Type tests are intended to prove the soundness of the design of the capacitor and
its suitability jfor operation under the conditions detailed jin this specification.
The manufacturer shall subject the prototype sample to type tests and test reports
detailing the results of these tests shall be subitted to WAPDA for examination
and approval. The type test report may be accepted jin lieu of actual tests.

3.5.5

The prototype sample to which it is intended to apply the type tests shall first have
withstood satisfactorily the application of all the routine tests. It is not necessary
that all type tests be carried out on same sample capacitor unit provided that
samples of identical design are used for the tests.

3.6

Test Methods

3.6.1

Visual Examination
The capacitors shall be examined visually for the defects given in Table-I below:
TABLE I VISUAL EXAMINATION

Examination
1.

Material

Defects
i.
ii.
iii.

2.

Finish

The parts of capacitor e.g. tank,

insulators, terminal connectors, lugs
are not made of specified materials.
The parts such as bushings, terminals
connectors lifting lugs, damaged or
missing.
Any leakage in the capacitor tank.

i.

Not painted thoroughly or reasonably

well, not finished properly, shows
abrasions, wrinkles, runs, blisters,
scratches and uncoated spots.

ii.

Poor adhesion of paint, when

scratched with a knife peels off in
chips or flakes in shape of ribbons.

iii.
iv.
3.

4.
3.6.2

Marking

Packing

The terminal connectors not tin

plated.
Tank welds not ground off properly.

i.

Name plate markings missing

incomplete, incorrect, illegible, not
permanent.

ii.

Non PCB markings missing or not

viewable from ground as required
under clause 3.8.2.

i.

Packing not as specified.

Verifications of Dimensions
The dimensions shall be measured for verifying conformance to Fig I. Leading
dimensions used be given.

3.6.3

Sealing Tests
Un-energized capacitor units shall be heated throughout so that all parts reach a
temperature of at least the maximum operating internal mean temperature but not
less than 75 deg. C. This temperature shall be maintained for two hours. No
leakage shall occur, when tested with a suitable leakage indicator.

3.6.4

Endurance Test
Endurance test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC Report 871-2 (1987).

3.6.5

Other Tests
All other tests shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 871-1 (1987). The test
voltages shall be accordance with clause 3.2.1 of this specification.

3.7

Sampling, Acceptance and Rejection

3.7.1

The manufacturer shall provide all necessary facilities including testing

equipment for carrying out tests free of cost to WAPDA Inspector. The cost of
capacitors destroyed during testing shall be borne by the manufacturer.

3.7.2

The unit offered for acceptance shall be grouped into lots upto 500 units each. A
sample of 10 Units shall be drawn from each lot at random.

3.7.3

The selected samples shall be subjected to visual examination and verification of

dimensions. In case the number of defectives exceeds one, the entire lot shall be
rejected. In case of defectives being one, another sample consisting of 20 units
shall be drawn at random from the remaining lot and tests repeated. In case of any
failure from the second sample. The entire lot shall be rejected.

3.7.4

For other routine tests specified in clause 6.1 five units shall be randomly selected
from each lot containing upto 500 units each. In case more than one unit are found
defective, another five units shall be randomly selected and tests repeated. In case
of any failure from the second sample, the lot shall be rejected.

3.8

Name Plate

3.8.1

The following information shall be given on the name plate of each capacitor unit:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.

Manufactures name and trade mark.

Identification number, year of manufacture
Rated output in KVAR
Rated terminal voltage in volts.
Rated frequency in Hz
Basic insulation level in kV
Temperature category as per clause 3.2.3
Residual voltage discharge and time
Reference WAPDA/International Standard.
Contract NO. and date
Trade name of fluid
Weight in kg.

3.8.2

A weather proof label reading as Non PCB or other form the ground shall be
affixed preferably on the side containing the name plate.

3.9

Packing

3.9.1

Each unit shall be sealed in plastic or other suitable moisture proof material and
then 15 to 20 units packed in wooden boxes lined with moisture proof material.
The packing shall be suitable for outdoor storage at site in hot, wet, humid and
dusty conditions and shall be capable of withstanding the rigors of rail, road and

ocean shipment. One copy of installation and maintenance manual in English

language shall be placed in each packing.
3.10

Marking

3.10.1 The following information shall be labeled on each wooden box:

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
3.11

Manufactures name and trade mark

Wapda specification number
Rated output of the capacitor in KVAR
Address of the consignee and purchase order number
Serial Nos. of the capacitors.
Instructions for lifting and handling of wooden boxes

Technical Data and Drawings

3.11.1

Bid Data/ Drawings

3.11.1.1
The following drawings information and descriptive data shall be supplied
with the bid.
3.11.1.2

Drawings and Data

3.11.1.3
Overall assembly drawing showing front, side and plan views, cross
section shall be indicated to clearly show main constructional features. All loading
dimensional including thickness of tank walls, material used in construction,
method of connecting electrodes, thickness and material of insulation between
racks and the tank shall also be indicated.
3.11.1.4

Detailed drawing of the bushings and its fixing arrangements.

3.11.1.5
Detailed of electrical properties of polypropylene film used in construction
of the capacitors.
3.11.1.6

Physical and electrical properties of