Technical Specification for 33 KV 200 AMPs,H.G,Fuse set.

1. SCOPE:- This specification covers the manufacture, testing and supply of 33KV
200 Amps, H.G. Fuse sets

2. The 33 KV H.G. Fuses shall be suitable for out door operation under the climatic
conditions specified. It shall be of the following ratings :-

1. Number of Poles 3
2. No. of insulator per pole 4 nos. 22 KV/24 KV, Post insulators per phase.
3. Nominal system voltage 33 KV
4. Highest system voltage 36 KV
5. Rated frequency 50 Hz
6. System Earthing Effectively earthed
7. Rated normal current 200 Amps.
8. Altitude of installation Not exceeding 1000 M.

The Post insulator used in the H.G. Fuse set shall have the following ratings :-

1. Power frequency withstand voltage (dry) 95 KV (RMS)

2. Power frequency withstand voltage (wet) 75KV (RMS)
3. Impulse withstand voltage ( dry) 170 KV (Peak)
4. Power frequency puncture withstand voltage 1.3 times the actual dry flashover
voltage of the unit.

3. STANDARDS :-

The H.G. Fuse set shall conform to the following standards.

IS- 5792 1973 ( for high voltage expulsion fuses and similar fuses ).
IS- 2544 1973 ( for porecelain post insulators or its latest amendments if any.
IS- 9385 1979.

INSULATOR MAKE :- 22/24 KV post insulator complete with pedestal cap duly cemented to
be used in 33 KV H.G. Fuse sets confirming to IS-2544/1973.

The tender shall furnish type test certificate of the post insulators from their manufacturer
for reference.

4. TECHNICAL DETAILS :- The H.G. Fuse shall have adjustable arcing horns made of solid
copper rod having 8.23mm dia. The horns shall be fitted with screwing devices with fly nut
for fixing and tightening the fuse wire. It shall have robust terminal connectors of size
80mm x 50 mm x 8mm made of copper casting (95% minimum copper composition) duly
silver plated with two numbers of 12mm dia brass bolts and double nuts with flat brass
washers. The connector should be capable of connecting crimpable conductor with bimetallic
solder-less sockets. The H.G. Fuse set shall be suitable for horizontal mounting. The

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 minimum clearance between the adjacent phases of the fuse set shall be 1200 mm and the
centre to centre ( distance between two post insulators of the same phase ) shall be 760 mm.
All metal (ferrous) parts shall be galvanized and polished. Only post insulator (original
cemented and not pin insulators shall be used for the H.G. Fuse set.
5. CLIMATIC CONDILTIONS :- The H.G. Fuse set shall be suitable for operation under the
following climatic conditions :-

1. Maximum ambient air temperature 45 o C

2. Maximum daily average air temperature 35 o C
3. Maximum yearly average ambient air temperature 30 o C
4. Maximum temperature attainable by a body
exposed to the sun. 50 o C
5. Minimum ambient air temperature 0 oC
6. Maximum relative humidity 100 %
7. Average number of thunderstorm days per annum 70 days.
8. Average number of rainy days per annum 120
9. Average annual rain fall 50 cm.
10. Number of months of tropical monsoon conditions 4
11. Maximum wind pressure 260 Kg / mm2
12. Degree of exposure to atmospheric pollution Normally polluted
atmosphere.

6. TESTS & TEST CERTIFICATE :- Certificate for the following type test conducted within
5 years preceding to the date of opening of Tender on a prototype set of H.G Fuse set in a
Govt. approved Testing Laboratory preferably at CPRI, Bangalore shall have to be submitted
for Reference & Scrutiny.
(i) Dielectric test ( impulse & one minute wet power frequency withstand voltage
test
(ii) Temperature rise test ( for terminals).
(iii) Mechanical strength test for the post insulator as per IS- 2544/1973.
(iv) Test for galvanization of metal ( ferrous ) parts.

7. ROUTINE TESTS :- The following routine tests shall have to be conducted on each test
and results are to be furnished for consideration for acceptance of deputing inspecting Officer
for inspection & conducting testing of the materials.
(v) Power frequency voltage dry test.
(vi) Dimension check.
(vii) Galvanization test.

8. GUARANTAEED TECHNICAL PARTILCULARS :- The tenderers are required to

furnish the guaranteed technical particulars duly filled in the proforma given along with the
tender.
9. COMPLETENESS OF EQUIPMENT :- Any fittings accessories or apparatus which may
not have been specifically mentioned in this specification but which are usually necessary in
equipment of similar plant shall be deemed to be included in the specification and shall be

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 supplied by the Tenderer without extra charge. All plant and equipment shall be complete in
all details whether such details are mentioned in the specification or not.

10. INSPECTION :- Routine and acceptance test shall be conducted at the place of
manufacturer . The tenders are requested to furnish details of equipment which will be used
for testing along with tender. The tenders of these manufacturers who do not have adequate
testing facilities for conducting routine and acceptance test are liable for cancellation. The
successful bidder has to furnish routine test certificate and guarantee certificate for each
consignment of materials to be inspected at the time of offer of materials for inspection.

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 Technical Specification for 11 KV 400 AMP THREE POLE H.G.FUSE SETS.

1. SCOPE:- This specification covers the manufacture, testing and supply of 11KV400ps,
H.G. Fuse sets

2. The 11 KV H.G.Fuses shall be suitable for out door operation under the climatic conditions
specified . It shall be of the following ratings :-
1. Number of Poles 3
2. No. of insulator per pole 2nos. 12KV Post insulators per phase.
3. Nominal system voltage 11 KV
4. Highest system voltage 12 KV
5. Rated frequency 50 Hz
6. System Earthing Effectively earthed
7. Rated normal current 400 Amps.
8. Altitude of installation Not exceeding 1000 M.

The Post insulator used in the H.G. Fuse set shall have the following ratings :-

1. Power frequency withstand voltage (dry) 35 KV (RMS)

2. Power frequency withstand voltage (wet) 35KV (RMS)
3. Impulse withstand voltage ( dry) 75 KV (Peak)
4. Power frequency puncture withstand voltage 1.3 times the actual dry flashover
voltage of the unit.

3. STANDARDS :-

The H.G. Fuse set shall conform to the following standards.

IS- 9385 1980 ( for high voltage expulsion fuses and similar fuses ).
IS- 2544 1973 ( for porecelain post insulators or its latest amendments if any.
IS- 2633 1979. ( For Galvanisation of ferrous parts )

4. INSULATOR MAKE :- 12 KV post insulator complete with pedestal cap duly cemented to
be used in 11 KV H.G. Fuse sets confirming to IS-2544/1973.

5. TECHNICAL DETAILS :- The H.G. Fuse shall have adjustable arcing horns made of solid
copper rod having 7.62mm dia. The horns shall be fitted with screwing devices with fly nut
for fixing and tightening the fuse wire. It shall have robust terminal connectors of size 80mm
x50 mm x 6mm made of copper casting (95% minimum copper composition) duly silver
plated with two numbers of 12mm dia brass bolts and double nuts with flat brass washers.
The connector should be capable of connecting crimpable conductor with bimetallic solder
less sockets. The H.G. Fuse set shall be suitable for horizontal mounting. The minimum
clearance between the adjacent phases of the fuse set shall be 760 mm and the centre to
centre ( distance between two post insulators of the same phase ) shall be 410 mm. All metal
(ferrous) parts shall be galvanized and polished. Only 12 KV
post insulator (original cemented and not pin insulators shall be used for the H.G.

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 Fuse set.
6. CLIMATIC CONDILTIONS :- The H.G. Fuse set shall be suitable for operation
under the following climatic conditions :-

1. Maximum ambient air temperature 45 o C

2. Maximum daily average air temperature 35 o C
3. Maximum yearly average ambient air temperature 30 o C
4. Maximum temperature attainable by a body
exposed to the sun. 50 o C
5. Minimum ambient air temperature 0 oC
6. Maximum relative humidity 100 %
7. Average number of thunderstorm days per annum 70 days.
8. Average number of rainy days per annum 120
9. Average annual rain fall 150 cm.
10. Number of months of tropical monsoon conditions 4
11. Maximum wind pressure 260 Kg / mm2
12. Degree of exposure to atmospheric pollution Normally polluted
atmosphere.

7. TESTS & TEST CERTIFICATE :- Certificate for the following type test conducted within
5 years preceding to the date of opening of Tender on a prototype set of H.G Fuse set in a
Govt. approved Testing Laboratory preferably at CPRI, Bongalore shall have to be submitted
for Reference & Scrutiny.
(viii) Dielectric test ( impulse & one minute wet power frequency withstand voltage
test
(ix) Temperature rise test ( for terminals).
(x) Mechanical strength test for the post insulator as per IS- 2544/1973.
(xi) Test for galvanization of metal ( ferrous ) parts.

8. ROUTINE TESTS :- The following routine tests shall have to be conducted on each test
and results are to be furnished for consideration for acceptance of deputing inspecting Officer
for inspection & conducting testing of the materials.
1. Power frequency voltage dry test.
2. Dimension check.
3. Galvanization test.

9. GUARANTAEED TECHNICAL PARTILCULARS :- The tenderers are required to

furnish the guaranteed technical particulars duly filled in the proforma given along with the
tender.
10. COMPLETENESS OF EQUIPMENT :- Any fittings accessories or apparatus which may
not have been specifically mentioned in this specification but which are usually necessary in
equipment of similar plant shall be deemed to be included in the specification and shall be
supplied by the Tender without extra charge. All plant and equipment shall be complete in all
details whether such details are mentioned in the specification or not.

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11. INSPECTION :- Routine and acceptance test shall be conducted at the place of
manufacturer . The taenderers are requested to furnish details of equipment which will be
used for testing along with tender. The tenders of these manufacturers who do not have
adequate testing facilities for conducting routine and acceptance test are liable for
cancellation. The successful bidder has to furnish routine test certificate and guarantee
certificate for each consignment of materials to be inspected at the time of offer of materials
for inspection.

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 33KV & 11KV SURGE ARRESTOR (L .A)

1. SCOPE :- This Specification covers Design. Engineering, Manufacture, testing, inspection

before dispatch forwarding, packing, transportation to site, Insurance ( both during transit &
storage),Storage, Erection, Supervision, testing and commissioning of 33 KV & 11KV Surge
Arrestor (L.A) for use in the net works of WESCO.

The equipment offered shall have been successfully type tested and the design shall have
been satisfactory operation for a period not less than two years on the date of bid opening. This
shall be demonstrated by submitting with the bid, (i) authenticated copies of the type test reports
and (ii) performance certificates from the users.

The scope of supply includes the provision of type test, Rates of type tests shall be given
in the appropriate price schedule of the bidding document and will be considered for evaluation.
WESCO reserves the right to waive type tests as indicated in the section on Quality Assurance
Inspection and Testing in this specification.

The Surge Arresters shall conform in all respects to highest standards of engineering,
design, workmanship, this specification and the latest revisions of relevant standards at the time
of offer and WESCO shall have the power to reject any work or materials, which, in his
judgement, is not in full accordance there with.

2. STANDARDS:- Except where notified by the specification, the surge Arresters shall be
designed manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest editions of the following
standards.

IEC/ISO/BS IS Subject
IEC 99-part-I IS.3070- Part I Non linear resistor gapped surge arresters for a.c.
systems.
IEC 99-part- 4 IS 3070-Part 3 Metal oxide surge arresters without gaps for a.c.
systems.
IS 5621 Hollow insulators for use in electrical equipment.
IEC 233 Tests on hollow insulators for use in electrical
equipments.
IEC 270 Partial discharge measurement.
IEC 455 Guide for solventless polymerisable resinous
compounds used for electrical insulator.

IEC 815 IS 13134 Guide for selection of insulators in respect of

polluted conditions.

BS 729 ISO 1460 IS 2629,IS 4736 Hot dip galvanizinhg.

IS 2633 Method of testing uniformity of zinc coated articles

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 This list is not considered exhaustive and reference to a particular standard or
recommendation in this specification does not relieve the Contractor of the necessity of
providing the goods complying with other relevant standards or recommendations.

3. TECHNICAL :- The Station Class Surge Arrestor shall be heavy duty, metal oxide, gapless
type generally for installation on the 33KV and 11 KV sides of 33/11KV Primary substations
and 11/0.4KV Distribution Substation.

The performance requirements are as follows :

Performance Characteristics of Surge Arresters.

Nominal System Voltage 11 KV 33 KV
Class Station Class Station Class
* Arrestor Voltage rating 12 KV 30 KV
* Rated frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
* Continuous operating voltage, rms 9.6 KV 24 KV
* Leakage current through arrestor at operating Less than 1 mA Less than 1mA
voltage
* Long duration discharge class Class 2 Class 2
* Nominal 8/20 s discharge current-peak 10 kA 10kA
* Maximum lightning impulse residual voltage with 32KV(31KV*) 85KV(78KV*)
8/20 s discharge current peak
* Maximum switching impulse residual voltage peak 28KV(24 KV*) 70KV (60KV*)
* Maximum residual voltage with steep current peak 38KV(34KV*) 93KV(85KV*)
* High current impulse test value (4/10 s wave) 100KA 100 KA
* Insulator housing impulse withstand 41.6KV 110.5KV
voltagae,1.250 s wave-peak
* Insulator housing power frequency voltage 29.68KV 74.2KV
withstand capability for one minute(wet) peak.
* Minimum creepage distance of insulator 380 mm 900 mm
* Minimum protected creepage distance Not applicable 450 mm

* Figures shown in bracket are preferred ratings. Insulation withstand voltage of arrester
housing shall be related to the residual voltages in accordance with clause 5.1 of IEC- 99.4

4. GENERAL CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES : -The surge arresters shall be single

phase gapless units suitable for outdoor installation. They shall consist of non linear blocks
of metal oxide assembled in series in follow porcelain or polymer insulator housings. Bidder
shall offer either porcelain or polymeric insulators with the equipment.

4.1. Springs :- In order to arrest the longitudinal vibrations, sturdy spring assemblies are to be
provided on either end of the metal oxide stacks inside the arresters.

4.2. Galvanizing :-All ferrous parts excluding the springs shall be of steel casting and hot dip
galvanized with heavy coating as set out in the section on Surface- Treatment.

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4.3. Base and mounting :-The station class surge arresters shall be complete with fittings
suitable for mounting in a vertical position on mild steel channels.

The drawings showing the mounting arrangement shall be submitted with the bid and the
arrangement shall be subject to approval of WESCO.

4.4. Other features :- * Live parts shall be designed to avoid sharp point edges and other corona
producing surfaces as far possible.

Hermetic sealing shall be provided to prevent ingress of moisture. The sealing shall not
be affected during the maximum line discharge current over the life of the arrester which shall be
25 years minimum.
* Disconnectors are not required with the arresters.

5. INSULATOR HOUSING : - The housing of the arrester packs which are under continuous
electrical stress shall be brown glazed hollow porcelain or polymeric insulator. The creepage
and flash over distances of the insulators shall be dimensioned and the type and profile
designed in accordance with IEC: 815, IS:13134 and shall be suitable for the worst
environmental conditions. The creepage distance to earth shall suit the outdoor service
conditions mentioned in the relevant standards for heavily polluted atmosphere and shall not
be less than 900 mm in case of 33KV and 380mm in case of 11 KV surge arresters. The
projected creepage distance of the insulators of 33 KV arresters shall be minimum 450 mm.
The internal surfaces of hollow porcelain insulators shall also be glazed.

All porcelain used on the surge arresters shall have the following properties : high
strength, homogeneity, uniform glaze, free from cavities and other flaws and high quality
uniform finish. Porcelain components shall withstand the maximum expected static and
dynamic loads to which the surge arresters may be subjected during their service life.
Porcelain insulators shall conform to IS 5621 and shall be subjected to and successfully pass
the tests listed in this standard and in IEC 233.

If polymeric insulators are offered, they shall conform to the requirements of the relevant
parts of IEC: 455.

6. TERMINATION :- The surge arresters shall be supplied with electrical connection

terminals on the top of size and rating appropriate for all the duties, including overload duty
specified for the equipment. The terminals shall be of the bi-metallic type, suitable for
connection of all aluminum alloy conductor (AAAC) or aluminum conductor steel reinforced
(ACSR) . The 33KV and 11 KV station class arresters shall have terminals suitable for 55
MM2 to 232 MM2 or Panther ACSR. In general connections using palm type solder less
sockets shall be preferred. Where the terminals area of the clamp type, they shall be suitable
for taking a range of conductors.

All nuts, bolts, washers and spring washers required to complete the connection shall be
supplied with the equipment.

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 The proposed method of connection shall be stated in the offer and shall be subject to
approval by WESCO.

6.1 Ear thing terminal :- An terminal adequate for the full rated discharge current having
clamping bolts complete with nuts, washers and spring washers shall be provided on the
base of the arrester.
6.2 The ear thing terminals shall be identified by means of appropriate symbol marked in a
legible and indelible manner adjacent to the terminals.

7 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE :- The 33 KV station class surge arresters with porcelain
housings shall be fitted with pressure relief device class 20(B) as defined in IEC:99-part I,
to relieve excessive internal pressure in the event of arresters failure to prevent explosive
shattering of porcelain causing damage to the nearby equipment and operating personnel.
In the even of such an explosion and the shattering of the porcelain housing the parts shall
fall within the radius stipulated in IEC:99-Part I.

The 11 KV arresters shall be fitted with pressure relief devices as under :

Station Class - 10 (C)

8. PARTIAL DISCHARGE :- The intensity of partial discharge of the surge arresters

shall not exceed 50 pico colomb (pC) at 1.05 times the continuous operating voltage :

9. RATING PLATE :- Each surge arrester shall be provided with a non ferrous nameplate,
fixed in a suitable location on the arrester and bearing the following information, in a
legible and indelible manner ;

* Manufacturers name and Trade mark

* Type and identification of arrester ;
* Employers name ;
* Type and identification of arrester ;
* Year of manufacture;
* Rated Voltage ;
* Continuous operating voltage ;
* Nominal discharge current ;
* Pressure relief class or duty type ;
* Long duration discharge class or duty type ;

10. TESTS

10.1 Type Tests:- The type tests are required in conformity with IEC: 99-4, IS:3070-3 and
other relevant standards. The tests shall include the followings :

* Insulation withstand tests, including lightning impulse voltage withstand test and power
frequency voltage withstand test ;

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* Residual voltage tests, including steep current impulse residual voltage test, lightning
impulse residual voltage test and switching impulse residual voltage test ( for 10KA
station class only):

* Long duration current impulse withstand test;

* Operating duty tests including accelerated ageing test, heat dissipation behavior test,
high current impulse operating duty test, switching surge operating duty test(for 10KA
station class only) & tests to evaluation thermal stability;

* Pressure relief tests, including high current pressure relief test and low current pressure
relief test as per IEC : 99-1 ;

* Seal leakage test. The bid shall describe the sensitive checking method adopted by the
manufacturer.

* Partial discharge tests ;

* Temperature cycle test on porcelain housing ;

* Porosity test on porcelain housing ;

* Hot dip galvanizing test ;

* Mechanical strength test of porcelain housing ;

10.2 Acceptance tests :Acceptance tests shall be carried out, in conformity with IEC 99-4 on
the nearest lower whole number to the cube root of the number of surge arresters to be
supplied. The tests shall include the following :

* Measurement of power frequency voltage on the complete arrester at the reference

current measured at the bottom of the arrester.

* Lightning impulse residual voltage on the complete arrester at nominal discharge current
or at a suitable lightning impulse value, depending on the manufacturers choice of routine test
procedure ;

* Partial discharge test ;

* Temperature cycle test on porcelain housing ;

* Porosity test on porcelain housing ;

* Mechanical strength test on porcelain housing ;

* Hot dip galvanizing test .

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10.3 Routine Tests :

The minimum requirement for routine tests shall be :

* Visual examination

* Measurement of reference voltage

* Residual voltage test for lightning impulse current in the range between 0.01 and 2 times
the nominal discharge current ;

* Check for satisfactory absence from partial discharges and contract noise, in conformity
with IEC 270 ;

* Leakage current tests ;

* Leakage check on the housing seals ;

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