TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 1.98 & 3.

96 MVAR, 11 KV,
OUTDOOR TYPE in CRCA Cubicle ,AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED
H.T. SHUNT CAPACTIOR BANK ALONG WITH
11 KV CAPACITOR CONTROL PANEL

1.0 SCOPE
This specification cover design, engineering, manufacture, assembly, stage testing,
inspection and testing before supply and delivery at various Store/Center/destination, of
1.98 & 3.96 MVAR, 11KV rates and designed for 12.65 KV, outdoor type, in CRCA
Cubicle - shunt Capacitor Banks automatically switched in steps along with associated
equipments and accessories that may be required for proper functioning of the capacitor
Banks & to be installed on 5 MVA and 10 MVA, 33/11 KV Power Transformers. Circuit
Breaker Control & Relay panels are also covered in the scope of supply.

1.1 It is not be the intent to specify completely here in all the details of design and
construction of material. However the material shall conform in all respects to high
standards of Engineering, design and workmanship operation in manner acceptable to
the purchaser, who will interpret the meanings of drawings and specification and shall
have the power to reject any work or material which in his judgment is not in
accordance therewith. The offered material shall be complete with all components
necessary for their effective and trouble free operation. Such components shall be
deemed to be within the scope of bidders supply irrespective of whether these are
specifically brought out in this specification and/or Purchase order or not.

1.2 In order to ascertain the highest reliability of system offered Capacitor Banks, Automatic
Power Factor Controller( ACU Panel), Vacuum Contactors , series reactor and APFC
Cubicle Panel shall be from manufactured by single company.

2.0 STANDARDS
The equipment shall conform (for performance and testing thereof) in all respects to the
relevant Indian/International Standards specifications with latest amendments thereto.

2.1 INDIAN STANDARDS

ISS NO. Title
13925:1998 Specification for H.T. shunt Capacitor
IS 9920-2002 Vacuum Contactors/ Capacitor Switch
IS 9921 -1985 Isolator
IS 2705 Current Transformer
IS 3070 Lighting Arrestor
IS 3156 Residual Voltage Transformer.
IS 5553 Series Reactor
IEC 61000 Automatic Power Factor Controller

The other components such as VCB panel & other auxiliary equipments shall comply
with the latest version of latest Indian/International standards.
2.3 Equipment conforming to other internationally accepted standards which ensure equal or
higher quality than the above mentioned standards would also be acceptable. In such
case bidders, who wish to offer material conforming to standards other than listed above,
shall clearly bring the salient points of difference between the standards forward/adopted
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 and specified hereinabove. Four copies of such standards with authentic English
Translation shall be furnished along with the offer. In case of conflict order of preference
shall be (1) ISS (2) IEC (3) other standards. In case of any difference between
provisions of these standards and provision of this specification the provision contained
in this specification shall prevail.

30 SERVICE CONDITIONS
The capacitor Bank to be supplied against this specification shall be required to operate
satisfactorily and continually under the following moderately hot and humid tropical
climate conducive to rust and fungus growth
• Location: - At various location in Uttar Pradesh
• Maximum ambient air temperature (deg. C) 50
• Minimum ambient temperature (deg. C) (-)5
• Average daily ambient air temperature (deg/C) 40
• Maximum relative Humidity (%) 100
• Maximum altitude above sea level (M) 1000
• Average annual rainfall (MM) 1200
• Isoceraunic level (days per year) 50
• Sciemic level (Horigental accn.) 0.30 g
• Maximum wind pressure 0kg/sqm) 195

40 PRINCIPAL PARAMETER
The equipment covered under this specification shall conform to specific parameters
given below:

4.1 CAPCITOR BANKS

Sl. No. Item Specification

1. Nominal system voltage 11 KV

2. Rated voltage of capacitor bank 12.65 KV
Output of capacitor bank at 12.65 KV 1980 & 3960 KVAR
4. Rated line current 90.36 & 180.73Amp.
5. Connection of capacitor bank Single star
6. No. of phases 3
7. Rated voltage of individual capacitor unit 7.3
8. Capacity of individual capacitor unit 132 , 264 & 396 KVAR
9. Insulation level RMS-28 KV
Peak -75 KV
10. Maximum temp. rise over 10 C
ambient on container
measured
11. Type of discharge Internally though resistor provided
within the Unit
12. Type of fuse External fuse
13. Type of installation Outdoors
14. Power loss (Tan delta) Not to exceed 0.2 watt/KVAR
subject to tolerance as per
standard.

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 Capacitor Bank Rating:

Sl.No. Transformer Rating of Capacitor Steps configuration

Capacity (MVA) Bank (MVAr) kVAr X No. of Steps
(Switched)
1 5 1.98 396+792+792
2 10 3.96 792+792+1188+1188

Note: The stages may be changed during detailed engineering Residual Voltage Transformer

5.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT

5.1 CAPACITOR UNIT

The capacitor shall be of unit type construction suitable for indoor installation having
high dielectric strength. No sun protection will be provided. The capacitor bank shall be
complete with mounting frames, insulators and all other components for formation of
capacitor bank. The bank shall be open type complete with inter connecting aluminum
bus bars and adequate clearance shall be provided between phases and phase to earth..
The capacitor should be able to withstand 10% overvoltage and 30% over current
(r.m.s. value) arising due to over voltage and harmonics

5.2 ASSEMBLY
Capacitor units of 132, 264 & 396 KVAR, 7.3 single phase shall be connected in
parallel in each phase to form a three phase star connected capacitor bank. The
bank shall be mounted on a steel frame work in suitable one/two tier formation and shall
be so arranged that an individual unit of 132, 264 & 396 KVAR can be removed easily
without disturbing the complete assembly/ other units.

5.3 CONTRUCTION OF CAPACITOR UNIT

A. CONTAINER
The container shall be built from CRCA of sufficient thickness (not less than 1.6 mm) to
avoid damages to the tank in case of internal fault. It shall be of fabricated construction
with all joints properly welded and designed to withstand rough handing and should be
hydraulically tested before assembling the internal elements. It shall be adequately
epoxy pointed. The lid of container shall be properly welded to the container.
The capacitor unit shall be hermetically sealed after the entire assembly has been
dried and impregnated with suitable liquid (Dielectric.) The capacitor elements shall
be thoroughly dried and impregnated with an impregnant which has been completely
refined and degasified so as not to have any impurities or gas which may cause
deterioration of the dielectric. The impregnant used shall have low viscosity and high
chemical stability and should be non-PCB. The container shall be adequately insulated
from capacitor elements. Sufficient 'Wall' insulation shall be provided so that the
capacitor units meant for use of 11 KV nominal system can be place directly on
grounded steel structures. The metallic surface of capacitor units shall be epoxy painted
making capacitor units suitable for installing outdoor under moist tropical climatic
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 conditions.

B. CAPACITOR UNIT
The capacitor unit shall have aluminum foil as conducting layer. The dielectric used shall
be polypropylene film by using layers of polypropylene film shall have the following
compatibility criterion: -
(i) Polypropylene film shall conform to standard specification with latest amendments,
for plastic film for new generation.
(ii) Compatibility between oil film (after thermal aging at 115 C for 96 Hrs.)
The impregnant used shall be non PCB liquid with low be accumulating, rapid bio
degradation and low toxicity. Adequate number of such elements shall be assembled and
enclosed in the enclosure to form a single phase unit with terminal bushings. The air in
the enclosure and moisture absorbed by the paper shall be removed under high vacuum
at elevated temperature and replaced by suitable impregnating medium having high
permeability, high dielectric strength and non-inflammable properties.

C. DISCHARGE DEVICE:
Suitable discharge device shall be connected across the capacitor unit in accordance
with IS: 13925. The discharge device shall reduce the residual voltage from the crest
value of the rated voltage to 50 V the or less within 10 Minutes after the capacitor
is disconnected from the source supply.

D. EARTHING CONNECTIONS:
The container of each capacitor unit shall be provided with suitable earthing terminal
clearly marked with Earth symbol.

E. MARKING:
The capacitor unit shall be provided with a rating plate and terminal markings as
stipulated in IS: 13925. The bidder shall submit the type test report along with the bid.

F. FUSES
Each capacitor element shall be protected by External HRC fuse of suitable
rating and interruption capacity so that a faulty capacitor element shall be
disconnected by fuse. The fuse shall satisfactorily operate under ambient conditions.
The following requirements shall be considered while selecting the right size of fuse.
a. Ability to withstand the maximum discharge current from healthy capacitor
element.
b. Capability of handing fault current so as to Blow off before the in case rupture
takes place thereby avoiding damage to adjoining capacitor
elements/capacitor
units.

G. BUSHINGS
Bushing shall be of porcelain or polycrete and shall be jointed to the case by welding
method (Weldable type bushing) to ensure adequate and permanent seal. Leads shall
be brought out through one-piece bushing and welded to the terminal stud to make a
strong and positive electrical contract. Bushing terminal shall be of stainless steel.
Capacitors to be tested for cyclic Over voltage and 3 G test for mechanical shock &
vibration, bidder has to clarify / confirm these points in GTP

5.4 PHYSICAL ARANGEMENT OF BANK

Star point of the capacitor bank shall be ungrounded. The mounting rack arrangement

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 shall be such that one no. additional unit in each phase can be installed in future for
increasing capacity.

5.5 AUTOMATIC CONTROL UNIT

(a) Switching Arrangement:

The Automatic control unit shall be provided inside the control; room to
continuously monitor total load KVAR on secondary side of the transformer and
shall automatically switch ON or switch OFF the capacitor banks through the operation
of 12 KV Capacitor Switch in accordance with the parameter given in table no. 4.2
Overriding provision shall also be made for electrical switching ON or OFF of the
capacitor switch by the operator from the ACU control box.

(b) Time Delay:

The switching ON operation will take place after period of 10 minutes. The
switching OFF operation of relevant steps will be instantaneous.

(c) Controls:
The Automatic control unit shall instantly switch OFF the capacitor bank in the following
contingencies occurring in any of the phases.
i) Voltage increased by 10% above the rated voltage of 11 KV.
ii) Power transformer current impedance (due to single phasing and for any other
reasons) between any of the two phases exceeding 20% of the lowest, iii) Current
increases in any capacitor unit by 30% above the rated current (only the relevant
capacitor switch will open).Current between any of the two phases of the capacitor bank
differs more than 15% of the lowest current of the 3 phases (only the relevant capacitor
switch will open).

(d) Monitoring Facility:

Automatic control unit shall have GSM connectivity , suitable Modem shall be
connected along with control unit to transfer the data to remote location .
A suitable display in control unit should be provided to indicate the capacitor current in
each phases of the complete capacitor bank on the ACU panel inside the control room.
Indications shall also be provided to indicate ON & OFF status of each capacitor bank.

(e) Control Power:

The AC control voltage for operation of the ACU shall be taken from substation
battery. The required control voltage shall be 230 VAC.

(f) Temperature Variation:

The control equipment and associate circuitry shall be suitable for operation at an
ambient temperature in the range of + 5 deg C to (+) 50 deg C.

(g) Protection of ACU:

Besides in-built protection against lines surges and transient over voltages, suitable
fuses/MCB shall be provided for protection against over current. The ACU shall remain
fully functional during and after line surges and transient over voltages.

(h) Control Unit Casing:

Except for the terminals, the ACU shall be enclosed in a suitable casing so as to avoid
ingress of dust.

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 ACU should be installed at inside of substation on Floor mounting arrangement.

56 VACUUM CONTACTOR SWITCHES

This specification covers 11 KV, 50 Hz, Indoor type automatic Vacuum Contactor
Switch suitable for switching capacitor in steps.

(a) Applicable Standards:

Unless otherwise stipulated in this specification the Vacuum Contactor Switch shall
comply with the latest version of IS:9920 (AC Switches for voltages above 1000 V).
Capacitor should be tested by International Labs as per IEC 60265-1 (1998)

(b) Rated Voltage:

The rated voltage for the Vacuum Contactor Switch shall be 12 KV. This represents
the highest system voltage corresponding to the nominal system voltage of 11 KV.

(c) Rated Current:

The standard rated normal current shall be 200A

(d) Rated Capacitive Switching Current:

The rated capacitive switching current shall not be less than 100 A Note: The
capability of the Vacuum Contactor Switch shall also take into account the parallel
switching of capacitor bank steps.

(e) Rated Short Time Current:

The rated short time symmetrical current for 1 second shall be 10KA (rms AC.
component).

(f) Rated Short Circuit Making Current:

The rated making current shall be 25 KA Peak .

(g) Basic Impulse Level (BIL):

The rated basic impulse level of Vacuum Contactor Switch to earth as also across
the open terminals shall be 75 KV.

(h) Control Supply:

The control power for closing the Vacuum Contactor Switch shall be 230 V single
phase AC supply. The closing mechanism shall be suitable for a voltage variation of (+)
10% to (-) 20%.

(i) Design & Construction Requirement:

Type:
a. The Capacitor Switch shall be of vacuum type.
b. The Vacuum Contactor Switch shall be of three phase construction and shall be
suitable for remote operation.
c. The Vacuum Contactor Switch shall be suitable for indoor installation and shall
have sealed weather proof type construction.
d. The enclosure of the Vacuum Contactor Switch shall be provided with two earthing
terminals marked with the earth symbol.
e. The bushings provided on the switch shall have clamp type of terminals to directly

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 receive aluminium conductors up to 10mm dia in both horizontal and
vertical directions. The terminal arrangement shall be such as to avoid bimetallic
corrosion.

(j) Operating Mechanism:

The operating mechanism shall be either solenoid or motor charged spring for which the
control supply shall be as per clause 31.

(k) Mechanical and Electrical Endurance:

The Vacuum Contactor Switch shall be capable of performing not less than
10,000 mechanical operations and 10,000 electrical operations at 100A capacitive
current without getting damaged.

(l) Marking:
The Vacuum Contactor Switch shall be provided with a legible and indelibly
marked name plate with the following:
a) Name of the manufacturer.
b) Type, designation and serial number.
c) Rated voltage and current.
d) Rated frequency.
e) Number of poles.
f) Rated short time current (symmetrical).
g) Rated making current.
h) Rated capacitive switching current.
i) Date of manufacturing.
j) Property of respective DISCOM

(m) Testes: The Vacuum Contactor Switch shall be subjected to the following tests in
accordance with the IS:9920 (Part-IV), & Should also be tested by international labs as
per IEC 60265-1(1998)

(i) Type Tests

a) Tests to verify the insulation level, including withstand tests at power
frequency voltages on auxiliary equipment.
b) Tests to prove that the temperature rise of any part does not exceed the
specified values.
c) Making and breaking tests including tests for the rated capacitive current.
d) Tests to prove the capability of the switch to carry the rated short time current.
e) Tests to prove satisfactory operation and mechanical/electrical
endurance.

(ii) Routine Tests

a) Power frequency voltage dry tests.
b) Voltage tests for auxiliary circuits.
c) Measurement of the resistance of the main circuits.
d) Tests to prove satisfactory operation.

5.7 AUXILARY EQUIPMENTS

Isolator:
(i) The Isolator shall be Outdoor type, 11 KV, 400Amp, Single throw, Double break,
off load type, triple pole, Horizontal gang operated with earth switch.
(ii) Tests: The Isolator shall be type tested and shall be subjected to routine

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 and acceptance test in accordance with IS: 1818-1972.
(iii) The bidder shall submit guaranteed technical particulars along with their bid.

5.8. LIGHTNING ARRESTOR

(i) The specification covers the supply, delivery, erection, testing &
commissioning of 9
(ii) KV, 10 KA, Station class heavy duty, gapless, metal (zinc) oxide surge
arrestors complete along with clamps, complete fitting and
accessories for installation on outdoor type 11 KV switchgear, transmission
lines, transformers etc.
a. Tests: The Lightning Arrestors shall be type tested and shall be
subjected to routine and acceptance test in accordance with IS: 3070.
(iii) The bidder shall submit guaranteed technical particulars along with their bid.

5.8 B) Suitable one number RC surge suppressor shall be provide per bank inside of cubicle
panel.

LA and Isolator shall be mounted on same structure and outgoing of Isolator shall be
connected with CRCA capacitor panel through suitable power cable .

5.9 RESIDUAL VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

The residual voltage transformers shall be in door type, dry with primary in star and
secondary in star & tertiary in open delta formation. The neutral of the primary
winding shall kept fully insulated and would be isolated from ground. The tertiary
winding in open delta shall be used to energise the neutral unbalanced voltage withstand
relay. The RVT should be suitable to discharge the capacitor bank to voltage not
exceeding as per standards with latest amendments thereof. The RVT should be
designed to with stand the temperature rise due to energy discharge in to it capacitors in
case of tripping. All the type test as per IS including temperature rise test should be
furnished.
RVT shall be mounted inside a cubicle.

5.10 HRC FUSES

Suitable indoor type 11 KV HRC fuses along with the mounting insulators etc. to
provide proper protection for the capacitor unit shall form part of the equipment to be
supplied.

5.11 SERIES REACTORS

0.2 % Series reactor per phase per step of capacitor rating for inrush current
restriction to be connected on neutral end as per IS: 5553. The rated voltage shall be
12 KV. The reactor shall be dry type single phase reactors mounted on post insulators
and designed to carry 130 % of rated current continuously without exceeding the
temperature rise & shall be applicable for thermal class of insulation used. The reactor
shall be mounted on structure.
i. Tests: The series reactor shall be type tested and shall be subjected to
routine and acceptance test in accordance with IS: 5553.
ii. The bidder shall submit guaranteed technical particulars along with their bid.

5.12 CAPACITOR CUBICLE: It shall be free standing outdoor type sheet steel
enclosure fabricated from 2 mm. thick CRCA sheets. Capacitor cubical shall be mounted
on mild steel channel frame and base frame shall be provided with mounting holes for

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 fixing on concrete foundation. All doors and covers shall be designed to avoid ingress of
water, moisture, dust etc. and shall be provided with suitable gaskets to achieve IP-55
degree of protection. Covers and doors shall be provided with electrical interlocks to
avoid access to live parts. Viewing glasses shall be provided to view inside parts like
fuses, contactors. CFL type internal panel lighting shall also be provided to have proper
view in the night. Capacitor enclosure shall be duly powder coated. FRP canopy shall be
provided at the top and which projects about 200 mm beyond cubicle on all sides. All LT
internal wiring shall be fire retardant cable of 2.5sq.mm. All cable entries shall be from
bottom through cable glands of suitable size. HT XLPE cable entry shall be through a
cable entry box mounted on cubicle or fixed separately on foundation and coupled to the
cubicle. Necessary Danger plate & Name plate etc shall be provided at prominent
places. All other necessary fittings and accessories should be provided by manufacturer
to ensure safe and smooth operation of the equipment.
Cubicle panel shall have provision of Internal Arc prevention as per IEC 62271-200
Cubicle panel shall be bolted type design.
Cubicle panel shall be IP 55 degree of protection.
Cubicle panel shall be powder coated.

5.13 BUSSBARS AND INTERCONNECTION MATERIALS

Suitable bus bar arrangement shall be provided by the supplier and requisite quantity of
bus bar material shall be provided for the Bank. All bus bars shall be aluminum flats
with suitable cross section . Bus bar connections between Bank and RVT. Shall also be
provided.

5.14 ACCESSIORIES
Each capacitor bank cubicle panel shall be provided with the following accessories:-

1. 2 Nos. earthing terminals

2. Clamps and connectors
3. Aluminum bus bar
4. RC Surge Suppressor one no per bank
5. RVT
6. Capacitors
6. Series reactor
7. Vacuum Contactor
8. Rating plate
9. All other accessories required for erection, assembly and commissioning of
the capacitor bank

ACU shall be floor mounted and kept inside of substation building near to VCB panel.
LA and Isolator shall be mounted on external structure and to be kept outside.

5.15 RATING PLATE

Each unit shall be fitted with a rating plate giving clearly the particulars specified of
marking as per standards:

5.16 CLEARNCESINSTALLATION AND MAINTENCACE INSTRUCTIONS:

The supplier shall provide 3 sets of detailed instruction manuals and drawings
covering all aspects of installation and maintenance of the capacitor bank and the
associated equipments.

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5.17 OPERATION OF CAPACITOR BANK
a. The capacitors are proposed to be connected in 3 phase, 11 KV, 50 Hz
system.
The maximum symmetrical short circuit level on 11 KV systems is 18.4 kA for 3
seconds.
b. It is to be specifically noted that 1.5 & 3 MVAR capacitors banks are intended for
use at our 33/11 KV receiving substations within our distribution network.
c. Maximum permissible over voltage shall be as per standards and latest
amendments thereof.
d. Permissible increase in current loading due to any or all of the following shall not
exceed 30% of the rated current.
1. Increased voltage
2. Increased frequency
3. Non sinusoidal voltage
e. The capacitors shall be suitable for operating in temperature category 50° C as
per standards.

6.0 TESTS

6.1 TYPES TESTS

All the offered equipment shall be fully type tested by the bidder as per relevant
standards including the type tests mentioned below. Type test should have been
conducted on the similar or higher capacity of equipments for 11 KV or 33 KV class of
capacitor bank from recognized test laboratory preferably CPRI or other Govt. test labs
within 5 years prior to date of opening of bid. The bidder shall furnish four sets of test
reports as per relevant standards for each type of equipment offered. along with the bid.
The offers received without type tests shall be tested as non responsive and rejected.
a. Thermal stability
b. Capacitor less tangent measurement at elevated temperature.
c. A.C. voltage test between terminal & container.
d. Lightening impulse voltage test between terminal and container.
e. Short circuit discharge test.

6.2 ACCEPTING TEST

All acceptance tests stipulated in relevant standards and including those as
mentioned below shall be carried out by the Supplier in presence of Purchaser's
representative.
a. Capacitance measurement test
b. Capacitor loss tangent measurement test.
c. Voltage test between terminals.
d. A.C. voltage test between terminal and container.
e. Tests of internal discharges device.
f. Sealing test
.
The method shall be subject to agreement between the Supplier and Purchaser where
it is not specified in the relevant standards. The Purchaser reserves the right to carry
out any other test (s) of reasonable nature, in addition to above mentioned tests, at
works/test house of the Supplier or any other recognized laboratory/Research Institute
to satisfy that the material compiles with the intent of this specification

7.0 INSPECTION
The inspection shall be carried out by the Purchaser at two stages of manufacture i.e.

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 inspection during manufacturing and final inspection and testing. The Supplier shall keep
the Purchaser informed in advance of the manufacturing programmer so that the
arrangement can be made for inspection. The Manufacturer shall grant free access to
works, for Purchaser's representative at a reasonable time. Inspection and acceptance
of any equipment under this specification by the Purchaser shall not relieve the Supplier
of his obligation of furnishing the equipment in accordance with this specification and
shall not prevent subsequent rejection if the equipment is found to be defeat/not as per
this specification.
All acceptance tests and inspection shall be carried out at the place of
manufacture unless otherwise specifically agreed upon by the contractor and Purchase.
The contractor shall offer to the inspecting official (s) representing the Purchase, all
reasonable facilities without charge, to satisfy that the material is being furnished in
accordance with this specification. The Purchase has the rights to have the tests
carried out at his own cost by an independent agency wherever there is a dispute
regarding the quality of the supply.
The contractor shall give not less than 15 days advance intimation to enable the
purchase to depute his representative for witnessing the state/acceptance tests.

8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

8.1 The bidder shall have ISO-9001/9002 or any latest, certification'. The bidder shall
invariably furnish the following information alongwith his bid part-I falling which his bid
shall be liable for rejection. Separate information should be given be individual type of
material offered.

(I) Statement giving list of important raw materials, name of Suppliers for raw
material, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested
and
list of tests normally carried out on raw materials in presence of bidder's
representative, copies of tests certificates

(II) Information and copies of test certificates as in (1) above in respect of bought
out items,

(III) List of manufacturing facilities available

(IV) Level of automation and list of areas where manual processing exists.
(V) List of areas in manufacturing process where stage inspections are
normally
carried out for quality control and details of such test.
(VI) List of testing equipment available with the bidder for stage and final testing of
equipment offered and test plant limitations if ay, vis-a vis the type test, special
acceptance and routine test specified in the relevant standards. These
limitations shall be very clearly brought out in the relevant schedule of
deviations as deviations from specified tests requirements.

8.2 The successful bidder(s) shall within 30 days of placement of order submit the following
Information: -
i. List of raw material and bought out items and names of the Suppliers
selected
from those furnished along with the bid.

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 ii. Type test certificates or the raw material and bought out items.
iii. Quality assurance plan (QAP) with hold points for purchase's inspection (to
be finalized after mutual discussions between the bidder and the purchaser,
at latter's office.)

HOLD POINT
A stage in the material procurement of manufacturing process beyond which work
shall not proceed without the documental approval of the purchase.

NOTIFICATION POINT:
A stage in the material procurements, or manufacturing process for which advance
notice of the activity is required to facilitate witness by the purchasers
representatives.

8.3 The QAP of the contractor shall consist of the following details.
♦ An outline of the proposed work and program sequence.
♦ The structure of contractor organisation for the contract.
♦ The duties and responsibilities assigned to the staff ensuring quality of work
♦ Hold and Notifications points.
♦ Submission of engineering documents required by this specification.
♦ The inspection of material and components on receipt
♦ Stage Inspection.
♦ Final Inspection.

90 DOCUMENTATION
All drawing shall conform to International standards organisation (ISO), 'A' series of
drawing sheets/Indian standards specification IS: 656. All dimensions shall be in SI
units.

LIST OF DRAWINGS
The bidder shall furnish the following alongwith the bid: -
i. Two sets of drawing showing clearly the general arrangement, fitting
details, electrical connections etc. required for erection & commissioning

ii. Technical leaflets (users manual) giving operating instructions.

iii. Three copies of dimensional drawings.

9.2 The manufacturing of the equipment shall be strictly in accordance with drawings
approved by purchaser and no deviation shall be permitted without the written approval
of the purchase. Any manufacturing and fabrication prior to approval of the purchaser
shall be at supplier risks.
9.3 Approval of drawing/work by the purchase shall not relieve at supplier of his
responsibility and liability for ensuring the correctness and correct

9.4 Interpretation of the drawing for meeting the requirements of latest revisions of
applicable standards, rules and code 6f practices. The purchase shall have power to
reject any work or material which in his judgment is no in all accordance therewith.
9.5 Three sets of drawings for purchaser's approval shall be furnished within two weeks
of
placement of order. The purchaser shall communicate his comments/ approval within
reasonable. The supplier, shall, if necessary modify the drawings and resubmit
three

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 copies of modified drawings for a approval.
9.6 Three sets of separating manual, drawing, technical leaflets, inspection manual etc
shall
be supplied to each consignee in the first instance.
9.7 One set of routine test certificate shall accompany such dispatch consignment.

10 0 PACKING & FORWARDING

The equipment shall be packed in creates suitable for vertical, horizontal transport as the
case may be and suitable to withstand handling during transport and outdoor storage
during transit. The supplier shall be responsible for any damage to the equipment during
transit, due to improper and to the equipment during transit, due to improper and
inadequate packing. The easily damageable material shall be carefully-packed and
marked with the appropriate caution symbol. Wherever necessary proper arrangement
for lifting such as fitting hooks shall be provided. Any material found short within the
packing case(s) shall be supplied immediately by the supplier without any extra cost to
purchaser.
Each consignment shall be accompanied with a detailed packing list containing
the following information and shall be marked "PROPERTY OF respective DISCOM".
a) Name of the consignee
b) Details of consignment
c) Destination
d) Total weight
e) Handling and packing instructions
f) Bill of material indicating contents of each package.
In addition to the above the marking on each package shall per relevant standards.
10.1 The packing shall be done an per manufacture's standards practice ensuring that no
material is damaged during transit by Rail/Road.

11.0 SUPERVISION SERVICES:

The bidders shall provide free of services of their engineers, If required during erection &
commissioning of capacitor bank at various places.
Advance notice of 15 days shall be given to the contractor to depute his engineer to
various substation in state of Uttar Pradesh.

12. MANDOTRY SPARES AND TOOLS

The bidder shall have suitable stock to carry out O&M as and when required.

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Schematic Diagram for 1.98 & 3.96 Mvar, 11 KV Automatic Capacitor Bank

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RVT,RC Surge Suppressor is part of cubicle panel.

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 GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS

Technical Particulars of HT - APFC Capacitor Bank in CRCA Cubicle For 1.98 MVAr at 11 KV at 5
MVA
S Particulars Specifications
r
… Nominal System Voltage

Maximum Operational Voltage

Frequency
Rating of APFC Capacitor bank
Step configuration
No. of Banks
CAPACITOR SUB-BANK RATINGS
Particulars ■ Capacitor Sub Bank
Sub-Bank Unit
Rated Voltage, KV
Rated output, KVAr
■ Rated Current, Amps.
■ No. of phases
■ Insulation Level(KV rms / KV peak)
■ No. of Banks / Units
BANKING DETAILS
■ Type of Banks
■ Connection
■ Terminal Arrangement
■ Series Group per phase
■ Units in parallel per Series group per
phase
■ Bus bar Material
■ Overall Dimensions
UNIT DETAILS
■ Dielectric and Impregnant
■ No. of Bushings ;
■ Discharge device to Discharge to 50 '•
Volts in less than 600 Sec.

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■ Unit Protection
■ Allowable Overloads ■

■ Losses
■ Finish
■ Dimensions

Technical Particulars of HT - APFC Capacitor Bank in CRCA Cubicle For 3.96 MVAr at 11 KV
at 8 & 10 MVA
Sl. Particulars Specifications

Nominal System Voltage

Maximum Operational Voltage
Frequency
Rating of APFC Capacitor bank
Step configuration
No. of Banks
CAPACITOR SUB-BANK RATINGS
Particulars ■ Capacitor Sub Bank
Sub-Bank Unit

Rated Voltage, KV
Rated output, KVAr
■ Rated Current, Amps.
■ No. of phases
■ Insulation Level(KV rms / KV peak)
■ No. of Banks / Units
BANKING DETAILS
■ Type of Banks
■ Connection
■ Terminal Arrangement
■ Series Group per phase

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■ Units in parallel per Series group per
phase
■ Bus bar Material
■ Overall Dimensions
UNIT DETAILS
■ Dielectric and Impregnant
■ No. of Bushings
■ Discharge device to Discharge to 50
Volts in less than 600 Sec.
■ Unit Protection

■ Allowable Overloads ■

■ Losses

■ Finish

■ Dimensions

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 General Technical Particulars of Series Reactors
Reactor shall be suitable to be connected in Series with Capacitor Bank on the Neutral side for
suppressing switching inrush currents. The reactor shall be dry type and shall be suitable for Indoor
installation and shall have other particulars as mentioned below.

A Reference standard :
B Type of Reactor :
C Rated Voltage & Frequency :
D No. Of phase :
Capacitor Sub-Bank rating :
E Per phase reactance, Ohms :
F Per phase voltage drop, volts :
G Rated output, KVAr :
H Rated current, Amp :
I Max. Continuous current :
J Temperature rise :
K Basic insulation Level :
L Terminal arrangement :
M Accessories for Reactors :
N Testing :
O Other details
i) Class of insulation :
ii) Rated short time symmetrical RMS Current:
iii) Winding materials :
iv) Type of Installation :

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 GENERAL TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR RESIDUAL VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER:

Sr. Particulars Specifications

No.
Reference Standard
Type
Rated primary voltage
Frequency
No. of secondary windings
Ratio
Rated burden per phase & Accuracy class
a) Metering Winding ( Star)
b) Protection Winding ( Open Delta)
Method of connection
Insulation level a) One minute power frequency
withstand voltage b) Impulse with stand voltage
(1.2x50 micro sec. wave, crest)

Voltage Factor

Terminal Arrangement 1) HV Side 2) LV

Side

Make Creepage distance of bushing

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 GENERAL TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR ISOLATOR WITH EARTH SWITCH

Sr. Particulars Specifications

No.

Type: Outdoor, Off load, isolator, Double Break, with ON/OFF Indicator,
mechanical interlock & padlocking

Reference Standard
Nominal System Voltage
Maximum permissible continuous service voltage
Distance between Centre of outer stack of insulator
Power frequency withstand test voltage for completely
assembled switches
a) Against Ground
b) Across open contacts
c) Between Phases
Impulse withstand test voltage of completely assembled
switches without arcing horn & with 1.2/50 micro second
impulse wave
a) Against ground (KV Peak)
b) Across the open ends of the phase (KV)
c) Between phases (KV Peak)
100% impulse flash over voltage of completely
assembled switch with arcing horns with 1.2/50 micro
second impulse wave against ground (KV Peak)
Particulars of the main contacts i.e. fixed contacts &
moving contacts
a) Type I) Fixed contacts
II) Moving contacts
b) Material I) Fixed contacts
II) Moving contacts
Continuous current rating (Amps)
Short time current rating

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Sr. Particulars Specifications
No.
a) For 1 second
b) For 3 second
Rated peak short circuit current (KA peak)
Type of interlocking between isolator switch & earth switch

Number of operations which the isolator can withstand without

deterioration of contacts
Phase to phase distance
Type of mounting

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 TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF VACUUM CONTACTORS

1 Applicable standard
2 Type & Make
3 Number of poles, nos of break/pole
4 Model
5 Maximum capacity
7 Rated Voltage
8 Rated maximum voltage
9 Rated normal current
10 Rated single capacitor banks current
11 Frequency
12 Rated short time current for one sec
13 Rated short circuit making current
14 Impulse with stand voltage (1.2x50 micro sec.
wave, crest)
15 One minute power frequency withstand
voltage
16 One minute power frequency withstand
voltage on auxiliary circuit to earth
19 Mechanical endurance
20 Electrical endurance
21 Max. Required current of Solenoid
i Closing solenoid
ii Opening solenoid
22 Closing time
24 Operating Mechanism
i Stored energy
ii Release
iii Rated voltage
26 Inherent delay between two switching
operations
27 IP protection
28 Whether Internationally Type tested

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 GENERAL TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR 9 KV METAL OXIDE (GAPLESS)
LIGHTNING ARRESTERS

Sr. Particulars Specifications

No.
Name of the manufacturer
Type
Applicable standard
Rated voltage (KV rsm)
Rated frequency (HZ)
No.of unit per arrester
Nominal discharge current (8x20 micro
second wave) (KA)
Maximum continuous operating voltage KV
(rms)
Insulation withstand voltage
a) Dry power frequency
c) Impulse (1.2x50 micro second)
Lightning impulse residual voltage (8/20 micro
second wave)
a) 5000 A
b) 10000 A
c) 20000 A
Minimum clearance
a) Between arresters
b) Arrester & adjoining earthed object

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 Guaranteed Technical Particulars for Power factor Controller

Sl. No. Particulars Proposed Offered

3ph, 3wire, 110Volt
1. Feed-back Voltage:
(+10%/-20%).
Selectable 1A or 5A for
2. Current input:
both load & capacitor.
3. Auxiliary Supply: 1Ph 415V (+10% to -20%).
(Isolated 'NO' contacts of
4. Output banks control for 8 banks.
rating 5Amp ac / 250Vac).
5. RS-232 baud rate selectable upto 38.4kBPS.
6. Dedicated RS232 port on front
Facility for separate
7.
temperature probe (PT100)
8. Operating temperature: 0 to 50oC.
9. Storage temperature: -10 to +75oC.
10. Humidity: 0 to 98%.
11. Supply frequency: 45Hz to 55Hz.
Automatic synchronization
capable of giving correct results
12.
even for wrong connections at
CT terminals (& also wrong
Load V,I and Cap. current
13. THD measurement with odd
harmonic coeff. upto 15th
14. Mode of switching user defined.
Standard 144 X 144 cabinet for
15.
panel door flush mounting.
Serial communication
16.
through standard
MODBUS RS485 or RS232,
17. Selectable communication port
on rear side.
Logging of data in the form of
recording all electrical
18. Hourly Records, Fault Records &
values.
Daily Records
19. Protections provided All these are user settable.
20. Over/under Voltage
21. Cap. Over/under current / THD.
22. Over/Under frequency
23. Over / Under load.
24. Load unbalance.
25. Over temperature.
26. Out of steps (only for indication).
27. NV-RAM battery down.

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Guaranteed Technical Particulars for ACU ( AUTOMATIC CONTROL UNIT)
1. Product Control Panel
2. Application Automatic Switching of 11 kV Capacitor banks

3. Installation Indoor

4. Ambient Temperature

5. No. of steps

6. Power Frequency Voltage

7. Control Mode

8. Control Parameter

9. Protection
10. Ingress Protection

11. Inputs

12. Output

Guaranteed Technical Particulars for OUTDOOR APFC CRCA CUBICLE

1. Product
2. Application Automatic Switching of 11 kV Capacitor banks

3. Installation OUT DOOR

4. Whether Powder Coated

5. Whether provision of Internal Arc

prevention
6. Whether IP 55 degree type tested
at NABL Lab

7. STC Type tested for 26.2 KA RMS

for 1 sec

8. Switching Steps

9. Thickness of CRCA
10. Whether Canopy provided

11. Whether Bolted type or Welded

type

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 GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF 11KV VACUUM SWITCH GEAR

FOR CAPACITOR BANKS

1.0 Switchgear

1.1 Type

1.2 Nominal system voltage

1.3 Highest system voltage

1.4 Frequency

1.5 Normal current rating

(a) At designed ambient temp.

(b) At site conditions

1.6 Making capacity

(a) Symmetrical Breaking
capacity
(b) Asymmetrical breaking capacity

1.7 Short time current rating for 3 sec.

1.8 Number of break per pole

1.9 Total length of break per pole

1.10 Arc Duration

(a) With "No Load"
(b) With 100% SC current

1.11 a. Type and material of main contact,

b. Material & Thickness of plating of contacts.

1.12 Break Time

1.13 Make Time

1.14 Type of Arcing contacts/ or Arc control device

1.15 a. Whether the circuit breaker fixed trip or Trip free,
b. Whether it is lock out prevent closing.
1.16 Number pf contacts of Auxiliary switch
a. Normally open
b. Normally closed.

1.17 Details of operating mechanism

1.18 Power required to close

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 the circuit breaker at nominal voltage
1.19 Nominal voltage
of closing mechanism
1.20 Impulse withstand
(1/50 micro sec wave)
Test voltage KV
1.21 One minute power frequency with
stand test voltage
KV rms.

1.22 Minimum clearance in air

a. Between phases
b. Between the live
part & earth.

1.23 Minimum clearance in vacuum

a. Between phases
b. Between the live part & earth.
1.24 Total weight of complete Breaker.
1.25 Dimension and mounting details Applicable standard
1.27 Details of ref. Drawing attached
2.0 BUS BAR

2.1 Bus bar material

2.2 Cross sectional area.

2.3 Insulation

2.4 Minimum Electrical clearance

a. Phase to earth
b. Between phases

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