RN - Transformer Spec.
RN - Transformer Spec.
RN - Transformer Spec.
1.1 SCOPE
This specification covers the technical requirements of design, manufacture, testing
at works, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Distribution Transformer
complete with all accessories for efficient and trouble-free operation.
The scope also includes providing supervisory service during installation and
commissioning.
1.2 STANDARDS
The equipment covered by this specification shall, unless otherwise stated, be
designed, constructed and tested in accordance with latest revisions of relevant
Indian Standards and shall conform to the Regulations of local Statutory Authorities.
IS : 2026 Power transformers
IS : 335 New Insulating Oils
IS: 10028 Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of
transformers.
IS : 2705 Current Transformer
IS : 1271 Thermal Evaluation and classification of Electrical Insulation
IS : 3639 Fittings and Accessories for Power transformers.
IS : 2099 Bushing for alternating voltage above 1000V.
IS : 3637 Gas operated relays.
IS : 4527 Porcelain bushing for transformers.
IS : 6600 Guide for loading of oil transformer.
1.3.2 Overloads
It shall be possible to operate the transformer satisfactorily up to overloads of 150%
of the rated value in conformation with the loading guide specified in IS: 6600. There
shall be no limitation imposed by bushings, tap changers, auxiliary equipment to
meet this requirement.
The temperature rise specified shall not be exceeded when the transformer is
operated continuously at the rated power at the design ambient temperature of 45°
C.
All cables between devices and the marshalling box shall be properly supported and
cleated / clamped.
1.4.2 Core
The core shall be built up, interleaved with high grade, non-ageing, low loss, high
permeability, cold rolled grain oriented, silicon steel laminations properly treated for
core material.
The final core assembly shall be rigidly clamped to ensure adequate mechanical
strength and to prevent vibrations during operation.
The frame, clamps and core bolts shall be electrically insulated from the core. Such
insulation shall be capable of withstanding maximum temperature existing in the
core. For this purpose, class B or better insulation shall be used. Core clamps shall be
electrically connected to the tank.
The core and windings shall be suitably braced to prevent displacement or distortion
during transportation or abnormal electrical conditions in service.
The core shall be provided with lugs suitable for lifting the complete core and coil
assembly.
All metal parts of the transformer core assembly except individual core laminations,
core bolts and side-clamping plates shall be earthed. The magnetic circuit shall be
earthed to the clamping structure through one removable core insulation test link
only, placed in an accessible position beneath an inspection opening provided in the
main tank cover.
1.4.3 Windings
The coils shall be of high conductivity electrolytic copper conductor, properly
insulated and stacked.
Windings shall not contain sharp bends, which might damage the insulation or
produce high dielectric stresses.
Architect :
S. M. Engineers & Consultants
Client : M/s. Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.,
Coils shall be so insulated that the effect of impulse and power frequency voltage
stresses are minimum.
The transformer winding shall be connected in-group of vector symbols specified. All
terminal and tapping markings shall be in accordance with IS: 2026.
1.5 TANK
Tanks shall be of all welded construction and fabricated from good commercial grade
low carbon steel of adequate thickness. All seams shall be properly welded.
The tanks shall have sufficient strength to withstand the following without any
deformation.
i) The tank together with core and oil can be lifted and transported without
damage or loss of oil tightness.
ii) Mechanical shock during transportation.
The tank cover shall be bolted onto the tank with weatherproof hot oil
resistant, resilient gasket in between, for complete oil tightness. Bushings,
turrets, holes and other devices, shall be designed to prevent any leakage of
water into the tank or oil from the tank.
Tank cover shall not distort when lifted. Each tank shall be fitted with inspection
covers of ample size to give any access to internal connections of the bushings,
current transformers, winding connections and earth link for testing.
The design shall be such that the cover does not support the weight of the core and
windings.
Tank cover shall be fitted with pockets for oil temperature indicator, which shall be
located in the position of maximum oil temperature at maximum continuous rating.
The under-carriage of the transformer shall be provided with four cast iron rollers.
The wheels shall be mounted on plain axle. Rollers shall be bi-directional.
Each tank shall be provided with following handling facilities capable of lifting and/or
moving the transformer complete and filled with oil.
Architect :
S. M. Engineers & Consultants
Client : M/s. Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.,
Two numbers earthing terminals capable of carrying maximum system earth fault
current for a duration of at least equal to the period for which the main windings are
designed, shall be provided close to the base of the tank at diagonally opposite
positions.
Tank, tank cover other associated components on the transformers shall have
electrical continuity for earthing.
The conservator oil outlet pipe shall be fixed above the base of the conservator to
form a sump to trap condensation and sludge. One end of the conservator shall be
fixed by bolts to enable the tank to be cleaned. Each conservator shall be fitted with:
Architect :
S. M. Engineers & Consultants
Client : M/s. Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.,
i) Dial type magnetic oil level gauge (150mm) with prismatic glass type visible
from ground level and with low-level alarm contact shall be provided on
conservator tank.
ii) Oil filling hole with cover.
iii) The conservator tank shall be vented to atmosphere through a weather proof-
dehydrating breather with activated silica gel as dehydrating agent.
The radiators should be arranged in such a away that does not foul with the terminal
box or bus duct flange connection while removing the transformers.
Radiators shall withstand the pressure tests appropriate to the main tank. They shall
be also capable of withstanding without damage the full vacuum associated with oil
treatment. The radiators shall be provided with the following accessories.
i) Bolted gasketted flanges connection at each point of connection to the main
tank.
ii) Top and bottom shut off valves on each radiator.
iii) Air release plug on top.
iv) Oil drain plug at bottom at convenient level.
v) Lifting lugs.
Insulating oil shall be Non-PCB oil and conform to IS 335 and shall be suitable in all
respects for operating the transformer at the ratings and under conditions laid
down in the specification.
The transformer shall be supplied with oil for first filling. An extra 10% of the total oil
requirement shall be provided in non-returnable containers suitable for outdoor
storage.
Architect :
S. M. Engineers & Consultants
Client : M/s. Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.,
1.5.5 Breather
The conservator of the transformer shall be provided with a silica gel breather
complete with oil seal and oil level indication window.
Visual indication of the extent to which the silica gel has absorbed moisture shall be
provided. The unit must allow simple cleaning and replacement of the desiccant and
sealing oil without the use of tools, by using wing nuts or similar forms of corrosion-
resistant hand - tightening devices.
The breather shall be mounted at approximately 1500mm from ground level and
connected, to the main tank by means of brackets.
1.5.6 Valves
The transformer shall be fitted with the following valves:
i) One valve at the top and one valve at the bottom of the tank mounted
diagonally opposite to each other, for connection to oil circulating and filtering
equipments. The lower valve shall also function as drain valve. These valves
shall be fitted with blank flanges.
ii) Oil sampling valves at top and bottom of the tank.
iii) Valves between radiator and tank.
iv) 1 No. Air Release Plug.
v) Shut off valves for Buchholz relay.
The cable box shall be of outdoor type sheet steel construction, self-supporting, with
all standards facilities including the body earth terminal.
Adequate space shall be provided within the box so that the cable may be formed
into the lugs without undue bending or stress on the lugs. Adequate electrical
clearance shall be provided.
The connections to the cable box from bushing of transformer shall be through the
disconnecting chamber for isolating cables to facilitate movement of transformer
without disturbing cable box and termination.
Architect :
S. M. Engineers & Consultants
Client : M/s. Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.,
LV terminals of the transformer shall be brought out through the side of tank to
terminate the bus duct enclosure.
A marshalling box for outdoor use to transfer transformer control alarm and
annunciation requirement to control panel, shall be provided.
The box shall be mounted either on the transformer tank or on a separate mounting
frame with brackets and shall conform to IP 55 degree of protection for the enclosure.
This box shall contain all auxiliary devices except those mounted on the transformer.
The control terminals and connectors shall have suitable current carrying capacities.
A removable bottom gland plate shall be furnished for cable entry. Cables between
transformer and marshalling Box, shall also be provided.
The cabling between the devices on the Transformer and the marshalling box shall be
done neatly using proper support and clamping.
The pipe work shall be so arranged that all gas arising from the transformer shall
pass into the relay. Sharp bends in the pipe work shall be avoided.
Architect :
S. M. Engineers & Consultants
Client : M/s. Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.,
The design of the relay mounting arrangement and associated pipe work shall be
such that the relay will not sustain damage during transport or service, or maloperate
due to vibrations under service conditions.
The relay shall be provided with drain cock, air vent and facility for testing with air
injection by hand pump. The device shall be provided with two independent floats
and electrical contacts, one for alarm on gas accumulation and the other for tripping
on sudden rise of pressure due to abnormal conditions. The relay shall be provided
with a window through which a scale indication can be seen in order that the quantity
of gas collected within the relay housings can be determined. The oil circuit through
the relay shall not form a delivery path in parallel with any circulating oil pipe.
The cover shall be equipped with a viewing aperture of adequate size fitted with clear
glass.
Two sets of electrical contacts, one for alarm and one for trip, shall be provided.
The transformer shall be provided with Alarm contacts for low oil level.
The tap switch shall be pad lockable and shall be positioned at an operable height
from the ground level.
The above bushing current transformer shall be provided for restricted earth fault
protection.
The CT shall mounted and wired up to marshalling box by the Vendor. Removable
type link to be provided on the neutral busbar.
1.9 PAINTING
All accessories and transformer tanks shall be sand blasted and ground to produce a
smooth, clean surface, free from scale, grease and rust.
After cleaning, the surfaces shall be given a phosphate coating followed by two coats
of Epoxy primer.
The transformer shall be finished with two coats of Epoxy paint to shade 631 of IS:5.
For the purpose of comparing tenders, the losses will be capitalized by adding to the
transformer price a sum which shall be:
i. Copper Loss : Rs. 1,30,000 / KW
ii. Iron Loss : Rs. 1,94,000 / KW
1.12 PENALTIES
If the performance of the transformer under does not meet the guarantees stated in
the guaranteed technical particulars, the purchaser shall have the right to reject the
faulty material.
1.14 TESTS
1.14.1 Type Tests
The Vendor shall furnish type test reports for the following tests conducted on similar
Transformer
1. Short time current test
2. One minute power frequency voltage withstand test
1.14.2 Routine Tests
The Vendor shall offer the transformer for inspection and the following routine test
shall be conducted during the inspection
1. Mechanical operation test
2. Dielectric tests
3. Temperature rise test
4. Measurement of winding resistance at all taps
5. Measurement of voltage ratio on all taps
6. Vector group check
7. Measurement of impedance voltage / short circuit impedance
8. Measurement of no load loss and current
Architect :
S. M. Engineers & Consultants
Client : M/s. Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.,
1600KVA
1. Service Outdoor
2. Type Oil filled
3. Rating
a) ONAN KVA 1600
4. Rated frequency Hz 50
5. Number of phase 3
6. Rated Voltage
a) HV winding KV 33
b) LV winding KV 0.433
7. Vector group Dyn11
8. Type of cooling (ONAN/ONAF) ONAN
9. Tapping OFF CIRCUIT
a) Range % ± 5%
b) Variation per step % 1%
c) No. of Positions / Steps 11 / 10
d) Tapping provided on HV side Yes
10. Tap changer OFF CIRCUIT
11. Impedance voltage at 75° C
a) At principal tapping % 6.25% (Without
Negative Tolerance)
12. Temperature rise above 45° C ambient
a) Top of oil by thermometer °C 50
b) Winding by resistance °C 55
13. Terminals
a) HV side Cable box with disconnecting
chamber
b) LV side Bus duct Flange
1600KVA
14. Insulation level
a) Impulse
i) HV KV peak 170 KV
b) Power frequency
i) HV KV rms 70 KV
15. Winding Material
a) HV Copper
b) LV Copper
b. LV winding
c. Tapping leads
d. Core to LV
e. HV to LV
30. Details of core
a. Core lamination material
b. Thickness of lamination mm
c. Insulation of lamination
d. Type (shell or core)
e. Specific loss of core steel
at 1.5 tesla W/kg-m
31. Details of Tank
a. Material
b. Thickness of side mm
c. Thickness of bottom mm
d. Thickness of cover mm
e. Thickness of tube mm
f. Maximum internal pressure
the tank is capable of
Withstanding Kg/vm2
g. No. Of limbs (core type)
32. Details of conservator
Main tank:
a) Volume of conservator Litres
b) Volume of oil between the
highest and the lowest levels Litres
Plate m
c. Weight of each radiator
tank Kg
d. Cooling surface area mm²
43. Weight
a. Core and windings Kg
b. Tank and fittings Kg
Architect :
S. M. Engineers & Consultants
Client : M/s. Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.,
c. Oil Kg
d. Total weight including
cooling gear, tap
changer fittings
and oil Kgs
e. Shipping weight Kgs
44. Neutral Current Transformer details
a. Type
b. Ratio
c. Accuracy class
d. Burden
45. Reference Standards
46. Details of make for fittings & accessories
Magnetic Oil level Gauge
Buchholz Relay
Thermometers for oil and winding temperature.
Any other item manufacturer should include the details
Note: The offer will not be considered for Evaluation without the filled in GTP