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This document provides technical specifications for the development of a 250 MW solar photovoltaic project consisting of 5 blocks of 50 MW each in Madhya Pradesh, India. The scope of work includes design, supply, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and 5 years of operation and maintenance of the solar power plant on a turnkey basis.

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NTPC Limited

(A Government of India Enterprise)

SECTION VI

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF 250 MW
(5 BLOCKS OF 50 MW EACH)
SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC PROJECT(S)
IN MADHYA PRADESH
BIDDING DOCUMENT NO: CS-5714-004-(R)-9

This document is meant for the exclusive purpose of bidding against this
specification and shall not be transferred, reproduced or otherwise used
for purposes other than that for which it is specifically issued.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUB
TITLE

Number

PART SECTION

Pages

PART-A PROJECT INFORMATION

A-1

PROJECT
7

INFORMATION
A-2

SCOPE

SUPPLY

AND SERVICES
A-3

PROVENESS
18

PART-B DC SYSTEMS
B

B-1

SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC (SPV)

MODULES
B-2

MODULE MOUNTING
STRUCTURE(MMS)

B-3

DC CABLES

B-4

STRING MONITORING
UNIT(SMU)

B-5

28
30
32

POWER CONDITIONING
UNIT

PART-C AC SYSTEMS
C

C-1

LT SWITCHGEAR

C-2

HT SWITCHGEAR

C-3

INVERTER
TRANSFORMER &

AUXILIARY
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TRANSFORMER
C-4

HT CABLES

103

C-5

LT Cables

110

C-6

CABLE INSTALLATION
METHODOLOGY

C-7

SCADA

C-8

INSTRUMENTATION
AND COMMUNICATION

119
133

152

CABLE
C-9

EARTHING SYSTEM

C-10

LIGHTNING
PROTECTION SYSTEM

C-11

PLANT ILLUMINATION
SYSTEM

C-12

AUXILIARY POWER
SUPPLY SYSTEM

C-13

158
165

168

175

BATTERY AND
BATTERY CHARGER
AT MAIN POOLING

176

SWITCHGEAR/ CMCS
ROOM
C-14

UPS

C-15

TIME
SYNCHRONIZATION

201

212

EQUIPMENT
C-16
C-17
C-18

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33kV OVERHEAD LINE

EQUIPMENTS
ENERGY METERING
SYSTEM
CCTV SYSTEM

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PART-D CIVIL WORKS
D

CIVIL WORKS

243

PART-E GENERAL SYSTEM

E-1

WEATHER
MONITORING STATION

E-2

FIRE FIGHTING AND

ALARM SYSTEM

E-3

MODULE WASHING
SYSTEM

E-4

286

288

290

TRIAL RUN AND

GENERAL

291

REQUIREMENTS
E-5

O&M

293

E-6

PG TEST

302

PART-F QUALITY ASSURANCE

F-1

QUALITY ASSURANCE
CHAPTERS

306

PART-G GTR
G

GENERAL TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

362

PART-H ECC
H

ERECTION
CONDITIONS OF

393

CONTRACT
PART-I TENDER DRAWINGS
I

I-1

LIST OF TENDER
DRAWINGS

412

PART-J MANDATORY SPARES

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MANDATORY SPARES

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PART-A
PROJECT INFORMATION

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A-1) PROJECT INFORMATION

1.0

INTRODUCTION
NTPC Ltd is a premier Maharatna public sector undertaking in the field of
power generation. It has an installed capacity of 44,598 MW comprising of
40 plants with pan India presence. Govt. of Madhya Pradesh has agreed to
give NTPC approximately 500 hectares of revenue land in Mandsaur
district.

250 MW solar power project shall be implemented in a single EPC package

under domestic competitive bidding using domestically manufactured PV
modules and cells.
This EPC package is proposed to be awarded to multiple bidders in
single/multiple blocks of 50 MW each with suitable award criteria to be
intimated separately in the bidding documents.
Accordingly this specification is for the development of a single solar block
of 50 MW capacities.
2.0

3.0

LOCATION AND APPROACH

District

Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh

Nearest Commercial Airport

Udaipur

LAND AVAILABILITY
Land Availability (in Acres)

Approx
500 hectares of land in
district.

Mandsaur

Land available for 250 MW(5 x 50 MW)

SPV project and the demarcation of plot
plan for 5X50 MW Solar PV blocks shall
be furnished later.

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PROJECT CAPACITY
250 MW Solar Power Project(s) in
Mandsaur district of
Madhya
Pradesh
250 MWp (DC capacity) Solar PV
Project (To be awarded to multiple
bidders in single/multiple blocks of 50
MW each.)
Solar PV Technology with Crystalline
Silicon cells.

Name of the project

Project capacity

Technology

5.0

TECHNOLOGY
In Solar Photo Voltaic Power Generation the direct conversion of solar
radiation into electricity is achieved by using semiconductor devices Solar
Cells which work on the principles of photo electric effect.

6.0

POWER EVACUATION SYSTEM

The scope of power evacuation system in the scope of the bidder is upto
the terminal point as indicated in the tender drawing no 5714-004-POE-A006 Rev A. The Bidder shall be responsible for terminating their 33 kV
evacuation feeder near 50MW block boundary at power evacuation point as
decided by Employer.

7.0

GENERATION GUARANTEE
The bidder shall guarantee net 83.735 MUs yearly generation at Export
Bus (Ex Bus) at 33 kV outgoing feeder from respective 50 MW solar
power block.(Refer details given in PG test chapter E-6).

8.0

OTHER DETAILS
SLNO ITEM
DETAILS
01
Water Requirement during To be arranged by bidder
construction
02
Power Requirement during To be arranged by bidder
construction
03
MOEF Clearance
Not Applicable

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04
05
06
07

SPCB Clearance
MNRE Clearance
Chief Electrical Inspector
clearance
Tree cutting permission

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EACH) SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC PROJECT(S) IN
MADHYA PRADESH

To be arranged by NTPC
To be facilitated by bidder
To be facilitated by bidder
To be facilitated by bidder

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A-2) SCOPE OF SUPPLY AND SERVICES

1.0

INTENT OF SPECIFICATION
The scope of the proposal for the Design Engineering, Supply,
Construction, Erection, Testing, Commissioning including five year
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) works for 50 MW Solar PV plant in
Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh shall be on turnkey basis completely
covering the following activities and services in respect of all the equipment
& works specified and covered under the specifications and read in
conjunction with Scope of Supply & services elaborated elsewhere.
All equipment, materials and services whether explicitly stated or otherwise
and that are necessary for the satisfactory operation of the Solar PV
system and its integration with evacuation system provided by State
Electricity Authority(s) shall be deemed to be included in the scope of work
of the Contractor and shall not be limited to the following.

Basic Engineering of the plant and systems.

Detailed design of all the equipment and equipment system(s) including

civil works.

Providing, Review and approval of engineering drawings, data, process

Calculations, test procedures, structural design calculations, Equipment
layout, Drawings/Data sheets of bought out items, Civil
structural/architectural Drawings, Performance & Guarantee Test
procedure etc.

Providing Operation & Maintenance/ instruction manuals, as built

drawings and other information;

Providing training of Employers personnel

Finalization of sub-vendors, manufacturing quality plans and Field

quality plans.

Complete manufacturing including conducting all type, routine and

acceptance tests; Civil, Structural and Architectural works to the extent
applicable, including construction facilities and construction power
distribution.

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Packing and transportation from the manufacturers works to the site

including customs clearance & port clearance, port charges, (if any).

Receipt, storage, preservation and conservation of equipment at the

site; Fabrication, pre-assembly, (if any), erection, testing, precommissioning and commissioning and putting into satisfactory
operation all the equipment including successful completion of initial
operation

Reliability and Functional guarantee tests after successful completion of

trial operation;

Supply of spares.

Satisfactory completion of the contract.

Special tools and tackles if any required for maintenance of the plant.

1.1

The work to be carried out as per the above scope shall be all in
accordance with the requirements, conditions, appendices etc. given in
Technical Specifications (Section-VI) together with those stated in other
Sections/Sub-sections of Bid Documents which shall be considered as a
part of this volumes completely as if bound herewith. It is not the intent to
specify herein all aspects of design and construction nevertheless, the
equipments and civil works shall conforming all aspects to high standard of
engineering, design and workmanship and shall be capable of performing
in continuous commercial operation in a manner acceptable to the
Employer, who will interpret the meaning of the specification and drawings
and shall have a right to reject or accept any work or material which in his
assessment is not complete to meet the requirements of this specification
and/or applicable Indian / International standards mentioned elsewhere in
this specification. The Bidder shall be responsible for providing all
materials, equipment and services, specified or otherwise (unless
specifically excluded) which are required to fulfill the intent of ensuring
operability and the reliability of the complete system covered under this
specification.

1.2

Bidders are requested to carefully examine and understand the

specifications and seek clarifications, if required, to ensure that they have
understood the specifications. Such clarifications should be sought within
the time period as stipulated in section ITB. Bidders offer should not carry
any sections like clarifications, interpretations and/or assumptions.
However, if the bidder feels that, in his opinion, certain features brought out

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
in his offer are superior to what has been specified, these may be
highlighted separately.
The Bidder shall be responsible for providing all material, equipment and
services, specified or otherwise which are required to fulfill the intent of
specification and ensuring operability, maintainability and the reliability of
the complete work covered under this specification.

1.4

Failure of any equipment to meet the specified requirements of tests

carried out at works or at site shall be sufficient cause for rejection of the
equipment. Rejection of any equipment will not be held as a valid reason
for delay in completion of the works as per schedule. Contractor shall be
responsible for removing all deficiencies and supplying the equipment that
meet the requirement.

1.5

Before submitting his bid, the bidder should inspect and examine the site
and its surroundings and should satisfy himself as to the nature of the
ground and subsoil, the quantities and nature of work, materials necessary
for completion of the work and their availability, means of access to site
and in general shall himself obtain all necessary information as to risks,
contingencies and other circumstances which may influence or affect his
offer. No consequent extra claims on any misunderstanding or otherwise
shall be allowed by the Employer.

2.0.

SCOPE OF WORK
The detailed scope of work in accordance with this specification is
elaborated below. The scope of the contractor shall be deemed to include
all such items which although are not specifically mentioned in the bid
documents and/or in contractors proposal but are needed to make the
system complete in all respects for its safe, reliable, efficient and trouble
free operation and the same shall be furnished and erected unless
otherwise specifically excluded as per Section Terminal Points &
Exclusions.
The Bidder shall also jointly facilitate in resolution of Land Acquisition
issues related to the Project. Any due payments arising out of the Land
Acquisition process shall however be paid by NTPC to the appropriate
Authorities.

2.1

ENGINEERING
Detailed design of Grid Interactive Solar PV Plant and its associated civil,
electrical & mechanical auxiliary systems includes preparation of
foundation drawings, single line diagrams, installation drawings, electrical

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layouts, design calculations etc. Design memorandum and other relevant
drawings and documents required for engineering of all facilities within the
scope to be provided under this contract, are covered under contractors
scope of work.

2.2

SUPPLIES & ASSOCIATED WORKS

DC SIDE
1.

Solar PV Modules

Solar PV Modules Mounting Structure(MMS) along with

foundation bolts

DC Cables including MC4 connectors and DWC pipes

String Monitoring Unit

Power Conditioning unit

AC SIDE
6.

HT Switchgear

LT Switchgear

Inverter Transformer, Auxiliary Transformer

HT Cables

10.

LT Cables

11.

SCADA

12.

Communication cable

13.

Earthing System

14.

Lightning Protection System

15.

Plant illumination system

16.

Auxillary Power Supply System

17.

Battery and Battery Charger

18.

UPS

19.

Time Synchronization Equipment

20.

CCTV

21.

Metering System

22.

Grid interfacing so as to meet statutory requirements

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and comply to CERC code. All required hardware (AI &

DI),Gateway Modem etc required for extending data to
Regional Load Dispatch Centre(RLDC)/SLDC
23.

33 kV Switchyard Equipments

GENERAL SYSTEMS

2.3

24.

Weather Monitoring Station

25.

Fire Detection and protection system

26.

Module Washing system

CIVIL WORKS
Geotechnical investigation & Topography survey at site
Site Preparation : Site grading including slope protection, ground
preparation/ filling/ levelling (if required) of the identified area and
cutting , clearing and transporting of bushes/ vegetation/ trees etc.
Foundation :Requisite foundation and structures wherever required
Rooms : Construction of Control room, Inverter room, security room,
Gate complex.
Cable Routing : Requisite cable routing through cable trenches/
trestle and/ or cable tray, Where ever required.
Roads & Pathways : Construction of Main ,
pathways

service roads and

Drains : Design and construction of storm water drainage system.

Fencing: Fencing along the periphery of the complete land

2.4

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M)

Comprehensive O&M of the solar PV plant (s) for a period of five (5) years
from the date of successful completion of trial run is in the scope of the
bidder.

2.5

TRAINING OF EMPLOYERS PERSONNEL

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The bidder shall provide training free of cost to the personnel of NTPC for
50 man-days at his works and at site for erection, testing, commissioning
and O&M. Expenses towards travel, lodging, and boarding and other
expenses for the personnel shall be borne by NTPC.

2.6

TESTING
During detailed engineering, the contractor shall submit for Owners
approval the reports of all the type tests as listed in this specification.
Unless specified, the type test should have conducted within last ten years
from the date of bid opening. These reports should be for the test
conducted on the equipment similar to those proposed to be supplied
under this contract and the test(s) should have been either conducted at an
independent laboratory or should have been witnessed by a client.
However if the contractor is not able to submit report of the type test(s)
conducted within applicable period or in the case of type test report(s) are
not found to be meeting the specification requirements, the contractor shall
conduct all such tests under this contract at no additional cost to the owner
either at third party lab or in presence of client /owners representative and
submit the reports for approval.
All acceptance and routine tests as per the specification and relevant
standards shall be carried out. Charges for these shall be deemed to be
included in the equipment price.

2.7

PAINTING
The bidder's scope of work includes painting of all equipments and
structures as per the Employer's standard colour coding scheme. The
painting shall include required application of finish paint indicated
elsewhere in the Technical Specification. The quality and finish of paints
shall be as per standards of BIS or approved equivalent. Employers Colour
Coding scheme shall be furnished during detailed engineering stage.

2.8

PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (PG) TEST

The performance guarantee tests shall be carried out as specified
elsewhere in the Technical Specification. All special equipment, tools and
tackles instruments, measuring devices required for the successful
conductance of PG test shall be provided by the bidder, free of cost. All
costs associated with the PG tests shall be included in bid price.

2.9

APPROVALS

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The scope of the bidder includes complete design and engineering,
technical coordination(including participation and arranging technical coordination meetings),finalization of drawings/ documents, submission of
engineering drawing / documents and processing of their approvals by the
Employer as per relevant clauses of Section VI (Technical Specifications)
and other relevant clauses given elsewhere in the Technical Specifications.
Further, the scope shall also include submission, in proper shape & format,
of all types of manuals, handbooks & documents in requisite numbers to
the Employer at different phases of the project as per the requirement of
Employer. The contractor shall have to arrange technical coordination
meetings and ensure participation

2.10

CODES AND STANDARDS

All works shall be carried out as per the standards/codes (IEC, IS etc)
referred in the specification. All standards, specifications and codes of
practice referred to shall be the latest editions including all applicable
official amendments and revisions as on date of opening of bid. In case of
conflict between this specification and those codes/standards referred the
former shall prevail.
Equipments complying with other internationally accepted standards such
as BS,UL,DIN,VDE etc. will also be considered, if they ensure performance
and constructional features equivalent or superior to standards listed in the
specification. In such case the Bidder shall clearly indicate the standards
adopted, furnish a copy in the English of the latest revisions in force as on
date of opening of bid and shall clearly bring out salient features for
comparison.

3.0

TERMINAL POINT AND EXCLUSIONS

The terminal point under the scope of this assignment shall be 33 kV
outgoing feeder upto block boundary along with associated terminal gantry
as indicated in the tender drawing no 5714-004-POE-A-006 Rev -A
enclosed with this specification. Bidder shall furnish all relevant data
required by the employer at interface points within schedule as agreed prior
to award of contract.

4.0

TENDER DRAWINGS
The list of drawings listed in Part-I of the Technical Specification shall form
part of the specification and shall supplement the requirements specified in
these technical specifications. These drawings are preliminary drawings for
bidding purpose only and subject to changes that may be necessary during
the detailed engineering keeping the basic parameters as specified.

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Various parameters for building and other equipment specified in the tender
drawing are the minimum required & any increase in these parameters if
required to meet the system requirement shall be made by the Bidder
without any additional cost implication to Employer.

5.0

SPARES
The Bidder shall include in his scope of supply all the necessary Mandatory
spares as described elsewhere in the specifications.

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A-3) PROVENESS
Proveness criteria

1.0

The bidder/his sub-vendor(s) is required to meet the Provenness criteria

and/or qualification requirement for critical component and bought out item
as per the criteria stipulated below:

1.1

Solar PV Modules:
The bidder/his sub-vendor shall meet the requirement as stipulated in para
(a) and (b) below for supply of Solar PV Modules:
a. The bidder/his sub-vendor should have manufactured and supplied the

Solar PV Modules of cumulative installed capacity of 1MWp using any

rating of modules and any source of indigenous or imported PV cells in
any one financial year.
b. The bidder/his sub-vendor should have manufactured and supplied

Solar PV Module built up using indigenous or imported PV Cells of

power rating 200Wp or above which must have been in successful
operation for at least six (6) months as on the date of technocommercial bid opening.

2.0

Engineering Firm:
If the bidder himself has not carried out the engineering of at least
one (1) number of Solar PV Power Plant of capacity 10 MWp (minimum)
which is in successful operation for the last six (6) months as on the date of
techno-commercial bid opening, the bidder shall employ an Engineering
Firm who has engineered at least one (1) number of Solar PV Power Plant
of capacity 10 MWp (minimum) at single location which is in successful
operation for the last six (6) months as on the date of techno-commercial
bid opening. The scope of work of engineering for the above project by the
Firm shall necessarily include the following:
i.
a.

Selection and Sizing of:

Inverter

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b.
c.
ii.
iii.

PV Modules
DC Cables
Finalization of Plant Layout with shadow analysis
Energy Estimation

The Firm shall undertake at least the above scope of engineering for the
proposed Solar PV Power Plant.

Appendix for Proveness Criteria of

Solar PV Modules
A)

LIST OF SOLAR PLANTS OF CUMULATIVE CAPACITY 1 MW FOR

WHICH SOLAR PV MODULES HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED DURING ANY
ONE FINANCIAL YEAR.
NAME OF BIDDER/ SUB-CONTRACTOR
SLNO

FINANCIAL PROJECT
YEAR
LOCATION ,
CAPACITY,
NAME OF
CLIENT

DATE
APPROX
KWp /
OF
CONTRACT MWp of
AWARD VALUE(Rs) MODULES
SUPPLIED
DURING
THE
FINANCIAL
YEAR

The Bidder/Sub-contractor should enclose client certificate/and/or copy of

Letter of Award in respect of above
B)

LIST OF SOLAR PLANTS IN SUCCESSFUL OPERATION USING THE

SUPPLIED PV MODULES OF 200 Wp or above USING INDIGENOUS
OR IMPORTED CELLS.IN OPERATION FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS
NAME OF BIDDER/ SUB-CONTRACTOR

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SLN
O

PROJECT DATE
APPROX
LOCATIO
OF
CONTRACT
N,
AWARD VALUE
CAPACITY
, NAME
OF
CLIENT

(>) 200 Wp
MODULES
SUPPLIED
(Y/N)

DATE OF
COMMISSION
ING OF THE
PROJECT

The Bidder/Sub-contractor should enclose client certificate/and/or Letter

from TRANSCO/DISCOM in respect of above.

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Appendix for Proveness Criteria of

Engineering Firm
It is declared that the bidder has qualified as per clause .. of main QR
and itself has not carried out the engineering of at least one (1) number of
Solar PV Power Plant of capacity 10 MWp (minimum) which is in
successful operation for the last six (6) months prior to the date of technocommercial bid opening. Hence, the bidder has employed an Engineering
Firm who has engineered at least one (1) number of Solar PV Power Plant
of capacity 10 MWp (minimum) at single location which is in successful
operation for the last six (6) months prior to the date of techno-commercial
bid opening. The scope of work of engineering for the above project by the
Firm includes the following:
i. Selection and Sizing of:
a.
Inverter
b.
PV Modules
c.
DC Cables
ii. Finalization of Plant Layout with shadow analysis.
iii. Energy Estimation.

The Firm shall undertake at least the above scope of engineering for the
proposed Solar PV Power Plant.
(I)

(II)

Whether bidder has carried out out the

engineering of at least one (1) number of Solar
PV Power Plant of capacity 10 MWp
(minimum) which is in successful operation for
the last six (6) months prior to the date of
techno-commercial bid opening ?
Whether bidder has employed Engineering
firm?

(Yes / No)

Note: Provide the copy of the LOA mentioning clearly the

engagement of the Engineering firm and the scope of work for
the Solar PV Project.

(III)

Engineering Firm Details:

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(A)

Name and Address of the Engineering firm

engaged by the Bidder with contact detais like
name, designation, mobile and email

(B)

Name and Address of the reference Solar PV

Power plant(s) engineered by Engineering firm
Note: Certificate from the owner of the reference plant clearly
indication the scope of services provided by the Engineering
firm, MWp capacity of the Solar PV plant, Date of
commissioning of the plant. In case Engineering firm is also
the owner of the project Date of commissioning is to be
provided by appropriate authority. This Certificate shall also
mention that the plant is in successful operation for .
Months prior to the date of techno commercial bid opening

(C)

Capacity of the reference plant(s) in MWp

(D)

Date of commissioning of the reference Solar

PV Power Plant(s)
Whether the reference plant(s) is/are in
successful operation for the last six(6) months
prior to the date of techno commercial bid
opening?
Whether the scope of the Engineering Firm in

(E)

(F)

(Yes / No)

the above Solar PV Power plant includes :

ii.
iii.

(G)

Selection and Sizing of:

a. Inverter
b. PV Modules
c. DC Cables
Finalization of Plant Layout with shadow
analysis.
Energy Estimation.

Whether the Firm shall undertake at least the

scope of engineering as in clause (F) above for
the proposed Solar PV Power Plant?

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PART-B
DC SYSTEMS

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B-1 )
1.0

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (SPV) MODULES

GENERAL
The Solar PV module comprises of PV cells connected in series
combination to achieve the required module power output. PV cells
directly produce DC power on receipt of solar irradiation. The PV cells in a
module shall be protected by encapsulation between glass and back
sheet. The glass shall be made of high transitivity and front surface shall
give high encapsulation gain.
The technical details of Solar PV Modules shall be as given below.
S.No. Description
Details
1
Type of SPV Module
Crystalline Silicon
2
Peak Power rating of Shall not be less than 240Wp
Module
3
Module Efficiency
More than 14% at Standard Test
Conditions
4
Fill Factor
0.7(Minimum)

2.0

CODES AND STANDARDS

The applicable codes and standards are as mentioned below
Codes
Description
IEC 61215 Edition 2.0 Crystalline
silicon
terrestrial
2005-04
photovoltaic (PV) modules Design
qualification and type approval
IEC 61730 1 Edition 1.2 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety
2013-03
qualification Part 1: Requirements
for construction
IEC 61730 2 Edition 1.0 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety
2004-10
qualification Part 2: Requirements
for Testing
IEC 61701 Edition 2.0 Salt mist corrosion testing of
2011-12
photovoltaic (PV) modules

3.0

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

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a. SPV module shall perform satisfactorily with ambient temperatures
between -10C & +60C and shall withstand gust up to 150 Km/h on the
surface of the panel.Each and every SPV module shall conform to
above standards and no negative power tolerance shall be accepted. Each
inverter shall use only one type (Make and Nominal rating) of modules.

b. Module shall be made up of mono or poly-crystalline silicon cells. Only

domestically manufactured PV module and domestically manufactured
cells shall be used. All process steps and quality control measures
involved in the manufacture of PV cells and modules starting from Ptype (or N-type) wafers till final assembly of the PV cells into modules
shall be performed at the works of PV manufacturers in India. The
requisite P-type (or N-type) wafers and other raw materials can be
imported.
c. The interconnected cells shall be laminated in vacuum to withstand
adverse environmental conditions.
d. The module frame shall be made of corrosion resistant materials,
preferably having aluminum anodized finish. The anodizing thickness
shall be 15 micron or better.
e. The minimum clearance between the lower edge of the modules and
the developed ground level shall be 500 mm. All the panels shall have
provision to adjust it at three optimum angular positions. The optimum
angle shall be proposed by the bidder and finalized during detailed
engineering.
f. Module(s) shall be provided with bypass diode.
g. The SPV module must conform to IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 Part I and
Part II. For coastal sites the SPV module shall also conform to IEC
61701.
h. Each Solar PV modules used in solar power plants/ systems must be
warranted for their output peak watt capacity, which should not be less
than 90% at the end of 10 years and 80% at the end of 25 years from
the completion of the trial run.
i.

The bidder shall provide the sample solar PV module electrical

characteristics including current-voltage (I-V) performance curves and
temperature coefficients of power, voltage and current

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j.

Each PV module deployed must use a Radio Frequency identification

(RFID) tag for traceability. RFID shall be mandatorily placed inside the
module laminate and must be able to withstand harsh environmental
conditions during the module lifetime. One number RFID reader has to
be supplied by the bidder which has to be compatible to read the data
from the RFID Tag & download the data to Computer. All associated
Software & Cables are to be provided along with the RFID reader. The
following information must be mentioned in the RFID used on the each
module
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.

Name of the manufacturer - PV module

Name of the manufacturer - Solar Cells
Month & year of the manufacture
(separate for solar cells and modules)
Country of origin (separately for solar cells and module)
I-V curve for the module
Wattage, Im, Vm and FF for the module
Unique Serial No. and Model No. of the module
Date and year of obtaining IEC PV module qualification certificate
Name of the test lab issuing IEC certificate
Other relevant information on traceability of solar cells and
module as per ISO 9001.

k. Junction box of the module should be of high quality IP 65 or better

rated fitted at the back side which should be weather proof and
designed to be used with standard wiring or conduit connection. Each
Junction Box contains Bypass Diode.
l.

Each module should have two 4 sq.mm stranded UV resistant cables as

per of TUV specification 2 Pfg 1169/08.2007 and terminated with
connectors adaptive to MC4 type connector directly. MC4 type
connector should be TUV certified. The positive (+) terminal has a male
connector while the negative (-) terminal has a female connector.

m. White back sheet should be used in module.

n. All the modules in the PV plant should be arranged in a way so as to
minimize the mismatch losses.
4.0

NAME PLATE
All individual modules shall be provided with Name Plate label at the back
of module which shall provide the information given below for identification.

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They shall be clearly visible and shall not be hidden by equipment wiring.
Type of labels and fixing of labels shall be such that they are not likely to
peel off/ fall off during the life of the panel.
1. Manufacturers Name
2. Model Number, Serial Number
3. Overall Dimensions (W x L x D)
4. Weight (kg)
5. Maximum Power (PMAX) , Voltage ( VMP), Current ( IMP)
6. Short Circuit Current (ISC), Open Circuit Voltage (VOC)
7. Main System Voltage
8. Relevant standards, Certification lab. Name
9. NTPC Logo on the top corner of the each Module (Design shall be
provided to successful bidder during detail engineering)
10. Warnings, if any

5.0

TYPE TEST
SPV modules must be tested and certified by any of the accredited
certifying agencies according to above mentioned International Standards
at clause 2.0 above and the type test reports shall be submitted for
approval.

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1.0

MODULE MOUNTING STRUCTURE (MMS)

GENERAL
The PV modules shall be mounted on metallic structures called Module
Mounting Structures (MMS) having adequate strength and appropriate
design, which can withstand the load of the modules and design wind
pressure.

2.0

CODES AND STANDARDS

The applicable codes and standards are as mentioned below.

3.0

IS 875: Part 1 & 2

IS 875: Part 3

IS 800 : 2007

IS-4759

IS 1868

Code of practice for the design loads for

buildings and structuresCode of practice for the design loads for
buildings and structures-Wind Loads
Code of practice for use of structural steel
in general building construction
Hot-dip zinc coatings on structural steel
and other allied products
Anodic Coatings on Aluminium and its
Alloys

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
a) Modules shall be mounted on non-corrosive support structures.
o. All the panels shall have provision to adjust it at three optimum angular
positions. The optimum angle shall be proposed by the bidder and
finalized during detailed engineering.
b) Mounting structures shall be designed to withstand the extreme weather
conditions in the area. Design wind speed factors shall be as per IS:
875-III, however the minimum value of these factors shall be considered
as K1 = 1.0, K2 = 1.0 & K3 = 1.0 for the design of MMS.

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c) The structural material, corrosion protection and design, shall be as per
Design Criteria for Module Mounting Structures (MMS) described
elsewhere in this specification.

d) The proposed foundation system for MMS shall be as per the geo
technical investigation report.
e) The design philosophy and the calculations for the MMS and the
foundation system shall be submitted for prior approval of NTPC before
commencement of construction.
f) Further details related to structures and foundations has been
mentioned in the chapter on civil works of this specifications.
g) In case, String Monitoring Unit(SMU) is mounted on the Module
Mounting structures , bidder to take into consideration the load of SMU
during design of MMS. Further suitable supporting members for
mounting the SMU on the MMS shall also be in the scope of the bidder.

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B-3)

DC CABLES

The DC Cables in a solar PV plant are used in the following areas

i.
Interconnecting SPV modules
ii.
From SPV Modules upto String Monitoring Unit(SMU)
iii.
From SMU upto the Inverter.
1.0

DC CABLES (Interconnecting SPV MODULES and from SPV Modules

TO SMU)
Cables used for inter-connecting SPV modules as well as Modules to
SMU's shall conform to the requirements of TUV specification 2 Pfg
1169/08.2007 or EN 50618 for DC cable for photovoltaic system.
These cables shall meet the fire resistance requirement as per TUV
specification 2 Pfg 1169/08.2007 and shall be electron beam cured.
The Cables used for (+) ve and ()ve shall have distinct color identification
on outer sheeth of the cable preferably with identifiable line along the
cable. Insulation of the cable shall have natural color without any color
additive.
In addition to manufacturer's identification on cables as per TUV, following
marking shall also be provided over outer sheath.
(a.)

Cable size and voltage grade

(b.)

Word FRNC at every 5 metre

(c.)

Sequential marking of length of the cable in metres at every

one metre

The Printing shall be progressive, automatic, in line and marking shall be

legible and indelible.
Type test, routine, acceptance tests requirements for these cables shall be
as per TUV specification 2 Pfg 1169/08.2007.Charges of routine and
acceptance tests shall be deemed to be included in the cable price.
Sampling for acceptance tests will be as per IS 7098.

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2.0

DC CABLES (SMU's TO INVERTER)

Cables used between SMU's and Inverters shall be of min. 1.5 kV (DC)
grade. These Power cables shall have compacted Aluminium/copper
conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC inner-sheathed (as applicable),
Armoured/Unarmoured, FRLS PVC outer sheathed conforming to IS: 7098
(Part-I). These cables shall confirm to the requirements of the standards &
codes specified at clause 1.0 of Chapter C-5 (LT Cables) and any other
relevant standard.
All the requirement specified for LT POWER CABLES under clause 2.0, 4.0
& 6.0 of Chapter C-5 (LT Cables) shall also be applicable to these cables.

3.0

DC CABLES SIZING CRITERIA

The Maximum voltage drop of DC Cables (SPV Modules to Inverters) shall
be limited to 2%.

4.0

CABLE DRUM
For details refer clause 10.0 of Chapter C-5 (LT Cables).

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B-4) STRING MONITORING UNIT (SMU)

1.0

GENERAL
String Monitoring Unit (SMU) is used in multi-string photovoltaic systems to
combine the individual strings electrically and connect them to the
Inverters. It shall have protection devices to protect the PV modules from
current/voltage surges. SMU should be capable to monitor the string/subarray currents, Array voltage and total current of all the strings connected to
SMU. The Nos of Sub-array shall be restricted to two(02). SMU shall have
provision to monitor all the above parameters and shall communicate and
transfer the required data to the SCADA for remote monitoring purposes.

2.0

3.0

CODES AND STANDARDS

S
NO.
1

CODES

DESCRIPTION

UL 94 V

Fire Resistant/ flammability

UL 746C

UV Resistant

IEC 62262

Mechanical Impact Resistance

IS 2147/IEC 60529

Enclosure Protection

IEC 61643-12

Surge Protection

IEC 62208

Enclosure
Switchgear
assemblies

for
and

low
voltage
control
gear

GENERAL REQUIREMENT
SMU shall be equipped (but not limited to) with the following

i.
ii.

DC Disconnector to disconnect the PV strings from the Inverter for

maintenance purpose.
String fuses (one for each string) to prevent the reverse current flow.

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iii.
iv.

4.0

Surge Protection Devices for protection against surge currents and

voltages.
Current and Voltage measurement shall be shunt based sensors.

Other associated items like cable glands, lugs and items required for
the protection and completeness of the system.

vi.

Suitable communication link/ media /Interface to communicate the

data to SCADA.

vii.

The following parameters shall be available at SCADA for

monitoring the health of the each PV string:
a. String(s) Current
b. Voltage of SMU
c. Total current of SMU
d. Total Power of SMU
e. Status of Disconnector Switches and MOVs

DC SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES (SPD) for PV Solar application:

SPD shall consist of three Metal Oxide Varistors (MOV) type surge
arrestors which shall be connected from positive and negative bus to earth.
The discharge capability of the SPD shall be at least 10kA at 8/20 micro
second wave as per IEC 61643-12. During earth fault and failure of MOV,
the SPD shall safely disconnect the healthy system. SPD shall have
thermal disconnector to interrupt the surge current arising from internal and
external faults. In order to avoid the fire hazard due to possible DC arcing
in the SPD due to operation of thermal disconnector, the SPD shall be able
to extinguish the arc.

5.0

STRING FUSES
In order to provide protection to all cables and modules, string fuses shall
be provided in both positive and negative legs of the string cabling.
However, in case of negative grounded inverters, string fuse shall be
provided in positive leg only as per recommendation of inverter
manufacturer. String fuses shall be of gPV category and dedicated to solar
applications and conform to IEC 60269-6 or UL-2579 standards. String
fuses should be so designed that it should protect the modules from
reverse current overload.

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6.0

SMU ENCLOSURE
SMU enclosure shall be made of polycarbonate/FRP.SMU Enclosure shall
satisfy the following requirement
i.

The enclosure shall be fire retardant with self-extinguishing property

and free from Halogen.

ii.

Degree of protection for enclosure shall be at least IP 65.

iii.

The enclosure shall be UV protected.

iv.

The mechanical impact resistance of enclosure shall be IK 07 or

better.

The size of the enclosure shall be designed in such a way that the
temperature rise of the enclosure should not more than 30 deg C
above the ambient temp of 50 deg C. The components mounted
inside the SMU shall have higher temperature withstand capability
and shall continuously operate under such conditions. Contractor
shall furnish the design calculation for temperature rise for owners
approval.

vi.

In each SMU 5% spare terminals (along with cable glands) rounded

off to next higher integer shall be provided to connect the PV strings.

vii.

All terminals blocks shall be rated for min 1000V and rated
continuously to carry maximum expected current.

viii.

In case, SMU is proposed to be mounted on the MMS structure, the

additional load of the SMU shall be considered for the design of
structure.

ix.

All internal wiring shall be carried out with 1100V grade stranded
copper wires. All internal wiring shall be securely supported, neatly
arranged readily accessible and connected to component terminals
and terminal blocks. Wire terminations shall be made with solder
less crimping type of tinned copper lugs which firmly grip the
conductor and insulation. Insulated sleeves shall be provided at all
the wire terminations. Engraved core identification plastic ferrules
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ends of each wire. Ferrules shall fit tightly on wires shall not fall off
when the wire is disconnected from terminal blocks.

7.0

DC PLUG-IN CONNECTORS FOR FIELD CABLING

Cable connector to be used for connecting SPV modules and String
monitoring boxes shall be In accordance with DIN EN 50521. Connector
shall be of plug and socket design to be plugged together by hand but can
be separated again using a tool only.
TECHNICAL REQUIRMENTS

Rated Current, IEC (90 C )

Rated Voltage
1000 Volts as per TUV
Connector Design
Snap-In locking Type
Protection Degree
IP67
Ambient Temperature
(-) 400 C to (+) 900 C
Protection/Safety Class
Class II
Contact material
Cu
Contact surface material
Ag
Contact resistance for plug connecter < 0.5 milli-ohms
Stripping length
10mm
Inflammability class acc. to UL 94 UL94-V0
Insulating Material
PPE / Noryl (PPE + PS
material)
Certification
VDE/TUV, UL 6703
Pollution degree
3

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B-5 ) POWER CONDITIONING UNIT

Power Conditioning Unit (PCU) shall consist of inverter along with
associated control & protection, filtering, measuring instruments and data
logging devices. The PCU shall be designed to supply the three phase AC
power to the grid. The power conditioning unit shall be capable to adjust
the output voltage & frequency to suit the grid condition. Rating of each
PCU shall not be less than 500 KVA and the combined KVA rating of all
PCUs shall not be less than 50000 KVA at maximum operating
temperature. Only indoor type PCU shall be accepted.
1.0

CODES AND STANDARDS

IEC-61683
IEC 61000
IEEE 519
IEC 60068
IEC 62116
IEC 62109
EN 53030
BDEW 2008

2.0

Photovoltaic systems Power conditioners

Procedure for measuring efficiency
Emission/ Immunity requirement Harmonics
Recommended Practices and Requirements for
Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems
Environmental Testing
Utility-interconnected photovoltaic inverters - Test
procedure of islanding prevention measures
Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic
power systems
Overall efficiency of grid connected photovoltaic
inverters
Technical Guidelines for Generating plant connected
to Medium voltage network

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. PCU must have provision to be isolated from grid through Air Circuit
Breakers which shall be inbuilt with the inverter or located in separate
standalone panel.
2. PCU shall confirm to IEC 61000 or equivalent international standard for
compliance to requirements for Electromagnetic compatibility and to
IEC60068-2 or equivalent international standard for requirement of
environmental testing.
3. The minimum euro efficiency of the PCU as per IEC 61683 shall be
97%. The bidder shall specify the conversion efficiency at following

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load conditions i.e. 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% during detail
engineering, which shall be confirmed by type test reports.
4. The PCU shall remain connected to the grid as per Central Electricity
Authority Technical (standards for connectivity to the grid) regulation
2007 with all latest amendments and its components shall be designed
accordingly
5. The PCU shall have protection against any sustained fault in the feeder
line and against lightning discharge in the feeder line.
6. The PCU shall also have the adequate protection against earth
leakage faults.
7. The incoming DC feeder of PCU shall have suitably rated isolators to
allow safe start up and shut down of the system and its terminals
should be shrouded. The DC feeder shall terminate in the fuse box
through a suitable fuse rating. The PCU fuse box shall have one spare
terminal with fuse and holder for the future use. The connection
between the fuse box and inverter shall be through copper bus bars or
copper cable.
8. Internal Surge Protection Device (SPD) shall be provided in the PCU
on DC and AC side. It shall consist of Metal Oxide Varister (MOV) type
arrestors. The discharge capability of the SPD shall be at least 10kA at
8/20 micro second wave as per IEC 61643-12. During earth fault and
failure of MOV, the SPD shall safely disconnect the healthy system.
SPD shall have thermal disconnector to interrupt the surge current
arising from internal and external faults. In order to avoid the fire
hazard due to possible DC arcing in the SPD due to operation of
thermal disconnector, the SPD shall extinguish the arc.
9. The PCU should be designed for parallel operation through galvanic
isolation. Solid state electronic devices shall be protected to ensure
smooth functioning as well as ensure long life of the inverter.
10. The PCU shall have anti-islanding protection as per IEC 62116 or
equivalent international standard.
11. In case of grid failure, the PCU shall be re-synchronized with grid after
revival of power supply. Vendor to furnish the time taken by PCU to be
re-synchronized after restoration of grid supply during detailed
engineering.

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12. PCU shall also confirm to IEC 62109 or IEC 62103 or equivalent
international standard for compliance to requirement for the design and
manufacture of PCU for protection against electric shock, energy, fire,
mechanical and other hazards.
13. Control and read-out should be provided on the indicating panel
integral to the Inverter. Display should be simple and show all the
relevant parameter relating to PCU operational data and fault condition
in form of front Panel meters / LEDs or two line LCD Display. It shall
include all important parameter such as DC input voltage, DC input
current, AC output voltage, AC output current, AC output power,
frequency etc and the same has to be made available to SCADA also.
14. The PCU shall include appropriate self-protective and self-diagnostic
feature to protect itself and the PV array from damage in the event of
PCU component failure or from parameters beyond the PCUs safe
operating range due to internal or external causes. The self-protective
features shall not allow signals from the PCU front panel to cause the
PCU to be operated in a manner which may be unsafe or damaging.
Faults due to malfunctioning within the PCU, including commutation
failure, shall be cleared by the PCU protective devices.
15. The Contractor shall ensure by carrying out all necessary studies that
the PCU will not excite any resonant conditions in the system that may
result in the islanded operation of PV plant and loss of generation. In
case there is excitation of any resonant condition in the system during
PV plant operation that may result in the islanding/tripping of the PV
plant and affect the power transfer, it shall be the responsibility of
contractor to rectify the design and carryout required modification in the
equipment of his supply.
16. In case external aux. power supply is required, standalone UPS shall
be used to meet auxiliary power requirement of PCU, it shall have a
backup storage capacity of 120 minutes. The batteries used for these
UPS shall be tubular lead acid type.
17. In view of large plant size, in order to have real time control over the
total power exported to grid, PCUs shall have in built control feature for
changing output power set point individually and simultaneously from
CMCS through plant SCADA and PCU manufacturers own proprietary
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Reactive) injected in the grid through manual intervention as and when
required in view of grid security.
18. Bidder to provide the complete wiring diagram of PCU during detailed
Engineering and during submission of O&M manual. Bidder also to
provide its control board programing software with perennial license to
the owner

3.0

OPERATING MODES OF PCU

i.
LOW POWER MODE
The control system shall continuously monitor the output of the solar
PV plant until pre-set value is exceeded and begins to export power
provided there is sufficient solar energy and the grid voltage and
frequency are in the specified range.
ii.

ACTIVE Maximum Power Point Tracking(MPPT) MODE

(HIGH POWER MODE):
When solar radiation increases further, the PCU shall enter Maximum
Power Point Tracking (MPPT) mode and adjust the voltage of the
SPV array to maximize solar energy fed into the grid. When the solar
radiation falls below threshold level, the PCU shall enter in low power
mode.
iii.
SLEEP MODE
Automatic sleep mode shall be provided so that unnecessary losses
are minimized at night. Contractor shall provide threshold DC voltage
level / power level of the PCU as to when it shall enter into the sleep
mode and back to low power mode and MPPT during the detailed
engineering for approval.
iv.
LOW VOLTAGE MODE
The inverter shall be capable of operation under reduced power
mode and shall not trip when the PV array output voltage is below
MPPT range under high temperature conditions.
4.0

MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKING (MPPT)

Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) shall be integrated in the power
conditioning unit to maximize energy drawn from the Solar PV array. The
MPPT should be microprocessor based to minimize power losses. The
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engineering. The operating voltage range of PCU and the MPPT shall be
large enough such that it satisfactorily operates for PV modules exposed to
the maximum ambient temperature of 500C.

5.0

INVERTER
The inverter output shall always follow the grid in terms of voltage and
frequency. This shall be achieved by sensing the grid voltage and phase by
the feedback control loop of the inverter and the inverter shall always
remain synchronized with the grid. The inverter shall use only selfcommutated device which shall be adequately rated. PCU shall be
designed to deliver its nameplate rating at ambient temperature of 50C.
Bidder shall also furnish the rating at operating temperature of 25 C during
detailed engineering. The other technical details required are as under.
Nominal
Output
Frequency
Power Factor Control
Range
Maximum Input voltage
THDi
Ambient temperature
Humidity
Enclosure
Maximum Noise Level
DC injection
Flicker

50Hz
> = 0.95 lead or lag
1000 V DC
Less than 4% at nominal load
0 to 500 C
95 % non-condensing
IP 20 (Minimum)
75 dBA
Less than 0.5% of nominal load current
As per IEC 61000

The Inverter shall also have following features:

a. Maximum loss in sleep mode shall be less than 0.05% of rated power.
b. Set point pre-selection for Active Power and VAR control
c. Unit wise & integrated Data logging.
d. Dedicated Modbus/Ethernet for networking
e. Protection against
AC/DC Over current
Sync loss
Over temp.
AC/DC bus over voltage
Cooling system failure
f. Power regulation in the event of thermal overloading
g. Bus communication for integration with SCADA
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h.
i.
j.
k.

Integrated protection in the DC and three phase system

Insulation monitoring of the PV array with sequential fault location
Ground fault detector to sense discharge current with respect to ground.
The inverter shall be capable of operating in the frequency range of
47.5 Hz to 52 Hz and shall be able to deliver rated output in the
frequency range of 49.5 Hz to 50.5 Hz. This performance shall be
achieved with voltage variation of up to 5% subject to availability of
solar insolation.

The power conditioning unit must be self-managing and stable in operation.

A self-diagnostic system check should occur on start up. Functions should
include a test of key parameters on start up.
6.0

EARTHING OF INVERTERS
DC side of each inverter shall be earthed to distinct earth pit through
adequate size conductor as per IS 3043-1987. The size of conductor shall
be as per the maximum fault current of DC system.

7.0

VENTILATION
To prevent the maximum permissible temperature in the inverter room from
being exceeded because of internal heat emission of inverters and other
auxiliaries in the inverter room, the inverter room in the PV station shall be
adequately ventilated.
The Ventilation plant capacity and air quality of inverter room shall be as
per inverter and other auxiliaries manufacturers recommendations. Filter
banks at the air inlet of the inverter room shall be provided to prevent dust
ingress.

8.0

TYPE TESTING
During detailed engineering, the contractor shall submit all the type test
reports including temperature rise test and surge withstand test carried out
within last ten years from the date of techno-commercial bid opening for
Owner's approval. These reports should be for the test conducted on the
equipment similar to those proposed to be supplied under this contract and
the test(s) should have been either conducted at an independent laboratory
or should have been witnessed by a client.
However if the contractor is not able to submit report of the type test(s)
conducted within last ten years from the date of techno-commercial bid
opening, or in the case of type test report(s) are not found to be meeting

All standards, specifications and codes of practice referred to herein shall
be the latest editions including all applicable official amendments and
revisions as published one month prior to the date of opening of bids. In
case of conflict between this specification and those (IS codes, Standards
etc.) referred to herein, the former shall prevail. All work shall be carried out
as per the following codes and standards.
IS

Details

IS 5

Colors for ready-mixed paints and enamels.

IS 694

PVC insulated cables for working voltages upto and

including 1100V.

IS 722

A.C. Electricity Meters

IS 1248

Electrical Indicating instruments

IS/IEC
609471

Degree of protection provided by enclosures for low voltage

Switchgear and Control gear

IS/IEC
609472

A.C. circuit Breakers including MCCBs

IS 2551

Danger Notice Plates

IS 2629

Hot dip galvanising

IS 2705

Current Transformers

IS/IEC
Contactors and motors starter for voltages not exceeding
609474-1 1000 V AC or 1200 VDC
IS 3043

Code of practice for earthing.

IS 3072

Code of practice for installation and maintenance of

Switchgear

IS 3156

Voltage Transformers

IS 3202

Code of practice for climate proofing of

equipment.

IS 3231

Electrical relays for power system protection.

IS/IEC
60947

Air-Break Switches, air break disconnectors, air break

disconnector and fuse combination units for voltages not
exceeding 1000V AC or 1200 V DC.

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609471

General Requirements for Switchgear and Control gear for

voltages not exceeding 1000 V.

IS 5082

Wrought Aluminum and Aluminum alloys for electrical

purposes.

IS 6005

Code of practice of phosphating of iron and steel.

IS/IEC
LV switchgear and Control gear Control current devices
609475-1 and switching element.
IS 8623 (3 Specification for factory built assemblies of Switchgear &
parts) / IEC Control gear for voltages upto and including 1000 V AC &
61439-1&2 1200 V DC.
IS 8686

Static Relays

IS 13703 /
HRC Cartridge fuses
IEC 60269
IS 10118 (4 Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance
parts)
of switchgear and control gear.
IS 11171

Specification for dry type transformers.

IEC 60255 Electrical Relays

IEC 61850 Communication networks and systems in substations
IS 11353

Guide for uniform system of marking and identification of

conductors and apparatus terminals

IS 12021

Specification of control transformers for switchgear and

Control gear for voltage not exceeding 1000V AC.

IEC 60947Terminal blocks for copper conductors

7-1
IS
513
Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips
(2008)
1.0

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

2.1

Power Supply (AC SYSTEM)

1) Voltage

415V + 10%, 3 Phase, 4

wire,
Neutral
Solidly
Earthed

2) Frequency

50 Hz +/- 5%

3) Combined

variation

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frequency)
2.2

CUBICLE DATA (Bus-bar Rating of Inverter Breaker)

Continuous Current rating

Short time rating where

a) Circuit Breaker (CB) is used as
incomer

As per requirement

50kA (RMS) for one

sec

b) Fuse protection is used in Incomer Prospective current of

50Ka
(RMS) for the fuse
clearing
time
3)

Dynamic Rating where

a) CB is used as incomer

105kA (PEAK)

b) Fuse Protection is used in incomer Prospective current of

105kA (PEAK) as limited
by fuse
4)

Busbar insulation
a) For switchgear

PVC Sleeve insulated

NOTE: For other switchgear, the bus requirement shall be as per system
requirement.
2.3

CIRCUIT BREAKER

Type

Air
break
spring
charged stored energy
type

Operating duty

O-3min-OC-3min-OC

Symmetrical interrupting

50kA (RMS)

Short circuit rating

105kA (PEAK)

Short Circuit Breaking current

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2.4

2.5

2.6

AC Component

50kA(RMS)

DC Component

As per IS:13947

Short time withstand

50kA(RMS) for one sec

No of auxilliary contacts

4NO
+
4NC
Employer's use

for

METER
1)

Accuracy class

One min. power frequency withstand 2.0kV (RMS)

test voltage

2.0

DIGITAL MFM
1)

Accuracy class

0.5

Voltage Ratio

415/110 V

CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

Type

Cast Resin Bar Primary

Voltage class and frequency

650V, 50HZ

CT Secondary Current

Class of insulation

E or better

Accuracy class & burden

a)For Protection

5P20, 5VA
PS Class for REF

b) For Metering

Class 1.0, 5VA (min)

Instrument Security Factor for

metering CT

Short time withstand

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2.7

2.8

2.9

a) For CT Associated with circuit

breaker

50kA (RMS) for 1 sec

b) For CT Associated with fuse

protected feeders

Prospective current of 50kA

(RMS) for the Fuse clearing
time

Dynamic withstand
a) For CTs Associated with
circuit breaker

105kA (PEAK)

b) For CT Associated with fuse

protected feeders

Prospective current of 105kA

(PEAK) as Limited by fuse

VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
1)

Type

Cast Resin

Voltage Ratio

415 / 110V for line PT

415/3 / 110/3V for Bus PT

Method of Construction

Vee Vee

Accuracy Class

0.5

Rated Voltage factor

1.1 continuous, 1.5 for 30 sec.

Class of insulation

E or better

One minute power frequency

withstand voltage

2.5 KV

HRC FUSES
1)

Voltage Class

650 Volts

Rupturing capacity

80kA (RMS) for AC circuits

20kA for DC circuits

CONTACTORS
1)

Type

Air break electro magnetic

Utilising Category

AC3 of IS/IEC 60947 for

non reversible AC4 of

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IS/IEC 60947 for reversible

drives
2.10

RELAYS
1)

2.11

2.5kV for 1 sec. or 2.0kV

for 1 min.

TRANSDUCERS
1)

2.12

Power frequency withstand voltage

Current transducers
a)

Input

0-1 A (CT secondary)

Rated frequency

50Hz

Output

4-20mA (2 Nos. decoupled)

Over current

Transducer
for
motor
current ammeters shall be
capable of withstanding
min. 6 times CT sec. current
of 1A for a min period of 30
seconds

Accuracy

1.0

Voltage Transducers
a)

Input

110V (VT secondary), 50Hz

(for AC) / 240V DC (for DC)

Output

4-20mA (2 Nos. decoupled)

Accuracy

1.0

MCCB

Rated voltage 1
)
Rated Insulation2Level
)
Rated ultimate and
3 service SC breaking
capacity(As per )system requirement)
Rated making capacity(As
4
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CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF INDOOR SWITCHBOARDS

1. Switchboards shall be of metal enclosed, indoor, floor-mounted, free-

standing type.
2. All switchboard frames and load bearing members shall be fabricated
using suitable mild steel structural sections or pressed and shaped coldrolled sheet steel of thickness 2.0 mm. Frames shall be enclosed in
cold-rolled sheet steel of thickness 1.6 mm. Doors and covers shall also
be of cold rolled sheet steel of thickness 1.6 mm. Stiffeners shall be
provided wherever necessary. The gland plate thickness shall be 3.0
mm for hot / cold-rolled sheet steel and 4.0 mm for non-magnetic
material.
3. All panel edges and cover / door edges shall be reinforced against
distortion by rolling, bending or by the addition of welded reinforcement
members. The top covers of the panels should be designed such that
they do not permanently bulge/ bend by the weight of maintenance
personnel working on it.
4. The switchboards shall be of bolted design. The complete structures
shall be rigid, self-supporting, and free from flaws, twists and bends. All
cutouts shall be true in shape and devoid of sharp edges.
5. All switchboards shall be of dust-proof and vermin-proof construction

and shall be provided with a degree of protection of IP: 5X as per IS/IEC

60947. However, the busbar chambers having a degree of protection of
IP: 42 are also acceptable where continuous busbar rating is 1600A and
above. Provision shall be made in all compartments for providing IP: 5X
degree of protection, when circuit - breaker or module trolley has been
removed. All cutouts shall be provided with EPDM / Neoprene gaskets.
6. Provision of louvers on switchboards would not be preferred. However,
louvers backed with metal screen are acceptable on the busbar
chambers where continuous busbar rating is 1600 A and above.
7. All switchboards shall be of uniform height not exceeding 2450 mm.
8. Switchboards shall be easily extendable on both sides by the addition of

vertical sections after removing the end covers.

9. Switchboards shall be supplied with base frames made of structural

steel sections, along with all necessary mounting hardware required for
welding down the base frame to the foundation / steel insert plates. The
base frame height shall be such that floor finishing (50mm thick) to be
done by Employer after erection of the switchboards does not obstruct
the movement of doors, covers, with draw able modules etc.
10. All switchboards shall be divided into distinct vertical sections (panels),
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each comprising of the following compartments:
i.

Bus Bar Compartment

A completely enclosed bus bar compartment shall be provided
for the horizontal and vertical busbars. Bolted covers shall be
provided for access to horizontal and vertical busbars and all
joints for repair and maintenance, which shall be feasible without
disturbing any feeder compartment. Auxiliary and power busbars
shall be in separate compartments.

ii.

Switchgear/Feeder Compartment
All equipment associated with an incomer or outgoing feeder
shall be housed in a separate compartment of the vertical
section. Two-tier breaker arrangement in a vertical section shall
be offered for outgoing breaker feeders of rating up to 1600A.
The design of the vertical section for such an arrangement shall
ensure ease of termination of power cables of size & quantity as
per relevant clause of specification. The compartment shall be
sheet steel enclosed on all sides with the withdrawable units in
position or removed. Insulating sheet at rear of the compartment
is also acceptable. The front of the compartment shall be
provided with the hinged single leaf door with captive screws for
positive closure.

iii.

Cable Compartment/ Cable Alley

A full-height vertical cable alley of minimum 250mm width shall
be provided for power and control cables. Cable alley shall have
no exposed live parts and shall have no communication with
busbar compartment. Cable terminations located in cable alley of
capacity more than 63 A shall be designed to meet the Form IVb
(as per IEC 61439-1) for safety purpose. Wherever cable alleys
are not provided for distribution boards, segregated cable boxes
for individual feeders shall be provided at the rear for direct
termination of cables. For circuit breaker external cable
connections, a separately enclosed cable compartment shall also
be acceptable. The contractor shall furnish suitable plugs to
cover the cable openings in the partition between feeder
compartment and cable alley. Cable alley door shall be hinged.

iv.

Control compartment(if applicable)

A separate compartment shall be provided for relays and other
control devices associated with a circuit breaker.

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7.0

maintained in all positions, i.e. SERVICE & ISOLATED, as well as

throughout the intermediate travel.
Each module frame shall get engaged to the vertical earth bus before
the disconnecting contacts on the module are engaged to the vertical
busbars.
All metallic cases of relays, instruments and other panel-mounted
equipment shall be connected to earth by independent stranded copper
wires of size not less than 2.5 sq. mm. All the equipment mounted on
the door shall be earthed through flexible wire/braids. Insulation color
code of earthing wires shall be green. Earthing wires shall be connected
to terminals with suitable clamp connectors, soldering is not acceptable.
Looping of earth connections, which would result in loss of earth
connections to other devices, when a device is removed, is not
acceptable. However, looping of earth connections between equipment
to provide alternative paths to earth bus is acceptable.
VT and CT secondary neutral point earthing shall be at one place only,
i.e. on the terminal block. Such earthing shall be made through links so
that earthing of one secondary circuit shall be removed without
disturbing the earthing of other circuit.
All hinged doors having potential carrying equipment mounted on it
shall be earthed by flexible wire/ braid. For doors not having potential
carrying equipment mounted on it, earth continuity through scraping
hinges/ hinge pins of proven design may also acceptable. The
Contractor shall establish earth continuity at site also.

CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Circuit breakers shall be three pole, air break, horizontal draw out type, and
shall have fault making and breaking capacities as specified in "Technical
Parameters". The circuit breakers which meet specified parameters of
continuous current rating and fault making / breaking capacity only after
provision of cooling fans or special device shall not be acceptable.
1. Circuit breakers along with its operating mechanism shall be provided
with suitable arrangement for easy withdrawal. Suitable guides shall be
provided to minimize misalignment of the breaker.
2. There shall be "SERVICE", "TEST" and "FULLY WITHDRAWN"
positions for the breakers. In "Test" position the circuit breaker shall be
capable of being tested for operation without energising the power
circuits i.e. the power contacts shall be disconnected, while the control
circuits shall remain undisturbed. Locking facilities shall be provided so
as to prevent movement of the circuit breaker from the "SERVICE",
"TEST" or "FULLLY WITHDRAWN" position. Circuit Breaker rack-in and
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shall be possible only in the compartment door closed condition.
3. All circuit breakers shall be provided with "6 NO" and "6 NC" potential
free auxiliary contacts. The contacts dedicated for the Employer's use
shall be made to operate only in breaker service position condition.
These contacts shall be in addition to those required, for internal
mechanism of the breaker and should be directly operated from breaker
operating mechanism. Separate limit switches, each having required
numbers of contacts shall be provided in both "SERVICE" and "TEST"
position of the breaker. All contacts shall be rated for making,
continuously carrying and breaking 10 Amp at 240 V AC and 1 Amp
(Inductive) at 240 V DC respectively.
4. Suitable mechanical indications shall be provided on all circuit breakers
to show "OPEN", "CLOSE", "SERVICE ", "TEST" AND "SPRING
CHARGED" positions.
5. Main poles of the circuit breakers shall operate simultaneously in such a
way that the maximum difference between the instants of contacts
touching during closing shall not exceed half a cycle of rated frequency.
6. All circuit breakers shall be provided with the following interlocks:
7. Movement of a circuit breaker between "SERVICE" and "TEST position
shall not be possible unless it is in open position. Attempted withdrawal
of a closed circuit breaker shall preferably not trip the circuit breaker. In
case the offered circuit breaker trips on attempted withdrawal as a
standard interlock, it shall be ensured that sufficient contact exists
between the fixed and drawout contact at the time of breaker trip so that
no arcing takes place even with the breaker carrying its full rated
current.
8. Closing of a circuit breaker shall not be possible unless it is in
"SERVICE position, "TEST" position or in "FULLY WITHDRAWN"
position.
9. Circuit-breaker cubicles shall be provided with safety shutters operated
automatically by the movement of the circuit breaker carriage, to cover
the stationary isolated contacts when the breaker is withdrawn. It shall
however be possible to open the shutters intentionally against pressure
for testing purposes.
10. Breaker of particular rating shall be prevented from insertion in a cubicle
of a different rating.
11. Circuit breakers shall be provided with coded key / electrical interlocking
devices, as per requirements.
12. Circuit breaker shall be provided with anti-pumping feature and trip free
feature, even if mechanical anti-pumping feature is provided.
13. Mechanical tripping shall be possible by means of front mounted Red
"trip" push-button. In case of electrically operated breakers these push

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buttons shall be shrouded to prevent accidental operation.
14. Complete shrouding / segregation shall be provided between incoming
and outgoing bus links of breakers. In case of bus coupler breaker
panels the busbar connection to and from the breaker terminals shall be
segregated such that each connection can be approached and
maintained independently with the other bus section live. Dummy
panels if required to achieve the above feature shall be included in the
Bidder's scope of supply.
15. Circuit breaker shall be provided with Power operated mechanism as
follows.
1. Power operated mechanism shall be provided with a

Universal motor suitable for operation on 230 V AC / 220 V

DC/110 VDC Control supply. In case of DC supply motor
should satisfactorily operate with voltage variation between
187V - 242V /93.5-121 V DC. Motor insulation shall be class
"E" or better.
2. The motor shall be such that it requires not more than 30

seconds for fully charging the closing spring at minimum

available control voltage.
3. Once the closing springs are discharged, after one closing

operation of circuit breaker, it shall automatically initiate

recharging of the spring.
4. The mechanism shall be such that as long as power is

available to the motor, a continuous sequence of closing

and opening operations shall be possible. After failure of
power supply at least one open-close-open operation shall
be possible
5. Provision shall be made for emergency manual charging

and as soon as this manual charging handle is coupled, the

motor shall automatically get mechanically decoupled.
6. All circuit breakers shall be provided with closing and trip

coils. The closing coil shall operate correctly at all values of

voltage between 187V - 242V /93.5-121 V DC. The trip coil
shall operate satisfactorily at all values of voltage between
154V - 242V DC/77-121V DC.
7. Provision for mechanical closing of the breaker only in "Test"

and "WITHDRAWN" positions shall be made. Alternately,

the mechanical closing facility shall be normally made
inaccessible; accessibility being rendered only after
deliberate removal of shrouds.
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8. The ACB Panel door shall not be possible to open in

breaker closed condition. Further, the racking mechanism

shall be accessible only after opening the breaker panel
door.
16. Telescopic Trolley
Telescopic trolley or suitable arrangement shall be provided for
maintenance of circuit-breaker module in a cubicle at each
location. The trolley shall be such that the top most breaker module
can be withdrawn on the trolley and can be lowered for
maintenance purpose. The telescopic trolley shall be such that all
type, size and rating of breaker can be withdrawn /inserted of
particular switchgear.
8.0

AIR BREAK SWITCHES

1. Air break switches shall be of heavy duty, single throw, group operated,
load break, fault make type when associated with fuses. All switches for
motor circuits shall be of utilisation category AC-23A with 1NO +1NC
auxiliary contact. All switches for other outgoing feeders shall be of
utilization category AC-22A. All switches for DC circuits shall be suitable
for 240 V DC and shall be of DC-22 utilisation category.
2. Continuous current rating of the switches shall be selected as per the
requirements considering all specified ambient conditions
3. The combination of switch-fuse unit would be preferred. However, if
separate switch and fuses are provided, switch shall be located before
fuses.
4. The main switches shall be operable from outside the module door. The
switch handle shall clearly indicate the position of switch. Switch
operating handles shall be provided with padlocking facilities. However,
incomer switches of switchboards shall be provided with padlocking
facility in both 'ON' and 'OFF' positions.
5. Interlocks shall be provided such that the cubicle door will not open
when the switch is in closed position and the switch will close only when
the door is closed. However, suitable means shall be provided to
intentionally defeat these interlocks.
6. Switches and fuses for AC/DC control supply and heater supply
wherever required, shall be mounted inside the cubicles. Toggle switch
is not acceptable.

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MCCB
1. MCCB shall be fixed type module air break type having trip free
mechanism with quick make and quick break type contacts. MCCB shall
have current limiting feature. MCCB of identical ratings shall be
physically and electrically interchangeable. MCCB shall be provided
with 1 NO and 1NC auxiliary contacts.
2. MCCB shall be provided with Microprocessor based inbuilt front
adjustable releases (overload & short circuit) and shall have adjustable
earth fault protection unit also. The protection settings shall have
suitable range to achieve the required time & current settings. LED
indications shall also be provided for faults, MCCB status (on/off etc).
3. MCCB terminals shall be shrouded and designed to receive cable lugs
for cable sizes relevant to circuit rating. Extended cable terminal
arrangement for higher size cable may also be offered. ON and OFF
position of the operating handle of MCCB shall be displayed and the
rotary operating handle shall be mounted on the door of the
compartment housing MCCB. The compartment door shall be
interlocked mechanically with the MCCB, such that the door can not be
opened unless the MCCB is in OFF position. Means shall be provided
for defeating this interlock at any time. MCCB shall be provided with
padlocking facility to enable the operating mechanism to be padlocked.
The MCCBs being offered shall have common/interchangeable
accessories for all ratings like aux. switch, shunt trip, alarm switch etc.
The MCCBs shall have the current discrimination up to full short circuit
capacity and shall be selected as per manufacturers discrimination
table.

10.0

FUSES
1. All fuses shall be of HRC cartridge fuse link type. Screw type fuses shall
not be accepted. Fuses for AC circuits shall be rated for 80kA rms
(prospective) breaking capacity at 415V AC and for DC circuits, 20kA
rms breaking capacity at 240V DC.
2. Fuse shall have visible operation indicators. Insulating barriers shall be
provided between individual power fuses.
3. Fuse shall be mounted on insulated fuse carriers, which are mounted
on fuse bases. Wherever it is not possible to mount fuses on carriers,
fuses shall be directly mounted on plug-in type of bases. In such cases
one set of insulated fuse pulling handles shall be supplied with each
switchboard.
4. Fuse ratings for motor feeders shall be coordinated by the Bidder to
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characteristics. Switch rating shall in no case be less than the fuse
rating.
5. The Neutral links shall be mounted on fuse carriers which shall be
mounted on fuse bases.

11.0

INTERNAL WIRING
1. All switchboards shall be supplied completely wired internally upto the
terminals, ready to receive external cables.
2. All intercubicle and interpanel wiring and connections between panels
of same switchboard including all bus wiring for AC and DC supplies
shall be provided by the Bidder.
3. All auxiliary wiring shall be carried out with 650V grade, single core
stranded copper conductor, colour coded, PVC insulated wires.
Conductor size shall be 1.5 mm2 (min.) for control circuit wiring and 2.5
mm2 (min) for CT and space heater circuits.
4. Extra flexible wires shall be used for wiring to devices mounted on
moving parts such as hinged doors. The wire bunches from the panel
inside to the doors shall be properly sleeved or taped.
5. All wiring shall be properly supported, neatly arranged, readily
accessible and securely connected to equipment terminals and terminal
blocks.
6. All internal wiring terminations shall be made with solderless crimping
type tinned copper lugs which shall firmly grip the conductor or an
equally secure method. Similar lugs shall also be provided at both ends
of component to component wiring. Insulating sleeves shall be provided
over the exposed parts of lugs to the extent possible. Screw-less
(spring loaded) / cage clamp type terminal shall also be provided with
lugs.
7. Printed single tube ferrules marked to correspond with panel wiring
diagram shall be fitted at both ends of each wire. The wire identification
marking shall be in accordance with IS: 375. Red Ferrules should be
provided on trip circuit wiring.
8. Wiring for equipment, which are to be supplied by the Employer and for
which the Contractor has to provide mounting arrangement in his
panels, shall also be provided by the Contractor, upto the terminal
blocks.
9. All connections from vertical busbars for individual modules above 100
A shall be by Copper / Aluminum links only. The cable connections for
modules less than 100 A shall be selected in such a way that there will
not be any melting / shorting in case of a short circuit inside the module
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the corresponding fuses in case of a fault. The insulation of the cable
and its cross section shall be decided considering the high ambient
temperature within the module. For all modules where use of cable is
envisaged by the Contractor specific approval from the Employer
regarding cable details are to be taken. For power wiring colour coded
wire insulation / tapes shall be provided.

12.0

POWER CABLE TERMINATION

1. Cable termination compartment and arrangement for power cables shall
be suitable for heavy duty, 1.1 kV grade, stranded aluminum conductor,
PVC/ XLPE insulated, armoured / unarmoured and PVC sheathed
cables. All necessary cable terminating accessories such as supporting
clamps and brackets, hardware etc., shall be provided by the
contractor, to suit the final cable sizes.
2. All power cable terminals shall be of stud type and the power cable lugs
shall be of tinned copper solderless crimping ring type conforming to IS:
8309. All lugs shall be insulated/ sleeved.

13.0

NAME PLATES AND LABELS

1. All Switchgears, MCCs, Distribution Boards, Fuse boards, all feeders,
local push-button stations and local motor starters shall be provided
with prominent, engraved identification plates. The module identification
plate shall clearly give the feeder number and feeder designation. For
single front switchboards, similar panel and board identification labels
shall be provided at the rear switchgear also.
2. All name plates shall be of non-rusting metal or 3-ply Lamicoid, with
white engraved lettering on black background. Inscription & lettering
sizes shall be subject to Employer's approval.
3. Suitable stenciled paint mark shall be provided inside the panel/module
for identification of all equipment in addition to the plastic sticker labels,
if provided. These labels shall be positioned so as to be clearly visible
and shall have the device number.
4. Caution name plate "Caution Live Terminals" shall be provided at all
points where the terminals are likely to remain live and isolation is
possible only at remote end.

14.0

PAINTING
All sheet steel work shall be pretreated, in tanks, in accordance with IS:
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be removed by pickling with acid. After pickling, the parts shall be washed
in running water. Then these shall be rinsed in slightly alkaline hot water
and dried. The phosphate coating shall be "Class-C" as specified in IS:
6005. The phosphated surfaces shall be rinsed and passivated. After
passivation, Electrostatic Powder Coating shall be used. Powder should
meet requirements of IS 13871 (Powder costing specification). Finishing
paint shade for complete panels excluding end covers shall be RAL9002 &
RAL5012 for extreme end covers of all boards, unless required otherwise
by the Employer. The paint thickness shall not be less than 50 microns.
Finished parts shall be suitably packed and wrapped with protective
covering to protect the finished surfaces from scratches, grease, dirt and oil
spots during testing, transportation, handling and erection.

15.0

GASKETS
The gaskets, wherever specified, shall be of good quality EPDM /
Neoprene with good ageing, compression and oil resistance characteristics
suitable for panel applications.

16.0

TEMPERATURE-RISE (For LT Switch-gear having capacity more

than 400A)
The temperature rise of the horizontal and vertical busbars and main bus
links including all power draw out contacts when carrying 90% of the rated
current along the full run shall in no case exceed 55 deg C with silver
plated joints and 40 deg C with all other types of joints over an outside
ambient temperature of 50 deg C. The temperature rise of the accessible
parts/external enclosures expected to be touched in normal operation shall
not exceed 20deg. C. The temperature rise of manual operating means
shall not exceed 10deg. C for metallic & 15 deg. C for insulating material.
Temperature rise for the busbars shall be carried out at 90% of the rated
current.

17.0

DERATING OF COMPONENTS
The Bidder shall, ensure that the equipment offered will carry the required
load current at site ambient conditions specified and perform the operating
duties without exceeding the permissible temperature as per Indian
Standards / Specification. Continuous current rating at 50 deg C ambient in
no case shall be less than 90% of the normal rating specified.
The Bidder shall indicate clearly the derating factors if any employed for
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duly considering the specified current ratings and ambient temperature of
50 deg C.

18.0

PROTECTION CO-ORDINATION
It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to fully coordinate the
overload and short circuit breakers/fuses with the upstream and
downstream circuit breakers / fuses, to provide satisfactory discrimination.
Further, the various equipments supplied shall meet the requirements of
Type II class of Co-ordination as per IS: 8544.

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C-2) HT SWITCHGEAR
1.0

CODES AND STANDARDS

All standards, specification and codes of practices referred to herein shall
be the latest editions including all applicable official amendments and
revisions as on date of opening of Techno commercial bid. In case of
conflict between this specification and those (IS Codes, Standards etc.)
referred to herein, the former shall prevail. All work shall be carried out as
per the following standards and codes
One No of Spare 33 kV breaker panel need to be provided at the HT bus
feeding 132 kV transformer.
Sl no

IS code

Name of equipment

IS: 722

AC electricity meters.

IS: 996

Single phase small AC and universal electrical

motors.

IS: 1248

Direct Acting indicating analogue electrical

measuring instruments and Accessories.

IS: 13947 Degree of protection provided by enclosures for

low voltage switchgear and control gear.

IS: 2544

Porcelain post insulators for systems with

nominal voltages greater than 1000 Volts.

IS: 2705

Current transformers.

IS: 3156

Voltage Transformers

IS: 6005

Code of practice for phosphating of iron and

steel.

IS: 5082

Specification for wrought aluminium and

aluminium alloy bars, rods, tubes and selections
for electrical purposes.

IEC:
61850

Communication Standard for Numerical relays

IEC:
61131-3

Automation Standard for Numerical relays

IS: 9046

AC contactors for voltages above 1000 volts and

upto and including 11000 Volts.

IS: 13703 Low voltage fuses

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o)

IS: 9385

HV fuses

IS: 9431

Specification for indoor post insulators of organic

material
for system with nominal voltages
greater than 1000 volts upto and including 300
kV

IS: 9921

A.C. disconnectors (isolators) and

switches for voltages above 1000 V

IS: 11353 Guide for uniform system of marking and

identification of conductors and apparatus
terminals.

IS: 13118 Specification for high voltage AC circuit breakers.

IEC:
60099-4

Metal oxide surge arrestor without gap for AC

system

IS/IEC:
62271100

High voltage alternating current circuit breakers.

IS/IEC:
62271200

High voltage metal enclosed switchgear and

control gear.

IEC:
60947-71

Terminal blocks for copper conductors

(x)

IS :513
(2008)

Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips

2.0

Earthing

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
i) SYSTEM PARAMETERS
1

Nominal System voltage

33kV

Highest System voltage

36kV

Rated Frequency

50Hz

Number of phases/ poles

Three

System neutral earthing

One minute power frequency withstand voltage

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- for Type tests

70kV

- for Routine tests

70kV

1.2/50
Impulse
voltage

170kV (peak)

Minimum
level

Short time rating for bus

bars,
ckt.
breakers,
current transformers and
swgr. Assembly.

25 kA (rms)*
for one (1) sec.

Dynamic withstand rating

63.5 kA (Peak)

Control supply voltage

220V
DC/110V
unearthed

microsecond
withstand
system

fault

25 kA (rms)*

240 V AC single phase with neutral

solidly earthed

- Space heaters

Maximum ambient air

50 deg. C
temperature
* 12.5 kA or system requirement which ever is higher

ii) BUS BARS

Continuous current rating

As Per Requirement
at 500C ambient:

Temper Rise
above ambient

iii)
1.

allowed 400C for plain joints 550C for

Silver plated joints

SWGR. CUBICLE CONSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Colour finish
RAL9002 (Main body)
RAL 5012 (Extreme end covers)

Exterior
2.

Cable entry
a)

Power Cables

Bottom

Control Cables

Bottom

Earthing conductor

Galvanized steel strip

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iv)
1.

Service Continuity of
as per IS/IEC 62271-200
swgrs(LSC2B-PM)

CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The circuit breakers current rating shall be selected from the load
current given in SLD which is at an ambient of 50 deg. C.
Short circuit breaker
Current

33kV

a) A.C. component

25 kA or system requirement which

ever is higher

b) D.C. component

As per IS: 13118 or IEC-62271

Short Circuit
current

2.5 times of system fault current (peak)

Operating Duty

O-3 Min-CO-3 Min-CO

Total break time

Not more than 4 cycles

Total make time

Not more than 5 cycles

Operating Mechanism

Motor wound spring charged

energy type as per IEC-62271

v)
1.
2.
3.

making

stored

CURRENT TRANSFORMER
Secondary Current
1A
Class of Insulation
Class E or better
Rated output of each
Adequate for the relays and devices
connected, but not less than five (5)
VA.
Accuracy class
Protection
Class PS for Differential & REF and
Core Balance CTs (CBCT); 5P20 for
other protection CTs;
Measurement
0.2s
Minimum primary earth
fault current to be
3 Amperes
detected by CBCT
Instrument Security
5
Factor for
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1

Rated
Voltage Factor

2 continuous for all VTs

Class of insulation

Class E or better

Other parameters

BUS PT-0.5 Class,VA req. adequate

for application. Line PT-0.5 Class for
sync. / 3P for door interlocks &
protection, VA req. adequate for
application.

3.0

VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

SWITCHGEAR PANEL
i. The switchgear boards shall have a single front, single tier, fully

compartmentalized, metal enclosed construction complying with clause

No. 3.102 of IEC 62271-200, comprising of a row of free standing floor
mounted panels. Each circuit shall have a separate vertical panel with
distinct compartments for circuit breaker truck, cable termination, main
busbars and auxiliary control devices. The adjacent panels shall be
completely separated by steel / Aluzinc sheets except in bus bar
compartments where insulated barriers shall be provided to segregate
adjacent panels. The Service Class Continuity of Switchgears shall be
LSC 2B-PM (as per IS/ IEC 622771-200). However, manufacturer's
standard switchgear designs without inter panel barriers in busbar
compartment may also be considered.
ii. The circuit breakers and bus VTs shall be mounted on withdrawable
trucks which shall roll out horizontally from service position to isolated
position. For complete withdrawal from the panel, the truck shall rollout
on the floor or shall roll out on telescopic rails. In case the later
arrangement is offered, suitable trolley shall be provided by the Bidder
for withdrawal and insertion of the truck from and into the panel at each
location (switchgear room. Testing of the breaker shall be possible in
Isolated position by keeping the control plug connected.
iii. The trucks shall have distinct SERVICE and ISOLATED positions. It
shall be possible to close the breaker compartment door in isolated
position also, so that the switchgear retains its specified degree of
protection. Circuit Breaker rack-in and rack-out from Service to Test,
Test to Isolated position, or vice-versa shall be possible only in the
compartment door closed condition.While switchboard designs with
doors for breaker compartments would be preferred, standard designs
of reputed switchgear manufacturers where the truck front serves as
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iv.

vi.

vii.

viii.
ix.

the compartment cover may also be considered provided the breaker

compartment is completely sealed from all other compartments and
retains the IP-4X degree of protection in the Isolated position. In case
the latter arrangement is offered, the Bidder shall explain how this
sealing is achieved and shall include blanking covers one for each size
of panel per switchboard in his total Techno commercial bid price.
The switchgear assembly shall be dust, moisture, rodent and vermin
proof, with the truck in any position SERVICE, ISOLATED or removed,
and all doors and covers closed. All doors, removable covers and
glass windows shall have gaskets all round with synthetic rubber or
neoprene gaskets.
The control/ relay compartments shall have degree of protection not
less then IP 5X in accordance with IS/IEC 60947. However, remaining
compartments can have a degree of protection of IP 4X. All louvers, if
provided, shall have very fine brass or GI mesh screen. Tight fitting
gourmet / gaskets are to be provided at all openings in relay
compartment. Numerical Relays shall be fully Flush mounted on the
switchgear panels at a suitable height.
The switchgear construction shall be such that the operating personnel
are not endangered by breaker operation and internal `explosions, and
the front of the panels shall be specially designed to withstand these.
Pressure relief device shall be provided in each high voltage
compartment of a panel, so that in case of a fault in a compartment,
the gases produced are safely vented out, thereby minimizing the
possibility of its spreading to other compartments and panels. The
pressure relief device shall not however reduce the degree of
protection of panels under normal working conditions. To demonstrate
that the pressure relief device operates satisfactorily the Contractor
shall submit a type test report in line with IEC 62271-200 Annex - A, for
each high voltage chamber.
Enclosure shall be constructed with rolled steel / Aluzinc sections. The
doors and covers shall be constructed from cold rolled steel sheets of
2.0 mm or higher thickness. Gland plates shall be 2.5 mm thick made
out of hot rolled or cold rolled steel sheets and for non-magnetic
material it shall be 3.0 mm.
The switchgear shall be cooled by natural air flow.
Total height of the switchgear panels shall not exceed 2600mm. The
height of switches, pushbuttons and other hand operated devices shall
not exceed 1800mm and shall not be less than 700mm.
Necessary guide channels shall be provided in the breaker
compartments for proper alignment of plug and socket contacts when
truck is being moved to SERVICE position. A crank or lever
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xii.

xiii.

xiv.

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4.0

movement of truck between Service and Isolated positions.

Safety shutters complying with IEC 62271-200 shall be provided to
cover up the fixed high voltage contacts on busbar and cable sides
when the truck is moved to ISOLATED position. The shutters shall
move automatically, through a linkage with the movement of the truck.
Preferably it shall however, be possible to open the shutters of busbar
side and cable side individually against spring pressure for testing
purpose after defeating the interlock with truck movement deliberately.
In case, insulating shutters are provided, these shall meet the
requirements of IEC 62271-200 and necessary tests as per IEC
62271-200 Clause 5.103.3.3 shall be carried out. A clearly visible
warning label "Isolate elsewhere before earthing" shall be provided on
the shutters of incoming and tie connections which could be energized
from other end.
Switchgear construction shall have a bushing or other sealing
arrangement between the circuit breaker compartment and the busbar
/ cable compartments, so that there is no air communication around
the isolating contacts in the shutter area with the truck in service
position.
The breaker and the auxiliary compartments provided on the front side
shall have strong hinged doors. Busbar and cabling compartments
provided on the rear side shall have separate bolted covers with self
retaining bolts for easy maintenance and safety. Breaker compartment
doors shall be provided with single-shot latch type handle and shall
have locking facility. Suitable interlock shall be provided, which will
ensure that breaker is OFF before opening the back doors. Suitable
interlock shall be provided to prevent opening of any compartment
doors which has any of the MV equipment, in case the supply is ON.
In the Service position, the truck shall be so secured that it is not
displaced by short circuit forces. Busbars, jumpers and other
components of the switchgear shall also be properly supported to
withstand all possible short circuit forces corresponding to the short
circuit rating specified.
Suitable base frames made out of steel channels shall be supplied
along with necessary anchor bolts and other hardware, for mounting of
the switchgear panels. These shall be dispatched in advance so that
they may be installed and leveled when the flooring is being done,
welding of base frame to the insert plates as per approved installation
drawings shall be in Bidder's scope.

CIRCUIT BREAKERS
a.

The circuit breakers shall be of Vacuum type.

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b.

They shall comprise of three separate, identical single pole

interrupting units, operated through a common shaft by a sturdy
operating mechanism.

Circuit breaker shall be restrike free, stored energy operated and trip
free type. Motor wound closing spring charging shall only be
acceptable. An anti-pumping relay shall be provided for each
breaker, even if it has built-in mechanical anti-pumping features. An
arrangement of two breakers in parallel to meet a specified current
rating shall not be acceptable.

During closing, main poles shall not rebound objectionably and

mechanism shall not require adjustments. Necessary dampers shall
be provided to withstand the impact at the end of opening stroke.

Plug and socket isolating Contacts for main power circuit shall be
silver plated, of self-aligning type, of robust design and capable of
withstanding the specified short circuit currents. They shall
preferably be shrouded with an insulating material. Plug and socket
contacts for auxiliary circuits shall also be silver plated, sturdy and of
self-aligning type having a high degree of reliability. Thickness of
silver plating shall not be less than 10 microns.

All working part of the mechanism shall be of corrosion resisting

material. Bearings which require greasing shall be equipped with
pressure type grease fittings. Bearing pins, bolts, nuts and other
parts shall be adequately secured and locked to prevent loosening
or change in adjustment due to repeated operation of the breaker
and the mechanism.

The operating mechanism shall be such that failure of any auxiliary

spring shall not prevent tripping and shall not lead to closing or
tripping of circuit breaker. Failure of any auxiliary spring shall also
not cause damage to the circuit breaker or endanger the operator.

Mechanical indicators shall be provided on the breaker trucks to

indicate OPEN / CLOSED conditions of the circuit breaker, and
CHARGED / DISCHARGED conditions of the closing spring. An
operation counter shall also be provided. These shall be visible
without opening the breaker compartment door.

The rated control supply voltage shall be as mentioned elsewhere

under Technical parameters. The closing coil and spring charging
motor shall operate satisfactorily at all values of control supply
voltage between 187V-242V/93.5V-121V DC. The shunt trip coil
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circuit breaker upto its rated short circuit breaking current at all
values of control supply voltage between 154V-242V/77V-121V DC.
The trip coil shall be so designed that it does not get energized when
its healthiness is monitored by two indicating lamps (Red) and one
trip coil supervision relay.

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The time taken for charging of closing spring shall not exceed 30
seconds. The spring charging shall take place automatically
preferably after a closing operation. Breaker operation shall be
independent of the spring charging motor which shall only charge
the closing spring. Opening spring shall get charged automatically
during closing operation. As long as power supply is available to the
charging motor a continuous sequence of closing and opening
operations shall be possible. One open-close- open operation of the
circuit breaker shall be possible after failure of power supply to the
motor. Spring charging motors shall be capable of starting and
charging the closing spring twice in quick succession without
exceeding acceptable winding temperature when the control supply
voltage is anywhere between 187V-242V DC. The initial temperature
shall be as prevalent in the switchgear panel during full load
operation with 50 deg. C ambient air temperature. The motor shall
be provided with short circuit protection.

Motor windings shall be provided with class E insulation or better.

The insulation shall be given tropical and fungicidal treatment for
successful operation of the motor in a hot, humid and tropical
climate.

Circuit breaker shall be provided with inter pole barriers of insulating

materials. The use of inflammable materials like Hylam shall not be
acceptable.
CONTROLS AND INTERLOCKS

The circuit breaker will normally be controlled from remote control

panels through closing and shunt trip coils. The Local control console of
the relay flush mounted on the switchgear would normally be used only
for testing of circuit breaker in isolated position, and for tripping it in an
emergency. The closing and opening of the breaker shall also be
possible from the Laptop through front serial port of the relay to
facilitate commissioning activities.
The basic control scheme shall be developed in the numerical relay
using programmable (soft) logics.
Facilities shall be provided for mechanical tripping of the breaker and for
manual charging of the stored energy mechanism for a complete duty
cycle, in an emergency in closed door condition.
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hardware and Software for
interfacing the numerical relays with laptop has also to be provided.
All the numerical relays shall have adequate processor memory for
implementing the programmable scheme logic required for the
realization of the protection / control schemes, in addition to the built in
protection algorithms.
All Numerical relays shall have features for electrical measurements
including voltage, current, power (active & reactive), frequency, powerfactor and energy parameters.
Relays shall have event recording feature, recording of abnormalities
and operating parameters with time stamping.
Master trip (86) and non-86 trips shall be software configurable to
output contacts and no separate master trip relay shall be used.
All numerical relays shall have provision of both current and voltage
inputs. Relays shall be suitable for both residually connected CT input
as well as CBCT input. Number of CT inputs shall be adequate for
protections detailed elsewhere but not less than 4 sets, 3 nos. for
phase fault & 1 no. for earth fault. The Numerical relays in the
Incomers shall have at least 5 CT inputs. Relays shall be suitable for
CT secondary current of 1A. All transformer feeder relays shall have
provision for 3 VT inputs. Relays used in incomers, ties and bus
couplers shall have provision of two sets of voltage signal inputs for
the purpose of synchronization.
All CT terminals on the relays shall be of fixed type suitable for
connection of ring-type lugs to avoid any hazard due to loose
connection leading to CT open-circuit. In no circumstances Plug In
type connectors shall be used for CT / VT connections.
All numerical relay shall have key pad / keys to allow relay settings
from relay front. All hand reset relays shall have reset button on the
relay front. Relay to be self or hand reset shall be software selectable.
Manual resetting shall be possible from remote.
Relays shall have suitable output contact for breaker failure protection.
Relays shall have self-diagnostic feature with self-check for power
failure, programmable routines, memory and main CPU failures and a
separate output contact for indication of any failure.
Relays shall have at least two sets or groups of two different sets of
adaptable settings. Relays shall have multiple IEC / ANSI
programmable characteristics.
Design of the relay must be immune to any kind of electromagnetic
interference. Vendor shall submit all related type test reports for the
offered model along with the offer.

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All cards / hardware of numerical relays shall be suitable for operation
in Harsh Environmental conditions with respect to high temperature,
humidity & dust.
Relay shall be immune to capacitance effect due to long length of
connected control cables. Any external hardware, if required for
avoiding mal operation of the relay due to cable capacitance shall be
included as a standard feature.
All I/Os shall have galvanic isolation. Analog inputs shall be protected
against switching surges, harmonics etc.
Numerical relays shall have two level password protections, one for
read only and other for authorization for modifying the setting etc.
Numerical relays shall have feature for Time synchronization through
the SCADA System / networking. The resolution of time
synchronization shall be +/- 1.0 millisecond or better throughout the
entire system.
Relays & Ethernet switches shall be suitable to accept both AC & DC
supplies with range 120V or 240V with tolerance of 70 % to 120 % of
rated voltage & shall be finalized during detailed engineering.
Disturbance Record waveforms, event records & alarms shall be
stored in Non-volatile memory and failure of control supply shall not
result in deletion of any of these data.

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OTHER PROTECTIONS AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS IN THE RELAYS

Trip circuit supervision shall be provided for all feeders to monitor the
circuit breaker trip circuit both in pre trip and post trip conditions.
Schematics requiring auxiliary relays / timers for protection function
shall be a part
of numerical relay. The number of auxiliary relay and
timer function for protection
function shall be as required. Timer
functions shall be programmable for on/off delays.
The numerical relay shall be able to provide supervisory functions such
as trip circuit monitoring, circuit breaker state monitoring, PT and CT
supervisions and recording facilities with Post fault analysis.
The numerical processor shall be capable of measuring and storing
values of a wide range of quantities, all events, faults and disturbance
recordings with a time stamping using the internal real time clock.
Battery backup for real time clock in the event of power supply failure
shall be provided.
At least 200 time tagged events / records shall be stored with time
stamping. Details of at least 5 previous faults including the type of
protection operated, operating time, all currents & voltages and time of
fault.

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Diagnostics Automatic testing, power on diagnostics with continuous
monitoring to ensure high degree of reliability shall be shall be
provided. The results of the self-reset functions shall be stored in
battery back memory. Test features such as examination of input
quantities, status of digital inputs and relay outputs shall be shall be
available on the user interface.
The alarm/status of each individual protection function and trip
operation shall be communicated to Switchgear SCADA.
Sequence of events shall have 1 ms resolution at device level.
Measurement accuracy shall be 1 % for rated RMS Current and
voltage.

8.0

BUSBARS AND INSULATORS

All busbar and jumper connections shall be of high conductivity

aluminium alloy. They shall be adequately supported on insulators to
withstand electrical and mechanical stresses due to specified short
circuit currents.
Busbar cross-section shall be uniform throughout the length of
switchgear. Busbars and other high voltage connection shall be
sufficiently corona free at maximum working voltage.
Contact surfaces at all joints shall be silver plated or properly cleaned
and non-oxide grease applied to ensure an efficient and trouble free
connection. All bolted joints shall have necessary plain and spring
washers. All connection hardware shall have high corrosion resistance.
Bimetallic connectors or any other technically proven method shall be
used for aluminum to copper connections.
Busbar insulators shall be of arc and track resistant, high strength,
non-hygroscopic, non-combustible type and shall be suitable to
withstand stresses due to over-voltages, and short circuit current.
Busbar shall be supported on the insulators such that the conductor
expansion and contraction are allowed without straining the insulators.
In case of organic insulator partial discharge shall be limited to 100pico
coulomb at rated voltage x 1.1 / 3 . Use of insulators and barriers of inflammable material such as Hylam shall not be accepted.
Successful Bidder shall furnish calculation establishing adequacy of
busbar sizes for the specified continuous and short time current
ratings.
All busbars shall be color coded.
The temperature of the busbar and all other equipment, when carrying
the rated current continuously shall be limited as per the stipulations of
relevant Indian Standards, duly considering the specified ambient
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temperature (50 deg. C). The temperature rise of the horizontal and
vertical busbars when carrying the rated current shall in no case
exceed 55 deg. C for silver plated joints and 40 deg. C for all other
type of joints. The temperature rise at the switchgear terminals
intended for external cable termination shall not exceed 40 deg. C.
Further the switchgear parts handled by the operator shall not exceed
a rise of 5 deg. C .The temperature rise of the accessible parts /
external enclosure expected to be touched in normal operation shall
not exceed 20 deg C.

9.0

EARTHING AND EARTHING DEVICES

a. A copper
a
/ galvanized steel earthing bus shall be provided at the
bottom
) and shall extend throughout the length of each switch
board. It shall be bolted/ welded to the framework of each panel
and each breaker earthing contact bar.
b. The bearth bus shall have sufficient cross section to carry the
momentary
)
short-circuit and short time fault currents to earth as
indicated under switchgear parameters without exceeding the
allowable temperature rise.
c. Suitable
c arrangement shall be provided at each end of the earth
bus for
) bolting to Employer's earthing conductors. All joint splices
to the earth bus shall be made through at least two bolts and taps
by proper lug and bolt connection.
d. All non-current
d
carrying metal work of the switchboard shall be
effectively
)
bonded to the earth bus. Electrical continuity of the
whole switchgear enclosure frame work and the truck shall be
maintained even after painting.
e. The truck
e
and breaker frame shall get earthed while the truck is
being) inserted in the panel and positive earthing of the truck and
breaker frame shall be maintained in all positions i.e. SERVICE
and ISOLATED as well as throughout the intermediate travel. The
truck shall also get and remain earthed when the control plug is
connected irrespective of its position.
f. All metallic
f
cases of relays, instruments and other panel mounted
equipment
)
shall be connected to earth by independent stranded
copper wires of size not less than 2.5 sq. mm. Insulation colour
code of earthing wires shall be green. Earthing wires shall be
connected to terminals with suitable clamp connectors and
soldering shall not be acceptable. Looping of earth connections
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when a device is removed is not acceptable. However, looping of
earth connections between equipment to provide alternative paths
of earth bus is acceptable.
g. VT and
g CT secondary neutral point earthing shall be at one place
only )on the terminal block. Such earthing shall be made through
links so that earthing of one secondary circuit may be removed
without disturbing the earthing of other circuits.
h. Separate
h
earthing trucks shall be provided by the Contractor for
maintenance
)
work. These trucks shall be suitable for earthing the
switchgear busbars as well as outgoing / incoming cables or
busducts. The trucks shall have a voltage transformer and an
interlock to prevent earthing of any live connection. The earthing
trucks shall in addition have a visual and audible annunciation to
warn the operator against earthing of live connections.
As an alternative to separate earthing trucks the Bidder may also
offer built-in earthing facilities for the busbars and outgoing /
incoming connections, in case such facilities are available in their
standard proven switchgear design. The inbuilt earthing switches
shall have provision for short circuiting and earthing a circuit
intended to be earthed. These switches shall be quick make type,
independent of the action of the operator and shall be operable
from the front of the switchgear panel. These switches shall have
facility for padlocking in the earthed condition.
i. Interlocks
i
shall be provided to prevent :
)
1)

Closing of the earthing switch if the associated circuit breaker

truck is in Service position.

Insertion of the breaker truck to Service position if earthing

switch is in closed position.

Closing of the earth switch on a live connection. Three (3)

nos. voltage capacitive dividers shall be provided on each
phase of the section intended for earthing and three (3) nos.
"RED" neon lamps connected to these on the panel front for
visual indication.

Energizing an earthed Section:

Complete details of arrangement offered shall be included in the

Techno commercial bid, describing the safety features and
interlocks.

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j. The jearthing device (truck / switch) shall have the short circuit
withstand
)
capability equal to that of associated switchgear panel.
4 NO + 4 NC of auxiliary contacts of the earthing device shall be
provided for interlocking purpose.
k. All hinged
k
doors shall be earthed through flexible earthing braid.
)

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PAINTING
All sheet steel work shall be pretreated, in tanks, in accordance with IS:
6005. Degreasing shall be done by alkaline cleaning. Rust and scales shall
be removed by pickling with acid. After pickling, the parts shall be washed
in running water. Then these shall be rinsed in slightly alkaline hot water
and dried. The phosphate coating shall be "Class-C" as specified in IS:
6005. The phosphated surfaces shall be rinsed and passivated. After
passivation, Electrostatic Powder Coating shall be used. Powder should
meet requirements of IS 13871 (Powder costing specification). Finishing
paint shade for complete panels excluding end covers shall be RAL9002 &
RAL5012 for extreme end covers of all boards, unless required otherwise
by the Employer. The paint thickness shall not be less than 50 microns.
Finished parts shall be suitably packed and wrapped with protective
covering to protect the finished surfaces from scratches, grease, dirt and oil
spots during testing, transportation, handling and erection.

11.0
a.

INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS
All current and voltage transformers shall be completely encapsulated
cast resin insulated type, suitable for continuous operation at the ambient
temperature prevailing inside the switchgear enclosure, when the
switchboard is operating at its rated load and the outside ambient
temperature is 50 deg. C. The class of insulation shall be E or better.
All instrument transformers shall withstand the power frequency and
impulse test voltage specified for the switchgear assembly. The current
transformer shall further have the dynamic and short time ratings at least
equal to those specified for the associated switchgear and shall safely
withstand the thermal and mechanical stress produced by maximum fault
currents specified when mounted inside the switchgear for circuit breaker
modules.
The parameters of instrument transformers specified in this specification
are tentative and shall be finalized by the Employer in due course duly
considering the actual burden of various relays and other devices finally
selected. In case the Bidder finds that the specified ratings are not
adequate for the relays and other devices offered by him, he shall offer

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instrument transformer of adequate ratings and shall bring out this fact
clearly in his Techno commercial bid.
All instrument transformers shall have clear indelible polarity markings. All
secondary terminals shall be wired to separate terminals on an
accessible terminal block.
Current transformers may be multi or single core and shall be located in
the cable termination compartment. All voltage transformers shall be
single phase type. The bus VTs shall be housed in a separate panel on a
truck so as to be fully withdrawable.
Core balance CTs (CBCT) of ratio 50/1A shall be provided on outgoing
transformer feeders having phase CT ratio more than 50/1A. These
CBCTs shall be mounted inside the switchgear panel. The window size of
CBCT's shall be based on the overall diameter of the cables, to be
finalized during detailed engineering. The CBCT shall be of circular
window type.
All voltage transformers shall have suitable HRC current limiting fuses on
both primary and secondary sides. Primary fuses shall be mounted on the
withdrawable portion. Replacement of the primary fuses shall be possible
with VT truck in ISOLATED position. The secondary fuses shall be
mounted on the fixed portion and the fuse replacement shall be possible
without drawing out the VT truck from Service position.
All voltage transformers shall be designed and manufactured for 0.8
Tesla operating point on B-H curve. VT shall be fully insulated type (i.e.
double pole construction and neutral side fully insulated to rated BIL). VT
shall be manufactured without any joint in secondary winding.
SURGE ARRESTOR
The surge arrestors shall be of metal oxide, gapless type generally in
accordance with IEC 60099-4 and suitable for indoor duty. These shall be
mounted within the switchgear cubicle between line and earth, preferably
in the cable compartment. Surge arrestor selected shall be suitable for
un-earthed system and rating shall be in such a way that the value of
steep fronted switching over voltage generated at the switchgear
terminals shall be limited to the requirements of switchgear.

13.0

CONTROL SUPPLY AND SPACE HEATER SUPPLY

1. Each switchboard shall be provided at least two (02) Nos of 110/

220V DC feeders for the control supply.

2. In case two DC sources are provided, then blocking diodes of peak
inverse voltage of 1000 Volts has to be provided in both circuit. Diode
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details like rated current, heat sink sizing and temperature etc. Shall
be submitted for review and approval.
One 240V/63A single phase to neutral AC supply feeder per
switchboard / Switchboard section for space heater supply. Bidder
shall provide necessary switch and fuse to receive, isolate and
distribute to each panel.
Each sub circuit shall have separate fuses. Fuse size shall be
determined so as to achieve selective clearance between main circuit
and sub circuit in case of fault. Potential circuits for protection and
metering shall also be protected by separate fuse.
All fuses shall be of HRC link type conforming to IS: 13703 / 9385
mounted on suitable fuse bases. Fuses shall have operation
indicators for indicating blown fuse condition. Fuse carrier base shall
have imprints of the fuse rating and voltage. All accessible live
connection to fuse bases shall be adequately shrouded.
All DC circuits shall be fused on both poles. Single phase AC circuits
shall have fuses on line and link on neutral.

SPACE HEATER
1. Each switchgear panel shall be equipped with thermostatically

controlled space heater(s), suitably located in breaker and cable

compartments to prevent condensation within the enclosure. The
space heater shall be connected to 240V single phase AC auxiliary
supply available in the switchgear, through switches and fuses
provided separately for each panel.
2. A 240V single phase 50 Hz AC plug point shall be provided in the
interior of each cubicle with ON-OFF switch for connection of hand
lamp.
15.0

TERMINAL BLOCKS
1. Terminal blocks shall be 650V grade, 10Amps rated, made up of

unbreakable polyamide 6.6 grade. The terminals shall be screw type

or screw-less (spring loaded) / cage clamp type with lugs. Marking on
terminal strips shall correspond to the terminal numbering in wiring
diagrams. All metal parts shall be of non-ferrous material. In case of
screw type terminals the screw shall be captive, preferably with screw
locking design.
2. Terminal blocks for CT and VT secondary leads shall be of stud type,
made up of unbreakable polyamide 6.6 grade. They shall be provided
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with links to facilitate testing, isolation star / delta formation and
earthing. Terminal blocks for CT secondary shall have the short
circuiting facility. The terminals for remote ammeter connection etc.
shall also be disconnecting type only. All metal parts shall be of nonferrous material. Screws shall be captive.
3. At least 10% spare terminals for external connections shall be
provided on each panel and these spare terminals shall be uniformly
distributed on all terminal blocks. Space for adding another 10% spare
terminals shall also be available in each panel.
4. There shall be minimum clearances of 250 mm between the terminal
blocks and the cable gland plate and 150 mm between two rows of
terminal blocks.
5. All panel wring for external connections shall terminate on separate
terminal blocks which shall be suitable for connecting two (2)
stranded copper conductors of 2.5 sq. mm on each side, or
alternatively, the terminal blocks shall have the possibility of double
shorting space to facilitate looping.

16.0

SWITCHGEAR WIRING
1. All Switchgear panels shall be supplied completely wired internally

upto the terminal block ready to receive Employer's external cabling.

All inter cubicle wiring and connections between panels of same
switchboard including all bus wiring for AC and DC supplies shall be
provided / done by the Contractor.
All internal wiring shall be carried out with 650 V grade, single core,
1.5 sq. mm. stranded copper wires having minimum of seven strands
per conductor and color coded, PVC insulation. CT circuits shall be
wired with 2.5 sq. mm. wires which otherwise are similar to the above.
Extra flexible wires shall be used for wiring between fixed and moving
parts such as hinged doors.
All wiring shall be properly supported neatly arranged, readily
accessible and securely connected to equipment, terminals and
terminal blocks. Wiring troughs or gutters be used for this purpose.
Internal wire terminals shall be made with solderless crimping type
tinned copper lugs which shall firmly grip the conductor. Insulation
sleeves shall be provided over the exposed parts of lugs.
Printed single tube ferrules marked to correspond with panel wiring
diagram shall be fitted at both ends of each wire. The wire
identification marking shall be in accordance with IS: 375. Red
Ferrules should be provided on trip circuit wiring.

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6. Interconnection to adjacent panels shall be brought out to a separate

set of terminal blocks located near the slots or holes, meant for the
interconnecting wires. Arrangement shall permit neat layout and easy
interconnections to adjacent panels at site and wires for this purpose
shall be provided by Contractor looped and bunched properly inside
the panels.
7. Contractor shall be fully responsible for the completeness and
correctness of the internal wiring and for the proper functioning of the
connected equipment.
8. The Contractor shall provide the necessary clamps wiring troughs etc.
for all wiring in side the switchgear enclosed including the Employer's
power and control cables.
17.0

POWER CABLE TERMINATION

1. Cable termination compartment shall receive stranded Aluminium

conductor, XLPE insulated, shielded, armored / unarmored, PVC

jacketed, single core / three core, unearthed / earthed grade power
cable(s).
2. A minimum clearance of about 600 mm shall be kept between the
cable lug bottom ends and gland plates for stress cone formation for
XLPE cables. Interphase clearance in the cable termination
compartment shall be adequate to meet electrical and mechanical
requirement besides facilitating easy connections and disconnection
of cables. Dimensional drawing of cable connection compartment
showing the location of lug, glands, CTs, gland plates etc. and the
electrical clearances available shall be submitted for Employer's
approval during detail engineering.
3. Cable termination compartment shall have provision for termination of
power cables of sizes as indicated during detailed engineering with
removable undrilled gland plates. For all single core cables gland
plates shall be of nonmagnetic material. Cable entry shall be from
bottom. Any change will be intimated later.
18.0

NAME PLATES AND LABELS

1. Each switch board shall have a name plate for its identification. All

enclosure mounted equipment hall be provided with individual

engraved name plates for clear equipment identification. All panels
shall be identified on front as well as backside by large engraved
name plates giving the distinct feeder description along with panel
numbers. Back side name plates shall be fixed in panel frame and not
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on the rear removable cover.
2. Name plate shall be of non-rusting metal or 3-ply lamicoid with white
engraved letterings, on black background. Inscriptions and lettering
shall be subjected to Employer's approval.
3. Suitable stenciled paint mark shall be provided for identification of all
equipment, located inside the enclosure, as well as for door mounted
equipment, from the back side in addition to plastic sticker labels, if
provided. These labels shall be located directly by the side of the
respective equipment, shall be clearly visible and shall not be hidden
by equipment wiring. Labels shall have device number as as per the
wiring drawings. Type of labels and fixing of labels shall be such that
they are not likely to peel off / fall off during prolonged use.

19.0

MODULE DESCRIPTION
Depending on functional requirement each switchgear panel has been
categorized under specific modules, defined hereafter. Each module shall
be complete with all necessary hardware as required functionally and as
per approved control schematic drawings.
a.
Circuit Breaker Module
All circuit breaker modules shall have the following accessories:

Current / Voltage transformers as per requirement

Relays as per relevant clauses / single line diagrams

Spring charging motor, with its protection and control

Auxiliary contacts.

Terminal blocks
P.T. Module Type G

Item Description

Module G

1 phase VT*

Fuses (VT Primary)

Fuses (VT Secondary)

* 33 kV System the VT ratio is 33/

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TESTS
i.
TYPE TESTS
All equipment to be supplied shall be of type tested design. During detailed
engineering, the contractor shall submit for Owner's approval the reports of
all the following type tests carried out not earlier than ten years prior to the
date of bid opening. These reports should be for the test conducted on the
equipment similar to those proposed to be supplied under this contract and
the test(s) should have been either conducted at an independent laboratory
or should have been witnessed by a client.
A)

Reports of the following type tests carried out on circuit breaker

/ circuit breaker panels, of each voltage class and current rating
shall be submitted.
1) Short circuit duty test on circuit breaker, mounted
inside the
panel offered along with CTs , bushing and
seperators
2)

Short time withstand test on circuit breaker,

mounted inside panel offered together with CTs,
bushings and separators.

Power frequency withstand test on breaker mounted

in side panel.

Lightning impulse withstand

mounted in side panel.

Temperature rise test on breaker and panel

together. For this test, the test set up shall include
three panels with breakers, the test breaker and
panel being placed in the centre.

test

breaker

The adjacent panels shall also be loaded to their

rated current capacity. Alternatively the test panel
may be suitably insulated at the sides, which will be
adjoining to other panels in actual site configuration

Internal Arc Test as per IEC 62271-200

Measurement of resistance of main circuit.

Mechanical operation test.

Short circuit withstand test of earthing device (truck / switch).

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However if the contractor is not able to submit report of the type

test(s) conducted not earlier than ten years prior to the date of bid
opening, or in the case of type test report(s) are not found to be
meeting the specification requirements, the contractor shall
conduct all such tests under this contract free of at no additional
cost to the owner either at third party lab or in presence of
client/owners representative and submit the reports for approval.
All acceptance and routine tests as per the specification and
relevant standards shall be carried out. Charges for these shall be
deemed to be included in the equipment price.
The type test reports once approved for any projects shall be
treated as reference. For subsequent projects of NTPC, an
endorsement sheet will be furnished by the manufacturer
confirming similarity and No design Change. Minor changes if
any shall be highlighted on the endorsement sheet.
Type test reports for the following tests on the model of the
Numerical relays, Ethernet switches shall be submitted for
employers review.

SN TEST ITEMS
1
Dimensions of structure and visual inspection
2
Functional requirements:
Steady-state simulation
Dynamic simulation
3
Product safety requirements
(including the dielectric tests and thermal short
time rating)
4
EMC requirements:
Emission
Immunity
5
Energizing quantities:
Burden
Change of auxiliary energizing quantity
6
Contact performance
7
Communication requirements

Standard
IEC 60297-3-101
Relevant
IEC 60255-100
series
IEC 60255-27

IEC 60068-2-14,
IEC 60068-2-1,
IEC 60068-2-2,
IEC 60068-2-78,
IEC 60068-2-30,

Climatic environmental requirements:

Cold
Dry heat
Change of temperature
Damp heat

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IEC 60255-11
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IEC 60255-27
9

Mechanical requirements: Shock

Vibration
Bump
Seismic
Enclosure protection

IEC 60255-21-1,
IEC 60255-21-2,
IEC 60255-21-3
IEC 60529,
IEC 60255-27

(a) Two (2) protected soft copies on CD-ROM of the approved test results
shall be furnished with the equipment. These shall include complete
reports and results of the routine tests and type tests (if the latter is
carried out) on equipment. If the type tests are not conducted, the
CDs shall contain copies of the results of type tests carried out on
identical equipment earlier.
(b) Testing to observe compliance to degree of protection, shall be
checked for each switch board enclosure and busbar chambers
during routine inspection shall be as under.
1. IP -4X: It shall not be possible to insert a one (1) mm. dia steel
wire into the enclosure from any direction, without using force.
2. IP-5X: It shall not be possible to insert a thin sheet of paper under
gaskets and through enclosure joints.
ii. ROUTINE TESTS
All acceptance and routine tests as per the specification and relevant
standards IEC 62271-200 & IEC 62271-100 shall be carried out. Charges
for these shall be deemed to be included in the equipment price
An indicative lists of tests / checks is mentioned as QA chapter on HT
switchgear. However, the manufacturer is to furnish a detailed Quality
Plan indicating the practice and procedure along with relevant supporting
documents.
iii. COMMISSIONING CHECKS / TESTS
After installation of panels, power and Control wiring and connections,
Contractor shall perform commissioning checks as listed below to verify
proper operation of switchgear / panels and correctness of all equipment
in all respects. In addition the Contractor shall carry out all other checks
and tests recommended by the manufacturers.
General
(a)
Check name plate details according to specification.
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)

Check for physical damage

Check tightness of all bolts, clamps and connecting terminals
Check earth connections.
Check cleanliness of insulators and bushings
Check heaters are provided
H.V. test on complete switchboard with CT & breaker in position.
Check all m oving parts are properly lubricated.
Check for alignment of busbars with the insulators to
ensure alignment and fitness of insulators.
Check for interchange ability of breakers.
Check continuity and IR value of space heater.
Check earth continuity for the complete switchgear board.

Circuit Breakers
(a)
Check alignment of trucks for free movement.
(b)
Check correct operation of shutters.
(c)
Check slow closing operation (if provided)
(d)
Check control wiring for correctness of connections,
continuity and IR values.
(e)
Manual operation of breakers completely assembled.
(f)
Power closing / opening operation, manually and
electrically at extreme condition of control supply voltage.
(g)
Closing and tripping time.
(h)
Trip free and anti-pumping operation.
(i)
IR values, resistance and minimum pick up voltage of coils.
(j)
Simultaneous closing of all the three phases.
(k)
Check electrical and mechanical interlocks provided.
(l)
Checks on spring charging motor, correct operation of limit
switches and time of charging
(m) All functional checks.
a.

Current Transformers
(a)
IR Value between windings and winding terminals to
body.
(b)
Polarity tests.
(c)
Ratio identification checking of all ratios on all cores
by primary injection of current.

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(d)
(e)

Magnetisation characteristics & secondary winding

resistance.
Spare CT cores, if any to be shorted and earthed.

Voltage Transformers
a)
Insulation resistance test.
b)
Ratio test on all cores.
c)
Polarity test.
d)
Line connections as per connection diagram.

Cubicle Wiring
(a)
Check all switch developments.
(b)
It should be made sure that the wiring is as per
relevant drawings. All interconnections between
panels shall similarly be checked.
(c)
All the wires shall be checked for IR value to earth.
(d)
Functional checking of all control circuit e.g. closing,
tripping interlock, supervision and alarm circuit
including proper functioning of component /
equipment.
(e)
Check terminations and connections.
(f)
Wire ducting.

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C-3) INVERTER TRANSFORMER AND AUXILLARY TRANSFORMER

1.0

TECHNICAL REQUIRMENTS
Sr. No. TRANSFORMER

i)
ii)
iii)

iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)

xi)

xii)
xiii)
xiv)
xv)

xvi)
xvii)

INVERTER
AUXILIARY
TRANSFORMER TRANSFORME
(IT)
R (AT)
VA Rating & Quantity
As per system requirement and SLD*
Voltage Ratio (KV)
As per system requirement and SLD*
Duty,
Service
& Continuous Solar Continuous
Application
Inverter
application
application and
(Outdoor)
converter duty
(Outdoor)
Winding
AS PER SLD
TWO
Frequency
50 Hz
50 Hz
Nos. of Phase
THREE
THREE
Vector Group &
As per system requirement and SLD*
Neutral earthing
Cooling
ONAN
ONAN
Tap Changer
As per system requirement and SLD*
Impedance at750C
a) Principal Tap
As per system requirement and SLD*
b) Other Taps
Permissible Temperature rise
over an ambient of 50 deg C
(irrespective of tap)
a) Top Oil
50 deg.C
50 deg.C
b) Winding
55 deg.C
55 deg.C
SC
withstand
time 2 sec.
2 sec.
(thermal)
Fault Level & Bushing As per system requirement and SLD*
CT
Termination
As per system requirement and SLD*
Bushing
rating, As per relevant IS/IEC
Insulation class (Winding (However Inverter Transformer LV
& bushing)
side winding & bushing insulation
class shall be of atleast 3.6 kV)
Noise level
AS PER NEMA TR-1
Loading Capability
Continuous operation at rated MVA
on any tap with voltage variation of
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xviii)

Flux density

xix)

Air Clearance

capable
of
being
loaded
in
accordance with IS:6600/ IEC600767.
Not to exceed 1.9 Wb/sq.m. at any
tap position with +/-10% voltage
variation from voltage corresponding
to the tap. Transformer shall also
withstand following over fluxing
conditions due to combined voltage
and frequency fluctuations:
a) 110% for continuous rating.
b) 125% for at least one minute.
c) 140% for at least five seconds.
Bidder shall furnish over fluxing char.
up to 150%
As per CBIP

* Single Line Diagram (SLD) will be finalized during detailed

engineering.
Note:-

2.0

Auxiliary transformers shall be suitable for 3 phase, 4 wire system

with additional LVN bushing for equipment earthing.

Inverter Transformer shall have Shield winding between LV & HV

windings. Each LV winding must be capable of handling nonsinusoidal voltage with voltage gradient as per relevant applicable
standards. Also shield winding shall be taken out from tank with
separate connection with 2 nos. shield bushings and same shall
be brought down along with support insulator from tank & copper
flat up to the bottom of the tank for independent grounding.

Auxiliary Transformer up to and including 100 KVA can be

either Oil filled or Dry Type (refer relevant clauses for their
detail specification).

CODES AND STANDARDS

Transformers
Bushings
Insulating oil
Bushing CTs

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IS:2099, IEC:60137
IEC 60296
IS:2705, IEC 60185
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Indian Electricity Act 2003, BEE Guideline 3 star or better & CEA
notifications

2.1.1

General Construction
Transformer shall be constructed in accordance to IS:2026 and IS:3639
or equivalent to any other international standard. Transformer shall be
complete & functional in all respect and shall be in scope of supplier.
The other important construction particulars shall be as below.
a.

b.
c.

g.
h.

The Transformer tank and cover shall be fabricated from high grade
low carbon plate steel of tested quality. The tank and the cover shall
be of welded construction and there should be provision for lifting by
crane.
A double float type Buchholz relay conforming to IS: 3637 shall be
provided.
Suitable Inspection hole(s) with welded flange(s) and bolted cover(s)
shall be provided on the tank cover. The inspection hole(s) shall be
of sufficient size to afford easy access to the lower ends of the
bushings, terminals etc.
All bolted connections to the tank shall be fitted with suitable oil-tight
gaskets which shall give satisfactory service under the operating
conditions for complete life of the transformer if not opened for
maintenance at site
The transformer shall be provided with conventional single
compartment conservator. The top of the conservator shall be
connected to the atmosphere through indicating type cobalt free
silica gel breather (in transparent enclosure). Silica gel shall be
isolated from atmosphere by an oil seal.
Transformer shall have adequate capacity Conservator tank to
accommodate oil preservation system and volumetric expansion of
total transformer oil.
Transformer shall have Oil Temperature Indicator and Winding
temperature Indicator with accuracy class of +/-2 deg.
The radiators shall be detachable type, mounted on the tank with
shut off valve at each point of connection to the tank, lifts, along with
drain plug/valve at the bottom and air release plug at the top.
M. Box shall be of sheet steel, dust and vermin proof provided with
proper lighting and thermostatically controlled space heaters. The
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transformers shall be preferably Tank Mounted. One dummy terminal

block in between each trip wire terminal shall be provided. At least
20% spare terminals shall be provided on each panel. The gasket
used shall be of neoprene rubber. Also Marshalling Box, shall be at
least 450 mm above ground level. Wiring scheme (TB details) shall
be engraved in a stainless steel plate with viewable font size and the
same shall be fixed inside the Marshalling Box door.
2.1.2

Windings
a) The bidder shall ensure that windings of all transformers are made in
dust proof & conditioned atmosphere.
b) The conductors shall be of electrolytic grade copper free from scales
& burrs.
c) All windings of the transformers shall have uniform insulation.
d) Tapping shall be so arranged as to preserve the magnetic balance of
the transformer at all voltage ratio.

2.1.3

Core
a) The core shall be constructed from non-ageing, cold rolled, super
grain oriented silicon steel laminations equivalent to M4 grade steels
or better.
b) Core isolation level shall be 2 kV (rms.) for 1 minute in air.
c) Adequate lifting lugs will be provided to enable the core & windings to
be lifted.

2.1.4

Insulating oil
No inhibitors shall be used in the transformer oil. The oil supplied with
transformers shall be new and previously unused and must conform to
following while tested at supplier's premises and shall have following
parameters.
S.No
1.

Property
Kinematic Viscosity, mm2/s

2.
3.
4.

Flash Point, C
Pour point, C
Appearance

5.
6.

Density kg/dm3 at 20 C
0.895
Interfacial Tension N/m at 25 0.04

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Permissible values
12 at 40 C
1800.0 at (-)30 C
140 C
(-)40 C
Clear , free from sediment
and suspended matter

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S.No
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

12.

13.
14.
15.
16.

Property
C
Neutralisation value, mgKOH/g
Corrosive sulphur
Water content mg/kg
Anti-oxidants additives
Oxidation Stability
-Neutralization value, mgKOH/g
-Sludge, % by mass
Breakdown voltage
As delivered, kV
After treatment, kV
Dissipation factor, at 90 C
And 40 Hz to 60 Hz
PCA content
Impulse withstand Level, kVp
Gassing tendency at 50 Hz
after 120 min, mm3/min

Permissible values
0.01
Non Corrosive
30 in bulk supply
40 in drum supply
Not detectable
1.2
0.8
30
70
0.005
1%
145
5

Subsequently oil samples shall be drawn at:

2.1.5

Bushings
a)

Bushing below 52 kV shall be oil communicating type with

porcelain insulator.
a) No arcing horns to be provided on the bushings.
b) Inverter Transformer LV bushing palms shall be silver/tin plated.

2.1.6

Bushing CTs
Shall be of adequate rating for protection as required, WTI etc. All CTs
(except WTI) shall be mounted in the turret of bushings, mounting inside
the tank is not permitted.
All CT terminals shall be provided as fixed type terminals on the M. Box
to avoid any hazard due to loose connection leading to CT opening. In no
circumstances Plug In type connectors shall be used for CT.

2.1.7

Valves
All valves upto and including 50 mm shall be of gun metal or of cast steel.
Larger valves may be of gun metal or may have cast iron bodies with gun
metal fittings.

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Sampling & drain valves should have zero leakage rate.

2.1.8

Gaskets
a) Gasket shall be fitted with weather proof, hot oil resistant, rubberized
cork gasket.
b) If gasket is compressible, metallic stops shall be provided to prevent
over compression.
c) The gaskets shall not deteriorate during the life of transformer if not
opened for maintenance at site. All joints flanged or welded associated
with oil shall be such that no oil leakage or sweating occurs during the
life of transformer. The quality of these joints is considered established,
only if the joints do not exhibit any oil leakage or sweating for a
continuous period of at least 3 months during the guarantee period. In
case any sweating / leakage is observed, contractor shall rectify the
same & establish for a further period of 3 months of the same. If it is
not established during the guaranteed period, the guaranteed period
shall be extended until the performance is established.

2.1.9

PAINTING
PARTS NAME

TYPE OF PAINT

NO.OF
COATS
Inside of tank Oil & heat resistant fully One coat
and accessories glossy white
(except M Box)
External surface Chemical resistant epoxy One coat
of transformer zinc phosphate primer, MIO each
and accessories (Micaceious iron oxide) as
including M Box intermediate paint followed
(except
by polyurethane finish paint
radiators)
(RAL 5012 Blue)
External
Anticorrosive primary paint Two
Radiator surface followed by high quality full coats
glossy outer finish paint each
(RAL 5012 Blue)
Internal
Hot oil proof, low viscosity --Radiator surface varnish and subsequent
flushing with transformer oil
Internal surface Chemical resistant epoxy Two
of M Box
zinc
phosphate
primer coats
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DFT
Atleast 30
micron
Atleast 100
micron

Atleast 100
micron

---

Not
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2.1.10

TYPE OF PAINT

NO.OF
COATS
followed by chemical and each
heat resistant epoxy enamel
white paint

TOTAL
DFT
micron

Neutral Earthing Arrangement

Neutral earthing shall be done as per system requirement and SLD. In
case of solidly earthed neutral of Transformers, it shall be brought through
insulated support from tank to the ground level at a convenient point with 2
nos. copper flat, for connection to ground network (as applicable).

2.1.11

FITTINGS
Following fittings shall be provided with Transformers covered under this
sub section.
a)

-Conservator for main tank (transformer above 100 KVA shall be

provided with with MOG with low oil level alarm contact), drain valve
& indicating type free Cobalt free breather with transparent enclosure
(maximum height 1400 mm above ground level) etc.

-Buchholz relay, double float type with alarm and trip contacts, along
with suitable gas collecting arrangement.
- For Inverter transformer and transformers with rating 2 MVA &
above, shall be provided with minimum two numbers of spring
operated PRD (with trip contacts) with suitable discharge
arrangement for oil shall be provided.
- For Auxiliary transformers below 2 MVA, diaphragm type explosion
vent shall be provided.
OTI & WTI shall be 150 mm dial type with alarm and trip contacts
with max. reading pointer & resetting device (maximum height 1500
mm above ground level).
For Inverter Transformers, WTI shall be provided for all windings.
Top & bottom filter valves with threaded male adapters, bottom
sampling valve, drain valve/sludge removal valve at the bottom most
point of the tank.
Air release plug, bushing with metal parts & gaskets, terminal
connectors on bushings (as applicable).
Prismatic/toughened glass oil gauge for transformers.
Bi-directional wheel/skids, M.Box, OCTC, Bushing CTs (as
applicable), Insulating Oil, Cooling equipment.

f)
g)
h)

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i)

j)
k)

Cover lifting eyes, transformer lifting lugs, jacking pads, towing holes
and core and winding lifting lugs, inspection cover, Bilingual R&D
Plate, Terminal marking plates, two nos. earthing terminals etc.
Bolts & nuts (exposed to atmosphere) shall be galvanized steel/SS.
Rain hoods to be provided on Buchholz, MOG & PRD. Entry points of
wires shall be suitably sealed.

The fittings listed above are only indicative and other fittings, which
generally are required for satisfactory operation of the Transformers are
deemed to be included.

2.1.12

Tests and Inspection

In case the bidder/contractor has conducted such specified type test(s)
within last ten years as on the date of bid opening, he may submit the type
test reports to the owner for waiver of conductance of such type test(s).
These reports should be for the tests conducted on the equipment similar
to those proposed to be supplied under this contract and test(s) should
have been either conducted at an independent laboratory or should have
been witnessed by a client.
In case the Bidder is not able to submit report of the type test(s)
conducted within last ten years from the date of bid opening, or in case
the type test report(s) are not found to be meeting the specification
requirements, the Bidder shall conduct all such tests under this contract at
no additional cost to the Employer and submit the reports for approval.
SN
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

ROUTINE TESTS
All routine test shall be carried out in accordance with
IEC 60076.
Measurement of Voltage Ratio & phase displacement
(as per IEC 60076-1)
Measurement of winding resistance on all the taps (as
per IEC 60076-1)
Vector group and Polarity Check (as per IEC 60076-1)
Magnetic Balance and Magnetising Current Test
Measurement of no load current with 415 V, 50 Hz AC
supply
Measurement of no load losses and current at 90%,
100% & 110% of rated voltage (as per IEC 60076-1)
Load Loss & Short Circuit Impedance Measurement on
principal & Extreme Taps
IR measurement (As per IEC 60076-1)

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SN
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

15.
16.

17.

SN
1.
2.

4.
5.
6.

ROUTINE TESTS
Measurement of capacitance & tan delta to determine
capacitance between winding & earth.
Separate Source Voltage Withstand Test (as per IEC
60076-3)
Induced overvoltage test
Repeat no load current/loss & IR after completion of all
electrical test
Oil leakage test on completely assembled transformer
along with radiators (as per relevant clause of this sub
section)
Jacking test followed by D.P. test
Marshalling Box/Cable box: It shall not be possible to
insert a thin sheet of paper under gaskets and through
enclosure joints.
IR measurement on wiring of Marshalling Box.

TYPE TESTS#
(Shall be carried out on one transformer of each rating)
Lightning impulse(Full & Chopped Wave) test on

windings (as per IEC 60076-3)

Short circuit test (special test) as per IEC 60076-5.

Temperature Rise test at a tap corresponding to

maximum
losses as per IEC 60076.
Gas
Chromatography shall be conducted on oil sample taken
before & immediately after temp. rise test. Gas analysis
shall be as per IS: 9434 (based on IEC: 60567), results
will be interpreted as per IS: 10593 (based on IEC:
60599).
Measurement of harmonics of no load current (special

test)
Measurement of acoustic noise level as per NEMA TR-1

(special test)

Tank Vacuum & Pressure Test (as per CBI norms)

NOTE:i) (#) All the type and special tests shall be conducted after performing
Short Circuit Test. If Tank Vacuum & Pressure Test is to be carried out
then it shall be conducted before SC test.

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ii) Inverter Transformer LV winding Di-electric tests shall be carried out
corresponding to levels (as per IEC 60076) for 3.6 kV class.
iii)Type and Special tests are not applicable in case of auxiliary
transformers of rating including 100 KVA and below.

2.1.12.1

Oil Leakage test on assembled Transformer (ROUTINE TEST)

All tank & oil filled compartment shall be tested for oil tightness by being
completely filled with oil of viscosity not greater than that of specified oil at
the ambient temperature & applying pressure equal to the normal
pressure plus 35 KN/sq. m measured at the base of the tank. The
pressure shall be maintained for a period of not less than 6 hours during
which time no sweating shall occur.

3.00.00

Fire Fighting arrangements for Transformers shall be provided if

applicable as per statutory requirements.

4.00.00

Firewall as applicable (as per IS 3034) shall be provided of minimum

230 mm thickness of RCC wall subject to NTPC approval.

5.00.00

DRY TYPE AUXILIARY TRANSFORMERS:

Dry Type Transformer shall be constructed in accordance to IS:2026,

IS:11171, Indian Electricity Act 2003, BEE Guideline & CEA notifications
or equivalent to any other international standard. Transformer rating and
all related technical parameters including tap changer (if applicable) shall
be as per system requirement/SLD and relevant standards. Transformer
shall be suitable for continuous indoor duty application. Transformer shall
be complete & functional in all respect. The other important construction
particulars shall be as below.
a) The transformers shall be housed in a metal protective housing, having
a degree of protection of IP-23. The enclosure shall be provided with
suitable hardware (as required).
b) The conductors shall be of electrolytic grade copper free from scales &
burrs.
c) Dry Type Transformer windings shall be of class F insulation or better.
d) The core shall be constructed from non-ageing, cold rolled, grain
oriented silicon steel laminations.
e) The fittings/accessories including protection/monitoring device generally
required for satisfactory operation of the transformer, are to be
provided.
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Transformer efficiency shall be as per Central Electricity Authority (Technical

Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electrical Lines)
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C-4)
1.0

HT CABLES

CODES & STANDARDS

All standards, specifications and codes of practice referred to herein shall
be the latest editions including all applicable official amendments and
revisions as on date of opening of bid. In case of conflict between this
specification and those (IS : codes, standards, etc.) referred to herein, the
former shall prevail. All the cables shall conform to the requirements of
the following standards and codes:
IS:7098

Cross linked polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed cable for

(Part -II) working voltage from 3.3KV upto & including 33 KV

IS : 3961

Recommended current ratings for cables

IS : 3975

Low Carbon Galvanized steel wires, formed wires and

tapes for armouring of cables.

IS : 4905

Methods for random sampling.

IS : 5831

PVC insulation and sheath of electrical cables.

IS : 8130

Conductors for insulated electrical cables and flexible cords.

IS : 10418

Specification for drums for electric cables.

IS : 10810

Methods of tests for cables.

ASTM-D -2843

Standard test method for density of smoke from the

burning or decomposition of plastics.

ASTM-D-2863

Standard method for measuring the minimum oxygen

concentration to support candle like combustion of
plastics.

IEC-754 (Part-I)

Test on gases evolved during combustion of electric

cables.

IEEE-383

Standard for type test of Class IE Electric Cables.

IEC -332
Part-3 :

Tests on Electric cables under fire conditions.

Tests on bunched wires or cables (category -B)

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The cables shall be suitable for laying on racks, in ducts, trenches,
conduits and underground (buried) installation with chances of flooding
by water.
Cables shall be flame retardant, low smoke (FRLS) type designed to
withstand all mechanical, electrical and thermal stresses develop under
steady state and transient operating conditions as specified elsewhere in
this specification.
Copper/aluminium conductor used in power cables shall have tensile
strength as per relevant standards. Conductors shall be multi stranded.
XLPE insulation shall be suitable for continuous conductor temperature of
90 deg. C and short circuit conductor temperature of 250 deg C.
The cable cores shall be laid up with fillers between the cores wherever
necessary. It shall not stick to insulation and inner sheath. All the cables,
other than single core unarmoured cables, shall have distinct extruded
PVC inner sheath of black colour as per IS : 5831.
For single core armoured cables, armouring shall be of aluminum wires.
For multi core armoured cables armouring shall be of galvanized steel as
follows: Sl
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)

Calculated nominal dia of Size and Type of armour

cable under armour
Upto 13 mm
1.4mm dia GS wire
Above 13 upto 25mm
0.8 mm thick GS formed wire /
1.6 mm dia GS wire
Above 25 upto 40 mm
0.8mm thick GS formed wire /
2.0 mm dia GS wire
Above 40 upto 55mm
1.4 mm thick GS formed wire/
2.5 mm dia GS wire
Above 55 upto 70 mm
1.4mm thick GS formed wire /
3.15mm dia GS wire
Above 70mm
1.4 mm thick GS formed wire /
4.0 mm dia GS wire

The aluminium used for armouring shall be of H4 grade as per IS:8130

with maximum resistivity of 0.028264 ohm-sq. mm/ mtr. at 20 deg.C. The
types and sizes of aluminium armouring shall be same as indicated for
galvanised steel.
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The gap between armour wires / formed wire shall not exceed one
armour wire / formed wire space and there shall be no cross over / overriding of armour wire / formed wire. The minimum area of coverage of
armouring shall be 90%. The breaking load of armour joint shall not be
less than 95% of that of armour wire / formed wire. Zinc rich paint shall be
applied on armour joint surface of GS wires/formed wires.
Outer sheath shall be of PVC black in colour. In addition to meeting all
the requirements of Indian standards referred to, outer sheath of all the
cables shall have the following FRLS properties.
(a)
(b)
(c)

Oxygen index of min. 29 (to ASTMD 2863)

Acid gas emission of max. 20% (to IEC-754-I).
Smoke density rating shall not be more than 60% during
Smoke Density Test as per ASTMD-2843.

Cores of the cables of unto 3 cores shall be identified by colouring of

insulation or by providing coloured tapes helically over the cores with
Red, Yellow & Blue colours.
In addition to manufacturer's identification on cables as per IS, following
marking shall also be provided over outer sheath:
(a)
(b)
(c)

Cable size and voltage grade - To be embossed

Word 'FRLS' at every 5 metre - To be embossed
Screen Fault current _ _ _KA for _ _ _ Sec. ( Value of
current & time shall be indicated)

(d)

Sequential marking of length of the cable in metres at every

one metre. -To be embossed / printed

The embossing / printing shall be progressive, automatic, in line and

marking shall be legible and indelible.
All cables shall meet the fire resistance requirement as per IEEE - 383
with cable installations made in accordance with 'Flammability Test' and
as per Category-B of IEC 332 Part -3.
Allowable tolerances on the overall diameter of the cables shall be +\-2
mm maximum over the declared value in the technical data sheets.
In plant repairs to the cables shall not be accepted. Pimples, fish eye,
blow holes etc. are not acceptable.

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The cross-sectional area of the metallic screen strip/tape shall be
considered in design calculations.
The eccentricity shall be calculated as
tmax -tmin
------------ x 100
t max
and the ovality shall be calculated as
dmax -dmin
------------ x 100
d max
Where t-max/t-min is the maximum/minimum thickness of insulation and
d-max/d-min is the maximum / minimum diameter of the core.
The eccentricity of the core shall not exceed 10% and ovality not to
exceed 2%
Cable selection& sizing
HT cables shall be sized based on the following considerations:
a)

Rated current of the equipment

The voltage drop in the cable, during motor starting

condition, shall be limited to 10% and during full load
running condition, shall be limited to 3% of the rated voltage

Short circuit withstand capability

De rating Factors
De rating factors for various conditions of installations including the
following shall be considered while selecting the cable sizes:
a)
b)
c)

Variation in ambient temperature for cables laid in air

Grouping of cables
Variation in ground temperature and soil resistivity for buried
cables.

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Cable lengths shall be considered in such a way that straight through
cable joints are avoided. Cables shall be armoured type if laid directly
buried.

3.0

CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES OF 11 KV AND ABOVE GRADE CABLES

Cables shall conform to IS: 7098 Part - II. These cables shall have mutlistranded, compacted circular, aluminium conductors, XLPE insulated,
metallic screened suitable for carrying the system earth fault current,
PVC outer sheathed. The conductor screen and insulation screen shall
both be of extruded semiconducting compound and shall be applied
along with the XLPE insulation in a single operation of triple extrusion
process so as to obtain continuously smooth interfaces. Method of curing
for cables shall be dry curing / gas curing.
The metallic screen of each core shall consist of copper tape with
minimum overlap of 20%. However for single core armoured cables, the
armouring shall constitute the metallic part of the screening.
4.0

CABLE DRUMS

Cables shall be supplied in returnable wooden or steel drums of heavy

LT POWER & CONTROL CABLES

LT Power & control cables shall be of minimum 1100 volts grade XLPE /
PVC insulated conforming to IS 1554 for utilization voltages less than
equal to 415 V.
All standards, specifications and codes of practice referred to herein shall
be the latest editions including all applicable official amendments and
revisions as on date of opening of bid. In case of conflict between this
specification and those (IS codes, standards, etc.) referred to herein, the
former shall prevail. All the cables shall conform to the requirements of
the following standards and codes:
IS :1554 - I
IS : 3961
IS : 3975
IS : 5831
IS:7098 (Part -I)

IS : 8130
IS : 10418
IS : 10810
ASTM-D -2843
IEC-754 (Part-I)
IEC-332

2.0

PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric cables for

working voltages upto and including 1100V.
Recommended current ratings for cables
Low carbon galvanised steel wires, formed
wires and tapes for armouring of cables.
PVC insulation and sheath of electrical cables.
Cross linked polyethylene insulated PVC
sheathed cables for working voltages upto and
including 1100V.
Conductors for insulated electrical cables and
flexible cords.
Specification for drums for electric cables.
Methods of tests for cables.
Standard test method for density of smoke from
the burning or decomposition of plastics.
Tests on gases evolved during combustion of
electric cables.
Tests on electric cables under fire conditions.
Part-3: Tests on bunched wires or cables
(Category-B).

LT POWER CABLES
The cables shall be suitable for laying on racks, in ducts, trenches,
conduits and underground (buried) installation with chances of flooding by
water.

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All cables shall be flame retardant, low smoke (FRLS) type designed to
withstand all mechanical, electrical and thermal stresses developed under
steady state and transient operating conditions as specified elsewhere in
this specification.

If cables are to be laid underground, laying shall be as per latest relevant

IS code.
Copper/aluminium conductor used in power cables shall have tensile
strength as per relevant standards. Conductors shall be stranded.
XLPE insulation shall be suitable for a continuous conductor temperature of
90 deg. C and short circuit conductor temperature of 250 deg C.
PVC insulation shall be suitable for continuous conductor temperature of
70 deg C and short circuit conductor temperature of 160 deg. C.
The cable cores shall be laid up with fillers between the cores wherever
necessary. It shall not stick to insulation and inner sheath. All the cables,
other than single core unarmoured cables, shall have distinct extruded
PVC inner sheath of black colour as per IS : 5831.
For single core armoured cables, armouring shall be of copper/aluminium
wires/ formed wires. For multicore armoured cables, armouring shall be of
galvanised steel as follows :
Calculated nominal dia.
of cable under armour

Size and Type of armour

Upto 13 mm

1.4mm dia GS wire

Above 13 & upto 25mm

0.8 mm thick GS formed wire /

1.6 mm dia GS wire
0.8mm thick GS formed wire /
2.0mm dia GS wire
1.4 mm thick GS formed wire
/2.5mm dia GS wire
1.4mm thick GS formed wire /
3.15mm dia GS wire
1.4 mm thick GS formed wire /
4.0 mm dia GS wire

Above 25 & upto 40 mm

Above 40 & upto 55mm
Above 55 & upto 70 mm
Above 70mm

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The aluminium used for armouring shall be of H4 grade as per IS: 8130
with maximum resistivity of 0.028264 ohm mm 2 per meter at 20 deg C. The
sizes of aluminium armouring shall be same as indicated above for
galvanized steel.
The gap between armour wires / formed wires shall not exceed one armour
wire / formed wire space and there shall be no cross over / over-riding of
armour wire / formed wire. The minimum area of coverage of armouring
shall be 90%. The breaking load of armour joint shall not be less than 95%
of that of armour wire / formed wire. Zinc rich paint shall be applied on
armour joint surface of GS wire / formed wire.
Outer sheath shall be of PVC as per IS: 5831 & black in colour for power
cables. In addition to meeting all the requirements of Indian standards
referred to, outer sheath of all the cables shall have the following FRLS
properties.
(a.) Oxygen index of min. 29 (as per IS 10810 Part-58).
(b.) Acid gas emission of max. 20% (as per IEC-754-I).
(c.) Smoke density rating shall not be more than 60 % (as per ASTMD2843).
Cores of the cables shall be identified by colouring of insulation. Following
colour scheme shall be adopted:
1 core -

Red, Black, Yellow or Blue

2 core -

Red & Black

3 core -

Red, Yellow & Blue

4 core -

Red, Yellow, Blue and Black

For reduced neutral conductors (in case of power cable), the core shall be
black.
In addition to manufacturer's identification on cables as per IS, following
marking shall also be provided over outer sheath.
(a.)

Cable size and voltage grade - To be embossed

(b.)

Word 'FRLS' at every 5 metre - To be embossed

(c.)

Sequential marking of length of the cable in metres at every

one metre -To be embossed / printed

The embossing shall be progressive, automatic, in line and marking shall

be legible and indelible.

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All cables shall meet the fire resistance requirement as per Category-B of
IEC 332 Part-3.

Allowable tolerances on the overall diameter of the cables shall be +\-2 mm

maximum, over the declared value in the technical data sheets.
Repaired cables shall not be accepted. Pimples, fish eye, blow holes etc.
are not acceptable.
3.0

CABLE SELECTION & SIZING

Cables shall be sized based on the following considerations:
(a)

Rated current of the equipment

(b)

The Maximum voltage drop in the cables (Inverter to Inverter

Transformer) shall be limited to 0.5 % of the rated voltage. For
other LT cables, Maximum Voltage drop shall be limited to 3%
of rated voltage.

(c)

Short circuit withstand capability

This will depend on the feeder type. For a fuse protected circuit, cable
should be sized to withstand the let out energy of the fuse. For breaker
controlled feeder, cable shall be capable of withstanding the system fault
current level for total breaker tripping time inclusive of relay pickup time.
4.0

DERATING FACTORS
De rating factors for various conditions of installations including the
following shall be considered while selecting the cable sizes:
a) Variation in ambient temperature for cables laid in air
b) Grouping of cables
c) Variation in ground temperature and soil resistivity for buried
cables.
Cable lengths shall be considered in such a way that straight through cable
joints is avoided.
Cables shall be armoured type if laid in switchyard area or directly buried.

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All LT power cables of sizes more than 120 sq.mm. shall be XLPE
insulated.

5.0

CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES FOR LT POWER CABLES

1.1 KV grade XLPE power cables shall have compacted aluminium/ copper
conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC inner-sheathed (as applicable), armoured/
unarmoured, PVC outer-sheathed conforming to IS:7098. (Part-I). Cables
which are directly buried shall be armoured.
1.1KV grade PVC power cables shall have aluminium/copper conductor
(compacted type for sizes above 10 sq.mm), PVC Insulated, PVC inner
sheathed (as applicable) armoured/ unarmoured, PVC outer-sheathed
conforming to IS:1554 (Part-I).

6.0

TESTS
Indicative list of tests/checks, Routine and Acceptance tests shall be as per
Quality Assurance & Inspection table of LT power and control cables
enclosed at relevant section.
All acceptance and routine tests as per the specification and relevant
standards shall be carried out. Charges for these shall be deemed to be
included in the equipment price.
All cables to be supplied shall be of type tested design.
During detailed engineering, the contractor shall submit for Owners
approval the reports of all the type tests carried out within last ten years
from the date of bid opening. These reports should be for the test
conducted on the equipment similar to those proposed to be supplied
under this contract and the test(s) should have been either conducted at an
independent laboratory or should have been witnessed by a client.
However if the contractor is not able to submit report of the type test(s)
conducted within last ten years from the date of bid opening, or in the case
of type test report(s) are not found to be meeting the specification
requirements, the contractor shall conduct all such tests under this contract
at no additional cost to the owner either at third party lab or in presence of
client /owners representative and submit the reports for approval.
The type test reports once approved for any projects shall be treated as
reference. For subsequent projects of NTPC, an endorsement sheet will be
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Change. Minor changes if any shall be highlighted on the endorsement
sheet.
The reports for following type tests shall be furnished:
Sl
1.
2.

Type Test
Conductor
Resistance test
Tensile Test

Wrapping Test

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

For Armour Wires / Formed Wires

Measurement of Dimensions
Tensile Test
Elongation test
Torsion test
Wrapping test

Remarks

For circular non-compacted

conductors only
For circular non-compacted
conductors only

For round wires only

For
aluminium
/formed wires only

wires

9.
Resistance test
10(a) Mass & uniformity of Zinc Coating For GS formed wires/ wires
tests
only.
10(b) Adhesion test
For GS formed wires/ wires
only.
11.
Adhesion Test
For GS formed wires/ wires
only.
For PVC/ XLPE insulation & PVC
Sheath
12.
Test for thickness
13.
Tensile strength and
elongation
testbefore ageing and after ageing
14.
Ageing in air oven
15.
Loss of mass test
For PVC insulation and
sheath only.
16.
Hot deformation test
For PVC insulation and
sheath only.
17.
Heat shock test
For PVC insulation and
sheath only.
18.
Shrinkage test
19.
Thermal stability test
For PVC insulation and
sheath only.
20.
Hot set test
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22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.

7.0

Type Test
Water absorption test
Oxygen index test
Smoke density test
Acid gas generation test
For Completed cables
Insulation resistance test (Volume
Resistivity method)
High voltage test
Flammability test as per IEC-332
Part-3 (Category -B)

Remarks
For XLPE insulation only
For outer sheath only
For outer sheath only
For outer sheath only

LT CONTROL CABLES
The cables shall be suitable for laying on racks, in ducts, trenches,
conduits and underground (buried) installation with chances of flooding by
water.
All cables shall be flame retardant, low smoke (FRLS) type designed to
withstand all mechanical, electrical and thermal stresses developed under
steady state and transient operating conditions as specified elsewhere in
this specification.
Conductor of control cables shall be made of stranded, plain annealed
copper.
Outer sheath shall be of PVC as per IS: 5831 &grey in colour for control
cables. In addition to meeting all the requirements of Indian standards
referred to, outer sheath of all the cables shall have the following FRLS
properties.
(a.) Oxygen index of min. 29 (as per IS 10810 Part-58).
(b.) Acid gas emission of max. 20% (as per IEC-754-I).
(c.) Smoke density rating shall not be more than 60 % (as per ASTMD2843).
Cores of the cables shall be identified by colouring of insulation. Following
colour scheme shall be adopted:
1 core -

Red, Black, Yellow or Blue

2 core -

Red & Black

3 core -

Red, Yellow & Blue

4 core -

Red, Yellow, Blue and Black

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For control cables having more than 5 cores, core identification shall be
done by numbering the insulation of cores sequentially, starting by number
1 in the inner layer (e.g. say for 10 core cable, core numbering shall be
from 1 to 10). The number shall be printed in Hindu-Arabic numerals on the
outer surfaces of the cores. All the numbers shall be of the same colour,
which shall contrast with the colour of insulation. The colour of insulation
for all the cores shall be grey only. The numerals shall be legible and
indelible. The numbers shall be repeated at regular intervals along the
core, consecutive numbers being inverted in relation to each other. When
the number is a single numeral, a dash shall be placed underneath it. If the
number consists of two numerals, these shall be disposed one below the
other and a dash placed below the lower numeral. The spacing between
consecutive numbers shall not exceed 50 mm.
In addition to manufacturer's identification on cables as per IS, following
marking shall also be provided over outer sheath.
(a.)

Cable size and voltage grade - To be embossed

(b.)

Word 'FRLS' at every 5 metre - To be embossed

(c.)

Sequential marking of length of the cable in metres at every

one metre -To be embossed / printed

The embossing shall be progressive, automatic, in line and marking shall

be legible and indelible.
All cables shall meet the fire resistance requirement as per Category-B of
IEC 332 Part-3.
Repaired cables shall not be accepted. Pimples, fish eye, blow holes etc.
are not acceptable.
8.0

CABLE SELECTION & SIZING

Control cables shall be sized based on the following considerations:
(a)

The minimum conductor cross-section shall be 1.5 sq.mm.

(b)

The minimum number of spare cores in control cables shall

be as follows:
No. of cores in
cable
2C, 3C
5C
7C-12C
14C & above

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cores
NIL
1
2
3

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9.0

CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES FOR LT CONTROL CABLES

1.1 KV Grade Control Cables shall have stranded copper conductor and
shall be multicore PVC insulated, PVC inner sheathed, armoured /
unarmoured, FRLS PVC outer sheathed conforming to IS: 1554. (Part-I).

10.0

CABLE DRUMS
(a)

Cables shall be supplied in returnable wooden or steel drums of

heavy
construction. The surface of the drum and the outer most
cable layer shall be covered with water proof cover. Both the ends of
the cables shall be properly sealed with heat shrinkable PVC/ rubber
caps secured by 'U' nails so as to eliminate ingress of water during
transportation, storage and erection. However, For Single core
cables upto 6 Sq. mm size, supplier can do alternative packaging of
whole Drum/Spool to eliminate ingress of water during transportation,
storage and erection. Wood preservative anti-termite treatment shall
be applied to the entire drum. Wooden drums shall comply with IS:
10418.

(b)

Each drum shall carry manufacturer's name, purchasers name,

address and contract number, item number and type, size and
length of cable and net gross weight stenciled on both sides of the
drum. A tag containing same information shall be attached to the
leading end of the cable. An arrow and suitable accompanying
wording shall be marked on one end of the reel indicating the
direction in which it should be rolled.

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1.0

CODES AND STANDARDS

All standards, specifications and codes of practice referred to herein shall
be the latest editions including all applicable official amendments and
revisions as on date of opening of bid. In case of conflict between this
specification and those (IS codes, standards, etc.) referred to herein, the
former shall prevail. All work shall be carried out as per the following
standards/ codes as applicable.
IS:513

Cold rolled low carbon steel sheets and strips.

IS:802

Code of practice for the use of Structural Steel in

Overhead Transmission Line Towers.

IS:1079

Hot Rolled carbon steel sheet & strips

IS:1239

Mild steel tubes, tubulars and other wrought steel

fIttings

IS:1255

Code of practice for installation and maintenance of

power cables upto and including 33 KV rating

IS:1367 Part-13

Technical supply conditions for threaded Steel

fasteners. (Hot dip galvanized coatings on threaded
fasteners).

IS:2147

Degree of protection provided by enclosures for low

voltage switchgear and control gear

IS:2309

Code of Practice for the protection of building and

allied structures against lightning.

IS:2629

Recommended practice for hot dip galvanising of

iron & steel

IS:2633

Method for testing uniformity of coating on zinc

coated articles.

IS:3043

Code of practice for Earthing

IS:3063

Fasteners single coil rectangular section spring

washers.

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IS:6745

Methods for determination of mass of zinc coating

on zinc coated iron & steel articles.

IS:8308

Compression type tubular in- line connectors for

aluminium conductors of insulated cables

IS:8309

Compression type tubular terminal ends

aluminium conductors of insulated cables.

IS:9537

Conduits for electrical installation.

IS:9595

Metal - arc welding of carbon and

manganese steels - recommendations.

IS:13573

Joints and terminations for polymeric cables for

working voltages from 6.6kv upto and including 33kV
performance requirements and type tests.

BS:476

Fire tests on building materials and structures

IEEE:80

IEEE guide for safety in AC substation grounding

IEEE:142

Grounding
systems

DIN 46267 (Part-II)

Non tension proof compression joints for Aluminium

conductors.

DIN 46329

Cable lugs for compression connections, ring type

,for Aluminium conductors

VDE 0278

Tests on cable terminations and straight through

joints

BS:6121

Specification for mechanical Cable glands for

elastomers and plastic insulated cables.

Industrial

commercial

for

carbon

power

Indian Electricity Act.

Indian Electricity Rules.
Equipment complying with other internationally accepted standards such as
IEC, BS, DIN, USA, VDE, NEMA etc. will also be considered if they ensure
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performance and constructional features equivalent or superior to
standards listed above. In such a case, the Bidder shall clearly indicate the
standard(s) adopted, furnish a copy in English of the latest revision of the
standards along with copies of all official amendments and revisions in
force as on date of opening of bid and shall clearly bring out the salient
features for comparison.

2.0

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURE

Inter Plant Cabling
Interplant cabling for main routes shall be laid in Cable trenches/cable
trays/buried/duct banks. In case of Duct banks, pull-pits shall be filled with
sand and provided with a PCC covering. All buried cables shall be
armoured

.
Trenches
PCC flooring of built up trenches shall be sloped for effective drainage with
sump pits and sump pumps.
General
The cable slits to be used for motor/equipment power/control supply shall
be sand filled & covered with PCC after cabling.
Sizing criteria, derating factors for the cables shall be met as per respective
chapters. However for the power cables, the minimum conductor size shall
be 6 sq.mm. for aluminium conductor and 2.5 sq.mm. for copper conductor
cable.
Conscious exceptions to the above guidelines may be accepted under
special conditions but suitable measures should be taken at such location
to:

3.0

Meet all safety requirements

Safeguard against fire hazards, mechanical damage, flooding of
water, oil accumulation, electrical faults/interferences, etc

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Cable trays, Fittings & Accessories

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Cable trays shall be ladder/perforated type as specified complete with
matching fittings (like brackets, elbows, bends, reducers, tees, crosses,
etc.) accessories (like side coupler plates, etc. and hardware (like bolts,
nuts, washers, G.I. strap, hook etc.) as required. Cable tray shall be ladder
type for power & control cables and perforated for instrumentation cables.
Cable trays, fittings and accessories shall be fabricated out of rolled mild
steel sheets free from flaws such as laminations, rolling marks, pitting etc.
These (including hardware) shall be hot dip galvanized as per relevant IS.
Cable trays shall have standard width of 150 mm, 300 mm & 600 mm and
standard lengths of 2.5 metre. Thickness of mild steel sheets used for
fabrication of cable trays and fittings shall be 2 mm. The thickness of side
coupler plates shall be 3 mm.
Cable troughs shall be required for branching out few cables from main
cable route. These shall be U-shaped, fabricated of mild steel sheets of
thickness 2 mm and shall be hot dip galvanised as per relevant IS. Troughs
shall be standard width of 50 mm & 75 mm with depth of 25 mm
Support System for Cable Trays
Cable tray support system shall be pre-fabricated similar or equivalent to
"Unistrut make".
Support system for cable trays shall essentially comprise of the two
components i.e. main support channel and cantilever arms. The main
support channel shall be of two types : (i) C1:- having provision of
supporting cable trays on one side and (ii) C2:-having provision of
supporting cable trays on both sides. The support system shall be the type
described hereunder:
a.

Cable supporting steel work for cable racks/cables shall comprise of

various channel sections, cantilever arms, various brackets, clamps, floor
plates, all hardwares such as lock washers, hexagon nuts, hexagon head
bolt, support hooks, stud nuts, hexagon head screw, channel nut, channel
nut with springs, fixing studs, etc.

The system shall be designed such that it allows easy assembly at site by
using bolting. All cable supporting steel work, hardwares fitings and
accessories shall be prefabricated factory galvanised.

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The main support and cantilever arms shall be fixed at site using necessary
brackets, clamps, fittings, bolts, nuts and other hardware etc. to form
various arrangements required to support the cable trays. Welding of the
components shall not be allowed. However, welding of the bracket (to
which the main support channel is bolted) to the overhead beams,
structural steel, insert plates or reinforcement bars will be permitted. Any
cutting or welding of the galvansied surface shall be brushed and red lead
primer, oil primer & aluminium paint shall be applied

All steel components, accessories, fittings and hardware shall be hot dip
galvanised after completing welding, cutting, drill ing and other machining
operation.

Support system shall be able to withstand

weight of the cable trays

weight of the cables (75 Kg/Metre run of each cable tray)
Concentrated load of 75 Kg between every support span.
Factor of safety of minimum 1.5 shall be considered.

PIPES, FITTINGS & ACCESSORIES

Pipes offered shall be complete with fittings and accessories (like tees,
elbows, bends, check nuts, bushings, reducers, enlargers, coupling caps,
nipples etc.) The size of the pipe shall be selected on the basis of
maximum 40% fill criteria
GI Pipes shall be of medium duty as per IS:1239
Duct banks shall be High Density PE pipes encased in PCC (10% spare of
each size, subject to minimum one) with suitable water-proof manholes.
Hume pipes shall be NP3 type as per IS 458
Junction Boxes
Junction Boxes with IP:55 degree of protection, shall comprise of a case
with hinged door constructed from cold rolled sheet steel of thickness 2mm.
Top of the boxes shall be arranged to slope towards rear of the box. Gland
plate shall be 3mm thick sheet steel with neoprene/synthetic rubber
gaskets. All junction boxes shall be of adequate strength and rigidity, hot
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columns, structures etc. The boxes shall include brackets, bolts, nuts,
screws M8 earthing stud etc. required for installation.
Terminal blocks shall be 1100V grade, 10Amps rated, made up of
unbreakable polyamide 6.6 grade. The terminals shall be screw type or
screw-less (spring loaded) / cage clamp type with lugs. Marking on terminal
strips shall correspond to the terminal numbering in wiring diagrams. All
metal parts shall be of non-ferrous material. In case of screw type terminals
the screw shall be captive, preferably with screw locking design. All
terminal blocks shall be suitable for terminating on each side two (2) nos.
stranded copper conductors of size upto 2.5 sq mm each. All internal
wiring shall be of minimum 1.5 sq. mm cu. Conductor PVC wire.
Terminations & Straight Through Joints
Termination and jointing kits for 132kV, 33kV,11kV,6.6 kV and 3.3 kV
grade XLPE insulated cables shall be of proven design and make which
have already been extensively used and type tested. Termination kits and
jointing kits shall be pre-moulded type, taped type or heat shrinkable type.
132kV,33kV, 11kV and 6.6 kV grade joints and terminations shall be type
tested as per IS:13573. 3.3kV grade joints and terminations shall be type
tested as per VDE0278. Critical components used in cable accessories
shall be of tested and proven quality as per relevant product
specification/ESI specification. Kit contents shall be supplied from the same
source as were used for type testing. The kit shall be complete with the
aluminium solderless crimping type cable lugs & ferrule as per DIN
standard.
Straight through joint and termination shall be capable of withstanding the
fault level for the system.
1.1 KV grade Straight Through Joint shall be of proven design.
Cable glands
Cable shall be terminated using double compression type cable glands.
Cable glands shall conform to BS:6121 and be of robust construction
capable of clamping cable and cable armour (for armoured cables) firmly
without injury to insulation. Cable glands shall be made of heavy duty brass
machine finished and nickel chrome plated. Thickness of plating shall not
be less than 10 micron. All washers and hardware shall also be made of
brass with nickel chrome plating Rubber components shall be of neoprene
or better synthetic material and of tested quality. Cable glands shall be
suitable for the sizes of cable supplied/erected.

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Cable lugs/ferrules
Cable lugs/ferrules for power cables shall be tinned copper solderless
crimping type suitable for aluminium compacted conductor cables. Cable
lugs and ferrules for control cables shall be tinned copper type. The cable
lugs for control cables shall be provided with insulating sleeve and shall
suit the type of terminals provided on the equipments. Cable lugs and
ferrule shall conform to relevant standard
Trefoil clamps
Trefoil clamps for single core cables shall be pressure die cast aluminum or
fibre glass or nylon and shall include necessary fixing accessories like G.I.
nuts, bolts, washers, etc. Trefoil clamps shall have adequate mechanical
strength to withstand the forces generated by the peak value of maximum
system short circuit current.
Cable Clamps & Straps
The cable clamps required to clamp multicore cables on vertical run shall
be made up of Aluminium strip of 25x3 mm size. For clamping the
multicore cables, self-locking, de-interlocking type nylon clamps/straps
shall be used. The clamps/straps shall have sufficient strength and shall
not get affected by direct exposure to sun rays and outdoor environment
Receptacles
Receptacles boxes shall be fabricated out of MS sheet of 2mm thickness
and hot dipped gavanised or of die-cast aluminium alloy of thickness not
less than 2.5 mm. The boxes shall be provided with two nos. earthing
terminals, gasket to achieve IP55 degree of protection, terminal blocks for
loop-in loop-out for cable of specified sizes, mounting brackets suitable for
surface mounting on wall/column/structure, gland plate etc. The ON-OFF
switch shall be rotary type heavy duty, double break,AC23 category,
suitable for AC supply. Plug and Socket shall be shrouded Die-cast
aluminium. Socket shall be provided with lid safety cover. Robust
mechanical interlock shall be provided such that the switch can be put ON
only when the plug is fully engaged and plug can be withdrawn only when
the switch is in OFF position. Also cover can be opened only when the
switch is in OFF position. Wiring shall be carried out with 1100 V grade
PVC insulated stranded aluminium/copper wire of adequate size. The
Terminal blocks shall be of 1100 V grade. The Terminal blocks shall be of
1100 V grade made up of unbreakable polymide 6.6 grade with adequate
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current rating and size. The welding receptacles shall be provided with
inbuilt ELCB rated for suitable mA sensitivity.
Galvanising
Galvanising of steel components and accessories shall conform to IS:2629
, IS4759 & IS:2633. Additionally galvanising shall be uniform, clean
smooth, continuous and free from acid spots.
The amount of zinc deposit over threaded portion of bolts, nuts, screws and
washers shall be as per IS:1367 . The removal of extra zinc on threaded
portion of components shall be carefully done to ensure that the threads
shall have the required zinc coating on them as specified
Welding
The welding shall be carried out in accordance with IS:9595. All welding
procedures and welders qualification shall also be followed strictly in line
with IS:9595

4.0

INSTALLATION
Cable tray and Support System Installation
Cables shall run in cable trays mounted horizontally or vertically on cable
tray support system which in turn shall be supported from floor, ceiling,
overhead structures, trestles, pipe racks, trenches or other building
structures.
Horizontally running cable trays shall be clamped by bolting to cantilever
arms and vertically running cable trays shall be bolted to main support
channel by suitable bracket/clamps on both top and bottom side rails at an
interval of 2000 mm in general. For vertical cable risers/shafts cable trays
shall be supported at an interval of 1000mm in general. Fixing of cable
trays to cantilever arms or main support channel by welding shall not be
accepted. Cable tray installation shall generally be carried out as per the
approved guidelines/ drawings. Vendor shall design the support system
along with tray, spacing etc in line with relevant standard .
The cantilever arms shall be positioned on the main support channel with a
minimum vertical spacing of 300 mm unless otherwise indicated.

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The contractor shall fix the brackets/ clamps/ insert plates using anchor
fasteners. Minimum size of anchor fasteners shall be M 8 X 50 and
material shall be stainless steel grade 316 or better. Anchor fastener shall
be fixed as recommended by manufacturer and as approved by site
engineer. For brick wall suitable anchor fasteners shall be used as per the
recommendations of manufacturer. Make of anchor fasteners subject to QA
approval.
All cable way sections shall have identification, designations as per cable
way layout drawings and painted/stenciled at each end of cable way and
where there is a branch connection to another cable way. Minimum height
of letter shall be not less than 75 mm. For long lengths of trays, the
identification shall be painted at every 10 meter. Risers shall additionally be
painted/stenciled with identification numbers at every floor.
In certain cases it may be necessary to site fabricate portions of trays,
supports and other non standard bends where the normal prefabricated
trays, supports and accessories may not be suitable. Fabricated sections of
trays, supports and accessories to make the installation complete at site
shall be neat in appearance and shall match with the prefabricated sections
in the dimensions. They shall be applied with one coat of red lead primer,
one coat of oil primer followed by two finishing coats of aluminium paint.
Conduits/Pipes/Ducts Installation
The Contractor shall ensure for properly embedding conduit pipe sleeves
wherever necessary for cabling work. All openings in the floor/roof/wall /
cable tunnel/cable trenches made for conduit installation shall be sealed
and made water proof by the Contractor.
GI pull wire of adequate size shall be laid in all conduits before installation.
Metallic conduit runs at termination shall have two lock nuts wherever
required for junction boxes etc.
Conduit runs/sleeves shall be provided with PVC bushings having round
edge at each end. All conduits/pipes shall have their ends closed by caps
until cables are pulled. After cables are pulled, the ends of conduits/pipes
shall be sealed with Glass wool/Cement Mortar/Putty to prevent entrance
of moisture and foreign material
Exposed conduit/pipe shall be adequately supported by racks, clamps,
straps or by other approved means. Conduits /pipe support shall be
installed square and true to line and grade with an average spacing
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Conduit /pipe size (dia).

Spacing

Upto 40 mm

50 mm

2.0 M

65-85 mm

2.5 M

100 mm and above

3.0 M

For bending of conduits, bending machine shall be arranged at site by the

contractor to facilitate cold bending. The bends formed shall be smooth.
Junction Boxes Installation
Junction boxes shall be mounted at a height of 1200mm above floor level
and shall be adequately supported/mounted on masonry wall by means of
anchor fasteners/ expandable bolts or shall be mounted on an angle, plate
or other structural supports fixed to floor, wall, ceiling or equipment
foundations.
Cable Installation
Cable installation shall be carried out as per IS:1255 and other applicable
standards.
For Cable unloading, pulling etc following guidelines shall be followed in
general :

Cable drums shall be unloaded, handled and stored in an approved

manner on hard and well drained surface so that they may not sink. In
no case shall be drum be stored flat i.e. with flange horizontal. Rolling of
drums shall be avoided as far as possible. For short distances, the
drums may be rolled provided they are rolled slowly and in proper
direction as marked on the drum. In absence of any indication, the
drums may be rolled in the same direction as it was rolled during taking
up the cables. For unreeling the cable, the drum shall be mounted on
suitable jacks or on cable wheels and shall be rolled slowly so that
cable comes out over the drum and not from below. All possible care
shall be taken during unreeling and laying to avoid damage due to twist,
kink or sharp bends. Cable ends shall be provided with sealed plastic
caps to prevent damage and ingress of moisture.

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While laying cable, ground rollers shall be used at every 2 meter

interval to avoid cable touching ground. The cables shall be pushed
over the rollers by a gang of people positioned in between the rollers.
Cables shall not be pulled from the end without having intermediate
pushing arrangements. Pulling tension shall not exceed the values
recommended by cable manufacturer. Selection of cable drums for
each run shall be so planned so as to avoid using straight through
joints. Care should be taken while laying the cables so as to avoid
damage to cables. If any particular cable is damaged, the same shall be
repaired or changed to the satisfaction of Project Manager.

Cables shall be laid on cable trays strictly in line with cable schedule
Power and control cables shall be laid on separate tiers in line with
approved guidelines/drawings. The laying of different voltage grade cables
shall be on different tiers according to the voltage grade of the cables. In
horizontal tray stacks, H.T. cables shall be laid on topmost tier and cables
of subsequent lower voltage grades on lower tiers of trays. Single core
cable in trefoil formation shall be laid with a distance of four times the
diameter of cable between trefoil center lines and clamped at every two
meter. All multi core cables shall be laid in touching formation. Power and
control cables shall be secured fixed to trays/support with self-locking type
nylon cable straps with de-interlocking facilities. For horizontal trays
arrangements, multi core power cables and control cables shall be secured
at every five meter interval. For vertical tray arrangement, individual multi
core power cables and control cables shall be secured at every one meter
by nylon cable strap. After completion of cable laying work in the particular
vertical tray, all the control cables shall be binded to trays/supports by
aluminium strips at every five meter interval and at every bend.
Bending radii for cables shall be as per manufacturer's recommendations
and IS: 1255.
Where cables cross roads/rail tracks, the cables shall be laid in hume pipe/
HDPE pipe.
No joints shall be allowed in trip circuits, protection circuits and CT/PT
circuits. Also joints in critical equipment in main plant area shall not be
permitted. Vendor shall identify and accordingly procure the cable drum
length.
In each cable run some extra length shall be kept at suitable point to
enable one LT/two HT straight through joints to made, should the cable
develop fault at a later stage. Control cable termination inside equipment
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enclosure shall have sufficient lengths so that shifting of termination in

terminal blocks can be done without requiring any splicing.
Wherever few cables are branching out from main trunk route troughs shall
be used.
Wind loading shall be considered for designing support as well Cable trays
wherever required.
Where there is a considerable risk of steam, hot oil or mechanical damage
cable routes shall be protected by barriers or enclosures.
The installation work shall be carried out in a neat workman like manner &
areas of work shall be cleaned of all scraps, water, etc. after the completion
of work in each area every day. Contractor shall replace RCC/Steel trench
covers after the Installation work in that particular area is completed or
when further work is not likely to be taken up for some time.
Separation
At least 300mm clearance shall be provided between :
-

HT power & LT power cables,

LT power & LT control/instrumentation cables,

Minimum number of spare cores required to be left for interconnection in

control cables shall be as follows:

No. of cores in cable

No. of spare cores

2C,3C

NIL

7C-10C

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C-7)

SCADA

1.0

GENERAL

1.1

Contractor shall provide complete SCADA system with all accessories,

auxiliaries and associated equipments and cables for the safe, efficient and
reliable operation of entire solar plant and its auxiliary systems.

1.2

Bidder shall include in his proposal all the Hardware, Software, Panels,
Power Supply, HMI, Laser Printer, Gateway, Networking equipment and
associated Cable etc. needed for the completeness even if the same are
not specifically appearing in this specifications.

1.3

SCADA System shall have the provision to perform the following functions:
i. Real-time acquisition and display of data, status, alarms and trends
ii. Display of status of major equipments in Single Line Diagram(SLD)
format
iii. Control of switchgears and Inverters
iv. Display and storage of measured values
v. Display and storage of derived/calculated/integrated values
vi. Display and Storage of Alarm, Event and Trends
vii. Generate, store and retrieve user configurable Sequence of Event
(SOE) Reports
viii. Generate, store and retrieve user configurable periodic Reports
ix. Remote monitoring of essential parameters on the web using
standard modem (Internet connection for transferring data to web
shall be taken by Contractor in the name of NTPC Site for O & M
period).
x. Control and monitoring of status of all the MV/HV/EHV Breakers and
Inverters.
xi. System self-supervision

1.4
1.5

It shall be possible to remove/replace online various modules (like any I/O

module, interface module, etc.) from its slot for maintenance purpose
without switching off power supply to the corresponding rack. System
design shall ensure that while doing so, undefined signaling and releases
do not occur and controller operation in any way is not affected (including
controller trip to manual, etc) except that information related to removed
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remove/replace any of the redundant controller module without switching
off the power to the corresponding rack and this will not result in system
disturbance or loss of any controller functions for the other controller. The
on-line removal/insertion of controller, I/O modules shall in no way affect
the safety of plant and personnel.

1.6

The control system shall provide safe operation under all plant
disturbances and on component failure so that under no condition the
safety of plant, personnel or equipment is affected. Control system shall be
designed to prevent abnormal swings due to loss of Control System power
supply, failure of any Control System component, open circuit/short circuit.
On any of these failures the controlled equipment/parameter shall either
remain in last position before failure or shall come to fully open/close or
on/off state as required for the safety of plant/personnel/equipment and as
finalized during detailed engineering. System shall be designed such that
there will be no upset when Power is restored.

1.7

The Control system shall be designed to operate in non-air conditioned

area. However contractor shall provide a Package/Split AC of suitable
capacity decided by heat load requirement in SCADA room at Main control
room (CMCS).

2.0

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC BASED CONTROL SYSTEM AT CMCS

ROOM:
Bidder has to provide PLC based SCADA at CMCS room as per
specification given hereunder. Other requirement related to PLC mentioned
elsewhere in this chapter is applicable for PLC to be provided in CMCS.
For other locations such as Inverter room, Sub pooling switchgear room ( ,
bidder may offer IO modules/RTU/PLC for completeness of SCADA.

2.1

PLC PROCESSOR
The processor unit shall be capable of executing the following functions:a)

Receiving binary and analog signals from the field and

providing command output to MCC/SWGR/Drive etc. through
Input / Output modules and operator initiated commands from
HMIS / control panel.

c)b)

Implementing all logic functions for control, protection and

annunciation of the equipment and systems.

Providing supervisory information for alarm, various types of

displays, status information, trending, historical storage of data

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etc.
e)

Performing self-monitoring and diagnostic functions

2.2

PLC unit shall be provided with two processors (Main processing unit and
memories) one for normal operation and one as hot standby. In case of
failure of working processor, there shall be an appropriate alarm and
simultaneously the hot standby processor shall take over the complete
plant operation automatically. The transfer from main processor to standby
processor shall be totally bump less and shall not cause any plant
disturbance whatsoever. In the event of both processors failing, the system
shall revert to fail safe mode. It shall be possible to keep any of the
processors as master and other as standby. The standby processor shall
be updated in line with the changes made in working processor.

2.3

The memory shall be field expandable. The memory capacity shall be

sufficient for the complete system operation and have a capability for at
least 20% expansion in future. Programmed operating sequences and
criteria shall be stored in nonvolatile semiconductor memories like EPROM.
All dynamic memories shall be provided with buffer battery backup for at
least 360 hours. The batteries shall be lithium or Ni-Cd type.

2.4

Priority of different commands shall be as follows:

2.4.1

Manual intervention shall be possible at any stage of operation. Protection

commands shall have priority over manual commands and manual
commands shall prevail over auto commands.

2.5

A forcing facility shall be provided for changing the states of inputs and
outputs, timers and flags to facilitate fault finding and other testing
requirements. It shall be possible to display the signal flow during operation
of the program.

2.6

The SCADA shall be OPC version 2.05a compliant and implement a OPCDA 2.05a server as per the specification of OPC Foundation. All data
should be accessible through this OPC server. SCADA shall have OPC
connectivity for other systems.

3.0

HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE SYSTEM (HMIS)

Graphical Interface Unit (GIU) / Operator work station (OWS) shall perform
control, monitoring and operation of all devices interacting with PLC based
control system. It shall be possible to use the same as programming station
of the PLC and the Human Machine Interface System. In case the PC
based OWS cannot be used as programming station of the PLC and the
Human Machine Interface System, then separate PC based programming
station shall be provided.
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Operator shall be able to access all control/information related data under
all operating conditions including a single processor/computer failure in the
HMIS. All frequently called important functions including major displays
shall be assigned to dedicated function keys on a soft keyboard for the
convenience of the operator for quick access to displays & other operator
functions.
The operator functions for each OWS / GIU shall have provision to be
configured for Control System operation (A/M selection, raise/lower, set
point/bias change, on/off, open/close operation, mode/device selection,
bypassing criteria, sequence auto, start/stop selection, drive auto selection,
local-remote/other multi-position selection etc.); alarm acknowledge; call all
kind of displays, logs, summaries, calculation results, etc.; printing of logs &
reports; retrieval of historical data; and any other functions required for
smooth operation, control & management of information as finalized during
detailed engineering.
The display selection process shall be optimized so that the desired display
can be selected with the minimum no. of operations. Navigation from one
display to any other should be possible efficiently through paging soft keys
as well as through targets defined on the displays. There should be no
limitation on number of such targets.
The system shall have built-in safety features that will allow/disallow certain
functions and entry fields within a function to be under password control to
protect against inadvertent and unauthorized use of these functions.
Assignment of allowable functions and entry fields shall be on the basis of
user profile. The system security shall contain various user levels with
specific rights as finalized by the Employer during detailed engineering.
However, no. of user levels, no. of users in a level and rights for each level
shall be changeable by the programmer (Administrator).
Wherever Graphical Interface Unit is envisaged, it shall meet the minimum
functional requirements of monitoring, operating & controlling the process
and displaying information related to process locally. GIU shall be provided
with TFT active matrix display and keypad for operation. GIU shall be
ruggedly designed to withstand hard environments like high temperature,
shock and vibration.
SCADA Software shall allow modifying dimensions of the SCADA screens
without redrawing graphics
Remote monitoring of essential parameters on the web using standard
modem (Internet connection for transferring data to web shall be taken by
Contractor in the name of NTPC Site for O & M period).

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Bidder has to provide suitable hardware and software based firewall for
network security to restrict unauthorized access to HMI/Solar SCADA PCs
and system.

4.0

PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONALITIES
Programming of the PLC Processor / controller as well as programming of
HMIS shall be user friendly with graphical user interface and shall not
require knowledge of any specialized language. For example, the
programming of PLC shall use either of the following:-

Flow-chart or block logic representing the instructions graphically.

Ladder diagrams.

The programming of HMIS (like development and modification of data

base, mimics, logs / reports, HSR functionalities etc.) shall also be possible
through user-friendly menus etc
All programming functionalities shall be password protected to avoid
unauthorized modification.
5.0

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT
All necessary software required for implementation of control logic, operator
station displays / logs, storage & retrieval and other functional requirement
shall be provided. The programs shall include high level languages as far
as possible. The contractor shall provide sufficient documentation and
program listing so that it is possible for the Employer to carry out
modification at a later date.
The Contractor shall provide all software required by the system for
meeting the intent and functional/parametric requirements of the
specification.
Industry standard operating system like WINDOWS (latest version) etc. to
ensure openness and connectivity with other system in industry.
SCADA system shall support following standard protocols (included but
not limited to) to communicate with different sub system/Devices.
a)
b)
c)
d)

Modbus (TCP/IP, RTU, ASCII)

Sub Station Protocol like IEC-61850
IEC 60870 -5-101//104
Any other protocol on which the offered equipment ( by Contractor) will
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The system shall have user friendly programming language & graphic user
interface.
All system related software including Real Time Operating System, File
management software, screen editor, database management software. On
line diagnostics/debug software, peripheral drivers software and latest
versions of standard PC-based software and latest WINDOWS based
packages etc. and any other standard language offered shall be furnished
as a minimum.
All application software for PLC system functioning like input scanning,
acquisition, conditioning processing, control and communication and
software for operator interface of monitors, displays, trends, curves, bar
charts etc. Historical storage and retrieval utility, and alarm functions shall
be provided.
The Contractor shall provide software locks and passwords to Employers
engineers at site for all operating & application software so that Employers
engineers can take backup of these software and are able to do
modifications at site.
6.0

PARAMETRIC REQUIREMENTS
The control system shall be designed such that under worst case
loading conditions the response time shall not be worst than the
following:On/Off Command

The response time for screen

update after the execution of the
control command from the time the
command is issued shall be two
seconds (excluding the drive
actuation time).

Adjustment Command

0.5 to 1 second.

On screen Updating

1 second.

related -

1 second.

All
Control
displays
Bar Chart displays

2 to 3 seconds.

Plant Mimic displays

2 to 3 seconds.

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Group review displays

2 to 3 seconds.

X-T Plot Displays

1 to 2 seconds.

Plant Summary Displays

1 to 2 seconds.

Even under worst case loading condition of HMIS and system Bus,
each HMIS processor shall have 50 % spare time when measured over
any one minute period and the system bus shall have at least 50 %
spare duty cycle.

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7.0

INPUT/OUTPUT MODULES
The PLC system should be designed according to the location of the
input/output cabinets as specified.
Input Output modules, as required in the Control System for all type of field
input signals (4-20 mA, non-changeover/change over type of contact inputs
etc.) and outputs from the control system (non change over/change over
type of contact, output signals for energizing interface relays at suitable DC
voltage as decided during detail engineering, 4-20 mA output etc.) are to
be provided by the Contractor
Electrical isolation of 1.5kV with optical couplers between the plant
input/output and controller shall be provided on the I/O cards. The isolation
shall ensure that any inadvertent voltage or voltage spikes (as may be
encountered in a plant of this nature) shall not damage or mal-operate the
internal processing equipment.
The Input/output system shall facilitate modular expansion in fixed stages.
The individual input/output cards shall incorporate indications on the
module front panels for displaying individual signal status.
Individually fused output circuits with the blower fuse indicator shall be
provided. All input/output points shall be provided with status indicator.
Input circuits shall be provided with fuses preferably for each input,
alternatively suitable combination of inputs shall be done and provided with
fuses such that for any fault, fuse failure shall affect the particular drive
system only without affecting other systems.
All input/output cards shall have quick disconnect terminations allowing for
card replacement without disconnection of external wiring and without
switching of power supply.
The I/O Module shall have the following features:

Power supply monitoring.

Contact bounce filtering.

Optical isolation between input and output signals with the

internal circuits

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d

In case of power supply failure or hardware fault, the critical

outputs shall be automatically switched to the fail-safe mode. The
fail-safe mode shall be finalized during detailed engineering.

Binary Output modules shall be rated to switch ON/OFF coupling relays of

approx. 3 VA. Analog output modules shall be able to drive a load
impedance of 500 Ohms minimum.
Output module shall be capable of switching ON/OFF inductive loads like
solenoid valves, auxiliary relays etc. without any extra hardware.
All input field interrogation voltage shall be finalized during detail
engineering
In case of loss of I/O communication link with the main processing unit, the
I/O shall be able to go to predetermined fail safe mode (to be finalized
during detailed engineering) with proper annunciation.
Contractor shall provide the I/Os modules at main control room/Inverter
room for followings as the minimum(included but not limited to):
1.

Analog Input Module

a.
b.
c.
d.

WTI, OTI of all the transformer of capacity more than 50 KVA.

Ambient Temperature --- 02 Nos
Module Temperature-----01 Nos at each Inverter block
Meteorological Parameters (Wind speed, GHI, Relative humadity
etc.)
Binary Input Module

a. All the LT incomer breaker and bus coupler breaker

b. All the MV/HV/EHV breaker (as applicable)
c. Bucholz , WTI, OTI , PRV, MOG of all the Transformer
d. Other devices as included during the detailed engineering.
3. Binary Output Module:
a. All the LT incomer breaker and bus coupler breaker
b. All the MV/HV/EHV breaker (as applicable)
Contractor shall provide remote Input/output modules Housed
cabinets/rackswith suitable redundant data link to the central PLC system
as specified. These Input/output modules shall meet the technical
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requirements as mentioned in the above clauses. Further these
Input/output modules shall be designed to continuously work under the
environment expected to be encountered in assigned areas without any airconditioning support.

8.0

SYSTEM SPARE CAPACITY

Over and above the equipment and accessories required to meet the fully
implemented system as per specification requirements, Control System
shall have spare capacity and necessary hardware/ equipment/
accessories to meet following requirement for future expansion at site:
10% spare channels in input/output modules fully wired up to cabinets TB
shall be provided.
Further, each processor / controller shall have spare capacity to handle
minimum 30% additional inputs/ outputs of each type including above
specified spare requirements, over and above implemented capacity. Each
of the corresponding communication controllers shall also have same
spare
capacity
as
that
of
processor/controller.
The Data communication system shall have the capacity to handle the
additions mentioned above.
Twenty (10) percent spare relays of each type and rating to be mounted
and wired in cabinets TB. All contacts of relays shall be terminated in
terminal blocks of cabinets.
The spare capacity as specified above shall be uniformly distributed
throughout all cubicles. The system design shall ensure that above
mentioned additions shall not require any additional controller/processor/
peripheral drivers in the system delivered at site. Further, these additions
shall not deteriorate the system response time / duty cycle, etc. from those
stipulated under this specification.

9.0

DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (DCS) AT MAIN CONTROL ROOM

The Data Communication System shall include a redundant Main System
Bus with hot back-up. Other applicable bus systems like cubicle bus, local
bus, I/O bus etc shall be redundant except for backplane buses which can
be non-redundant.
The DCS shall have the following minimum features :

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ensure that a single failure anywhere in the media shall cause no more
than a single message to be disrupted and that message shall
automatically be retransmitted. Any failure or physical removal of any
station/module connected to the system bus shall not result in loss of
any communication function to and from any other station/module.
c

If the system bus requires a master bus controller philosophy, it shall

employ redundant master bus controller with automatic switchover
facility.

d Built-in diagnostics shall be provided for easy fault detection.

Communication error detection and correction facility (ECC) shall be
provided at all levels of communication. Failure of one bus and
changeover to the standby system bus shall be automatic and
completely bump less and the same shall be suitably alarmed/logged.
e The design and installation of the system bus shall take care of the
environmental conditions as applicable.
f

Data transmitting speed shall be sufficient to meet the responses of the

system in terms of displays, control etc. plus 25% spare capacity shall
be available for future expansion.

g Contractor shall employ redundant Fibre optic backbone (Ring topology

or better) for data communication between Inverter rooms and main
control room. .
The Contractor shall furnish details regarding the communication system
like communication protocol, bus utilization calculations etc.
10.0

OPERATOR INTERFACE DISPLAYS/LOGS/REPORTS

Suitable Operator Interface Displays/Logs/Reports for control operation &
monitoring shall be provided. The details shall be finalized during detailed
Engg. stage.
Minimum quantities shall be as follows:Various displays on the OWS shall as a minimum include P&ID displays or
mimic, bar chart displays, X-Y & X-T plot (trend) displays, operator
guidance message displays, group displays, plant start-up/shutdown
message displays, system status displays etc. Number of displays and the
exact functionality shall be on as required basis and as finalized during
detailed engineering subject to the minimum quantities as given in
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background grid on operator request shall be variable with adequate no. Of
divisions in both co-ordinates
1

The minimum quantity of major types of displays per unit shall

be as follows:
a)

Control displays
sequence/loop)

P&ID/ mimic display

X-Y Plot (with superimposed operating 25 + 25

curves + using user selectable stored
data)

Group displays

Operator guidance message

System
display

status

(group/sub-group/ (On as reqd.

basis subject to
100 minimum)
20

other

All technical manuals, reference manuals, users guide etc., in English
required for modification/editing/addition/deletion of features in the software
of the PLC System shall be furnished. The Contractor shall furnish a
comprehensive list of all system/application software documentation after
system organization for Employers review and approval.
All The software listings for application software, Project data files etc. shall
be submitted by the Contractor.

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SOFTWARE LICENCES
The Contractor shall provide software license for all software being used
in Contractors System. The software licenses shall be provided for the
project (e.g. organization or site license) and shall not be
hardware/machine-specific. That is, if any hardware/machine is upgraded
or changed, the same license shall hold good and it shall not be
necessary for Employer to seek a new license/renew license due to up
gradation/change of hardware/machine in Contractors System at site. All
licenses shall be valid for the continuous service life of the plant.
Contractor shall provide Minimum 4 nos of licenses for remote monitoring
(Concurrent viewing of data at 4 different locations authorised with user
ID/Password) of the essential parameters of solar plant on the web using
popular web browser without requirement of additional software

18.0

TIME SYNCHRONIZATION AND INTERFACE WITH PI SERVER

The contractor will provide at least one GPS time synchronizing unit ,,
which shall be synchronized with the SCADA system and all devices which
are communicating with Solar SCADA shall be synchronized with GPS time
synchronizing unit. The technical details of GPS have been specified
elsewhere in the specification.
For communicating the generation data of solar plant in NTPC, the SCADA
system shall be interfaced/ connected with PI server of NTPC. The details
of PI server shall be furnished during the detailed engineering.

19.0

HMIPIS HARDWARE AT MAIN CONTROL ROOM

The HMIPIS as specified shall be based on latest state of the art
Workstations and Servers and technology suitable for industrial application
& power plant environment.
The Workstation/Servers employed for HMIPIS implementation shall be
based on industry standard hardware and software which will ensure easy
connectivity with other systems and portability of Employer developed and
third party software.
Redundant sets of communication controllers shall be provided to handle
all the communication between the HMIPIS and redundant system bus and
to ensure specified system response time and parametric requirements.
Each communication controller shall have message checking facility.

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Power Fail Auto Restart (PFAR) facility with automatic time update shall be
provided.
All the peripherals shall conform to the following minimum requirement but
the exact make & model shall be as approved by Employer during detailed
engineering. The LAN to be provided under HMIPIS shall support TCP/IP
protocol (Ethernet connectivity) with OPC RDI for interface with PLCs/other
systems and shall have data communication speed of min. 100 MBPS. All
network components of LAN and Workstations shall be compatible to the
LAN, without degrading its performance.
Workstations (Qty- 2Nos)
SI
No.

Features

Operator workstations/ Other workstations/

Documentation station (in case not part of prog.
Stn.)

Processor

64 bit

Memory

4 GB RAM upgradable to 8 GB

Hard Disk

500 GB RAID1

Monitor (color)

Min 22 TFT Flat Monitor with non-interfaced

refresh rate min. 75 Hz. Communication port:2 Serial bus , one parallel Dual 10/100/1000
Mbps. Ethernet Graphic Memory = 16 MB
Expansion slot=3

Removable
6 GB (minimum)
bulk
storage
drive (DVD /
DAT)

Removable
10 nos
Bulk
Storage
Media
for
above
(with
each
server/
work-station)

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8.

Intelligent UPS 1 no. with 30 mins. Battery backup on machine

(on line) with load
remote
monitoring for
each
workstation/ server

Keyboard

ASCII

10.

Pointing Device

Mouse

11.

Accessories

Industrial grade furniture as approved during

detailed engineering

12.

Additional
Comprehensive disk maintenance utility for disk
general
clean sweep/ crash guard/antivirus, etc.
purpose
software
(for
using
over
network
by
servers/worksta
tions/PCs)

13.

Software

Ms. Windows latest, Ms Office, Adobe Acrobat,

Anti Virus. Etc.

14.

LED

40 WALL MOUNTABLE OF LEADING

BRANDS LIKE Sony, Samsung, LG etc.
Printer (Qty- 1 No.)

Features

Colour Laser Printer

Paper Size

Printing Speed (min.)- in 6 ppm (Color)

normal mode for A4 size paper
24 ppm (B&W)

Type

Heavy duty,
pages/month

Resolution (black) (min.)

600 dpi

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First page out time (with full =<1 min for color,
graphic display)
<45 sec for BW

Paper input capacity (min.)

500 sheets

Additional features

Automatic Duplex Printing

Paper sheets (1 ream = 500 20 reams (A3)

sheets) with each printer
20 reams (A4)

FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TEST (FAT)

FAT procedure shall be submitted by bidder for NTPC approval and after
approval of FAT procedure. FAT will be witnessed by NTPC Engineering
or authorized representative of NTPC. SCADA shall communicate with all
third party devices which are part of Solar Plant and the same shall be
demonstrated during the FAT.

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C-8 )INSTRUMENTATION AND COMMUNICATION CABLE

1.0

COMMUNICATION CABLE (Optic Fibre Cable)

Optic Fiber cable shall be 4/8/12 core, galvanized corrugated steel taped
armoured, fully water blocked with dielectric central member for
outdoor/indoor application so as to prevent any physical damage. The
cable shall have multiple single-mode or multimode fibers on as required
basis so as to avoid the usage of any repeaters. The core and cladding
diameter shall be 9 +/-1 micrometer and 125 +/- 1 micrometer respectively.
The outer sheath shall have Flame Retardant, UV resistant properties and
are to be identified with the manufacturers name, year of manufacturing,
progressive automatic sequential on-line marking of length in meters at
every meter on outer sheath.
The cable core shall have suitable characteristics and strengthening for
prevention of damage during pulling viz. Steel central number, Loose buffer
tube design, 4 fibers per buffer tube ( minimum), Interstices and buffer
tubes duly filled with Thixotropic jelly etc. The cable shall be suitable for
maximum tensile force of 2000 N during installation, and once installed, a
tensile force of 1000 N minimum. The compressive strength of cable shall
be 3000 N minimum & crush resistance 4000 N minimum. The operating
temperature shall be -20 deg. C to 70 deg. C.
All testing of the optic fiber cable being supplied shall be as per the
relevant IEC, EIA and other international standards.
Bidder to ensure that minimum 100% cores are kept as spare in all types of
optical fiber cables.
Cables shall be suitable for laying in conduits, ducts, trenches, racks and
underground buried installation.
Spliced/ Repaired cables are not acceptable.
Penetration of water resistance and impact resistance shall be as per IEC
standard.

1.1

Communication Cable (Modbus)

Data (Modbus) Cable to be used shall be shielded type with stranded
copper conductor based on VDE 0881. Cable shall have minimum 2 pair
each with conductor size of 0.5 SQMM and core identification shall comply
with DIN 47100. Cable shall be flame retardant according to IEC 60332-12. Cable shall be tested for Peak working voltage of not less than 300 V

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and shall be suitable for serial interfaces (RS 422 and RS 485).The cable
shall be provided with lightning and surge protection devices as per EN
61643-21. Surge protection device to be provided shall be approved from
UL/CSA or any national/international approved lab.

2.0

Instrumentation Cables

2.1

Common Requirement

S
No.
1.
2.

Property

Continuous
suitability
Progressive automatic on- To be provided at every one
line sequential marking of meter on outer sheath.
length in meters
Marking to read FRLS
To be provided at every 5 meters
on outer sheath
Allowable Tolerance on +/- 2 mm (maximum) over the
overall diameter
declared value in data sheet
Variation in diameter
Not more than 1.0 mm throughout
the length of cable.
Ovality at any cross- Not more than 1.0 mm
section
Others
a) Durable marking at intervals
not exceeding 625 mm shall
include manufacturers name,
insulation material, conductors
size, number of pairs, voltage
rating, type of cable, year of
manufacturer to be provided.

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Requirement

Voltage grade
Codes and standard

225 V (peak value)

All instrumentation cables shall
comply with VDE 0815, VDE
0207, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, VDE
0816, VDE 0472, SEN 4241475,
ANSI MC 96.1, IS-8784, IS-10810
(latest
editions)
and
their
amendments read along with this
specification.
operation At 70 deg. C for all types of cables

b) Cables shall be suitable for

laying
in
conduits,
ducts,
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trenches, racks and undergroundburied installation

c) Repaired cables shall not be
acceptable.

10.

2.2

Color

The outer sheath shall be of blue

Blue

Specific Requirement
S
No.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

8.
1.
2.
3.

4.
5.

Property
Type of Cable
A. Conductors
Cross section area
Conductormaterial

Requirement
F and G Type cables

0.5 sq. mm
HighconductivityAnnealed
bare copper
Colour code
As per VDE-815
Conductor Grade
Electrolytic
No & dia of strands
7x0.3 mm (nom)
No. of Pairs
4,8,12,16,24,48
Max.
conductor 73.4 (loop)
resistance per Km (in
ohm) at 20 deg. C
ReferenceStandard
VDE 0815
B. Insulation
Material
Extruded PVC type YI 3
Thickness in mm 0.25/0.3/0.35
(Min/Nom/Max)
Volume
Resistivity
(Min) in ohm-cm
1 x 1014 at 20 deg. C &
1x1011 at 70 deg. C.
Reference
VDE 0207 Part 4
Core diameter above Suitable for cage clamp
insulation
connector
C. Pairing & Twisting
Single layer of binder Yes
tape on each pair
provided
Bunch(Unit formation) To be provided
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1.
2.
3.

4.
5.

6.
7.

2.
3.
4.

Conductor
/pair
identification as per
VDE081
D. Shielding
Type of shielding
Individual
pair
shielding
Minimum thickness of
Individual
pair
shielding
Overall
cable
assembly shielding
Minimum thickness of
Overall
cable
assembly shielding
Coverage
Overlapping
Drain wire provided
for individual shield

To be provided

Al-Mylar tape
To be provided for F-type
cabl
28 micron

To be provided
55 micron

100% coverage with 20%

overlapping
Yes (for F-type) Size=0.5
mm2,No.ofstrands=7, Dia
of strands =0.3 mm
,Annealed Tin coated
copper
Drain wire provided Yes.
Size=0.5
mm2,
for overall shield
No.of strands=7,Dia of
strands=0.3mm Annealed
Tin coated copper
E. FILLERS
Non-hygroscopic,
To be provided
flame retardant
F. Outer Sheath
Material
Extruded PVC compound
YM1
with
FRLS
properties
Minimum Thickness 1.8 mm
at any point
Nominal Thick-ness at >1.8 mm
any point
Resistant to water, Required
fungus, termite &
rodent attack
Minimum
Oxygen 29%
index as per ASTMD2863
Minimum
250 deg.C

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Temperature index as
per ASTMD-2863
Maximum acid gas 20%
generation by weight
as per IEC-60754-1
Maximum
Smoke Maximum 60%
Density Rating as per
ASTMD-2843
To be provided

2.
3.
4.

Reference standard

(defined as the average

area under the curve
when the results of
smoke
density
test
plotted on a curve
indicating light absorption
vs. time as per ASTMD2843)
VDE207 Part 5,VDE0816

G. Electrical Parameters
Mutual Capacitance 120 nF/km for F type
Between Conductors
At 0.8 Khz (Max.)
100 nF/km for G-type

Insulation
Resistance(Min.)
Cross Talk Figure
(Min.) At 0.8 Khz
Characteristic
Impedance (Max) At 1
Khz
Attenuation Figure At
1 Khz (Max)
H. Complete Cable
Complete
Cable
assembly

Flammability

100 M Ohm/Km
60 dB
320 OHM FOR F-TYPE
340 OHM FOR G-TYPE
1.2 db/km

Shall
pass
Swedish
Chimney test as per
SEN-SS 4241475 class
F3.
Shall pass flammability as
per IEEE-383 read in
conjunction
to
this
specification

I. Tests
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3.
4.

Routine & Acceptance Refer

Type
Test
tests
requirement
of
Specification for C & I
Type tests
System
J Cable Drum
Type
Returnable wooden drum
(wooden drum to be
constructed
from
seasoned wood free from
defects
with
wood
preservative applied to
the entire drum) or steel
drum.
Outermost
layer Yes
covered
with
waterproof paper
Painting
Entire surface to be
painted
Length
1000 m + 5% for up to &
including 12 pairs
500 m + 5% for above12
pairs

3.0

TYPE TEST
All cables to be supplied shall be of type tested quality. The Contractor
shall submit for Owner's approval the reports of all the type tests and
carried out within last five years from the date of bid opening. These
reports should be for the tests conducted on the equipment similar to those
proposed to be supplied under this contract and the test(s) should have
been either conducted at an independent laboratory or should have been
witnessed by a client.
In case the Contractor is not able to submit report of the type test(s)
conducted within last five years from the date of bid opening, or in case the
type test report(s) are not found to be meeting the specification
requirements, the Contractor shall conduct all such tests under this
contract free of cost to the Owner and submit the reports for approval.

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C-9) EARTHING SYSTEM

1.0

AC SYSTEM

1.1

CODES AND STANDARDS

IS: 3043
IEEE: 80
IEEE: 142

Code of practice for Earthing.

IEEE guide for safety in AC substation
grounding
Grounding of Industrial & commercial power
systems

IS: 13947

Degree of protection provided by enclosures for

low voltage switchgear and control gear

IS: 2309

Code of Practice for the protection of building

and allied structures against lightning.

IS: 802

Code of practice for the use of Structural Steel

in OverheadTransmissionLineTowers.

IS: 2629

Recommended practice for hot dip galvanizing

of iron & steel

IS: 2633

Method for testing uniformity of coating on zinc

coated articles

IS: 513

Cold rolled low carbon steel sheets and strips

IS: 3063

Fasteners single coil rectangular section spring

washers.

IS: 6745

Methods for determination of mass of zinc

coating on zinc coated iron & steel articles.

IS: 4736

Hot-dip Zinc coating for MS Tubes.

IS: 458

Precast Concrete Pipes (With and Without

Reinforcement)
Indian Electricity Act.
Indian Electricity Rules.

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All standards, specifications and codes of practice referred to herein shall
be the latest editions including all applicable official amendments and
revisions as on date of opening of bid. In case of conflict between this
specification and those (IS codes, standards, etc.) referred to herein, the
former shall prevail. All work shall be carried out as per the above
standards/ codes as applicable.

1.2

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Earthing system shall be in strict accordance with IS: 3043 and Indian
Electricity Rules/Acts.
For outdoor switchyard, Earthing system network/earthmat shall be
interconnected mesh of mild steel rods buried in ground. For other areas in
the solar plant such as transformer yard, switchgear room the earthing
system shall consist of minimum two parallel conductors interconnected
together. The Contractor shall furnish the detailed design and calculations
for Employer's approval. Contractor shall obtain all necessary statutory
approvals for the system.
The earth conductors shall be free from pitting, laminations, rust, scale and
other electrical, mechanical defects
The material of the earthing conductors shall be as follows:
1. Conductors above ground level and in built up trenches
-Galvanized steel
2. Conductors buried in earth -Mild steel
3. Earth electrodes
-Mild steel rod
The sizes of earthing conductors for various electrical equipments shall be
as below:

S No. Equipment

1
2

Earth
buried in
Earth

Conductor
Earth
conductor
above
ground level and in
built
up trenches
40 mm dia. MS rod 65 x 8mm GS flat

Switchyard/Outdoor
substation
33kV/11kV/6.6kV/3.3
kV/
65 x 8mm GS flat
switchgear equipment and
415V switchgear

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4
5
6
7
8
9

415 V MCC/ Distribution 65 x 8mm GS flat

boards / Transformers
LT Motors above 125 KW 65 x 8mm GS flat
LT Motors 25 KW to 125
65 x 8mm GS flat
KW
LT Motors 1 KW to 25 KW65 x 8mm GS flat
Fractional House power 65 x 8mm GS flat
motor
Control panel & control desk
65 x 8mm GS flat
25 x

50 x 6mm GS flat

Push button station 65/ x 8mm GS flat

Junction
Box
Columns, structures, cable65 x 8mm GS flat
trays and bus ducts
enclosures
Crane, rails, rail tracks & 65 x 8mm GS flat
Other non-current carrying
metal parts

8 SWG GI wire

50 x 6mm GS flat
25 x 6mm GS flat
25 x 3mm GS flat
8 SWG GS wire
25 x 3 mm GS flat

50 x 6mm GS flat

25 x 6mm GS flat

Metallic frame of all electrical equipment shall be earthed by two separate

and distinct connections to earthing system, each of 100% capacity, Crane
rails, tracks, metal pipes and conduits shall also be effectively earthed at
two points. Steel RCC columns, metallic stairs, and rails etc. of the building
housing electrical equipment shall be connected to the nearby earthing grid
conductor by one earthing ensured by bonding the different sections of
hand rails and metallic stairs. Metallic sheaths/screens, and armour of
multi-core cables shall be earthed at both ends. Metallic Sheaths and
armour of single core cables shall be earthed at switchgear end only unless
otherwise approved. Every alternate post of the switchyard fence shall be
connected to earthing grid by one GS flat and gates by flexible lead to the
earthed post. ` Portable tools, appliances and welding equipment shall be
earthed by flexible insulated cable.
Each continuous laid lengths of cable tray shall be earthed at minimum two
places by G.S. flats to earthing system, the distance between earthing
points shall not exceed 30 meter. Wherever earth mat is not available,
necessary connections shall be done by driving an earth electrode in the
ground.
Neutral connections and metallic conduits/pipes shall not be used for the
equipment earthing. Lightning protection system down conductors shall not
be connected to other earthing conductors above the ground level.
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Connections between earth leads and equipment shall normally be of
bolted type. Contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned before
connections. Equipment bolted connections after being tested and checked
shall be painted with anti-corrosive paint/compound.
Suitable earth risers as approved shall be provided above finished
floor/ground level, if the equipment is not available at the time of laying of
main earth conductor.
Connections between equipment earthing leads and between main
earthing conductors shall be of welded type. For rust protection the welds
should be treated with red lead compound and afterwards thickly coated
with bitumen compound. All welded connections shall be made by electric
arc welding.
Resistance of the joint shall not be more than the resistance of the
equivalent length of conductors.
Earthing conductors buried in ground shall be laid minimum 600 mm below
grade level unless otherwise indicated in the drawing. Back filling material
to be placed over buried conductors shall be free from stones and harmful
mixtures. Back filling shall be placed in layers of 150 mm.
Earthing conductors embedded in the concrete floor of the building shall
have approximately 50 mm concrete cover.
Minimum earth coverage of 300 mm shall be provided between earth
conductor and the bottom of trench/foundation/underground pipes at
crossings. Earthing conductors crossings the road can be installed in pipes.
Wherever earthing conductor crosses or runs at less than 300 mm distance
along metallic structures such as gas, water, steam pipe lines, steel
reinforcement in concrete, it shall be bonded to the same.
Earthing conductors along their run on columns, walls, etc. shall be
supported by suitable welding / cleating at interval of 1000mm and 750mm
respectively.
Earth pit shall be constructed as per IS:3043. Electrodes shall be
embedded below permanent moisture level. Minimum spacing between
electrodes shall be 600mm. Earth pits shall be treated with salt and
charcoal if average resistance of soil is more than 20 ohm meter. However
Based on the soil resistivity data of the site, in case, the earthing resistance
requirements as per applicable standard is not met, bidder may have to
provide special earthing arrangement like chemical earthing etc in order to
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meet the earthing resistance requirements. For chemical earthing,
compound shall have pH between 6-8. It shall be used with compatible
electrode (cu, cu bonding) as per guidelines of compound manufacturer. It
shall not shrink or expand over the period of time and shall be maintenance
free.
On completion of installation continuity of earth conductors and efficiency
of all bonds and joints shall be checked. Earth resistance at earth
terminations shall be measured and recorded. All equipment required for
testing shall be furnished by contractor.
Earthing conductor shall be buried at least 2000mm outside the fence of
electrical installations. Every alternate post of the fences and all gates shall
be connected to earthing grid by one lead.

1.3

Other Requirements of Earthing System:

Standard/Code

IEEE 80, IS 3043

Earthing System
Life expectancy

40 Years

System Fault Level

As per system requirement

Soil resistivity

Actual as per site conditions.

Min. Steel corrosion

0.12mm/year

Depth of burial of main earth conductor 600mm below grade level; where
it crosses trenches, pipes, ducts,
tunnels, rail tracks, etc., it shall be at
least 300mm below them.
Conductor joints

By electric arc welding, with resistance

of joint not more than that of the
conductor.

Welds to be treated with red lead for rust protection and then coated with
bitumen compound for corrosion protection.
Surface resistivity

- Gravel

3000 ohm-meter

- Concrete 500 ohm-meter

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SOLAR ARRAY EARTHING

2.1

Each Module mounting structure (MMS), SPV Module frames, mounting

arrangement for String Monitoring Boxes, Metallic Junction Boxes, Metal
frames/Panel, Metallic Pipes of the solar array shall be effectively earthed
by two separate and distinct connections to earthing system. Earthing
system for solar array shall consist of earth mat/Earth grid to be laid at the
depth of 600 MM below the ground. Earth mat shall be a mesh of
interconnected Galvanizing Steel (GS) flat laid in the solar farm for the
purpose of earthing/grounding. Equipment and structure in the solar farm
shall be earthed in compliance to the IS: 3043 (Code of Practice for
Earthing) and Indian Electricity Rules/Acts.

2.2

The Contractor shall furnish the detailed design and calculations for
Owners approval as per IEEE80-2000 to determine the number of earth pit
and size of earth mat conductor. However the No. of earth pits for the solar
farm shall not be less than nos. of Inverters selected for the Solar PV
Project and size of earth mat conductor shall not be less than 25X6 GS flat.
Minimum size of riser to connect the structures and JB etc. to the earth-mat
in the solar farm shall be 25X3 GS Flat. Location of earth pits and laying of
earth conductor shall be decided during detail engineering.

2.3

System Requirement for the solar array:

Life Expectancy

25 Years

System fault level

As per system requirement

Soil resistivity

Actual as per site conditions

Min. Steel corrosion

0.12mm/year

Earth Conductor joints

By electric arc welding, with

resistance of joint not more than
that of the conductor

2.4

Connection of riser to the structures shall be bolted or welded type. Portion

of galvanised structure which undergoes welding at site shall be coated
with two coats of cold galvanising and anti-corrosion paint afterwards. .

2.5

Connections between equipment earthing leads and between main

earthing conductors shall be of welded type. For rust protection, welds
should be treated with red lead compound and afterwards thickly coated
with bitumen compound. All welded connections shall be made by electric
arc welding.

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2.6

Earth conductor shall be laid in the ground in manner that distance of any
metallic part of the object to be earthed from the earth conductor is not
more than 15 Meter. A continuous earth path is to be maintained
throughout the PV array.

2.7

Each PV Module frame shall be earthed in accordance with module

manufacturer guidelines. In case module frame earthing is to be separately
provided, it shall be earthed with minimum 2.5 sq. mm flexible copper
cables with lug at suitable location of module frame. There shall not be
more than 12 nos. of PV modules in single loop of earthing connection to
module frame. Both ends of the loop of copper cable for earthing shall be
connected with nearest earthed structure or earth conductor.

2.8

Based on the design of detail engineering, contractor shall have to arrange

additional earth pit as mentioned below:
Earth pit for earthing of Inverter Transformer Shield. Number of shield earth
pit shall be minimum two for each transformer. Shield earth pit shall be
connected to inverter transformer shield bushing conductor with copper flat.
Size of Cu flat shall be decided during detailed engineering but shall not be
less than 25X6 Cu flat. Contractor has to comply with the guidelines of
Inverter Transformer/Inverter manufactures (if any) for shield earthing.
Electronic/Isolated earth pit for SCADA/Electronic devices. No. and location
of electronic earth pit shall be decided during detailed engineering however
minimum no. of electronic earth pit shall be equal to the total Nos. of
inverter rooms, pooling switchgear/s and/or Main control room.

2.9

Contractor shall seek owners approval for connecting solar array earth mat
with any other earth mat/earth grid of the solar PV plant.

2.10

Earth pit shall be constructed as per IS:3043. Electrodes shall be

embedded below permanent moisture level. Minimum spacing between
electrodes shall be 600mm. Earth pits shall be treated with salt and
charcoal if average resistance of soil is more than 20 ohm meter.

2.11

On completion of installation, continuity of earth conductors and efficiency

of all bonds and joints shall be checked. Earth resistance at earth
terminations shall be measured and recorded. All equipment required for
testing shall be furnished by contractor.

2.12

Size of earth conductor, nos. of earth pits given in this clause is applicable
for solar array earthing only. Method and practice of laying of earthing
conductor, earth pits and riser not mentioned herewith but given elsewhere
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C-10) LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

Lightning protection system shall be in strict accordance with IS:2309 .
Lightning conductor shall be of 25x6mm GS strip when used above ground
level and shall be connected through test link with earth electrode/earthing
system
Lightning system shall comprise of air terminations, down conductors, test
links, earth electrode etc. as per approved drawings.
1.0

DOWN CONDUCTORS
Down conductors shall be as short and straight as practicable and shall
follow a direct path to earth electrode.
Each down conductor shall be provided with a test link at 1000 mm above
ground level for testing but it shall be in accessible to interference. No
connections other than the one direct to an earth electrode shall be made
below a test point.
All joints in the down conductors shall be welded type.
Down conductors shall be cleated on outer side of building wall, at 750 mm
interval or welded to outside building columns at 1000 mm interval.
Lightning conductor on roof shall not be directly cleated on surface of roof.
Supporting blocks of PCC/insulating compound shall be used for conductor
fixing at an interval of 1500 mm.
All metallic structures within a vicinity of two meters of the conductors shall
be bonded to conductors of lightning protection system.
Lightning conductors shall not pass through or run inside GI Conduits.
Testing link shall be made of galvanized steel of size 25x 6mm.
Pulser system for lightning shall not be accepted for AC system.
Hazardous areas handling inflammable/explosive materials and
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2.1

Codes and Standard

IS : 2309

NF C 17-102 :
2.2

Code of Practice for the protection of building and

allied structures against lightning
Lightning Protection with Early Streamer Air
Termination Rod

Complete Solar Array with associated structure shall be protected from

Direct Lightning Stroke. Lightning Protection for solar array shall be
achieved with any or both of the following two systems as per specification
provided in the following section.
Single Rod Air Terminal (Faraday Rods)
Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Air Terminal
Suitable earthling and equipotential bonding shall be ensured for the
airtermination rods as per applicable standard/Equipment manufacturer
guidelines.
Current carrying parts and accessories such as clamps, fasteners, down
conductor, Test links and earth termination etc. shall be preferably
procured from OEM of Air Terminals if it is supplied by them as part of
lighting protection system.
2.3

LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR SOLAR ARRAY WITH

SINGLE ROD AIR TERMINAL
Solar array of plant shall be protected from direct lightning strike with
straight or angled air termination rods of suitable class as per IS:2309 to be
fixed with the module mounting structure (MMS). Air termination rods shall
have minimum two clamps to be fixed with MMS and must be capable of
carrying full lightning current. Contractor to ensure proper fixing of the
clamps with MMS to allow lightning current to pass through the clamp
without damage and to sustain the rods during high velocity wind.
Contractor shall submit the calculation to determine the no. and location of
air termination rods to be fixed on structure to provide the lightning
protection to each solar module and structure.
Earth riser shall be connected to that part/pole of MMS which is nearest to
air termination rod.

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LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR SOLAR ARRAY WITH E.S.E
AIR TERMINAL
Solar array shall be protected from direct lightning stroke with Early
Streamer Emission air terminal in accordance to NF C 17-102 (Latest
revision).
Location and layout of ESE terminal shall be in such a manner that it cast
no shadow on the PV Modules during 08:30 AM to 04:30 PM. Number and
location of ESE air terminal shall be decided during detail engineering. For
this purpose, design calculation and Autocad drawing of the layout of ESE
terminal shall be submitted to NTPC for approval.
ESE air terminal shall be type tested in any national/international approved
lab for advance triggering time (T) and lighting Impulse current test and
type test report shall be submitted to NTPC for approval.

2.5

Each ESE air terminal shall be provided with separate earthling

termination and test link for equipotential bonding of lighting
protection system as per OEM guidelines/NFC 17 -102. Each ESE
air terminal shall be equipped with lightning stroke counter to be
fixed at suitable height in serial on the down conductor.

ii.

ESE air terminal shall be erected on isolated foundation to be

approved by NTPC. If required, Suitable guy wire shall be used to
support the mast of ESE terminal against the wind.

LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR INVERTER ROOM AND

CMCS ROOM
Bidder needs to provide the lightning protection for each inverter,
Switchyard building (if applicable) and CMCS building in accordance to
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C-11) PLANT ILLUMINATION SYSTEM

This chapter covers supply and installation of suitable illumination system
along the peripheral roads, control room, inverter room(s), switchyard and
other facilities inside the plant.
1.0

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
A comprehensive illumination system shall be provided in the entire project.
Each building shall be provided with adequate light fittings,6A/16A socket,
fans, etc. Exhaust fans shall also be provided in toilets, battery room, etc
All outdoor lighting system shall be automatically controlled by
synchronous timer or photocell. Provision to bypass the timer or photocell
shall be provided in the panel.

2.0

LIGHTING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION FOR CMCS AND INVERTER ROOM

Normal AC Lighting System: AC lighting system 415V, 3Phase, 4wire,
will be fed from lighting panels Control Board (LPs) which in turn will be fed
from the lighting distribution boards (LDBs) of AC Switch board MCC.
Emergency AC Lightning System: The emergency lighting system
consisting of 20% of the lights shall be fed from UPS DB or DCDB as per
scheme adopted by the EPC bidder. Load of the same has to be
considered for UPS/ Battery and charger sizing.

3.0

Lighting Fixture, Lamps & Accessories

a. All lighting fixtures and accessories shall be designed for continuous
operation for its life under atmospheric conditions existing at site.
b. AC lighting fixtures and accessories shall be suitable for operation on
240 V, AC, 50 Hz supply with supply voltage variation of +/-10%,
frequency variation of +/- 5% and combined voltage and frequency
variation (absolute sum ) of 10% DC lighting fixtures and accessories
shall be suitable for operation on 220 V, with variation between 190 V &
240 V.
c. All lighting fixtures shall be complete with lamp(s), lamp holder(s), LED
chip assembly, terminal blocks, clamps, locking arrangements, fixing
brackets etc.
Driver circuit/Control gears shall be provided as
applicable / specified. The fixtures shall be fully wired upto terminal
block. The internal wiring of the fixtures shall be done with suitable low
smoke halogen free thermo-plastic or silicon rubber insulated or fire
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Further fuse protection of suitable rating in input side shall also be

provided specifically for LED luminaires. However, the normal cross
section of conductor shall be not less than 0.5 Sq. mm and minimum
thickness of insulation shall be 0.6 mm. The wiring shall be capable of
withstanding the maximum temperature to which it will be subjected
under specified service conditions without deterioration and affecting
the safety of the luminaire when installed and connected to the supply.
All fixing /locking screws, washers, nuts, brackets, studs etc, shall be
zinc plated and passivated.
All lighting fixtures shall be provided with an external, brass/GI earthing
terminal suitable for connecting 14 SWG, GI earthing wire. All metal or
metal enclosed parts of the housing and accessories shall be bonded
and connected to the earthing terminal as so to ensure satisfactory
earthing continuity through out the fixture
The lighting fixtures shall be designed for minimum glare. The finish of
the fixtures shall be such that no bright spots are produced either by
direct light source or by reflection
The reflectors shall be manufactured from CRCA sheet steel or
aluminium as specified. The aluminium reflectors shall be made of high
purity aluminium sheet, polished electrochemically brightened and
anodized or proven alternate arrangement of anodizing
Starters shall have bi-metal electrodes and high mechanical strength.
Starters shall be replaceable without disturbing the reflector or lamps
and without use of any tool. Starter shall have brass contacts and radio
interference suppressing capacitor.
LED luminaires body shall such designed that heat sink/heat dissipating
housing shall be mounted outside the overall luminaires fixture housing,
and shall be suitably clearing the driver circuit. Further for outdoor type
LED luminaires, the exposed heat sink shall be suitably designed to
avoid dust/foreign particles accumulation on the same.
LED luminaires housing/body shall be pressure die cast aluminium or
extruded Aluminium or CRCA as specified alongwith finished powder
coating. Care shall be taken in the design that there is no water
stagnation anywhere.

LED LUMINAIRES:
4.1 CODES AND STANDARDS
All standards and codes of practice referred to herein shall be the latest
edition including all applicable official amendments & revisions as on date
of techno-commercial bid opening. In case of conflict between this
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former shall prevail. All work shall be carried out as per the following
standards & codes.
16101:2012

General Lighting. LEDs and LED modules

Terms and definitions

16102(Part 1):2012

Self Ballasted LED Lamps for General

Lighting Services.
Part-1 Safety Requirements.

16102(Part 2):2012

Self Ballasted LED Lamps for General

lighting Services.
Part-2 Performance Requirements.

16103(Part I):2012

LED modules for General lighting Safety

Requirements.

15885(Part 2/Sec. 13) :2012Lamp control gear Part 2 particular

Requirements Section 13 d.c. or a.c.
Supplied Electronic control gear for LED
modules
16104:2012

d.c. or a.c. Supplied Electronic control gear

for LED modules - Performance
Requirements.

16105:2012

Method of Measurement of Lumen

maintenance of Solid-state Light (LED)
Sources.

16106:2012

Method of Electrical and photometric

Measurements of Solid State Lighting (LED)
Products

16107:2012

Luminarie Performance

16108:2012

Photobiological safety of Lamps and Lamp

Systems

IS 513

Cold rolled low carbon steel sheets and strips

IS 12063

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by enclosures.
IS 14700
(Part 3/Sec. 2)

Electro magnetic compatibility (EMC) Limits

for Harmonic current emission THD < 15%
(equipment, input current < 16 Amps. per phase.

IS 9000 (Part 6)

Environment testing: Test Z AD:

composite temperature/humidity cyclic test.

IS 15885
(Part 2/Sec. 13)
IS 16004 1 and 2)

Lamp control gear: particular requirements for

DC or AC supplied electronic control gear
for LED modules.

IS 4905
IEC 60598

Method for random sampling

Ingress protection, luminaire performance and
safety

IEC 61000-3-2

Total Harmonic Distortion

IEC 61000-4-5

Surge Protection

IES-LM 80 along with

TM 21/ IS 16105

Lumen Depreciation and Rated life of LED chip

IES-LM 79 / IS 16106

Luminaire optics and color parameter and

electrical parameter

4.2 LED LIGHTING SYSTEM

LED Luminaires shall be used for the lighting of all the indoor & outdoor
areas. However for DC lighting & hazardous areas conventional type
luminaires shall be used. In false ceiling area LED luminaires shall be
recessed mounting type & in non-false ceiling area the LED luminaires
shall be surface mounting type.
The individual lamp wattage for LED shall be upto 3 watt for outdoor type
luminaires. However for indoor type luminaires fractional wattage LEDs are
also acceptable. The LED chip efficacy shall be min 120 Lm/W. The
luminaire efficacy shall not be less than 80 Lm/W. Heat sink/heat
dissipation arrangement shall be provided in the luminaires. The LED used
in the luminaires shall have colour rendering index (CRI) of Min 80. Colour
designation of LED shall be cool day light (min 5700K) type for indoor
type LED luminaires. Further for outdoor type luminaires, the colour
designation shall be 5000K, except for well glass type LED luminaires,
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where the colour designation shall be 4000K. The LED luminaires shall
have minimum life of 25,000 burning hours with 80% of lumen maintenance
at the end of the life.
The beam angle for LED chip for indoor type luminaires shall be 120
degrees. However for highbay & flood light type outdoor luminaires the
LED chip with suitable beam angle shall be used to deliver better lumenoutput. The maximum junction temperature of bare LED without heat sink
shall be limited to 85 deg C, further the lumen maintenance at this
temperature shall be min 90%. The THD of LED Luminaires shall be less
than 10%. Further the EMC shall be as per IS 14700. The power factor of
the luminaire shall not be less than 0.9. The marking on luminaire & safety
requirements of luminaire shall be as per IS standards. Suitable heat sink/
heat dissipation arrangement, with proper thermal management shall be
designed for the luminaires.
Driver Circuit: LED modules and drivers shall be compatible to each other.
The LED module drivers ratings and makes shall be as recommended by
corresponding LED manufacturer.
LED Drivers may have following control & protections:

Suitable precision current control of LED.

Open Circuit Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Over Temperature Protection
Overload Protection
Surge Protection

Lighting panels shall be powder coated with color shade RAL9002. Lighting
panels shall have IP55 degree of protection.
Wires of different phase shall normally run in separate conduit.
Power supply shall be fed from 415 / 240 V normal AC supply through
suitable number of conveniently located lighting distribution boards (LDB)
and at least one 6/16A, 240V AC universal socket outlet with switch shall
be provided in offices, cabins, etc.
Suitable number of 63A, 3ph, 415V AC industrial receptacles shall be
provided for welding purposes at one location.
Incandescent lamps may be used only with DC Lighting.
Electrification of all building shall be carried out as per IS 732-1989, IS
4648-1968 and other relevant standards.
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Indoor Lighting fixtures shall generally be controlled from switch boxes of
each area not directly from lighting panel. Each switch shall control a
maximum of three fixtures.
All luminaries and their accessories and components shall be of type
readily replaceable by available Indian makes.
Following test reports to be submitted for LED chip/LED luminaires:
a) LED parameters like Lumen per watt, CRI, Beam angle from
manufacturer.
b) LM 80/IS: 16105 report.
c) LM 79/IS: 16106 report

5.0

JUNCTION BOXES, CONDUITS, FITTING & ACCESSORIES

Junction box for indoor lighting shall be made of fire retardant material.
Material of JB shall be Thermoplastic or thermosetting or FRP type.
Junction boxes for street lighting poles and lighting mast if applicable , shall
be deep drawn or fabricated type made of min. 1.6 mm thick CRCA Sheet.
The box shall be hot dip galvanized. The degree of protection shall be
IP55.
All switches and receptacles upto 16A shall be modular type. These shall
be provided with pre-galvanized/galvanized modular switchbox & plate.
Conduits, Pipes and Accessories:
Heavy duty PVC conduits conforming to IS: 9537 Part-III along with various
accessories shall be used for indoor wiring in the buildings. These conduits
shall be concealed in the wall/floor/roof. However, in PEB's, conduits can
be fixed on surface.
Pull out boxes shall be provided at suitable interval in a conduit run .Boxes
shall be suitable for mounting on Walls, Columns, etc. Pull-out boxes shall
have cover with screw. Pull out boxes used outdoor shall be weather proof
type suitable for IP: 55 degree of protection and those used indoor shall be
suitable for IP: 52 degree of protection.

6.0

LIGHTING WIRES
Lighting wires shall be 1100 V grade, light duty PVC insulated unsheathed,
stranded copper/aluminium wire for fixed wiring installation. colour of the
PVC insulation of wires shall be Red, Yellow, Blue and Black for R,Y,B
phases & neutral, respectively and white & grey for DC positive & DC
negative circuits, respectively. Minimum size of wire shall not be less than
1.5.sq.mm. for copper and 4 sq.mm. for aluminium.

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LIGHTING POLES
The Street Light system and peripheral lighting shall be designed generally
in line with design guidelines. Height of the poles should be chosen so as
not to affect working of Solar panels. The poles shall be hot-dip galvanized
as per relevant IS2629/ IS2633/ IS4759. The average coating thickness of
galvanizing shall be min. 70 micron. The System shall be capable of
withstanding the appropriate wind load etc as per IS 875 considering
prevailing soil/ site condition considering all accessories mounting on pole.
The street light poles shall have loop in loop out arrangement for cable
entry and light fixture / wiring protected with suitably rated MCB.
Hot dipped Galvanised with 80 mm thickness hexagonal/Octagonal lighting
pole with inbuilt JB shall also be acceptable

8.0

EARTHING
Lighting panels, etc. shall be earthed by two separate and distinct
connections with earthing system. Switch boxes, junction boxes, lighting
fixtures, fans, single phase receptacles etc. shall be earthed by means of
separate earth continuity conductor. The earth continuity conductor 14
SWG GI wire shall be run along with each conduit run. Cable armours
shall be connected to earthing system at both the ends.
Alternately Vendor may offer technically superior and proven product
subject to approval of employer.

9.0

AVERAGE ILLUMINATION LEVEL

Location

Control Room
Store Room
Switchgear Room,
HT Breaker Room
Inverter Room
Street lighting-Roads
Switchyard and
Substation
Security Room
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200
150
150
10
20(general)
50(on strategic equipment)
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LED Luminaries
LED Luminaries
LED Luminaries
LED Luminaries
LED Luminaries
LED Luminaries
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C-12) AUXILLARY POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

Auxiliary power supply arrangement shall be in line with tender SLD
drawing no. 5716-004-POE-A-006 Rev B.
Each inverter room shall have its own auxiliary power supply system
comprising of AC distribution board (ACDB) which shall be fed from inverter
output through suitably rated transformers. All ACDBs shall receive at least
two incomers from different sources. All Auxiliary loads like illumination,
SMU, Washing etc. shall be fed from this ACDB. However auxiliary power
supply for Power Conditioning Unit and other emergency loads (SCADA,
control and protection requirement of switchgears and emergency lighting
etc. shall be taken through suitably rated UPS fed from this ACDB. Size
and rating of UPS shall be chosen as per criteria specified elsewhere in the
specification. In case the PCU does not require any external Auxiliary
power supply bidder may choose to supply suitable DC system in place of
the above UPS for feeding of control and protection loads of switchgear,
SCADA, Emergency lighting and other emergency loads.
Bidder shall refer to drawing no. 5716-004-POE-A-006/ 2 Rev B in case
more than two inverters are proposed in each room. If the bidder propose
to install only two inverter in each inverter room drawing No. 5716-004POE-A-006/1 Rev B shall be referred.
For measurement of Auxiliary power consumption, MFM in ACDB incomer
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C-13) BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER AT MAIN

POOLING SWITCHGEAR/CMCS ROOM
GENERAL
For Sizing of Battery, Bidder has to submit the calculation considering the
following loads (included but not limited to) with standby time of two (02)
hours.
1. Trip and closing Coils of all HT Breakers
2. Semaphore / LED indications of the Panels for Mimics and
indications
3. DC supply for Protection Relay ( Numeric / Electromechanical)
4. Spring Charging Motors of HT Breakers (to be decided during
detailed engineering).
BATTERY RATINGS
1.

For Ni-Cd Type Battery

Battery Voltage To be decide during Detail Engineering

No. of Cells

To be decide during Detail Engineering

Battery type

Nickel-Cadmium

Nominal
discharge
voltage per Cell

1.2

Float voltage

1.42V/Cell

For Lead Acid Plante type Battery

Battery Voltage

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`
b)

No. of Cells

To be decide during Detail Engineering

Battery type

Stationary Lead Acid Plante

Nominal
discharge
voltage per cell

2.0V

Float Voltage

2.25V/Cell

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NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY

CODES AND STANDARDS

All standards, specifications and codes of practice referred to herein, shall
be the latest editions including all applicable official amendments and
revisions as on date of opening of techno-commercial bid.
In case of conflict between this specification and those (IS codes,
Standards etc.) referred to herein, the former shall prevail. All works shall
be carried out as per the following standards and codes:
IEC 60623 / IS 10918

Specification for vented type Nickel Cadmium

Batteries.

IS 106

Quality tolerances for water for storage batteries

IEC 60993

Electrolyte for vented Nickel-Cadmium cells

Indian electricity rules

Indian Electricity Acts.
2.0

Equipment complying with other internationally accepted standards such as

IEC., BS, VDE etc. will also be considered if they ensure performance and
constructional features equivalent or superior to standards listed above. In
such a case, the Bidder shall clearly indicate the standard(s) adopted,
furnish a copy in English of the latest revision of the standards alongwith
copies of all official amendments and revisions in force as on date of
opening of techno-commercial bid and shall clearly bring out the salient
features for comparison.

3.0

GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT

Equipments

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(a.) DC Batteries shall be stationary Nickel Cadmium Pocket plate
type conforming to IS:10918. The batteries shall be high
discharge performance type as specified. For the purpose of
design an ambient temperature of 50 degree centigrade and
relative humidity of 85% shall be considered.
(b.) DC batteries shall be suitable for standby duty. The batteries shall
normally be permanently connected to the load in parallel with a
charger and shall supply the load during emergency conditions
when AC supplies are lost. Batteries shall be suitable for a long
life under continuous float operations and occasional discharges.
The batteries shall be boost charged at about 1.54 to 1.7 volts per
cell maximum and float charged at about 1.42 V/cell.
(c.) The number of cells for the 220 Volts shall be 169, number of
cells for 110V shall be 85.
(d.) Batteries should be suitable for continuous operation for the
maximum ambient temperature as defined in technical
parameters.
Construction Features
Containers
Containers shall be made of polypropylene plastic material. Containers
shall be robust, heat resistance, leak proof, non absorbent, alkali resistant,
non-bulging type and free from flaws, such as wrinkles, cracks, blisters, pin
holes etc. Electrolyte level lines shall be marked on container in case of
translucent containers.
Vent Plugs
Vent plugs shall be provided in each cells. They shall be antisplash type,
having more than one exit hole shall allow the gases to escape freely but
shall prevent alkali from coming out. The design shall be such that the
water loss due to evaporation is kept to minimum. In addition the ventilator
shall be easily removed for topping up the cells and of such dimensions
that the syringe type hydrometer can be inserted into the vent to take
electrolyte samples.
Plates
The plates shall be designed for maximum durability during all service
conditions including high rate of discharge and rapid fluctuations of load.
The construction of plates shall conform to latest revisions of IS:10918.

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The separators shall maintain the electrical insulation between the plates
and shall allow the electrolyte to flow freely. Separators should be suitable
for continuous immersion in the electrolyte without distortion.
The positive and negative terminal posts shall be clearly marked.

Sediment Space
Sufficient sediment space shall be provided so that cells will not have to be
cleaned during normal life and prevent shorts within the cells.
Electrolyte
The electrolyte shall be prepared from battery grade potassium hydroxide
conforming to IEC 60993.
The cells can be shipped either in charged condition or in dry condition
Necessary electrolyte for make-up shall be supplied separately.
Connectors and Fasteners
Nickel plated copper connectors shall be used for connecting adjacent cells
and PVC insulated flexible copper cables shall be used for inter-row / intertier / inter-bank connections. Bolts, nuts and washers shall be Stainless
Steel / Nickel coated steel to prevent corrosion. The thickness of Nickel
coating of connectors should be not less than 0.02 mm. All the terminals
and cells inter-connectors shall be fully insulated or have insulation
shrouds. End take off connections from positive and negative poles of
batteries shall be made by single core cables having stranded AL
conductors and XLPE insulation. Necessary supports and lugs for
termination of these cables on batteries shall also be supplied by the
contractor. All connectors and lugs shall be capable of continuously
carrying the 30 minutes discharge current of the respective batteries and
through fault short circuit current which the battery can produce and
withstand for the period declared. Contractor shall furnish necessary sizing
calculations to prove compliance to the same. Suitable number of Interrack connectors shall be supplied by the Bidder to suit the battery room
layout during detailed engineering.
Battery racks
Mild steel racks for all the batteries shall be provided. They shall be free
standing type mounted on porcelain/hard rubber/PVC pads insulators/High
impact plastic insulators. Batteries shall preferably be located in the single
tier arrangement. However, batteries having a complete cell weight of lower
than 50 Kg could be located in the double tier arrangement. The batteries
racks and supports for cable termination shall be coated with three (3)
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coats of anti-alkali paint of approved shade. Name plates, resistant to
alkali, for each cell shall be attached on to the necessary racks. The
bottom tier of the stand shall not be less than 150 mm above the floor.
Wherever racks are transported in dismantled conditions, match markings
shall be provided to facilitate easy assembly.

Manufacturers Identification System

The following information shall be indelibly marked on outside of each cell.

(a.) Manufacturers name and trade marks

(b.) Country and year of manufacture.
(c.) Manufacturer type designation.
(d.) AH capacity at 5 hour discharge rate.
(e.) Serial number
4.0

Information to Be Given On Instruction Card supplied with Battery

(a.) Manufacturer's instructions for filling and initial charging of the
battery together with starting and finishing charging rate.
(b.) Maintenance instructions.
(c.) Designation of cell in accordance with IS:10918.
(d.) Storing conditions of electrolyte.

5.0

TESTS
All equipment to be supplied shall be of type tested design. During detail
engineering, the contractor shall submit for Owner's approval the reports of
all the type tests as listed in this specification and carried out not earlier
than ten years prior to the date of techno-commercial bid opening. These
reports should be for the test conducted on the equipment similar to those
proposed to be supplied under this contract and the test(s) should have
been either conducted at an independent laboratory or should have been
witnessed by a client.
However if the contractor is not able to submit report of the type test(s)
conducted not earlier than ten years prior to the date of techno-commercial
bid opening, or in the case of type test report(s) are not found to be
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such tests under this contract at no additional cost to the owner either at
third party lab or in presence of client/owners representative and submit the
reports for approval.
All acceptance and routine tests as per the specification and relevant
standards shall be carried out. Charges for these shall be deemed to be
included in the equipment price.
The type test reports once approved for any projects shall be treated as
reference. For subsequent projects of NTPC, an endorsement sheet will
be furnished by the manufacturer confirming similarity and No design
change. Minor changes if any shall be highlighted on the endorsement
sheet.

6.0

GENERAL
The Contractor shall submit for Owners approval the reports of all the type
tests carried out as per latest IS-1146(for all applicable tests for containers)
/ IS-10918 (for NI-CD batteries). The complete type test reports shall be for
any rating of battery in a particular group, based on plate dimensions being
manufactured by supplier.
Routine and Acceptance tests shall be as per Quality Assurance &
Inspection table of battery.
Commissioning Checks:
All tests as listed below shall be carried out on sample cell selected at
random by the employer at site after completion of installation.

Physical Examination

Dimensions, Mass & layout

MARKING

Polarity and absence of short circuit.

Ampere - hour capacity

Retention of charge

Insulation resistance

The Contractor shall arrange for all necessary equipment, including the
variable resistor, tools, tackles and instruments.

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7.0

LEAD ACID PLANTE BATTERY

CODES & STANDARDS

IEC 60896

Stationary Lead-Acid Batteries

IS : 266

Specification for sulphuric acid

IS : 1069

Specification for water for storage batteries

IS : 1146

Specification for rubber & plastic containers for lead acid

storage batteries.

IS : 1652

Specification for stationary cells and batteries, lead acid type

(with plante positive plates).

IS : 3116

Specification for sealing compound for lead acid batteries.

IS : 8320

General requirements and methods of tests for lead acid

storage batteries.

IS : 6071

Specification for synthetic separators for lead acid batteries.

Indian Electricity Rules
Indian Electricity Acts

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preferably be located in the single tier arrangement. However, batteries
having a complete cell weight of lower than 50 Kg could be located in the
double tier arrangement. The batteries rack and wooden support for cable
termination shall be coated with three (3) coats of anti-acid paint of
approved shade. Numbering tags, resistant to acid, for each cell shall be
attached on to the necessary racks. The bottom tier of the stand shall not
be less than 150 mm above the floor. Wherever racks are transported in
dismantled condition, suitable match markings shall be provided to facilitate
easy assembly.
Manufacturers Identification Systems
The following information shall be indelibly marked on outside of each cell.

9.0

Manufacturer's name and trade marks

Country and year of manufacture.

Manufacturer type designation.

AH capacity at 10 hour discharge rate.

Serial number

Verification of Markings

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All acceptance and routine tests as per the specification and relevant
standards shall be carried out. Charges for these shall be deemed to be
included in the equipment price.
The type test reports once approved for any projects shall be treated as
reference. For subsequent projects of NTPC, an endorsement sheet will
be furnished by the manufacturer confirming similarity and No design
change. Minor changes if any shall be highlighted on the endorsement
sheet.

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GENERAL
The Contractor shall submit for Owners approval the reports of all the type
tests carried out as per latest IS-1146(for all applicable tests for containers)
/ IS-1652 (for Lead-acid Plante batteries). The complete type test reports
shall be for any rating of battery in a particular group, based on plate
dimensions being manufactured by supplier.
Routine and Acceptance tests shall be as per Quality Assurance &
Inspection table of battery.
Commissioning Checks:
All tests as listed below shall be carried out on sample cell selected at
random by the employer at site after completion of installation
1)

Verification of markings.

Verification of dimensions.

3)
Test for capacities for 10 hrs discharge rate alongwith the test for
voltage during discharge.
The Contractor shall arrange for all necessary equipment, including the
variable resistor, tools, tackles and instruments.

BATTERY CHARGER

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CODES AND STANDARDS

All standards, specifications and codes of practice referred to herein shall
be the latest editions including all applicable official amendments and

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revisions as on date of opening of techno-commercial bid. In case of
conflict between this specification and those (IS codes, standards etc.)
referred to herein, the former shall prevail. All work shall be carried out as
per the following standards and codes.
ANSI-C
37.90a

Guide for surge withstand capability tests

IS:5

Colours for ready mix paints.

IS : 694

PVC Insulated Cable for working voltages upto and including

1100 V.

IS : 1248

Specification for Direct acting indicating analogue electrical

measuring instruments.

IS:13947
Part-1

Degree of protection provided by enclosures for low voltage

switch gear and control gear.

IS : 13947 Specification for low voltage switch gear and control gear
IS : 3231

Electrical relays for power system protection.

IS : 3842

Application guide for Electrical relays for AC System

IS : 3895

Mono-crystalline semi-conductor Rectifier Cells and Stacks

IS : 4540

Mono crystalline semi-conductor Rectifier assemblies and

equipment.

IS:6005

Code of practice for phosphating of Iron and Steel.

IS:6619

Safety Code for Semi-conductor Rectifier Equipment.

IS:6875

Control switches (switching devices for control and auxiliary

circuits including contactor relays) for voltages upto 1000 V
AC or 1200 VDC.

IS : 9000

Basic environmental testing procedures for electronic and

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electrical items.
IS:13703

Low voltage fuses for voltages not exceeding 1000 V AC or

1500 VDC.

EEUA45D

Performance requirements for electrical Alarm Annunciation

System
Indian Electricity Rules
Indian Electricity Act.

Equipment complying with other internationally accepted standards such as

IEC, BS, VDE etc. will also be considered if they ensure performance and
constructional features equivalent or superior to standards listed above. In
such a case, the Bidder shall clearly indicate the standard(s) adopted,
furnish a copy in English of the latest revision of the standards along with
copies of all official amendments and revisions in force as on date of
opening of techno-commercial bid and shall clearly bring out the salient
features for compare
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
PART-I
BATTERY

BATTERY CHARGER FOR LEAD ACID PLANTE TYPE

1. The Battery Chargers as well as their automatic regulators shall be of

static type. Battery chargers shall be capable of continuous operation at
the respective rated load in Trickle mode i.e. Trickle charging the
associated DC lead-acid Batteries while supplying the D.C. loads. The
Batteries shall be Trickle charged at 2.25 Volts per cell. All chargers
shall also be capable of Boost Charging the associated D.C. Battery at
2.3 to 2.7 Volts per cell at the desired rate. The Chargers shall be
designed to operate, as mentioned above, at an ambient air
temperature of 50C.
2. All Battery Chargers shall have provision to receive two input supplies
along with suitable automatic changeover between the sources.
3. Battery Chargers shall have a selector switch for selecting the battery
charging mode i.e. whether Trickle or Boost charging.

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4. All Battery Chargers shall be provided with facility for both automatic
and manual control of output voltage and current. A selector switch
shall be provided for selecting the mode of output voltage/current
control, whether automatic or manual. Means shall be provided to avoid
current/voltage surges of harmful magnitude/nature which may arise
during changeover from Auto to Manual mode or vice-versa under
normal operating condition.
5. Soft start feature shall be provided to build up the voltage to the set
value slowly within fifteen seconds. The chargers shall have load
limiters which shall cause, when the voltage control is in automatic
mode, a gradual lowering of the output voltage when the DC load
current exceeds the load limiter setting of the Charger. The load limiter
characteristic shall be such that any sustained overload or short circuit
in DC system shall neither damage the Charger nor shall it cause
blowing of any of the charger fuses. The Charger shall not trip on
overload or external short circuit. After clearance of fault, the Charger
voltage shall build up automatically when working in automatic mode.
6. When on automatic control mode during Trickle charging, the Charger
output voltage shall remain within +/-1% of the set value for AC input
voltage variation of +/-10%, frequency variation of +3/-5%, a combined
voltage and frequency (absolute sum) variation of 10% and a
continuous DC load variation from zero to full load. Uniform and stepless adjustments of voltage setting (in both manual and automatic
modes) shall be provided on the front of the Charger panel covering the
entire Trickle charging output range specified & shall be capable of
matching the float voltage correction recommendations(w.r.t.
temperature) as suggested by the respective battery manufacturer.
Step-less adjustment of the load limiter setting shall also be possible
from 80% to 100% of the rated output current for Trickle charging mode.
7. During Boost charging, the Battery Chargers shall operate on constant
current mode (When automatic regulator is in service). It shall be
possible to adjust the Boost charging current continuously over a range
of 50 to 100% of the rated output current for Boost charging mode. The
charger output voltage shall automatically go on rising, when it is
operating on boost mode, as the battery charges up. For limiting the
output voltage of the charger, a potentiometer shall be provided on the
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this voltage anywhere in the output range specified for boost charging
mode. All voltage and current setting potentiometers shall be vernier
type.
8. Energizing the Charger with fully charged battery connected plus 10%
load shall not result in output voltage greater than 110% of the voltage
setting. Time taken to stabilize, to within the specified limits as
mentioned elsewhere, shall be less than fifteen seconds.
9. Momentary output voltage of the Charger, without the Battery
connected shall be within 94% to 106% of the voltage setting during
sudden load Change from 100% to 20% of full load or vice-versa.
Output voltage shall return to, and remain, within the limits specified as
mentioned elsewhere in less than 2 seconds after the above mentioned
change.
10. The Charger manufacturer may offer an arrangement in which the
voltage setting device for Trickle charging mode is also used as output
voltage limit setting device for Boost charging mode, and the load limiter
of the trickle charging mode is also used as Boost charging current
setting device.
11. Suitable filter circuits shall be provided in all the Chargers to limit the
ripple content (peak to peak) in the output voltage to 1% irrespective of
the DC load, even when they are not connected to a battery.
12. The DC System shall be ungrounded and float with respect to the
ground potential when healthy. An earth fault relay shall be provided by
the bidder in the DC distribution board for remote annunciation.
13. Digital Outputs shall be configured for connection to the Solar SCADA
for real-time charger status updation. Outputs like charger output
current, output voltage, float/boost mode, etc may be configured to
provide the update to SCADA.

PART-II
BATTERY
1.

BATTERY

CHARGER FOR NICKEL-CADMIUM

TYPE

The Battery Chargers as well as their automatic regulators shall be of

static type. Battery chargers shall be capable of continuous operation
at the respective rated load in Trickle mode i.e. Trickle charging the
associated DC Nickel-Cadmium Batteries while supplying the D.C.

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loads. The Batteries shall be Trickle charged at 1.4 to 1.42 Volts per
cell. All chargers shall be capable of Boost Charging the associated
D.C. Battery at 1.53 to 1.7 Volts per cell at the desired rate. The
Chargers shall be designed to operate, as mentioned above, at an
ambient air temperature of 50C.
2.

All Battery Chargers shall have provision to receive two input supplies
along with suitable automatic changeover between the sources.

Battery Chargers shall have a selector switch for selecting the battery
charging mode i.e. whether Trickle or Boost charging.

All Battery Chargers shall be provided with facility for both automatic
and manual control of output voltage and current. A selector switch
shall be provided for selecting the mode of output voltage/current
control, whether automatic or manual. Means shall be provided to
avoid current/voltage surges of harmful magnitude/nature which may
arise during changeover from Auto to Manual mode or vice-versa
under normal operating condition.

Soft start features shall be provided to build up the voltage to the set
value slowly within fifteen seconds. The chargers shall have load
limiters which shall cause, when the voltage control is in automatic
mode, a gradual lowering of the output voltage when the DC load
current exceeds the load limiter setting of the Charger. The load
limiter characteristic shall be such that any sustained overload or
short circuit in DC system shall not damage the Charger, nor shall it
cause blowing of any of the charger fuses. The Charger shall not trip
on overload or external short circuit. After clearance of fault, the
Charger voltage shall build up automatically when working in
automatic mode.

When on automatic control mode during Trickle charging, the Charger

output voltage shall remain within +/-1% of the set value for AC input
voltage variation of +/-10%, frequency variation of +3 to -5%, a
combined voltage and frequency (absolute sum) variation of 10% and
a continuous DC load variation from zero to full load. Uniform and
stepless adjustments of voltage setting (in both manual and automatic
modes) shall be provided on the front of the Charger panel covering
the entire Trickle charging output range specified & shall be capable
of matching the float voltage correction recommendations(w.r.t.

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temperature) as suggested by the respective battery manufacturer.

Stepless adjustment of the load limiter setting shall also be possible
from 80% to 100% of the rated output current for Trickle charging
mode.
7.

During Boost charging, the Battery Chargers shall operate on

constant current mode (When automatic regulator is in service). It
shall be possible to adjust the Boost charging current continuously
over a range of 50 to 100% of the rated output current for Boost
charging mode. The charger output voltage shall automatically go on
rising, when it is operating on boost mode, as the battery charges up.
For limiting the output voltage of the charger, a potentiometer shall be
provided on the front of the panel, whereby it shall be possible to set
the upper limit of this voltage anywhere in the output range specified
for boost charging mode. All voltage and current setting
potentiometers shall be vernier type.

Energising the Charger with fully charged battery connected plus 10%
load shall not result in output voltage greater than 110% of the voltage
setting. Time taken to stabilise, to within the specified limits as
mentioned elsewhere shall be less than fifteen seconds.

Momentary output voltage of the Charger, without the Battery

connected shall be within 94% to 106% of the voltage setting during
sudden load Change from 100% to 20% of full load or vice-versa.
Output voltage shall return to, and remain, within the limits specified
as mentioned elsewhere in less than 2 seconds after the above
mentioned change.

10. The Charger manufacturer may offer an arrangement in which the

voltage setting device for Trickle charging mode is also used as
output voltage limit setting device for Boost charging mode, and the
load limiter of the trickle charging mode is also used as Boost
charging current setting device.
11. Suitable filter circuits shall be provided in all the Chargers to limit the
ripple content (peak to peak) in the output voltage to 1% irrespective
of the DC load, even when they are not connected to a battery.
12. The DC System shall be ungrounded and float with respect to the
ground potential when healthy. An earth fault relay shall be provided
by the bidder in the DC distribution board for remote annunciation.
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13. Digital Outputs shall be configured for connection to the solar SCADA
for real-time charger status updation. Outputs like charger output
current, output voltage, float/boost mode, etc may be configured to
provide update to SCADA.
Printed Circuits Boards (PCB)
PCB shall be made of glass epoxy of 1.6 mm thick, fire resistant, bonded
with 99.8% pure copper foil, free of wrinkles, blisters, scratches and
pinholes. The contact surface of the edge connectors of the PCBs shall be
plated with hard gold to a minimum thickness of 5 microns. Component
identification shall be printed on PCB by silk screen method. All PCBs shall
be tropicalised and masked.
Contactors
All Battery Chargers shall have an AC contactor on the input side. It shall
be of air break type and suitable for continuous duty. The operating coil
shall be rated for 415 Volts AC.
Thermal Overload Relay
A thermal overload relay incorporating a distinct single phasing protection
(using differential movement of bimetal strips) shall also be provided for the
AC input. The relay shall trip the above contactor.
Rectifier-Transformers and Chokes
The rectifier transformer and chokes shall be dry and air cooled (AN) type.
The rating of the rectifier-transformers and chokes shall correspond to the
rating of the associated rectifier assembly. The rectifier-transformers and
chokes shall have class-B insulation with temperature rise limited to classA insulation value.
Rectifier Assembly
The rectifier assembly shall be full wave bridge type and designed to meet
the duty as required by the respective Charger. The rectifier cells shall be
provided with their own heat dissipation arrangement with natural air
cooling. The rectifier shall utilise diodes/thyristors and heat sinks rated to
carry 200% of the load current continuously and the temperature of the
heat sink shall not be permitted to exceed 85C absolute duly considering
the maximum charger panel inside temperature. The Contractor shall
submit calculations to show what maximum junction temperature will be
and what the heat sink temperature will be when operating at 200% and
100% load current continuously duly considering the maximum surrounding
air temperature for these devices inside the charger panel assuming air
ambient temperature of 50C outside the panel. Necessary surge

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protection devices and rectifier type fast acting fuses shall be provided in
each arm of the rectifier connections.
Digital Indicating Instruments
Digital indicating instruments with built in communication port for remote
data transfer shall be provided for all chargers. The instruments shall
indicate DC current, DC voltage & AC voltage and instrument shall be 96 x
96 mm2, with display accuracy 0.5%, 4 digit-7 segment LED/LCD display
and RS 485 Serial Bus port.
Air Break Switches
All Chargers shall have AC input and DC output switches of air break,
single throw, load break and fault make type. The contacts of the switches
shall open and close with a snap action. Switches shall be rated for 120%
of the maximum continuous load. ON & OFF position of the switch shall
be clearly indicated.
Control And Selector Switches
Control and selector switches shall be of rotary stayput type with
escutcheon plates showing the functions and positions. The switches shall
be of sturdy construction and suitable for mounting on panel front. Switches
with shrouding of live parts and sealing of contacts against dust ingress
shall be preferred. The contact ratings shall be atleast the following:
(a.) Make and carry continuously 10 Amps.
(b.) Breaking current at 220 V DC 0.5 Amp. (inductive)
(c.) Breaking current at 240 V AC 5 Amp. At 0.3 p.f.
Fuses
Fuses shall be of HRC cartridge fuse link type. Fuses shall be mounted on
fuse carriers which are mounted on fuse bases. Wherever it is not possible
to mount fuses on fuse carriers, fuses shall be directly mounted on plug in
type bases. In such cases one insulated fuse pulling handle shall be
supplied for each charger. Kick-off fuses (trip fuses) with alarm contacts
shall be provided for all D.C. fuses.
Indicating Lamps
Three (3) indicating lamps shall be provided to indicate A.C. supply
availability. The indicating lamp shall be of panel mounting, filament type
low wattage or LEDs and capable of clear status indication under the
normal room illumination. The lamps shall be provided with series resistors
(non-hygroscopic) preferably built in the lamp assembly and replaceable
from front. The lamp covers shall be preferably screwed type, unbreakable
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Blocking Diode
Blocking diode shall be provided in the output circuit of each Charger to
prevent current flow from the D.C. Battery into the Charger.
Annunciation System
Visual indications through indicating lamps/LEDs or annunciation facia as
per EEUA-45D shall be provided in all Chargers for the following:
(a.) A.C. supply failure
(b.) Rectifier fuse failure
(c.) Surge circuit fuse failure
(d.) Filter fuse failure
(e.) Load limiter operated
(f.)

Charger trip

(g.) Battery on Boost

Potential free NO contacts of all above conditions shall be provided for
following remote alarms in the SCADA
(a) Battery on Boost
(b) Charger trouble (this being a group alarm initiated by any of the faults
other than Battery on Boost)
Name Plates and Marking
The name plates shall be made of non-rusting metal/3 ply Lamicoid and
shall have black back-ground with white engraved letters and secured by
screws. These shall be provided near top edge on the front as well as on
rear side of Charger. Name plates with full and clear inscriptions shall also
be provided on and inside the panels for identification of the various
equipments.
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CONSTRUCTION
The Chargers shall be indoor, floor mounted, self supporting sheet metal
enclosed cubicle type. The Contractor shall supply all necessary base
frames, anchor bolts and hardware. The Charger shall be fabricated using
cold rolled sheet steel shall not less than 1.6 mm and shall have folded
type of construction. The panel frame shall be fabricated using cold rolled
sheet steel of thickness not less than 2.0 mm. Removable undrilled gland
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supplied by the Contractor. The lugs for cables shall be made of electrolytic
copper with tin coat. Cable sizes shall be advised to the Contractor at a
later date for provision of suitable lugs and gland plates. The Charger shall
be tropicalised and vermin proof. Ventilation louvers shall be backed with
fine brass wire mesh. All doors and covers shall be fitted with synthetic
rubber gaskets. The Chargers shall have hinged double leaf doors
provided on front and/or backside for adequate access to the Charger
internals. All the Charger cubicle doors shall be properly earthed. The
degree of protection of Charger enclosure shall be atleast IP-42.
All indicating instruments, control & selector switches and indicating lamps
shall be mounted on the front side of the Charger. Design of panels shall
be based on the following dimensions.
1)

Overall height

Maximum 2350 mm

Operating handles -

Maximum 1800 mm

(highest and lowest

Minimum 350 mm

positions reached by
operators hands),
protective mechanical
indicators
3)

Doors and panel

handles and locks

Maximum 1800 mm
Minimum 300 mm

Electronic equipments shall be of modular design consisting of plug in

modules in standard 19 inches metallic racks with metallic card guides. The
cards should be provided with proper handles. Card to card wiring should
be preferably through a mother board. Unplanned jumpering and track
modifications are not permitted. Mechanical interlocks to prevent wrong
insertion of cards should be provided. Each card shall have its junction and
test points identified. Maintenance aids such as extension printed wiring
boards and jumper leads shall be provided.
The layout of Charger components shall be such that their heat losses do
not give rise to excessive temperature within the Charger panel surface.
Location of the electronic modules will be such that temperature rise of the
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location, in no case, will exceed 10C over ambient air temperature outside
the Charger.
Each Charger panel shall be provided with an illuminating lamp and one 5
Amp. Socket. Switches and fuses shall be provided separately for each of
the above.
Locking facilities shall be provided as following:
The Charger enclosure door locking requirements shall be met by the
application of padlocks. Padlocking arrangement shall allow ready insertion
of the padlock shackle but shall not permit excessive movement of the
locked parts with the padlock in position.

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WIRING
Each Charger shall be furnished completely wired upto power cable lugs
and terminal blocks ready for external connection. The power wiring shall
be carried out with 1.1 KV grade PVC insulated cables conforming to
IS:1554 (Part-I). The control wiring shall be of 1.1KV grade PVC insulated
stranded copper conductors of 2.5 sq.mm. conforming to IS:694. Control
wiring terminating at electronic cards shall not be less than 1.0 sq. mm.
Control terminal shall be suitable for connecting two wires with 2.5 sq.mm.
stranded copper conductors. All terminals shall be numbered for ease of
connections and identification. At least 20% spare terminals shall be
provided for circuits.
Power and control wiring within panels shall be kept separate. Any terminal
or metal work which remains alive at greater than 415 V, when panel door
is opened, shall be fully protected by shrouding.
An air clearance of at least ten (10) mm shall be maintained throughout all
circuits, except low voltage electronic circuits, right upto the terminal lugs.
Whenever this clearance is not available, the live parts should be insulated
or shrouded.

15.0

PAINTING
Treatment as per IS:6005. Two coats of lead oxide primer followed by
powder painting with final shade of RAL9002 for complete panel except
end covers & RAL 5012 for end covers.

16.0

TESTS

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All equipment to be supplied shall be of type tested design. During detail
engineering, the contractor shall submit for Owner's approval the reports of
all the type tests as listed in this specification and carried out within last ten
years from the date of techno-commercial bid opening. These reports
should be for the test conducted on the equipment similar to those
proposed to be supplied under this contract and the test(s) should have
been either conducted at an independent laboratory or should have been
witnessed by a client.
However if the contractor is not able to submit report of the type test(s)
conducted within last ten years from the date of techno-commercial bid
opening, or in the case of type test report(s) are not found to be meeting
the specification requirements, the contractor shall conduct all such tests
under this contract at no additional cost to the owner either at third party
lab or in presence of client/owners representative and submit the reports
for approval.
All acceptance and routine tests as per the specification and relevant
standards shall be carried out. Charges for these shall be deemed to be
included in the equipment price.
The type test reports once approved for any projects shall be treated as
reference. For subsequent projects of NTPC, an endorsement sheet will
be furnished by the manufacturer confirming similarity and No design
change. Minor changes if any shall be highlighted on the endorsement
sheet.

GENERAL
1.

The contractor shall furnish the following type tests reports for each
rating of the equipment to be supplied under this contract.
a)

Complete physical examination

b)
Temperature rise test at full load. For chargers of up to 400A
rating, Temperature rise test report for rectifier assembly at 200% of
full load shall also be submitted.)
c)

Insulation resistance test.

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circuits except low voltage electronic circuits.

Ripple content test at

No load

ii)

Half load

iii)

Full load

Automatic voltage regulator operation test at specified A.C.

supply variations at
i)

No load

ii)

Half load

iii)

Full load

Load limiter operation test

Efficiency and power factor measurement.

Input and output surge withstand capability test. Surge Voltage

as per ANSI-C37.90a shall be applied for period not less than
2 sec. At the following points of the Charger operating at full
load :
i)

Across each A.C. input phase

ii)

Across AC input line to ground.

iii)

Across D.C. output terminals.

iv)

Across each D.C. output terminal to ground

The Charger shall not exhibit any component damage and there shall
be no change in performance as per (g) and (h).
j)

Environmental Tests
Steady state performance tests (f) and (g) shall be carried out
before and after each of the following tests.
i)

Soak Test
The electronic modules shall be subjected to
continuous operation for a minimum period of 72 hours.

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During last 48 hours, the ambient temperature shall be

maintained at 50 deg. C. The 48 hour test period shall
be divided into four equal 12 hour segments. The input
voltage during each 12 hours shall be nominal voltage
for 11 hours followed by 110% of nominal voltage for
30 minutes, followed by 90% of nominal voltage for 30
minutes.
ii)
2.

17.0

Degree of protection test.

Dynamic response test and Temperature rise test at full load shall be
carried out on each charger before dispatch at manufacturers works.

COMMISSIONING
The contractor shall carryout the following commissioning tests and checks
after installation of the equipment at site:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Complete physical examination.

Checking of proper operation of annunciation system.
Insulation resistance test.
Automatic voltage regulator operation.
Load limiter operation.
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C-14)
1.0

UPS

GENERAL
The Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)system shall be designed to meet
the electrical power requirements of SCADA systems and other
requirement in respective inverter rooms. The UPS System shall be
designed to give the voltage at approximate mid level of the tolerance band
of the power supply modules/packs of Control System, when the charger is
feeding the load. This shall also take in consideration the voltage drop in
cables from DCDB to the control panels (if required). In case the Power
Supply Output of a charger exceeds the voltage band tolerated by the
power supply modules/packs of Control System, provision for safe tripping
of that charger is to be ensured.
Bidder shall clearly bring out in the proposal the redundancy feature along
with configuration diagram, single line diagram and data sheets etc. & this
shall be finalized subject to employers approval during detailed
engineering.
UPS system shall consist of 1 x 100% charger and inverter, 1 x 100%
Battery bank for 2 hour, Bypass Line Transformers and Voltage Stabilizer,
static switch, manual bypass switch, 2 x 100% ACDB, and other necessary
Protective devices and accessories.
During the sizing of the UPS , the following loads shall be considered ( but
not limited to)

2.0

Data logger / SCADA

Fire Detection/ Alarm Panel
HMI of SCADA
Emergency Lighting
Inverters Auxiliary supply ( if applicable)
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) SYSTEM
The minimum capacity of the UPS at load factor of 0.8 lagging inclusive of
10% design margin at 50 deg C.
The UPS system shall meet the following requirements as a minimum.
If UPS KVA rating is applicable at a lower ambient temperature than
specified 50 deg.c, the bidder shall consider a derating factor of at least
1.5%/deg.c for arriving at the specified UPS capacity at 50 deg.c ambient.

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The UPS shall have an overload capacity of 125 % rated capacity for 10
minutes and 150 % rated capacity for 10 seconds. The inverter shall have
sufficient capability to clear fault in the maximum rated branch circuit,
limited to 8 percent of finally selected ups capacity. 2.01.00 Chargers
The chargers shall be self regulating, solid state silicon controlled, full-wave
rectifier type designed for single and parallel operation with battery and
shall have automatic voltage regulators for close voltage stability even
when AC supply voltage fluctuates, effective current limiting features and
filters to minimise harmonics. The charger should be capable to fully
charge the required batteries as well as supply the full rated load through
inverter. Furthermore the charger should be able to re-charge the fully
discharged battery within 8 hours. The charger output regulation shall be
1% from no load to full load with an input power supply variation of 10%
in voltage and 5% in frequency. In addition to indications/display on
charger panel, alarms along with relevant analog measurements shall also
be provided by employing RS 485 Port Modbus Protocol / Ethernet TCP/IP
protocol for use in DDCMIS. The list of alarm output & 4-20 mA signals
shall be as approved by Employer during detailed engineering.
The charger shall be current limited for charger circuit protection and
protection of battery from overcharge shall also be provided. The current
limit shall be continuously adjustable. The chargers shall have a slow walkin circuit which shall prevent application of full load DC current in less than
10 seconds after AC power is energised.
The chargers shall be fed from 415V AC, 50 HZ, 3 phase, 3 wire system.
Charger design shall ensure that there is no component failure due to
fluctuations of input supply or loss of supply and restoration.
The minimum full load efficiency at nominal input and output shall be 90%.
The ripple content shall be limited to +/- 2 % of Charger output voltage.
The UPS battery shall have sufficient amp-hour capacity to supply the
steady state KVA rating of the UPS specified for 120 minute, irrespective of
the actual load on UPS.
The UPS system shall be capable of operating without D.C. battery in
circuit under all conditions of load and the performance of various
components of UPS like inverter, charger, static switch etc. shall be
guaranteed without the battery in circuit.
The UPS system design shall ensure that in case of failure of mains input
power supply to one of the chargers, the other charger whose mains input
power supply is healthy, shall feed to one or both the inverters as the case
may be as per manufacturer's standard practice & continue to charge the
D.C. battery at all load conditions. The Bidder should note that this situation

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should not in any way lead to the discharge of the D.C. Battery.
Static Inverters
The static inverter shall be of continuous duty, solid state type using proven
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)/Quasi square wave/step wave technique.
Ferro-resonant types Inverters are not acceptable. The nominal voltage
output shall be 230 Volts. single phase ,50 Hz. The inverter equipment
shall include all necessary circuitry and devices to conform to requirements
like voltage regulation, current limiting, wave shaping, transient recovery,
automatic synchronization etc. The steady state voltage regulation shall be
+/-2% and transient voltage regulation (on application/removal of 100%
load) shall be +/-20%. Time to recover from transient to normal voltage
shall not be more than 50 mSec. Frequency regulation for all conditions of
input supplies, loads and temperature occurring simultaneously or in any
combination shall be better than 0.5% (automatically controlled). The
total harmonic content shall be 5% maximum and content of any single
harmonic shall be 3% maximum. The inverter efficiency shall be at least
85% on full load and 80% on 50% load. The synchronisation limit for
maintenance of synchronisation between the inverter and stand by AC
source shall be 48-52Hz, field adjustable in steps of 1 Hz.
Static Switch and Manual Bypass Switch
The static switch shall be provided to perform the function of transferring
UPS loads automatically without any break from (i) faulty inverter to
healthy inverter in case of failure of one of the two inverters and (ii) from
faulty inverter to standby AC source in case of failure of both the
inverters. The transfer time shall be cycle maximum in synchronous
mode.
Manual bypass switch shall be employed for isolating the UPS during
maintenance.
Continuous and overload capacity of the switches shall be equal to 100%
of the continuous and overload rating of each inverter. Peak Capacity
shall be 1000% of continuous rating for 5 cycles.
Isolation Transformer and Voltage Stabiliser:
Isolation transformer of appropriate voltage and phase as per system
requirement along with associated voltage stablizer shall be furnished
with each UPS system.

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The transformer shall be of low impedance air-cooled type and its KVA
rating and percentage impedance should be selected so that extremely
fast fault clearance is achieved.
The overload capacity of the transformer and voltage stabilizer shall not
be less than 300% for 200 millisecond duration. The voltage stabilizer
shall employ servo-controlled circuitry and shall maintain the specified
output voltage for 0-100% load with maximum input voltage variations as
indicated above. The efficiency of the stabiliser shall be 95% or better.
The type and other details shall be subject to Employers approval.
3.0

BATTERIES
Contractor has the option of supplying either Nickel Cadmium type
batteries or Lead Acid Plante type batteries. The detailed specification for
the batteries has been mentioned elsewhere in this specification.
For sizing calculation, an aging factor of 0.8 and a temperature correction
factor as per manufacturers standard at 4 deg.C electrolyte temperature
(Based on temperature characteristics curve to be submitted by the
Contractor at a temperature of 4 deg. C), Capacity factor, float correction (if
applicable) shall be taken into consideration. The sizing of the battery shall
be as approved by Employer during detailed engineering. The Contractor
shall typically consider a voltage drop of 4V from battery room to the
inverter input while sizing the battery for UPS System.

4.0

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENTS
All required auxiliary equipment/materials as finalized during detailed
engineering shall be furnished with each rectifier bank, UPS & battery bank
and shall include as a minimum various meters (AC/DC voltage/current,
kVA, power factor, frequency meters etc), circuit breakers, selector
switches, push buttons indicating lights, ground detector system, battery
accessories like (inter cell connectors, inter step connectors, battery racks
etc.) isolated 4-20 mA signals for important parameters and potential free
contacts for important alarms shall be provided for use in SCADA.
Manual Discharge Resistance bank of adequate capacity for UPS Power
Supply System.

Hydrometer
Following accessories and devices required for maintenance
2 Nos.
and testing
b

Set of hydrometer syringes suitable for the vent holes 2 Nos.

in different cells

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5 Nos.

No smoking notice for each battery room

2 Nos.

Goggles (industrial)

2 Nos.

m Instruction card

5 Nos.

Temperature indicator

1 No. per
room

Cell lifting facility

1 Set per
room

DRAWINGS/DOCUMENTS REQUIREMENTS
Bidder shall furnish the power supply distribution scheme, single line
diagram, all calculations such as Rectifier Modules / UPS Charger /
Inverter rating calculations, battery sizing calculation etc. for UPS during
detailed engineering for Employers review and approval.

6.0

CABINETS / ENCLOSURES / POWER DISTRIBUTION BOXES

The Construction details for Power Supply System Cabinets/
Enclosure/Racks shall conform to the requirements of the following
paragraphs.
(1)

Equipment enclosures shall match and line up in assemblies of

freestanding floor mounted cabinets designed for indoor service.

(2)

Individual enclosure shall be ventilated switchboard type fabricated

from not less than 1.6-mm thick sheet steel. Enclosures shall be
furnished with concealed hinges. Front and rear doors shall be
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or replacement. The enclosures shall be reinforced with formed

steel members as required to form a rigid self-supporting structure.
Doors shall have three point latches.

7.0

(3)

Each assembly may be shipped in sections for ease of handling and

field assembly. Terminal blocks shall be furnished as required
adjacent to each shipping split to facilitate field assembly. Cable
bundles cut to the required length and furnished with terminal lugs
tagged for identification shall be provided for the wiring between
shipping sections.

(4)

Adequate ventilating louvers and enclosure top panels shall be

included. All vent openings shall be covered with corrosion resistant
fine screen coverings.

(5)

The temperature rise inside all the cabinets/enclosures shall not

exceed 10 deg.C above ambient temperature. The cabinets shall be
IP-42 protection class .

(6)

The Colour shade of Panels exterior/interior shall be as per RAL

9002, end panel Colour shall be as per RAL 5012.

COOLING SYSTEM
If the equipment supplied requires forced air cooling, the cooling system
furnished shall meet the following requirements:

8.0

(1)

Reserve cooling equipment shall be furnished for each assembly.

Reserve fan(s) capacity shall be equal to 100 percent of cooling fan
requirements for full load operation with only one bank of
rectifier/inverter in service at the specified maximum ambient
temperature.

(2)

Completely independent duplicable wiring and control systems shall

be provided for the normal cooling fan system and the reserve
cooling fan system.

(3)

Each cooling fan shall normally run continuously and shall be

powered from the output of the inverter whose enclosure it serves
(for cubicles housing inverters). For other cubicles, fan power supply
shall be as finalised during detailed engineering. Each cooling fan
supply circuit shall be separately fused.

(4)

Each cooling fan shall be equipped with a switch having an alarm

contact that closes upon failure of airflow or rise of temperature.

SITE TESTS
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specified below. However, these shall not be limited to this specification
only and in case any other site test is required to be conducted as a
standard practice of the Contractor or deemed necessary by the Employer
and mutually agreed between the Contractor and the Employer, the same
shall also be carried out.

9.0

FUNCTIONAL TEST
On completion of installation and commissioning of the equipment the
following tests/checks shall be carried out with the max. available load,
which does not exceed the rated continuous load. These tests/checks shall
include but not limited to the tests as indicated below.
The details of the tests are as indicated below:
1.

Light Load Test

This test is carried out to verify that the UPS is correctly connected
and all functions operate properly. The load applied is limited to
some percent of rated value. The following points should be
checked:
(a)
Output voltage, frequency and the correct operation of
meters;
(b)
Operation of all control switches and other means to put units
into operation.

(c)

Functioning of protective and warning devices.

(d)

Operation of remote signaling and remote control devices.

Checking of Auxiliary Devices

The functioning of auxiliary devices, such as lighting, cooling,
pumps, fans, annunciation, etc., should be checked, if convenient, in
conjunction with the preliminary light load test.

Synchronisation Test
If possible, frequency variation limits should be tested by use of a
variable frequency generator, otherwise, by simulation of control
circuit conditions. If applicable the rate of change of frequency
during synchronization shall be measured.

A. C. Input Failure Test

The test is performed with a fully charged battery and is carried out
by tripping input circuit breakers or may be simulated by switching
off all UPS rectifiers and bypass feeder as at the same time. Output

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voltage variations are to be checked for specified limits with an

oscilloscope or equivalent. Frequency variation is defined as the
steady state frequency of the UPS with and without AC input. The
rate of change of frequency is measured by the time it takes to
reach steady-state values.
5.

A. C Input Return Test

AC input return test is performed by closing AC input circuit
breakers, or is simulated by energizing rectifiers and bypass
feeders.
Proper operation of rectifier starting and voltage and frequency
variations are to be observed.
Note: This test is normally performed with a fully of partially charged
battery.

Simulation of Parallel Redundant UPS Fault

This test is applicable for UPS with parallel redundant connections.
Faults of rectifier or inverter units may be carried out by simulation.
Output transients are to be observed.

Transfer Test
This test is applicable for UPS with bypass, particularly in the case
of an electronic bypass switch. Transients shall be measured during
load transfer to bypass caused by a simulated fault and load
retransfer after clearing of the fault.

Full load test

Load tests are performed by connecting the actual load to the UPS
output.
Large UPS in parallel connection may be load tested by testing the
individual UPS units separately. Load tests are necessary for testing
output voltage and frequency, rated stored energy, recharge time,
ventilation, temperature rise and determination of efficiency. Load
tests are performed to prove transient voltage deviations specified
under step load conditions.

Efficiency
Efficiency should be determined by the measurement of the active
power at input and output.

10.

Actual Load Test

Conditions under actual load may differ from those with a dummy
load. Steady-state generation of current and voltage harmonics and
transients at load switching conditions should be observed

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11.

Current Division in Parallel

Load sharing between the Modular DC power supply rectifier banks
& UPS units shall be measured with actual load under conditions of
parallel operation.

12.

Rated Stored Energy Time (Battery Test)

This test is a load test to prove the actual possible time of battery
operation.
If rated load is not available in the case of large UPS, it is possible to
apply a partial load to check the actual battery discharge
characteristics and compare these with characteristics specified by
the battery manufacturer. Discharge time with rated load shall then
be calculated. The test shall be performed with a fully charged
battery and also may be done under other battery conditions to be
specified, if so agreed. Active power output of the UPS and the
battery voltage shall be recorded during the test.
Since new batteries often do not provide full capacity during a
starting up period, the discharge test may be repeated after a
reasonable recharge time if the original test has failed.

13.

Rated Restored Energy Time

Restored energy depends on the charging capacity of the rectifiers
and the battery characteristics. If a certain recharging rate is
specified, it shall be provided by repeating the discharge test after
the specified charging period.

14.

Battery Ripple Current

If battery ripple currents are specified, then the ripple current which
depends on UPS operation shall be checked under normal operating
conditions. Rough measuring methods are sufficient.

15.

On site Ventilation Test

The test is performed with the actual load. Temperature conditions
of all Modular DC power supply rectifiers & UPS cubicles are to be
observed.

16.

Overload Capability Test

Overload capability test is a load test. Specified values of short time
overload or starting up sequences of actual load are to be applied
for the time interval specified. Specified values of voltage and
current are to be recorded.

17.

Short Circuit Current Capability

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applicable of a short circuit to UPS output if necessary, via a suitable

fuse, Short-circuit current is to be recorded.
18.

Short Circuit Fuse Test

Fuse tripping capability of a UPS shall be tested, by short-circuiting
the UPS output via a fuse of specified type.
The test shall be repeated to ensure against fuse non-uniformity and
switching time during the cycle. The test is carried out at an
appropriate UPS load, under normal operation, if not otherwise
specified by Employer.

19.

Restart
Automatic or other restart means are to be tested after a completed
shut-down as specified.

20.

Output Over voltage

Output over voltage protection is to be checked.

21.

Periodic output voltage modulation

When this test is specified, it may be checked by voltage recording
at different loads and operating conditions.

22.

Harmonic Components
Harmonic components of output voltage shall be checked with the
actual load. Methods of specification and checking shall be subject
to Employers approval.

23.

Earth Fault Test

If the DC Power Supply/ UPS output is isolated from earth, then an
earth fault can be applied to any output terminal. DC Power Supply/
UPS output transients (if any) shall be measured.
If the battery is isolated from earth, then an earth fault can be
applied to any output terminals. DC Power Supply/ UPS output
transient (if any) shall be measured.

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10.0

On line UPS with remote monitoring having a battery backup of two (02)
hours. The batteries for UPS System shall be Tubular type.
The minimum capacity of the UPS at load factor of 0.8 lagging inclusive of
10% design margin at 50 deg C.

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The UPS system shall meet the following requirements as a minimum.
If UPS KVA rating is applicable at a lower ambient temperature than
specified 50 deg.c, the bidder shall consider a derating factor of at least
1.5%/deg.c for arriving at the specified UPS capacity at 50 deg.c ambient.
The UPS shall have an overload capacity of 125 % rated capacity for 10
minutes and 150 % rated capacity for 10 seconds. The inverter shall have
sufficient capability to clear fault in the maximum rated branch circuit,
limited to 8 percent of finally selected ups capacity.
During the sizing of the UPS, the following loads shall be considered (but
not limited to) --- Data logger / SCADA
Fire Detection/ Alarm Panel
HMI of SCADA
Emergency Lighting
Inverters Auxiliary supply ( if applicable)
The sizing of the battery shall be as approved by Employer during detailed
engineering.

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C-15) TIME SYNCHRONISATION EQUIPMENT

1.0

Time Synchronization equipments shall be provided and shall be located in

the Control Room. It shall receive Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
transmitted through Geo Positioning Satellite (GPS) for time
synchronization of all components of the SCADA.

2.0

It shall be complete in all respects including antenna, all cables,

processing equipment, etc.

3.0

All auxiliary systems and special cables required for synchronization of the
equipment shall be supplied and commissioned by the Contractor.

4.0

It shall work from DC supplies only and the Contractor to clarify if any builtin battery backup is provided, in which case, same shall be of long life
lithium batteries.

5.0

It shall be immune to hostile electrical environment. Suitable protections

are to be provided against lightning surges and over-voltages in power
supply systems and antenna feeders.

6.0

The system shall be fully tested to the relevant international standards

such as IEC: 801 and IEC: 255.

7.0

All components of the SWYD SAS, including Substation Controllers,

Workstations, Bay Control Units (BCU) and Bay Protection units (BPU)
and all numeric protection relays shall be synchronized with an accuracy
of 1ms.

8.0

The GPS shall be synchronized with the SCADA system to be supplied

under this contract and all devices which are communicating with Solar
SCADA shall be synchronized with GPS. Necessary software and
Hardware (including laying of communication cable) required for time
synchronization with SCADA and all other devises shall be in scope of
contractor.

9.0

The system should be able to track more than 1 satellite at a time to

ensure no interruptions of synchronization signals.

10.0

The system shall have provisions for combination of any of the following
output signals:

NTP (network time protocol) 100Mbits Ethernet port

IRIG-B00x (TTL, pulse width modulated signal)

2 x Pulse per half-hour/ Pulse per minute/ Pulse per second

outputs via potential free contacts

Any other output port as may be required for the offered system.

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Alarm status contact indicating healthy status of system

11.0

These output ports shall be compatible with the requirement of the

equipment to be synchronized i.e. BCUs and BPUs. The master clock in
control room shall also be synchronized with the time synchronization
system. The actual port requirements (no./type) in line with the system
offered shall be finalized during detailed engineering.

12.0

The equipment should have a periodic time correction facility of one-sec.

periodicity. The equipment shall also have real time display in hour, minute,
second (24 hour mode) and have a separate time display, having display
size of approx. 144mm height.

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C-16) 33kV OVERHEAD LINE EQUIPMENTS

Following specification of this section for Overhead line equipments
is applicable wherever contractor proposes to carry power from
one location to
other location through overhead line and is
approved by employer during detail engineering. Application of
individual equipments mentioned in this section shall be subject to
system requirement.

1.0

CONDUCTOR
This specification covers design, manufacture, testing before dispatch,
supply and delivery of All Aluminium (AA), Aluminum Conductors Steel
Reinforced (ACSR) All Aluminum Alloy (AAA) Conductors.

2.0

APPLICABLE STANDARD
The Conductor shall strictly comply with the following Indian Standard
Specification relevant to the conductor.
i.
IS : 398- Aluminium Coductors for Over head Transmission
Purposes (Part-I):Aluminium Stranded Conductors
ii.
IS :398- Aluminium Coductors for Over head Transmission
Purposes (Part-II): Aluminium Conductors Galvanised steel
reinforced
iii.
IS :398- Aluminium Coductors for Over head Transmission
Purposes(Part- Specification for Aluminium Alloy (Aluminium,
Magnesium ,Silicon Type)

3.0

MATERIAL
The conductors shall be of best quality and workmanship. The steel
reinforced aluminum conductors shall be manufactured of hard drawn EC
grade aluminum wires and high tensile galvanized steel wires of the sizes
and with mechanical and electrical properties as specified in the Standard.
The coating on the galvanized steel wires may be applied by the hot
process or electrolytic process in accordance with IS: 4826-1968
(specifications for galvanized coating on round steel wires).AAA Conductor
shall however be constructed of heat-treated aluminum magnesium silicon
alloy wire. The wires shall be smooth and free from all imperfections such
as spills and splits and rolling and wire drawing defects etc. resulting in
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Cross Arms for 33 kV Overhead Power Lines shall be made out of
100x50x6 mm M.S. channel.
For 33 KV line, cross arms a MS strip of 100x50x5 mm shall be welded for
providing additional mechanical strength at the seat of the pin insulator
Fixing of Cross Arms
After the erection of supports and providing guys, the cross-arms are to be
mounted on the support with necessary clamps, bolts and nuts. The
practice of fixing the cross arms before the pole erection can also be
followed. In case, the cross-arm shall be mounted after the pole is erected,
the lineman should climb the pole with necessary tools. The cross-arm
shall then tied to a hand line and pulled up by the ground man through a
pulley, till the cross-arm reaches the line man. The ground man should
station himself on one side, so that if any material drops from the top of the
pole, it may not strike him. All the materials should be lifted or lowered
through the hand line, and should not be dropped.
II.

CLAMPS AND CONNECTORS

The material of clamps and connectors shall be Aluminium alloy casting
conforming to designation A6 of IS:617 for connecting to equipment
terminals and conductors of aluminium. In case the terminals are of copper,
the same clamps/connectors shall be used with 2mm thick bimetallic.
The material of clamps and connectors shall be Galvanised mild steel for
connecting to shield wire.
Bolts, nuts and plain washers shall be hot dip galvanised mild steel for
sizes M12 and above. For sizes below M12, they shall be electrogalvanised mild steel. The spring washers shall be electro-galvanised mild
steel.
All castings shall be free from blow holes, surface blisters, cracks and
cavities. All sharp edges and corners shall be rounded off to meet specified
corona and radio interference requirements.
They shall have same current rating as that of the connected equipment.
All current carrying parts shall be at least 10 mm thick. The connectors
shall be manufactured to have minimum contact resistance.
Flexible connectors, braids or laminated strips shall be made up of
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Current rating and size of terminal/conductor for which connector is
suitable shall be put on a suitable sticker on each component which should
last atleast till erection time.
III.

CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Circuit Breakers shall be outdoor type, comprising three identical single
pole units, complete in all respects with all fittings and wiring. The circuit
breakers and accessories shall conform to IEC- 62271-100 or equivalent
Indian Standard.
DUTY REQUIREMENTS
Circuit breaker shall be totally restrike free under all duty conditions and
shall be capable of performing their duties without opening resistor. The
circuit breaker shall meet the duty requirement of any type of fault or fault
location and shall be suitable for line charging and dropping when used on
33 kV effectively grounded or ungrounded systems and perform make and
break operations as per the stipulated duty cycles satisfactorily.
The circuit breaker shall be capable for breaking the steady & transient
magnetizing current corresponding to 33 kV transformers. It shall also be
capable of breaking line charging currents as per IEC- 62271-100 with a
voltage factor of 1.4.
The rated transient recovery voltage for terminal fault and short line faults
shall be as per IEC: 62271-100.
The circuit breaker shall be reasonably quiet in operation. Noise level in
excess of 140 dB measured at base of the breaker would be unacceptable.
Bidder shall indicate the noise level of breaker at distance of 50 to 150 m
from base of the breaker.
The Bidder may note that total break time of the breaker shall not be
exceeded under any duty conditions specified such as with the combined
variation of the trip coil voltage, pneumatic pressure etc. While furnishing
the proof of the total break time of complete circuit breaker, the Bidder may
specifically bring out the effect of non-simultaneity between same pole and
poles and show how it is covered in the guaranteed total break time.
While furnishing particulars regarding the D.C. component of the circuit
breaker, the Bidder shall note that IEC-62271-100 requires that this value
should correspond to the guaranteed minimum opening time under any
condition of operation.

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The critical current which gives the longest arc duration at lock out
pressure of extinguishing medium and the duration shall be indicated.
All the duty requirements specified above shall be provided with the
support of adequate test reports to be furnished along with the bid.
OPERATING MECHANISM
Circuit Breaker shall be operated by electrically spring charged mechanism
only.
The operating mechanism shall be anti-pumping and trip free (as per IEC
definition) electrically and either mechanically or pneumatically under every
method of closing. The mechanism of the breaker shall be such that the
position of the breaker is maintained even after the leakage of operating
media and/or gas. The circuit breaker shall be able to perform the duty
cycle without any interruption.
Electrical tripping shall be performed by shunt trip coil. Provision shall also
be made for local electrical control. Local / remote selector switch and
close & trip push buttons shall be provided in the breaker central control
cabinet. Remote located push buttons and indicating lamps shall also be
provided.
Operating mechanism and all accessories shall be in local control cabinet.
A central control cabinet for the three poles of the breaker shall be provided
along with supply of necessary tubing, cables, etc.
GENERAL PARAMETER
Type of circuit breaker
Highest system Voltage
Rated frequency
Number of poles
Rated/minimum
power
frequency Withstand voltage
Rated
lightning
impulse
Withstand voltage
Minimum Creepage distance
Rated operating duty cycle

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50 Hz
Three (3)
70 Kv
170 Kv
25 mm/Kv of highest system
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Rated line charging breaking As per IEC
Current (voltage factor of 1.4)

Reclosing
Maximum fault level
Total closing time
Auxiliary contacts
Noise level
Seismic acceleration
IV.

Three phase high speed auto

reclosing
25 kA (rms) for 1 sec.
Not more than 150 ms.
As required plus 4NO and 4NC
contacts per pole as spare.
Maximum 140dB at 50m distance
from base of circuit breaker
0.3 g horizontal

ISOLATORS
The isolators and accessories shall conform in general to IEC 62271-102
(or equivalent Indian standard) except to the extent explicitly modified in
specification.
Earth switches shall be provided on isolators wherever called for.
Operating mechanism of Isolator and
earth switch

Manual Operated

Nominal system voltage

Highest system voltage
Type
Rated short time current of isolator
and earth switch
Rated dynamic short time withstand
current of isolator and earth switch
Impulse withstand voltage with 1.2/50
micro sec. wave
One
minute
power
frequency
withstand Voltage

33kV
36kV
Outdoor
25 kA (rms) for 1 sec.
62.5kA (peak)

170kVp to earth 195 kVp

across isolating distance
70 kV (rms) to earth & 80 kV
(rms)
across
isolating
distance
Temperature rise
As per Table-IV of IS: 9921
Rated mechanical terminal load
As per 62271-102
Creepage distance (Total)
900 mm
Line charging breaking capacity
6.3 A
Transformer
off-load
breaking 6.3 A
capacity

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Isolator shall be gang operated for main blades and earth switches. The
operation of the three poles shall be well synchronised and interlocked.
The design of linkages and gears shall be such so as to allow one man to
operate the handle with ease for isolator and earth switch.
They shall be constructed such that they do not open under influence of
short circuit current and wind pressure together. The earth switches
wherever provided shall be constructional interlocked so that the earth
switches can be operated only when the isolator is open and vice-versa.
In addition to the constructional interlock, isolator and earthswitches shall
have provision to prevent their electrical and manual operation unless the
associated and other interlocking conditions are met. All these interlocks
shall be of fail safe type. Suitable individual interlocking coil arrangements
shall be provided. The interlocking coil shall be suitable for continuous
operation from DC supply and within a variation range as stipulated in
relevant section. The interlock coil shall be provided with adequate
contacts for facilitating permissive logic for DC control scheme of the
isolator as well as for AC circuit of the motor to prevent opening or closing
of isolators when the interlocking coil is not energised.

INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMER
a)

GENERAL REQUIREMENT

The instrument transformers i.e. current and voltage transformers shall be

single phase transformer units and shall be supplied with a common
marshaling box for a set of three single phase units.
The tank as well as top metallics shall be hot dip galvanised or painted
Grey color as per RAL 9002.
The instrument transformers shall be oil filled hermetically sealed units.
The instrument transformers shall be provided with filling and drain plugs.
Polarity marks shall indelibly be marked on each instrument transformer
and at the lead terminals at the associated terminal block.
The insulators shall have cantilever strength of more than 500 kg.
b)

MARSHALLING BOX

The wiring diagram for the interconnection of three phase instrument

transformer shall be pasted inside the box in such a manner so that it is
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visible and it does not deteriorate with time. Terminal blocks in the
marshaling box shall have facility for star/delta formation, short circuiting
and grounding of secondary terminals. The box shall have enough
terminals to wire all control circuits plus 20 spare terminals.
c)
CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (CTs)
The CTs shall have single primary of either ring type or hair pin type or bar
type. In case of "Bar Primary" inverted type CTs, the following
requirements shall be met:
The secondaries shall be totally encased in metallic shielding providing a
uniform equi-potential surface for even electric field distribution.
The lowest part of insulation assembly shall be properly secured to avoid
any risk of damage due to transportation stresses.
The upper part of insulation assembly sealing on primary bar shall be
properly secured to avoid any damage during transportation due to relative
movement between insulation assembly and top dome.
The CT shall be provided with oil sight glass.
Different ratios shall be achieved by secondary taps only, and primary
reconnections shall not be accepted.
The guaranteed burdens and accuracy class are to be intended as
simultaneous for all cores.
The instrument security factor at all ratios shall be less than five (5) for
metering core. If any auxiliary CT/reactor is used, then all parameters
specified shall be met treating auxiliary CTs/reactors as integral part of CT.
The auxiliary CT/reactor shall preferably be in-built construction of the CT.
In case it is separate, it shall be mounted in secondary terminal box.
The secondary terminals shall be terminated on stud type suitable nos of
non-disconnecting and disconnecting terminal blocks inside the terminal
box of degree of protection IP:55 at the bottom of CT.
The CTs shall be suitable for horizontal transportation.
The CTs shall have provision for taking oil samples from bottom of CT
without exposure to atmosphere to carry out dissolved gas analysis
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i.e. frequency of test, norms of acceptance, quantity of oil to be withdrawn,
and treatment of CT.
The CT shall have provision for measurement of capacitance and tan delta
as erected at site.

PARAMETERS FOR CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

GENERAL PARAMETERS

Highest system Voltage(Um)

Rated frequency
System neutral earthing
Installation
Rated short time thermal current
Rated dynamic current
Rated min power frequency
withstand voltage (rms value)
Rated lightning impulse withstand
voltage (peak value)
Partial discharge level
Minimum Creepage distance
Temperature rise
Type of insulation
Number of cores

Number
of
marshalling box

terminals

36 kV
50 Hz
effective earthed
Outdoor
25 kA for 1 sec
63 kA (Peak)
70kV
170kV

10 pico Coulombs max.

25 mm/kV of highest system
voltage
As per IEC 60044
Class A
Tariff CTs shall be single
metering core with 0.2S accuracy
class.
in All terminals of control circuits
wired upto marshalling box plus
20 terminals spare

VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS (VTs)

Voltage transformers shall be electro-magnetic (EMU) type and shall

comprise of compensating reactor, intermediate transformer, and protective
and damping devices. The oil level indicator of EMU with danger level
marking shall be clearly visible to maintenance personnel standing on
ground.
The secondaries shall be protected by HRC cartridge type fuses for all
windings. In addition fuses shall also be provided for protection and
metering windings for connection to fuse monitoring scheme. The
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secondary terminals shall be terminated on stud type non-disconnecting
terminal blocks via the fuse inside the terminal box of degree of protection
IP55. The access to secondary terminals shall be without the danger of
access to high voltage circuit.
The accuracy of metering core shall be maintained through the entire
burden range upto 50VA on all three windings without any adjustments
during operations.
f)
PARAMETERS FOR VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
GENERAL PARAMETERS
Highest System Voltage(Um)
System neutral earthing
Installation
System Fault level
Rated min power frequency
withstand voltage (rms value)
Rated lightning impulse withstand
voltage (peak value)
Standard reference range of
frequencies
for
which
the
accuracy are valid
Rated voltage factor
Class of Accuracy

36 kV
effective earthed
Outdoor
25 kA
70kV
170kV
96% to 102% for protection and
99% to 101% for measurement

1.2 continuous & 1.5 for 30 sec

For tariff metering VT - 0.2
Other VTs 0.2
Stray capacitance and stray As per IEC:358
conductance of LV terminal over
entire carrier frequency range
One Minute Power frequency 2 kV rms
Withstand voltage for secondary
winding
Temp. rise over an ambient As per IEC 60044
temp. of 50 deg. C
Number of terminals in control All terminals of control circuits
spare.
wired Cabinet upto marshalling
box plus 10 terminals
Rated total thermal burden
350 VA
Partial discharge level
10 pico Coulombs max.
VI.

SURGE ARRESTOR
The surge arrestors (SAs) shall conform in general to IEC 60099-4 or IS:
3070 except to the extent modified in the specification. Arresters shall be of

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hermetically sealed units, self-supporting construction, suitable for
mounting on lattice type support structures. Bidder shall furnish the
technical particulars of Surge arrester.
The SAs shall be of heavy duty station class and gapless Metal Oxide type
without any series or shunt gaps. The SAs shall be capable of discharging
over-voltages occurring during switching of unloaded transformers, and
long lines.
Arrestors shall be complete with insulating base for mounting on structure.
Self-contained discharge counters, suitably enclosed for outdoor use and
requiring no auxiliary or battery supply for operation shall be provided for
each single pole unit with necessary connection. Suitable leakage current
meters should also be supplied within the same enclosure. The reading of
millimeter and counters shall be visible through an inspection glass panel
The surge arrestors shall conform to type tests and shall be subjected to
routine and acceptance tests in accordance with IEC-60099-4
Rate System Voltage
Rate Arrester Voltage
Nominal discharge current

36 kV
30 kV
10 kA of 8/20 micro-sec
wave
Minimum discharge capability
5 kilo joule/kV(referred to
rated
arrestor voltage
corresponding to minimum
discharge characteristics)
Maximum continuous operating
24 kV rms
Max. residual voltage (1 kA)
70 kVp
Max. residual voltage at 10 kA 85 kVp
nominal discharge current (8/20
micro sec wave)
Max. switching impulse residual 70 kVp
Voltage at 500A peak
Max. steep current residual voltage 93 kVp at 10kA
High current short duration test
100 kAp
Value (4/10 micro-sec-wave)
Current for pressure relief test
25kA rms
One minute power frequency
70 kV (rms)
withstand voltage of arrestor
housing (dry and wet)
Impulse withstand voltage of
170 kV (Peak)
arrestor housing with 1.2/50
micro sec. Wave
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Radio interference voltage at 156kV
Partial discharge at 1.05 MCOV
(continuous operating voltage)

VII.

Not more than 1000 micro

volt
Not more than 50 p.c

INSULATORS
Porcelain insulator shall comply IS: 731-1976 or equivalent international
standard and shall be homogenous, free from laminations, cavities and
other flaws or imperfections that might affect the mechanical or dielectric
quality and shall be thoroughly vitrified, tough and impervious to moisture.
Hollow porcelain should be in one integral piece in green & fired stage
Pin insulators shall be used on all poles in straight line and disc or shackle
insulators on angle and dead end poles.
Strain insulators shall be used at line sectionalizing locations, dead end
locations, major crossings and locations where the angle of deviation of
line is more than 100.
For 33KV lines Ball & Socket type strain insulators with fittings shall be
used.
The pins for insulators shall be fixed in the holes provided in the crossarms and the pole top brackets. The insulators shall be mounted in their
places over the pins and tightened. In the case of strain or angle supports,
where strain fittings are provided for this purpose, one strap of the strain
fittings is placed over the cross-arm before placing the bolt in the hole of
cross-arms. The nut of the straps shall be so tightened that the strap can
move freely in horizontal direction
The insulator hardware shall be of bolted type and shall be of forged steel
except for insulator cap, which can be of malleable cast iron. It shall also
generally meet the requirements of clamps and connectors as specified
above.
In one span, Tension string assembly at one end shall be supplied with
suitable turn buckle.
DISC INSULATOR
The disc insulator shall meet the following parameters:
a. Type
: Antifog type insulator
b. Size of insulator
: 255x145
c. Electro mechanical strength
: 120kN
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meet the total creepage.
e. Power frequency withstand voltage : 85 kV (dry), 50kV (wet)

Bushings shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with IS:2099 &

IEC:137 while hollow column insulators shall be manufactured and tested
in accordance with IEC 233/IS 5284. The support insulators shall be
manufactured and tested as per IS:2544 / IEC 168/IEC 273. The insulators
shall also conform to IEC 815 as applicable.
Support insulators/ bushings/ hollow column insulators shall be designed to
have ample insulation, mechanical strength and rigidity for the conditions
under which they will be used.
Porcelain used shall be homogenous, free from laminations, cavities and
other flaws or imperfections that might affect the mechanical or dielectric
quality and shall be thoroughly vitrified, tough and impervious to moisture.
Hollow porcelain should be in one integral piece in green & fired stage.
Glazing of the porcelain shall be uniform brown in colour, free form blisters,
burns and other similar defects.
When operating at normal rated voltage there shall be no electric discharge
between conductor and insulators which would cause corrosion or injury to
conductors or when operating at normal rated voltage.
The design of the insulator shall be such that stresses due to expansion
and contraction in any part of the insulator shall be lead to deterioration. All
ferrous parts shall be hot dip galvanised.
Contractor shall make available data on all the essential features of design
including the method of assembly of shells and metal parts, number of
shells per insulator, the manner in which mechanical stresses are
transmitted through shells to adjacent parts, provision for meeting
expansion stresses, results of corona and thermal shock tests,
recommended working strength and any special design or arrangement
employed to increase life under service conditions.
Post type insulators shall consist of a porcelain part permanently secured
in metal base to be mounted on supporting structures. They shall be
capable of being mounted upright. They shall be designed to withstand all
shocks to which they may be subjected to during operation of the
associated equipment.

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Bushing porcelain shall be robust and capable of withstanding the internal
pressures likely to occur in service. The design and location of clamps, the
shape and the strength of the porcelain flange securing the bushing to the
tank shall be such that there is no risk of fracture. All portions of the
assembled porcelain enclosures and supports other than gaskets, which
may in any way be exposed to the atmosphere shall be composed of
completely non hygroscopic material such as metal or glazed porcelain.
All iron parts shall be hot dip galvanised and all joints shall be air tight.
Surface of joints shall be trued, porcelain parts by grinding and metal parts
by machining. Insulator/ bushing design shall be such as to ensure a
uniform compressive pressure on the joints.
In accordance with the requirements stipulated under Chapter-G0,
bushings, hollow column insulators and support insulators shall conform to
type tests and shall be subjected to routine tests and acceptance test/
sample test in accordance with relevant standards.
Insulator shall also meet requirement of IEC - 60815 as applicable, having
alternate long & short sheds.

VIII.

SPACERS
Spacers shall conform to IS:10162. They shall be of non-magnetic material
except nuts and bolts, which shall be of hot dip galvanised mild steel.
Spacers shall generally meet the requirements of clamps and connectors
as specified above. Its design shall take care of fixing and removing during
installation and maintenance.
In addition to the type tests as per IS:10162, clamp slip test should have
been conducted. In this test the sample shall be installed on test span of
twin/quad bundle string at a tension of 44.2 kN (4500 kg). One of the
clamps when subjected to a longitudinal pull of 2.5 kN (250 kg) parallel to
the axis of conductor shall not slip, i.e. permanent displacement between
conductor and clamp after the test shall not exceed 1.0 mm. This test
should have been performed on all other clamps of the sample.

IX.

TYPE TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SWITCHYARD EQUIPMENTS

All equipments (Instrument Transformer, breaker, isolator and Surge
arrestor) to be supplied shall be of type tested design. During detail
engineering, the contractor shall submit for Owners approval the reports of
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from the date of bid opening. These reports should be for the test
conducted on the equipment similar to those proposed to be supplied
under this contract and the test(s) should have been either conducted at an
independent laboratory or should have been witnessed by a Client.
However if contractor is not able to submit report of the type test(s)
conducted within last ten years from the date of bid opening, or in the case
of type test report(s) are not found to be meeting the specification
requirements, the contractor shall conduct all such tests under this contract
at no additional cost to the owner either at third party lab or in presence of
client/ owners representative and submit the reports for approval.
All acceptance and routine tests as per relevant standards shall be carried
out. Charges for these shall be deemed to be included in the equipment
price.

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C-17) ENERGY METERING SYSTEM

ENERGY METERING SYSTEM

Three No. Energy meters (Main, Check and Standby) of 0.2s accuracy
class suitable for ABT requirement conforming to respective RLDC/State
power Utilities/CTU.requirement shall be provided at both export feeders.
These energy meters shall be provided in a separate outdoor metering
cubicle with padlock arrangement.
In addition to above One Energy meter of 0.2s accuracy class suitable for
ABT requirement shall be provided at each export feeder. This energy
meter shall be provided in the outgoing feeder panel of 33kV main pooling
switchgear.
For measurement of Auxiliary power consumption, MFM in ACDB incomer
shall be provided by the bidder.
a) Meter shall be suitable for interfacing for synchronizing the built in clock of
the meter by GPS time synchronization equipment. Bidder shall
synchronize the meter using GPS time synchronization equipment. All the
hardwire required for synchronization shall be in the scope of the bidder
All Type test reports as per IEC 62052-11/62053-22
The ABT meters supplied under this contract shall also meet the
requirement of respective RLDC/State power Utilities/CTU.

Technical Requirements of Energy Meters for ABT Requirement

a. Shall be microprocessor-based conforming to IEC 60687/IEC 6205211/IEC 62053-22/IEC 62056/IS 15959 for category B.
b. Shall carry out measurement of active energy (both import and export)
and reactive energy (both import and export) by 3-phase, 4 wire
principle suitable for balanced/ unbalanced 3 phase load.
c. Shall have an accuracy of energy measurement of at least Class 0.2S
for active energy and at least Class 0.5 for reactive energy.
d. The active and reactive energy shall be directly computed in CT & VT
primary ratings.
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e. The reactive energy shall be recorded for each metering interval in four
different registers as MVARh (lag) when active export, MVARh (Lag)
when active import, MVARh (lead) when active export, MVARh (Lead)
when active import.
f. Two separate registers shall be provided to record MVARH when
system voltage is >103% and when system voltage is < 97%.
g. Shall compute the net MWh and MVARh during each successive 15minute block metering interval
along with a plus/minus sign,
instantaneous net MWh, instantaneous net MVARh, average frequency
of each 15 minutes, net active energy at midnight, , net reactive energy
for voltage low and high conditions at each midnight.
h. Each energy meter shall have a display unit with a seven digit display
unit. It shall display the net MWh and MVARh with a plus/minus sign
and average frequency during the previous metering interval; peak MW
demand since the last demand reset; accumulated total (instantaneous)
MWh and MVARh with a plus/minus sign, date and time; and
instantaneous current and voltage on each phases.
i.

All the registers shall be stored in a non-volatile memory. Meter

Cumulative Net MVARH for

V>103% at every midnight

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Cumulative Net MVARH for

V<97% at every midnight

10
days
in
meter/ 40days in
PC

Date and time blocks of VT failure on any phase

This should also additionally comply with the stipulations of the SEB

k. Shall have a built in clock and calendar with an accuracy of less than 15
seconds per month drift without assistance of external time
synchronizing pulse.
l.

Date/time shall be displayed on demand. The clock shall be

synchronized by GPS time synchronization equipment.

m. The meter shall be suitable to operate with power drawn from the VT
supplies. The burden of the meters shall be as per relevant standard.
n. The power supply to the meter shall be healthy even with a singlephase VT supply. An automatic backup, in the event of non-availability
of voltage in all the phases, shall be provided by a built in long life
battery and shall not need replacement for at least 10 years with a
continuous VT interruption of at least 2 years & by a auxiliary power
supply of 220V DC. Even under absence of VT input, energy meter
display shall be available and it shall be possible to download data from
the energy meter. Date and time of VT interruption and restoration shall
be automatically stored in a non-volatile memory.
o. Shall have an optical port on the front of the meter for data collection
from either a hand held meter reading instrument (MRI) having a
display for energy readings or from a notebook computer with suitable
software.
p. The meter shall have means to test MWh and MVARh accuracy and
calibration at site in-situ and test terminal blocks shall be provided for
the same.
q. Each meter shall have a unique identification code provided by the
Owner and shall be permanently marked on the front of the meter and
stored in the nonvolatile memory of the meter.
r. Even under the absence of VT input, energy meter display shall be
available and it shall be possible to download data from the energy
meters.
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The owner shall have the right to carry out surprise inspections of the
metering systems from time to time to check their accuracy
In addition to above space for mounting another energy meter shall be
provided in the C&R panel.

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C-18) CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) SYSTEM

1.00.00

CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) SYSTEM

1.01.00

General Requirements

1.01.01

The intent of the specification is to define the functional & design requirements for
the CCTV System meant for gathering video information from the various areas of
the power plant with display and recording facilities with night vision and motion
sensors as per requirement.

1.01.02

The Contractor shall be responsible for selection, design, engineering,

manufacture, testing at manufacturers works/site, installation of all the
equipments supplied as covered in this specification and commissioning of the
system meeting the intent & functional requirements of the specification. All the
power supply (UPS), cables, cable trays, power packs, erection hardware (viz.
junction boxes, brackets glands, nut-bolts, conduits etc.) and mounting are also
included in Contractors scope.

1.01.03

The Contractors scope shall also include successful demonstration of functional

requirements specified herein complete in all respects.

1.01.04

The Contractor shall guarantee satisfactory performance of the equipment under

stipulated variations of voltage and frequency.

1.01.05

The design and manufacture shall be such that equipment / components of same
type and rating are interchangeable.

1.01.06

The number of camera units, servers, network switches, wireless equipment etc.
and their locations shall; be finalized during detailed engineer for effective
functional requirements.

1.01.07

Any other equipment, module, software required for the safe and satisfactory
operation, control, protection, monitoring, testing and maintenance of the system
shall also be included by the Bidder within the lump sum quoted price.

1.01.08

The equipment furnished under this section shall meet the requirements of all the
applicable International codes and standards or their latest amendment Codes
and Standards. Camera certification has to be CE/FCC/UL or equivalent.

2.00.00
2.01.00

POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT

The CCTV System along with all its system components i.e. network
switches, storage devices, servers, LAN switches, media converters etc.
shall be powered from UPS system. Contractor shall also provide local
power distribution boxes as required for sub-distribution of UPS supply.

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2.02.00

For cameras, mini UPS of suitable rating are to be provided by the

contractor. Contractor shall also provide local power distribution boxes as
required for sub-distribution of supply from mini-UPS to cameras. The
location of mini-UPS & power distribution scheme shall be finalized during
detail engineering.

2.03.00

If the offered equipment is operating at voltage level other than what is

available as auxiliary supply, the Contractor shall provide all required
hardware, to make the offered system compatible with specified power
supply arrangement.

3.00.00
3.01.00

DESIGN AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The CCTV system shall be able to provide surveillance of different locations in the
plant, entry gate and all across periphery. The exact locations shall be decided
during detailed engineering.

The CCTV system shall be designed as a standalone IP based network

architecture. System shall use video signals from different cameras at
different locations, process the video signals for viewing on monitors at
different locations and simultaneously record all the video streams using
H.264 or better compression technique. Joystick and mouse-keyboard
controllers shall be used for Pan, Tilt, Zoom and other functions of desired
cameras.
The monitoring of these cameras shall be done at main Control Room or as
finalized in detailed engineering. The required no. of hardware/software
licenses to meet the requirements shall be supplied by the contractor.
3.04.00

Camera and database servers shall offer both video stream management,
video stream storage management. These servers shall also manage and
store configuration information/database for the whole system. Recording
frame rate & resolution in respect of individual camera shall be
programmable. It shall be possible to view and record at different
resolutions and frame rates and this shall be individually programmable on
every camera.
It shall be possible to take back-up of system configuration and database
on portable media device and restoring the same if required.

3.05.00

System shall ensure that once recorded, video can not be altered.

3.06.00

Camera server shall be provided with sufficient storage space to store

recordings of all cameras at 25/30 FPS at 1920X1080 (For HD cameras)for
a period of Fifteen (15) Days or more using necessary compression
techniques. All recordings shall have camera ID, Location, Date and time of
recording.

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3.07.00

It shall be possible to view, record, search and replay simultaneously

without affecting performance of the system.

3.08.00

The system supplied shall be complete in all respects for reliable

performance. The Contractor shall submit the detailed block schematic,
video, signal & power wiring diagram, describing the connections between
the network switch/camera server Systems and various cameras, monitors,
keyboard, and joystick.

3.09.00

The camera & Video Management Software shall conform to ONVIF profile S or
latest available applicable ONVIF profile at the time of detail engineering.

4.00.00

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM COMPONENTS:

4.01.00

Application Software for Video Monitoring, Recording & Management.

4.01.01

The application software shall be used to display, store, control & manage the
entire surveillance system.

4.01.02

It shall be possible to control all cameras i.e. PTZ, auto/manual focus, selection of
presets, video tour selection etc. The software shall support flexible 1/2/4 windows
split screen display mode or scroll mode on the display monitors for live video.

4.01.03

The system shall support video analytics in respect of the following

1. Video motion detection,
2. Object tracking
3. Object classification & Tracking

Night vision feature for complete darkness shall be available in all cameras
The feature can be an integral part of camera or a part of camera server. The
features shall be user configurable for each camera. It shall be possible to
activate recordings automatically based on events generated by video analytics.
These events shall also be logged and suitably alarmed on the monitors.
4.02.00
4.02.01

Cameras:
All the cameras shall be color, suitable for day and night surveillance (under
complete darkness conditions) and network compatible. There will be two types of
cameras viz. PTZ & Fixed. PTZ cameras shall be high speed integrated dome
type.

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Camera shall be directly connected to network and use of external encoder for
connecting to network is not acceptable. The cameras shall be rugged, high
performance color cameras. These cameras shall provide high resolution and high
sensitivity suitable for operation in a power plant, both in natural and artificial
lighted areas.
Detailed technical specification is given below.

PTZ Dome Cameras

High Definition (HD) PTZ cameras
Image Device
Lens
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Number of Pixels/Effective
resolution
Video compression
Sensitivity(at 6dB)
Horizontal Angle of view
Focus
Iris Range
Iris Control
Back Light Compensation
White Balance
Electronic Shutter
S/N Ratio
Audio
Automatic Gain
Compensation
Power Supply
Gain Control
Day/Night selection
IR cut-filter
Protocols

Security
Auto Resume after Power
Failure
Multiple Streams

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1/2.8-1/3 Progressive scan CMOS

4.45-4.7 /89-94.0 mm focal length
20x or better
12x or better
1920X1080 (Full HD)/2 MP at 25/30 IPS
H.264 Main Profile/High profile
color mode 0.6 lux , B/W mode 0.04lux
@30IRE, F1.6
55.4 deg(wide)- 3.5 deg (Tele) minimum
Auto with Manual Override
F1.6-F2.9
Auto with Manual Override
Required
Automatic with mode selection options
1/50 to 1/10000 Auto
>50dB
Full Duplex or 2-way
Up to 18 dB
As per manufacturers standard to be
arranged by contractor
Auto/Off
Auto On-Off
Yes
IPV4/IPV6,RTP, UDP, TCP, IP, HTTP,
HTTPS, FTP,
DHCP, IGMP V2/V3, ICMP, ARP,
SMTP, SNTP,SNMP or equivalent.
Password protection
Yes
H.264 /H.264 & H.264/Motion JPEG

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Operating resolution

Analytics
PoE supply IEEE 802.3af
compliant or better
Rate Control
Other Features

Primary stream 1920X1080 at 25/30

FPS & other minimum 720X576 at
25/30FPS
Motion detection & Tamper alarm
Yes
VBR/CBR
On screen Menu display, contour
correction and contrast compensation
control
Automatic Picture Enhancement to give
a balanced picture where there is too
much/too little light
Synchronization selection for line lock
and free running
Minimum 2 Alarm I/Ps & 1 alarm output

PTZ Specifications
Pan
Tilt
Manual Tilt Speed
Manual Pan Speed
Preset Positions
Preset Pan Speed
Preset Tilt Speed

360 Deg Continuous

90 deg
0.1 deg/sec to 45 deg/sec
0.1 deg/sec to 80 deg/sec
Minimum 256
280 deg/sec min
160 deg/sec min

Fixed Cameras
High Definition (HD) Fixed Camera
Image Device
Number of Pixels
Sensitivity(at f1.2,6dB)
Lens
Lens Mount
Focus
Iris Range
Audio

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1920X1080 (Full HD)/2 MP at 25/30 IPS
0.21 Lux color & 0.05 Lux B/W(at 30IRE
)
Varifocal Lens f=8-50 mm, CS-Mount
CS-Mount
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IR cut-filter
Protocols

Security
Iris Control
Analytics
PoE supply IEEE 802.3af
compliant
SD/SDHC/SDXC in
Camera (For Local alarm
recording & scheduled
local recording)
Rate Control
Back Light Compensation
White Balance
Electronic Shutter
S/N Ratio
Automatic Gain
Compensation
Power Supply
Gain Control
Day/Night selection
Other Features

Yes
IPV4/IPV6,RTP, UDP, TCP, IP, HTTP,
HTTPS, FTP,
DHCP, IGMP V2/V3, ICMP, ARP,
SMTP, SNTP,SNMP or equivalent
Password protection
Auto with Manual Override
Motion detection & Tamper alarm
Yes
Yes ,minimum 32 GB capability

VBR/CBR
Required
Automatic with mode selection options
1/50 to 1/10000 Auto
>50dB
Up to 18 dB
As per manufacturers standard to be
arranged by contractor
Auto/Off
Auto On-Off
On Screen Menu Display, contour
correction and contrast compensation
control
Automatic Picture Enhancement to give
a balanced picture where there is too
much/too little light
Synchronization selection for line lock
and free running
Minimum One Alarm I/P
Minimum One Alarm O/P

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Camera Housing & Mount

4.03.01

All the cameras and accessories are to be housed in Weather Proof IP 65

environmental housing made of aluminum and Sun shroud. The housing, with
heater and blower installed, shall provide protection for camera/lens assemblies in
the ambient temperature range of - 0 deg. C to 50 deg. C.

4.03.02

For Non Dome type cameras, the housing shall also have thermostatically
controlled heater kit. Continuous duty blower kit (with suitable filters) for purge air
arrangement / Window wipers shall be available within the housing for cameras as
indicated against each application.

4.03.03

Keyboard & Joystick

Keyboard shall have full function used for system control and programming
for selection of various Network switches, camera/database servers,
camera functions including pan, tilt and zoom lens controls and shall be
ergonomically designed.
Joystick shall be provided for achieving all control functions.
4.03.04

Work Station
Operator work station & network switch station shall be in Control Room or as
finalized during the detailed engineering.

4.06.00

WIRELESS CONNECTION EQUIPMENT (FOR CAMERA SPECIFIED ON

WIRELESS CONNCTIVITY):
Access points for these cameras shall be mounted on lighting mast. Wireless
equipment and type of wireless connectivity shall be decided during detail
Engineering.

Wireless communication for the above should be subscribing the latest

Cyber security standards including encryption. The wireless modem should
support dynamic encryption techniques.
5.00.00

CABLES :

5.01.00

Cables shall be of FRLS PVC sheathed cables for use in CCTV and shall conform
to latest edition of Indian/International standards. Fiber optic cables are to be
provided (as applicable). The remaining cables can be as per CCTV suppliers
standard. For details of Fiber Optic cables, refer subsection INST CABLE. All the
cables and the hardware required for powering the system are also in the scope
of Contractor. All cables required for interfacing alarm contact inputs (to be
provided by employer) to CCTV system are also in scope of contractor.

5.02.00

For estimation of cable quantities, erection hardware, hardware for wireless

communication etc., the Bidder shall refer to General Layout Plant, Equipment
Location Plans drawings & other relevant drawings to be finalized during detailed

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engineering. All the cables are to be provided by the Contractor on as required
basis.

No of CCTV Cameras & Type in each location

Sl
1
2
3
4
5

Location
Entry Gate(s) each
Security Room
Inverter Room (each)
CMCS Room entry
At strategic locations
on the boundary

Nos required
01
01
01
01
05
05

Type
HD Fixed
HD - PTZ
HD - PTZ
HD - Fixed
HD- Fixed
HD- PTZ

Note: Location of the CCTV cameras shall be reviewed during detailed

engineering

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Table of Contents

Page No.

GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................ 247

TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY .............................................................................................................. 247

2.1.

Scope of Work ......................................................................................................................... 247

2.2.

Topographical Survey and Mapping........................................................................................ 248

2.3.

Contouring............................................................................................................................... 249

2.4.

Preparation & Submission of Survey Maps and Documents .................................................. 249

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION SCHEME ..................................................................................... 250

3.1.

Scheme of Geotechnical Investigation .................................................................................... 250

3.2.

Foundation System.................................................................................................................. 251

SITE LEVELLING AND GRADING ...................................................................................................... 251

FENCING & MAIN GATE ................................................................................................................. 252

DESIGN CRITERIA FOR MODULE MOUNTING STRUCTURE (MMS) AND ITS FOUNDATION ........... 254

6.1.

Scope: ...................................................................................................................................... 254

6.2.

Design Loads:........................................................................................................................... 254

6.3.

Materials Specification ............................................................................................................ 254

6.4.

Connections............................................................................................................................. 255

6.5.

Coating For Structural Steel Works ......................................................................................... 255

6.6.

Design Parameters .................................................................................................................. 255

6.7.

Vertical Deflection And Horizontal Sway Limits ...................................................................... 256

6.8.

Foundation System.................................................................................................................. 256

CMCS, INVERTER ROOMS & SECURITY ROOM ............................................................................... 257

7.1.

Specification for RCC Building for CMCS ................................................................................. 258

7.1.1.

Floor Finishes

258

7.1.2.

False Celling

258

7.1.3.

Roof Finishes

259

7.1.4.

View point

259

7.1.5.

Windows, Doors, Ventilators and Rolling Shutters

259

7.1.6.

Glazing

260

7.1.7.

Paintings of wall and ceilings

260

7.1.8.

Plumbing and sanitary

261

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Specification of PEB Inverter Room ........................................................................................ 262

7.2.1.

Structure and material specification:

262

7.2.2.

Fasteners & Connections:

263

7.2.3.

Roof and Wall cladding:

263

7.2.4.

Roof Insulation and type:

264

7.2.5.

Wall Insulation:

264

7.2.6.

Doors Frames:

264

7.2.7.

Windows Frame:

265

7.2.8.

Ventilators:

265

7.2.9.

Rolling shutter:

265

7.2.10.

Plinth Protection:

266

7.2.11.

Floor Finish:

266

7.2.12.

Paint and Coating:

266

7.2.13.

Lighting:

266

7.2.14.

Design Parameters and Design Loads:

266

7.2.15.

Descriptions of PEB Structures:

267

GENERAL CIVIL WORKS .................................................................................................................. 268

8.1.

Water Supply ........................................................................................................................... 268

8.2.

Plastering ................................................................................................................................. 269

8.3.

Masonry Work ......................................................................................................................... 269

8.4.

Reinforced Concrete Structure, Allied Works and Foundation ............................................... 270

8.5.

Structural Steel ........................................................................................................................ 271

8.6.

Grouting .................................................................................................................................. 271

8.7.

Transformer Yard Civil Works ................................................................................................. 271

8.8.

Pipe /Cable Racks & Trenches ................................................................................................. 272

ROAD AND PATHWAY .................................................................................................................... 273

9.1.

Road: ....................................................................................................................................... 273

9.2.

Pathways: ................................................................................................................................ 273

10. DRAINAGE SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................ 274

11. BORE WELL ..................................................................................................................................... 275
12. ELECTRIFICATION OF BUILDING ..................................................................................................... 275
13. SWITCHYARD CIVIL WORKS............................................................................................................ 276
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13.1

Design Criteria for Switchyard Works .................................................................................... 276

13.2

Loading ................................................................................................................................... 276

13.3 Loads and Loading Conditions:................................................................................................ 277

14. LIST OF APPLICABLE INDIAN STANDARDS: ..................................................................................... 279

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GENERAL
This chapter covers the Specific technical and functional requirements of
civil works. The design calculations for MMS, RCC structure, PEB Invertor
rooms, steel structures, foundation system, road work and drainage etc.
shall be submitted for prior approval of NTPC before commencement of
construction. The construction methodology for MMS and its foundations,
road works, drains shall be also be submitted for prior approval of NTPC
before start of works.
All design of RCC and Steel structures shall be carried as per IS: 456 and
IS 800 respectively and other specific code as applicable to specific
structures.

TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY
Bidder shall conduct the Topographical Survey for the allocated plot in
proposed solar project in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh. The scope
of work and technical specification for the same is as below:

2.1.

Scope of Work
The Contractor shall carry out the Topographical Survey and preparation of
Plans (Maps) and report of the assigned entire area/areas indicated for
locating the Solar PV Power plant and its other systems.
Carrying out the Bench Mark (GTS) to site/sites under survey by parallel
levelling, establishing and constructing bench mark, grid and reference
pillars in the field, and spot level survey of the entire area/areas at specified
intervals and development of the contours.
Carrying out cross-section of river/canal taking spot levels at on an average
20 meters intervals or less depending upon the site conditions.
Furnishing all field data & drawings in soft copy (on CDs) apart from hard
copies. Furnishing of the survey report as described in details in the
succeeding paragraphs is also included in the scope of this work.
The work shall be executed according to the specifications and good
standard practice necessary to fulfill the objective of the survey work,
strictly in accordance with the instructions and satisfaction of the Owner.

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The depth of boreholes shall be 5.0m. SPT shall be carried out in all
types of soil deposits and in all rock formations with core recovery
upto 20%, met within a borehole. This test shall be conducted at
every 1.5 m interval or at change of strata. The starting depth of SPT
shall be 0.5m from ground level. UDS shall be collected at every 1.5
m interval or at change of strata.

3.1.3)

The laboratory tests shall be conducted on soil, rock & water

samples collected during field investigations in sufficient numbers as
approved by Employer. Laboratory tests shall be carried out on
disturbed and undisturbed soil samples for Grain Size Analysis,

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Hydrometer Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Triaxial Shear Tests (UU),
Natural Moisture Content, Specific Gravity and Bulk Unit Weight,
Consolidation Tests, Unconfined Compression Test, Free Swell
Index, Shrinkage Limit, Swell Pressure Test, Chemical Analysis test
on soil and water samples to determine the carbonates, sulphates,
chlorides, nitrates, pH, organic matter and any other chemicals
harmful to concrete and reinforcement/ steel. Laboratory tests on
rock samples shall be carried out for Hardness, Specific Gravity,
Unit Weight, Uniaxial Compressive Strength (in-situ & saturated),
Slake Durability etc.
On completion of all field and laboratory work, the Bidder shall
submit a Geotechnical investigation report for Owner's approval. The
Geotechnical investigation report shall contain field and laboratory
observations/ data/ records, analysis of results and recommendations
on type of foundation for different type of structures envisaged for all
the areas of work. Recommendations on treatment for soil, foundation,
based on subsoil characteristics, soft soils, aggressive chemicals,
expansive soils, etc. shall also be covered in the report, as applicable.

3.2.

Foundation System
Foundation system for various facilities shall be designed and adopted as
per approved geotechnical investigation report.

SITE LEVELLING AND GRADING

Site levelling works involves the following works:
1)

All works related to site clearance including removal of bushes,

trees, levelling, grading, finishing and other additional works shall be
carried
out
by
the
Contractor.
Mandatory
permission/licenses/statutory clearances from Competent Authorities
for site levelling activities like removal of trees and bushes,
undertaking blasting related works, disposal of cutting material etc.
shall be obtained by the contractor.
Site grading level shall be fixed with due reference to site drainage
of the whole area, existing drainage pattern, maximum flood level
and system requirements.
Site levelling works/scheme shall match with the specific functional
requirement of Solar PV optimum generation considering the full
utilization of the plot area for the desired capacity.
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6.1.

Scope:
This section covers the loads and design requirement of the structures,
racking, and all other items required to furnish and install a complete
ground mounting structural system which constitute a photovoltaic array(s).
MMS shall be adequately protected against all adverse climate conditions.
The complete MMS, foundation and connections shall be designed &
submitted for NTPC approval before start of work/fabrication.

6.2.

Design Loads:
Dead Load: The load obtained by summing up the weight of modules and
self-weight of Structure including Purlins, rafter/beams, Bracings, struts,
columns, necessary fittings, etc. to be added as Dead load.
Wind Load: The wind load (positive and negative) normal to surface on the
modules and wind load on the structural members.
The basic wind speed of the site shall be taken as 170 km/hr. Design wind
speed factors shall be as per IS: 875-III, however the minimum value of
these factors shall be considered as K1 = 1.0, K2 = 1.0 & K3 = 1.0 for the
design of all Modules Mounting Structures (MMS).

6.3.

Materials Specification
MMS frames, post, base plate, assembly of the array structures, etc. shall
conform to Indian standards as mentioned in the list of code.
IS: 2062 - Hot Rolled Medium and High Tensile Structural Steel
IS: 811 - Cold Formed Light Gauge Structural Steel Sections
IS: 1161- Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes
IS: 4923 - Hollow steel sections for structural use
However, Bidder can also propose new light gauge structural steel or
structural aluminium members other than specified in specific Indian
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MMS column post shall be 3.15 mm and the minimum thickness of light
gauge members shall be 2 mm.
All materials shall be fabricated in shop such that welding in the field shall
not be required.

6.4.

Connections
All fasteners (nuts, bolts and washers) shall be of Stainless steel (SS304).
All bolts shall be tighten with designed torque mechanically.
In the ground mounting structure system with seasonal tilt arrangement, the
column post and rafter/beam at seasonal tilt point of rotation shall be hinge
plate and bolt system.
MMS column post with base plate anchor bolted connections in foundations
shall be provided with galvanized high strength J bolts conforming to
specifications of IS:4000 / IS:1367 and relevant IS code.

6.5.

Coating For Structural Steel Works

MMS frames, post, base plate, assembly of the array structures, etc. shall
be of MS hot dip galvanized. Hot dip galvanization shall be as per IS: 4759
or relevant Indian standard and the coating minimum thickness shall be
maintained by 85 micron. In case offered support is made up of Aluminium,
anodized coatings on aluminium as per IS: 1868 (Gr AC25) shall be
provided for mounting structure.
IS: 4759 - Hot-dip zinc coatings on structural steel and other allied products
IS: 4736 - Hot-dip zinc coatings on mild steel tubes
IS: 1868 - Anodic coatings on aluminium and its alloys.

6.6.

Design Parameters
The Ground mounting structure system which constitute a photovoltaic
array(s) shall be designed to withstand the extreme fair wind (positive
pressure) and adverse wind (negative pressure) on design tilt angle of solar
photovoltaic array(s).
The design calculations shall be supplemented with neat sketch and
reference to various clauses of Technical specification and Indian
standards. For MMS design analysis and determination of forces, where
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a write-up on computer program used and its input and output data for
review and approval of Engineer-in-Charge
An increase in allowable stresses of structural materials should not be
considered during design analysis.
Wind pressure for following loads shall be considered as follows:
(1) Dead Load of steel with all members, fittings & panels.
(2) Load due to fair wind direction on design tilt angles of solar mounting
structural members.
(3) Load due to adverse wind direction on design tilt angles of solar
mounting structural members.
(4) Load on side face of mounting structural members.
Wind pressure coefficient, load and load combination shall be as per Indian
standards (latest revision) such as IS: 875, IS: 800. The load (4) shall be
considered with load (2) and load (3) in relevant load combination.
Design analysis and the forces on MMS (Compressive force, uplift force,
shear and moment) shall be used for design of foundation system.

6.7.

Vertical Deflection And Horizontal Sway Limits

Limiting Deflection: The limiting permissible vertical deflection for structural
steel members shall be as per: Maximum vertical deflection in purlin =
Span/180, Maximum vertical deflection in rafter (cantilever span) =
Span/180 and Maximum lateral deflection in column post = Height/240

6.8.

Foundation System
Top of concrete/ height of collar for MMS foundation shall be minimum 250
mm above FGL. The minimum plan area /section area of MMS foundation
collar shall be 700 sq.cm.
The proposed foundation system for MMS shall be based on
findings/results of the approved geo technical investigation. Following kind
of foundation may be provided:
1) Short pile RCC foundation (Min. 300mm dia.)
2) Rock anchor with concrete collar
3) Isolated, strip or raft foundation
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CMCS, INVERTER ROOMS & SECURITY ROOM
The following structures shall be designed and provided by the bidder:
(I)

CMCS Building :For the operation and maintenance of SPV Plant

one Central Monitoring and Control Station (CMCS) with 33 KV
switchgear room shall be provided. The CMCS building shall consist
of the following:
1. Air conditioned SCADA Room (area minimum 16 sqm) (located
on CMCS building first floor)
2. Inverter room as per requirement
3. ACDB, Battery and Switchgear Room
4. Store Room (min 20 sqm)
5. Toilet and Urinal (min 7.5 sqm)

Inverter(s), battery room, ACDB and Switchgear room shall be based on

manufacturer recommendation, easy passage of O&M persons and cable
trench layout required. The CMCS shall be RCC framed structure with
bricks/concrete blocks masonry walls. The CMCS shall have entry lobby
and portico with roof for vehicle stoppage. The SCADA room as mentioned
at sl. no. 1 with one toilet shall be planned on first floor and shall be
designed to have clear view through glass windows on all sides. Suitable
RCC staircase with roof shall also be provided for access of first floor
SCADA room. One toilet connected with main control room shall be
provided at first floor.
(II)
Inverter Rooms: Inverter rooms consist of PCUs, LT panels,
batteries, etc. shall be provided based on manufacturer
recommendation, easy passage of O&M persons and cable trench
layout required. The invertor rooms shall be made of PreEngineered Building (PEB) in line with PEB technical specification
as mentioned in the document.
(III)

Security Room: One prefab security room (4 sqm) near the entry
gate with brick/stone masonry toilet and water facility. The drawing
and the design of the prefab security room and its toilet system shall
be approved from NTPC.

The layout, design and drawings for all RCC/PEB structure, etc. and
foundation system shall be approved from NTPC before start of works. The
buildings and allied works shall be designed to meet national building code
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Specification for RCC Building for CMCS
The CMCS building shall be
bricks/concrete blocks masonry
walls shall be minimum 230mm
thick in case of concrete blocks.
also be followed for RCC works:

7.1.1.

Floor Finishes
Switchgear/Inverter

made of RCC framed structure with

walls. The thickness of outer masonry
in case of bricks and minimum 200mm
The following detailed specification shall

: Cement concrete flooring with ironite

rooms

hardener.

SCADA room

: Heavy duty vitrified ceramic tiles

Battery room

: Acid/Alkali resistance tile flooring and dodo

(2100 mm)

Lobby

: Heavy duty vitrified ceramic tiles and skirting

Toilet

: Heavy duty anti-skid ceramic Tiles and dodo

2100 mm

Steps

: Kota stone/Granite- 20 mm thick

Store room

: Cement concrete flooring with ironite

hardener.

Flooring for air conditioned areas area shall be provided with vitrified
ceramic tiles of size 600X 600 mm of min 9 mm thickness, laid with 3 mm
ground joints as per approved pattern. Cement concrete flooring shall
conform to IS 2571.
The floor finish for toilet shall be vitrified ceramic anti-skid tiles and Dado
glaze ceramic tiles upto 2.1m shall be used. The normal size of Ceramic
tiles shall be 300 mm X 300 mm X 9 mm and shall comply IS: 15622.
Finish floor level of all building shall be minimum 450 mm above from
Finish graded level
7.1.2.

False Celling
The SCADA room shall be provided with false ceiling of 15 mm thick
mineral fibre board, in tile form of size 600mm x 600mm, along with
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construction pre painted with steel capping, of approved shade and colour,
to give grid of maximum size of 1200x600 mm as per manufacturers details
including supporting grid system, expansion fasteners for suspension
arrangement from RCC, providing openings for AC ducts(if required), return
air grills(if required), light fixtures, etc., all complete.

7.1.3.

Roof Finishes
Roof of the Building shall consist of Cast-in-situ RCC slab treated with a
water proofing system. The roof of the building shall be water proof with
Polymeric membrane type waterproofing as per DSR 2013, Items no.
22.16. The roof shall be designed for minimum superimposed load to 150
kg/m2.
For efficient disposal of rainwater, the run off gradient for the roof shall not
be less than 1:100 and the roof shall be provided with RCC water gutter,
wherever required. Gutter shall be made water tight using suitable
watertight treatment. This gradient can be provided either in structure or
subsequently by screed concrete 1:2:4 (using 12.5 mm coarse aggregate)
and/or cement mortar (1:4). However, minimum 25 mm thick cement mortar
(1:4) shall be provided on top to achieve smooth surface. The roof of all
building shall be projecting out by at least 750 mm all around the building
for its external walls protection from rain water and parapet wall above the
roof beam. Height of parapet wall shall be minimum 300 mm above top of
roof level. Structural steel hand railings of minimum 700mm height shall
also be provided over the parapet wall. The bidder shall also provide
structurally adequate rain water harvesting system in order to ensure rain
water harvesting.

7.1.4.

View point
RCC terrace of CMCS building shall also work as view point. View point
shall be used for security purposes and viewing gallery. Suitable staircase
with hand railings and foundation shall be provided for access to roof of the
RCC CMCS building.

7.1.5.

Windows, Doors, Ventilators and Rolling Shutters

Doors, windows and ventilators of air-conditioned areas, entrance lobby of
all buildings, and all windows and ventilators of CMCS building shall have,
powder coated (minimum thickness of powder coating 50 micron)
aluminium framework with glazing. Window shall be provided with suitable
aluminium grill.
All doors of toilet areas shall be of steel framed solid core flush shutter as
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wide. However for toilets minimum width shall be 0.75 m and office areas
minimum width shall be 1.20 m.
Doors and windows on external walls of the buildings (other than areas
provided, with insulated metal claddings) shall be provided with RCC
sunshade over the openings with 300 mm projection on both side of the
openings. Projection of sunshade from the wall shall be minimum 450 mm
over window openings and 750 mm over door openings except for main
entrance door to the control room where the projection shall be 1500mm
Rolling shutter (Mechanical gear operated). Rolling shutters shall be
fabricated from 18 gauge steel and machine rolled with 75 mm rolling
centres with effective bridge depth of 12 mm lath sections, interlocked with
each other and ends locked with malleable cast iron clips to IS: 2108 and
shall be designed to withstand a wind load without excessive deflection.
Metal rolling shutters and rolling grills as IS: 6248

7.1.6.

Glazing
All accessible ventilators and windows of all buildings shall be provided
with min. 4mm thick float glass, tinted for preventing solar radiations,
unless otherwise specified.
For single glazed aluminium partitions and doors, toughened float glass of
10 mm thickness shall be used. All glazing work shall conform to IS: 1083
and IS: 3548.
The glass to used should be from reputed brand / manufacturer and as
approved by NTPC. The glass should be free from distortion and thermal
stress.

7.1.7.

Paintings of wall and ceilings

Internal wall surfaces:
SCADA room
All other rooms in plant
buildings
External faces of walls:
Walls of battery room

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Oil bound distemper

Exterior emulsion paint

Chlorinated rubber paint, an
exposed walls above Dado - 2100
mm high Dado of Acid / Alkali
resistant tiling.
Oil bound distemper (office rooms
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washing (all other areas)

The paint shall be anti-fungal quality of reputed brand suitable for masonry.
All painting on masonry or concrete surface shall preferably be applied by
roller. If applied by brush then same shall be finished off with roller. For
painting on concrete, masonry and plastered surface, IS: 2395 shall be
followed. Minimum 2 finishing coats of paint shall be applied over a coat of
primer.
For painting on steel work and ferrous metals, BS: 5493 and IS: 1477 shall
be followed. The type of surface preparation, thickness and type of primer,
intermediate and finishing paint shall be according to the painting system
adopted.
Ceiling of all rooms except Battery room shall be white washed. The ceiling
of Battery room (if provided) shall be acid/alkali resistant paint.
A standard colour scheme for the different buildings/structures shall be
prepared by the Contractor and the approval of the Owner shall be
obtained, before commencement of work.
7.1.8.

Plumbing and sanitary

CMCS room shall have attached toilet for both Gender. Each toilet shall
have the following minimum fittings.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)

Wall mounted WC (Western type) 390 mm high with toilet paper roll
holder and all fittings
Wall mounted Urinal (430 x 260 x 350 mm size) with all fittings for
male toilet only.
Wash basin (550 x 400 mm) above platform with all fittings.
Bathroom mirror (600 x 450 x 6 mm thick) hard board backing
CP brass towel rail (600 x 20 mm) with C.P. brass brackets
Soap holder and liquid soap dispenser

All fittings, fastener, grating shall be brass with chromium plated as per
relevant IS code. Necessary plumbing lines shall be provided for CMCS
room building and Security room near main gate.
The bidder shall design & provide packaged sewerage treatment plant for
CMCS and Security room assuming that a total of 15 people shall use the
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Specification of PEB Inverter Room
The Inverter Room shall be made of Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB). The
PEB shall be made of structural steel construction with double skinned
metal roofing and wall cladding of approved profile. It shall be designed,
manufactured, supplied and erected by the bidder/PEB agency. PEB shall
be complete with painting, metal facia, metal gutter, rain water down
comers, sun-shades, openings, etc., along with associated structural steel,
cladding and roofing work insulation, Trims & Flashings. Each item of PEB
like panels, masonry, plastering, flooring, foundation, fittings etc. shall be
suitable for complete life of solar plant. The construction methodology for
PEB shall also be submitted for NTPC approval before start of works.
The layout of Inverter room shall be designed so as to divert the heat
generated from each inverter outside the room. The inverter room shall be
designed for a life of 25 years. The successful bidder shall have to get the
structural design done as per the prevailing Indian standard codes and
International Standard. The structural design of inverter room of each type
shall have to be proof checked by any IIT / NIT and subsequently submitted
to NTPC for approval before actual starts of the work.
The architectural drawing of double skin insulated roofing & cladding
system are given in the tender relevant drawing (Inverter Room Pre
Engineered Building Drawing No: 5714-004-POC-A-005, Rev A) to provide
general idea about work to be performed under the scope of the contract.
The PEB shall have a robust water tightness at all joints and connections.
The building shall have a high class durability and performance during the
adverse weather conditions.

7.2.1.

Structure and material specification:

The PEB inverter room shall have a steel frame primary structural
members. Primary members fabricated from plates shall conform to IS2062
min Grade E250 Quality BR/ ASTM A572-12 Grade 50 with minimum yield
strength of 345 MPa. Steel shall be semi-killed/killed. Minimum thickness of
steel plates shall be 4 mm. Hot rolled primary structural members and Rod
/Angle bracing shall conform to IS2062 Grade E250 Quality A. Secondary
members for Purlins and Girts shall conform to the specification of IS 811
or ASTM A1003-12 made from steel sheets conforming to ASTM A101112b Grade 50 having a minimum yield strength of 345 MPa. The minimum
thickness of secondary members shall be 3.15 mm. All other miscellaneous
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Insulated wall cladding or roofing shall consist of double skin metal
cladding with Poly Urethane Foam (PUF). PUF must be made of
continuous method PU foam and must be CFC free, self-extinguishing, fire
retardant type with density 40 +/-2 kg/m3 and thermal conductivity 0.0192.2 W/(m.K) at 10C. The PUF panels shall be a factory made item ready
for installation at site.

7.2.2.

Fasteners & Connections:

Special coated self-drilling screws/fastener shall be used conforming to
class 3 as per AS: 3566.1 and AS: 3566.2. Steel bolts, nuts and washers
complying with AS 1112:2000. High Strength Bolts for Primary Connections
IS: 1367 (Part III) Gr. 8.8 / ASTM A325. Bolts for Secondary Connection IS:
1367 (Part III) Gr. 4.6 / ASTM A307. Anchor/foundation Bolts shall conform
to IS: 5624 and relevant IS code.

7.2.3.

Roof and Wall cladding:

PUF panels shall be made of troughed permanently colour coated metal
sheets of steel for roofing and side cladding (internal and external) shall
conform to the requirements of Table-1 and IS: 513 for Hot-dip Zinc coated
or Al/Zn coated sheets. The insulation material thickness and details shall
be as specified at relevant para in the specification.
PUF insulated panels Metal Sheet for Roofing and side cladding consist of
external sheet as troughed permanently colour coated sheet & internal
sheet as plain permanently colour coated sheet.
Chemical composition of Troughed permanently colour metal sheet for
roofing and side cladding shall conform to the provisions of same reference
code to which the mechanical properties conform to.
Plain permanently colour coated steel metal sheet for ridge and hips,
flashing, trimming, closure for vertical and horizontal joints, capping etc.
shall conform to the same requirements as those of troughed permanently
colour coated metal sheet for roof and side cladding.
The maximum spacing of the fastener shall be 390 mm c/c along the length
of purlins / runners. However exact spacing shall be as per the design done
by the bidder of the fastener considering the wind load, self-load and other
associated load. Minimum diameter of the fastener shall be 5.5 mm and atlest 3 nos. of fastener shall be used per sheet.

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Fillers blocks as a trough filler shall be used to seal cavities formed
between the profiled sheet and the support or flashing. The fillers blocks
shall be manufactured from black synthetic rubber or any other material
approved by engineer.

7.2.4.

Roof Insulation and type:

7.2.4.1

Both metal sheets shall have an under insulation of minimum 8070 mm

thick PUF with density 40 +/- kg/m3 and thermal conductivity 0.019-2.2
W/(m.K) at 10C with gutters and down take pipes along with Flashing &
Top cap of required size and colour complete with all necessary hardware
complete. Roof shall be projected at-least 300 mm from the wall.
Stiffening ribs / subtle fluting for effective water shedding and special male /
female ends with full return legs on side laps for purlin support and anticapillary flute in side lap.
Both upper and lower sheets shall be separated through spacers and
fastened through zinc /zinc-tin coated self-drilling screws. The fastener size
shall be calculated as per the design or manufacturers recommendations.

7.2.4.2

Bidder may also alternatively made the PEB roofing with composite slab
(RCC slab with permanent formwork). The composite slab scheme, design
and drawings shall be subject to approval from NTPC before start of work.

7.2.5.

Wall Insulation:
All voids of external and internal metalled walls shall have an under
insulation of minimum 60 mm thick PUF with density 40 +/- kg/m3 and
thermal conductivity 0.019-2.2 W/(m.K) at 10C with proper supports etc.
as approved.
Both the walls should be separated by spacers system made up of cold
formed steel bars and fastened through zinc /zinc-tin coated self-drilling
screws.
The external wall of Inverter room facing the transformer area shall be as
per IS: 1646 - Code of practice for fire safety of buildings (general):
electrical installations.

7.2.6.

Doors Frames:
Door frames shall be of T-iron frame of mild steel Tee-sections as per
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hinges, handles, mortice locks, tower bolts, stopper, hydraulic door closer,
etc. of CP brass complete.
Black powder coated aluminium doors shall be with extruded built up
standard tubular sections, appropriate Z sections and other sections of
approved make conforming to IS: 733 and IS: 1285, fixed to PreEngineered structure including necessary filling up of gaps at junctions with
required PVC/neoprene felt etc. including hinges / pivots and double action
hydraulic floor spring of approved brand and manufacture IS: 6315 marked,
lock, handle and all necessary fittings as detailed in tender drawing or
submitted by bidder in shop drawing and approved by NTPC
The door entrance shall include Mild Steel single leaf door. The structural
steel shall conform to IS: 7452 and IS: 2062. The holdfasts shall be made
from steel flats (50 mm and 5 mm thick). The fixtures, fastenings and door
latch are to be made with same materials.

7.2.7.

Windows Frame:
Aluminium black powder coated section, frame shall be of 92x31 mm,
minimum 16G thick as per approved design. Tinted glass and aluminium
grill shall be provided.

7.2.8.

Ventilators:
Aluminium black powder coated frame of minimum size 62x25 mm and
16G thick as per approved design. Ventilators/duct shall be provided with
bird guard. Size of opening at wall for ducts shall be as per PCU
manufacture and min 18 gauge GI sheet. Ducts shall be supported with
suitable means, as approved during detail engineering.

7.2.9.

All accessible ventilators and windows of all buildings shall be provided

with min. 4mm thick float glass, tinted for preventing solar radiations.
Suitable sunshades made out of approved colour sheet will be provided to
all external windows and door. The minimum projection for the sunshades
will be 450 mm and 300mm wider than the width of the opening.
Rolling shutter:
Rolling shutter (Hand operated) shall be fabricated from 18 gauge steel and
machine rolled with 75 mm rolling centres with effective bridge depth of 12
mm lath sections, interlocked with each other and ends locked with
malleable cast iron clips to IS:2108 and shall be designed to withstand a
wind load without excessive deflection. Metal rolling shutters and rolling
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7.2.10.

Plinth Protection:
750 wide plinth protection minimum 75 mm thick of cement concrete 1:3:6
(1cement : 3 coarse sand : 6 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size)
over 75 mm bed of dry brick ballast 40 mm nominal size well rammed and
consolidated and grouted with fine sand including finishing the top smooth,
shall be provided around the Pre-Engineered Building.

7.2.11.

Floor Finish:
Flooring, including preparation of surface, cleaning etc. shall be of cement
concrete flooring as per IS: 2571 with ironite hardener. The inverter room
floor shall be at least 450 mm above the ground level.

7.2.12.

Paint and Coating:

Steel shall be colour coated with total coating thickness of 25 microns
(nominal) dry film thickness (DFT) comprising of silicon modified polyester
(SMP with silicon content of 30% to 50 %) paint or Super Durable Polyester
(XRW) paint of 20 microns (nominal) on one side (exposed face) on 5
micron (nominal) primer coat and 10 microns (nominal) SMP or Super
Durable Polyester paint over 5 micron (nominal) primer coat on other side.
SMP and polyester paints system shall conform to Product type 4 as per
AS/ANZ 2728.
The structural steel shall be hot-dipped galvanized, conform to IS: 4759 or
relevant Indian standard

7.2.13.

Lighting:
The inverter room shall be provided with electric light to achieve average
illumination level of 150 Lux. However room should be designed to utilize
maximum natural light during the day.

7.2.14.

Design Parameters and Design Loads:

The structure shall be designed for loads and load combination as per
Indian Standards (latest revisions) such as IS: 875, IS: 1893, IS: 800, IS:
456 etc.
Dead Load: Self Weight of Structure including Purlins, Sheeting, Girts,
Bracings, weight of turbo ventilators to be added as Dead load etc.

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Imposed Load (Live Loads) Live loads shall be as per IS 875. For sloped
roofs up to 10 deg. it shall be 0.75 KN/M.
Wind Load: The basic wind speed of the site shall be taken as 170 km/hr.
Design wind speed factors shall be as per IS: 875-III, however the
minimum value of these factors shall be considered as K1 = 1.0, K2 = 1.0 &
K3 = 1.0 for the design of PEB.
Earthquake Load: All PEB structures shall be designed for Seismic forces.
Vertical Deflection and Horizontal Sway Limits:

7.2.15.

Limiting Deflection: The limiting permissible vertical deflection for

structural steel members shall be as per IS 800 2007.

The limiting permissible horizontal deflection for as per IS 800 2007

code where h is height of building at eaves.

Descriptions of PEB Structures:

Primary Members: Primary structural framing shall include the transverse
rigid frames, columns, corner columns, end wall wind columns, beams,
truss member, base pate.
Secondary Members: Secondary structural framing shall include the
purlins, girts, eave struts, bracing, flange bracing, base angles, clips,
flashings and other miscellaneous structural parts. Suitable wind bracings
sag rods to be reckoned while designing the structure.
Sealant: Sealant used for cladding shall be butyl based, two parts poly
sulphide or equivalent approved, non-staining material and be flexible
enough not to interface with fit of the sheets.
Closures: Solid or closed cell closures matching the profiles of the panel
shall be installed along the eaves, rake and other locations
Flashing and Trim: Flashing and / or trim shall be furnished at the rake,
corners, eaves, and framed openings and wherever necessary to provide
weather tightness and finished appearance. Colour shall be matching with
the colour of wall. Material shall be 26 gauge thick conforming to the
physical specifications of sheeting.
Gutters and Down Comers: Gutters shall be fabricated out of same metal
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galvanized steel pipes or PVC designed to ensure proper roof drainage
system.

Table-1
Group

NOTE:

Grade/
Referenc
e code

Yield
strength
(minimu
m) MPa

Tensile
strength
(minimu
m) MPa

Coating
Class
Designati
on

BM
T
(m
m)

(+) ve
Toleranc
e (mm)

Upper
limit of
BMT
(mm)

G250/
250
320
AS1397
Z275
0.6
0.04
0.64
SS255/
255
360
ASTM
A653M
S250GD
250
330
/
EN1032
6
G350/
350
420
AS1397
AZ150
0.5
0.04
0.54
SS340Cl
340
410
ass 4/
ASTM
A792M
S350GD
350
420
/
EN1032
6
Minimum elongation % shall be as per relevant Standard and Code.

(-) ve
Toleranc
e (mm)

Lower
Limit of
BMT
(mm)

-0.04

0.56

-0.04

0.46

All steel materials supplied by the Agency shall be in a sound condition, of

recent manufacture, free from defects, loose mill scale, slag intrusions,
laminations, pitting, flaky, rust, etc. and be of full weight and thickness
specified.
8.

GENERAL CIVIL WORKS

8.1.

Water Supply
GI pipes of Medium quality conforming to IS 1239 (Part I-1990) shall be
used for all water supply and plumbing works.
The Syntax or equivalent make PVC storage water storage tank
conforming to IS: 12701 shall be provided over the roof of the CMCS with
adequate capacity for 10 No person and 24 hr requirement, complete with
all fitting including float valve, stop cock etc. The capacity of the tank shall
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provision for avoiding heating of water from direct sun light during day
timings.

8.2.

Plastering
All external surfaces shall have 18 mm cement plaster in two coats, under
layer 12 mm thick cement plaster 1:5 and finished with a top layer 6 mm
thick cement plaster 1:6 (DSR 2013-13.11).
White cement primer shall be used as per manufacturers recommendation.
At least one coat of plaster shall be applied to interior walls by hand or
mechanically, to a total thickness of 12 mm using 1:6, 1 cement and 6
sand. Plastering shall comply to IS: 1542, IS: 1661, IS: 1630. Oil bound
washable distemper on smooth surface applied with minimum 2 mm thick
Plaster of Paris putty for control room. Plaster of Paris (Gypsum
Anhydrous) conforming to IS: 2547 shall be used for plaster of paris
punning.

8.3.

Masonry Work
All brick works shall be using at least class designation 7.5 of approved
quality as per IS: 1077, IS: 2212 and IS: 3495. All concrete blocks shall be
of minimum compressive strength of 7.5 N/mm2 and shall be of Grade-A as
per IS: 2185. All stone masonry work shall be ashlar masonry work with
stone of minimum compressive strength of 7.5 N/mm2. The stone masonry
work shall be in line with IS: 1597, IS: 1122 and IS: 1126.
The cement mortar for all kind of masonry work shall be in the ratio 1
cement and 5 sand by weight.
Bricks/blocks required for masonry work shall be thoroughly soaked in
clean water tank for approximately two hours. Brick shall be laid in English
bond style. Green masonry work shall be protected from rain. All masonry
work shall be kept moist on all the faces for a period of seven days.
The external wall for the building shall be 230 mm thick walls and internal
wall 230/115 thick as per requirements. The external wall of CMCS facing
the transformer area shall be as per IS: 1646 - Code of practice for fire
safety of buildings (general): electrical installations.
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Suitable damp proof course shall be provided the proportion of cement,
sand & aggregate shall be 1:2:4 using 6 mm down stone chips with a water
proofing admixtures. The thickness of damp-proof course shall be minimum
40 mm.

8.4.

Reinforced Concrete Structure, Allied Works and Foundation

All RCC works shall be design mix as per IS: 456-2000. For structural
concrete items, Ordinary Portland cement (43 Grade) conforming to IS:
8112 and Fly ash based Portland pozzolana cement conforming to IS: 1489
(Part-1) shall be used for superstructure. Type of cement for sub-structures
shall be decided based on the final Soil Investigation report.
Coarse aggregate for concrete shall be crushed stones chemically inert,
hard, strong, durable against weathering of limited porosity and free from
deleterious materials. It shall be properly graded. It shall meet the
requirements of IS: 383.
Sand shall be hard, durable, clean and free from adherent coatings of
organic matter and clay balls or pellets. Sand, when used as fine aggregate
in concrete shall conform to IS: 383. For plaster, it shall conform to IS: 1542
and for masonry work to IS: 2116
Reinforcement steel shall be of high strength deformed TMT steel bars of
grade minimum Fe-500 and shall conform to IS: 1786. Ductile detailing in
accordance with IS: 13920 shall be adopted for superstructure and
substructure of all RCC buildings / structures
The following minimum grades of concrete for design mix and nominal mix
shall be adopted for the type of structures noted against each unless not
specified elsewhere.
M 25 - All RCC structural elements above and below ground level, precast
concrete, MMS foundation, cable trench, oil pit, Grade Slab, Paving,
culverts & road.
M-20 (Equivalent nominal Mix of 1:1.5:3)* - Fencing work
M-15 (Equivalent Nominal Mix of 1:2:4) - Base slab of drains.
M-10 (Equivalent Nominal Mix of 1:3:6) - Plain Concrete Cement.
The bidder shall carry out the design mix of M-25 and M-20 grade concrete
on priority. The design mix shall be approved from NTPC before start of
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* The use of nominal mix for M-20 grade may be accepted only in
exceptional cases subject to approval of NTPC. The same shall be adopted
subject to approval from NTPC for specific work.
In case Geotechnical investigations requires any special kind of cement or
higher grade of concrete, the same shall be provided.
The foundation system shall be made which transfer loads safely to the
soilfor the module mounting structures, depending on soil conditions,
geographical condition, regional wind speed, bearing capacity, slope
stability etc. All foundation system and foundation depth shall be decided
based on the approved geotechnical investigation report. No foundation
allowed on back filled soil and the foundation depth to reach upto NGL.
All loads shall be considered in line with IS: 875. Seismic loads for design
shall be in accordance with IS: 1893 and relevant Standards.
IS: 2502 Code of Practice for Bending and Fixing of Bars for concrete
Reinforcement must be complied for reinforcements. IS: 5525 and SP: 34
shall be followed for reinforcement detailing.
A minimum 75 mm thick PCC shall be provided below RCC wherever RCC
is laid over the ground. Proper and sufficient formwork/shuttering shall be
provided for the required period as per IS: 456.

8.5.

Structural Steel
All structural steel shall design shall carried out as per IS 800. Structural
steel shall conform IS 2062, Pipe shall be as per medium/high grade of IS
1161, Chequered plates shall conformed to 3502 and Hollow steel sections
for structural use shall conform to IS: 4923.

8.6.

Grouting
Cement mortar (1:2) grout with non-shrink additives shall be used for
grouting below base plate of column. The grout shall be high strength grout
having a minimum characteristic compressive strength of min 30 N/mm2 at
28 days.

8.7.

Transformer Yard Civil Works

Transformer and equipments foundations shall be founded on
piles/isolated spread footings depending on the final geotechnical
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Transformer foundations shall have its own pit which would cover the area
of the transformer and cooler banks, so as to collect any spillage of oil or oil
drainage in case of emergency. The oil pit shall be filled with granite stones
of 40 mm size uniformly graded.
The individual oil pits shall be connected to an oil collection pit which shall
be sized to accommodate oil volume of the transformer connected to it,
without backflow. The oil pit shall be connected to oily water drainage
system. Dimensions of the discharge pipe shall consider rainfall intensity
also. The water shall be discharged into the nearest drain by gravity flow or
pumping.
The area around the transformer and equipments shall be covered with
gravel and galvanised chain link fence of height min 1.8 m with fence posts
and gates shall be provided. All fence posts shall be 50X50X6 MS angles
spaced at 2.5m c/c distance and all other specification mentioned at clause
no. 5 for Fencing and gate shall be followed. M.S. angle posts shall
conform to IS: 2062. The portion of the fence covering towards rail track
shall be made of removable type for movement of transformer during
erection /removal. In addition a small gate, 1.2 m wide shall be provided for
man entry. The transformer yard fencing work shall conform to CEIG
requirements.
Transformer track rails shall conform to IS: 3443. The requirement of fire
barrier wall between transformers shall be as per Electricity Rules and IS:
1646 recommendations.
8.8.

Pipe /Cable Racks & Trenches

Trenches shall be constructed in reinforced cement concrete of M-20 grade
of wall thickness min 150 mm. The top of trenches shall be kept at least
100 mm above the gravel level so that rain water does not enter the trench.
Trench walls shall not foul with the foundations.
Outdoor Cable Trenches: RCC cable trenches shall be constructed in the
switchyard and pre-cast RCC removable covers with lifting arrangement,
edge protected with suitable galvanized angle iron designed to withstand
self-weight of top slab + concentrated load of 150 kg at center of span on
each panel.
Indoor Cable Trenches: RCC indoor cable trenches shall be provided with
50X50X6 mm angles grouted on the top edge of the trench wall for holding
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except at ends & bends) with lifting arrangement. Angle or channels shall
also be grouted at distances of 600 mm across the indoor cable trenches to
support the checkered plates.
Trench Drainage: The trench bed shall have a slope of approx. 1/500 along
the run & 1/250 perpendicular to the run. In case straight length exceeds 30
m, suitable expansion joint shall be provided at appropriate distances. The
expansion joint shall run through vertical wall and base of trench. All
expansion joints shall be provided with approved quality PVC water stops.
Suitable drainage at lowest point of the trench shall be provided.

ROAD AND PATHWAY

13.1

Design Criteria for Switchyard Works

General
Structures shall be designed for the most critical combinations of dead loads,
imposed loads, equipment loads, crane loads, piping loads (static and dynamic),
wind loads, seismic loads and temperature loads. In addition, loads and forces
developed due to differential settlement shall also be considered.

13.2

Loading
Dead Loads

Dead loads shall include the weight of structure complete with finishes,
fixtures and partitions and shall be taken as per IS: 875 (Part - I).
Imposed Loads

Imposed loads in different areas shall include live, erection,

operation and maintenance loads. Equipment loads (which
constitute all loads of equipment to be supported on the building
frame) are not included in the imposed loads furnished below and
shall be considered in addition to imposed loads.
For consideration of imposed loads on structures, IS: 875 (Part II)
Code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for
buildings & structures shall be followed.
Equipment loads

Loads of all equipment like Electrical control and relay panels,

cable load, Pipe load (static and dynamic), Tanks, etc. shall be
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considered over and above the imposed loads. Cable and piping
loads not less than 5 kN/sq.m hanging from the underside, shall
also be considered additionally for floors where these loads are
expected.

Seismic Load
Seismic forces shall be considered in line with relevant IS codal
provisions.
Design Parameters for Gantry Towers & Beams, Lightning Mast and
Equipment Supporting Structures:
Gantry structure, which consists of open web towers connected by girders,
shall be made of structural steel conforming to Grade IS:2062 and duly
galvanized conforming to IS: 2629 and IS: 4759. All joints shall be bolted
connections.
The analysis of towers and gantries shall be carried out with combined
model of critical configurations of towers and gantries using any
established structural analysis software like STAAD Pro. etc.
All bolts for connections shall be of minimum 12mm dia conforming to IS:
12427, property class 5.6 as per IS: 1367 (Part 3). Nuts shall conform to I.S
1363 (Part 3) of property class 5. Foundation bolts shall conform to IS:
5624, and property class shall be 4.6 as per IS: 1367 (Part 3).
Butt splice shall be used for splicing the main members and splice shall be
located away from the node point.
IS: 802 Code of practice for use of structural steel in overhead
transmission line towers shall be followed for design of structures. Height
& type of towers shall be established based on electrical requirements. A
provision of 30 degree angle of deviation of line in horizontal plane and
20 degree deviation in vertical plane is considered and the resulting worst
combination of forces shall be considered for design. For all outgoing and
incoming feeders, the conductor span shall be taken as 200m for design
purpose.

13.3

Loads and Loading Conditions:

Switchyard structures shall be designed for the worst combination following
loads:
1) Dead loads (load of wires/conductors, insulator, electrical equipment
and structural members)
2) live loads,

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3) Wind load on bus bars, shield wires, insulator strings, electrical
equipment, structural members etc as per IS:802,
4) seismic loads,
5) loads due to deviation of conductor (gantries shall be checked for + 30
deg. deviation in horizontal plane and 20 degree deviation in vertical
plane),
6) loads due to unbalanced tension in conductor/wire,
7) Torsional load due to unbalanced vertical and horizontal forces,
8) Erection loads,
9) Short circuit forces including snap in case of bundled conductors, etc.
Note:
(i)

The occurrence of earthquake and maximum wind pressure is unlikely

to take place at the same time. The structure shall be designed for
either of the two. However, temperature stresses can be ignored, as
these towers are freestanding structure in open space.
(ii)
Short circuit force and wind shall be considered to act
simultaneously for the purpose of structure design.
(iii)
Direction of wind shall be assumed such as to produce maximum
stresses in any member for the combination of wind load with
conductor tensions. The wind acting perpendicular and parallel to
bus conductor and shield wire shall be considered separately.
(iv)
The conductor tension shall be assumed as acting on only one side
of the gantry for the analysis and design of switchyard gantries for
both normal and short circuit condition.
Factor of safety:
The factor of safety for the design of members for switchyard structures
shall be considered as 2.0 for normal condition and 1.5 for short circuit
condition.
Minimum Thickness of Members & Galvanization:
All steel work used in construction of switchyard structures such as Towers
& Beams, Lightning mast and equipment supporting structures including
nuts, bolts and washers shall be galvanized.
Minimum section thickness shall not be less than 4 mm. Weight of zinc
coating shall be at least 0.610 kg/m2 and foundation bolts shall have
heavier zinc coating of at least 0.80 kg/m2.
Design consideration for Foundation:
The F.O.S. for foundation shall be 10% more than factor of safety for
supporting structure i.e. 2.2 for normal condition and 1.65 for short-circuit
condition.
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14.

LIST OF APPLICABLE INDIAN STANDARDS:

Indian codes, and/or standards shall govern, in all the cases wherever they
are available. In case of a conflict between such codes and/or standards
and the specifications, the stringent provisions shall govern. Such codes
and/or standard referred to shall mean the latest revision,
amendments/changes adopted and published by the relevant agencies. In
case of any further conflict in this matter the same shall be referred to the
Engineer-in-charge, whose decision shall be final and binding.
Other internationally acceptable standards shall be accepted, only if, no
Indian Standards are existing. However, other standards also will be
accepted if the Contractor establishes that the works are meeting the
requirements of Indian Standards also.
A brief list of Indian Standards applicable to these works is as below:
General

IS: 875- Code of Practice for Design Dead Loads for Building and
I

Structures

IS: 875- Code of Practice for Design Imposed Loads for Building
II

and Structures

IS: 875- Code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for
III

buildings and structures.

IS:

Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures.

1893
IS:

Code of Practice for earthquake resistant design and

4326

construction of buildings

Foundations
IS: 1080

Code of practice for design and construction of shallow

foundations in soils (other than raft, ring and shell)

IS: 1904

Code of practice for structural safety of building foundations

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IS: 2950

Code of practice for design and construction of raft

foundations.

IS: 4091

Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Foundations

for Transmission Line Towers and Poles

IS: 6403

Code of Practice for determination of bearing capacity of

shallow foundations

IS: 8009

Code of Practice for foundation settlement calculations

IS: 2911

Design & Construction of Pile Foundation - Code of Practice

Concrete Structures
IS: 456

Code of practice for plain and Reinforced concrete

IS: 3370

Code of practice for concrete structures for the storage of

liquids.

IS: 3414

Code of Practice for design and installation of joints in

buildings

IS: 5525

Recommendation for detailing of reinforced concrete works

IS: 6313

Code of practice for anti-termite measures in buildings

IS:

Ductile detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures subjected

13920

to Seismic forces

IS: 1904

Code of practice for design and construction of foundations in

soils general requirements

Steel Structures
IS: 800

Code of practice for use of structural steel in general building

construction

IS: 801

Code of practice for use of cold-formed light gauge steel

structure members

IS: 802

Code of Practice for use of Structural Steel in over Head

Transmission Line Towers.

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IS: 806

Code of practice for use of steel tubes in general building

construction.

IS: 808

Dimensions for hot rolled steel beam, column channel and

angle section

IS: 811

Specification for Cold Formed Light Gauge Structural Steel

Sections

IS: 813

Scheme of symbols for welding

IS: 1079

Hot Rolled carbon Steel Sheet and Strip - Specification

IS: 2062

Hot Rolled Medium and High Tensile Structural Steel Specification

IS: 4923

Hollow steel sections for structural use.

IS 1161

Steel tubes for structural purpose

IS: 2721

Galvanised steel chain link fence fabric - Specification

Painting and Coating

IS: 4736

Hot-dip zinc coatings on mild steel tubes

IS: 4759

Hot-dip zinc coatings on structural steel and other allied

products - Specification

IS:1868

Anodic coatings on aluminium and its alloys

IS 2395-

Painting of Concrete, Masonry and Plaster Surfaces - Code

of: Operations and Workmanship

IS 2395-

Code of practice for painting concrete, masonry and plaster

surfaces: Schedule

IS 1477-

Code of Practice for Painting of Ferrous Metals in Buildings:

Pre-treatment

IS:1477-

Code of practice for painting of ferrous metals in buildings:

Painting

Water supply and sanitary

IS: 1239

Mild steel tubes and tubulars and other wrought steel fittings

IS: 1172

Code of basic requirements for water supply, drainage and

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sanitation
IS: 1742

Code of Practice for building drainage

IS: 2527

Code of practice for fixing rainwater gutters and down pipes for
roof drainage.

Including Ventilation and Rainwater System

IS:

Un-plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U)screen and casing

12818

pipes for bore/tubewell

IS: 2470

Code of Practice for installation of septic tanks

Miscellaneous
IS: 1905

Code of Practice for structural use of un-reinforced masonry

IS: 3067

Code of Practice for general design details and preparatory

works for damp proofing and water proofing of buildings

SP: 6

Handbook for structural engineers (all parts)

SP: 7

National Building Code of India

SP: 16

Design Aids for reinforced concrete to IS:456

SP: 20

Handbook on masonry design and construction

SP: 22

Explanatory handbook on codes for earthquake engineering

SP: 24

Explanatory handbook on Indian Standard Code of Practice for

plain and reinforced concrete

SP: 25

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SP: 32

Handbook on functional requirements of industrial buildings

SP: 34

Handbook of concrete reinforcement & detailing

IRC: 37

Guidelines for design of flexible pavements

IRC: 42

Guidelines on Road Drainage

IRC: 58

Guidelines for the design of rigid pavements for highways

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E-1) WEATHER MONITORING STATION

As a part of weather monitoring station, Bidder shall provide
following measuring instruments with all necessary software &
hardware required to integrate with SCADA so as to enable
availability of data in SCADA.
1.0

PYRANOMETER
Bidder shall provide minimum two (02) number of pyranometers
for measuring incident global solar radiation. One of them shall
be placed on horizontal surface and the other on adjustable
inclined plane. The specification for pyranometers shall be as
follows:
Sl.No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

10.
11.
12.
13.

Details
Spectral Response.
Sensitivity
Time response(95%):
Non linearity:
Temperature Response:
Tilt error:
Zero offset thermal radiation:
Zero
offset
temperature
change
Operating
temperature
range:

Values
0.31 to 2.8 micron
Min 7 micro-volt/w/m2
Max 15 s
0.5%
2%
< 0.5%.
7 w/m2
2 w/m2

Uncertainty (95% confidence

Level):
Non stability:
Resolution:
Input Power for Instrument &
Peripherals:

Hourly- Max-3%, DailyMax-2%

Max 0.8%
Min + / - 1 W/m2
230 V a.c. (If required)

0 deg to +80 deg.

Each instrument shall be supplied with necessary cables.

Calibration certificate with calibration traceability to World
Radiation Reference (WRR) or World Radiation Centre (WRC)
shall be furnished along with the equipment. The signal cable
length shall not exceed 20m. Bidder shall provide Instrument
manual in hard and soft form.

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THERMOMETER
Bidder shall provide minimum two thermometers (one for
ambient temperature measurement with shielding case and
other for module temperature measurement). The thermometers
shall be RTD / semiconductor type measuring instrument.
Instrument shall have a range of 0oC to 80oC. The instrument
shall have valid calibration certificate.

3.0

ANEMOMETER
Bidder shall provide minimum one no. anemometer with wind
vane of rotating cup type
Sl.No Details
1.
Velocity range
accuracy limit
2.

Values
with 0.11 m/s upto 10.1 m/s
1.1 % of true when more
than 10.1 m/s
Wind direction range 0 to 360 deg with accuracy
with accuracy limit
4 deg

The instrument shall have valid calibration certificate.

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E-2)

FIRE FIGHTING AND ALARM SYSTEM

The SPV plant shall be equipped with suitable fire protection &
firefighting systems for protection of entire equipment switchyard
& control room as per CEIG requirements.
1.0

Bidder shall comply with recommendation of Tariff Advisory

Committee to incurring minimal premium for insurance. The
installation shall meet all applicable statutory requirements,
safety regulations in terms of fire protection.

2.0

The firefighting system for the proposed power plant for fire
protection shall be consisting of:
a) Sand buckets
b) Portable fire extinguishers
c) Microprocessor based fire alarm panel.

2.1

Portable Fire Extinguishers and Sand Buckets

Bidder to provide following number of portable fire extinguishers
in the rooms mentioned below.
Rooms

CO2
Foam
Hand
Sand
DCP Type
Type
Type
Portable
Buckets
(ABC type) 9
kg Hand 9 pressurized
water C02
(10
Kg. capacity kg
9 Litre
Capacity)

Control
Room
Each
Inverter
Room
ACDB
Room(If
applicable
Each
Transformer
Yard
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Security
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Microprocessor based fire alarm panel
Bidder to provide intelligent microprocessor based main fire
alarm panel of modular construction complete with central
processing unit, input and output modules, power supply
module, supervision control and isolator modules with 10%
spare provisions. Fire detection alarm system shall include) but
not limited to the following items
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Fire Alarm control Panel

Multi Sensor smoke detector
Hooter cum strobe
Manual call Point
Hooter
Fault isolation modules
Control Modules
Cables from Sensors to Fire panels.
Digital output from the fire detection system shall be
integrated with SCADA

Multi sensor type smoke detectors shall be provided for below

false ceiling areas of control room and ACDB and/or inverter
rooms. One (01) sensor shall be provided for each 25 sqm of
area.
Fire Alarm Control Panel Indication
i.
Alarm conditions shall be immediately displayed on the
control panel. Alarm LED shall flash on the control panel
until the alarm has been acknowledged.
Once
acknowledged the LED shall remain lit. Asubsequent
alarm received from another zone after acknowledgement
shall illuminate the alarm LED and the panel display shall
show the new alarm information.
ii.
During an alarm condition, an alarm tone shall sound
within the control panel until the alarm is acknowledged.
iii.
If the audible alarm signals are silenced for any reason,
they shall automatically resound if another zone is
activated.
iv.
All alarm signals shall be automatically locked in at the
control panel until the operated device is returned to its
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E-3)
1.

MODULE WASHING SYSTEM

Bidder shall provide permanent arrangement for module

washing in the SPV Plant. This shall include installing deep
bores well(s) with pump(s) and motor, requisite storage
arrangement and laying network of HDPE pipe conforming to
IS 4984 and other relevant codes. The module washing shall
be complete in all respect and the details shall conform to the
relevant IS codes. The complete scheme shall be subject to
approval of the owner including inputs points, design and
drawings for the system. Opening from the HDPE pipe with
manual isolating valves should be provided at regular
intervals. The opening pipes for fixing the movable/Hose
pipes for spraying water on module shall be made of GI pipe.
Bidder shall install flow meter for measurement of water
consumption.

The water used for cleaning should be of appropriate quality

fit for cleaning purpose as per the recommendations of
module manufacturer.

Bidder shall provide the piping and the instrumentation

diagram (P&ID) of water washing arrangement including the
physical sequence of branches, reducers, valves, pressure
gauge, cleaning points with location of pump(s) and water
storage tanks to NTPC for approval during detailed
engineering.

The HDPE pipe shall be suitably protected against any impact

load. The HDPE pipes shall be covered higher diameter GI
pipe at roads crossing for protection against any heavy loads
etc. at roads section. The same protection shall also be
provided wherever higher loads are expected. The bidder may
also propose some other protection system for HDPE pipes.

These pipes shall be buried in ground by at least 150mm

deep from NGL/FGL. Only in case of rock at surface and
difficulty in cutting the surface rocks pipe may be accepted at
surface at some location. The same shall be subject to
approval from the owner.

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E-4)TRIAL
RUN
REQUIREMENTS
1.0

OTHER

GENERAL

TRIAL RUN
SPV Plant site shall be deemed to be successfully erected &
commissioned after submission of relevant commissioning
certificate from NTPC
During the trial operation, SPV plant shall perform trouble-free
operation for cumulative 24 hours during which functionality of
all plant components shall be demonstrated and the system
shall be in Generating Mode.

2.0

WARRANTY
Warranty for Solar PV Module: Each Solar PV modules used
in solar power plants/ systems must be warranted for their
output peak watt capacity, which should not be less than 90% at
the end of 10 years and 80% at the end of 25 years from the
date of successful completion of the trial run.
Extended Equipment Warranty (other than solar PV
Modules): The successful bidder shall provide a warranty
covering mechanical structure, electrical works including PCU/
inverters/ maximum power point tracker transformers and overall
workmanship of the solar power plants/ system against any
manufacturing/ design/ installation defects for a period of five (5)
years. The Extended Equipment Warranty period (other than
solar PV Modules) shall also commence from the date of
successful completion of trial run.

3.0

INSURANCE
The bidders insurance liabilities pertaining to the scope of works
are detailed out in Clauses titled Insurance in General
Conditions of Contract. The bidders insurance liabilities during
O&M period has been brought out in Chapter E-5.

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4.0

TAKING OVER
Upon successful completion of all the facilities pertaining to the
scope of work contractor shall approach the owner in writing for
final take over of the plant. On receipt of such request, owner
shall issue to the contractor a taking over certificate as a proof of
the final acceptance of the system. Such certificate shall not
relieve the Contractor of any of his obligations which otherwise
survive, by the terms and conditions of the Contract after
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E-5) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

1.0

The successful bidder shall provide Operation and maintenance

of SPV Plant along with grid connecting system for a period of
five (5) years from date of successful completion of trial run.
During O&M period, NTPC personnel shall have unrestricted
entry to the solar plant and Control Room any time. NTPC may
suitably depute its personals to associate with O&M activities.
Contractor shall assist them in developing expertise through
their day to day O&M activities. All records of maintenance must
be maintained by the contractor which can be accessed by
NTPC on demand. These records are to be handed over to
NTPC after the O&M period of contract.

2.0

The bidder shall be responsible for supply of all spare parts,

repairs / replacement of any defective equipment(s) at his own
cost as required from time to time during the O&M period.

3.0

The contractor shall be responsible for the Operation and

Maintenance of the entire Solar PV plant during the O&M period.
The brief scope of works is listed below. The details shall be
further elaborated by the bidder in the O&M manual to be
submitted to NTPC for approval.
(a)
(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Ensuring successful operation of SPV Plant for optimum

energy generation.
Ensuring
Breakdown
maintenance,
Preventive
maintenance overhauls, Arranging visit of O&M experts
(when required) to maximize the availability of the solar
plant.
Daily work of the operators involves logging the voltage,
current, power factor, power and energy output of the
SPV plant, temperature, logging down individual array
output data once a day
The operator shall record monthly energy output of each
array and transformer and reports shall be prepared on
performance of SPV plant
Submission of periodical reports to the owner on the
energy generation & operating conditions of the SPV
plant.
Ensuring Safety and protection of the plant by deputing
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(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)

(o)

(p)

(q)

(r)

(s)

(t)

(u)

Monitoring, controlling, troubleshooting, maintaining of

records, registers.
Supply of all type of spares, consumables and fixing /
application of the same.
Cleaning of the plant including array yard on regular
basis and as and when required.
Cleaning of drains, cable trenches, box culverts etc
Module washing as per as per approved schedule.
Herbicide spray and grass cutting on a periodic basis
Module tilt angle changing as per the schedule approved
during detailed engineering.
The contractor shall at his own expense provide all
amenities to his workmen as per applicable laws and
rules.
The Contractor shall ensure that all safety measures are
taken at the site to avoid accidents to his employees or
his Co-contractors employees
The Contractor shall immediately report the accidents, if
any, to the Engineer In charge & to all the concerned
authorities as per prevailing laws of the state.
The Contractor shall comply with the provision of all
relevant Acts of Central or State Governments including
payment of Wages Act 1936, Minimum Wages Act 1948,
Employer's Liability Act 1938, Workmen's Compensation
Act 1923, Industrial Dispute Act 1947, Maturity Benefit
Act 1961, Employees State Insurance Act 1948, Contract
Labor (Regulations & Abolishment) Act 1970 or any
modification thereof or any other law relating whereto and
rules made there under from time to time.
In order to ensure longevity, safety of the core equipment
and optimum performance of the system the contractor
should use only genuine spares of high quality standards.
Deployment of Plant in Charge, adequate number of
technical support staff and other supporting personnel
during the O&M period
Bidder is required to maintain adequate O&M spare
during the O&M contract period of the Solar PV plant with
the view to maximize availability of the plant. In case,
Contractor uses mandatory spares, provided by NTPC,
the contractor shall have to return/replenish the spare(s)
of the matching quality, quantity and rating within shortest
possible time.
At the time handing over of the plant by the contractor to
NTPC, the contractor shall handover equipment and
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4.0

Contractor shall be responsible to carry out all test and work

as required by statutory regulation in effect as on date of
Techno-commercial bid opening during O&M period.

Insurance
(a)
NTPC shall take Fire & Allied Peril insurance during
O&M period. Insurance for theft to be taken by
contractor.
(b)

Workmens Compensation Insurance

This insurance shall protect the Contractor against all
claims applicable under the Workmens Compensation
Act, 1948 (Government of India). This policy shall also
cover the Contractor against claims for injury, disability
disease or death of his or his Sub-Contractors
employees, which for any reason are not covered under
the Workmens Compensation Act, 1948. The liabilities
shall not be less than the following:
Workmen's Compensation
Provisions

per

Statutory

Employee's Liability
Provisions

per

Statutory

(c) Comprehensive Automobile Insurance

This insurance shall be in such a form to protect the
Contractor against all claims for injuries, disability,
disease and death to members of public including the
Employers men and damage to the property of other
arising from the use of motor vehicles during on or off
the Site operations, irrespective of the Ownership of
such vehicles. The liability covered shall be as herein
indicated:
Fatal Injury
person

Rs.100,000

each

Rs.200,000

each

Rs.100,000

each

occurrence
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occurrence

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(d) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
The insurance shall protect the Contractor against all
claims arising from injuries, disabilities, disease or death
of members of public or damage to property of others,
due to any act or omission on the part of the Contractor,
his agents, his employees, his representatives and SubContractors or from riots, strikes and civil commotion.
This insurance shall also cover all the liabilities of the
Contractor arising out of the Clause entitled Defence of
Suits in Section General Conditions of Contract (GCC).
The hazards to be covered will pertain to all the Works and
areas where the Contractor, his Sub-Contractors, his agents
and his employees have to perform work pursuant to the
Contract.

5.0

Guaranteed Availability and LD for shortfall

(a)

The Contractor shall maintain quarterly plant availability

factor of 99% during the O&M period. The methodology
of calculating the plant availability factor is as per
Annexure-A.

(b)

For any shortfall in the quarterly plant availability factor

w.r.t. the above target value, LD will be levied as shown
below:
SLNO Plant Availability LD Applicable for each year (in
Factor
lakhs)
NIL
1
99% & above
Below
99
%
Rs. 3,840.00 /MW/Quarter for each
2
1% fall in Availability Factor. LD shall
be pro-rata basis in case shortfall of
LD comes to be decimal value.

(c)

6.0

The maximum value of LD shall be limited to Rs

1.536 lakh/MW per year

Handing over of the Plant

(a)

At the end of the contract period, the contractor shall

hand over the plant and equipment back to the owner in
completely safe and healthy condition and without any
pending defect.

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7.0

The items supplied by NTPC on returnable basis, such

as spares parts (from mandatory spares or through
procurement)), consumables, tools and plants,
documents etc. shall be returned back to NTPC. Else
suitable recoveries shall be made from the Contractors
bills.

After O&M period, NTPC may at its discretion decide to extend

the existing O&M contract on mutually acceptable terms &
conditions or undertake the O&M of the SPV Plant on its own.
Calculation of Plant Availability Factor:
A.

Correction Factor for annual degradation (1% every year): (X)

Table-A
1st year
1.0

2nd year
0.99

3rd year
0.98

4th
0.97

5th
0.96

Correction Factor for monthly generation variance : (Y)

Table-B
Month

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

CUF
Correction
Factor
1.06
1.02
1.12
1.06
1.09
0.96
0.77
0.75
0.87
1.07
1.00
1.01

Basis of
correction
factor*
20.21/19.11
19.59/19.11
21.31/19.11
20.31/19.11
20.80/19.11
18.43/19.11
14.65/19.11
14.27/19.11
16.70/19.11
20.43/19.11
19.14/19.11
19.25/19.11

*- Monthly CUF / Annual CUF, based on guaranteed monthly & annual

generation
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Correction Factor for Full / Partial loading due to Full / Partial
Equipment outage (Table-C)
Table-C
Sl. No.

Correction Factor

Equipment
E
total plant shut down, other than grid
outages

W
1.0

Transformer/associated HT
panels/Associated HT cables

1 / Total number
of transformers

Inverters/associated Switchgear or
cable

1 /Total number
of inverters

String Monitoring Unit *

PV strings *

1 / Total number
of SMUs
1/ Total number
of PV Strings

*In case of outage of DC cable connecting to inverter, all strings

connected to SMU shall be treated to be out.
Table-D

a) Monthly corrected nonAvailability hours (A)

: Ei X W i X Correction Factor
For degradation
X

Correction factor
for monthly
generation
Variance Y

Where Ei = the number of hours of generation loss due

to non availability of equipment during solar hours for
the equipment Ei (Refer Table C above)
Wi = Weightage factor for Equipment Ei (Refer
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b) Quarterly Plant non availability factor(%) = Quarterly corrected X 100
Non availability Hours
------------------------------------1095

Table-F
b) Quarterly plant availability factor (%) :100 Quarterly plant nonavailability factor(%)

Notes:
1) For the calculation of Quarterly plant availability factor, 12
hours per
day shall be considered as the solar time. Quarterly solar
hours :
1095.
2) The Quarterly plant availability factor shall be rounded off
to 2
decimal place.
3) The plant outage periods due to grid related problems
(grid outage,
grid restrictions, grid fluctuations,
evacuation system problems like external 132kV feeder
breakdown etc.) and due to natural causes like, earth
quake, cyclone, flood etc. And other such force majeure
related events shall be excluded while calculating the
plant availability factor.
4) The equipment outage, not affecting the generation, will
not be considered while calculating the plant availability
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Example:
Suppose, the non-availability of the equipments (during the solar
hours) during 3rd year of contract for the month of June for a
plant capacity is as below.
Switchyard (Total plant shut down):.
Transformer and HT Panel :
String Monitoring Unit:
Inverter and associated Switchgear:

10 Hrs
180 Hours
800 Hrs
99 hrs.

Assumptions: Total No of SMU: 520; Total No of Inverter

Transformer: 33; Total No of Inverters:66;
The total non-availability for the month of June (3rd year):Refer
Table C above
10X1 + 180X(1/33) + 800 X (1/520) + 99 X (1/66) =
10+5.45+1.54+1.5 = 18.49 Hrs.
Corrected Non Availability for the month of June of 3rd year:
18.49 X 0.98* X 0.96 = 17.40 Hrs. ---------------(A)
*-Correction Factor for annual degradation (Refer Table-A)
. **- Correction Factor for monthly irradiation (Refer Table-B)
Suppose the monthly corrected non availability hours (calculated
as per example at A above) for the 3rd year are as below:
(Table-G)
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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hours
12.41
15.64
16.56
17.43
10.91
17.40
9.13
14.65
21.45
8.47
13.21
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Then,
Quarterly non availability hours (April to June)
17.43+10.91+17.40=45.74 (Refer Table-G)
Quarterly(April to June) non availability factor (%): 45.74 X 100 /
1095= 4.18% (Refer Table E)
The Quarterly availability factor (%) : 100 4.18 % =
95.82%
(Refer Table-F)
Shortfall in availability factor=99-95.82=3.18%
Applicable Quarterly LD=50x3.18x3840= Rs. 6.10 Lakhs

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E-6)PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (PG) TEST

The final acceptance test as to prove the Performance Guarantee
shall be conducted at Site by the Contractor in presence of the
Employer. The PG test procedure shall be submitted by the
contractor to the NTPC for approval. This test shall be binding on
both the parties of the Contract to determine compliance of the
equipment with the functional guarantee.
The procedure for PG demonstration test shall be as follow:
1. In addition to the two pyranometers to be supplied under the
scope of work, the contractor shall install one more calibrated
pyranometers at horizontal plane at locations mutually agreed by
Contractor and NTPC. The additional pyranometer shall be free of
cost on returnable basis.
2. Contractor shall also install data logger to store all the
pyranometers data during test period. A valid test reports for the
installed pyranometers shall be submitted by the Contractor for
approval to NTPC. The output of both pyranometers mounted on
horizontal plane shall be made available at SCADA during the
complete PG test duration i.e. three month period. During the PG
test period, the module tilt shall be kept as per approved
schedule.
3. Actual energy exported from the plant shall be noted for three
consecutive month period. For this purpose, the net energy
exported at 33kV outgoing feeder and pyranometers reading shall
be noted at agreed frequency on daily basis for entire PG test
period.
4. This measured value of energy(actual energy exported) at
step-3 shall be compared with Target Generation for the PG test.
5. Target Generation for the month and corresponding Global
horizontal insolation of the site for 50 MW is given below.

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Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

GHI
kWhr/(m2xmonth)

Target Generation
(kWhr)

140.6
153.9
202.4
212.4
223.2
192.2
147.3
141.4
162.7
174.1
141.8
133.2
Total Yearly Generation

7518500
7286545
7926512
7555357
7736686
6856299
5451636
5308012
6214182
7598570
7121028
7162007
83735334

6. The value of the target generation and corresponding Global

Horizontal Insolation shall be on pro-rata basis in case the PG test
does not start from the first day of the month.
7. Any special equipment, instrumentation tools and tackles and
manpower, required for the successful completion of the
Performance Guarantee Test shall be provided by the Contractor
free of cost. The accuracy class of the instrumentation shall be as
per the relevant clause of documents.
8. Following factors shall be considered for computing the target
Generation and shortfall(if any)
9. Effect of any meteorological parameters shall not be
considered except of solar radiation.
10. Variation of PG on account of Generation loss due to grid
outage (or power evacuation system which is not in the scope of
the Bidder): The measured global solar radiation of the period of
the outage of the power evacuation system shall be excluded to
calculate the cummulative global Insolation for the month. Under
such situation, the radiation corresponding to the warm-up time of
inverter as per data sheet shall also be adjusted to arrive at the
cumulative global insolation for the month.

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11.
If the difference of reading between the two horizontally
mounted pyranometers exceeds more than 2%, the test shall be
halted and resumed only after rectification of errors which has led
to mismatch. The data of that particular day(s) shall be discarded
and test period shall be extended by same numbers of day(s).
12. The test shall be repeated in case of outage of following
equipments for more than 7 days.
I.
II.
III.
IV.

Converter transformer
Power Conditioning Unit
SCADA and data logger combined
Both pyranometers.

Further, if the plant is not able to achieve the target generation

as per the PG procedure during the test period, then contractor
shall compensate NTPC with an amount equivalent to the loss
of generation based on sample calculation @ Rs. 55.22 per
kWhr shortfall.
Shortfall LD will be levied @ Rs 55.22 per kWhr shortfall.
LD limit for Performance shortfall in PG shall be 10% of the
contract price

A sample calculation for shortfall in energy generation for period

from 10th January to 09th April LD calculation for the site is given
in next page. Any consecutive three months period for the
purpose of conducting performance guarantee test shall be
mutually discussed and agreed between NTPC and the bidder.

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A sample calculation for 50 MW Total Short fall in Energy for Design life
Month

Global Solar
Insolation of
the month
2
(kWhr/(m xda
y) (Data
provided by
NTPC)
(a)

Target
Generation
(MWhr)
(Data
provided by
NTPC)
(b)

No of test
days of the
month
(c)

(a) x (c)
/(Ndm*)

January

140.6

7518.500 22**

February

153.9

March

202.4

April

212.4

Reference
Solar
Insolation
(d)

Modified
Target
Generation of
the month
MWhr

Measured Global
Horizontal Solar
Insolation
(kWhr/m2)
(f)

Corrected
Target
Generation
(MWhr)
(g)=
(e) x (f)/(d)

(e)

Measured
Generation
at 33 kV
transformer
feeder
(MWhr)
(h)

Shortfall in
energy for PG
test
(g-h)#

99.8

5336.745

5187.016

5162.802

24.214

7286.545 28

153.9

7286.545

165

7812.085

7762.8

49.285

7926.512 31

202.4

7926.512

208

8145.823

8185.804

-39.981

63.7

2265.896

2134.282

2067.8

66.482

7555.357

* Ndm= Nos of days in the month

** Test is assumed to start from 10 January till 9th April
# -ve value denotes excess generation
Total Short fall in Energy for the test period(GTP)
Target generation for the test period (GTP)
Target yearly generation(GY)
Yearly shortfall in generation(GY)

: 24.214+49.285 - 39.981+66.482=100.000 MWhr

: 22815.7 MWhr
: 83735.334 MWhr
: GY x GTP / GTP
: 83735.334 x 100/22815.7= 367.008 MWhr
LD for per unit shortfall in generation= N x R=7.84313x7.04= 55.22/kWhr
N= Present Worth Factor taking discount factor of 12% for 25 Years : 7.84313
R=CERC notified tariff for FY 2015-16 i.e. Rs. 7.04 /kWhr
Yearly loss of Revenue and applicable LD

: GY x 1000x R x N
: 367.008 x1000x55.22=202.66 Lakhs
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LIST OF CONTENTS
SUB

TITLE

Number of Pages

PART SECTION
PART-F QUALITY ASSURANCE

F-1

Quality Assurance

1) SPV Module

Chapters

2) Array Junction Box

3) PCU
4) LT Switchgear
5) LT Busduct
6) HT Switchgear
7) Cabling, Earthing, Lightning
Protection.
8) Control Cables
9) MV (3.3kV/ 6.6 kV/ 11kV/
33kV) Cables
10) LT Power Cables
11) Control Desk PLC/ SCADA
Panel/ Smoke Detector/ Fire
Alarm / Control System
12) Instrumentation System
13) Batteries
a) Lead Acid Batteries
b) Ni Cd Batteries
14) Battery Charger
15) DC Health Monitoring System
16) Station Lighting

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17) Power Supply for C&I

System(UPS/Battery/ Battery
Charger/ACDB/DCDB)
18) Aux Dry Type Transformer
19) Oil Filled Transformer
20) Switchyard
21) Fire Extinguisher
22) Energy Meter
23) Module cleaning System and
Ventilation
24) CCTV

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SPV module
SPV modules quality plan should include the following:
A) Incoming Checks on bought out items (listed in third party test reports of
relevant standard), as per internal standards of the manufacturer
B) In-process checks, as per internal standards of the manufacturer
C) Sample tests as per following:
1) SPV modules to be checked visually for following defects: (sampling as
per General Inspection Level II and AQL 1.5% as per IS 2500 Part 1)
a) Scratches on the frame and/or glass
b) Excessive or uneven glue marks on glass or frame
c) Inconsistent cell colors
d) Completeness of module in all respects
2) Performance of SPV module at STC (sampling as per General
Inspection Level II and AQL 1.5% as per IS 2500 Part 1)
3) IR-HV-IR test (sampling as per Special Inspection Level S-2 and AQL
1.5% as per IS 2500 Part 1)
4) Robustness of terminations on 1 sample per offered lot
5) Mechanical load test on 1 sample per offered lot

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Array Junction Box

Array Junction quality plan should include the following:
A) Checks on bought out items as per internal standards of the
manufacturer
B) In-process checks, as per internal standards of the manufacturer
C) Sample tests as per following:
1) IR-HV-IR test (sampling as per General Inspection Level-II and AQL
1.5% as per IS 2500 Part 1)
2) String Monitoring Card/ Power Supply card/ DC-DC Converter function
check (sampling as per General Inspection Level-II and AQL 1.5% as
per IS 2500 Part 1)
3) Communication Function Test (sampling as per General Inspection
Level-II and AQL 1.5% as per IS 2500 Part 1)

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PCU
A) Checks on bought out items as per internal standards of the
manufacturer
B) In-process checks, as per internal standards of the manufacturer
C) Routine tests as per following on the assembled PCU:
1)

Test to demonstrate automatic / manual synchronization and

connection to utility service

Test to demonstrate operation protective (including utility service

interface protection) and instrumentation circuits demonstrated by
direct test if feasible or by simulation operation conditions for all
parameters that cannot be directly tested.

Test to demonstrate operation of start-up, stable operation of the

PCU,disconnection and shutdown controls and response to other
control signals

D) Following sample tests on the assembled PCU(1 Panel per offered lot):
1.

Sample testing to include measurement of phase currents,

efficiencies, harmonic content and power factor at four points
preferably 25, 50, 75 and 100% of the rated nominal power.

Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) functional check

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SQE _10

Y
Y

Electrical properties
Y

Y
Y

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Degree of Protection Routine

test as per NTPC spec
All Routine tests as per NTPC
spec. & IS

IR HV IR Test

Milli-volt drop Test

Aluminum Bus bar

Material
(IS : 5082)
Copper Bus bar
Material
(IS : 613)
Support Insulator
Air Circuit Breaker (
IS: 13947)
Energy Meters ( IS :
13010, 13779 )
Power & Aux.
Contactors
(IS : 13947 )
Protection & Aux.
Relays
(IS : 3231)
(IEC 60255 / IEC
61850)
Control & Selector
Switches
( IS : 13947)
CTs & PTs ( IS
2705 / 3156)
MCCB ( IS : 13947 )
Indicating Meters ( IS
: 1248 )
Indicating Lamps ( IS
: 13947 )
Air Break Switches
( IS : 13947 )
Control Terminal
Blocks

Paint Shade, Adhesion,

Thickness & Finish
Functional Checks

Item to conform to relevant

Standards
Pretreatment as per IS 6005

Chemical properties

Sheet Steel (IS : 513)

ITEMS/
COMPONENTS/ SUB
SYSTEM ASSEMBLIY

Mechanical Properties

Dimensions & Finish

ATTRIBUTES /
CHARACTERIS-TICS

Functional & Operational

Features as per NTPC Spec.

LT SWITCHGEAR
( MCC, PCC, ACDB, DCDB, FUSE BOARDS, LOCAL PUSH
BUTTON STATION, LOCAL MOTOR STARTERS)
Make, Model, Type, Rating & TC

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Transducer ( IEC
: 60688)

MCB ( IS : 8828)

Breaker
Y
Handling Trolley
Synthetic Rubber Y
Gasket
(IS : 11149 )

Y Y

All Routine tests as per NTPC spec. &

Degree of Protection Routine test as

per NTPC spec

Control
Transformer
( IS : 12021)
Push Buttons (
IS : 4794 )

IR HV IR Test

Paint Shade, Adhesion, Thickness &

Finish
Functional Checks

Item to conform to relevant Standards

Pretreatment as per IS 6005

Functional & Operational Features as

per NTPC Spec.

Chemical properties

Mechanical Properties

Fuse ( IS 13703)

Electrical properties

ITEMS/
COMPONENTS/
SUB SYSTEM
ASSEMBLIY

Dimensions & Finish

ATTRIBUTES /
CHARACTERISTICS

Milli-volt drop Test

LT SWITCHGEAR
( MCC, PCC, ACDB, DCDB, FUSE BOARDS, LOCAL PUSH BUTTON
STATION, LOCAL MOTOR STARTERS)

Make, Model, Type, Rating & TC

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LT
Y Y
Y
Y Y Y Y
Y Y
Y
SWITCHGEAR
( IS : 8623 )
Notes:
1. This is an indicative list of tests / checks. The manufacturer is to furnish a
detailed Quality Plan indicating the practice and procedure along with relevant
supporting documents.
2. Makes of all major Bought Out Items will be subject to NTPC approval.

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LT BUSDUCT

Y
Y

Degree of Protection routine test as per NTPC

spec.

Phase Sequence Check

IR HV IR Test

Galvanizing Test as per IS 2629/ 2633/ 4759

Weld Quality Check ( DP test & x-ray Test)

Electrical Clearances

WPS Approval, Welder Qualification

Tightness by Torque measurement

Item to conform to relevant IS

Paint Shade, Thickness, Adhesion & Finish

Chemical Properties

Electrical Properties

Mechanical Properties

Aluminum Sheets /
Plates / Strips /
Flexibles / tubes
( IS : 5082 / 737 )
CRCA Flats / ISMC (
IS 2062 )
Neoprene / Synthetic
Rubber Gaskets ( IS
11149 / 3400 )
Rubber Bellows (IS :
3400)
Support Insulator ( BS :
2782,
IEC : 660, IS : 10912 )
Galvanized Structure &
GI Earthing Flat
(IS : 2629 / 2633 /
4749 )
Space Heater &
Thermostat
LT Busduct (IS : 8623
PART 2)
Notes:

Make, Type, Rating & TC

ITEM, COMPONENTS,
SUB SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY

Dimension & Surface Finish

ATTRIBUTES ,
CHARACTERISTICS

Y
Y

This is an indicative list of tests / checks. The manufacturer is to furnish a detailed Quality
Plan indicating the practice and
procedure along with relevant supporting documents.
Makes of all major Bought Out Items will be subject to NTPC approval.

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CB Operation timing check

Degree of Protection Routine test as per

NTPC spec.

HV & IR Test

Functional Checks

Paint shade, thickness, adhesion & finish

Pretreatment as per IS 6005

Item to conform to relevant Standards

Constructional, Functional & Operational

Features as per NTPC Spec.

Dimensions & Finish

Chemical Properties

Mechanical properties

Electrical Properties

ITEMS, COMPONENTS, SUBSYSTEM ASSEMBLY

Make, Type, Model, Rating & TC

ATTRIBUTES / CHARACTERISTICS

All Routine Tests as per relevant standard

HT SWITCHGEAR

CRCA steel sheet/ Aluzinc*/

Y
Y Y Y
Y
Zincalum*/ Galvalum*
Aluminum Bus bar material
Y Y Y Y Y
Y
( IS : 5082 )
Copper Bus bar material
Y Y Y Y Y
Y
( IS : 613 )
Bus bar Support Insulator
Y Y Y
Y
Y
Y
HT Circuit Breaker (IEC-62271-100)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y Y
HT Contactors ( IS : 9046 / IEC
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
60470)
Protection & Auxilliary Relays
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
HT CTs & PTs ( IS : 2705 / 3156 )
Y
Y
Y
Y
HT Fuses ( IS : 9385 )
Y
Y
Y
Y
Surge Arrester ( IEC : 99 4 )
Y
Y
Y
Y
LT Contactors ( IS : 13947)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Control & Selector Switches
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
( IS : 6875 )
Indicating Meters ( IS : 1248)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Indicating Lamps ( IS : 13947)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Push Buttons ( IS : 4794)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Control Transformer ( IS : 12021 )
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
LT Fuses ( IS : 13703)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Energy Meters ( IS : 722 )
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Transducers ( IEC : 60688)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Diodes
Y Y
Y
Y
Y
Terminal Blocks
Y Y
Y
Y
Synthetic Rubber Gasket
Y Y
Y
Y
( IS : 11149 / 3400 )
Breaker Handling Trolley
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
HT Switchgear Panel
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y Y
IEC-62271-200)
Notes:
1. This is an indicative list of tests / checks. The manufacturer is to furnish a detailed Quality Plan indicating the
practice and procedure along with relevant supporting documents.
2. Make of all major Bought Out Items will be subject to NTPC approval.
3. Temperature rise test reports for diode plates with actual heat sink will be verified.
*. CRCA Galvanized steel with metal coating composed of Al (55%), Zn (43.4%) & Si (1.6%),

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CONTROL CABLES
QUALITY ASSURANCE & INSPECTION

MODULE NO. SQE-16

CABLING, EARTHING, LIGHTNING PROTECTION

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

Constructional feature as per NTPC

Specification

Acceptance tests as per relevant standard

& specification

Routine tests as per relevant standard &

specification

Bought out items/Bill of material

Galvanise Test (If Applicable)

HV & IR

Deflection test*

Surface finish

Proof load*

Functional

Wall Mounted-Lighting Panel (IS513, IS:5, IS:2629, 2633, 6745)

Switch box/junction box/
Receptacles Panel (IS-513, IS:5,
IS:2629, 2633, 6745)
Cable glands(BS-6121)
Cable lug
Lighting wire (IS-694)
Flexible conduits
Conduits (Galvanise & Epoxy) IS9537 & IS-2629, 2633, 6745
RCC Hume Pipe (IS-458)
Cable termination & straight through
joint (VDE-0278)
Cable Trays, bends, tees, crosses,
Flexible supports system &
accessories IS-513, 2629,2633,6745
Trefoil clamp
GI flats for earthing & lighting
protection (IS 2062, 2629,
6745,2633)
GI wire (IS-280)
Fire Sealing System ( BS 476)

IP protection

SUB SYSTEMS

Pre-treatment of sheet

ITEMS/COMPONENTS /

Paint shade, paint thickness, adhesion

ATTRIBUTES /
CHARACTERISTICS

Dimension

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Y
Y

Y
Y
Y

Y
Y

.Note:1.This is an indicative list of tests /checks. The manufacturer is to furnish a detailed Quality Plan indicating the
practice and procedure along with relevant supporting documents.
2.* Deflection Test on cable trays and Proof Load test on cable trays support system will be as per details given in
the NTPC technical specification & approved MQP. The above acceptance tests shall be done only on one sample
from each size of offered lot. This test is not applicable on bends, tees & crosses.
3. Make of all items will be subject to NTPC approval.

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Item /
Component
s/
Sub System
Assembly

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Copper (ISY
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PVC
Y
insulation
Compound
(IS: 5831)
FRLS PVC
Y
Compound
(IS-5831,
ASTMD2843,
IS10810(
Part 58),
IEC-60754
Part-1)
Extrusion &
curing
/Manufacturin
g of Core
Core Laying
Y Y Y
Y

Y
Y

Armour
wire/strip
Inner sheath

Y Y

Attributes /

Characteristics

Thermal stability

Y
Y

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FRLS Tests

Routine & Acceptance Tests as per

relevant standard & NTPC specification

Constructional requirements
feature as per NTPC specification

Anti termite coating on wooden drums

T.S & elongation before & after

ageing on outer sheath & insulation

Sequential marking/ Batch marking/ surface

finish/ cable length

Armour coverage, cross over,

looseness, gap between two wires

Lay length & Sequence

Electrical properties

Spark Test(as applicable)

Chemical Composition

Mechanical properties

Make, Type & T.C as

per relevant standard
Dimension/surface finish

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Outer
Sheathing
Finished
Cable (IS5831, ASTMD2843,
IS10810(
Part 58),
IEC-60754
Part-1, IEC
60332 part III
cat B)
Wooden
drum(IS10418) /Steel
Drum

1.
2.

Y
Y Y

Y Y

Notes:
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indicating the practice and procedure along with relevant supporting documents.
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ROUTINE TESTS

Following routine tests shall be carried out on each drum of

finished cables for all sizes.

Conductor Resistance test

High voltage test

ACCEPTANCE
TESTS

Following Acceptance tests shall be carried out on each size of

cables, in the offered lot.

A) For Conductor (as per sampling plan mentioned in IS: 1554)

Annealing test (Copper)

Resistance test

B) For Armour Wires / Formed Wires ( If applicable ) (as per sampling plan mentioned in
IS: 1554)
1. Measurement of Dimensions
2. Tensile Tests
3. Elongation Test
4. Torsion Test
For Round wires only
5. Wrapping Test
6. Resistance Test
7. Mass of Zinc coating test
For G S wires / Formed wires
only
8. Uniformity of Zinc coating
For G S wires / Formed wires
only
9. Adhesion test
For G S wires / Formed wires
only
10. Freedom from surface defects
C) For PVC insulation & PVC Sheath (as per sampling plan mentioned in IS: 1554)
1)
Test for thickness
2)
Tensile strength & Elongation before ageing (for
tests after ageing see D)

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D) Ageing test:
Criteria
PVC
insulatio
n & outer
sheath:

Condition

Test
Requirements
The size which has
maximum negative
deviation from type
test report values
will be put on
accelerated ageing
test. The samples
shall be aged in air
oven at temperature
of 130c+/- 2c for
5 hours and tested
for TS & elongation.
Acceptance norms
shall be as per IS.

Remarks

Samples as per relevant IS, All sizes

In case the size does not
from each size of cables in
which meet
meet the requirement in
the offered lot, shall be
the criteria
accelerated ageing test
tested for tensile strength
then all sizes (which
& elongation (before
had met the criteria)
ageing). Tensile &
will be put on ageing
elongation testing shall
test as per IS.
preferably be done with
a computerized
machine.
The values will be
compared with
corresponding values
mentioned in the Type
Test report accepted by
NTPC. These values of
Sizes which
Every size will be put
Tensile Strength &
do not meet on ageing test as
---Elongation (before ageing)
the criteria
per IS.
should be within +/ - 15%
of the corresponding
values of Type Test report.
(Please note that test
values should be more
than the minimum values
indicated in relevant
standard).
E) Following tests will be carried out on completed cables as per IS on each size:
1)
Insulation resistance test ( Volume resistivity method )
2)
High voltage test
F) Following tests shall be carried out on only one size of offered lot (comprising of all sizes):
1)
Thermal stability test on PVC insulation and outer sheath
2)

Oxygen index test on outer sheath

Smoke density rating test on outer sheath

Acid gas generation test on outer sheath

G) Flammability test as per IEC 60332 - Part- 3 (Category- B) on completed cable will be carried out as
per following sampling plan:
This test will be carried out using composite sampling i.e. irrespective of size; cables
of one particular type (i.e. armoured, unarmoured) will be bunched together, as per
calculations in line with the IEC. All sizes of armoured & unarmoured cables shall be
covered.
H) Following tests shall be carried on one length of each size (armoured & unarmoured) of offered lot:
1)

Constructional / dimensional check, surface finish, length measurement, sequence of

cores, armour coverage, Gap between two consecutive armour wires / formed wires,
Sequential marking, drum / outer sheath extrusions batch number marking
Measurement of Eccentricity & Ovality

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XLPE Compound
(IS-7098 Part-II)

FRLS PVC Compound

(IS-5831, ASTM-D2843,
IS10810( Part 58)
,IEC-60754 Part-1)
Triple Extrusion & curing
/Manufacturing of Core
Copper Tape
Polyster tape
Core Laying
Armour wire/strip
Copper tapping
Inner sheath
Armouring
Outer Sheathing
Power Cable (Finished)
Wooden drum(IS-10418)
/Steel Drum

Y
Y
Y

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

FRLS Test

Routine & Acceptance Test as per

relevant standard & NTPC specification

Constructional requirements feature as per NTPC specification

Anti termite coating on wooden drums

Metallic ( Cu ) Screening If applicable)

Thermal stability on outer sheath

Armour coverage, cross over,

looseness, gap between two wires

Lay length & Sequence

Y
Y
Y

Y
Y

Hot Set Test/ Eccentricity & Ovality

Electrical properties

Y
Y

Spark Test(as applicable)

Chemical Composition

Mechanical properties

Y
Y

Dimension/surface finish

Item / Components /
Sub System Assembly
Aluminum (IS-8130)
Semiconducting
Compound

Make, Type & T.C as per relevant standard

Characteristics

Sequential marking/ Batch marking/ surface finish/ cable length

Attributes /

T.S & elongation before & after geing on outer sheath & insulation

MV (3.3 kV / 6.6. kV / 11 kV / 33 kV) Cables

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

Y
Y

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practice and procedure along with relevant supporting documents.
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ROUTINE TESTS

Following routine tests shall be carried out on each drum of finished cables
for all types & sizes.

Conductor Resistance test

High voltage test

Partial discharge test (for Screened cables only)

ACCEPTANCE
TESTS

Following Acceptance tests shall be carried out on each size of each type
(voltage rating) of cables, in the offered lot.

A) For Conductor (as per sampling plan mentioned in IS: 7098 Part II)
3)

Annealing test (Copper)

Tensile Test ( Aluminum)

Wrapping Test ( Aluminum)

Resistance test

B) For copper tape / Wires (as per sampling plan mentioned in IS: 7098 Part II)
1)
2)

Measurement of Dimensions
Conductivity check

B) For Armour Wires / Formed Wires ( If applicable ) (as per sampling plan mentioned in IS: 7098
Part II)
11.
Measurement of Dimensions
12.
Tensile Tests
13.
Elongation Test
14.
Torsion Test
For Round wires only
15.
Wrapping Test
16.
Resistance Test
17.
Mass of Zinc coating test
For G S wires / Formed wires only
18.
Uniformity of Zinc coating
For G S wires / Formed wires only
19.
Adhesion test
For G S wires / Formed wires only
20.
Freedom from surface defects
C) For XLPE insulation & PVC Sheath (as per sampling plan mentioned in IS: 7098 Part II)
3)
4)
5)

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Tensile strength & Elongation before ageing (for tests after ageing see
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Hot set test
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sheath :

XLPE
Insulation

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ageing test:
Criteria

Condition

Test Requirements

Remarks

Samples as per relevant IS, from

each size of each type (voltage
rating) of cables in the offered lot,
shall be tested for tensile strength &
elongation (before ageing). Tensile
& elongation testing shall
preferably be done with a
computerized machine.
The values will be compared with
corresponding values mentioned in
the Type Test report accepted by
NTPC. These values of Tensile
Strength & Elongation (before
ageing) should be within +/ - 15% of
the corresponding values of Type
Test report. (Please note that test
values should be more than the
minimum values indicated in relevant
standard).

All sizes which meet

the criteria

For PVC: The size which

has maximum negative
deviation from type test
report values will be put
on accelerated ageing
test. The samples shall
be aged in air oven at
temperature of 130c+/2c for 5 hours and
tested for TS &
elongation.
Acceptance norms shall
be as per IS.

In case the size does

not meet the
requirement in
accelerated ageing
test then all sizes
(which had met
the criteria) will
be put on ageing
test as per IS.

Sizes which do not

meet the criteria

Every size will be put on

ageing test as per IS.

----

Samples as per relevant IS, from each size of each type (voltage rating) of cables in the offered lot, will be put on
ageing test as per IS.

Following tests will be carried out on completed cables as per IS on each size of each type
1) Insulation resistance test ( Volume resistivity method )
2) High voltage test
3) Partial discharge test ( for Screened cables only )

Following tests shall be carried out on only one size of offered lot (comprising of all sizes & types)
1) Thermal stability test on outer sheath
2) Oxygen index test on outer sheath
3) Smoke density rating test on outer sheath
4) Acid gas generation test on outer sheath
5) Flammability test as per IEC 60332 - Part- 3 (Category- B) on completed cable

Following tests shall be carried on one length of each size of each type of offered lot:
1) Constructional / dimensional check, surface finish, length measurement, sequence of cores, armour
coverage, Gap between two consecutive armour wires / formed wires, Sequential marking, marking
of drum no. / Batch number of outer sheath extrusion
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Y
Y
Y

FRLS Tests

Routine & Acceptance Tests as per relevant standard & NTPC

specification

Constructional requirements feature as per NTPC specification

Y
Y

Anti termite coating on wooden drums

Lay length & Sequence

Hot Set Test/ Eccentricity & Ovality

Electrical properties

Spark Test(as applicable)

Y
Y
Y

Thermal stability

Chemical Composition

Mechanical properties

Y
Y
Y

Dimension/surface finish

Item / Components /
Sub System Assembly
Aluminum (IS-8130)
XLPE Compound (IS-7098)
PVC insulation Compound
(IS: 5831)
FRLS PVC Compound
(IS-5831, ASTM-D2843,
IS10810( Part 58),
IEC-60754 Part-1)
Extrusion & curing
/Manufacturing of Core
( PVC / XLPE)
Core Laying
Armour wire/strip
Inner sheath
Armouring
Outer Sheathing
Power Cable (Finished)
(IS-5831, ASTM-D2843,
IS10810( Part 58), IEC60754 Part-1, IEC 60332
part III cat B)
Wooden drum(IS-10418)
/Steel Drum

Make, Type & T.C as er relevant standard

Characteristics

Sequential marking/ Batch marking/ surface finish/ cable length

Armour coverage, cross over, looseness, gap between two wires

Attributes /

T.S & elongation before & after ageing on outer sheath & insulation

LT Power Cables

Y
Y
Y

Y
Y
Y
Y

Y
Y
Y

Y
Y

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ROUTINE TESTS
6)

Following routine tests shall be carried out on each drum of finished

cables for all types (PVC / XLPE insulated) & sizes.
Conductor Resistance test

High voltage test

ACCEPTANCE TESTS

Following Acceptance tests shall be carried out on each size of each type
(PVC / XLPE insulated) of cables, in the offered lot.

A) For Conductor (as per sampling plan mentioned in IS: 1554 / 7098)
1)

Annealing test (Copper)

Tensile Test ( Aluminum)

Wrapping Test ( Aluminum)

Resistance test

B) For Armour Wires / Formed Wires ( If applicable ) (as per sampling plan mentioned in IS: 1554 /
7098)
1.
Measurement of Dimensions
2.

Tensile Tests

Elongation Test

Torsion Test

Wrapping Test

Resistance Test

Mass of Zinc coating test

For G S wires / Formed wires only

Uniformity of Zinc coating

For G S wires / Formed wires only

Adhesion test

10.

Freedom from surface defects

For Round wires only

For G S wires / Formed wires only

C ) For PVC / XLPE insulation & PVC Sheath (as per sampling plan mentioned in IS: 1554 / 7098)
1)

Test for thickness

Tensile strength & Elongation before ageing (for tests after

ageing see D)
Hot set test
(For XLPE insulation)

3)
D) Ageing test:

PVC
insulat
ion &
outer
sheath
:

Criteria

Condition

Test Requirements

Remarks

Samples as per relevant IS,

from each size of cables in
the offered lot, shall be
tested for tensile strength &
elongation (before ageing).
Tensile
&
elongation
testing shall preferably
be
done
with
a
computerized machine.
The
values
will
be
compared
with
corresponding
values
mentioned in the Type Test
report accepted by NTPC.
These values of Tensile
Strength
&
Elongation
(before ageing) should be

All sizes which

meet the criteria

The size which has maximum

negative deviation from type
test report values will be put
on accelerated ageing test.
The samples shall be aged in
air oven at temperature of
130c+/- 2c for 5 hours and
tested for TS & elongation.
Acceptance norms shall be
as per IS.

In case the
size does
not
meet
the
requirement
in
accelerated
ageing test
then
all
sizes
(which had
met
the
criteria)
will be put
on ageing
test as per
IS.

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within +/ - 15% of the

corresponding values of
Type Test report. (Please
note that test values should
be more than the minimum
values indicated in relevant
standard).
XLPE
insulat
ion

Sizes which do
not meet the
criteria

Every size will be put on

ageing test as per IS.

----

Samples as per relevant IS, from each size of cables in the offered lot,will be put on ageing test
as per IS.

E) Following tests will be carried out on completed cables as per IS on each size of each type (PVC /
XLPE insulated)
1)
Insulation resistance test ( Volume resistivity method )
2)

High voltage test

F) Following tests shall be carried out on only one size of offered lot (comprising of all sizes &
types)
1)
Thermal stability test on PVC insulation and outer sheath
2)

Oxygen index test on outer sheath

Smoke density rating test on outer sheath

Acid gas generation test on outer sheath

G) Flammability test as per IEC 60332 - Part- 3 (Category- B) on completed cables as per following
sampling plan:
This test will be carried out using composite sampling i.e. irrespective of size;
cables of one particular type (i.e. armoured PVC insulated, unarmoured PVC
insulated, armoured XLPE insulated, unarmoured XLPE insulated) will be
bunched together, as per calculations in line with the IEC. All sizes of PVC &
XLPE insulated, armoured & unarmoured cables shall be covered.
For one particular type, cables with OD less than or equal to 30 mm shall be
clubbed together in touching formation while cables with OD greater than 30 mm
shall be clubbed together leaving a gap equal to OD of cable having least
diameter. Cable OD shall be taken as nominal overall diameter as per NTPC
approved datasheet.
H) Following tests shall be carried on one length of each size of each type (PVC / XLPE insulated) of
offered lot:
1)
Constructional / dimensional check, surface finish, length measurement,
sequence of cores, armour coverage, Gap between two consecutive armour
wires / formed wires, Sequential marking, drum / Batch (outer sheath extrusion
batch )number marking on sheath
2)
Measurement of Eccentricity & Ovality

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ALARM & CONTROL SYSTEM

Test as per Std & ( A)

Test as per IEC 1131 *

Mimic

Illumination

Accessibility of TBS/ Devices

Review of TC for instruments/ Devices/ Recorders,

Indicators/ osaic Items/ Transducers

IR & HV

Wiring

Component Rating/ Make / Type

Alignment of Section

Paint Shade/Thickness/Adhesion

Dimensions

ITEMS

GA, BOM ,Lay Out of components

TESTS

Functional Check for Control Element , Annunciation

CONTROL DESK, PLC /SCADA PANEL, SMOKE DETECTOR, FIRE ALARM &
CONTROL SYSTEM

Visual

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Control Desk
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Y Y Y Y
2. Annunciation,
Y Y Y Y
Y Y Y Y
Y Y
Y Y
Control, PLC/SCADA
Panel
3.Smoke Detectors
Y
( UL-268,EN-54 PT-7),
Heat Detectors( UL521/EN 54 PT-5 )
Annunciation/ Control
Panel ( UL -864, EN54, PT-2)
Note: 1) Detailed procedure of Environmental Stress Screening test shall be
as per Quality Assurance Programme in General Technical
Conditions
2)

This is an indicative list of test/ checks.

The manufacturer is to

furnish a detailed quality plan indicating the Practice and Procedure

alongwith relevant supporting documents.

*Applicable for PLC

Y - Test Applicable , - Routine Test

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Drain wire
Inner Sheath
Outer Sheath
Over all cable
Cable Drums(IS10418)

1. Instrument
cable twisted and
shielded
Conductor(IS-8130) Y
Insulation(VDE-207)
Pairing/Twisting
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

Shielding
Y
Y

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

Y
Y

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Y
Y

Y
Y
Y

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Y

Y
Y

PART-F

Spark test report review

Vol. Resistivity. at room & Elevated Temp. (A) ++

Tensile & Elongation before & after aging (A) ++

FRLS Test * (A) ++

Swidesh chimney Test (SS-4241475) (A) ++

Overall/Coverage/Continuity (A)

Persulphate Test (A) +

Electrical Parameters ** (A) +

Visual, Surface finish (A) +

Thermal Stability (A) +

Insulation Resistance & (A)

High Voltage & (A)

Outer-Sheathe/core marking, end sealing (A)

ITEMS
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Note : High Temp. cables shall be subjected to tests as per VDE-207(Part-6)
Compensating cables shall be checked for Thermal EMF/Endurance test as per IS
8784.
Note : This is an indicative list of tests/checks. The manufacture is to furnish a
detailed Quality Plan indicating his practice & Procedure along with relevant
supporting documents during QP finalization for all items.
Note : - Routine Test
A - Acceptance Test
Y - Test Applicable
Note : Sampling Plan for Acceptance test shall be as per IS 8784 (As applicable)
* FRLS Tests: Oxygen / Temp Index ( ASTM D-2863), Smoke Density Rating (
ASTM D 2843), HCL Emission ( IEC-754-1)
** Characterisitic Impedence, Attenuation, Mutual Capacitance, Cross Talk ( As
applicable)
+ Sample size will be One No. of each size/type per lot.
++ Sample size will be One No. sample for complete lot offered irrespective of
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SQE_19

Y
Y
Y
Y

Y
Y
Y

Routine & acceptance tests as per relevant standard

Inter-cell Connectors &

Fasteners
Battery Stand
Cell Insulators
Stack Assembly
Lead Acid Battery
( IS : 1652 )

Constructional requirements as per NTPC Spec.

Y
Y

Paint Process checks, Paint Shade, Thickness,

Adhesion & Finish

Container & Lids ( IS : 1146)

Vent Plugs
Sealing Compound
( IS : 3116 )
Positive & Negative Plates
Separators ( IS : 6071 )
Electrolyte
( Water / Sulphuric Acid )
( IS : 1069 / 266 )

Conformance to CPWD Spec. for Teak Wood

Chemical composition

Y
Y
Y

ITEMS, COMPONENTS,
SUB SYSTEM ASSEMBLY

Lead Coating Thickness (min. 25 microns, IS: 6848

App.F) & Adhesion Check

Conformance to relevant part drg. & Manufacturers

standards

LEAD ACID BATTERY

ATTRIBUTES /
CHARACTERISTICS

Dimensions & Finish

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Y
Y

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Quality
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Y
Y

Y
Y
Y
Y

Y
Y
Y

Dimensions & Finish

ATTRIBUTES /
CHARACTERISTIC
S

Paint Shade, Thickness, Adhesion & Finish

Ni- Cd BATTERY

Y
Y

Y
Y
Y

Y
Y

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furnish a detailed Quality Plan indicating the practice and procedure

along with relevant supporting documents.
2. Makes of all major Bought Out Items will be subject to NTPC
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BATTERY CHARGER

Degree of Protection Test as per NTCP Spec.

Alternating current measurement test

Burn-In Test at 50^C for 48 hrs in energised condition

HV & IR Test

Operational & Functional Checks

Dynamic Response Test

Ripple Content Test, Load Limiter & AVR Operation Test

Temperature Rise Test

Complete physical examination for constructional

features as per NTPC approved drgs & specification

Dimensional check and Paint shade, thickness,

adhesion & Finish checks

Conform to relevant Standard & NTPC spec

Sheet Steel Pretreatment & Painting process checks

Items / Components /
Sub- assembly

Make, Model, Type, Rating & Finish

Attributes / Characteristics

Verification of Routine test reports as per relevant IS

BATTERY CHARGER

Rectifier Transformer and

Y Y
Y
Y
Y
Reactors IS : 4540, 2026)
Electronic Components
Y
Y
Y
including Potentiometer
( Vernier Type)
Electronic Cards
Y
Y
Y
PCB & racks for electronic
Y
Y
cards
Control & Selector Switches
Y
Y
Y
( IS : 6875)
Indicating Meters (IS : 1248
Y
Y
Y
)
Indicating Lamps (IS: 13947) Y
Y
Y
Air Break Switches / Fuses
Y
Y
Y
( IS : 13947 / 13703 )
Control Terminal Blocks
Y
Y
(IS : 13947)
Control Transformer
Y
Y
Y
( IS : 12021)
Push Buttons ( IS : 4794 )
Y
Y
Y
MCB ( IS : 8828)
Y
Y
Y
PVC insulated Copper
Y
Y
control wires (IS : 694 )
Sheet Steel ( IS : 513 )
Y
Y Y
Synthetic Rubber Gaskets
Y
Y
Annunciator
Y
Y
Y
Battery Charger
Y
Y
Y
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
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BATTERY CHARGER
(of capacity upto 24 V / 48 V , 150 A DC)

Make, Model, Type, Rating

Dimensional check and Paint shade, thickness, adhesion

& Finish checks
Complete physical examination for constructional features
as per approved drgs

Ripple Content Test, Load Limiter operation & AVR

Operation Test
Operational & Functional Checks of aux. Devices like
annunciator, switches, indiactors etc.

HV & IR Test

Burn-In Test

Dynamic response test

AC input current measurement test

Temperature rise test

BATTERY CHARGER
(of capacity upto 24 V / 48 V , 150 A DC)

Attributes /
Characteristics

Items / Components /
Sub- assembly

Battery Charger

Note
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detailed Quality Plan indicating the practice and procedure along with relevant
supporting documents.
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DC HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM

DC HEALTH MONITORING

Degree of Protection Test as per NTCP Spec.

Burn-In Test at 50^C for 48 hrs in 334energized

condition

HV & IR Test

Operational & Functional Checks

Complete physical examination for constructional

features as per NTPC approved drgs & specification

Dimensional check and Paint shade, thickness,

adhesion & Finish checks

Conform to relevant Standard & NTPC spec

Sheet Steel Pretreatment & Painting process checks

Items / Components /
Sub- assembly

Make, Model, Type, Rating & Finish

Attributes / Characteristics

Verification of Routine test reports as per relevant IS

SYSTEM

Enclosure
Y
Y Y Y
Y
Synthetic Rubber Gaskets
Y
Y
Control & Selector Switches
Y
Y
Y
,Indicating Meters, Indicating
Lamps
Control Terminal Blocks
Y
Y
Y
,Push Buttons, MCB
MCB
Y
Y
Y
PVC insulated Copper control Y Y
Y
/ signal cables
Transducers / detectors
Y Y
Y
Y
PCB & racks for electronic
Y
cards
Electronic Cards
Y
Y
Y
Microprocessor Based
Y
Y
Y
Controller
SCADA
Y
Y
Software
Y
Y
DC Health Monitoring System Y
Y Y
Y
Y Y Y
Y
Notes:
1. This is an indicative list of tests / checks. The manufacturer is to furnish a detailed
Quality Plan indicating the practice and procedure along with relevant supporting
documents.
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Acceptance Test as per

relevant std and spec
Item to conform to relevant
standard

Routine Test as per relevant

std and spec

Luminaries (ISY
10322 Part-5 Sec.1 (
non LED type)
Electronic Ballast
Y

SQE_17

IP Test
Bought Out Items/ Bill of
Material
HV & IR
Functional Check as per spec.

Attributes
Characteristics

Dimension
Pre-Treatment of sheat
Paint Shade Thickness
Adhesion & Finish
Galvanization Tests

Item
Components
Sub System
Assembly

Make, Type , Rating/ TC

STATION LIGHTING

Constructional Feature as per

NTPC spec.

Y
Lighting Wire (IS694)
Fans (IS-374)

Y
Y
Y
Y

Pole (IS-2713)
Lamps (IS-9800, IS9974)
Lighting Mast (with
raise & lower lantern
type)
Wall Mounted
Lighting Panel (IS513, IS-5)
Switch Box/ Junction
Box/Receptacles/
Local Push Button
Station / Lighting
Panel (IS-513, 2629,
2633, 4759, 6745)
Cable Gland (BS6121)
Cable Lug (IS-8309)

Y
Y

Y
Y
Y

Y
Y

Y Y Y

Y Y

Y Y Y

Y Y

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Y

Lighting Transformer Y
(IS-11171)
Epoxy & Galvanised Y Y
Conduit (IS-9537,
2629, 2633, 4759,
6745)
LED Luminaire quality requirements:

Y
Y
Y
Y

1) LED modules to conform to IS: 16103 part 2. Manufacturer to issue a

certificate of compliance for the same.
2) Control gear to conform to IS 15885 part 2 section 13. Manufacturer
to issue a certificate of compliance for the same.
3) LED luminaire to conform to IS 16107 part 2 section 1. Manufacturer
to issue a certificate of compliance for the same.
4) LED luminaire marking to be as per IS 16107 part 2 section 1.
Manufacturer to issue a certificate of compliance for the same.
5) Acceptance tests as per IS 16107 part 2 section 1 to be carried out on
LED luminaire except long duration tests i.e. a) Chromaticity
coordinates & correlated color temperature (CCT); b) Color rendering
index (CRI). Manufacturer will submit a COC for above tests i.e. CCT
& CRI
6) LED driver make, model, type & rating may be as per
recommendations of LED module manufacturer.
Notes:
1. This is an indicative list of tests / checks. The manufacturer is to furnish a
detailed Quality Plan indicating the practice and procedure along with
relevant supporting documents.
2. Make of all major Bought Out Items will be subject to NTPC approval.

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Input voltage variation (A)

Out put voltage and frequency adj.range(A)

Premilinary light load test(R)

Load transfer retransfer test (R) *

AC input faliure and return test (R)

Parralel operation and current divison(R)

Relative harmonic content(R)

Restart with PRI A.C and battery (separately)(R)

System transfer and retransfer (R)*

Asynchronous transfer(R)

Ripple content(R)

Load limiter operation (R)

IR/HV(R)

Tests as per standard &specification (R)&(A)

UPS/CONVE
RTER (IECY
146 PT-4)
VOLTAGE
Y
STABILISER
LEAD ACID
BATTERY(T
UBLAR)-IS1651
LEAD ACID
BATTERY
(PLANTE)IS-1652
NICKEL
CADMIUM
BATTERY(IS
-10918/IEC623)
SMF
BATTERY
ACDB/DCDB Y
BATTERY
Y
CHARGER
R-Routine Test

Efficiency ,regulation(R)

ITEMS

General arrangement/BOM/make of components

/Mimic

POWER SUPPLY FOR C&I SYSTEMS (UPS/BATTERY/BATTERY CHARGER/ACDB/DCDB)

TESTS
Visual/dimension/rating/ Paint Adhesion/ Thickness
(R)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Y
Y
Y

A- Acceptance Test

Y Test applicable

* Transfer time and Over shoot /under shoot during load & system transfer shall be recorded .
Note: 1) Detailed procedure of Environmental Stress Screening test shall be as per Quality
Assurance Programme in General Technical Conditions
2) This is an indicative list of tests/checks. The manufacturer is to furnish a detailed
quality plan indicating the Practices and Procedure adopted alongwith relevant
supporting documents.

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Tank, H.V. & L.V. Cable Box /

Flange throat
Conservator / Radiator /
Cooler / Pipes
Copper Conductor (IS:191)
Insulating Material
CRGO Lamination & Built
Core
Bushing / Insulator
( IS:2544 / 5621)
Gasket
Transformer Oil (IEC296)
OLTC / Off-Circuit Tap
Changer
Core Coil Assembly & Pretanking
Marshalling Box
WTI, OTI, MOG, PRD,
Breather, Terminal
Connector, Bucholz Relay,
Valves
Welding (ASME Sect-IX)
Complete Transformer
(IS:2026/ IEC-60076)

Y
Y
Y

Y
Y

Y
Y
Y

Routine Test as per relevant standard / NTPC

Specification

WPS & PQR

Y Y
Y Y
Y Y

Functional check

Y
Y
Y

Make / Type / Rating / Model / TC / General

Physical Inspection.

Ageing Test.

NDT / DPT / MPI / UT

Compatibility with oil

Chemical Composition

Thermal properties

Electrical strength

Mechanical properties

Items/Components
Sub Systems

Visual & Dimensional Checks

Attributes /
Characteristics

Voltage Ratio, Vector Group & Polarity, Magnetic

Balance Test

OIL TRANSFORMER

Note: 1) This is an indicative list of tests / checks. The manufacturer is to furnish a detailed
Quality Plan indicating the practice and procedure along with relevant supporting documents.
2) All major Bought Out Items will be subject to NTPC approval.

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SWITCHYARD
Attributes /
Characteristics

SQE_20

Make, model,
Type & Rating,
Test Certificate

Routine &
Acceptance
Test as per
IS / IEC

Functional
requirements
as per NTPC
Specification

Y
Y

Items/Components
Sub Systems
Circuit Breaker (IEC:62271-100)
Hollow insulator
(IEC:233/ IS:5621)
Isolator (IEC:62271-102)
Current Transformer
(IEC:60044/BS:3938/IS2705/ IEC:
61869)
Capacitor Voltage Transformer
(IEC:186A / 358/IS3156/IEC60044/
IEC: 61869)
Bus Post Insualtor
(IEC:168 / 815 / IS:2544)
Disc,Pin & String Insualtor
(IEC:383 / IS:731)
Surge Arrestor (IEC:99-4/IS:3070)
Hardware fittings for Insulator
(IS:2486 / BS:3288)
Spacers, Clamps & Connector
(IS:10162 / 5561/ 617)
Aluminium Tube
(IS:5082 / 2673 / 2678)
Conductor (IS:398)
Galvanised Steel Structures
(IS:2062/2629/4759/6745)
Vibration Damper (IS:9708)
Sag Compensating Spring
DIN:2089/2096 IS:3195 / 7906
Control & Relay Panel / SAS
SF6 Gas filling & evacuating plant
SF6 Gas Leak Detector
Leakage Current Analyser
Nitrogen Gas Filling Device
Protection Relays
Event Logger
Operation Analyser
Disturbance Recorder
Synchronising Trolly

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Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
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13779
Instrument Transformer
CTs & PTs ( IS : 2705 &
IS 3156)
Sheet Steel ( IS : 513 )

Synthetic Rubber Gaskets

IS 11149

Energy meter
IS 13779
Notes:

All routine & acceptance tests as per IS

13779

Burn-In Test and Elevated Temperature

Test as per specification

Conform to relevant Standard & NTPC

spec

Electronic Components

Items / Components /
Sub- assembly

Complete physical examination for

constructional features as per NTPC
approved drgs & specification

Make, Model, Type, Rating & Finish

Attributes / Characteristics

Dimensional check and Paint shade,

thickness, adhesion & Finish checks

Energy Meter

1. This is an indicative list of tests / checks. The manufacturer is to furnish a

detailed Quality Plan indicating the practice and procedure along with
relevant supporting documents.
2. Makes of all major Bought Out Items will be subject to NTPC approval.

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Module Cleaning and Ventilation Quality Requirements

Module Cleaning System:

Pipes, Valves, Pumps etc shall be tested as per requirements of
relevant standard.

VENTILATION SYSTEM
Split/Window Cassette Air conditioner less than 10 TR will be
accepted on the basis of Manufacturer Standard Guarantee and
Warrantee certificate.
Fans, Filters etc shall be tested as per requirements of relevant
standard.

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Operational check from key board/control

panel
Commands from LAN Switch/Network
Switch

Pan range/speed, tilt/tilt speed

Provision for connectivity with the LVS

Switching capability and sequence

No. of inputs/outputs, display

Functional/operational check

LAN Switch/Network
Switch

Dimension/constructional requirement

Item Components
Sub System Assembly

Make, Model, Type, Rating, TC

CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM (CCTV) IP Based

Attributes
Characteristics

Y
Y

Key boards
Y
Y
Cameras
Y Y Y
Lens
Y Y Y
Camera Housing
Y Y Y
Pan & Tilt unit
Y Y Y
Y
Media Converter
Y
Y
Monitor
Y Y Y
Software
Y
Y
Server, Work Station,
Y
Y
Storage Device
Complete System
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Note : 1)Detailed procedure of Environmental Stress Screening test
shall be as per Quality Assurance Programme in General
Technical Conditions
2) This is an indicative list of test/checks. The manufacturer is to furnish a
detailed quality plan indicating the Practice and procedure
alongwith relevant supporting documents.
R Routine Test

LABORATORY AND FIELD TESTING

The field laboratory for QA and QC activities shall be constructed and set-up by the
contractor in line with the indicative field QA&QC laboratory set-up enclosed at
Annexure-I. The Laboratory building shall be constructed and installed with the
adequate facilities to meet the requirement of envisaged test setup. Temperature
and humidity controls shall be available wherever necessary during testing of
samples. The quality plan shall identify the testing equipments/ instrument, which
the contractor shall deploy and equip the field quality laboratory for meeting the
field quality plan requirements. The contractor shall furnish a comprehensive list of
testing equipments/ instrument required to meet the planned/scheduled tests for
the execution of works for NTPC acceptance/ approval. The contractor shall
mobilize the requisite laboratory equipment and QA&QC manpower at least 15
days prior to the planned test activity as per the schedule of tests.
All equipments and instruments in the field shall be calibrated before the
commencement of tests and then at regular intervals, as per the manufacturers
recommendation and as directed by the NTPC. The calibration certificates shall
specify the fitness of the equipments and instruments within the limit of tolerance
for use. Contractor shall arrange for calibration of equipments and instruments by
an NABL / NPL accredited agency and the calibration report shall be submitted to
NTPC.
The tests which cannot be carried out in the field laboratory shall be done at a
laboratory of repute. This includes selected IITs, NCB, CSMRS, reputed
government / autonomous laboratories / organizations, NITs and other reputed
testing laboratories. The test samples for such test shall be jointly selected and
sealed by the engineer and thereafter these shall be sent to the concerned
laboratory through the covering letter signed by NTPC engineer. The test report
along with the recommendations shall be obtained from the laboratories without
delay and submitted to NTPC.
Based on the schedule of work agreed with the engineer-in-charge and the
approved FQP, the contractor shall prepare a schedule of tests and submit them to
the engineer-in-charge and organize to carry out the tests as scheduled / agreed.

SAMPLING AND TESTING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

The method of sampling for testing of construction materials and work / job
samples shall be as per the relevant IS / standards / codes and in line with the
requirements of the technical specifications / quality plans. All samples shall be
jointly drawn, signed and sealed wherever required, by the contractor and the
engineer or his authorized representative.
The contractor shall carry out testing in accordance with the relevant IS / standards
/ codes and in line with the requirements of the technical specifications / quality
plans. Where no specific testing procedure is mentioned, the tests shall be carried
out as per the best prevalent engineering practices and to the directions of the

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Engineer. All testing shall be done in the presence of the engineer or his
authorized representative in a NABL accredited / Govt. Laboratory acceptable to
NTPC. This includes all IITs, NCB, CSMRS, reputed government / autonomous
laboratories / organizations, NITs and other reputed testing laboratories. The test
samples for such test shall be jointly selected and sealed by the engineer and
thereafter these shall be sent to the concerned laboratory through the covering
letter signed by NTPC engineer. The test report along with the recommendations
shall be obtained from the laboratories without delay and submitted to NTPC.

PURCHASE AND SERVICE

All structural steel shall be procured from main steel producers like SAIL, TISCO,
RINL, Essar Steel, Ispat Industries, JSW Steel, Lloyds Steel Industries, Jindal
Steel & Power and Sunflag Steel & Iron Co., Bhandara [ only for rounds (15-105
mm), flats (45-120 mm width & 4.75-28 mm thick), hex rods (15.5-42 mm) and wire
rods (5.5-38 mm)]. In case of non-availability of some of the sections with main
steel producers the contractor may propose to procure the sections from the rerollers of the main steel producers, the name of such re-rollers will have to be
cleared by corporate quality assurance of NTPC for which details such as BIS
approval, main steel producers approval, past experience for production of
sections of specified material, details of machines plants testing facilities etc.,
Confirmation that the process control and manufacturing of steel sections by rerollers shall be same as that of main steel producers, that billets for re-rolling will
be sourced from main steel producers only shall be furnished with regards to reroller.
For Module Mounting Structures, sources of steel other than those specified under
this Clause may also be used subject to the condition that they otherwise meet the
requirements of the Technical Specifications / Bid Documents.
Even after clearance of re-rollers, induction of billets with identified and correlated
Mill test certificates (TCs) in the process of re-rolling, sampling of steel, quality
checks thereof and stamping of final product for further identification and
correlation with TCs prior to dispatch shall be the responsibility of the contractor
and these shall be performed in presence of the authorized representative of the
main Contractor.
Reinforcement steel shall be procured from main steel producers like SAIL,
TISCO, RINL, Essar Steel, Ispat Industries, JSW Steel, Lloyds Steel Industries,
Jindal Steel & Power and Jai Balaji Industries Ltd, Durgapur (for 8-40mm
reinforcement steel) and mill test certificates (TC) is to be obtained and submitted
to NTPC for co-relation.
The other conditions are covered in the chapter GTR.

FIELD QUALITY PLAN

Well before the start of the work, the contractor shall prepare and submit the Field
Quality Plans (FQP) on the format No. QS-01-QAI-P-09/F2-R1, and obtain
approval of NTPC, which shall detail out for all the works, equipments, services,

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quality practices and procedures etc in line with the requirement of the technical
specifications to be followed by the contractor at site. This FQP shall cover for all
the items / activities covered in the contract / schedule of items required, right from
material procurement to completion of the work at site. An Indicative Field Quality
Plan for civil works is enclosed at Annexure II (Indicative FQP for civil works).

GENERAL QA REQUIREMENTS
The contractor shall ensure that the works, BOIs and services under the scope of
contract whether manufactured or performed within contractors works or at his
sub-contractors premises or at the NTPCs site or at any other place of work are in
accordance with the NTPC technical specification, applicable standards / codes,
approved drawings / data sheets / quality plans and BOQ. All the works, BOIs and
services shall be carried out as per the best prevalent engineering practices and to
the directions of the Engineer.

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ANNEXURE - I
TYPICAL QA/QC LAB EQUIPMENT
S.No

Equipment

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

Cube Moulds for cement testing

Sieve shaker
Sieves for sand, coarse & fine aggregate
Sieves for coarse aggregate
Slump testing equipment
Oven
Physical balance
Thermometer
Burret
Measuring cylinders
Measuring flasks
Compression testing machine
Cube moulds for Concrete
Mechanical weighing machine

15.
16.

Drum Type Concrete Mixer (for trial mixes)

Proctor Testing Equipment

Approximate
Nos.
12
1
1 set for each
1 set
6 sets
2
1
4
2
9
3
1 set
18
1
(100
kg
capacity)
1
1 set

Note :
1. The equipments listed above are indicative and required to be mobilised as
minimum requirement. Additional equipment if any, required for successful
completion of work shall be provided /arranged by the contractor.
2. All test reports/ inspection reports have to be computerized and maintained
on LAN with an access to the owner
3. Based on the schedule (L2/L3 Network), Quality control & Quality Assurance
work plan shall be finalized by the contractor and the same shall be
submitted to the engineer-in-charge for acceptance/approval. The Finalized
work plan shall be maintained on the computer to be accessed by the owner
for database and day to day monitoring.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION

This part covers technical requirements which will form an integral part of
the Contract. The following provisions shall supplement all the detailed
technical requirements brought out in the Technical Specifications and the
Technical Data Sheets.
2.00.00

BRAND NAME

Whenever a material or article is specified or described by the name of a

particular brand, manufacturer or vendor, the specific item mentioned shall
be understood to be indicative of the function and quality desired, and not
restrictive; other manufacturer's products may be considered provided
sufficient information is furnished to enable the Employer to determine that
the products proposed are equivalent to those named.
3.00.00

BASE OFFER & ALTERNATE PROPOSALS

The Bidder's proposal shall be based upon the use of equipment and
material complying fully with the requirements specified herein. It is
recognized that the Contractor may have standardized on the use of certain
components, materials, processes or procedures different than those
specified herein. Alternate proposals offering similar equipment based on
the manufacturer's standard practice may also be considered, provided the
base offer is in line with technical specifications and such proposals meet
the specified design standards and performance requirement and are
acceptable to the Employer. Sufficient amount of information for justifying
such proposals shall be furnished to Employer along with the bid to enable
the Employer to determine the acceptability of these proposals.
4.00.00

COMPLETENESS OF FACILITIES

4.01.00

Bidders may note that this is a contract inclusive of the scope as indicated
elsewhere in the specification. Each of the plant shall be engineered and
designed in accordance with the specification requirement. All engineering
and associated services are required to ensure that a completely
engineered plant is provided.

4.02.00

All equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be complete in every

respect, with all mountings, fittings, fixtures and standard accessories
normally provided with such equipment and/or those needed for erection,
completion and safe operation & maintenance of the equipment and for the
safety of the operating personnel, as required by applicable codes, though
they may not have been specifically detailed in the respective
specifications, unless included in the list of exclusions.

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All similar standard components/ parts of similar standard equipment provided,
shall be interchangeable with one another.

5.00.00

CODES & STANDARDS

5.01.00

In addition to the codes and standards specifically mentioned in the

relevant technical specifications for the equipment / plant / system, all
equipment parts, systems and works covered under this specification shall
comply with all currently applicable statutory regulations and safety codes
of the Republic of India as well as of the locality where they will be installed,
including the following:
(a) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
(b) Indian electricity act
(c) Indian electricity rules
(d) Indian Explosives Act
(e) Indian Factories Act and State Factories Act
(f) Indian Boiler Regulations (IBR)
(g) Regulations of the Central Pollution Control Board, India
(h) Regulations
of
the
Ministry
(MoEF),Government of India
(i) Pollution Control Regulations
Government of India

of
of

Environment

Department

Forest

Environment,

(j) State Pollution Control Board.

(k) Rules for Electrical installation by Tariff Advisory Committee (TAC).
(l) Any other statutory codes / standards / regulations, as may be
applicable.
5.02.00

Unless covered otherwise by Indian codes & standards and in case nothing to the
contrary is specifically mentioned elsewhere in the specifications, the latest
editions (as applicable as on date of bid opening), of the codes and standards
given below shall also apply:

(a) Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS)

(b) American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
(c) American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)
(d) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
(e) American Petroleum Institute (API)
(f) Standards of the Hydraulic Institute, U.S.A.
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(g) International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
(h) Tubular Exchanger Manufacturer's Association (TEMA)
(i) American Welding Society (AWS)
(j) National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
(k) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
(l) International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC)
(m)Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association (EJMA)
(n) Heat Exchange Institute (HEI)

5.03.00

Other International/ National standards such as DIN, VDI, BS, GOST etc.
shall also be accepted for only material codes and manufacturing
standards, subject to the Employer's approval, for which the Bidder shall
furnish, alongwith the offer, adequate information to justify that these
standards are equivalent or superior to the standards mentioned above. In
all such cases the Bidder shall furnish specifically the variations and
deviations from the standards mentioned elsewhere in the specification
together with the complete word to word translation of the standard that is
normally not published in English.

5.04.00

As regards highly standardized

equipment National /International
standards such as JIS, DIN, VDI, ISO, SEL, SEW, VDE, IEC & VGB shall
also be considered as far as applicable for Design, Manufacturing and
Testing of the respective equipment. In addition, these standards shall be
referred for the design of machine foundations, wherever specifically
mentioned in the specifications. However, for those of the above equipment
not covered by these National / International standards, established and
proven standards of manufacturers shall also be considered.

5.05.00

In the event of any conflict between the codes and standards referred to in
the above clauses and the requirement of this specification, the
requirement of Technical Specification shall govern.

5.06.00

Two (2) English language copies of all-national and international codes

and/or standards which are not available with NTPC and same is used in
the design of the plant, equipment, civil and structural works shall be
provided by the Contractor to the Employer within two calendar months
from the date of the Notification of Award.

5.07.00

In case of any change in codes, standards & regulations between the date
of bid opening and the date when vendors proceed with fabrication, the
Employer shall have the option to incorporate the changed requirements or
to retain the original standard. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor

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to bring to the notice of the Employer such changes and advise Employer
of the resulting effect.

6.00.00

EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONAL GUARANTEE

6.01.00

The functional guarantees of the equipment under the scope of the

Contract is given elsewhere in the technical specification. These
guarantees shall supplement the general functional guarantee provisions
covered under General Conditions of Contract.

6.02.00

Liquidated damages for shortfall in meeting functional guarantee(s) during

the performance guarantee tests shall be assessed and recovered from the
Contractor as specified elsewhere in this specification.

7.00.00

DESIGN
OF
FACILITIES/
CONSIDERATIONS

7.01.00

Design of Facilities

MAINTENANCE

AVAILABILITY

All the design procedures, systems and components proposed shall have
already been adequately developed and shall have demonstrated good
reliability under similar conditions elsewhere.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the selection and design of
appropriate equipment to provide the best co-ordinated performance of the
entire system. The basic requirements are detailed out in various clauses
of the Technical Specifications. The design of various components,
assemblies and subassemblies shall be done so that it facilitates easy field
assembly and dismantling. All the rotating components shall be so selected
that the natural frequency of the complete unit is not critical or close to the
operating range of the unit.
7.02.00

Maintenance and Availability Considerations

Equipment/facilities offered shall be designed for high availability, low

maintenance and ease of maintenance. The Bidder shall specifically
state the design features incorporated to achieve high degree of
reliability/ availability and ease of maintenance. The Bidder shall also
furnish details of availability records in the reference plants stated in
his experience list.
7.03.00

Bidder shall state in his offer the various maintenance intervals, spare parts
and man-hour requirement during such operation. The intervals for each
type of maintenance namely the minor and major overhauls shall be
specified in terms of fired hours, clearly defining the spare parts and manhour requirement for each stage.

Lifting devices i.e. hoists and chain pulley jacks, etc. shall be provided by
the contractor for handling of any equipment or any of its part having weight
in excess of 500 kgs during erection and maintenance activities.
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Lifting devices like lifting tackles, slings, etc. to be connected to hook of the
hoist / crane shall be provided by the contractor for lifting the equipment
and accessories covered under the specification.

8.00.00

DOCUMENTS, DATA
CONTRACTOR

AND

DRAWINGS

FURNISHED

8.01.00

Bidders may note that this is a contract inclusive of the scope as indicated
elsewhere in the specification. Each of the plant and equipment shall be
fully integrated, engineered and designed to perform in accordance with the
technical specification. All engineering and technical services required
ensuring a completely engineered plant shall be provided in respect of
mechanical, electrical, control & instrumentation, civil & structural works as
per the scope.

8.02.00

The Contractor shall furnish engineering data/drgs. for entire equipment

covered under this specification in accordance with the schedule of
information as specified in Technical Specification and Data sheets.. This
documentation shall include but not be limited to the following :

8.02.01

INSTRUCTION MANUALS

The Contractor shall submit to the Employer, draft Instruction Manuals for
all the equipment covered under the Contract by the end of one year from
the date of his acceptance of the Letter of Award. The Instruction manuals
shall contain full details required for erection, commissioning, operation and
maintenance of each equipment. The manual shall be specifically compiled
for this project. After finalization and approval of the Employer the
Instruction Manuals shall be submitted. The Contract shall not be
considered to be completed for purposes of taking over until the final
Instructions manuals have been supplied to the Employer. The Instruction
Manuals shall comprise of the following.
(a) Erection & Commissioning Manuals/Checklists
The erection & Commissioning Manuals/Checklists shall be submitted
atleast three (3) months prior to the commencement of erection activities of
particular equipment/system. The erection manual should contain the
following as a minimum.
a) Erection strategy.
b)

Sequence of erection.

Erection instructions.

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d)

Critical checks and permissible deviation/tolerances.

List of tool, tackles, heavy equipment like cranes, dozers,

etc.

Bill of Materials

Procedure for erection.

General
safety
procedures
erection/installation.

Procedure for initial checking after erection.

Procedure for testing and acceptance norms.

Procedure / Check list for pre-commissioning activities.

Procedure / Check list for commissioning of the system.

Safety precautions to be followed in electrical supply

distribution during erection

followed

during

(b) Operation & Maintenance Manuals

The operating and maintenance instructions together with

drawings (other than shop drawings) of the equipment, as
completed, shall be in sufficient detail to enable the Employer to
operate, maintain, dismantle, reassemble and adjust all parts of
the equipment. They shall give a step by step procedure for all
operations likely to be carried out during the life of the plant /
equipment including, operation, maintenance, dismantling and
repair including periodical activities such as chemical cleaning of
the generator. Each manual shall also include a complete set of
drawings together with performance/rating curves of the
equipment and test certificates wherever applicable. The
contract shall not be considered to be completed for purposes
for taking over until these manuals have been supplied to the
Employer.

ii.

If after the commissioning and initial operation of the plant, the

manuals require any modification / additions / changes, the same shall
be incorporated and the updated final instruction manuals shall be
submitted to the Employer for records.

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iii.

A separate section of the manual shall be for each size/ type of

equipment and shall contain a detailed description of construction and
operation, together with all relevant pamphlets and drawings.

iv.

The manuals shall include the following :

a) List of spare parts along with their drawing and catalogues
and procedure for ordering spares.
b) Lubrication Schedule including charts showing lubrication
checking, testing and replacement procedure to be carried
daily, weekly, monthly & at longer intervals to ensure trouble
free operation.
c) Where applicable, fault location charts shall be included to
facilitate finding the cause of mal-operation or break down.

8.02.02

Detailed specifications for all the consumables including lubricant oils,

greases, chemicals etc. system/equipment/assembly/sub-assembly wise required for the complete plant.

vi.

On completion of erection, a complete list of bearings / equipment

giving their location, and identification marks etc. shall also be
furnished to the Employer indicating lubrication method for each
type/category of bearing.

Project Completion Report

The Contractor shall submit a Project Completion Report at the time of

handing over the plant. After final acceptance of individual equipment
/system by the Employer, the Contractor will update all original drawings
and documents for the equipment/ system to "as built" conditions and
submit.
8.03.00

ENGINEERING INFORMATION SUBMISSION SCHEDULE

Prior to the award of Contract, a Detailed Engineering Information

Submission Schedule shall be tied up with the Employer. For this, the
bidder shall furnish a detailed list of engineering information alongwith the
proposed submission schedule. This list would be a comprehensive one
including all engineering data / drawings / information for all bought out
items and manufactured items. The information shall be categorised into
the following parts.
a) Information that shall be submitted for the approval of the Employer
before proceeding further, and
b) Information that would be submitted for Employers information only.
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The Engineering Information Schedule shall be updated month-wise.
The schedule should allow adequate time for proper review and
incorporation of changes/ modifications, if any, to meet the contract without
affecting the equipment delivery schedule and overall project schedule. The
early submission of drawings and data is as important as the manufacture
and delivery of equipment and hardware and this shall be duly considered
while determining the overall performance and progress.

8.04.00

ENGINEERING PROGRESS AND EXCEPTION REPORT

Report giving the status of each engineering information including

(a) A list of drawings/engineering information which remains
unapproved for more than four (4) weeks after the date of first
submission
(b) Drawings which were not submitted as per agreed schedule.
The draft format for this report shall be furnished to the Employer within
four (4) weeks of the award of the contract, which shall then be
discussed and finalised with the Employer.
8.05.00

TECHNICAL CO-ORDINATION MEETING

The Contractor shall organize and attend at least one monthly

progress Meetings with the Employer/Employer's representatives
during the period of Contract at mutually agreed venues for review of
progress & resolving technical clarifications, if any. The Contractor
shall attend such meetings at his own cost and fully co-operate with
such persons and agencies involved during the discussions.

The Contractor shall ensure availability of the concerned experts /

consultants/ personnel who are empowered to take necessary
decisions during these meetings. The Contractor shall be equipped
with necessary tools and facilities so that, if required, the
drawings/documents can be resubmitted after incorporating
necessary changes and approved during the meeting itself.

The Contractor shall furnish monthly progress report to the Employer

detailing out the progress achieved on all erection activities as
compared to the schedules. This shall be supplemented by printed
colour photographs and video in VCD/DVD indicating various stages
of erection and the progress of the work done at Site. The report
shall also indicate the reasons for the variance between the

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scheduled and actual progress and the action proposed for
corrective measures, wherever necessary.

8.06.00

DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS

The Employer or the Contractor may propose changes in the specification

of the equipment or quality thereof and if the parties agree upon any such
changes the specification shall be modified accordingly.
If any such agreed upon change is such that it affects the price and
schedule of completion, the parties shall agree in writing as to the extent of
any changing the price and/or schedule of completion before the Contractor
proceeds with the change. Following such agreement, the provision
thereof, shall be deemed to have been amended accordingly.
8.07.00

EQUIPMENT BASES

A cast iron or welded steel base plate shall be provided for all rotating
equipment which is to be installed on a concrete base, unless otherwise
specifically agreed to by the Employer. Each base plate which support the
unit and its drive assembly, shall be of a neat design with pads for
anchoring the units, shall have a raised lip all around, and shall have
threaded drain connections.
8.08.00

PROTECTIVE GUARDS

Suitable guards shall be provided for protection of personnel on all exposed

rotating and/or moving machine parts. All such guards shall be designed
for easy installation and removal for maintenance purpose.
8.09.00

LUBRICANTS, SERVO FLUIDS AND CHEMICALS

The Bidders scope includes all the first fill and one years topping,
requirements of consumables such as oils, lubricants including grease,
servo fluids, gases and essential chemicals etc. Consumption of all these
consumables during the initial operation and final filling after the initial
operation shall also be included in the scope of the Bidder.
8.09.01

As far as possible lubricants marketed by reputed companies shall be

used. The variety of lubricants shall be kept to a minimum possible.
Detailed specifications for the lubricating oil, grease, gases, servo fluids,
control fluids, chemicals etc. required for the complete plant covered herein
shall be furnished. On completion of erection, a complete list of bearings/
equipment giving their location and identification marks shall be furnished
to the Employer along with lubrication requirements.

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Lubrication

Equipment shall be lubricated by systems designed for continuous

operation. Lubricant level indicators shall be furnished and marked to
indicate proper levels under both standstill and operating conditions.
8.10.00

Material of Construction

All materials used for the construction of the equipment shall be new and
shall be in accordance with the requirements of this specification. Materials
utilized for various components shall be those which have established
themselves for use in such applications.
8.11.00

RATING PLATES, NAME PLATES & LABELS

8.11.01

Each main and auxiliary item of plant including instruments shall have
permanently attached to it in a conspicuous position, a rating plate of noncorrosive material upon which shall be engraved manufacturers name,
equipment, type or serial number together with details of the ratings,
service conditions under which the item of plant in question has been
designed to operate, and such diagram plates as may be required by the
Employer.

8.11.02

Such nameplates or labels shall be of white non-hygroscopic material with

engraved black lettering or alternately, in the case of indoor circuit
breakers, starters, etc. of transparent plastic material with suitably coloured
lettering engraved on the back. The name plates shall be suitably fixed on
both front and rear sides.

8.11.03

Hanger/ support numbers shall be marked on all pipe supports, anchors,

hangers, snubbers and restraint assemblies. Each constant and variable
spring support shall also have stamped upon it the designed hot and cold
load which it is intended to support. Suitable scale shall also be provided to
indicate load on support/hanger.

8.11.04

Nameplates shall be as per best practices of the industry

8.11.05

All such plates, instruction plates, etc. shall be bilingual with Hindi
inscription first, followed by English. Alternatively, two separate plates one
with Hindi and the other with English inscriptions may be provided.

8.11.06

All segregated phases of conductors or bus ducts, indoor or outdoor, shall

be provided with coloured phase plates to clearly identify the phase of the
system

8.12.00

TOOLS AND TACKLES

The Contractor shall supply with the equipment one complete set of all
special tools and tackles and other instruments required for the erection,
assembly, disassembly and proper maintenance of the plant and
equipment and systems (including software). These special tools will also
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include special material handling equipment, jigs and fixtures for
maintenance and calibration / readjustment, checking and measurement
aids etc. A list of such tools and tackles shall be submitted by the Bidder
alongwith the offer.
The price of each tool / tackle shall be deemed to have been included in
the total bid price. These tools and tackles shall be separately packed and
sent to site. The Contractor shall also ensure that these tools and tackles
are not used by him during erection, commissioning and initial operation.
For this period the Contractor should bring his own tools and tackles. All
the tools and tackles shall be of reputed make acceptable to the Employer.

8.13.00

Welding

If the manufacturer has special requirements relating to the welding

procedures for welds at the terminals of the equipment to be per formed by
others the requirements shall be submitted to the Employer in advance of
commencement of erection work.
8.14.00

COLOUR CODE FOR ALL EQUIPMENTS/ PIPINGS/ PIPE SERVICES

All equipment/ piping/ pipe services are to be painted by the Contractor in

accordance with Employers standard colour coding scheme, which will be
furnished to the Contractor during detailed engineering stage.
8.15.00

PROTECTION AND PRESERVATIVE SHOP COATING

8.16.00

PROTECTION

All coated surfaces shall be protected against abrasion, impact,

discoloration and any other damages. All exposed threaded portions shall
be suitably protected with either metallic or a nonmetallic protection device.
All ends of all valves and pipings and conduit equipment connections shall
be properly sealed with suitable devices to protect them from damage. The
parts which are likely to get rusted, due to exposure to weather, should also
be properly treated and protected in a suitable manner. All
primers/paints/coatings shall take into account the hot humid, corrosive &
alkaline, subsoil or overground environment as the case may be.
8.17.00

Preservative Shop Coating

All exposed metallic surfaces subject to corrosion shall be protected by

shop application of suitable coatings. All surfaces which will not be easily
accessible after the shop assembly, shall be treated beforehand and
protected for the life of the equipment. All surfaces shall be thoroughly
cleaned of all mill scales, oxides and other coatings and prepared in the
shop. The surfaces that are to be finish-painted after installation or require
corrosion protection until installation, shall be shop painted with at least two
coats of primer.
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Transformers and other electrical equipment if included shall be shop
finished with one or more coats of primer and two coats of high grade
resistance enamel. The finished colors shall be as per manufacturers
standards, to be selected and specified by the Employer at a later date.
Shop primer for all steel surfaces which will be exposed to operating
temperature below 95 degrees Celsius shall be selected by the Contractor
after obtaining specific approval of the Employer regarding the quality of
primer proposed to be applied. Special high temperature primer shall be
used on surfaces exposed to temperature higher than 95 degrees Celsius
and such primer shall also be subject to the approval of the Employer.
All other steel surfaces which are not to be painted shall be coated with
suitable rust preventive compound subject to the approval of the Employer.
All piping shall be cleaned after shop assembly by shot blasting or other
means approved by the Employer. Lube oil piping or carbon steel shall be
pickled.
Painting for Civil structures shall be done as per relevant part of technical
specification

9.00.00

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMME

9.01.00

The Contractor shall adopt suitable quality assurance programme to

ensure that the equipment and services under the scope of contract
whether manufactured or performed within the Contractors works or at his
sub-contractors premises or at the Employers site or at any other place of
work are in accordance with the specifications. Such programmes shall be
outlined by the Contractor and shall be finally accepted by the
Employer/authorised representative after discussions before the award of
the contract. The QA programme shall be generally in line with IS/ISO9001.A quality assurance programme of the contractor shall generally
cover the following:

9.02.00

His organisation structure for the management and implementation of the

proposed quality assurance programme
(a) Quality System Manual
(b) Design Control System
(c) Documentation and Data Control System
(d) Qualification data for bidders key personnel.
(e) The procedure for purchase of materials, parts, components and
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source inspection, incoming raw-material inspection, verification of
materials purchased etc.
(f) System for shop manufacturing and site erection controls including
process, fabrication and assembly.
(g) Control of non-conforming items and system for corrective actions
and resolution of deviations.
(h) Inspection and test procedure both for manufacture and field
activities.
(i) Control of calibration and testing of measuring testing equipment.
(j) System for Quality Audits.
(k) System for identification and appraisal of inspection status.
(l) System for authorising release of manufactured product to the
Employer.
(m)System for handling, storage and delivery.
(n) System for maintenance of records, and
(o) Quality plans for manufacturing and field activities detailing out the
specific quality control procedure adopted for controlling the quality
characteristics relevant to each item of equipment/component.

9.03.00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - QUALITY ASSURANCE

9.03.01

All materials, components and equipment covered under this specification

shall be procured, manufactured, erected, commissioned and tested at all
the stages, as per a comprehensive Quality Assurance Programme. An
indicative programme of inspection/tests to be carried out by the contractor
for some of the major items is given in the respective technical
specification. This is, however, not intended to form a comprehensive
programme as it is the contractors responsibility to draw up and implement
such programme duly approved by the Employer. The detailed Quality
Plans for manufacturing and field activities shall be drawn up by the Bidder
and will be submitted to Employer for approval. Schedule of finalisation of
such quality plans will be finalised before award on enclosed format No.
QS-01-QAI-P-01/F3.

9.03.02

Manufacturing Quality Plan will detail out for all the components and
equipment, various tests/inspection, to be carried out as per the
requirements of this specification and standards mentioned therein and
quality practices and procedures followed by Contractors/ Subcontractors/ sub-supplier's Quality Control Organisation, the relevant

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reference documents and standards, acceptance norms, inspection
documents raised etc., during all stages of materials procurement,
manufacture, assembly and final testing/performance testing. The Quality
Plan shall be submitted on electronic media e.g. floppy or E-mail in addition
to hard copy, for review and approval. After approval the same shall be
submitted in compiled form on CD-ROM.

9.03.03

Field Quality Plans will detail out for all the equipment, the quality practices
and procedures etc. to be followed by the Contractors "Site Quality Control
Organisation", during various stages of site activities starting from receipt of
materials/equipment at site.

9.03.04

The Bidder shall also furnish copies of the reference documents/plant

standards/acceptance norms/tests and inspection procedure etc., as
referred in Quality Plans along with Quality Plans. These Quality Plans and
reference documents/standards etc. will be subject to Employers approval
without which manufacturer shall not proceed. These approved documents
shall form a part of the contract. In these approved Quality Plans,
Employer shall identify customer hold points (CHP), i.e. test/checks which
shall be carried out in presence of the Employers Project Manager or his
authorised representative and beyond which the work will not proceed
without consent of Employer in writing. All deviations to this specification,
approved quality plans and applicable standards must be documented and
referred to Employer along with technical justification for approval and
dispositioning.

9.03.05

No material shall be dispatched from the manufacturers works before the

same is accepted, subsequent to predispatch final inspection including
verification of records of all previous tests/inspections by Employers
Project Manager/Authorised representative and duly authorised for
dispatch by issuance of Material Despatch Clearance Certificate (MDCC).

9.03.06

All material used for equipment manufacture including casting and forging
etc. shall be of tested quality as per relevant codes/standards. Details of
results of the tests conducted to determine the mechanical properties;
chemical analysis and details of heat treatment procedure recommended
and actually followed shall be recorded on certificates and time
temperature chart. Tests shall be carried out as per applicable material
standards and/or agreed details.

9.03.07

The contractor shall submit to the Employer Field Welding Schedule for
field welding activities in the enclosed format No.: QS-01-CQA-W-11/F1.
The field welding schedule shall be submitted to the Employer along with
all supporting documents, like welding procedures, heat treatment
procedures, NDT procedures etc. at least ninety days before schedule start
of erection work at site.

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All welding and brazing shall be carried out as per procedure drawn and
qualified in accordance with requirements of ASME Section IX/BS-4870 or
other International equivalent standard acceptable to the Employer.
All welding/brazing procedures shall be submitted to the Employer or its
authorised representative for approval prior to carrying out the
welding/brazing.

9.03.09

All brazers, welders and welding operators employed on any part of the
contract either in Contractors/sub-contractors works or at site or
elsewhere shall be qualified as per ASME Section-IX or BS-4871 or other
equivalent International Standards acceptable to the Employer.

9.03.10

Welding procedure qualification & Welder qualification test results shall be

furnished to the Employer for approval. However, where required by the
Employer, tests shall be conducted in presence of Employer/authorised
representative.

9.03.11

For all pressure parts and high pressure piping welding, the latest
applicable requirements of the IBR (Indian Boiler Regulations) shall also be
essentially complied with. Similarly, any other statutory requirements for
the equipment/systems shall also be complied with. On all back-gauged
welds MPI/LPI shall be carried before seal welding.

9.03.12

Unless otherwise proven and specifically agreed with the Employer,

welding of dissimilar materials and high alloy materials shall be carried out
at shop only.

9.03.13

No welding shall be carried out on cast iron components for repair.

9.03.14

All the heat treatment results shall be recorded on time temperature charts
and verified with recommended regimes.

9.03.15

All non-destructive examination shall be performed in accordance with

written procedures as per International Standards, The NDT operator shall
be qualified as per SNT-TC-IA (of the American Society of non-destructive
examination). NDT shall be recorded in a report, which includes details of
methods and equipment used, result/evaluation, job data and identification
of personnel employed and details of co-relation of the test report with the
job.
All plates of thickness above 40mm & all bar stock/Forging above 40mm
dia shall be ultrasonically tested. For pressure parts, plate of thickness
equal to or above 25mm shall be ultrasonically tested.

9.03.16

The Contractor shall list out all major items/ equipment/ components to be
manufactured in house as well as procured from sub-contractors (BOI). All
the sub-contractor proposed by the Contractor for procurement of major
bought out items including castings, forging, semi-finished and finished

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components/equipment etc., list of which shall be drawn up by the
Contractor and finalised with the Employer, shall be subject to Employer's
approval on enclosed format No. QS-01-QAI-P-01/F3. The contractors
proposal shall include vendors facilities established at the respective
works, the process capability, process stabilization, QC systems followed,
experience list, etc. along with his own technical evaluation for identified
sub-contractors enclosed and shall be submitted to the Employer for
approval within the period agreed at the time of pre-awards discussion and
identified in "DR" category prior to any procurement. Such vendor approval
shall not relieve the contractor from any obligation, duty or responsibility
under the contract.

9.03.17

For components/equipment procured by the contractors for the purpose of

the contract, after obtaining the written approval of the Employer, the
contractors purchase specifications and inquiries shall call for quality plans
to be submitted by the suppliers. The quality plans called for from the subcontractor shall set out, during the various stages of manufacture and
installation, the quality practices and procedures followed by the vendors
quality control organisation, the relevant reference documents/standards
used, acceptance level, inspection of documentation raised, etc. Such
quality plans of the successful vendors shall be finalised with the Employer
and such approved Quality Plans shall form a part of the purchase
order/contract between the Contractor and sub-contractor. With in three
weeks of the release of the purchase orders /contracts for such bought out
items /components, a copy of the same without price details but together
with the detailed purchase specifications, quality plans and delivery
conditions shall be furnished to the Employer on the monthly basis by the
Contractor along with a report of the Purchase Order placed so far for the
contract. **

9.03.18

Employer reserves the right to carry out quality audit and quality
surveillance of the systems and procedures of the Contractors or their subcontractors quality management and control activities. The contractor shall
provide all necessary assistance to enable the Employer carry out such
audit and surveillance.

9.03.19

The contractor shall carry out an inspection and testing programme during
manufacture in his work and that of his sub-contractors and at site to
ensure the mechanical accuracy of components, compliance with drawings,
conformance to functional and performance requirements, identity and
acceptability of all materials parts and equipment. Contractor shall carry
out all tests/inspection required to establish that the items/equipment
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codes/standards specified in the specification, in addition to carrying out
tests as per the approved quality plan.

9.03.20

Quality audit/surveillance/approval of the results of the tests and inspection

will not, however, prejudice the right of the Employer to reject the
equipment if it does not comply with the specification when erected or does
not give complete satisfaction in service and the above shall in no way limit
the liabilities and responsibilities of the Contractor in ensuring complete
conformance of the materials/equipment supplied to relevant specification,
standard, data sheets, drawings, etc.

9.03.21

For all spares and replacement items, the quality requirements as agreed
for the main equipment supply shall be applicable.

9.03.22

Repair/rectification procedures to be adopted to make the job acceptable

shall be subject to the approval of the Employer/ authorised representative.

9.03.23

Environmental Stress Screening

All solid state electronic system / equipment / sub assembly shall be free
from infant mortile components. For establishing the compliance to this
requirement, the contractor / sub contractor should meet the following.
1)
The Contractor / Sub contractor shall furnish the established
procedure being followed for eliminating infant mortile components. The
procedure followed by the Contractor / Sub contractor should be
substantiated along with the statistical figures to validate the procedure
being followed. The necessary details as required under this clause shall
be furnished at the stage of QP finalization.
Or
In case the Contractor / Sub contractor do not have any
established procedure to eliminate infant mortile components then two or
10% which ever is less, most densely populated Panels shall be tested for
Elevated Temperature Cycle Test as per the following procedure.
Elevated Temperature Test Cycle
During the elevated temperature test which shall be for 48 hours, the
ambient temperature shall be maintained at 50 C. The equipment shall be
interconnected with devices and kept under energized conditions so as to
repeatedly perform all operations it is expected to perform in actual service
with load on various components being equal to those which will be
experienced in actual service.
During the elevated temperature test the cubicle doors shall be closed (or
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inside temperature in the zone of highest heat dissipating components /
modules shall be monitored. The temperature rise inside the cubicle should
not exceed 10 C above the ambient temperature at 50 C.
In case of any failure during the test cycle, the further course of action
should be mutually discussed for demonstrating the intent of the above
requirement.
2) Burn in Test Cycle
The test shall be conducted on all the panels fully assembled and wired
including the panels having undergone the above mentioned elevated
temperature test.
The period of Burn in Test Cycle shall be 120 hrs and process shall be
similar to the elevated temperature test as above except that the
temperature shall be reduced to the ambient temperature prevalent at that
time.
During the above tests, the process I/O and other load on the system shall
be simulated by simulated inputs and in the case of control systems; the
process which is to be controlled shall also be simulated. Testing of
individual components or modules shall not be acceptable.
During the Burn in Test the cubicle doors shall be closed (or shall be in the
position same as they are supposed to be in the field) and inside
temperature in the zone of highest heat dissipating components / modules
shall be monitored. The temperature rise inside the cubicle should not
exceed 10 C above the ambient temperature.
The Contractor / Sub-contractor shall carry out routine test on 100% item at
contractor / sub-contractor's works. The quantum of check / test for routine
& acceptance test by employer shall be generally as per criteria / sampling
plan defined in referred standards. Wherever standards have not been
mentioned quantum of check / test for routine / acceptance test shall be as
agreed during detailed engineering stage.

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DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE

The Contractor shall be required to submit the QA Documentation in two

hard copies and two CD ROMs, as identified in respective quality plan with
tick mark.
9.04.01

Each QA Documentation shall have a project specific Cover Sheet bearing

name & identification number of equipment and including an index of its
contents with page control on each document.
The QA Documentation file shall be progressively completed by the
Suppliers sub- supplier to allow regular reviews by all parties during the
manufacturing.
The final quality document will be compiled and issued at the final
assembly place of equipment before dispatch. However CD-Rom may be
issued not later than three weeks.

9.04.02

Typical contents of QA Documentation is as below:(a) Quality Plan

(b) Material mill test reports on components as specified by the
specification and approved Quality Plans.
(c) Manufacturer / works test reports/results for testing required as per
applicable codes and standard referred in the specification and
approved Quality Plans.
(d) Non-destructive examination results /reports including radiography
interpretation reports. Sketches/drawings used for indicating the
method of traceability of the radiographs to the location on the
equipment.
(e) Heat Treatment Certificate/Record (Time- temperature Chart)
(f) All the accepted Non-conformance Reports (Major/Minor)
deviation, including complete technical details / repair procedure).

(g) CHP / Inspection reports duly signed by the Inspector of the

Employer and Contractor for the agreed Customer Hold Points.
(h) Certificate of Conformance (COC) wherever applicable.
(i) MDCC
9.04.03

Similarly, the contractor shall be required to submit two sets (two hard
copies and two CD ROMs), containing QA Documentation pertaining to
field activities as per Approved Field Quality Plans and other agreed
manuals/ procedures, prior to commissioning of individual system.

9.04.04

Before dispatch / commissioning of any equipment, the Supplier shall make

sure that the corresponding quality document or in the case of protracted

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phased deliveries, the applicable section of the quality document file is
completed. The supplier will then notify the Inspector regarding the
readiness of the quality document (or applicable section) for review.
(a) If the result of the review carried out by the Inspector is satisfactory,
the Inspector shall stamp the quality document (or applicable
section) for release.
(b) If the quality document is unsatisfactory, the Supplier shall endeavor
to correct the incompleteness, thus allowing to finalize the quality
document (or applicable section) by time compatible with the
requirements as per contract documents. When it is done, the
quality document (or
applicable section) is stamped by the
Inspector.
(c) If a decision is made dispatch, whereas all outstanding actions
cannot be readily cleared for the release of the quality document by
that time. The supplier shall immediately, upon shipment of the
equipment, send a copy of the quality document Review Status
signed by the Supplier Representative to the Inspector and notify of
the committed date for the completion of all outstanding actions &
submission. The Inspector shall stamp the quality document for
applicable section when it is effectively completed. The submission
of QA documentation package shall not be later than 3 weeks after
the dispatch of equipment.

9.04.05

TRANSMISSION OF QA DOCUMENTATION

On release of QA Documentation by Inspector, one set of quality document

shall be forwarded to Corporate Quality Assurance Department and other
set to respective Project Site of Employer.
For the particular case of phased deliveries, the complete quality document
to the Employer shall be issued not later than 3 weeks after the date of the
last delivery of equipment.
9.05.00

Project Managers Supervision

9.05.01

To eliminate delays and avoid disputes and litigation, it is agreed between

the parties to the Contract that all matters and questions shall be referred
to the Project Manager and without prejudice to the provisions of
Arbitration clause in Section GCC of Vol.I, the Contractor shall proceed to
comply with the Project Manager's decision.

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The work shall be performed under the supervision of the Project Manager.
The scope of the duties of the Project Manager pursuant to the Contract,
will include but not be limited to the following:
(a) Interpretation of all the terms and conditions of these documents and
specifications:
(b) Review and interpretation
engineering data, etc:

all

the

Contractors

drawing,

(c) Witness or his authorised representative to witness tests and trials

either at the manufacturers works or at site, or at any place where
work is performed under the contract :
(d) Inspect, accept or reject any equipment, material and work under the
contract :
(e) Issue certificate of acceptance and/or progressive payment and final
payment certificates
(f) Review and suggest modifications and improvement in completion
schedules from time to time, and
(g) Supervise Quality Assurance Programme implementation at all
stages of the works.
9.06.00

INSPECTION, TESTING AND INSPECTION CERTIFICATES

9.06.01

The word Inspector shall mean the Project Manager and/or his authorised
representative and/or an outside inspection agency acting on behalf of the
Employer to inspect and examine the materials and workmanship of the
works during its manufacture or erection.

9.06.02

The Project Manager or his duly authorised representative and/or an

outside inspection agency acting on behalf of the Employer shall have
access at all reasonable times to inspect and examine the materials and
workmanship of the works during its manufacture or erection and if part of
the works is being manufactured or assembled on other premises or works,
the Contractor shall obtain for the Project Manager and for his duly
authorised representative permission to inspect as if the works were
manufactured or assembled on the Contractors own premises or works.

9.06.03

The Contractor shall give the Project Manager/Inspector fifteen (15) days
written notice of any material being ready for testing. Such tests shall be to
the Contractors account except for the expenses of the Inspectors. The
Project Manager/Inspector, unless the witnessing of the tests is virtually
waived and confirmed in writing, will attend such tests within fifteen (15)
days of the date on which the equipment is noticed as being ready for
test/inspection failing which the contractor may proceed with test which
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shall forthwith forward to the inspector duly certified copies of test reports in
two (2) copies.

9.06.04

The Project Manager or Inspector shall within fifteen (15) days from the
date of inspection as defined herein give notice in writing to the Contractor,
or any objection to any drawings and all or any equipment and
workmanship which is in his opinion not in accordance with the contract.
The Contractor shall give due consideration to such objections and shall
either make modifications that may be necessary to meet the said
objections or shall inform in writing to the Project Manager/Inspector giving
reasons therein, that no modifications are necessary to comply with the
contract.

9.06.05

When the factory tests have been completed at the Contractors or subcontractors works, the Project Manager /Inspector shall issue a certificate
to this effect fifteen (15) days after completion of tests but if the tests are
not witnessed by the Project Manager /Inspectors, the certificate shall be
issued within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of the Contractors test
certificate by the Project Manager /Inspector. Project Manager /Inspector to
issue such a certificate shall not prevent the Contractor from proceeding
with the works. The completion of these tests or the issue of the
certificates shall not bind the Employer to accept the equipment should it,
on further tests after erection be found not to comply with the contract.

9.06.06

In all cases where the contract provides for tests whether at the premises
or works of the Contractor or any sub-contractor, the Contractor, except
where otherwise specified shall provide free of charge such items as
labour, material, electricity, fuel, water, stores, apparatus and instruments
as may be reasonably demanded by the Project Manager /Inspector or his
authorised representatives to carry out effectively such tests on the
equipment in accordance with the Contractor and shall give facilities to the
Project Manager/Inspector or to his authorised representative to
accomplish testing.

9.06.07

The inspection by Project Manager / Inspector and issue of Inspection

Certificate thereon shall in no way limit the liabilities and responsibilities of
the Contractor in respect of the agreed Quality Assurance Programme
forming a part of the contract.

9.06.08

To facilitate advance planning of inspection in addition to giving inspection

notice as specified at clause no 9.05.03- of this chapter, the Contractor
shall furnish quarterly inspection programme indicating schedule dates of
inspection at Customer Hold Point and final inspection stages. Updated
quarterly inspection plans will be made for each three consecutive months
and shall be furnished before beginning of each calendar month.

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9.06.09

All inspection, measuring and test equipment used by contractor shall be

calibrated periodically depending on its use and criticality of the
test/measurement to be done.
The Contractor shall maintain all the
relevant records of periodic calibration and instrument identification, and
shall produce the same for inspection by NTPC. Wherever asked
specifically, the contractor shall re-calibrate the measuring/test equipment
in the presence of Project Manager / Inspector.

9.07.00

ASSOCIATED DOCUMENT FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMME:

9.07.01

List of items requiring quality plan and sub supplier approval. Format
No.:QS-01-QAI-P-01/F3-R0.

9.07.02

Manufacturing Quality Plan Format No.: QS-01-QAI-P-09/F1-R1

9.07.03

Field Quality Plan Format No.: QS-01-QAI-P-09/F2-R1.

10.00.00

PRE-COMMISSIONING AND COMMISSIONING FACILITIES

The Contractor upon completion of installation of equipments and systems,

shall conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, to make the
equipment/systems ready for safe, reliable and efficient operation on
sustained basis. During commissioning the Contractor shall carry out
system checking and reliability trials on various parts of the facilities. All
pre-commissioning/commissioning activities considered essential for such
readiness of the equipment/systems including those mutually agreed and
included in the Contractors quality assurance programme as well as those
indicated in clauses elsewhere in the technical specifications shall be
performed by the contractor.
The pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
of
the
equipment/systems furnished and installed by the contractor shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide, in addition,
temporary instrumentation and other measuring devices, test instruments,
calibrating devices etc. and labour required for successful performance of
these operations. If it is anticipated that the above test may prolong for a
long time, the Contractors workmen required for the above test shall
always be present at site during such operations.
10.01.00

All erection & commissioning checks shall be as per manufacturers manual

on mutually agreed terms.

(a) As soon as the facilities or part thereof has been completed

operationally and structurally and before start-up, each item of the
equipment and systems forming part of facilities shall be thoroughly
cleaned and then inspected jointly by the Employer and the
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Contractor for correctness of and completeness of facility or part
thereof and acceptability for initial pre-commissioning tests,
commissioning and start-up at Site. The list of pre-commissioning
tests to be performed shall be as mutually agreed and included in
the Contractor's quality assurance programme as well as those
included elsewhere in the Technical Specifications.
(b) The Contractor's pre-commissioning/ commissioning/start-up
engineers, specially identified as far as possible, shall be
responsible for carrying out all the pre-commissioning tests at Site.
On completion of inspection, checking and after the precommissioning tests are satisfactorily over, the commissioning of the
complete facilities shall be commenced during which period the
complete facilities, equipments shall be operated integral with subsystems and supporting equipment as a complete plant.
(c) The time consumed in the inspection and checking of the units shall
be considered as a part of the erection and installation period.

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(d) The check outs during the pre - commissioning period should be
programmed to follow the construction completion schedule. Each
equipment/system, as it is completed in construction and turned over
for commissioning (start-up), should be checked out and cleaned.
The checking and inspection of individual systems should then
follow a prescribed commissioning documentation [SCL (Standard
Check List) / TS (Testing Schedule) / CS (Commissioning
Schedule)] to be furnished by the manufacturer/supplier.
(e) The Contractor shall conduct vibration testing to determine the 'base
line' of performance of all plant rotating equipment. These tests shall
be conducted when the equipment is running at the base load, peak
load as well as lowest sustained operating condition as far as
practicable.
11.00.00

SAFETY ASPECTS DURING CONSTRUCTION AND ERECTION

In addition to the requirements given in Erection Conditions of Contract

(ECC) the following shall also cover:
(a) Working platforms should be fenced and shall have means of
access.
(b) Ladders in accordance with Employers safety rules for construction
and erection shall be used. Rungs shall not be welded on columns.
All the stairs shall be provided with handrails immediately after its
erection.
12.00.00

PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION

All the equipment shall be suitably protected, coated, covered or boxed and
crated to prevent damage or deterioration during transit, handling and
storage at Site till the time of erection. While packing all the materials, the
limitation from the point of view of the sizes of railway wagons available in
India should be taken account of. The Contractor shall be responsible for
any loss or damage during transportation, handling and storage due to
improper packing. The Employer's Inspector shall have right to insist for
completion of works in shops before dispatch of materials for
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ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE

All electrical equipment and devices, including insulation, heating and

ventilation devices shall be designed for ambient temperature and a
maximum relative humidity as specified elsewhere in the specification.
14.00.00

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL

All instrumentation and control systems/ equipment/ devices/ components,

furnished under this contract shall be in accordance with the requirements
stated herein, unless otherwise specified in the detailed specifications.
14.01.00

All instrument scales and charts shall be calibrated and printed in metric
units and shall have linear graduation. The ranges shall be selected to
have the normal reading at 75% of full scale.
All scales and charts shall be calibrated and printed in Metric Units

14.02.00

All instruments and control devices provided on panels shall be of

miniaturized design, suitable for modular flush mounting on panels with
front draw out facility and flexible plug-in connection at rear.

14.03.00

All electronic modules shall have gold plated connector fingers and further
all input and output modules shall be short circuit proof. These shall also be
tropicalised & components shall be of industrial grade or better.

15.00.00

ELECTRICAL NOISE CONTROL

The equipment furnished by the Contractor shall incorporate necessary

techniques to eliminate measurement and control problems caused by
electrical noise. Areas in Contractors equipment which are vulnerable to
electrical noise shall be hardened to eliminate possible problems. Any
additional equipment, services required for effectively eliminating the noise
problems shall be included in the proposal. The equipment shall be
protected against ESD as per IEC-801- 2. Radio Frequency interference
(RFI) and Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) protection against hardware
damage and control system mal-operations/errors shall be provided for all
systems.
16.00.00

ELECTRONIC MODULE/COMPONENT DETAILS

The Bidder shall have to furnish all technical details including circuit
diagrams, specifications of components, etc., in respect of each and every
electronic card/module as employed on the various solid state as well as

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microprocessor based systems and equipment including conventional
instruments, peripherals etc.
It is mandatory for the Bidder to identify clearly the custom built ICs used in
the package. The Bidder shall also furnish the details of any equivalents of
the same.

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Description Of Documents

Drawings for Initial Submission (Either 8

"FOR
APPROVAL"
or
FOR
INFORMATION
Category) and resubmissions after review by NTPC
(including Data sheets/ Calculations, all
Equipment/instrument schedule, BOM etc)

1
Soft Copy
(through 2 sets of
Floppy or 1 no of
CD-Rom
or
through E-Mail)

Final Approved Drawings (Cat-I & Cat IV 3

Approved) (As referred in Sl no: 1 above)

4 CD- Roms

Documents / Drawings "AS BUILT "

4 CD- Roms

Type test reports (Intial)

1
Soft Copy
(through 2 sets of
Floppy or 1 no of
CD-Rom
or
through E-Mail)

Type test reports (Final)

2 CD-Roms

Piping / Equipment Analysis (Transient) 8

etc, Model study reports (Draft) Including
the input/ output data etc.

1
Soft Copy
(through 2 sets of
Floppy or 1 no of
CD-Rom
or
through E-Mail)

Piping / Equipment Analysis (Transient) 2

etc, Model study reports (Final Approved)
Including the input/ output data etc.

4 CD-Roms

Erection manual "Draft "

4 sets

1 CD ROMS

Erection manual "Final "

4 sets

1 CD ROMS

Operation
"DRAFT"

manual 4 sets

2 CD ROMS

Operation & Maintenance manual "FINAL

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No of NO.
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CDPrints ROMs /Floppy
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Description Of Documents

No of NO.
OF
CDPrints ROMs /Floppy
(Sets)

Commissioning Procedure (If applicable)

4 sets

1 CD ROMS

4 sets

1 CD ROMS

(DRAFT)
12.

Commissioning Procedure (If applicable)

(FINAL)

Performance
and
Procedure (Draft)

Guarantee

test 8

1
Soft Copy
(through 2 sets of
Floppy or 1 no of
CD-Rom
or
through E-Mail)

14.

Performance
and
Procedure (Final)

Guarantee

test 8

1 Soft Copy ( 2
Floppy or 1 no of
CD-Rom
or
through E-Mail)

Progress Reports

3 FLOPPIES

Project completion report

3 Sets

3CD ROMS

QA programme including Organisation for 1

implementation and QA system manual
(with revision-servicing)

1 CD-ROM

Vendor details in respect of proposed 1

vendors including contractors evaluation
report.

1 CD ROM

Manufacturing QPs, Field QPs, Field

welding schedules and their reference
documents like test procedures, WPS,
POR etc.
i) For review/comment
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Welding Manual, Heat Treatment Manuals,

No of NO.
OF
CDPrints ROMs /Floppy
(Sets)

Storage & preservation manuals

Draft

4 sets

Final

4 sets

2 CD ROMS

Monthly Vendor Approval /QP approval 2 sets

status

1 FLOPPY

QA Documentation Package for items / 2 Sets

equipment manufactured and dispatched
to site

2 CD ROMS

QA Documentation Package for field 2 Sets

activities on equipment / systems at site

2 CD ROMS

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GENERAL

1.01.00

The following provisions shall supplement the conditions already contained

in the other parts of these specifications and documents and shall govern
that portion of the work of this contract which is to be performed at site. The
erection requirements and procedures not specified in these documents
shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the equipment
manufacturer, or as mutually agreed to between the Employer and the
Contractor prior to commencement of erection work.

1.02.00

The Contractor upon signing of the Contract shall, in addition to a Project

Co-ordinator, nominate another responsible officer as his representative at
Site suitably designated for the purpose of overall responsibility and coordination of the Works to be performed at Site. Such a person shall
function from the Site office of the Contractor during the pendency of Contract.

2.00.00

CODE REQUIREMENTS
The erection requirements and procedures to be followed during the
installation of the equipment shall be in accordance with the relevant
Government of India Rules & Codes, accepted good practices in the
industry and shall fulfill all statutory requirements.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

The contractor shall ensure that entire electrical installation work is
executed by adopting applicable statutory safety regulations and best
practices in the industry. The Contractor shall employ the necessary
number of qualified, full time electricians to maintain his temporary electrical
installation.

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INSPECTION AND TESTING INSPECTION CERTIFICATES

The provisions of the clause entitled Inspection and Testing in the Technical
Specification, shall also be applicable to the erection portion of the Works.
The Employer shall have the right to re-inspect any equipment though
previously inspected and approved by him at the Contractors works, before
and after the same are erected at Site. If by the above inspection, the
Employer rejects any equipment, the Contractor shall make good for such
rejections either by replacement or modification/ repairs as may be
necessary to the satisfaction of the Employer. Such replacements will also

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include the replacements or re-execution of such of those works of other
Contractors and/or agencies, which might have got damaged or affected by
the replacements or re-work done to the Contractors work.

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CONTRACTORS SITE OFFICE ESTABLISHMENT

The Contractor shall establish an Office at the Site and keep posted an
authorised representative for the purpose of the Contract. Any written order
or instruction of the Employer or his duly authorised representative shall be
communicated to the said authorised resident representative of the
Contractor and the same shall be deemed to have been communicated to
the Contractor at his legal address

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CONTRACTORS FIELD OPERATION

The Contractor shall keep the Employer informed in advance regarding his
field activity plans and schedules for carrying out each part of the works.
Any review of such plan or schedule or method of work by the Employer
shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his responsibilities towards the field
activities. Such reviews shall also not be considered as an assumption of
any risk or liability by the Employer or any of his representatives and no
claim of the Contractor will be entertained because of the failure or
inefficiency of any such plan or schedule or method of work reviewed. The
Contractor shall be solely responsible for the safety, adequacy and
efficiency of plant and equipment and his erection methods.
The Contractor shall have the complete responsibility for the conditions of
the Work-Site including the safety of all persons employed by him or his
Sub-Contractor and all the properties under his custody during the
performance of the work. This requirement shall apply continuously till the
completion of the Contract and shall not be limited to normal working hours.
The construction review by the Employer is not intended to include review
of Contractors safety measures in, on or near the Work-Site, and their
adequacy or otherwise.

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PROTECTION OF WORK
The Contractor shall have total responsibility for protecting his works till it is
finally taken over by the Employer. No claim will be entertained by the
Employer or the representative of the Employer for any damage or loss to
the Contractors works and the Contractor shall be responsible for complete
restoration of the damaged works to original conditions to comply with the
specification and drawings. Should any such damage to the Contractors
Works occur because of any other agency/individual not being under his

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supervision or control, the Contractor shall make his claim directly with the
party concerned. The Contractor shall not cause any delay in the repair of
such damaged Works because of any delay in the resolution of such disputes. The Contractor shall proceed to repair the Work immediately and no
cause thereof will be assigned pending resolution of such disputes.

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FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

Contractor's site office Establishment
The Contractor shall establish a site office at the site and keep posted an
authorized representative for the purpose of the contract, pursuant to GCC.
Tools, tackles and scaffoldings
The Contractor shall provide all the construction equipments, tools, tackles
and scaffoldings required for pre-assembly, installation, testing,
commissioning and conducting Guarantee tests of the equipments covered
under the Contract. The Contractor shall arrange machinery & equipment
such as Dozer, Hydra, Cranes, Trailer, etc. wherever required for the
purpose of fabrication, erection and commissioning.
Testing Equipment and Facilities:
The contractor shall provide the necessary testing, equipment and facilities.
Testing of construction material at the site:
Contractor shall make arrangements for the testing of construction material
at the site wherever required, under the scope of services of the contract.
First-aid
The Contractor shall provide necessary first-aid facilities for all his
employees, representatives and workmen working at the Site. Enough
number of Contractors personnel shall be trained in administering first-aid.
Water
Contractor shall make all arrangements himself for the supply of construction
water as well as potable water for labour and other personnel at the
worksite/colony.

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FIRE PROTECTION

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The work procedures that are to be used during the erection shall be those
which minimise fire hazards to the extent practicable. Combustible materials,
combustible waste and rubbish shall be collected and removed from the Site
regularly. Fuels, oils and volatile or flammable materials shall be stored away
from the construction and equipment and materials storage areas in safe
containers. Untreated canvas, paper, plastic or other flammable flexible
materials shall not at all be used at Site for any other purpose unless
otherwise specified. If any such materials are received with the equipment at
the Site, the same shall be removed and replaced with acceptable material
before moving into the construction or storage area.
All materials used for storage or for handling of materials shall be of water
proof and flame resistant type. All the other materials such as working
drawings, plans etc. which are combustible but are essential for the works to
be executed shall be protected against combustion resulting from welding
sparks, cutting flames and other similar fire sources.
All the Contractors supervisory personnel and sufficient number of workers
shall be trained for fire-fighting and shall be assigned specific fire protection
duties. Enough of such trained personnel must be available at the Site during
the entire period of the Contract.
The Contractor shall provide suitable quantity & type fire protection
equipment for the warehouses, office, temporary structures etc.
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SECURITY
The Contractor shall have total responsibility for all equipment and materials
in his custody stores, loose, semi-assembled and/or erected by him at Site.
The Contractor shall make suitable security arrangements including
employment of security personnel to ensure the protection of all materials,
equipment and works from theft, fire, pilferage and any other damages and
loss.

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PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION

All the equipments shall be suitably protected, coated, covered or boxed and
crated to prevent damage or deterioration during transit, handling and
storage at Site till the time of erection. While packing all the materials, the
limitation from the point of view of the sizes of railway wagons available in
India should be taken account of. The Contractor shall be responsible for any
loss or damage during transportation, handling and storage due to improper
packing. The Contractor shall ascertain the availability of Railway wagon

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sizes from the Indian Railways or any other agency concerned in India well
before effecting dispatch of equipment. Before dispatch it shall be ensured
that complete processing and manufacturing of the components is carried out
at shop, only restricted by transport limitation, in order to ensure that site
works like grinding, welding, cutting & preassembly to bare minimum. The
Employer's Inspector shall have right to insist for completion of works in
shops before dispatch of materials for transportation.

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CRATING
All equipment and materials shall be suitably coated, wrapped, or covered
and boxed or crated for moist humid tropical shipment and to prevent
damage or deterioration during handling and storage at the site.
Equipment shall be packed with suitable desiccants, sealed in water proof
vapour-proof wrapping and packed in lumber of plywood enclosures, suitably
braced, tied and skidded. Lumber enclosures shall be solid, not slatted.
Desiccants shall be either silica gel or calcium sulphate, sufficiently ground to
provide the required surface area and activated prior to placing in the
packaging. Calcium sulphate desiccants shall be of a chemical nature to
absorb moisture. In any case, the desiccant shall not be of a type that will
absorb enough moisture to go into solution. Desiccants shall be packed in
porous containers, strong enough to withstand handling encountered during
normal shipment. Enough desiccant shall be used for the volumes enclosed
in wrapping.
Packaging or shipping units shall be designed within the limitations of
unloading facilities and the equipment which will be used for transport.
Complications involved with ocean shipment and the limitations of ports,
railways and roads shall be considered. It shall be the Contractor's
responsibility to investigate these limitations and to provide suitable
packaging to permit safe handling during transit and at the job site.
Electrical equipment, control and instrumentation shall be protected against
moisture and water damage. All external gasket surfaces and flange faces,
couplings, motor pump shafts, bearing and like items shall be thoroughly
cleaned and coated with rust preventive compound as specified above and
protected with suitable wood, metal or other substantial type covering to
ensure their full protection.
Equipment having antifriction or sleeve bearings shall be protected by
weather tight enclosures.

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Coated surfaces shall be protected against impact, abrasion, discolouration
and other damage. Surfaces which are damaged shall be repaired.
All exposed threaded parts shall be greased and protected with metallic or
other substantial type protectors. All female threaded openings shall be
closed with forged steel plugs. All pipings, tubing, and conduit equipment
and other equipment openings shall be sealed with metallic or other rough
usage covers and tapped to seal the interior of the equipment piping, tubing,
or conduit.
Provisions shall be made to ensure that water does not enter any equipment
during shipment or in storage at the plant site.
Returnable containers and special shipping devices shall be returned by the
manufacturer's field representative at the Contractor's expense.
While packaging the material, care shall be taken for the limitation from the
point of view of availability of railway wagon sizes in India.

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MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE

All the equipments furnished under the Contract and arriving at Site shall be
promptly received, unloaded and transported and stored in the storage
spaces by the Contractor.
Contractor shall be solely responsible for any shortages or damage in transit,
handling and / or in storage and erection of the equipment at Site. Any
demurrage, wharfage and other such charges claimed by the transporters,
railways etc. shall be to the account of the Contractor.
The equipment stored shall be properly protected to prevent damage either
to the equipment or to the floor where they are stored. The equipment from
the store shall be moved to the actual location at the appropriate time so as
to avoid damage of such equipment at Site.
All electrical panels, controls gear, motors and such other devices shall be
properly dried by heating before they are installed and energised. Motor
bearings, slip rings, commutators and other exposed parts shall be protected
against moisture ingress and corrosion during storage and periodically
inspected. Heavy rotating parts in assembled conditions shall be periodically
rotated to prevent corrosion due to prolonged storage.
All the electrical equipment such as motors, etc. shall be periodically tested
for insulation resistance from the date of receipt till the date of commissioning

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and a record of such measured insulation values maintained by the
Contractor. Such records shall be open for inspection by the Employer.
The Contractor shall ensure that all the packing materials and protection
devices used for the various equipments during transit and storage are
removed before the equipment are installed.
The consumables and other supplies likely to deteriorate due to storage must
be thoroughly protected and stored in a suitable manner to prevent damage
or deterioration in quality by storage.
All the materials stored in the open or dusty location must be covered with
suitable weatherproof and flameproof covering material wherever applicable.

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Contractor shall be responsible for performance of his works in accordance
with the specified construction schedule. If at any time, the Contractor is
falling behind the schedule, he shall take necessary action to make good for
such delays by increasing his work force or by working overtime or otherwise
accelerate the progress of the work to comply with the schedule and shall
communicate such actions in writing to the Employer, satisfying that his
action will compensate for the delay. The Contractor shall not be allowed any
extra compensation for such action.
The Employer shall however not be responsible for provision of additional
labour and/or materials or supply or any other services to the Contractor.

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FIELD OFFICE RECORDS

The Contractor shall maintain at his Site Office up-to- date copies of all
drawings, specifications and other Contract Documents and any other
supplementary data complete with all the latest revisions thereto. The
Contractor shall also maintain in addition the continuous record of all
changes to the above Contract Documents, drawings, specifications,
supplementary data, etc. effected at the field and on completion of his total
assignment under the Contract shall incorporate all such changes on the
drawings and other Engineering data to indicate as installed conditions of the
equipment furnished and erected under the Contract. Such drawings and
Engineering data shall be available for inspection & review to the Employer.

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PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND CONTRACTORS LIABILITY

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage resulting from his
operations. He shall also be responsible for protection of all persons

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including members of public and employees of the Employer and his own
employees and all public and private property including structures, building,
other plants and equipments and utilities either above or below the ground.
The Contractor will ensure provision of necessary safety equipment such as
barriers, sign - boards, warning lights and alarms, etc. to provide adequate
protection to persons and property.

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PAINTING
All exposed metal parts of the equipment including pipings, structure
railings, etc. wherever applicable, after installation unless otherwise surface
protected, shall be first painted in accordance with relevant codes &
standards, after throughly cleaning all such parts of all dirt, rust, scales,
greases, oils and other foreign materials by wire brushing, scraping or sand
blasting.

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UNFAVOURABLE WORKING CONDITIONS

The Contractor shall confine all his field operations to those works which can
be performed without subjecting the equipment and materials to adverse
effects during inclement weather conditions, like monsoon, storms, etc. and
during other unfavourable construction conditions. No field activities shall be
performed by the Contractor under conditions which might adversely affect
the quality and efficiency thereof, unless special precautions or measures are
taken by the Contractor in a proper and satisfactory manner in the
performance of such Works and with the concurrence of the Employer. Such
unfavourable construction conditions will in no way relieve the Contractor of
his responsibility to perform the Works as per the schedule.

19.00.00

PROTECTION OF MONUMENTS AND REFERENCE POINTS

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

24.01.00

General Requirements
The Contractor shall furnish all construction materials, tools and equipment
and shall perform all work required for complete installation of all control
and instrument equipment furnished under this specification.
Contractor shall prepare detailed installation drawings for each equipment
furnished under this specification. Installation of all equipment/systems
furnished by this specification shall be as per installation drawings.

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Erection procedures not specified herein shall be in accordance with the
recommendations of the equipment manufacturers. The procedures shall be
acceptable to the Employer.
The Contractor shall coordinate his work with other suppliers where their
instruments and devices are to be installed under specifications.

24.02.00

Installation Materials
All materials required for installation, testing and commissioning of the
equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor.

24.03.00

Regulatory Requirements
All installation procedures shall confirm with the accepted good engineering
practice and with all applicable governmental laws, regulations and codes.

24.04.00

Cleaning
All equipment shall be cleaned of all sand, dirt and other foreign materials
immediately after removal from storage and before the equipment is
installed.

24.05.00

Installation of Field Mounted Instruments/Devices and Non-free

Standing Equipment
The installation drawings for all field mounted equipment/instrument/devices
furnished under this specification shall meet the requirements of this
specification, applicable codes and standards and recommendations of
manufacturers of instruments/devices. In addition to above relevant Portion
as specified elsewhere in technical specification may be referred.
Field mounted instruments and accessories shall be bracket or sub panel
mounted on the nearest suitable firm steel work or masonry. The brackets,
stands, supports and other miscellaneous hardware required for mounting
instruments and accessories such as receiver gauge, air set, valve
manifold, purge-meter etc. shall be furnished and installed. No field
mounted instruments shall be installed such that it depends for support or
rigidity on the impulse piping or on electrical connection to it.
All free standing instrumentation cabinets and panels shall be located within
the construction tolerances of +/- 3 mm of the location dimensions indicated
on the plant arrangement drawings.

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Non-free standing local enclosures and cabinets shall be mounted in
accessible locations on columns, walls, or stands. Bracket and stands shall
be fabricated as required to install the local enclosures and cabinets in a
workman like manner. Rough edges and welds on all fabricated supports
shall be ground smooth. The supports shall be finished with two coats of
primer and two coats of paint as specified in this part.

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Defects
All defects in erection shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Employer
and the Project Manager. The dismantling and reassembly of Contractor
furnished equipment to remove defective parts, replace parts, or make
adjustments shall be included as a part of the work under these
specifications.
The removal of control and instrument equipment in order to allow bench
calibration, if required, and the re-installation of the said equipment after
calibration shall also be included as a part of the work under these
specifications.

24.07.00

Equipment Protection
All equipment to be erected under these specifications shall be protected
from damage of any kind from the time of contract award until
commissioning of each unit.
The equipment shall be protected during storage as described herein.
Equipment shall be protected from weld spatter during construction.
Suitable guards shall be provided for protection of personnel on all exposed
rotating or moving machine parts. All such guards with necessary spares
and accessories shall be designed for easy removal and maintenance.
Equipment having glass components such as gauges, or equipment having
other easily breakable components, shall be protected during the
construction period with plywood enclosures or other suitable means.
Broken, stolen, or lost components shall be replaced by the Contractor.
Machine finished surfaces, polished surfaces, or other bare metal surfaces
which are not to be painted, such as machinery shafts and couplings shall
be provided temporary protection during storage and constructional periods
by a coating of a suitable non- drying, oily type, rust preventive compound.

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DEVIATIONS DISPOSITIONING:
Any deviation to the contract and employer approved documents shall be
properly recorded in the format prescribed by NTPC. All the deviations
shall be bought to the knowledge of employers representative for suitable
dispositioning.

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STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the local laws and regulations, the Contractor shall also
comply with the Minimum Wages Act and the Payment of Wages Act (both
of the Government of India) and the rules made there under in respect of its
labour and the labour of its sub-contractors currently employed on or
connected with the contract.
All registration and statutory inspection fees, if any, in respect of his work
pursuant to this Contract shall be to the account of the Contractor.
However, any registration, statutory inspection fees lawfully payable under
the provisions of any statutory laws and its amendments from time to time
during erection in respect of the plant equipment ultimately to be owned by
the Employer, shall be to the account of the Employer. Should any such
inspection or registration need to be re-arranged due to the fault of the
Contractor or his Sub-Contractor, the additional fees for such inspection
and/or registration shall be borne by the Contractor.

27.00.00

EMPLOYMENT OF LABOUR
In addition to all local laws and regulations pertaining to the employment of
labour to be complied with by the Contractor pursuant to GCC, the
Contractor will be expected to employ on the work only his regular skilled
employees with experience of the particular work. No female labour shall be
employed after darkness. No person below the age of eighteen years shall
be employed.
All travelling expenses including provisions of all necessary transport to and
from Site, lodging allowances and other payments to the Contractors
employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
In case the Employer becomes liable to pay any wages or dues to the
labour or any Government agency under any of the provisions of the
Minimum Wages Act, Workmen Compensation Act, Contact Labour
Regulation Abolition Act or any other law due to act of omission of the
Contractor, the Employer may make such payments and shall recover the
same from the Contractors Bills.

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WORK & SAFETY REGULATIONS

The Contractor shall ensure proper safety of all the workmen, materials,
plant and equipments belonging to him or to Employer or to others, working
at the Site. The Contractor shall also be responsible for provision of all
safety notices and safety equipment required both by the relevant
legislation and the Employer as he may deem necessary.

28.01.00

Where it is necessary to provide and/or store petroleum products or

petroleum mixtures and explosives, the contractor shall be responsible for
carrying-out such provision and/or storage in accordance with the rules and
regulations laid down in petroleum act 1934, explosives act, 1948, and
petroleum and carbide of calcium manual published by the chief inspector
of explosives of india. All such storage shall have prior approval of the
employer. In case, any approvals are necessary from the chief inspector
(explosives) or any statutory authorities, the contractor shall be responsible
for obtaining the same.
Where explosives are to be used, the same shall be used under the direct
control and supervision of an expert, experienced, qualified and competent
person strictly in accordance with the Code of Practices/Rules framed under
Indian Explosives Act pertaining to handling, storage and use of explosives.

28.02.00

All equipment used in construction and erection by Contractor shall meet

Indian/International Standards and where such standards do not exist, the
Contractor shall ensure these to be absolutely safe. All construction and
erection equipments shall be strictly operated and maintained by the
Contractor in accordance with statutory safety regulations. Periodical
Examinations and all tests for all lifting/ hoisting equipment & tackles shall
be carried-out in accordance with the relevant provisions of Factories Act
1948, Indian Electricity Act 1910 and associated Laws/Rules in force from
time to time.

28.03.00

The Contractor shall provide suitable safety equipment of prescribed

standard to all employees and workmen according to the need, as may be
directed by Employer who will also have right to examine these safety
equipments to determine their suitability, reliability, acceptability and
adaptability.
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(b) Ladders in accordance with stautory safety rules for construction and
erection shall be used. Rungs shall not be welded on columns. All the
stairs shall be provided with handrails immediately after its erection.
The Contractor shall provide safe working conditions to all workmen and
employees at the Site including safe means of access, railings, stairs,
ladders, scaffoldings etc. The scaffoldings shall be erected under the
control and supervision of an experienced and competent person. For
erection, good and standard quality of material only shall be used by the
Contractor.

28.04.00

The Contractor employing more than 250 workmen whether temporary,

casual, probationer, regular or permanent or on contract, shall employ
atleast one full time officer exclusively as Safety Officer to supervise safety
aspects of the equipments and workmen, who will coordinate with the
Employer Safety Officer. In case of work being carried out through subContractors, the Sub-Contractors workmen/employees will also be
considered as the Contractors employees/workmen for the above purpose.
In case any accident occurs during the construction/ erection or other
associated activities undertaken by the Contractor thereby causing any
minor or major or fatal injury to his employees due to any reason, whatsoever, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to promptly inform the
same to the Employer and also to all the authorities envisaged under the
applicable laws.
The Contractor shall follow and comply with relevant provisions of
applicable laws pertaining to the safety of workmen, employees plant and
equipment as may be prescribed from time to time without any demur,
protest or contest or reservation.
If the Contractor does not take all safety precautions and/or fails to comply
with the Safety Rules as prescribed by the Employer or under the applicable
law for the safety of the equipment and plant and for the safety of personnel
and the Contractor does not prevent hazardous conditions which cause
injury to his own employees or employees of other Contractors, or the
Employer's employees or any other person who are at Site or adjacent
thereto, the Contractor shall be responsible for payment of compensation to
Employer as per the following schedule:1
2

Fatal injury or accident. These Rs. 1,00,000/- per person

are causing death applicable
Major injuries or accident
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permanent disablement to person
workmen or employees whosoever
Permanent disablement shall have same meaning as indicated in
Workmens Compensation Act. The compensation mentioned above shall
be in addition to the compensation payable to the workmen/employees
under the relevant provisions of the Workmens Compensation Act and
rules framed thereunder or any other applicable laws as applicable from
time to time. In case the Employer is made to pay such Compensation then
the Contractor is liable to reimburse the Employer such amount in addition
to the compensation indicated above.
If the Contractor observes all the Safety Rules and Codes, Statutory Laws
and Rules during the currency of Contract awarded by the Employer and no
accident occurs then the Employer may consider the performance of the
Contractor and award suitable ACCIDENT FREE SAFETY MERITORIOUS
AWARD as per scheme as may be announced separately from time to
time.

29.00.00

INSURANCE
In addition to the conditions covered under the Clause entitled Insurance
in Section General Conditions of Contract (GCC), the following provisions
will also apply to the portion of works to be done beyond the Contractors
own or his Sub-Contractors manufacturing Works and all statutory
obligations shall be fulfilled.

29.01.00

WORKMENS COMPENSATION INSURANCE

This insurance shall protect the Contractor against all claims
applicable under the Workmens Compensation Act, 1948
(Government of India). This policy shall also cover the Contractor
against claims for injury, disability disease or death of his or his
Sub-Contractors employees, which for any reason are not covered
under the Workmens Compensation Act, 1948. The liabilities shall
not be less than the following:

29.02.00

Workmen's Compensation

As per Statutory Provisions

Employee's Liability

As per Statutory Provisions

COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

This insurance shall be in such a form to protect the Contractor
against all claims for injuries, disability, disease and death to
members of public including the Employers men and damage to

DEVELOPMENT OF 250 MW (5 BLOCKS OF 50

MW EACH) SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC
PROJECT(S) IN MADHYA PRADESH

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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the property of other arising from the use of motor vehicles during
on or off the Site operations, irrespective of the Ownership of such
vehicles. The liability covered shall be as herein indicated:
Fatal Injury

Property Damage
29.03.00

Rs.100,000 each person

Rs.200,000 each occurrence

Rs.100,000 each occurrence

COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

The insurance shall protect the Contractor against all claims arising
from injuries, disabilities, disease or death of members of public or
damage to property of others, due to any act or omission on the
part of the Contractor, his agents, his employees, his representatives and Sub-Contractors or from riots, strikes and civil
commotion. This insurance shall also cover all the liabilities of the
Contractor arising out of the Clause entitled Defence of Suits in
Section General Conditions of Contract (GCC).
The hazards to be covered will pertain to all the Works and areas
where the Contractor, his Sub-Contractors, his agents and his
employees have to perform work pursuant to the Contract.

DEVELOPMENT OF 250 MW (5 BLOCKS OF 50

MW EACH) SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC
PROJECT(S) IN MADHYA PRADESH

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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LIST OF TENDER DRAWINGS

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`
PART-I LIST OF TENDER DRAWINGS

Sl.
DRAWING NO.
No.
5714-004-POE-A- 006
1.
-1 AND 2 Rev A
5714-004-POE-A- 007
2.
3.
4.

5714-004-POC-A-003
Rev B
5714-004-POC-A-004
Rev A

5714-004-POC-A-005
Rev A

5714-004-POC-A-002
Rev-A

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TITLE
Single
line
diagram
Power
Evacuation System
Installation methodology of buried
cables
Details of Chain Link Fencing
Details of Main Gate
Inverter Room Pre Engineered
Building
Architectural
Plan,
Elevation,
Section details
Typical detail of Approach Roads
drawing no:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
BID DOC. NO:CS-5716-004-9

PART-I

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Installation Methodology of Buried Cables

5714-004-POE-A-007

INSULATED DOUBLE SKIN METAL PANEL

SHEETING / FIRE WALL AS/SPEC.

METAL PANEL SHEETING WITH
COLOUR SHADE RAL 9002 ON
OUTSIDE FACE & INSIDE WITH
COLOUR SHADE RAL 9002

EL(+)2.10M
EL(+)1.00M

EL(-)0.45M

ELEVATION AT Q

EL(-)0.45M

ELEVATION AT S

450MM WIDE SUNSHADE IN

METAL SHEET(TYP.)

EL(+)1.00M

EL(+)2.10M

EL(-)0.45M

REFER NOTE 5 & 6

EL(-)0.450M

INSULATED DOUBLE SKIN METAL PANEL

SHEETING OR FIRE WALL AS/SPEC.

REFER NOTE 5 AND 6.

ELEVATION AT R
SECTION AT X-X
GUTTER FINISHED WITH METAL
SHEETING (DOUBLE SKIN)
AS/SPEC. WITH RAL-5012
COLOUR SHADE

DETAIL AT Y
A RELEASED FOR TENDER PURPOSE ONLY

PART-J
MANDATORY SPARES

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J-1 MANDATORY SPARES

The general requirements pertaining to the supply of mandatory spares is
as under.
1.0

(a)

The bidder shall indicate the prices for each and every item (except
for items not applicable to the bidders design) in the Schedule of
mandatory Spares whether or not he considers it necessary for the
Owner to have such spares. If the bidder fails to comply with the
above or fails to quote the price of any spare item, the cost of such
spares shall be deemed to be included in the contract price. The
bidder shall furnish the population per unit of each item in the Bid
Forms and Price Schedules. Whenever the quantity is mentioned in
sets the bidder has to give the item details and prices of each item.

(b.)

Whenever the quantity is indicated as a percentage, it shall mean

percentage of total population of that item in the station (project),
unless specified otherwise, and the fraction will be rounded off to the
next higher whole number.
Wherever the requirement has been specified as a set it will include
the total requirement of the item for a unit, module or the station or
as specified. Where it is not specified a set it will include the total
requirement of the item for a unit, module or the station or a as
specified. Where it is not specified a set would mean the
requirement for the single equipment/system as the case may be.
Also one set for the particular equipment. e.g. set of bearings for a
pump would include the total number of bearings in a pump. Also the
set would include all components required to replace the item; for
example, a set of bearings shall include all hardware normally
required while replacing the bearings.
The Owner reserves the right to buy any or all the mandatory spares
parts.
The prices of mandatory spares indicated by the Bidder in the Bid
Proposal sheets shall be used for bid evaluation purposes.
All mandatory spares shall be delivered at site at least two months
before scheduled commissioning of the solar plant. However, spares
shall not be dispatched before dispatch of corresponding main
equipments.
Wherever quantity is specified both as a percentage and a value, the
Bidder has to supply the higher quantity until and unless specified
otherwise.

(c)

(d.)
(e.)
(f.)

(g.)

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