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Activity and operation Characteristics / instruments Class of Reference Document Acceptance Format of Remarks
Sl. No Type of Check Quantum Of check
check Norms Record
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D* 10
10.4 Bituminous Surfacing - Open graded premix carpet and Seal coat
Quality of binder A SR 
No. of samples per Lot &
Penetrometer with St. tests as per IS:73,
i Physical
needle IS:217, IS:8887 as
applicable

Aggregate Impact Value / Los angeles A SR 

abrasion value
Aggregate Impact One test per 50 cum of
ii Physical
Value Test apparatus aggregate
As per Technical Specifications/ BOQ
/IRC/MORTH
Flakiness Index and elongation index of B SR
One test per 50 cum of
iii aggregates Flakiness test gauge Physical
aggregate
Stripping value of aggregate B Initially one set of 3 SR
(Immersion tray test) representative specimen
iv As required / agreed Physical
per source, and on every
change one
Initially of source.
set of 3
Water absorption test A SR 
v Physical representative specimen
per source,
Initially andofon3 every
one set
Water sensitivity of mix A SR 
vi As required / agreed Physical representative specimen
per source, and on every
Grading of aggregates B SR
One test per 25 cum of
vii Set of Sieves Physical
aggregates

Soundness ( Magnesium and Sodium A Once per source by SR 

Sulphate) As required as per
viii Physical each method and on
IS:2386
every change of source
Polished stone value B SR
As required as per
ix Physical As required
BS:812(Part 114)

x Temperature of binder at application Thermometer B Physical At regular close intervals SR

Binder content A SR 
One test per 500 cum&
xi Bitumen extractor Physical not less than two tests As per Technical Specifications/ BOQ
per day /IRC/MORTH
One test per 500 cum
Rate of spread of materials B SR
xii As required / agreed Physical and not less than 2 tests
per day

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check Norms Record
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D* 10
Percentage of fractured faces A When gravel is used one SR 
xiii Bitumen extractor Physical test per 50cum of
aggregates
10.5 Tack Coat/ Prime coat/ fog coat
Quality of binder A No. of samples per Lot & SR 
Penetrometer with tests as per IS:73,
i Physical
Standard needle IS:217, IS:8887 as
applicable
Temperature of binder at application B SR
ii Thermometer Physical At regular close intervals

Rate of spread of binder B One test per 500 cum SR

iii As required / agreed Physical
and not less than 2 tests
Alignment, Level, Surface regularity and rectification
10.6

Horizontal alignment, Surface levels B As per section 900 of As per Technical Specifications/ BOQ/ SR
As required / agreed Physical
and Surface regularity MORTH specification Referred Standards and construction
Rectification As required / agreed B Physical Each rectification As per Technical Specifications/ BOQ/ SR 
11.00 False Ceiling
EIC Approved
Materials ( gypsum glass, glass fibre
source and review For each lot received at Compare MTC with technical specification
i membrane, fibre board acoustical tiles As agreed / required B Tech Specs and Const. Drawings SR 
of MTC/ test site and requirement
etc)
reports
ii Installation finishing and acceptance As agreed / required B Visual / physical Random Tech Specs and Const. Drawings SR

12.0 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION WORK

Deployment of approved Geotechnical
Once before As per technical specifications and
i Investigation Agency - Equipments, As required / agreed A Physical SR 
commencement of work relevant IS Codes
Manpower etc.
Execution of Geotechnical Investigation As per technical specifications and
ii As required / agreed B Physical Each Location SR 
- locations, type etc. as per scheme relevant IS Codes

Collection of disturbed and undisturbed As per technical specifications and

iii As required / agreed B Physical each sampling SR
samples , their packing and storage relevant IS Codes
Conducting filed tests as per
As per technical specifications and
iv investigation scheme- such as, As required / agreed B Physical each field test SR
relevant IS Codes
SPT/ERT/SCPT/PLT/PMT etc.
Submission of Field Bore logs in Within 24 hours after As per technical specifications and
v As required / agreed B Review SR 
approved format completion of each BH relevant IS Codes
as per consultation with
Submission of laboratory test schedule
Review and engineer during dispatch As per technical specifications and
vi and selection of samples for laboratory As required / agreed A SR 
acceptance of samples to approved relevant IS Codes
testing
laboratory
Submission of Final Geotechnical After completion of
As per technical specifications and
vii investigation report along with As required / agreed B Physical investigation work and - 
relevant IS Codes
recommendations review of draft reports
13.00 STRUCTURAL STEEL MATERIAL (For Site Fabrication)
Structural steel procured from NTPC A SR
approved sources- Mechanical (YS, For each batch of each Technical Specification and Construction
i Procured by contractor Review  Correlated MTC shall be verified.
UTS, Elg, UT if specified),,and section delivered at site Drawings, IS 2062
Chemical properties (CE as per IS)

13.1 PRE-WELDING REQUIREMENTS

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Sl. No Type of Check Quantum Of check
check Norms Record
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D* 10
Welding Procedure Specification * - A WPS *To be approved by CQA
(WPS*) Technical Specification and Construction
i Review Each Welding Process 
Drawings, ASME-IX/ AWS D 1.1

PQR and Welder's Qualification PQR/ WQR, AWS-D1.1/ASME-IX, TR

ii - A Physical Each welder Technical Specifi- cation and Construction 
Drawings
iii Welding consumables - B Physical Random in each shift Approved WPS, Latest NTPC SR 

13.2 FIT-UP
Marking and Cutting B Visual & Technical Specification and Construction SR
i Tape, ruler etc. Each plate/ Section
Measurement Drawings/ Approved cutting plan
Match markings for trial assembled B Technical Specification and Construction SR
ii - Physical Each fit-up
components Drawings
Weld Fit Up- Edge Preparation/ Gap/ B Technical Specification and Construction SR If required suitable stiffeners shall be
iii Alignment Tape, ruler etc. Physical Each fit-up  provided to prevent deflection.
Drawings, IS 7215

13.3 PRE HEATING (wherever applicable)

i Pre-Heating Temperature Thermal chalk B Measurement Each pre-heating Technical Specification and Construction SR 
Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT), if Thermo couple with A Time & Technical Specification and Construction SR
ii Each PWHT 
required time temperature Temperature Drawings, Approved WPS

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check Norms Record
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D* 10
13.4 WELDING REQUIREMENTS
Sequence of welding B Technical Specification and Construction SR
i - Physical Random in each shift
Drawings, Agreed scheme
ii Removal/ grinding of temporary - B Measurement All cleats/ attachments Technical Specification and Construction SR
Completeness after welding- B Each structure Technical Specification and Construction SR
iii Weld gauge Visual 
Dimensions/ distortion component Drawings, IS 822
Completeness of welding (each butt & B Each structure Technical Specification and Construction SR
iv Visual 
fillet weld) component Drawings, Approved Drg.
13.5 NON DESTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
13.5.1 FILLET WELDS
size and visual examination B Visual/ As per technical specifications and SR As per requirement of NTPC Engineer
i As required/ agreed 100%
Measurement construction drawings, IS 822, AWS D 1.1
Dye Penetration Test B 5% of Weld length As per technical specifications and SR
ii As required/ agreed Physical with min. 300mm at each construction drawings, IS 822, AWS D
location 1.1
13.5.2 BUTT WELDS
i Visual examination As required/ agreed B Visual Random in each shift As per technical specifications and SR As per requirement of NTPC Engineer
100% on all butt welds
DPT B As per technical specifications and IR All butt welds to be back gouged before
after back gouging on
ii As required/ agreed Physical construction drawings, IS 822, AWS D DPT
root run and 10% on
1.1
final weld.
Radiography Test A IR Wherever RT is not feasible UT to be
carried out. In case of failure of any welds
As per technical specifications and in SPOT/RT or UT the % of retesting shall
iii As required/ agreed Physical 10% construction drawings, IS 822, AWS D  be doubled at that particular location.
1.1 Acceptance criteria of NDT on welds shall
be as per AWS D1.1.

13.6 FOUNDATION CHECKS

Dimensions and levels- Shape, lines B Physical/ SR
i Theodolite, Tape etc. Each Foundation Tech Specs and Const. Drawings 
(including diagonal checks) Measurement
Foundation Bolts and Embedment's- Theodolite, Tape, B Physical/ SR
ii Each Foundation Tech Specs and Const. Drawings 
Verticality, Levels, pitch distance Piano wires etc. Measurement

13.7 PAINTING SYSTEM

Paining Materials and accessories A SR/MTC Mfr.’s T.C. shall be correlated with the
i - Review of MTC Each batch of delivery Tech Specs and Const. Drawings 
consignment received.
Submission of painting methodology B For Review of Before start of painting
ii - Tech Specs and Const. Drawings
painting system work
iii Surface preparation As agreed / required B Physical /visual Each Erection Mark Tech Specs and Const. Drawings, SR 
iv Primer Thickness Elcometer B Measurement Each Erection Mark Tech Specs and Const. Drawings SR 
v DFT of paint Elcometer B Measurement Each Erection Mark Tech Specs and Const. Drawings SR 
Acceptance of painted surfaces B Visual and SR
vi Elcometer Each Erection Mark Tech Specs and Const. Drawings
measurement

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D* 10
13.8 PRE-ASSEMBLY CHECKS
i Punch Erection marks and match marks - B Visual/ Physical Each structural member Tech Specs and Const. Drawings Markings for -
on members as per match mark
Pre-assembly B Assembly designation, Part number,
ii - Visual/ Physical Each structural member Tech Specs and Const. Drawings
Camber, sweep and total length after B SR
Theodolite, Tape,
iii trial assembly of structure. Visual/ Physical Each structural member Tech Specs and Const. Drawings 
plumb, piano wires etc.
Control assembly check at shop B
Theodolite, Tape, Every first and tenth set
iv Visual/ Physical Tech Specs and Const. Drawings
plumb, piano wires etc. of identical structure
Completion of primer & intermediate B SR
V Visual / Physical Random Tech Specs and Const. Drawings
coat of paint
ERECTION CHECKS
13.9
Alignment, slopes, level, tolerances of Theodolite, Tape, B SR
i Measurement Each structural member Tech Specs and Const. Drawings 
erected member plumb, piano wires etc.
Tightening of bolts/ Torque including Wrench/ Torque B SR
ii Visual/ Physical Each structural member Tech Specs and Const. Drawings 
foundation bolts with lock nuts wrench if specified
Completion of all erection fillet & butt B SR
iii Visual Each structural member Tech Specs and Const. Drawings 
welds
Acceptance of erected structure B SR
Theodolite, Tape, Tech Specs and Const. Drawings, IS
iv Visual/ Physical Each erected structure 
plumb, piano wires etc. 7215 and IS 12843
13.10 PERMANENT BOLTS AND NUTS AND WASHERS
Material- Permanent mild steel Bolts, A SR/MTC
mild steel Nuts, High strength structural
Screw gauge, Vernier, Physical and MTC Once for each lot of
i Bolts, Washers-Dimensions, properties, Tech Specs and Const. Drawings 
Tape etc. Review delivery
Class, storage along with MTC

Contact surfaces before bolting B Random before Tech Specs and Const. Drawings, IS SR
ii - Physical
assembly for bolting 4000
Inspection of the assembled bolts B Randomly in each shift Tech Specs and Const. Drawings, IS SR
iii - Physical
for assembled bolts 4000
Tensioning B Randomly during snug SR
Tech Specs and Const. Drawings, IS
iv As agreed / required Physical tight test and after full 
4000
tensioning
v Acceptance of installed bolts - B Physical Each bolt Tech Specs and Const. Drawings SR

Legend to be used: Class # : A = Critical, B=Major, C=Minor; SR = Site Register , TR= Test Report,MfrTC = Manufacturer's Test Certificate
Categorization Witnessing & Accepting (As per NTPC QA&I System)
Format No.: QS-01-QAI-P-09/F2-R1 Engg. Div./QA&I

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Annexure III
PROJECT: Development of 100 MW Floating LIST OF ITEMS REQUIRING QUALITY PLAN AND SUB- SUPPLIER APPROVAL NTPC DOC
Solar PV Project at NTPC Ramagundam in NO
Telanagana
PACKAGE: SOLAR REV. NO. 0
MAIN SUPPLIER: SUB SYSTEM: CIVIL WORKS DATE 28.11.2018
CONTRACT NO.:
SR. NO. ITEM QAP QAP PROPOSED SUB SUPPLIER PLACE OF APPROVAL REMARKS
/ NO. MANUFACTURING STATUS /
INSP. CATEGORY
CAT
1. CEMENT III - BIS APPROVED SOURCES - -
HAVING VALID BIS LICENCE

2. CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS - III - SIKA INDIA LTD - A

ADMIXTURES, PLASTISIZERS, CICO TECHONOLOGIES LTD - A
RETARDERS
WATER PROOFING COMPOUNDS FOSROC CHEMICALS (I) PVT - A
GROUTS LTD
BASF - A

3. PAINT AND PAINTING SYSTEM III - BERGER - A

SHALIMAR PAINTS - A
JENSON AND NICHOLSON - A
KANSAI NEROLAC - A
AKZO NOBEL - A
ASIAN PAINTS - A
4. GI PIPES III - BIS APPROVED SOURCES -
HAVING VALID BIS LICENCE
5. BITUMEN ASPHALT III - ALL GOVERNMENT -
REFIINARIES
6. PLASTIC/ PVC PIPES III - BIS APPROVED SOURCES -
HAVING VALID BIS LICENCE
7. BITUMEN IMPREGNATED FIBER III - BIS APPROVED SOURCES -
BOARD JOINT FILLER HAVING VALID BIS LICENCE
, BITUMEN SEALING COMPOUND

8. CERAMIC / VITRIFIED TILES III - BIS APPROVED SOURCES - -

HAVING VALID BIS LICENCE
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 Annexure III
PROJECT: Development of 100 MW Floating LIST OF ITEMS REQUIRING QUALITY PLAN AND SUB- SUPPLIER APPROVAL NTPC DOC
Solar PV Project at NTPC Ramagundam in NO
Telanagana
PACKAGE: SOLAR REV. NO. 0
MAIN SUPPLIER: SUB SYSTEM: CIVIL WORKS DATE 28.11.2018
CONTRACT NO.:
SR. NO. ITEM QAP QAP PROPOSED SUB SUPPLIER PLACE OF APPROVAL REMARKS
/ NO. MANUFACTURING STATUS /
INSP. CATEGORY
CAT
9. PARTICLE BOARDS, PLYWOOD, MDF III - BIS APPROVED SOURCES - -
HAVING VALID BIS LICENCE
10. HIGH SOLID CONTENT LIQUID III - STP - A
APPLIED URETHANE BASED
IWL INDIA LTD - A
ELASTOMERIC MEMBRANE FOR
WATER PROOFING LLOYDS - A
CICO TECHONOLOGIES LTD - A
FOSROC CHEMICALS (I) PVT
LTD - A
11. POLYTHENE WATER STORAGE III - BIS APPROVED SOURCES
TANKS HAVING VALID BIS LICENCE
-
12. MINERAL WOOL FOR THERMAL III ROCKWOOL INDIA LTD. HYDERABAD A
INSULATION
PUNJSTAR INSULATION FIBRE BHILAI A
COMPANY
LAPINUS MALANPUR (MP) A
MINWOOL RAJANANDGAON A

LLOYD INSULATION BHILAI A

GOENKA ROCKWOOL (I) PVT RAIPUR A

LTD
SHREERAM EQUITECH PVT LTD DURG A
U.P. TWIGA BULENDSHAHAR A
13. CI PIPES III - BIS APPROVED SOURCES
HAVING VALID BIS LICENCE
14. MODULE MOUNTING STRUCTURES III MAIN CONTRACTOR’S
(MMS) APPROVED SOURCES

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 Annexure III
PROJECT: Development of 100 MW Floating LIST OF ITEMS REQUIRING QUALITY PLAN AND SUB- SUPPLIER APPROVAL NTPC DOC
Solar PV Project at NTPC Ramagundam in NO
Telanagana
PACKAGE: SOLAR REV. NO. 0
MAIN SUPPLIER: SUB SYSTEM: CIVIL WORKS DATE 28.11.2018
CONTRACT NO.:
SR. NO. ITEM QAP QAP PROPOSED SUB SUPPLIER PLACE OF APPROVAL REMARKS
/ NO. MANUFACTURING STATUS /
INSP. CATEGORY
CAT
15. GALAVANISED STEEL STRUCTURES I L&T PITAMPUR A
FOR TRANSMISION LINE NAMPA STEEL HOWRAH A
UNITECH POWER NAGPUR A
TRANSMISSION LTD.
L&T PONDICHERRY A
ASSOCIATED POWER VADODARA A
STRUCTURES
GOOD LUCK STEEL TUBES SIKANDRABAD A
R.S. INFRAPROJECTS PVT. LTD SURAJPUR A
ADVANCE STEEL TUBE SAHIBABAD A
RICHARDSON & CRUDDAS NAGPUR A
(1972) LTD
16. GALVANISED STEEL STRUCTURE I GOOD LUCK STEEL TUBES SIKANDRABAD A
(LATTICE & PIPE ) RICHARDSON & CRUDDAS NAGPUR A
(1972) LTD
L&T PONDICHERY A
L&T PITAMPUR A
R.S. INFRAPROJECTS PVT. LTD SURAJPUR A
VIJAY TRANSMIISION P. LTD RAIPUR A
UNIQUE STRUCTURES & RAIPUR A
TOWERS LTD.
VATCO ELEC-POWER PVT. LTD. NAVIMUMBAI A* *Galvanising at
M/s Sigma
Galvaniser, Navi
Mumbai
R.S. INFRAPROJECTS PVT. LTD GHAZIABAD A
ADVANCE STEEL TUBE , SAHIBABAD A
SANGAM STRUCTURES LTD. ALLAHABAD A

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 Annexure III
PROJECT: Development of 100 MW Floating LIST OF ITEMS REQUIRING QUALITY PLAN AND SUB- SUPPLIER APPROVAL NTPC DOC
Solar PV Project at NTPC Ramagundam in NO
Telanagana
PACKAGE: SOLAR REV. NO. 0
MAIN SUPPLIER: SUB SYSTEM: CIVIL WORKS DATE 28.11.2018
CONTRACT NO.:
SR. NO. ITEM QAP QAP PROPOSED SUB SUPPLIER PLACE OF APPROVAL REMARKS
/ NO. MANUFACTURING STATUS /
INSP. CATEGORY
CAT
NEW MODERN TECHNOMECH MAYURBHANJ A
(OR)
UNITECH POWER NAGPUR A
TRANSMISSION LTD.
ASSOCIATED POWER VADODARA A
STRUCTURES
RELIABLE SPONGE PVT LTD, KALUNGA, ODISHA A

MAIN CONTRACTOR’S
17 FOUNDATION BOLT III
APPROVED SOURCES
LEGENDS:
1. SYSTEM SUPPLIER/SUB-SUPPLIER APPROVAL STATUS CATEGORY (SHALL BE FILLED BY NTPC)
A – For these items proposed vendor is acceptable to NTPC. To be indicated with letter “A” in the list along with the condition of approval, if any.
DR – For these items “Details required” for NTPC review. To be identified with letter “DR” in the list.

2. QP/INSPN CATEGORY:
CAT-I : For these items the Quality Plans are approved by NTPC and the final acceptance will be on physical inspection witness by NTPC.
CAT-II : For these items the Quality Plans approved by NTPC. However no physical inspection shall be done by NTPC. The final acceptance by NTPC shall
be on the basis review of documents as per approved quality plan.
CAT-III : For these items Main Supplier approves the Quality Plans.
UNITS/ WORKS : Place of manufacturing Place of Main Supplier of multi units/works.

NOTE 1: For the items placed in CAT-III for Civil Works, the review and final acceptance shall be done by NTPC-EIC/ FQA on the basis of MTC / certificate
of conformance in line with Indicative FQP / Technical Specifications.
NOTE 2: Clearance from NTPC Engineering required wherever the Proveness / Sub-QR criteria mentioned against that particular BOIs or Sub-Suppliers in
the Technical specifications.

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Specification of auxiliary transformer 30 KVA, 380V/433V, dYN11

1.0 Technical parameters and specifications:

Technical
# Specification
parameter
1 Transformer type Dry type
2 IP class The transformers shall be housed in an enclosure (Corrosion
resistant) having degree of protection of IP-54 or higher.
3 Type of cooling AN
4 Governing Standard IS: 2026, IS:11171 or equivalent to any other international
standard, Indian Electricity Act 2003, BEE Guideline & CEA
notifications.
5 Rating in KVA 30 KVA
6 No. of phases 3
7 Frequency 50 Hz, +/- 3%
8 HV winding 433V, 3-Ph with Start Connection
9 LV windings 380V, 3-Ph, with Delta connection
10 Winding material Electrolytic grade copper for both HV and LV windings
11 Winding Insulation Class F or better
12 Neutral on LV side Neutral terminal shall be brought out separately to facilitate
earthing connections.
13 Vector Group dYN11
14 Short circuit 2 sec.
withstand time
(thermal)
15 % Impedance As per IS: 1180
16 Termination Air insulated cable box with disconnecting chamber, for both
HV/LV/Orientation HV and LV sides.
Cable box / Cable box / 1800.
17 Cable entry on HV Bottom entry of cables.
side Cable supply in bidder scope.
18 Cable entry on LV Bottom entry of cables.
side Cable supply in bidder scope.
19 Cables and Cables, Cable glands cable lugs (Dowell/Comet/3D make)
accessories and connecting hardware shall be in bidder scope of supply.
20 Tapping on HV Off circuit tap changer (OCTC) switch with five tap positions:
winding +5%, +2.5%, 0, -2.5%, -5%.
21 Loading Capability Continuous operation at rated KVA on any tap with voltage
variation of +/-10%.
Transformer shall be capable of being loaded in accordance
with IS: 6600 / IEC 60076-7.
22 Ambient Max 50 deg C
temperature
23 Temperature rise 90 deg C. ( class F)
115 deg C. ( class H)

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24 Flux density 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 characteristics up to 150%

25 Air Clearance As per CBIP

26 Load loss principal This shall be provided by bidder.
tap at 750C, with IS
tolerance
27 No Load loss at This shall be provided by bidder.
rated voltage on
principal tapping and
at rated frequency,
with IS tolerance
28 No load current at This shall be provided by bidder. To be indicated as
rated voltage and percentage.
rated frequency
29 Efficiency at 750C, As per IS 1180 and CBIP
UPF
30 Regulation at full < 2 % for UPF
load, 75 oC For 0.8 PF lagging, to be indicated by bidder.

31 Harmonics Shall be designed to suppress harmonics especially 3rd& 5th.

32 Vibration & noise Noise level shall be according to NEMA TR-1 standard

33 Highest system LV side: 1.1 kV

voltage HV side: 1.1 kV
34 Bushing rating, As per relevant IS/IEC
Insulation class Creepage distance : 35 mm/kV
(Winding & bushing)

35 Overall dimensions This shall be provided by bidder.

in mm
Length x Breadth x
Height
37 Weight of This shall be provided by bidder.
transformer in Kg
38 Painting The inside of enclosure and accessories (except M. Box) shall
be painted with two coats of fully glossy white colour with total
DFT of 25 to 60 microns. The external paint colour of
transformer & accessories shall be blue corresponding to RAL
5012. The external surface of transformer & accessories shall
have two coats of chemical resistant epoxy zinc phosphate
primer and two coats of polyurethane finish paint with total
DFT of 80 to 150 microns. The internal surface of Marshalling

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Box shall have two coats of chemical resistant epoxy zinc

phosphate primer and two coats of chemical & thermal
resistant epoxy enamel white paint with total DFT of 80 to 150
microns.

39 Constructional As per relevant clause of this specification

features
40 Fittings and As per relevant clause of this specification
accessories

2.0 Tests on auxiliary transformer

2.1 Sl.No. ROUTINE TESTS

1 All routine test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60076.
2 Measurement of Voltage Ratio & phase displacement
3 Measurement of winding resistance on all the taps (as per IEC 60076-1)
4 Vector group and Polarity Check
5 Magnetic Balance and Magnetising Current Test
6 Measurement of no load current with 415 V, 50 Hz AC supply
7 Measurement of no load losses and current at 90%, 100% & 110% of rated
voltage
8 Load Loss & Short Circuit Impedance Measurement on principal & Extreme
Taps
9 IR measurement (As per IEC 60076-1)
10 Separate Source Voltage Withstand Test /Applied voltage test.
11 Induced overvoltage test/Induced voltage withstand (IVW) test .
12 Repeat no load current/loss & IR after completion of all electrical test
13 Oil leakage test on completely assembled transformer along with radiators
(as per relevant clause of this sub section)
14 Marshalling Box/Cable box: It shall not be possible to insert a thin sheet of
paper under gaskets and through enclosure joints.
15 IR measurement on wiring of Marshalling Box.

2.2 Type Tests

Sl.No. TYPE TESTS

1. Temperature Rise test at a tap corresponding to maximum losses as per IS
2026.
2. Short Circuit test as per IEC (if applicable)
3. Noise Level Measurement

3.0 Constructional features and details of transformer components

3.0 Dry Type Transformer shall be constructed in accordance to IS: 2026, IS: 11171
or equivalent to any other international standard, Indian Electricity Act 2003, BEE
Guideline & CEA notifications. 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

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continuous indoor duty application. Transformer shall be complete & functional in

all respect. The other important construction particulars shall be as below.

All materials / components used shall be of best quality and class most suitable for
working under the conditions specified.
These shall withstand the variations of temperature and atmospheric conditions,
overload, over-excitation, short-circuits as per specified standards without distortion
or deterioration, without development of stresses in any part and also without
affecting the strength and suitability of the various parts for the work that they have
to perform.

3.1 Core

3.2.1 The core shall be constructed from non-ageing, cold rolled, super grain
oriented silicon steel laminations equivalent to M4 grade steels or better.
3.2.2 The insulation structure of the core to clamp plates shall be such that it withstands
a voltage of 2kV (rms) for one minute in air.
3.2.3 Adequate lifting lugs will be provided to enable the core & windings to be lifted.

3.2 Windings

3.3.1 Windings shall be of electrolytic grade copper free from scales and burrs.

3.3.2 Windings shall be subjected to a shrinking and seasoning process so that no further
shrinkage occurs during service.
3.3.3 Windings shall have uniform insulation.

3.3.4 Tapping shall be so arranged as to preserve the magnetic balance of the transformer
at all voltage ratios.
3.3.5 The completed core and coil assembly shall be dried in vacuum and shall be
immediately impregnated with oil after the drying process to ensure elimination of
air and moisture within the insulation.
3.3.6 Windings shall be made in dust proof and conditioned atmosphere. Bidder shall
indicate those details of facilities (as available at the winding works) that will ensure
meeting this requirement.

3.4 Internal earthing

3.4.1 The frame work and clamping arrangements of core and coil shall be securely
earthed inside the tank by copper strip connection to the tank.

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3.5 Bushings

3.5.1 a) Bushing below 52 kV shall be oil communicating type with porcelain insulator.

b) No arcing horns to be provided on the bushings.

3.6 Bushing CTs

1.Shall be of adequate rating for protection as required, WTI (WTI CTM applicable for
transformer above 50 KVA) etc.
2. All CTs (except WTI) shall be mounted in the turret of bushings, mounting inside the tank is
not permitted.

3.7 Cable boxes & disconnecting chamber (Disconnecting chamber applicable 3.3 kV
and above)

(a) HV Cable boxes shall be of phase segregated air insulated type & shall be of sufficient size
to accommodate Employer’s cable & termination. Phase segregation shall be achieved by
insulating barriers (for 3.3 kV and above side)

(b) Cable boxes shall have bus bars / suitable terminal connectors of adequate size & bolt holes
to receive cable lugs.

(c) A suitable removable gland plate of non-magnetic material drilled as per the Employer’s
instruction shall also be provided in the cable box

(d) The support from base for the cable box (for 3.3 kV and above side) shall be of galvanized
iron.

(e) The contractor shall provide earthing terminals on the cable box, to suit Employer’s GI flat.

(f) The minimum length provided for terminating 33 kV, 11KV & 3.3 KV XLPE cable shall be
1000 mm (for 33 kV) 650 mm (for 3.3 kV and 11 kV) from cable gland plate to the cable lug) for
the cable boxes, for 433V side suitable length shall be provided (shall be discussed during

detail engineering). The final cable size, number & length of terminating XLPE cable shall be
furnished during detailed engineering.

(g) Cable boxes shall be designed such that it shall be possible to move away the transformer
without disturbing the cable terminations, leaving the cable box on external supports (as
applicable).

(h) Cable boxes shall have removable top cover (for transformer above100 KVA) & ample
clearance shall be provided to enable either transformer or each cable to be subjected
separately to high voltage test.

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3.8 Fittings and accessories

Following fittings per transformer shall be provided. Bidder shall indicate compliance (Yes / No)
for each line item. In case of non-compliance or deviation, bidder shall indicate and provide
comments.

a Winding Shall be Platinum resistance type temperature detector in each

temperature limb. Single Indicating meter may be provided for display of
indicator (WTI) temperature of all limbs. Accuracy class of Indicating meter shall
be +/- 1% or better and it shall have least count of 0.1 °C or better.
1 no. 4-20 mA signal shall be provided for remote monitoring of
winding Temperature.
b RTD/Thermistors 1 No. PT-RTD shall be embedded in each limb with alarm and trip
contacts for remote annunciation. Additional 1 No. thermistor/RTD
shall be embedded in each limb.
c Bi-directional wheel/skids, M.Box, OCTC, Bushing CTs (as applicable), Cooling
equipment.
d Cover lifting eyes, transformer lifting lugs, towing holes and core and winding lifting
lugs, inspection cover, Bilingual R&D Plate, Terminal marking plates, two nos.
earthing terminals etc.
e Bolts & nuts (exposed to atmosphere) shall be galvanized steel/SS.
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.

4.0 Inspection and testing of transformers at bidder works

4.0 Bidder shall provide inspection call to BHEL for the type and routine tests. Prior to
the call, bidder shall submit the routine test results as per Manufacturing Quality Plan
(MQP) for scrutiny of BHEL/NTPC.

5.0 Documents to be submitted after receipt of purchase order

5.1 Following documents shall be submitted for BHEL approval within seven days from
date of purchase order.
(1) GA drawings including foundation details
(2) GTP
(3) MQP
(4) Valid type test report as above
6.0 Documents to be submitted along with consignment
6.1 Following documents shall be submitted to BHEL at the time of delivery of the
consignment:
(1) As built drawings of transformer
(2) Routine test reports on transformer
(3) Type test reports on transformer
(4) Test certificate for transformer oil
(5) Operations and maintenance manual of transformer

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1.0 Introduction

This technical specification provides BHEL requirements for LT Switchgear system for
the solar photovoltaic project.

1.1 Technical specification

The scope of work under this specification covers the design, manufacture, assembly,
testing at manufacturer’s works, transportation, transit insurance, delivery at site, storage,
installation, testing, and commissioning of indoor type following 415V LT Switchgear
complete with all accessories and spares.
The Scope shall include supply of 415 V (3 phase, 1 neutral and single phase for lighting
etc.) power distribution line for the entire area from the LT switchgear with necessary
breaker, switch fuse unit as and when required, Boards as above along with gland plates
for all power and control cables, base frames, special tools i.e. operating handles, trolley
necessary for removing the circuit breakers for maintenance etc. Isolators should be
provided in the line to connect or isolate the connection from both the station auxiliary
transformer.
The scope shall include all associated devices, components, relays, contactors, switches
etc. required for satisfactory operation of the switch boards as per the proposed logic
control scheme. The scope of supply shall also include necessary spares required for
operation & maintenance of switchgear equipments for a period of 5 (five) years & special
tools & plants required for erection & maintenance.
Corresponding parts of all the equipments & spares shall be of the same material &
dimensions, workmanship & finish and shall be interchangeable. All the material &
workmanship shall be of suitable commercial quality as have proven successful in their
respective uses in similar services & under similar condition.
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1.2 STANDARDS
The equipments covered under this chapter shall comply with the requirement of latest edition of
following IS/BS/IEC specifications as amended up to date except where specified otherwise.

Sl. No. Standards Description

1 IEC Specification for Low-Voltage Switchgear and Control gear.
60947/IS139
47
2 IS: 10118 Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of switchgear
(Part 1 to 4) & control gear.
3
IS 3043 Code of practice for earthing.
4 IS 3072 Code of practice for installation and maintenance of Switchgear
5 IS: 2705 Current Transformers
6 IS: 3156 Voltage Transformers
7 IS: 3231 Electrical Relays for Power System Protection
8 IEC 60255 Electrical Relays

9 IS 3202 Code of practice for climate proofing of electrical equipment.

10 IS: 8828 Circuit breakers for over current protection for household and similar
installations
11 IS: 13703 / HRC Cartridge fuses
IEC 60269
12 IS: 11353 Guide for uniform system of marking and identification of conductors and
apparatus terminals.

2.0 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

A. POWER SUPPLY (AC SYSTEM)

415V + 10%, 3 Phase, 4 wire,Neutral Solidly
(i) Voltage
Earthed
(ii) Frequency 50 Hz +/- 5%
(iii) Minimum system fault level As per system fault current (for 1 sec)
Short time rating for bus
bars,ckt.breakers,current
(iv) As per system fault current (for 1 sec)
transformers and swgr.
Assembly.
Maximum ambient air
(v) 50 deg. C
Temperature
BUS BARS

Continuous current rating at

(vi) As Per Requirement
50ºC ambient:
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Temperature Rise allowed

(vii)
above ambient 400C for plain joints 550C for Silver plated joints

B. MCCB
(i) Rated voltage 415V
(ii) Rated Insulation Level 690V
Rated ultimate and
service SC breaking
(iii) As per system fault current (for 1 sec)
capacity(As per system
requirement)
(iv) Rated making capacity 2.1 times of System fault current
(v) Utilization category A
C. DIGITAL MFM
(i) Accuracy class 0.5

MFM shall be provided at LT incomer feeder. MFM shall

(ii) have suitable communication port for integration with
SCADA system.
D. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
(i) Type Cast Resin Bar Primary

(ii) Voltage class and frequency 650V, 50HZ

(iii) CT Secondary Current 1A

(iv) Class of insulation E or better
(v) Accuracy class & burden
a) For Protection 5P20, 5VA
b) For Metering Class 1.0, 5VA (min)
Instrument Security Factor for
(vi) metering CT
5

E. VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
(i) Type Cast Resin

(ii) Voltage Ratio 415 / 110V for line PT

415/√3 / 110/√3V for Bus PT
(iii) Neutral Solidly Earthed Vee Vee
(iv) Accuracy Class 0.5
(v) Rated Voltage factor 1.1 continuous, 1.5 for 30 sec.
(vi) Class of insulation E or better
One minute power
(vii) frequency withstand 2.5 KV
voltage
F. HRC FUSES
(i) Voltage Class 650 Volts
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(ii) Rupturing capacity 80kA (RMS) for AC circuits

G. CONTACTORS
(i) Type Air break electro magnetic
AC3 of IS/IEC 60947 for nonreversible AC4 of IS/IEC
(ii) Utilising Category
60947 for reversible drives

H. SWGR. CUBICLE CONSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

(i) Colour finish
RAL9002 (Main body) RAL 5012 (Extreme end
Exterior covers) ,The paint thickness shall not be less than 50
microns
Cable entry
(ii) Power Cables Bottom
Control Cables Bottom

3.0 DETAILS OF INDOOR DISTRIBUTION BOARDS

Applicable for Auxiliary Power Supply system.

3.1 Switchboards shall be of metal enclosed, indoor, wall mounted type.
3.2 All switchboard frames and load bearing members shall be fabricated using
suitable mild steel structural sections or pressed and shaped cold-rolled
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.
3.3 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.
3.4 The switchboards shall be of bolted design. The complete structures shall be
rigid, self-supporting, and free from flaws, twists and bends. All cut outs shall
be true in shape and devoid of sharp edges.
3.5 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.
All cutouts shall be provided with EPDM / Neoprene gaskets. Feeder Pillar
with IP 55 enclosure protection meeting the technical requirement is also
acceptable.
3.6 All switchboards shall be of uniform height not exceeding 2450 mm.
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3.7 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.
3.8 All equipment and components shall be neatly arranged and shall be easily
accessible for operation and maintenance. Replacement /Maintenance of
individual equipment/ component shall be possible without switching off or
isolating the other equipments/components.
3.9 Each switchboard shall be provided with undrilled, removable type gland
plate. For all single core cables, gland plate shall be of non-magnetic
material. The gland plate shall be provided with gasket to ensure enclosure
protection.
3.10 The minimum clearance in air between phases and between phases and
earth for the entire busbars shall be 25mm. For all other components, the
clearance between "two live parts", "a live part and an earthed part", shall be
at least ten (10) mm throughout. Wherever it is not possible to maintain these
clearances, insulation shall be provided by sleeving or barriers. However, for
busbars the clearances specified above should be maintained even when the
busbars are sleeved or insulated. All connections from the busbars up to
switch / fuses/MCCB shall be fully insulated and securely bolted to minimize
the risk of phase to phase and phase to earth short circuits. All busbars and
jumper connections shall be of high conductivity aluminium alloy / copper of
adequate size.
3.11 All switchboards shall be provided with three phase and neutral busbars.
Entire busbar system shall be insulated with PVC sleeves. Busbar sleeves
shall be compliant to UL224 (Extruded insulating tubing), CE/UL certified,
having fire retardant properties and working temperature of 105°C.
3.12 The cross-section of the busbars shall be uniform throughout the length of
switchboard section and shall be adequately supported and braced to
withstand the stresses due to the specified short circuit currents. Neutral
busbar short circuit strength shall be same as main busbars.
3.13 All busbars shall be adequately supported by non-hygroscopic, non-
combustible, track-resistant and high strength sheet molded compound or
equivalent type polyester fiber glass molded insulator. Separate supports
shall be provided for each phase and neutral busbar. If a common support is
provided, anti-tracking barriers shall be provided between the supports.
Insulator and barriers of inflammable material such as Hylam shall not be
accepted. The busbar insulators shall be supported on the main structure.
3.14 All busbar joints shall be provided with high tensile steel bolts, belleville /
spring washers and nuts, so as to ensure good contacts at the joints. Non-
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silver plated busbar joints shall be thoroughly cleaned at the jointed locations
and suitable contact grease shall be applied just before making a joint. All
bolts shall be tightened by torque spanner to the recommended value. The
overlap of the busbars at each joint surface shall be such that the length of
overlap shall be equal to or greater than the width of the busbar. All copper
to aluminium joints shall be provided with suitable bimetallic washers.
3.15 All busbars shall be colour coded as per IS: 375.
3.16 Wherever the busbars are painted with black Matt paint, the same should be
suitable for temperature encountered in the switchboard under normal
operating conditions.
3.17 The Bidder shall furnish calculations establishing the adequacy of bus bar
sizes for specified current ratings.
3.18 Panel space heaters shall be provided and the supply for this shall be tapped
from incomer, before the isolating switch/circuit breaker. Incoming circuit to
space-heater shall have an isolating switch, HRC fuse and neutral link of
suitable rating. Panel illumination and plug-socket shall also be tapped from
the space heater supply.
3.19 A galvanized steel / Copper / Aluminium earth bus shall be provided at the
bottom of each panel and shall extend throughout the length of each
switchboard. It shall be welded / bolted to the framework of each panel and
breaker earthing contact bar. Vertical earth bus shall be provided in each
vertical section which shall in turn be bolted / welded to main horizontal earth
bus.
3.20 The earth bus shall have sufficient cross section to carry the momentary short
circuit and short time fault current to earth without exceeding the allowable
temperature rise.
3.21 All non-current carrying metal work of the switchboard shall be effectively
bonded to the earth bus. Electrical conductivity of the whole switchgear
enclosure framework and truck shall be maintained even after painting.
3.22 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
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removed, is not acceptable. However, looping of earth connections between

equipment to provide alternative paths to earth bus is acceptable.
3.23 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.
3.24 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.
3.25 All switchboards shall be supplied completely wired internally upto the
terminals, ready to receive external cables.
3.26 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.
3.27 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.
3.28 All wiring shall be properly supported, neatly arranged, readily accessible and
securely connected to equipment terminals and terminal blocks.
3.29 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.
3.30 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.
3.31 Cable termination arrangement for power cables shall be suitable for heavy
duty, 1.1 kV grade, stranded aluminium 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.
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3.32 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.
3.33 All Switchgears, MCCs, Distribution Boards, Fuse boards, all feeders, local
push-button stations etc. shall be provided with prominent, engraved
identification plates.
3.34 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.
3.35 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.
3.36 The gaskets, wherever specified, shall be of good quality EPDM / neoprene
with good ageing, compression and oil resistance characteristics suitable for
panel applications.
3.37 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.
3.38 ON/OFF status and protection trip status of incomers and bus coupler (if
available) be provided for SCADA system.
3.39 Suitable changeover and interlocking arrangement shall be provided for
incomers and bus coupler.
3.40 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
equipment supplied shall meet the requirements of type ii class of co-
ordination as per IS: 8544.
3.41 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
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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.
4.0 MCCB

a. 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.
b. MCCB shall have 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).
C. 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
manufacturer’s discrimination table.

5.0 FUSES

5.1 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.
5.2 Fuse shall have visible operation indicators. Insulating barriers shall be
provided between individual power fuses.
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5.3 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.
5.4 The Neutral links shall be mounted on fuse carriers which shall be
mounted on fuse bases.

6.0 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 each
component and furnish the basis for arriving at these derating factors duly
considering the specified current ratings and amb. Temperature of 50 deg C
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Rev01 dated 15.01.2020

Prepared : N RABINDRABABU SAFETY OFFICER/QUEST

Checked : P S V SAMPATH KUMAR AGM/BHEL-EDN

Approved : M SREENATH AGM/BHEL-EDN

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Sr. No. Description

INTRODUCTION
1.0

2.0 APPLICATION

3.0 TERMINOLOGIES

4.1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIES.

4.2 SAFETY OFFICER (SAFETY OFFICER)

4.3 All EMPLOYEES

5.0 SITE INCHARGE OF SUBCONTRACTOR

5.1 DEPLOYMENT OF TOOLS & PLANTS

5.2 DEPLOYMENT OF MANPOWER

5.3 PROVISION OF PPEs

5.4 PROVISION OF INFRASTRUCTURE

6.0 SAFETY TRAINING & AWARENESS

7.0 SAFETY COMMUNICATION

8.0 OPERATIONAL CONTROL

8.1 EXCAVATION SAFETY

9 WORK PERMIT

10 HOUSE KEEPING

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11 WASTE MANAGEMENT

12 WARNINGS & SIGNS

13 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

14 FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURE

15 CONTROL OF DOCUMENTS

16 SAFETY INSPECTION

17 MONTHLY SAFETY REVIEW MEETING

18 TYPICAL DETAILS OF FLOATING SOLAR POWER PLANT

19 ANNEXURES
1. Formats to be used at site
2. JSA (HIRAs) for PV floating system work, Tree felling and
clearance work

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this Safety Plan is to provide for the systematic identification, evaluation,
prevention and control of general workplace hazards, specific job hazards, potential hazards
and environmental impacts that may arise from foreseeable conditions during execution of the
100 MW Floating Solar Project.

This document shall be followed by Client’s Sub-Contractors at all installation and servicing
sites. In case customer specific documents are to be referred, the same will be followed in
conjunction with this document.

2.0 APPLICATION

The document is applicable for execution of the 100 MW Floating Solar Project and it is
expected that Client and Sub-contractor are committed to the following guidelines:

 Ensure that the Health and Safety of all persons at work site is not adversely affected by the
work.
 Ensure protection of environment at the worksite.
 Ensure compliance at all times with the relevant statutory and contractual Safety requirements.
 Provide trained, experienced and competent personnel. Ensure medically fit personnel only
are engaged at work.
 Provide and maintain plant, places and systems of work that are safe and without risk to
health and the environment.
 Provide all personnel with adequate information, instruction, training and supervision.
 Effectively control, co-ordinate and monitor the activities of all personnel on the Project sites
including contractors in respects of Safety.
 Establish effective communication on SAFETY matters with all relevant parties involved in
the Project works.

 Ensure that all work planning takes into account all persons that may be affected by the
work.
 Ensure fitness testing of all T&Ps. Lifting appliances like cranes, chain pulley blocks etc. are
to be certified by competent authority.
 Ensure timely provision of resources to facilitate effective implementation of SAFETY
requirements.
 Ensure continual improvements in SAFETY performance
 Ensure conservation of resources and reduction of wastage.
 Capture the data of all incidents including near misses, process deviation etc. Investigate
and analyze the same to find out the root cause.
 Ensure timely implementation of correction, corrective action and preventive action.
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