14 Samss 531

Materials System Specification
14-SAMSS-531 2 June 2012

Power Transformers
Document Responsibility: Electrical Substations Equipment Standards Committee
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents
I Scope............................................................. 2
II Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
III References..................................................... 2
IV General Requirements................................... 4
V Modifications to ANSI C57.12.10................... 4
Data Schedule – 1.............................................. 15

Data Schedule – 2.............................................. 22
Previous Issue: 22 September 2008 Next Planned Update: 2 June 2017

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Primary contact: Basel Ishwait on 966-3-8809664
Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2012. All rights reserved.

Document Responsibility: Electrical Substations Equipment Standards Committee 14-SAMSS-531
Draft Date: 2 June 2012
Next Planned Update: 2 June 2017 Power Transformers
I Scope
This Specification defines the mandatory requirements of all 50 and 60 Hz, oil-filled
power transformers and autotransformers, with tap changers for de-energized or load-
tap-changing operation.
II Conflicts and Deviations
A. If there are any conflicts between this Specification and associated purchasing,
project or engineering documents, this specification shall take precedence.
B. Direct all requests to deviate from this Specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company waiver procedure.
C. The designation "Commentary" is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains

comments that are explanatory or advisory. These comments are not mandatory,
except to the extent that they explain mandatory requirements contained in this
SAMSS.
III References
The following is a summary of all the documents which have been mentioned within
this Specification. The specific part(s) of these documents which are applicable have
been identified throughout this Specification.
A. Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

26-SAMSS-059 Insulating Oil
Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-140500 Power Transformers
Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets

Form NMR-7906 Non-Material Requirements for Transformers:
Small, Medium & Large, Power Distribution
B. Industry Codes and Standards
American National Standards Institute

ANSI C57.12.00 Standard General Requirements for Liquid-
Immersed Distribution, Power, and Regulating
Transformers
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ANSI C57.12.10-2010 Standard Requirements for Liquid-Immersed

Power Transformers
ANSI/IEEE C57.12.90 Standard Test Code for Liquid-Immersed
Distribution, Power, and Regulating
Transformers and Guide for Short-Circuit
Testing of Distribution and Power
Transformers
ANSI/IEEE C57.91 IEEE Guide for Loading Mineral-Oil-Immersed
Transformers
ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA ICS 6 Industrial Control and Systems Enclosures
NEMA MG 1 Motors
NEMA TR 1 Transformers, Regulators, and Reactors
American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM D3487 Standard Specification for Mineral Insulating Oil
Used in Electrical Apparatus
International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC 60076 Power Transformers
IEC 60227 Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables of Rated
Voltages up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60332 Tests on Cables under Fire Conditions
IEC 60502 Power Cables with Extruded Insulation and their
Accessories for Rated Voltages from 1 kV up to
30 kV
IEC 60296 Specification for New Insulating Oils for
Transformers and Switchgear
IEC 60034 Rotating Electrical Machines
IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures
IV General Requirements
A) Refer to Section II for direction on conflict resolution between documents. For

example, if there are any conflicts between this Specification and associated
project or engineering documents, this specification shall take precedence.
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B) Information Required with Quotation
The Vendor shall supply the following information with the Quotation.
This list in addition to the information requested within the Quotation request or
Purchase Order Documents:
I) User's list of the same or similar equipment, which has a minimum of two
years verifiable, proven field experience. The list shall indicate as a
minimum:
1) User company name
2) Installation site
3) Date of installation
II) Certified design or type test data as specified in ANSI/IEEE C57.12.00 of a
transformer with similar voltage, MVA and winding configuration.
C) Language
The English language, in accordance with American usage, shall be used at all
times with respect to documents, drawings, labels and technical terms, procured or
prepared by the Vendor pertaining to any work in accordance with this document.
D) Inspection
Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-140500 provides information

on inspection procedures.
E) Other requirements
Saudi Aramco form NMR-7906 provides information on non-material

requirements.
V Modifications to ANSI C57.12.10
The following paragraph numbers refer to ANSI C57.12.10, Standard Requirements for
Liquid-Immersed Power Transformers ", which is part of this specification. The text in
each paragraph below is an addition, exception, modification, or deletion to ANSI
C57.12.10 as noted. Paragraph numbers not appearing in ANSI C57.12.10 are new
paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order.
4 Rating Data
4 (Addition-1) Transformers shall be rated in accordance with ANSI

C57.12.00, Section 4.1 "Usual Service Conditions".
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Commentary Note:
1. The kVA rating specified on the data sheet has been increased (de-rated) as
required by Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards to obtain a satisfactory site
rating for ambient temperatures higher than 30°C.
2. Specified transformer ratings are based on ANSI standard 65°C rise over a
30°C average ambient
3. Vendor should not consider additional de-rating beyond what is listed on the
data sheet.
4 (Addition-2) Transformers are subject to sand and dust storms, salt laden
winds and fog, and airborn chemical contaminants from industrial process
plants. The airborn salt levels of NaC1 may be 300 ppm and of MgC1
50 ppm.
4 (Addition-3) The temperature of metal surfaces exposed to direct solar

radiation can reach 75°C. The interiors of unventilated metal cabinets
(exclusive of internal heat-producing sources) can reach 56°C. The
transformer and its accessories, including cabinets and junction boxes, shall
be designed accordingly. Sun shields shall not be fitted, unless specified in
Data Schedule - 1.
4.2 Kilovolt-Ampere Ratings
4.2 (Addition-1) Power transformers shall be designed such that the actual OA
and FA derating factors do not exceed the ANSI Loading Guidelines for
continuous operation at unusual ambient temperatures without reducing
normal life expectancy.
4.2 (Addition-2) The attachments and accessories such as bushings, instrument

transformers, tap changers, and surge arresters shall be compatible with the
ANSI/IEEE C57.91 loading guidelines and shall not limit the transformer
kVA rating at unusual ambient temperatures.
4.2 (Exception) Kilovolt-ampere ratings shall be as shown in Table 2, self-cooled

(OA) and first-stage forced-cooled (FA). Second-stage forced cooling shall
not be provided, unless specified otherwise in Data Schedule - 1.
Commentary Note:
The next larger preferred OA rating is 75 and 100 MVA
4.4 Insulation Level
4.4 (Addition-1) All windings rated 69 kV and below, including the neutral
ends, shall have ungraded BIL insulation levels.
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(Addition-2) All windings above 69 kV that are wye-connected and solidly-

grounded shall have graded insulation, and the neutral ends shall have
insulation rated for 34.5 kV.
(Addition-3) Wye-connected windings that are ungrounded, or grounded

through impedance, shall have ungraded BIL insulation levels.
(Addition-4) The minimum winding BIL insulation levels shall be as

follows:
1) As specified in the ANSI tables or unless specified otherwise in 2)
below.
2) For transformers with load tap changing larger than 12 MVA the
minimum winding BIL insulation levels shall be per Table 1 of this
specification.
Table 1 – Minimum Winding BIL

Nominal Minimum
Voltage (kV) Winding BIL (kV)
2.4 60
4.16 75
13.8 110
34.5 200
69 350
110 / 115 450
132 650
230 900
380 1425
4.5 Taps
4.5.1 If specified, high-voltage winding taps for de-energized operation shall be

provided with 2.5% and 5.0% above rated voltage, and 2.5% and 5.0%
below rated voltage.
4.5.2 (Exception) Transformers with Load Tap Changers (LTC) when specified
shall be furnished in the high-voltage winding to provide approximately ±
10% automatic adjustment of the low voltage winding voltage, in
approximately 5/8% steps with 16 steps above and 16 steps below rated
voltage.
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4.5.2 All (LTC) shall be equipped for remote operation.
4.6 Impedance Voltage
4.6.1 (Exceptions) The percent impedance voltage shall be in accordance with

Table 2 below for new projects or as specified in the data schedule for
replacement transformers in existing facilities.
Table 2 — Percent impedance at self-cooled (ONAN) rating

High-voltage BIL Without LTC With LTC
(kV)
Low Voltage Low Voltage Low Voltage
480 V 2400V 2400V
and Above and Above
≤ 110 5.75* 5.5* -
150 6.75 6.5 7.0
200 7.25 7.0 7.5
250 7.75 7.5 8.0
350 8.0 8.5
450 8.5 9.0
550 9.0 9.5
650 9.5 10.0
750 10.0 10.5
900 10.5 11.0
1425 12 12.5
*For transformers greater than 5000kVA self-cooled, these values shall be the same as those shown for 150 kV HV BIL.
4.8 Routine Tests
4.8 (Addition-1) The Vendor shall provide in Data Schedule - 2 as part of his
Bid the guaranteed values of load and no-load losses in accordance with
ANSI C57.12.00. The load losses shall be based on the OA self-cooled
rating with a winding temperature of 85°C. The no-load losses shall be
based at rated nominal voltage at nominal tap position and 20°C winding
temperature.
When Loss Evaluation Constants A and B are provided in Data Schedule - 1,

the bids will be evaluated by capitalizing the losses. The Vendor shall
supply a transformer designed to minimize the total present value price C in
the following equation:
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C = P + (A * Li) + (B * Lc) (1)

Where:
C = total evaluated present value price used for bid comparison
purposes;
P = transformer quoted price, including delivery to site;
A = cost/kW of no-load loss from Data Schedule-1;
Li = guaranteed no-load loss in kW at rated voltage;
B = cost/kW of load loss from Data Schedule-1;
Lc = guaranteed load loss in kW at the OA self-cooled rating at
winding temperature of 85°C.
4.8 (Addition-2) Guarantee and Warranty
In addition to the guarantee and warranty specified in contract or purchase

order documents, the No-load and Load Losses shall be guaranteed and
measured in accordance with ANSI/IEEE C57.12.90. If the losses, when
measured, are found to be higher than the guaranteed losses, the cost of the
transformer shall be reduced by an amount equal to the difference between
the actual losses and the guaranteed losses in kilowatts as specified above
multiplied by the evaluation factor $/kW given in the data sheet.
5 Construction
5.0 (Addition) High and low voltage windings shall be copper.
5.1 (Exception) Except as follows all accessories listed in Figure 1 shall be

furnished for all transformers. Load tap changing equipment and auxiliary
cooling control shall be furnished only when required by this Specification
or Data Schedule - 1.
5.1 (Addition-3) Control cabinets and accessory wiring shall be separate from
junction boxes and shall incorporate the following requirements:
1) Control cabinet(s) shall be tank-mounted, shall be accessible from
grade, and shall house all terminal connections for transformer
accessories and all control equipment and other devices. All wiring
requiring Buyer's interconnection shall be terminated to suitable
terminal blocks. Terminal blocks shall be one-piece, phenolic, barrier
type, rated 20 A, 600 V minimum with prenumbered marking strips
and suitable for two terminations per point. A maximum or 2 wires per
point is permitted. Shorting terminal blocks shall be provided for
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current transformer circuits and shall be capable of receiving 10 mm²

(8 AWG) wire.
2) Control cabinet(s) shall be outdoor, raintight, dust-tight, NEMA ICS 6
Type 3, suitable for bottom entry. Cable or conduit top entry is not
acceptable. Doors shall be double or full-length hinged, capable of
opening not less than 120 degrees, and equipped with stainless steel
hardware, including locking devices.
3) Control cabinets shall be provided with a 240 V rated space heater with
thermostat, a 120 V convenience outlet to NEMA 5-20R configuration,
and a 120 V overhead light. All three devices shall be connected for
120 V AC. A door-mounted ammeter shall be provided to indicate that
the space heater is in service. A disconnecting means shall be
provided for each power supply. A wiring diagram indicating the
control cabinet circuits and fuse or circuit breaker ratings, shall be
affixed inside the cabinet door.
4) All relays, switches, terminal blocks, and other devices shall be
identified by engraved nameplate(s), which shall be securely attached
without the use of adhesives.
5) Wiring shall be run in hot dipped galvanized rigid steel conduit.
Where flexibility is required, liquid-tight flexible metal conduit may be
used in lengths not to exceed 500 mm. Alternatively, metal clad cable
or armored cable per IEC 60502 may be used without conduit.
6) All wiring and cables shall comply with the requirements of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, (latest edition). Acceptable
cable types are THHN and XHHW; XHHW insulation shall be XLPE.
Alternatively, IEC 60227 wires or IEC 60502 cables, with minimum
temperature rating of 85°C, fire retardant per IEC 60332, may be used.
7) All wiring shall be a minimum of 2.5 mm² (14 AWG) 600-V stranded
copper.
Exception:
IEC armored cables noted above utilize solid conductors.
8) Each wire shall be identified with a thermoplastic, slip-on wire marker

with permanently printed characters. Snap-on or adhesive type
markers are prohibited.
9) Insulated, ring or forked tongue, compression (crimped) terminals shall
be provided for all control wiring. A maximum of two conductors may
be terminated on a single terminal.
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10) Where accessory equipment requires capillary tubing and attachments,

stainless steel tubing shall be used throughout.
5.1 The enclosures shall be raintight and dust-tight, National Electrical

Manufacturers Association, NEMA ICS 6 Type 3 or IEC 60529 IP 54.
Undrilled gland plates are not acceptable. For transport prior to erection,
conduit hubs shall be sealed with threaded steel plugs; bus-duct and pothead
entrances shall be sealed with steel plates.
5.1 (Exception) All terminal blocks shall be located in the control cabinet.
5.1 Additional Requirements
A. Painting
The paint color shall be light grey. All painted surfaces shall have the
Vendor's standard finish with a minimum thickness or 5-mil dry
thickness.
B. Noise Levels
Transformer noise levels shall not exceed NEMA TR 1 Standards for

OA, FA, or FOA operation.
5.1.2 (Exception) A magnetic liquid or a hydraulic level gauge shall be provided

on all transformers. If Hydraulic gauge is provided it shall be located about
1.75 meters from grade level. The alarm contacts shall be rated and wired in
accordance with Section 5.1.10 and 5.1.11 of this ANSI Standard.
5.1.3 (Addition) A liquid temperature indicator shall be provided with all

transformers. The two electrically separate sets of contacts shall be rated
and wired in accordance with Section 5.10 and 5.1.11 of this ANSI Standard.
5.1.5 (Addition) A pressure vacuum gauge shall be provided on all transformers

equipped with a sealed tank oil preservation system. The two electrically
separate alarm contacts shall be rated in accordance with Section 5.1.10 and
5.1.11 of this ANSI Standard.
5.1.9 (Exception) A pressure (rate-of-rise)-type relay shall be provided for

transformers 5000 kVA and above. When an auxiliary relay is required it
shall be mounted on the transformer relay panels.
5.1.9 (Addition) Where the tap changer is located in a separate compartment from
the main windings, the transformer manufacturer shall advise the Buyer on
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the availability of a separate rapid pressure-rise relay for the tap changer
compartment.
5.2 (Exception) The neutral bushing BIL levels for wye connected winding rated
above 15 kV shall be as follows:
Impedance-grounded: Same as line bushings, and shall be
interchangeable.
Solidly-grounded: 34.5-kV rating, 200-kV BIL
5.2 (Addition-1) All bushings for outdoor application shall be either wet
process glazed porcelain coated with silicon or a composite type and shall
have a threaded stud.
5.2 (Addition-2) All bushings of the same voltage class shall be interchangeable.
5.2 (Addition-3) All outdoor bushings for nominal system voltages of 69 kV and
above shall have a capacitor tap for testing.
5.2 (Addition-4) The minimum BIL levels of winding bushings shall be as

shown in Table 2 of this specification.
Table 2 – Bushing BIL Level

Nominal Minimum
Voltage (kV) BIL Level (kV)
2.4 60
4.16 75
13.8 110
34.5 200
69 350
110 / 115 650
132 900
230 1050
380 1650
5.2 (Exception-1) Outdoor bushings shall have minimum creepage of 40 mm per

kV line-to-line of nominal system voltage.
5.2 (Exception-2) Type and location of bushings shall be as specified on Data

Schedule-1.
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5.2 (Exception-3) Type and location of bushings for wye-connected low voltage
windings shall be as specified on the Data Schedule-1.
5.2 (Exception-4) Core and Yoke ground leads shall be terminated outside the
main tank on a bushing housed in a separate hand hole located on top of the
cover.
5.4 (Addition-1) Nameplate(s) shall be abrasion resistant, stainless steel and

attached with stainless steel hardware. Entries shall be marked by etching,
engraving or other permanent marking method. The following additional
data is required, and may be on a separate nameplate:
1) Manufacturer's location
2) Year of manufacture
3) Buyer's Purchase Order number
4) Manufacturer's order reference number
5.4 (Addition-2) Danger and warning indicators shall be written both in Arabic
and English.
5.5 (Addition-2) Internal and external grounding terminals shall be provided for
grounding cable, armor, shield, and stress-relieving devices.
5.6.2 (Addition) The number of transformer windings and winding connections

shall be as specified on Data Schedule - 1.
5.7 (Addition-1) A conservator or expansion-tank system, when provided, shall

include a diaphragm or bladder in the auxiliary tank to prevent oil-to-air
contact. Externally mounted expansion bladders are not acceptable.
5.7 (Addition-2) A conservator or expansion-tank system, when provided, shall

have a Buchholz-type relay.
5.7.1 (Exception) Oil preservation system may be sealed-tank or any other system
listed in this Specification for transformers 10 MVA and larger. Conservator
type oil preservation system shall not be used on transformers less than 10
MVA.
5.8 (Addition-1) Tank designs using bell type or detachable underbase

constructions shall not be used.
5.8 (Addition-2) All transformers up to 30,000 kVA, inclusive, shall be shipped

filled with insulating oil. The oil shall be virgin hydrocarbon mineral oil
specifically manufactured for use as electrical insulating oil. The oil shall
contain no additives, and shall meet IEC 60296 Class 1 or ASTM D3487
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Type 1. Larger transformers may be shipped per manufacturer's normal

practice. Detached radiators and conservator tanks shall be shipped dry, and
the oil supplied separately as specified in Saudi Aramco Materials System
Specification 26-SAMSS-059
5.8 (Addition 3) Transformers shall have a label which specifically states that
the oil contains less than 1 ppm polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB).
5.8 (Addition) Valves shall be provided on each transformer equipped with

detachable radiators to enable these radiators to be removed without
affecting the liquid in the tank. The tank drain valves shall be padlockable.
5.8.3 (Exception-1) A pressure relief device shall be provided for all transformers.
5.8.3 (Exception-2) Bolted main tank covers are acceptable.
5.8.3 (Addition-1) Handholes and/or manholes shall have bolted covers.
5.8.3 (Addition-2) It must be possible to remove any cover-mounted bushing

without removing the main tank cover.
5.9 (Addition-1) The Vendor shall supply a disconnect device in the control
cabinet for each power supply.
5.9 (Addition-2) All fans shall be fitted with fan guards. The fan guards shall
have wires spaced to limit openings to less than 12.7 mm.
5.9.1.1 (Exception) The manually operable switch and fan control relay shall be
located in the control cabinet.
5.9.1.2 (Addition) A winding temperature simulator shall be provided on all

transformers with forced-air cooling, and shall control the fans and give
visual indication of winding temperature.
5.9.2 (Addition-1) The voltage for the forced-cooling fans or pump motors shall
be as specified on Data Schedule - 1.
5.9.2 (Addition-2) Fan motors shall be totally-enclosed, 60 Hz, squirrel cage,

induction-type, and shall be suitable for continuous operation in 50°C
ambient temperature. Motors shall conform to the requirements of NEMA
MG 1 or equivalent IEC 60034 standard.
5.9.2 (Exception) Fans and accessories for forced-air cooling shall be supplied on
all transformers rated 2500 kVA OA or larger, and shall not be supplied on
transformers rated less than 2500 kVA.
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5.9.2 (Exception) Three phase motors and motors with other voltages under
600 V are acceptable if specified on Data Schedule - 1.
5.10 (Addition) The power supply shall be as specified on the Data Schedule - 1.
5.12 Junction boxes
5.12.1 (Exception) Junction Boxes shall be provided when specified on Data

Schedule - 1.
5.14 (Exception) A throat connection(s) shall be provided for windings of 350 kV

BIL (69 kV nominal system voltage) or less when specified on the Data
Schedule - 1.
5.15 (Addition) Current transformers shall be provided as specified on the Data

Schedule-1. Provisions shall be provided for installing two CT's per phase.
5.16 (Addition-1) Surge arresters shall be installed and be as specified on Data

Schedule-1, including all terminating accessories, and shall have the
minimum creepage specified in Section 5.2 (Exception-1) of this
Specification. Gapless metal-oxide type surge arresters shall be rated for
60°C peak ambient temperature.
5.16 (Addition-2) The surge arrester voltage rating, class, and type shall be per
Table 3 of this specification.
Table 3 – Surge Arrester
Nominal System Arrester Voltage
Voltage (kV rms) Class & Type Rating (kV rms)
(1)
13.8 Intermediate/Station 15
(2)
34.5 Station, Metal-oxide 39
(2)
69 Station, Metal-oxide 60
(2)
(2)
Notes:
1) Use Station Class for 5000 kVA OA or more.
2) Use gapless metal-oxide non-linear resistor type.
5.16 (Addition-3) An individual ground pad shall be provided for each surge
arrester. The material required for connecting each surge arrester ground
pad to tank ground pads shall be provided and installed by the Vendor.
The ground wires shall be stranded bare copper.
5.19 Other Tests
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5.19 (Addition-1) The following additional test shall be made for transformers
rated 5000 kVA OA or greater:
- Zero-Phase-Sequence Impedance Voltage, including resistive and

reactive components, between all pairs of windings, at 85°C winding
temperature.
5.19 (Addition-2) Additional "Design" and "Other" tests shall be made as

specified on Data Schedule - 1.
Revision Summary
2 June 2012 Major revision.
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Data Schedule – 1
14-SAMSS-531, Power Transformers
(Supplied by Buyer as Part of SAMS Specifications)
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION DETAILS
1 Buyer's Purchase Order/Quotation Request ____________

Buyer's Budget Item/Job Order Number ____________
Buyer's Line Item Number ____________
2 SAMSS Attachments & Supplements 26-SAMSS-059
3 Supplemental Pages to Data Schedule 1
Auto/Multiwinding Transformer (Yes/No) ____________
Parallel Operation (Yes/No) ____________
4 Number of Phases (One, Three) Three
Temperature Rise (C) 65°C
Frequency (Hz) 60
Transformer Type (2/3/4winding, or Auto) ____________
Coolant (Mineral Oil-Immersed) Oil-Immersed
Operation (Step-up/Step-down/Intertie) ____________
Angular Displacement (ANSI or IEC 60076) ____________
Impedance (% at C on OA Base of High Voltage Winding) ANSI: ____________
Other: ____________
Multi Winding Transformers
Impedance HV to LV X (% at 85°C on OA Base of X Secondary Winding) ____________
Impedance HV to LV Y (% at 85°C on OA Base of Y Secondary Winding) ____________
Impedance LV X to LV Y (% at 85°C on OA Base of X or Y winding) ____________
Forced Cooling & Controls (Yes/No) ____________

(not allowed on transformers rated below 2500kVA)
Fan or Pump Motor Voltage & Phases V / Ph

5 Loss Evaluation Constants
a) Currency of Evaluation Symbol ____________
b) No-load Loss Constant A Cost/kW ____________
c) Load Loss Constant B Cost/kW ____________
6 High Voltage Winding
Continuous OA/FA/FOA Ratings (kVA) ____________
Voltage Rating (kV) ____________
Winding Connection (Delta, Wye) ____________
Neutral Grounding (Solid, Ungrounded) ____________
Winding BIL Level (kV) ____________
Neutral BIL Level (kV) ____________
Surge Arresters
a) Mounted Complete (Yes/No) ____________
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Data Schedule - 1 (Cont'd)
7 Low-Voltage Winding
a) Mounted Complete
(Yes/No) ____________
8 High Voltage Winding Termination

Type: Bushings/Junction Box/Throat
Position (Top Cover/Tank Side) ____________
a) Outdoor Bushings Line-end BIL (kV) ____________
Neutral-end Bil (kV) ____________
Terminal Type (Stud/NEMA Pad) ____________
Take-off Angle (Vert/Hor/Angle) ____________
Conductor Size and Type Stranded mm² ____________
Tube IPS-in. ____________
Conductor Material (Copper/Aluminum) ____________
b) Junction Box Type
(Cable, Conduit, Separable Connectors) ____________
1) Cable Junction Box
Cable Size (mm²) ____________
Cable Type ____________
Number of Cables ____________
Number of Potheads ____________
Number of Conductors per Phase ____________
2) Conduit Junction Box
Conduit Size (inch) ____________
Number of Hubs ____________
Entry Location (Top/Bottom) ____________
Conductor Size (mm²) ____________
Conductor Material (Cu/Al) ____________
c) Throat Connection
(Buyer will supply full details after award of contract)
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9 Low-Voltage Winding Termination

Type: Bushings/Junction Box/Throat
Tube IPS-in. ____________
Cable Size (mm²) ____________
Cable Type ____________
3) Separable Connectors (Yes/No) ____________
10 Tap Changer Type
Type: (De-enegized/Load) ____________
Tap kVA Ratings (Full/Reduced-Capacity) ____________
Location (High Voltage/Low Voltage) ____________
Mechanical Key Interlock (Yes/No) ____________
Compartment Pressure-Rise Relay (Yes/No) ____________
Load Tap Changer Control (If applicable) ____________
Local Control (Yes/No) ____________
Manual Control (Yes/No) ____________
Supervisory Control (Yes/No) ____________
Position Telemetering (Yes/No) ____________
Automatic Voltage Control (Yes/No) ____________
AC Reference Voltage (RMS Nominal) ____________
Parallel Operation Required (Yes/No) ____________
Line Drop Compensator (Yes/No) ____________
Motor Supply Voltage, Phase (AC RMS) ____________
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11 Current Transformers
a) High-Voltage Windings/Bushings Relaying | Metering
Number Required per Phase ______ _____
Accuracy Class (C-50/100/200/400/800 or 0.3/0.6/1.2) ______ _____
Standard Burden (B-1/2/4/8, or B-0.1/0.2/0.5/0.9/1.8) ______ _____
Primary Current Rating (Amperes) ______ _____
Secondary Current Rating (Amperes) 5 5
Number of Ratios (Single/Dual/Multi) ______ _____
Cont. Thermal Current Rating Factor 1.33 1.33
b) Low-Voltage Windings/Bushings Relaying | Metering
c) Winding Neutral End/Bushing HV LV
Number Required ______ _____
Location (Bushing/External) ______ _____
Accuracy Class (C-50/100/200/400/800) ______ _____
Standard Burden (B-1/2/4/8) ______ _____
12 Additional ANSI Test Requirements
Zero Sequence Impedance (Yes/No) ____________
13 Miscellaneous & Accessories
Combustible Gas Detector (Buchholz relay) (Yes/No) ____________
Padlockable Drain Valve (Yes/No) ____________
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Data Schedule - 1
Supplemental Page for Multiwinding or Autotransformers
1 Tertiary-Voltage Winding (Third Winding)

Simultaneous Loading of Tertiary (kVA) ____________
2 Impedance (% at 85 °C on Tertiary OA base)
High Voltage to Tertiary ____________
Low Voltage to Tertiary ____________
3 Tertiary-Voltage Winding Termination
Type: (Bushings/Junction Box/Throat) ____________
Tube IPS-in. ____________
Cable Size (mm²) ____________
Cable Type ____________
3) Separable Connectors (Yes/No) ____________
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Supplemental Page for Multiwinding or Autotransformers
4 Surge Arresters
a) Mounted Complete (Yes/No) ____________
5 Current Transformers Relaying | Metering
a) Bushings
b) Inside Delta (Polarizing) Relaying | Metering
Number Required per Phase ____________
Accuracy Class (C-50/100/200/400/800) ____________
Standard Burden (B-1/2/4/8) ____________
Primary Current Rating (Amperes) ____________
Secondary Current Rating (Amperes) 5
Number of Ratios (Single/Dual/Multi) ____________
Cont. Thermal Current Rating Factor 1.33
6 Additional Tertiary Items
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Supplement for Parallel Operation with New or Existing Transformer
1 Parallel Transformer (Existing/Purchased by this request) ____________

Manufacturer ____________
Serial Number ____________
High-Voltage Rating (kV) ____________
Low-Voltage Rating (kV) ____________
Impedance (% at 85°C on OA base)
a) At Maximum Tap: ____________
b) At Nominal Tap: ____________
c) At Maximum Tap: ____________
Exciting Current at Nominal Tap: ____________
Tap Changer Type (De-energized/Load) ____________
Tap kVA Ratings (Full/Reduced) ____________
Tap Location (High/Low Voltage) ____________
Number of Steps Above: ____________
Below: ____________
Step Size (Percent) ____________
Load Tap Changer Control (If applicable) ____________
Local Control (Yes/No) ____________
Remote Control (Yes/No) ____________
Manual Control (Yes/No) ____________
Supervisory Control (Yes/No) ____________
Position Telemetering (Yes/No) ____________
Automatic Voltage Control (Yes/No) ____________
AC Reference Voltage (RMS Nominal) ____________
Parallel Operation Required (Yes/No) ____________
Line Drop Compensator (Yes/No) ____________
Motor Supply Voltage, Phase (AC RMS) ____________
2 Additional Specifications
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Data Schedule – 2
(To be Submitted by Each Bidder as Part of Quotation)
1 Buyer's Purchase Order/Quotation Request ____________

Buyer's Budget Item/Job Order Number ____________
Buyer's Line Item Number ____________
2 Vendor's Name & Address: ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
3 Transformer Type (2/3/4 - Winding, Auto) ____________
Coolant ____________
Operation (Step-up/Step-down/Intertie) ____________
Frequency (Hz) ____________
Number of Phases (One/Three) ____________
Forced Cooling & Controls (Yes/No) ____________
4 Guaranteed No-Load Loss (rated voltage) (kW) ____________
Guaranteed Load Loss (OA at 85°C) (kW) ____________
Forced Cooling Requirements (kW) ___________q
Excitation Current at Rated Voltage % ____________
Impedance(s) (% at 85°C) - on OA base HV-LV ____________
Multi Winding Transformers
Impedance HV to LV X (% at 85° C on OA Base of X Secondary Winding ________________
Impedance HV to LV Y (% at 85° C on OA Base of Y Secondary Winding _________________
Impedance LV X to LV Y (% at 85° C on OA Base of X or Y winding _______________________
Impedance(s) (% at 85°C) on TV base HV-TV ____________
Impedance(s) (% at 85°C) on TV base LV-TV ____________
Impedance(s) (% at 85°C) other ____________
5 Exceptions to Buyer's Specifications
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What are the main requirements for power transformers according to this specification?

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Materials System Specification

14-SAMSS-531 2 June 2012

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Data Schedule – 1.............................................. 15

Previous Issue: 22 September 2008 Next Planned Update: 2 June 2017

Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2012. All rights reserved.

II Conflicts and Deviations

C. The designation "Commentary" is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains

A. Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets

B. Industry Codes and Standards

American National Standards Institute

ANSI C57.12.10-2010 Standard Requirements for Liquid-Immersed

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

American Society for Testing and Materials

International Electrotechnical Commission

A) Refer to Section II for direction on conflict resolution between documents. For

B) Information Required with Quotation

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-140500 provides information

Saudi Aramco form NMR-7906 provides information on non-material

V Modifications to ANSI C57.12.10

4 (Addition-1) Transformers shall be rated in accordance with ANSI

4 (Addition-3) The temperature of metal surfaces exposed to direct solar

4.2 Kilovolt-Ampere Ratings

4.2 (Addition-2) The attachments and accessories such as bushings, instrument

4.2 (Exception) Kilovolt-ampere ratings shall be as shown in Table 2, self-cooled

The next larger preferred OA rating is 75 and 100 MVA

4.4 Insulation Level

(Addition-2) All windings above 69 kV that are wye-connected and solidly-

(Addition-3) Wye-connected windings that are ungrounded, or grounded

(Addition-4) The minimum winding BIL insulation levels shall be as

Table 1 – Minimum Winding BIL

4.5.1 If specified, high-voltage winding taps for de-energized operation shall be

4.5.2 All (LTC) shall be equipped for remote operation.

4.6 Impedance Voltage

4.6.1 (Exceptions) The percent impedance voltage shall be in accordance with

Table 2 — Percent impedance at self-cooled (ONAN) rating

4.8 Routine Tests

When Loss Evaluation Constants A and B are provided in Data Schedule - 1,

C = P + (A * Li) + (B * Lc) (1)

4.8 (Addition-2) Guarantee and Warranty

In addition to the guarantee and warranty specified in contract or purchase

5.0 (Addition) High and low voltage windings shall be copper.

5.1 (Exception) Except as follows all accessories listed in Figure 1 shall be

current transformer circuits and shall be capable of receiving 10 mm²

IEC armored cables noted above utilize solid conductors.

8) Each wire shall be identified with a thermoplastic, slip-on wire marker

10) Where accessory equipment requires capillary tubing and attachments,

5.1 The enclosures shall be raintight and dust-tight, National Electrical

5.1 Additional Requirements

Transformer noise levels shall not exceed NEMA TR 1 Standards for

5.1.2 (Exception) A magnetic liquid or a hydraulic level gauge shall be provided

5.1.3 (Addition) A liquid temperature indicator shall be provided with all