TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR

138kV 31.2 MVAR,

138kV 15.6 MVAR,
69kV 15.6 MVAR &
69kV 7.8 MVAR

SHUNT POWER CAPACITORS

LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY

SPECIFICATION FOR
138kV 31.2 MVAR, 138kV 15.6 MVAR, 69kV 15.6 MVAR &
69kV 7.8 MVAR
SHUNT POWER CAPACITOR

SPECIFICATION REVISION 2

DATE: March 11, 2021

03/11/2021
1.00 ITEMS:

ITEM 1: Capacitor, Power, Shunt 138kV 31.2MVAR

ITEM 2: Capacitor, Power, Shunt 138kV 15.6MVAR
ITEM 3: Capacitor, Power, Shunt 69kV 15.6MVAR
ITEM 4: Capacitor, Power, Shunt 69kV 7.8 MVAR

2.00 SCOPE:

This specification establishes minimum standard requirements for the design,

construction, testing, and supplementary requirements for 138kV, and 69kV
maximum voltage class outdoor, open rack power capacitors intended for shunt
connection to alternating current transmission system. The capacitor bank shall be
supplied complete with capacitor units, elevating structure, mounting frames, buss
work, connection provisions, hardware and all spacing/base support insulators. All
banks should be designed for a grounded single wye configuration that will be
switched daily.

3.00 USE:

The equipment specified herein is to be used for an electric utility's transmission

system to aid in improving the system operating profile throughout the Central Texas
area.

4.00 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:

The latest revision of the following standards shall apply to this Specification as well
as any standard referred to herein.

4.01 Industry Standards

4.01.01 Institute of Electrical Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 18-2012

Standard for Shunt Power Capacitors.

4.01.02 (IEEE) C57.19 – 2004 IEEE Standard General

Requirements and Test Procedures for Outdoor Power Apparatus
Bushings.

4.01.03 (IEEE) 37.99 – 2012, IEEE Guide for Protection of Shunt

Capacitor Banks.

4.01.04 (IEEE) 1036 – 2010, IEEE Guide for Application of Shunt

Power Capacitors.

4.01.05 NFPA 70-2002, National Electrical Code (NEC)

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5.00 GENERAL:

5.01 Items furnished under this specification shall in all respects meet the
dimensional and performance requirements hereinafter stated and as stated
in the above standards or the references therein.

5.02 The requirements specifically stated herein shall govern should there be any
conflict with the above standards or the references therein.

5.03 All items of the same design and rating furnished shall be mechanically and
electrically interchangeable.

6.00 CLASSIFICATION AND RATING:

6.01 Shunt power capacitors shall be classified for outdoor use.

6.02 Capacitors shall be designed for continuous operation at a minimum ambient

temperature of -400 C (-40 F) and a maximum +50⁰ C (122 F).

6.03 Capacitors shall be designed for switched or continuous operation with

unrestricted ventilation and direct sunlight under the ambient temperatures
listed in IEEE 18-2012, Section 5.7.1.

6.04 Capacitors shall give not less than the rated reactive power at rated
sinusoidal voltage and frequency. Capacitors shall not give more than 110%
of the rated reactive power measured at 250 C (77 F) uniform case and
internal temperature.

6.05 Capacitors shall be suitable for continuous operation at 135% of rated

reactive power. The combined effects listed below shall not exceed 135% of
the rated reactive power. This maximum reactive power shall include the
following factors.

A) Reactive power due to voltage greater than the nameplate rating at

fundamental frequency but within the permissible voltage limitations
described in section 6.06 below.

B) Reactive power due to harmonic voltages superimposed on the

fundamental frequency.

C) Reactive power greater than the nameplate rating due to manufacturing

tolerance within the limits specified in section 6.04 above.

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6.06 Capacitors shall be capable of continuous operation provided that none of
the following limitations are exceeded:

A) 110% of rated RMS voltage

B) 120% of rated peak voltage, i.e. peak voltage not exceeding 1.2 x
(square root of two) x rated RMS voltage, including harmonics, but
excluding transients

C) 135% of nominal RMS current based on rated KVAR and rated voltage

D) 135% of rated KVAR

6.07 Capacitors shall be capable of withstanding, with full life expectancy,

switching transients having crest voltages up to two times the peak of the
capacitor rated voltage, and other transient over-voltages and over-currents
normally associated with the operation of shunt power capacitors on electric
power systems as outlined in IEEE Std 1036-2010.

6.08 Shunt power capacitors shall conform to the voltage and reactive power
ratings specified in IEEE 18-2012, Table 1.

6.09 Shunt power capacitors shall comply with the basic impulse insulation level
(BIL) specified in IEEE 18-2012, Table 2.

6.10 Shunt power capacitors shall be rated for operation at 60 hertz alternating
current.

6.11 Shunt power capacitors shall have the following standard ratings:

A) Voltage, RMS (terminal-to-terminal),

B) Terminal-to-case (or ground) insulation class,
C) Reactive power,
D) Number of Phases,
E) Frequency.

6.12 Shunt power capacitors shall be rated to meet the in-service conditions
specified under IEEE 18-2012, Section 4.

6.13 Radio influence voltage generated by capacitors shall not exceed the value
specified in ANSI/IEEE 18-2012, Section 6.4 and the reference therein.

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6.14 Shunt power capacitors shall have a one (1) or two (2) bushing design for
installation on a single phase Wye grounded system.

6.15 Capacitor bushings shall comply with the minimum electrical characteristics
specified under IEEE 18-2012, Table 5.

Fuseless Capacitor Banks Grounded Single Wye Configuration:

A) 138kV, 31.2 MVAR

1 Can - 19.92kV 650KVAR @ 150kV BIL, 60 Hz (4 series, 4 parallel total

16 cans per phase)

B) 138kV, 15.6 MVAR

1 Can- 19.92kV 650KVAR @ 150kV BIL, 60 Hz (4 series, 2 parallel total

8 cans per phase)

C) 69kV, 15.6 MVAR

1 Can- 19.92kV 650KVAR @ 150kV BIL, 60Hz (2 series, 4 parallel total

8 cans per phase)

D) 69kV, 7.8 MVAR

1 Can- 19.92kV 650KVAR @ 150kV BIL, 60Hz (2 series, 2 parallel

total 4 cans per phase)

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7.00 CONSTRUCTION:

7.01 Capacitors shall be thermally stable in accordance with the definition and
operating conditions outlined in IEEE Std. 18-2012, Section 7.1.3.

7.02 Capacitors shall not be damaged by partial discharges when energized

under any conditions of ambient temperature or continuous voltage permitted
in accordance with IEEE 18- 2012.

7.03 Capacitors shall be equipped with an internal discharge resistor which will
reduce the residual voltage to 50 volts or less within five (5) minutes of time
limit after the capacitor is disconnected from the rated voltage.

7.04 Capacitors shall have a No. 409 stainless steel casing (shell). Capacitors
shall be hermetically sealed by welding or solder seal process.

7.05 Capacitors shall be painted ANSI 70, sky gray. Capacitors shall comply with
the finish requirements stated in ANSI Z55.1.

7.06 Capacitors shall have heavy duty stainless steel mounting brackets. The
bracket dimensions shall comply with the requirements specified in IEEE 18-
2012, Section 6.9. The mounting contact surface shall be unpainted to
assure positive grounding to the frame or hanger.

7.07 Capacitors shall have an all film/foil-type design and shall be impregnated
with a dielectric fluid. Paper type design shall not be acceptable.

7.07a The dielectric film stress shall not exceed 2000 volts per mil when the
capacitor is energized at rated voltage. The dielectric film stress shall be
calculated using the dry thickness of the dielectric film. Rated voltage of
each element shall not exceed 2000 volts. Lower stresses may be
specified by the LCRA as determined by electrical conditions at the
planned location.

7.08 Capacitor fluid shall be low toxicity and biodegradable with high dielectric
strength and temperature stability. Capacitors shall be free of PCB
(Polychlorinated-biphenyl).

7.09 Capacitors shall have one or two glazed wet processed porcelain insulator
bushings that comply with the (BIL) requirements specified herein.

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7.10 Capacitor bushing(s) shall have a tin or Cadmium plated parallel groove
connector. The connector's clamping range shall accommodate conductor
sizes ranging from number 8 AWG solid through number 2 AWG stranded
conductor.

7.11 Each capacitor shall have a permanent weather resistant name plate. The
name plate shall clearly state the following information:

A) Name of Manufacturer,
B) Unique serial number,
C) Manufacturers type, model, style, or catalog number.
D) Year manufactured,
E) KVAR rating
E) Rated reactive power,
F) Rated voltage RMS,
G) Number of phase,
H) Rated frequency,
I) BIL (if applicable). For capacitors having bushings with two different
BIL ratings, the nameplate shall show both BIL ratings, e.g.150/95 kV
BIL.
J) Flammability classification and volume of insulating fluid.
K) Statement that capacitor contains an internal discharge device.
L) Nominal or measured capacitance, µF

7.12 The manufacturer shall attach a weather resistant blue label or decal
indicating non-PCB. This information shall be located where it can be seen
from the ground.

7.13 Terminal "bird guards" are not required on capacitors unless specified by the
purchaser.

7.14 When substation banks are requested, the following spare equipment is
required and shall be included in the total quoted cost:

Fuseless Capacitor Banks:

Capacitor units: 1 spare can for each 6 cans installed

LV Capacitor units: 1 spare can for each 6 cans installed
LV Resistor: 1 spare resistor for each 3 resistors

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7.16 When substation substructures are required, the following shall be provided
and the price shall be included in the quoted cost:

A) 138kV Banks:
The 138kV bank assembly will consist of 3 stacks for three phase
operation. Steel frames (racks) shall be hot-dipped galvanized after
fabrication and conform to ASTM-A37. The manufacturer shall supply a
twelve (12) foot high substructure for ground clearance, high strength
base, stacking insulators, and all necessary bus work. The capacitor
bank shall be designed to handle continuous wind loading of 110mph
with a gust factor of 1.3 without damage. All connections in the structure
will be made with through bolt connections using nuts and bolts; screw
type connections are not acceptable. The shunt capacitor bank shall be
outdoor, open structured type with capacitors connected in series and
parallel groups. All hardware and materials for electrical and mechanical
connections shall be furnished with the capacitor bank.

Each capacitor bank shall have spare units mounted in open slots in the
bottom rack of each phase. The bushings of each spare unit shall be
shorted together and connected to the frame with an insulated
conductor. The total number of spare units for each bank shall be as
specified in 7.15 of this specification. The spare units shall be evenly
distributed between the bottom racks of each phase.

B) 69kV Banks:
The 69kV bank assembly will consist of 1 stack for three phase
operation. Steel frame (rack) shall be hot-dipped galvanized after
fabrication and conform to ASTM-A37. The manufacturer shall supply a
twelve (12) foot high substructure for ground clearance, high strength
base, stacking insulators, and all necessary bus work. The capacitor
bank shall be designed to handle continuous wind loading of 110mph
with a gust factor of 1.3 without damage. All connections in the structure
will be made with through bolt connections using nuts and bolts; screw
type connections are not acceptable. The shunt capacitor bank shall be
outdoor, open structured type with capacitors connected in series and
parallel groups. All hardware and materials for electrical and mechanical
connections shall be furnished with the capacitor bank.

Each capacitor bank shall have spare units mounted in open slots in the
bottom rack of each phase. The bushings of each spare unit shall be
shorted together and connected to the frame with an insulated
conductor. The total number of spare units for each bank shall be as
specified in 7.15 of this specification. The spare units shall be evenly
distributed between the bottom racks of each phase.

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7.17 Two ground pads, each with two holes drilled to NEMA spacing, shall be
provided on diagonally opposite sides of the elevating structure for
grounding.

7.18 The structure shall include appropriate means for mounting and connecting
capacitor units. They should also include a terminal pad for the incoming
cable phase connections.

7.19 All base insulators shall be high strength porcelain, post type, gray and per
ANSI standards. Inter-rack insulators shall be standard strength (middle
rack) and standard strength (top rack).

7.20 The buss shall be rated for a maximum temperature rise of 300C in an
ambient of 400C at 135% rated current.

7.21 The structure shall be provided with a capacitor bank nameplate mounted at
eye level in a convenient location. The nameplate shall include bank rated
voltage, bank BIL, bank KVAR, bank connection (grounded wye), and bank
type.

7.22 Each rack shall be equipped with a warning sign on all four sides reading
“CAUTION! FRAME ENERGIZED” or similar wording.

7.23 Anchor bolts with hex nuts and washers shall be supplied by the foundation
installer.

7.24 Clamp connectors shall be provided for the capacitor terminals in

accordance with IEEE STD 18-2012, Section 6.6.

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8.00 BANK PROTECTION:

8.01 The manufacturer shall supply the following components for each capacitor
bank ordered, to be used in protection scheme.

Fuseless Capacitor Bank Protection

(Neutral to Ground CT Protection Scheme, Unbalance Voltage Protection
Scheme)

1 – Mounting bracket for Current transformer and PT

1 – CT, 15 KV, dual ratio 20/10:5, 110 KV BIL
1 – CT primary spark gap – for protection of the primary winding of the CT.
3 – PT, 800/250, 95 kV BIL (Dry Type)
1 – Unbalance Protection Junction Box (Shielded cables to PT/CT)
3 – Resistor, 100 ohm, 10 Watts, install in series with PTs
1 – Low Voltage Capacitor, 167 kvar, 825V, 95kV BIL, install in parallel with
PTs (Note: 1 for 15.6 MVAR Banks, 2 for 31.2 MVAR Banks)

9.00 DRAWINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUALS:

All drawings and instruction manuals shall be submitted in accordance with

the following.

9.01 Approval Drawings (AutoCAD 2012 electronic files shall be sent

electronically via e-mail.)

The manufacturer shall furnish for approval on AutoCAD 2012 electronic file
and six (6) paper copies each of the following drawings:

A) Outline dimensions of capacitor,

B) Insulators,
C) Mounting brackets,
D) Outline dimension showing stacked capacitors,
E) Fuse link (recommended),
F) Manufacturers Catalog Number.
G) Nameplate Information

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9.02 Final Drawings

Once LCRA comments and corrections have been taken from the drawings
listed in Section 9.01, final drawings shall be submitted. AutoCAD 2012
Electronic files shall be submitted via e-mail and CD-ROM formats.

Note: Drawings submitted shall be unique drawings customized for

LCRA including all options and excluding any options which are
not requested in these Specifications. "Typical" drawings are not
acceptable. AutoCAD-generated drawings shall also be provided.

9.03 Instruction Manuals

Any applicable instruction manuals shall be provided with the final drawings
via e-mail and CD-ROM formats. Any service advisories shall be sent to the
Manager of Construction Maintenance.

9.04 Service Bulletins

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing any and all service
bulletins/advisories on equipment provided after delivery. This is to be an
ongoing process provided by the Contractor to ensure that LCRA is informed
of any mechanical and/or electrical problems which may result in personnel
danger or equipment malfunction/failure. This service shall continue beyond
the standard warranty period and any fee for this service shall be included in
the purchase price of the equipment. This correspondence shall be sent to
the LCRA Maintenance Department, and shall reference the original purchase
order number, equipment model, serial number(s), and date of manufacture.
Service advisory information shall be sent to [email protected] on top
of any other communications made to the LCRA.

9.05 MSDS Sheets

The Contractor shall furnish Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS OSHA Form
20) on all chemicals and hazardous materials specifying generic and trade
name of the product, product specification, full hazard information,
instructions and special equipment required for handling, information on
approved containers, and instructions for disposal. An MSDS sheet shall be
furnished with each shipment of chemicals or hazardous materials.

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 9.06 Training

The supplier shall provide up to two (2) days of training in Austin, Texas by
a qualified instructor to educate LCRA technicians and engineers on design,
installation, testing, and maintenance of the Shunt Power Capacitor Bank.
This training shall be conducted at no cost to LCRA.

10.00 TESTING - INSPECTIONS:

10.01 Testing

10.01.01 The manufacturer shall conduct design and production testing as

follows. The manufacturer shall comply with the specific testing
requirements specified under IEEE 18-2012, Section 7 therein.

Production Test

A) Short time overvoltage (refer to section 10.01.07)

B) Capacitance
C) Leak
D) Discharge resistor
E) Loss determination

Design Tests

A) Dielectric withstand
B) Impulse withstand
C) Bushing
D) Thermal stability
E) Radio influence voltage
F) Voltage decay
G) Short circuit discharge

10.01.02 The manufacturer shall furnish a certified test report for the tests
described above. The report shall list each test conducted and
test results.

10.01.03 The conditions that the tests shall be performed under shall
comply with IEEE 18-2012, Section 7.1.3 therein.

10.01.04 LCRA reserves the right to be present to observe the tests

described herein.

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 10.01.05 LCRA reserves the right to test or have test conducted on any
item furnished under this specification.

10.01.06 Any item which fails to pass the prescribed tests described herein
shall be rejected from any shipment.

10.01.07 IEEE std 18-2012 section. 7.2.1 Short Time Overvoltage Testing:
LCRA requires the alternating sinusoidal voltage (AC) test using
2.0 times rated (rms) Voltage. (2.0 x Un AC for 10 sec).

10.02 Inspection

10.02.01 The manufacturer shall conduct production and final inspections

to assure that all items are in compliance with this specification.
Any nonconforming items shall be rejected.

10.02.02 The vendor shall assure that all items which have been in the
vendor's possession have been inspected and are in compliance
with this specification.

11.00 SHIPPING:

11.01 Packaging

11.01.01 Capacitors shall be placed on wooden pallets. Pallets shall be

suitable for forklift handling.

11.01.02 Capacitors shall be arranged and fastened onto the pallets to

provide protection from possible damage to the capacitors or the
porcelain bushings.

11.02 Labeling

Each pallet shipped shall have a durable weather resistant tag securely
attached which clearly states the following information:

A) Manufacturer's name,
B) Item description,
C) Gross weight,
D) Purchasers name,
E) Purchasers purchase order number.
F) Substation location (if available)

11.03 Delivery

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 Delivery shall be F.O.B. to the destination point shown on the purchase
order. The shipment shall arrive so that it may be unloaded between 7:00
A.M. and 3:00 P.M., Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays.

11.04 Notification for Coordination

11.04.01 All correspondence pertaining to Engineering and Drawings

(Approval, Certified, or otherwise) shall be addressed to:

LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY

Carlos Frias, P.E.
Sr. Substation Engineer
3505 Montopolis Drive
Austin, Texas 78744
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 512-578-7042

11.04.02 All correspondence pertaining to this equipment concerning

shipment and delivery shall be addressed to:

LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY

Kim Gifford – Senior Category Buyer
Via UPS, FedEx, Freight
Lower Colorado River Authority
6641 E. Ben White Blvd. Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 512-577-4149

11.04.03 All correspondence including any freight bills shall include the
LCRA’s Purchase Order number and a description of the
pertinent items.

12.00 DISCLAIMER:

The Lower Colorado River Authority shall not be responsible to anyone for the use
of or reliance upon this Specification by anyone. The Lower Colorado River Authority
shall not incur any obligation or liability for damages, including consequential
damages, arising out of or in connection with the use, interpretation of, or reliance on
this Specification. Likewise the Lower Colorado River Authority does not assume or
undertake to discharge any responsibility of the Contractor (Manufacturer/ Vendor)
or any other party.

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13.00 APPENDIX: BID FORM
LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
SHUNT POWER CAPACITORS

This portion of the specification, where applicable, shall be completed by the manufacturer
and returned with the quotation.

1.0 Bank Data

Manufacturer________________, Outline drawing_______________________ 3
phase rating______________KVAR, Voltage_______________kV, Grounded wye.
Type (Fused or Fuseless) _______________
Series groups per phase________________, Capacitors in parallel per
group_________________.

2.0 Individual Capacitor Data

Catalog No.______________,
Outline drawing__________________________
Rating;__________KVAR,
Voltage_____________volts.
Impulse (BIL)__________kV.
Maximum working voltage__________per cent of rated voltage.
Dielectric loss__________watts per KVAR (avg.)
Voltage stress, ______________________________________(volts per mil.)
Bushing creep_______________inches,
Bushing impulse (BIL) ________kV.
Discharge resistor_________________megohms, ____________watts rating.
Capacitance________________microfarads.

3.0 Fuse Data

Fuse holder: Type_____________________,
Style_______________________
Voltage____________volts,
Current_______________amperes.
Fuse link: Type______________________,
Style_________________________
Current____________________amperes.
4.0 Insulators
Base insulators; Quantity__________, Voltage________kV, Type________
Space insulators; Quantity_________, Voltage________kV, Type________
Fuse & neutral bus insulators: Quantity__________, Voltage_____kV,
Type____________.

5.0 Substructure
Height:____________________

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 Width:_____________________
Length: ____________________
Weight: ____________________lbs.
Material: Galvanized steel or Aluminum (circle one)

6.0 Bid Price

Capacitor bank________________
Structure_____________________
Total_________________________

7.0 Exceptions to specification (clearly state each one; add separate pages if more
room is required):
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
______________________

8.0 Bid Proposal Prepared by:

Signature:____________________________
Typed:________________________________
Title:________________________________
Date:_________________________________
Company:______________________________

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