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Chapter 5 Basic Design

5.1 Outline of the Project

From the result of Sub-section 4.7.2 and 4.7.3, Bheramara CCPP is planned as a nominal
360MW high efficiency combined cycle power plant consisting an F class gas turbine generator,
a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), a steam turbine generator and related facilities. And
the Project additionally includes the branch 230kV transmission line from adjacent main 230kV
transmission line, new 230kV substation, rehabilitation of the existing 132kV transmission line
and branch gas pipeline from the adjacent city gate station (CGS). Forced draft cooling tower
system is utilized for the condenser cooling system and groundwater is used for water supply of
the system.

5.2 Operational Requirements

5.2.1 General

The main components and their auxiliaries shall be designed to ensure that trouble free starts
and operations are achieved throughout the design life of the new plant. Adequate redundancies
for auxiliary facilities & equipment shall be made available to achieve high availability. The
main components and their auxiliaries shall be designed to be able to start and rise up to full
load by the initiation of a single push-button. The entire plant shall be suitable for continuous
heat and power load operation keeping the required heat energy export.

5.2.2 Plant Duty

The new plant shall have high efficiency and reliability based on proven advanced technology.
The new plant shall be so designed as to withstand the anticipated annual operating scheme
specified in this specification with an annually averaged availability factor not less than 86.8 %,
which is defined with ISO 3977-9:1999(E) Gas turbines -- Procurement -- Part 9: Reliability,
availability, maintainability and safety.

(1) Start-up Time Schedule Requirements

The start-up time shall be as short as possible to cope with the function of this new plant. The
new plant shall be designed to meet such start-up times as specified in the following table.
The start-up time shall be defined as the time required from the initiation of the start button to
the full load conditions, provided that the condenser vacuum is established and the new plant
is ready for start. The time for air purge of special volume post gas turbine and
synchronization shall be excluded.

Type of Start-up Time (min.)

Cold start after stop of more than 36 hours Max. 240
Warm start after stop of less than 36 hours Max. 180
Hot start after stop of less than 8 hours Max. 120
Very hot start after stop of less than 1 hour Max. 60

(2) Service Life Time

The new plant and associated equipment shall be designed and constructed for the service
time as specified below:

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Minimum Service Time = 30 years

1
Equivalent Service Hours = 183,960 hours on a full load basis

The new plant shall be designed for a continuous load operation with more than 6,132 actual
operating hours per year on a basis of the full load. Necessary hours for starting and
shutdown cycle are not included in the above operating hours.
Through the service time, the new plant and associated equipment shall continue to be
operated with high efficiency, high reliability and excellent economy.
Any components of which service lives may be less than the above figures shall be designed
for ease of replacement and maintenance.

(3) Start-up and Shutdown Times

The start-up and shut down operation of the new plant shall be performed automatically from
the CCR (Central Control Room).
Full supervisory and control functions shall be provided for the safe, reliable and efficient
operation of the new plant.
The new plant shall be capable of being auto-synchronized and initial-loaded from the CCR.
As a basis for design of the new plant, it is assumed that the new plant shall operate on a full
load basis for the service time of 30 years, during which the high efficient and reliable
operation shall be preserved.
For the design requirements as stated above, the following annual start-up times shall be
considered:

Type of Start Annual Times Total Times through Service time

Cold Start (S/Down > 36h) 2 60
Warm Start (S/Down < 36h) 5 150
Hot Start (S/Down < 8h) 30 900
Very Hot (S/Down < 1h) 5 150
Total 42 1,260

The steam turbine shall be provided with a turbine bypass system to improve operational
flexibility during start-up, load variation, shutdown and in emergency condition.

5.2.3 Control and Operation Philosophy

(1) Plant Automation

The degree of automation is such that the start-up/shutdown sequential control and the
protection of the new plant shall be fully automated to enable overall supervision of the new
plant by operators at the CCR. However, the start-up/shutdown control sequence shall include
break points to allow the operator to intervene and provide normal assistance as needed.
The start-up/loading procedures, including draining and venting of the new plant, shall be
selectable and controlled automatically dependant upon such state conditions of the new plant
as very hot, hot, warm, or cold status.

(2) Plant Operation

The CCR shall be accommodated in the new turbine building of the new plant and be
equipped with the state-of-the-art DCS (Distributed Control System) with data logging
system so that generated power can be automatically controlled to meet the demands. The
operator console which consists of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) for monitoring of operating

1) Equivalent Service Hours：24 x 365 x 30 x Plant Load Factor 70 %

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conditions and keyboard panels with mouse for operation of the new plant will be installed as
the operator console in the CCR.
The LCD operation will be employed to make a human-machine interface easier and to
facilitate monitoring and operation and higher operating reliability.
The CPU shall be of duplicate configuration using the standby redundant system to ensure the
reliability of the control system.
A Switching operation of generator circuit breaker shall also be performed from the DCS
located in the CCR.
A Switching operation of electrical circuits in 132/230 kV substations shall be performed
from the DCS located in the substation control room.

(3) Under and Over-frequency Operation

The gas turbine/generator and the steam turbine/generator shall be so designed that they can
withstand the continuous operation under and over frequency from 48.5 to 51.5 Hz under
load condition. They shall be capable of also load operation under the frequency range of
46.5 to 48.5 Hz with the operation time limitation. Control devices required to limit the load
operation time as shown below, shall be provided in consideration of the requirement from
Bangladesh Network System.

Operation Time Limitation

3.0
operation time limitation (sec)

0.0
46.5 Network Frequency (Hz) 48.5

(4) Operational Vibration Levels

The relative shaft vibration levels of the gas turbine/generator and steam turbine/generator
shafts under any load conditions at the rated speed shall be limited. The measurement method
of the shaft vibration shall be in accordance with the ISO 7919 or equivalent standards. The
vibration shall be measured as the unfiltered relative shaft peak-to-peak displacement in the
vicinity of the main journal bearings of the said shafts. The operational vibration levels shall
be such as tabled below as per ISO 7919-2:2001(E) Part 2 “Large land-based steam turbine
generator sets” and ISO 7919-4:1996(E) Part 4 “Gas Turbine Sets”.

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Type of Equipment Vibration Level (p-p µm)

Gas Turbine/Generator ≦80
Steam Turbine/Generator ≦80

The vibration levels of the gas turbine/generator and steam turbine/generator shafts shall not
exceed 80 µm throughout the Reliability Test. Should the vibration level of any equipment
exceed the specified value during the Reliability Test of two (2) weeks, then the Test shall be
cancelled and a new two (2) weeks Test shall be repeated after the vibration level has been
rectified. After taking-over of the new plant, the vibration level of them shall not exceed the
value during the Defect Liability Period.
The relative vibration level at an alarm point shall be set at the level not more than 120 µm
for both gas turbine/generator and the steam turbine/generator. The trip value shall be set at
240 µm, if it is acceptable depending upon the operating experience of the same types of gas
turbine/generator and the steam turbine/generator.

(5) Power Control

The plant power load will be demanded by SCADA system from the load dispatch center to
the new plant. The new plant shall be automatically operated after setting the plant power
load demand into the DCS through the operator console by the operator of the new power
plant so that the plant power load demand will be satisfied.

5.3 Study on Basic Technical Issues

5.3.1 Expected Performance of Bherarma Combined Cycle Power Plants

(1) Candidate Models of CCPP

Four (4) models are available in the international market as the combined cycle power plant
(CCPP) which is comprised of a 50 Hz use largest capacity gas turbine model of which
turbine inlet temperature is of F class level. The F class models of gas turbines of four (4)
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are matured with much operating experience and
are deemed to be best suited for the Project from operating experience points of view.
According to the Gas Turbine World 2007-08 GTW Handbook, the four (4) models of
combined cycle power plants are as tabulated below:

Name of OEM of GT Model of CCPP

Alstom KA26-1 (with air quench cooler)
General Electric S109FA, S109FB
Mitsubishi MPCP1(M701F)
Siemens SCC5-4000F 1×1

In choice of the candidate Models, it shall be considered that the used gas turbine can be
operated in a simple cycle mode taking into account that it may be put into a commercial
operation in advance to solve the impending shortage of power supply. For example, Alstom
can supply two (2) types of GT26 gas turbines. One is GT26 with an air quench cooler, while
the other is GT26 with a once through cooler that uses the steam to cool the air extracted
from the air compressor for internal cooling of hot parts of the gas turbine. Therefore, the
latter type of GT26 gas turbine can not be operated without cooling medium of steam. For
such a reason, the GT26 gas turbine where ambient air is used as a cooling medium is chosen
as a candidate CCPP for the Plant. Similarly, out of the two (2) types of S109 CCPP models
that GE has, the model of S109FB is specified as a model for only combined cycle mode use
in the said Handbook, therefore, this model is excluded from the study.

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For the heat balance calculation of each model of CCPP, a bypass stack and a damper are
considered.

(2) CCPP Performance Data on ISO Conditions

In the said GTW Handbook, performance data of above models of CCPPs are described at
ISO conditions (101.33 kPa, 15OC, 60% RH) on natural gas though any other necessary
conditions than ambient temperature and pressure are not always specified. The performance
data of the four (4) CCPP models are as described below:

Model of CCPP Net Plant Output (kW) Net Plant Efficiency (%)
KA26-1 with AQC Not specified Not specified
S109FA 390,800 56.7
MPCP1 (M701F) 464,500 59.5
SCC5-4000F 1×1 416,000 58.2

(3) Calculation Results of CCPP Heat Balance on Unfired Conditions

Performances of the four (4) models of CCPPs on rated and maximum capacity site
conditions must be predicted to specify the performance requirements of the Plant in the
Bidding Documents. For the purpose, the heat balances at the rated and maximum capacity
site conditions were calculated using the gas turbine performance data on ISO conditions
specified in the said GTW Handbook. The types of gas turbines to be used for calculation of
the CCPP heat balances and their performance data cited from the said Handbook are as
shown below:

Model of Gas Turbine GT26 (AQC) PG9371(FA) M701F4 SGT5-4000F

ISO base rating (MW) 288.3 255.6 312.1 286.6
Efficiency (%) 38.1 36.9 39.3 39.5
Pressure ratio 33.9 17.0 18.0 17.9
Air flow rate (kg/s) 648.6 640.9 702.6 689.4
Exhaust gas temp (OC) 616.1 602.2 596.7 577.2
Fuel gas flow rate (kg/s) 15.40 14.09 16.16 14.76
Fuel gas flow rate (MMcf/hr) 2.78 2.55 2.92 2.67

Where, the net specific energy (lower heating value) of the natural gas is assumed to be
49,150 kJ/kg (979.2 kJ/cf at 60OF) calculated from the averaged volume fraction of the
natural gas of Bangladesh. The correction of the performance data of above gas turbines to
the site, inlet and exhaust conditions is conducted in accordance with various correction
factors based on our many experiences with them. The inlet and exhaust pressure loss
changes for combined cycle configuration are also predicted. The site conditions are
designated as tabulated below as per the site survey results:

Type of Site Condition Rated Max. Capacity

Dry Bulb Temperature (OC) 35.0 10.0
Relative Humidity (%) 80.0 80.0
Wet Bulb Temperature (OC) 31.8 8.3
Barometric Pressure (kPa) 101.3 101.3

The rated site conditions are specified in accordance with ones for the existing gas turbine
power plants, while the maximum capacity site conditions are specified as the monthly
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The installation capacities of electrical and auxiliary equipments must be determined to cope
with the gas turbine maximum capacity and the performances of the bottoming system
(HRSG and steam turbine) dependable upon it. The gas turbine maximum capacity is widely
changeable depending upon the site ambient conditions (especially ambient dry bulb
temperature). To determine the installation capacities of electrical and auxiliary equipments,
therefore, the site ambient conditions where the gas turbine maximum capacity is defined
must be specified. The gas turbine maximum capacity is larger as the ambient dry bulb
temperature is lower as long as it is within the design maximum allowable capacity.
Depending upon the design philosophy of gas turbine manufacturer, the ambient dry bulb
temperature where the design maximum allowable capacity is defined is normally less than
minus 10OC. Therefore, if the site ambient dry bulb lowest temperature is higher than minus
10OC, the gas turbine operating power output at the said lowest temperature will be the gas
turbine maximum capacity.
The mean value of monthly averaged site ambient dry bulb lowest temperature is plus 10OC
according to the recorded data for five (5) years during the year 2002 to 2007 at Ishdri in the
northwest of Bheramara site. Therefore, the installation capacities of electrical and auxiliary
equipment shall be determined to meet the operating performances of gas turbine and
bottoming system at the ambient dry bulb temperature of 10OC. The relative humidity for the
ambient temperature is 80%.
To obtain the plant net power output, auxiliary power requirements including the step-up
transformers under steady state conditions at 100% load of the plant must be predicted. For
the purpose, auxiliary power requirements except for the fuel gas compressor drive power
requirement are assumed at 2.0 % of the total gross power output. The fuel gas compressor
drive power requirement is calculated for each model of gas turbine on the terminal fuel gas
conditions of 1.0 MPa and 25oC for the rated and 10OC for the maximum capacity site
conditions.
The environment impact assessment shall be conducted in accordance with the performance
data at the maximum capacity conditions where the impact on environments is maximized.
The cycle configurations and parameters of the bottoming system may be variable depending
upon manufacturers of combined cycle power plants. However, the following cycle
configurations and parameters are preliminarily assumed for calculation of CCPP heat
balances.

GT Inlet Air Cooling System Not considered

Exhaust Gas Leakage 0.5%
Cycle Configuration Triple-pressure, reheat
Cooling System Mechanical draft cooling tower
Type of HRSG Unfired type
Steam Conditions at Turbine Inlet for Site Rated Conditions
HP Steam
Temperature 560 (540) OC
Pressure 11.8 (9.81) MPa
IP Steam (Mixture of hot reheat and IP SH steams)
Temperature 560 (540) OC
Pressure 2.94 (2.45) MPa
LP Steam
Temperature Mixed temperature of LP SH and IPT outlet steams
Pressure 0.34 (0.29) MPa
Condenser Vacuum Depends on cooling tower characteristics.

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Where, bracketed figures are used for Siemens SCC5-4000F 1×1 CCPP where the gas turbine
exhaust gas temperature is lower compared to other plants.
The leakage of 0.5% of the exhaust gas flow rate from the gas turbine is considered for
calculation of heat balance of the bottoming system.

(4) Heat Balance Calculation Results under unfired conditions

Results of heat balance calculations for the said four (4) models of CCPPs under unfired
conditions are summarized as tabulated below:

CCPP model KA26-1 with AQC S109FA MPCP1 (M701F) SCC5-4000F 1×1
Site Condition Max Max Max Max
Rated Rated Rated Rated
Cap Cap Cap Cap
Plant Gross Power
374.7 433.5 344.9 396.3 403.9 465.0 365.6 421.1
Output (MW)
Gas Turbine (MW) 245.5 288.7 221.8 260.8 270.5 318.1 244.1 287.0
Steam Turbine (MW) 129.2 144.8 123.1 135.5 133.4 146.9 121.5 134.1
Plant Gross Thermal
54.8 56.6 54.6 56.0 55.8 57.3 55.8 57.3
Efficiency (%)
Auxiliary Power
12.4 14.2 9.9 11.4 11.6 13.4 10.5 12.1
(MW)
Plant Net Power
362.3 419.3 335.0 384.9 392.2 451.6 355.1 409.0
Output (MW)
Plant Net Thermal
53.0 54.7 53.0 54.4 54.2 55.6 54.2 55.7
Efficiency (%)

As can be seen in the above table, the plant net power outputs of four (4) models of CCPPs
are estimated to range from 335.0 MW to 392.3 MW at the rated site conditions under
specified calculation conditions. The averaged net power output is calculated at 361 MW.
Therefore, the nominal plant power output should be 360 MW. The requirement range of the
plant net power output under unfired conditions to be prescribed in the tender documents
should be “320 MW ~ 410 MW” in consideration of proper tolerance to expedite
participation of many bidders in the bidding.
The plant net thermal efficiencies are predicted to range from 53.0% to 54.2% on the same
conditions. Therefore, the requirement of the plant net thermal efficiency under unfired
conditions to be prescribed in the tender documents should be “not less than 52.0%”.
The maximum net power outputs are estimated to be ranging from 396.3 MW to 465.0 MW.
Any issues in Electrical network system in Bangladesh shall be analyzed against the power
output of 500 MW in consideration of a certain margin.
The ambient temperature performance characteristics of four (4) models of CCPPs are shown
in the next page. From this figure, it is found that each model of CCPP has the similar power
output characteristics against the ambient temperature and that its plant net thermal efficiency
is so close that it is within the range of ± 0.7%.
The following heat balance diagrams corresponding to the above calculation results are
shown in the pages to be continued to this sub-section.

1) Heat Balance Diagram of KA26-1 with AQC at the rated site conditions
2) Heat Balance Diagram of KA26-1 with AQC at the maximum capacity site conditions
3) Heat Balance Diagram of S109FA at the rated site conditions
4) Heat Balance Diagram of S109FA at the maximum capacity site conditions
5) Heat Balance Diagram of MPCP1 (M701F) at the rated site conditions
6) Heat Balance Diagram of MPCP1 (M701F) at the maximum capacity site conditions
7) Heat Balance Diagram of SCC5-4000F 1×1 at the rated site conditions

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8) Heat Balance Diagram of SCC5-4000F 1×1 at the maximum capacity site conditions

500
Net Power Output (MW)

KA26-1 AQC
S109FA
(55.6 %) MPCP1(M701F)
SCC5-4000F 1x1
451.6
450

(54.7 %)
419.3

(54.2 %)
400 409.0 392.2
(55.7 %)

(53.0 %)
384.9
(54.4 %) 362.3

350
355.1
(54.2 %)

335.0
(53.0 %)

300
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Ambient Temperature (C)

Ambient Temperature Performance Characteristics Curve

(5) Heat Balance Calculation Results under Duct-Fired Conditions

The duct-fired CCPP is a commonly employed system to augment the power output of the
bottoming system of the CCPP. There are many experiences with this system which is a
matured technology without any difficulties. The following table shows the sample of
experiences of HRSGs with a duct firing system in Japan and outside countries of Japanese
HRSG manufacturer.

Range of GT Power Output (MW) Units of HRSG

MW ≤ 50 18
50 < MW ≤ 200 5
200 < MW 5

In accordance with the present tariff systems of electricity and fuel tariffs of Bangladesh,
even if the plant thermal efficiency and construction cost are sacrificed by the duct firing, it is
envisaged that the plant shall be evaluated to be more economical because the economic
effect due to the power output increase by means of the duct firing shall be sufficiently large
to compensate the sacrifice of them. For study of the advantage of the duct firing, the
performances of the four (4) models of CCPPs at the rated site were calculated under fired
conditions up to 700OC. The calculation results are as tabulated below:

Model of CCPP Net Plant Output (kW) Net Plant Efficiency (%)
KA26-1 with AQC 384,500 52.4
S109FA 362,100 52.2
MPCP1 (M701F) 424,100 53.2

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SCC5-4000F 1×1 393,500 53.2

It is well known that the duct firing limit temperature without large design change of HRSG
casing is generally said to be 750OC. The above performance calculation was carried out for
the firing temperature of 700OC in consideration of proper tolerance. The next figure shows
the relationship between the net power output and the duct firing temperature of four (4)
CCPP models.

450
Net Power Output (MW)

KA26-1 AQC
S109FA
MPCP1(M701F)
SCC5-4000F 1x1 424.1
(53.2 %)

400
393.5
392.2 (53.2 %)
(54.2 %) 384.5
(52.4 %)

355.1 362.3 362.1

350 (53.0 %) (52.2 %)
(54.2 %)

335.0
(53.0 %)

300
580 600 620 640 660 680 700 720

Gas Turbine Exhaust Gas Temp (C)

Relationship between Power Output and Duct Firing Temperature

(6) Performance and Economy Evaluation between Non-duct-firing and Duct-firing

1) Total Comparison

Comparison Item Non-duct-firing Duct-firing

Plant Net Thermal Efficiency 54.2 % 53.2%
(SCC5-4000F 1×1)
Plant Net Power Output 355.1MW 393.5MW
(SCC5-4000F 1×1)
Name of equipment to be Name of equipment Cost(1,000US$)
additionally installed and their A part of HRSG 2,900
construction costs A part of Steam turbine & acc. 11,100
A part of Electrical equipment 300
‐
A part of Condenser/cooling system 1,000
A part of Fuel system 800
Duct-firing system 3,000
Total 19,100
Annual Revenue due to Sales of
‐ 6,932,000 US$
Incremental Electrical Power

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Comparison Item Non-duct-firing Duct-firing

Annual Cost due to Incremental
‐ 1,900,000 US$
Fuel Consumption
Maintenance The inlet temperature to HRSG is increased by
duct-firing, while the temperature and pressure of the
produced steam is not changed. The metal temperature
of the heat transfer tubes of the HRSG is governed by
the temperatures of fluids (steam, pressured water)
‐ inside the cubes. Therefore, the metal temperatures of
cubes in case of duct-firing design remain unchanged
compared with non-duct-firing.design. In turn, there is
not any change for maintenance between
non-duct-firing and duct-firing.

As shown in the above table, the additional cost due to installation of equipment for duct-firing
could be paid back in about 4.3 years provided that additional costs such as for operation and
maintenance are around 3 % of the additional installation costs for duct-firing. The construction
cost for the incremental plant net power output is some 500 US$/kW.

2) Economical Evaluation

The following conditions are assumed for study of economical evaluation comparison
between non-duct-firing and duct-firing:

Electricity tariff (Weighted mean value) 3.2 US cents/kWh

Fuel gas tariff 0.1 US cents/cf at 60 oF, 1 atm
Annual escalation rate 1.5%
(Electricity and fuel gas tariffs)
Evaluation period 30 years
Construction period 3 years
APG
Capacity factor 70% ( = )
8,760 × RPO
Transmission and distribution loss 8.0%
Discount ratio 10.0%
Construction cost increase As per computer software

Where, APG and RPO denote Annual Power Generation (MWh) and Rated Power Output
(MW) respectively.
The following curve (red solid line) shows the relationship between the plant net thermal
efficiency drop limit and plant power output increase due to duct firing. If the calculated net
thermal efficiency due to duct-firing is less than the thermal efficiency drop limit, the plant
could be evaluated to be more economical by it. This relationship is obtained from the
condition that the net present value for sales of increased power generation equals the net
present value for cost of the increased fuel consumption plus the construction cost increase.

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10

Thermal Efficiency Drop (%)

9
Eff Drop Limit

8 KA26-1 AQC
S109FA
7 MPCP1(M701F)
SCC5-4000F
6

0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Power Output Increase (MW)

Relationship between Power Output Increase and Thermal Efficiency Drop Limit

The calculation results of four (4) models of CCPPs are shown with dotted points in this
figure. It is clear that the duct firing is economically advantageous for every model of CCPP
from the relationship between the thermal efficiency drop limit curve and calculated
performances shown by dotted points.
From the study results described above, the CCPP with fired HRSG should be specified in the
tender documents as an option of bidders. In such case, the requirement range of the plant net
power output under fired conditions should be specified as “340 MW~450 MW” considering
the proper tolerance to expedite participation of many bidders in the bidding.
The minimum value of the plant net thermal efficiency is calculated at 52.0% from the above
calculation results. Therefore, the requirement of the plant net thermal efficiency under
unfired conditions to be prescribed in the tender documents should be “not less than 51.0%”.
The heat balance diagram of MPCP1(M701F) at the rated site conditions under duct firing is
attached after heat balance diagrams of four (4) models of CCPPs under no duct firing.

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5.3.2 Bottoming Cycle Optimization

(1) Study Content

The combined cycle plant is a combination of “Topping System” of a gas turbine with
Brayton Cycle and “Bottoming System” of a boiler-steam turbine with Rankine Cycle. The
performance and construction cost of the combined cycle plant is changeable due to how the
bottoming system is designed for the given Topping System of the gas turbine. In general, the
more complicated the cycle of the bottoming cycle is, the higher the performance and
construction cost of the combined cycle plant is. In case of employment of the F class gas
turbine, three (3) types of bottoming systems of triple pressure reheat and non-reheat, dual
pressure non-reheat cycles will be considered.
In this study, the performance and construction cost are estimated for the three (3) types of
combined cycle power plants. The difference of performances of each types combined cycle
power plants is equal to the difference of electric power outputs because the performances are
calculated for the condition of the same heat input. The difference of electric power output
leads to the difference of the power sales amount through out the plant service life. On the
other hand, the construction cost of the triple pressure reheat type plant that is more
complicated is higher than the triple pressure and dual pressure non-reheat type plant.
Therefore, the evaluation could be conducted by comparison between differences of the
construction cost and present value of electric power sales amount through out the service
life.

(2) Conditions for Comparison

1) Performance Conditions
Type of Gas Turbine Siemens SCC5-4000F
Duct Firing at Post Gas Turbine None
Ambient temperature 35oC
Site elevation above sea +14 m
Atmospheric pressure 0.1013MPa
Cooling water temperature at the 26.7OC
inlet of condenser
Fuel
Type Natural gas
Lower calorific value 50,011 kJ/kg

2) Economic Conditions
Service life 30 years
Plant factor 70%
Annual service hours 6,132 hours
Load factor 100%
Power sales price at the first years 2.19 Taka (3.2 US cents)/kWh
Escalation of power sales price 6.12% (average CPI in last 5 years)
Discount rate 8%
Exchange rate 68.52 Taka/$

(3) Performance Calculation results

Performances of each type of plants with triple pressure reheat and non-reheat, dual pressure
non-reheat are as shown below:

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Triple pressure Triple pressure Dual pressure

Reheat Non-reheat Non-reheat
Gas turbine gross power output (MW) 244.1 244.1 244.1
Steam turbine gross power output (MW) 121.5 116.3 114.3
Total gross power output (MW) 365.6 360.4 358.4
Plant gross thermal efficiency (%) 55.8 55.0 54.7

As can be seen from the performance calculation results, the total gross electric power output
of the triple pressure reheat type power plant is higher by 5,200 kW and 7,200 kW
respectively than that of the triple pressure non-reheat type and dual pressure non-reheat
power plant for same fuel input. In other words, the former plant produces the electric power
more than by 31.9 million kWh and 44.2 million kWh respectively than the latter plants.

(4) Deference of present value of power sales

The present value of the difference of annual power sales through the service life of 30 years
can be calculated as follows using the conditions as described above:

Present value
Triple pressure Non-reheat type power plant:
= (1+6.12/100)×((1+8/100)30-(1+6.12/100)30)/(8/100-6.12/100)/(1+8/100)30×31.9×106×
2.19/68.52= 23.6 million US$
Dual pressure Non-reheat type power plant:
= (1+6.12/100)×((1+8/100)30-(1+6.12/100)30)/(8/100-6.12/100)/(1+8/100)30×44.2×106×
2.19/68.52= 32.7 million US$

(5) Deference of construction cost

Construction costs of each type of plants are estimated with computer software and are
tabulated in Table I-5-3-1.
As can be seen from this table, the difference of construction costs compared with triple
pressure reheat type power plant are minus 11.0 million US$ and minus 16.5 million
UD$ respectively.

Table I-5-3-1 Comparison of Computer Estimated Construction Cost

Unit 1,000 US$
Triple pressure Triple pressure Dual pressure
Name of Components
RH NRH NRH
1. Power Plant Installation &
Related Works
FOB Price of Imported Equipment
a) Gas Turbine & Accessories 84,865 84,865 84,865
b) HRSG & Accessories 36,419 34,952 34,242
c) Steam Turbine & Accessories 42,216 40,515 39,692
d) Balance of Plant 66,958 64,261 62,957
e) Electrical Systems &
45,750 43,906 43,015
Instrumentation and Control
(2) Marine, Flight and Insurance 7,312 7,018 6,876
(3) Inland Transportation and
3,659 3,511 3,440
Insurance
(4) Construction, Election,
73,093 70,148 68,724
Commissioning and Insurance

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Triple pressure Triple pressure Dual pressure

Name of Components
RH NRH NRH
2.Total Construction Cost without
Substation,Transmission Line, Tax 360,272 349,176 343,811
and Contingency
Difference of Construction Cost for
0 11,095 16,461
Triple pressure RH type

(6) Conclusion
As can be seen from the above calculation results, the difference of present values of power
sales between each type of plants through the service life is far larger than that of construction.
This means that the reheat type plant is economically more advantageous than the non-reheat
type plant. Therefore, it is definitely considered that the reheat type plant is recommendable
as the combined cycle power plant for this project. The basic design and tender documents
will be prepared on the condition that the reheat type plant will be employed for this project.
Under such situation, local gas price will be also raised to significant degree in near future.
Therefore in economical point of view, higher efficiency is better solution against future gas
price increase and thus we recommend F class CCPP with triple pressure reheat type for the
Bheramara CCPP.
In case of adopting triple pressure reheat type with duct burner system, duct burner outlet flue
gas temperature shall be designed with less than 700OC to apply high temperature materials
within reasonable equipment investment.

5.3.3 Exhaust Gas Bypass System

In case of a multi-shaft CCPP, the exhaust gas bypass system is usually equipped for a simple
cycle operation due to any reasons which may happen to the bottoming system. In case of a
single-shaft CCPP, this system may be equipped for the CCPP with an engagement/
disengagement clutch. This system will be also required when the gas turbine power package of
topping system must be put into commercial operation in advance separately from the
bottoming system due to any impending power demand. For the purpose, a bypass stack and a
damper must be equipped in the high temperature gas stream between the gas turbine exhaust
system and the heat recovery steam generator. This system must be of a huge shape of
mechanical equipment to cope with the high temperature around 650OC. Therefore, the system
has an advantage to be contributable to the flexible operation, while the plant cost is higher and
the operational reliability may be lessened. Besides, the performance loss may happen due to a
leakage of gas turbine exhaust gas to atmosphere. Such issues are studied in the page to be
continued.

(1) Operational Flexibility

The operational flexibility of the CCPP is changed depending upon existence or
non-existence of the exhaust gas bypass system. In case of existence of the system, the plant
can be transferred to the simple cycle operation without power failure when any troubles
happen to the bottoming system. Otherwise, the plant shall be stopped depending upon the
type of trouble of the bottoming system. For example, in case of occurrence of the trouble
with the steam turbine section only, the plant can continue the operation in a simple cycle
mode as all the generated steams are damped into the condenser through steam turbine bypass
lines. But, such operation may be confined to the limited hours because it is not deemed to be
of normal operation. As stated above, the operational flexibility of the plant shall be limited
without the exhaust gas bypass system.

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There are no differences between the plants with and without system as far as a start-up
capability of the plant is concerned.

(2) Operational Reliability

Diverter or flap type damper is normally utilized for gas turbine applications with heat
recovery steam generators. The size of the damper which will be used for the F-class gas
turbine is as huge as approximately 7 m by 7 m. Besides, the temperature of the exhaust gas
to which the damper is exposed is as high as 650OC. The damper shall be designed to stably,
smoothly and quickly operate and to keep the minimized gas leakage loss over the lifetime of
the plant. It seems to be significantly difficult to design the damper in operation of such
severe conditions so that it can fully meet such contradictory requirements. Because the huge
metal constructed damper which will be exposed to the high temperature atmosphere can not
keep the originally dimensioned shape over the lifetime of the plant. The specific figures on
the operational reliability of the exhaust gas bypass system by users of the plants are not
available. However, the drop of the plant operational reliability due to employment of the
system could be inevitable. The operational reliability of the exhaust gas bypass system is
mentioned in the section 4.7.3 [Study on Shaft Arrangement] in connection of the type of
shaft arrangement.

(3) Cost Impact

By employment of the exhaust gas bypass system, the following equipment and works are
additionally required:

・ a bypass stack (7.5 m summit diameter, 45 m height) with a silencer (depending upon
environment protection requirement)
・ a diverter damper
・ a guillotine damper (for maintenance of the bottoming system during the simple cycle
operation)
・ longer transition gas duct and expansion joints
・ related site assembly, erection and civil works
・ other related costs such as shipping, management and commissioning

The total cost impact for above items is roughly estimated at 6.4 MUS$.

(4) Phased Construction

The phased construction of the topping and bottoming systems could be expected by
employment of the exhaust gas bypass system. This type of construction will be usually
adopted when the earlier power supply requirement is a must due to unexpectedly steep
increase of the power demand. The completion schedule of the phased construction plant is
longer than the single phase construction plant, while the commercial operation of the gas
turbine/generator package will start earlier by approximately six (6) months. This advantage
shall be evaluated by the plant purchaser depending upon the extent of the early necessity of
power supply.

(5) Performance
The excess exhaust pressure loss happens due to installation of the bypass system between
GT exhaust and the heat recovery steam generator. Besides, some amount of exhaust gas will
leak to atmosphere through the bypass damper, which results in power loss of the steam
turbine. Consequentially, both the plant power output and efficiency will lower than the plant
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the steam turbine power output drop is reportedly approximately 0.5 – 1.5% as an average
value over the lifetime of the plant. It means that the plant efficiency drops by 0.17 – 0.5%.

(6) Other Points of Views

More spacious footprint area is required for installation of the bypass system. In case of
F-class gas turbine, it amounts to some 15 m length.
In case of no silencer in the bypass stack, the noise from the stack is much concerned even if
the bypass operation will be limited to short time.
In case of installation of the silencer, steady and proper function over the plant lifetime of the
silencer which is exposed to the high temperature and high velocity of gas is concerned.
Additional deliberate and daily maintenance works shall be required to keep the exhaust gas
bypass system in a good condition so that it can be surely used whenever it is needed.

(7) Experience with Combined Cycle Power Plants with Bypass System
The following table shows the sample of reference combined cycle power plants of which gas
turbines are of comparably larger size (more than 100MW).

No. Year Project Model of CCPP No. of Unit Type of Damper

1 2008 El Atf MPCP2(701F) 1 Diverter
2 2008 Sidi Krir MPCP2(701F) 1 Diverter
3 2008 Emal S209FA 2 Diverter
4 2008 Marafiq S109FA 1 Diverter
5 2008 Muara Karang MPCP2(701F) 1 Diverter
6 2007 Nubaria S109FA 1 Diverter
7 2007 El Kureimat S109FA 1 Diverter
8 2006 Aguirre S309E 3 Diverter
9 2006 Chiyoda II S209E 2 Diverter
10 2006 Chiyoda II S209E 2 Guillotine
11 2006 ESSAR S109E 1 Diverter
12 2005 Chiyoda I S209E 2 Diverter
13 2005 Chiyoda I S209E 2 Guillotine
14 2005 Cilegon MPCP2(701F) 1 Diverter
15 2005 ESSAR S109E 1 Diverter
16 2004 ESSAR S109E 1 Diverter
17 2004 CEPC MPCP2(701F) 1 Diverter
18 2004 TNB MPCP2(701F) 1 Diverter
19 2001 Haripur MPCP1(701F) 1 Diverter
20 2001 Phu My I MPCP3(701F) 1 Diverter
As shown above, there are many experiences with combined cycle power plants with an
exhaust gas bypass system worldwide. It is shown by this table that the exhaust gas bypass
system is a technically matured one.

(8) Study Summary

As stated above, it goes without saying that the operational flexibility of the plant will be
enhanced due to employment of the exhaust gas bypass system, while the drop of the
operational reliability and the burden of the project cost will not be avoided. However,
considering the backgrounds and location where this project is placed, the exhaust gas bypass
system will be recommended all together the employment of the multi-shaft type CCPP.

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5.3.4 Auxiliary Boiler

(1) Necessity
In case of multi-shaft CCPP without a standalone auxiliary boiler, the gas turbine can be
started up together with the HRSG separately from the steam turbine/generator. After a
certain period of the time the necessary steam for start-up can be available from the own
HRSG and then the steam turbine/generator can be started up with own steam but the HRSG
will be started up with higher oxygen concentration in the HRSG inlet feed water than normal
operating condition because of starting up without gland sealing of steam turbine.
In case of multi-shaft CCPP with a standalone auxiliary boiler, gland sealing of steam turbine
can be supplied from external sources before the gas turbine and HRSG were operated. As the
necessary steam for start-up can be available from external sources, the steam
turbine/generator can be started up without any loss of time and the HRSG can be started up
within permissible oxygen concentration in the HRSG inlet feed water by gland sealing of
steam turbine.
When a standalone auxiliary boiler will be applied to this project, then the tender shall
recommend the specification for a standalone auxiliary boiler.

(2) Requirement Study

HRSG and Auxiliary Equipment shall be designed to be able to start up in the shortest time in
the both case of open cycle circuit mode (the diverter damper is bypass stack open position)
and combined cycle circuit mode (the diverter damper is bypass stack close opposition).
If a standalone auxiliary boiler shall not be applied to this project, the tender shall clarify the
start up procedure without a standalone auxiliary boiler and start up time schedule, operating
and permissible oxygen concentration in the HRSG inlet feed water during start up.

5.4 Scope of Works

5.4.1 Procurement and/or Manufacture

The Contractor will procure and/or manufacture the following facilities, but not limited to them,
including expediting and quality inspection, for all equipment, materials for a complete and
operational combined cycle power plant.

(1) Gas turbine, steam turbine, generators and auxiliaries

(2) Heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) and auxiliaries
(3) Gas turbine and steam turbine building including structural steel, siding, roofing, windows,
doors and louvers
(4) Other buildings and houses for supplied equipment
(5) Administration building
(6) Camp
(7) Main stack
(8) Fuel gas supply system
(9) Waste water treatment system
(10) Fire protection system
(11) Drain recovery system
(12) Cathodic protection system
(13) Cooling tower system
(14) Closed cooling water system for cooling of lubricating oil and other cooling media
(15) Ventilation and air conditioning
(16) Site and building lighting

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(17) Yard utility trenches/covers

(18) Roads within the new plant site
(19) Site drainage/Site sanitary
(20) Piling (if necessary) and foundations for equipment
(21) All civil works including foundations for supplied equipment and buildings and houses.
(22) Preparation, excavation and leveling works of site area including temporary storage area
during construction and preparation of access road for carrying-in of heavy components.
(23) Fencing around the new plant Site, access road to equipment and drainages inside the new
plant Site.
(24) Plumbing (toilets and showers)
(25) Gas supply piping (between CGS and gas compressor)
(26) Fuel gas compressors
(27) Fuel gas pre-treatment system
(28) Indirect type fuel gas heater (if necessary)
(29) Fuel oil tank
(30) Generator step-up transformers
(31) Unit and start-up transformers
(32) Electrical equipment and materials
(33) Emergency diesel generator
(34) Control and instrumentation equipment and materials
(35) PI system
(36) Simulator
(37) Service and instrument air supply system
(38) Continuous emission monitoring system
(39) 230kV Substation
(40) 132kV Substation
(41) Architectural materials
(42) Finish painting of equipment and materials
(43) Fire pump house including structural steel, masonry block walls, roofing, doors and louvers
(44) Temporary works and facilities for construction
(45) Spare parts for one major overhaul
(46) Standard and special tools
(47) Necessary temporary facilities on the downstream side from the connection points of
utilities such as electric power, water and the like necessary for construction.

5.4.2 Works and Services to be provided by Contractor

The works and services to be provided by the Contractor will include furnishing a complete
power plant of existing infrastructures of Bheramara CCPP to be used for the new power plant,
including design, equipment, materials, transportation, erection, construction, and services as
specified herein. Whenever the terms "provide", "furnish", "supply", "furnish and/or install",
etc., are used, it is intended that the Contractor shall install the equipment and systems unless
specific notation is made that the equipment, device, or system is to be installed by others.
The Works shall include all temporary and permanent works in place from initial site
preparation to start-up and testing as required for a complete operable plant, including electrical
power for construction activities.
The Services will include Contractor's and Vendors’ services of technical instruction as required
for placing the new plant into successful operation, and for training of the operation and
maintenance personnel of the new plant.
The Contractor will coordinate checkout, start-up and perform initial operation of plant
equipment and systems in coordination with plant operation staff. The new plant operating staff

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of NWPGCL will be supervised by the Contractor. The Contractor shall work with NWPGCL to
develop a plan for smooth transition from construction and start-up of the new plant.
Where required, the scope of additional works and services will be agreed during Contract
signing.

(1) Engineering Services

1) Civil and Structural Systems
2) Architectural Systems
3) Mechanical Systems
4) Chemical Systems
5) Electrical Systems
6) Control and Instrumentation
7) Switchyard Systems
8) Fault and Load Flow Study for Electrical Systems

(2) Documents and Drawings

The new plant will be complete with all components specified herein, and the Works as
required by Tender Documents, including, but not limited to preparation of the following
design documents: Asterisk (*) denotes minimum submittal to the NWPGCL for approval.
All other documents/drawings shall be submitted to the NWPGCL for information at the time
of submission. The Contractor shall submit the list of documents and drawings with a
classification of approval or information within 30 days from the notice to proceed.

*(1) Design Criteria Document for Systems and Facilities

*(2) Site Plot Plan
*(3) General Layout of Equipment at each Floor Level
*(4) Heat Balance Diagrams
*(5) Single Line Diagram
*(6) System Piping & Instrument Diagrams
*(7) Plane and Side Views Drawings of Building
*(8) Overall Plant Control Block Diagram
*(9) Bid Specifications
- Gas Turbine
- Steam Turbine
- Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG)
- Circulating Water System
- Condenser
- Feed Water Pumps, Condensate Pumps
- Generator with exciter system
- Transformers (generator step-up, unit, start-up)
- MV Metal Clad Switchgear
- DCS with data logging system
(10) Concrete Foundation and Structures Drawings
(11) Procurement Specifications of Main Equipment
(12) Design Studies and Evaluations
(13) Detailed Design Drawings
(14) Logic Diagrams
(15) Schematic Diagrams
(16) Wiring Diagrams
(17) System Descriptions
*(18) Test and Inspection Schedules

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*(19) Performance Test Procedures

*(20) Commissioning Procedures
*(21) Test and Inspection Reports
*(22) Performance Test Reports
*(23) Operation Manuals
*(24) Maintenance Manuals
(25) Equipment Instruction Books including Catalogues
(26) Erection Procedures
(27) As Built Drawings

(3) Construction and Start-up/Commissioning Services

The Contractor will provide the following services, but not limited to them, for the
construction and start-up/commissioning of the new plant.

1) Construction management
2) Scheduling of construction
3) Construction labors, supervision, and tools
4) Construction equipment
5) Safety and loss control program
6) Quality assurance program
7) Procurement expediting
8) Equipment and materials receiving (including custom clearance), handling and storage
9) Preoperational checkout, testing, start-up and commissioning
10) To provide the lubricating oils, chemicals required for water treatment and miscellaneous
chemical analyses consumables for start-up, testing, and initial operation.
11) To provide the lubricating oil for flushing of the lubricating oil system and any lubricants
for initial fill-up.
12) Performance and reliability testing
13) Factory and on-site training of the NWPGCL operation and maintenance personnel
14) Six (6) months operation and maintenance support supervision by three (3) resident
engineers (mechanical, electrical and I&C) after Provisional Acceptance
15) Construction closeout and site finishing
16) Construction of storage area
17) First aid and security (during construction)
18) Participate in coordination conferences and other meetings as the BPDB may request
19) Accommodation fees, daily allowance and traveling and transportation fees for witness of
inspection and test at factories of equipment.
20) To acquire and secure all required local, state, and government permits (construction
permits, etc.) for constructing the new plant

(4) Design Meetings

At least three (3) times of design meetings will be held at the office rooms of NWPGCL
during implementation of the Project to ensure the completeness of the design of the new
plant. These meetings will be also conducted to efficiently and effectively concentrate upon
the finalization activities of documents and drawings to be submitted for approval by the
Contractor.
The duration of each design meeting shall be within four (4) weeks. The meeting will be
conducted separated into at least four (4) sessions of civil and architectural, mechanical,
electrical, and I&C fields. The times of the meetings will be so scheduled that the meetings
will be the most effective for efficient promotion of the Project on mutual agreement of
NWPGCL and the Contractor.

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All documents and drawings to be discussed at the coming design meeting have been in hand
of NWPGCL by the time before one (1) month of the meeting.
The Contractor will bear all costs required to participate in these meetings.
The Contractor will submit the design meeting program including the list of names and
expertise of participants, the list of items to be discussed, the detailed time schedule, the list
of documents and drawings and any requirements to be prepared by NWPGCL within one (1)
month from the Commencement Date for approval of NWPGCL / Consultant. The Contractor
shall arrange at his cost the interpreters who he thinks are necessary on his side for the
meetings.
NWPGCL has the right with that Bheramara CCPP could change and/or improve and/or
rectify the designs of the Contractor at the design meetings if such things are beneficial to
NWPGCL. The price adjustment of the Contract as per them will be reasonably made as per
mutual agreement.

5.4.3 Works and Services to be provided by Employer

The following works and services associated with the new plant will be provided by NWPGCL
and/or the Consultant employed by the NWPGCL.

(1) Drinking water, hot water, natural gas, electric power for use during construction.
(2) Electric power and auxiliary steam for start-up of the new plant
(3) Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report
(4) Assistance for acquisition of all permits necessary for construction and operation of the
new plant.
(5) Topography mapping/surveying
(6) Site soil investigation/borings
(7) Natural gas, electric power load, and heat export demand for commissioning and guarantee
and reliability tests.
(8) Periodic provision of operation and maintenance record data and information during the
Defect Liability Period of two (2) years to the Contractor and Consultant for evaluation of
operation and maintenance conditions.
(9) Labors, facilities and tools available at the Site for the inspection at the end of Defect
Liability Period.

5.4.4 Terminal Points

The planning of he terminal points between Bheramara CCPP, Gas Company and PGCB are
shown as following.

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Terminal point with gas company

Terminal point with PGCB

5.5 Plant Design Considerations

5.5.1 Design Conditions

From data in Sub -section 7.1.2, the Plant shall be designed according to Table I-5-5-1 Design
Conditions.

Table I-5-5-1 Design Conditions

Design Ambient Dry BulbTemp.
/Relative Humidity 35OC / 80%
for Performance Guarantee
Design Minimum Ambient Dry BulbTemp.
/Relative Humidity 10OC / 80%
for Maximum Capability of Generator
Minimum / Maximum Relative Humidity 60% / 95%
Minimum Ambient Dry BulbTemp.
5OC / 43OC
/ Maximum Ambient Dry Bulb
Barometric Pressure 0.1013 MPa
Elevation EL+16 m
Minimum/Maximum River Water Level LLWL = EL+4.22 m
(*: average of 1976-2006) LWL = EL+5.47 m*
MWL = EL+8.74 m*
HWL = EL+13.63 m*
HHWL = EL+15.19 m
Seismic Criteria BNBC 1993; Zone III
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= 0.04g
Wind Design 60 m/s
Annual Rainfall 1,524 mm
Maximum Rainfall Rate 25 mm/hr
(1hr continuous intention)
Snow Load 0 kg/m2

5.5.2 Codes and Standards

(1) Mechanical, Electrical and Control Plant and Equipment

Except there are particular codes and standards in Bangladesh, the Plant and equipment shall
be designed to the following acceptable International Codes and Standards.

1) Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS)

2) The U.S.A. codes and standards (ASME, ASTM etc)
3) The IEC recommendation
4) International Standards Organization (ISO)
5) The British codes and standards (BS)
6) The Federal Republic of Germany codes and standards (DIN)

(2) Civil and Architectural Works

The engineering, design and construction of civil and architectural works shall conform to the
Bangladesh relevant codes and standards except where particular codes and standards are laid
down in this Basic Design Document or the case where the particular ones must be applied.
The latest revision of applicable Codes and Standards stated herein at time of the bid due date
shall be applicable.

5.5.3 Site Layout

Layout of the Bheramara CCPP is planned as Figure I-5-5-1. Detail Drawing is attached as
Attachment 4 BPS-G-002”General Arrangement Power Plant”. Main considerations for
arrangement of the equipments are as follows.

・ At first location of 230kV S/S will be selected to the northwest side of the site taking
into account future extension of the S/S.
・ As for arrangement of the power block, the location of the cooling tower should be
considered at first because location of air intake for gas turbine should be considered
to minimize the influence of the exhaust of the cooling tower. According to the
meteorological data, main wind direction during the summer season at the site is south.
That’s why the location of cooling tower is the north side of the site.
・ Accordingly steam turbine generator will be arranged adjacent to the cooling tower.
Gas turbine generator and HRSG will be arranged to the south of steam turbine
generator. Gas turbine generator and steam turbine generator together with those
associated equipments are installed inside the turbine building.
・ Central Control Room, electrical room and battery room are set up in the turbine
building.
・ Diesel oil tanks will be sited next to the existing diesel oil tanks. Those will be two
20,000 kl tanks, one tank contains diesel oil about enough capacity of oil for 7 days
operation. And required area and height of retention basin will be calculated according
to the NFPA30. A calculation result is summarized in Table I-5-5-2.

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Cooling Tower
Future
Space
Diesel Oil
230kV T/L Tank
STG

230kV S/S

GTG HRSG

230/132kV Bus-tie Tr.

Existing 132kV T/L

General Arrangement
of Main Equipments

Figure I-5-5-1 General Arrangement of Main Equipments

Table I-5-5-2 Calculation result for Diesel Oil Tank

Interval of two tanks Diameter of Tank x 2/6
Height of retention dike Over 0.9m
NFPA30
Requirement Capacity of retention dike Over 100% of effective capacity of tanks

Distance between retention dike and tank Over 15m

Diameter of tank 37m
Height of tank（maximum oil level） 18m
Capacity 20000kL
Effective capacity 19000kL
Margin rate 5%
Height of retention dike 2.0m
Calculation Length of area (east and west) 100m
Result Length of area (north and south) 116.5m
Interval of two tanks 12.3m
Base area 9500m2
Capacity of retention dike 19000m3
Distance between retention dike and tank
31.5m
(east and west)
Distance between retention dike and tank
15.1m
(north and south)

5.5.4 Environmental Requirements

(1) Airborne Emissions

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The plant exhaust emissions shall not exceed the emission limit specified in this project
shown on Table I-5-5-3 based on power output range of 75-100% of plant capacity with
natural gas and diesel oil firing.

Table I-5-5-3 Emission Limit of Pollutant

Pollutant Emission Limit

Natural Gas 40 ppmv

NOx
Diesel Oil 100 ppmv

Natural Gas 20 ppmv

CO
Diesel Oil 50 ppmv

Natural Gas 10 mg/m3N

Particulates
Diesel Oil 10 mg/m3N

SO2 * Diesel Oil 200 ppmv

(Note) The above are based on 15% O2 dry condition.
* Considering 1% max of sulphur content.

(2) Noise Control

Ambient noise level for all equipment operating under steady state conditions shall not
exceed 85 dB(A) at a height of 1 m and a distance of 1 m from the edge of the equipment or
the enclosure. Equivalent noise level at a height of 1 m on the power station boundary shall
not exceed 70 dB(A). Maximum Noise level for this project are summarized on Table I-5-5-4.

Table I-5-5-4 Noise Standards

Condition Maximum Noise level
At 1m from the edge of the equipment or the enclosure Not more than 85 dB(A)
At the power station boundary Not more than 70 dB(A)

All measurement of noise and testing shall be done in accordance with ANSI B133.8.
To comply with the above stated noise criteria, any modifications necessary, including the
installation of additional and/or improved sound attenuation equipment shall be implemented.

(3) Treated Wastewater Quality

The treated wastewater discharge quality shall meet the standards on Table I-5-5-5 World
Bank and Bangladesh Standards for Effluent.

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Table I-5-5-5 Effluent Standards

Bangladesh Standards
Sl. World Bank
Parameter Unit for
No. Standards
Inland Surface Water

Ammoniacal Nitrogen
1. mg/l - 50
(N molecule)
2. Ammonia (free ammonia) ” - 5
3. Arsenic (As) ” - 0.2
4. BOD5 20oC ” - 50
5. Boron ” - 2
6. Cadmium (Cd) ” - 0.05
7. Chloride ” - 600
8. Chromium (total Cr) ” 0.5 0.5
9. COD ” - 200
10. Chromium (hexavalent Cr) ” - 0.1
11. Copper (Cu) ” 0.5 0.5
12. Dissolved Oxygen (DO) ” - 4.5-8
13. Electrical Conductivity μmho/cm - 1200
Total Dissolved Solids
14. mg/l - 2,100
(TDS)
15. Fluoride (F) ” - 7
16. Sulfide (S) ” - 1
17. Iron (Fe) ” 1 2
18. Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (N) ” - 100
19. Lead (Pb) ” - 0.1
20. Mangaense (Mn) ” - 5
21. Mercury (Hg) ” - 0.01
22. Nickel (Ni) ” - 1.0
23. Nitrate (N molecule) ” - 10.00
24. Oil & grease ” 10 10
25. Phenol compounds(C6H5OH) ” - 1.0
26. Dissolved Phosphorus (P) ” - 8
As determined by Bangladesh Atomic Energy
27. Radioactive Materials
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Bangladesh Standards
Sl. World Bank
Parameter Unit for
No. Standards
Inland Surface Water

28. pH ” 6-9 6-9

29. Selenium mg/l - 0.05
30. Zn (Zn) ” 1.0 5.0
31. Total Dissolved solid ” - 2,100
O
Summer C - 40
32. Temperature O
Winter C - 45
33. Total Suspended Solid (TSS) mg/1 50 150
34. Cyanide (CN) ” - 0.1
35. Total Residual Chlorine 0.2 -
O Less than or
36. Temperature increase C -
equal to 3 *
(source) Pollution Prevention and Abatement Handbook, Word Bank Group, 1998
Schedule 10, Rule 13, Environment Conservation Rules, 1997
(Note) * The effluent should result in a temperature increase of no more than 3OC at the edge of
the zone where initial mixing and dilution take place. Where the zone is not defined, use 100
meters from the point of discharge when there are no sensitive aquatic ecosystems within this
distance.

(4) Environmental Monitoring Facilities

The Continuous Emission Monitoring System (hereinafter called ‘CEMS’) shall be installed
to monitor flue gas from the Plant. CEMS shall be required to monitor amount of the flue gas
and its concentrations of NOx, SO2, Particulates and CO.
The continuous monitoring system for amount of the effluent from the wastewater treatment
system and its pH value and turbidity shall be monitored. The monitoring shall be conducted
at the treated water pit of the wastewater treatment system in the Plant.

5.5.5 Gas Turbine

The basic design functions to be required to the gas turbine which will be employed for this
project are as described hereon.
The gas turbine shall be of an open cycle heavy duty single-shaft type of which turbine inlet
temperature level is of F-class. The gas turbine shall be supplied by original equipment
manufacturers. The gas turbine shall be capable of operating on a simple cycle mode because it
is scheduled to put into commercial operation in advance separately from the bottoming system
considering present impending power supply shortage situation in Bangladesh. For the purpose,
an exhaust gas bypass system shall be equipped. The following four (4) models of gas turbines
could be identified with Gas Turbine World 2007-08 GTW Handbook (Volume 26) as F-class
gas turbines.

Name of OEM Type of Model

Alstom Power GT26 with air quench cooler

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GE Energy Gas Turbine PG9351 (FA)

Mitsubishi Heavy Industry M701F4
Siemens Power Generation SGT5-4000F

The gas turbine power output shall be specified on a basis of continuous base load with the load
weighting factor of 1.0 for calculation of the equivalent operating hours (EOH) which will be a
scale of the inspection interval of hot gas path parts.
The gas turbine shall be normally operated on indigenous natural gas specified in the
sub-section 5.5.8 “Fuel Supply System” and be equipped with the function to be operated on
Diesel oil equivalent to No.2-GT oil specified in ASTM D-2880 for emergency operation in
case of lack of the natural gas.
The gas turbine shall be of an advanced design to meet the NOx emission requirement of less
than 40 ppm (15% O2 basis on dry volume) on a dry condition for operation on the specified
natural gas under 75 – 100 % load. It shall be also capable of operating to meet the NOx
emission requirement of less than 100 ppm (15% O2 basis on dry volume) with injection of
water for operation on the oil fuel.
The gas turbine shall be of proven design with manufacturer’s design practices to basically meet
the requirements of ISO 21789 Gas turbine applications – Safety.
It can be allowable that the gas turbine will be equipped with the evaporative type inlet air
cooling system to augment the gas turbine power output. According to climate data recorded for
six (6) years from 2002 to 2007 at Ishurdi near Bheramara site, the temperature difference
between averaged dry and wet bulb temperatures is estimated at 2.8OC. This means that the gas
turbine inlet ambient temperature could be decreased by at least 2.4OC utilizing the current
evaporative cooling system with many experiences. Consequentially, the power output increase
of some 1.3% (equivalent to some 5 MW) will be expected with increase of the fuel
consumption of some 0.9%. Such situation implies that the adoption of the inlet air cooling
system is economically and technically advantageous.
The gas turbine to be proposed shall be of similar model to the gas turbines, of which at least
one (1) gas turbine has the experience of successful commercial operation with not less than
6,500 hours of actual operating hours on the Bid closing date.
The gas turbine design shall be with a minimum number of bearings, and shall be located on a
steel frame or on adequate steel structures and concrete foundation, sized for the transient
maximum transmittal torque imposed on the shaft in case of short circuit of the generator or
out-of-phase synchronization, whichever is larger. The power output shall be taken out at the
cold end of the shaft.
The gas turbine shall be directly coupled to the generator without any power transmission gear.

5.5.6 Heat Recovery Steam Generator

(1) Type of Circulation

HRSG could be of natural or forced circulation type. In natural circulation units, the thermal
head differential between water and steam-water mixture is responsible for the circulation
through the system.
In forced circulation units, circulating pumps (BCPs) circulate the steam-water mixture
through the tubes of the evaporator to and from the drum.
Advantages claimed for forced circulation design are quick warm/hot startup capabilities.
However, natural circulation designs do not need circulation pumps to maintain the
circulation of steam water mixture through the evaporator tubes, thereby saving operating
cost and concerns about pump failure or maintenance. Availability of natural circulation type
HRSG is higher because of the absence of the critical rotating equipment such as circulation
pumps.

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There is no difference in cold startup time periods due to the fact that in the transient heat up
phase, the bulk of the time is spent on heating the metal and water of the evaporator module,
which is nearly the same whether it is a natural or a forced circulation HRSG.
In summary, both natural and forced circulations HRSG are widely used in the industry,
while the natural circulation design has an edge over the forced circulation design as
discussed above. Hence the natural circulation types HRSG are proposed for this project.
A comparison table (Table I-5-5-6) for the type of HRSG circulation is provided for
reference.

Table I-5-5-6 HRSG Circulation Comparison

Item Natural Circulation Forced Circulation
Simple Evaporator circuitry Complicated evaporator
without any pump or valves circuitry with BCP and
valves
No auxiliary power Increase of BCP power
consumption consumption
Lower construction and Increased construction and
maintenance cost maintenance cost for BCP
and piping for water
circulation system
Simplified control high Complicated control due to
Features
reliability and availability (no BCP operation
load restrictions due to pump
failure)
Start up time at cold start up is no difference between both
types.
To be necessary the time until Start up time at warm and hot
taking natural circulation start up is shorter than
force, start up time at warm natural circulation because
and hot start up is longer than circulation pumps are
forced circulation. applied.
HRSG Specification:
Heating surface: Base Same
Steel structure volume: Base Same
Boiler circulating pump Not required To be provided (2 x 100%)
(BCP):
Stability of water: Base Same
Drum size: Base Same
Steam/water side pressure Base Higher
drop:

(2) Flue Gas Flow Direction

HRSG is available for both horizontal and vertical flow directions. Vertical flow directional
HRSG occupy less floor space. Also the HRSG forms part of the main stack and hence the
main stack requires less material.
A comparison of both types of HRSG is furnished in the enclosed Table I-5-5-7.

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Table I-5-5-7 Gas Flow Orientation Comparisons

Description Horizontal Gas Flow Type Vertical Gas Flow Type
Arrangement:
Installed Area Base Smaller
Distance from GT outlet to Base Shorter
Stack inlet
Height Base Same or a little higher
Taller stack is mandatory
Independent higher stack is
Stack
not required
Circulation System Natural circulation system Natural or Forced circulation
system
Heating Surface Support Top support system by hanger Same
System (Free to slide lower)
Operability Base Same
Maintenance and Inspection Base Easier for Natural circulation
system but a little complex for
Forced circulation system

Economics:
Equipment Cost Base A little higher
Operation Cost Base Same for Natural circulation
system but higher for Forced
circulation system

(3) Conclusion
In view of above reasons, HRSG of natural or forced circulation types are all acceptable for
this project. However, natural circulation type HRSG will be preferred.
With regard to flue gas flow direction, horizontal or vertical gas flow types are all acceptable
for this project. The flue gas flow direction will be decided based on manufacturer’s
recommendation and the layout proposed during contract stage etc.

5.5.7 Steam Turbine

The steam turbine shall be of a reheat, triple-pressure, two-casing, condensing type directly
connected to the generator. The steam shall be downward or axially exhausted to a surface
condenser which is cooled by the fresh circulating water which is in turn cooled with a forced
draft wet type cooling tower.
The steam turbine shall be of the manufacturer's standard proven design and construction to
allow economical and reliable service with less maintenance works.
The steam turbine to be proposed shall be of similar design to the steam turbines of which at
least one (1) unit shall has the commercial operation hours not less than 6,500 hours on the Bid
closing time.
The steam turbine and auxiliary systems shall be designed to run continuously under all
specified operating conditions over the specified lifetime of the plant.
The steam turbine maximum capability shall be such as satisfies the conditions of steam
pressure, temperature, flow as developed by the HRSG when the gas turbine is operated on the
maximum capability ambient conditions. In case that the HRSG is supplementary fired, the
steam turbine shall be sized to cope with the maximized capability of the HRSG in
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The steam turbine shall be designed so that the expected life expenditure of the main
components (casing and rotor) shall not exceed 75% of the expected lives of them at the end of
the specified service hours when it will be operated on the specified conditions.
The steam turbine shall be provided with necessary number of bore scope ports for easy
inspection of the operating conditions of the blades and rotor at periodical intervals, if
applicable.

5.5.8 Fuel Supply System

(1) Fuel gas supply system

The new plant shall be operated on the specified natural gas.
The gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator shall be designed to operate on the
specified natural gas. The typical specification is as shown in the Table I-5-5-8.
The fuel gas supply system shall cover all the equipment required for the start-up, shutdown
and continuous operation of the gas turbine. A booster compressor station, a pre-treatment
system, and a gas pressure-regulating device shall be also included in the scope of the
Contractor. The pre-treatment system shall be facilitated to clean the specified gas to the
extent that it will be used for the gas turbine without any difficulties. The specific energy
(caloric value) is expressed on the conditions of 35˚C of ambient temperature and 101.3kPa
of ambient pressure.

Table I-5-5-8 Specifications of Gas

Properties
Compositions (mol. %)
Methane 95.982
Ethane 2.444
Propane 0.528
Normal Butane 0.130
Isobutane 0.139
Normal Pentane 0.000
Isopentane 0.100
Oxygen 0.000
Nitrogen 0.361
Carbon Dioxide 0.316
Hydrogen Sulfide (no data)
Total 100.0
Hydrogen Sulfide (g/ m3) 0.000
Specific Energy (kJ/kg)
Gross specific energy 54,466
Net specific energy 49,099
Specific Gravity (kg/m3N) 0.7511
Min. -12˚C,
Temperature (˚C) Max. 32˚C
Perf. point 25˚C
Max. 1.2 MPa(g)
Pressure at Terminal (MPa)
Min. 0.8 MPa(g)

(2) Fuel oil supply system

The new plant shall be operated on the HSD for emergency.

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The gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator shall also be designed to operate on the
specified HSD. The typical specification is as shown in the Table I-5-5-9.
The fuel oil supply system shall cover all the equipment required for the start-up, shutdown
and continuous operation of the gas turbine same as the fuel gas supply system. The HSD fuel
oil tanks which have a capacity of 20,000m3 x 2, a pre-treatment system, and an oil
pressure-regulating device shall be also included in the scope of the Contractor. The
pre-treatment system shall be facilitated to clean the specified oil to the extent that it will be
used for the gas turbine without any difficulties.

Table I-5-5-9 Specifications of HSD

Test Method Limit
Sp. Gr. @ 60oF/60OF ASTM D 1298 Min. 0.820 / Max. 0.870
Color ASTM ASTM D 1500 Max. 3.0
Flash point p.m. (c.c.) OF ASTM D 93 Min. 100
Pour point oF ASTM D 97 Max. -40
Viscosity kinematic @100OF cst ASTM D 445 Less than 9.0
Viscosity RW-1 Second @100OF
Converted Max. 50
converted
Sediment %wt. - Max. 0.01
Water %Vol. - Max. 0.10
Carbon residue, conradson ASTM D 189 Lass than 0.1
Ash %wt. ASTM D 482 Max. 0.01
Neutralization Value:
Strong acid number mgs. KOH/g - NIL
Total acid number mgs. KOH/g - Max. 0.5
Cetane Index (calculated) ASTM D 976 Min. 45
Sulfur content %wt. ASTM D 1551 Max. 1.0
Copper Strip corrosion(3 hrs @ 212 OF) ASTM D 130 Max. No.1 strip
Distillation:
90% recovered (vol) at OC ASTM D 86 Max. 360
L.H.V. (Low Heating Value) 18,500 BTU/Lb
Min. Ambient Temperature 41OF

As described on section 4.5.5 the HSD will be used for emergency, on this section the result
of calculation for amount of HSD for emergency and capacity of HSD storage tanks is shown
as follows;

Assumption
Type of Model M701F
Net Output (ISO) 312,100 kW
Heat Rate 8,683 Btu/kWh
LHV of HSD 18,500 Btu/lb

Result of calculation
312,100 kW x 8,683 Btu/kWh / 18,500 Btu/lb x 0.453592 lb/kg = 67,000 kg/h
67,000 kg/h x 24 hours / 0.85 kg/m3 = 1,900 KL/day
2,000 KL/day when a margin of ambient of winter is taken into account

As a result of studying the amount of HSD for emergencies that must be storaged at the
Bheramara CCPP, it is necessary to install HSD tanks capable of storaging the HSD for
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(2,000 KL/day x 7 days = 14,000KL: i.e., 20,000 KL when a margin of safety is taken into
account). With consideration given to the maintenance of the HSD tanks, it has been
determined that two 20,000 KL HSD tanks should be installed in the Bheramara CCPP.

5.5.9 Water Treatment System

The process water for demineralized water, potable water and sanitary water, fire fighting water
and miscellaneous service water shall be produced through pretreatment system from under
ground water.
The process water for cooling tower shall be produced from under ground directly.
The demineralized water shall be used as HRSG make-up water, auxiliary cooling water,
chemical dosing preparation etc.
The EPC Contractor shall confirm the quality of the produced demineralized water whether it is
acceptable to the HRSG.
The pre-treatment system consists of coagulator and filter, etc.
The demineralizer system consists of chemical storage and regeneration equipment, etc.
Necessity and specification of pre-treatment system will be decided based on quality of ground
water.
The EPC Contractor shall take appropriate countermeasures if required.
The conceptual flow diagram is shown on Figure I-5-5-2 “Water Mass Balance Diagram”.

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Well Water Make up Stream ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯

No.
Source
Flow 1300 100 100 99 98 50 1 2 1200 600 600 15 15 67 67 48
① m3/h

Pretreatment
System
Demineralizer ④ Demineralized ⑤ ⑥
② ③ HRSG Make up
System Water Storage
Water Blow down
Raw Water Tank
Storage Tank ⑦
⑯
To atmosphere ⑩
⑨ Auxiliary Cooling GT Water Injection
Cooling Tower ⑧
Water System For HSD Firing

To atmosphere

Condenser
⑪
Canal
From Transformer/ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮
Water Treatment
Oil Separator Settling Basin
Switch Yard Area System
Drain

Figure I-5-5-2 Water Mass Balance Diagram

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5.5.10 Wastewater System

Wastewater shall consist of neutralized regeneration waste from HRSG blowdown, floor drains
from the gas turbine and steam turbine buildings, contaminated yard drains from the transformer
area.
Sewage and sanitary wastewater shall be treated in purifying facility.
Floor drains from the gas turbine and steam turbine building and contaminated yard drains from
the transformer area shall be treated in oil/water separators.
After treatment, these clean wastewater streams shall be discharged through the main drainage
pipe to river.
The cooling tower drain without treatment shall be discharged through the main drainage pipe to
river.

5.5.11 Fire Fighting System

(1) Fire safety philosophy

The Bheramara CCPP will be designed and built with the provision of a safe operating
environment and personnel. This will be achieved by separation and segregation of
equipment with sufficient distances and by selection of suitable equipment and materials.
Hazardous areas are designated and suitable equipment is selected for use in these. Different
fire fighting systems will be installed depending on the operational characteristics of the
equipment, area and building to be protected.
The fire fighting capacity of the Bheramara CCPP has to withstand a fire during two (2) hours
according to NFPA 850 will be minimum 300 m3 and pressure of approximately 10 bar.
The Bheramara CCPP will have its own fire water fighting system with pump house and the
fire water will be provided from the raw water tanks.
The diagram of the fire fighting system is shown in attachment BPS-M109.
The new pumps are consists of:

One (1) 100% electric jockey pump

One (1) 100% electric driven main pump
One (1) 100% diesel engine driven main pump

The water demand and required pressure for the worst case condition will be ensured by
electrically driven main pump, the second duty diesel engine driven pump shall be on
stand-by, for the case of main supply failure. The engine driven pump will be of the same
capacity than the electric driven main pump.

Table I-5-5-10 List of protected areas and fire fighting and detection systems types
Item Building or Area Fire Fighting System
1 Gas turbine CO2 extinguishing system
Steam turbine lube oil package,
2 Spray water dry type
lube oil piping
3 Steam turbine bearings Spray water dry type
4 Steam turbine building indoor Wet stand pipe house system
Generator unit, auxiliary and start
5 Spray water dry type
up transformer
6 Oil tanks Form system, Dike protection
Cable basement: sprinkler system
7 Control room Control room: argonite or similar

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Item Building or Area Fire Fighting System

Sprinkler system if required and
8 Electrical/Switchgear
portable fire extinguishers
9 Yard Hydrants
Protective signaling for fire and gas
10 Common detection systems with main panel in
the control room

(2) Fire fighting system description

The fire fighting system of the Bheramara CCPP will be provided for the plant as described in
the following. The fire fighting system will generally follow the applicable stipulations of
NFPA codes.
Extinguishers will be sized, rated and spaced in accordance with NFPA 10. Local buildings
fire alarms, automatic fire detectors and the fire signaling panel will be in accordance with
NFPA 72.
It will be assured that a dedicated two (2) hour fire water supply to cover the system design
flow rate is available for the facility in accordance with NFPA.
A main firewater pipeline will be provided to serve strategically placed yard hydrants and
supply water to the sprinkler and spray system.
The firewater distribution system will incorporate sectionalizing valves so that a failure in
any part of the system can be isolated while allowing the remainder of the system to function
properly. Fuel oil tanks are furnished with foam fire fighting systems.

5.5.12 Electrical Equipment

(1) Electrical System

1) Evacuation of Power
Figure I-5-5-3 shows the scheme of power station and 230 / 132kV substation. The
electrical system will be designed on the basis of the multi shaft configuration of the
having two (2) generators, Gas Turbine Generator (hereinafter called as “GTG”) and Steam
Turbine Generator (hereinafter called as “STG”) and two (2) generator step-up
transformers, Gas Turbine Transformer (hereinafter called as “GT transformer”) and Steam
Turbine Transformer (hereinafter called as “ST transformer”). The voltage of the power
output from the gas turbine and steam turbine generators will be stepped up to 230kV via
GT transformer and ST transformer. The output from these two GT transformers and ST
transformer is transmitted to the 230kV substation respectively. The bus switching
arrangement utilizes breaker and one half bus scheme.
During the unit operations, the power source to the unit auxiliary loads will be fed from the
GTG via the unit transformer. During the unit shut down and the unit start-up, the power
source to the unit auxiliary loads will be fed from 132kV substation via the start-up
transformer. The unit transformers shall be connected to the 6.9kV unit bus A via the
circuit breakers. On the other hand, the start-up transformer shall be connected to the
6.9kV unit bus B via the circuit breakers. The power will be distributed to the auxiliary
loads from the unit bus.
The auxiliary system and associated equipment shall be designed with flexibility and
adequate redundancy to provide a reliable source of power for all auxiliaries that will be
required for the new plant.
GT Generator is synchronized at 230kV power system via GT circuit breaker when GTG is
attained at rated speed and voltage. Next ST Generator is synchronized at 230kV power
system via ST circuit breaker when STG is attained at rated speed and voltage.

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GTG and STG can be synchronized at 230kV power system breaker which is formed by
one half bus scheme. For that reason there is no need to introduce GT and ST circuit
breakers. However 230kV substation shall be owned by PGCB. Also GTG and STG are
synchronized by NWPGCL. As a result GT and ST circuit breakers shall be set at power
station side (2nd side of GT and ST transformer) for synchronization by NWPGCL.

Jhenaida Ishurdi Faridpur Kushtia Ishurdi

230kV SS 132kV S/S

230/132kV
Bus-tie Tr
Bus-tie Tr
GK Rental

GTG CB STG CB
GT Tr ST Tr Start-up Tr

GTG 16kV STG 11kV

240MW 120MW

Unit Tr
GTG 11kV 20MW x 3

6.9kV Unit Bus A 6.9kV Unit Bus B

Scope of PGCB Scope of BPDB

Figure I-5-5-3 The scheme of power station and 230 / 132kV substation

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2) Generator Main Circuit

Attached Single Line Diagram shows the Generator Main Circuit.
The design of generator main circuit shall be based on the multi shaft configuration of the
having two (2) generators (GTG and STG) and two (2) generator step-up transformers (GT
transformer and ST transformer). Each generator, transformer, PT is connected to Isolated
Phase Bus (IPB) and transmitted 230kV substation via each generator circuit breaker and
generator disconnecting switch.

(2) Generators
1) GT Generator and ST Generator
The overview specifications of the Generators are shown below.

Table I-5-5-11 Overview Specifications of the Generators

Generator GT Generator ST Generator
Type Three Phase Synchronous Three Phase Synchronous
Number of Poles 2 2
Number of Phases 3 3
Rated Capacity 248MVA 131.6MVA
Frequency 50Hz 50Hz
Rated Speed 3,000rpm 3,000rpm
Terminal Voltage 16kV 11kV
Power Factor 0.80（Lagging） 0.80（Lagging）
Rotor Cooling Method Hydrogen or Water Cooled Hydrogen or Water Cooled
Stator Cooling Hydrogen or Water Cooled Hydrogen or Water Cooled
Method

2) Type of Generator Cooling System

The generators for the gas turbine and the steam turbine shall be of air cooled or H2 gas
cooled type. The Bidder shall have the application experience with similar capacity to the
generator specified in his Bid. The generator manufacturer shall have the experience to
have provided at least two (2) air-cooled generators and/or two (2) H2 gas cooled
generators, of which capacities shall not be less than 280MVA on IEC conditions.
Either air-cooled or hydrogen gas-cooled system can adapt to the gas turbine generator and
the steam turbine generator.

3) Comparison of Generator Cooling System

Comparison of both cooling systems is as follows;
As a result of recent technological advance of cooling performance and windage loss
reduction, an air-cooled system is adopted in generators of higher than 300MVA class.
An air-cooled system has some advance from hydrogen gas-cooled system such as; simpler
system, easy operation and maintenance, saving cost. On the other hand adoption of
air-cooled system make generator downsized so that air-cooled system has advantage for
transportation and construction stage.
Therefore, the generators for the gas turbine and the steam turbine shall be of air cooled or
H2 gas cooled type. The Bidder shall have the application experience with similar capacity
to the generator specified in his Bid.
The generator manufacturer shall have the experience to have provided at least two (2)
air-cooled generators and / or two (2) H2 gas cooled generators, of which capacities shall
not be less than 280MVA on IEC conditions.

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Table I-5-5-12 Comparison of cooling system

Air-Cooled Hydrogen Gas-Cooled
1) Equipment
Efficiency Equal Base
Simpler Base

Air-cooled H2 gas-cooled
Generator Generator

Configuration Lube oil

Lube oil
(Supporting Cooling
Equipment) Cooling water
water
H2 N2
Control Seal gas gas
system oil supply supply
unit system system

2) Operation/
Easier Base
Maintenance

3) Construction Easier/Shorter Base

4) Installation
Smaller Base
Space (total)
5) Cost
Cheaper Base
(initial and running)

(3) Excitation Method

1) Excitation System
Each generator will be provided with thyristorised static excitation system which makes it
possible to provide full ceiling voltage, either positive or negative, almost instantaneously
under conditions of system disturbances. The system shall include transformer, automatic
voltage regulator system (hereinafter called as “AVR”) cubicle, thyristor, convertor cubicle
and field circuit breaker. Current transformer for control, regulation, protection and
metering of the generator would be either provided in the generator stator terminal bushing
both on the lines as well as neutral sides, or would be housed in IPB.

2) Automatic Voltage Regulator System

The generator manufacturer shall have AVR. AVR detects generator voltage and control
the reactive power to control the generator voltage.

(4) GT Start-up Method

Motor Driven Torque Converter and Thyristor Start-up Method
GT Start-up Method shall be Motor Driven Torque Converter or Thyristor Start-up Method.
It depends on contractor’s recommendation.

(5) Transformers
Attached Single Line Diagram shows each transformer.

1) GT Transformer

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GT Transformer shall step up from GTG voltage (16kV) to transmission line voltage
(230kV).
GT Transformer shall have tap changing mechanism, oil insulation three (3) phase
transformer or four (4) single phase transformer (One for spare). Cooling type shall be
ONAF (Oil Natural Air Forced). Phase connection shall be Δ-Y (Delta-Star) type.

2) ST Transformer
ST Transformer shall step up from STG voltage (11kV) to transmission line voltage
(230kV).
ST Transformer shall have tap changing mechanism, oil insulation three (3) phase
transformer or four (4) single phase transformer (One for spare). Cooling type shall be
ONAF (Oil Natural Air Forced). Phase connection shall be Δ-Y (Delta-Star) type.

3) Unit Transformer
Unit Transformer shall step down from GTG voltage (16kV) to Unit Bus A (6.9kV).
Unit Transformer shall have tap changing mechanism, oil insulation three (3) phase
transformer or four (4) single phase transformer (One for spare). Cooling type shall be
ONAN (Oil Natural Air Natural). Phase connection shall be Δ-Y (Delta-Star) type.

4) Start-up Transformer
Start-up Transformer shall step down from transmission line voltage (132kV) to Unit Bus
B (6.9kV).
Start-up Transformer shall be oil insulation three (3) phase transformer or four (4) single
phase transformer (One for spare). Cooling type shall be ONAN (Oil Natural Air Natural).
Phase connection shall be Y-Y-Δ (Star-Star-Delta with Stabilizing Winding) type. Y-Y-Δ
connection makes detection of grounding fault current easier.
The overview specifications of the Transformers are shown below.

Table I-5-5-13 Overview Specifications of the Transformers

GT ST Unit Start-up
Transformer
Transformer Transformer Transformer Transformer
Rated 1st 16.0kV 11.0kV 16.0kV 132.0kV
Voltage 2nd 230.0kV 230.0kV 6.9kV 6.9kV
st
Rated 1 11,547A 8,398A 722A 87.5A
Current 2nd 803A 402A 1,674A 1,674A
Rated 1st 320MVA 160MVA 20MVA 20MVA
nd
Capacity 2 320MVA 160MVA 20MVA 20MVA
Y-Y-Δ
Phase Connection Δ-Y Δ-Y Δ-Y (Stabilizing
Winding)
ONAF ONAF ONAN ONAN
Cooling Type (Oil Natural (Oil Natural (Oil Natural (Oil Natural Air
Air Forced) Air Forced) Air Natural) Natural)

(6) Single Phase Transformer and Three Phase Transformer

In Comparison to Three Phase Transformer and Single Phase Transformer is shown in
following Table.
BPDB requested JICA TEAM to introduce Single Phase Transformer for this project. For
sure Single Phase Transformer has advantage in case of transportation or replacement of one
phase transformer by accident. On the other hand, Single Phase Transformer is more
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transformer and each basement. Three Phase Transformer and Single Phase Transformer are
equal in performance aspect.
Therefore Transformer Method shall be Three Phase Transformer or Single Phase
Transformer Method. It depends on contractor’s recommendation.

Table I-5-5-14 Three Phase Transformer and Single Phase Transformer

Type Three Phase Transformer Single Phase Transformer
Unit One (1) Four (4) : Three (3) + Spare One (1)
Transportation Base Easier
Cost Base Higher
Space Base Larger
Construction Base Longer
Management Base Same
Reliability Base Same

(7) Generator Circuit Breaker and Disconnecting Switch

GT Circuit Breaker, Disconnecting Switch and ST Circuit Breaker, Disconnecting Switch are
set at 2nd side of GT and ST transformer for synchronization.
GT Generator is synchronized at 230kV power system via GT circuit breaker when GTG is
attained at rated speed and voltage. Next ST Generator is synchronized at 230kV power
system via ST circuit breaker when STG is attained at rated speed and voltage.
GT and STG can be synchronized at 230kV power system breaker which is formed by one
half bus scheme. For that reason there is no need to introduce GT and ST circuit breakers.
However 230kV substation shall be owned by PGCB. Also GTG and STG are synchronized
by NWPGCL. As a result GT and ST circuit breakers shall be set at power station side for
synchronization by NWPGCL.
GT and ST circuit breakers shall adapt the load capacity. The normal specifications of the GT
and ST circuit breakers are shown below.

・ Rated Normal Current：800 – 1,250 A

・ Rated Short Circuit Breaking Current：25.0 – 31.5 kA

(8) Unit Electric Supply

The unit electric supply shall be configured from unit transformer and start-up transformer.
The equipment used for power plant operation shall be powered from the unit transformer.
The equipment used for common equipment (water handling, waste water handling, etc) shall
be powered from the start-up transformer system.
Moreover, as electric power source for emergencies, 1 set of 3 phase diesel fueled generator
is installed for power plant and this enables obtaining safety electricity upon total cessation of
the operation of the power plant.

1) 6.9kV Unit Bus

6.9kV Unit Bus shall supply necessary auxiliary power for plant operation.
The design of generator main circuit shall be based on the two (2) configuration of A and
B.
Unit Transformer shall step down from GTG voltage (16kV) to Unit Bus A (6.9kV) and
Unit Bus A shall supply necessary auxiliary power and 415kV Unit Bus.
Start-up Transformer shall step down from transmission line voltage (132kV) to Unit Bus
B (6.9kV) and Unit Bus B shall supply necessary auxiliary power.
Unit Bus A and B (6.9kV) are connected via bus-tie circuit breaker and disconnecting
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bus-tie circuit breaker and disconnecting switch are closed at start-up and shutdown stage.
Unit Bus B evacuates Unit Bus A the electric power in that case. Also Unit Bus B
evacuates Unit Bus A the electric power when plant accidentally tripped.

2) 415kV Unit Bus

415kV Unit Bus shall supply medium motors and auxiliary power for switching.

3) 220V DC Electric Supply System

220V DC Electric Supply System shall have two (2) battery equipment and DC load shall
be supplied the power from DC distribution board. Plant can stop safely by DC power from
battery under blackout condition.

4) Emergency Diesel Generator Equipment

Plant shall have one (1) Emergency Diesel Generator Equipment.
It shall be capable for restart-up of the plant by power from Emergency Diesel Generator
Equipment. Emergency AC power shall be supplied from Emergency Diesel Generator to
415kV Emergency Bus.

5.5.13 Protection and Control System

(1) Generator-Transformer Protection

The GTG, GT transformer and STG, ST transformer together form the plant. The protections
considered are shown in the following table.

Table I-5-5-15 Generator Main Circuit Protection

Name Factor
GT Generator differential 87G1
GT Transformer differential 87T1
ST Generator differential 87G2
ST Transformer differential 87T2
Current unbalance 46
Loss of excitation 40
Reverse power 67
Stator ground detection 51GN
Generator overexcitation 24
Generator overvoltage 59
Generator undervoltage 27G
Generator over/under frequency 81

The generator-transformer as a unit and severally protected by 87G and 87T. As a back-up
protection for generator, restricted earth fault relay as well as voltage type ground fault relay
is also proposed.

(2) System Configuration of the Control and Monitoring Equipment

The design of all instrumentation and control systems shall provide the maximum security for
plant personnel and equipment while safely and efficiently operating the new plant under all
conditions with the highest possible availability.
The configuration of the system for control and monitoring of fully automated operation of
the plant will be the DCS (Distributed Control System) from the perspective of technology
and cost. The DCS equipment undertakes control and monitoring of whole power plant
including the common equipment.

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· The computing and electric power section shall be duplex and the input and output of the
DCS will be single.
· Power supply shall be duplex with both AC and DC (butted method)
· Operation during normal times will be through the use of a mouse while confirming the
CRT screen.

(3) Power Plant Control and Monitoring System

The operating and monitoring system of the power station are configured by DCS,
information management system, maintenance and repair system, network system and related
equipment.
The DCS is comprised of the CRT operation system, turbine control system, data assembly
system, sequence control system, process I/O system and peripheral equipment. Each
independent system is interfaced with DCS.

(4) DCS Function of the Power Station

The design of the control system for the new plant shall utilize the state-of-the-art DCS
(Distributed Control System) with data logging system in combination with proprietary
controls furnished with the gas turbine / generator, steam turbine / generator, HRSG and BOP
(Balance of Plant), gas compressor system and so on.
The operator console of the plant installed in the CCR (Central Control Room) shall be used
for the primary operator interface and shall contain four (4) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
with keyboards and mouse. On the other, the operator console of the substation installed in
the Substation Control Room shall be used for the primary operator interface and shall
contain two (2) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with keyboards and mouse.
The gas turbine control system, steam turbine control system and HRSG and BOP control
system shall be tied into the DCS with redundant communications links and hardwired
signals for critical control signals.
Those remaining control and monitoring signals for gas compressor control system, heat
sources supply control system and so on shall be brought directly or via Remote I/O into the
DCS I/O cabinets.
The LCD graphics shall provide the operator with control, monitoring, recording/trending,
status, and alarming of equipment and process conditions.
The detector/instrument for protection/control of the gas turbine, the steam turbine and HRSG
shall be redundancy/triple configuration to enhance the reliability of the new plant.
The control system shall be designed to operate and control the new plant with fully
automatic, and shall give information of conditions of the new plant and guidance of
operation/trouble shootings during start-up, steady state operation and shutdown to the
operators.
The configuration of control logic and graphic display of the control system shall be designed
for maintenance engineers to be able to easily and correctly modify and change them at site.
DCS shall have the following functions

1) Turbine automatic operation control system

・ Gas Turbine operation, Control and protection including Gas Turbine supervisory
instruments.
・ HRSG control and protection
・ Steam Turbine control and protection including Turbine supervisory instruments
・ Hydraulic operated Diverter Damper control (GT Exhaust System)
・ Generator protection, excitation, voltage regulation and synchronization systems
・ Auxiliary system control
・ Balance of plant control

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2) Data collection equipment

· Scan and alert
· Process computation (including performance computation)
· Data log function and data display
3) Common equipment DCS function
· Diesel oil supply system
· Water treatment system
· Waste water treatment system, etc.

These systems have independent monitoring and control. In the event of a defect in the
devices, the impact on the power station will be large. For this reason, calculation system,
power supply system and etc. are multiplexed in order to contribute to the reliable operation
of system.

1) Maintenance function
Maintenance tools (Engineering Work Station) for the maintenance of DCS are installed
and these tools shall have the following functions.
· Control system setting/modification function
· System diagram setting/modification function

5.5.14 Civil and Building Works

(1) General
1) General Requirements
This part covers the civil and building Works associated with all plants, structures and
buildings included in the Contract. The civil and building works under this section involve
the supply of all machinery, plants, materials, tools and equipment, labors and supervision
necessary for the execution and maintenance of the works and on completion the removal
of all plants, equipment, excess materials, debris etc. from the Site.
The EPC Contractor shall submit his detailed plans to NWPGCL for endorsement and to
the relevant local authorities for approval prior to the commencement of the civil and
building works construction.
The following items shall be submitted to NWPGCL for approval respectively in advance.

・ Detailed design drawings

・ Structural calculation sheets
・ Performance calculation sheets for the building facilities
・ Anti-disaster plan
・ Finish schedule
・ Total color coordination scheme, sample catalogues
・ Explanation of execution methods of the respective work
・ Reports of progress of the respective work
・ Reports of quality assurances and the completion

Requirements of all local authorities whether temporary or otherwise, in order to obtain

planning approval, building plan approval, permit to commence work, other approvals on
commencement of construction, certificate of fitness etc. will be complied with at the EPC
Contractor’s cost.
Special attention shall be given to design of building and structures with respect to noise
abatement measures. The acceptable statutory limits of sound levels shall be complied with.

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For all enclosed building/structures, proper ventilation and lighting shall be designed and
provided by the EPC Contractor.
Where existing fences, roads and landscaping are affected for the laying of new services
(such as new pipes, cables, roads, drains, trenches etc.), such facilities shall be reinstated at
the EPC Contractor’s own cost to the approval of NWPGCL.
All buildings/superstructures construction shall be correctly planned to avoid interference
with the structures existing in Bheramara plant. To minimize the interference with the new
construction, the existing facilities and services will be relocated and demolished under
another contract, prior to the commencement of the civil works construction.
Civil and Building Works shall include geological exploration, site preparation, design and
construction of storm and plant drainage systems, underground utilities and circulating
water pipes, road work, paving and gravel surfacing, main/auxiliary buildings and
structures including their foundations, indoor and outdoor equipment foundations, building
facilities such as lighting, lightning protection, sanitary and sewage, air conditioning and
ventilation and all other necessary items to complete the new plant.

2) Statutory Requirements
Power Plant design and its execution shall be carried out in accordance with the following
international or local codes and standards whichever more severs. All codes and standards
shall be the latest edition. Contradicting items in the local regulations shall predominate
over other Standards, unless the particular local Standard is declared expressly “not
applicable” as whole or in parts by NWPGCL.
In this regard, the EPC Contractor is advised to acquaint himself thoroughly with the local
statutory regulations and requirements before tendering. All costs, fees, etc. associated with
obtaining approval from local bodies shall be deemed to be included in the EPC Contract
Price.
Applicable International Codes and Standards:

・ American Concrete Institute (ACI 318) for concrete work

・ American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) for steel construction
・ American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)
・ American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)
・ American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) for material quality control
・ American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) for
road and drainage
・ American Welding Society (AWS) for Welding
・ American Water Works Association (AWWA) for concrete pipe and water distribution
piping
・ National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
・ American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
・ American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Applicable Local Codes and Standards:

・ Bangladesh National Building Code-1993 (BNBC)

If the EPC Contractor wishes to base the work on his national Standards or
recommendation, he shall submit with and for the particular case a tabulated list of the
differences between the proposed national Standards and recommendation and the
applicable codes and standards as the above. The decision to accept such alternative

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standards or recommendation shall solely rest with NWPGCL the on the basis of their
judgment.

3) Materials, Samples and Sources

All materials and products for the civil and building works shall be procured locally and
sourced from local manufacturers unless it can be proven that they are not locally
available.
Samples of all civil and building materials and products proposed to be used in the Works
may be called for any time by NWPGCL shall be kept for reference. Samples shall be
submitted for NWPGCL consideration before placing orders with suppliers. Ample time
shall be allowed between request for approval and actual installation/construction.

(2) Site Conditions

1) Site Area
The prescribed construction-site is shown on the drawing “Plot Plan” in ATTACHMENT
2.
The area of approximately 250m x 250m + 100m x 100m is prepared for the Project and
the temporary area for construction is also prepared and available depending upon the
requirement of the EPC Contractor.

2) Site Elevation
Site elevation should be the same as the existing Bheramara station as following.
GL=EL+16.00m

3) Site Situation
The EPC Contractor shall execute all necessary surveys for the setting out of the work and
the site to be formed prior to the commencement and after the completion of earthwork.
The work shall also include all surveys that are required during the progress of the contract.
All ground levels and 1st floor level quoted on all Drawings shall be referred to EL.
The EPC Contractor shall establish new control points for setting out of the Works.
Sufficient benchmarks shall also be located around the Site on prominent features which
will not be displaced by the construction works and to which reference can be made for
checking the levels at site. These benchmarks shall be made as permanent as possible and
protected against displacement. The EPC Contractor shall also establish two permanent
control points at a suitable location as directed by NWPGCL as future reference points.
The control points shall be referenced with coordinates and levels.
Grid reference and reduced levels of benchmark shall be shown on the drawings as well as
the origin of structures and all terminal points to construction grid coordinates shall be
clearly indicated on drawings.

4) Geological
Geological conditions are shown in the Section 4.6.4 Soil Investigation of this document.

5) Ambient Conditions
Site climatic parameters in general are given in Section 7.1.2 Summary of Natural
Environment and Socio Environment of this Document.

(3) Scope of Work

The Contract intends to cover the supply of all materials and the execution of all works
necessary to complete the works including design and demolition works. In case there are any
materials or works which are not referred to the specifications or drawings, but the necessity

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for which may reasonably be implied or inferred from the Specification and drawings or
which are usual or essential to the completion of all works in all trades, the same shall be
deemed to be included in the EPC Contract Price.
All the civil and building works include, but not limited to, the following principal features:

・ GT and ST buildings for 1 GT unit and 1 ST unit with the CCR (Central Control Room),
associated rooms, auxiliaries, fixtures and building facilities
・ Auxiliary buildings for Gas compressor, etc.
・ Warehouse and Workshop
・ All outdoor structures, stacks, equipment foundations such as HRSG, auxiliary equipment,
outdoor switch yard, pipe, cable supports, etc. supplied by the EPC Contractor
・ Groundwater supply system
・ Drinking water supply system
・ Waste water treatment system of discharged contaminated drain/overflow water from the
plant equipment
・ Jetty
・ Roads, pavements, landscaping, outdoor lighting and other outdoor works in the prescribed
construction-site including fencing of the boundary of the new plant
・ Site preparation work including demolition of structures and compensation of demolished
structures, as well as, preliminary grading to EL+15.00m.

The works shall be complete in all respects and shall include, but not limited to, the
following:

1) Site Civil Work

Plan and execution of the works shall include the design and execution of works as
stipulated below:

・ Earth work (grading, excavation, soil disposal, back filling, etc.) within the Plant
compound
・ Cooperating works with the demolition work of underground structures to be done
・ Pipeline of supply and discharged water to be extended from, or connected to, the
existing facilities
・ Road, storm drainage, retaining wall, fencing, hedging, landscaping and other outdoor
work items in the designated division
・ Reconstruction and/or repairing of existing road within the new power plant compound
・ Pavement for road (except for the existing road outside of the Plant compound) and other
area necessary for installation and maintenance in the premises of the existing plant
・ Reconstruction and/or repairing of existing storm drainage facilities within the Plant
compound
・ Necessary storm drainage facilities addition to the existing one
・ Reconstruction and/or repairing of existing fencing around the proposed division, if
required

2) Building Works
a. Structural Work
Structural work shall include the design and execution of works as stipulated below:

・ Foundations and structures of all buildings

・ Concrete work of foundations and pedestals except settling the anchors for
machineries or equipment in all buildings,

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・ Superstructures for all building including all concrete and steel structural works
・ Foundations and basins for all outdoor structures and equipment including all
concrete works, miscellaneous steel/metal works, etc.

b. Architectural Work
Architectural work shall include the design and execution of works as stipulated below:

・ Architectural work items for the GT/ST building and all auxiliary buildings
comprising of necessary building finishes, miscellaneous steel/metal works
including supports, access, platforms, walkways, ladders and handrails, etc. required
for the operation, inspection and maintenance of plant equipment.
・ Total color coordination for all buildings and structures in association with the
landscaping of the civil work
・ Signboards, signposts, room name plate and other sign works related with
architectural works
・ Furnishings

c. Building Facilities
Building Facilities shall include the design and execution of the works as stipulated
below:

・ Indoor and outdoor lighting system including convenient and power outlet
・ Ventilation and air conditioning system for all buildings
・ Water supply system and sanitary facilities for inside of GT/ST building/rooms and
auxiliary buildings or areas
・ Floor drainage and storm drainage system for GT/ST building and auxiliary
buildings include oil collection pit, etc.
・ Lightning protection system for buildings and outdoor structures including
grounding
・ Elevator in GT/ST building

5.5.15 Substation

(1) 230kV substation

The overview specification of the 230kV substation is shown below.

Table I-5-5-16 Overview Specifications of the 230kV Substation

Voltage 230 kV
Type of Bus bar Breaker and One-half System
Type of Substation Outdoor Conventional Type
Number of Bay Four (4)
Number of Circuit Breaker Twelve (12)

Figure I-5-5-3 shows the scheme of 230kV substation.

The existing power station is connected to the 132 kV national grid systems. The 360 MW
Combined Cycle power plant will be connected to the 230 kV substation. The power output
via GT and ST transformers shall be transmitted to the 230 kV substation with two (2) circuit
lines.
New 230kV substation shall be of air insulated outdoor type. The bus switching arrangement
utilizes breaker and one half bus scheme. A method of interconnecting several circuits and
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two circuits by having the circuits share one of the breakers, thus a breaker and one-half per
circuit; this scheme provides reliability and operating flexibility. In case of 230kV substation,
there are four (4) circuit breaker bays and twelve (12) circuit breakers.
The power output via the GT and ST transformers shall be transmitted to the 230kV
substation with two (2) circuit lines.
Circuit breakers shall adapt the load capacity. The normal specifications of circuit breakers
are shown below.

・ Rated Normal Current：1,600 – 2,000 A

・ Rated Short Circuit Breaking Current：40.0 – 50.0 kA

Transmission capacity of each circuit of 230kV connection line shall satisfy at least the
maximum output from each generator of the new plant.
GIS (gas insulated switchgear) is applied in one location in Dhaka, which has a land-use
regulation. In other sites, conventional switchgear, such as ACB and so on, is applied. It is
confirmed that conventional switchgear should be installed for this project.
In addition, it is confirmed that 230kV substation will be owned by PGCB. The facility
border between NWPGCL and PGCB locates between secondary side of main transformer
and circuit breaker of generation. PGCB requests that control panel for substation should be
installed near substation instead of central control room of power station.

(2) 132kV substation

The overview specification of the 132kV substation is shown below.

Table I-5-5-17 Overview Specifications of the 132kV Substation

Scheme Existing Substation Replaced Substation
Voltage 132 kV
Type of Bus bar Breaker and One-half System
Type of Substation Outdoor Conventional Type
Number of Bay Six (6) Eight (8)
Number of Circuit Breaker Seventeen (17) Twenty-two (22)

Existing 132kV substation is operated more than 30 years, and many facilities have aged
deterioration.
On May 2008, VCT and LA were replaced because of the insulation failure (refer to Figure
I-5-5-4). In addition, spare parts of GCB, OCB, etc of existing switchgear are discontinued at
present, and it is impossible to replace the facilities after the occurrence of the accident (refer
to Figure I-5-5-5, 6). Therefore, they request us to include the replacement of 132kV
substation in this project in order to satisfy the reliability of 132kV substation, because
132kV substation is planned to be connected with 230kV substation. Following examples
shows the plan for replacement of 132kV substation.
Figure shows the scheme of existing power station 132kV substation and the scheme of
replaced 132kV substation.
132kV substation shall be of air insulated outdoor type. The bus switching arrangement
utilizes breaker and one half bus scheme. Figure I-5-5-3 shows the scheme of power station
and 230 / 132kV substation. A method of interconnecting several circuits and breakers in a
substation so that three circuit breakers can provide dual switching to each of two circuits by
having the circuits share one of the breakers, thus a breaker and one-half per circuit; this
scheme provides reliability and operating flexibility.

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The power from 132kV substation via the Start-up transformer shall be transmitted to the
6.9kV house bus with two (2) circuit lines. This received power is for supply of starting and
stopping auxiliary power.
Existing 132kV substation, there are now six (6) circuit breaker bays and seventeen (17)
circuit breakers. Replaced 132kV substation shall extend two (2) circuit breaker bays, and
then there shall be eight (8) circuit breaker bays and twenty-two (22) circuit breakers.
Circuit breakers shall adapt the load capacity. The normal specifications of circuit breakers
are shown below.

・ Rated Normal Current：1,250 – 1,600 A

・ Rated Short Circuit Breaking Current：25.0 – 31.5 kA

Also Existing 132kV substation is now owned by BPDB so that replaced 132kV substation
will be owned by BPDB or PGCB after removal of existing power plant. It is recommended
that replaced 132kV substation shall be owned by PGCB because the 132kV substation not
only perform as switchyard of power station but also as substation in power system.
The 132kV substation of air insulated outdoor type is located in the same area of 230kV
substation which power provide to the local area.
The power source to the 132kV substation is fed from the Common Bus via the Start-up
transformer and / or the 230kV substation via the 230 / 132kV Bus-tie transformers.
The EPC Contractor shall install 230 / 132kV connection line with the 230 / 132kV Bus-tie
transformers and the Start-up transformer located in the new plant site to supply power for
start-up and shut down of the new plant.

Figure I-5-5-4 VCT and LA of 132kV substation after replacement

Figure I-5-5-5 132kV substation GCB (1979) Figure I-5-5-6 132kV substation OCB (1982)

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ST

Figure I-5-5-7 The scheme of 230kV substation

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Figure I-5-5-8 The scheme of existing power station 132kV substation

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230kV Substation 360MW PS 6.9kV Bus

Figure I-5-5-9 The Scheme of Replaced 132kV Substation

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(3) 230/132kV Bus-tie Transformer

230/132kV Bus-tie Transformer shall step down from 230kV substation voltage to 132 kV
substation voltage.
230/132kV Bus-tie Transformer shall be oil insulation three (3) phase transformer or four (4)
single phase transformer (One for spare). Cooling type shall be ONAF (Oil Natural Air
Forced). Phase connection shall be Y-Y-Δ (Star-Star-Delta with Stabilizing Winding) type.
Y-Y-Δ connection makes detection of grounding fault current easier.
The overview specifications of the Transformers are shown below.

Table I-5-5-18 Overview specifications of the 230/132kV Bus-tie Transformers

Transformer 230/132kV Bus-tie Transformer
Number 2
1st 230kV
Rated Voltage
2nd 132kV
st
1 565A
Rated Current
2nd 984A
1st 225MVA
Rated Capacity nd
2 225MVA
Phase Connection Y-Y-Δ (Stabilizing Winding)
Cooling Type ONAF (Oil Natural Air Forced)

(4) 230kV Substation Bus

Power Flow at 230kV Substation is shown in the following figure. Upper one shows the
normal case and lower one shows accident case of tripping at 230kV Bheramara-Jhenaidah
one circuit. In this case generating power from Bheramara CCPP is installed as 425MW.
As the result Table shows In Feed and Load Capacity of feeders at 230kV substation.
Bheramara CCPP maximum output of 425MW causes a current flow of 1,066Amp. This
current flow is no difference between normal and accident case.
Capacity of bus shall be exceeded 1,066Amp of the total power infeed.

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106MW 106MW 30MW 30MW 177MW 0MW 37MW 37MW

266A 266A 75A 75A 444A 0A 93A 93A

283MW 142MW 77MW 77MW 283MW 142MW 87MW 87MW

710A 356A 193A 193A 710A 356A 218A 218A

GTG STG GTG STG

132kV SS 132kV SS

Figure I-5-5-10 Power Flow at 230kV Substation Figure I-5-5-11 Power Flow at 230kV Substation
(Normal) (Tripping at 230kV Bheramara-Jhenaidah One circuit)

Table I-5-5-19 In Feed Capacity of feeders at 230kV substation

Normal Accident Case
In Feed
MW Ampere MW Ampere
Generator 425 1,066 425 1,066

Table I-5-5-20 Load Capacity of feeders at 230kV substation

Normal Accident Case
Load
MW Ampere MW Ampere
Jhenaidah 212 532 177 444
Ishurdri 60 150 74 186
132kV SS 154 386 174 436
Total 425 1,066 425 1,066

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(5) 132kV Substation Bus

Existing 132kV ‘breaker and a half’ bus system including circuit breakers and disconnecting
switches has capacity of 1,200Amp. Figure I-5-5-12 shows the power flow of 214MW and
the current flow of 936Amp at existing 132kV substation on 17th September 2007, the
maximum demand recorded (4,130MW) day.
Power Flow at replaced 132kV Substation is shown in the following figures. Figure I-5-5-13
shows the normal case and Figure I-5-5-14 shows accident case of tripping at 230kV
Bheramara-Jhenaidah one circuit. In this case generating power from Bheramara CCPP is
installed as 425MW.
Also Table I-5-5-20 and Table I-5-5-21 shows In Feed Power and Load Capacity of feeders at
132kV substation. Bheramara CCPP maximum output of 425MW causes a power flow of
276MW and a current flow of 1,207Amp in the normal case. Also Bheramara CCPP
maximum output of 425MW causes a power flow of 312MW and a current flow of
1,365Amp via 230/132 kV bus-tie transformer in the accident case of tripping at 230kV
Bheramara-Jhenaidah one circuit.
Existing 132kV ‘breaker and a half’ bus system including circuit breakers and disconnecting
switches will be in shortage capacity. In a view of this, bus system including circuit breakers,
disconnecting switches and the other related equipment shall be replaced by 1,600Amp
capacity.

Faridpur Kushtia Ishurdi

Figure I-5-5-12 Power Flow at Existing 132kV Substation

(Max Demand 4,130MW on 17th Sep 2007)

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Faridpur Kushtia Ishurdi

68MW 68MW 53MW 53MW 38MW 38MW
297A 297A 232A 232A 166A 166A

77MW 77MW 34MW 16MW 16MW 16MW

337A 337A 149A 70A 70A 70A

230kV SS

Start-up Tr

Figure I-5-5-13 Power Flow at 132kV Substation (Normal)

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Faridpur Kushtia Ishurdi

71MW 71MW 68MW 68MW 45MW 45MW
311A 311A 297A 297A 197A 197A

87MW 87MW 34MW 16MW 16MW 16MW

381A 381A 149A 70A 70A 70A

230kV SS

Start-up Tr

Figure I-5-5-14 Power Flow at 132kV Substation

(Tripping at 230kV Bheramara-Jhenaidah One Circuit)

Table I-5-5-21In Feed Capacity of feeders at 132kV substation

Normal Accident Case
In Feed
MW Ampere MW Ampere
Generator 48 210 48 210
230kV SS 154 674 174 762
Ishurdi 76 332 90 394

Table I-5-5-22 Load Capacity of feeders at 132kV substation

Normal Accident Case
Load
MW Ampere MW Ampere
Faridpur 136 594 142 622
Kushtia 106 464 136 594
GK 34 149 34 149
Total 276 1,207 312 1,365

5.5.16 Transmission Line

(1) Outline of connection with transmission line

The location of existing 230kV line that is connected with new Bheramara power station is
shown in Figure I-5-5-15. Existing 132kV line is passing between existing 230kV line and

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new Bheramara power station, and it is necessary to cross over the existing 132kV line in
order to connect existing 230kV line and Bheramara power station.
As for the tower that is modified to connect the existing 230kV line and new Bheramara
power station, dead end tower near new Bheramara power station should be selected.

230kV T/L 132kV T/L

Planned PS
Planned
Planned PS
Planned 230kV S/S
230kV S/S
Existing
Existing 132kV S/S
132kV S/S

Figure I-5-5-15 Transmission system around Bheramara power station

(2) Condition of design of facilities

This project locates close to existing 230kV line, and weather and geological condition of this
project is the same as the condition of existing 230kV. Therefore, design criteria of existing
230kV line should be applied for this project.

1) Conductor and Ground wire

Technical characteristics of conductor and ground wire applied for this project are shown
on Table I-5-5-23. For this project, two (2) ground wires are installed, and one of those
ground wires is OPGW.

Table I-5-5-23 Technical characteristics of conductor, ground wire and OPGW

Conductor Ground wire OPGW
Type AAAC S -
Standard ASTM B399 BS 183 IEC 61089
Component of strand
37/4.176 mm 7/4.0 mm -
wires
Overall diameter 29.23 mm 12 mm Less than 12 mm
Weight 1399 kg/km 690 kg/km Less than 690 kg/km
Ultimate tensile
146.10 kN 74.80 kN -
strength

The number of conductor is two (2), and its interval is 450mm.

2) Load condition on conductor and ground wire
Load condition on conductor and ground wire is shown on Table I-5-5-24.

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Table I-5-5-24 Load condition on conductor and ground wire

Conductor Ground wire OPGW
Maximum load
condition
Maximum 50% of ultimate tensile
73.05 kN 37.40 kN
tension strength
Wind pressure 1270 N/m2 1595 N/m2 1595 N/m2
Temperature 5OC 5OC 5OC
EDS condition
Maximum 20% of ultimate tensile
29.22 kN 14.96 kN
tension strength
Wind pressure 0 N/m2 0 N/m2 0 N/m2
Temperature 30OC 30OC 30OC

Sag of ground wire and OPGW should be designed to be less than 90% of conductor sag at
5 degree.

3) Insulator
Characteristics of insulator applied for this project is shown on Table I-5-5-25.

Table I-5-5-25 Characteristics of insulator

Suspension/
Heavy Upright Low Duty
Jumper Tension
Suspension Inverted Low Duty
Suspension
Pollution Category Medium II
Nominal Creepage 4900 mm
Insulator Unit
U120B U210B U210B U120B
Reference
Unit Puncture Voltage 110 kV 125 kV 125 kV 110 kV
Number of Insulator
17 14 2 x 14 17
Units per string
Max. Insulator
2482 mm 2380 mm 2380 mm 2482 mm
String length
Mechanical/
Electromechanical 120 kN 210 kN 210 kN 120 kN
Failing load

4) Tower
Configuration of tower is double circuit three phase vertical formation, and its
classification is shown on Table I-5-5-26.

Table I-5-5-26 Designation and use of towers

Angle of
Designation deviation/ Description Type of insulator set
Entry
2DL 0O Intermediate Suspension
2D1 0 -10O
O
Angle Heavy suspension
2D25 10O-25O Angle/ Section Tension
25O-60O Angle Tension
2DT6
0O-30O Terminal Tension

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Several types of leg extensions are prepared depending on the designation of tower. It is
shown on Table I-5-5-27.

Table I-5-5-27 Leg extensions

Designation Range of leg extensions
2DL, 2D25, 2DT6 1.5m, 3.0m, 4.5m, 6.0m, 9.0m
1.5m, 3.0m, 4.5m, 6.0m, 9.0m, 12.0m, 15.0m,
2D1
18.0m, 21.0m, 25.0m

5) Condition of tower design

Span length applied to tower design at intact conditions and broken wire conditions are
shown on Table I-5-5-28 and 29.

Table I-5-5-28 Span length for tower design at intact conditions

Suspension and tension tower
Wind span 420 m
Maximum weight span Suspension tower 760 m
Tension tower 760 m
Minimum weight span Suspension tower 180 m
Tension tower 0m
Dead end tower
Wind span 315 m
Maximum weight span 570 m
Minimum weight span 0m

Table I-5-5-29 Span length for tower design at broken wire conditions
Suspension and tension tower
Wind span 315 m
Maximum weight span Suspension tower 570 m
Tension tower 570 m
Minimum weight span Suspension tower 130 m
Tension tower 0m

All specified wind spans have been adjusted for spatial effects using the expression (wind
span x 0.75 + 30m) for tower design purpose.

6) Clearance
The minimum clearance is shown on Table I-5-5-30. Maximum conductor temperature is
80 degree.

Table I-5-5-30 Minimum clearance

Object Minimum clearance
Ground 8.0 m
Roads 9.0 m
Building, structure, wall, etc 6.0 m
Trees 4.5 m
Shrubs 4.0 m
Railway 10.0 m

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In case, transmission line crosses the other transmission line, its clearance is shown on
Table I-5-5-31. Temperature of conductor of higher transmission line is 80 degree, and
temperature of conductor or ground wire of lower transmission line is 5 degree.

Table I-5-5-31 Minimum clearance at crossing point

Object Minimum clearance
Between upper side conductor and
4.6 m
lower side ground wire
Between upper side tower and lower
15.0 m
side conductor

(3) Design of crossing point with 132kV line

The location of tower for this project line should be determined based on the cost,
environmental aspect, above mentioned criteria and so on.
Followings are the main points that should be considered.

・ Dead end tower near new Bheramara power station should be used to connect existing
230kV line with new Bheramara power station.
・ As for the crossing point, the position where conductor/ ground wire of existing 132kV
line is low should be selected as much as possible.
・ In order to reduce the conductor dip of cross point, tower location should be selected, i.e.
crossing at right angle with existing 132kV line, construction near existing 132kV line,
etc.
・ It is necessary to avoid passing over the Mosque near Bheramara power station.

1) Location of tower, etc by GPS

Locations of existing tower of 230kV line and 132kV line, mosque and so on were
obtained by GPS, and those are shown on Table I-5-5-32.

Table I-5-5-32 Coordinate data

Object North latitude East longitude Note
Tower A of 132kV line 24°3′7.1″ 89°0′56.4″
Tower B of 132kV line 24°2′56.6″ 89°0′57.4″
Tower A of 230kV line 24°3′11.8″ 89°0′53.0″ Dead end tower
Tower B of 230kV line 24°3′3.4″ 89°0′51.1″ Suspension tower
Tower C of 230kV line 24°3′54.8″ 89°0′49.1″ Dead end tower
Mosque 24°2′57.7″ 89°0′53.5″

2) Contents of design
There are two (2) methods to cross over existing 132kV line by using standard tower
applied by PGCB. One is the application of high gantry (special gantry), and the other is
the reduction of the conductor height of existing 132kV line. Both cases are studied in this
project.

a. Case 1 (Application of special gantry)

Figure I-5-5-16 shows the overview using special gantry.

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Figure I-5-5-16 Overview using special gantry

Figure I-5-5-17 shows the profile of existing 132kV line, and the height of ground wire
is less than 24 meters.

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Figure I-5-5-17 Profile of existing 132kV line

The study of crossing point of existing 132kV line was carried out based on the
above-mentioned results, and it was confirmed that leg extension of tower should be 9
meters and that the height of gantry should be 35 meters in order to satisfy the necessary
clearance.

Figure I-5-5-18 Profile of 230kV line at crossing point of existing 132kV line

As for the type of tower between existing 230kV line and existing 132kV line should be
2DT6, because the deviation angle is more than 25 degree.

b. Case 2 (Reduction of conductor height of existing 132kV line)

Figure I-5-5-19 shows the overview by reduction of conductor height of existing 132kV
line.

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Figure I-5-5-19 Overview by reduction of conductor height of existing 132kV line

As a result, the height of ground wire is less than 13.5 meters at the crossing point. In
addition, it is necessary to construct the new tower between existing tower and new
gantry in order to satisfy the necessary clearance from ground, because the tension
between existing tower and gantry is low.
Figure I-5-5-20 shows its profile.

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Figure I-5-5-20 Profile of 132kV line after the adoption of height reduction

The study at the cross point of transmission line was carried out based on the above
profile. It was confirmed that the extension of tower should be 3 meters using standard
gantry (17 meters height) in order to satisfy the necessary clearance.

Figure I-5-5-21 Profile of 230kV line at the crossing point of 132kV line

As for the type of tower between existing 230kV line and existing 132kV line should be
2DT6, because the deviation angle is more than 25 degree.

(4) Quantities of line materials

Quantities of line materials are shown as follows.

Case 1
Tower (2DT6，Leg extension 0m) 2 units
Tower (2DT6，Leg extension 9m) 2 units
Special gantry for 230kV line 2 units
Double tension set (including 48 sets (for new tower)
insulator disc) 12 sets (for existing tower)
Insulator set for gantry 12 sets (for special gantry)
12 sets (for standard gantry)
Spacer damper 24 span-phase
Tension set for GW 8 sets (for new tower)
2 sets (for existing tower)
2 sets (for special gantry)
2 sets (for standard gantry)
Damper for GW 8 sets (for new tower)
2 sets (for existing tower)

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2 sets (for special gantry)

2 sets (for standard gantry)
Tension set for OPGW 8 sets (for new tower)
2 sets (for existing tower)
2 sets (for special gantry)
2sets (for standard gantry)
Damper for OPGW 8 sets (for new tower)
2 sets (for existing tower)
2 sets (for special gantry)
2 sets (for standard gantry)
Conductor 1 km
GW (1) 1 km
OPGW (1) 1 km

Case 2
For 230kV line
Tower (2DT6，Leg extension 0m) 2 units
Tower (2DT6，Leg extension 3m) 2 units
Double tension set (including 48 sets (for new tower)
insulator disc) 12 sets (for existing tower)
Insulator set for gantry 12 sets (for gantry)
Spacer damper 24 span-phase
Tension set for GW 8 sets (for new tower)
2 sets (for existing tower)
2 sets (for gantry)
Damper for GW 8 sets (for new tower)
2 sets (for existing tower)
2 sets (for gantry)
Tension set for OPGW 8 sets (for new tower)
2 sets (for existing tower)
2sets (for gantry)
Damper for OPGW 8 sets (for new tower)
2 sets (for existing tower)
2 sets (for gantry)
Conductor 1 km
GW (1) 1 km
OPGW (1) 1 km

For 132kV line

Tower (1DT6，Leg extension 0m) 2 units
Special gantry for 132kV line 2 units
Double tension set (including 24 sets (for new tower)
insulator disc) 12 sets (for existing tower)
Insulator set for 132kV special 24 sets (for gantry)
gantry
Damper 4 span-phase
Tension set for OPGW 4 sets (for new tower)
2 sets (for existing tower)
4sets (for special gantry)
Damper for OPGW 4 sets (for new tower)
2 sets (for existing tower)

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4 sets (for special gantry)

Conductor 0.5 km
OPGW (1) 0.5 km

Quantities of this project are not so much and the specification is the same as other 230kV
line project. Therefore, spare parts and tools are not included for this project.

(5) Construction cost for transmission facilities

Construction cost for transmission facilities is estimated by multiplication of above
mentioned quantities and standard unit prices (including labor cost). The standard unit prices
have been prepared referring to the recent contract prices of such international competitive
bidding projects as “Baghabari – Serajganj – Bogra –Double Circuit Line”.
The result of case 1 and case 2 are shown in Table I-5-5-33 and Table I-5-5-34 respectively.

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Table I-5-5-33 Construction cost for transmission facilities (Case 1)

Foreign Currency (FC) Price (in EURO) Local Currency (LC) Price (in Taka)
Local
Unit Price Total Price Erection Local Election Total L/C
Item Description Unit Qty Total Price Insurance Freight Total F/C Cost Transport &
FOB CIF Cost Insurance Cost Cost
Handling Cost
A1 Towers
Tower type 2DT6 Standard each 2 32,683.00 65,366.00 300.00 3,690.00 69,356.00 69,356.00 111,728.00 2,012.00 279,318.00 393,058.00
Tower type 2DT6 E9 each 2 44,778.00 89,556.00 410.00 5,066.00 95,032.00 95,032.00 155,306.00 2,798.00 388,264.00 546,368.00
Special Gantry each 2 44,778.00 89,556.00 410.00 5,066.00 95,032.00 95,032.00 155,306.00 2,798.00 388,264.00 546,368.00
A2 Insulator & Fittings
230kV, twin 210kN tension
each 60 1,412.00 84,720.00 255.90 1,319.10 86,295.00 86,295.00
set for twin 37/4.176 AAAC
230kV, single inverted low
duty tension set for twin each 24 458.00 10,992.00 33.00 319.00 11,344.00 11,344.00
37/4.176 AAAC

Spacer Damper for twin

span-phase 24 23.00 552.00 2.00 24.00 578.00 578.00
37/4.176 AAAC for all six phases

Tension set for 7x4.0mm

each 14 16.00 224.00 1.00 14.00 239.00 239.00
GSW earthwire
Vibration damper for
each 14 6.00 84.00 0.00 4.00 88.00 88.00
7x4.0mm GSW earthwire
OPGW (7x4.0mm S earthwire
equivalent) tension set, complete each 14 85.00 1,190.00 3.00 41.00 1,234.00 1,234.00
assembly
Vibration damper for 7x4.0mm S
each 14 31.00 434.00 4.00 13.00 451.00 451.00
earthwire equivalent OPGW
A3 Phase conductor, earthwire and
OPGW

Phase conductor 37/4 AAAC

including the necessary midspan
route-km 1 40,871.00 40,871.00 123.47 41,935.70 82,930.17 82,930.17 73,440.00 1,323.00 293,760.00 368,523.00
joints and repair sleeves, six nos.
twin conductors on the line

7x4.00mm S earthwire including

the necessary midspan joints and
route-km 1 723.00 723.00 2.18 771.30 1,496.48 1,496.48 6,630.00 119.44 26,520.00 33,269.44
repair sleeves, one earthwire on
the line

7x4.00mm S earthwire equivalent

OPGW inclusive of joint boxes,
fixing clamps, fusion splices and route-km 1 3,922.00 3,922.00 11.85 4,036.45 7,970.30 7,970.30 7,650.00 1,399.00 194,132.00 203,181.00
connections to the joint boxes, one
OPGW on the line

Modification of existing facilities Unit 2 180,000.00 180,000.00

Total 452,045.95 2,270,767.44

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Table I-5-5-34 Construction cost for transmission facilities (Case 2)

Foreign Currency (FC) Price (in EURO) Local Currency (LC) Price (in Taka)
Local
Unit Price Total Price Erection Local Election Total L/C
Item Description Unit Qty Total Price Insurance Freight Total F/C Cost Transport &
FOB CIF Cost Insurance Cost Cost
Handling Cost
A1 Towers
Tower type 2DT6 Standard each 2 32,683.00 65,366.00 300.00 3,690.00 69,356.00 69,356.00 111,728.00 2,012.00 279,318.00 393,058.00
Tower type 2DT6 E3 each 2 39,701.00 79,402.00 364.00 4,488.00 84,254.00 84,254.00 119,840.00 2,158.00 299,600.00 421,598.00
A2 Insulator & Fittings
230kV, twin 210kN tension
each 60 1,412.00 84,720.00 255.90 1,319.10 86,295.00 86,295.00
set for twin 37/4.176 AAAC
230kV, single inverted low
duty tension set for twin each 12 458.00 5,496.00 17.00 160.00 5,673.00 5,673.00
37/4.176 AAAC

Spacer Damper for twin

span-phase 24 23.00 552.00 2.00 24.00 578.00 578.00
37/4.176 AAAC for all six phases

Tension set for 7x4.0mm

each 12 16.00 192.00 1.00 12.00 205.00 205.00
GSW earthwire
Vibration damper for
each 12 6.00 72.00 0.00 3.00 75.00 75.00
7x4.0mm GSW earthwire
OPGW (7x4.0mm S earthwire
equivalent) tension set, complete each 12 85.00 1,020.00 3.00 35.00 1,058.00 1,058.00
assembly
Vibration damper for 7x4.0mm S
each 12 31.00 372.00 3.00 11.00 386.00 386.00
earthwire equivalent OPGW
A3 Phase conductor, earthwire and
OPGW

Phase conductor 37/4 AAAC

including the necessary midspan
route-km 1 40,871.00 40,871.00 123.47 41,935.70 82,930.17 82,930.17 73,440.00 1,323.00 293,760.00 368,523.00
joints and repair sleeves, six nos.
twin conductors on the line

7x4.00mm S earthwire including

the necessary midspan joints and
route-km 1 723.00 723.00 2.18 771.30 1,496.48 1,496.48 6,630.00 119.44 26,520.00 33,269.44
repair sleeves, one earthwire on
the line

7x4.00mm S earthwire equivalent

OPGW inclusive of joint boxes,
fixing clamps, fusion splices and route-km 1 3,922.00 3,922.00 11.85 4,036.45 7,970.30 7,970.30 7,650.00 1,399.00 194,132.00 203,181.00
connections to the joint boxes, one
OPGW on the line

Modification of existing facilities Unit 2 180,000.00 180,000.00

B1 Towers
Tower type 1DT6 Standard each 2 11,955.97 23,911.94 1,408.06 25,320.00 242.66 25,562.66 37,716.00 77,000.00 114,716.00
Gantry for 132kV line each 2 4,907.16 9,814.32 577.92 10,392.24 135.52 10,527.76 15,480.00 43,000.00 58,480.00

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Foreign Currency (FC) Price (in EURO) Local Currency (LC) Price (in Taka)
Local
Unit Price Total Price Erection Local Election Total L/C
Item Description Unit Qty Total Price Insurance Freight Total F/C Cost Transport &
FOB CIF Cost Insurance Cost Cost
Handling Cost
B2 Insulator & Fittings
132kV, single 120kN tension
each 36 244.00 8,784.00 14.00 185.00 8,983.00 108.00 9,091.00 2,090.00 2,090.00
set for 37/3.59 AAAC
132kV, single inverted low
duty tension set for each 24 176.00 4,224.00 6.00 82.00 4,312.00 120.00 4,432.00 6,480.00 6,480.00
37/3.59 AAAC
Vibration damper for 37/3.59
span-phase 4 15.00 60.00 1.00 10.00 71.00 2.00 73.00 200.00 200.00
AAAC
OPGW (7x3.25mm S earthwire
equivalent) tension set, complete each 10 67.00 670.00 1.00 22.00 693.00 10.00 703.00 650.00 650.00
assembly
Vibration damper for 7x4.0mm S
span-phase 10 15.00 150.00 1.00 22.00 173.00 5.00 178.00 650.00 650.00
earthwire equivalent OPGW
B3 Phase conductor, earthwire and
OPGW
Phase conductor 37/3.59 AAAC
including the necessary midspan
route-km 0.5 12,778.00 6,389.00 36.00 75.00 6,500.00 161.00 6,661.00 44.00 44.00
joints and repair sleeves, six nos.
single conductor on the line
7x4.00mm S earthwire equivalent
OPGW inclusive of joint boxes,
fixing clamps, fusion splices and route-km 0.5 2,100.00 1,050.00 4.00 7.00 1,061.00 55.00 1,116.00 15.00 15.00
connections to the joint boxes, one
OPGW on the line
Modification of existing facilities Unit 2 100,000.00 100,000.00
Total 398,621.37 1,882.954.44

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(6) Recommended Case

Although case 2 is carried out at a low price comparing with case 1, case 1 is recommended
because of the system reliability during construction, the length of construction period,
complication of construction and so on.

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