PGCIL GIS Rev-5A PDF

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SECTION-GAS INSULATED SWITCHGEAR
पावर ड काप

रे शन आफ इिडया लमटे ड
(भारत सरकार का उ यम)
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
(A Government of India Enterprises)
Document No.: C/ENGG/SPEC/GIS (Rev.05A) FEBRUARY’ 2019

INDEX
S.No. Description Page No
1. GENERAL 1
2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 1
3. REFERENCE STANDARDS 1
4. DEFINITIONS 2
5. GENERAL DESIGN AND SAFETY REQUIREMENT 3
6. CIRCUIT BREAKERS 15
7. DISCONNECTORS (ISOLATORS) 23
8. SAFETY GROUNDING SWITCHES 25
9. HIGH SPEED MAKE PROOF GROUNDING SWITCHES 26
10. INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS 28
11. SURGE ARRESTORS 31
12. OUTDOOR SF6/Air BUSHINGS 34
13. GIS TO CABLE TERMINATION (If applicable) 35
14. TRANSFORMER / REACTOR TERMINATION 35
15. LOCAL CONTROL CUBICLE (LCC) 36
16. GIS BUILDING 39
17. ELECTRIC OVERHEAD CRANE 40
18. SEISMIC DESIGN CRITERIA 41
19. DESIGN REVIEW 41
20. TYPE TESTS 43
21. MISCLLENOUS 44
22. TRANSPORT OF EQUIPMENT TO SITE 44
23. PACKING, STORAGE AND UNPACKING 45
24. INSTALLATION OF GIS 46
25. ON SITE TESTING 48
26. MANDATORY SPARE 48
27. TESTING & MAINTENACE EQUIPMENT 49

Relevant Clauses undergoing Major Changes/Modifications, Proposed in Model Technical
Specification for GIS Rev-5
Clause No. Description

1 1. GENERAL
The GIS manufacturer shall design, manufacture, test, deliver and guarantee the GIS
components and services as defined in this Technical Specification. The complete GIS
based on the Single Line Diagram and as defined in Section Project, shall be provided for
connection to Power Transformers/Reactors/Lines feeders with associated circuit breaker,
disconnect switch and grounding switch (maintenance and high speed), instrument
transformers, and surge arrestor (if applicable) etc.
2.2 All parts of the bus bar, switchgear and the bus ducts (for both indoor and outdoor
applications) shall be as mentioned below:
765kV and 400 Single phase enclosed

kV GIS
220kV GIS Single Phase/Three Phase

enclosed
132 KV GIS Three Phase enclosed

5.4 All circuit breakers, disconnect switches and other component of GIS having identical
rating shall have identical and interchangeable parts and operating mechanism as far as
possible.
5.7
5.7 Service continuity requirement:
The GIS equipment with the given bus switching arrangement is divided into
different gas compartments. During the work such as a fault repair or major
maintenance, requiring the dismantling of a gas compartment for which more
than one compartments may need to be de-gassed.
Working conditions, method statements and procedures are to be furnished
by the GIS manufacturer in order to ensure equipment and operating
personnel’s safety and to achieve following Service continuity conditions to
the extent possible:
5.7.1 For One & half breaker bus switching scheme during a fault in CB
compartment, No bus bar and feeder is permitted out of service during
maintenance and repair/replacement.
5.7.2 For Double Main bus switching scheme during a fault in CB
compartment, No bus bar permitted out of service during maintenance
and repair/replacement.
5.7.3 During a fault in GIS compartment other than CB compartment,
maximum one bus bar and/or one feeder permitted out of service
during maintenance and repair/replacement.
5.22
The enclosure shall be of continuous design and shall meet the requirement as
specified in of IEEE 80 2013 (special considerations for GIS).
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5.27
For 400 kV and above voltage class GIS, wherever required, stairs, fixed ladder,
platforms, and walkways for operation and maintenance access to the operating
mechanism and monitoring devices should be provided to permit access. The
structures shall be either aluminum or hot-dipped galvanized steel. All structures,
stairs, platforms, and walkways shall conform to the relevant occupational health
and safety regulations and designed in accordance with the latest industry standards
and guidelines. The platforms and walkways shall have anti-skid surfaces that can
be walked on. Handrails shall be provided where necessary. The GIS supplier shall
provide 3-D arrangement drawing to show the location of equipment and access to
it.
5.28
In addition to above suitable portable scissor lift shall be provided for access of
distant portion of GIS installation.
5.29
New Gasket, sealant and desiccant shall be installed for permanent sealing of all
site/field assembled joints. No gaskets are to be reused for any permanent seal
broken or disturbed in the field/site.
5.31
The sealing provided between flanges of two modules / enclosures shall be such that
long term tightness is achieved. For outdoor portion of GIS a second seal
ring/Sealant or other suitable mean required to protect the gas seal from the external
environment shall be provided.
5.34
Temperature rise of all current carrying parts and enclosures shall be limited to the
values stipulated in IEC-62271-1, under rated current and the climatic conditions as
specified.
5.41
UHF sensors for PD detection:
Adequate number of UHF sensors shall be provided in the offered GIS for detection
of Partial discharge (of 5 pC and above) as per IEC 60270. The number and
location of these sensors shall be based on laboratory test on typical design of GIS
as per recommendations of CIGRE Document No. 654 (APPLICATION GUIDE
FOR SENSITIVITY VERIFICATION for UHF PARTIAL DISCHARGE
DETECTION SYSTEM FOR GIS). Offered numbers and location of UHF sensors
shall be submitted based on above said criteria along with attenuation calculation
for approval of the employer. Further UHF sensors shall necessarily be provided in
close proximity to VT compartments.
However adequacy of number of sensors and their location shall be verified at site
as per recommendations of above CIGRE Document No. 654. In case during site
testing, additional UHF sensors are required, the same shall also be supplied &
installed to complete the technical requirement.
The calibration and frequency response of PD couplers shall be as per NGC
Technical Guidance note TGN (T) 121, issue 1, 1997. Data sheet shall be submitted
for the UHF couplers meeting this requirement.
5.42
Gas Insulated Bus (GIB) layout :
GIB shall be designed based on the following criteria
(1) Maximum weight of gas in a gas tight section of GIB shall not exceed 400 Kg
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(for 765 kV & 400 kV)/ 250 Kg (for 220 kV & 132 kV).
(2) GIB shall be generally in horizontal layer. However in exceptional
circumstance GIB in vertical layers can be provided with the approval of
employer.
(3) The minimum vertical ground clearance of GIB at road crossing shall be 5.5
meters
(4) The horizontal clearance between GIB and GIS building /any other building
wall shall be preferably three (3) meters.
(5) The GIB route inside the GIS Hall shall not obstruct easy access to GIS and
control room buildings and shall not obstruct movement of crane, equipment
including HV test equipment for maintenance works.
(6) The GIB clear height outside the GIS hall in switchyard area shall be minimum
3.5 meter, so as not to obstruct easy access to GIB, movement of crane for
maintenance work.
(7) Optimization of outdoor GIB length using overhead AIS connection with Bus
Post Insulator of respective voltage class is generally acceptable subject to
meeting the electrical clearances as stipulated.
(8) For the maintenance of GIB of one circuit, only that circuit shall be isolated.
Adequate clearance between bus ducts of two circuit shall be ensured by the
contractor during layout finalization.
(9) GIS manufacturer as per their design shall preferably use maximum three
standard straight horizontal outdoor bus duct lengths for entire GIS installation
to optimize the spare requirement.
5.45
Documentation
The contractor shall prepare and submit to the employer, drawings, details that
show the GIS design in order for the employer to verify the equipment conform
to the specifications. The Design Document to be submitted for review and
approval are as follows:
i.Design Review Document as per clause no. 20 of this specification
ii. Single Line Diagram
iii. Gas Schematic Diagram
iv. GTP-Guaranteed Technical Particulars
v. GIS layout (Plan and Section) including 3D drawing
vi. GIS Component Drawings
vii. Interface modules drawing for GIS extension
viii. Rating and Name Plate Drawing
ix. GIS/LCC Schematics Drawing
x. Foundation loading plan and detail
xi. GIS Support Structure Drawing
xii. GIS platforms and Walkway Drawing
xiii. GIS grounding plan and details along with design calculation for GIS
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grounding
xiv. GIS key Diagram enlisting and marking each and every GIS Module clearly
and separately identifiable (indoor and outdoor). This separately identified
module shall be complete along with its enclosure, gasket and all active parts
such as conductor, conductor joints, corona shield etc.
xv. Method Statement along with sequential instruction for dismantling and
assembling of all major components of GIS exhibiting service continuity
requirement
xvi. Type Test Reports
xvii. Seismic Analysis Report
xviii. Study report of VFTO generated for GIS installation for 400 kV and above.
xix. The general arrangement drawing of interconnecting bus-duct from GIS bay
module to XLPE cable termination end
xx. The general arrangement drawing of Terminal connection arrangement to
connect GIS duct to SF6/Oil bushing and duct mounting arrangement details
xxi. Gas handling procedure
xxii. The design & construction proposal of the building along with necessary
information, data, and drawings according to the complete requirements
xxiii. Capacity calculation of EOT crane for GIS hall considering a factor of safety
of 5
xxiv. Method statement/ procedure of ON SITE high voltage testing with PD
measurement and Switching Impulse test
xxv. Additional CB data to be furnished during detailed engineering :
a) Design ata on capabilities of circuit breakers in terms of time and number of
operations at duties ranging from 100 fault currents to load currents of the
lowest possible value without requiring any maintenance or checks.
b) Curves supported by test data indicating the opening time under close open
operation with combined variation of trip coil voltage and hydraulic pressure.
c) Contact Travel: Operating mechanism operating shaft travel and contact
overlap of Circuit Breaker to be provided
xxvi. PD Monitoring System
a) The technical proposal for PDM system along with detailed design
documentation.
b) Data sheet for the UHF couplers.
c) The Sub-station GIS layout as a separate drawing indicating position of
spacers, spread over of PD sensors with distance, sensor identification, the
detector unit identification etc., total numbers of offered UHF Sensors along
with attenuation calculation.
d) Guaranteed Technical Particulars & Data Sheet for various components used
in the PDM system.
e) Electromagnetic compatibility Test Reports.
f) List of critical spares.
xxvii. Installation and Operation & Maintenance Manual
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13. GIS TO CABLE TERMINATION (If applicable)
13.1. This scope covers the supply, erection, commissioning of connection
assembly of fluid-filled or extruded cables to gas-insulated metal
enclosed switchgear (GIS) as per IEC 62271-209
13.2. The XLPE cables shall be connected to GIS by the interfacing of XLPE
cable sealing end to GIS Cable termination enclosure.
13.3. The GIS to XLPE cable termination shall conform to IEC-62271-209.
13.4. The rating of XLPE cables for different voltages are specified in the Section
project.
13.5. The limits of supply of gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear and
the cable termination shall be in accordance with IEC 62271-209.
13.6. Cable termination and cable connection enclosure shall be suitable for the
requirements for which it is designed. This interface section shall be
designed in a manner which will allow ease of operation and maintenance.
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14. TRANSFORMER / REACTOR TERMINATION
14.1. TRANSFORMER / REACTOR Direct Connection with GIS (if
applicable)
14.1.1. The scope covers the supply, erection and commissioning of connection
assembly of Oil filled Transformer to gas-insulated metal enclosed
switchgear (GIS) as per IEC 62271-211.
14.1.2. The limits of supply of gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear and
the direct connection to oil filled transformer shall be in accordance with
IEC 62271-211.
14.1.3. The transformer / reactor termination module enables a direct transition from
the SF6 gas insulation to the bushing of an oil-insulated transformer /
reactor. For this purpose, the transformer/reactor bushing must be oil-tight,
gas-tight and pressure resistant. Any temperature related movement and
irregular setting of the switchgear’s or transformer’s/reactor’s foundations
are absorbed by the expansion fitting.
14.1.4. Terminal connection arrangement to connect GIS duct to bushing and duct
mounting arrangement details shall be submitted during detailed engineering
for Employer’s approval and for co-ordination with transformer and reactor
supplier. Any modification suggested by transformer and reactor supplier
shall have to be carried out by the GIS supplier to facilitate proper
connection with the bushings of the transformer and reactors.
14.2. TRANSFORMER / REACTOR Connection with SF6/Air Bushing
14.2.1. The oil filled transformers and reactors are as shown in the substation SLD.
The oil to air bushings of the transformers and reactors shall be supplied by
the respective Transformer/Reactor supplier and the same shall be connected
to the SF6 ducts thru air to SF6 bushings to be provided under present scope.
14.3. In case of single phase Transformers/Reactors are being installed in the
substation, HV&IV auxiliary bus for the Transformer/Reactor bank for
connecting spare unit shall be formed inside the GIS hall as per the SLD
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furnished and as specified in Section project.
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15 LOCAL CONTROL CUBICLE (LCC)
15.1 Functions
15.1.6 Where plugs and sockets connect control cabling between the local control
cubicle and the switchgear these shall not be interchanged. In plug in
connector type cable arrangement, min 2 cores of the cable with connected
condition on both side up to the TB to be left unused as spare.
15.2 Constructional features
15.2.3 For LCC panel of each feeder bay (i.e. line, transformer, and reactor etc.),
separate AC/DC supply for power circuit of GIS switchgear shall be
provided, fed directly from ACDB/DCDB. The control DC supply (for
control, interlocking, signaling) shall be tapped from respective relay &
protection panel. For LCC panel illumination and heating purpose Loop in
Loop out AC Supply can be provided.
15.2.4 Each panel shall be provided with necessary arrangements for receiving,
distributing and isolating of DC and AC supplies for various control,
signaling, lighting and space heater circuits. The incoming and sub-circuits
shall be separately provided with Fuses/MCBs. All fuses shall be HRC
cartridge type conforming to IS: 13703 mounted on plug-in type fuse bases.
The short time fuse rating of Fuses shall be not less than 9 KA. Fuse carrier
base shall have imprints of the fuse 'rating' and 'voltage'.
15.3 Cabling between LCC Panel and GIS equipment
15.3.1 The unarmored screen cable shall be of 1.1kV grade, multi core, annealed
copper conductor, Tinned copper braided screen (approx. 85% coverage).
15.3.2 The core insulation and outer sheath of cable shall be of halogen-free special
polymer.
15.3.3 The cable shall be flame-retardant, flexible, abrasion-and wear-resistant
15.3.4 The size of core shall not be less than 2.5 sq. mm for instrument transformers
and 1.5 sq. mm for other control cable.
15.3.5 Prefabricated cables with heavy duty multi-point plug-in connections on GIS
end shall be provided.
15.3.6 All instrument transformer connections shall be hard wired to terminal block
via ring type connection.
16.
16 GIS BUILDING
16.3 For finalizing the dimensions of GIS building the requirement of Turning
radius to rotate the largest removable component for assembly/disassembly
shall be taken in to consideration.
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17 ELECTRIC OVERHEAD CRANE :
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17.1 Two EOT Cranes for 765 kV GIS hall and One EOT cranes for 400 kV GIS
hall of suitable capacity shall be provided for erection & maintenance of
largest/heaviest GIS component/assembly. The crane shall consist of all
special requirements for erection & maintenance of GIS equipment.
17.6 Crane shall be designed for operation under following variable speeds
through VVVF drives at full load :
Hoisting: 0.3 – 3 Meters per Minute
Cross Travel: 1.6 – 16 Meters per Minute
Long Travel: 2.0 – 20 Meters per Minute
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19. DESIGN REVIEW
19.7 Further, the manufacturer shall furnish the following information during
detailed engineering:
a) Study report of VFTO generated for GIS installation for 400 kV and above.
b) Calculation for adequacy of UHF sensors to be provided in GIS Installation
as per clause no 5.41.
c) The calculations and documents in support of the average intensity of
electromagnetic field on the surface of the enclosure.
d) Calculations to show that there is no Ferro resonance due to capacitance of
GIS for the voltage transformers.
e) Calculations in support of touch & step voltages in all enclosures and
earthing of complete GIS installation.
f) Measures to mitigate transient enclosure voltage by high frequency currents.
g) The acceptance criteria and limits of impact (of impact recorder) in all three
directions which can be withstood by the equipment during transportation
and handling.
23.
23.6Blanking plates, caps, seals, etc., necessary for sealing the gas sections during
shipment to site which may on later stage necessarly be used during repair and
maintenanace shall remain the property of POWERGRID. Balance blanking
plates, caps, seals, etc shall be returnable to the contractor. If considered
necessary, blanking plates or other sealing devices shall be provided with
facilities for measuring the gas pressure and recharging at any time during the
transport period. Any seals, gaskets, ‘O’ rings, etc. that may be used as part of
the arrangement for sealing off gas sections for shipment of site, shall not be
used in the final installation of the equipment at site. Identification numbers
shall be stamped into the blanking plates, etc., and on the switchgear equipment
to which they are fitted so that they can easily be identified and refitted should it
ever be necessary to ship sections of the switchgear back to the manufacturer’s
works for repair.
23.7The contractor shall ensure that during the period between arrival at site and
erection, all materials and parts of the contract works are suitably stored in such
approved manner as to prevent damage by weather, corrosion, insects, vermin
or fungal growth. The scope of providing the necessary protection, storing on
raised platform, as required etc. is included in the works to be performed by the
contractor. Cost of the raised platform for temporary storage is deemed to be
included in overall cost. The raised platform needs to be made ready before
arrival of GIS equipment at site. The contractor may use the available storage
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areas at site with permission of site in charge.
23.11 For the purpose of release of payment linked to receipt and physical
verification in case of GIS equipment it shall mean random opening and
physical verification of one number of packing unit of each type of main
equipment (i.e. GIS CB/ISO/ES/PT/LA etc.) for each voltage level.
Thereafter proper re-packing of the GIS unit shall be ensured as per
manufacturer recommendation.
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24 INSTALLATION OF GIS
24.1Civil works of GIS Hall shall be completed in all respects before taking up the
installation and it shall be ensured that Ventilation System is operational and all
dust and dirt in the hall are removed. The GIS hall needs to be in positive
pressure before starting Installation.
24.3Un-packaging of GIS modules shall be done outside the GIS hall and in no case
module to be taken inside GIS hall with packing.
24.7 GIS hall door shall have automatic close facility after entry of personnel to
avoid dust and moisture entry. Walls and ceiling shall be in a condition so that
neither dirt nor plaster might fall or rub off and formation of condensation water
in ceiling shall be prevented under any circumstances.
24.12 Maintenance room (as a part of LCR room) shall be constructed for carrying
out repair works/ small part assembly All excess material (not required for
immediate installation works) test equipment and tools and tackles to be stored
separately from GIS hall in this room for rework.
24.13 Erection agency shall submit method statement and make available formats
for checking during each stage of hall preparation, assembly process and final
checks to be approved by POWERGRID site before start of erection. Shock
recorder down loaded data and analysis shall be submitted preferably before
commencement of erection work. In case of violation of shock limits, expert
form manufacturer shall visit and do the joint internal inspection and shall
submit analysis report before giving clearance for erection. If required the
module shall be taken back to factory for further analysis and testing.
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25. ON SITE TESTING
After the GIS Switchgear has been fully installed at site and SF6 gas filled at
rated filling density, the complete assembly shall be subjected to the site tests
as per IEC-62271-203 and POWERGRID Asset Management Controlled
Document No: D-3-01-09-01-01. After the above, Special Dielectric test
(Switching Impulse test) shall be conducted for 765 kV GIS with the test
voltages specified below:-
25.1. Application of Power Frequency voltage test for duration of 1 minute with
the value 760 kV (r.m.s.) as per IEC 62271-203.
25.2. Directly after the above test at 25.1 Switching impulse test with three
impulses of each polarity and with the value 1240 kVp(80 % of the rated
switching Impulse withstand level) as per IEC 62271-203.
25.3. In case of a disruptive discharge in the gas as outlined in clause no: C.6.2.2
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Procedure b), Annexure-C of IEC 62271-203 during the AC voltage test and
a repeat test is performed due to this failure, then the repeat test shall be
carried out at Specified voltage.
25.4. In case of a disruptive discharge in the gas as outlined in clause no: C.6.2.2
Procedure b) Annexure-C of IEC 62271-203 during Oscillating Switching
Impulse Test and a repeat test is performed due to this failure then the repeat
test shall be carried out at a value equal to 90 % of the rated switching
Impulse withstand level.
25.5. Method statement/ procedure of ON SITE high voltage testing, PD
measurement and Switching Impulse test shall be submitted by contractor in
advance.
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MANDATORY SPARE
Design, engineering, manufacture, testing, supply on FOR destination site basis
including transportation & insurance, storage at site of Mandatory spares for the
GIS(As specified in BPS). Standard list of Mandatory Spares is as per Annexure-10
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27.2Gas filling and evacuating plant : (Gas Processing unit)
The minimum capacity parameters of evacuation plant will be as under :
Oil Free Suction (Recovery) Pump: 30 M3/Hour
Compressor (Two Stage): 15 M3/Hour
Oil Free Vacuum Pump: 100 M3/Hour
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27.5 Online Partial Discharge Monitoring System (Applicable for 765kV& 400
kV GIS)
The scope shall cover Engineering, supply, installation, testing and commissioning
of partial discharge continuous monitoring system, with all necessary auxiliaries and
accessories to make a complete system as per technical specification, including site
demonstration of successful operation. Any items/accessories necessary to make the
system fully functional for the trouble free online PD monitoring of complete GIS
installation shall be considered as included in the scope.
The PDM system shall be provided with all its hardware and software, with readily
interfacing to the UHF PD couplers installed in the GIS of present bays and future
bays as shown in SLD plus 20% additional as extra. Details of this shall be
submitted during engineering stage for approval.
The integration of UHF PD coupler in future GIS bays shall be done in respective
package. The number of UHF PD coupler for future bays shall be decided based on
GIS layout finalized under present scope (considering present GIS equipment with
future provision).
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1. GENERAL
The GIS manufacturer shall design, manufacture, test, deliver and guarantee the GIS
components and services as defined in this Technical Specification. The complete GIS
based on the Single Line Diagram and as defined in Section Project, shall be provided for
connection to Power Transformers/Reactors/Lines feeders with associated circuit breaker,
disconnect switch and grounding switch (maintenance and high speed), instrument
transformers, and surge arrestor (if applicable) etc.
2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
2.1. The SF6 gas insulated metal enclosed switchgear shall be totally safe against inadvertent
touch of any of it's constituent parts. It should be designed for indoor application with
meteorological conditions as specified.
2.2. All parts of the bus bar, switchgear and the bus ducts (for both indoor and outdoor
applications) shall be as mentioned below:
765kV and 400 kV GIS Single phase enclosed
220kV GIS Single Phase/Three Phase enclosed
132 KV GIS Three Phase enclosed
2.3. The design should be such that all parts subjected to wear and tear are easily accessible for
maintenance purposes. The equipment offered shall be protected against all types of voltage
surges and any equipment necessary to satisfy this requirement shall deemed to be included.
3. REFERENCE STANDARDS
The GIS offered shall confirm to IEC 62271-203 and other relevant IEC standard except to
the extent explicitly modified in the specification and shall be in accordance with
requirement specified in GTR.
The metal-enclosed gas-insulated switchgear, including the operating devices, accessories
and auxiliary equipment forming integral part thereof, shall be designed, manufactured,
assembled and tested in accordance with the following International Electro-technical
Commission (IEC) Publications including their parts and supplements as amended or
revised as on date of bid opening:
IEC 62271-203 Gas Insulated metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltages above
52 KV
IEC 62271-207 Seismic qualification for gas-insulated switchgear assemblies for rated
Technical Specification Gas Insulated Switchgear Page 1 of 79

Rev 05A (February 2019)
voltages above 52 kV
IEC 60376 New sulphur hexafluoride
IEC 62271- 100 High voltage alternating current Circuit breakers
IEC 62271-1 Common clauses for high voltage Switchgear and control-gear
Standards
IEC 62271-102 Alternating current Disconnect Switch(isolators) and earthing switches
IEC 61869 General Requirements Instrument Transformers
IEC 60137 Bushings for alternating voltages above 1000 V
IEC 62271-209 Cable connections for gas-insulated switchgear
IEC 60480 Guide to checking of sulphur hexafluoride taken from
electrical equipment
IEC 60099 -1/4 Non-linear resistor type arresters for AC systems
IEC 60439 Factory-built assemblies of low-voltage switchgear and control
Gear.
IEEE 80 2013 IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation grounding.
CIGRE-44 Earthing of GIS- an application guide. (Electra no.151,Dec’93).
IEC 62271-211 Direct connection between Power Transformers and gas
insulated metal enclosed switchgear for rated voltage 72.5 kV
and above.
The components and devices which are not covered by the above standards shall conform
to, and comply with, the applicable standards, rules, codes and regulations of the
internationally recognized standardizing bodies and professional societies as may be
approved by the Employer and the manufacturer shall list all such applicable standards,
codes etc.
In case the requirements laid down herein differ from those given in above standard in any
aspect the switchgear shall comply with the requirements indicated herein in regard thereto.
4. DEFINITIONS
4.1. Assembly: Assembly refers to the entire completed GIS equipment furnished under
contract.
4.2. Bay: Bay refers to the area occupied by one Circuit Breaker and associated equipment.
4.3. Compartment: When used in conjunction with GIS equipment, compartment refers to a gas
tight volume bounded by enclosure walls and gas tight isolating barriers.
4.4. Enclosure: When used in conjunction with GIS equipment, enclosure refers to the grounded
metal housing or shell which contains and protects internal Power system equipment
(breaker, disconnecting switch, grounding switch, voltage transformer, current transformer,
surge arresters, interconnecting bus etc.)
4.5. Manual Operation: Manual operation means operation by hand without using any other
source of power.

4.6. Module: When used in conjunction with GIS equipment, module refers to a portion of that
equipment. Each module includes its own enclosure. A module can contain more than one
piece of equipment, for example, a module can contain a disconnecting switch and a
grounding switch.
4.7. Reservoir: When used in conjunction with GIS equipment reservoir refers to a larger gas-
tight volume.
5. GENERAL DESIGN AND SAFETY REQUIREMENT
5.1. The GIS shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the best
international engineering practices under strict quality control to meet the requirement
stipulated in the technical specification. Adequate safety margin with respect to thermal,
mechanical, dielectric stress and insulation coordination etc. shall be maintained during
design, selection of raw material, manufacturing process etc. so that the GIS provides long
life with least maintenance.
The workmanship shall be of the highest quality and shall conform to the latest modern
practices for the manufacture of high technology machinery and electrical switchgear.
5.2. The GIS assembly shall consist of separate modular compartments e.g. Circuit Breaker
compartment, Bus bar compartment filled with SF6 Gas and separated by gas tight partitions
so as to minimize risk to human life, allow ease of maintenance and limit the effects of gas
leaks failures & internal arcs etc. These compartments shall be such that maintenance on one
feeder may be performed without de-energising the adjacent feeders. These compartments
shall be designed to minimize the risk of damage to adjacent sections and protection of
personnel in the event of a failure occurring within the compartments. Rupture diaphragms
with suitable deflectors shall be provided to prevent uncontrolled bursting pressures
developing within the enclosures under worst operating conditions, thus providing
controlled pressure relief in the affected compartment.
5.3. The switchgear, which shall be of modular design, shall have complete phase isolation. The
conductors and the live parts shall be mounted on high graded epoxy resin insulators. These
insulators shall be designed to have high structural strength and electrical dielectric
properties and shall be free of any voids and free of partial discharge at a voltage which is at
least 5% greater than the rated voltage. These shall be designed to have high structural and
dielectric strength properties and shall be shaped so as to provide uniform field distribution
and to minimize the effects of particle deposition either from migration of foreign particles
within the enclosures or from the by-products of SF6 breakdown under arcing conditions.
5.4. All circuit breakers, disconnect switches and other component of GIS having identical rating
shall have identical and interchangeable parts and operating mechanism as far as possible.
5.5. Gas barrier insulators shall be provided so as to divide the GIS into separate compartments.
These shall be suitably located in order to minimize disturbance in case of leakage or
dismantling. They shall be designed to withstand any internal fault thereby keeping an
internal arc inside the faulty compartment. Further, it is prohibited to work adjacent to a gas

compartment while it is fully pressurized on the other side. For such cases, the gas pressure
in the adjacent compartments needs to be reduced.
5.6. The switchgear shall be of the free standing, self-supporting with easy accessibility to all
the parts during installation & maintenance with all high-voltage equipment installed inside
gas-insulated metallic and earthed enclosures. GIS should be suitably sub-divided into
individual arc and gas-proof compartments preferably for:
1) Bus bars
2) Intermediate compartment
3) Circuit breakers
4) Feeder Disconnect Switch
5) Voltage Transformers
6) Gas Insulated bus duct section between GIS and XLPE cable/Overhead
Conductor.
7) Gas Insulated bus section between GIS & Oil filled Transformer/ Reactor (if
applicable)
Typical drawings indicating gas tight compartments are enclosed at Annexure-A. This is an
indicative drawing only, however GIS manufacturer shall ensure the service continuity
requirement as mentioned above.
5.7. Service continuity requirement:
The GIS equipment with the given bus switching arrangement is divided into different gas
compartments. During the work such as a fault repair or major maintenance, requiring the
dismantling of a gas compartment for which more than one compartments may need to be
de-gassed.
Working conditions, method statements and procedures are to be furnished by the GIS
manufacturer in order to ensure equipment and operating personnel’s safety and to achieve
following Service continuity conditions to the extent possible:
5.7.1. For One & half breaker bus switching scheme during a fault in CB compartment, No bus bar
and feeder is permitted out of service during maintenance and repair/replacement.
5.7.2. For Double Main bus switching scheme during a fault in CB compartment, No bus bar
permitted out of service during maintenance and repair/replacement.
5.7.3. During a fault in GIS compartment other than CB compartment, maximum one bus bar
and/or one feeder permitted out of service during maintenance and repair/replacement.
5.8. The material and thickness of the enclosures shall be such as to withstand an internal flash
over without burns through for a period of 300 ms at rated short time withstand current. The
material shall be such that it has no effect of environment as well as from the by-products of
SF6 breakdown under arcing condition. This shall be validated with Type Test.
5.9. Each section shall have plug- in or easily removable connection pieces to allow for easy
replacement of any component with the minimum of disturbance to the remainder of the

equipment. Inspection windows (View Ports) shall be provided for Disconnect Switch and
both type of earth switches i.e. Maintenance and fast operating.
5.10. The material used for manufacturing the switchgear equipment shall be of the type,
composition and have physical properties best suited to their particular purposes and in
accordance with the latest engineering practices. All the conductors shall be fabricated of
aluminum/ copper tubes of cross sectional area suitable to meet the normal and short circuit
current rating requirements. The finish of the conductors shall be smooth so as to prevent
any electrical discharge. The conductor ends shall be silver plated and fitted into finger
contacts or tulip contacts. The contacts shall be of sliding type to allow the conductors to
expand or contract axially due to temperature variation without imposing any mechanical
stress on supporting insulators.
5.11. Each pressure filled enclosure shall be designed and fabricated to comply with the
requirements of the applicable pressure vessel codes and based on the design temperature
and design pressures as defined in IEC-62271-203.
5.12. The maximum SF6 gas leakage shall not exceed 0.5% (half percent) per year for the whole
equipment and for any individual gas compartment separately. The SF6 gas leakage should
not exceed 0.5% per year and the leakage rate shall be guaranteed for at least 10 years. In
case the leakage under the specified conditions is found to be greater than 0.5% after one
year of commissioning, the manufacturer will have to supply free of cost, the total gas
requirement for subsequent ten (10) years, based on actual leakage observed during the first
year of operation after commissioning.
5.13. Each gas-filled compartment shall be equipped with static filters, density switches, filling
valve and safety diaphragm. The filters shall be capable of absorbing any water vapor
which may penetrate into the enclosures as well as the by-products of SF6 during
interruption. Each gas compartment shall be fitted with non-return valve connectors for
evacuating & filling the gas and checking the gas pressure etc.
5.14. The switchgear when installed and operating under the ambient conditions shall perform
satisfactorily and safely under all normal and fault conditions. Even repeated operations up
to the permissible servicing intervals under 100% rated and fault conditions, shall not
diminish the performance or significantly shorten the useful life of the switchgear. Any
fault caused by external/internal reasons shall be positively confined to the originating
compartment and shall not spread to other parts of the switchgear.
5.15. The thermal rating of all current carrying parts shall be minimum for one sec. for the rated
symmetrical short-circuit current.
5.16. The arrangement of the individual switchgear bays shall be such so as to achieve optimum
space-saving, neat and logical arrangement and adequate accessibility to all external
components.
5.17. The layout of the substation equipment, bus bars and switchgear bays shall preferably be
based on the principle of “phase grouping”. Switchgear layout based on the “mixed phases”
principle shall not be accepted without mutual agreement between supplier and employer.

The arrangement of the equipment offered must provide adequate access for operation,
testing, Repair and maintenance.
5.18. All the elements shall be accessible without removing support structures for routine
inspections. The removal of individual enclosure parts or entire breaker bays shall be
possible without disturbing the enclosures of neighboring bays and LCC panels.
5.19. It should not be possible to unwillingly touch live parts of the switchgear or to perform
operations that lead to arcing faults without the use of tools or brute force. All interlocks that
prevent potentially dangerous mal-operations, shall be constructed such that they cannot be
operated easily, i.e. the operator must use tools or brute force to over-ride them.
5.20. In general the contours of energized metal parts of the GIS and any other accessory shall be
such, so as to eliminate areas or points of high electrostatic flux concentrations. The
surfaces shall be smooth with no projection or irregularities which may cause visible corona.
No corona shall be visible in complete darkness which the equipment is subjected to
specified test voltage. There shall be no radio interference from the energized switchgear at
rated voltage.
5.21. The GIS shall be designed, so as to take care of the VFT over voltages generated as a result
of pre-strikes and re-strikes during isolator operation. Maximum VFT over voltages peak
shall not be higher than rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (LIWV) of the equipment.
Necessary measures shall be under taken by GIS manufacture to restrict maximum VFT
over voltages lower than the LIWV. Manufacturer shall submit the study report of VFTO
generated for GIS installation for 400 kV and above.
5.22. The enclosure shall be of continuous design and shall meet the requirement as specified in
of IEEE 80 2013 (special considerations for GIS).
The enclosure shall be sized for carrying induced current equal to the rated current of the
Bus. The conductor and the enclosure shall form the concentric pair with effective shielding
of the field internal to the enclosure.
5.23. The fabricated metal enclosure shall be of Aluminium alloy having high resistance to
corrosion, low electrical losses and negligible magnetic losses. However, 765kV CB
Enclosure made of other proven material /alloy as per manufacturer’s standard practice shall
also be acceptable. The manufacturer shall clearly indicate the material used for different
GIS enclosures in the GTP/design document during approval. All joint surfaces shall be
machined and all castings shall be spot faced for all bolt heads or nuts and washers. All
screws, bolts, studs and nuts shall confirm to metric system.”The elbows, bends, cross and
T-sections of interconnections shall include the insulators bearing the conductor when the
direction changes take place in order to ensure that live parts remain perfectly centered and
the electrical field is not increased at such points.
5.24. The enclosure shall be designed to practically eliminate the external electromagnetic field
and thereby electro-dynamic stresses even under short circuit conditions. The average
intensity of electromagnetic field shall not be more than 50 micro Tesla on the surface of the
enclosure.

5.25. The switchgear shall have provision for connection with ground mat risers through copper
connections. This provision shall consist of grounding pads to be connected to the ground
mat riser in the vicinity of the equipment.
5.26. For 400 kV and above voltage class GIS, wherever required, stairs, fixed ladder, platforms,
and walkways for operation and maintenance access to the operating mechanism and
monitoring devices should be provided to permit access. The structures shall be either
aluminum or hot-dipped galvanized steel. All structures, stairs, platforms, and walkways
shall conform to the relevant occupational health and safety regulations and designed in
accordance with the latest industry standards and guidelines. The platforms and walkways
shall have anti-skid surfaces that can be walked on. Handrails shall be provided where
necessary. The GIS supplier shall provide 3-D arrangement drawing to show the location of
equipment and access to it.
5.27. In addition to above suitable portable scissor lift shall be provided for access of distant
portion of GIS installation.
5.28. New Gasket, sealant and desiccant shall be installed for permanent sealing of all site/field
assembled joints. No gaskets are to be reused for any permanent seal broken or disturbed in
the field/site.
5.29. The enclosure & support structure shall be designed such that person of 1780 mm in height
and 80 Kg in weight is able to climb on the equipment for maintenance.
5.30. The sealing provided between flanges of two modules / enclosures shall be such that long
term tightness is achieved.
5.31. Alarm circuit shall not respond to faults for momentary conditions. The following
indications including those required elsewhere in the specifications shall be generally
provided in the alarm and indication circuits.
Gas Insulating System:
i) Loss of Gas Density
ii) Any other alarm necessary to indicate deterioration of the gas insulating system.
Operating System:
i) Low operating pressure
ii) Loss of Heater power
iii) Loss of operating power
iv) Loss of control supply
v) Pole Discordance.
5.32. The equipment will be operated under the following ambient conditions (or as defined in the
section project):
a) The ambient temperature varies between 0 degree-C and 50 degree-C. However, for
design purposes, ambient temperature should be considered as 50 degree-C.
b) The humidity will be about 95% (indoors)
c) The elevation is less than 1000 meters

5.33. Temperature rise of all current carrying parts and enclosures shall be limited to the values
stipulated in IEC-62271-1, under rated current and the climatic conditions as specified.
5.34. All cabinet heaters shall be rated for 240V AC (1-phase) supply and shall be complete with
thermostat, control switches and fuses, connected as a balanced 3-phase 4-wire load. The
heaters shall be so arranged and protected as to create no hazard to adjacent equipment from
the heat produced.
5.35. Bellows or Compensating Units:- Adequate provision shall be made to allow for the
thermal expansion of the conductors & enclosures and for differential thermal expansion
between the conductors and the enclosures. The bellows metallic( preferably stainless steel)
with suitable provision for permitting the movement during expansion and contraction may
be provided and shall be of following types:.
1. Lateral / Vertical mounting units: These shall be inserted, as required, between
sections of busbars, on transformer, shunt reactor and XLPE cable etc. Lateral
mounting shall be made possible by a sliding section of enclosure and tubular
conductors.
2. Axial compensators: These shall be provided to accommodate changes in length of
busbars due to temperature variations.
3. Parallel compensators: These shall be provided to accommodate large linear
expansions and angle tolerances.
4. Tolerance compensators: These shall be provided for taking up manufacturing, site
assembly and foundation tolerances.
5. Vibration compensators: These bellow compensators shall be provided for absorbing
vibrations caused by the transformers and shunt reactors when connected to SF6
switchgear by oil- SF6 bushings.
The electrical connections across the bellows or compensating units shall be made by means
of suitable connectors. For sliding type compensators, markers/pointers shall be provided to
observe expansion or contraction during climatic conditions.
5.36. Indication and verification of switch positions: Indicators shall be provided on all circuit
breakers, isolators and earth-switches, which shall clearly show whether the switches are
open or closed. The indicators shall be mechanically coupled directly to the main contact
operating drive rod or linkages and shall be mounted in a position where they are clearly
visible from the floor or the platform in the vicinity of the equipment.
Inspection windows shall also be provided with all isolators and earth switches so that the
switch contact positions can be verified by direct visual inspection.
5.37. Pressure relief device : Pressure relief devices shall be provided in the gas sections to
protect the gas enclosures from damage or distortion during the occurrence of abnormal
pressure increase or shock waves generated by internal electrical fault arcs (preferably in
downward direction).

Pressure relief shall be achieved either by means of diaphragms or plugs venting directly
into the atmosphere in a controlled direction.
If the pressure relief devices vent directly into the atmosphere, suitable guards and
deflectors shall be provided.
5.38. Pressure vessel requirements: The enclosure shall be designed for the mechanical and
thermal loads to which it is subjected in service. The enclosure shall be manufactured and
tested according to the Pressure Vessel Code (ASME/CENELEC code for pressure Vessel.)
The bursting strength of Aluminum castings has to be at least 5 times the design pressure. A
bursting pressure test shall be carried out at 5 times the design pressure as a type test on
each type of enclosure.
Each enclosure has to be tested as a routine test at 1.5 times the design pressure for one
minute.
5.39. Grounding:
5.39.1. The grounding system shall be designed and provided as per IEEE-80-2013 and CIGRE-44
to protect operating staff against any hazardous touch voltages and electro-magnetic
interferences.
5.39.2. The GIS supplier shall define clearly what constitutes the main grounding bus of the GIS.
The contractor shall supply the entire material for grounding bus of GIS viz conductor,
clamps, joints, operating and safety platforms etc. The contractor is also required to supply
all the earthing conductors and associated hardware material for connecting all GIS
equipment, bus ducts, enclosures, control cabinets, supporting structure, GIS surge arrestor
etc. to the ground bus of GIS.
5.39.3. The enclosure of the GIS may be grounded at several points so that there shall be grounded
cage around all the live parts. A minimum of two nos. of grounding connections should be
provided for each of circuit breaker, cable terminals, surge arrestors, earth switches and at
each end of the bus bars. The grounding continuity between each enclosure shall be
effectively interconnected either internally or externally with Copper/Aluminum bonds of
suitable size to bridge the flanges. Subassembly to subassembly bonding shall be provided
to bridge the gap & safe voltage gradients between all intentionally grounded parts of the
GIS assembly & between those parts and the main grounding bus of the GIS.
5.39.4. Each marshaling box, local control panel, power and control cable sheaths and other non-
current carrying metallic structures shall be connected to the grounding system of GIS via
connections that are separated from GIS enclosures.
5.39.5. The grounding connector shall be of sufficient mechanical strength to withstand
electromagnetic forces as well as capable of carrying the anticipated maximum fault current
without overheating. At least two grounding paths shall be provided to connect each point to
the main grounding bus. Necessary precautions should be under taken to prevent excessive
currents from being induced into adjacent frames, structures of reinforcing steel and to avoid
establishment of current loops via other station equipment.

5.39.6. All flexible bonding leads shall be tinned copper. All connectors, for attaching flexible
bonding leads to grounding conductors and grounding conductors to support structures shall
be tinned bronze with stainless steel or tinned bronze hardware.
5.39.7. The contractor shall provide suitable measure to mitigate transient enclosure voltage caused
by high frequency currents due to by lightning strikes, operation of surge arrestor, phase to
earth fault and discharges between contacts during switching operation. The grounding
system shall ensure safe touch & step voltages in all the enclosures.
5.40. UHF sensors for PD detection:
Adequate number of UHF sensors shall be provided in the offered GIS for detection of
Partial discharge (of 5 pC and above) as per IEC 60270. The number and location of these
sensors shall be based on laboratory test on typical design of GIS as per recommendations
of CIGRE Document No. 654 (APPLICATION GUIDE FOR SENSITIVITY VERIFICATION
for UHF PARTIAL DISCHARGE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR GIS). Offered numbers and
location of UHF sensors shall be submitted based on above said criteria along with
attenuation calculation for approval of the employer. Further UHF sensors shall necessarily
be provided in close proximity to VT compartments.
However adequacy of number of sensors and their location shall be verified at site as per
recommendations of above CIGRE Document No. 654. In case during site testing,
additional UHF sensors are required, the same shall also be supplied & installed to complete
the technical requirement.
The calibration and frequency response of PD couplers shall be as per NGC Technical
Guidance note TGN (T) 121, issue 1, 1997. Data sheet shall be submitted for the UHF
couplers meeting this requirement.
5.41. Gas Insulated Bus (GIB) layout :

GIB shall be designed based on the following criteria
(1) Maximum weight of gas in a gas tight section of GIB shall not exceed 400 Kg (for
765 kV & 400 kV)/ 250 Kg (for 220 kV & 132 kV).
(2) GIB shall be generally in horizontal layer. However in exceptional circumstance GIB
in vertical layers can be provided with the approval of employer.
(3) The minimum vertical ground clearance of GIB at road crossing shall be 5.5 meters
(4) The horizontal clearance between GIB and GIS building /any other building wall
shall be preferably three (3) meters.
(5) The GIB route inside the GIS Hall shall not obstruct easy access to GIS and control
room buildings and shall not obstruct movement of crane, equipment including HV
test equipment for maintenance works.

(6) The GIB clear height outside the GIS hall in switchyard area shall be minimum 3.5
meter, so as not to obstruct easy access to GIB, movement of crane for maintenance
work.
(7) Optimization of outdoor GIB length using overhead AIS connection with Bus Post
Insulator of respective voltage class is generally acceptable subject to meeting the
electrical clearances as stipulated.
(8) For the maintenance of GIB of one circuit, only that circuit shall be isolated.
Adequate clearance between bus ducts of two circuit shall be ensured by the
contractor during layout finalization.
(9) GIS manufacturer as per their design shall preferably use maximum three standard
straight horizontal outdoor bus duct lengths for entire GIS installation to optimize
the spare requirement.
5.42. Extension of GIS
5.42.1. The arrangement of gas sections or compartments shall be such as to facilitate future
extension of any make without any drilling, cutting or welding on the existing equipment.
To add equipment, it shall not be necessary to move or dislocate the existing switchgear
bays.
5.42.2. As the GIS is likely to be extended in future, during detailed engineering stage, the
contractor shall make available the complete design detail of interface module such as
cross section, enclosure material, enclosure dimensions (inner & outer), Flange diameter
(inner & outer), conductor cross-section & connection arrangement, bolt spacing &
dimension, rated gas pressure, Gasket detail etc. Further GIS manufacturer supplying GIS
under present scope shall furnish all the required details in addition to mentioned above
necessary for design and successful implementation of an interface module during later
stage while extending GIS by any other GIS manufacturer, without any help of GIS
manufacturer who has supplied the GIS equipment in present scope.
5.42.3. The Interface module shall be designed to provide Isolating link with access hole on
enclosure. The Isolating link shall be provided in such a way so that HV test can be
performed on either side of the interface module separately, keeping other side of GIS
remained isolated. Interface Module drawing with necessary detail shall be submitted for
approval. Conceptual Interface Module Drawing is attached as Annexure-9
5.42.4. Further the contractor who is extending the existing GIS installation, it shall be his
responsibility to provide interface module matching with the existing GIS interface module.
The drawing of existing GIS interface/end piece module shall be provided by the employer.
However it shall be the responsibility of contractor to verify the existing details during site
visit.
The Contractor shall optimally utilize the space inside the GIS hall (including the extension
portion) for accommodating the interface module being supplied under the contract.
5.43. SF6 GAS

The SF6 gas insulated metal-clad switchgear shall be designed for use with SF6 gas
complying with the recommendations of IEC 60376, 60376A & 60376B, at the time of the
first charging with gas. All SF6 gas supplied as part of the contract shall comply with the
requirements of IEC & should be suitable in all respects for use in the switchgear under all
operating conditions. Necessary statutory clearances from concerned authorities for import
of the Gas and for storage of the Gas shall be obtained.
The high pressure cylinders in which SF6 gas is supplied & stored at site shall comply with
the requirements of following standards & regulations :
IS : 4379 Identification of the contents of industrial gas cylinders.
IS : 7311 Seamless high carbon steel cylinders for permanent & high pressure
liquefiable gases. The cylinders shall also meet latest Gas Cylinder
Rules (PESO)
SF6 gas shall be tested for purity, dew point, air, hydrolysable fluorides and water contents
as per IEC:60376, 60376A & 60376B and test certificates shall be furnished to the
Employer indicating all test results as per IEC standards for each lot of SF6 gas. Further site
tests for dew point and purity shall be done during commissioning of GIS. Gas bottles
should be tested for leakage during receipt at site.
The contractor shall indicate diagnostic test methods for checking the quality of gas in the
various sections of GIS during service. The method proposed shall have as a minimum
check the moisture content & the percentage of purity of the gas on annual basis.
The contractor shall also submit clearly the precise procedure to be adopted by maintenance
personnel for handling equipment that are exposed to the products of arcing in SF6 Gas so
as to ensure that they are not affected by possible irritants of the skin and respiratory system.
Recommendations shall be submitted for suitable protective clothing, method of disposal of
cleaning utensils and other relevant matters.
The contractor shall also indicate the details and type of filters used in various gas sections,
and should also submit the operating experience with such filters.
5.43.1. SF6 gas monitoring devices and alarm circuits: Dial type temperature compensated gas
density monitoring devices with associated pressure gauge will be provided. The devices
shall provide continuous & automatic monitoring of gas density. A separate device shall be
provided for each gas tight compartment so that it can be monitored simultaneously as
follows:-
Compar Compartments except CB Circuit Breaker compartments

tment/
Sl. No.
1 “Gas Refill level: This will be used to 'Gas Refill' level :This will be used to
annunciate the need for the gas annunciate the need for gas refilling.
refilling. The contractor shall provide a The contractor shall provide a contact

contact for remote indication. for remote indication.
2 “SF6 low level” : This will be used to “SF6 low level” : This will be used to
annunciate the need for urgent gas annunciate the need for urgent gas
filling . A contact shall be provided for filling . A contact shall be provided
remote indication for remote indication
3 'Zone Trip' level: Breaker Block' level :

This is the minimum level at which the This is the minimum gas density at
manufacturer will guarantee the which the manufacturer will guarantee
insulation rating of the assembly. the rated fault interrupting capability
of the breaker .At this level the
breaker block contact shall operate
and the closing & tripping circuit shall
be blocked
4 Not Applicable 'Zone Trip' level: This is the

minimum level at which the
manufacturer will guarantee the
insulation rating of the assembly.
The density monitor/pressure switch contacts shall be in accordance with the above
requirement.
It shall be possible to test all gas monitoring relays/devices without de-energizing the
primary equipment & without reducing pressure in the main section. It shall also damp the
pressure pulsation while filling the gas in service, so that flickering of the pressure switch
contacts does not take place.
5.43.2. Gas Supply: The contractor shall include the supply of all SF6 gas necessary for filling &
putting into operation the complete switchgear installation being supplied. The empty gas
cylinders shall be returnable to the contractor.
5.44. Documentation
The contractor shall prepare and submit to the employer, drawings, details that show the GIS
design in order for the employer to verify the equipment conform to the specifications. The
Design Document to be submitted for review and approval are as follows:
i. Design Review Document as per clause no. 19 of this specification
ii. Single Line Diagram
iii. Gas Schematic Diagram
iv. GTP-Guaranteed Technical Particulars
v. GIS layout (Plan and Section) including 3D drawing

vi. GIS Component Drawings
vii. Interface modules drawing for GIS extension
viii. Rating and Name Plate Drawing
ix. GIS/LCC Schematics Drawing
x. Foundation loading plan and detail
xi. GIS Support Structure Drawing
xii. GIS platforms and Walkway Drawing
xiii. GIS grounding plan and details along with design calculation for GIS grounding
xiv. GIS key Diagram enlisting and marking each and every GIS Module clearly and
separately identifiable (indoor and outdoor). This separately identified module shall
be complete along with its enclosure, gasket and all active parts such as conductor,
conductor joints, corona shield etc.
xv. Method Statement along with sequential instruction for dismantling and assembling
of all major components of GIS exhibiting service continuity requirement
xvi. Type Test Reports
xvii. Seismic Analysis Report
xviii. Study report of VFTO generated for GIS installation for 400 kV and above.
xix. The general arrangement drawing of interconnecting bus-duct from GIS bay module
to XLPE cable termination end
xx. The general arrangement drawing of Terminal connection arrangement to connect
GIS duct to SF6/Oil bushing and duct mounting arrangement details
xxi. Gas handling procedure
xxii. The design & construction proposal of the building along with necessary
information, data, and drawings according to the complete requirements
xxiii. Capacity calculation of EOT crane for GIS hall considering a factor of safety of 5
xxiv. Method statement/ procedure of ON SITE high voltage testing with PD measurement
and Switching Impulse test
xxv. Additional CB data to be furnished during detailed engineering :
a) Design data on capabilities of circuit breakers in terms of time and number of
operations at duties ranging from 100 % fault currents to load currents of the
lowest possible value without requiring any maintenance or checks.
b) Curves supported by test data indicating the opening time under close open
operation with combined variation of trip coil voltage and hydraulic pressure.
c) Contact Travel: Operating mechanism operating shaft travel and contact overlap
of Circuit Breaker to be provided

xxvi. PD Monitoring System
a) The technical proposal for PDM system along with detailed design
documentation.
b) Data sheet for the UHF couplers.
c) The Sub-station GIS layout as a separate drawing indicating position of spacers,
spread over of PD sensors with distance, sensor identification, the detector unit
identification etc., total numbers of offered UHF Sensors along with attenuation
calculation.
d) Guaranteed Technical Particulars & Data Sheet for various components used in
the PDM system.
e) Electromagnetic compatibility Test Reports.
f) List of critical spares.
xxvii. Installation and Operation & Maintenance Manual
6. CIRCUIT BREAKERS
6.1. General : SF6 gas insulated metal enclosed circuit breakers and accessories shall conform
to IEC: 62271-100, IEC: 62271-1 and other relevant IEC standards except to the extent
explicitly modified in the specification and shall also be in accordance with requirements
specified in Section-GTR.
Circuit breakers shall be equipped with the operating mechanism. Circuit breakers shall be
of single pressure type. Complete circuit breaker with all necessary items for successful
operation shall be supplied. The circuit breakers shall be designed for high speed single and
three phase reclosing (as applicable) with an operating sequence and timing as specified.
6.2. Duty Requirements: Circuit breaker shall be C2 - M2 class as per IEC 62271-100.
Circuit breaker shall meet the duty requirements for any type of fault or fault location also
for line charging and dropping when used on effectively grounded system and perform
make and break operations as per the stipulated duty cycles satisfactorily.
6.3. Pre insertion resister: 765kV/400 kV circuit breakers for line bay (as per the provisions of bid
proposal sheet) shall be provided with single step pre insertion closing resistors (wherever the
requirement of PIR is explicitly specified so ) to limit the switching surges to a value of less
than1.9 p.u for 765kV and 2.3 p.u for 400kV. PIR contacts should open immediately after
closing of main contacts or At least 5 ms prior to opening of main contacts at rated air/gas
pressure where the PIR contacts remain closed. The resistor shall have thermal rating for the
following duties :
a. Terminal fault : Close.... 1 Min........ Open...... Close Open 2 min........ Close .......
1 Min........ Open Close Open.
b. Reclosing against trapped charges : Duty same as under (a.) above. The first, third
and fourth closures are to be on de-energised line while second closing is to be
made with lines against trapped charge of 1.2 p.u. of opposite polarity.

c. Out of phase closing: One closing operation under phase opposition that is with
twice the voltage across the terminals.
No allowance shall be made for heat dissipation of resistor during time interval between
successive closing operations. The resistors and resistor supports shall perform all these
duties without deterioration. Calculations and test reports of resistors proving thermal rating
for duties specified above shall be furnished during detailed engineering. The calculations
shall take care of adverse tolerances on resistance values and time settings.
6.4. The circuit breaker shall be capable of:

1. Interrupting the steady and transient magnetizing current shall be as follows:
Voltage Level Type of Transformer Rating (in MVA)
765kV 765/400kV 250 to 1500
400kV 765/400kV 250 to 1500
400/220kV 250 to 630
400/132kV 160 to 315
220kV 400/220kV 250 to 630
220/132kV 50 to 200
132kV 220/132kV 50 to 200
132/33kV 10 to 50
2. Interrupting line/cable charging current as per IEC without re-strikes and without use of
opening resistors. The breaker shall be able to interrupt the rated line charging current
as per IEC-62271-100 with test voltage immediately before opening equal to the
product of U/√3 and 1.4
3. Clearing short line fault (Kilometric faults) with source impedance behind the bus
equivalent to symmetrical fault current specified.
4. Breaking 25% the rated fault current at twice the rated voltage under phase opposition
condition.
5. The breaker shall satisfactorily withstand the high stresses imposed on them during fault
clearing, load rejection and re-energisation of shunt reactor and/or series capacitor
compensated lines with trapped charges.

6. Withstanding all dielectric stresses imposed on it in open condition at lock out pressure
continuously (i.e. shall be designed for 2 p.u. across the breaker continuously, for
validation of which a power frequency withstand test conducted for a duration of at
least 15 minutes is acceptable).
7. Circuit breakers shall be able to switch in and out the shunt reactor as detailed below:
Voltage Level Reactor Rating (in Max. rise of overvoltage

MVAR) (in p.u.)
765kV 150 to 330 1.9
400kV 50 to 150 2.3
220kV 25 to 50 2.3
6.5. Total Break Time :The total break time shall not be exceeded under any of the following
duties :
a) Test duties T10,T30,T60,T100 (with TRV as per IEC- 62271-100 )
b) Short line fault L90, L75 (with TRV as per IEC-62271-100 )
The Contractor may please note that total break time of the breaker shall not be exceeded
under any duty conditions specified such as with the combined variation of the trip coil
voltage (70-110%), pneumatic/hydraulic pressure and SF6 gas pressure etc. While
furnishing the proof for the total break time of complete circuit breaker, the contractor may
specifically bring out the effect of non-simultaneity between poles and show how it is
covered in the total break time.
The values guaranteed shall be supported with the type test reports.
6.6. Constructional features :
The features and constructional details of breakers shall be in accordance with requirements
stated hereunder:
6.6.1. If multi-break interrupters are used, these shall be so designed and augmented that a uniform
voltage distribution is developed across them. Calculations/ test reports in support of the
same shall be furnished. The thermal and voltage withstand rating of the grading elements
shall be adequate for the service conditions and duty specified.
6.6.2. Contacts: All making and breaking contacts shall be sealed and free from atmospheric
effects. Contacts shall be designed to have adequate thermal and current carrying capacity
for the duty specified and to have a life expectancy so that frequent replacement due to
excessive burning will not be necessary. Provision shall be made for rapid dissipation of
heat generated by the arc on opening.

6.6.3. Any device provided for voltage grading to damp oscillations or, to prevent re-strike prior to
the complete interruption of the circuit or to limit over voltage on closing, shall have a life
expectancy comparable of that of the breaker as a whole.
6.6.4. Breakers shall be so designed that when operated within their specified rating, the
temperature of each part will be limited to values consistent with a long life for the material
used. The temperature rise shall not exceed that indicated in IEC-62271-100 under specified
ambient conditions.
6.6.5. The breaker should be able to withstand all dielectric stresses imposed on it in open
condition at lockout pressure continuously (i.e. 2 p.u. power frequency voltage across the
breaker continuously)
6.6.6. In the interrupter assembly there shall be an adsorbing product box to minimize the effect of
SF6 decomposition products and moisture. The material used in the construction of the
circuit breakers shall be such as to be fully compatible with SF6 gas decomposition
products.
6.6.7. Provisions shall be made for attaching an operational analyzer to record travel, speed and
making measurement of operating timings etc. after installation at site. The contractor shall
supply three set of transducer for each substation covered under the scope.
6.6.8. Circuit Breaker shall be supplied with auxiliary switch having additional 8 NO (normally
open) and 8 NC ( normally closed) contacts for future use over and above those required for
switchgear interlocking and other control and protection function. These spare NO and NC
contacts shall be wired upto the local control cubicle.
6.6.9. The CO (Close-open) operation and its timing shall be such as to ensure complete
travel/insertion of the contact during closing operation and then follow the opening
operation
6.7. Operating mechanism
6.7.1. General Requirements :
a) Circuit breaker shall be operated by spring charged mechanism or electro hydraulic
mechanism or a combination of these. The mechanism shall be housed in a dust proof
cabinet and shall have IP: 42 degree of protection.
b) The operating mechanism box shall be strong, rigid, rebound free and shall be readily
accessible for maintenance.
c) The operating mechanism shall be suitable for high speed reclosing and other duties
specified. During reclosing the breaker contacts shall close fully and then open. The
mechanism shall be anti-pumping and trip free (as per IEC definition) under every
method of closing.
d) The mechanism shall be such that the failure of any auxiliary spring will not prevent
tripping and will not cause unwanted trip or closing operation of the Circuit Breaker.

e) A mechanical indicator shall be provided to show open and close position of the
breaker. It shall be located in a position where it will be visible to a man standing on the
ground level with the mechanism housing closed. An operation counter shall also be
provided.
f) Working parts of the mechanism shall be of corrosion resisting material, bearings which
require grease shall be equipped with pressure type grease fittings. Bearing pin, bolts,
nuts and other parts shall be adequately pinned or locked to prevent loosening or
changing adjustment with repeated operation of the breaker.
g) The contractor shall furnish detailed operation and maintenance manual of the
mechanism along with the operation manual for the circuit breaker.
6.7.2. Control
a) The close and trip circuits shall be designed to permit use of momentary-contact
switches and push buttons.
b) Each breaker pole shall be provided with two (2) independent tripping circuits and trip
coils which may be connected to a different set of protective relays.
c) The breaker shall normally be operated by remote electrical control. Electrical tripping
shall be performed by shunt trip coils. However, provisions shall be made for local
electrical control. For this purpose a local/remote selector switch and close and trip
control switch/push buttons shall be provided in the breaker control cabinet.
d) The trip coil shall be suitable for trip circuit supervision during both open and close
position of breaker.
e) Closing coil and associated circuits shall operate correctly at all values of voltage
between 85% and 110% of the rated voltage. Shunt trip and associated circuits shall
operate correctly under all operating conditions of the circuit breaker upto the rated
breaking capacity of the circuit breaker and at all values of supply voltage between 70%
and 110% of rated voltage.
f) Density meter contacts and pressure switch contacts shall be suitable for direct use as
permissive in closing and tripping circuits. Separate contacts have to be used for each of
tripping and closing circuits. If contacts are not suitably rated and multiplying relays are
used then fail safe logic/schemes are to be employed. DC supplies shall be monitored
for remote annunciations and operation lockout in case of dc failures.
g) The auxiliary switch of the breaker shall be positively driven by the breaker operating
rod.
6.7.3. Spring operated Mechanism
a) Spring operated mechanism shall be complete with motor as per manufacturer practice.
Opening spring and closing spring with limit switch for automatic charging and other
necessary accessories to make the mechanism a complete operating unit shall also be
provided.

b) As long as power is available to the motor, a continuous sequence of the closing and
opening operations shall be possible. The motor shall have adequate thermal rating for
this duty.
c) After failure of power supply to the motor one close open operation shall be possible
with the energy contained in the operating mechanism.
d) Breaker operation shall be independent of the motor which shall be used solely for
compressing the closing spring. Facility for manual charging of the closing spring shall
also be provided. The motor rating shall be such that it required preferably not more than
90 seconds for full charging of the closing spring.
e) Closing action of circuit breaker shall compress the opening spring ready for tripping.
f) When closing springs are discharged after closing a breaker, closing springs shall
automatically be charged for the next operation and an indication of this shall be
provided in the local control cabinet & SAS .
g) Provisions shall be made to prevent a closing operation of the breaker when the spring is
in the partial charged condition.
h) Mechanical interlocks shall be provided in the operating mechanism to prevent
discharging of closing springs when the breaker is in the closed position.
i) The spring operating mechanism shall have adequate energy stored in the operating
spring to close and latch the circuit breaker against the rated making current and also to
provide the required energy for the tripping mechanism in case the tripping energy is
derived from the operating mechanism.
j) The spring charging failure alarm shall be provided with a time delay relay having
setting range from 0-3 minutes.
k) Separate MCBs shall be provided for each spring charging motor and the rating of
MCBs shall be suitably selected to match the starting, running and stalling time.
l) An overload relay shall be provided for protection of the spring charging motor.
6.7.4. Hydraulically Operated Mechanism :

a) Hydraulically operated mechanism shall comprise of operating unit with power cylinder,
control valves, high and low pressure reservoir, motor etc.
b) The hydraulic oil used shall be fully compatible for the temperature range to be
encountered during operation.
c) The oil pressure switch controlling the oil pump and pressure in the high pressure
reservoir shall have adequate no. of spare contacts, for continuous monitoring of low
pressure, high pressure etc. at switchyard control room.

d) The mechanism shall be suitable for at-least two close open operations after failure of
AC supply to the motor starting at pressure equal to the lowest pressure of auto reclose
duty plus pressure drop for one close open operation.
e) The mechanism shall be capable of operating the circuit breaker correctly and
performing the duty cycle specified under all conditions with the pressure of hydraulic
operated fluid in the operating mechanism at the lowest permissible pressure before
make up.
f) Trip lockout shall be provided to prevent operations of the circuit breaker below the
minimum specified hydraulic pressure. Alarm contacts for loss of Nitrogen shall also be
provided.
g) All hydraulic joints shall have no oil leakage under the site conditions and joints shall be
tested at factory against oil leakage.
6.8. Controlled Switching Device(CSD):
6.8.1. 765kV & 400KV Circuit Breaker shall be equipped with controlled switching device with
consequent optimization of switching behavior, when used in:
1. Switching of transformer(from 765kV and 400kV side circuit breakers only)
2. Switching of shunt reactor
6.8.2. The CSD shall be provided in 765kV/400kV Circuit breakers for controlling transformers
and reactors (ie for breakers of switchable line reactor and in Main& Tie circuit breakers of
Transformers, Transmission lines with non-switchable line reactors and Bus reactors). The
requirement of CSD shall be explicitly specified in price schedule
6.8.3. Technical Requirement for Controlled switching device:
a) The CSD shall be designed to operate correctly and satisfactorily with the excursion
of auxiliary A/C & DC voltages and frequency as specified in section - GTR.
b) The CSD shall meet the requirements of IEC-61000-4 16 class IV regarding HF
disturbance test and fast transient test shall be as per IEC-61000 – 4-4 level IV and
insulation test as per 60255 – 5.
c) The CSD shall have functions for switching ON & OFF the circuit breakers.
d) The CSD shall get command to operate the breakers manually or through auto re-
close relay at random. The controller shall be able to analyze the current and voltage
waves available through the signals from secondaries of CTs & CVTs for the
purpose of calculation of optimum moment of the switching the circuit breaker and
issue command to circuit breaker to operate.
e) The CSD shall have an adaptive control feature to consider the next operating time
of the breaker in calculation of optimum time of issuing the switching command. In
calculation of net operating time of the breaker the controller must consider all
factors that may affect the operating time of the breaker such as, but not limited to,
ambient temperature, control voltage variation, SF6 gas density variations etc.
Schematic drawing for this purpose shall be provided by the contractor. The

accuracy of the operating time estimation by the controller shall be better than + 0.5
ms.
f) The CSD shall have communication port to facilitate online communication of the
control switching device with SCADA directly on 61850 or through gateway which
shall be under present scope.
g) The CSD shall be PC compatible for the setting of various parameters and down
loading of the settings and measured values date time of switching etc. Window
based software for this purpose shall be supplied by the contractor to be used on the
owner’s PC.
h) The CSD shall be suitable for current input of 1 amp from the secondary of the CTs.
and 110 V (Ph to Ph) from the CVTs. The controller shall withstand transient and
dynamic state values of the current from the secondary of the CTs and CVTs.
i) The CSD shall have time setting resolution of 0.1 ms or better.
j) The CSD shall have sufficient number of output/input potential free contacts for
connecting the monitoring equipment and annunciation system available in the
control room. Necessary details shall be worked out during engineering the scheme.
k) The CSD shall also record and monitor the switching operations and make
adjustments to the switching instants to optimize the switching behavior as
necessary. It shall provide self-diagnostic facilities, signaling of alarms and enable
downloading of data captured from the switching events.
l) The provision for bypassing the Controlled switching device shall be provided
through BCU and SCADA both so that whenever, the CSD is not healthy due to any
reason (including auxiliary supply failure), uncontrolled trip/close command can be
extended to the circuit Breaker. Alternatively, in case of any non-operation of the
CSD after receiving a close/trip command after a pre-determined time delay, the
CSD should automatically be bypassed so as to ensure that the trip and close
commands are extended to the Trip/Close coils through subsequent command.
m) The CSD shall be provided with a communication port to facilitate online
communication of the CSD with Substation automation system directly on IEC
61850 protocols. If the CSD does not meet the protocols of IEC 61850, suitable
gateway shall be provided to enable the communication of CSD as per IEC 61850.
6.9. The technical parameters of Circuit breakers are as per Annexure –1
6.10. Tests :
6.10.1. Type Tests:
i. In accordance with the requirements stipulated under Section GTR the circuit breaker
along with its operating mechanism shall conform to the type tests as per IEC-62271-
100.
ii. The type test report of Electromagnetic Compatibility Test (EMC) of CSD shall be
submitted for approval

iii. Circuit breakers meant for controlled switching shall conform to requirements of
IEC/TR-62271–302. The contractor shall submit test reports to demonstrate that the
offered CB conforms to the requirements of performance verification tests and
parameter definition tests as per IEC/TR 62271-302. The contractor shall also furnish
the report for the re-ignition free arcing window for switching 3-phase shunt reactor as
demonstrated in the shunt reactor switching test.
6.10.2. Routine Tests:
Routine tests as per IEC: 62271-100 shall be performed on all circuit breakers.
In addition to the mechanical and electrical tests specified by IEC, the following shall also
be performed.
i. Speed curves for each breaker shall be obtained with the help of a suitable operation
analyzer to determine the breaker contact movement during opening, closing, auto
reclosing and trip free operation under normal as well as limiting operating control
voltage conditions. The tests shall show the speed of contacts directly at various stages
of operation, travel of contacts, opening time, closing time, shortest time between
separation and meeting of contacts at break make operation etc. This test shall also be
performed at site for which the necessary operation analyzer along with necessary
transducers, cables, console etc. shall be arranged by the contractor at his own cost.
After completion of site pre-commissioning test, 03 nos. travel transducer shall be
handed over to POWERGRID.
ii. During testing of CB, dynamic contact resistance measurement (DCRM) shall be
carried out for close-open (CO) operations with delay of 300ms between close and trip
operations. Minimum 100A current shall be injected for DCRM test. Travel
characteristics, injected current, trip/close coil current shall also be recorded along with
DCRM test.
iii. Routine tests on Circuit breakers with Controlled switching device as per IEC/TR
62271-302.
7. DISCONNECTORS (ISOLATORS)
7.1. Disconnectors shall be three-pole group operated or Single-pole individual operated (as per
single line diagram of the substation) and shall be installed in the switchgear to provide
electrical isolation. The disconnectors shall conform to IEC- 62271-102 and shall have the
ratings as specified in BPS.
7.2. Construction & Design.
7.2.1. The disconnectors shall be operated by electric motor suitable for use on DC system and
shall be equipped with a manual operating mechanism for emergency use. The motor shall
be protected against over current and short circuit.
7.2.2. Disconnectors shall be suitable to switch the bus charging currents during their opening and
closing and shall confirm to all three test duties viz TD1,TD2 and TD3 as per Annexure –F

of IEC: 62271- 102.They shall also be able to make and break rated bus transfer current at
rated bus transfer voltage which appears during transfer between bus bars in accordance
with Annexure –B of IEC: 62271-102. The contact shielding shall also be designed to
prevent restrikes and high local stresses caused by transient recovery voltages when these
currents are interrupted.
7.2.3. The disconnect switches shall be arranged in such a way that all the three phases operate
simultaneously. All the parts of the operating mechanism shall be able to withstand starting
torque of the motor mechanism without damage until the motor overload protection
operates.
7.2.4. It shall be possible to operate the disconnect switches manually by cranks or hand wheels.
7.2.5. For motor-operated disconnect switches, the control should be electrically and/or
mechanically uncoupled from the drive shaft when the switch is operated manually to
prevent coincident power operation of the switch and the drive mechanism(s).
7.2.6. The operating mechanisms shall be complete with all necessary linkages, clamps, couplings,
operating rods, support brackets and grounding devices. All the bearings shall be
permanently lubricated or shall be of such a type that no lubrication or maintenance is
required.
7.2.7. The opening and closing of the disconnectors shall be achieved by either local or remote
control. The local operation shall be by means of a two-position control switch located in
the Local Control Cabinet (LCC).
7.2.8. Remote control of the disconnectors from the control room/SAS shall be made by means of
remote/ local transfer switch.
7.2.9. The disconnector operations shall be inter-locked electrically with the associated circuit
breakers in such a way that the disconnector control is inoperative if the circuit breaker is
closed.
7.2.10. Each disconnector shall be supplied with auxiliary switch having additional 8 NO (Normally
Open) and 8 NC (Normally Closed) contacts for future use over and above those required
for switchgear interlocking and automation purposes. These spare NO and NC contacts shall
be wired up to the local control cabinet.
7.2.11. The signaling of the closed position of the disconnector shall not take place unless it is
certain that the movable contacts will reach a position in which the rated normal current,
peak withstand current and short-time withstand current can be carried safely.
7.2.12. The signaling of the open position of the disconnector shall not take place unless the
movable contacts have reached such a position that the clearance between the contacts is at
least 80 percent of the rated isolating distance.
7.2.13. The disconnectors and safety grounding switches shall have mechanical/electrical inter-
locks to prevent closing of the grounding switches when isolator switches are in the closed
position and to prevent closing of the disconnectors when the grounding switch is in the

closed position. Integrally mounted lock when provided shall be equipped with a unique key
for such three phase group. Master key is not permitted.
7.2.14. The local control of the Isolator and high-speed grounding switches from the Local Control
Cabinet (LCC) should be achieved from the individual control switches with the
remote/local transfer switch set to local.
7.2.15. All electrical sequence interlocks will apply in both remote and local control modes.
7.2.16. Each disconnector shall have a clearly identifiable local, positively driven mechanical
position indicator, together with position indicator on the local control cubicle (LCC) and
provisions for taking the signals to the control room. The details of the inscriptions and
colouring for the indicator are given as under :
INSCRIPTION COLOUR
Open position OPEN GREEN

Closed position CLOSED RED
7.2.17. All the disconnecting switches shall have arrangement allowing easy visual inspection of the
travel of the switch contacts in both open and close positions, from the outside of the
enclosure.
7.2.18. The disconnecting switches shall be provided with rating plates and shall be easily
accessible.
7.2.19. The mechanical endurance class shall be M2 as per IEC for 765kV, 400kV 220 kV and
132kV disconnectors.
7.2.20. Mechanical position indication shall be provided locally at each disconnector and Electrical
indication at each Local Control Cabinet (LCC) / SAS.
7.3. The technical parameters of disconnectors are as per Annexure-2
8. SAFETY GROUNDING SWITCHES
8.1. Safety grounding switches shall be three-pole group operated or single-pole individual
operated (as per single line diagram of the substation). It shall be operated by DC electric
motor and shall be equipped with a manual operating mechanism for emergency use. The
motor shall be protected against over-current and short circuit.
8.2. Each safety grounding switch shall be electrically interlocked with its associated
disconnectors and circuit breaker such that it can only be closed if both the circuit breaker
and disconnectors are in open position. Safety grounding switch shall also be mechanically
key interlocked with its associated disconnectors.
8.3. Each safety grounding switch shall have clearly identifiable local positive driven
mechanical indicator together with position indicator on the Local Control Cabinet (LCC)
and provision for taking the signal to Control room.

8.4. The details of the inscription and colouring for the indicator are given as under :
INSCRIPTION COLOUR

8.5. Interlocks shall be provided so that manual operation of the switches or insertion of the
manual operating device will disable the electrical control circuits.
8.6. Each ground switch shall be fitted with auxiliary switches having 4 NO (Normally Open)
and 4 NC (Normally Closed) contacts for use by others over and above those required for
local interlocking and position indication purposes.
8.7. Provision shall be made for padlocking / suitable locking arrangement for the ground
switches in either the open or closed position.
8.8. All portions of the grounding switch and operating mechanism required for grounding shall
be connected together utilizing flexible copper conductors having a minimum cross-
sectional area of 100 sq. mm.
8.9. The main grounding connections on each grounding switch shall be rated to carry the full
short circuit current for 1 sec. and shall be equipped with a silver-plated terminal connector
suitable for steel strap of adequate rating for connection to the grounding grid.
8.10. The safety grounding switches shall conform to the requirements of IEC- 62271- 102 and
shall have electrical endurance class: E0 & shall have mechanical endurance class M2 for
765/400 kV & M1 for 220/132 kV voltage level.
8.11. The grounding switch shall be provided with test provision (insulated link) to permit test
voltage up to 10 kV and up to 200 A to be applied to the main conductor without removing
SF6 gas from the enclosure and without disassembling the enclosure except for ground
shunt leads.
8.12. Combined Disconnectors & Safety grounding switch arrangement shall also be acceptable.
8.13. Mechanical position indication shall be provided locally at each switch and Electrical
indication at each Local Control Cabinet (LCC) / SAS.
9. HIGH SPEED MAKE PROOF GROUNDING SWITCHES:
9.1. Grounding switches located at the beginning of the line feeder bay modules shall be of the
high speed, make proof type and will be used to discharge the respective charging currents,
trapped charge in addition to their safety grounding function. These grounding switches
shall be capable of interrupting the inductive and capacitive currents and to withstand the

associated TRV. These shall confirm to class B and electrical endurance class E1 as per
annexure – C of IEC : 62271-102
9.2. High Speed Grounding switches shall be provided with individual/three pole operating
mechanism suitable for operation from DC.
9.3. The switches shall be fitted with a stored energy closing system to provide fault making
capacity.
9.4. The short circuit making current rating of each ground switch shall be at least equal to its
peak withstand current rating as specified. The switches shall have inductive/ capacitive
current switching capacity as per IEC-62271-102.
9.5. Each high speed make proof grounding switch shall have clearly identifiable local positive
driven mechanical indicator together with position indicator on the Local Control Cabinet
(LCC) and provision for taking the signal to Control Room/SAS.
9.6. The details of the inscription and colouring for the indicator shall be as under:-
INSCRIPTION COLOUR

9.7. High speed ground switch operation should be possible locally from Local Control Cabinet
(LCC)
9.8. These high speed grounding switches shall be electrically interlocked with their associated
circuit breakers and disconnectors so that the grounding switches cannot be closed if
disconnectors are closed. Interlocks shall be provided so that the insertion of the manual
operating devices will disable the electrical control circuits.
9.9. Each high speed ground switch shall be fitted with auxiliary switches having 4 NO
(Normally Open) and 4 NC (Normally Closed) contacts for use by others, over and above
these required for local interlocking and position indication. All contacts shall be wired to
terminal blocks in the Local Control Cabinet. Provision shall be made for padlocking the
ground switches in their open or closed position.
9.10. All portion of the grounding switches and operating mechanism required for connection to
ground shall be connected together utilizing copper conductor having minimum cross-
sectional area of 100 sq. mm.
9.11. The main grounding connection on each grounding switch shall be rated to carry the peak
withstand current rating of the switch for 1 sec. and shall be equipped with a silver plated
terminal connector suitable for steel strap of adequate design for connection to the
grounding grid.
9.12. The high speed make proof grounding switches shall confirm to the requirements of IEC-
62271-102.

9.13. The grounding switch shall be provided with test provision (insulated link) to permit test
voltage up to 10 kV and up to 200 A to be applied to the main conductor without removing
SF6 gas from the enclosure and without disassembling the enclosure except for ground
shunt leads.
10. INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS
10.1. Current Transformers

The current transformers and accessories shall conform to IEC: 61869 and other relevant
standards except to the extent explicitly modified in the specification.
10.1.1. Ratios and Characteristics: The CT core distribution for various voltage levels shall be as
per Table 3A, 3B, 3C 3D & 3E. Further the numbers of cores, rating, ratios, accuracy class,
etc. for the individual current transformers secondary cores shall be in accordance with
above table attached at Annexure-3.
Where multi-ratio current transformers are required the various ratios shall be obtained by
changing the effective number of turns on the secondary winding.
10.1.2. Rating and Diagram Plates: Rating and diagram plates shall be as specified in the IEC
specification incorporating the year of manufacture. The rated current & extended current
rating in case of current transformers and rated voltage, voltage factor & intermediate
voltage in case of voltage transformers shall be clearly indicated on the name plate.
The diagram plates shall show the terminal markings and the relative physical arrangement
of the current transformer cores with respect to the primary terminals (P1 & P2).
The position of each primary terminal in the current transformer SF6 gas section shall be
clearly marked by two plates fixed to the enclosure at each end of the current transformer.
10.1.3. Constructional Details:
a) The current transformers incorporated into the GIS will be used for protective relaying
and metering purposes and shall be of metal- enclosed type.
b) Each current transformer shall be equipped with a secondary terminal box with terminals
for the secondary circuits, which are connected to the Local Control Cubicle. The star/
delta configuration and the inter connection to the line protection panels will be done at
the CT terminal block located in the local control cubicle.
c) Current transformers guaranteed burdens and accuracy class are to be intended as
simultaneous for all cores.
d) The rated extended currents for 800 kV and 420 kV class Current transformers shall be
as given below:

800kV, 3000A 400kV, 3000A
Tap Ratio
Rated extended currents in % of rated current
500/1 200 200
1000/1 --- ---
2000/1 180 180
3000/1 120 (200 for 15 min) 120
e) The secondary winding shall be rated for 2A continuously.

f) Further, the intermediate tapping at 3000-2000 of metering core of 3000 A rated 400kV
and 800kV CTs shall be suitable for using as 1000/1 ratio also. The Auxiliary reactor, if
used, as referred at wiring diagram No.0000-000-T-E-L-028 (Annexure-8)shall be
suitable for connecting to the selected taps.
g) For 245/145 kV class CTs, the rated extended primary current shall be 120% (or 150% if
applicable) on all cores of the CTs as specified in the Section – Project.
h) For 800/420/245/145 kV current transformer, characteristics shall be such as to provide
satisfactory performance of burdens ranging from 25% to 100% of rated burden over a
range of 5% to 120%(or specified rated extended current whichever is higher) of rated
current in case of metering CTs and up to the accuracy limit factor/knee point voltage in
case of relaying CTs.
i) For 800kV CTs, the instrument security factor at all ratios shall be less than ten (10) for
metering core. For 420/245/145kV CTs, the instrument security factor at all ratios shall
be less than five (5) for metering core. If any auxiliary CTs/reactor are used in the
current transformers then all parameters specified shall have to be met treating auxiliary
CTs as an integral part of the current transformer. The auxiliary CTs/reactor shall
preferably be inbuilt construction of the CTs. In case these are to be mounted separately
these shall be mounted in the LCC panel suitably wired upto the terminal blocks.
j) The wiring diagram, for the interconnections of the three single phase CTs shall be
provided inside the Secondary terminal box.
k) The current transformers shall be suitable for high speed auto-reclosing.
l) Provisions shall be made for primary injection testing either within CT or outside.
m) All the current transformers shall have effective electromagnetic shields to protect
against high frequency transients. Electromagnetic shields to be provided against high
frequency transients typically 1-30 MHz.

10.2. VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
The voltage transformers shall conform to IEC- 61869 and other relevant standards except
to the extent explicitly modified in the specification.
Voltage transformers shall be of the electromagnetic type with SF6 gas insulation. The earth
end of the high voltage winding and the ends of the secondary winding shall be brought out
in the terminal box.
10.2.1. Ratios and Characteristics: The rating, ratio, accuracy class, connection etc. for the
voltage transformers shall be in accordance with Annexure 4 & Table 4A.
10.2.2. Rating and diagram plates :Rating and diagram plate shall be provided complying with
the requirements of the IEC specification incorporating the year of manufacture and
including turns ratio, voltage ratio, burden, connection diagram etc.
10.2.3. Secondary Terminals, Earthing
The beginning and end of each secondary winding shall be wired to suitable terminals
accommodated in a terminal box mounted directly on the voltage transformer section of the
SF6 switchgear.
All terminals shall be stamped or otherwise marked to correspond with the marking on the
diagram plate. Provision shall be made for earthing of the secondary windings inside the
terminal box.
10.2.4. The transformer shall be able to sustain full line to line voltage without saturation of
transformer.
10.2.5. Constructional Details of Voltage Transformers :
a) The voltage transformers shall be located as a separate bay module and will be
connected phase to ground and shall be used for protection, metering and
synchronization.
b) The voltage transformers shall be of inductive type, nonresistant and shall be contained
in their own-SF6 compartment, separated from other parts of installation. The voltage
transformers shall be effectively shielded against high frequency electromagnetic
transients. The supplier shall ensure that there is no risk of Ferro resonance due to the
capacitance of the GIS.
c) The voltage transformers shall have three secondary windings.
d) Voltage transformers secondary shall be protected by Miniature Circuit breakers
(MCBs) with monitoring contacts for all the windings. The secondary terminals of the
VT’s shall be terminated to preferably stud type non-disconnecting terminal blocks in
the secondary boxes via the fuse.

e) The voltage transformer should be thermally and dielectrically safe when the secondary
terminals are loaded with the guaranteed thermal burdens.
f) The accuracy of 0.2 on secondary III should be maintained throughout the entire burden
range up to 50 VA on all the three windings without any adjustments during operation.
g) The diagram for the interconnection of the VTs shall be provided inside secondary
terminal box.
h) It should be ensured that access to secondary terminals is without any danger of access
to high voltage circuit.
10.3. Tests:
10.3.1. In accordance with the requirements in Section-GTR, Current Transformer and Voltage
Transformer should have been type tested and shall be subjected to routine tests in
accordance with relevant IEC.
10.3.2. The test reports of type tests, as applicable, as per IEC-61869-2 for CT, and IEC-61869-3
for IVT and following additional tests shall be submitted for the Employer’s review. The
type tests for which the procedure is under consideration as per above said IEC is not
required to be considered.
a) Current Transformers (CT): Transmitted over voltage test for 145kV and above
voltage rating
b) Inductive Voltage Transformers (IVT): Transmitted over voltage test for 145kV
and above voltage rating
11. SURGE ARRESTORS
11.1. The surge arrestors shall confirm in general to latest IEC –60099-4.
11.2. Insulation co-ordination and selection of surge arrestor: The contractor shall be fully
responsible for complete insulation co-ordination of switchyard including GIS. Contractor
shall carry out detailed studies and design calculations to evolve the required parameters
locations, energy capability etc. of surge arrestors such that adequate protective margin is
available between peak impulse, surge and power frequency discharge voltages and BIL of
the protected requirement. The locations of surge arrestors shown in single line diagram is
indicative only. If the contractor feels that at some more locations the surge arrestors are
required to be provided the same should also be deemed included in the offer.
The contractor shall perform all necessary studies and the report shall detail the limits of all
equipment parameters which could affect the insulation co-ordination. The report shall also
detail the characteristics of the surge arrestor and shall demonstrate that the selected
arrestor’s protective and withstand levels, discharge and coordinating currents and arrestor
ratings and comply with the requirement of this specification.

The contractor shall also consider in the studies the open circuit breaker condition, fast
transients generated by slow operation of disconnecting switches. The study report and
design calculations shall be submitted for Owner’s approval.
11.3. Duty requirements of GIS Surge Arrestor
11.3.1. The surge arrestor shall be SF6 gas insulated metal oxide and gapless type. The metal
housing of the arrestor shall be connected to the metal enclosure of the GIS with flange,
bolted and gasketed joint so that the arrestor housing is grounded through GIS enclosure.
11.3.2. Surge arrestor shall be disconnect-link type and be attached to the gas-insulated system in
such a manner that they can be readily disconnected from the system while the system is
being dielectrically tested.
11.3.3. The surge arrester shall be of heavy duty station class and gapless (Metal oxide) type
without any series or shunt gaps.
11.3.4. The surge arresters shall be capable of discharging over-voltages occurring during switching
of unloaded transformers, reactors and long lines.
11.3.5. Surge arresters for the 765 kV network shall be capable of discharging of severe re-
energisation switching surges on a 765kV line with surge impedance of 270hms and
capacitance of 13 nF/Km.
765 kV class arrester shall be capable of discharging energy equivalent to class 5 of IEC for
a 765 kV system on two successive operation followed immediately by 50 HZ energisation
with a sequential voltage profile as specified below:
1000 kVp for 3 peaks
910 kVp for 0.1 Sec.
885 kVp for 1 Sec.
866 kVp for 10 Secs.
11.3.6. Surge arresters for the 400 kV network shall be capable of discharging of severe re-
energisation switching surges on a 400 kV, 450 Km long line with surge impedance of 300
ohms and capacitance of 12 nF/Km and over voltage factor of 2.3 p.u at the arrestor
terminals.
400 kV class arrester shall be capable of discharging energy equivalent to class 4 of IEC for
a 400 kV system on two successive operation followed immediately by 50 HZ energisation
with a sequential voltage profile as specified below:
650 kVp for 3 peaks
575 kVp for 0.1 Sec.
550 kVp for 1 Sec.

475 kVp for 10 Secs.
11.3.7. 245 & 145kV class arrester shall be capable of discharging energy equivalent to class 3 of
IEC for 245 kV & 145 kV system respectively on two successive operations.
11.3.8. The reference current of the arresters shall be high enough to eliminate the influence of
grading and stray capacitance on the measured reference voltage.
11.3.9. The surge arresters are being provided to protect the followings whose insulation levels are
indicated in the table given below:-
765kV system 400kV system 220KV 132KV

Equipment to
system system
be protected
Lightning Switching Lightning Switching Lightning Lightning
impulse(kVp) surge impulse surge (kVp) impulse impulse
(kVp) (kVp) (kVp) (kVp)
Power + 1950 + 1550 + 1300 + 1050 + 950 + 550
Transformer
Instrument + 2100 + 1550 + 1425 + 1050 + 1050 + 650
Transformer
Reactor + 1950 + 1550 + 1300 + 1050 - -
CB/Isolator + 2100 + 1550 +1425 + 1050 + 1050 + 650
Phase to ground
CB/Isolator + 1300 + 1200 + 1425 + 900 + 1200 + 750
Across open (-/+457) (-/+653) (-/+240) (-/+345)
contacts
11.3.10. Constructional Features

The nonlinear blocks shall be of sintered/infered metal oxide material. These shall be
provided in such a way as to obtain robust construction, with excellent mechanical and
electrical properties even after repeated operations.
The arrestor enclosure shall be vertically or horizontally mounted to suit the layout of the
switchgear as suggested by the supplier and each arrestor shall be fitted with a Online
continuous resistive leakage current monitoring system. The system shall be provided
with an interface to integrate with the substation automation system.
The main grounding connection from the surge arrestor to the earth shall be provided by
the contractor. The size of the connecting conductor shall be such that all the energy is
dissipated to the ground without getting overheated.

11.4. Tests
11.4.1. In accordance with the requirements stipulated, the surge arrestors shall conform to type
tests and shall be subjected to routine and acceptance tests in accordance with IEC
document.
11.4.2. Each metal oxide block shall be tested for the guaranteed specific energy capability in
addition to the routine/acceptance test as per IEC-60099.
11.4.3. Test on Surge Monitors: The Surge monitors shall also be connected in series with the test
specimens during residual voltage and current impulse withstand tests to verify efficacy of
the same. Additional routine/functional tests with one 100A and 10 kA current impulse,
(8/20 micro sec.) shall also be performed on the surge monitor.
11.5. Technical Parameters: Technical parameters are as per Annexure 5.
12. OUTDOOR SF6/Air BUSHINGS :
Outdoor bushings, for the connection of conventional external conductors to the SF6 metal
enclosed switchgear, shall be provided where specified and shall conform to the requirements
given in GTR.
The dimensional and clearance requirements for the metal enclosure will be the responsibility of
the manufacturer and their dimensions must be coordinated with the switchgear.
Bushings shall generally be in accordance with the requirements of IEC -60137.
12.1. Insulation levels and Creepage distances: All bushings shall have an impulse and power
frequency withstand level that is greater than or equal to the levels specified for GIS.
The creepage distance over the external surface of outdoor bushings shall not be less than 25
mm/kV and in highly polluted area it shall not be less than 31mm/kV (as per section- Project).
12.2. Bushing types and fitting: The details of bushing shall be as follows
SF6 to air Bushing shall be of Polymer / composite type and shall be robust and designed
for adequate cantilever strength to meet the requirement of seismic condition, substation
layout. The electrical and mechanical characteristics of bushings shall be in accordance with
IEC: 60137. All details of the bushing shall be submitted for approval and design review.
Polymer / composite insulator shall be seamless sheath of a silicone rubber compound. The
housing & weather sheds should have silicon content of minimum 30% by weight. It should
protect the bushing against environmental influences, external pollution and humidity. The
hollow silicone composite insulators shall comply with the requirements of the IEC
publications IEC 61462 and the relevant parts of IEC 62217. The design of the composite
insulators shall be tested and verified according to IEC 61462.

12.3. Mechanical forces on bushing terminals: Outdoor bushings must be capable of
withstanding cantilever forces due to weight of bus duct (GIB) on one side & AIS
conductor/Al tube on the other side and short circuit forces.
12.4. Type test reports as per applicable IEC including radio interference voltage (RIV) test shall
be submitted in line with the requirement as specified in section GTR for approval.
12.5. The technical parameters of Bushing are as per Annexure-6
13. GIS TO CABLE TERMINATION (If applicable)

13.1. This scope covers the supply, erection, commissioning of connection assembly of fluid-
filled or extruded cables to gas-insulated metal enclosed switchgear (GIS) as per IEC
62271-209
13.2. The XLPE cables shall be connected to GIS by the interfacing of XLPE cable sealing end to
GIS Cable termination enclosure.
13.3. The GIS to XLPE cable termination shall conform to IEC-62271-209.
13.4. The rating of XLPE cables for different voltages is specified in the Section project.
13.5. The limits of supply of gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear and the cable
termination shall be in accordance with IEC 62271-209.
13.6. Cable termination and cable connection enclosure shall be suitable for the requirements for
which it is designed. This interface section shall be designed in a manner which will allow
ease of operation and maintenance.
13.7. The SF6 cable end unit and connection support structure should be equipped with provisions
for isolating the cable sheath or pipe to permit cathodic protection of cable system.(see
IEC62271-209)
13.8. The provision shall be made for a removable link. The gap created when the link is removed
should have sufficient electric strength to withstand the switchgear high voltage site tests.
The contractor may suggest alternative arrangements to meet these requirements. The
corona rings/stress shields for the control of electrical field in the vicinity of the isolation
gap shall be provided by the GIS manufacturer.
13.9. All supporting structures for the SF6 bus-duct connections between the XLPE cable sealing
ends and the GIS shall be the scope of the contract. The supplier may specify alternative
connecting & supporting arrangements for approval of the Employer.
13.10. The opening for access shall be provided in each phase terminal enclosures as necessary to
permit removal of connectors to isolate the XLPE cables to allow carrying out the insulation
tests. The general arrangement drawing of interconnecting bus-duct from GIS bay module to
XLPE cable termination end shall also be submitted.
14. TRANSFORMER / REACTOR TERMINATION

14.1. TRANSFORMER / REACTOR Direct Connection with GIS (if applicable)
14.1.1. The scope covers the supply, erection and commissioning of connection assembly of Oil
filled Transformer to gas-insulated metal enclosed switchgear (GIS) as per IEC 62271-211.
14.1.2. The limits of supply of gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear and the direct
connection to oil filled transformer shall be in accordance with IEC 62271-211.
14.1.3. The transformer / reactor termination module enables a direct transition from the SF6 gas
insulation to the bushing of an oil-insulated transformer / reactor. For this purpose, the
transformer/reactor bushing must be oil-tight, gas-tight and pressure resistant. Any
temperature related movement and irregular setting of the switchgear’s or
transformer’s/reactor’s foundations are absorbed by the expansion fitting.
14.1.4. Terminal connection arrangement to connect GIS duct to bushing and duct mounting
arrangement details shall be submitted during detailed engineering for Employer’s approval
and for co-ordination with transformer and reactor supplier. Any modification suggested by
transformer and reactor supplier shall have to be carried out by the GIS supplier to facilitate
proper connection with the bushings of the transformer and reactors.
14.2. TRANSFORMER / REACTOR Connection with SF6/Air Bushing
14.2.1. The oil filled transformers and reactors are as shown in the substation SLD. The oil to air
bushings of the transformers and reactors shall be supplied by the respective
Transformer/Reactor supplier and the same shall be connected to the SF6 ducts thru air to
SF6 bushings to be provided under present scope.
14.3. In case of single phase Transformers/Reactors are being installed in the substation, HV&IV
auxiliary bus for the Transformer/Reactor bank for connecting spare unit shall be formed
inside the GIS hall as per the SLD furnished and as specified in Section project.
15. LOCAL CONTROL CUBICLE (LCC)

15.1. Functions
15.1.1. Each circuit-breaker bay shall be provided with a local control cubicle containing local
control switches and a mimic diagram for the operation and semaphore/indicating lamp for
status indication of the circuit-breaker and all associated isolators and earth switches
together with selector switches to prevent local and remote and supervisory controls being
in operation simultaneously.
15.1.2. Status indications in the LCC shall be semaphore type or LED type.
15.1.3. Closing of the circuit- breaker from the local control unit shall only be available when the
breaker is isolated for maintenance purposes. Circuit-breaker control position selector,
operating control switch and electrical emergency trip push button shall be installed in the
Local Control Cubicle. Circuit-breaker control from this position will be used under

maintenance and emergency conditions only. The emergency trip push buttons shall be
properly shrouded.
15.1.4. If Disconnector or earth switch is not in the fully open or closed position a "Control Circuit
Faulty" alarm shall be initiated, and electrical operation shall be blocked.
15.1.5. 20% spare terminals shall be provided in each LCC apart from terminals provided for the
termination and interconnection of all cabling associated with remote and supervisory
control, alarms, indications, protection and main power supply etc .
15.1.6. Where plugs and sockets connect control cabling between the local control cubicle and the
switchgear these shall not be interchanged. In plug in connector type cable arrangement,
min 2 cores of the cable with connected condition on both side up to the TB to be left
unused as spare.
15.1.7. Hydraulic/pneumatic and SF6 auxiliary equipment necessary for the correct functioning of
the circuit breaker, isolators and earth switches shall be located in a separate cubicle
compartment.
15.1.8. LCC shall be suitable for remote operation from substation automation system (SAS). Each
gas tight compartment shall be monitored individually per phase basis through SAS
15.2. Constructional features
15.2.1. Local Control cubicle shall be either mounted on the GIS with front access or free standing,
floor mounting type. It shall comprise structural frames completely enclosed with specially
selected smooth finished, cold rolled sheet steel of thickness not less than 3 mm for weight
bearing members of the panels such as base frame, front sheet and door frames, and 2.0mm
for sides, door, top and bottom portions. There shall be sufficient reinforcement to provide
level transportation and installation. Alternatively folded sheet panels of adequate thickness
and strength is also acceptable.
15.2.2. Access to all compartments shall be provided by doors. All fastenings shall be integral with
the panel or door and provision made for locking. Cubicles shall be well ventilated through
vermin-proof louvers(if required) having anti insect screen. All doors shall be gasketed all
around with suitably profiled Neoprene/EPDM/PU gaskets conforming to the provision of
IS 11149. However, XLPE gaskets can also be used for fixing protective glass doors.
15.2.3. For LCC panel of each feeder bay (i.e. line, transformer, and reactor etc.), Bus Coupler bay
and Bus Sectionalizer bay, separate AC/DC supply for power circuit of GIS switchgear shall
be provided, fed directly from ACDB/DCDB. The control DC supply (for control,
interlocking, signaling) shall be tapped from respective relay & protection panel. For LCC
panel illumination and heating purpose Loop in Loop out AC Supply can be provided.
15.2.4. Each panel shall be provided with necessary arrangements for receiving, distributing and
isolating of DC and AC supplies for various control, signaling, lighting and space heater
circuits. The incoming and sub-circuits shall be separately provided with Fuses/MCBs. All
fuses shall be HRC cartridge type conforming to IS: 13703 mounted on plug-in type fuse

bases. The short time fuse rating of Fuses shall be not less than 9 KA. Fuse carrier base
shall have imprints of the fuse 'rating' and 'voltage'.
15.2.5. Each LCC Panel shall be provided with the following
1. Plug Point: 240V, Single phase 50Hz, AC socket with switch suitable to accept 5/15
Amps pin round standard Indian plug, shall be provided in the interior of each cubicle
with ON-OFF switch.
2. Interior Lighting: Each panel shall be provided with a door-operated LED lighting
fixture rated for 240 Volts, single phase, 50 Hz supply for the interior illumination of
the panel controlled by the respective panel door switch.
3. Space Heater: Each panel shall be provided with a thermostatically connected space
heater rated for 240V, single phase, 50 Hz AC supply for the internal heating of the
panel to prevent condensation of moisture. The fittings shall be complete with switch
unit.
15.2.6. Operating mechanisms, auxiliary switches and associated relays, control switches, control
cable terminations, and other ancillary equipment shall be accommodated in sheet steel
vermin proof cubicles.
15.2.7. The arrangement of equipment within cubicles shall be such that access for maintenance or
removal of any item shall be possible with the minimum disturbance of associated
apparatus. All the control switches shall be internal i.e. installed behind a lockable glass
door, that allows a complete view of the annunciator and mimic diagram when the LCC
door is closed. Necessary protection shall be provided to avoid inadvertent operation of
control switches.
15.2.8. An interlocking scheme shall be provided that takes into account the following basic
requirements.
• To safeguard maintenance personnel who may be working on one section of the
equipment with other sections live.
• prevent incorrect switching sequences that could lead to a hazardous situation to
plant, equipment and personnel.
15.2.9. Electrical bolt interlocks shall be energized only when the operating handle of the
mechanism is brought to the working position. Visible indication shall be provided to
show whether the mechanism is locked or free. Means, normally padlocked/handle lock,
shall be provided whereby the bolt can be operated in the emergency of a failure of
interlock supplies.
15.2.10. Where key interlocking is employed tripping of the circuit breaker shall not occur if any
attempt is made to remove the trapped key from the mechanism. Any local emergency-
tripping device shall be kept separate and distinct from the key interlocking.
15.2.11. Disconnecting switches shall be so interlocked that they cannot be operated unless the
associated circuit-breaker is open except that where double bus bar arrangements are
specified, on-load transfer of feeder circuits from one bus bar to another shall be made

possible by interlocks which ensure that the associated bus coupler and its isolators are
closed.
15.2.12. Bus coupler circuit breaker shall be interlocked so that it shall not be possible to open a
bus coupler circuit breaker while on load change over on that side of the breaker is in
progress.-
15.2.13. All isolating devices shall be interlocked with associated circuit-breakers and isolators in
the same station so that it shall not be possible to make or break current on an isolating
device unless a parallel circuit in that station is already closed.
15.3. Cabling between LCC Panel and GIS equipment

15.3.1. The unarmored screen cable shall be of 1.1kV grade, multi core, annealed copper conductor,
Tinned copper braided screen (approx. 85% coverage).
15.3.2. The core insulation and outer sheath of cable shall be of halogen-free special polymer.
15.3.3. The cable shall be flame-retardant, flexible, abrasion-and wear-resistant.
15.3.4. The size of core shall not be less than 2.5 sq. mm for instrument transformers and 1.5 sq.
mm for other control cable.
15.3.5. Prefabricated cables with heavy duty multi-point plug-in connections on GIS end shall be
provided.
15.3.6. All instrument transformer connections shall be hard wired to terminal block via ring type
connection.
16. GIS BUILDING

16.1. The buildings shall house each voltage class Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and other
associated equipment inside each of the GIS buildings. GIS building(s) shall be
constructed for the specified number of bays/diameters as per section project.
16.2. For finalizing the dimensions of GIS building the requirement of Turning radius to rotate
the largest removable component for assembly/disassembly shall be taken in to
consideration.
16.3. Wherever GIS Building of already exists, then the existing GIS Building(s) for respective
voltage class shall be suitably extended keeping the width of the building same to
accommodate the number of bays/diameters as specified in the Section Project/BPS.
16.4. The contractor shall submit the design & construction proposal of the building along with
necessary information, data, and drawings during the detailed engineering according to
the complete requirements.
16.5. The area for GIS Building(s) is indicated in the BPS. The area given is for reference only
and may vary according to the requirement of the equipment to be installed inside. The

contractor shall finalize the dimensions according to the equipment offered by them
providing enough space & access for erection, operation and maintenance.
16.6. The contractor shall place their panels i.e. Bay level units, bay mimic, relay and
protection panels, RTCC panels, Communication panels etc. in a separate Relay Panel
Room in the GIS building. The size of the room shall be such that all the panels for the
bays/ diameters as per clause 16.1 shall be accommodated in the above room. The panel
room shall be air-conditioned. Further, the temperature of the room shall be monitored
through substation automation system by providing necessary temperature transducers.
17. ELECTRIC OVERHEAD CRANE :
17.1. Two EOT Cranes for 765 kV GIS hall and One EOT cranes for 400 kV GIS hall of
suitable capacity shall be provided for erection & maintenance of largest/heaviest GIS
component/assembly. The crane shall consist of all special requirements for erection &
maintenance of GIS equipment.
17.2. The capacity of the crane shall be sized to lift the heaviest GIS switchgear component.
17.3. The Crane shall be used for the erection and maintenance of the GIS switchgear
components installed in the GIS switchgear room. On completion of erection of the
switchgear, the Contractor shall completely service the crane before the Taking Over
Certificate is issued.
17.4. Crane hook approaches shall be of the minimum possible dimensions to ensure maximum
coverage of the GIS building area.
17.5. The crane(s) shall be capable of lifting and accurately positioning all loads ranging from
full crane rated capacity to at least 10% rated capacity.
17.6. Crane shall be designed for operation under following variable speeds through VVVF
drives at full load :
Hoisting: 0.3 – 3 Meters per Minute
Cross Travel: 1.6 – 16 Meters per Minute
Long Travel: 2.0 – 20 Meters per Minute
17.7. The electric overhead cranes shall be provided with walkways, platforms. shall be
provided along the bridge rails and on the crab of EOT crane to facilitate
cleaning/maintenance of the crane and to give access to the GIS room high bay lighting
and ventilation duct and grilles.
17.8. The platform and walkways shall be designed to support any weight to be imposed upon
them during crane overhaul.
17.9. An access platform shall be provided together with a guarded ladder to allow access to
the bridge rails.
17.10. The crane shall be provided with pendant control and RF control.

17.11. Contractor shall submit the capacity calculation of crane for GIS hall considering a factor
of safety of rope as at least 5.
17.12. The Capacity of Cranes to be provided for GIS Hall shall confirm following.
a) The crane for 765kV GIS hall shall have capacity of minimum 12.5T safe working load
& minimum hook height of crane has shall be 10.0 meters or as per actual requirement
whichever is higher.
b) The crane for 400kV GIS hall shall have capacity of minimum 6T safe working load &
minimum hook height of crane have shall be 9.0 meters or as per actual requirement
whichever is higher.
c) The crane for 220kV GIS/132kV GIS shall have capacity of minimum 5T safe working
load & minimum hook height of crane have shall be 8.0 meters or as per actual
requirement whichever is higher.
17.13. In case the GIS hall is to be extended, the scope of work also involves extension of EOT
crane girders and all necessary Electrical & Mechanical accessories to facilitate
movement of existing EOT crane in the extended portion of GIS hall. Cost of the same
shall be deemed to be covered in the building cost.
17.14. The following tests shall be carried out on EOT Crane.
1. The crane shall be tested at manufacturer work under full load and 25 percent
overload of hoisting and cross transverse motions as a routine test.
2. Further the following tests may be done at site after installation of the crane at site
a. Check all the accessories for proper function
b. No load test
c. Load test as per site conditions
18. SEISMIC DESIGN CRITERIA:

18.1. The equipment shall be designed for operation in seismic zone for earthquake resistance.
The seismic loads are due to the horizontal and vertical acceleration which may be assumed
to act on concurrently. Seismic Qualification requirements shall be as per IEC 62271-207
for the design of equipment. The equipment along with its parts shall be strong enough and
sufficiently well connected to resist total operating stresses resulting from the forces in
normal operation, but in case of abnormal condition shall also resist with forces
superimposed due to earthquakes. Test Report/Analysis Report should be furnished.
19. DESIGN REVIEW
19.1. Design reviews shall be conducted by Employer; however the entire responsibility of design
shall be with the supplier.
19.2. Employer may also visit to the supplier’s works to inspect design, manufacturing and test
facilities.

19.3. The design review will commence after placement of award with the successful contractor
and shall be finalized before commencement of manufacturing activity. These design
reviews shall be carried out in detail to the specific design with reference of the GIS under
the scope of this specification. Employer reserve the right to waive off the design review
during detailed engineering.
19.4. The design review shall be conducted generally following the, “User Guide for the
application of Gas Insulator Switchgear (GIS) rated voltage of 72.5kV and above” – CIGRE
report No. 125 prepared by CIGRE Working Group 23.10.
19.5. The manufacturer will be required to demonstrate the use of adequate safety margins for
thermal, mechanical, dielectric, insulation coordination and vibration etc. design to take into
the account the uncertainties of his design and manufacturing processes.
19.6. The scope of such a design review shall at least include the following:
1. Dielectric Stress of Solid Insulation like Gas Barrier, support

insulator etc.
2. Dielectric stress of SF6 Gas Volume.
3. Mechanical strength of enclosure, expansion joints etc.
4. Criteria for providing expansion joint.
5. Sealing system
6. Insulation coordination
7. Thermal stress and resulting increase in gas pressure during short
circuit condition.
8. Earthing of enclosure w.r.t circulating current.
9. Seismic design, as per IEC 62271-207
10. Circuit Breaker.
11. Isolator and Earth switch.
12. Voltage transformer.
13. Current Transformer.
14. Surge Arrester.
15. Bushing.
16. Ducting.
17. Corrosion protection.
18. Electrical and physical Interfaces with substation.
19. Testing capabilities.
20. Inspection and test plan.
21. Transport and storage.
22. Maintainability.
23. Site Test.

19.7. Further, the manufacturer shall furnish the following information during detailed
engineering:
a) Study report of VFTO generated for GIS installation for 400 kV and above.
b) Calculation for adequacy of UHF sensors to be provided in GIS Installation as per
clause no 5.41.
c) The calculations and documents in support of the average intensity of
electromagnetic field on the surface of the enclosure.
d) Calculations to show that there is no Ferro resonance due to capacitance of GIS for
the voltage transformers.
e) Calculations in support of touch & step voltages in all enclosures and earthing of
complete GIS installation.
f) Measures to mitigate transient enclosure voltage by high frequency currents.
g) The acceptance criteria and limits of impact (of impact recorder) in all three
directions which can be withstood by the equipment during transportation and
handling.
20. TYPE TESTS
The offered GIS equipment shall conform to the type tests as per IEC-62271-203.
Contractor shall submit type test reports for the following type tests & additional type tests.
Sl. Description of the Type Test for GIS
1 Tests to verify the insulation level of the equipment and dielectric test on
auxiliary circuits
2 Tests to prove the temperature rise of any part of the equipment and
measurement of the resistance of the main circuit
3 Tests to prove the ability of the main and earthing circuits to carry the rated
peak and rated short time withstand current
4 Tests to verify the making and breaking capacity of the included switching
devices
5 Tests to prove the satisfactory operation of the included switching devices
6 Tests to prove the strength of the enclosures
7 Gas tightness tests
8 Tests on partitions
9 Tests to prove the satisfactory operation at limit temperatures
10 Tests to assess the effects of arcing due to internal fault
11 Verification of the degree of protection of the enclosure
12 Tests to prove performance under thermal cycling and gas tightness tests on
insulators
13 Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits
14 Reactor current switching test
For Reactive Current switching capability as per Clause 6.4.1

15 Test to demonstrate the Power frequency withstand capability of breaker in open
condition at lock out pressure.
16 Electromagnetic compatibility tests (if applicable)
17 Radio inference voltage tests
The test reports of the above type tests for GIS (including type test report on Circuit breaker,
Disconnect Switch, Grounding switches, Current and Voltage transformers as per relevant
IEC and type tests of SF6/Air & Oil bushing as per IEC 60137 shall be submitted for
approval as per Section- GTR, Technical Specification.
21. MISCLLENOUS
21.1. Painting of enclosure: All enclosures shall be painted externally as per manufacturer’s
painting procedure.
21.2. Heaters: Wherever required, heaters shall be provided to prevent moisture condensation
inside various Marshaling boxes.
21.3. Identification & rating plate
Each bay shall have a nameplate showing
a) Each module will have its own Identification & rating plate. The rating plate marking
for each individual equipment like Circuit breaker, Disconnect Switch Grounding
switches, Current transformer, Voltage transformers, Surge arrester etc shall be as
per their relevant IEC.
b) A schematic diagram indicating their relative locations.
22. TRANSPORT OF EQUIPMENT TO SITE

The contractor shall be responsible for the loading, transport, handling and offloading of all
equipment and materials from the place of manufacture or supply to site. The contractor
shall be responsible to select and verify the route, mode of transportation and make all
necessary arrangement with the appropriate authorities as well as determining any transport
restrictions and regulations imposed by the government and other local authorities. All
transport packages containing critical units viz Circuit breakers and Voltage transformers
shall be provided with sufficient number of impact recorders (on returnable basis) during
transportation to measure the magnitude and duration of the impact in all three directions.
In case of electronic impact recorder, the recording shall commence in the factory and must
continue till the units reach site. The data of electronic impact recorders shall be
downloaded at site and a soft copy of it shall be handed over to Engineer – in –charge.
Further, contractor shall communicate the interpretation of the data within three weeks.

23. PACKING, STORAGE AND UNPACKING
23.1. All the equipment shall be carefully packed for transport by sea, rail and road in such a
manner that it is protected against the climatic conditions and the variations in such
conditions that will be encountered enroute from the manufacturer’s works to the site.
23.2. The SF6 metal clad equipment shall be shipped in the largest factory assembled units that
the transport and loading limitations and handling facilities on site will allow to reduce the
erection and installation work on site to a minimum.
23.3. Where possible all items of equipment or factory assembled units shall be boxed in
substantial crates or containers to facilitate handling in a safe and secure manner. Should
the units be considered too large for packing in crates, they shall be suitably lagged and
protected to prevent damage to any part, particularly small projections, during transport and
handling. Special lugs or protective supports shall be provided for lifting to prevent slings
and other lifting equipment from causing damage. Each crate, container or shipping unit
shall be marked clearly on the outside to show where the weight is bearing and the correct
position for the slings.
23.4. Each individual piece to be shipped, whether crate, container or large unit, shall be marked
with a notation of the part or parts contained therein.
23.5. Special precautions shall be taken to protect any parts containing electrical insulation
against the ingress of moisture. This applies particularly to the metal clad equipment of
which each gas section shall be sealed and pressurized prior to shipping. Either dry
nitrogen/air or dry SF6 gas shall be used and the pressure shall be such as to ensure that,
allowing for reasonable leakage, it will always be greater than the atmospheric pressure for
all variations in ambient temperature and the atmospheric pressure encountered during
shipment to site and calculating the pressure to which the sections shall be filled to ensure
positive pressure at all times during shipment.
23.6. Blanking plates, caps, seals, etc., necessary for sealing the gas sections during shipment to
site which may on later stage necessarly be used during repair and maintenanace shall
remain the property of POWERGRID. Balance blanking plates, caps, seals, etc shall be
returnable to the contractor. If considered necessary, blanking plates or other sealing devices
shall be provided with facilities for measuring the gas pressure and recharging at any time
during the transport period. Any seals, gaskets, ‘O’ rings, etc. that may be used as part of
the arrangement for sealing off gas sections for shipment of site, shall not be used in the
final installation of the equipment at site. Identification numbers shall be stamped into the
blanking plates, etc., and on the switchgear equipment to which they are fitted so that they
can easily be identified and refitted should it ever be necessary to ship sections of the
switchgear back to the manufacturer’s works for repair.
23.7. Valves and other gas couplings associated with the switchgear gas systems shall be
adequately protected against damage from any bumps or physical blows. They shall also be
capped to prevent ingress of dirt or moisture or damage to any coupling, pipes, threads or
special fittings. Any explosion vents and other pressure relief devices, shall be suitably

sealed and protected to prevent accidental exposure of the sealed sections during shipment
to site.
23.8. For bus ducts involving male and female joints of the current carrying conductor, the same
shall be transported in disassembled condition to avoid any damage during transit. All bright
parts liable to rust shall receive a coat of anti rusting composition and shall be suitably
protected.
23.9. The contractor shall ensure that during the period between arrival at site and erection, all
materials and parts of the contract works are suitably stored in such approved manner as to
prevent damage by weather, corrosion, insects, vermin or fungal growth. The scope of
providing the necessary protection, storing on raised platform, as required etc. is included in
the works to be performed by the contractor. Cost of the raised platform for temporary
storage is deemed to be included in overall cost. The raised platform needs to be made ready
before arrival of GIS equipment at site. The contractor may use the available storage areas at
site with permission of site in charge.
23.10. The equipment shall be unpacked immediately before Installation. They shall not be left
lying unnecessarily in open crates or containers. Special precautions shall be taken when
gas sections which have been sealed and pressurized for shipping are opened up to reduce
the ingress of dirt and atmospheric moisture to a minimum. Whenever possible this shall
only be done immediately prior to installation and if any section is to be left outside for any
length of time after being opened, it shall be resealed and pressurized with either dry
nitrogen or SF6 gas until required.
23.11. For the purpose of release of payment linked to receipt and physical verification in case of
GIS equipment it shall mean random opening and physical verification of one number of
packing unit of each type of main equipment (i.e. GIS CB/ISO/ES/PT/LA etc.) for each
voltage level. Thereafter proper re-packing of the GIS unit shall be ensured as per
manufacturer recommendation.
24. INSTALLATION OF GIS

24.1. Civil works of GIS Hall shall be completed in all respects before taking up the installation
and it shall be ensured that Ventilation System is operational and all dust and dirt in the hall
are removed. The GIS hall needs to be in positive pressure before starting Installation.
24.2. The installation area shall be secured against entry of unauthorized personnel. Only certified
manufacturer’s engineer and supervisor shall undertake the erection works. Engineers and
supervisors of the manufacturer shall submit authorization and competency certificate to
POWERGRID.
24.3. Un-packaging of GIS modules shall be done outside the GIS hall and in no case module to
be taken inside GIS hall with packing.
24.4. All assembly work shall be done by qualified personnel only who are to be identified and
list submitted to POWERGRID site before starting of erection work.

24.5. Assembly drawing for GIS erection for the section under progress shall be available and
displayed in GIS hall at the time of erection work.
24.6. Working personnel shall clean their shoes or apply covers on shoes before entering the
immediate working area. The working clothes of authorized personnel shall be made of non-
fluffy material.
24.7. GIS hall door shall have automatic close facility after entry of personnel to avoid dust and
moisture entry. Walls and ceiling shall be in a condition so that neither dirt nor plaster might
fall or rub off and formation of condensation water in ceiling shall be prevented under any
circumstances.
24.8. Floor in the installation area shall have a firm surface and shall be kept dust free with a
vacuum cleaner. Vacuum cleaning to be done on regular basis.
24.9. Only T&P and consumables required for GIS erection shall be kept in GIS during erection.
24.10. In case of outdoor installation of GIS or of GIS components open gas compartments shall be
protected from dust and moisture ingress (by tarpaulin covers/protective enclosure/chamber
etc)
24.11. Bus duct exits in the GIS hall’s wall shall be kept covered by suitable means until
permanent cover is provided after installation of bus ducts.
24.12. Maintenance room (as a part of LCR room) shall be constructed for carrying out repair
works/ small part assembly. All excess material (not required for immediate installation
works) test equipment and tools and tackles to be stored separately from GIS hall in this
room for rework.
24.13. Erection agency shall submit method statement and make available formats for checking
during each stage of hall preparation, assembly process and final checks to be approved by
POWERGRID site before start of erection. Shock recorder down loaded data and analysis
shall be submitted preferably before commencement of erection work. In case of violation
of shock limits, expert form manufacturer shall visit and do the joint internal inspection and
shall submit analysis report before giving clearance for erection. If required the module shall
be taken back to factory for further analysis and testing.
24.14. Cleaning is of utmost importance and hence before assembly, all the loose metal parts,
subassemblies and all contact & sealing surfaces shall be cleaned before installation.
Cleaning shall be carried out with specified cleaning agents of the manufacturer, in no
condition water is to be used except for external surfaces. Further, prior to opening of gas
compartment, the same shall be thoroughly cleaned externally. The vacuum cleaning of the
installation area shall also be done specially the immediate vicinity of the flanges to be
connected.
24.15. All Civil Work inside building including internal cable trench shall be completed before
GIS installation.

24.16. Installation of flanges shall be done immediately after removal of transport covers.
Transport covers, O-rings and other packing material of GIS shall be taken out immediately
after removal.
24.17. O Rings shall be properly stored and taken out only before installation. O Rings are also to
be cleaned before use with manufacturer authorized cleaning agent.
24.18. At all points of time during installation authorized personnel shall use suitable gloves to
avoid contamination.
24.19. Cable termination work shall commence only after completion of GIS equipment erection,
as during GIS installation period laying and termination of cables interferes with the GIS
erection work and affects cleanliness.
24.20. Approved Field Quality Plan shall be followed during site work.
25. ON SITE TESTING

After the GIS Switchgear has been fully installed at site and SF6 gas filled at rated filling
density, the complete assembly shall be subjected to the site tests as per IEC-62271-203 and
POWERGRID Asset Management Controlled Document No: D-3-01-09-01-01. After the
above, Special Dielectric test (Switching Impulse test) shall be conducted for 765 kV GIS
with the test voltages specified below:-
25.1. Application of Power Frequency voltage test for duration of 1 minute with the value 760 kV
(r.m.s.) as per IEC 62271-203.
25.2. Directly after the above test at 25.1, Switching impulse test with three impulses of each
polarity and with the value 1240 kVp(80 % of the rated switching Impulse withstand level)
as per IEC 62271-203.
25.3. In case of a disruptive discharge in the gas as outlined in clause no: C.6.2.2 Procedure b),
Annexure-C of IEC 62271-203 during the AC voltage test and a repeat test is performed
due to this failure, then the repeat test shall be carried out at Specified voltage.
25.4. In case of a disruptive discharge in the gas as outlined in clause no: C.6.2.2 Procedure b)
Annexure-C of IEC 62271-203 during Oscillating Switching Impulse Test and a repeat test
is performed due to this failure then the repeat test shall be carried out at a value equal to 90
% of the rated switching Impulse withstand level.
25.5. Method statement/ procedure of ON SITE high voltage testing, PD measurement and
Switching Impulse test shall be submitted by contractor in advance.
26. MANDATORY SPARE
Design, engineering, manufacture, testing, supply on FOR destination site basis including
transportation & insurance, storage at site of Mandatory spares for the GIS(As specified in
BPS). Standard list of Mandatory Spares is as per Annexure-10

27. TESTING & MAINTENACE EQUIPMENT
Testing & Maintenance equipment shall be offered, as per relevant schedule of BPS.
27.1. SF6 Gas leakage detector.
The detector shall be portable, battery operated, hand held type and having a minimum SF6
gas leakage sensitivity of 5gm/year. The sensor shall be connected through a flexible wand
for easy accessibility to joints, seals and couplings in GIS equipment and provided with a
protection filter. The equipment shall have on/off switch & suitable indicating lamps/LEDs,
variable pitch audible signal for leakage indication. The equipment shall have automatic
zeroing of background signals suitable for detecting SF6 gas leakage in charged switchyard.
The test kit shall be compatible for EMI/EMC environment as per IEC 1000.
27.2. Gas filling and evacuating plant : (Gas Processing unit)

• The plant necessary for filling and evacuating the SF6 gas in the switchgear shall be
supplied to enable any maintenance work to be carried out. This shall include all the
necessary gas cylinders for temporarily storing the evacuated SF6 gas. The capacity of the
temporary storage facilities shall at least be sufficient for storing the maximum quantity of
gas that could be removed from at least one phase of one complete bay (switchgear and
associated equipment).
• Where any item of the filling and evacuating plant is of such a weight that it cannot easily be
carried by maintenance personnel, it shall be provided with lifting hooks for lifting and
moving with the overhead cranes.
• The minimum capacity parameters of evacuation plant will be as under :
Oil Free Suction (Recovery) Pump: 30 M3/Hour
Compressor (Two Stage): 15 M3/Hour
Oil Free Vacuum Pump: 100 M3/Hour
• The evacuation equipment shall be provided with all the necessary pipes, couplings, flexible
tubes and valves for coupling up to the switchgear for filling or evacuating all the gases.
Details of the filling and evacuating plant that will be supplied, as well as the description of
the filling and evacuating procedures shall be furnished
27.3. SF6 gas analyzer:

The SF6 gas analyser should be of portable type and instruments shall have following
features:
a. In-built calibration facility.
b. Sensitivity of the equipment shall not be affected by any atmospheric conditions like dust,
humidity, heat, wind etc.

c. Equipment shall work on zero gas loss principle i.e. gas should be pumped back to the
compartment after measurement without any exposure to the atmosphere.
d. Equipment shall be supplied with suitable regulator which can be used to connect SF6
cylinder if required.
e. Following acidic/impurities products should be detected as per IEC 60480 and IEC 60376
i) SF6 purity – Range: 0-100 % & Accuracy: +/- 2 deg
ii) Dew point - Range : -60 to +20 deg C & Accuracy: +/- 4 deg C
iii) SO2 - Range : 0-150 ppm & Accuracy : +/- 2 %
iv) HF - Range : 0-10ppm & Accuracy : +/- 10 %
f. Instrument should work on AC source as well as on rechargeable battery
g. Input pressure: upto 10 bar
h. It should be housed in a robust IP67 case with wheels
27.4. Portable Partial Discharge(PD) monitoring system (Shall generally applicable for
220kV&132 kV)
• The equipment shall be used for detecting different types of defects in Gas Insulated
Stations (GIS) such as Particles, Loose shields and Partial Discharges as well as for
detection of Partial discharges in other types of equipment such as Cable Joints, CTs and
PTs.
• It shall be capable for measuring PD in charged GIS environment as EHV which shall have
bandwidth in order of 100 MHz–2GHz with possibility to select a wide range of
intermediate bandwidths for best measurement results. The principle of operation shall be
based on UHF principle of detection. The instrument should also be able to detect partial
discharges in cable joints and terminations.
• Detection and measurement of PD and bouncing particles shall be displayed on built in large
LCD display and the measurement shall be stored in the instrument and further
downloadable to a PC for further analysis to locate actual source of PD such as free
conducting particles, floating components, voids in spacers, particle on spacer surfaces etc.
Software for display and diagnosis of PD signals and an expert software system for accurate
interpretation of cause of PD shall also be supplied and installed by the contractor.
• The equipment shall meet the following requirements
1. Measurement shall be possible in noisy environment.
2. Stable reading shall be possible in presence of vibrations within complex GIS
assemblies, which can produce signals similar to PD.
3. Equipment should have necessary synchronizing circuits to obtain PD correlation
with power cycle and power frequency.
4. The equipment shall be battery operated with built-in-battery charger. It shall also
be suitable for 230V AC/50 Hz input.

5. Measurement shall be possible in the charged switchyard in the presence of
EMI/EMC. Supplier should have supplied similar detector for GIS application to
other utilities. Performance certificate and the list of users shall be supplied along
with the offer.
6. Instrument shall be supplied with standard accessories i.e., re-locatable sensors with
mounting arrangements, connecting cables (duly screened) to sensors, Lap-top PC,
diagnostic and expert interpretation software, carrying case, rechargeable battery
pack with charger suitable for 230V AC, 50Hz supply connecting cables (duly
screened) to view in storage.
7. The function of software shall be covering the following:
a) Data recording, storage and retrieval in computer
b) Data base analysis
c) Template analysis for easy location of fault inside the GIS
d) Evaluation of PD measurement i.e, Amplitude, Phase Synchronization etc.
e) Evaluation of bouncing/loose particles with flight time and estimation on size of
particle.
f) Expert software system for accurate interpretation of cause of PD.
g) Report generation.
8. To prove the suitability in charged switchyard condition, practical demonstration
shall be conducted before acceptance.
9. Supplier shall have “Adequate after sales service” facility in India and shall provide
the document in support of this.
10. Necessary training may be accorded to personnel to make use of the kit for locating
PD sources inside the GIS
11. Instrument shall be robust and conform to relevant standard.
• Calibration: The UHF Couplers have to be first calibrated as per CIGRE Document No.
654 as part of factory acceptance tests to guarantee detection sensitivity of 5pC or better.
The GIS of same design shall be used as test specimen during the coupler calibration.
The pulse injection level determined through above factory calibration tests shall only be
used as reference for site sensitivity checks during commissioning of PDM system. The
data sheet/frequency response characteristics shall be submitted for reference.
• Pulse generator, same type as that of used during factory testing for UHF sensor
sensitivity test shall be supplied as a standard accessory.
27.5. Online Partial Discharge Monitoring System (Applicable for 765kV& 400 kV GIS)
• GIS equipment shall be designed so as to minimize partial discharge or other electrical
discharge. A state-of-the art Partial Discharge Monitoring system shall be provided to
monitor the entire GIS installation.

• An on-line continuous Partial Discharge Monitoring (PDM) system shall be designed to
provide an automatic facility for the simultaneous collection of PD data at multiple points
on the GIS & its associated GIB ducts and Voltage Transformers adopting UHF
technique. The data stored shall provide a historical record of the progress of PD sources
and shall identify the areas of maximum activity.
• On-line continuous Partial Discharge Monitoring (PDM) system shall be capable for
measuring PD in charged GIS environment as EHV which shall have bandwidth in order
of 100 MHz–2GHz with possibility to select a wide range of intermediate bandwidths for
best measurement results. The principle of operation shall be based on UHF principle of
detection.
• The scope shall cover Engineering, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of
partial discharge continuous monitoring system, with all necessary auxiliaries and
accessories to make a complete system as per technical specification, including site
demonstration of successful operation. Any items/accessories necessary to make the
system fully functional for the trouble free online PD monitoring of complete GIS
installation shall be considered as included in the scope.
The PDM system shall be provided with all its hardware and software, with readily
interfacing to the UHF PD couplers installed in the GIS of present bays and future bays
as shown in SLD plus 20% additional as extra. Details of this shall be submitted during
engineering stage for approval.
The integration of UHF PD coupler in future GIS bays shall be done in respective
package. The number of UHF PD coupler for future bays shall be decided based on GIS
layout finalized under present scope (considering present GIS equipment with future
provision).
The PD Monitoring PC Work Station shall be housed in a lockable cabinet with duplicate
keys and shall be located in the control room of the GIS substation. Workstation PCs
shall be pre-loaded with all necessary Hardware & Software. The PCs shall have each
Combo drive & Retrievable disk drive (1 TB), Ethernet port 100Mbps, printer. The
workstation PC shall be powered by suitable dedicated UPS and same is included in the
present scope.
• Design of on-line PDM System
1. The technical proposal for PDM system along with detailed design documentation
shall be submitted for EMPLOYER’S approval during engineering stage.
2. To guarantee that sufficient coverage is available for complete GIS installation to
monitor PD activity all design details shall be submitted as part of the above for
review.
3. The sensitivity of the offered system shall be in accordance with CIGRE Document
No. 654 that will be verified as part of site sensitivity tests.

4. UHF attenuation data of GIS shall be submitted for the switching devices, spacers,
bends etc.
5. The signal attenuation level of co-axial cable per meter length and justification for
the length of cable connection between the couplers and detector units shall be
furnished.
6. The overall sensitivity of PD detection system shall take into account the spacing
between couplers and the associated cabling, filters, amplifiers, etc.
7. The Sub-station GIS layout as a separate drawing indicating position of spacers,
spread over of PD sensors with distance, sensor identification, the detector unit
identification etc. shall be submitted during engineering stage for approval.
8. The PD sensors shall be identified / coordinated with the corresponding detector unit
etc. with proper identification labeling and indicated in the substation PDM SLD.
9. Internal arrangement/wiring diagram is to be submitted for detector units/control
cabinet etc. All internal items are to be identified / labeled to facilitate
troubleshooting.
10. Supply requirement (AC & DC) to be specified for the complete monitoring system.
11. Power supply to PDM PC shall have protection against surges, overload and short
circuit. A dedicated on-line UPS system shall also be provided as a backup during
supply interruption, to ensure trouble-free & reliable running of the PDM System for
a minimum of 15 minutes duration. Ratings of UPS shall be proposed for the
approval of EMPLOYER’S. The UPS shall have enough capacity to initiate a ‘safe’
shut down of the PDM PC and the peripherals after this 15-minute period if normal
supply fails to resume. The PDM PCs shall restart automatically on resumption of
normal supply. The UPS shall not generate spikes during changeover of supply. UPS
shall automatically give indication / alarm when it requires battery replacement.
Potential Free Contacts shall be generated to signal these events. These contacts shall
be wired out to Annunciation / Monitoring systems. Alternately, inverter of suitable
capacity is also acceptable. Critical Process and Status alarms of the PDM system
shall be displayed.
12. PDM System shall be provided with a user security for accessing the system with a
log-on and password entry procedure. The user levels shall be defined as a Master
User and other users for the modification of system, update, and entry of parameters
or manual operation. System shall be able to generate 3D point on wave pattern
whenever any PD activity detected by the system. System shall be able to give online
3D point on wave pattern, online PRPD (phase resolved PD) and online short time
trend etc. System shall be able to generate the all the logs related to system fault,
system access, PD event, and any changes in system setting etc.
13. Method of electrical isolation/protection provided between PD sensor and detector
circuitry in case of flashover/high potential stress inside GIS should be furnished.
14. The selected mode of propagation of PD signal (electromagnetic wave) inside GIS
for the design of sensors shall be furnished.
15. The protection available for electronics against transient over voltages caused by
switching operations shall be furnished.

16. The capacity of each detector unit to be specified to accommodate as many numbers
of PD sensors signal.
17. The applicable standards to meet IEC & IEEE requirements for electromagnetic
compatibility shall be specified. The offered system should have been tested for the
same for working in a 400kV & above substation environment. The necessary
documentation has to be submitted in this regard.
18. Guaranteed technical particulars & data sheet for various components used in the
system shall be submitted.
• Calibration: The UHF Couplers have to be first calibrated as per CIGRE procedure TF
15/330305 as part of factory acceptance tests to guarantee detection sensitivity of 5pC or
better. The GIS of same design shall be used as test specimen during the coupler
calibration. The pulse injection level determined through above factory calibration tests
shall only be used as reference for site sensitivity checks during commissioning of PDM
system. The data sheet/frequency response characteristics shall be submitted for
reference.
• Every Day Use & Maintenance : The system shall be designed suitable for an
unmanned s/s and operate automatically. The system shall generate alarms if suspected
partial discharge activity is noticed or the system itself is in failure, thereby eliminating
the necessity of periodic system access by the user and one such alarm shall be connected
to Substation automation system (SAS). The alarms shall be configured coupler wise.
• Computers and Peripherals: The PC operating system shall be the latest version of MS
Windows. It should be suitable for continuous process application and should have been
tested for the same. The hardware configuration of PC should be the latest available in
the market of industrial type subject to EMPLOYER’S / Engineer approval. For storing
the historical PD database, sufficient storage facility in the form of hard disc and
retrievable hard disk drive of 1TB as specified shall be available in the substation. The
PC monitor shall be 21” LCD type of reputed make.
• Filtering Facility: The filtering facility has to be provided in order to distinguish real PD
from internal/external noise such as switching operations, self-test signal, radio,
communication signal etc. The PDM system itself shall be able to discriminate the noise
from real PD. The exposed gas barriers of the GIS shall be shielded effectively against
noise interference & tested. The gas barrier shields/belts shall be suitable for outdoor use
also & able to withstand high ambient temperature. Site measurements have to be
performed after installation of the PDM system in order to identify the various sources of
external noise to incorporate the same in the filtering facility. This filtering will
preferably be through software by band pass, which can be manually activated (as an
option) to filter out noise signals in the trend plot display. If hardware filtering is
employed then adequate measures have to be taken to avoid masking of other signals,
which may lie in the same frequency range. The method adopted for the above shall be
specified taking into account the sensitivity requirement of PDM system as per CIGRE
document. The noise filters shall be selectable individually coupler-wise.

• Self-Test (Diagnostic) Facility: Built-in self-checking facility shall be incorporated in
the control system which will continuously verify the correct operation of the whole
monitoring system with the simulated PD signal viz. checking of the sensitivity of
individual detector units, response of PD sensors in addition to the checking of the
system functioning. The periodicity of such self-check operation shall be specified. In
case of system failure this shall trigger an alarm for communication to SAS. External
check facility: Propose the arrangement/device available for externally checking the
healthiness of PD sensors by pulse injection in addition to built-in monitoring facility.
• Detector Units: The sensitivity of each detector unit shall be furnished. The sensitivity level
of individual detector units shall be selectable depending on the site background noise
level.
• Trend Plot: The trend plot facility shall be available with the update period of
hourly/daily/weekly/monthly/yearly. It shall be possible to view the historical trends for
the complete archived data accumulated over several years.
• PD Monitoring modes: There shall be two different modes of system operation viz. a
dedicated Continuous PD Monitoring mode for the normal day today operation of the
system & a dedicated HV commissioning test mode which is exclusively for PD
monitoring during HV commissioning test. The HV commissioning mode shall also
operate as an independent feature.
In the HV Commissioning mode the real time display shall be possible for a minimum of
two complete bays with associated bus bars and at with one second update period. The
HV test software shall automatically record the HV voltage information along with PD so
as to check PD inception & extinction voltages precisely. The complete HV & PD data
recorded during HV test shall be possible to be reviewed in replay mode after the HV
test.
• Alarm Facility: The PDM system shall generate alarm when action is required; viz. a) PD
alarm (abnormal PD activity indicating a risk of failure) & b) PD system fail alarm to be
connected to SAS.
• Real Time Display: The PDM system should have the facility of Real Time display, which
will give an instant indication of PD activity coupler wise, with one-second-update
period. The PDM system shall be able to capture the PD data triggered by associated
switching operations of CBs & isolators.
• Schematics: The PDM system should have GIS schemes bay-wise incorporating PD sensor
identification and location along with spacer location. The sectional view of typical bay
arrangement of GIS showing active parts shall also be included as part of the PDM
software.
• Print Option/Facility: PDM system should have the option/facility of printing all trend
plots/reports/POW patterns/displays, etc. Laser Colour printer shall be provided for this
purpose at substation.

• Data Archives: This is to provide access to historical data and file storage with date and
time stamp. Sufficient storage facility shall be available to review historical data updated
for the lifetime of switchgear. The substation & headquarters PCs shall have a backup
device in the form of a retrievable disk drive of 1TB capacity for this purpose.
• PD Fault Identification & Location/Pattern Recognition/Predictive Maintenance
Diagnostic Software: In order to interpret various types of PD defects, intelligent
diagnostics software (expert system) shall be built- in as part of the PDM software
capability. This is mainly to reduce the dependence on PD specialist. The bidder shall
also make available typical point-on-wave patters as library pictures to train the user.
Software Updates: It shall be possible to upgrade / update the system software throughout
the lifetime of the system with the ongoing development / refinement in PD technology.
• Fault investigation : In case of any indication of suspected PD activity by the on line system,
further investigation has to be carried out by the contractor for the PD defect
identification and location during the warranty period
• Special Tools / equipment, Spare Parts, software packages
Special Tools: Special tools for cutting and crimping of coaxial cable with ‘N
Connectors’ shall be supplied.
Spare parts: The contractor has to supply critical spares with replacement procedure for
the trouble free operation of the system during its expected lifetime as part of the
contract. A detailed list shall be included in the tender and also submitted for
EMPLOYER’S approval during the detailed engineering stage.
Software Packages: The complete software package shall be supplied as part of a back-up
facility in the form of DVD/CDs viz. Windows operating system with end user license,
PDM Software including HV Test, Drivers for modems etc., software for remote access,
printer etc. The list shall be submitted for reference.
Pulse generator for UHF sensor sensitivity test shall also be supplied as a standard
accessory.
• Operation & Maintenance Manual :A complete O&M manual covering all aspects of trouble
shooting of PDM system in six sets in original shall be provided & also in CD’s. For diagram
references colour pictures shall be provided. A step-by-step procedure for spare parts
replacement shall also be included.
• Factory / Site Test Formats: The factory & site tests format to be submitted for approval. The
format shall cover all possible tests to confirm healthiness of the system and to record the test
values.
• List of References: The bidder shall provide a reference list of PD monitoring system,
which is supplied by them and in successful operation worldwide in a power utility.

ANNEXURE-1
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS FOR CIRCUIT BREAKER
Sl.No. Parameter 765kV 400kV 220kV 132 kV

system system system system
1. Rated voltage (Umax) 800 420 245 145
kV (rms)
2. Rated frequency (Hz) 50 50 50 50
3. No. of poles 3 3 3 3
4. Type of circuit breaker SF6 gas SF6 gas SF6 gas SF6 gas
insulated insulated insulated insulated
5. Rated continuous current (A) at 3150/4000 2000/3150/ 1600/2500 1250
an ambient temperature of 500C 4000 (as
(as applicable
applicable )
)
6. Rated short circuit capacity with 50kA 40/50/63k 40/50 kA 31.5kA
percentage of DC component as (As A ( As
per IEC-62271-100 applicable) (As applicable
corresponding to minimum applicable )
opening time under operating )
conditions specified.
7. Symmetrical interrupting 50 40/50/63 40/50 (As 31.5
capability kA (rms) (As applicable
applicable )
)
8. Rated short circuit making 125 100/125/ 100/125 80
current kAp 157.5 (As (As
applicable applicable
) )
9. Short time current carrying 50 40/50/63 40/50 31.5
capability kA (rms) for one As As for one
second applicable applicable second
for one for one
second second
10. Out of phase breaking current 12.5 10/12.5/15 As per As per
carrying capability kA (rms) .75 IEC IEC
(As
applicable

)
11. Rated line charging interrupting 900 600 As per As per
current at 90 deg. Leading power IEC IEC
factor angle (A rms) (The
breaker shall be able to interrupt
the rated line charging current
with test voltage immediately
before opening equal to the
product of U/√3 and 1.4 as per
IEC-62271-100
12. First pole to clear factor 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
13. Temperature rise over an As per As per As per As per
0
ambient temperature of 50 C IEC: IEC: IEC: IEC:
62271-100 62271-100 62271-100 62271-100
14. Rated break time as IEC (ms) 40 40 60 60
15. Total break time (ms) 45 45 65 65

16. Total closing time (ms) Not more Not more Not more Not more
than 150 than 150 than 150 than 150
17. Operating mechanism or a Spring Spring Spring Spring
combination of these
18. Rated operating duty cycle O-0.3s- O-0.3s- O-0.3s- O-0.3s-
CO-3 min- CO-3 CO-3 CO-3
CO min-CO min-CO min-CO
19. Reclosing Single Single Single Three
phase phase phase phase auto
&Three &Three &Three reclosing.
phase auto phase auto phase auto (Single
reclosing. reclosing. reclosing. phase auto
reclosing
if
specified
in section-
project)
20. Pre-insertion resistor requirement As per BPS As per BPS NA NA
i) Rating (ohms) 450(max.) 400(max.) NA NA
with with
tolerance as tolerance

applicable as
applicable
ii) Minimum electrical (mechanical 9 8 NA NA
insertion time +pre-arcing time) pre-
insertion time (ms)
21. Max. difference in the instants of 2.5(within a 2.5(within a 3.3(opening) 3.3(opening)

closing/opening of contacts (ms) pole) pole) 5.0(closing) 3.3(closing)
3.3(opening) 3.3(opening)
between poles at rated control 5.0(closing) 5.0(closing)
voltage and rated operating &
quenching media pressures
22. Maximum allowable switching 1.9 p.u. 2.3 p.u. As per As per
over voltage under any switching IEC IEC
condition
23. Trip coil and closing coil voltage 220V DC 220V DC 220V DC 220V DC
with variation as specified or 110V
DC
24. Noise level at base and up to 50 As per IEC 140dB 140dB 140dB
m distance from base of circuit (max.) (max.) (max.)
breaker
25. Rating of Auxiliary contacts 10A at 10A at 10A at 10A at
220V DC 220V DC 220V DC 220V DC
26. Breaking capacity of Aux. 2A DC 2A DC 2A DC 2A DC
Contacts with circuit with with with
time circuit circuit circuit
constant time time time
not less constant constant constant
than 20ms not less not less not less
than 20ms than 20ms than 20ms
27. Rated insulation levels
i) Full wave impulse withstand ±2100kVp ±1425 ±1050 ±650 kVp
(1.2 /50 µs) kVp kVp
between line terminals and
ground
ii) Full wave impulse withstand 2100kVp 1425 kVp ±1050 + 650kVp
(1.2 /50 µs) impulse on impulse kVp
between terminals with circuit one on one
breaker open terminal & terminal
455 kVp & 240

power kVp
frequency power
voltage of frequency
opposite voltage of
polarity on opposite
the other polarity
terminal on the
other
terminal
iii) Rated switching impulse + 1550kVp +1050 NA NA
withstand voltage kVp
(250/2500 µs) Dry & wet
between line terminals and
ground
.
iv) Rated switching impulse 1175kVp 900 kVp NA NA
withstand voltage impulse on impulse
(250/2500 µs) Dry &wet one on one
Between terminals with circuit terminal & terminal
breaker open 650 kVp & 345
power kVp
frequency power
voltage of frequency
opposite voltage of
polarity on opposite
the other polarity
terminal on the
other
terminal
v) One minute power frequency dry 830kV rms 520 kV 460 kV 275 kV
withstand voltage between line rms. rms. rms
terminals and ground
vi) One minute power frequency dry 1150kV 610 kV 460 kV 275 kV
withstand voltage between rms rms. rms. rms
terminals with circuit breaker
open
28. Minimum corona extinction 508 kV 320kV 156 kV 92 kV rms
voltage with CB in all positions rms rms rms
29. Max. radio interference voltage 2500 µV 1000 µV 1000 µV 500µV
for frequency between 0.5 MHz (at 508kV (at 266kV (at 156kV (at 92kV
and 2 MHz (Micro volts) rms) rms) rms) rms)
30. System neutral earthing Effectively earthed
31. Auxiliary contacts Besides requirement of technical specification, the

manufacturer/contractor shall wire up 10 NO +
10 NC contacts exclusively for purchaser’s use
and wired up to common marshalling box.
32. No. of terminals All contacts & control circuits to be wired out up
to common marshalling box + minimum 24
terminals exclusively for purchaser’s future use

ANNEXURE-2
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS FOR DISCONNECT SWITCH/ ISOLATORS
Sl. Particulars 765kV 400 kV 220 kV 132kV

No
1. Rated voltage (rms) 800kV 420 kV 245 kV 145 kV

Un
2. Rated frequency 50 HZ 50 HZ 50 HZ 50 Hz
3. System earthing Effectively Effectively Effectively Effectively

earthed earthed earthed earthed
4. Type SF6 insulated SF6 insulated SF6 insulated SF6 insulated
5. Rated continuous 2000/3150/4000 2000/3150/4000 1600/3000 (as 1200/600 (for

current (A) at 500C /5000 applicable) line
ambient temp.(as /transformer
applicable) /bus coupler)
6. Rated short time 50/40 kA for 1 63/50/40 kA for 1 50/40 kA for 1 31.5 kA for 1
withstand current Sec. Sec. Sec. second
of isolator and
earth switch(as
applicable )
7. Rated dynamic 125/100kAp 157.5/125/100 125/00 kAp.(As 80 kAp

short circuit kAp applicable )
withstand current
withstand current
of isolator and
earth switch(As
applicable )
8. Rated insulation
level:
One minute power 960 kV rms 650 kV rms. 460 kV rms. 275 kV rms.
freq. Withstand
voltage: To earth :
One minute power 1270 kVrms 815 kV rms. 530 kV rms. 315 kV rms.
freq. Withstand

voltage: Across
isolating distance
1.2/50 micro sec. +2100 kVp 1425 kVp +1050 kVp

Lighting impulse
withstand voltage
(+ve or –ve
polarity) To earth:
1.2/50 micro sec. +2100/-+457 kVp +1425/-+240 kVp ±1200 kVp

Lighting impulse
withstand voltage
(+ve or –ve
polarity) : Across
Isolating distance
Rated switching +1550 kVp +/- 1050 kVp N.A

impulse withstand
voltage (250/2500
micro-sec.) Dry &
wet :between line
terminals and
ground:
Rated switching +/- 1200 kVp +/- 900 kVp N.A

impulse withstand impulse on one impulse on one
voltage (250/2500 terminal & 653 terminal & 345
micro-sec.) Dry & kVp of opposite kVp of opposite
wet :Between polarity on the polarity on the
terminals with other terminal other terminal.
Isolator open:
9. Mechanical M2 M2 M2
Endurance clause
as per IEC
10. No. of spare 4 NO and 4 NC 4 NO and 4 NC 4 NO and 4 NC

auxiliary contacts
on each isolator
11. No. of spare 4 NO and 4 NC 4 NO and 4 NC 4 NO and 4 NC

auxiliary contacts
on each earthing
switch

ANNEXURE-3
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS FOR CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
S. No. Description 765kV 400kV 220kV 132 kV
1 Rated voltage, Um (kVrms) 800 420 245 145
2 Rated frequency (Hz) 50 50 50 50
3 No. of Poles 1 1 1 1
4 Design ambient temperature 50 50 50 50
(°C)
5 Rated Primary Current (A) 3000 3000 1600 800/600
6 Rated extended primary 120% 120% 120%/150% 120%/150%
current
7 Rated short time thermal
40kA/50kA 40kA/50kA
withstand current 40kA/50kA/63k
(as (as 31.5kA for
A (as applicable)
applicable) applicable) 1sec
for 1 sec
for 1 sec for 1 sec
8 Rated dynamic current
100kAp/125 100kAp/125kAp 100kAp/125k
kAp (as / 157.5kAp (as Ap (as 80kAp
applicable) applicable) applicable)
9 Temperature rise over design
ambient temperature As per IEC
10 Rated Insulation levels
a) Full wave impulse withstand voltage (1.2/50 microsecond)
i) between line terminals and ±2100 ±1425 ±1050 ±650
ground(kVpeak)
b) Switching impulse withstand voltage (250/2500 microsecond) (dry and wet)
i) between line terminals and ± 1550 ± 1050 -NA- -NA-
ground (kVpeak)
c) One minute power frequency dry withstand voltage (dry and wet)
i) between line terminals and 975 630 460 275
ground (kVrms) (dry only) (dry only)
d) One minute power frequency
withstand voltage between
5kV
secondary terminals & earth
(kVrms)
11 Max. radio interference 2500 at 1000 at 1000 at 500 at 92kV
voltage for frequency 508 kV rms 266kV rms 156kV rms rms
between0.5 MHz and 2 MHz

at (microvolts)
12 Minimum Corona 508 320 -NA- -NA-

extinction voltage
(kVrms)
13 Seismic acceleration 0.3g 0.3g 0.3g 0.3g
(Horizontal)
14 Partial Discharge As per IEC As per IEC As per IEC As per IEC
15 Number of terminals All terminals of control circuits are to be wired up to marshaling
box plus 20% spare terminals evenly distributed on all TBs.
17 System neutral earthing Effectively Earthed
For other parameters, refer respective Table for the applicable voltage class of CTs.

TABLE -3A
REQUIREMENTS FOR 765 kV CURRENT TRANSFORMER
No. of Core Application Current Output Accurac Min. Knee Pt. Max. CT Sec. Max. Excit. Current at Vk
Cores. No. Ratio Burden y Class Voltage wdg. Resistance (in mA)
(VA) (Vk) (in )
6 1 BUS DIFF. 3000/ - PX 3000/ 15/10/2.5 20 on 3000/1 TAP;
CHECK 2000/ 2000/ 30 on 2000/1;
500/1 500 120 on 500/1 tap
2. BUS DIFF. 3000/ - PX 3000/ 15/10/2.5 20 on 3000/1 TAP;
MAIN 2000/ 2000/ 30 on 2000/1;
500/1 500 120 on 500/1 tap
3. METERING 3000/ 20 0.2S - -
2000/ 20 0.2S - -
500/1 20 0.2S - -
4. METERING 3000/ 20 0.2S - -
2000/ 20 0.2S - -
500/1 20 0.2S - -
5. TRANSF 3000/ - PX 3000/ 15/10/2.5 20 on 3000/1 TAP;

DIFF./ LINE 2000/ 2000/ 30 on 2000/1;
PROTN. 500/1 500 120 on 500/1 tap
6 LINE 3000-2000- - PX 3000/ 15/10/2.5 20 on 3000/1 Tap,30 on
PROTN/LBB 500/1 2000 2000/1 Tap,120 on 500/1
PROTN. 500 Tap
Note: 1. Protection cores shall be of accuracy class PX as per IEC 61869.

2. Metering Core shall be of accuracy class 0.2S as per IEC: 61869

TABLE-3B
No. of Core Application Ratio Output Accuracy Min. Knee Max. CT Max. Excit.
cores No. Burden Class Pt. Voltage Sec. wdg. Current at Vk
(Vk) Resistance (in mA)
(in )
6 1 BUS DIFF. CHECK 3000/ - PX 3000/ 15/10/2.5 20 on 3000/1

2000/ 2000/ TAP;
500/1 500 30 on 2000/1;
120 on 500/1
tap
2. BUS DIFF. 3000/ - PX 3000/ 15/10/2.5 20 on 3000/1
MAIN 2000/ 2000/ TAP;
500/1 500 30 on 2000/1;
120 on 500/1
tap
3. METERING 3000/ 20 0.2S - -
2000/ 20 0.2S - -
500/1 20 0.2S - -
4. METERING 3000/ 20 0.2S - -

2000/ 20 0.2S - -
500/1 20 0.2S - -
5. TRANS. BACK 3000/ - PX 3000/ 15/10/2.5 20 on 3000/1

UP/LINE PROTN. 2000/ 2000/ TAP;
500/1 500 30 on 2000/1;
120 on 500/1
tap
6. TRANS. DIFF. 3000/ - PX 3000/ 15/10/2.5 20 on 3000/1
/LINE PROTN. 2000/ 2000/ TAP;
500/1 500 30 on 2000/1;
120 on 500/1
tap


TABLE-3C
No.of Core Appli- Current Output Accuracy Min. knee Max. CT Max. Excit-
Cores No. cation ratio burden class pt.volt- sec.wdg. ation cur-
(VA) age (Vk) resist- rent at Vk
ance(ohms) (in mA)
5 1 BUS DIFF 1600- - PX 1600/ 8/4 25 on
CHECK 800/1 800 1600/1
Tap; 50 on
800/1 Tap
2 BUS DIFF 1600- - PX 1600/ 8/4 25 on

MAIN 800/1 800 1600/1
Tap;
50 on
800/1
Tap
3 METERING 1600- 20 0.2S - - -

800/1
4 TRANS. 1600- - PX 1600/ 8/4 25 on

BACK 800/1 800 1600/1
UP/LINE Tap;
PROTN. 50 on
800/1
Tap
5 TRANS. 1600- - PX 1600/ 8/4 25 on

DIFF/LINE 800/1 800 1600/1
PROTN Tap;
50 on
800/1
Tap


TABLE-3D
REQUIREMENTS FOR 145 KV CURRENT TRANSFORMER

(VA) age Vk resist- rent at Vk
ance(ohms) (in mA)
5 1 BUS DIFF 800- - PX 800/ 8/4 25 on
CHECK 400/1 400 800/1
Tap;
50 on
400/1
Tap
2 BUS DIFF 800- - PX 800/ 8/4 25 on

MAIN 400/1 400 800/1
Tap;
50 on
400/1
Tap
3 METERING 800- 20 0.2S - - -

400/1
4 TRANS. 800- - PX 800/ 8/4 25 on

BACK 400/1 400 800/1
UP/LINE Tap;
PROTN. 50 on
400/1
Tap
5 TRANS. 800- - PX 800/ 8/4 25 on

DIFF/LINE 400/1 400 800/1
PROTN Tap;
50 on
400/1
Tap


TABLE-3E
(VA) age Vk resist- rent at Vk
ance(ohms) (in mA)
5 1 BUS DIFF 600- - PX 600/ 6/3 30 on
CHECK 300/1 300 600/1
Tap;
60 on
300/1
Tap
2 BUS DIFF 600- - PX 600/ 6/3 30 on

MAIN 300/1 300 600/1
Tap;
on
300/1
Tap
3 METERING 300- 20 0.2S - - -

150/1
4 TRANS. 600- - PX 600/ 6/3 30 on

BACK 300/1 300 600/1
UP/LINE Tap;
PROTN. 60 on
300/1
Tap
5 TRANS. 600- - PX 600/ 6/3 30 on

DIFF/LINE 300/1 300 600/1
PROTN Tap;
60 on
300/1
Tap


ANNEXURE-4
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS FOR VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

1 Type (CVT/IVT) CVT CVT/IVT CVT/IVT CVT/IVT
2 Rated voltage, Um (kVrms) 800 420 245 145
3 Rated frequency (Hz) 50 50 50 50
4 No. of Poles 1 1 1 1
5 Design ambient temperature 50 50 50 50
(°C)
6 System fault level (kA) 40kA/50kA/63k
40kA/50kA (as 40kA/50kA (as
A (as
applicable) for 1 applicable) for 1 31.5kA for 1sec
applicable) for
sec sec
1 sec
6 Standard reference range of 96% to 102% for protection and
frequencies for which the 99% to 101% for measurement
accuracies are valid
7 High frequency capacitance for Within 80% to 150% of rated capacitance
entire carrier frequency range
(for CVT only)
8 Equivalent series resistance
over entire carrier frequency Less than 40 Ohms
range (for CVT)
9 Stray capacitance and stray
conductance of HF terminal
As per IEC-60358
over entire carrier frequency
range (for CVT)
10 Temperature rise over design
ambient temperature As per IEC
11 Rated Insulation levels
a) Full wave impulse withstand voltage (1.2/50 microsecond)
i) between line terminals and ±2100 ±1425 ±1050 ±650
ground (kVpeak)
b) Switching impulse withstand voltage (250/2500 microsecond) (dry and wet)
i) between line terminals and ± 1550 ± 1050 -NA- -NA-
ground (kVpeak)
c) One minute power frequency dry withstand voltage (dry and wet)
i) between line terminals and 975 630 460 275
ground (kVrms) (dry only) (dry only)

d) One minute power frequency withstand voltage between secondary terminals & earth
i) between LV (HF) terminal and 10kVrms for exposed terminals and 4kVrms for terminals enclosed in
earth terminal (kVrms) a weather proof box
ii) For secondary winding 3kVrms
11 Max. radio interference voltage 2500 at 1000 at 1000 at 500 at 92kV

for frequency between0.5 MHz 508 kV rms 266kV rms 156kV rms rms
and 2 MHz at (microvolts)
12 Minimum Corona extinction 508 320 -NA- -NA-

voltage (kVrms)
13 Partial Discharge As per IEC As per IEC As per IEC As per IEC
14 Number of terminals All terminals of control circuits are to be wired up to
marshaling box plus 20% spare terminals evenly distributed on
all TBs.
15 Rated Total Thermal Burden 300 VA (100VA/winding)
(VA)
17 System neutral earthing Effectively Earthed
For other parameters, refer respective Table for the applicable voltage class of IVTs.

TABLE -4A
REQUIREMENT OF VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
Sl. PARTICUL 765 kV 400 kV 220 kV 132kV

No ARS
1 Rated 765//√3 kV 400/√3 kV 220/√3 kV 132//√3 kV

primary
voltage
2 Type Electromagnetic Electromagnetic Electromagnetic Electromagnetic
3 No. of 3 3 3 3
secondaries
4 Rated 1.2 continuous 1.2 continuous 1.2 continuous 1.2 continuous

voltage
factor
1.5 for 30 seconds 1.5 for 30 seconds 1.5 for 30 seconds 1.5 for 30 seconds
5 Phase angle ±10 minutes (for metering core) ±10 minutes (for metering core) ±10 minutes (for metering core) ±10 minutes (for metering
error core)
Sec I Sec II Sec III Sec I Sec II Sec III Sec I Sec II Sec III Sec I Sec II Sec III
110/√3 110/√3 110/√3 110/√3
6. Rated
secondary
voltage (V)
7. Application Protection Protection Metering Protection Protection Meterin Protection Protection Metering Protection Protecti Metering
g on
8. Accuracy 0.5/3P 0.5/3P 0.2 0.5/3P 0.5/3P 0.2 3P 3P 0.2 3P 3P 0.2
9. Output 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
burden (VA)
(minimum)

ANNEXURE-5
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS OF GIS SURGE ARRESTOR
Sl. Description Unit 800kV SA 420kV SA 245kV SA 145kV SA

No.
1 Nominal System kV, rms 765 400 220 132
Operating voltage
2 Rated frequency Hz 50 50 50 50
3 No. of Poles No. 1 1 1 1
4 Design ambient °C 50 50 50 50
temperature
5 Rated arrester kV 624 336 216 120
voltage
6 Continuous kV 490 267 168 102
operating voltage
at 50 deg.C
7 Nominal discharge 20 kA of 8/20 20 kA of 8/20 10 kA of 8/20 10 kA of 8/20
current microsecond microsecond microsecond microsecond
wave wave wave wave
8 Discharge current 20 kA of 8/20 20 kA of 8/20 10 kA of 8/20 10 kA of 8/20
at which insulation microsecond microsecond microsecond microsecond
co-ordination will wave wave wave wave
be done
9 Minimum kJ/kV 13kJ/kV 12kJ/kV 5kJ/kV 5kJ/kV
discharge
capability (referred
to rated arrester
Voltage) or
corresponding to
minimum
discharge voltage
as per clause-2.0
(d) whichever is
higher
10 Max. switching kVp 1180 (at 1kA) 670(at 2kA) 500 (at 1kA) 280 (at 1kA)
surge residual 1220 (at 2kA) 650 (at
voltage 500A)
11 Max. residual voltage at
i) 5kA kVp - - 560 310

Sl. Description Unit 800kV SA 420kV SA 245kV SA 145kV SA
No.
ii) 10 kA nominal kVp - 800 600 330
discharge current
iii) 20 kA nominal kVp 1480 850 - -
discharge current
iv) Steep fronted wave kVp 1480 925 - -
residual voltage at
20 kA
12 Long duration 5 4 3 3
discharge class {Refer clause {Refer clause
2.0(d)} 2.0(d)}
13 High current short kAp 100 100 100 100
duration test
value(4/10 micro
second wave)
14 Current for kA rms 63 40 / 50 / 63 40 / 50 (as 40
pressure relief test (as applicable)
applicable)
15 Low current long As per IEC
duration test value
16 Insulation Level
a) Full wave impulse withstand voltage (1.2/50 microsec.)
i) Arrester Housing kVpeak As per ±1425 ±1050 ±650
IEC:60099-4
b) Switching impulse withstand voltage (250/2500 micro-second) dry and wet
i) Arrester Housing kV As per ± 1050 -NA- -NA-
peak IEC:60099-4
c) One minute power frequency dry withstand voltage
i) Arrester Housing kV rms 830 630 460 275
18 Partial Discharge ≤ 10pC ≤ 10pC ≤ 10pC ≤ 10pC

at 1.05 COV
19 System neutral Effectively Effectively Effectively Effectively
earthing Earthed Earthed Earthed Earthed

ANNEXURE-6
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS FOR SF6/AIR BUSHING
Sl. Particular 765 kV 400 kV 220 kV 132kV

No.
1 Rated Voltage (kV) 800 kV(rms) 420 kV 245 kV (rms) 145 kV
(rms) (rms)
2 Rated Current (Amp) 2000/3150 2000/3150/ 1600 600
as applicable 5000 as
applicable
3 1.2/50 micro second impulse 2100 kVp 1425 kVp 1050 kVp 630 kVp
voltage (Lightning impulse
withstand voltage)
4 250/2500 micro second 1550 kVp 1050 kVp -
switching impulse voltage
5 One minute power frequency 960 kV 650 kV 275 kV
withstand voltage (rms) (rms) (rms)
6 Minimum total Creepage 20000 10500 6125 3625
distance in mm
7 Minimum Cantilever 10 10 8 5
strength (kN)

Annexure-7
Wiring Diagram of VT

Wiring Diagram of VT

Annexure-8
Wiring Diagram of CT

Annexure-10 Rev-1
STANDARD MANDATORY SPARES FOR GAS INSULATED SWITCHGEAR
Sl. No. Description Unit Quantity Quantity

(New S/s) (Extn. S/s)
For 765 kV, 400 kV Voltage Class as applicable
1.0 General
1.1 Complete GIS modules, along with enclosure, all active parts
such as conductor, conductor joints, shields, end covers etc. for
Set 1 1
each type of
Bus Bar Sections (including Bus Bar Interconnection
Modules)
Bus Ducts Sections (including Compensators/expansion
joints/bellows)
Bends
SF6/Air Bushing.
Oil/SF6 Bushing
Cable Termination kit
1.2 SF6 gas Pressure Relief Device assembly of each type Set 1 1
1.3 SF6 Pressure gauge cum switch /Density monitors and pressure Set 5 3
switch as applicable, of each type
1.4 Coupling device for pressure gauge cum switch for connecting Set 2 2
Gas handling plant of each type
1.5 Rubber Gaskets, “O” Rings and Seals for SF6 gas for GIS Set 5 3
enclosures of each type
1.6 Molecular filter for SF6 gas with filter bags (10 % of total Set 1 1
weight)
1.7 Control Valves for SF6 gas of each type Set 3 1
1.8 SF6 gas (20 % of total gas quantity) Lot 1 1
1.9 Pipe length (Copper or Steel as applicable) for SF6 Circuit of Set 2 1
each type (if applicable)
1.10 Locking device to keep the Dis-connectors (Isolators) and Set 2 1
Earthing/Fast Earthing switches in close or open position in case
of removal of the driving Mechanism
1.11 UHF PD Sensors of each type along with BNC Connector Nos. 5 2
1.12 Support Insulators (gas through) of each type (complete with Nos. 10 4
metal ring etc.)
1.13 Gas Barriers of each type (complete with metal ring etc.) Nos. 10 4
1.14 SF6 to air bushing of each type complete in all respect No. 2 1
2.0 SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKER:
Page 1 of 8
Annexure-10 Rev-1
2.1 Complete Circuit Breaker (one phase) without PIR with Set 2 1
interrupter, main circuit, enclosure and Marshalling Box with
operating mechanism to enable one to one replacement of
applicable type of CB by spare. (if applicable)
2.2 Complete Circuit Breaker (one phase) with PIR with interrupter, Set 2 1
main circuit, enclosure and Marshalling Box with operating
mechanism to enable one to one replacement of applicable type of
CB by spare. (if applicable)
2.3 Fixed, moving and arcing contacts including insulating nozzles of Set 1 1
each type (for Main Chamber & PIR Chamber as applicable)
2.4 Trip coil assembly with resistor as applicable Set 3 3
2.5 Closing coil assembly with resistor as applicable Set 3 3
2.6 Relays, Power contactors, push buttons, timers & MCBs etc. of Set 1 1
each type
2.7 Auxiliary switch assembly of each type Set 3 1
2.8 Operation Counter Set 3 1
2.9 Windoscope / Observing window of each type Set 2 2
2.11 For Hydraulic Operated Mechanism, if applicable
2.11.1 Hydraulic operating mechanism with drive motor of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.2 Ferrules, joints and couplings of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.3 Hydraulic filter of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.4 Hose pipe of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.5 N2 Accumulator of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.6 Valves of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.7 Pipe length (copper & steel) of each size & type Set 3 1
2. 11.8 Pressure switches of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.9 Pressure gauge with coupling device of each type Set 3 1
2.11.10 Hydraulic oil (20% of total Oil quantity) Set 1 1
2.11.11 Pressure Relief Device of each type Set 3 1
2.12 For Spring Operated Mechanism, if applicable
2.12.1 Complete Spring Operating Mechanism including charging Set 3 1
mechanism etc. of each type
2.12.2 Spring Charging Motor Nos. 2 1
2.13 For Hydraulic-Spring Operated Mechanism, if applicable
2.13.1 Complete Hydraulic-Spring Operating Mechanism including Set 3 1
charging mechanism etc. of each type
2.13.3 Pressure switches of each type Set 3 1
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2.13.4 Pressure gauge with coupling device of each type Set 3 1
3.0 Disconnector Switches/Earthing Switchis:
3.1 Complete set of 3-phase dis-connector of each type including Set 1 1
main circuit, enclosure, driving mechanism and support Insulator
etc. to enable complete one to one replacement of all applicable
type of Isolator by spare
3.2 Complete set of 3-phase Maintenance Earthing switch of each Set 1 1
type, including main circuit, enclosure, driving mechanism and
support Insulator etc to enable complete one to one replacement
of all applicable type of Earth Switch by spare
3.3 Complete set of 3-phase Fast Earthing switch of each type, Set 1 1
including main circuit, enclosure, driving mechanism and support
Insulator etc. to enable complete one to one replacement of all
applicable type of Earth Switch by spare (if applicable)
3.4 Copper contact fingers & corona shield for dis-connector male & Set 1 1
female contact–for one complete (3-phase) dis-connector of each
type
3.5 Copper contact fingers & corona shield for Maintenance Earthing Set 1 1
switch male & female contacts, for one complete (3- phase)
earthing switch of each type
3.6 Copper contact fingers & corona shield for Fast Earthing switch Set 1 1
male & female contacts, for one complete (3-phase) earthing
switch of each type (if applicable)
3.7 Open/Close contactor assembly, timers, key interlock,
interlocking coils, relays, push buttons, indicating lamps, Power
contactors, resistors, fuses, MCBs & drive control cards etc. one
of each type for one complete MOM box
3.7.1 For Disconnector Set 2 1
3.7.2 For Maintenance Earth switch Set 2 1
3.7.3 For Fast Earthing Switch (if applicable) Set 2 1
3.8 Limit switches and Aux. Switches for one complete MOM box
3.8.2 For Maintenance earth switch Set 2 1
3.9 Drive Mechanism of each type
3.10 Motor for Drive Mechanism of each type
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4.0 CURRENT TRANSFORMER
4.1 Complete CT of each type and rating as supplied with enclosure Nos. 2 1
and primary conductors to enable one to one replacement of all
applicable type/rating of CT by spare
5.0 Voltage Transformer
5.1 Complete PT of each type with enclosure to enable one to one No. 1 1
replacement of all applicable type/rating of VT by spare (if
applicable)
6.0 SURGE ARRESTOR
6.1 Complete Gas insulated Surge arrester of each type and ratings No. 1 1
with enclosure and insulator (if applicable)
6.2 Surge counter/ monitor of each type (if applicable) No. 2 1
7.0 Local Control Cubicle (LCC)
7.1 Aux. relays, Contactors, Push Buttons, Switches, Lamps, Set 5 2
Annunciation Windows, MCB, Fuses, Timers, Terminal Blocks
etc. of each type & rating
Note:
1. Any equipment which is not supplied as main equipment, mandatory spare for that is not
envisaged.
2. Any equipment specified in Technical Specification with different types (including
different current ratings), if the contractor has supplied higher rating equipment against
such different types of equipment, mandatory spare for higher rating only shall be
acceptable.
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Sl. No. Description Unit Quantity Quantity
(New S/s) (Extn. S/s)
For 220kV and 132kV Voltage Class as applicable
1.0 General
1.1 Complete GIS modules, along with enclosure, all active parts
such as conductor, conductor joints, shields, end covers etc. for
Set 1 1
each type of
Bus Bar Sections (including Bus Bar Interconnection
Modules)
Bus Ducts Sections (including Compensators/expansion
joints/bellows)
Bends
SF6/Air Bushing.
Oil/SF6 Bushing
1.2 SF6 gas Pressure Relief Device assembly of each type Set 1 1
1.3 SF6 Pressure gauge cum switch /Density monitors and pressure Set 5 3
switch as applicable, of each type
1.4 Coupling device for pressure gauge cum switch for connecting Set 2 2
Gas handling plant of each type
1.5 Rubber Gaskets, “O” Rings and Seals for SF6 gas for GIS Set 5 3
enclosures of each type
1.6 Molecular filter for SF6 gas with filter bags (10 % of total Set 1 1
weight)
1.7 Control Valves for SF6 gas of each type Set 3 1
1.8 SF6 gas (20 % of total gas quantity) Lot 1 1
1.9 Pipe length (Copper or Steel as applicable) for SF6 Circuit of Set 2 1
each type (if applicable)
1.10 Locking device to keep the Dis-connectors (Isolators) and Set 2 1
Earthing/Fast Earthing switches in close or open position in case
of removal of the driving Mechanism
1.11 UHF PD Sensors of each type along with BNC Connector Nos. 5 2
1.12 Support Insulators (gas through) of each type (complete with Nos. 10 4
metal ring etc.)
1.13 Gas Barriers of each type (complete with metal ring etc.) Nos. 10 4
1.14 SF6 to air bushing of each type complete in all respect No. 2 1
2.1 Complete Circuit Breaker (Three Phase) with interrupter, main Set 1 1
circuit, enclosure and Marshalling Box with operating mechanism
to enable one to one replacement of applicable type of CB by
spare. (if applicable)
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2.3 Fixed, moving and arcing contacts including insulating nozzles of Set 1 1
each type (for Main Chamber & PIR Chamber as applicable)
2.4 Trip coil assembly with resistor as applicable Set 3 3
2.5 Closing coil assembly with resistor as applicable Set 3 3
2.6 Relays, Power contactors, push buttons, timers & MCBs etc. of Set 1 1
each type
2.7 Auxiliary switch assembly of each type Set 3 1
2.8 Operation Counter Set 3 1
2.9 Windoscope / Observing window of each type Set 2 2
2.11.1 Hydraulic operating mechanism with drive motor of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.2 Ferrules, joints and couplings of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.3 Hydraulic filter of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.4 Hose pipe of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.5 N2 Accumulator of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.6 Valves of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.7 Pipe length (copper & steel) of each size & type Set 3 1
2. 11.8 Pressure switches of each type Set 3 1
2. 11.9 Pressure gauge with coupling device of each type Set 3 1
2.11.10 Hydraulic oil (20% of total Oil quantity) Set 1 1
2.11.11 Pressure Relief Device of each type Set 3 1
2.12.1 Complete Spring Operating Mechanism including charging Set 3 1
2.13.1 Complete Hydraulic-Spring Operating Mechanism including Set 3 1
charging mechanism etc. of each type
2.13.3 Pressure switches of each type Set 3 1
2.13.4 Pressure gauge with coupling device of each type Set 3 1
3.1 Complete set of 3-phase dis-connector of each type including Set 1 1
main circuit, enclosure, driving mechanism and support Insulator
etc. to enable complete one to one replacement of all applicable
type of Isolator by spare
3.2 Complete set of 3-phase Maintenance Earthing switch of each Set 1 1
type, including main circuit, enclosure, driving mechanism and
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support Insulator etc to enable complete one to one replacement
of all applicable type of Earth Switch by spare
3.3 Complete set of 3-phase Fast Earthing switch of each type, Set 1 1
Insulator etc. to enable complete one to one replacement of all
applicable type of Earth Switch by spare (if applicable)
3.4 Copper contact fingers & corona shield for dis-connector male & Set 1 1
female contact–for one complete (3-phase) dis-connector of each
type
3.5 Copper contact fingers & corona shield for Maintenance Earthing Set 1 1
switch male & female contacts, for one complete (3- phase)
earthing switch of each type
3.6 Copper contact fingers & corona shield for Fast Earthing switch Set 1 1
male & female contacts, for one complete (3-phase) earthing
switch of each type (if applicable)
3.7 Open/Close contactor assembly, timers, key interlock,
interlocking coils, relays, push buttons, indicating lamps, Power
contactors, resistors, fuses, MCBs & drive control cards etc. one
of each type for one complete MOM box
3.7.2 For Maintenance Earth switch Set 2 1
3.8 Limit switches and Aux. Switches for one complete MOM Box
4.1 Complete CT of each type and rating as supplied with enclosure Nos. 2 1
and primary conductors to enable one to one replacement of all
applicable type/rating of CT by spare
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5.1 Complete PT of each type with enclosure to enable one to one No. 1 1
replacement of all applicable type/rating of VT by spare (if
applicable)
6.0 SURGE ARRESTOR
6.1 Complete Gas insulated Surge arrester of each type and ratings No. 1 1
with enclosure and insulator (if applicable)
6.2 Surge counter/ monitor of each type (if applicable) No. 2 1
7.1 Aux. relays, Contactors, Push Buttons, Switches, Lamps, Set 5 2
Annunciation Windows, MCB, Fuses, Timers, Terminal Blocks
etc. of each type & rating
Note:
envisaged.
acceptable.
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STANDARD MANDATORY SPARES FOR HYBRID GIS/MTS ASSEMBLY
Sl. No. Description Unit Quantity

For 220 kV Voltage Class
1.0 General
1.1 Complete Hybrid Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Assembly/ Complete
Mixed Technology Gas Insulated Switchgear (MTS) Assembly-
Set As Per BPS*
Line/ICT Feeder bay (As defined in Technical Specification)
1.2 Complete Hybrid Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Assembly/ Complete Set 1
Mixed Technology Gas Insulated Switchgear (MTS) Assembly- Bus
Sectionalizer bay (As defined in Technical Specification)
1.3 Complete Hybrid Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Assembly/ Complete Set 1
Mixed Technology Gas Insulated Switchgear (MTS) Assembly- Bus
Coupler bay (As defined in Technical Specification)
1.4 Complete GIS modules, along with enclosure, all active parts such as
conductor, conductor joints, shields, end covers etc. for each type of Set 1
Straight Joints
Bends
SF6/Air Bushing.
1.5 SF6 gas Pressure Relief Device assembly of each type Set 1
1.6 SF6 Pressure gauge cum switch /Density monitors and pressure switch Set 2
as applicable, of each type
1.7 Coupling device for pressure gauge cum switch for connecting Gas Set 2
handling plant of each type
1.8 Rubber Gaskets, “O” Rings and Seals for SF6 gas for GIS enclosures Set 2
of each type
1.9 Molecular filter for SF6 gas with filter bags (10 % of total weight) Set 1
1.10 Control Valves for SF6 gas of each type Set 2
1.11 SF6 gas (20 % of total gas quantity) Lot 1
1.12 Pipe length (Copper or Steel as applicable) for SF6 Circuit of each type Set 1
(if applicable)
1.13 Locking device to keep the Dis-connectors (Isolators) and Set 1
Earthing/Fast Earthing switches in close or open position in case of
removal of the driving Mechanism
1.15 Support Insulators (gas through) of each type (complete with metal ring Nos. 2
etc.)
1.14 Gas Barriers of each type (complete with metal ring etc.) Nos. 2
1.15 SF6 to air bushing of each type complete in all respect No. 1
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2.1 Complete Circuit Breaker (one phase) with interrupter, main circuit, Set 1
enclosure and Marshalling Box with operating mechanism to enable
one to one replacement of applicable type of CB by spare. (if
applicable)
2.3 Fixed, moving and arcing contacts including insulating nozzles of each Set 1
type (for Main Chamber & PIR Chamber as applicable)
2.4 Trip coil assembly with resistor as applicable Set 3
2.5 Closing coil assembly with resistor as applicable Set 3
2.6 Relays, Power contactors, push buttons, timers & MCBs etc. of each Set 1
type
2.7 Auxiliary switch assembly of each type Set 1
2.8 Operation Counter Set 3
2.9 Windoscope / Observing window of each type Set 1
2.11.1 Hydraulic operating mechanism with drive motor of each type Set 1
2. 11.2 Ferrules, joints and couplings of each type Set 1
2. 11.3 Hydraulic filter of each type Set 1
2. 11.4 Hose pipe of each type Set 1
2. 11.5 N2 Accumulator of each type Set 1
2. 11.6 Valves of each type Set 1
2. 11.7 Pipe length (copper & steel) of each size & type Set 1
2. 11.8 Pressure switches of each type Set 1
2. 11.9 Pressure gauge with coupling device of each type Set 1
2.11.10 Hydraulic oil (20% of total Oil quantity) Set 1
2.11.11 Pressure Relief Device of each type Set 1
2.12.1 Complete Spring Operating Mechanism including charging mechanism Set 1
etc. of each type
2.12.2 Spring Charging Motor Nos. 1
2.13.1 Complete Hydraulic-Spring Operating Mechanism including charging Set 1
2.13.2 Spring Charging Motor Nos. 1
2.13.3 Pressure switches of each type Set 1
2.13.4 Pressure gauge with coupling device of each type Set 1
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3.1 Complete set of 3-phase dis-connector of each type including main Set 1
circuit, enclosure, driving mechanism and support Insulator etc. to
enable complete one to one replacement of all applicable type of
Isolator by spare
3.2 Complete set of 3-phase Maintenance Earthing switch of each type, Set 1
Insulator etc to enable complete one to one replacement of all
applicable type of Earth Switch by spare
3.3 Complete set of 3-phase Fast Earthing switch of each type, including Set 1
main circuit, enclosure, driving mechanism and support Insulator etc.
to enable complete one to one replacement of all applicable type of
Earth Switch by spare (if applicable)
3.4 Copper contact fingers & corona shield for dis-connector male & Set 1
female contact–for one complete (3-phase) dis-connector of each type
3.5 Copper contact fingers & corona shield for Maintenance Earthing Set 1
switch male & female contacts, for one complete (3- phase) earthing
switch of each type
3.6 Copper contact fingers & corona shield for Fast Earthing switch male Set 1
& female contacts, for one complete (3-phase) earthing switch of each
type (if applicable)
3.7 Open/Close contactor assembly, timers, key interlock, interlocking
coils, relays, push buttons, indicating lamps, Power contactors,
resistors, fuses, MCBs & drive control cards etc. one of each type for
one complete MOM box
3.7.1 For Disconnector Set 1
3.7.2 For Maintenance Earth switch Set 1
3.7.3 For Fast Earthing Switch (if applicable) Set 1
3.8 Limit switches and Aux. Switches for one complete MOM box
3.8.2 For Maintenance earth switch Set 1
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4.1 Complete CT of each type and rating as supplied with enclosure and Nos. 1
primary conductors to enable one to one replacement of all applicable
type/rating of CT by spare
5.1 Complete PT of each type with enclosure to enable one to one No. 1
replacement of all applicable type/rating of VT by spare (if applicable)
7.1 Aux. relays, Contactors, Push Buttons, Switches, Lamps, Annunciation Set 2
Windows, MCB, Fuses, Timers, Terminal Blocks etc. of each type &
rating
Note:
envisaged.
acceptable.
3. *BPS Quantity for Mandatory spare of complete HYBRID GIS/MTS Assembly shall be
minimum 1 (One) No. per 6 (six) feeders bays and shall be minimum 2 (Two) Nos. for
more than 06 feeder bays.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

SECTION-GAS INSULATED SWITCHGEAR

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Document No.: C/ENGG/SPEC/GIS (Rev.05A) FEBRUARY’ 2019

5. GENERAL DESIGN AND SAFETY REQUIREMENT 3

8. SAFETY GROUNDING SWITCHES 25

9. HIGH SPEED MAKE PROOF GROUNDING SWITCHES 26

10. INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS 28

11. SURGE ARRESTORS 31

12. OUTDOOR SF6/Air BUSHINGS 34

13. GIS TO CABLE TERMINATION (If applicable) 35

14. TRANSFORMER / REACTOR TERMINATION 35

15. LOCAL CONTROL CUBICLE (LCC) 36

16. GIS BUILDING 39

17. ELECTRIC OVERHEAD CRANE 40

18. SEISMIC DESIGN CRITERIA 41

19. DESIGN REVIEW 41

20. TYPE TESTS 43

22. TRANSPORT OF EQUIPMENT TO SITE 44

23. PACKING, STORAGE AND UNPACKING 45

24. INSTALLATION OF GIS 46

25. ON SITE TESTING 48

26. MANDATORY SPARE 48

27. TESTING & MAINTENACE EQUIPMENT 49

Clause No. Description

765kV and 400 Single phase enclosed

220kV GIS Single Phase/Three Phase

132 KV GIS Three Phase enclosed

765kV and 400 kV GIS Single phase enclosed

220kV GIS Single Phase/Three Phase enclosed

132 KV GIS Three Phase enclosed

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Compar Compartments except CB Circuit Breaker compartments

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3 'Zone Trip' level: Breaker Block' level :

4 Not Applicable 'Zone Trip' level: This is the

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6.4. The circuit breaker shall be capable of:

Voltage Level Type of Transformer Rating (in MVA)

765kV 765/400kV 250 to 1500

400kV 765/400kV 250 to 1500

400/220kV 250 to 630

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