ARCHIVISTA ENGG. PROJECTS PVT.

BLC223_ELEC_TS_TR_00
LTD.
1000 KVA TRANSFORMER –
SECTION ELECTRICAL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Balmer Lawrie & Co.

22/0.415 KV, 1000KVA TRANSFORMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Client : M/s Balmer Lawrie & Co.

Project : Temperature Controlled Warehouse
Project Location : At Patalganga, MIDC, Dist- Raigarh, Maharashtra
Engineering Consultants : ARCHIVISTA Engineering Projects Pvt. Ltd. Pune

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SECTION ELECTRICAL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Balmer Lawrie & Co.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DETAILS

Transformers fed with 22kV, 3phase, 50Hz. Fault Level assumed @ 500 MVA.
1. CONSTRUCTION

1.1. TANKS
The tanks shall be fabricated from mild steel plates and shall be designed to withstand the pressure,
which will be encountered under normal operation and abnormal conditions such as short circuit. Base
channels shall be suitably reinforced to prevent any distortion during lifting. Oil tight gaskets shall be
provided between the joints. The tank and other accessories shall be painted with heat resistant synthetic
enamel paint of approved shade. Robust skid under base and fixing angles shall be provided to prevent
bulging / warping.
Tanks shall be mounted on bi-directional rollers. When detachable radiators are fitted, isolating valves
shall be provided to permit removal of any radiator unit without emptying the tank. Radiators shall be
securely braced to prevent undue vibrations. In case of separate cooling units, isolating valves shall be
fitted in both top and bottom of connecting pipes. Tanks shall be shot-blasted internally and externally to
remove rust and welding scale. All tanks shall be tested at a pressure of 0.35 kg/sq.cm. in addition to the
normal oil head. Immediately after shot-blasting, the exterior of the tank shall be given a coat of Zinc
Chromate primer incorporating a rust inhibitor. All fasteners and bolts, etc. shall be galvanized or Zinc
passivated.
All transformers rated up to and including 500 KVA rating shall have fixed radiators, Transformers rated
above 630 KVA shall have detachable type radiators.
1.2. CORE
The core shall be assembled from special scale free high grade cold-rolled grain oriented silicon steel with
minimum loss with heat and oil resistant insulation. The cores and windings shall be suitably braced to
prevent displacement or distortion of the coil during short circuit. Core clamping bolts shall be insulated
with synthetic resin bonded paper or equivalent. Mitred joints of lamination shall be adopted. All parts of
magnetic circuit shall be bonded to earth system.
1.3. COPPER WINDING
All coils shall be wound from high conductivity copper annealed to remove spring tension. The design and
arrangement of winding and their insulation shall be to ensure uniform distribution of voltage surges
among all coils and windings.
The windings shall be subject to thorough shrinking and seasoning process to avoid absorption of
moisture.
The windings shall be properly insulated from the core and between themselves.
The coils shall be axially and radially supported in such a way that deformation does not take place under
short circuit
Adequate axial strips and blocks, number of spacer rows and number of anchoring and bracing tapes etc.
shall be judiciously selected.
The core windings shall be initially dried under vacuum and then be placed in their tank and shall be
treated in a vacuum Drying oven. Initially the heating shall be continued until the winding attain a
temperature of about 1000oC determined by measurement of winding resistance. The transformer shall
be then subjected to vacuum. After obtaining satisfactory results, hot oil shall be allowed into the
transformer under vacuum. This oil shall be then circulated through the transformer by the oil de-gasing
plant until all gases trapped in the core and windings and insulation are removed and to ensure a high

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degree of stability in the insulation structure and early attainment of mature condition of insulation
concerning di-electric strength.
1.4. TERMINAL BOXES
Windings shall be brought out and terminated on outdoor bushings, cable boxes or bus duct chamber,
which will be located as specified on data sheets. The orientation and location of winding terminals shall
be indicated in specific requirement. When outdoor bushings are specified they shall be supplied complete
with adjustable spark gap and terminal connectors suitable for specified size of ACSR conductors.
The cable box shall be complete with gaskets between the joints. The cable boxes shall be provided with
disconnecting chamber wherever specified in the data sheet.
Cable box for termination of high voltage PVC / XLPE cables shall be suitably dimensioned for air
insulated termination. The air insulated terminal box shall be sized to permit use of all type of end
termination kit including "PUSH-ON" type end termination kit. Such cable box shall also have
arrangements for grounding the armour of PVC / XLPE cables inside the cable box.
Terminal chamber for bus duct termination shall have gasketted cover plate bolted to it. A separate
inspection cover shall be provided to facilitate connection and inspection.
For transformers having provision for terminations TPN bus duct on LV side, neutral of star connected
secondary winding shall be brought out to a secondary terminal chamber. A CT shall be mounted at the
neutral terminal with CT secondary wired up to the marshalling box.
An extra neutral bushing shall be provided for neutral grounding of transformers having secondary voltage
of 433 V. In such cases, neutral CT shall be mounted before bifurcation of neutral.
1.5. MARSHALLING BOX
Weather proof type marshalling box shall be provided on the front side of the transformer tank and not on
radiator. It shall be provided with terminals for oil temperature indicator, winding temperature indicator,
magnetic oil gauge and Buchholz Relay and other control terminals as applicable. The box shall be
complete with wiring up to terminal box. Whenever the control voltage is specified as D.C, the marshalling
box shall be complete with D.C. Contactors and wiring. The gaskets provided shall be non deteriorating
type and suitable for outdoor installation. The box shall have hinged door with locking arrangement. The
marshaling box shall have removable undrilled gland plate at bottom. Inside the marshalling box, all the
instruments shall be wired with 1.5sq.mm. PVC wires. Marshalling box shall be mounted at readable /
approachable level.
1.6. RATING PLATES
All transformers shall be provided with rating plates conforming to Indian Standards. The rating plates
shall be provided on the front side of the transformer.

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1.7. OIL

The transformer shall be supplied with first filling of oil. The oil shall conform to relevant Indian Standards.
In case the Conservator / Radiator / Cooling tubes of the transformer are sent separately, sufficient quantity
of oil shall be sent loose including 10% additional oil in non returnable sealed drum. The transformer oil
shall conform to IS-335.
1.7.1. The transformer and all associated oil filled equipment shall be supplied along with sufficient
quantity of oil, free from moisture and having uniform quality throughout for first filling of the tank,
coolers and radiators along with 10% extra oil for topping up in non-returnable containers,
suitable for outdoor storage. No inhibitor shall be used in the oil.

1.7.2. The design and material used in the construction of the transformer shall be such as to reduce
the risk of the development of acidity in the oil.

1.8. BUCHHOLZ RELAY

The transformer shall be complete with Buchholz Relay of double float type with isolating valves on either
side and distance pipe. The relay shall be complete with independent voltage free alarm and trip contacts.
Separate buchholz relay shall be provided for main tank and OLTC chamber. For OLTC chamber the relay
should be single float type with one normally open and one normally close contact.

1.9. OIL AND WINDING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AND MAGNETIC OIL GAUGE
Oil temperature indicator shall be complete with maximum reading pointers, alarm and trip contacts. The
indicators shall be of 150 mm dia. circular type and shall be mounted inside Marshalling Box. They shall
be complete with setting keys. The transformer shall be provided with 150 mm dia. magnetic oil gauge
indicator with low level alarm contacts and minimum / maximum level marking on front side of the
transformers. The minimum oil gauge indicator shall be provided on the conservator side.
Winding temperature indicator (wherever called for in specific requirements) shall be provided. This shall
be 150 mm dia. and having maximum reading pointer, alarm contacts and trip contacts.
All these contacts shall be wired up to terminals provided in Marshalling Box.
All contacts shall be suitable for making and breaking D.C. inductive current. Minimum rating shall be 2
Amp, 110V D.C.
1.10. COOLING METHOD
All transformers shall be mineral oil immersed and natural air cool type (ONAN).
1.11. TAPPINGS AND CONTROL
Tapping shall be provided on high voltage side and shall be capable of carrying the external short circuit
current. Percentage and Number of Taps shall be as specified in specific requirements.
Off circuit, tap-changing gear shall have an external operating handle mounted on the transformer side
with locking arrangement and position indicator.
1.12. AXLES AND WHEELS
The transformer shall be provided with bi – directional plain rollers and axles of suitable dimensions and
so support that under service conditions, they shall not deflect sufficiently to interfere with the movement
of the transformer. Suitable locking arrangement shall be provided to prevent the accidental movement of
the transformer. All wheels should be detachable and shall be made of cast iron or steel.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Balmer Lawrie & Co.

2. DUTY REQUIREMENT

2.1. The Transformer and all its accessories like current transformers etc. Shall be designed to withstand
without injury, the thermal and mechanical effects of any external shot circuit to earth and of short circuits
at the terminals of any winding for a period of two seconds. Transformer shall be capable of withstanding
thermal and mechanical stresses caused by symmetrical or asymmetrical faults on any winding.

2.2. The transformer shall be capable of being loaded in accordance with IS: 6600. There shall be no
limitations imposed by bushing, tap-changers, etc

2.3. The overload capacity of the transformer and their emergency short time ratings call for any schedule shall
be furnished.

2.4. The transformer shall be suitable for continuous operation with frequency variation of +/- 5% without
exceeding the specified temperature rise.

2.5. The transformer shall be capable of being operated without danger on any tapping at the rated MVA with
voltage variation of +/- 10% corresponding to the voltage of that tapping and at the same time with a
frequency variation of +/- 5% below normal.

2.6. Similar ratio transformers shall operate satisfactorily in parallel with each other.

2.7. Radio interference and noise level:

2.7.1. The transformer shall be designed with particular attention to the suppression of maximum
harmonic voltages, especially the third and fifth, so as to minimize interference with
communication circuits.
2.7.2. The noise level, when energized at normal voltage and frequency, shall not exceed, when
measured under standard conditions, the value specified by NEMA.

2.8. The maximum flux density in any part of the core and yoke at normal voltage and frequency shall be such
that the flux density under over voltage conditions shall not exceed the maximum permissible values for
the type of core and yoke material used. The type of material and values of flux density in the core/yoke
for the 100%, 110%, 125% and 140% and the hysteresis characteristics curves shall be submitted.

2.9. Transformer shall be capable of operate below the knee of the saturation curve at 110% voltage to
preclude Ferro – resonance and non-linear oscillations.

2.10. Transformer shall be capable of operating under natural cooled condition to the specified capacity.
Transformer shall be capable of operating continuously in accordance with the application standard
loading guide at their rated MVA and at any of the specified voltage ratio ratios.

3. CENTRE OF GRAVITY
The Centre of gravity of the assembled transformer shall be low and as near the vertical centreline as possible.
The transformer shall be stable with or without oil. If the centre of gravity is eccentric, relative to track either with
or without oil, its location shall be shown in the ‘Outline’ drawing.

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Balmer Lawrie & Co.

4. ON LOAD TAP CHANGER (OLTC)

4.1. Whenever specifically specified, high speed on load tap changing gear shall be mounted on the transformer.
The OLTC gear shall have diverter resistance or reactance and the current diverting contacts shall be
housed in a separate oil chamber segregated from the main tank of the transformer. The contacts shall be
accessible for inspection and shall be replaceable type. Separate Buchholz Relay shall be provided for
OLTC tank.

Oil filled compartment shall be provided with filling plug, design valve with plug air release vent, inspection
opening with gasketed and bolted cover.

4.2. OLTC driving mechanism shall consist of

a) Suitable motor rated for 415V, 3 phase, 50 Hz AC squirrel cage with gear.
b) Energy accumulator with springs.
c) Selector wheel and arm limit switches to prevent motor over travel in either direction.
d) Slip clutch.

4.3. OLTC shall be provided with following modes of control.

a) Manual and Electrical mode from local on the transformer itself.

b) Electric mode from remote manually.
c) Electric mode from remote automatically through voltage sensitive relay.
d) Individual / Parallel control on a master / follower.

4.4. Following technical features shall be incorporated in OLTC.

a) Device to ensure positive and full completion of tap change once it is initiated even if power fails.
b) Interlock to cut off electrical control automatically in case manual mechanical control is initiated and
vice-a-versa.
c) Interlock to cut off a counter impulse for a reverse tap change, being initiated during a progressive
tap change and until the mechanism comes to rest and resets circuits for a fresh operation.

4.5. LOCAL PANEL FOR OLTC (INTEGRAL TO OLTC)

Local OLTC panel shall be suitable for outdoor location. Local panel to be mounted on the transformer tank
for operation of OLTC and shall consist of:
a) High torque electric motor suitable for 415 volts, three phase.
b) Motor drive and energy accumulator.
c) Phase and neutral isolator, fuse, forward and reverse contactors and overload relay.
d) Local remote selector switch (lockable in both positions)
e) Raise / Lower push buttons.
f) Raise / Lower limit switches.
g) Auxiliary transformer, if required.
h) Indicating lamps shall be provided to indicate following faults. One common fault condition shall be
wired for remote annunciator.

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i) AC Failure.
ii) Drive motor auto trip.
iii) Tap change delayed.
i) 240V, 50 Hz, AC space heater with switch and HRC fuses.
j) Mechanical digital operations counter with resetting arrangement.
k) Interior lighting fixture with switch and HRC fuse.
l) Mechanical tap position indicator.
m) Necessary relays, contactors, etc. for remote control of OLTC (relay shall be EE make)
n) Terminal blocks, internal wiring for power and control cables.
o) Gasketted and hinged door with locking arrangements.
p) Removable undrilled gland plate for cable entry.
q) Interlock between manual and electric operation.
r) Stepping relay.
It shall be possible to operate tap changer manually by handle. A micro switch shall be provided
which shall cut off electrical operation in manual mode.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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4.6. REMOTE TAP CHANGER CUBICLE (RTCC)

A separate indoor mounted remote tap changer cubicle shall consist of following:
a) Control supply transformer with suitable isolators and HRC fuses on either sides.
b) Supply on indicating lamp.
c) Auto manual selector switch.
d) Raise lower push buttons.
e) Digital tap position indicator.
f) Master follower sequence selector switch.
g) Out of step relay.
h) Automatic voltage regulating relay with time delay element.
i) Lamp for tap changes in progress with suitable bell or alarm other than the one provided for
annunciating faults.
j) Voltmeter with HRC fuses.
k) Annunciation windows with alarm and alarm cancellation to indicate following faults:
i) Drive motor auto tripped.
ii) Tap change delayed.
iii) Lower limit reached.
iv) Upper limit reached
v) Out of step
vi) AC failure
vii) Buchholz relay alarm on OLTC
l) 240V, 50 Hz, AC space heaters with switch and HRC fuses.
m) Internal lighting fixtures with ON-OFF switch and fuses.
n) Terminal blocks, internal wiring for power and control cables.
o) Gasket and hinged doors with locking arrangement.
p) Removable undrilled gland plate for cable entry.
q) Sequence selector switch for parallel operation.
r) Any other components / equipments required for OLTC's operation shall be deemed included.

5. JACKING PADS

The Jacking Pad base extension shall be such that it shall be possible to locate a 3-ton Jack below the
Pad. Purchaser will design foundation suitably to accept 3 ton Jack.

6. DRAWING AND DOCUMENTS

The Supplier will be required to furnish all the necessary drawings, data etc. of the equipment with
appropriate “status” stamp in adequate number of copies as indicated below.

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All drawings submitted for approval shall contain the name of the Purchaser, Name of the Consultant,
Project Title, Drawing Title, Scale, and Supplier Drawing Number, Date of Drawing etc. in the lower right
hand corner.
The submission of drawings and data shall be as per the manufacturer’s standard and to the satisfaction
of the client.
While submitting Documents, the information shall be clearly indexed, flapped and filed in a folder of the
Quality, which is expected for final Documentation.
Vendor to note that his final invoice will be cleared only after submission and acceptance of final record
documentation. 5% of the order value is considered for above.

6.1. Drawings & Documents SCHEDULE

Following drawings/documents shall be provided along with order acceptance for approval/review to
Purchaser/Consultant:
a. General Arrangement drawing. – 3 Sets
b. Connection diagram - 3 Sets
c. Type Tests certificates for Information – 3 Sets

6.2. Operation maintenance manual & Inspection Tests Certificates (Routine Tests) - 3 Sets for Reference &
Records along with final invoice.

7. SPARES

7.1. Commissioning Spares

The Supplier shall include the commissioning spares along with the main equipment as per the Supplier’s
experience, for replacement of damaged or unserviceable during commissioning at site.

7.2. Supplier shall quote spares separately for two years Operation & Maintenance of equipment.

7.3. Supplier will provide one set of special tools & tackles required for operation maintenance & inspection of
the equipment along with the delivery of the equipment.

7.4. The Supplier will provide the Purchaser with all the addresses and particulars of his Sub-Suppliers while
placing the order on vendors for equipment covered under the Contract and will further ensure with his
vendors that the Purchaser, if so desires, will have the right to place order for spares directly on them on
mutually agreed terms based on offers of such vendors.

Vendor shall quote for recommended spares for two years of satisfactory operation with unit price.

8. STATUTORY REGULATIONS

All transformers shall conform to the requirement and shall be acceptable to local statutory authorities
including Electrical Inspectorate.

9. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Any other Specific requirement shall be additionally to that indicated in the Single Line diagram. Vendor shall
furnish Technical Particulars for transformer for client’s approval.

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10. TECHNICAL DATA

Sr. No. DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS

1 No. Of Transformers 1
2 Maximum Cont. Rating (kVA) with ONAN cooling 1000 kVA
3 Temp. Rise above Ambient of 50OC
Winding 55
Oil 50

Max. Flux density in any part of core of rated

4 1.7 Tesla
voltage and frequency
5 Over Fluxing withstand requirements
@ 110% Continuous
@ 125% 10 sec.
6 Rated Voltage in kV
HV Winding 22
LV Winding 0.415
Voltage variation + / - 10%
7 Vector Group Dyn 11
8 Rated Frequency 50 Hz
9 Frequency Variation + / - 3%
10 Neutral Earthing Effectively Earthed
11 Tap Changer
Type On Load Tap Changer
Tapping Range +12.5% to -12.5% in steps of 1.25%
Make
12 Percentage Impedance 5.00 %
13 Insulating Oil Confirming to IS-355
14 Insulation Level in kV
HV 24 / 50 / 125
LV 1/3
15 Maximum current Density of winding 300 Amps/Sq.cm
16 Termination arrangement
HV Cable Box
LV Cable Box
17 Neutral bushing CT rating 350/5A CL. PS (Applicable)

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11. DATA SHEET (To be submitted by Supplier along with offer in this format only)

Sr. No. DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS

1 Name Of Supplier
2 Make
3 Address

4 Contact Person

5 Rating of Transformer Offered

1. Primary Voltage
2. Secondary Voltage
3. Rating
4. Type
5. Vector Group
6 Connection
1. Primary Winding
2. Secondary Winding
7 Flux Density considered
8 Insulation Level
1. Primary winding
2. Secondary winding
9 Impedance
10 Temperature rise
11 Tap changing arrangement
12 Percentage regulation
1. At 0.8 lag power factor
2. At unity power factor
13 Efficiency
1. At 50% Load at Unity Power Factor
2. At 50% Load at 0.8 lag Power Factor
3. At 75% Load at Unity Power Factor
4. At 75% Load at 0.8 lag Power Factor
5. At 100% Load at Unity Power Factor
6. At 100% Load at 0.8 lag Power Factor

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Sr. No. DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS

14 Loss in kW
1. No Load loss
2. Full Load loss at unity power factor
3. Full Load loss at 0.8 lag power factor
15 Make of Oil
16 Quantity Of Oil
17 Class of Insulation
18 Capitalization formulae for evaluation of loss
19 Accessories and fitting offered
20 Hours of Operation Per Year
21 List of Equipments
22 Transformer Size - Over all dimensions/weight

NOTES TO SUPPLIER

ALL DATA REQUESTED FOR IN TECHNICAL PARTICULARS SHALL BE FURNISED, STATEMENTS LIKE
“AS PER IS” AGAINST ITEMS IN TECHNICAL PARTCULARS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND OFFER IS
LIABLE FOR REJECTION IF DATA IS NOT FURNISHED.

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2.TEST REPORTS
Test results shall be corrected to a reference temperature of 750C.
18.1 Two copies of test results shall be submitted for EMPLOYER approval before dispatch of transformer.
18.2 Additional bound copies, as required by the EMPLOYER of complete test results including all tests on
transformer, bushing, shall be furnished

NOTES TO SUPPLIER
Specific requirement of the transformer is indicated elsewhere. Supplier to furnish / confirm Technical Particulars
for transformer attached as Annexure to Specific Requirements.

ALL DATA REQUESTED FOR IN TECHNICAL PARTICULARS SHALL BE FURNISHED. STATEMENTS LIKE "AS
PER IS" AGAINST ITEMS IN TECHNICAL PARTICULARS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND OFFER IS LIABLE
FOR REJECTION IF DATA IS NOT FURNISHED.

APPROVED MAKE FOR TRANSFORMER

1. VOLTAMP
2. RAYCHEM
3. CAHORS
4. ESENNAR

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