CURRENT

TRANSFORMER

August’2023

Engineering Department

WEST BENGAL STATE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION COMPANY LIMITED

Regd. Office: VidyutBhawan, Block – DJ, Sector-II, Bidhannagar, Kolkata – 700091.

CIN: U40101WB2007SGC113474; Website: www.wbsetcl.in

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CURRENT TRANSFORMER

1. SCOPE :

This specification covers the design, manufacture, assembly, testing at the manufacturer’s
works of SF6 filled current transformers of 400KVvoltage class & Oil filled Current Transformers
of400KV, 220KV, 132KV & 33KV voltage class.

2. STANDARD :

The current transformers and accessories covered by this specification shall comply with the
requirement of the latest edition of the following standards unless otherwise stated in this
specification.

IS: 16227 (2016) : Specification for current Transformers.

IS: 4201 : Application guide for current transformers.
IS: 5621/2099 : Specification for Bushings/hollow insulators for alternating
voltages above 1000V.
IS: 335 : Specification for insulation oil for transformers and switchgears
IEC: 60044-1 : Current Transformer.
IEC: 60815 : Guide for selection of Insulators in respect of polluted
condition.
IEC: 60296
IEC: 60376 : SF6 gas
IEC: 61462 : Silicon Composite Insulator

3. DEVIATION :

Normally the offer should be as per Technical Specification without any deviation. But any
deviation felt necessary to improve performance, efficiency and utility of equipment must be
mentioned in the Deviation Schedule with reasons duly supported by documentary evidence.
Such deviations suggested may or may not be accepted by the Board. Deviations not
mentioned in Deviation schedule will not be considered.

4. DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF SF6 FILLED CURRENT TRANSFORMERS:

The design features and construction details of current transformer shall be in accordance with
the requirement stipulated in this specification and as per relevant IS.

i) The CT’s shall be single phase, Live tank, SF6 filled, Hermetically sealed outdoor type
withsilicon composite insulator.
ii) The SF6 current transformers shall be complete in all respects and shall conform to the
modern practice of design and manufacture.
iii) The SF6 current transformers shall be of low Reactance outdoor type, single phase, 50
Hz, with Silicon composite Insulators suitable for operation under the service conditions
and site requirement as described in this technical specification.
iv) The maximum permissible temperature rise of the SF6 current transformer winding when
carrying a primary current equal to the rated continuous current at rated frequency and
with rated burden over an ambient temperature (not exceeding 50oC) and daily

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 average not exceeding 40oC shall not exceed the limits as specified in case of Class E
insulation.
v) The SF6 current transformers shall be suitable for up right mounting on steel structures.
Necessary flanges, bolts, clamp fittings etc. for base of SF6 CT shall also be supplied by
the Manufacturer/Contractor.
vi) The metal tanks shall have bare minimum no. of welded joints so as to minimize possible
locations of gas leakage.
vii) The head of the CT shall be made of Aluminium alloy. A steel rupture disc with suitable
bursting pressure shall be provided on the top of the head to prevent any abnormal rise
in the internal pressure due to any internal fault & avoid an explosion of the CT.
viii) The SF6 CT shall be complete with all accessories like primary & secondary terminals,
weather proof terminal box for secondary connection, lifting lugs, terminal connector,
grounding terminals, name plate, SF6 filling valve, Silicon composite insulator, rupture
disc, SF6 Pressure Gauge with two N/C contact for alarm purpose, Spacer, Head housing,
outlet tube etc. Separate valve shall be provided on the equipment for connecting
vacuum pump or gas filling device for topping up or removal of gas inside the equipment.
Two nos. of complete gas filling device shall be within the scope of supply of the
contractor for each substation without any additional price. Supply of terminal connectors
shall be guided by the technical specification of Clamps & Connectors.
ix) The CT shall be provided with class - E insulation. It shall be of hermetically sealed type
construction to prevent air & moisture from entering the tank. The design and
construction of CTs shall be sufficient to withstand the thermal and mechanical stresses
resulting from the specified short circuit currents and specified duration as mentioned in
Specific Technical Parameters.
x) The core of the SF6 CTs shall be high grade non-ageing, electrical, CRGO silicon steel
laminated steel of low hysteresis loss and high permeability to ensure high accuracy at
both normal and over current.
xi) The exciting current shall be as low as possible and the SF6 CTs shall be capable of
maintaining its rated accuracy at different burdens and within saturation limits.
xii) Rating plate marking shall be provided as per relevant clause of IS:16227 & relevant IEC.
xiii) CT Characteristics shall be such as to provide satisfactory performance as per IS:16227
forburdens ranging from at least 25% to 100% of rated burden over a range of 5%
to 120% of rated current in case of metering CT cores and upto knee point voltage in
case of protection CT cores.
xiv) The SF6 CT secondary terminals shall be brought out in a weather proof terminal box.
The terminal box shall be provided with glands suitable for 1.1 KV grade, steel armoured
PVC insulated, PVC sheathed multicore 4 Sq.mm stranded copper conductor cable
Connection between CT to CT Junction Box is to be done with 4 core copper control cable
for individual core Connection between CT Junction Box to C&R Panel is to be done with
4 sq mm copper cable for individual core..
xv) The CT secondary to be used for metering and instruments shall be of accuracy class and
ISF as specified. The saturation factor of this core shall be low enough so as not to cause
any damage to measuring instruments in the event of maximum short circuit current.
xvi) The CT secondary to be used for protective relaying purposes shall be of accuracy class
and Knee Point Voltage as specified. The magnetisation curve of the cores shall be
furnished with tender.
xvii) The ratio changing arrangement shall be provided on secondary side of CT. Terminal
markings for connections shall be marked on both primary and secondary terminals of
each CT.
xviii) Secondary winding of 400kV CT shall be of copper only. However Primary winding of
400kV CT shall either be Aluminium or Copper.
xix) The CT shall be provided with Gas Density Monitor with separate potential free Alarm &
Trip contact.
xx) Arrangement of remote monitoring for alarm or tripping shall also be provided.
xxi) Due to opening & closing of SF6 gas filling & draining valve hermetic sealing of CT shall
not be disturbed.

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 xxii) Facility shall be provided for short circuiting & grounding of the CT sec terminals inside
the terminal box.
xxiii) The CT shall provide freedom from Capacitance & tanδ measurement.
xxiv) If any auxiliary CT’s are to be used in the current transformer then all parameters
specified shall have to be met treating auxiliary C.T.s as an integral part of the current
transformer. The auxiliary C.T. shall preferably be of inbuilt construction of the CTs or to
be mounted inside secondary terminal box of Main CT.

5. DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF OIL FILLED CURRENT TRANSFORMERS :

The design features and construction details of current transformer shall be in accordance with
the requirement stipulated in this specification and as per relevant IS.

i) The current transformers shall be complete in all respects and shall conform to the
modern practice of design and manufacture.
ii) The current transformers shall be of low Reactance outdoor type, single phase, 50 Hz,
selfcooled oil filled with shaded porcelain bushing/Insulators suitable for operation under
the service conditions as specified in the general condition of site suitable for outdoor
operation.
iii) The maximum permissible temperature rise of the current transformer winding when
carrying a primary current equal to the rated continuous current at rated frequency and
with rated burden over an ambient temperature (not exceeding 50oC) and daily average
not exceeding 40oC shall not exceed the limits as specified below :

Class of insulation Maximum Temperature Rise (oC)

a) All classes immersed in oil : 55oC

(Measured by Resistance method)
b) Oil at the top of the tank or housing
(Measured by Thermometer)
i) With Conservator/Inert Gas : 50oC
ii) Without Conservator/Inert Gas : 45oC
iv) The current transformers shall be suitable for up right mounting on steel structures.
Necessary flanges, bolts, clamps fittings etc. for base of CT shall also be supplied by
the Manufacturer/Contractor.
v) The CT shall be complete with all accessories like primary & secondary terminals,
terminal connectors, weather proof terminal box for secondary connection, lifting lugs,
grounding terminals, oil sight glass, filling and draining valves and name plate.
vi) The CT shall be oil immersed type provided with class - A insulation. It shall be of
hermetically sealed type construction to prevent air & moisture from entering the tank.
The design and construction of CTs shall be sufficient to withstand the thermal and
mechanical stresses resulting from the specified short circuit currents and specified
duration as mentioned in General Technical Specification.
vii) The core of the CTs shall be high grade non-ageing, electrical, CRGO silicon steel
laminated steel of low hysteresis loss and high permeability to ensure high accuracy at
both normal and over current.
viii) The exciting current shall be as low as possible and the CTs shall be capable of
maintaining its rated accuracy at different burdens and within saturation limits.
ix) Rating plate marking shall be provided as per relevant clause of IS:16227.
x) CT Characteristics shall be such as to provide satisfactory performance as per IS:16227
forburdens ranging from at least 25% to 100% of rated burden over a range of 5%
to 120% of rated current in case of metering CT cores and upto knee point voltage in
caseof protection CT cores.

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 xi) The CT secondary terminals shall be brought out in a weather proof terminal box. The
terminal box shall be provided with glands suitable for 1.1 KV grade, steel armoured,
PVC insulated, PVC sheathed multicore 4 Sq. mm stranded copper conductor cable
Connection between CT to CT Junction Box is to be done with 4 core copper control cable
for individual core Connection between CT Junction Box to C&R Panel is to be done with
4 sq mm copper cable for individual core.
xii) The CT shall be hermetically sealed. Each CT shall be provided with oil level gauge and a
pressure releasing device to just release the abnormal internal pressure.
xiii) The CT secondary to be used for metering and instruments shall be of accuracy class and
ISF as specified. The saturation factor of this core shall be low enough so as not to cause
any damage to measuring instruments in the event of maximum short circuit current.
xiv) The CT secondary to be used for protective relaying purposes shall be of accuracy class
and Knee Point Voltage as specified. The magnetisation curve of the cores shall be
furnished with tender.
xv) Upto 33 KV level the CTs must be Dead Tank type and from 132 KV onwards the CTs
shall be of either Live Tank or Dead Tank type. For 132KV and onwards current
transformer STUD arrangement should be in horizontal configuration.
xvi) The ratio changing arrangement shall be provided on secondary side of CT. Terminal
markings for connections shall be marked on both primary and secondary terminals of
each CT.
xvii) Primary winding shall be of copper for 33KV, 132KV. For 220KV& 400KV current
transformer primary winding may be Aluminum or copper considering current density for
primary winding max 1.75 A/sq. mm for copper and 0.75 A/Sq.mm for aluminium.
xviii) Secondary winding of all voltage class CT shall be made of Copper.
xix) If any auxiliary CT’s are to be used in the current transformer then all parameters
specified shall have to be met treating auxiliary C.T.s as an integral part of the current
transformer. The auxiliary C.T. shall preferably be of inbuilt construction of the CTs or to
be mounted inside secondary terminal box of Main CT.

6. INSULATOR HOUSING (FOR SF6 CT) :

i) The Silicon Composite Insulator shall be of Manufacturer’s make.

ii) Silicon composite insulator is to be used for SF6 filled CT as per relevant IS & IEC. The
insulator housing shall be of shatter proof.
iii) The insulation of silicon composite insulator shall be co-ordinate with that of the SF6
current transformer such that the flashover, if any will occur only external to the CT.
iv) Each of the silicon composite insulators shall have creepage distance suitable for different
voltage class as per specific technical parameters.
v) Cantilever strength of silicon composite insulators of SF6 CT is to be furnished.
vi) The insulator housing shall be of ‘Shatter proof’ high quality Silicon Composite material.
The Silicon sheds shall exhibit hydrophobic property and also should be able to transfer
the property of pollution layer.
vii) The insulator housing shall be of a single piece construction without any joints or
coupling.

7. BUSHING (FOR OIL FILLED CT):

viii) Oil filled condenser type porcelain bushing/Insulator conforming to latest edition of
IS:2099/IS:5621 shall be used for the CTs above 33KV class and up to 220KV class. The
Silicon Composite Insulator shall be used for 400KV CT.
ix) Oil expansion chamber and bushing clamp shall be of high strength. They shall have
smooth surface to prevent discharge taking place between the metal parts and porcelain
as a result of ionisation. Ferrous Parts only shall be hot dip galvanised.

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 x) The insulation of bushings shall be co-ordinated with that of the current transformer such
that the flashover, if any will occur only external to the CT.
xi) Each of the bushings porcelain shall have creepage distance suitable for different voltage
class as specified in specific technical parameters.
xii) Cantilever strength of Bushing/insulator shall be as per Cl. No. 5.5 of IS:2099 (latest
edition) for all voltage classes.

8. GROUNDING TERMINALS :

Two grounding terminals on diagonally opposite sides suitable for connecting G.S. Flat of
50×10mm for all voltage classes shall be provided.

9. SECONDARY TERMINAL BOX :

i) All secondary terminals shall be brought out in a compartment on one side of each
current transformer for easy access. CT sec. terminal box shall be made of sheet steel
having minimum thickness of 3 mm. However, 2 mm. thickness having power coated
painting is acceptable.
ii) The exterior of this terminal box shall be hot-dip galvanized or painted.
iii) Arrangement for shorting of CT secondary terminals shall be provided in the CT
secondary terminal box with supply of shorting link made of copper.
iv) The terminal box shall be provided with removable cable gland plate with provision of
punching at bottom for mounting required number of cable glands of 1.1 KV grade steel
wire armoured, PVC insulated PVC sheathed 4 sq.mm multicore stranded copper
conductor cables. The cable glands shall be included within the scope of supply.
v) The terminal box shall be provided with a door in front so as to have easy access of
secondary terminals. The door shall have a sealing/ locking arrangement and shall be
suitable to prevent penetration of moisture and rain water. Degree of protection shall not
be less than IP 55 as per relevant IS.
vi) All terminals shall be clearly marked with identification number to facilitate connection to
external wiring with sufficient space in between.

10. PAINTING :

i) The tank and top metallic cover shall be hot-dip galvanized or painted. All steel surfaces
shall be cleaned by sand blasting or chemical process as required to produce a smooth
surface, free of scale, grease and dirt. However Aluminium casting CT tank with PU paint
is also acceptable.
ii) Steel surface in contact with insulating oil shall be painted with heat resistant oil insoluble
insulating varnish.
iii) External surfaces shall be given a coat of high quality red or yellow chromate primer and
finished with two coats of synthetic enamel paints (light grey as per shade 631 of IS:5)
iv) Paints shall be carefully selected to withstand tropical heat, rain etc. The paints shall not
scale off or crinkle or be removed by abrasion due to normal handling.

11. SF6 GAS:

The SF6 gas shall comply with IEC 60376; 60376A and 60376B and shall be suitable in all
respect for use in the switchgear under operating condition.

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12. INSULATING OIL:

Insulating oil to be used for current transformer shall be of EHV grade and shall confirm to
IS:335 (required for first filling).

13. TESTS AT FACTORY AND TEST CERTIFICATES :

i) Each C.T. shall comply with the requirements of routine test as specified in IS:16227.
ii) All Routine test at manufacturer's works on all CTs shall be carried out and Test Reports
are to be submitted to WBSETCL alongwith inspection call letter. For 66KV & above
voltage class CT’s Dielectric Dissipation Factor (tanδ) is to be measured at manufacturer’s
works for all CTs wherever applicable. The measured tanδ values indicating sl. No. of CTs
are to be submitted along with submission of inspection offer. During physical inspection
ofCTs at the manufacturer’s works officers of WBSETCL shall witness Routine/Acceptance
test i.r.o 10% or more as per IS/IEC for all voltage class CTs (33KV to 400KV). However
tanδ value is to be measured for all CTS of 132KV & above voltage class during
routine/acceptance test at the manufacturer’s works in presence of representative of
WBSETCL.
iii) All Acceptance tests shall be carried out at the manufacturer’s works on every lot offered
for inspection as per relevant IS. Selection of samples for acceptance test as well as
rejection and retesting shall be guided by relevant IS& IEC. The entire cost of acceptance
and routine tests that are to be carried out as per relevant IS shall be treated as included
in quoted price of Current Transformer. Three (3) copies of test reports shall be
submitted for approval and adequate extra copies for distribution to site.
iv) The contractor shall give at least 15 (fifteen) days advance notice intimating the actual
date of inspection and details of all tests that are to be carried out.

14. TEST REPORTS AND TYPE TESTS :

Only type tested Current transformers from the maker’s list of WBSETCL are to be offered for
400KV, 220KV, 132KV and 33KV class CT’s conforming to our technical specification, and
relevant IS and IEC. Current Transformer offered should be similar with ones on which type
testing has been carried out as per relevant IS and IEC. Three sets of complete test report of all
test (including Type Test of CT as well as for Silicon composite insulator),as stipulated in the
relevant IS & IEC, carried out in Govt. recognized Test House or Laboratory /NABL accredited
laboratory shall have to be submitted by successful bidder positively along with submission of
drawings during detailed Engineering. Successful bidder may be required to produce original
copies of type test reports at the time of detail engineering, if asked by WBSETCL.
Each type test report shall comply with the following information with test result: -
i) Complete identification, date and serial no.
ii) Relevant drawings as documented with test report.
iii) Method of application, where applied, duration and interpretation of each test.
iv) All Type tests report which have been carried in accordance with IEC:44-1/IS:16227
including “Fast Transient Test” report to assess the CT performance having 300KV or
higher voltage class in service to withstand high frequency over voltage generated due to
closing &opening of isolators & Breaker

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15. GURANTEE :

Electrical characteristics shall be guaranteed by the bidder. In case of failure of materials to

meet the guarantee, WBSETCL shall have right to reject the material. Guaranteed Technical
Particulars are to be submitted by successful bidder during detailed engineering along with
submitted drawings/documents. However format for submission of GTP shall be handed over to
intending bidders at the time of sale of tender documents.

16. CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND MANUALS :

In the event of placement of order the following drawings and manuals shall be submitted in six
(6) copies for approval.
a) General outline dimension drawing of current transformers furnishing front and side
elevation, top and bottom plan, views showing all accessories, mounting arrangement on
steel structures, spacing and size of the bolts, total creepage distance of bushing,
electrical diagram for primary and secondary connections with polarity mark, terminal
arrangement for secondary terminal box, size of primary terminals, grounding terminals
and lifting lugs, quantity of insulating oil, net and shipping weight, shipping dimension
etc.
b) Name and rating plate diagram of CT.
c) Marked erection point identifying the component parts of SF6 CT
d) Detail view of core, winding assembly, winding connections and tappings.
e) Guaranteed Technical particulars

After approval, four (4) sets of approved drawings and operating and maintenance manual
including the instruction manual both in soft and hard format shall be submitted for our
record and distribution to site.

Instruction manual should contain :

a) A brief description of C.T. furnishing the constructional features.
b) Instruction for handling, storing, erection, commissioning and operation and maintenance
of C.Ts
c) General outline drawing of the C.Ts along with all components and accessories.
d) Marked erection points identifying the component parts of C.T.
e) Detailed dimensions of assembly and description of all accessories.
f) Detailed views of Core, winding assembly, winding connections and its tapping.
g) List of spares and other necessary information for C.Ts.
h) A set of approved test certificate.
i) All notes and legends of the drawings shall be furnished in English and all dimensions
shall be marked in metric units.

Special Notes –
 For 132KV and above rated CTs, tanδ value of a new CT should not exceed 0.4% at
10KV & rated voltage. And it should not go beyond 0.7% during the 5 years
guarantee period. During maintenance period, rate of increase of tanδ should not be
more than 0.1% per year or 0.2% biannually. No temperature correction factor shall
be considered. If these conditions are not maintained within guarantee period, free of
cost replacement of CT will have to be done by manufacturer / turn-key contractor, as
applicable.
 For 33KV CTS, horizontal Stud is to be provided, vertical stud is not acceptable.
 For 33KV and 132KV CTs, common Baseplate suitable for all the structures of that
voltage class is to be designed and supplied for mounting arrangement. Reference
structure drawings are given under.

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A. CORE DETAILS OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER (for AIS Sub-Station)

Sl. Description No Core Application Current Output ISF Accuracy Min Knee Max CT Max excitation
No. of No. Ratio Burden (Max) class as point Secy current (mA) at
Core (VA) at per IS Voltage (V) Winding Knee point
Lower 16227 Resistance Voltage
Ratio (W)
1. a) 400 KV CT (Bay)
2000-
1 Protection 1000/1A PX Class 2000/1000 10/5 30/60
2000-
Feeder, 2 Protection 1000/1A PX Class 2000/1000 10/5 30/60
Transformer, Bus 2000-
i Reactor, Bus 5 3 Metering 1000/1A 15 5 0.2S
Coupler & Bus
2000-
Transfer Bay 4 Protection 1000/1A PX Class 2000/1000 10/5 30/60
2000-
5 Protection 1000/1A PX Class 2000/1000 10/5 30/60
b) 400kV CT (One & a Half Breaker)
4 3000-
cores Protection 2000/1A PX Class 3000/2000 15/10 30/45
i Line side CT 6 2 3000-2000-
cores Metering 1000/1A 15 5 0.2S
Tie & Bus side 4 3000-
ii CT 4 cores Protection 2000/1A PX Class 3000/2000 15/10 30/45

c) Bushing CT (Transformer)

400KV side,
220kV side &
Neutral of 315
i 1 1 Protection 1000/1A PX Class 1000V 2.5 30 at Vk/2
MVA,
400/220/33KV
Transformer

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Sl. Description No Core Application Current Output ISF Accuracy Min Knee Max CT Max excitation
No. of No. Ratio Burden (Max) class as point Secy current (mA) at
Core (VA) at per IS Voltage (V) Winding Knee point
Lower 16227 Resistance Voltage
Ratio (W)
d) Bushing CT (Bus Reactor)
1 Protection 200/1A PX Class 200V 1 40 at Vk/4
400KV line side 2 Protection 200/1A PX Class 200V 1 40 at Vk/4
i of 80MVAR Bus 4
Reactor 3 Protection 200/1A PX Class 200V 1 40 at Vk/4
4 Metering 200/1A 10 5 1
2000-
1 Protection 1000/1A PX Class 2000/1000V 10/5 30/60
Neutral side of 2000-
ii 80MVAR Bus 4 2 Protection 1000/1A PX Class 2000/1000V 10/5 30/60
Reactor
3 Protection 200/1A PX Class 200V 1 40 at Vk/4
4 WTI 10

2. a) 220 KV CT (Bay)
1000-800-
1 Metering 400/1A 15 5 0.2S
1000-800- 1500/1200/
2 Protection 400/1A PX Class 600V 5/4/2 30/37.5/75
Feeder, 1000-800- 1500/1200/ 5/4/2
i Transformer & 5 3 Protection 400/1A PX Class 600V 30/37.5/75
Bus Transfer Bay 1000-800- 1500/1200/ 5/4/2
4 Protection 400/1A PX Class 600V 30/37.5/75
1000-800- 1500/1200/ 5/4/2
5 Protection 400/1A PX Class 600V 30/37.5/75
2000-
1 Metering 1600/1A 15 5 0.2S
2000-
ii Bus Coupler 3 2 Protection 1600/1A PX Class 2000/1600V 10/8 30/37.5
2000-
3 Protection 1600/1A PX Class 2000/1600V 10/8 30/37.5

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Sl. Description No Core Application Current Output ISF Accuracy Min Knee Max CT Max excitation
No. of No. Ratio Burden (Max) class as point Secy current (mA) at
Core (VA) at per IS Voltage (V) Winding Knee point
Lower 16227 Resistance Voltage
Ratio (W)
Feeder, 2000-
Transformer & Bus 1 Metering 15 5 0.2S
1600/1A
Transfer Bay (if
mentioned in BOQ) 2000-
2 Protection PX Class 2000/1600 10/8 30/37.5
1600/1A
iii 5 2000-
3 Protection PX Class 2000/1600 10/8 30/37.5
1600/1A
2000-
4 Protection PX Class 2000/1600 5/4 30/37.5
1600/2A
2000-
5 Protection 1600/2A PX Class 2000/1600 5/4 30/37.5

b) Bushing CT (Transformer)

220KV side,
132KV side
i & Neutral of 1 1 Protection 800/1A PX Class 1000V 2.5 30 at Vk/2
160MVA
Transformer

220KV side &

ii Neutral of 50MVA 1 1 Protection 400/1A PX Class 800V 1.5 30 at Vk/2
Transformer

c) 33 KV CT for Tertiary Loading

1 Metering 200-100/1A 15 5 0.2S

220/132/33 KV
i 3
Transformer Bay 2 Protection 200-100/1A PX Class 1200/600V 4/2 30

3 Protection 200-100/1A PX Class 1200/600V 4/2 30

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Sl. Description No Core Application Current Output ISF Accuracy Min Knee Max CT Max excitation
No. of No. Ratio Burden (Max) class as point Secy current (mA) at
Core (VA) at per IS Voltage (V) Winding Knee point
Lower 16227 Resistance Voltage
Ratio (W)
3. a) 132KV CT (Bay)
1000-800-
1 Metering 15 5 0.2S
400/1A
1000-800- 1500/1200/
2 Protection 400/1A PX Class 600V 5/4/2 30/37.5/75
Feeder,
3 Protection 1000-800- PX Class 1500/1200/ 5/4/2 30/37.5/75
Transformer &
400/1A 600V
Bus Transfer Bay
i 1000-800- 1500/1200/
4 Protection PX Class 5/4/2 30/37.5/75
5 400/1A 600V
1000-800- 1500/1200/
5 Protection PX Class 5/4/2 30/37.5/75
400/1A 600V
2000-
1 Metering 1600/1A 15 5 0.2S
ii 8/6.4 30/37.5
2000-
Bus Coupler Bay 3 2 Protection PX Class 2000/1600V
1600/1A
8/6.4 30/37.5
2000-
3 Protection PX Class 2000/1600V
1600/1A
If mentioned in 2000-
BOQ 1 Metering 15 5 0.2S
1600/1A
2000-
2 Protection PX Class 2000/1600V 8/6.4 30/37.5
1600/1A
2000-
5 8/6.4 30/37.5
5

3 Protection 1600/1A PX Class 2000/1600V

2000-
2 Protection PX Class 2000/1600V 8/6.4 30/37.5
iii 1600/1A
2000-
8/6.4 30/37.5
3 Protection 1600/1A PX Class 2000/1600V

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 Sl. Description No of Core Application Current Ratio Output ISF Accuracy Min Knee Max CT Secy Max
No. Core No. Burden (Max) class as point Voltage Winding excitation
(VA) at per IS (V) Resistance(W) current (mA)
Lower 16227 at Knee point
Voltage
Ratio
b) Bushing CT (Transformer)
i 132KV side & 1 1 Protection 400-300/1A PX Class 800-600V 1.5 30 at Vk/2
Neutral of 50MVA
Transformer
ii 33KV side of 1 1 Protection 1000/1A PX Class 500 2.5 30 at Vk/2
50MVA
Transformer
iii 132KV side & 1 1 Protection 150/1A PX Class 600 1.5 30 at Vk/2
Neutral of
31.5MVA
Transformer
iv 33KV side of 1 1 Protection 800/1A PX Class 400 2.5 30 at Vk/2
31.5MVA
Transformer

c) 132KV CT for Railway Traction Sub-Stations& for Bulk (only for Metering purpose)
i Feeder – without 2 1&2 Metering 200-100/1A 15 5 0.2S
Circuit Breaker
ii Feeder – as Special 2 1&2 Metering 50-25/1A 15 5 0.2S

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Sl. Description No Core Application Current Output ISF Accuracy Min Knee Max CT Max excitation
No. of No. Ratio Burden (Max) class as point Secy current (mA) at
Core (VA) at per IS Voltage (V) Winding Knee point
Lower 16227 Resistance Voltage
Ratio (W)

4. a) 33KV CT (Bay)

i 1 Metering 1000-800- 15 5 0.2S

400/1A
Feeder,
Transformer, 2 Protection 1000-800- PX Class 1000/800/400 4/3.2/1.6 30/37.5/75
3
Capacitor Bank & 400/1A
Bus Transfer Bay 3 Protection 1000-800- PX Class 1000/800/400 4/3.2/1.6 30/37.5/75
400/1A
ii If mentioned in 1 Metering 2000- 15 5 0.2S
BOQ 1000/1A
3 2 Protection 2000- PX Class 2000/1000 8/4 30 at Higher
1000/1A Ratio at Vk/2
3 Protection 2000- PX Class 2000/1000 8/4 30 at Higher
1000/1A Ratio at Vk/2
iii If mentioned in 1 Metering 400-200/1A 15 5 0.2S
BOQ
3 2 Protection 400-200/1A PX Class 800/400 4/2 30 at Higher
Ratio at Vk/2
3 Protection 400-200/1A PX Class 800/400 4/2 30 at Higher
Ratio at Vk/2

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Sl. Description No of Core Application Current Output ISF Accuracy Min Knee Max CT Secy Max
No. Core No. Ratio Burden (Max) class as point Winding excitation
(VA) at per IS Voltage (V) Resistance(W) current
16227 (mA) at
Lower
Knee point
Ratio Voltage

b) 33KV CT (Indoor Switchgear including GIS)

i 1 Metering 15 5 0.2S
2000-1000/1A

Transformer (In 2 Protection PX Class 500/250 10/5 30 @ Highest

3 2000-1000/1A
comer) Ratio
3 Protection PX Class 500/250 10/5 30 @ Highest
2000-1000/1A Ratio
1 Metering 15 5 0.2S
800-400/1A
Feeder, Capacitor 2 Protection PX Class 500/250 10/5 30 @ Highest
ii Bank & Bus 800-400/1A Ratio
Transfer Bay
3 Protection PX Class 500/250 10/5 30 @ Highest
800-400/1A Ratio
iii 1 Metering 2000-1000/1A 15 5 0.2S

Bus Coupler Bay 2 2 Protection 2000-1000/1A PX Class 500/250 10/5 30 @ Highest

(O/C & E/F) Ratio

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Sl. Description No Core Application Current Output ISF Accuracy Min Knee Max CT Max excitation
No. of No. Ratio Burden (Max) class as point Secy current (mA) at
Core (VA) at per IS Voltage (V) Winding Knee point
Lower 16227 Resistance Voltage
Ratio (W)

5a) 11KV CT (Bay)

i 1 Metering 600-400/ 1A 15 5 0.2S

2 Protection 600-400/ 1A PX Class 300/200 4/2 at 75°C 30 at Vk/2 at

higher ratio

Incomer 4 3 Protection 600-400/ 1A PX Class 300/200 4/2 at 75°C 30 at Vk/2 at

higher ratio

4 Protection 600-400/ 1A PX Class 300/200 4/2 at 75°C 30 at Vk/2 at

higher ratio

ii 1 Metering 400-200/ 1A 15 5 0.2S

Outgoing Feeder 2
2 Protection 400-200/ 1A PX Class 200/100 2 at 75°C 30 at Vk/2 at
higher ratio

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B. CORE DETAILS OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER (FOR GIS SUB-STATION ONLY)

Sl. Description No Core Application Current Output ISF Accuracy Min Knee Max CT Max excitation
No. of No. Ratio Burden (Max) class as point Secy current (mA) at
Core (VA) at per IS Voltage (V) Winding Knee point
Lower 16227 Resistance Voltage
Ratio (W)
1. a) 400 KV CT (Bay)
2000- 800@ Lowest 30 @ Highest
1 Protection 1000/1A PX Class ratio 10/5 Ratio
2000- 800@ Lowest 30 @ Highest
2 Protection 1000/1A PX Class 10/5
ratio Ratio
Feeder, 2000- 5 @ all
Transformer, Bus 3 Metering 1000/1A 15 0.2
ratio
i Reactor, Bus 5
800@ Lowest 30 @ Highest
Coupler & Bus 2000-
4 Protection PX Class ratio 10/5 Ratio
Transfer Bay 1000/1A
800@ Lowest 30 @ Highest
2000-
5 Protection 1000/1A PX Class ratio 10/5 Ratio

b) 400kV CT (One & a Half Breaker GIS)

4 3000- 1000@ 30 @ Highest
cores Protection 2000/1A PX Class Lowest ratio 15/10
Ratio
i Line side CT 6
2 3000-2000- 5@ all
cores Metering 1000/1A 15 0.2
ratio

Tie & Bus side 4 3000- 1000@ 30 @ Highest

ii 4 cores Protection 2000/1A PX Class Lowest ratio 15/10
CT Ratio
c) Bushing CT (Bus Reactor)
Neutral side of 800 @ Lowest 30 @ Highest
2000-
i 80MVAR Bus 4 1 Protection PX Class ratio 10/5 Ratio
1000/1A
Reactor

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Sl. Description No Core Application Current Output ISF Accuracy Min Knee Max CT Max excitation
No. of No. Ratio Burden (Max) class as point Secy current (mA) at
Core (VA) at per IS Voltage (V) Winding Knee point
Lower 16227 Resistance Voltage
Ratio (W)
800 @ Lowest 30 @ Highest
2000-
2 Protection 1000/1A PX Class ratio 10/5 Ratio

3 Protection 200/1A PX Class 200V 1 40 at Vk/4

4 WTI 10

2. 220 KV CT (Bay)
1600-800- 5
1 Metering 400/1A 15 0.2
800 @ Lowest 30 @ Highest
1600-
2 Protection PX Class ratio 8/4 Ratio
800/1A

800 @ Lowest 30 @ Highest

Feeder, 1600- 8/4
3 Protection 800/1A PX Class ratio Ratio
i Transformer & 5
Bus Transfer Bay
800 @ Lowest 30 @ Highest
1600- 8/4
4 Protection PX Class ratio Ratio
800/1A
800 @ Lowest 30 @ Highest
1600- 8/4
5 Protection PX Class ratio Ratio
800/1A
2000- 5 @ all
1 Metering 1600/1A 15 0.2
ratio
800 @ Lowest 30 @ Highest
2000-
2 Protection 1600/1A PX Class ratio 10/8 Ratio
ii Bus Coupler 3
800 @ Lowest 30 @ Highest
2000-
3 Protection PX Class ratio 10/8 Ratio
1600/1A

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Sl. Description No Core Application Current Output ISF Accuracy Min Knee Max CT Max excitation
No. of No. Ratio Burden (Max) class as point Secy current (mA) at
Core (VA) at per IS Voltage (V) Winding Knee point
Lower 16227 Resistance Voltage
Ratio (W)

3. 132KV CT (Bay)
1 Metering 1000-800- 15 5 0.2
400/1A
2 Protection PX Class 800 @ Lowest 5/4 30 @ Highest
1000-
ratio Ratio
i 800/1A
3 Protection PX Class 800 @ Lowest 5/4 30 @ Highest
Feeder, 1000-
Transformer & 5 ratio Ratio
800/1A
Bus Transfer Bay
4 Protection PX Class 800 @ Lowest 5/4 30 @ Highest
1000-
800/1A ratio Ratio

5 Protection PX Class 800 @ Lowest 5/4 30 @ Highest

1000-
800/1A ratio Ratio

2000- 5 @ all
1 Metering 15 0.2
1600/1A ratio
ii
600 @ Lowest 8/6.4 30 @ Highest
2000-
Bus Coupler Bay 3 2 Protection PX Class ratio Ratio
1600/1A
600 @ Lowest 8/6.4 30 @ Highest
2000-
3 Protection PX Class ratio Ratio
1600/1A

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 SPECIFIC TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER

DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

Sl.
NO 400 KV 220KV 132 KV 33 KV
1. Rated system voltage
KV(rms) 400KV 220 132 33
2. Highest system
voltageKV(rms) 420KV 245 145 36
3. Rated
current(Amp)/Burden(VA) As per schedule of requirements

4. System frequency (Hz)

50
5. System neutral earthing Earthed through
grounding
Effectively transformer for
Effectively Earthed
Earthed 220/132/33KV &
132/33KV
substation
6. Installation
Outdoor
7. Extended current rating
120 % Max.
8. Rated short time thermal
current for 1 second/3 40 31.5 31.5
50 for 1 sec.
second (KArms) (3 sec) (3 sec) (3 sec)

9. Rated Dynamic current KA

(peak) (should be at least 125 100 78.8 78.8
2.5 times of above rating
10. Rated Insulation level :
a) 1.2/50 microsecond 1425 1050 650 170
impulse withstand
voltage (KVpeak)
b) One minute power 630 460 275 70
frequency withstand
voltage (KVrms) on
primary winding

11. Power frequency over

voltage withstand
requirements for secondary 3
winding for one minute
(KVrms)
12. Over voltage interturn test As per clause 9.5 of IS:16227 & relevant IEC
13. Creepage Distance(Heavily
polluted atmosphere) Total 10500 6125 3625 900

14. Limit of temp. rise of

windings OC at rated
55OC
current

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15. Type of mounting Pedestal Type

16. Insulation medium SF6 Gas / Oil Oil

(as per
schedule)
17. Type of Tank Live Tank / Dead Tank Dead Tank

18. Insulator Silicon Oil filled condenser type porcelain

Composite bushing/Insulator
Insulator
19. Instrument security factor Less than 5 for metering core
20. Type of connectors suitable 4" Al. 3" 2.5" 1.5"
for pipe/ACSR Al.Pipe/ Al.Pipe/ Al.Pipe/ACSR
Conductor. ACSR ACSR conductor
conductor conductor
21. Minimum visible Corona 320 _ _
_
discharge voltage (KVrms)
22. RIV test rms. (micro volts) Not exceeding Not
Not exceeding
1000 (at 266 exceeding
500 (at 156 KV -
KV rms) 500 (at 92
rms)
KV rms)
23. Partial discharge level (PC) Not exceeding 10 PC excluding 33KV.
24. 250/2500 micro Sec.
Switching impulse
withstand dry & wet  1050 KVp
(between line terminals and
ground)
25. Class of insulation
E or A (as per schedule) A

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 GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

(To be filled in and signed by the Bidder)

1 CT : GENERAL
a) Name of Manufacturer
b) Type & Model of the Manufacturer
c) Conforming Standard
d) Date of Last Type Test
e) Dead Tank or Live Tank Construction
f) Diameter of High Voltage Stud (mm) x Length (mm)
g) Total Height of the CT
h) Total Weight of the CT
i) Material Used in Primary Winding
j) Material Used in Secondary Winding
k) Rated voltage (KV)
2 CT INSULATION LEVEL
a) 1.2/50 micro second Impulse withstand voltage (dry)
on primary winding (KV peak)
b) One minute power frequency withstand voltage(Dry)
on primary winding (KV rms)
c) One minute power frequency withstand voltage(Wet)
on primary winding (KV rms)
d) One minute power frequency withstand test voltage
in secondary winding (KV rms)
3 CT CURRENT
a) Rated primary current (Amp)
b) Rated secondary current (Amp)
c) Extended current rating (Amp)
d) Short time thermal rating of primary current for
e) 1 sec and 3 sec
f) Rated dynamic current of primary (KAp)
g) Rated continuous thermal current (KA rms)
h) Temperature rise at rated continuous thermal
current over 50oC Ambient Temp. (oC)
4 CT Bushing
a) Minimum creepage distance (mm)
b) Whether CT bushing is hermetically sealed or not
c) Cantilever Strength (Kgf)
5 CT :Details of Cores
a) Current ratio
b) Accuracy Class/ALF/ISF
c) Kn/Ie/RCT at highest ratio

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