1614153401vol.2Electrical

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL
Deputy Engineer Executive Engineer City Engineer 98

Contents
2. Technical Specification of Electrical ............................................................................................ 100
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 100
TRANSFORMERS .................................................................................................................. 101
MV /LV Panel Specifications ............................................................................................... 109
2.3.1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DETAILS ...................................................................................... 109
2.3.2 General ........................................................................................................................ 109
2.3.3 KIOSK arrangement ..................................................................................................... 110
2.3.4 Quality assurance ........................................................................................................ 110
2.3.5 Enclosure manufacturing ............................................................................................ 110
2.3.6 Switchboard Configuration ......................................................................................... 111
2.3.7 Switchboard Compartmentalization ........................................................................... 112
2.3.8 Switchboard Busbar .................................................................................................... 112
Technical specifications - air circuit breakers ..................................................................... 114
2.4.1 General:....................................................................................................................... 114
2.4.2 Construction characteristics ....................................................................................... 114
Operator safety ................................................................................................................... 116
2.5.1 Operating Mechanism................................................................................................. 116
2.5.2 Protection Releases..................................................................................................... 116
2.5.3 Digital connectivity...................................................................................................... 119
2.5.4 Accessories .................................................................................................................. 120
2.5.5 Mechanical accessories:.............................................................................................. 120
2.5.6 Technical specifications – molded case circuit breakers (MCCB) ............................... 120
Energy and asset management at LV switchgear ............................................................... 124
DIESEL STANDBY GENERATOR ............................................................................................ 126
UPS SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................ 134
BATTERY, BATTERY CHARGER & DCDB ............................................................................... 134
CABLING SYSTEM: HV, LV, CONTROL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ................................. 136
LIGHTING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................... 140
EARTHING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM ............................................................ 148
FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM ............................................................................... 153
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF GRP CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ................................. 156
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF GRP SOLAR STRUCTURE .................................................... 157

2. Technical Specification of Electrical
INTRODUCTION
This scope of this specification consists of general requirements of Design,

manufacture, inspection and testing at manufacturer’s works, supply, packing, forwarding and
delivery to site, unloading, handling and storing the equipment at site, assembly,
installation, testing and commissioning at site of the equipment/ system listed below as per
Specifications, data sheets & Single Line Diagram. Particular requirements of all electrical
equipment’s are covered under,: Particular Requirements - Electrical of this Specification.
a) Oil cooled Transformers

b) HT Switchgear Panels
c) HT Capacitor Banks & Panel
d) FCMA Neutral Soft Start Panel
e) 415V Metal enclosed switchboards (MCCs/PCCs)
f) 415 V Power capacitor and control panel
g) Bus Duct
h) Diesel Generator Set with Acoustic Enclosure
i) UPS
j) Battery, Battery charger and DC Distribution board
k) Cabling System: HV, LV, Control and Telecommunications
l) Cable carrier system,
m) Lighting
n) Lighting System Equipment
o) Earthing& Lightning protection system.
p) Fire MCC Panel (Emergency DB)
q) Fire Alarm and Protection System
The equipment of those manufacturers, who have sufficient proven experience of

manufacturing the respective equipment of similar capacity, shall be considered. The
respective equipment should have been manufactured, supplied, installed, tested,
Commissioned successfully and should be working satisfactorily since at least last 5 years
continuously. Certificates from the end users, regarding their satisfactory Performances, shall
have to be submitted in this regard.
Various equipment /items shall conform to latest applicable standards specified. In case
of Conflict between standards and this specification, this specification shall govern.

TRANSFORMERS
Transformer system shall have provision such that inter-opera ability with instrumentation
controls system.
 The entire substation shall be indoor type including transformers.

 Transformer shall be selected on the peak flow of STP & Recycle plant process load.
 DG shall have 100% Backup provision.
 100 % power backup for all TTP shall be provided.
 Bus bar material of 415 V Switchgears to be used as " Copper "
 The power distribution system was consider on 22 or 11 KV, ( as per STP existing power
supply HT voltage , bidder may considered the same. For transformer HV side, LV side is
433 V; The NMMC electrical department need to be consulted.
 The perpetual licenses of software is now converted to subscription based licences valid
up to defect liability period (DLP). It can be scaled down to required software
subscription licences in O and M phase.
The successful bidder shall have to submit detail specifications of SCADA
implementation and nominate agency which shall implement SCADA. The competence
of the agency and experience shall be evaluated by NMMC's representative and IIT then
it shall be approved. Else NMMC shall nominate the agency for SCADA implementation
which the bidder has to appoint exclusively for the project.
A. Applicable Standards
The transformers shall conform to the latest applicable standards specified below
Power Transformer IS:2026/BS:171/IEC:60076/ IS11171
Fittings and Accessories IS:3639
Outdoor type Oil immersed distribution transformers IS:1180-2014
Upto 2500kVA, 22/11kV Transformer
Loading of oil immersed transformer IS:6600/BS:CP.1010/IEC:60354
Transformer Oil IS:335/BS 148/IEC:60296
Bushings for > 1000V, AC IS:2099/BS:223/IEC:60137
Bushings for> 1000V, AC IS:7421
Degree of Protection IS:13947 (Part 1)/ IEC:60947-1
Double float type Buchholz Relay IS:3637
Electrical insulation classified by thermal stability IS1271/BS:2757/IEC:60085
Climate Proofing BS:CP1014
Code of Practice for selection, installation and IS - 10028

Maintenance of transformers
Manual on Transformers CBIP Publication No.295
B. Features of Construction
a) The transformer tank shall be made from high-grade sheet steel, suitably reinforced
by stiffeners made of structural steel sections.
b) All seams, flanges, lifting lugs, braces, and other parts attached to the tank shall be
welded.
c) The interior of the tank shall be cleaned by sand blasting and painted with two coats
of heat resistant, oil insoluble paint.
d) Adequately sized manholes shall be provided for ease of inspection and maintenance.
Steel bolts and nuts exposed to atmosphere, shall be galvanized.
e) The tank cover shall be removable and shall be suitably sloped so that it does not
retain rainwater.
f) Lifting lugs and eyebolts shall be so located that a safe clearance is obtained without
the use of a spreader, between the sling and transformer bushings.
g) Transformers shall be provided with fixed type radiators. Fins of the radiators shall
not have sharp edges and shall be rounded in shape.
h) The transformer core shall be constructed from high grade, non-ageing, cold-rolled,
grain Oriented, Silicon Steel Laminations. The steel laminations shall be of "core"
type. Each lamination shall be coated with insulation which is unaffected by the
temperature attained by the transformer during service. Core laminations shall be
annealed and burrs removed after cutting. Cut edges shall be insulated. The framework
and clamping arrangements of core and coil shall be securely earthed inside the tank by a
copper strap connection to the tank.
i) Windings shall be of insulated copper wire or copper strip. Windings and insulation shall
be so arranged that free circulation of oil is possible between coils, between windings,
and between winding and core. The windings shall be fully shrunk under vacuum before
assembly. High voltage end-windings shall be suitably braced to withstand short circuit
stresses and stresses caused up by surges.
j) The sequence and orientation of HV/LV side phase and neutral bushings shall be as
specified in the latest edition of relevant IS.
k) Transformer shall operate without injurious heating at the rated KVA and at any voltage
up to + 10 % of the rated voltage of any tap. Transformer shall be designed for 110 %
continuous over-fluxing withstanding capability.
l) Transformer shall be provided with Zero sequence / earth fault current protection on LV
side transformer feeder protection. (Neutral CT to be provided in case of solid
grounding)
C. Winding connections
Windings shall be of HV: Delta & LV: Star, vector group Dyn 11.

D. Rating
The rating of transformers shall be as per standard ratings shown in IS 1180:2014 or relevant
standard.
E. Type of cooling
The transformers shall be oil immersed with natural oil circulation, type ONAN. With the
provision for radiator cooling with fans for forced cooling, if required will be added in future.
The rating of the transformer with ONAF shall be specified.
F. Impedance and losses

The percentage impedance, no load & load losses shall be as per IS 1180: 2014 or relevant
standard.
G. Performance requirements
(a) The transformers shall be suitable for operation without danger on to any particular
tapping at the rated kVA provided that the voltage does not vary by more than ± 10 %
of the voltage corresponding to the tapping.
(b) The transformers shall be suitable for continuous operation with a frequency variation
of ±5% of rated frequency, combined voltage and frequency variation should not
exceed 10%.
(c) All transformers shall be capable of withstanding external short circuit without damage
as per IS 2026.
(d) The transformers shall be capable of continuous operation in accordance with relevant
IS for loading of oil immersed transformers.
(e) The neutral terminal of star windings shall be designed for the highest over current
that can flow through this terminal.
(f) The temperature rise of oil & windings over the specified ambient temperature shall
not exceed the limits given below with air as cooling medium when tested in
accordance with IS 2026 (Part-2).
Top oil (measured by thermometer) : 40° C
Winding (measured by resistance) : 45° C
(g) Noise level of transformers shall be less than 80 dB at a distance of 1 metre.
H. Tap Changer
(a) The standard tapping range shall be +5% to -10% of HV in terms of 2.5 % with taps on
HV Side. (consider as per IS 1180-2014, Part - 1)
(b) For transformer of rating less than or equal to 500 kVA, tap changing shall be carried
out by means of an off circuit externally operated self-positioning switch when

the transformer is in de-energized condition. Off circuit tapping arrangement shall be
either by means of an externally operated switch with mechanically locking device and
a position indicator. Arrangement for pad-locking shall be provided.
(c) On Load Tap Changing Gear for Transformer (above 500kVA) The OLTC gear shall be
designed to complete successfully tap changes for the maximum current to which
transformer can be loaded i.e. 150% of the rated current. Devices shall be
incorporated to prevent tap change when the through current is in excess of the safe
current that the tap changer can handle. The OLTC gear shall withstand through fault
currents without injury.
(d) When a tap change has been commenced it shall be completed independently of the
operation of the control relays and switches. Necessary safeguard shall be provided to
allow for failure of auxiliary power supply or any other contingency which may result in
the tap changer movement not being completed once it is commenced.
(e) Oil in compartments which contain the making and breaking contacts of the OLTC shall
not mix with oil in other compartments of the OLTC or with transformer oil. Gases
released from these compartments shall be conveyed by a pipe to a separate oil
conservator or to a segregated compartment within the main transformer conservator.
A Buchholz relay shall be installed in the above pipe. The conservator shall be
provided with a prismatic oil level gauge.
(f) Oil in compartments of OLTC which do not contain the make and break contacts, shall
be maintained under conservator head by valve pipe connections. Any gas leaving
these compartments shall pass through the Buchholz relay before entering the
conservator.
(g) OLTC driving mechanism and its associated control equipment (Local) shall be
mounted in an outdoor, weather-proof cabinet with IP 55 protection which shall
include:
(i) Driving motor (415V, 3-phase, 50 Hz. AC squirrel cage).
(ii) Motor starting contactor with thermal overload relays, isolating switch and HRC
fuses.
(iii) Duplicate sources of power supply with automatic changeover from the running
source to the standby source and vice versa.
(iv) Control switch: Raise/off/lower (spring return to normal type).
(v) Remote/local selector switch (maintained contact type).
(vi) Mechanical tap position indicator showing rated tap voltage against each position
and resettable maximum and minimum indicators.
(vii) Limit switches to prevent motor over-travel in either direction or final mechanical
stops.
(viii) Brake or clutch to permit only one taps change at a time on manual operation.
(ix) Emergency manual operating device (hand crank or hand wheel).
(x) A five digit operation counter.

(xi) Electrically interlocked reversing contactors (preferably also mechanically
interlocked).
(xii) 240V, 50 Hz. AC space heater with switch and HRC fuses. (xiii) Interior lighting
fixture with lamp door switch and HRC fuses.
(xiii) Gasketed and hinged door with locking arrangement.
(xiv) Terminal blocks, internal wiring, earthing terminals and cable glands for power
and control cables.
(xv) Necessary relays, contactors, current transformers etc.
(h) Control Requirements for OLTC

The following electrical control features shall be provided:
(i) Positive completion of load current transfer, once a tap change has been initiated,
without stopping on any intermediate position, even in case of failure of external
power supply.
(ii) Only one tap change from each tap change impulse even if the control switches or
push button is maintained in the operated position.
(iii) Cut-off of electrical control when manual control is resorted to. Cut-off of a counter
impulse for a reverse tap change until the mechanism comes to rest and resets the
circuits for a fresh operation.
(iv) Cut-off of electrical control when it tends to operate the tap beyond its extreme
position.
(i) Automatic Control of OLTC

Automatic OLTC control shall include the following items:
(i) Voltage setting device
(ii) Voltage sensing and voltage regulating devices.
(iii) Line drop compensator with adjustable R and X elements.
(iv) Timer 5-25 seconds for delaying the operation of the tap changer in the first step for
every tap change operation
(v) Adjustable dead band for voltage variation
(j) The OLTC remote control equipment shall be housed in an indoor sheet steel cubicle to
be located in a remote control room. It shall conform to degree of enclosure protection
IP45 or better and shall comprise the following.
(k) The OLTC control panel shall comprise of rigid welded structural frames made of
structural steel section or of pressed and formed cold rolled steel and frame
enclosures, doors and partitions shall be of cold rolled steel of thickness 2 mm.
Stiffeners shall be provided wherever necessary.

(l) All doors, removable covers and plate shall be gasketed all around with neoprene
gaskets. Panel shall be dust, weather and vermin proof providing degree of protection of
IP54, colour of finish shade for interior and exterior shall be glassy white and light
grey semi glossy shade 631 of IS-5 respectively.
(m) Earthing bus shall be of 25 x 6 mm copper.
(n) The OLTC remote control equipment shall comprise of the following
(i) Control switch: Raise/Off/Lower (spring return to normal type)
(ii) Auto/manual selector switch (maintained contact type)
(iii) Tap position indicator
(iv) Facia type alarm Annunciators with “accept” and “lamp test” facilities.
o A.C. supply failure
o Drive motor auto tripped
o Tap change delayed
(v) Necessary auxiliary relays
(vi) Lamp indications for :
 Tap change in progress
 Lower limit reached
 Upper limit reached
(vii) Cable glands for power and control cables.
(viii) 240 V rated panel space heater with ON-OFF switch.
(ix) Fluorescent type interior lighting fixture with lamp and door switch.
(x) HRC fuses.
(xi) Terminal blocks.
(xii) Internal wiring.
(xiii) Earthing terminal.
(o) Fittings and Accessories
The following fittings and accessories shall be provided for transformer:
(a) Inspection manhole(s) with cover(s) on the top cover of the transformer.
(b) Lifting lugs or eyes for lifting of fully assembled transformer by crane.
(c) Jacking pads, at least four in number, at suitable height, for lifting the complete
transformer filled with oil.
(d) Lifting arrangements for
(i) Complete transformer filled with oil
(ii) For the assembly of core and coils and
(iii) For lifting the tank of large transformers whenever specified.
(e) Hauling eyes on each face of the transformer (for transformer rated 10000 KVA and
above).
(f) Skids at the base of the transformer.

(g) A ladder assembly shall be provided to reach the top of the transformer for
maintenance work. It shall be possible to padlock the ladder to the transformer tank so
that ladder cannot be removed. Usage of transformer structure / marshalling boxes
etcas means to climb transformer are not acceptable.
(h) Earthing pads: Two earthing pads of copper or other non-corrodible material shall be
welded at the bottom corners of the transformer tank and supplied with clamp type
terminals suitable for the Employer’s earthing conductors. Suitable earthing terminals on
cable boxes and separately mounted radiator banks shall also be provided.
(i) Neutral earthing bar of copper of specified section installed from the neutral bushing to
ground level suitably supported along its run on porcelain insulators, together with
clamping arrangements at neutral bushing and for two Employer’s earth conductors.
The supporting insulators shall be tank mounted.
(j) Terminal marking and rating plates shall be as per the specified standard and shall also
give the following additional information:
(i) Connection diagram showing the internal connections.
(ii) Guaranteed Temperature rise of winding and oil.
(iii) Insulation levels of the windings, including neutral end of windings with uniform
insulation.
(iv) Transportation weight.
(v) Un-tanking weight.
(vi) Core and winding weight.
(vii) Table giving the tapping voltage, tapping current and tapping power factor for
each tap. Values of short circuit impedance on the extreme tappings and on
the principal tapping and indication of the winding to which the impedance is
relates.
(k) The transformer shall also be provided with the following non-corrodible plates,
indelibly marked showing:
(i) Location and function of all valves and plugs and indication of the maintenance
instrument reference for applying vacuum of drying and oil filling.
(ii) Valves connection diagram
(l) The conservator shall be provided with the following accessories:
(i) Filling plug, sump and drain valve of 15 mm size for conservator of size 650 mm and
25 mm size for conservator above 650 mm diameter.
(ii) 150 mm diameter magnetic type oil level gauge with low oil level alarm contacts and
a prismatic oil sight gauge, both as specified in Data Sheet and provided with
markings for minimum oil level and oil level at rated temperature rise.
(iii) A bolted cover at one end for cleaning.
(iv) Valve for shutting off oil to the transformers.
(v) Weather proof dehydrating breather with silica gel and oil seal to eliminate constant
contact with the atmosphere, mounted at a level of about 1400 mm above ground
level.

(m) Gas and Oil Actuated Relay (Buchholz Relay)
(n) Temperature Indicators
(o) Dial Type Thermometer
(p) Winding Temperature Indicator
I. Cable Terminations / Cabling Requirement

22/11kV air insulated cable box with air insulated disconnecting chamber shall be provided
with supporting brackets and structure to facilitate their support from ground
level. The disconnecting chamber and terminal box shall be air insulated and
complete with seal-off bushings, removable flexible connectors/links and removable covers.
LT terminal box shall be suitable for connecting LT air insulated bus duct.
All transformers shall be provided with lockable emergency Push Button station near the
transformer to trip the transformer as per IER. All transformers shall be provided with alarm
annunciation on breaker control panel.
J. Tolerance on Losses
The permissible tolerances on the guaranteed values of transformer losses shall be as per
IS 2026. Cost loading shall be done for capitalization of losses at time of bid evaluation for
all transformers as per CBIP Manual on transformers.
K. Rejection
(a) The Employer or Employer’s Representative reserves the right to reject the transformer if
the same does not meet the specification requirement, subject to tolerances as per IS
2026.
(b) The impedance values difference and temperature rise values shall not exceed from
the guaranteed specified values.
(c) The rejected transformers shall be replaced by transformers complying with the
requirements of this specification at the Contractor‟s cost. If the commissioning of the
project is likely to be delayed by the rejection of a transformer, the Employer’s
Representative reserves the right to accept the rejected transformer until the
replacement transformer is made available.
(d) Transporting the rejected and replacement transformers as well as installation
and commissioning of both the transformers shall be at the Contractor's cost.
L. Drawings and Data

All Drawings, data, technical particulars, temperature rise calculations, detailed literature,
catalogues, type test certificates of typical transformer etc shall be submitted along with the
bid Documents.

MV /LV Panel Specifications
2.3.1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DETAILS

Rated Insulation Voltage Ui : Upto 1000 V
Frequency : 50 Hz
Frequency variation : ±3% of the nominal value
System design fault level (sym.) : 50KA for 1 sec
System earthing : Solidly Earthed
Rated Impulse Withstand voltage Uimp : 12kV/8kV
Degree of Protection : IP 42 / IP52
2.3.2 General
2.3.2.1 The switchboard shall be indoor construction, free standing, cubicle type modular
construction, dust & vermin protected.
2.3.2.2 The switchboard shall complies to latest edition of IEC 61439-1&2, Test certificate
shall be issued by a reputed authority.
2.3.2.3 The equipment shall be suitably constructed for safe, proper and reliable operation
without undue wear, corrosion, heating or other operating trouble.
2.3.2.4 Panel builder shall produce valid licensed agreement made with original
manufacturer.
2.3.2.5 The weather proof housing shall be manufactured from Hot Galvanized Iron
confirming to international specification and suitable for mounting on a flat
concrete base or pier 300 mm above ground level.
2.3.2.6 The enclosure frame shall be from OEM. The frame shall be of bolted design made
of Galvanized iron with 9 fold structure for better rigidity and strength with
275GSM. No welding frame to be considered.
2.3.2.7 All the load bearing members shall be made of GI sheet steel and it shall be of a
totally enclosed design with cables entering from the Top/bottom and secured by
cable cleats or glands and maintains equipotentiality of the switchgear.
2.3.2.8 The housing shall be arranged for front access/Rear access by means of hinged
doors which shall be screwed to secure them.
2.3.2.9 The rated impulse withstand voltage of the system shall be 8kV for ACB & MCCB
feeders for total panel.
2.3.2.10 The Electrical Panel shall have a rated short time withstand current of 50 kA for 1
second
2.3.2.11 The busbar will be designed for mounting on insulated supports that are sufficient
in number to accept the flow of peak short circuit current upto 254kA.
2.3.2.12 The switchboard Main distribution panel shall restrict the internal arcs faults within
the compartment to ensure maximum safety to the operating personnel and also

to minimize the downtime for replacement and repairs. Type test certificate shall
be carried out to verify the arc containment within the compartment for 50kA,
0.3sec as per IEC 61641.
2.3.2.13 The Switchboard shall have Seismic withstand of Zone –IV.
2.3.2.14 Even under extreme condition of short circuit or Mal-operation there will be no
danger in the vicinity of the assembly.
2.3.2.15 The switchboard shall be with Outer glass door with gasket to prevent from
accidental / unauthorized operation of switchgears.
2.3.2.16 The glass should be of minimum 4mm thick which should comply Mechanical
impact of IK-09.
2.3.2.17 The doors should be with pre-assembled handle (reversible) with 4 closing points
must be used, double tongue standard type with locking system must be chosen.
2.3.2.18 No hylam sheets to be used for segregation, GI sheet is preferable.
2.3.3 KIOSK arrangement

2.3.3.1 The KIOSK should comply minimum IP55 with rear accessibility.
2.3.3.2 The KIOSK shall be equipped with breather without defeating the Ingress protection
for better air ventilation inside the KIOSK. And shall be provided with rain canopy
2.3.3.3 Rear accessible is required (i.e) Rear cover can be opened for accessing the panel.
The panel KIOSK door & Panel door should match in order not collide each other
while opening the doors.
2.3.3.4 The thickness of the sheet shall be 1.6mm.
2.3.3.5 The panel shipping section & Kiosk should not be problem during erection of the
panels at site. Also ease during cable termination
2.3.3.6 The KIOSK door shall be fitted with door stiffeners.
2.3.4 Quality assurance

2.3.4.1 The panel manufacturer should have ISO 9001certification. And shall have a
minimum experience of 10years in the field of switchgear assembly. Enclosure
system and switchgear components shall be from the same manufacturer
2.3.4.2 The entire switchboard shall be of bolted design to avoid welding cracks in case of
welded design.
2.3.4.3 The switchboard shall be of modular kit design for easy transportation and
assembling at site by which Quick and error free assembly can be achieved.
2.3.4.4 Finger touch proof design ensures highest safety to maintenance personnel.
2.3.5 Enclosure manufacturing

2.3.5.1 The switchboard shall be factory manufactured by OEM or manufactured by
authorized Franchisee of OEM based on design given by OEM.

2.3.5.2 The switchboard shall be complete design verified assemble as per IEC 61439-
1&2.
2.3.5.3 The enclosure protection shall not be less than IP-42 unless other specified in
BOQ.
2.3.5.4 The switchboard shall be modular, extendable cubicle, fully compartmentalized
and floor mounting.
2.3.5.5 The form of separation shall be Form-4, a modular individual mounting
arrangement shall be used and the internal separation shall be carried out using
GI sheets with 275GSM.
2.3.5.6 The switchboard frame (Uprights) shall be pre-punched and bent with minimum
1.5mm thickness and fitted with a multipurpose hinge, used to assemble the door
and to couple the structures, both laterally and rear.
2.3.5.7 Base/top steel sheet painted (power coated RAL 7035 ), with inlet/outlet for
cables. They are supplied pre-mounted by means of a three-way joint, which is
able to provide considerable structural rigidity.
2.3.5.8 The switchboard construction should be with universal width which can be used
for both Incoming vertical as well as outgoing feeder vertical.
2.3.5.9 Zinc coating will be provided on the sheets which will prevent rust formation
during storage and handling for processing, in addition to giving corrosion
protection to the finished product.
2.3.5.10 The GI sheet used in the enclosure shall be 275gsm.
2.3.5.11 The sheet steel used for the enclosure manufacturing will pass through the
pretreatment process for surface treatment.
2.3.5.12 The outer doors and cover shall be Poly urethane gasket to prevent from ingress
of duct.
2.3.5.13 The glass should be of Tempered glass to avoid sharp edges in case of damage.
2.3.5.14 External and internal painting with electrostatic application of thermosetting
powder enamel with epoxy polyester binders. Grey orange peel RAL 7035 colour,
total thickness of min 80 micron.
2.3.5.15 The painting should pass the resistance test to saline fog (min 193 hours)
2.3.5.16 The switchboard shall have integral base frame.
2.3.5.17 The doors and covers shall be made of CRCA sheet steel of thickness as per OEM
standard.
2.3.6 Switchboard Configuration

2.3.6.1 The switchboard shall be configured with Air Circuit Breaker, Moulded case circuit
breaker, MPCB, MCB, Contactors and other equipment’s as per BOQ.
2.3.6.2 The MCCBs shall be arranged in multi-tier formation. The incoming Air Circuit
breaker shall be arranged in single tier formation only but double tier formation can
be arranged to facilitate operation and maintenance which is applicable to only
outgoing ACBs only

2.3.6.3 The switchboards shall be adequate size with a provision of spare space to
accommodate possible future additional switchgear.
2.3.6.4 Special care has to be taken to ensure effective earthing of the frame and doors if
the switchboard.
2.3.6.5 All panels and covers shall be properly fitted. The unused holes in the panel shall be
closed with suitable grommet.
2.3.6.6 The panel has to be provided with “Danger” label confirming to relevant standard.
2.3.7 Switchboard Compartmentalization

2.3.7.1 The switchboard shall have separate totally enclosed compartment for main
horizontal busbar, vertical busbars, ACBs, MCCBs and Cable chamber.
2.3.7.2 The switchboard shall be with Form 4b construction.
2.3.7.3 Insulated shutters shall be provided between drawout and fixed portion of the
switchgear such that no live parts are accessible with equipment drawn out.
Degree of protection within compartments shall be atleast IP 4X.
2.3.7.4 Sheet steel hinged lockable doors for each separate compartment shall be
provided and duly interlocked with the breaker “ON” and “OFF” position.
2.3.7.5 For incoming vertical separate and adequate compartments shall be provided for
accommodation instruments, indicating lamps, control contactors and control MCB
etc.
2.3.7.6 Outgoing MCCBs “ON” and “OFF” operation can be performed only after opening
the door.
2.3.7.7 Each switchgear cubicles shall be fitted with label in front and back identifying the
circuit, switchgear type, rating and duty. All operating device shall be located in
front of switchgear only.
2.3.7.8 A suitable wire watt with cover shall be provided to take interconnecting control
wiring between vertical section.
2.3.7.9 Incase of dead front access panel separate cable chamber and vertical chamber to
be provided for easy maintenance.
2.3.7.10 In case of rear access panel cable compartment can be provided in the rear only for
outgoing vertical with sufficient space for easy termination. The incoming and
outgoing cables can either entering from bottom or top depending on the site
requirement.
2.3.7.11 Proper cable support shall be provided in cable compartment to support and
clamping the cable.
2.3.8 Switchboard Busbar

2.3.8.1 Busbar shall be made of high conductivity Aluminium of ETP grade busbar and shall
be of rectangular cross section.

2.3.8.2 The busbar shall be suitable for full load current for phase busbar and half/full
rated current for neutral busbar or as stipulated in BOQ.
2.3.8.3 The busbar system shall be designed as per the pre-defined guidelines provided by
the
2.3.8.4 original manufacturer.
2.3.8.5 The fault level rating of the busbar system shall be as per the drawings however
the minimum short circuit withstand capacity shall be as per SLD.
2.3.8.6 The busbar system shall be type tested by the manufacturer at reputed laboratory
for short circuit withstand capacity. The neutral and earth busbars shall also be
type tested for the short circuit withstand capacity.
2.3.8.7 The busbar system shall be supported adequately at regular intervals as per OEM
guidelines based on the type test results on a specially designed busbar supports.
The supports shall be independently fixed to structure to strengthen the busbar
arrangement. Wherever required additional intermediate supports shall be
provided between the busbars.
2.3.8.8 All vertical droppers shall also be adequately supported as per the manufacturer
guidelines and the test results. The Vertical busbars shall be connected to the main
busbars by suitable sized and graded bolt & nut and contact washers.
2.3.8.9 The busbar shall be supported on Non-breakable, glass reinforced polyamide 6.6
insulated supports able to withstand operating temperature of 140oC.
2.3.8.10 The busbar support should qualify glow wire test of 690oC.
2.3.8.11 The supports shall comply UL 94 safety of Flammability Plastic Materials for Parts.
2.3.8.12 The busbar support should withstand the impulse voltage of 12kV.
2.3.8.13 The material and busbar support spacing should be same as per the type tested
assembly.
2.3.8.14 The minimum clearance to be maintained for enclosed indoor air insulated busbar
shall be as per IEC guidelines.
2.3.8.15 The dimensioning of the busbar system shall be as per the rated current of the
main switching device, the short circuit current, the maximum rated permissible
temperature at permanent operation and the ambient temperature around the
busbars. The selection of busbars shall be supported by calculations and
recommendations from the OEM.
2.3.8.16 The neutral busbar shall run along with the phase busbars. Neutral busbar running
at bottom or in the cable chamber/alley will not be accepted in case of Form-4
construction.
2.3.8.17 Earth busbar shall be running throughout the panel fitted directly on to the
structure for connection of the protective conductors to provide equipotential
bonding of exposed conductive parts. Earth busbar shall be located at the bottom
of the panel incase of bottom entry and top of the panel incase of Top entry.
2.3.8.18 All non-current carrying metallic components shall be permanently connected to
earth.

2.3.8.19 Hardware used for busbar connections shall be zinc plated, yellow passivated /
bichromated steel of 8.8grade. Tightening of busbar bolts shall be done as per
manufacturer recommendations and pre-defined guidelines using calibrated
torque wrenches.
Technical specifications - air circuit breakers
2.4.1 General:
2.4.1.1 The air circuit-breakers are constructed and tested in accordance with the
international IEC/EN 60947-2 standards. The breaker shall provide the class II
insulation between front panel and internal power circuits to avoid an accidental
contact with the live main current carrying path with the front cover open.
2.4.1.2 The circuit-breakers shall have a rated service voltage of 690 V AC and a rated
insulation voltage and impulse withstand voltage 1000 V & 12 kV respectively;
2.4.1.3 The short-circuit capacity shall be ICU=Ics=Icw=100% and Icw value shall be
declared for 1 sec and circuit breakers are of category B.
2.4.1.4 All air circuit breakers shall be of compact size, so that they have to be installed in
modules as wide as 400 mm for 3P/ 1600 A size & 500 mm for 3P/ 2500 A size &
600 mm for 3P/ 4000 A size
2.4.1.5 The mechanical life shall be at least 12000 operations and tested as per IEC 60947-2
standard requirements.
2.4.1.6 The electrical life of air circuit breaker shall be at least 8000 operations up to 2500 A
& at least 5000 operations up to 4000 A and are tested in accordance with IEC
60947-2 standard requirements.
2.4.1.7 The air circuit breaker shall have operating temperature from -25 °C ...+70 °C and
shall not have any derating up to 50°C in free air when tested as per product
standard.
2.4.2 Construction characteristics
2.4.2.1 ACBs shall be available in the 3 & 4 pole versions both in the fixed and withdrawable
versions and shall be capable of providing short-circuit, overload and earth fault
protection through microprocessor-based unit.
2.4.2.2 The circuit breaker shall have double insulation and suitable for isolation with
marking so as to guarantee maximum operator safety;
2.4.2.3 Minimum degree of protection shall be offered IP30 shall be guaranteed on the front
when mounted on the switchboard
2.4.2.4 The circuit breaker cradle shall be designed and constructed to permit smooth
withdrawable and insertion. The movement shall be free of jerks, easy to operate
and positive.

2.4.2.5 It shall be possible to signal at least with 4 electrical contacts mounted on the circuit
breaker the status of the circuit breaker or information related to the trip unit. In
addition, digital input shall be available to command specific actions on the breaker
up to 15 auxiliary contacts.
2.4.2.6 For withdrawable breakers the positions (connected, test, isolated) of the moving
part shall be clearly indicated. It shall be possible to fit the circuit breaker with
2.4.2.7 A device which permits the opening of the compartment door only when the mobile
part is in racked-out position or test;
2.4.2.8 A device which permits to freeze the mobile position when the door is open
2.4.2.9 All terminals (up to 6300A rating) shall be changeable from horizontal to vertical
position and the vice versa at site to suit the bus bar orientation if required
2.4.2.10 All ACBs, control wiring shall be accessible from the front along with all accessories
and the terminal box shall offer spring clamps which helps user to make the wiring
easier and safer. The terminals for connecting control wiring shall be spring
connection for better and faster connection.
2.4.2.11 It shall be possible to install the electrical accessories without removing the cover
shielding the command;
2.4.2.12 There shall be a provision of positive earth connection between fixed and moving
portion of the ACB either through connector plug or sliding solid earth mechanism.
Earthing bolts shall be provided on the cradle or body of ACB.
2.4.2.13 It shall not be possible for the breaker to be withdrawn from the cubicle when in
the ON position and to achieve the same suitable mechanism shall be provided to
lock the breaker in the tripped position before the breaker is isolated.
2.4.2.14 It shall not be possible for the breaker to be switched ON until it is in the fully
inserted position.
2.4.2.15 It shall not possible for the circuit breaker to be plugged in unless it is in the OFF
position
2.4.2.16 Key lock and padlock shall be provided in the open position of circuit breaker,
racked in/ test/ racked out position.
2.4.2.17 The circuit breakers provided with special locks that allow the moving part to be
inserted into the corresponding fixed part.
2.4.2.18 A safety latch shall be provided to ensure that movement of the breaker as it is
withdrawn, is checked before it is completely out of the cubicle, thus preventing its
accidental fall due to its weight.
2.4.2.19 All EDO ACB’s shall have ready to close contact to ensure that ACB gets a command
only when it is ready to close for applications of remote control, AMF,
synchronization and auto source change over systems.

Operator safety
2.5.1 Operating Mechanism

2.5.1.1 The circuit breaker shall trip free with in dependent manual spring operated or
motor wound spring operate mechanism with mechanical ON/OFF indication.
2.5.1.2 The circuit breaker shall provide with in-built mechanical and electrical anti-pumping
mechanism.
2.5.1.3 The closing time shall be less than or equal to 40ms to ensure faster closing of the
breaker.
2.5.1.4 The operating handle and mechanical trip push button shall at the front of and
integral with the circuit breaker. The handle shall be placed within the breaker itself
in order to have access whenever required in case of emergency
2.5.1.5 The circuit breaker shall have the following distinct and separate positions which
shall be indicated on the face of the circuit breaker
2.5.1.6 Service – Both main and secondary isolating contacts closed
2.5.1.7 Test – Main isolating contacts open and secondary isolating contacts closed
2.5.1.8 Isolated – Both main and secondary isolating contacts open
2.5.1.9 The operating mechanism remains untouched/segregated and protected whenever
accessories are installing inside the breaker from the front side of the breaker.
2.5.2 Protection Releases

2.5.2.1 The microprocessor release shall provide on the breaker for against overload (L) (40
to 100% of In), Selective short-circuit (0.6 to 10 times In), and earth (10% to 100% of
In) fault with adjustable setting and time delays with inverse and definite time
characteristics along with instantaneous short-circuit protection (1.5 to 15 times In)
and release shall be true RMS sensing with EMC/EMI capability.
2.5.2.2 The release shall not require auxiliary power supply for the protection function or
fort the alarm indication.
2.5.2.3 The release shall have in-built battery that enable indication of the cause of the fault
to be view for an unlimited time after tripping.
2.5.2.4 The release shall have wide touch screen display with possibility to view the
maximum parameters. It shall also have bar graph with touch screen to indicate
individual phase loading and identify whether all phases are evenly loaded.
2.5.2.5 Incomer feeder breaker
2.5.2.6 Protection, measurement & diagnostic function
Protection function Measurement data Maintenance data
The releases shall be The release should have the Information on trip and opening
suitable for zone following measurement data. If a trip occurs, protection
selectivity without functions such as unit stores all the information
any external device - Current (class 1), that is required for rapid
and shall be part of - Voltage (Class 0.5), identification and elimination of
breaker protection - Power (Class 2) and Energy the causes:
unit. - Power factor, frequency • Protection tripped

- Thermal memory for and peak factor, Harmonics • Opening data (current, voltage
functions L and S (up to 50th order) includes or frequency)
shall be available by current and voltage both. • Time-stamping (data, time and
default. consecutive
• Maximum values and opening number)
- The additional
value log; Maintenance indicators
protections shall be
• Data logger; A complete set of information
provided in addition
about the circuit breaker
to the basic
The Network Analyzer and its operation is available for
protection as follows
function performs effective fault analysis and
- Under and over continuous monitoring of preventive scheduling of
voltage protection the energy quality, and maintenance.
- Under and over shows All the information can be seen
frequency all results via a display or from the display or from a PC
- Restricted earth fault communication module. using a communication unit.
protection In particular: In particular:
1. Hourly average • Date, time, fault current by
- Load shedding and
voltage value phase and type of protection
insertion through
2. Interruptions / short tripped over the last 30 trips;
programmable
dips in voltage • Date, time and type of
contacts
3. Short voltage spikes operation of the last 200 events
- Reverse power, 4. Slow-voltage sags (example: opening/closing of
undercurrent and and swells circuit breaker,
phase sequence 5. Voltage unbalances: pre-alarms, editing of settings,
reversal protection 6. Harmonic analysis: ect.);
etc.. • Number of operations of the
- Power based circuit breaker: divided into
protection such as mechanical operations (no
reactive overpower current),
shall be directly electrical operations (with
available on releases current) and protection function
with time delay. (trip);
- The protection • Contact wear estimated as a
release shall have function of the number and type
self-monitoring of openings;
system with LED • Total operating time of the
indication (in case of circuit breaker with circulating
malfunction) within current;
the release itself. • Date and time of the last
maintenance session, scheduling
of the next maintenance session;
• Circuit-breaker identifying data:
type, serial number, firmware
version, device name assigned
by the user.

2.5.2.7 Outgoing circuit breaker
2.5.2.8 Protection, measurement & diagnostic function
Basic protection function The release should have
Information on trip and opening
of LSIG the following
data
measurement functions
If a trip occurs, protection unit
The releases shall be such as stores all the information
suitable for zone selectivity - Current (class 1),
that is required for rapid
without any external - Voltage (Class 0.5),
identification and elimination of
device and shall be part of - Power (Class 2) and
the causes:
breaker protection unit. Energy • Protection tripped
- Thermal memory for • Opening data (current, voltage
functions L and S shall be • Maximum values and or frequency)
available by default. value log; • Time-stamping (data, time and
• Data logger; consecutive opening number)
Maintenance indicators
A complete set of information
about the circuit breaker
and its operation is available for
effective fault analysis and
preventive scheduling of
maintenance.
All the information can be seen
from the display or from a PC
using a communication unit.
In particular:
• Date, time, fault current by
phase and type of protection
tripped over the last 30 trips;
• Date, time and type of
operation of the last 200 events
(example: opening/closing of
circuit breaker,
pre-alarms, editing of settings,
ect.);
• Number of operations of the
circuit breaker: divided into
mechanical operations (no
current),
electrical operations (with
current) and protection function
(trip);
• Contact wear estimated as a

function of the number and type
of openings;

• Total operating time of the
circuit breaker with circulating
current;
• Date and time of the last
maintenance session, scheduling
of the next maintenance session;
• Circuit-breaker identifying data:
type, serial number, firmware
version, device name assigned
by the user.
2.5.3 Digital connectivity

2.5.3.1 The protection release shall be suitable for communication via Modbus TCP for
incomer breaker and Modbus TCP/RTU for outgoing breaker, without using any
additional external device or protocol converter. It shall be compatible for
integration into SCADA system. The user should be able to integrate all LV devices
and shall be able to control and monitor in the system remotely without accessing
the devices manually. To guarantee the maximum safety, a redundant
communication profile shall be provided. In case of switchboard monitoring,
switchgear manufacturer shall able to provide cloud based compatible devices which
make data enablement easy and provide asset monitoring.
2.5.3.2 Communication architecture – manufacturer of the ACB/MCCB/MCB/Meters shall
provided required communication architecture to get approved the SLD of data
output before proceeding for ordering. The same architecture shall be implemented
before commissioning of the panel or FAT made at panel builder/manufacturer shop
floor.
2.5.3.3 Date available on the communication bus depend on incomer or out going breaker
shall be as below
2.5.3.4 Supervision and control function like opening & closing of circuit breaker, electrical
value trends, web servers
2.5.3.5 Measurement functions like current, voltage, power, energy harmonics, network
analyser (only for incomer) & data logger
2.5.3.6 Diagnostics functions like protection alarms, device alarms, protection unit tripping
details, event log, protection trip log, data transmission using text or email
2.5.3.7 Maintenance data such as nos of operations, nos of trips & wear of contacts shall be
available
2.5.3.8 Digital selectivity – it should be possible to use simplified connection for digital
selectivity and provide less possibility to use cables with hard wire network. Digital
selectivity shall be available as additional feature on releases to achieve better

coordination/discrimination between series of circuit breaker in panel. It must have
RJ45 port to achieve the same.
2.5.3.9 Predictive maintenance – manufacturer shall provide necessary hardware and cloud-
based monitoring of breaker for better maintenance schedule and cost optimization.
The charges shall be yearly based not one time to save overall cost.
2.5.3.10 Temperature sensor for ACB terminals – manufacturer shall provide direct
measurement of temperature for ACB terminals or joints. The same shall be read
directly on ACB without need to external hardware or software. The same value shall
be easily integrated to SCADA or panel level monitoring software or webpage.
2.5.4 Accessories
2.5.4.1 Electrical accessories:
All suitable electrical accessories like coils, aux contacts, electrical interlock
accessories shall be available for meeting the requirement for different purpose of
logic of interlocks.
2.5.5 Mechanical accessories:

2.5.5.1 Mechanical accessories such as Key lock in open in position, locks for enabling racked
in/racked out operations, Mechanical operation counter, compartment door
interlock, Protection for opening and closing push button common for all frames as
and when needed based on the design/project scope.
2.5.5.2 In case of switching between 2 sources or 3 sources or 2 incomes with bus coupler
scenario, the manufacturer shall have cabled based interlock between the circuit
breakers.
2.5.5.3 Following interlocks and features shall be incorporated for equipment protection
and personnel safety:
a) Door interlocks to prevent opening of the door unless circuit breaker is in test or
isolated position.
2.5.6 Technical specifications – molded case circuit breakers (MCCB)
2.5.6.1 This specification has the aim of defining the basic requirements of the project
regarding Moulded-case circuit breakers up to 1600A for low voltage installations
up to 690Vac.
2.5.6.2 General characteristics
2.5.6.3 Moulded-case circuit breakers (MCCB) must be designed, constructed and tested
according to IEC 60947-1, IEC 60947-2 or to the corresponding harmonized
Standards.
2.5.6.4 MCCBs shall be suitable to provide isolation according to IEC 60947-3.
2.5.6.5 Trip unit with overload protection in accordance with IEC 60947-4-1 shall be
available for motor protection.
2.5.6.6 Moulded-case circuit breakers shall be manufactured at a site which carries out an
Environmental Management System certified to be in conformity with the

ISO14001 standard, the environmental management system shall be integrated
by the Health and Safety in the workplace Management System according to
OHSAS 18001 and completed with the ISO 9001 Standard.
2.5.6.7 The materials used shall comply with the following international regulations:
2.5.6.8 RoHS III, Directive 2011/65/EC
2.5.6.9 REACh, 2006/1907/EC, Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of
Chemicals
2.5.6.10 WEEE 2012/19/EU -Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
2.5.6.11 Conflict Minerals - Dodd-Frank Consumer Protection Act. Section 1502.
2.5.6.12 MCCBs shall be suitable for installation with air temperature between -25°C
and+70°C (ambient temperature). It shall be possible to storage MCCBs at
temperature between -40°C and +70°C (ambient temperature).
2.5.6.13 Manufacturer shall provide maximum rated current of MCCBs according to
ambient temperature and terminals' type, to guarantee performance and avoid
mechanical degradation.
2.5.6.14 MCCBs shall be designed to operate in environments with pollution degree 3
according to IEC 60947-2 Standard classification.
2.5.6.15 MCCB in fix execution with rated current 630A shall carry the full current without
derating with ambient temperature up to 55°C.
2.5.6.16 MCCBs with rated current from 800A to 1250A shall be able to carry the full
current without derating with ambient temperature up to 55°C.
2.5.6.17 Mechanical & Electrical characteristics
2.5.6.18 MCCB range shall be suitable to cover rated uninterrupted current from 160A up
to 1600A with some accessories shared among all the frames in order to allow
inventory optimization.
2.5.6.19 MCCBs shall be available in three poles and four poles version in execution
2.5.6.20 Main breakers’ parameters must be clearly and indelibly marked on the circuit
breaker in a position visible when breaker is installed, in compliance with
Standard IEC 60947-2.
2.5.6.21 Operation level shall clearly indicate the exact position of contacts (positive
operation) by means of reliable signs I=open, O=closed and yellow-green line =
tripped.
2.5.6.22 Slots for fit-in accessories, operating mechanism and front part of MCCBs must be
separated from live power parts with double insulation, to ensure safety of
technician during operations.
2.5.6.23 A test button for the correct functionality check (moving contacts opening) must
be placed in front of the breaker to be accessible even when MCCB is installed.
2.5.6.24 The operating mechanism shall be designed to operate simultaneously all poles of
circuit breaker for making, breaking and tripping.
2.5.6.25 All the installation positions must be possible without jeopardizing the function of
the apparatus for all frames and all executions.

2.5.6.26 Front part of circuit breaker with cover or direct rotary handle shall have a
minimum degree of protection of IP40, excluding terminals’ area. It shall be
possible to reach IP40 at terminals by using terminal covers.
2.5.6.27 Rated service voltage shall be 690V, however, the published usage of fault level
shall be referred to 415V/440V
2.5.6.28 Rated impulse voltage shall be at least 8kV, suitable also for installation at origin
of the installation.
2.5.6.29 Insulation voltage shall be at least 800V up to 250A and 1000V for higher rated
current, even when RCD module is installed.
2.5.6.30 MCCBs with rated current from 500A and above shall be category B to ensure
selectivity with downstream devices.
2.5.6.31 MCCBs shall be available with different breaking capacity from 18 to 200kA
@415V.
2.5.6.32 Both line up and line down supplying must be possible without decreasing MCCBs
performances or functionalities.
2.5.6.33 Protection functions on MCCB
2.5.6.34 Microprocessor based protection
2.5.6.35 The microprocessor-based overcurrent trip units must be self-supplied and must
be able to guarantee correct operation of the protection functions even in the
presence of a single phase supplied with a current value equal to 20% of the
phase current.
2.5.6.36 Microprocessor-based trip unit must be unaffected by electromagnetic
interference in compliance with the EMC directive and Annex F of IEC 60947-2
2.5.6.37 Thermo-magnetic protection
2.5.6.38 Thermomagnetic trip units shall be fitted with protection threshold against
overload (whose thermal element must consist of a bimetal) and with protection
threshold against short circuit.
2.5.6.39 The protection threshold against overload must be continuously adjustable
starting from 0.7 times the rated current of the trip unit and up to its rated value.
2.5.6.40 The reference temperature for setting the thermal element of the protection trip
unit is 40°C and temperature performance of the trip unit must be indicated as
the temperature varies.
2.5.6.41 Thermomagnetic trip unit shall be available from rated current of 1,6A to 800A, it
shall be possible to select thermomagnetic unit with fix magnetic threshold and
adjustable thermal setting up to 40A, for higher rated current both thermal and
short circuit setting shall be adjustable.
2.5.6.42 Adjustable thermomagnetic trip units from rated current from 80A shall have
magnetic setting adjustable from 5 up to 10 times the rated current.
2.5.6.43 In four pole version, the neutral pole shall be protected, and for rated current
equal or higher than 125A protection of neutral shall be settable at 100% or 50%,
while for lower rated current shall be always 100%.

2.5.6.44 For motor protection, overcurrent trip units with magnetic only shall be available
from a rated current of 1A up to 630A. From rated current of 3,2A magnetic only
trip unit with threshold adjustable shall be available.
2.5.6.45 As until specified, the MCCB for outgoing circuit can be used as Thermo-magnetic
trip unit provided its meets the selectivity/discrimination criteria at switchboard
and plant level. Mccb rated upto 200amps shall be thermo-magnetic other than
incomers of panels.
2.5.6.46 Incomer feeder breaker
2.5.6.47 Protection, measurement and maintenance data
Protection Measurement Diagnostic data
LSIG along with voltage- Current, In the presence of a power supply, the
based protection along voltage, trip unit records information about the
with LCD/Touch display energy, openings of the circuit- breaker
G=10% of In power & data including:
Thermal memory logger with • the number of manual openings
accuracy of • the total number of operations
2% (if (manual + trips).
specified, 1% By activating communication with the
as well) trip unit, the following parameters are
also available:
• the number of openings due to
protection tripping
• the number of openings for which
tripping has not been completed in due
time (back-up commands have been
necessary)
• the number of opening tests
performed.
Contact wear for the circuit breaker
2.5.6.48 Outgoing feeder breaker

2.5.6.49 Protection, measurement and maintenance
Protection Measurement Diagnostic data
LSIG with basic display or Current parameter, fault Fault opening for
LED display for individual records and trip history microprocessor based
fault mccb. Minimum 15 fault
G=10% of display MCCB history along with time
Thermal memory stamps.

2.5.6.50 Accessories of microprocessor based trip untis must be available, including: the
test unit for checking functioning of the tripping coil, a trip signaling unit of the
protections, a test and configuration unit which allows the electronic trip unit
protections to be tested and configured, an actuation unit which allows circuit-
breaker opening and closing by means of a motor operator mounted on it, a
battery unit which allows trip unit testing when the circuit-breaker, An embedded
unit for Bluetooth communication.
2.5.6.51 Digital connectivity
2.5.6.52 For circuit breakers from 160 A to 1600 A communication must be available,
making the following functions possible: remote setting of the protection function
parameters, unit configuration and communication, transmission of
measurements, states and alarms from circuit-breaker to system, transmission of
events to the system and remote control. Communication map interphase shall be
the same for breaker frames from 160A to 1600A.
2.5.6.53 All the MCCB with incomer shall be available with Modbus TCP/IP and outgoing
with Modbus TCP/IP or RTU.
2.5.6.54 Data available for network connection shall include
2.5.6.55 Date available on the communication bus depend on incomer or outgoing breaker
shall be as below
2.5.6.56 Supervision and control function like opening & closing of circuit breaker,
electrical value trends, web servers
2.5.6.57 Measurement functions like current, voltage, power, energy harmonics, network
analyser (only for incomer) & data logger
2.5.6.58 Diagnostics functions like protection alarms, device alarms, protection unit
tripping details, event log, protection trip log, data transmission using text or
email
2.5.6.59 Maintenance data such as nos of operations, nos of trips & wear of contacts shall
be available
2.5.6.60 Accessories for MCCB
2.5.6.61 Necessary accessories like handle, spreader kit for the mccb shall be provided by
manufacturer of MCCB. It shall be possible to provide necessary other accessories
like SOR, UVR, Motor operator shall be available with better operating time.
Energy and asset management at LV switchgear
Supervision system shall be able to collect data from the field and, though Ethernet
bus, store information in one system, accessible via Cloud. Data and parameters
measured depend on electrical devices connected, in addition to monitoring of
electrical magnitudes; system shall provide status and maintenance indicators, alarms
and alerts
1. Electrical Devices

2. Air circuit breakers/Moulded Case circuit breaker
3. Metering devices/Metering and monitoring device system for miniature circuit
breaker
4. Fusegear
5. Digital Meters / sensors/ Analog Meters / sensors
6. Arc flash protection system
7. Communication
8. Protection and metering devices shall be provided with standard communication
protocols Modbus RS-485 or Modbus TCP/IP.
9. Data storage and notifications
10. Supervision system shall have a data logging interval of 30 seconds to ensure a
fast reaction in case of warning or alerts and a continuous measure for reliable
efficiency analysis. Supervision system shall be designed to monitor following
data, without storage limitation capability
11. Consumption measures: Real time phase currents, Voltage
12. Active Power, Reactive Power, Apparent Power
13. Active Energy, Reactive Energy, Apparent Energy
14. Power Factor, Peak active Power
15. Temperature measurement
16. Quality data
17. THD
18. Total reactive Power,
19. Voltage Unbalance, Voltage Spike, Voltage micro-interruption, Voltage short
Sage, Voltage middle Sag, Voltage long Sag, Voltage short Swell, Voltage Long
Swell
20. Maintenance data
21. Contact wear, Number of trips, Total operations, Manual operations
22. It shall be possible to monitor status of devices and alarms. It shall be possible for
web user to set up to 23 different alerts, identifying alerts for specific devices or
on all devices, in order to schedule maintenance and to check health of
installation.
23. Alerts shall include:
24. Phase and neutral currents, Phase to phase and phase to neutral voltages, Total
active power, Total reactive power, Total apparent power, Power factor, Number
of operations, Contacts wear, Trip coil disconnected, Over temperature, Motor
operator over temperature, Circuit breakers trip, Any trip, Status Open/ close
25. It shall be possible to set alarms and define type of notification through SMS or e-
mail for each user.
26. Analytics and reports
27. Supervision system shall be provided with web app with preconfigured widget to
allow immediate overlook of plant consumption and analytics based on

collection of data on selectable period of one day, one week, one month, one
semester, one year or on custom period.
28. Web app shall allow the creation and customization of “digital” representation of
asset, allowing creation of synoptic representation of switchboard, importation
of single line diagram or switchboards’ front view. It shall be possible to activate
the graphics by connection with markers or tags, to easily access to device data.
29. Commissioning and maintenance
30. System shall allow final user or panel builder to execute the commissioning with
the simple use of free software provided by manufacturer. Automatic recognition
of devices shall be ensured so that there is no needs of programming and free
software shall include wizard for commissioning directly from web. Free software
provided by manufacturer shall allow execution of system implementation
without requiring system integrator.
DIESEL STANDBY GENERATOR
The Diesel Standby Generator and its components shall conform to the latest applicable
Standards specified below:
Diesel Engines for General Purposes : BS 5514 / ISO 3046

The Electrical Performance of : BS 5000
Rotating Electrical Machinery
Rotating Electrical Machines : IS 4722
Circuit breakers : IS-13118, BS-5311, IEC-56 & 694,
BSEN-60942 (P-2)
Air break switches air break disconnectors, : IS-13947 (P-3), BS-EN60947, IEC-
air break switch disconnectors and fuse 60947-3
combination units for voltage not exceeding
1000 V AC or 1200 V DC
Current transformer : IS-2705/BS-7626, IEC-60185
Voltage transformer : IS-3156/BS-7625/IEC 60186
Electrical Relays : IS-3231,3842/BS-142/IEC-60255
Contactors for voltage not : IS-13947 Part-IV/ BSEN-60947-4-
exceeding 1000 V ac or 1200 VDC 1/ IEC-60947-4-1
Control Switches : IS-6875/BSEN-60947 /
IEC-60947-4-1

High Voltage Fuse IS-9385/BS-2692/ IEC-60282
Low Voltage Fuse : IS-13703/BS-1362 IEC-269-1
Electrical direct acting indicating : IS-1248/BS-89/IEC-60051
Instruments
A.C. electricity metres of induction : IS722, 8530/BS-5685 / IEC-60145,
type voltage greater than1000 volts 60211
Resistance wire, tapes and stripes : IS-3725
for heating elements
Wrought aluminium and aluminium : IS-5082
alloy bars, rods, tubes and sections
for electrical purposes
Specification for copper rods and : IS-613
bars for electrical purposes
Toggle switches : IS-3452/BS-3676
Control switches/push buttons : IS-6875/BSEN 60947
Noise and Emission Limit : As per latest notification of ministry
of Environment and Forests
B. General Requirements
(a) The diesel engine shall draw cooling air directly from outside the room through a
weather-proof, acoustically treated duct. The exhaust system shall be insulated to
minimize the amount of heat entering the room and to prevent injury to personnel.
The exhaust system pipe shall be 2 Meters above the nearest building as per CPCB. The
exhaust pipe line diameter shall be suitably designed to avoid back pressure when
discharged at higher elevation. The silencer shall be of the „residential‟ type and be
located externally.
(b) The generation voltage shall be 415V for D.G capacity less than 2 MVA and generation
voltage shall be 11kV for D.G capacity more than 2 MVA. Even if one D.G set is required
for achieving the required capacity they shall be operated in parallel with
necessary synchronizing arrangement with LCD.
(c) At no point D.G sets will be operating parallel with grid. The diesel engine fuel shall be
stored in an above ground bulk storage steel tank to be located adjacent to the
generator room at a site accessible for filling to local road tankers.
(d) The storage tank shall be sized to store fuel for 1 day running of the engine at full load.
The tank shall be provided with fittings to permit the visual observation of fuel level and
filling by local tanker operators. A level sensor shall also be mounted in the tank so
that remaining fuel volume can be monitored at the generator / substation PLC and the
operator stations in the SCADA room.

(e) The fuel storage tank shall be located in a bund capable of holding not less than 125%
of the maximum storage tank contents. Fuel transfer pumps shall be provided to
automatically transfer fuel from the bulk storage tank to a high level 990 litres day
tank located in the generator room or generator skid mounted day fuel tank. A semi-
rotary hand pump shall be provided to permit transfer of fuel in the event of a failure of
the transfer pump.
(f) Any leakage from the pumps shall be routed to the bund. A system shall be provided
within the generator room to detect fire, to raise a local audible alarm (manually
silenced locally) and if a high level day tank is used, to automatically dump the day
fuel back to the bulk storage tank.
(g) The Fuel system shall be constructed such that leakage of water, fuel or oil within
the generator room shall be routed to a local sump where a detector shall be provided
to raise an alarm. Adequate sensors shall be provided to detect the fault and shall
be wired to control panel.
(h) The system shall be constructed such that the leakage of fuel or the accumulation of
water within the fuel storage bund shall be detected and shall raise an alarm.
(i) All alarms shall be conveyed to the central HMI through the PLC.
C. Diesel Generating Set Automatic Control

(a) AMF Diesel Generator Set capable of automatic starting and picking the load within 30
seconds shall be provided to cater for emergency loads and lighting during mains
power failure.
(b) Diesel generating set for use in auto mains failure mode shall have a three position
automatic /off /manual selection and shall operate as follows:
(i)Automatic mode :
On occurrence of mains failure the following sequence shall be followed.
a) Mains to Generator changeover

- mains failure detected
- delay of 10 seconds
- generator is started and run up to speed
- time delay of 50 seconds
- mains supply is switched off
- generator supply is switched on
b) Generator to Mains changeover

- mains healthy detected
- manual changeover signal received,

- generator supply is switched off
- mains supply is switched on
- generator runs for 2 minutes and stops
All timer settings shall be adjustable.
(c) If mains power is restored during the initial one minute delay then the power shall
be monitored for a further one minute and if it is still healthy, mains power shall be
restored. The generator shall be stopped after a further 2 minutes of running on
no load. If the generator fails to start after an initial period of cranking, two further
attempts shall be made with an appropriate interval between each attempt. If the
engine fails to start after their attempts the system shall shut down and a local and
remote alarm shall be annunciated.
(ii) Manual mode:

(d) The generator shall run to the dictates of manual controls on the generator. No
automatic changeover of mains to generator supply or vice versa shall take place. The
generator shall be loaded by manual switching if required.
D. Alternator for Diesel Generating Set & Biogas Generator Set

(a) The generation voltage shall be 415V for capacity less than 2 MVA and generation
voltage shall be 11kV for capacity more than 2 MVA.
(b) Alternator shall be 4 pole, 3 phase, 50 Hz, 0.8 P.F, salient pole, revolving field, Brush
less type, self-regulating continuously rated and manufactured in accordance with
IS 4722, BS 5000: Part 99 or IEC 60034-1. They shall be totally enclosed, screen
protected, fan ventilated and vertical drip-proof conforming to IP 43.
(c) The Alternator shall be complete with excitation system, AVR and all
necessary auxiliaries. The alternator shall be driven by diesel engine detailed below
and shall match the same in all respects.
(d) The terminal box shall be dustproof with IP 55 degree of protection. The terminal box
shall be suitably sized to terminate the size and number of cables involved.
(e) Alternators shall be capable of withstanding a 10% overload for 1 hour in any 12
hour Period under the specified conditions of temperature, humidity and atmospheric
pressure. Alternator windings shall be of Class H insulation with Class F
temperature rise and tropicalised.
(f) The alternator shall have pre-packed grease lubricated ball or roller bearing sand
provided with facilities for degreasing whilst in service. The alternator shall be foot
mounted on a common bed frame with the prime mover close coupled to the engine
flywheel housing. The direction of alternator rotation when viewed from the driven
end shall be clockwise and phase voltage sequence UVW.

(g) The alternator vibration level shall not exceed the values defined in IS
12075.The alternator shall be capable of maintaining a short circuit current of three
times full load current for a period of 10 seconds. The alternator shall be fitted with an
anti-condensation Alternator shall have 6 Nos. duplex RTDs inside the stator
winding. No individual harmonic shall exceed 1% and the total harmonic shall not
exceed 3%.
(h) The alternator, it‟s neutral and control panel shall be earthed as per relevant
standards. Alternator rotor assembly shall comprise exciter rotor, full wave silicon
bridge rectifier, surge protection device and salient pole rotating field system. The rotor
shall be fitted with interconnected pole face damping windings. Voltage regulation
shall be maintained to within ±2.5% for a power factor of 0.8 to unity, including hot
to cold variations.
(i) The steady state frequency droop between no load and full load shall not
exceed 5%.Transient voltage deviation following a step load of 60% of rated at a power
factor of between 0.4 and zero shall not exceed 15% with a voltage recovery time to
97% rated voltage not exceeding 0.5second.
(j) The set shall be capable of continuous operation with a phase current imbalance of 33%
of rated current whilst maintaining the output voltage within ±5% of rated. Alternator
shall have sensors for alternator protection and shall be wired to control panel.
(k) The alternator shall be provided with class F insulation with temperature rise limited to
that of class B insulation.
E. Diesel Engine for Generating Set

(a) Engine shall be four-stroke, direct injection, and turbocharged industrial machines. They
shall be fitted with renewable wet cylinder liners if water cooled and shall be
direct coupled to the alternator and mounted on a common rigid steel bedplate.
(b) Engines shall be rated for continuous duty at site ambient conditions with an inherent O/
L Capacity of 10% for 1 hour in any 12 hours.
(c) The engine shall be capable of running at full load for not less than 180 hours
without maintenance adjustments and 10,000 hours between major overhauls.
The maximum operating speed shall be 1 500 rpm. The range of manual adjustment
shall not be less than ±5% of rated speed. The performance of engine governors under
load conditions shall be to Class A2 in accordance with BS 5514: Part 4.
(d) Engine governors shall be suitable for remote control load sharing between identical
engine units. In addition to any electrical over speed trips, there shall be a mechanical
over speed device which shall operate at 120% of the rated speed. Re-setting of the
over speed trip shall be possible by hand only.
(e) The steady state output speed drop between no load and full load shall not exceed 5%.
The transient output speed deviation shall not exceed 10% for a step of 60%. Engines
shall be designed to run on fuel oil complying with IS 1460 or BS 2869, Class A2.

(f) Engines shall be cooled by means of a water jacket, heavy duty air blast radiator
with integral radiator header tank, circulating pump and engine driven pusher type
fan. The fan shall draw air in from the vicinity of the engine block and discharge it
through the radiator core. The radiator shall be mounted on the same bedplate as the
engine and alternator on suitable vibration isolators and be arranged so that it is
located directly behind automatic louvers set into the external wall of the engine
room. A thermostatically operated by-pass valve shall be fitted in the cooling system to
maintain an optimum operating temperature during starting and running conditions.
Drain cocks shall be provided so that all the water can be drained from the system. A
separate oil cooler shall be used for cooling the engine oil. A thermostatic by-pass valve
shall be incorporated.
(g) Engine lubrication shall be by a closed circuit wet sump, forced feed system supplied by
an engine driven pump fitted with pressure regulating and relief valves, sump suction
filter and changeover renewable micro-felt full flow line filters. A hand operated semi-
rotary oil pump shall be installed to carry out initial priming or to fill or empty the sump
as required. The sump shall be fitted with an easily accessible drain point. The oil shall
be of the grade recommended by the engine manufacturer.
(h) The starting system shall comprise 12 or 24 V heavy duty lead acid batteries (positioned
on a floor mounted stand adjacent to the engine) connected by heavy duty flexible
butyl rubber cables. Batteries shall be sized to give six consecutive starts of the engine
at 0C. An engine driven alternator and charging system shall be provided. An
automatic mains energized battery charger shall be provided, with sufficient capacity to
maintain the battery in a condition to full fill the starting requirements.
(i) Barring (hand turning) equipment shall be provided so that the engine can be
manually rotated for maintenance purposes. It shall be arranged so that normal
starting of the engine is inhibited whilst the hand turning equipment is connected.
(j) Twin heavy duty air intake filters in accordance with IS 3169 or BS 7226 suitable for
operating in dust laden atmospheres shall be fitted. The filters shall be of the paper
element with pre-cleaner type. Turbo charger filters shall be fitted. Breathers shall be
fitted with washable filters which are easily accessible for maintenance.
(k) Instrumentation shall be provided to monitor speed, oil pressure, oil temperature
(sets larger than 250 kVA), and water temperature and battery charge current. The
bedplate shall be of heavy gauge steel construction, stress relieved and free from
distortion. Engine shall be provided with sensors for engine protection and shall be
wired to control panel.
(l) Machined surfaces shall be incorporated for mountings and for levelling. Anti-
vibration mountings shall be fitted between the bedplate and the floor to prevent
vibrations being transmitted to the building. The mountings shall be adjustable for
levelling purpose and shall be designed to resist horizontal movement of the diesel
set.

(m) The fuel System shall comprise an engine driven feed pump with duplex filters, 990
litres day tank with supporting structure or generator skid mounted day fuel tank, with
all inter connecting pipe work , flexible engine connection pipe etc.
F. Diesel Generator Control Panel:

(a) The control panel shall have provision such that inter-opera ability with instrumentation
control system. The control panel with communication facility shall be separately
mounted on anti-vibration mountings and shall comprise the following:
(i)Breaker incorporating short circuit and overload trip
(ii)Earth fault protection for the Alternator
(iii)Alternator Over & Under Voltage Protection
(iv)Voltage Controlled Over Current Relay
(v)Voltmeter with built in selector switch /( digital)
- ammeter with built in selector switch / (digital)
- frequency meter
- Power Factor Meter
- KWH Meter (Multifunction meter)
- engine temperature and oil pressure gauge
- service hours run indicator
- key switch start and stop control
- operational status indicator
- anti-condensation heater and thermostat
- alternator anti-condensation heater controls
- mains fed battery charger
- Auto start on mains power supply failure facility
- Fails to Start (Alarm )
- Over / Under Voltage (Alarm)
- Battery Charger Fault (Alarm)
- Low fuel Oil Level (Alarm)
- Over Load (Alarm)
- Low Lube Oil Pressure (Trip)
- High Water Temperature(Trip)
- High Lube Oil Temperature (Trip)
- Electrical Protection Relays (Trip).

(b) A reset button shall be provided to cancel the alarm /shut-down condition prior
to re-starting.
(c) Simple operating instructions shall be detailed on the fascia of the control panel. All
alarm and trip status signals from diesel supply system, engine control panel and
alternator
protection shall be hard wired to a marshalling box for instrumentation control system.
G. Synchronising Panel
Whenever two or more sets are required to operate together, necessary synchronizing
panel complete with circuit breaker, synchroscope, numeric relays, digital meters etc shall be
provided. The Panel shall be floor standing, CRCA Sheet steel enclosed.
H. Acoustic Enclosure
(i) The DG Set shall be provided with acoustic enclosure, fully integrated, weather proof
with superior finish for long and durable life.
(ii) The acoustic enclosure shall be CRCA sheet steel enclosed with necessary panels and
doors, inside lining of fire retardant foam/glass wool as acoustic material.
(iii) The sound level shall be restricted to 75dB at a distance of 1 meter, under full load,
free field conditions as per relevant standards.
(iv) The acoustic enclosure shall be certified to meet the emission norms.
I. Bulk Fuel Storage Tanks

(i) Bulk fuel storage shall be in accordance with the explosives norms and necessary
approval shall be obtained by the contractor.
(ii) Tanks and fittings, etc shall conform to IS 803 or BS 799: Part 5The tank shall be
constructed
in mild steel and the fittings in materials other than:
(iii) Yellow brass, including low grade alloys of copper and zinc.
(iv) Lead and zinc.
(v) Galvanized metals.
(vi) Natural rubber.
(vii) The maximum fuel surface level below the point of entry of the vent shall not be less
than 100 mm. The internal surface shall be cleaned and treated with temporary
preservative, soluble in fuel oil, before shipment.
(viii) The following fittings shall be included:
(a) 600 mm diameter manhole complete with portable cover situated in the top of the
tank complete with ladder to the interior.
(b) Dipstick, calibrated in litres with guide tube and striker plate.
(c) Local indication of fuel level to be given at a position where it can be easily read
during fuel delivery.

(d) Filling pipe work and fittings complete with isolation valve and captive end cap. The
filling point to be at the top of tank to prevent siphoning.
(e) Outlet pipe situated at the raised end of the tank not less than 150 mm above
tank bottom, complete with check valve, isolating valve and end cap.
(f) Drain pipe situated at lowest point in tank complete with isolating valve and
captive end cap.
(g) Inlet fittings for overflow pipe from daily service tank or tanks (where specified).
(h) Vent pipe situated at high level in the tank. The pipe shall rise continuously from
the tank and terminate with an inverted `U' bend and vermin screen.
(i) External ladder for horizontal tanks more than 2 m diameter.
(j) Level sensors shall be included which are connected to Low fuel oil level.
J. Drawings
All Drawings, data, technical particulars, temperature rise calculations, detailed
literature, catalogues, type test certificates etc. shall be submitted along with the bid/
after award of contract.
UPS SYSTEM
(a) UPS shall be supplied as per Instrumentation specification. UPS shall be three phase
incoming supply with breaker.
(b) All UPS shall have IGBT technology for rectifier and inverter.
(c) The system shall be complete with all mounting stands, insulators, interconnecting
accessories etc all as per enclosed specifications and data sheets.
BATTERY, BATTERY CHARGER & DCDB
a) Battery, Battery Charger shall be three phase incoming supply with breaker. DC
equipment shall comply with IEC 60896 including those standards referred to therein.
b) General Requirements
Following items shall be covered in the Contract:
(i) 110 V Value Regulated Lead Acid Battery (SM-VRLA)

(ii) Float-cum-boost charger for 110 V batteries
(iii) DC distribution board.
(iv) Min. 30 minutes backup for batteries
c) All connections between battery, battery chargers and DC distribution board shall be
designed for effective segregation between positive and negative leads.
d) The system shall be complete with all mounting stands, insulators, interconnecting
accessories etc all as per enclosed specifications and data sheets.

A. Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery
Design Features
Battery offered shall be Value Regulated Lead Acid Battery (VRLA) Type. The battery shall
conform to the latest applicable standards specified below:
Stationary Value Regulated Lead Acid Batteries Specification : IS 15549-2005
a) The equipment offered shall be complete with all parts that are necessary or usual for
the efficient operation of the equipment, whether specifically mentioned or not.
b) The VRLA batteries shall be starved electrolyte type to allow recombining of generated
oxygen internally. The battery shall be completely explosion resistant, shall tolerate
freezing and shall not allow gases to escape during normal charging conditions. The
battery shall not require any topping and be maintenance free.
c) All inter cell, inter modules and inter stack connectors shall be covered with heat
shrunk FR/FRLS sleeves.
d) Containers, cell lids, safety vents, separators, connectors, electrolyte, shall conform to the
relevant IS/IEC and safety standards. The cell containers shall conform to the safety
requirements of UL 94 HB or equivalent safety standard. The safety vent shall be self
resealing pressure regulating with flame arrestor. In case the batteries are proposed to
be housed in a sheet metal or polymeric enclosure, the same is deemed to be included
in the scope of the bidder. The enclosure for battery shall conform to the safety
provisions of UL 1778 or equivalent standard.
e) The battery shall be complete with accessories and devices, including but not limited
to the following:
i) Battery racks
ii) Set of inter cell, inter- module and inter stack connectors as required for the complete
installation.
iii) Accessories for testing and maintenance
f) Battery racks shall be constructed from steel. Metallic stands shall be painted with
acid resistant paint after 2 coats of primer. The racks shall be rigid, mechanically
strong, free standing type and free from warp and twist. The completed racks shall
be suitable for being bolted end to end to form continuous row. Insulators shall be
provided below the legs of the stands (h)1 set of accessories for testing and
maintenance shall also be provided suitable for all the three battery banks.
i. One- -3, 0, +3 volts DC voltmeter with built-in discharging
resistor and suitable leads for measuring cell voltage.
iii. Two -PVC aprons
iv. Two -Cell lifting straps
v. One set -Terminals and cable boxes with glands for connecting Each of cable as
required.

Spare connectors
Spare vent plugs
Spare nuts and bolts
Suitable set of spanners
Drawing
All Drawings, data, technical particulars, calculations, detailed literature, catalogues, test
certificates etc. shall be submitted along with the bid.
CABLING SYSTEM: HV, LV, CONTROL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The cables shall conform to the latest applicable standards specified below.
PVC insulated cables : IS: 694

(For voltage upto 1100 V)
HRPVC & PVC insulated cables : IS: 1554

heavy duty
Cross linked polyethelen insulated (XLPE) : IS: 7098
PVC sheathed cables
Low frequency cables and wires with : IEC: 60189-1 &
PVC insulation and sheath IEC-60189-2
PVC insulation and sheath of electric : IS: 5831
cables
Polyethylene insulation and sheath for : IS: 6474
electric cables
Conductors for insulated electric cables : IS: 8130
Methods of test for cables : IS: 10810
Specification for drums of electric cables : IS: 10418
Specification for PVC insulated cables : BS: 6346
for electricity supply
Specification for PVC insulation and : BS: 6746
sheath of electric cables
B. Features of Construction
a) XLPE Insulated HV Power Cables :

The Cables shall be 22 or 11 KV/ 22 or11 KV (Un earthed) grade, heavy duty, stranded
aluminium Conductor, XLPE Insulated, Conductor Screening by extruded Semiconducting
Compound, insulation screening through Combination of semi conducting compound
and non magnetic tape ( Copper tape), inner sheath over laid up cores, galvanised steel
wire /strip armoured (Aluminium wire armouring for single core cables), outer sheath
of extruded black PVC Compound type ST-2. Core Identification shall be by printed
numerals.
b) LT Power Cables
(i) PVC Insulated Cables:
The Cables shall be 1.1 KV Grade, heavy duty, Stranded Aluminium/ Copper
Conductor, PVC Compound type A insulated, inner sheathed, galvanised steel wire
/strip armoured, black PVC compound type ST1 outer sheathed.
(ii) XLPE Insulated Cables:

The Cable shall be 1.1 KV Grade, heavy duty, stranded aluminium/ Copper
Conductor, XLPE insulated, inner sheathed, galvanised steel wire/ strip armoured,
extruded black PVC Compound type ST2 outer sheathed.
c) Control Cables:
The Cables shall be 1.1 KV grade, heavy duty, stranded copper conductor, PVC
Compound type A Insulated, galvanised steel wire/ strip armoured extruded PVC
type ST1 outer sheathed.
d) Telecommunication Cables:
The cables shall meet the following requirements:
(i) Conductor : Solid, tinned, annealed copper

(ii) Insulation : PVC insulation Type-A as per IS:5831
(iii) Twisting : The insulated conductors shall be twisted together to form twisted
pairs or quads, these shall be stranded in concentric layers to form
the cable core. The cable thus formed shall be tightly lapped with
outer wrapping tapes.
The interstices of insulated cable core shall be completely filled with

viscose compound
(iv) Overall : With 0.075 mm Aluminium tape or 0.013 mm melinex tape, overlap
screening not less than 30%

(v) Other : A suitable non-magnetic rip cord shall be laid longitudinally under
details the sheath. The armouring shall be of galvanised steel wires or
galvanised single steel strip. The inner PVC sheath shall be of Type-
A. The outer PVC sheath shall be of Type ST-1.
C. Cable Rating
a) The Contractor shall ensure that cable and wires associated with the distribution and
control systems, plant wiring and all other installations throughout the Works are
adequately rated for their use.
b) In assessing the rating of any cable or wire, the following factors shall be taken into
account:
- Supply voltage and frequency
- Maximum voltage drop permissible
- Type and magnitude of load
- Fault level and duration related to circuit protection relays and fuses
- Circuit over current protection
- Route length and disposition of cables
- Ambient temperature
- Method of installation
c) All power cables shall be sized for continuous current carrying capacity at the ambient
temperature of 45 0C. The design current of any circuit shall exceed the full load current
of the supplied device by at least 10%. Power cables shall be sized to limit the
maximum voltage drop to no more than 3 %.
d) Under motor starting conditions the corresponding voltage drop shall not affect the
operation of the motor controls or the ability of the motor to start and run
effectively and in any event shall not exceed 10%. The Contractor when sizing
cables for the remote operation of shunt trip coils shall take due account of the voltage
drop caused by the momentary current surge taken at the instant of energisation.
HV and LV cables shall be sized for a fault clearance time of 0.5 seconds for the
incoming feeders and 0.16 seconds for switchboard feeders controlled by circuit breaker.
D. Cable Colours
All cable cores shall be colour coded throughout their length and shall be so connected
between switchboard, distribution board, plant and accessories, that the correct
sequence or phase colours are preserved throughout the system.
The colour coding should be as follows:
3 Phase Red, Yellow And Blue
Single phase or DC Red And Black

Earth Green/Yellow
Control Blue (DC), Red (AC)
E. Cable Conductors
Copper conductors shall be used for cables of sizes upto 6 Sq.mm. Aluminium
conductors shall be used for cables of size 10 Sq. mm and above. Cores of cross-
sectional area greater than 1.5 mm2 shall be stranded. Lighting final distribution
circuits shall be of a minimum cross-section of 1.5 mm2. Power cables shall be of a
minimum cross-section of 2.5 mm2. Internal wiring of control panels shall be of a
minimum cross-section of 1.0 mm2 flexible and stranded. Control cables shall be of a
minimum cross-section 1.5 mm2 for external use and 1.0 mm2forinternal use.
F. Cable Numbering
All cables shall be allocated a unique number which shall be fixed to each end of the
cable using a corrosion resistant label. Cables of different categories shall be tagged
with the following subscripts and three digit numbers.
HV power HV-P_ _ _
LV power P_ _ _
Control C_ _ _
Instrumentation I_ _ _
Protection PR_ _ _
Telecommunication T_ _ _
G. Cable Drums
Cables shall be supplied in non-returnable wooden drums. The wood used for
construction of the drum shall be properly seasoned and free from defects and wood
preservative shall be applied to the entire drum. All ferrous parts shall be treated with
a suitable rust preventive coating to avoid rusting during transit or storage.
The Bidder shall indicate in the offer, the maximum length for each size of cable, which
can be supplied on one drum. The actual length supplied on each drum shall be within
tolerance limit of < 5% without any tolerance on total ordered quantity of each size of
cable. However before winding the cables on drums. Contractor shall obtain
Employer’s approval for the drum lengths.
Each drum or coil of cable shall be accompanied by a certificate stating the
manufacturer's name, cable size, and number of cores, length, result and date of tests
as required in the Employer’s Requirements. Cables manufactured more than 12
months before delivery will not be accepted. All cables shall be delivered with cable

ends effectively sealed by hygroscopic scaling caps. When a cable is cut from a drum
both ends shall be immediately sealed to prevent ingress of moisture. Cables shall not
be transported to site in loose coils but a number of short lengths of cable may be
transported on the same drum. The Contractor shall be wholly responsible for the
purchase and/or hire costs of all cable drums and for the removal of these drums from
site after use.
H. Drawings and Data
All Drawings, data, technical particulars, calculations, detailed literature, catalogues,
Test certificates etc shall be submitted along with the bid.
LIGHTING SYSTEM
A. General Requirements
(a) LED lighting shall be considered for indoor and outdoor lighting
(b) The Lighting system includes the following items.
(i)Lighting fixtures complete with Lamps and accessories.
(ii)Lighting system equipment
 Light control switches, receptacle units with control switch units, lighting
wires, conduits and other similar items necessary to complete lighting
system.
 Lighting fixture supports, street lighting poles and flood light towers.
 Main Lighting distribution board, lighting panels.
 Multi core cables for street, boundary and flood lighting.
(c) All Lighting Fixtures, luminaries shall be considered for Emergency Lighting and fed
from Main Lighting Board supplied by both mains supply normally and DG Set during
power failure.
(d) DC Emergency Lighting shall be provided for Control rooms of Switchyards SCADA
room, Switchgear and Control room of Pump houses.
B. Applicable Standards
The design, manufacture and performance of equipment shall conform to the latest
standards specified below.
Lighting Fixtures & Accessories Electrical : IS: 1913/ BS: 4533
lighting fittings general and Safety
requirements
Code of practice for industrial lighting : IS: 6665
Calculation of co-efficient of utilisation : IS: 3646 (Part - III)

Industrial lighting fittings with metal : IS: 1777
Reflectors
Decorative lighting outfits : IS: 5077
Dust proof electric lighting fittings : IS: 4012
Dust tight electric lighting fittings : IS: 4013
Flood lights : IS: 10322/BS: 4533
Luminaires for street lighting : IS: 10322 Part 5
Water tight electric lighting fittings : IS: 3553/ BS: 4533, 5225(I)
Bayonet lamp holders : IS:1258/BSEN 61184IEC:60061
Edision screw lamp holders : IS: 10276/BSEN 60238
Bi-Pin lamp holders for tubular fluorescent : IS: 3323
lamps
Starters for fluorescent lamp : IS: 2215/BSEN 60155
Holders for starters for tubular fluorescent : IS: 3324/ BSEN 60400
Lamps
: IS: 1534 (Part 1)/BSEN 60920&
Ballast for use in fluorescent lighting fitting 60921
Transistorised ballast for fluorescent lamps : IS: 7027
Ballast for HP mercury vapour lamp : IS: 6616
Capacitors for use in fluorescent, HPMV & LP : IS:1569/ BSEN 61048 & 61049
sodium vapour discharge Circuits /IEC: 60586
Vitreous enamel reflector for tungsten : IS: 8017
Filament lamp
: IS: 2418 (Part -1) /BSEN 60081
Tubular fluorescent lamps IEC: 60081
High pressure mercury vapour lamps : IS: 9900/BS: 3677/ IEC: 60188
Tungsten filament general electric lamps : IS: 418/IEC: 60432
Cast acrylic sheets for use in Luminaries : IS: 7569
Screwless terminal and electrical connections : IS: 10322
for lighting fittings
High pressure sodium vapour lamps : IS: 9974
Emergency lighting units : IS: 9583
Ignition proof enclosures, dust-tight for Elect. : IS: 11005
Equipment
Luminaires : IS: 10322 (Part I to V)
Lighting System Equipment
Arrangement for busbars, main connections : IS: 5578/ 11353/BS: 159
and auxiliary wiring and marking
Enclosed distribution fuse boards and cutouts : IS: 2675/ BSEN 60439
for voltages not exceeding 1000V

General requirements for switchgear and : IS: 13947
control gear for voltages not exceeding 1000
V
Code of practice - installation and : IS: 10118/BS: 6423 BS 6626, BS
maintenance of switchgear 6867
Factory built assemblies of switchgear and : IS: 8623/BS-5486/ IEC: 60439
control gear for voltages upto and Including
1000 V AC and 1200 V DC
Miniature air break circuit breakers for AC : IS: 8828/ BSEN 60898
circuits
HRC cartridge fuse links upto 650 V : IS: 9224/BS: 88/ IEC: 60269
„D‟ Type fuses : IS: 8187
Current transformers : IS: 2705/BS: 7626/ IEC: 60185
Voltage transformers : IS: 3156/BS: 7625/ IEC:60186
Direct acting electrical indicating Instruments : IS: 1248/BS: 89/ IEC: 60051
A.C. electricity meters : IS: 722/BS 5685
Electrical relays for power system protection : IS: 3231/BS: 142/ IEC: 60255
Switches for domestic and similar purposes : IS: 3854/BS: 3676
Three pin plugs and socket outlets : IS: 1293/BS: 546
Boxes for enclosure of electrical accessories : IS: 5133(1)
Rigid steel conduits for electrical wiring : IS: 9537/BS: 31
Accessories for rigid steel conduits for : IS: 3837/BS-31
electrical wiring
Flexible steel conduits for electrical wiring : IS: 3480
: IS: 9537/BS: 4607(2)
Rigid non-metallic conduits for electrical
Installations
Fittings for rigid non-metallic conduits : IS: 3419/BS: 4607(2)
PVC insulated cables for working voltages : IS: 694
upto and including 1100 V Tubular steel poles : IS: 2713
Specification for copper rods and bars for : IS: 613
electrical purposes
Code of practice for phosphating iron and : IS: 6005/ BS: 3189
steel
Fittings for rigid steel conduits for Electrical : IS: 2667
wiring
C. Lighting Fixtures (Luminaries)

(a) Luminaries shall be designed for continuous trouble-free operation without reduction
in lamp life or without deterioration of materials and internal wiring. Outdoor fittings
shall be weather-proof and rain-proof type.

(b) The Luminaires shall be designed so as to facilitate easy maintenance, including
cleaning, replacement of lamps/starters etc.
(c) Connections between different components shall be made in such a way that they will
not work loose by small vibration.
(d) For each type of Luminaires the Contractor shall furnish the utilisation factor tables to
indicate the proportion of the light emitted by the bare lamps which falls on the
working plane.
(e) All Luminaires shall be supplied complete with lamps suitable for operation on a
supply voltage with the variation in supply voltage, frequency and combined voltage and
frequency of +10%, +5% and +10% respectively.
(f) The Luminaires and accessories shall be designed to have low temperature rise.
The temperature rise above the ambient temperature shall be as indicated in the
relevant Standards.
(g) Fluorescent type, metal halide type luminaires shall be complete with accessories like
lamps, ballasts, power factor improvement capacitors, starters, re-wirable fuse and fuse
base. These shall be mounted as far as possible in the luminaire housing only. If
these cannot be accommodated integral with the Luminaires then a separate metal
enclosed control gear box shall be included to accommodate the control accessories
together with a terminal block suitable for loop-in, loop-out connections. Outdoor
type fixtures shall be provided with outdoor type weather-proof box.
(h) Fluorescent type Luminaires with more than one lamp shall be provided with
capacitors connected in lead-lag circuit for correction of stroboscopic effect.
(i) Each luminaire shall have a terminal block suitable for loop-in, loop-out and T-off
connection by 250/400 V, 1 core, PVC insulated copper/aluminium conductor wires
upto 4 sq.mm in size. In outdoor areas the termination at the luminaire shall be suitable
for 1100 V, PVC insulated, copper/aluminium conductor, armoured cables of sizes
upto 6 sq.mm conductor. Terminals shall be of stud or clamp type. The internal
wiring should be completed by means of standard copper wire of minimum 1 sq.mm
size and terminated on the terminal block. Terminal blocks shall be mounted with
minimum two fixing screws.
(j) Mounting facility and conduit knock-outs for the luminaries shall be provided.
(k) Earthing
(i) Each luminaire shall be provided with an earthing terminal suitable for connection
to the earthing conductor of 12 SWG GI wire.
(ii) Where separate control gear box is provided for housing the accessories the
same shall be provided with an earthing terminal suitable for connecting
earthing conductor of 12 SWG GI wire.
(iii) All metal or metal enclosed parts of the luminaire/control gear box shall be
bonded and connected to the earthing terminal so as to ensure satisfactory
earthing continuity.
(l) Painting/Finish

(i) All surfaces of the Luminaire/Control gear box housing accessories shall be
thoroughly cleaned and degreased. It shall be free from scale, rust, sharp edges
and burrs.
(ii) When enamel finish is specified, it shall have a minimum thickness of 2 mils for
outside surface and 1.5 mils for inside surface. The finish shall be non-porous and
free from blemishes, blisters and fading.
(iii) The luminaire housing shall be stove-enameled/epoxy stove-enamelled-vitreous
enamelled or anodised as indicated under various types of fittings.
(iv) The surface shall be scratch resistant and shall show no sign of cracking or flaking
when bent through 90 deg. over 1/2” dia. mandrel.
(v) The finish of the luminaire shall be such that no bright spots are produced either by
direct light source or by reflection.
(vi) External control gear box provided for housing accessories shall be painted or
galvanised.
D. LED Lighting
(i) High Power White LEDs used in the luminaries shall have wattage greater than
ONE watt.
(ii) LED shall be operated at a forward current of less than 90% of the rated current.
(iii) Colour Rendering Index (CRI) of the LEDs used in the luminaire shall be greater
than 70.
(iv) The illumination of the luminaire shall be uniform without dark bands or abrupt
variations and soothing to the eye.
(v) Light Uniformity Ratio (Emin / Eavg) would be > 0.4.
(vi) Luminary Body Temperature would be less than 30 0C above the ambient, even
after continuous burning of Luminary for 24 Hrs.
(vii) The Luminaire works on single phase three wire system (Phase, Neutral & Earth).
(viii) The luminaire housing is made up of Corrosion free High Pressure Aluminumdie
cast thus confirming the luminaire to IP-68 protection and safety as per IEC 60598-
1.
(ix) The Luminaire is equipped with distortion free, clear, Heat Resistant toughened,
UV stabilized glass cover in the front fixed to the die cast Aluminum frame which
would be fixed to the housing by means of stainless steel screws.
(x) The minimum technical specifications for LED lighting will be as follows:
a. Powered by the latest bright LEDs with high efficiency and meeting LM-80
standard.
b. Average rated life span of 50000 hrs.
c. LED efficacy shall be greater than 125 Lumens/watt.
d. Luminaire efficacy of at least 100 Lumens/watt.
e. Input voltage range 90-300 V.

f. Power factor > 0.9.
g. THD < 15%.
h. Ingress protection as per IP 68 for outdoor luminaries
i. Operating temperature -5°C to 50°C
j. Storage temperature -5° to 70°C
k. Humidity 10% - 100%
l. LEDs shall be operated at a forward current less than 90% of its rated current.
m. The LEDs used in the luminaire shall have minimum angle of 120 degree.
n. Colour rendering index (CRI) of the LEDs shall be greater than 70.
o. Conform to Photo Biological Safety for the LEDs as per IEC 62471.
p. Free replacement warranties of 5 years for technical defects.
E. Decorative Luminaries
(a) These luminaires shall be generally indoor type provided with cold rolled cold annealed
(CRCA) sheet steel channel/rail cum reflector housing complete with all electrical control
accessories mounted on it. The finish shall be stove enamelled.
(b) Decorative fluorescent type luminaires shall be either open type, provided with
translucent
white opal acrylic diffusers, polystyrene lens prismatic or square polystyrene louvers.
(c) Luminaires shall be suitable for the number of lamps of specified wattage, direct
mounting on ceiling/wall/column pendant mounting or for recess mounting in false
ceiling.
(d) Decorative luminaires with mirror optic reflectors shall be of the wide angle dispersion
type. Where these luminaires are mounted in control rooms and computer rooms, clip-
on type adjustable reflectors which can be attached onto the tube shall be provided to
direct the light output in the desired direction. This is mainly to reduce reflection of the
light source from TV/monitor screens.
(e) Luminaires mounted recessed in false ceiling shall be with reflector housing and
spring loaded fixing arrangement for the diffuser/louver frame. It shall be possible to
have access to the lamp and other accessories from below.
F. Industrial Luminaries
(a) The luminaire shall be provided with CRCA sheet steel mounting rail with reflector
of minimum 20 SWG thicknesses and complete with all control accessories mounted
on it. The finish shall be vitreous enamelled.
(b) Luminaires shall be suitable for the number of lamps of specified wattage, direct
mounting on ceiling/wall/column/pendent mounting.
(c) The distribution of light shall be such that at least 80% of the total luminous flux from
the luminaire shall be in the lower hemisphere.
(d) The luminous output of the luminaire with reflector shall not be less than 75%
irrespective of type of reflector used.

G. Bulk Head / High Bay luminaires
Bulk Head Luminaire
(a) The luminaire shall be of robust construction, with cast aluminium/vitreous

enamelled housing, heat and shock resistant prismatic or clear glass cover fixed with
neoprene gaskets for sealing. For mechanical protection to the glass cover, round
steel wire-guard with vitreous enamelled finish shall be provided.
(b) The luminaire shall be suitable LED lamp upto 150 watts, for direct mounting to
ceiling/wall/column and used for general purpose indoor lighting.
High and Medium Bay Luminaries
(a) High and medium bay luminaires shall be with cast aluminium housing,
anodised aluminium mirror polished reflector canopy with eye bolt for suspension,
cooling fins and glass cover.
(i) The luminaire shall be suitable for LED lamps upto 1000 watts. The control gear
accessories shall be mounted integral with the luminaire.
(ii) High bay luminaires shall be used when the mounting height is above 8 metres while
medium bay luminaires shall be used when the mounting height is around 6 to
8metres.
H. Flood Light Luminaire

General purpose flood light luminaire
(a) Flood light luminaires shall be of weather proof construction with cast aluminium
housing, anodised aluminium mirror polished reflector, heat resistant, toughened
glass cover and necessary neoprene gaskets to prevent ingress of dust.
(b) The housing shall be supported on a cast iron base and capable of being swivelled in
both horizontal and vertical directions and locked in any desired position.
(c) For focussing purposes, knobs, shall be provided along with sector plate indicating the
angle in degrees between 0 and 90 deg. in vertical direction.
(d) The Luminaires shall be suitable for LED lamps upto 1000 watts.
(e) The luminaire shall be provided with cable gland on the canopy in down ward direction
for cable connection.
(f) It shall be possible to adjust the lamp position to achieve wide beam, medium beam or
narrow beam.
(g) It shall be possible to replace the lamp from the canopy without opening the front
glass.

I. Outdoor Lantern Luminaries
Post top Lantern
(a) Post top lantern Luminaires shall be generally outdoor weather proof type for
illumination of walkways, gate posts, gardens etc.
(b) The luminaire shall have cast aluminium spigot of 50/60 diameter finished with
corrosion proof paint for mounting, opal acrylic or high density polyethylene (HDP)
diffuser bowl, complete with integral mounted control gear, neoprene gaskets,
earthing terminal etc.
(c) The luminaire shall be suitable LED Lamps.
J. Sub-station Lantern
(a) Sub-station lantern shall be generally outdoor weather proof type for illumination
of switchyard equipment.
(b) The luminaire shall have cast aluminium housing finished with corrosion proof paint,
spigot for mounting on pole, prismatic glass refractor dome to give distribution
of light in horizontal plane, anodised aluminium reflector to give light distribution at an
angle 20 to 40 degrees, above the horizontal plane, complete with integral mounted
control gear, neoprene gaskets, earthing terminal etc.
(c) The Luminaires shall be suitable LED lamps of suitable wattages.
K. Portable Emergency LED Light Luminaire

(a) Emergency light of Installite luminaire shall be indoor type for providing emergency
light
during failure of normal AC supply.
(b) The luminaire shall be with CRCA sheet steel enclosure, complete with metallised
mirror reflector, leak proof re-chargeable battery rated for two hour discharge,
battery charger, charger-on lamp, push button switches, automatic changeover
switch/relay, two metre length cord with plug, mounting pads and other
accessories required for satisfactory operation of the luminaire.
(c) The luminaire shall be suitable for connection to 240 V, 50 Hz single phase supply.
On failure of normal A.C. supply the luminaire shall pick-up automatically and on
restoration of A.C. supply the luminaire shall switch off automatically.
(d) The luminaire shall be suitable for LED lamps of suitable wattages.
L. Accessories for Luminaries
Reflectors
(a) The reflectors shall be made of CRCA sheet steel/aluminium/silvered glass/chromium
plated sheet copper as indicated for above mentioned luminaries.
(b) The thickness of steel/aluminium shall comply with relevant standards. Reflectors
made of steel shall have vitreous enamelled finish. Aluminium used for reflectors
shall be anodized/epoxy stove enamelled/mirror polished. The finish for the
reflector shall be as indicated for above mentioned fittings.

(c) Reflectors shall be free from scratches or blisters and shall have a smooth and glossy
surface having an optimum light reflecting coefficient so as to ensure the overall
light output specified by the Contractor.
(d) Reflectors shall be readily removable from the housing for cleaning and
maintenance without disturbing the lamps and without the use of tools. They shall be
securely fixed to the housing by means of positive fastening device of captive type.
M. Lamp/Starter Holders
(a) Lamp holders shall have low contact resistance, shall be resistant to wear and
shall be suitable for operation at the specified temperature without deterioration in
insulation value. They shall hold the lamps in position under normal condition of
shock and vibration met with under normal installation and use.
(b) Lamp holders for the fluorescent lamps shall be of the spring loaded bi-pin rotor type.
Live parts of the lamps holder shall not be exposed during insertion or removal of lamp
or after the lamp has been taken out. The lamp holder contacts shall provide
adequate pressure on the lamp cap pins when the lamp is in working position.
(c) Lamp holders for incandescent, mercury vapour and sodium vapour lamps shall
be of Edison Screw (E.S.) type.
(d) The starter holders shall be so designed that they are mechanically robust and free
from any operational difficulties. They shall be capable of withstanding the shocks met
within normal transit, installation and use.
N. Drawings and Data

All Drawings, data, technical particulars, calculations, detailed literature, catalogues,
test certificates etc. shall be submitted along with the bid.
EARTHING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
A. General
(i) The earthing and lightning protection system covers earthing conductors, earth
electrodes and accessories.
(ii) Metallic frame of all electrical equipment shall be earthed by two separate and
distinct connections to earthing system. Crane rails, tracks, metal pipes and
conduits also shall be earthed at two points.
(iii) Steel RCC Columns, metallic stairs and rails of the building housing electrical
equipment also shall be connected to nearby earthing grid conductor. Metallic
sheaths/ screens and armour of multicore cables shall be earthed at both ends.
Metallic sheaths and armour of single core cables shall be earthed at the
switchgear end only.
(iv) Every alternate post of switchyard fence shall be connected to the earth grid by GS
flat and gates by flexible lead to earthed post.

(v) Each Continuous laid length of cable tray shall be earthed at minimum two places by
GS/GI Flats to earthing system, the distance between the earthing points shall not
exceed 30m.
(vi) Lightning Protection System shall compromise vertical / horizontal air terminations,
down conductors, test limits and earth electrodes. Air terminations, down
conductors and test links shall be of galvanised steel conductors and earth
connection below the ground level shall be of mild steel.
(vii) Lightning Protection System down conductors shall not be connected to other
earthing conductors above the ground level.
B. Applicable Standards
The earthing and lightning protection system shall conform to the Indian Electricity
rules, and the latest applicable standards indicated below:
Code of Practice for Earthing : IS: 3043
Code of Practice for the Protection of : IS/IEC: 62305
Building and allied structure against lightning
Hot dip galvanising : IS: 2629, 2633, 4759
Structural steel : IS: 2062 & 808
Welding : IS: 816
C. Earthing Conductor
(i) The electrical installation shall where required be connected to the general mass of
the earth by an earthing conductor. The material used for the earthing conductor shall
be as follows:
(a) Conductors above ground shall be galvanised steel flat;
(b) Conductor buried in the ground or embedded in concrete shall be mild Steel, rod
/flat.
(ii) Allowance shall be made for reduction in the cross section of the steel over the design
life of the earthing system;
(iii) The earth electrode system shall comprise one or more earth electrodes, earthing
network, mesh or a combination of these in order to obtain the required earth electrode
resistance.
(iv) Earth electrodes where used shall be of heavy duty galvanised mild steel of not less
than 40 mm NB and 3000 mm long. Where multiple electrodes are used they
shall be separated by a distance of not less than the driven length.

(v) Each earth electrode pipe shall be welded at the top to a mild steel plate to which
the earthing tapes shall be connected. These connections shall each be housed in
individual concrete inspection chamber set flush to the finished ground level and
shall allow disconnection for testing of individual electrodes. The chamber shall be
permanently marked `Electrical Earth'.
(vi) All materials used for the earth electrode installation shall be purpose made for
the application and site conditions and shall be approved by the Employer’s
Representative.
(vii) Unless otherwise stated all excavation for the installation of the earth electrodes and
the inspection pit shall be carried out by the Contractor.
(viii) After the earth installation has been completed the Contractor shall demonstrate to
the Employer’s Representative that the resistance of the electrodes to earth and
the
continuity of the earth network are within the limits specified. Any additional earth
electrodes and test instruments required for the tests shall be provided by the
Contractor.
(ix) Marker posts and plates shall be provided to mark the route of buried tape or
conductor electrodes. The markers shall be similar to those provided for cable routes.
(x) Lightning Protection System
a) The need of lightning protection has been established by calculating the overall
risk factor as per IS/IEC 62305.
b) Air termination system comprising of rods/mesh or combination of both will
be provided and the methods used to determine the positioning of Air
termination system will be as per IS 62305.
c) Air termination system will be connected to the earthing system by down
conductors fixed along the outer surface of building. Number & layout of the
down conductors will be as per IS/IEC 62305.
d) Each down comer will be terminated to a separate treated test earth electrode
which in turn will be connected to station earthing system.
e) Test link will be provided in the run of each down conductor at approximately
1000 mm above ground level.
D. Main Equipotential Bonding Conductor

(i) Main equipotential bonding conductors shall be provided to connect the earth
electrode system to conductive parts forming the Works.
(ii) Equipotential bonding conductors shall have the following minimum sizes, the
contractor shall specifically design the equipotential eathing for each site locations.
a) Main Equipotential Conductors

-Main Earth Conductor buried in earth 40 mm dia. MS Rod

-11/0.433 kV transformers, main switchboard 50 x 10 mm flat
and standby generator installation.
-interconnection to lightning protection system 50 x 10 mm flat
interconnection to MCC s 50 x 10 mm flat
b) Equipotential Conductors
- interconnection to CP s 25 x 3 mm flat
- power factor correction capacitor panel 25 x 3 mm flat
- local push buttons 14 SWG wire
- lighting distribution board 4 SWG wire
- lighting and receptacle system 12 SWG wire
- outdoor street lighting 8 SWG wire
- ladder rack and cable tray at suitable points 25 x 3 mm flat
- hand rails and metallic structures 25 x 3 mm flat
- building reinforcement 25 x 3 mm flat
- incoming and outgoing process services 25 x 3 mm flat
- steel structures comprising storage tanks, 25 x 3 mm flat
mezzanine platform, crane rails, air handling ductwork
systems etc.
- LV Motors
- up to 10 kW 8 SWG wire
- 10 to 20 kW 4 SWG wire
- 20 to 50 kW 25 x 3 mm flat
- Earth electrode 40mm dia 3000 mm long heavy
Duty G.I. pipe electrode
Notes:
1. Equipotential conductors shall interconnect between the device to be bonded and
the main equipotential conductor.
2. Connections to building structural steelwork or concrete reinforcement shall be

made by a bolted connection to a tag welded to the steelwork or reinforcement
bars. Unless otherwise specified at least two connections shall be made to the
steelwork and reinforcement bars at the perimeter of each building at diagonally
opposite locations.

E. Circuit Protective Conductors
(i) An independent circuit protective conductor shall be provided for each circuit and
may comprise one or any of the following as appropriate:
 a separate core within a multicore cable;

 a separate conductor installed within a conduit or trunking. Steel conduit or
trunking shall not be used as a circuit protective conductor,
 The metal sheath of an armoured cable. The sheath shall be bonded to the
metalwork of the apparatus and to the apparatus earth bar if any;
 the copper sheath of a mineral insulated copper sheathed cable;
 an independent earthing conductor MS or GS conductor run adjacent to the
circuit it protects.
(ii) Circuit protective conductors associated with the main circuits supplying
switchboards and large electrical loads, i.e. motors in excess of 75 kW shall form a
separate core of a multicore cable feeding the device or shall be an independent
insulated copper conductor run adjacent to the supply cable. The size of the circuit
protective conductor shall be calculated in such a manner as not to take into
consideration the contribution of any other parallel or fortuitous earth paths.
(iii) The armouring of the supply cable shall not form the sole means of earthing a
switchboard or large electrical load.
(iv) Where the cable armouring or sheath is used as the circuit protective conductor it shall
be securely bonded at both ends to the metalwork of the apparatus and to an
earth bar. Particular care shall be taken to ensure continuity across items of apparatus
situated within a cable run and should the design of such items of apparatus not give
adequate and lasting continuity through its structural body then additional earthing
clips and conductors shall be provided to independently bond the cable sheaths
together. Similarly additional earthing clips shall be provided to bond the cable
sheaths/armour to any piece of apparatus fitted with a special earth terminal should
the earth connection for the termination gland be inadequate. Any additional earthing
clips shall be fitted within the apparatus wherever possible.
(v) Instrumentation Earth

An instrumentation earth bus, if required shall be provided in each control panel. This
shall comprise a copper flat of cross section not less than 25 x 6 mm and length to suit
the number of connections. It shall be mounted on at least two insulated supports and
be provided with a single earth connection to the instrument earth. If due to the
physical size of a control panel more than one instrument earth bar is required the
additional bar shall be connected again with a single earth connection to the same
point as before. In this fashion all instrument earths shall be connected radially from
the same earth point.

(vi) The earth pit for instrumentation system shall be separate. Electric earth pits shall not
be used for earthing of instrumentation equipment. All signal cable screens (analogue
and digital) shall be terminated onto the instrument earth bar. Signal cable screens
shall be earthed at the control panel end only. Screens at the field end shall be
tied back and insulated.
(vii) SPDs associated with the control and instrumentation system shall be earthed to
the instrument earth in accordance with the SPD manufacturers recommendations.
F. Galvanising
Wherever galvanising has been specified, the hot dip process shall be used. The
galvanised coating shall be of uniform thickness. Weight of Zinc coatings for various
applications shall not be less than those indicated below:
a) Fabricated Steel
Thickness less than 2 mm,
But not less than 1.2 mm 340 gms/sq.m
Thickness less than 5 mm, but not less than 2 mm 460 gms/sq. M
Thickness 5 mm and over 610 gm / sq.m
b) Fasteners
Upto nominal size M10 270 gms/sq.m
Over M10 300 gms/sq.m
Burrs shall be removed before galvanising. Any site modification of galvanised parts
should be covered well by zinc rich primer and aluminium paint.
FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM
(a) Fire alarm system shall be provided for notification of fire alarm, supervisory and
trouble condition and to control fire safety functions.
(b) The design requirements are defined in the specifications. as part of design
engineering, fire alarm scheme based on requirements of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm
Code (2002 edition) shall be developed for the areas given in the tender drawings.
(c) The Fire Alarm and Detection system shall comply with NFPA 72 & IS 2189 for all
applications.
(d) The design is typically provided in compliance with the model building codes having
jurisdiction in that area. NFPA 72, 2000 edition: The National fire Alarm code is usually
used for the installation methods, testing and maintenance.

(e) Connection conditions from relevant regional authorities & institutions shall be
maintained (Police & Fire, emergency services).
a) National Building code of India (BIS)
b) BIS: Bureau of Indian standard (IS: 2189)
c) NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
d) IEC: International Electro technical commission
e) NEC: National Electric Code
f) NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturer‟s Association
g) NBC: National Building Code
(f) Fire Alarm system shall be designed to provide continuous surveillance against fire in
the areas covered by the system under all conditions.
(g) The Fire alarm control panel, detectors and other related devices used in the system
shall conform to international Standards UL / LPCB / FM.
(h) Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP):
(a) The FACP shall be of microprocessor based design having the required number of
outgoing loops (Minimum 8 loops per panel) to connect addressable type detectors
and devices.
(b) Microprocessor based Control unit(Panel) at each local Fire alarm system shall have
following Features:
 The Panel shall confirm to FM /UL listed.
 Each detector / device that is connected on the loop shall be identified by a
unique address that shall be assigned to each device. This address shall indicate the
individual device address as well as the address of the loop to which it is connected.
 Check the status of the system at definite pre set intervals and give warning in case
of system faults like open circuit, short circuit, dirty detector, removal of detector or
any other faults.
 In case of fire the panel shall give audio as well as alphanumeric display. From the
display the zone and location of fire should be readily identified.
 Power to detection devices and notification appliances shall be supplied from FACP.
Characteristics of Main Display Unit of each FACP:

i. General display current date, time, last event, number of alarms, priority wise alarm list,
and any other applicable information shall be displayed on each FACP.
ii. Automatically display system messages, alarms. Vital information to operators concerning
a fire situation.
iii. Fire progression & evacuation details.

(c) Power Supply Requirement for FACP
Power Supply requirement for FACP (Fire Alarm & Control Panel). Primary supply -
230VAC, 50Hz.
1. Back-up/secondary supply - sealed, lead-acid batteries.

i. FDAS panel shall be backed up with its built in battery & battery charger. Battery
shall have capacity to back up complete operation for 48 hrs. Battery shall have
sufficient capacity to power the fire alarm system for not less than 48 hours plus 30
minutes of alarm to an end voltage of 1.14volts per cell, upon a normal AC power
failure.
ii. The power supply unit shall accept 230 V AC mains power. The power supply unit
shall supply DC power to all the interface cards/modules within the FAP as well as
to all the devices wired on all the FAP loops.
iii. Simply monitoring the battery voltage level shall not be accepted as battery
supervision.
iv. Batteries shall be rechargeable, sealed maintenance-free type. Battery capacity
shall be sized to provide backup power to the FAP for supervision and alarm.
2. Both mains failure as well as low battery level troubles shall be annunciated by
the FAP.
3. Battery Charger:
i. The power supply shall supervise the standby batteries and provide a dual rate
constant current battery charger featuring automatic temperature
compensation. It shall be completely automatic, constant current charger
maintaining the battery fully charged under all service conditions. Charger shall
operate from a 230V, 50 Hz power source.
ii. It shall have protection to prevent discharge through the charger.
iii. It shall have protection for overloads and short circuits on both AC and DC
sides. A trouble condition shall actuate the charger signal.
iv. Charger shall have automatic AC line voltage regulation, automatic Current
limiting features, and adjustable voltage controls.
(i) Manual Call Points (MCPs) shall be mounted at exit points of all areas (at operating
height of 1.2 M) with operating instruction (IN CASE OF FIRE BREAK GLASS”) printed
on the facia housed in a suitable housing to avoid inadvertent operation.
(j) The FAP shall have the facility to monitor & process all the input signals received and
also have the facility to control all the output signals connected to various devices in the
field through any of the loop interface modules/cards.
(k) Fire fighting system shall contain but not to limited to, the items listed below -
i) Portable fire extinguishers

ii) Nitrogen injection fire prevention method for transformer
iii) Sand & Water Bucket

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF GRP CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Item:- GRP Cable management system is proposed for Hydro Power & Solar Combine Generation
project. GRP non-metallic cable management system is proposed to have long - over 25 Years – of
maintenance free life. All the support structure are also proposed to be of GRP (Non-metallic) which has
high strength & corrosion resistance.
It is recommended that GRP material must have good flame retardant with very low smoke generation.
Accordingly the following specification is proposed:-
Sr No SPECIFICATION STANDARD
ERCON GRP Cable Tray to be manufactured as per NEMA
1 Standard
FG1, 1993 standard.
2 Type GRP Perforated Type Cable Trays & Ladder Type Cable Trays
3 Resin Polyester
4 Standard Length 3Mtr
5 Mfg. Process Pultrusion
Ultra Violet Resistant, Corrosion Resistant and Fire Retardant
6 Material
GRP
7 Coupler Plate GRP Coupler Plate
8 Support Structure GRP Strut Channel of 43x43 with SS316 Base Plate
9 Hardware SS316 Hardware
10 Color Grey
11 Glass Content Min. 60%
a) 300mm For Perforated Cable Tray Fittings
12 Radius
b) 600mm For Ladder Type Cable Tray Fittings
13 Rung Spacing for Cable Ladder 300mm

Following Type test report from reputed government laboratories / international
14 laboratories, IIT or NABL approved laboratories are required from manufacturer of GRP
Cable Tray:-
Flame Spread and Smoke As per ASTM E-84, Meets Flame spread ≤ 25 and smoke
a)
density index density Index ≤ 200
b) Fire Retardancy Class 1 as per BS 476 Part 7

Test Report for weathering as per ASTM G-154 for 1000 Hours
c) U.V. Resistance min. (Min. 10 Yr guaranteed life), with testing Flexural & Tensile
strength test which shall not reduce by more than 7% after UV
Exposure
d) Toxicity Index & Zero Halogen As per NES 713 Toxicity Index < 1.0 & Halogen - NIL
Coefficient of Thermal
e) Not more than 8x10-6/°C
Expansion
15 Perforated Cable Tray Sizes Uniform Distribution Load Max. Support Span
a) 50mmW x 50mmH 7Kg/m 1.5 mtr
b) 100mmW x 50mmH 20Kg/m 1.5 mtr
c) 150mmW x 50mmH 30Kg/m 1.5 mtr
d) 300mmW x 80mmH 60Kg/m 1.5 mtr
e) 450mmW x 80mmH 75Kg/m 1.5 mtr
f) 600mmW x 80mmH 90Kg/m 1.5 mtr

16 Cable Ladder Sizes Uniform Distribution Load Max. Support Span
a) 150mmW x 100mmH 20Kg/m 1.5 mtr
b) 300mmW x 100mmH 60Kg/m 1.5 mtr
c) 450mmW x 100mmH 75Kg/m 1.5 mtr
d) 600mmW x 100mmH 90Kg/m 1.5 mtr
e) 900mmW x 100mmH 120Kg/m 1.5 mtr
17 Approved Make Ercon Composites , Jodhpur
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF GRP SOLAR STRUCTURE
Item:- The structural support member for supporting solar panels on top of floating pontoons must be
made of light weight & non corrosive GRP (Fiber Glass Structure) profile as per below specifications:-
Sr No SPECIFICATION STANDARD
1 Item Light weight GRP Solar Structure for fixing on floating Pontoons
Main Support Structure should be fabricated from GRP strut
channel size 41x41 with provision of sliding SS spring Nut for
2 Profile Size fixing the panels.
Other profile such as GRP Angle tubes, channel Section may be

used as per design & strength requirements.
3 Resin Polyester
4 Mfg. Process Pultrusion
Ultra Violet Resistant, Corrosion Resistant and Fire Retardant GRP
5 Material
6 Hardware SS316 Hardware

7 Color Grey
8 Glass Content Min. 60%
Following Type test report from reputed government laboratories / international
9 laboratories, IIT or NABL approved laboratories are required from manufacturer of GRP
Solar Structure:-
Flame Spread and Smoke As per ASTM E-84, Meets Flame spread ≤ 25 and smoke density
a)
density index Index ≤ 200
b) Fire Retardancy Class 1 as per BS 476 Part 7
Test Report for weathering as per ASTM G-154 for 1000 Hours
c) U.V. Resistance min. (Min. 10 Yr guaranteed life), with testing Flexural & Tensile
strength test which shall not reduce by more than 7% after UV
Exposure
Toxicity Index & Zero
d) As per NES 713 Toxicity Index < 1.0 & Halogen - NIL
Halogen
Coefficient of Thermal
e) Not more than 8x10-6/°C
Expansion
10 Approved Make Ercon Composites , Jodhpur

2. Flexural
: Min 300 N/mm2 as per ASTM D-790
Strength
3. Flammability : As per UL 94 V0
4. Glass Content : Min. 65% as per IS-10661
Load & Dimensions of GRP Products

1. GRP Gratings
GRP Pultruded Grating of panel size 5 Mtr. (I-bar) x 1Mtr. (Cross Rod) in
a. Construction
Polyester Resin of 50mm Height, I-Bar with inbuilt antiskid serrations with
Details : Spacing 60mm (Clear Opening 35mm) with Cross Rod at 150mm spacing.
500 kg/sqm load to be applied on largest span panel of min. 300mm
b. Loading Criteria width, up to 1.5 mtr. Span, with max. 6mm deflection as per BS-4592 Part 4
:
1992.
2. GRP Handrails
Pultruded handrail consisting with top rail, mid rail & vertical
post all of Ø50mm OD x Ø42mm ID GRP Round tube to fabricate
handrail at site including top rail, mid rail & vertical posts having
following accessories, as listed below:-
a. Supply of Pultruded GRP Handrail tube having dia of 50mm OD x
42mm ID in 5Mtr. Length
b. Supply of GRP Post base size of 200x100x120 (LWH) with inbuilt
hole for bolting with M12 SS316 anchor fasteners/Bolt & Nuts,
Fasteners to be included with supply
c. Supply of SS316 side mount clamps with SS Fasteners for Ø50mm
round post
a. Construction d. Supply of 90 degree split type Elbows with SS316 Fasteners, with
: 2 nos. of holes
Details
e. Supply of GRP Split type 3 way connector with SS316 Fasteners with
3 nos. of holes
f. Supply of GRP Split type 4 Way connector with SS316 Fasteners, with
4 Nos. of holes
g. Supply of GRP Kick plate of Ω Shape size of 80mmW x 3000mmL x
3mmT along with SS316 Fasteners
h. Supply of GRP Straight Coupler Set

500 kg/sqm load to be applied on largest span panel of min. 300mm
b. Loading Criteria : width, up to 1.5 mtr. Span, with max. 6mm deflection as per BS-4592 Part 4
1992.
3. GRP Walkway
GRP Walkway is to be constructed using GRP grating & GRP Hand rails of
a. Construction above specifications & GRP support structure using Pultruded Channel,
Beam, Angle, Pipe profiles having same material properties as above
Details
specifications & all hardware to be used should be of SS316 MOC.
The Walkway should be designed to withstanding load of min. 300kg/sqm.

b. Loading Criteria

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL

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This scope of this specification consists of general requirements of Design,

a) Oil cooled Transformers

The equipment of those manufacturers, who have sufficient proven experience of

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 The entire substation shall be indoor type including transformers.

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F. Impedance and losses

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(h) Control Requirements for OLTC

(i) Automatic Control of OLTC

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I. Cable Terminations / Cabling Requirement

L. Drawings and Data

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2.3.1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DETAILS

Frequency variation : ±3% of the nominal value

System design fault level (sym.) : 50KA for 1 sec

System earthing : Solidly Earthed

Rated Impulse Withstand voltage Uimp : 12kV/8kV

Degree of Protection : IP 42 / IP52

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2.3.3 KIOSK arrangement

2.3.4 Quality assurance

2.3.5 Enclosure manufacturing

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2.3.6 Switchboard Configuration

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2.3.7 Switchboard Compartmentalization

2.3.8 Switchboard Busbar

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2.4.2 Construction characteristics

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2.5.1 Operating Mechanism

2.5.2 Protection Releases

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• Contact wear estimated as a

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2.5.3 Digital connectivity

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2.5.5 Mechanical accessories:

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2.5.6.48 Outgoing feeder breaker

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Energy and asset management at LV switchgear

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DIESEL STANDBY GENERATOR

Diesel Engines for General Purposes : BS 5514 / ISO 3046