Technical Specification for Ground

Mounted Distribution Transformers

JTS02-03-01
Technical Specification for Ground Mounted
Distribution Transformers
Contents
1. Purpose and Scope...................................................................................................... 1
2. eferences.................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Applicable Standards .......................................................................................... 2
3. Dra!in"s....................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Drawings by the Purchaser ................................................................................. 3
#. Ser$ice Conditions....................................................................................................... 3
4.1 Environmental onditions ................................................................................... 3
4.2 Electrical Power Supply System haracteristics................................................. 4
%. Desi"n and Construction ............................................................................................ #
!.1 "eneral ............................................................................................................... 4
!.2 #oading............................................................................................................... !
!.3 $il Preservation System % &ype .......................................................................... !
!.4 &an's and #ids.................................................................................................... !
!.! (oints and "as'ets ............................................................................................. !
!.) ore and *indings ............................................................................................. !
!.+ &appings ............................................................................................................. )
!., -mpedance .oltage............................................................................................. )
!./ ooling................................................................................................................ )
!.10 -nsulating $il ....................................................................................................... )
!.11 1ushings and &erminals ..................................................................................... +
!.12 2. able 1o3 ..................................................................................................... +
!.13 #. able 1o3.................................................................................................... 10
!.14 Parallel $peration o4 &rans4ormers................................................................... 11
!.1! Sound Power #evel ........................................................................................... 11
!.1) 5adio and &elevision -nter4erence .................................................................... 11
!.1+ 6ittings .............................................................................................................. 11
!.1, Protective oatings........................................................................................... 13
!.1/ 7inimum Power E44iciency 87EPS9 .................................................................. 13
!.20 omparison o4 &enders .................................................................................... 13
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!.21 Additional 5e:uirements................................................................................... 14
&. Performance and Testin".......................................................................................... 1%
).1 &ype &est ompliance...................................................................................... 1!
).2 5outine &ests.................................................................................................... 1!
).3 Acceptance &ests ............................................................................................. 1)
).4 *itnessing o4 &ests........................................................................................... 1)
).! 5outine &est erti4icates................................................................................... 1)
'. is( )ssessment ....................................................................................................... 1&
+.1 ompliance....................................................................................................... 1)
+.2 6ormal 5is' Assessment .................................................................................. 1)
+.3 2a;ards ............................................................................................................ 1+
*. +ualit, )ssurance...................................................................................................... 1'
,.1 Purchasers Policy ............................................................................................. 1+
,.2 Documentary Evidence..................................................................................... 1+
-. Samples ...................................................................................................................... 1'
/.1 Production Samples.......................................................................................... 1+
10. Pac(a"in" and Mar(in"............................................................................................. 1'
10.1 Pac'aging and Dispatch ................................................................................... 1+
10.2 7a'ing o4 "oods 4or Delivery............................................................................ 1,
10.3 Pallets ............................................................................................................... 1,
10.4 <nloading 8*here Applicable9 .......................................................................... 1,
10.! *or'place 2ealth and Sa4ety............................................................................ 1,
10.) &ransportation................................................................................................... 1/
11. Ser$ice Performance ................................................................................................. 1-
12. eliabilit,.................................................................................................................... 1-
12.1 Service #i4e ....................................................................................................... 1/
12.2 Evidence in Support o4 5eliability...................................................................... 1/
13. .n$ironmental Considerations................................................................................. 20
1#. /nformation to be Pro$ided ....................................................................................... 20
14.1 Drawings and -n4ormation to be Submitted with the &ender ............................. 20
14.2 Drawings and -n4ormation to be Provided by the Supplier ................................ 20
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14.3 Purchaser omments ....................................................................................... 20
14.4 5esponsibility.................................................................................................... 20
14.! Supplier Proceeding *or' ................................................................................ 20
1%. +ualit, of Dra!in"s ................................................................................................... 21
1!.1 Drawing &itle 1loc' ........................................................................................... 21
1!.2 Drawing 5evisions ............................................................................................ 21
1!.3 Drawings in Electronic 6ormat .......................................................................... 22
1&. )ttachment 1 0 Specific e1uirements 2 Guaranteed Particulars for Standard
3ffer ................................................................................................................................... 2#
1'. )ttachment 2 - )dditional e1uirements................................................................. 3'
1*. )ttachment 3 - is( )ssessment.............................................................................. 3*
1-. )ttachment # - atin" Plate Details for Transformer .............................................. #0
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Technical Specification for Ground Mounted
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1. Purpose and Scope
&his speci4ication sets out the technical re:uirements 4or the design= manu4acture= testing at
wor's and supply o4 ground mounted distribution trans4ormers complying with the latest
current version o4 AS )00+) Power trans4ormers > all parts and amendments as current=
AS 23+4 Power trans4ormers > all parts and amendments as current= and as detailed in this
speci4ication. &he 4ollowing items are re:uired?
/tem Description
1 11 '.@ 433.A1!00 '.AA 3 PhaseA!02;A"round 7tgA Air 2. 1,0 #. 1ushingsA 7ineral $il
-nsulatedA$BABA$utdoorADyn11A#ow -mpedance &ypeA).2!C -mpedanceA +&ap
PositionsA &apping 5ange D10C &o %!C At 2.!C Step. 2. able 1o3 6itted
2 33 '.@ 433.A 2!00 '.AA 3 PhaseA!02;A"round 7tgA Air 2. 1,0 #. 1ushingsA 7ineral $il
-nsulatedA$BABA$utdoorAD;n0A#ow -mpedance &ypeA4.0C -mpedanceA , &ap
PositionsA &apping 5ange D10C &o %10C A& 2.!C StepA 2. E #. able 1o3es 6ittedA
#ocal Supply 6or Substations
3 132 '.@33F.A 2!000 '.AA3 PhaseA!02;A"round 7tgA Air 2. 1,0 #. 1ushingsA 7ineral $il
-nsulatedA$BABA$utdoorAD;n0A#ow -mpedance &ypeA12.!C -mpedanceA 16 &ap PositionA
&apping 5ange D10C &o %10C At 1 . 2 !C StepA 2. Side 1are 1ushing E #. able
1o3es 6ittedA #ocal Supply 6or Substations
4 #. cable bo3 with accessories to suit -tem 1= 11'. 1!00 '.A trans4ormer
! #. cable bo3 with accessories to suit -tem 2= 33'. 2!00 '.A trans4ormer
) #. cable bo3 with accessories to suit -tem 3= 132@33'. 2!7.A trans4orm E 2. Side bushing
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2. eferences
2.1 )pplicable Standards
<nless speci4ied otherwise= all e:uipment must comply with the latest current version o4 all
relevant Gueensland 2ealth E Sa4ety Acts@ 5egulations= Australian@ -nternational
Standards= 8and where directly relevant to the e:uipment in itHs own right= and any
considerations o4 normal Energy -ndustry Sector application9 the Bational Electricity #aw=
Bational Electricity 5egulations= and Bational Electricity 5ules= including all current
amendments and parts= in particular?
Standard
AS 1100
AS 131/
AS@BIS 1!,0
AS 1+)+
AS 20)+
AS 212/
Title
&echnical Drawings
Sa4ety signs 4or the occupational environment
Paints and related materials > 7ethods o4 &est
-nsulating li:uids % Speci4ication 4or unused mineral insulating oils
4or trans4ormers and switchgear
Substations and high voltage installations e3ceeding 1 '. a.c.
6langes 4or pipes= valves and 4ittings
AS@BIS 2312 "uide to the protection o4 structural steel against atmospheric
corrosion by the use o4 protective coatings
AS 23+4
AS@BIS 4),0
AS 2+00
AS 3000
AS 443)
AS@BIS 4),0
AS@BIS -S$ /001
AS@BIS -S$ 14000
AS@BIS -S$ 14042
AS )003,
AS )0044.1
AS )0044.2
AS )00+)
AS@BIS )013+
Power &rans4ormers 8including all parts and normative re4erences
as current9
2ot%dip galvani;ed 8;inc9 coatings on 4abricated 4errous articles
olour Standards 4or general purposes
Electrical installations 8'nown as the Australian@Bew Iealand *iring
5ules9AS@BIS 43)0 5is' 7anagement
"uide 4or the selection o4 insulators in respect o4 polluted conditions
2ot%dip galvani;ed 8;inc9 coatings on 4abricated 4errous articles
Guality 7anagement Systems
Environmental 7anagement Standards Set= including=
Environmental management % #i4e cycle assessment % #i4e cycle
impact assessment
Standard voltages
-nstrument trans4ormers % urrent trans4ormers
-nstrument trans4ormers % -nductive voltage trans4ormers
Power trans4ormers 8including all parts and normative re4erences as
current9
-nsulated bushings 4or alternating voltages above 1000 .
AS )0214 &ap%changers 8including all parts and normative re4erences as
current9
AS )02+0
-E )0+21
-E )1)1/
AS )22+1.200
2igh voltage testing techni:ues > Partial discharge measurements
lassi4ication o4 environmental conditions 8including all parts and
normative re4erences and all other as relevant to this technical
speci4ication9
-nsulating li:uids % ontamination by polychlorinated biphenyls
8P1s9 % 7ethod o4 determination by capillary column gas
chromatography
2igh%voltage switchgear and controlgear % A.. metal%enclosed
switchgear and controlgear 4or rated voltages above 1 '. and up to
and including !2 '.
AS )22+1.301 2igh voltage switchgear and controlgear % Dimensional
standardi;ation o4 terminals
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-4 the e:uipment o44ered does not comply with Australian Standards= but complies with
-nternational Standards= eg -E= then detailed descriptions will be given in English o4 the
di44erences between the apparatus o44ered and the Australian Standards speci4ied
re:uirements. Bote? &he Purchaser will not accept e:uipment that does not comply in 4ull
with all relevant Gueensland 2ealth E Sa4ety Acts@ 5egulations.
3. Dra!in"s
3.1 Dra!in"s b, the Purchaser
&he 4ollowing drawings are included and 4orm part o4 this speci4ication?
Dra!in"
02-03-01
02-03-03
02-03-0#
%2&'-)3
e$ision
A
A
A
6
Title
11 '. able 1o3 % 5emovable "land Plate and
&ermination Adaptor Details
"eneral Arrangement 4or Attaching #. urrent
&rans4ormers on able 1o3 Distribution &rans4ormers
"eneral Arrangement 4or -nsulated Earth Stud and 1ar in
2. able &ermination 1o3 4or 11 '. @ 433 . Distribution
&rans4ormers
<nderground 2ardware
onnector= opper &ube &ype
#ong 1arrel
6or Stranded opper onductors
#. Ser$ice Conditions
#.1 .n$ironmental Conditions
&he items will be installed outdoors@ indoors and will be e3posed to and must be able to
withstand the 4ollowing environmental conditions?
4umidit, E3tended periods o4 relative humidity= ranging 4rom
10C to /0C 8-E)0+21%2%1 6igure )9
Solar radiation 5e$el 1 100 *m%2 with high ultra violet content
8-E)0+21%2%4 &able 19
)mbient temperature ran"e D 4! summer daytime 8ma3imum9
% ! winter night time 8minimum9
Precipitation Annual rain4all in e3cess o4 1!00mm
81ureau o4 7eteorology9
6ind speed &ropical summer storms with gust wind speeds
above 1)0 'm@h
/so(eraunic 5e$el 3!%40 81ureau o4 7eteorology9
Pollution #evel -. > very heavy 84or installation in polluted
ambient air with areas o4 coastal salt spray and
industrial pollution re4er AS443) &able 19
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#.2 .lectrical Po!er Suppl, S,stem Characteristics
S,stem 7olta"es
Particulars
Bominal system voltage
2ighest system voltage
Bumber o4 phases
6re:uency
-nsulation level
81-#@4lashover voltage9
5ated short%time withstand
current @ Duration
132 97
132 F.
14! F.
3
!0 2;
A )!0 pea' @
2+! '. rms
40 'A @ 1 sec
minimum= !0
'A @ 1 sec
pre4erred
11 (7
11 '.
12 '.
3
!0 2;
/! '. pea'
@ 2, '. rms
20 'A @ 3 sec
33 (7
33 '.
3) '.
3
!0 2;
200 '. pea' @ +0 '.
rms
31.! 'A @ 3 sec
&he PurchaserHs 11= 33 E 132 '. systems are 3 phase= 3 wire= !0 2;. &he substations
may be installed in e44ectively earthed and non%e44ectively earthed situations. *hen
installed in non%e44ectively earthed situations= signi4icant voltage variations 8up to line
to neutral voltage9 may be produced at the neutral terminal during an earth 4ault.
&he trans4ormers will be suitable 4or indoor and outdoor use.
&he service conditions will be in accordance with lause 1.2 o4 AS )00+).1= with the
4ollowing e3ception that the ma3imum air temperature will be 4! and the average daily
and annual air temperature will not e3ceed 3! and 2! respectively and conse:uently
the allowable reduced temperature rise limits to those speci4ied in AS 23+4.2 shall be
limited to !! and )0 4or top oil temperature rise and average winding temperature
rise respectively. &he mean relative humidity can vary between 40C and /0C.
%. Desi"n and Construction
Design and construction per4ormance parameters are detailed in this section and
supplemented by )ttachment 1.
%.1 General
"enerally= all design and construction o4 the items and their components and parts must be
6it 4or Purpose and 6it 4or Duty= including 4or Bormal yclic and Emergency yclic Duty as
described in this speci4ication and applicable documents to prevent distortion or damage
under service conditions and during handling and transport.
&he trans4ormers will be suitably sti44ened and braced to prevent distortion or damage
under service conditions or during handling and transport.
All sharp points on trans4ormer e3terior will be removed to prevent inJury.
All bolts nuts and washers 84asteners= studs= li4ting lugs etc.9 will be to Australian 7etric
Standards and be stainless steel "rade 31) or 304. ompatibility= with regard to corrosion
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prevention= between the 4asteners will be observed. &o prevent binding= di44erent grade
stainless steel nuts and bolts1 will be used together with anti%sei;ing lubricant on all bolt
threads.
&he overall dimensions o4 the trans4ormers will not e3ceed the limits detailed in
)ttachment 1.
%.2 5oadin"
&he trans4ormers will be suitable 4or loading in accordance with AS 23+4= Part +. Bo part o4
the trans4ormer 84or e3ampleA bushings or tapping switch9 will impose restrictions on the
loading capabilities.
%.3 3il Preser$ation S,stem - T,pe
Sealed tan' type construction will be usedA however= the trans4ormers will not be
pressurised or incorporate gases other than air. Diaphragm sealing is not acceptable.
%.# Tan(s and 5ids
All sur4aces will be designed to prevent the accumulation o4 water.
All seams will be electrically welded and oil tight.
$n the e3ternal areas o4 the tan'= welding o4 hori;ontal and vertical Joints will be on both
sides o4 the Joint. *elding in all cases will be continuous.
All metal wor' will be electrically bonded to the tan' to permit earthing by the Purchaser. -4
a part cannot be ade:uately bonded it will be constructed 4rom a suitable insulating material
instead o4 metal.
&he tan's will be so designed that with a top oil temperature o4 10!= the oil level in the
tan' will be below the tan' lid 4lange.
&he lid o4 the trans4ormer will be capable o4 being removed without having to ta'e o44 other
components 4irst 8eg. cable bo39 and will be capable o4 supporting up to 100 'g o4 a
personHs weight without permanent de4ormation.
&he tan' will incorporate all mounting studs necessary 4or the 4itment o4 an #. cable bo3. -t
will also incorporate two mounting lugs located appro3. 4!0mm above ground level 4or
attachment o4 the #. cable support brac'et. 85e4er clause !.13.39.
%.% Joints and Gas(ets
All Joints will be oil tight. All gas'ets@seals will be designed to last the intended li4e o4 the
trans4ormer. (oints in gas'ets will not occur at bolt holes.
%.& Core and 6indin"s
All trans4ormers will have electrically separate high and low voltage windings connected to
comply with vector group Dyn11= or D;n0 as relevant to the items as stated in Attachment
1= o4 AS )00+).
&he core and winding assembly will be supported by the main tan' and not by the cover.
1
6or e3ample= 31) grade bolts and washers 4itted with 304 grade nuts.
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7eans will be provided at both the top and bottom o4 the core and coil assembly 4or locating
the trans4ormer core centrally in the tan' and securing it in position to prevent movement=
particularly during transport.
&he core and all metalwor' will be electrically bonded to the tan'. &he bonding will be
brought to one point only.
&he insulation between the core and the 4rame will have a resistance no lower than !0 7
a4ter assembly= and will withstand 2.! '. 4or one minute. &he core and 4rame will then be
electrically connected together at one point only.
%.' Tappin"s
tappings will be provided on the high voltage winding. &he tapping range 4or each unit will
be as stated above o4 rated voltage with a tapping step &ap position 1 will correspond to
the 4ull winding in circuit.
Each trans4ormer will be capable o4 o44%circuit tap changing by means o4 an e3ternally
operated seven position tapping switch.
&he tapping switch will have a permanent overload capability o4 !0C i.e. 1!0C o4
nameplate 4ull load current o4 trans4ormer.
&he tapping switch will be located near the top o4 the trans4ormer 4or ease o4 access and to
readily 4acilitate untan'ing o4 the trans4ormer.
&he tapping switch will be capable o4 being loc'ed in each position. &he loc'ing
arrangements will be such that it is not possible to loc' the switch between taps.
Each tapping selector switch position will be identi4ied by a number clearly and indelibly
stamped onto either the switch operating handle or the trans4ormer tan'.
A sealing gland will be provided on the tapping selector switch operating sha4t where it
passes through the trans4ormer tan' to prevent any breathing or lea'ing along the sha4t.
%.* /mpedance 7olta"e
&he impedance voltage at rated current on principal tapping will be as speci4ied in
)ttachment 1.
%.- Coolin"
&he method o4 cooling each trans4ormer will be $BAB.
%.10 /nsulatin" 3il
&he trans4ormers will be delivered 4illed 8to cold oil level9 with mineral insulating oil
complying with? AS 1+)+.1 % 1///= and be proven to be non%corrosive by 7ethod 1 o4
AS&7 D12+!%0) Standard &est 7ethod 4or orrosive Sul4ur in Electrical -nsulating $ils
and= -E )2!3! Ed. 1.0? -nsulating li:uids > &est method 4or detection o4 potentially
corrosive sulphur in used and unused insulating oil. &he :uality o4 7ineral -nsulating oil at
time o4 4illing 8i.e. on release 4rom supplier9 must have a moisture content o4 less than 20
ppm and greater than or e:ual to !0 '. 1rea'down .oltage.
Any and each insulating oil o44ered will be certi4ied as polychlorinated biphenyl%4ree 8P1%
4ree9 in accordance with the de4inition o4 P1%4ree in the Environmental Protection 8*aste
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7anagement9 5egulations 2000 8Gld9. Analysis shall be conducted in a laboratory certi4ied
by BA&A 4or the appropriate analyses. &he &enderer will supply 4ull speci4ications and test
results 4or any and each oil o44ered.
%.11 :ushin"s and Terminals
%.11.1 General
All bushings will comply with AS@BIS )013+= AS 443) and the Service and Environmental
onditions as speci4ied in this technical speci4ication. All porcelain components will be
gla;ed and 4ully vitri4ied.
All terminal palms will be arranged vertically and comply with AS )22+1.301. &hey will be
copper with their contact sur4aces tinned or silver plated. 1oth sur4aces will be used as
contact sur4aces.
%.11.2 57 :ushin"s
&he #. bushings will be mounted hori;ontally on the side o4 the trans4ormer opposite the
2. cable bo3 and spaced to allow a bushing mounted current trans4ormer to be 4itted by
the Purchaser to each phase as shown in drawing 02%03%03.
&he part o4 each #. bushing within the tan' will be completely covered with oil when the
trans4ormer is cold 8with an outside temperature o4 1!9= and will be readily accessible
with the tan' cover removed.
&he distance between centre lines o4 the #. bushings will not be less than 200 mm 4or all
ratings. &he taut string metal to metal clearances o4 the bushing terminals will be not less
than 100 mm= phase to phase= and )0 mm phase to earth.
&he terminal palms will allow 4or current trans4ormers to be 4itted over them 8clear o4 the
contact area9.
&he neutral connection to the star point on the secondary winding will be brought out o4 the
tan' unearthed and insulated in the same manner as the phase terminals.
%.11.3 Mar(in" of Terminals
&he terminals will be mar'ed in accordance with AS 23+4. &he use o4 adhesives to attach
mar'ing plates will not be accepted.
%.12 47 Cable :o;
%.12.1 Desi"ned to Conform to )S &22'1.200
&he cable bo3 will be designed to con4orm with the internal arc withstand re:uirements o4
AS )22+1.200 ? 2igh%voltage switchgear and controlgear % A.. metal%enclosed switchgear
and controlgear 4or rated voltages above 1 '. and up to and including !2 '.= Anne3 A= A.2
&ypes o4 accessibility= Accessibility &ype A= A.) Acceptance criteria= riterion Bo. 1 to
riterion Bo. ! inclusive= 4or an -A classi4ication test current 4or each voltage level to the
PurchaserHs satis4action= generally being pre4erred by the Purchaser asA the 5ated short%
time withstand current 4or each voltage level as noted under lause 4.2 Electrical Power
Supply System haracteristics with an -A 6ault duration o4 1 second.
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%.12.2 General e1uirements for 33 (7 Cable :o;es
&he access cover o4 the cable bo3 shall be capable o4 being removed@installed by two
persons without mechanical aids. A brushed aluminium cover 4itted with suitable li4ting
handles is pre4erred by the Purchaser. As a minimum= the top edge o4 the access cover
shall have a return to ensure the ingress o4 moisture through the gas'et is prevented. -t is
pre4erred that both side edges also include a return.
able lugs as shown on Drawing Bumber !2)+ > A3 will be supplied by EBE5"EK.
&he minimum clearances between e3posed live parts shall generally be in accordance with
the re:uirements i4 AS 20)+ 4or the re:uired impulse withstand voltages o4 200 '.p. *hen
determining minimum clearances= due consideration shall be ta'en o4 the 4le3ible cable
connections. *here manu4acturers use clearances that are less than those shown in AS
20)+= type test results are to be provided by the Supplier indicating that the clearances
selected are capable o4 meeting the above test voltages.
&he design o4 the cable bo3 shall be such that the cable termination connections can be le4t
bare without the need 4or 4urther insulation. &he provision o4 easily removable phase%
barriers is acceptable.
#ightning impulse withstand voltage tests shall be carried out with the cable lugs suitable
4or the applicable cable 4itted within the bo3 8to remain 4itted to trans4ormer during test
including cover9 to prove compliance with the speci4ied impulse withstand voltage level.
&he cable bo3 shall be completely weather and vermin proo4 and shall be ade:uately
ventilated to eliminate the possibility o4 build up o4 moisture internally.
&he cable bo3 shall be 4itted with a removable gland plate made o4 aluminium= brass= or
other corrosive%resistant material to the PurchaserHs satis4action= bolted to the underside o4
the cable bo3 to allow the cables to be laid into and removed 4rom the bo3 without the need
to thread the cables through the entry holes. &his 4eature provides ease o4 Jointing and
4acilitates the changing o4 trans4ormers.
An earth bar 4or cable sheath earths= insulated 4rom the trans4ormer steelwor'= shall be
provided in the cable bo3. &he earth bar shall have su44icient holes provided to allow 4or
individual connection o4 each cable sheath. Provision shall be made 4or e3ternal connection
to the earth grid.
&he minimum distance 4rom the gland plate to ground level shall be 4)0 mm.
&he cable bo3 4ront cover shall be 4astened using galvanised bolts= nuts and washers.
&he cable openings shall be located directly below the corresponding phase cable
connection points.
%.12.3 33 (7 Cable e1uirements
33 '. cable bo3es provided 4or distribution trans4ormers shall be suitable 4or terminating all
industry standard 33 '. cables used 4or power supply distribution.
Allowance shall be made in the gland plates to accommodate these cables.
onsideration shall be given to the provision o4 support insulators 4or connection busbars
and@or the use o4 4le3ible connectors to alleviate e3cessive 4orces being applied to the tan'
bushings by the e3pansion and contraction o4 connected cables under di44erent load and
temperature conditions. 6le3ible connectors= i4 used= shall be capable o4 carrying the
speci4ied overload current o4 the trans4ormer. Support insulators and 4le3ible connectors
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where re:uired shall be provided to each phase and neutral connection. &he design o4
these 4le3ible connectors shall be approved by the Purchaser prior to use.
%.12.# General e1uirements for 11 (7 Cable :o;es
&he trans4ormers will be 4itted with an air insulated 2. cable bo3 8re4er to drawing 02%03%
019 suitable 4or the termination o4 11 '. P#L2DPE or K#PE@2DPE 3 core cables with u.
or Al. conductors ranging in si;e 4rom 3! mmM to /! mm2 and 11'. K#PE@2DPE &riple3
8331 core9 cables with Al. conductors ranging in si;e 4rom 3! mmM to 1,! mmM.
&he 2. cable bo3 will be 4itted on a side o4 the trans4ormer tan' parallel to the plane o4 the
core and will be opposite the #. bushings. &he centre o4 the 2. cable bo3 will be located
within 100 mm o4 the centre o4 the overall trans4ormer including radiators.
learances within the cable bo3 will be in accordance with the air clearances speci4ied in
lause /.1 o4 AS 20)+ 4or a 12 '. system with a /! '. 1-# and a 3) '. system with a 200
'. 1-#. *hen determining these clearances= due consideration will be given to the cable
termination lugs. 8&he largest lug used is <tilu3 &ype 21!13! or e:uivalent 4or /! mmM
stranded aluminium conductor and <tilu3 &ype 21!32+ or e:uivalent 4or 1,! mm2 stranded
aluminium conductor9. &he hori;ontal distance between the centre line o4 each phase
termination will be 2)0 mm N !mm.
&he vertical distance between the centre o4 the terminal palms and the cable gland plate
will be )00 mm N ! mm. &he terminal palms will be supplied 4itted with Oangle adaptorsH as
shown on drawing 02%03%01. Bote? Drawing 02%03%01 shows the details o4 the Oangle
adaptorH to suit the three core cables. &he Oangle adaptorH details to suit the triple3 cables 8i4
re:uired9 will be 4inalised in consultation with the success4ul tenderer. 6or the 2. able
1o3A triple3 @ 3 3 1 ore cables 8Ergon Energy re:uires allowance 4orA !1mm diameter holes
to suit heat%shrin'able cable glands9 are to be spaced at 120mm centres and bushing angle
adaptors provided to suit.
&hree earth stud arrangements similar to typical drawing GES- 02%03%04 will be re:uired 4or
the earthing o4 the individual cable screens. EBE5"EK re:uires allowance 4orA 1 o44 ,/mm
diameter hole to suit a heat%shrin'able cable gland and bushing angle adaptors provided to
suit. An earth stud arrangement similar to typical drawing GES- 02%03%04 will be re:uired
4or the earthing o4 the individual cable screens.
*ith the wheels 4itted to the trans4ormer= the top o4 the cable gland plate will be a minimum
o4 ,!0mm above 4loor level and it is pre4erred that the gland height be the same 4or all
ratings.
&he cable bo3 will have a removable gland plate made o4 aluminium= brass or other non%
corrosive material to the PurchaserHs satis4action that is not subJect to inductive heating and
meets the -A design re:uirements 4or the cable bo3 manu4actured with re4erence to typical
drawing 02%03%01 however the design will be modi4ied such that the gland plate= and as
4itted in the design o4 the 2. cable bo3= overall dimensions will be suitable to accommodate
the range o4 cables previously identi4ied.
&he overall dimensions o4 the removable gland plate will accommodate either a 3 core
cable or triple3 3 3 1 core cable terminations at 120mm centres= all gland plates will come
4itted with three earth stud arrangements beside each possible triple3 1 core possible entry
with re4erence to typical drawing GES- 02%03%04. 8<ote= Drawing 02%03%01 shows the
gland plate details 4or the 3 core cables only. "land plate and cable bo3 cut%out details to
suit the triple3 cables will be 4inalised in consultation with the success4ul tenderer9.
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&he removable gland plate will be blan' regarding pre%drilled holes 4or cables entry@ glands
and any other related to the glands. Bo cable glands or cut%outs 4or the actual cable gland
entries are re:uired= however= clearance 4or the glands and nuts= and the cable earthing
arrangements must be allowed.
&hree o44 insulated earth stud and bridging bar arrangements 8one o44 ne3t to each possible
individual triple3 cable entry similar to typical drawing 02%03%049 4or earthing the screen o4
the K#PE cables will be provided.
#ightning impulse withstand voltage tests will be carried out with the angle adaptors and
cable lugs 4itted within the enclosed cable o3 to prove compliance with the speci4ied #-*.
level.
All trans4ormers will be delivered with the cable bo3 positioned 4or bottom entry o4 cables
unless otherwise advised during the placement o4 order. &he cable bo3 will be designed so
that it can be easily inverted 4or top entry.
&he cable bo3 will provide a degree o4 protection -P4) with the cable bo3 in the bottom
entry position= and -P42 in the top entry position.
&he cable bo3 4ront cover will be removable and have li4ting handles. &he gas'et between
the cable bo3 and the 4ront cover will be glued to the cable bo3.
&he cable bo3 will be able to breathe and will be so designed that condensation is avoided
and the trapping o4 water on the bottom o4 the cable bo3 8top or bottom entry positions9 is
avoided.
%.13 57 Cable :o;
&he Purchaser re:uires an air insulated cable bo3 as standard 4or the #. bushings utilising
the mounting studs described in lause !.4.+ 4or all items e3cept 4or items 1= 2= 3. &he #.
able bo3 additional item will be re:uired 4or items 4= != E ) as outlined in clause !.21.2
&he cable bo3 will maintain the clearances given in lause !.11.2 and have a detachable
un%drilled gland plate made o4 aluminium= brass= stainless steel or other non%corrosive
material that is not subJect to inductive heating and 4it 4or purpose= to the PurchaserHs
satis4action.
&he cable bo3 shall be supplied compete will all necessary accessories= supports and
4le3ible connections suitable 4or termination o4 single or multiple 300mm2 opper or
Aluminium cables as re:uired. Additionally a OunistrutH or e:uivalent type cable support
brac'et to accommodate up to 4 3 300mm2 cables per phases and 2 3 300mm2 cables 4or
the neutral shall be provided. &he brac'et shall be suitable 4or attachment to the mounting
lugs provided on the tan' 8clause !.4.+9 and shall be clear o4 the trans4ormer cooling 4ins.
All necessary nuts= bolts= etc 4or the mounting o4 the brac'et shall be provided. &he brac'et
design and attachment shall be to the PurchaserHs satis4action.
&he Purchaser pre4ers that #ow%voltage cable bo3 dimensions@ designs be e:uivalent and
interchangeable= while meeting all minimum statutory clearance re:uirements= 4or any
designs o4 ground mounted distribution trans4ormers where the &enderer produces ranges
o4 11 '.= 22 '. 8although 22 '. items not included in this technical speci4ication but
included in the total tender pac'9 and 33 '. ground mounted distribution trans4ormers.
&he mounting arrangement o4 the & support brac'ets may need to be varied= depending
upon the cable bo3 supplied.
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Detail drawings o4 the cable bo3es o44ered= including a list o4 accessories such as supports
and 4le3ible connections 8e3pansion Joints9= shall be submitted with the &ender.
&he #. e3tension palms@ 4le3ible connectors 8e3pansion Joints9@ cable support boards must
suit installation on all the &endererHs '.A ratings listed above.
%.1# Parallel 3peration of Transformers
&he trans4ormers shall be capable o4 operating in parallel with one or more trans4ormers
built to the same speci4ication re:uirements.
%.1% Sound Po!er 5e$el
&he design and construction o4 each trans4ormer will be such that the sound power level will
be no greater than the applicable Oreduced limitH as per Appendi3 AA o4 AS23+4.).
%.1& adio and Tele$ision /nterference
&he design and construction o4 each trans4ormer will be such that it must not cause any
perceptible radio or television inter4erence.
%.1' >ittin"s
%.1'.1 atin" and Desi"nation Plates
Each unit will be supplied with a rating plate complying with AS 23+4 and AS )00+). -n
addition= the PurchaserHs contract number and trans4ormer number will be included. &he
rating plate will also include a statement o4 compliance with AS 23+4.1.2
&he rating plate will be made 4rom stainless steel 8or non%4errous metal9 and be clearly
mar'ed.
<ote= &he trans4ormer number is designated as the structured plant number 8SPB9 in
Ergon Energy. &he SPB will be nominated in the purchase orders to the success4ul
&enderer and it will be an eight digit number pre4i3ed by two alphas 8e.g. &D 1234!)+, 4or
the distribution trans4ormers9.
%.1'.2 5iftin" and Transport >acilities
6ully rated li4ting and hold down points will be provided on the trans4ormers to 4acilitate the
hoisting and holding down during transport and these shall be clearly mar'ed with a
permanent label or stencilled. .
&wo li4ting lugs mar'ed P&rans4ormer #i4ting PointQ with a minimum hole diameter o4 2, mm
will be provided suitable 4or li4ting the trans4ormer. &hese lugs will positioned to allow centre
li4ting and cater 4or a ma3imum included angle 4or slings o4 120$. &hey will be arranged so
that any slings attached do not 4oul any part o4 the trans4ormer and when suspended by
them= the trans4ormer will hang without tilting.
All parts o4 the trans4ormer weighing in e3cess o4 1! 'g that will be removed 4or inspection
or repair will be 4itted with li4ting points suitable 4or use with shac'les and slings. 6or the
main tan' cover= at least two li4ting lugs with 724 holes 8minimum9 will be provided.
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%.1'.3 6heels
&rans4ormers will be 4itted with wheels that enable them to be moved 4orwards= bac'wards
and sideways. (ac'ing points will be provided to 4acilitate changing the direction o4 the
wheels. &he wheelbase and wheel height will be such that the trans4ormer may be rolled
4rom one level sur4ace to another !30 mm higher= using a ramp 4 m long= without any
portion o4 the trans4ormer 4ouling. &owing holes will be located on the 4rame such that it is
possible to connect a cable to winch the trans4ormer along. &he wheels will be suitable 4or
running in 1!2 mm 3 +) mm channels.
%.1'.# Current Transformer Support :rac(ets
urrent trans4ormer support brac'ets will be designed and provided by the Supplier in the
positions indicated 8re4er drawing 02%03%039= 4ully welded to the tan'. &he inside and
outside diameters and depth o4 each current trans4ormer are 112mm and 1+0mm and
)!mm respectively.
%.1'.% .arthin" Terminal
A stainless steel 4lag o4 at least !0 3 40 3 ! mm with an 714 hole will be provided near the
bottom o4 the tan' 8as close as practicable to vertically below the secondary neutral
terminal9 in an easily accessible position. &he earth 4lag will be welded directly to the tan'.
An 712 3 40 mm "rade 304 stainless steel bolt and stainless steel nut= loc'nut and two 4lat
washers will be supplied 4itted to the 4lag.
%.1'.& 3il 5e$el /ndicator
$il level indication will be provided by a permanent mar'ing on the inside o4 the tan'.
A 4lush type e3ternal oil level indicator will also be provided. -t will indicate the oil level over
the designed operating temperature range o4 the trans4ormer. &he cold oil level will be
clearly and indelibly mar'ed on the indicator.
%.1'.' 3il Drainin"
An oil drain valve is re:uired 4or trans4ormers with ratings o4 1000'.A and above > items 1=
2 E 3.
&he drain valve will have a 2! mm 1SP internal thread 4itted with a 4langed plug and shall
be o4 the metallic sealing gate type. &he valve will be positioned so that all sludge and thic'
oil can be drained 4rom the bottom o4 the tan' and that clear access is provided to operate
the valve.
%.1'.* Thermometer Poc(et
&hermometer poc'ets are not re:uired.
%.1'.- >iller Cap
&rans4ormers shall be 4itted with a 4iller cap. -t will be positioned on the lid as near as
possible to one corner= such that i4 moisture did enter it would drop to the bottom o4 the tan'
and that i4 re:uired= a pipe 4or draining oil can be inserted to the bottom o4 the tan'.
%.1'.10 Tan( Mar(in"s
&he trans4ormer capacity= the PurchaserHs identi4ication number and the structured plant
number will be stencilled in blac' on the tan' where it can be easily seen. Each character
will be +! mm high and have a body width o4 not less than 12 mm. &he words O#$*
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-7PEDABEH will also be stencilled in blac' capital letters on the tan' !0 mm high with a
body width o4 not less than 10 mm where the items are #ow -mpedance.
%.1* Protecti$e Coatin"s
&he Purchaser re:uires that all internal and e3ternal sur4aces be protected against
corrosion.
E3terior coatings shall be suitable 4or use in a very severe coastal@ marine environment as
described in AS 2312.
As the estimated li4e o4 the trans4ormer is 3! years= the li4e re:uirements 4or the coating
system to 4irst maintenance shall be classi4ied as long term protection system designation
P#Q per AS 2312.
E3terior coatings= where coloured= will be storm grey= B42 to AS 2+00.
&he sur4ace coating inside the tan' will not react with the insulating oil.
%.1- Minimum Po!er .fficienc, ?M.PS@
All trans4ormers must meet or e3ceed the minimum power e44iciency levels speci4ied in
&able 1 o4 AS 23+4.1.2 % 2003 7inimum Energy Per4ormance Standard 87EPS9.
&rans4ormers with e44iciencies not meeting or improving per4ormance upon these 7EPS
levels are unacceptable.
During the term o4 the ontract= the Purchaser reserves the right to negotiate with the
Supplier to enhance the trans4ormer power e44iciency levels to meet any 4uture
amendments to the 7EPS re:uirement o4 AS23+4.1.2.
%.20 Comparison of Tenders
"uaranteed load and no%load loss 4igures are to be speci4ied in Attachment P1Q 4or all items.
#oad losses are to be corrected to a re4erence temperature o4 +!R.
-n evaluating the tenders= the Purchaser will capitalise the guaranteed losses and so
determine the economic advantages o4 the trans4ormers o44ered. apitalisation o4 losses
will be based on the guaranteed losses at the re:uired power rating 4or each item as stated
in Attachment S1S items. #oad losses will be those speci4ied on the principal tapping. 6or
this contract= the 4ollowing values will be used 4or the purpose o4 ma'ing a 4air economic
comparison?
> ?<o-load loss@ A B & 300 2 (6
C ?5oad loss@ A B 1 *00 2 (6
> and C are the B2(6 capitalisation fi"ures for the no-load and load losses
respecti$el,.
As speci4ied in AS )00+).1= the ma3imum allowable tolerance 4or the total losses 4or all
trans4ormers to be supplied under this contract is D10C. 6or any trans4ormer= the ma3imum
allowable tolerance 4or either the no%load loss or load loss is D1!C= provided that the total
loss meets the above re:uirement o4 D10C. *here the total loss e3ceeds the D10 C
tolerance or either the no%load loss or load loss e3ceeds the D1! C tolerance= the
Purchaser reserves the right to reJect the unit. As an alternative= the unit may be accepted
with the application o4 #i:uidated Damages as described in the #i:uidated Damages portion
o4 the Standing $rder.
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%.21 )dditional e1uirements
&enderers will advise 4ull details in )ttachment 2 4or each o4 the 4ollowing Additional
5e:uirements?
%.21.1 5o!-7olta"e Current Transformers ?CTs@ for >uture ?emote@ 57 Monitorin"
-e1uirement
&he Purchaser re:uires all -tems in Attachment 1 to come 4itted with
&s=
voltage re4erence ta'e%o44s % one per phase 4or all and each three phases= #.
Beutral and #. Earth=
& E .& wiring cabled to a Junction@ marshalling bo3= all being ultraviolet stabilised
and 4it 4or outdoor= all%weather use.
&he &s must be pre%wired short%circuited in the Junction@ marshalling bo3 via a shorting
plugA ready 4or 4uture connection to a possible 4uture #. 7onitoring@ #. 7eter systemT. &he
& items and arrangements as re:uired must be correlated to the trans4ormer si;e and
Emergency yclic Duty as per AS 23+4.+ and as per & items speci4ications and
re:uirements as noted in &S4,1 #. &rans4ormer 7onitoring apability 5e:uirements 4or
Pole &op and "round &ype &rans4ormers. &he position o4 the Junction bo3 must be to the
PurchaserHs re:uirements.
The Tenderer to pro$ide full details and information for each item so fitted.
%.21.2 The Purchaser ma, re1uire 57 cable bo; fitted to the base items 1C 2 D 3. The
Tenderer shall pro$ide as separate items for fittin" either durin" the manufacturin"
process or as indi$idual items.
/tem <o Description
1 #. cable bo3 with accessories to suit -tem 1= 11'. 1!00 '.A trans4ormer
2 #. cable bo3 with accessories to suit -tem 2= 33 '. 2!00 '.A trans4ormer
3 2. bare bushing with accessories to suit -tem 3= 132'. 2! 7.A trans4ormer
1! #. cable bo3 with accessories to suit -tem 3= 33'. 2! 7.A trans4ormer
%.21.3 Ma;imum Demand /ndicator
Accuracy class 3 7a3imum Demand -ndicators 87D-s9 connected to the & wiring o4 the
Junction bo3 in clause !.21.1
&he indicators will be scaled in primary values to 120C o4 the trans4ormerHs 4ull load rating
and have dual pointers 8one driving pointer E one driven@resetable pointer9. Each 7D- will
be labelled 8A= 1 or phase as appropriate9 with an additional label S&5ABS6$57E5
#$AD-B"S identi4ying the origin o4 the readings.
&he wiring between the current trans4ormers and ma3imum demand indicators will be
through a terminal bloc' with 4acilities to allow the insertion o4 4 mm banana plug test leads
and the shorting o4 the current trans4ormers= such terminal bloc' 4acility and arrangements
will be provided in the one enclosure= also catering 4or speci4ication re:uirements in &S4,1
#. &rans4ormer 7onitoring apability 5e:uirements 4or Pole &op and "round &ype
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&rans4ormers to allow 4uture #. 7onitoring system connection . &he & ratio will be clearly
mar'ed near the terminals.
&he 7D-s will be mounted on the trans4ormer in a suitable outdoor enclosure in a readily
accessible position. &he position must be to the PurchaserHs re:uirements. &he
associated current trans4ormers will be 4itted around the #. bushings and attached to the
support brac'ets 8re4er to drawing 02%03%039.
&. Performance and Testin"
&.1 T,pe Test Compliance
&he 4ollowing type tests= as speci4ied in AS 23+4= will be conducted on each design?
&emperature 5ise &est
-mpulse .oltage *ithstand &est
-mpulse .oltage *ithstand &est -ncluding hopped *ave &est
Sound #evel &ests
Short ircuit &ests
All units o4 the same design will be identical in all resects relating to materials= design and
manu4acture.
A copy o4 the type test certi4icates will be provided= 4ree o4 charge= to the Purchaser 4or
each item purchased against this speci4ication and prior to the 4irst delivery o4 each item. -4
an item has not been previously tested= the Purchaser will allow the tests to be per4ormed
on purchased units at the Suppliers e3pense.
*here units are o44ered o4 a similar design to those previously tested= consideration may be
given 8in accordance with AS 23+4.1= lause 3.11.29 to accepting previous type test
reports. &enderers will state i4 such tests e3ist. &enderers may be re:uested 8during the
tender evaluation period9 to substantiate their claims with written engineering evaluation.
Such evaluation will provide all relevant details so that the Purchaser can establish the
validity o4 e3isting type tests.
A list o4 all options and accessories that have been satis4actorily tested with the trans4ormer
o44ered= giving details o4 the manu4acturer and product identi4ication= is to be provided with
the tender.
&.2 outine Tests
&he 4ollowing routine tests= as speci4ied in AS 23+4= will be carried out on every trans4ormer
supplied?
7easurement o4 winding resistance
7easurement o4 voltage ratio and chec' o4 voltage vector relationship
7easurement o4 impedance voltage= short circuit impedance and load loss
7easurement o4 no%load loss and current
alculated 7EPS e44iciencyA
Separate%source voltage withstand
-nduced over%voltage withstand
-nsulation resistance
&o prove that trans4ormers have been ade:uately sealed= a routine pressure test will also
be per4ormed. Each trans4ormer will be pressurised to not less than 30 'Pa with dry air. -4
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a4ter 30 minutes= the pressure has not dropped more than 2 'Pa= the trans4ormer is
considered to have passed the test.
&.3 )cceptance Tests
Subse:uent to delivery and be4ore approval is given 4or 4ull payment= the e:uipment may
be tested by the Purchaser to prove that it con4orms with the re:uirements o4 this
speci4ication.
Any e:uipment showing evidence o4 4ailure to comply with the re:uirements o4 this
speci4ication will be liable to reJection.
&.# 6itnessin" of Tests
&he Purchaser reserves the right to witness all type tests and randomly witness routine
testing.
&he supplier will give the Purchaser reasonable notice o4 when each and every type test
will be carried out.
&.% outine Test Certificates
$ne copy o4 the routine test results will accompany each unit delivered. A second so4t copy
will be 4orwarded to the Supervising $44icer 4or the contract or PurchaserHs nominated
representative 4or the contract by electronic mail.
All test certi4icates will include the manu4acturerHs serial number. $n allocation= the
PurchaserHs structured plant number= the order number= contract@item number= speci4ication
number and guaranteed losses@e44iciency will be added to the certi4icate= or attachment to
the test report.
&he so4t copy o4 the test certi4icates will also be accompanied with the completed
Attachment 4 returned as a 7S E3cel document.
'. is( )ssessment
'.1 Compliance
&he &enderer warrants 8without limiting any other warranties or conditions implied by law9
that all "oods have been produced= sold and delivered to the Principal in compliance with
all applicable laws 8including all wor'place health and sa4ety and electrical sa4ety
legislation= codes o4 conduct and the PrincipalHs *or'place 2ealth E Sa4ety and Electrical
Sa4ety onditions9.
'.2 >ormal is( )ssessment
&endered items will be subJected to a 4ormal ris' assessment prior to acceptance. &he
Gueensland Plant ode o4 Practice re:uires the &enderer to per4orm a ris' assessment
and provide the resultant documentation to the Purchaser with their tender. *here ris'
assessment documentation is not provided with the tenders= or does not meet the re:uired
standard= such tenders may be reJected or will have their price loaded with the estimated
costs associated with the Purchaser conducting the assessments. Any documented ris'
assessment which accompanies the tender will meet the re:uirements o4 AS@BIS
43)0?1//! 5is' 7anagement as a minimum standard and address the 4ive main steps o4
the process. -t is pre4erred that the ris' assessment methodology uses an energy model to
identi4y ha;ards.
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Distribution Transformers
'.3 4aEards
&he ris' assessment@s will identi4y ha;ards to the corporationHs personnel= public and
property associated with?
a9 &he installation o4 the e:uipment
b9 &he operation and maintenance o4 the e:uipment during li4e e3pectancy
c9 Dismantling@ disposal o4 e:uipment at end o4 li4e.
d9 &he U5is' AssessmentU schedule included with this speci4ication is to be completed
by the &enderer.
<ote= &he schedule contains a generic set o4 :uestions designed to cover all o4 the
PurchaserHs plant and materials and the tenderer is only re:uired to complete those items
applicable to the product o44ered. *here re:uired by some :uestions= 4ull details to support
answers will be 4urnished.
*. +ualit, )ssurance
*.1 Purchasers Polic,
-t is e3pected that suppliers will have a :uality system certi4ied to AS@BIS -S$ /001 in
operation.
*.2 Documentar, .$idence
Documentary evidence shall be provided concerning the level o4 Guality System
erti4ication associated with the supplier and or manu4acturer. &his documentation shall
include the apability Statement associated with the Guality System erti4ication.
-. Samples
-.1 Production Samples
Samples o4 typical units may be re:uired during the tender assessment period. Samples
would normally only be re:uired 4rom tenderers who have previously not supplied
trans4ormers to the Purchaser.
*hen samples are re:uired= production samples will be delivered 4reight 4ree= suitably
pac'aged and labelled including the ontract Bumber and delivered to the Purchasers
nominated location mar'ed Attention? Vthe PurchaserHs nominated contract representative
> contact details as per noted in the &ender documentationW a4ter liaison with the same
PurchaserHs nominated contract representative.
&he Purchaser may at its discretion either buy the samples at the tendered price or return
the samples to the respective tenderer a4ter the contract has been awarded.
10. Pac(a"in" and Mar(in"
10.1 Pac(a"in" and Dispatch
a9 &he pac'aging o4 items by the ontractor must ensure that they are capable o4
being delivered undamaged giving due consideration to the :uantity= distance o4
transportation and the pre4erred method o4 handling at each location.
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b9 &he ontractor shall ta'e all necessary precautions to ensure sa4e handling o4 all
products supplied.
10.2 Ma(in" of Goods for Deli$er,
a9 Delivery documents accompanying items shall contain the 4ollowing in4iormation?
Ergon Energy ontract Bumber
&he Purchase $rder number against which the item8s9 is being suppliedA
-tem descriptionA and
Guantity
&he in4ormation will be provided to the ontractor on each Purchase $rder issued by Ergon
Energy under the 7aterials ontract.
10.3 Pallets
a9 &he ontractor8s9 shall ta'e all necessary precautions to ensure sa4e handling o4 all
products supplied= in particular?
Palletised goods are to be secured and stabilised with no overhang to
4acilitate sa4e unloading
-ndividual pac's shall not have any sharp edges or protrusions= which can
cause inJury.
Pallets are to labelled with the 4ollowing in4ormation?
/tem Description
.<.G.F Stores Stoc( Code
Manufacturers <ame
Pac( SiEe
Palletised goods shall be supplied on standard pallets= 11)!mm 3 11)!mm
to AS 40), with 1!0mm bottom entry boards and in good condition.
Specially designed pallets may be accepted where additional stability is
re:uired.
&he overall height o4 palletised goods shall not e3ceed 1.4 metres.
10.# Gnloadin" ?6here )pplicable@
Ergon Energy will arrange unloading o4 goods at the delivery point between the hours
,?00am and 3?30pm on any normal wor'ing day.
6or deliveries outside these hours= the ontractor shall ma'e arrangements at no cost to
Ergon Energy and i4 necessary= accept any charges representing e3penses incurred by
Ergon Energy because o4 that delivery.
10.% 6or(place 4ealth and Safet,
&he ontractor must?
a9 *ear 4ootwear= which completely covers the 4eet and protects them 4rom inJury in
accordance with the provisions o4 the Gueensland *or'place 2ealth and Sa4ety
5egulation 1//!. &hese provisions apply to all drivers delivering goods to any Ergon
Energy site.
b9 -4 the nature o4 the goods being delivered@unloaded presents a high ris' o4 inJury to
the 4eet during the operation= sa4ety 4ootwear manu4actured to AS 2210 must be
worn.
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c9 Drivers must wear high visibility vests at all Ergon Energy delivery sites.
6ailure to comply with these re:uirements may result in re4usal to unload the
vehicle.
10.& Transportation
&he ontractor must?
a9 Ensure that delivery o4 7aterials to sites does not breach Gueensland &ransports
re:uirements 4or the operation o4 1 Doubles. &he ontractor ac'nowledges that
most Ergon Energy sites are not located on approved 1 Double routes.
b9 Ensure that all goods and loads on the ontractors vehicles must be restrained in
such a manner as to comply with Part 4 8#oading9 o4 the Gueensland &ransport and
&ra44ic Amendment 5egulation 8Bo 19 1//!= with speci4ic re4erence to Per4ormance
Standards outlined in the #oad 5estraint "uide Second Edition 2004 8published by
the Australian "overnment Publishing Service and available 4or purchase 4rom the
ommonwealth "overnment 1oo'shop9.
c9 Ergon Energy accepts no responsibility 4or any penalties incurred by the ontractors
4or a breach o4 these loading obligations.
11. Ser$ice Performance
&enderers will state?
8a9 &he period o4 service achieved by the items o44ered within Australian service
conditions
8b9 Australian electricity supply authorities who have a service history o4 the
items o44ered
8c9 ontact names and phone numbers o4 relevant employees o4 those supply
authorities who can veri4y the service per4ormance claimed.
-n the absence o4 relevant Australian Service per4ormance= the in4ormation re:uired in 8a9=
8b9 and 8c9 above will be stated 4or service history in overseas countries. Priority will be
given to per4ormance in environments similar to those described above.
12. eliabilit,
12.1 Ser$ice 5ife
&enderers are re:uired to comment on the reliability o4 the e:uipment and the per4ormance
o4 the materials o44ered 4or a service li4e o4 3! years under the speci4ied system and
environmental conditions.
12.2 .$idence in Support of eliabilit,
Such comments will include evidence in support o4 the reliability and per4ormance claimed
including in4ormation on 6ailure 7ode and E44ect Analysis.
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13. .n$ironmental Considerations
&enderers are re:uired to comment on the environmental soundness o4 the design and
material used in the manu4acture o4 the items o44ered. -n particular= comments should
address such issues as recyclability and disposal at end o4 service li4e.
&enderers are re:uired to provide with the tender= E76 levels at trans4ormer normal
8balanced9 ma3imum load. Such E76 levels are re:uired at a point midway along each
side= and diagonally out 4rom each corner= at a distance o4 1m above and beyond the base.
1#. /nformation to be Pro$ided
1#.1 Dra!in"s and /nformation to be Submitted !ith the Tender
1#.1.1 To enable the Purchaser to properl, e$aluate the e1uipment bein" offeredC ?in
addition to the completed attachments@ Tenderers !ill submit the follo!in" information
!ith their tender=
a9 A list showing similar e:uipment supplied to or on order 4rom other Australian
Electricity Supply Authorities.
b9 "eneral arrangement drawings o4 the trans4ormers o44ered including details o4 the
2. cable bo3es and #. terminal palms.
c9 &ype test certi4icates 4or the trans4ormers o44ered= or trans4ormers o4 similar design
and rating 8i4 available9.
d9 &ypical loading curves 84or loading trans4ormers in accordance with AS 23+4= Part
+9
e9 Short circuit test details 4or e:uipment o4 similar design and rating.
49 &ypical installation and maintenance manuals.
g9 6ull details o4 the protective coatings o44ered.
h9 A list o4 all departures o4 the tender 4rom this speci4ication.
1#.2 Dra!in"s and /nformation to be Pro$ided b, the Supplier
*ithin three months 4rom the signing o4 the agreement document with the Success4ul
&enderer= the Supplier will provide three copies o4 drawings and in4ormation necessary to
enable the Purchaser to e3amine the general design and arrangement.
1#.3 Purchaser Comments
&he Purchaser will comment on drawings supplied under this contract in relation to how the
e:uipment inter4aces with the PurchaserUs design= construction= operation= maintenance and
other re:uirements.
1#.# esponsibilit,
omments about drawings by the Purchaser will not in any way absolve the Supplier o4
responsibility 4or the sa4ety and reliability aspects o4 the plant or e:uipment supplied. &he
Supplier will amend the drawings as directed and resubmit them to the Purchaser within one
wee'.
1#.% Supplier Proceedin" 6or(
-n the event o4 the Supplier proceeding with wor' be4ore such comment has been given in
writing= any necessary alterations and modi4ications will be carried out at the SupplierUs own
e3pense. &hese drawings and in4ormation will include the 4ollowing?
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8a9 A 4ully dimensioned general arrangement drawing 4or each trans4ormer rating with the
location o4 all 4ittings= enclosure panels showing?
centre%lines and centre o4 gravity
electrical clearances
Jac'ing= li4ting 8with ma3imum sling angle identi4ied9= towing and tie down points
ma3imum sa4e slope identi4ied which the trans4ormer can ascend@descend
mass
wheel mounting@storage positions
terminal@bushing heights
cable gland plate and gland details
& support brac'et details
terminal palm details
8b9 A drawing showing the rating and terminal mar'ing plates 4or each trans4ormer rating. 8c9
EXrection= testing and maintenance in4ormation % the 4ollowing in4ormation with particular
re4erence to the e:uipment being supplied to this speci4ication shall be provided?
XA comprehensive description o4 the plant= its construction= operation and
per4ormance capabilities.
AX tabulation o4 the guaranteed electrical and mechanical per4ormance
characteristics o4 the e:uipment.
DXetailed procedure 4or receiving= handling and storage
XPre%energisation chec's on components and assemblies
5Xepair procedures 4or sur4ace coatings
XSpecial precautions during disassembly and reassembly 8including bushings9
X5elevant special re:uirements 4or reassembly 8eg. nut@bolt tensions= crimp
connections= welding= etc.9
5Xoutine maintenance recommendations
XDisposal at end o4 service li4e
<ote= Each erection and testing procedure will be illustrated by clearly identi4iable and
labelled photographs= drawings or similar= acceptable to the Purchaser.
1%. +ualit, of Dra!in"s
1%.1 Dra!in" Title :loc(
&he drawing title will be a concise description o4 the contents o4 the drawingA it will contain a
su44icient number o4 distinct lines each describing an aspect o4 the drawing so that all lines
together represent an accurate and complete description.
&he title will be designed so that it reads 4rom the general to the particular= top to bottom= as
indicated in the 4ollowing e3ample?
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1%.2 Dra!in" e$isions
A revision space will be provided on each drawing sheet. &he original issue o4 the drawing
is usually indicated as an UAUA the 4irst revision is there4ore U1U.
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5evision descriptions should be as brie4 and concise= as possible and where appropriate
should indicate the previously e3isting situation= eg SSection U1U dimension 102, mm was
1044 mmS.
-t is pre4erred that standard industry practice= 4or e3ample= such as on circuitry drawing
revisions= where there are numerous revisions on the same drawing it will be necessary to
highlight the revision note with a Ycloud e44ectU or similar highlighting= and similarly each
correspondingly revised area o4 the drawing.
&he revision bloc' 4or each revision will pre4erably contain?
8a9 &he revision letter in prominent display.
8b9 A brie4 description o4 the revision.
8c9 &he dra4tspersonUs initials.
8d9 An approval signature and date.
1%.3 Dra!in"s in .lectronic >ormat
&enderers will also provide drawings in electronic 4ormat to AS 1102 and AS 1103. &he
Purchaser has a pre4erence 4or 7-5$S&A&-$B 4ormat however AutoAD 4ormat is also
acceptable.
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1&. )ttachment 1 0 Specific e1uirements 2 Guaranteed Particulars for
Standard 3ffer
&he &enderer will complete this attachment and guarantee the particulars provided. Attach
additional sheets as necessary.
ef. Particulars Gnit
Specified
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Guaranteed Performance
)ll /tems J e;cept !here
specificall, noted
?)@ Transformer ?Common re1uirements for all components@
7anu4acturer o4
1. trans4ormer and
manu4acture
complete
country o4 %
2.
3.
4.
!.
).1.1
).1.2
).1.3
$il Preservation System % &ype
Service
5ated 4re:uency
Bumber o4 phases
.ector 5e4erence "roup T -tems 1
to 1 and 2 E 3
.ector 5e4erence "roup T -tems ,
and /
5ated voltage
%
%
2;
%
%
%
).1.4
).2
Primary .oltage T -tems 1 to 3
Secondary .oltage 8Bo #oad9
.
.
+.
,.
/.
10.
11.
12.
7ethod o4 cooling
#oading
Suitable 4or loading in accordance
with AS 23+4= Part +.
Bormal #oading urves Supplied
with &ender 8corrected 4or
ma3imum ambient temperature9
7a3imum Ambient &emp.
&appings 2. winding tappings=
?
Les@Bo
Les@Bo
Z
Les@Bo
12.1.1
2. winding impulse voltage '.
withstand T -tems 1 to + pea'
Technical Specification for Ground Mounted
Distribution Transformers
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12.1.2

12.2.1

12.2.1
12.3

Particulars
2. winding impulse voltage
withstand T -tems , to 11
Power 4re:uency voltage
withstand o4 2. winding T
-tems 1 to +
Power 4re:uency voltage
withstand o4 2. winding T
-tems , to 11
Power 4re:uency voltage
withstand o4 #. winding
Gnit
'.
pea'
'. rms
'. rms
'. rms
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)ll /tems J e;cept !here
specificall, noted
13.
14.
1!.
1!.1
1!.2
1).
1+.
All e3ternal bolts 84asteners=
studs= etc.9 nuts and washers 31)
or 304 only grade stainless steel Les@Bo
applied with a non%ha;ardous
anti%sei;ing grease.
&op and bottom cable entry Les@Bo
Degree o4 Protection - 2. and #.
cable bo3
1ottom entry position %
&op entry position %
able bo3 > Does the 2. cable
bo3 meet the internal arc
withstand re:uirements o4 AS Les@Bo
)22+1.200 as per lause !.12.1
o4 this speci4ication[
Protective oating %
Are 4ull details
1+.1 coating included
documents[
o4 protective
with tender Les@Bo
1+.2 &ime to 4irst maintenance Lears
1,. #i4ting E &ransport 6acilities
1,.1
learly 7ar'ed with #abel or
Stencil
Les@Bo
1,.2 6ully 5ated Les@Bo
1/. 1ase mounting arrangement
1/.1 1i%Directional *heels Les@Bo
1/.2 (ac'ing Points Les@Bo
20. 7inimum space re:uired 4or
installation= operation
or maintenance?
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20.1 in 4ront o4 the trans4ormer mm
20.2 behind the trans4ormer mm
20.3 at sides o4 the trans4ormer mm
Specified
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)ll /tems J e;cept !here
specificall, noted
21. learances in air 8minimum9
21.1 2. phase%to%phase T -tems 1 mm
to +
21.1 2. phase%to%phase T -tems , mm
to 11
21.2 2. phase%to%earth T -tems 1 mm
to +
2. phase%to%earth T -tems , mm
to 11
21.3 #. phase%to%phase mm
21.4 #. phase%to%earth 8and mm
neutrals9
21.! 1ottom o4 #. terminal palms mm
to 4ins
22. Distances?
22.1 2. phase centres 8min9 11 '. mm
2. phase centres 8min9 33 '. mm
22.2 2. terminals to top o4 gland mm
plate 11 '. 8minimum9
2. terminals to top o4 gland mm
plate 33 '. 8minimum9
22.3 #. bushing centreUs 8including mm
neutrals9
23.
24.
2!.
2).
Serviceable li4e e3pectancy o4
trans4ormer
-nspection 4ree interval
7aintenance 4ree interval
&or:ue setting recommended 4or
cable terminations?
Lears
Lears
Lears
2).1 2. 1ushings Bm
2).2 #. 1ushings Bm
2+. -nsulating oil
2+.1 Does it comply with AS 1+)+[ Les@Bo
2+.2 &ype %
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2+.3 1rand o4 oil used %
2+.4 7ethod o4 4illing %
2+.! P1 in oil detection limit ppm
2,. 7aterial thic'ness
2,.1 &an' sides@4loor mm
2,.2 #id mm
2,.3 able bo3 and cover mm
2,.4 6ins mm
2,.! 7a3imum de4lection o4 side walls mm
Specified
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)ll /tems J e;cept !here
specificall, noted
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?C@ +ualit, )ssurance
1. Does the &enderer have a :uality assurance system[
2. #ist the GA Standards that the &endererHs Guality Assurance System con4orms to.
Attach documentation including capability statement.
3. Do all local and overseas Subcontractors 8i4 any9 have Guality Assurance Systems[
4. #ist all maJor Subcontractors and
#ist the GA Standards that the SubcontractorsH Guality Assurance Systems con4orm to.
Attach documentation including capability statement.
!. 2as the &enderer attached the documentation re:uested in 5e4s 2 and 4 above.
?D@ Tracebilit,
1. Sub% components incorporating traceability % please list?
Technical Specification for Ground Mounted Distribution
Transformers
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1'. )ttachment 2 - )dditional e1uirements
&he &enderer will list here and provide 4ull details and supporting in4ormation 4or each o4 the
Additional and Special 5e:uirements as detailed in lause !.21.
ef. Particulars >ull Details
Pro$ided
!ith Tender
Submission
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)dditional e1uirements
!.21.1 #. urrent &rans4ormer 4or 6uture
5emote #. 7etering
& lass & 5atio
1!00'.A
2!00'.A
2!000'.A
T
!.21.2 #. able 1o3
-tem 1 > #. cable bo3 with accessories to suit -tem 3= 11'. 1!00
'.A trans4ormer
-tem 2 > #. cable bo3 with accessories to suit -tem 4= 11'. 2!00
'.A trans4ormer
-tem 3 > #. cable bo3 with accessories to suit -tem 3= 33 '.
2!000 '.A trans4ormer
-tem 3 > 2. Side 1are 1ushing with accessories to suit -tem
3= 132 . 2!000 '.A trans4ormer
!.21.3 7a3imum Demand -ndicator
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1*. )ttachment 3 - is( )ssessment
&he &enderer will complete the relevant items 8as applicable9?
ef.
Particulars esponse
1. 2as the plant tendered been designed and manu4actured in
compliance with the Gueensland *or'place 2ealth and Sa4ety
Plant ode o4 Practice and can documentary evidence be
provided[
2. Does the design o4 the trans4ormer= and the recommended
methods 4or?
Assembly= erection= operation= testing= inspection=
maintenance o4 repairs= comply with the re:uirements o4 the
Gueensland *or'place 2ealth and Sa4ety Plant ode o4
Practice.
3. 2as a ris' assessment been per4ormed on the plant tendered=
which meets the re:uirements o4 AS@BIS 43)0[
4. A copy o4 the above mentioned ris' assessment will be
included with the tender.
!. Mechanical Desi"n Considerations
!.1 -s the plant designed to provide 4ault containment[
!.2 -s guarding provided 4or protection 4rom moving parts= sharp
edges= hot@cold sur4aces= etc[
!.3 Are A and D secondary terminals protected by insulation[
!.4 -s the plant designed to allow 4or routine maintenance without
encroaching upon electrical approach limits[
!.! -s access to the plant necessary above 2.4 metres in height[
!.) -4 yes to !.! con4irm compliance with the Gueensland
*or'place 2ealth and Sa4ety Advisory Standard 6alls 4rom
2eight 2000.
!.+ *hat is the three dimensional clearances re:uired 4or
installation= operation= maintenance and testing o4 the plant.
!., -ndicate i4 there is any special stability re:uirements 4or
transportation= installation= operation and maintenance o4 the
plant.
!./ -s sa4e access provided 4or normal operational conditions[
). .r"onomic Considerations=
).1 *hen designing the plant what ergonomic standards were
adopted 4or the 4ollowing conditions?
).2 8a9 *or'ing in con4ined spaces[
).3 8b9 $perating 4orces= eg opening and closing switches[
).4 8c9 <ndesirable posture= eg installing 2. cabling[
).! 8d9 Access to components 4or installation= operation and
maintenance[
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+. Manual 4andlin" Considerations=
+.1 -s special li4ting@handling e:uipment provided@re:uired 4or
individual components with a mass in e3cess o4 1! 'g[
+.2 -s labelling provided on individual components with a mass in
e3cess o4 1! 'g[
+.3 Are li4ting points@handles provided 4or individual components
with a mass in e3cess o4 1! 'g[
+.4 Are li4ting points@handles provided to ensure a balanced li4t[
,. 4aEardous Substance Considerations=
,.1 *hat ha;ardous substances are used@produced 8including
a4ter 4ailure9?
,.2
Are normal ha;ardous substance controls compatible with
operational re:uirements[
,.3 -s a Sa4ety Data Sheet available 4or all ha;ardous substances
contained within the plant[
,.4 *hat are the e3pected ha;ardous substance changes@by
products associated with the deterioration o4 a substance[
,.! *hat are the ha;ards associated with handling ha;ardous
substances a4ter plant 4ailure[
/. .n$ironmental Considerations=
/.1 Does the plant contain components which could cause an
environmental ha;ard should plant 4ailure occur[
/.2 -4 yes to /.1 please list these components
/.3 an the tenderer demonstrate that the plant is designed to limit
the e3tent o4 environmental ha;ard should plant 4ailure occur[
/.4. Do all symbols and labels provided on the plant con4orm to the
re:uirements o4 the Gueensland *or'place 2ealth and Sa4ety
Advisory Standard 4or Plant[
/.! *hat ha;ards= i4 any= are created should the plant be le4t in
short or long term storage[
/.) -ndicate i4 special training= uni:ue 4or this plant= is re:uired.
/.+ 2as the re:uired E76 in4ormation 8re4er clause 11.29 been
provided with the tender[
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1-. )ttachment # - atin" Plate Details for Transformer
.r"on .ner", Structured Plant <umber
?)$ailable from Purchase 3rder@=
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