WESCO 33/11kV Primary Substation Specification

WESCO APDRP (Technical Specification for 33/11KV Primary Sub-Station)
WESCO
TENDER DOCUMENTS
FOR SUPPLY & ERECTION OF 33/11KV Primary Sub-Stations along

with associated 33KV & 11KV Link Line
LAST DATE OF SALE :
11 AM
DUE TIME AND DATE OF SUBMISSION :

TIME AND DATE OF OPENING:
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19.03.07
1 PM on 20.03.07
4 PM on 20.03.07
PART I : SCOPE AND CONDITIONS.

1: SCOPE :
This specification provides for the design, engineering , construction, of 33/11KV primary S/S. It also
includes commissioning and maintenance of the facilities up to operational acceptance by the employer.
The scope of work under this specification covers the following :
1: Establishment of new Substations.
New Substations will be of the following :
These will typically be with 3.15 MVA to 8MVA transformers protected by 33 KV outdoor open type
circuit breakers. There will be an indoor metalclade. 11 KV switch board with full circuit breakers for
protection of transformers, out going feeders and a bus bar sectionaliser circuit breaker. The contractor shall
be fully responsible for providing all equipment, material, system and services excepting those specifically
excluded, which are required to complete the construction and successful commissioning of the substations in
all respects.
The substations shall conform in all respects to the higher standards of engineering, Design,
Workmanship to this specifications and the latest revision of relevant standards at the time of offer and the
S.E. ( Planning and Works ), Head of the APDRP shall have the power to reject any work or material, which,
in his judgment is not in full accordance there with .
The development of the substation is shown in single line diagram. The development of the
standard substation shall be based on these . The substation configuration for any individual substation may
vary with some possible variations. These diagrams are meant to be illustrative of the variations in substation
configurations required, but they are not meant to be exhaustive. Contractors should note that the
configuration of any individual substation may vary from the substation schematics illustrated and the nos.
and configurations of equipment may be varied to suit individual substation requirements.
2: DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK:

2.1:
Survey :
The contractor shall be responsible for surveying the substation site, including site soil tests as specified and
forward a complete survey report to the S.E.(Planning and Works).
2.2 :
Supply and Erecting Works :
The contractor shall be responsible for design, engineering, manufacture, type testing, routine testing, supply,
transportation, handling, storage at site, erection, site testing, commissioning and maintenance of plant and
equipment until operational acceptance of the facilities in accordance with conditions of contract and the
stipulations under various sections of this specifications of the following items:
Power Transformers
Isolators.
Voltage transformers
Surge arresters
Post insulators
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Control, Protection, Announciation and metering systems(except for 11KV

indoor metal clad switch board ).
Insulator strings and other hardware fittings
Bus bar conductor and conductor accessories
Power and control cables
AACDC System.
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AC distribution boards
DC distribution boards
Battery and battery chargers
33/0.433 KV, 100 KVA auxiliary transformers.
Fire fighting system and equipment.

Structure for
_ Switchyard gantries/ portals
_ Equipment ( Other than outdoor 33 KV and 11 KV circuit
breakers and CTs. )
Testing and maintenance equipments

Lighting of substation area and substations buildings
Earth mat and associated earth connection materials.
Mandatory spares for substation equipment being supplied under this contract.
Special tools, operating rods and any other equipment necessary for operation
and maintenance.
Any other equipment required to complete the substation.

The equipment offered shall have been successfully type tested and the design shall have been in satisfactory
operation for a period of not less than two years on the date of bid opening. Compliance shall be demonstrated by
submitting with the bid (i) authenticated copies of type test reports and (ii) Performance certificates from the
users.
However, where the bidder offers similar but not identical equipment to that which has been type tested,
the difference shall be stated in the test certificate schedule, whether to accept or reject the offered equipment and
type test data presented shall be at adjudged by the S.E.(Planning and Works), Head Of the APDRP .
2.3
Civil Works :
The contractor shall be responsible for design, engineering, supply of all materials including cement and
steel, consumable items, as per specification and approved drawings for civil works of the substations including
but not limited to the following.
Site development including clearing and leveling.
Fencing of substation area and other areas as required by the safety regulation of
local, state and central governing bodies.
Approach road to the substation area.
Road within the switchyard.
Drainage system of the substation area
Foundations of all equipment in line and transformers outdoor bays e.g. circuit
breakers, CTs, Isolators and VTs..
Foundation and Plinths for transformers.
Cable trenches with covers
Control room building or switchgear cum control room building
Water and sewarage services
Pavings and surfacing of the substation area.
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2.5:
Other responsibilities of the contractor :
The contractor shall be responsible for the design and engineering including determination and implementation of
protection relay settings, over all co-ordination with internal and external agencies, project management, training
of Employers manpower, loading, un loading , storage at site, inventory management at site during construction,
any necessary dismantling and re erection of installations, handling, transporting to final destination, obtaining
statutory authority clearance for successful erection, testing and commissioning of the substations. The Contractor
shall also be responsible for overall security of the site and until operational acceptance by the Employer.
2.6:
Specific exclusions :
The following items of work are excluded from the Contractors scope of work unless otherwise
specifically stated in the contract documents :
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Substation site selection.
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Land acquisition
2.7:
Interface points for line terminations at the substation :
The scope of this specification includes provision of substation bus bar/gantry structures.
Termination of overhead lines including tension insulators and tension fittings at these structures shall be part of
the line work. Interconnection of the line conductor to the substation equipment shall be part of the substation
work included in this specification.
Where 11 KV overhead lines are to be terminated at or near the boundary, of the substation and
connected to the indoor 11 KV switch board through a short length of under ground cable, the provision of 11 KV
cable and cable terminations at both ends shall be part of the substation work included in this specification.
Where, however an 11 KV cable runs for a distance greater than 10m. beyond the substation boundary, the
provision of 11 KV cable and cable terminations at both ends shall be part of the contract for provision of 11 KV
lines and cables and out side the scope of this specification.
2.8:
Limit of Contract :
The scope of work shall also include all work necessary for successful operation, commissioning and handing
over the facilities whether specifically mentioned or not, and in general is to be carried out by the contractor in
accordance with stipulations in the conditions of contract.
3.
STANDARDS:
Except where otherwise specified or implied, the facilities shall comply with the latest applicable additions of the
International Electro-technical Commission ( IEC) or International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
recommendations or the relevant Indian Standard (IS ) listed in the individual technical specifications and as
follows :
IEC/ISO
Indian Standard
IEC 71/DIN
Title
Indian electricity rules 1956 ( as amended up to 1996 )
Minimum clearances and protective barrier clearances in
power installations with rated voltage above one KV.
VED 0101
IEC 158
IEC 227
Low voltage control gear.

IS 1554
PVC insulated cables up to and including 1.100V.

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IEC.296
IS 335
IS 1866
New insulating oils.

Code of practice for maintenance and supervision of
Mineral insulating oil in Equipment.
IEC 337
IS 6875
Control switches
IEC 439
IS 8623
Low voltage switchgear and control gear Assemblies
IEC 502
IS 1554
Extruded solid dielectric insulated power Cables for rated

voltages from 1 KV up to 30 KV.
IEC 529
IS 13947-1
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures(IP Code)
IEC 865
IS 13235
Short circuit currents- calculation of effects
IS 806
Code of practice for use of steel tubes in general building

Construction.
IE C 947-2
IS 13947-2
IS 1161
Low voltage switchgear and control gear circuit breakers.

Steel tubes for structural purposes.
ISO 630
IS 2062
IS 800
IS 802
Steel for general structural purposes.

Code of practice for general construction in steel.
Code of practice for use of structural steel in overhead
transmission line towers.
IS 7205
Safety code for erection of structural steel work.
IS 456
Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete.
IS 269
33 Grade ordinary port land cement.
IS 1489
Portland pozzolana Cement.
IS 383
IS 9103
Coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources for

concrete.
Mild steel and medium tensile steel bars and hard drawn
steel wire for concrete reinforcement.
Methods of sampling and analysis of concrete.
Code of practice for composite construction in structural
steel and concrete.
Code of practice for bending and fixing of bars for concrete
reinforcement.
High strength deformed steel bars and wires for concrete
reinforcement.
Code of practice for design and construction of pile
foundations.
Admixtures for concrete.
IS 2645
Integral cement water proofing compounds.
IS 3043
Code of practice for earthing.
IS 432
IS 1199
IS 11384
IS 2502
IS 1786
IS 2911
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ISO 1460/
IS 2629
IS 2551
Specification for hot dip galvanized coatings on iron and BS 729

steel articles.
Method for testing uniformity of coasting of zinc coated
particles.
Denger notice plates.
IS 2171
IS 2878
Portable fire exitinguishers, dry powder ( cartridge type).

Specification for fire extinguisher, carbon dioxide type.
IS 1888
Method of load test on soils.
IS 1892
IS 2131
Code of practice for subsurface investigations for

foundations.
Method of standard penetration test for soils.
IS 2131
Code of practice for thin walled tube sampling for soils.
IS 2633
The bidder may, however submit for approval, equipment or materials conforming to technically equivalent
national standards, The bidder shall furnish a copy of the alternative standard proposed along with his bid.
Whether to accept or reject any alternative standard shall be adjudged by the S.E.(Planning and Works), Head of
the APDRP. If the alternative standard is in a language other than English, an English translation shall be
submitted with the standard. In the case of conflict the order of precedence shall be 1) IEC or ISO Standards, 2 )
Indian Standards3) Other alternative Standards.
Reference to a particular standard or recommendation in this specification does not relieves the contractor
of the necessity of providing the facilities complying with other relevant standards or recommendations.
3.1
Associated Technical Specifications.
The Contractors proposal shall be based upon the use of equipment and materials complying
fully with the requirements specified here in and with all the detailed specifications and requirements contained
in the individual accompanying Technical Specification as follows :
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Technical specification for 33KV isolator and earthing switch
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Technical specification for 11KV isolator
*
Technical specification for 33KV gang operated air break switch
*
Technical specification for 33KV and 11KV drop out fuses
*
Technical specification for 33KV and 11KV voltage transformers
*
Technical specification for 33KV and 11KV surge arresters
*
Technical specification for all aluminum Alloy conductor
*
Technical specification for overhead line fittings
*
Technical specification for 33KV ,11KV and LV insulators
*
Technical specification for 33KV and 11KV control protections and metering panel
*
Technical specification for battery charger and DC distribution board
*
Technical specification for power and control cables
*
Technical specification for installation and maintenance of power and control
*
Technical specification for line support poles and cross arms
*
Technical specification for 11KVA,33KV/LV auxiliary transformer
This list is not to be considered exhaustive and reference to a particular specification in this list or this
specification does not relieve the contractor of the necessity of providing the goods and services complying with
other relevant specifications or recommendations. For goods and services not specified in this specification, the
contractor shall provide equipment of a quality comparable to other specified equipment and complying with the
relevant international or Indian standards.
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It is recognized that the contractor may have standardized on the use of certain components, materials, processes
or procedures different from those specified in this document. Ultimate proposals offering similar equipment
based on the manufactures standard practice will also be considered, provided such proposals meet the specified
design standard and performance requirement and are acceptable to the S.E(Planning and Works).
4.
SERVICE CONDITIONS.
The service conditions shall be as follows :
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*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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Maximum altitude above sea level

Maximum ambient air temperature
Maximum daily average ambient air temperature
Maximum ambient air temperature
Maximum temperature attainable by an object exposed to sun
Maximum yearly weighted average ambient temperature
Maximum relative humidity
Average number of thunderstorm days per annum(isokeraunic level)
Average number of rainy days per annum
Average annual rain fall
Table of wind pressures applicable in Orissa.
Wind Zones LIS 802 (part.I):1995 Part- 2 Kg/m2
3Kg/m2
I Orissa.
Terrain Category I
57.4
73.1
Terrain Category-2
49.3
62.6
Terrain Caategory-3
35.6
45.3
Wind Zones IS-802(Part-I):1977
Light
Medium
Wind pressure on Towers Kg/m2
130
195
Wind pressure on Conductors Kg/m2
43
45
1,000m.
50C
35C
5C
60C
32C
100%
70
120
150cm.
5Kg/m2
94.3
80.9
58.4
Heavy
260
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Indoor material and equipment shall be designed and protected for use in buildings, which occasionally
may be wet and damp.
5.
SYSTEM CONDITIONS.
The equipment shall be suitable for installation in supply system of the following characteristics :
Frequency
50Hz
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*
Nominal system voltages
Maximum system voltages
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*
Minimum LV Voltage
Nominal Short circuit levels
Insulation levels
1.2/50 s impulse withstand voltage
33KV system
11KV System
LV System
33KV Systems
11KV Systems
( Positive and Negative polarity) 33KV System

11KV System
Power frequency one minute withstand
Voltage ( Wet and Dry) rms.
33KV System
11KV System
LV System
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33KV
11KV
400/230V
36KV
12KV
476V
340 V
25kA
12.5kA
170KV
75 KV
70KV
28KV
2KV

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Neutral Earthing arrangements 33KV Systems

LV System
Solidly earthed.
Solidly earthed.
PART 2: TECHNICAL
6:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
The switching schemes adopted for substations shall be as shown on the attached single line diagrams,. The
contractor shall propose the most economical substation layout that meets the desired degree of operational
flexibility, reliability, service continuity and expandability. The contractor shall submit design considerations
establishing the above and suggestions for the Employers approval. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to
prepare a detailed layout showing the manner in which the various items of equipment offered can be
accommodated to best advantage within the available area. The arrangement shown on the attached single line
diagrams may be modified as necessary to accommodate the various items, e.g. different types of disconnector
provided the basic principles are maintained. The Bidder is at liberty to offer substation arrangements based on
significantly different principles where it is considered that these offer economies or technical advantages. It is
emphasized, other arrangements being submitted solely as alternatives to the main offer.
7.
DESIGN PARAMETERS:
The substation design should be such as to minimize the no. of levels of
conductor. All materials and equipment for use in the substation shall be suitably rated to meet the site conditions
specified in the schedules.
Vehicle access to permit the transport of major equipment shall be
provided. Access for vehicles which required the de-energisation of circuits shall be kept to a minimum and
avoided where ever possible. Where the connection to the substation is from over head line to outdoor station
equipment, over head line conductors will be strung from the line terminal structure to the substation gantry
structure. The over head line conductors complete with tension insulators, line tee off clamps and compression
fittings ( bi-metallic) where necessary will be supplied and erected as part of the line work and do not come
within the scope of this specification. The Contractor shall provide facilities on the gantry structure for the fixing
of the tension insulators and shall arrange branching of conductors in to the substation from the over head line
conductors.
Where 11KV over head line are to be terminated at or near the boundary of the substation and
connected to the indoor 11 KV switch board through a short length of under ground cable, the line terminal
structure, surge arresters will be provided under a different contract. The provision of 11 KV cable and cable
terminations at both ends shall be part of the substation work and within the scope of this contract. Where
however an 11 KV cable runs for a distance greater than 10m beyond the substation boundary, the provision of 11
KV cable and cable terminations at both ends shall be part of the contract for provision of 11 KV lines and cables.
Where a 33 KV overhead line is provided with an earth wire, the earth wire will be extended in to
the substation as part of the line work and the substation gantry structure shall be arranged to receive this.
Substation equipment, structures, roads, concrete cable roughs and drains shall be laid out in neat
and organized manner to meet the employes requirements, facilitate movement of vehicles and ensure safety of
personnel and equipment.
The lay out shall be flexible to accommodate various orientations or positions of bus bars,
internal road ways and buildings depending on the site locations relative to road ways and line approaches.
7.1
Site sizes and basic layout requirements:
For substation a standard site size of 40m. should be assumed and the contractor shall design the layout as
follows:
The substation layout is to be capable of accommodating, without the erection of additional bus bar/gantry
structures or building extension :
An outdoor 33 KV bus bar with sectionalizing air break switch :
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Up to two 33 KV line feeders ( one each side of the sectionalizer) with either air
break switches or circuit breaker protection
Up to two 33/11KV transformers ( one each side of the sectionalizer) each with
33 KV circuit breaker protection.
An 11KV indoor metal clad switch board with two transformer circuit breakers,
six 11 KV feeder circuit breakers and one sectionalizer circuit breaker..
In addition the design should allow space for future bus bar extension to accommodate additional 33 KV feeder
with air break switch or circuit breaker protection on each side of the 33 KV bus bar. The control switch room
shall be large enough to accommodate an additional 11 KV feeder panel on each side of the bus bar sectionalizing
circuit breaker.
In some cases, circumstances may force selection of smaller sites e.g. 30m. x 30m. In such cases
the additional space for further 33 KV bus bar extension may not be practicable and it so, the design need only
allow for as much of the above stated future development as is feasible . In some cases also the site may be
rectangular rather than square, which may require alternation in the relative positioning of buildings and
equipment.
7.2
Bus bar construction.
The bus bar shall be design to with stand the maximum ambient temperature and short circuit conditions given in
the sections on service conditions and system conditions in this specification. The continuous current rating shall
be so design that no portion of the bus bar is un duly loaded or over heated. The Contractor shall submit design
calculations in support of the various dimensions of the bus bar for approval by the S.E. (Planning & Works).
7.3
Interlocking principles :
The design of the interlocking scheme shall be based up on the following principles :
7.4
Isolators are capable of switching only the negligible capacitive currents of

associated connections or of switching circuits where no significant change in the
voltage across the terminals of each of the poles of the isolator occurs on opening
or closing.
Isolators have neither load making nor breaking capacity.
Isolators are not capable of making or breaking transformer magnetizing current.
Circuit breaker shall not be used as points of safety isolation, this is the function
of isolators or load break switches which have a visible break.
It shall not be possible to operate any isolator unless its associated circuit breaker
is open.
Operation of an isolator shall be prevented when its associated earthing switch is
close.
Operation of an earthing switch shall be prevented when its associated isolator is
closed.
Line isolator or feeders which can be energized from a remote source can not be
fully inter locked with that source and shall carry a warning notice to this effect.
Similar notices shall be applied to earth switches.
Clearances :
Clearances shall be adequate so that there is no flash over between live parts and grounded metal objects in the
worst environment conditions including 100 percent humidity as described in the clause on service conditions in
this specification.
The minimum electrical clearances for 11 KV and 33 KV outdoor equipment shall be :
Minimum Electrical Clearances in Primary Substation:
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Phase
to
phase
rigid
conductors(mm)
Phase to earth rigid conductors
(mm)
Live unscreened parts to ground
level(mm)
Sectional clearance(mm)
11KV outdoor equipment

230
33KV outdoor equipment.

325
180
325
2750
3700
2600
2800
The values quoted above are based on DIN VDE 0101. IEC 71 and Indian electricity Rules, 1956 ( as amended up
to 1996). Except for arcing horn gaps they are to be considered as the absolute minimum values to which must be
added adequate tolerances for construction inaccuracies and movement due to wind or any other factor which may
act to reduce the clearances during service.
The following are recommended phase spacing values for various items of outdoor equipment.
Strung bus bars and

non rigid
connections(mm.)
Isolators(center to
center)(mm)
Gang operated air
break
switches(center to
center)(mm)
11KV out door equipment

Ph- Ph
Ph E
900
850
33KV outdoor equipment

Ph- Ph
Ph E
1200
1050
760
1200
760
1200
The substation and all support structure and pedestals shall be designed to satisfy these requirement.
Passageways providing access for operational and maintenance activities in switch rooms shall have minimum
dimensions of one thousand mm. wide and two thousand mm. high . This is applicable to the passage way behind
the 11 KV metal clad switchgear and shall be applied also to the space between and around meter and relay
cabinets.
8. ISOLATORS.
The support structures shall be design to accommodate isolators, load break switches or air break switches as
required initially or in the future. Where a 33 KV feeder is equipped with circuit breaker protection, an isolator (
disconnector) with earthing switch shall be provided on the line side of the circuit breaker. An isolator with out
earthing switch shall be provided on the bus bar side. Where an 11 KV feeder is equipped with circuit breaker, an
isolator without earthing switch shall be provided on the line side of the circuit breaker or auto recloser. An
isolator will not normally be required on the bus bar side of the circuit breaker.
Where primary 33/11KV transformer is provided with open terminal circuit breaker protection, and
isolator without earthing switch shall be provided on the bus bar side only of the 33 KV and 11KV circuit
breakers, Isolators are not required between the circuit breaker and the transformer.
Isolators shall be pedestal mounted or alternatively may be mounted horizontally or vertically in a bus bar
gantry structure depending on the design adopted by the contractor. This shall conform in every respect to
technical specification for 33 KV isolator and earthing switch or technical specification for 11 KV isolator.
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9. CIRCUIT BREAKERS,CURRENT TRANSFORMERS AND AUTO RECLOSERS;

Out door and indoor circuit breakers are supplied with 230V. AC motor wound spring charged mechanisms.
The design and provision of foundations, erection, all connection and remote control from an indoor control,
protection and metering panel of the circuit breakers and current transformers shall be within the scope of this
contract.
Where outdoor current transformers are provided with cores which are not used in the installation, the
contractor shall never the less connect these cores via control cable to terminal racks on the control panel in the
control room.
In substation there will be 11KV indoor metal clad switch boards complete with voltage and current
transformer, control protection, annunciation and metering. These will normally have two incoming transformer
feeders, four to eight outgoing 11 KV feeders and a bus bar sectionalizer all with full circuit breaker protection.
The storage at site, erection site testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of all of the above
equipment until handover shall be within the scope of this contract.
10. AIR BREAK SWITCHES :

Gang operated air break switches will be required on certain feeders, as sectionalisers in out door bus
bars or as protection in conjunction with fuses on the 33 KV side of smaller primary transformers.
Two types of air break switch will be used.
a. Non load break air break switches. These have capacity to break small currents such as
transformer magnetizing current or line charging current. They can only break small active
loads of the order of 10A. Most air break switches will be of this type.
b. Load break switches. These are gang operated air break switches fitted with interrupter
heads. In addition to the duties of an ordinary air break switch they have the capability to
break normal load current. Load break switches will usually be used for out going 33 KV
feeders.
In order to distinguish between the two types the use of the term Air Break Switch will normally be used
to denote the non load break type. The other type will be referred to as Load break Switch. The type of
required in each location will be as detailed in the schedules. Air break or load break switches may be
either horizontally or vertically mounted on gantries or portal structures depending on the layout and
design adopted by the contractor. They shall conform in every respect to Technical specification for
33KV Gang operated air break switch or to technical specification for 11 KV Gang operated air break
switch.
11.
VOLTAGAE TRANSFORMERS.
Outdoor voltage transformers (VTs) will be required on the 33 KV bus bar in some primary substations.
These are required to provide secondary voltage for instrument meters and relays. The VTs shall conform
in every respect to technical specification for 33 KV and 11 KV voltage transformers.
The 33KV voltage transformers shall be connected directly to the 33 KV bus bar. The 11KV voltage
transformers shall be connected on each side of the bus bar sectionaliser as indicated in the single line diagrams .
The contractor shall design and provide suitable mounting arrangements for the VTs. Which may be mounted in
the bus bar structural frame or on separate pedestal supports depending on the design adopted.
The secondary connections of each set of three VTs shall be brought to a marshalling box mounted as
close to the VTs as possible but at a height where it can be easily accessed from ground level. The box shall
contain a gland plate and gland for entry of control cables terminal block fuses for protection of VTs secondary
windings and earthing links to facilitate star connection. It shall be possible to work on the marshalling box in
safety with the VTs live. The marshalling box shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance with the section own
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Surface, Treatment in this document and shall have a degree of protection equal to IP 54 of IEC 529 or IS 13947
part I.
The Contractor shall make connections from VTs to all panels requiring VT supplies including but not
limited to the on load tap change control panels and all panels with volt meters, energy meters voltage relays or
directional protection.
12.
SURGE ARRESTERS:
Metal oxide gapless heavy duty station class surge arresters shall be provided in primary substations conforming
in every respect to technical specification for 33 KV and 11 KV Surge Arresters.
All 33/11KV transformers shall have surge arresters on the primary and secondary sides. They
shall be fitted as close as possible to the transformer, mounted where possible on brackets attach to the
transformers tank or radiators.
The Contractor shall be responsible for provision of suitable mounting arrangements and for
adequate earth connections from these surge arresters to the station earth grid.
In substations where 11 KV over head lines are connected to the indoor 11KV switch board through a
short length of under ground cable, 11 KV station class surge arresters are to be installed on the terminal structure
of the over head line. The supply and erection of these surge arresters shall be within the scope of this contract.
13.
OUTDOOR BUS BARS AND BUS BAR CONNECTIONS.
13.1.
Bus bar materials.
The bus bar shall be made of all aluminum alloy conductor (AAAC). They shall be designed to withstand the
maximum ambient temperature and short circuit conditions given in the sections on service conditions and system
conditions in this specification. The continuous current rating shall be so design that no person of the bus bar is
unduly loaded or overheated. The following sizes of conductor shall be used for bus bars.
*
11 KV bus bar including sectionalizer connections, 232mm AAAC.
*
33 KV bus bar 232 mm AAAC.
There shall not be any mid span conductor joints in strong bus bars. The conductor sag shall not exceed of
conductor span when carrying full load current.
The Contractor shall submit design calculations in support of the various dimensions of the busbar for approval
by the S.E. (Planning & Works), Head of the APDRP.
The following conductor sizes are to be used for connection from bus bars to equipment :
33KV line bay connections 232 mm AAAC.

33KV transformer connections 232mm AAAC
11KV transformer connections to cables- to provide minimum rating of 12MVA.
The materials used for bus bars and connections from bus bars to equipment shall conform to the following
specifications:
Technical specification for all Aluminum Alloy conductor (AAAC)
Technical specification for overhead line fittings
Technical specification for 33KV ,11KV and LV insulators.
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13.2: Standard Outdoor Bus bars.

13.2.1. 33 KV bus bar :
The design and installation of the standard bus bars are to be such as to accommodate equipment for a station
consisting of two 33KV line feeders, a bus bar sectionalizer and two 33/11KV transformers provision is to be
made for fitting voltage transformers to either side of the 33KV bus bar and for a 33KV/LV auxiliary transformer.
The 33kV bus bar structure installation shall include all necessary structures for the following equipment.
14.
The Bus bars.

Bus bar sectionalizing switch.
Bus bar isolators for two 33/11KV power transformers.
Bus bar isolators or air break switches or load break switches for two 33KV
lines.
Set of three bus bar VTs mounted on either side of the bus bar.
Air break switch and drop out fuses for 33KV/LV station transformer mounted
on either side of the bus bar.
Line isolator with earth switches and line lead ins for two 33KV lines.
Any additional structures required for completion of the 33KV side.
PROTECTION CONTROL AND METERING.

In substations with indoor 11KV switchgear the associated control protection announciation and
metering will be integral with the 11KV switch board. The installation, commissioning and maintenance of
the 11 KV switch board until operational acceptance shall be within the scope of this contract.
The contractor shall be responsible for the design, supply, installation and connection of control, protection
and metering panels for protection, control, annunciation and metering of circuit s with outdoor 33KV or 11
KV circuit breakers. A number of different types of panel will be required depending on the configurations of
various types of substation. The actual numbers of 33KV and 11KV circuit breakers to be controlled will be
as detailed in the schedules for new substations. Typical combinations of outdoor circuit breakers to be
controlled would be as follows;
One or two 33KV transformer CBs

One or two 33KV transformer CBs. Plus one or two 33KV line CBs
One or two 33KV and 11KV transformer CBs
One or two !1KV transformer CBs
The Panels shall be designed and manufactured to comply in all respects with Technical specification for 33KV
and 11KV control protection and Metering panel.
The contractor shall determine appropriate settings for all protection relays in the .substation .These settings shall
take account of sub station maximum and minimum fault levels, short circuit rating of equipment, full load and
over load rating of equipment. High voltage circuit shall be protected in such a way that reliable high speed
selectivity for all network fault is assured and achieved, as far as possible, isolation of the minimum amount of
plant in the event of a fault and backup in the event of failure of primary protection. The protection equipment
installed under the contract shall be compatible with the protection of the over all net work, and the setting ranges
and sensitivities provided shall be such that coordinated selective settings are attainable for the composite system.
The protection shall remain stable without spurious operation and without damage to the relays during normal
disconnecting and switching operations and during faults within the design short circuit level for each net work
element. No spurious tripping shall occur on a healthy feeder in the event of a fault on a parallel feeder. The
contractor shall be fully responsible for the accuracy logic and performance of the relay system.
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Protection scheme shall be designed to provide secure and dependable protection on each net work element. The
reliability of all relays used shall be proven at least two years service experience.
The Contractor shall submit to the S.E. (Planning & Works) details of all the proposed settings at least eight
weeks prior to the proposed date of commissioning of the substation. The proposal shall include time/current
characteristic curves for the various device settings proposed, plotted on a log- log scale. The proposal shall be
subject to approval by the S.E. (Planning & Works).
Circuit breakers supplied by the employer will come with local/Remote selector switches for use during
maintenance work. When these switches are in the local position protection will not trip the circuit breaker. The
contractor shall include in the facilities indication on the appropriate Alarm annunciation panel when local is
selected.
15.
PRIMARY TRANSFORMERS;
Primary 33/11KV power transformers are to be ONAN cooled with on load tap changers and remote tap change
control panels. The ratings of transformers are 3.15 MVA, 5.0 MVA and 8.0MVA.
The transformer remote tap change control panels( one per transformer) will contain the following facilities:
Raise and lower push buttons or control switch.
Independent Master follower selector switch.
Remote tap position Indicator
Necessary audible and visual alarms.

* Out of step relay with two spare contracts ( 2NO and 2 NC) .
In addition to the above the remote indoor panel will have the following trip and non trip and non trip alarm facia
windows with five spare windows suitable for 24 V DC.
1
3.
5.
7.
9.
Oil temperature alarm.

Winding temperature alarm
Buchholz alarm
Surge relay trip (OLTC gear)
Tap changer out of step alarm
2.
4.
6.
8.
10.
Oil temperature trip.

Winding temperature trip.
Bechholz trip.
Low oil level alarm.
Failure of supply alarm.
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor under this contract to design and lay transformer foundations and
plinths assemble and install the transformers, install the remote tape change control panels in the control room
building lay and connect all the necessary control cabling for transformer alarms, trips and tap change control
commission and maintain the transformers up to operational acceptance by the employer.
Wiring of trip signals from the tap change control panel to the transformers control panel master trip relay
whether existing or installed as part of this project shall be included in the scope. Where one or both of the
existing circuit breakers are of the out door kiosk type with self contain control and relay functions the contractor
shall install the necessary wiring to trip the circuit breakers from the Buchholz or temperature trip signals on the
tap change control panel.
16.
BATTERY, BATTAERY CHARGER AND DC DISTRIBUTION.
A reliable 24 volt direct current supply shall be provided for control protection alarm and indication. The battery
shall be installed in a separate room provided with acid proof flooring and with an exhaust fan. The battery
charger and DC distribution board shall be installed in the control room.
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The battery, battery charger and DC distribution board shall comply in every respect with technical specification
for Battery, Battery charger and DC distribution board. This specification provides for two sizes of battery,
battery charger and DC distribution board, 100 ampere hour. The contractor shall however assess the load
requirement of each substation, check the specified battery and battery charger for adequacy and submit
calculations to the S.E. (Planning & Works). It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the
batteries and battery chargers supplied are adequate for the envisaged duty.
17.
AC AUXILIARY SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION BOARD.
The AC electrical substation services shall be in accordance with all the relevant standards, shall satisfy the
requirements specified in this document and shall be designed to operate in the environmental conditions
specified in the sections on service conditions and system conditions.
17.1
Auxiliary Transformer.
In substations the contractor shall supply a 100KVA three phase 33 KV /LV auxiliary transformer for substation
heating, lighting and auxiliary equipment. This transformer shall comply with technical specification for 100KVA
33KV/LV transformer.
The contractor shall also be responsible for design of foundation, installation and connection of the transformer to
the 33 KV outdoor bus bar through suitable fuses and an air break switch
17.2
AC distribution board :.
The contractor shall design the LV distribution system to ensure that the voltage supply limits are maintained at
all times and that the distribution boards and cabling are never over loaded.
The low voltage AC supply from the auxiliary station transformer shall be brought through 4x120mm2 PVC
insulated cables to a suitably rated moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB) in the main distribution board in the
control room. The MCCB shall conform to IEC 947-2 or IS 13947-2. Low voltage switchgear and control gear.
A number of single phase loads shall be fed from the distribution board through individual single pole miniature
circuit breakers. The miniature circuit breakers used shall be standardized as far as possible to facilitate
interchangeability and reduce the number of spares required. Distribution cable sizes shall be such as to ensure
that voltage drop between the supply point and any point of utilization is less than 2.5%. .
The A.C.distribution board shall conform to IEC 439 or IS 8623. The distribution board with MCCB and
miniature circuit breakers shall be housed in the AC distribution cabinet. This cabinet shall be a free standing self
supporting structure or alternatively may be designed for wall mounting. The cabinet shall be manufactured from
specially selected smooth finish cold rolled sheet of thickness not less than 2.5mm and shall be sufficiently
reinforced to provide a structurally rigid enclosure. The cubicles shall have leveled surface, be resistant to
vibration and ensure rigidity during transportation, installation and service.
The equipment shall be completely metal clad and shall be dust, moisture and vermin proof. The cabinet shall
have a degree of protection IP-51 conforming to IEC 529 or IS 13947 Part I . All doors and removable covers
shall be fitted all round with neoprene bonded gaskets. Ventilating louvers shall be provided with screens and
filters. Screens shall be made of brass G.I. wire mesh or stainless steel mesh.
The panels shall be provided with lockable doors at the front and rear giving easy access for the inspection ,
replacement and repair.
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All wiring shall be carried out with 650 volt grade single core stranded annealed and tinned copper conductor
wire with PVC insulation and shall be fire retardant, flame, vermin and rodent proof. Each wire shall be
continuous from end to end without any joint in between.
The minimum number of strands per conductor shall be three. The size of stranded copper conductor used for
panel wiring shall be suitable to meet the load conditions but shall be not less than 2.5mm2 per lead. The PVC
insulated wires shall conform to IEC.502 or IS.1554.
A voltmeter, an ammeter and a kilowatt hour meter shall be provided to measure the voltage at the distribution
board and the current and energy flowing into it from the auxiliary supply transformer.
17.2.1 Cable entries :

The cable entries to the panel shall be from the bottom. The plate of the panels shall be fitted with removable
gland plates of adequate size for fixing cable glands. The necessary number of cable glands with shrouds to suit
the external cables to the panel shall be provided.
The cable glands shall be screw type made of electroplated brass and shall be suitable for PVC insulated cables
conforming to IEC 502 or IS.1554
17.2.2 Mounting :
An equipment on the front of the panel shall be mounted flush in such a fashion that removal and replacement can
be carried out individually with ease. Equipment mounted inside the panel shall be so located that terminal and
adjacent devices are readily accessible without the use of special tools. The terminals shall be suitably marked and
the marking shall be clearly visible.
The devices mounted on or inside the panel shall be provided with their inscription labels clearly visible.
18.
CONTROL CABLES AND WIRING ;
The contractor shall ensure that the cross section of the wiring is adequate for the operating current conditions and
shall submit load calculations demonstrating the adequacy of these conductors. The special requirements of the
circuit designs given below shall be met.
Where wiring is connected to removable connections or movable equipment or where repeated movement may
occur, such apparatus mounted on a hinged panel outdoor the conductor used shall be of the multistranded
flexible type.
Each multiple cable shall be used for one type of duty and at one supply voltage level. Cables used shall also be
on a switchgear bay basis where possible. The requirement shall be reflected right through the station control
room.
Cables and wires for any particular circuit shall have a rated duty and a dielectric test level at least matching the
minimum of the equipment to which they are connected.
Control cables and wires shall have copper conductor with a minimum operating temperature rating of 85 C for
PVC insulated cable and minimum cross section of 2.5mm . Control cables and wires carryings CT circuits shall
have a minimum cross section of 2.5mm but the size shall be increased if required to maintain the CT burden or
secondary voltage within specified limits. In addition cables and wires used for connections between switch gear
and the bay marshalling point shall be further protected against mechanical damage by the use of metallic
conduits or trunking .
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All control cable and wire shall conform in every respect with technical specification for power and control
cables.
18.1
Physical layout :
Routing and arrangement of cables shall be planned to provide an orderly formation free from un-necessary bends
and crossings permitting the removal of any one cable without undue disturbance to adjacent once.
All control cable shall be physically separated from high voltage power cables and their routes chosen to
minimize the pickup of induced voltages liable to cause damage or interference
Cables shall be installed so that no temporary or permanent bends are made which are sharper than those
recommended by the manufacturer and confirmed as acceptable by test. There shall be no joints in cables where
both ends are terminated within the substations.
18.2
Cable laying :
Control cables shall not be laid direct in the ground but in cable trenches with removable covers. Where cables
run cross roads or enter buildings the cables may be run in pipes. The type and lay out of ducts and pipes shall be
subject to the approved routine arrangement.
After installations of all electrical cable pipes two mops of appropriate size connected one to each end of an iron
mandrel shall be passed twice through each way to clean the pipes and to remove any foreign matter which may
have entered. If any obstruction or other defect be discovered it shall be removed or rectified forth with. The pipes
shall be brushed clean and their mouths temporarily but effectively sealed until require for cable installation.
Additional pipes for future use shall be sealed effectively with PVC caps to prevent ingress of moisture.
All pipes and ducts shall be brushed clean immediately prior to the installation of cables. The contractor shall deal
with and dispose of water and other extraneous material so as to avoid risk of damage to cables.
The proposed method of cooling and the cooling arrangements shall be subject to the approval of the S.E.
(Planning & Works), Head of the APDRP. Where necessary the cable shall be lubricated to facilitate drawing in.
The lubricant used shall have no deleterious effect on the cables or other surrounds. At the point of cable entry in
to the pipe or duct a bell mouth of suitable soft material shall be provided to prevent damage to the cable during
direct entry.
Indoor cables shall be run in ducts in the floors. These ducts shall have removal covers.
Where cables enter a building or pass from room to room within a building free retardant barriers shall be
provided.
18.3
Corrosive action :
Every precaution shall be taken to ensure that cables and accessories are not installed in a manner or under
conditions likely to cause electrolytic or other corrosive action or damage or be detrimental to the performance of
the cables during operation.
18.4
Supports :
The contractor shall supply and install all the supports, racks, trays, cleats, saddles, clips and other parts required
to carry and secure the cables without risk of damage in a neat and orderly manner. The spacing of all supports ,
racks, cleats, saddles and clips shall be subject to the approval of the S.E. (Planning & Works).
Support structures for cables shall be free from rough edges and sharp corners. If such support structures are of
steel they shall be hot dip galvanized.
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Cable connections to kiosk boxes, cabinets etc shall be at least 300mm over ground. Vertical portions of cable
runs shall be supported by clamps, saddles on ladder racking or in conduit or trucking. All cables shall be securely
supported at a point not more than 1.0m from their termination.
18.5
Terminations :
Wires shall not be tee connected or spliced between terminal points. Suitable glands shall be used on cable entries
to mechanism boxes, cabinets and kiosks. All stranded or flexible wires shall have crimped connectors fitted at
terminal points. Crimped connectors on solid wires shall not be acceptable.
Cables and wires with conductor of cross section area 2.5mm or greater shall be terminated in terminals of the
clamping type where the screw does not bear directly on the wire when tightened by a screw driver. The use of
any alternative type of terminal shall be subject to the approval of the S.E. (Planning & Works). For terminations
at panels, kiosks and cabinets file terminals shall be used and these shall be arranged in rows on a mounting rail.
The file terminals shall be spring loaded for clipping into position. Means for isolating circuit such as the drop
link type file terminals shall be provided on all AC and DC supply circuits. File terminals on current transformer
secondary circuit shall be provided with short circuiting devices and with devices for plugging in ammeters and
test equipment. Ten per cent spare terminals shall be provided on each file terminal rack. In all cases the
sequences of the file terminals shall be such that the junction between multicore cables and the terminals is
effected with a minimum of crossover.
18.6
Identification :
Cables shall be fitted with numbered identification tags at termination points. All internal wires in cabinets kiosks
and panels shall be identified at each end by means of a sleeve indelibly marked with an identification number.
The sleeves shall be such that they remain fixed to the wire when the wire is removed from the terminal.
All cable core shall also be identified at each end by means of a captive sleeve indelibly marked with an
identification number referenced to the terminal to which it is connected. The ferrules on all wires directly
connected to circuit breaker trip coils shall be coloured red and marked trip.
18.7
Damage during installation :
Any damage to cables or accessories during installation shall be made good by the contractor free of charge and to
the satisfaction of the S.E. (Planning & Works).
19.
POWER CABLES ;
In substation with indoor metal clad switch boards the contractor shall supply and install aluminium XLPE
insulated underground cables to connect the power transformers to the switch board and to make the connections
from the switch board to 11 KV over head line terminal structures at or near the substation boundary. The
following sizes of cable are to be used :
For offloading each 33/11KV transformer 6x1x300mm2 11KV single core

XLPE insulated cables.
For offloading 11 KV out going feeders 3x185mm2- three core XLPE insulated
cable .
The LV cable offloading the auxiliary transformers in substation shall be 4x120mm2 PVC insulated cable which
shall also be supplied and installed by the contractor.
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All underground cables including joints and terminations shall comply with technical specification for power and
control cables. The cable trenching laying and installation shall comply with technical specification for
installation and maintenance of power and control cables.
20.
SUBSTATION LIGHTING AND POWER CIRCUITS
An adequate level of lighting shall be provided both indoors throughout the building and outdoors to allow normal
operational duties and emergency repair work to be carried out at night. Outdoor lighting shall be high-pressure
sodium vapour type. At least four individual outdoor lights shall be provided, placed so as to provide adequate
illumination to the whole compound. Lamps should be safely replaceable with out the necessity to disconnect
high voltage circuits.
In substation control rooms there be a minimum of eight 2x40W twin tube fluorescent light fitting with grilled
cover, suspended from the ceiling above the height panels. They shall be located such that sufficient working
illumination is provided at the front as well as at the rear of the panels. At least four ciling fans of 1,400mm
sweep shall be fixed in the control room at appropriate locations.
Adequate lighting fitting shall be provided in the Office/Store, battery rooms and toilet.
Emergency lighting fed from a battery charger unit separate from the station battery shall be provided to permit
safe working in the substation in the event of failure of normal lighting. All exits from the station building shall be
indicated by illuminated EXIT signs which shall remain lit for one hour after any AC failure.
A minimum of five single phase 230V. AC convenience 15amp. sockets shall be provided in substation indoor
control switch rooms. Two 15amp. sockets shall be provided in the office store. Two single-phase
15amp.230V.AC sockets shall be provided one at each side of the out door switchyard in convenient locations for
supply of power for tools and other equipment. A source of three-phase power suitable for transformer oil
filtrations plant shall be provided adjacent to the transformer foundations. Out door power supply fitting shall be
weather proof.
An average lighting level of not less than 50lux shall be provided in the area of the site occupied by the
out door equipment & on foot paths & road ways.
21.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR STRUCTURES
21.1.
Design of structures
The substation structures shall be design to carry the equipment and associated connections, insulator sets, earth
conductors and all fittings under all specified conditions of service of operation and loading.
Vertical support structures for out door equipment and busbars/gantries may be steel, reinforced concrete,
prestressed concrete or lattice steel structures.
Horizontal supports and bracing shall be of galvanized rolled steel sections or galvanized lattice steel sections.
Rolled steel joist or concrete pole structures shall comply with technical specification for line support poles
and cross arms.
Pipes supports used for supporting equipment shall be designed for the worst combination of dead loads,
erection load, wind load, short circuit forces and operating forces acting on the equipment and associated
busbars as per IS:806 and IS:1161.
Lattice steel supports structures shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of IEC 826 or IS 802
and requirements specified in the section on Lattice Steel supports structures in this specifications.
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The substation busbar/gantry structure shall be design to carry the tension down lead spans from overhead line
terminal structures, taking account of the details and locations of the line terminal structures and the type of
conductor used on the overhead line in order to do so. They shall be design for a maximum wind pressure for
wind zone 5. Terrain category 2 if design is to carry equipment or materials on more than one side of the structure
shall be design to cater for all possible stages of equipment erection, installation and maintenance. The substation
busbar/gantry structure shall be designed to terminate the overhead line down lead spans which may enter at
angles of 30 horizontally and 15 vertically.
21.2.
Conductor spacing and clearances
Structures shall be dimensioned to maintain the specified minimum phase to earth, phase to phase and insulation
height clearances under conditions of maximum conductor swing and sag. The spacing between individual
conductor, phase and the clearance between the clamps, arcing horns, jumper loads or other live metal and the
structure steel work and other obstacles under specified conditions of temperature and loading shall not be less
than the specified values.
21.3.
Applied loads
The assumed maximum simultaneous loading on the substation structures shall be as follows:
21.3.1. Wind loads

The normal wind load shall be the stated wind pressure acting on the whole projected area of the phase and earth
conductors and where applicable, the horizontal resultant of the maximum line and earth conductor tensions,
together with the stated wind pressure on 1.5 times the projected area of the members of one phase of the structure
plus the projected area of the plant being supported.
21.3.2. Electro mechanical

Electro dynamic forces due to short circuit conditions, snatch forces, Aeolian vibration and other similar nature
loads shall be computed and applied for design of structures. The different mechanical effects due to short circuit
current shall be estimated as per IEC 865.
21.4.
Construction
The structures shall be of an approved design and constructions.

All stressed numbers (tension and compression) of steel structures shall consist of rolled steel sections unless
otherwise approved.
No bolt hole shall be more than 1.5mm. larger than the corresponding bolt diameter. As far as possible, bolt
heads, rather than nuts, shall be on the outer or upper faces of structure connections.
Where the structure is to take the down lead connection from over head line terminal structures, suitable
provisions shall be made to accept the line insulator fittings.
Means shall be provided for fixing and bounding GI flat strip to the structure at a minimum of two points. Earth
connections shall be made to a vertical face, clear of the ground, foundation bolts shall not be used for their
attachment.
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21.5.
Material
All rolled steel sections, flats, plates and bolt and nut bars used shall consist of steel manufactured by an approved
process and shall be to the requirements of ISO 630 or IS 2062 (minimum yield strength 255N/mm). the steel
shall be free from blisters, scales, laminations and other defects. Steel sections shall preferably be British Standard
or Metric standard being bolted up. Drifting or reaming of holes will not be allowed.
Built members shall, when finished, be true and free from all kinks, twists and open joints and the material shall
not be effective or strained in any way.
Except where specified to the contrary, all steel used in lattice steel structure shall be hot dip galvanized after all
sawing, shearing, drilling, punching, filing, bending and machining are completed. Galvanizing of all material
shall be in accordance with the requirements of this specification as indicated in the section on surface treatment.
21.6.
Nuts, Bolts, Washers and other fasteners.
All nuts, bolts, washers and other fasteners used in support structures shall comply with the requirements.
21.7.
Foundation bolts.
All foundation bolts for lattice structures and pipe structures and elsewhere are to be supplied by the Contractor
and shall be embedded in first stage concrete while the foundation is cast. The Contractor shall ensure the proper
alignment of these bolts to match the Holes in the base plate.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the correct alignment and leveling of all steel works on site to ensure that
the towers/structures are plumb.
All foundation bolts shall be fully galvanized so as to achieve 0.8Kg./m of zinc coating as indicated in the section
on surface treatment in this specification.
The contractor shall provide templates for all stanchion bolt spacings. Holding down bolts, assemblies, templates,
tubes and washers shall be delivered to the site in sufficient time to position and build them in to the foundations,
Boxing out for bolts shall not be permitted. The projection of threaded portions of bolts above the foundations
level shall be adequate to properly secure the nuts.
22.
CIVIL WORKS
22.1.
Scope
The Contractor will be responsible for the design as well as the construction of the following:
Site preparation;
Fencing of substation/switchyard area and other areas as required by safety regulations of location state
and central governing bodies;
Foundations for substations buildings, structures, transformers, switchgear and other equipment;
Substation structures and building;
Approach road, Roadways, Pavings and surfacing within the substation;
Cable trenches with covers;
Water and sanitary conveniences;
Drainage and septic tanks;
Perimeter fencing and gates;
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22.2.
Site survey
22.2.1. Construction conditions

Prior to bidding the Contractor shall examine the general conditions under which the contract will be carried out
and shall take these in to account in presenting his bid.
22.2.2. Land survey

Prior to construction the Contractor shall carry out topographical surveys of each site. The purpose of survey will
be to:
Define in detail the immediate areas of the substations both in level and location;
Establish site boundaries;
Locate and comment on conditions of existing approaches and accesses to the various site;
Pick up any relevant details such as vegetation, habitation, stream beds and other geological features;
22.2.3. Survey plans

A location plan to scale 1:50000 and site plan to scale 1:100 shall be prepared for each site showing the above
details. Five copies of such plans shall be presented to S.E. (Planning and Works).
22.2.4. Soil investigation

The Contractor shall carry out soil investigation at each site appropriate to the type of structure to be erected. The
tests and methods shall comply with the requirements of the latest editions of IS 1888, IS 1892, IS 2131, IS 2132,
IS 8763.
The minimum requirement shall be 2No. 4m. deep trial pits at each site.
The ground at each site shall be investigated for chlorides and sulphates and any other chemicals detrimental to
normal Portland cement.
22.3.
Design
22.3.1. Liability
The design of all the works shall be the responsibility of the contractor and this specification shall be used as the
basis for the design.
22.3.2. Calculations
The Contractor shall present to the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) as part of the submittals after award all the
design calculations for approval. Such approval by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) shall not relieve the
Contractor of any of his responsibilities under the contract.
22.3.3. Standards
The design shall in all ways be compatible with supply and environmental conditions pertaining to the site
involve.
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22.4.
Description of Work
22.4.1. General requirements

This sub clause describes in greater detail the scope of the civil and building works and sets out any special
features to be incorporated in to the Contractors design.
22.4.2. Construction services

The Contractor shall provide all services such as water, electricity and sanitary conveniences necessary for the
proper execution of the works.
The Contractor shall provide a suitable permanent 5m. road way from the nearest public road to the site. On the
site, roads shall be provided to facilitate delivery of transformers and other heavy items of plant.
22.4.3. Site preparation

The site shall be provided with a uniform cross fall in the same direction as the natural drainage path of the
surrounding area.
Areas not to be subject to traffic loads or floor slab load shall be compacted to 85% modified maximum density.
Fill beneath future roads and buildings shall be compacted to 95%.
The Contractor will be responsible for all materials employed and for location of soil heaps and borrow pits.
22.4.4. Foundation Design

Foundation shall be design to enter for the following type of ground.
Normal dry soil.

Cohesive or non-cohesive soils which are present without encountering sub-soil water table within the
first 1.5meters of the foundation
Wet soil (Ground type A)
Wet earth due to sub-soil water table met at less than 1.5meters below the ground level and in locations
where surface water is prevalent for long periods of time.
Black cotton soil (Ground type B)
Soil of a clayey type, not necessarily black in colour, which shrinks when dry and swells when wet,
resulting in differential movement for designing the foundation at such locations, the soils are to be
considered as wet soil.
Fissured rocks (Ground type C)
Decomposed or fissured rock, hard gravel, kankar, lime stone, laterite or any other soil of a similar nature.
Hard rock (Ground type D)
Rock, which requires chiseling, drilling or blasting for excavation, Rock-anchoring techniques are
required to prevent uplift forces.
Foundation and where necessary, plinths shall be provided for transformers, 33KV and 11KV switchgear and
other equipment as specified.
All foundation shall be capable of resisting all the design loadings including dynamic loads due to circuit breaker
operation and shall be designed to keep differential and total settlements or other movements within acceptable
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limits. The Contractor shall demonstrate that the stability of building and structures as a whole (or any part of
them) and calculated factors of safety, conform to the approved codes of practice.
Where the ground is excavated for any reason below the underside of the proposed foundation the void shall be
filled with weak concrete.
No foundation shall be constructed on fill material.
All transformers foundations and plinths shall be constructed in reinforced concrete.
Reinforced concrete support structures and foundations shall conform to the section in this specification of
foundations/reinforced Concrete Construction.
22.5.
Control/Switch room buildings.
22.5.1. General requirements

Design & Construction of the control room or Control/switch room for substations shall be in the scope of this
Contract. In some cases, there will be an extension of the existing control/switch room building which will be
needed to meet requirements. The Contractor shall design and construct any necessary extension without
disturbing the existing system of cable trenches or damage to the existing buildings.
All structures shall be designed to carry the loads imposed by the structure itself, together with live loads in
accordance with an approved standard or code of practice.
The building design shall also take into consideration the layout of the panels, switchboards, switchgear and other
equipment in order to allow enough area for the future extension of the substation.
In the layout and the design of buildings particular attention must be given to fire prevention and the safety of the
substation occupants at all times.
All concrete floors must be constructed in moisture proof concrete treated with a surface hardener to reduce dust.
Ducts shall be provided for cable access. Capacity for the full development of the station shall be provided.
Following the installation of any equipment, the walls through which cables or wires pass shall be effectively
rescaled to exclude water, rodents and vermin.
Room height shall be governed by the criteria that there should be at least 1m. clearance between the top of the
switchgear and ceilings.
Kiln burnt briks of class 1 grade, size 250x125x75mm. are to be used for construction of the control/switchroom
building walls. The walls of the building shall be not less than 250mm. in thickness. The floor shall be at least
300mm. above the finished level of the substation switchyard. Cement plaster of ratio 1:4 shall be used for wall
surface plastering.
Floor, Wall and ceiling finishes shall be fireproof or flame retarding. The need for maintenance must be kept to an
absolute minimum and finishes and fixing of building components must be of appropriately high standard.
The roof of the building shall consist of cast in situ R.C.C. slabs. Extra heavy water proofing treatment shall be
done after grading underbed with 1:4 cement sand plaster of 25mm.thickness. The under bed shall be laid to
provide an ultimate run off gradient of 1:120. the extra heavy treatment shall consist of the following layout.
Prime the surface with bitumen prime at rate of 0.4kg/m minimum;
Hot applied bitumen at rate of 1.6kg/m minimum;
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Hessian-base-self-finished felt, type 3 grade 1;

Pea sized gravel at the rate of 0.006 cubic metres per m;
Finally a 1:2:4 screed of foam concrete, 40mm. thick shall be laid over the roof, sloped for adequate
disposal of rain water with a run off gradient of not less than 1:100
Rainwater down pipes must be external to the cladding of the main building.
Gutters shall be so constructed that water shall not enter the building in the event of blockages.
22.5.2. Substation building

The standard size building for substations shall be sized to provide one switch cum control room, one office cum
store room, one battery room & one toilet room. The office cum store room shall be not less than 15m in area.
The toilet room shall have a WC & wash basin.
The control cum switch room shall be of such a size to accommodate control metering & protection panels for
four 33KV feeder equipped with circuit breakers & two 33/11KV transformer circuit breakers, two 33KV
transformer tap changer control panels, & an 11 (eleven) panel 11KV indoor metal clad switch board consisting
of eight 11KV feeder panels (up to four on either side of the bus coupler), one 11KV bus-coupler & two
transformer 11Kv panels. A clear space of not less than 2 shall be provided in front of the control panel &
switchgear panels. An open space of 1m minimum is to be provided behind & at the sides of control panel boards
for staff access & egress both for safety & maintenance requirements. For the purpose of bidding it may be
assumed that the 11KV switchboard will have a straight line configuration with individual panels not more than
850mm wide x 1900mm deep x 2800mm high. All station auxiliaries, including but not limited to the battery &
charger system shall be also sized to provide for the above development. The battery room shall be provided with
acid proof flooring & with an exhaust fan.
Adequate natural lighting shall be provided to allow all normal operations during daylight. A minimum of six
windows of size 2m. wide x 1.3m. high shall be provided in the control/switch room. Each window shall have a
steel frame with glass panes and opening sections not more than 0.5m. in width . a canopy over each window of
RCC (1:2:4 mix) 100mm. thick shall be provided to project at least 600mm. from the surface of the wall and
extend 200mm. beyond the edge of the window on each side. The control room shall have two steel doors. One of
which shall be of adequate width to permit easy entry of control panels, switchgear and equipment.
22.6.
Roadways, Pavings and surfacing
Road within the compound shall be 3m.wide and shall provide access to the control room or Control/switch room
all switchgear bays and transformers.
The Contractor shall provide 5m. wide access roads to the site from the nearest public road. Where a water dyke,
drain, canal or river is to be crossed, the Contractor shall be responsible for the design and construction of the
crossing to the requirements of the relevant water authority. A separate price schedule item is included for
crossing of water channels of up to 4meters wide.
22.7.
Cable trenches
Control cables and power cables from transformers shall be run in trenches within the substation building and
compound. The 11KV feeder cables may be direct buried.
Cable trenches of at least 600mm. in width shall be made of kill burnt bricks of class one grade, size 250 x 125 x
75 mm. and finished with 1:6 cement plaster with a 1: 100 slope for drains of rain water. Intermediate holes are to
be made in the side walls of the trench for this purpose. The walls of the cable trench shall project at least 50mm.
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above the finished level of hard granite stone in the switchyard. The cable trench walls shall have galvanized steel
brackets embedded in one side at intervals of not more than 0.5m. for the purpose of supporting control cables.
There should be space in the trenches to allow a slack loop of at least 1 meter in 11KV cables just before entering
the control room area.
Within buildings cable trenches shall have chequer plate covers while the outdoor covers shall be of
reinforced concrete design (1:2:4mix) not less than 50mm. in thickness.
Cable ducts passing beneath roads shall consists of 150mm. diameter pre cast concrete or 150mm PVC pipes and
encased in a surround of lean concrete.
22.8.
Water Supply
The Contractor shall be responsible for making available to the new substation an adequate water supply system,
for toilet and wash up facilities.
The system shall consist of a 0.5m header tank supplied, if necessary, from a 2m. ground level tank by an
electric pump.
22.9.
Drainage and septic tanks
The building shall be provided with gutters and rainwater down pipes, but their will be no system of road gullies
for collection of surface water
Foul drainage shall terminate at the nearest public sewer (where available) or in suitable dimension septic tanks
which shall be of water tight construction and sited at least 20m. from the substation building. Septic tank should
discharge to rubble filled soak ways and shall be so constructed as to facilitate regular emptying.
Drains shall be laid with regular gradients such that full flow velocity exceeds 0.75m./s. and main holes shall be
provided at each change in direction. No drain shall be less than 150mm. diameter in section and cover shall be at
least 1.2m. beneath roads.
22.10. Fencing and gates

22.10.1.
Substation enclosure
The entire substation shall be fenced around by means of a brick wall not less than 250mm. thick and 1800mm.
high. Strengthening pillars approximately 375mm. square shall be placed at intervals of not more than 3.54m. the
surface of the wall shall be covered with 1:6 cement plaster. The top of the wall shall be finished off in inverted
V shape with 150mm. long vertical spikes 12mm. in diameter placed at 150mm. intervals in order to deter
intrusion.
22.10.2.
Gates.
Galvanised steel gates 4m. in width shall be provided at the entrance to the substation. The gates shall be fitted
with spikes or suitable means to hinder access and shall be comparable in quality and security to the adjacent
wall. Gates shall be fitted with strong lock bolts having eye padlock attachments. The locking arrangement shall
not provide a climbing aid or vantage point for intruders.
Gates shall be galvanized after fabrication and welding Gates shall open inwards and shall be fitted with
galvanized malleable iron hinges, latch and latch catch. The latch and latch catch shall be suitable for attachment
and operation of a padlock from either side of the gates.
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Gates shall be fitted with galvanized chain hook or gate hold back to hold gates open. Double gates shall be fitted
with a center rest and drop bolt to secure gates in the closed position.
23.
WORK IN EXISTING SUBSTATIONS
Existing buildings may be reused. The works shall include all alterations to existing buildings, foundation,
internal roads, access roads, cable ways, ducts and other facilities necessary to complete the civil works of the
substation in all respects.
Existing cable openings or trenches shall be used where possible when designing the switchgear boards and
structures. In existing substations there may be no cables or cable trenches between outdoor equipment and the
control room. The Contractor shall be responsible for installing any necessary cable trenches and cables in these
substations.
23.1.
Extension of existing busbar structures.
In designing and planning any necessary extension to existing 33KV or 11KV busbar structure, the contractor
should take into account that most existing structures have RSJ up rites mild steel channel beams and cross
members and that the extension will have to fit in with what is already there. Any cross beams or members in the
extension shall be hot galvanized in accordance with the section on surface treatment in this document even if the
corresponding existing members are not.
23.2.
Installation of circuit breakers and Reclosers
Installation in existing substations of additional or replacement circuit breakers or reclosers shall be included in
the scope of this contract. The circuit breakers and current transformers together with supporting structures shall
be supplied.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the design and provision of foundations, erection, all connections and
remote control from and indoor control protection and metering panel for the circuit breakers and current
transformers.
The circuit breaker shall be required for 33KV or 11KVside of transformer, 33KV feeders or 11KV feeders.
In general it is assumed that transformer circuit breakers will be installed without a requirement for additional
structures. However in some installations there may be a requirement for conductor support structures to ensure
clearance or to prevent clashing. The Contractor shall propose the most economical solution, for example using
the same structure to support lighting arrestors.
Where circuit breakers or reclosers are to be installed on existing lines the Contractor shall make the best use of
existing structures to support line or busbar isolators. Otherwise installation of circuit breakers or reclosers shall
be as specified for new sub-stations.
During the survey the Contractor shall determine if additional support structures are required and include them in
the list of items required to complete the work. The Contractor shall justify the requirement for any additional
structures with sketches and explanations and calculation if required by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS),
Head of the APDRP. The installation of the additional structures shall be subject to the approval of the S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS).
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23.3.
Survey of Works to be carried out in existing Sub-Stations.
The Contractor shall survey each substation requiring extension or operating and shall submit proposals to the
S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) to an agreed program. The proposals shall include all details required to the
following;
Full details of all the works necessary to complete the required facilities;
Appropriate site plans drawings and schematics clearly setting out the existing arrangement and the
alterations required;
Supporting Calculation;
A list of all the price schedule items and quantities required to complete the facilities;
A detailed time bound program for completion of the facilities;
The proposal shall be subject to the approval of the S.E. (Planning and Works) before works begin.
24.
FOUNDATIONS / REINFORCED CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
24.1.
General
Worked covered under this clause of the specification comprises the design, supply and installation of foundation
and other RCC constructions for switchyard structures, equipment supports, drains, transformers, marshalling
kiosks, auxiliary equipment, buildings or for any other equipment or service and any other foundation required to
complete the work.
Concrete shall conform to the requirements mentioned in IS 456 and all tests shall be conducted as per relevant
Indian Standard Codes.
If the site is sloped the foundation height shall be adjusted to maintain the exact level of the top of structures to
compensate such slopes.
The switchyard foundations plinth and building plinth shall be minimum 300mm. above finished ground level.
A minimum 75mm. thick lean concrete (1:4:8) shall be provided below all foundations and trenches to provide a
base for construction.
Concrete made with Portland slag cement shall be carefully cured and special importance shall be given during
the placing of concrete and removal of shuttering.
The design and detailing of foundation shall take full account of and cater special importance shall be given
during the placing of concrete and removal of shuttering.
The design and detaining of foundation shall take full account of and cater for, approval soil data. Sub-soil
conditions all possible critical loads and the combinations thereof.
24.2.
Cement.
The cement to be used shall be best quality of its type.

All cement shall be sampled and tested in accordance with Indian Standards.
a) Portland Cement used in concrete shall confirm to IS: 269.
b) Pozzolana cement used in concrete shall conform to IS : 1489.
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High alumina cement shall not be used.
24.3.
Delivery and storage of cement.
The cement shall be delivered to the work site in bulk or in sound and properly sealed bags. While cement is
being loaded or unloaded whether conveyed in vehicles or by mechanical means, and during transit to the
concrete mixture, it shall be protected from the weather by effective coverings. Efficient screens are to be
supplied and erected to prevent wastage of cement during strong winds.
If the cement is delivered in bulk, the Contractor shall provide at his own cost approved soils of adequate size and
number to store sufficient cement to ensure continuity of work. The cement shall be placed in these soils
immediately it has been delivered on the site. Suitable precautions shall be taken during unloading to ensure that
the resulting dust does not constitute a nuisance.
If the cement is delivered in bags, the Contractor shall provide at his own cost perfectly waterproof and wellventilated sheds having a floor of wood or concrete raised at least 150mm. above the ground. The sheds shall be
large enough to store sufficient cement to ensure continuity of work. Each consignment of each type of cement
shall be stacked separately therein. On delivery at the site the cement shall at once be placed in these sheds and
shall be used in the order in which it has been delivered.
All cement shall be used within 3 months of manufacture.
24.4.
Aggregate.
Coarse and fine aggregate shall conform to the requirements of IS: 383.
Sampling and testing of aggregates shall be is accordance with the Indian Standard.
Fine and coarse aggregates shall be obtained from the same source and the Contractor shall investigate that
material from the source must be known to have a good record over a minimum of two years. Aggregate shall be
hard and dense and free from earth, clay loam and soft, clayey, shaly or decomposed stone, organic matter and
other impurities.
24.5.
Storage of aggregates.
The coarse and fine aggregates shall be stored on site in bins or on clean, dry, hard surface and be kept free from
all sources of contamination. Aggregates of different gradings shall be stored separately and no new aggregate
shall be mixed with existing stocks until tested and approved.
24.6.
Approval of Supplies
As soon as possible after the contract has been placed the Contractor shall submit a list giving details of the
sources from which he propose to obtain concrete and mortar materials. Only materials from approved sources
shall be brought to site, but the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) will be prepared to extend his approval to other
satisfactory sources of supply which may be proposed by the Contractor. Approval of a source of supply shall not
imply acceptance of material found not to conform to this specification.
24.7.
Water.
Water used for mixing concrete and mortar shall be clean, fresh water obtained from an approved source and free
from harmful chemicals, oils, organic matter and other impurities.
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24.8.
Steel bar reinforcement.
Reinforcement shall comply with IS : 432.

All bar reinforcement shall be hot rolled steel except where the use of cold worked steel is specified on the
drawings or otherwise approved.
The bars shall be round and free from corrosion, cracks, surface flaws, laminations, rough, jagged and imperfect
edges and other defects.
The bar reinforcement shall be new, clean and of the lengths and diameters described on the Drawings and
Schedules. Bars shall be transported and stored so that they remain clean, straight, undamaged and free from
corrosion, rust or scale. Bars of different diameters shall be separately bundled.
24.9.
Steel fabric reinforcement.
Unless otherwise specified or described on the drawings or in the bills of quantities, all fabric reinforcement shall
comprise hard drawn steel wire fabric. Each consignment of steel fabric reinforcement shall be accompanied by a
test certificate.
Steel fabric reinforcement shall be new, clean free from corrosion, rust or mill scale and shall be transported to
and stored on site so that it remains clean, undistorted and otherwise undamaged. Fabrics of different type or
weights shall be separately bundled or rolled.
24.10. Bending Of reinforcement.

All steel bars are to be accurately bent cold to the shapes and sizes indicated on the drawings and schedules unless
otherwise approved. Re-bending of bars and bending in position in the works shall not generally be allowed.
24.11. Welding of reinforcement.

Spot or tag welding for positioning bars in heavily reinforcement areas will only be allowed with the express
permission of the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS). Extension of lengths of reinforcement by welding will not be
permitted.
Welding will be approved only in low stress members, and tag welding will not be approved in any
circumstances.
24.12. fixing of reinforcement.

Before fixing in the works, bars shall be seen to be free from pitting, mud, oil, paint, loose rust or scale or other
adherents harmful to the bond or strength of the reinforcement. Bars shall be fixed rigidly and accurately in
position in accordance with the working drawings, unless otherwise approved by the S.E. (PLANNING and
WORKS). Reinforcement at all intersection shall be securely tied together with soft annealed tying wire the ends
of which shall be cut and bent inwards. Cover to the reinforcement shall be in accordance with this specification
and sufficient spacers and chairs of precast concrete of approved design shall be provided to maintain the
specified cover and position. No insertion of bars in previously placed concrete shall be permitted. Projecting bars
shall be adequately projected from displacement. The fixing of reinforcement in the works shall be approved
before concrete is placed. Measurement will be based on the calculated weights of steel actually used in tonnes
corrected to second decimal place, no allowance being made for wastage.
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24.13. Formwork.
Formwork shall be constructed from timber, metal lined as necessary for special finishes and designed with the
quality and strength required to ensure rigidity throughout placing, ramming, vibration and setting of the concrete,
without detrimental effect.
Form work shall be erected true to line, level and shapes required using a minimum of approved internal ties.
Faces in contact with the concrete shall be true and free from defect, jointed to prevent loss of water or fines, in
panels or units which permit easy handling and designed to permit side forms to be struck independently of soffit
shuttering, ties or spaces remaining embedded shall have the minimum cover specified for reinforcement. Forms
for exposed concrete beams, girder casings and column shall provide for a twenty five (25) millimeter chamfer on
external corners.
Wedges and clamps shall be kept tight during vibration operations, before commencement or resumption of
concreting, the interior of forms shall be cleaned and free of sawdust, shaving, dust, mud or other debris and
openings shall be formed to facilitate this cleaning and inspection. The inside of the forms shall be treated with a
coating of an approved substance to prevent adhesion. Care shall be taken to prevent this substance being in
contact with the reinforcement.
24.14. Grades of Concrete.

Concrete shall be either ordinary or controlled and in grades designated M 10, M - 15 , M 20 and M 25 as
specified in IS : 456 (1991). In addition, nominal lean mixes of 1:3:6 and 1:4:8 of nominal size 40mm. maximum
e.g. for blinding concrete shall be used where specified.
24.15. Ordinary Concrete

a) General
Ordinary concrete shall be used for all plain cement concrete work and where shown on drawing or allowed by
the employer. Ordinary concrete shall not require preparation of trial mixes.
In proportioning concrete, the minimum quantity of cement shall be as specified in this clause and the amount
to be used shall be determined by actual weight. The quantities of fine and coarse aggregate may be
determined by volume, but preferably by weight.
The water cement ratio shall not be more than those specified in IS: 456.
Minimum cement content specified for

Different grades of concrete
Minimum cement content per m of
Grade of Concrete
finished concrete
M 10
M 15
M 20
M 25
M 310
236 kg.
310 kg.
360 kg.
410 kg.
500 kg.
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24.16. Controlled Concrete

a) General
Controlled concrete shall be used on all concrete work except where specified otherwise.
b) Mix proportions.
The mix proportion for all grades of concrete shall be designed to obtain strength corresponding to the values
specified in IS: 456 for respective grade of concrete. Preliminary test, as specified in the IS code or as required
by the employer, shall be carried out sufficiently ahead of the actual commencement of the work with different
grades of concrete made from representative sample of aggregate and cement expected to be used on the job to
ascertain the water cement ratio required to produce a concrete having specified strength and sufficient work
ability to enable it to be well consolidated and to be worked in to corners of shuttering and around the
reinforcement.
c) Mix Design.
As a guide to perform the mix design properly, the relationship between water cement ratio, aggregate to cement
ratio, workability and strength of concrete will be as per relevant Indian standard.
Note :
1. The cement/total aggregate ratio is not to be increased beyond 1:9:0 without specific permission of the S.E.
2. It should be noted that such high aggregate cement ratios will be required for concretes of very low
slump and high water cement ratios which may be required to be used in mass concrete work only.
3. The actual cement aggregate ratios are to be worked out from the specific gravities of coarse
aggregates and sand being used and from trial mixes.
Strength Requirements.
The mix proportions for all grades of concrete shall be designed to produce the grade of concrete having the
required work-ability and characteristics strengths not less than the value given below.
Strength Requirements
Grade Designation
Characteristic Compressive
Strength at 28 days.
M 10
M 15
M 20
M 25
10 N/mm .
15 N/mm .
20 N/mm .
25 N/mm .
Note :
The strength of concrete given above is the 28days characteristic compressive strength of 15cm. cube.
The type of cement used for the preparation of concrete shall conform to the specifications given in relevant
Indian standard code.
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In exceptional circumstance the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) may accept concrete of lower strength then
specified, which is other wise un acceptable according to the acceptance criteria IS : 456 provided the strength is
never less than 80% of the specified strength. All concrete having strength less then 80% of that specified shall
always be rejected. Payments for concrete of lower strength then specified then but accepted by the S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS) shall always be made at reduce rate prorate to the strength obtained.
24.17. Work-ability
The work-ability of concrete shall be checked at frequent intervals by slump test, where facilities exist and if
required by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), Head of the APDRP alternatively the compaction factor test in
accordance with IS : 1199 shall be carried out.
24.18. Mixing of Concrete

The proportions of fine and coarse aggregate, cement and water shall be as determined by the mix design or
according to fixed proportions in case of nominal mix concrete and shall always be approved by the S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS). The quantities of the cement, fine and coarse aggregates shall be determined by
weight, the water shall be measured accurately after giving proper allowance for surface water present in the
aggregate.
Water shall not be added to the mix until all the aggregates constituting the batch are already in the drum and
mixed dry for at least one minute. Mixing of each batch shall be contained until there is uniform distribution of
materials, which shall be lest two minutes or at lest 40 revolution after all the materials and water are in the drum.
Concrete shall be mixed using mechanical mixers unless otherwise approved by the S.E. (PLANNING and
WORKS). When hand mixing is permitted by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) for concrete to be used at
unimportant locations, It shall be carried out on a water tight plat-form and care shall be taken to ensure that
mixing is continued until the mass is uniform in colours and consistenty. In the case of hand mixing an extra 10%
cement shall be added to each batch and additional cost due to extra cement shall be borne by the Contractor.
24.19. Conveying Concrete

Concrete shall be handled and conveyed from the place of mixing to the place of final laying as rapidly as
practicable by approved means before the initial setting of cement starts. Concrete should be conveyed in such a
way which will prevent segregation or loss any of the ingredients. If segregation does occur during transport, the
concrete shall be remixed.
24.20. Placing Concrete

Formwork and reinforcement shall be approved by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), before concrete is
placed. The forms shall be well wetted and all savings, that and water that may have collected at the bottom shall
be removed before concrete is placed. Concrete shall be deposited in its final position without aggregation rehandling or flowing. As far as possible concrete shall be placed in the formwork by means approved by the S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS), and shall not be dropped from a height or handled in a manner which may cause
segregation. Any drop over 180cm. shall have to be approved by S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS). Once the
concrete is deposited in its final position, it shall not be disturbed. Share should be taken to avoid displacement of
reinforcement or movement of formwork.
The placing of concrete shall be a continuous operation with no interruption in excess of 30minutes between the
placing of continuous portions of concrete.
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After the concrete has been placed it shall be thoroughly compacted by approved mechanical vibration to a
maximum subsidence without segregation and thoroughly worked around reinforcement or other imbedded
fixtures in to the correct form and shape. Vibrators must be operated by experienced personnal and over vibration
shall not be permitted.
Care should be taken to ensure that the inserts, fixtures, reinforcement and formwork are not displaced or
disturbed during placing of concrete. No concrete shall be placed in the open while it rains. If there is any sign of
washing of cement and sand, the concrete shall be entirely removed immediately. Slabs, beams and similar
structures shall be poured in one operation normally. In special circumstances with the approval of S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS), Head of the APDRP these can be poured in horizontal layers not exceeding 50cm.,
in depth. When poured in layers, it must be ensured that the under layer is not hardened. Bleeding of the under
layer if any shall be effectively removed.
24.21. Construction joints.

When the work is to be interrupted, the concrete shall be rebated at the joint to such shape and size as may be
required by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) as shown on the drawings. All vertical construction joints shall
be made with stop board which are rigidly fixed and slotted to allow for the passage of the reinforced steel,
constructions joints, if not described on the drawings shall be in accordance with the followings.
In a column the joints shall be formed about 75mm. below the lowest soffit of the beams framing into it.
Concrete in a beam shall be placed throughout a joint, but if the provision of a joint is un avoidable, the joint shall
be vertical and at the middle of the span.
A joint in a suspended floor slab shall be vertical at one of the quarter points of the span and at angle to the
principal reinforcement.
In forming a joint, concrete shall not be allowed to slope away to thin edge. The locations of constructions joints
shall be planned by the contractor well in advance of pouring and shall be approved by the S.E. (PLANNING and
WORKS).
Construction joints in foundation of equipment shall not be provided without concurrence of the S.E.
24.22. Removal of formwork.

Formwork shall be kept in position fully supported, until the concrete has hardened and gained sufficient strength
to carry itself and any loads likely to be imposed upon it. Stripping must be effected in such a manner and such a
time that no shock or other injury is caused to the concrete.
The responsibilities for safe removal rests with the contractor, but the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) may delay
the time of sticking if he deems it necessary.
Minimum period, in the absence of agreement to the contrary, between completion of concreting and removal of
forms are given below but due regard must be paid to the method of curing and prevailing conditions during this
period.
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Removal of formworks
Positions in Works
Minimum period before striking
form work
Removal of shuttering to sides of rafts,
walls, beams and Columns.
Removal of shuttering to slabs, beams and
arches(props left under).
Removal of props to slabs, beams and
arches.
Lifting of precast member.
2days
6days
16days
16days
24.23. Load test for concrete

The load test on concrete, if desired by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), Head of the APDRP shall be carried
as soon as possible after the expiry of 28days from the time of placing of concrete as per clauses 16.5 to 16.6 of
IS: 456. the entire cost of the load testing shall be borne by the Contractor and if any portion of the structure
found unacceptable under the relevant clause of IS : 456, the same shall be dismantled and replaced by a new
structure as per specification at no extra cost to the employer. If during dismantling any of the adjacent structure
gets damaged, the same shall be made good free of charge by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the S.E.
24.24. Finish of concrete surfaces.

i)
Concrete cast against form works.
The following finishes to concrete surfaces, in less otherwise specified or shown on the drawings, shall be as
follows:
Class A1: All permanently exposed surfaces, including exposed sides of foundation.
Class A2: Surfaces to be covered by back fill, plasters or the like.
Class A1 surfaces shall be dense, fair, smooth, even free from honeycombing, water and air holes and other
blemishes, true to line at surfaces and free from board or panel marking. They shall be of uninform colour.
Rendering of defective surface shall not be permitted, and if order by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), , the
Contractor shall at his own expense cut out to expose reinforcement and make good any unsatisfactory work. All
areas so treated shall be rubbed down and kept moist for several days.
Class A2 surfaces shall be dense, even free from honeycombing, and true to line and surface.
Any special finishes will be to details or instructions given by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS).
ii)
Concrete not cast against formwork.
The following finishes shall be provided unless otherwise specified or shown on the drawings:Class B1: All permanently exposed surfaces, including tops of equipment foundations, wall copings,
window sills, pre cast items (except paving flags).
Class B2: Paving flags and paths, floors and slabs to be surfaced with blocks, tiles or water proofing
materials.
Class B3: Roads, buried concrete and floors or slabs to be covered by screed.
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Class B1 surface shall fast be leveled and screened to produce a true surface, After the moisture film has
disappeared and the concrete has harden sufficiently, the surface shall be finished with a steel trowel under firm
pressure to give a smooth, dense, even and hard surface free from all marks and defects.
Class B2 surface shall be leveled and screened to produce a true surface and be finished with wooden or steel
float to give a level surface free from screed marks. Excessive floating shall be avoided.
Class B3 surface shall be leveled and screeded to produce a true and uniform surface.
24.25. Curing of Concrete

Curing may be effective by suitable impervious sheet materials or approved curing compounds. Curing
compounds applied to surfaces which will be exposed in the finished work or which are to receive bounded
finishes must be remove by light, even grid blasting. Curing periods for concrete shall follow the
recommendations of the relevant Indian standards and shall be agreed with the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS),
Head of the APDRP.
Where curing membranes are used they shall be compatible with waterproofing or other materials that may
subsequently be applied to surface of the concrete.
Concrete surfaces shall be kept covered and wet for at least 7 days after placing, or for such other period as may
be approved. Covers used shall be of Hessian, sacking or other absorbent material and shall be kept wet
continuously for the agreed curing period. Alternative proposed method of covering the concrete or ceiling in the
moisture shall require approval.
The Contractors attention is drawn to the particular importance of proper and adequate curing. Failure to carryout
satisfactory curing can lead to cracking in the concrete. This in turn can lead to salt attack of the reinforcement
and consequential failure of the structure.
If cracks occur in structure which are sever enough to affect the structure, the Contractor shall cut out and replace
the defective concrete at his own cost.
24.26. Holes, pockets, threaded inserts, etc.

The threaded inserts for casting in to concrete shall be electro-galvanised and of malleable iron or mild steel.
Holes, cavities and fixings shall be provided in the works only at the positions indicated on the drawings or as
directed and they shall be incorporated as necessary during the work of concreting. Unless otherwise agreed
tolerance in position of plus or minus (5) millimeters shall be allowed. Inserts and bolts shall be fixed square in
the works by means of temporary bolts or nuts, and then concrete cast around them. The projecting portions of
such fixing, and concrete within fifty millimeters of them, shall be bitumastic painted and all threads well greased
on completion of the work. Holes and pockets shall be stripped drawn clean on completion.
24.27. Blinding
Blinding concrete shall be made with nominal aggregate size of both 20mm. and 40mm. diameter. They shall be
referred to respectively as grade M 10 (1:3: 6) and (1:4:8).
Under all foundations and else where as indicated on the drawings a layer of concrete grade M 10
(1:3: 6)
shall be laid immediately the excavation is carried down to foundation level. The blinding surface shall be
thoroughly clean before foundation concrete is deposited there on. Sumps shall be provided where necessary to
facilitate the control of drained water. The grade shall be applied as follows:
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Location
Foundation and bases
Floors and ducts, trough and
reinforced slabs not exceeding
100mm.
Grades of Blinding
Grade
Thickness of layer
M-10
75mm.
M-10
50mm.
24.28. Design
24.28.1. All foundations shall be of reinforced cement concrete. The design and construction of RCC structures
shall be carried out as per IS : 456 and minimum grade of concrete shall be M-15 corresponding to 1:2:4 nominal
mix ratio with 20mm. coarse aggregate. However minimum cement content shall be kept at 310kg. per cubic
meter of concrete than specified above may be used at the discretion of the Bidder which has to be stated at the
time of bidding.
24.28.2. Limit state method of design shall be adopted unless specified otherwise in the specification.
24.28.3. For design and construction of steel concrete composite beam IS: 11384 shall be followed.
24.28.4. For detailing of reinforcement IS: 2502 shall be followed. Cold twisted deform bars (Fe=415N/mm )
conforming to IS 1786 shall be used as reinforcement. However in specific areas, mild steel (Grade 1) conforming
to IS : 432 can also be used. Two layers reinforcement (on inner and outer face) shall be provided for wall and
slab section having thickness of 150mm. and above. Clean cover to reinforcement towards the earth face shall be
a minimum 40mm.
24.28.5. The procedure used for the design of the foundations shall be the most critical loading combination of
the steel structure and or equipment and / or super structure and other conditions which produces the maximum
stresses in the foundations or the foundation component and as per the relevant IS codes for foundation design.
Detail design calculation shall be submitted by the Contractor. All the work (design and testing) shall be planned
in such a way that these shall not cause any delay in project completion.
24.28.6. All foundation shall rest below virgin ground level and the minimum depth of foundation below the
virgin ground level shall be at lest 500mm. for equipment foundations and 1000mm. for towers and columns.
24.28.7. Design shall consider any sub soil water pressure that may be encountered, following the relevant
standard strictly.
24.28.8. Necessary protection to the foundation work, if required, shall be provided to take care of any special
requirements for aggressive alkaline soil, black cotton soil or any other type of soil which is detrimental to the
concrete foundation.
24.28.9. RCC columns shall be provided with rigid connection at the base.
24.28.10. All building sub-structures shall be checked for sliding and over turning stability during both
construction and operating conditions for various combinations of loads. Factors of safety for these cases shall be
taken as mentioned in relevant IS: Codes or as stipulated else where in the specifications.
24.28.11. Earth pressure for all underground structure shall be calculated using co-efficient for earth pressure at
rest, co-efficient of active or passive earth pressure (which ever is applicable).
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However for the design of substructure of any underground enclosures, earth pressure at rest shall be considered.
24.28.12. In additional to earth pressure and ground water pressure etc., a surcharge load of two tones/ m shall
also be considered for the design of all under ground structures including channels, sumps, tanks, trenches, substructures of any under ground hollow enclosures etc. for the vehicular traffic in the vicinity of the structure.
24.28.13. The following conditions shall be considered for the design of water tank in pump house, channels,
sumps, trenches and other underground structures.
a) Full water pressure from inside without earth pressure, ground water pressure or surcharge pressure
from out side (applicable only to structures which are liable to be filled up with water or any other
liquid).
b) Full earth pressure, surcharge pressure and ground water pressure from out side & no water pressure from
inside.
c) Design shall also be checked against buoyancy due to the ground water during construction and maintenance
stages, minimum factor of safety of 1.5 against buoyancy shall be ensured ignoring the supper-imposed loadings.
24.28.14. The base slab of any underground enclosure shall be design for empty condition during construction
and maintenance stages with maximum ground water table (GWT). Minimum factor of safety of 1.5 against
buoyancy shall be ensured ignoring the supper imposed loadings.
24.28.15. Base slab of any underground enclosure like water storage tank shall also be designed for the condition
of different combinations of pump sumps being empty during maintenance stages with maximum (GWT). Inter
mediate dividing piers of such enclosure shall be designed considering water in one pump sump only and the
other pump sump being empty for maintenance.
24.28.16. The foundations shall be proportioned so that the estimated total and differential movements of the
foundations are not greater than the movements that the structure or equipment is designed to accommodate.
24.28.17. Other foundations: All foundations shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of the relevant
parts of latest revisions of Indian Standards IS: 2911 and IS: 456
24.28.18. The gantry/ tower foundations shall be designed for an additional factor of safety of 1.1 for normal
broken wire conditions and for short circuit conditions.
24.28.19. The CB foundation shall be designed for impact loading and shall be in accordance with the
manufacturs recommendations.
24.29. Admixtures and Additives.

Only approved admixtures shall be used in the concrete for the works. When more than one admixture is to be
used, each admixture shall be batched in its own batch and added to the mixing water separately before
discharging into the mixer. Admixtures shall be delivered in suitably labeled containers to enable identification.
Admixtures in concrete shall conform to IS: 9103 the water proofing cement additives shall conform to
IS: 2645. Concrete Admixtures / Additives shall be approved by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS). The
Contractor may propose and the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) may approved the use of a water-reducing setretarding admixture in some of the concrete. The use of such an admixture will not be approved to overcome
problems associated with inadequate concrete plant capacity or improperly planned placing operations and shall
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only be approved as an aid overcoming unusual circumstances and placing conditions. The water reducing setretarding admixture shall be an approved brand of lingo-sulphonate type admixture.
Waterproofing cement additive to be used shall be approved by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS).
25.
LATTIC STEEL SUPPORT STRUCTURES
25.1.
General
This section covers design, fabrication, assembly, supply and erection of Galvanized busbar / Gantry support
structures and equipment support structures where these are of lattice steel construction.
The scope shall include all types of bolts, nuts, hangers, shackles, clamps, anticlimbing devices, bird guards,
inserts in concrete, gusset, plates, equipment mounting bolts, structures earthing bolts, foundations, spring
washers, fixing plates, angles and bolts for structure mounted or ground mounted marshaling boxes (AC/DC
marshaling boxes and equipment control cabinets) and any other items as required to complete the job.
The connection of all structures to their foundations shall be by base plates and embedded anchor/foundationbolts.
All steel structures and anchor/foundations bolts shall be fully hot dip galvanized. The weight of the zinc coating
shall be at least 0.8Kg. /m for anchor /foundation bolts and 0.61Kg./m for structural members. One additional
nut shall be provided below the base plate which may be used for the purpose of leveling.
25.2.
Design requirements.
Design and fabrication shall be as per provisions of IS: 802 and IS: 800 for provisions not given in IS: 802 and
other relevant IS standards. The Contractor may use IS 802 part 1 (1977) or IS: 802 part 1 (1995) for the design of
the structures. The stsndard which is proposed to be used shall be stated in the bid.
The installation shall be in accordance with the Indian standard code of IS: 802 and as follows.
Minimum thickness of Galvanized tower member shall be as follows:

Minimum Thickness
(mm.)
Leg members, Ground wire peak
Members/main members.
Other members
Redundant members
Maximum slenderness ratios for leg members, other stressed members and redundant members for compression
force shall be as per IS 802.
Minimum distance from hole center to edge shall be 1.5 x bolt diameter. Minimum distance between center to
center of holes shall be 2.5xbolt diameter.
The minimum bolt diameter shall be 16mm.
All structures shall be designed for the worst combinations of dead loads, live loads, wind loads as per code IS:
802, loads due to deviation of conductor, load due to unbalanced tension in conductor, torsional load due to
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unbalanced vertical and horizontal forces, erection loads and short circuit forces. Short circuit forces shall be
calculated considering a fault level of 25KA for 33KV and 12.5KA for 11KV. IE 865 and CIGRE guide number
7 may be followed to estimate the various forces of conductor for structural design.
Busbar/Gantry lattice structures shall be designed as per code IS 802 for the three conditions i.e. normal
conditions, three conductors on one side broken and broken wire conditions and short circuit force. The
design of all structure shall be based on the conditions where stringing is done only on one side i.e. the
conductors of all three phases broken on the other side.
If designing to code IS:802 part 1 (1977), a factor of safety of 2.0 under normal as well as broken wire
conditions and 1.5 under combined short circuit and broken wire conditions shall be considered for the design
of switchyard structures. For purpose of design 110% of static tension pull and transverse reaction on the
gantries as calculated for each span shall be considered.
A vertical load of half the span of conductors/string and the earth wires on either side of the beam shall be
taken into account for the purpose of design. However, in the case of the overhead line terminating span the
vertical load of the total download span shall be taken into account. The weight of a man with tools shall be
considered as 150kg. for the design of structures.
Gantry/busbar structures shall be designed for appropriate conductor tension of the download spans from the
line terminal structures of 33KV and 11KV lines.
The girders shall be connected with lattice columns by bolted joints.
If luminaries are proposed to be fixed on gantries/towers, then the proper loading for the same shall be
considered while designing. Also holes for fixing the brackets for luminaries should be provided wherever
required.
25.3.
Fabrication of steel
The fabrication and erection works shall be carried out generally in accordance with IS 802. A reference however
may be made to IS 800, in case of non-stipulation of some particular provision in IS 802. Before leaving the
manufacturers works all members shall be hard stamped in approved positions with distinguishing numbers
and/or letters corresponding to distinguishing numbers and / or letters on approved drawings or materials list to be
submitted by the contractor. All materials shall be completely shop fabricated and supplied with proper fixing
materials for ready assembly in the field.
25.4.
Assembly
25.4.1. General
The component part shall be assembled in such a manner that they are neither twisted nor otherwise damaged and
shall be so prepared that the specified camber, if any, is provided. The structure members shall be accurately
fabricated so as to bolt easily together at site without any undue strain to other structure members, bolts or the
structure itself in any part, otherwise the structure shall be rejected.
Sample towers and beams shall be trial assembled keeping in view the actual site conditions, before erection in
the fabrication shop and shall be inspected and approved by S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) before mass
fabrication. Necessary matching marks shall be made on these components in the shop before disassembly and
dispatching.
25.4.2. Bolting
Every bolt shall be provided with a washer under the nut so that part of the threaded portion of the bolt is within
the thickness of the parts bolted together.
All steel items, bolts, nuts and washers shall be hot dip galvanized
2.0% extra nuts and bolts shall be supplied for erection
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25.4.3. Welding
Lattice steel structures shall be of bolted construction. Unless otherwise specified, welding at any point shall not
be permitted.
25.5.
Stability of Structure
The Contractor shall be responsible for the stability of the structure at all stages of its erection at site and shall
take all necessary measures by the addition of temporary bracings and guying to ensure adequate resistance to
wind and also to loads due to erection equipment and their operations.
25.6.
Grouting
The column bases shall be grouted, using a mix of one part of cement and two part of coarse sand. The method of
grouting shall be subject to approval of S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), Head of the APDRP and shall be such
as to ensure a complete uniformity of contact over the whole area of the steel base. The Contractor will be fully
responsible for the grouting operations. No shrinkage admixtures of approved quality and standard make shall
also be added in adequate proportion as specified by the manufacturs of the admixtures.
25.7.
Testing and inspection
The contractor shall give full access to the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) at all times to the place of fabrication
and storage for the purpose of inspection and testing. Copies of all test certificates relating to material procured by
the Contractor for the works shall be forwarded to the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS).
When so instructed by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), the Contractor shall provide samples of the steel to
be used in the works for tests to be carried out at an independent laboratory approved by the S.E. (PLANNING
and WORKS). The cost of these independent tests shall be paid for by the Contractor.
Should the works or any part thereof fail to pass any test or in the opinion of the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS),
fail to comply with the specification, the Contractor shall immediately take such action as is necessary to ensure
that the works comply with the specification.
All defective material and workmanship will be rejected and shall be replaced and reconstructed at the
Contractors expense.
No splice welding of members between connections shall be permitted without the prior approval of the S.E.
25.8.
Erection
The Contractor should arrange his own erection plant and equipment, tools and tackles, scaffolding, trestles
equipment and any other accessories and ancillaries required for the work.
Finished structures shall be plumb, level and true to dimensions, within the tolerance specified.
25.9.
Protection of Steel and ironwork generally
All steel and ironwork specified to be galvanized shall be fabricated before galvanizing. Site drilling or cutting of
steel will generally not be permitted, but any agreed to be necessary shall be carried out in an approved fashion
and the exposed bare metal treated immediately with zinc rich or other approved metallic primer as approved or
directed by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), Head of the APDRP.
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25.10. Safety Precautions

The Contractor shall strictly follow at all stages of fabrication, transportation and erection of steel structures, raw
materials and other tools and tackles, the stipulations contained in Indian Standard Code for erection for structural
steel work IS: 7205.
26.
SUBSTATION EARTHING
26.1.
General requirements
The earth mat system, together with all earth connections shall be designed and installed by the Contractor in
accordance with the recommendations contained in IS 3043 code of practice for earthing (1991).
Each earth mat system shall consist of a grid of 50mm. x 6mm. galvanized iron flat Conductor strips at 600mm.
minimum depth with mesh size designed to limit touch and step voltages to safe values as recommended in IS
3043. If safe values of touch and step voltages cannot be achieved by a Conductor grid alone, pipe or rod earthing
shall be added as necessary.
In designing the earth electrode system the following levels of earth fault currents shall be used:
11KV
33KV
12.5KA
25KA
3s
3s
The resistance of the earth electrode system shall not exceed 1.0 ohm.
An allowance shall be made for the progressive reduction of the cross sectional area of buried earth conductors by
30% due to chemical action.
On completion of each installation, the earth resistance shall be measured and the results recorded. The test
methods shall be subjected to the approval of the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), who will arrange to have the
tests witnessed.
In the event of the set limits being exceeded the Contractor shall modify the earthing system at his expense to
attain values within the specified limits.
26.2.
Earth Conductors
All buried earth conductors and all connections to the buried earth grid shall be made of 50mm. x 6mm. G.I. strip.
All the metallic non current carrying parts of substation equipment and Steel work shall be connected by two
independent earth strips to the earth grid. This requirement shall not apply where earth would be impractical, e.g.
metal door handles on wooden doors.
The following guidelines shall be used when installing the earth mesh:
All the joints of the grounding G.I. strips between themselves and earth electrodes shall be overlap welded.
The length of the weld shall be double the width of the strip;
Before welding the strips should be clamped tightly to ensure good surface contact between them;
Welded joints in earth strip shall be treated with anticorrosive paint. In addition, Joints located in soil shall be
covered with bitumen impregnated tape;
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Trenches dug for laying of earth conductor shall be filled with soil free from stone and the filling shall be
carefully compacted;
The 11KV neutral point of each transformer shall be earthed by means of two separate earth conductors each
brought to an independent pipe or rod electrode. The electrodes shall be connected together and shall also be
connected to the earth grid at two points;
The earth lead of out door surge arresters shall be direct run of fully rated conductor from the arrester earth
terminal to a pipe or rod electrode. At each location the rods associated with the three phase arresters shall be
connected together and shall also be connected to the earth grid system at two points. In order to achieve
minimum surge impedance the earth conductor shall be kept as short and free from bends as possible. The
Conductor shall be fastened to its supporting surface in order to withstand any electrodynamic forces and
shall be protected against mechanical damage.
Cable sheaths shall be bonded to earth by means of one fully rated conductor in accordance with the
requirements of the cable manufacture.
Exposed earth conductor shall be inconspicuously installed in vertical or horizontal formation and shall be
neatly fastened to supporting surfaces.
Connections to the earth terminals of equipment and structures shall be made using a bolted connection.
Suitably sized PVC tubes shall be grouted in during the construction of the building to facilitate leading earth
Conductors through walls and floors.
26.3.
Earth electrodes
Earth electrodes shall be galvanized steel rods of 20mm. diameter and 2.5meters in length or galvanized
iron pipes of 40mm. diameter and 2.5meters in length. If it is necessary to form extended length of rod
to achieve safe values of touch and step voltages, suitable approved coupling methods shall be used. All
materials, methods of coupling and driving heads shall be suitable for driving with a power hammer and
shall be to the approval of the Employer.
The earth electrodes shall be in accordance with IS 3043. in locations where water strata cannot be
reached, artificial earth pit shall be made using salt and charcoal of sufficient quantity.
26.4.
Maintenance earthing points
If it is necessary to connect normally live parts to earth for maintenance purposes by means of
temporary flexible earth leads, fixed earthing points shall be provided close to the equipment. Such
earthing points shall be connected to the earth electrode system by means of a fully rated earth
conductor.
26.5.
Extension of existing earth electrode system
Where an existing station is to be extended, the new earth electrode system shall be connected to the existing earth
electrode system by at least four 50mm. x 6mm. GI. Flat conductors. The Contractor shall ensure that touch and
step voltage are maintained within recommended safe limits.
26.6.
Drawings and information
The following drawings and information shall be submitted as part of the bid:
Typical layout of the proposed earth electrode system: and

Drawings and information describing the various types of connectors and joints.
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The following drawings and information shall be submitted to the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), Head of the
APDRP, within three months of the date of contract award:
27.
Final layout drawings of the earthing system for each substation;

Earthing system, design calculations encompassing measured date from soil receptivity tests, receptivity
curves and earthing electrode resistances;
Detailed specifications and descriptions of all materials used; and
Detailed specifications and descriptions of installation and jointing methods including details of special
tools used.
SITE TESTING, INSPECTION, PRE-COMMISSIONNING AND COMMISSIONING
The Contractor within one month of contract award shall submit detailed proposals and a programme for the site
measurements, inspection and testing of all substation plant and equipment to the S.E. (PLANNING and
WORKS), for approval. The proposals shall include for detailed testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning
reports for the substation and for the installed equipment, including but not be limited the following:
Power Transformers;
Isolators;
Voltage transformers;
Surge arresters;
Control, protection, annunciation and metering system;
Busbars and connections to equipment;
33/11KV Power transformers with associated remote on load change control panels;
33KV and 11KV outdoor circuit breakers with associated CTs;
11KV Automatic recloser;
11KV indoor matelclad switchboard;
Power and Control Cables;
ACDC System;
AC Distribution Boards;
DC Distribution Boards;
Battery and Battery Charger;
Auxiliary transformers (both 33/.433 and 11/.433KV)
Structures for;
Switchyard gantries/portals;
Equipment;
Earth mat and associated earth connection materials;
The S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), may arranged to have these tests witnessed. In order to facilitate this, the
contractor shall give the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), a minimum of four weeks notice that the equipment is
ready for testing. If the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), dose not indicate his intention to participate in the
testing, the manufacturer may proceed with the tests and shall furnish the results thereof to the S.E. (PLANNING
and WORKS). All equipment and materials necessary for testing and inspection shall be supplied by the
Contractor. Test result shall be submitted to the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) and commissioning of the
equipment shall be carried out after receipt of approval from him. Payment of statutory inspection fees and filing
of papers for such inspection shall be done by the Contractor.
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28.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
For each 33/11KV transformer a dry powder fire extinguisher of not less than 9Kg. Capacity, mounted in a
suitable weatherproof box shall be provided adjacent to the transformer. The dry powder extinguishers shall
conform to IS 2171.
Two CO2 fire extinguishers each of not less than 5Kg. Capacity shall be wall mounted in convenient locations in
the control room in substation. The CO2 fire extinguishers shall conform to IS: 2878.
PART 3 GENERAL PARTICULARS AND GUARANTEES

29.
OPERATIONAL TRAINING
Contractor shall provide comprehensive training to the employer staff for each new 33/11KV Primary substation
constructed under the contract. The contractor shall provide the instructor and all documentation for the training
of upto ten of the employer staff. At each substation the training shall be completed before the substation is
handed over.
The training shall include but not be limited to the following:
Operations of all isolators, circuit breakers, auto reclosers, other switches, transformers and on load tap
changers. Remote and local operation and inter locking facilities will be included as required.
Operation, resetting, testing and performance of metering, annouanciation and protection schemes, including
relays, alarms, indicators and other associated equipment.
Response to the various automatic operation and alarm conditions which could arise in the substation.
Operation and monitoring of substation battery and other substation equipment.
Routine preventive maintenance of equipment including lubrication, operational testing, monitoring, topping
up of dielectric and electrolyte as required.
The Contractor shall add to the above other items for which it is appropriate to provide instruction.
The substation and manufacturers operation and maintenance manuals shall be the basis for the training
materials. The training will mainly be hands on and all staff attending the training shall perform the various
operations under the direction of the instructor.
All training course notes and documentation shall be in the English language.
Training shall generally be conducted in English, however the Contractor shall ensure that provision is made for
on the spot interpretation to the location language (ORIYA) to ensure complete understanding.
The Contractor shall submit detailted proposals for the training courses within 90days of the effective date of
contract. These proposals shall include the relevant experience of the instructor and the draft training
documentation. The training proposals and documentation shall be subject to the approval of the S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS), the cost of training shall be included in the overall cost of the facilities.
30.
COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATION
The equipment shall comply in all respect with the requirements of this specification. However any minor
departure from
the provision of the specification shall be disclosed at the time of bidding in the non-compliance schedule either
in this document or the appropriate technical specification.
The mass and dimensions of any item of equipment shall not exceed the figures stated in the schedules.
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31.
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS
All the equipment shall comply in all respects with the Indian regulations and acts in force.
The equipment and connections shall be designed and arrange to minimize the risk of fire and any damage which
might be caused in the event of fire.
32.
QUALITY ASSURANCE, INSPECTION and TESTING
32.1.
General
To ensure that the supply and services under the scope of this contract, whether manufactured or perform within
the contractors works or at his sub-contractors premises or at any other place of work or in accordance with the
specification, with the regulations and with relevant authorized International or Indian standards, the Contractor
shall adopt suitable quality assurance programmes and procedures to ensure that all activities are being controlled
as necessary.
The quality assurance arrangements shall conform to the relevant requirements of ISO: 9001 or ISO: 9002 as
appropriate.
The systems and procedures which the Contractor will use to ensure that the plant complies with the contract
requirements shall be defined in the Contractors quality plan for the works.
The Contractor shall operate systems which implement the following:
Hold Point A stage in the material procurement or workmanship process beyond which work shall not proceed
without the documented approval of designated individuals or organizations.
The S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), written approval is required to authorize work to progress beyond the Hold
Points indicated in approval quality plans.
Notification point A stage in material procurement or workmanship process for which advance notice of the
activities is required to facilitate witness.
If the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), does not attend after receiving documented notification in accordance
with the agreed procedures and with the correct period of notice then work may proceed.
32.2.
Quality assurance program
Unless the Contractors quality assurance system has been audited and approved by S.E. (PLANNING and
WORKS), a quality assurance program for the works shall be submitted to S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), for
approval a minimum of one month from contract award, or such other period as shall be agreed with the S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS). The quality assurance program shall give a description of the quality system for the
works and shall, unless advised otherwise, include details of the following:
The structure of the Organization.

The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of work.
The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials.
The system for ensuring quality of workmanship.
The system for control of documentation.
The system for the retention of records.
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The arrangements for the Contractors internal auditing.
The list of the administration and work procedures required to achieve and verify Contractors quality
requirements. These procedures shall be made readily available to the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), Head of
the APDRP for inspection on request.
32.3.
Quality Plans
The Contractor shall draw up for each erection of the work quality plans which shall be submitted to the S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS), for approval at least two weeks prior to the commencement of work on the particular
section. Each quality plan shall set out the activities in a logical sequences and unless advised otherwise shall
include the following:
32.4.
An out line of the proposed work and programme sequence:

The structure of the Contractors Organization for the contract;
The duties and responsibilities and responsibilities assigned to ensuring quality of work for the contract;
Hold and notification point;
Submission of Engineering documents required by the specification;
The inspection of materials and components on receipt;
Reference to the Contractors work procedures appropriate to each activity;
Inspection during fabrication/Construction;
Final inspection and test;
Non-conforming product
The S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) shall retain responsibility for decisions regarding acceptance, modification
or rejection of non-conforming items.
32.5.
Sub-Contractors
The Contractor shall ensure that the Quality Assurance requirements of this specification are followed by any
Sub-Contractors appointed by him under the Contract.
The Contractor shall assess the Sub-Contractors Quality Assurance arrangements prior to his appointment to
ensure compliance with the appropriate ISO 9000 standard and the specification.
Auditing of the Sub-Contractors Quality Assurance arrangements shall be carried out by the Contractor and
recorded in such a manner that demonstrates to the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) the extent of the audits and
their effectiveness.
32.6.
Inspection and testing
The S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) shall have free entry at all times, while work on the contract is being
performed to all parts of the manufacturers works which concern the processing of the equipment ordered. The
manufacturer shall afford the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) with out charge, all responsible facilities to assure
that the equipment being furnished is in accordance with this specification.
The equipment shall successfully pass all the type test and routine test referred to in the individual technical
specifications and those listed in the most recent addition of the standards given in this specification.
The S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), reserves the right to reject an item of equipment if the test results do not
comply with the values specified or with the data given in the technical data schedule.
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Type test shall be carried out at an independent testing laboratory or be witnessed by representative of such
laboratory or some other representative acceptable to the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS). Routine and
acceptance test shall be carried out by the Contractor at no extra charge at the manufacturers works.
Type test certificate shall be submitted with the bid for evaluation. The requirement for additional type tests will
be at the discretion of the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS).
The S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), may witness routine and type test. In order to facilitate this, the Contractor
shall give the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) a minimum of four weeks notice that the material is ready for
testing. If the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) does not indicate his intention to participate in the testing, the
manufacturer may proceed with the test and shall furnish the results thereof to the S.E. (PLANNING and
WORKS).
Full details of the proposed methods of testing, including connection diagrams shall be submitted to the S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS) by the Contractor for approval at least one month before testing.
All costs in connection with the testing, including any necessary re-testing, shall be borne by the Contractor, who
shall provide the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) with all the facilities which the latter may require, free of
charge. The S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) shall have the right to select the samples for test and shall also have
the right to assure that the testing apparatus is correct. Measuring apparatus for routine test shall be calibrated at
the expense of the Contractor at an approved laboratory and shall be approved by the S.E. (PLANNING and
WORKS).
The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper testing of the plant or materials supplied by Sub-Contractors to
the same extent as if the plant or materials were completed or supplied by the Contractor.
Any cost incurred by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) in connection with inspection and retesting as a result
of failure of the equipment under test or damage during transport or off-loading shall be to the account of the
Contractor.
The Contractor shall submit to the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) five signed copies of the test certificates,
giving the results of the test as required. No materials shall be dispatched until the test certificates have been
received by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) and the contractor has been informed that they are acceptable.
The test certificate must show the actual values obtained from the tests, in the units used in this specifications and
not merely conform that the requirements have been met.
In the case of component for which specific type test or routine test are not given in this specifications. The
Contractor shall include a list of the tests normally required for these components. All materials used in the
contract shall with stand and shall be certified to have satisfactorily passed such test.
No inspection or lack of inspection or passing by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) or his representative, of
equipment or materials whether supplied by the Contractor or Sub-Contractor shall relieve the Contractor from his
liability to complete the Contract works in accordance with the Contract or exonerate him from any of his
guarantees.
32.7.
Guarantee
The Contractor shall guarantee the following:
Quality and strength of materials used:
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33.
Satisfactory operation during the guarantee period of one year from the date of commissioning, or 18
months from the date of acceptance of the equipment by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) following
delivery, whichever is the earlier:
Performance figures as supplied by the bidder in the technical data schedules.
The offered surface treatment shall protect the treated metal from corrosion for a period of not less than
five years from the date of delivery.
PROGRESS REPORTING
The Contractor shall submit for approval within four weeks of the effectives date of contract, and line of
production, inspection, delivery, erection, pre-commissioning and commissioning in chart form. Within a further
period of four weeks, the Contractor shall provide a detailed program of the same information in a form to be
agreed by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS).The Contractor shall submit two copies of monthly progress
reports not later than the seventh day of the following month. The report shall show clearly and accurately the
position of all activities associated with the material procurement, manufacture, work tests and transport, with
regard to the agreed contract program.
The format for presentation of programs is M/s Project version 4.0 programs and monthly up dates should be
submitted on 3.5 diskettes.
The design aspect of the progress report shall include a comprehensive statement on drawings, Calculation and
type test reports submitted for approval.
The position on material procurement shall give the details of orders placed and indicate the delivery dates quoted
by the manufacturer. If any delivery date has an adverse effect on the contract programme, the Contractor shall
state the remedial action taken to ensure that delays do not occur.
The position on manufacturer shall indicate the arrival of raw material and the progress of manufacture. Any
events that may adversely effect completion in the manufacturers works shall also be reported.
All works test done shall be listed and test results shall be remarked upon. Any test failure shall be highlighted.
The dispatch of each order shall be monitored on the progress report giving the date by which the
equipment will be available for transport, the estimated time of arrival on site and the dates actually achieved.
Delays or test failures in any part of the programme which may affect any milestone or final completion dates
shall be detailed by the Contractor who shall state the action taken to effect contract completion in accordance
with the contract programme.
34.
SPARE PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS
The Contractor shall provide the mandatory spares as detailed in the schedules and the individual technical
specification.
The prices of mandatory spares will be taken in to account in the evaluation of bids.
The bidder shall provide a list of recommended spare parts together with their individual prices. This list shall
identify all essential spare items for any recommended maintenance for a period of five years after
commissioning.
The S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) may order all or any of the spare parts listed at the time of contract award
and the spare parts so ordered shall be supplied as part of the definite works. The S.E. (PLANNING and
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WORKS), may order additional spares at any time during the contract period at the rates stated in the contract
document.
A spare parts catalogue with price list shall be provided and this shall form part of the drawings & literature to be
supplied.
The Bidder shall give an assurance that spare parts and consumable items will continue to be available through
the life of the equipment, which shall be 25 years minimum. However the Contractor shall give a minimum of 12
months notice in event that the contractor or any sub-contractor plan to discontinue manufacture of any
component used in this equipment.
Any spare apparatus, parts or tools shall be subject to the same specification, test and conditions as similar
material supplied under the contract. They shall be strictly interchangeable and suitable for use in place of the
corresponding parts supplied with the plant and must be suitably marked and numbered for identification.
Spare parts shall be delivered suitably packed and treated for long periods in storage, each pack shall be clearly
and indelibly marked with its contents, including a designation number corresponding to the spare parts list in the
operation and maintenance instructions.
A complete set of all the special tools, devices, slings or tackles required for the adjustment and maintenance of
the equipment shall be supplied in the quantity listed in the schedule. Each set of tools shall be mounted in a
lockable cabinet. Eye bolts which have to be removed after use shall be accommodated in the cabinet.
Spanner and other maintenance equipment provided under this contract shall not be used for the purpose of
erection of the equipment.
Any special devices, slings or shackles necessary for the maintenance of equipment shall be handed over to the
employer in working order on completion of the installation and commissioning of the substation.
34.1.
Operation and maintenance
34.1.1. Operation handles

Operation handles or operation rods required for manual operation shall be mounted in the controll building and
shall be appropriately labeled. Operating handles and operating rods shall be supplied and priced as part of the
equipment and not as separate items.
34.1.2. Portable earth equipment

Each substation shall be provided with one set of portable earthing equipment for all open type equipment.
The Contractor shall provide for the neat storage of portable earthing equipment in each substation.
34.1.3. Storage
Lockable storage shall be provided in each station for operating handles, operating rods, portable earth, tools and
all other loose equipment.
34.1.4. Key Box

A lockable key box shall be provided in each station, for the storage of all equipment keys and operating handle
keys. Key box shall be supplied as part of the building and shall not be separately priced.
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35.
PACKING AND SHIPPING
35.1.
Packing
The equipment and any supporting structures are to be transported adequately sealed against water ingress. All
accessories and spares shall be packed and securely clamped against movement in robust wooden, non-returnable
packing cases to ensure safe transit in rough terrain, cross country road conditions and in heavy rain from the
manufacturers works to the work sites.
Equipment or material liable for deterioration by sea water, moisture or ingress of foreign matter shall be totally
sealed in strong polythene bags and those liable to deterioration due to condensation shall be protected by packs
of silica gel or other approved desiccant.
All accessories shall be carefully packed so that they are fully protected during transport and handling operations
and in storage. Internal surfaces of loose accessories shall be sealed by means of gaskets and bcanking off plates.
All parts liable to rust shall receive an anti-rusting coat and shall be suitably protected. It shall be the
responsibility of the contractor to make good any damage caused through insufficient packing.
Each packing case shall be indelibly marked on two adjacent sides and on the top with the following:
Individual serial number;

Employers name;
Contract number
Destination;
A color coded marking to indicate destination;
Contractors name;
Name and address of Contractors agent in Orissa;
Description and number of contents;
Manufacturers name;
Country of origin;
Case measurements;
Gross and Net weights in kilo Grams; and
All necessary slinging and stacking instructions;
Each crate or container shall be marked clearly on the out side of the case to show TOP and BOTTOM positions
with appropriate signs to indicate where the mass is bearing and the correct positions for slings. All components
parts which are separately transported shall have permanent identifications marks to facilitate coreect matching
and assembly at site. Welded parts shall be marked before welding.
Six copies of each packing list shall be sent to the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), prior to dispatching the
equipment.
35.2.
Shipping
The Contractor shall be responsible for the shipping of all plant and equipment supplied from abroad to the ports
of entry and for the transport of all goods to the various specified destinations including customs clearance, offloading, warehousing and insurance.
The contractor shall inform himself as to all relevant transport facilities and requirements and loading gauges and
ensure that the equipment as packed for transport shall conform to these limitations.
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The Contractor shall also be responsible for verifying the access facilities specified.
The contractor shall be responsible for the transportation of all loads associated with the contract works and shall
take all reasonable steps to prevent any high ways or bridges from being damaged by his traffic and shall select
routes. Choose and use vehicles and restrict and distribute loads so that the risk of damage shall be avoided. The
contractor shall immediately report to the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), Head of the APDRP, any claims
made against the contractor arising out of alleged damage to a high way or bridge.
All transport accessories such as riding lugs, jacking pads or blanking off plates shall become the property of the
employer.
All items of equipment shall be securely clamped against movement to ensure safe transit for the manufacturers
facilities to the appropriate depot or work sites.
The contractor shall advise the storage requirements for any plant and equipment that may be delivered to the S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS). The contractor shall be required to accept responsibilities for the advice given in so
far as these arrangements may have a bearing on the behavior of the equipment in subsequent service.
35.3.
Hazardous substances
The Contractor shall submit safety data sheet in a form to be agreed for all hazardous substances used
with the equipment. The Contractor shall give an assurance that there are no other substances classified as
hazardous in the equipment supplied. No oil shall be supplied or used at any stage of manufacture or test without
a certificate acceptable to the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) that it has a PCB content of less than 2mg./Kg. the
Contractor shall accept responsibility for the disposal of such hazardous substances, should any be found.
The Contractor shall be responsible for any injuries resulting from hazardous substances due to non-compliance
with these requirements.
36.
SUBMITTALS
36.1.
Submittals required with the bid
The following shall be required in duplicate:
Completed technical data schedules;

Descriptive literature giving full technical details of equipment offered;
Layout drawings for substation depicting the proposed arrangement of switchyard, fencing, outdoor
equipment and control/switch room building;
Layout drawings substation control buildings showing proposed arrangement of switchboard, control
panels, battery charger, AC and DC distribution boards;
Outline dimension drawing for equipment and for each component, general arrangement, drawing
showing component layout and general schematic diagrams;
Type test certificates, where available and sample routine test reports;
Detailed reference list of customers already using equipment offered during the last 5years with particular
emphasis on units of similar design and rating;
Outline quality plan including a method statement and program for the execution of the works;
Details of manufacturers quality assurance standards & programme and ISO 9000 series or equivalent
national certification;
Deviations from this specification. Only deviations approved in writing before award of contract shall be
accepted;
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36.2.
List of recommended spare parts for five years of operation with prices and spare parts catalogue with
price list for future requirements.
Submittals required after contract award
36.2.1. Programme
Within 30days of the effective date of Contract, the Contractor shall provide five copies of an outline
programme of production, inspection, testing, delivery, survey, erection, precommissioning
and
commissioning in chart form. Included in the programme will be the detailed schedule of drawing to be
submitted.
Within 60days of the effective date of contract, the Contractor shall provide five hard copies of a detailed
programme of the same information in a form to be agreed by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS). One copy
of the programme on 3.5 diskette, shall also be provided.
Each month from the effective date of contract, the contractor shall submit three hard copies of monthly
progress reports not later than the seventh day of the following month. One copy shall also be provided on
3.5 diskette.
The format for presentation of programmers is MS Project version 4.0. The programmes and monthly updates
shall be submitted on 3.5 floppy diskettes.
The design aspect of the progress report shall include a comprehensive state on drawing and calculations
submitted for approval.
The position on material procurement shall give the date and details of order placed and indicate the test date and
delivery date quoted by the manufacturer. If any delivery date has an adverse affect on the contract programme
the Contractor shall state the remedial action taken to ensure that delays do not occur.
The position on manufacturer shall indicate the arrival of material, the progress of manufacture and date at which
the equipment will be ready for test and transport. Any events that may adversely affect completion in the
manufacturers work shall also be reported.
All works tested executed shall be listed and the test results shall be remarked upon. Any test failure shall be
highlighted and the Contractor shall detail the necessary steps taken in order to avoid any adverse effect on the
contract completion dates.
The dispatch of each order shall be monitored on the progress report giving the date by which the equipment will
be available for transport, the estimated time of arrival on site and the dates actually achieved.
The site work shall be segregated in to civil, mechanical and electrical works for reporting purposes and each
section of the site works shall be monitored giving the percentage completion and the estimated completion date
in accordance with the contract program. The no. of man working on site, both labour and supervisory staff, shall
be reported together with any incidence or events that may effect the progress of site works.
Any delays which may effect any mile stone or final completion dates shall be detailed by the Contractor who
shall state the action taken to effect contract completion in accordance with the contract program.
36.2.2. Technical Particulars.

Within 60 days of effective date of contract award five bound folders with records of the technical particulars
relating to the facilities. Each folder shall contain the following information:
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General description of the equipment and all components including brochures;

Technical data schedule for all Contractor supplied equipment, with approved revisions;
Detailed layout drawing for substation showing control building, switch yard, fencing, gate and roads;
Drawing showing the arrangement of cable trenches for power and control cables;
Drawing showing plan and elevation of structures and equipment in the switch yard;
Statement drawing attention to all exposed points in the equipment at which copper, alluminium or aluminium
alloy parts are in contact with or in close proximity to other metals and stating clearly what protection is
employed to prevent corrosion at point.
Within 90 days of effective date of contract award five bound folders with records of the technical particulars
relating to the facilities. Each folder shall contain the following information;
Survey reports for substation sites;

Detailed list of price scheduled items and quantities to be included in each substations;
Calculations to substantiate choose of electrical structural, mechanical component size ratings;
Detailed dimension drawing for the equipment and for all component;
General arrangement drawing showing detailed component layout;
Detailed schematic and wiring drawings for all component;
Foundation design drawings and supporting calculation for columns, equipment support structures and
transformers;
Detailed layout drawing for the control building depicting ducts, trenches, switch board, panels and other
equipment in plan and elevation;
Drawing showing the layout and arrangement of the substation earth grid;
The installation and commissioning instructions;
Note: The survey reports, price schedule item list, detailed designs and detailed programs for works shall be
present at least nine months prior to the respective completion dates.
At final hold point for S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), approval prior to delivery of the equipment the following
shall be submitted;
Inspection and test reports carried out in the manufacturers works;

Operation and maintenance instructions and trouble shooting charts for the equipment;
36.2.3. Operation and maintenance manuals

For the 33/11 KV substations the contractor shall prepare a general operations and maintenance manual. When
approved by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), these manuals shall be the basis of the specific operations and
maintenance manuals for each substation.
The manuals shall be as complete and as specific as possible and shall in corporate documentation that is specific
to the materials and equipment used on the contract.
All precautions and warnings relating to the safety & life of equipment shall be included in the manuals.
Six months before programme completion date of the first substation the following will be submitted for
approval;
Three copies of the general operation and maintenance manuals;

Three copies of the training proposals and training documentation;
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After approval by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), Head of the APDRP, the Contractor shall deliver ten
copies of the complete manual.
Two months before program completion date of each substation, three copies of the specification, installation and
commissioning instructions and three copies of the specification, operation and maintenance manuals shall be
supplied. The tacking over certificate will not be issued until the required number of approved copies of the
manuals have been provided by the Contractor.
36.3.
Drawings
Within 30 days of the contract commencement the Contractor shall submit for approval by the S.E. (PLANNING
and WORKS), a schedule of the drawings to be produced detailing which are to be submitted for Approval and
which are to be submitted For Information Only. The schedule shall also provide a program of drawing
submission, for approval by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) that ensures that all drawings and calculations
are submitted within the period specified above.
All detail drawings submitted for approval shall be to scale not less than 1:20. all-important dimensions
shall be given and the material of which each part is to be constructed shall be indicated on the drawings.
All documents and drawings shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of this specification and shall
become the property of the Employer.
All drawings and calculations submitted to the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) shall be on international standard
size paper, A0, A1, A2, A3, or A4. All such drawings and calculations shall be provided with a contract title
block, which shall include the name of the Employer and Consultants and shall be assigned a unique Project
drawing number. The Contract title block and Project Numbering system shall be agreed with the S.E.
Lettering size and thickness of lettering and lines shall be selected so that if reduce by two states to one quarter of
their size, the alphanumeric characters and lines are still perfectly legible so as to enable them to be microfilmed.
For presentation of design, drawing and circuit documents IEC publication 617 or equivalent standards for
graphical symbols are to be followed.
Details of the loads and fixing arrangements of the circuit breakers and transformers, supplied under a separate
contract, shall be provided by the S.E. (PLANNING & WORKS), in order to enable the Contractor to design the
foundations for these items of plant.
All dimensions marked on drawings shall be considered contract although measurement by scale may differ from
general arrangement drawings. Detailed drawings shall be worked to where they differ from general arrangement
drawings.
All documents, drawings and samples shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of this specification
and shall become the property of the employer.
All drawings submitted by the Contractor shall be in sufficient detail to indicate the type, size, arrangement,
material description, bill of materials, weight of each component, break-up for packing and shipment, the external
connections, fixing arrangement and the dimensions , required for installation and interconnection with other
equipment and materials, clearance and spaces required for installation and interconnection between various
pertions of equipment and any other information specifically requested in the specification.
Technical drawings must be shown, in a form understandable by the technicians, the information necessary to
constract an installation or part of an installation. The drawings must therefore conform to following standards.
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36.4.
Final as-built drawings
After completion of work on site all drawings shall be revised where necessary to show the equipment as installed
and three copies submitted duly signed by site-in-charge. Following approval, two reproducible transparencies
and eight prints shall then be provided as required by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), and shall of sufficient
detail to enable all parts to be identified. The Contractor shall also submit where possible, digitally stored copies
of all as built drawings on disc or CD-ROM in a format compatible with the employers drawing system.
37.
APPROVAL PROCEDURE
The Contractor shall submit all drawings; documents and type test reports for approval in sufficient time to permit
modifications to be made if such are deemed necessary and resubmit them for approval without delaying the
initial deliveries or completion of the contract work.
The S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), or his representative shall endeavor to return them within a period of four
weeks from the date of receipt.
Three copies of all drawings shall be submitted for approval and three copies for any subsequent revision. The
S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), reserves the right to request any further additional information that may be
considered necessary in order to fully review the drawings.
If the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), is satisfied with the drawing, one copy will be returned to the contractor
marked with Approved stamps. If the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), is not totally satisfied with the drawing,
then approved subject to comment status will be given to it and a comment sheet will be sent to the Contractor. If
the drawing submitted dose not comply with the requirements of the specification then it will be given Not
Approved status and a comment sheet will be sent to the Contractor. In both these cases the Contractor will have
to modify the drawing, up date the revision column and submit for final Approval. Following approval, twenty
copies of the final drawings will be required by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS).
Any drawing and document submitted for information only should be indicated as such by the Contractor,
drawing and documents submitted for information only will not be returned to the Contractor unless the S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS), considers that such drawings needs to be approved, in which case they will be
returned suitably stamped with comments.
The Contractor shall be responsible for any discrepancies or errors in or omissions from the drawings, whether
such drawings have been approved or not by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), approval given by the S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS) to any drawing shall not relieve the Contractor from his liability to complete contract
works in accordance with this specification and the condition of contract nor exonerate him from any of his
guarantees.
If the Contractor needs approval of any drawing within a period of less than four weeks in order to avoid delay in
the completion of supply, he shall advise the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) when submitting the drawings and
provide an explanation of the documents late submission. The S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) will endeavour
to comply with the Contractors time scale, but this cannot be guaranteed.
38.
SURFACE TREATMENT
A full description of the corrosion prevention system proposed by the bidder shall be given in the schedule and
this is subject to acceptance by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS), Head of the APDRP. This description shall
include details of surface preparation, rust inhibition, paint thickness, treatment of fasteners and paintings of
surfaces in contact with oil.
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All machining, drilling, welding, engraving, scribing and graving or other manufacturing activities which would
damage the final surface treatment shall be complete before the specified surface treatment is carried out. Any
subsequent damage occurring to the surface treatment up to final acceptance shall be made good by the
Contractor.
38.1.
Painting
All paints shall be applied on clean, dry surfaces under suitable atmospheric and other conditions in accordance
with the paint manufacturers instruction. All paints used shall be compatible with each other and capable of
being used as a system. The system shall be capable of performance for five years in the environment specified
without any need for maintenance.
No consecutive coats of paint shall be of the same shade.
The minimum standards acceptable are:
Cleaning by shot blast to Grade Sa 2.5 of ISO 8501 1.

All sheet steel surface shall be degreased, pickled and phosphated in accordance with IS 6005 Code of
practice for phosphating of iron and steel.
All rough surface of coatings shall be filled with approved two pack filler and rubbed downto a smooth finish.
Interior surfaces of mechanism chambers, boxes and kiosks, after preparation, cleaning and priming shall be
painted with one coat of zinc chromate primer, one coat of phenolic based undercoating, followed by one coat
of phenolic based finishing paint to white colour followed by a final coat of anti-condensation white paint of a
type and make to the approval of the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS). A minimum overall paint film
thickness of 150 microns shall be maintained throughout.
Extra sheet work and metal work, after preparation and priming shall be painted with one coat of zinc
chromate primer, one coat of phenolic based under coating and two coats of micaceous iron oxide paint, then
painted with a final coat of phenolic based hard gloss finishing paint of the light Grey shade No.631 of IS 5,
to provide an overall minimum paint thickness of 200microns.
38.2.
Galvanising
All galvanizing shall be carried out by hot dip process, in accordance with specification ISO 1460 or IS 2629.
However, high tensile steel nuts, bolts and spring washers shall be electro galvanized to service condition 4. the
zinc coating shall be smooth, continuous. It shall be free from acid spots and shall not scale, blister or be
removable by handling or packing. There shall be no impurities in the zinc or additives to the galvanic bath which
could have a detrimental on the durability of the zinc coating.
Before pickling, all welding, drilling, cutting, grinding and other finishing operation must be completed and all
grease, paint, varnish, oil welding, slag and other foreign matter completely removed. All protuberances which
could effect could the life of galvanizing shall also be removed.
The weight of zinc deposited shall be in accordance with that stated in standard BS 729, ISO 1460 or IS 2629 and
shall be not less than 0.31Kg./m. with a minimum thickness of 86 microns for items of thickness more than five
mm., 0.46Kg./m. (64 microns) for items of thickness between 2mm. and 5mm. and 0.33Kg./m. (47 microns) for
items less than 2mm. thick. Foundation bolts for structures, however shall be fully galvanized so as to achieve
0.8Kg./m of zinc coating.
Parts shall not be galvanized if their shapes are such that the pickling solution can not be removed with certainty
or if galvanized would be unsatisfactory or if their mechanical strength would be reduced. Surfaces in contact
with oil shall not be galvanized unless they are subsequently coated with an oil resistant varnish or paint
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In the event of damage to the galvanized the method used for repair shall be subject to the approval of the S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS) or that of his representative.
Repair of galvanizing on site will generally not be permitted.
The threads of all galvanized bolts and screwed rods shall be cleared or spelter by spinning or brushing. A die
shall not be used for cleaning the threads unless specifically approved by the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS).
All nuts shall be galvanized. The heads of nuts shall be cleaned with a tape and the threads oiled.
Partial immersion of the work shall not be permitted and the galvanizing tank must therefore be sufficiently large
to permit galvanizing to be carried out by one immersion.
After galvanizing no drilling or welding shall be performed on the galvanized part of the equipment excepting that
nuts may be threaded after galvanizing. To avoid the formation of white rust, galvanized material shall be stacked
during transport and stored in such a manner as to permit adequate ventilation. Sodium dichromate treatment shall
be provided to avoid formation of white rust after hot deep galvanization. The galvanized steel shall be subjected
to test as per IS 2633.
39.
FASTENERS
All bolts, studs, screw, threads, pipe threads, bolt heads and nuts shall comply with the appropriate Indian
standards for metric threads or the technical equivalent.
Bolts or studs shall not be less than 6mm. in diameter accept when used for small wiring terminals.
All nuts and pins shall be adequately locked.
Whenever possible bolts shall be fitted in such a manner that in the event of failure of locking resulting in the nuts
working loose and failing off, the bolt will remain in position.
All ferrous bolts, nuts and washers placed in out door position shall be treated to prevent corrosion by hot deep
galvanizing, except high tensile steel bolts and spring washers which shall be electro galvanized to service
condition four. Appropriate precautions shall be taken to prevent electrolytic action between dissimilar metals.
Where bolts are used on external horizontal surface and where water can collect, methods of preventing the
ingrees of moisture to the threads shall be provided.
Each bolt or stud shall project at least one thread but not more than three thread through the nut, except when
otherwise approved for terminal board studs or relay stems. If bolts, nuts are placed so that they are inaccessible
by means of ordinary spanners, specials spanners shall be provided.
The length of the screwed portion of the bolts shall be such that no screw thread may form part of shear plane
between members.
The washers shall be provided where necessary.
Protective washer of suitable material shall be provided front and back on the securing screws.
40.
COMPLTENESS OF CONTRACT
All fittings or accessories, although not specifically mentioned herein, but necessary or usual for completion of
the substation and its efficient performance shall be provided by the Contractor without extra charge. The bid
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shall clearly indicate if any additional equipment or parts would be necessary to give a complete offer and if so,
the details and the prices shall be included in the bid.
41.
PADLOCKS.
The Contractor shall provide padlockable handles and non-ferrous padlocks with duplicate key for the local
control cabinet, mechanism box or kiosk doors to prevent all unauthorized access and operation.
42.
LABELS
All apparatus shall be clearly labeled indicating, where necessary, its purpose and service positions.
The material of all labels and plates, their dimensions, legend and the method of printing shall be subject to
approval of the S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS). The surfaces of all labels and plates shall have a mat or satin
finish to avoid dazzle from reflected light.
Colours shall be permanent and free fading. Labels mounted on black surfaces shall have white lettering.
All labels and plates for out door use shall be of non-corroding material. Where the use of enameled iron plates is
approved, the whole surface including the back and edges, shall be properly covered and resistance to corrosion.
Labels shall be engraved in English with the following exception:
Labels showing the names of high voltage circuits which shall be engraved in English and Oriya. Unless
otherwise specified, name plates shall be provided of white background with black engraved lettering
carrying all the applicable information specified in the standards and other details as required by the S.E.
(PLANNING and WORKS). the name plate inscription and the size and lettering shall be submitted to the
S.E. (PLANNING and WORKS) for approval.
Danger notice, as specified in the Indian Electricity Rules, shall be affixed permanently in conspicuous
positions. They shall have the word DANGER and relevant voltage engraved both in English and Oriya in
lettering on a white background together with a skull and crossbones in accordance with IS 2551.
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43.2. Technical data schedule

Item
Number
Description
1. Insulation level for which the substation has been designed
33KV Plant and equipment
Power frequency withstand voltage
Switching surge withstand voltage
Lighting impulse withstand voltage
11KV Plant and equipment
Power frequency withstand voltage
Switching surge withstand voltage
Lighting impulse withstand voltage
Unit
kV
kV peak
kV peak
kV
kV peak
kV peak
2. Have the proposed switching schemes been modified

(Bidders must attach detail of modification with justification)
y/ n
3. Busbar layout
33KV busbar conductor type and size
Phase specing
Current carrying capacity
mm.
A
33KV line bay connection type/size

33KV transformer connection type/size
11KV transformer connection from bushing
to UG cable ceiling ends
-type/size
/mm
/mm
/mm
4. 33KV busbar/gentry structures:

Type (e.g. RSJ, RCC, Steel pipe, lattice steel?)
mm x mm
mm
mm
mm
Dimensions of sections used

Height
Width of sectionaliser bay
Width of transformer/line bay
5. 33KV equipment support structures
Type (e.g. RSJ, RCC, Steel pipe, lattice steel?)
Dimensions of sections used
Height
mm x mm
mm
6. 33KV outdoor clearances

Phase to Phase
Phase to Earth
Live on screened parts to ground
Sectional clearance
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mm
mm
mm
mm
Bidders
Offer
Item
Number
7.
Description
11KV outdoor clearances
Phase to Phase
Phase to Earth
Live on screened parts to ground
Sectional clearance
Earth mat design and layout

8. Standard with which it complies
Type and size of earth grid conductor
Depth of burial of conductor
Safe step voltage
Safe touch voltage
Type of earth electrode
Method of earth transformer 11KV neutral
Method of earthing surge arresters
Method of jointing earth conductors and corrosion
protection of joints
- Over ground
- Underground
9.
9.1.
Unit
mm
mm
mm
mm
/mm x mm
mm
V
V
LV AC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
AC distribution board
Name of manufacturer
Type/designation
Standard with it complies
Rated operating voltage
Rated current of outgoing circuits
Short time current with stand rating
Current
Duration
Rated impulse withstand voltage 1.2/50us.
One minute power frequency withstand voltage
Minimum clearance in air
Crepage distance
Degree of protection of enclosure IP Code
Total weight of board
Sheet metal details/thickness
External surface treatment
Internal surface treatment
Dimension (Height, Width, Depth)
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V
A
kA
s
kV
mm
mm
kg
/ mm
mm
Bidders
Offer
Item
Number
Description
Temperature rise:
Terminals
Busbars and conductors
Manual operating means metallic
- Non-metalic
accessible external enclosures and covers
- Metal surfaces
- Insulating surfaces
9.2. Moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB)

Manufacturer
Type designation
Standard with which it complies
Rated current
Rated short circuit breaking capacity
Rated short circuit making capacity
Rated short time with stand current
- Duration
Rated impulse with stand voltage 1.2/50us.
Creepage distance
Over current protection range
Time current characteristic
Definite minimum time lag
Total break time
Total make time
Whether trip free?
Is anti-pumping feature provided?
Total weight of MCCB
Dimensions
Type of contacts
Thickness of plating
9.3.
Miniature circuit breakers (mcbs)

Manufacturer
Type designation
Standard with which it complies
Rated current
One minute power frequency withstand voltage
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Unit
C
C
C
C
C
C
V
A
kA
kA
kA
s
kV peak
mm
mm
ms
ms
y/ n
y/ n
kg
mm
microns
V
A
KV
Bidders
Offer
Item
Number
Description
Creepage distance
9.4. Instruments and Meters:

Ammeter
Governing Standard
Make and type
Dial size
Limits of error in effective range
Maximum scale length
Short time overload capacity
Unit
mm.
mm.
mm.
mm.
Minute/Amps.
Watts.
Power consumption
Range
Temperature compensation details
Voltmeter
Governing Standard
Make and type
Dial size
Short time overload capacity
Power consumption
Range
Watthour meter
Governing Standard
Make and type
Maximum demand integrating period
Dial size
Whether magnetically shielded
Short time overloaded capacity
VA burden
Power consumption
Current Coil
Voltage Coil
Range
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mm.
mm.
Minute/Volt.
Watts.
Bidders
Offer
Technical Data Schedule (Continued)

Item
Description
Number
10. Control building
Roof height
Area of control room
Wall/ceiling finish
Area of Store/office
Wall/ceiling finish
Area of battery room
Wall/ceiling finish
Area of toilet
Wall/ceiling finish
Cable trench
- dimensions
External wall finish
11. Materials:
Kiln burnt bricks
- manufacturer
- type
Cement
- manufacturer
- type
High yield strength ribbed steel
Reinforcement rods - manufacturer
- type
G.I. Mild steel angle - manufacturer
- type
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Unit
m.
m
m
m
m
mm.x mm.
Bidders
Offer
43.
NON COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE
On this schedule the Bidder shall provide a list of non compliances with this specification, documenting
the effects that such non compliance is likely to have on the equipments life and operating
characteristics.
Each non compliance shall be referred to the relevant specification clause.
Where are no deviations from specifications, the bidder shall so indicate by stating No deviations in
this schedule.
Clause No.
44.
Non Compliance
TEST CERTIFICATES SCHEDULE
On this schedule a list of the test certificates included with the bid shall be provided. This list should
include type test certificates and sample routine test reports. Each certificate listed shall be reffered to
the relevant specification clause and item of equipment to which the test applies.
Clause No.
Non Compliance
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LAST DATE OF SALE :

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PART I : SCOPE AND CONDITIONS.

2: DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK:

Supply and Erecting Works :

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Control, Protection, Announciation and metering systems(except for 11KV

Fire fighting system and equipment.

Testing and maintenance equipments

Any other equipment required to complete the substation.

Site development including clearing and leveling.

Approach road to the substation area.

Road within the switchyard.

Drainage system of the substation area

Foundation and Plinths for transformers.

Cable trenches with covers

Control room building or switchgear cum control room building

Water and sewarage services

Pavings and surfacing of the substation area.

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Other responsibilities of the contractor :

Interface points for line terminations at the substation :

Low voltage control gear.

PVC insulated cables up to and including 1.100V.

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New insulating oils.

Low voltage switchgear and control gear Assemblies

Extruded solid dielectric insulated power Cables for rated

Degrees of protection provided by enclosures(IP Code)

Short circuit currents- calculation of effects

Code of practice for use of steel tubes in general building

Low voltage switchgear and control gear circuit breakers.

Steel for general structural purposes.

Safety code for erection of structural steel work.

Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete.

33 Grade ordinary port land cement.

Portland pozzolana Cement.

Coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources for

Integral cement water proofing compounds.

Code of practice for earthing.

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Specification for hot dip galvanized coatings on iron and BS 729

Portable fire exitinguishers, dry powder ( cartridge type).

Method of load test on soils.

Code of practice for subsurface investigations for

Code of practice for thin walled tube sampling for soils.

Associated Technical Specifications.

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Maximum altitude above sea level

Nominal system voltages

Maximum system voltages

( Positive and Negative polarity) 33KV System

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Neutral Earthing arrangements 33KV Systems

Site sizes and basic layout requirements:

An outdoor 33 KV bus bar with sectionalizing air break switch :

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Bus bar construction.

Isolators are capable of switching only the negligible capacitive currents of

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