TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED

Tanzania Power Supply Co., Ltd.

'We light Up Your Life'

we brighten your life

BID NO.
PC/***/2004
招标编号PC/***/2004
TENDER No. PA/001/2022-2023/HQ/W/43
Bidding No.: PA/001/2022-2023/HQ/W/43

FOR
bidding content

ENGINEERING DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION,

TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF 33kV SWITCHING
STATION AT MSIGANI AREA IN DAR ES SALAAM
ENGINEERING DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION,
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF 33kV SWITCH
STATION IN MSIGANI AREA OF DAR ES SALAAM

AUGUST, 2022
August 2022

Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited

Plot 114, Block G.

Tanzania Power Supply Co., Ltd. Plot 114,

Block G.
 Dar es Salaam Road,
Dar es Salaam Road.
PO Box 453,
Dodoma,
Tanzania.
PO Box 453,
Dodoma,
Tanzania.
Email: [email protected]
Email : [email protected]
Website: www.tanesco.co.tz
Website : www.tanesco.co.tz

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 List of Abbreviations
List of abbreviations
AQRB Architects and Quantity Surveyors Registration Board
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AGC Attorney General Chamber
AGC Attorney General's Office
BAFOs Best and Final Offer
BAFOs Best and Final Offer
Cap Chapter
hat chapter
ERB Engineers Registration Board
ERB Engineers Registration Board
ES Environmental and Social
employee environment and society
FY Financial year
fiscal year fiscal year
GCC General Conditions of Contract
GCC General Conditions of Contract
ICT International Competitive Tendering
information International Competitive Bidding
Technology
IFT Invitation for Tenders
IFT invitation to bid
ITT Instruction to Tenderers
ITT Instructions to bidders
JV Joint Venture
infrastructu Joint venture
re
JVCA Joint Venture, Consortium, or Association
JVCA joint venture, consortium or association
NCC National Construction Council
NCC National Construction Committee
NCT National Competitive Tendering
NCT National Competitive Bidding
PE Procuring Entity
PE procuring entity
PPAA Public Procurement Appeals Authority
PPAA Public Procurement Appellate Body
PPRA Public Procurement Regulatory Authority
Public Public Procurement Regulatory Authority
Procureme
nt
Regulatory
Authority
(PPRA
SCC Special Conditions of Contract
SCC special conditions of contract
SEA Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
SEA sexual exploitation and abuse
SH Sexual Harassment
SH sexual harassment
STD Standard Tender Document
STD standard tender documents
TDS Tender Data Sheet
TDS Bid Data Sheet
TANePS Tanzania National e-Procurement System
TANePS Tanzania National Electronic Procurement System

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 1. General Specifications
1.1 generally

The scope of work, data sheets, special and general specifications constitute the
complete technical specifications and must be read as a whole. If more than one
contractor contributes to the completion of the switching station each contractor is
obliged to cooperate, adapt information and exchange so that the switching station
forms a functional and optimized entirety.

The scope of work, data sheets, special specifications and general specifications make
up the complete specification and must be read as a whole. If more than one
contractor is involved in the construction of the switchyard, each contractor is obliged
to cooperate, adapt solutions and exchange information so that the switchyard forms a
functional and optimized whole.
1.2 On-site facilities

Except as otherwise specified, the Contractor shall be entirely responsible for the
design provision, construction and maintenance of all the Site facilities which are
required by the Contractor for the due fulfillment of the Contract. Such facilities may
include offices, canteens, workshops, stores, storage , yards, housing, etc.

Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for the design,
supply, construction and maintenance of all site facilities required by the Contractor for
the proper performance of the Contract. These facilities may include offices, canteens,
workshops, storage rooms, yards, housing, etc.
Storage accommodation for equipment, and materials shall be well ventilated, weather
and damp proof, with floors raised above natural ground level.
The storage room for equipment and materials should be well ventilated, weatherproof
and moistureproof, and the floor should be higher than the natural ground.
1.3 illumination

Whenever the Contractor is engaged at night or underground work, he shall provide

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and maintain in good condition, adequate high-powered flood lighting for all portions of
the work on which he is occupied. Lighting provided will be sufficient to ensure that at
all times:

When the Contractor is working at night or underground, he shall provide and maintain
good high power flood lighting in all parts of his work. The lighting provided will be
sufficient to ensure at all times.
i. Safe working conditions are provided for all personnel on the work sites,
ii. Provide safe working conditions for all personnel on the job site.
iii. The Works can be constructed in complete compliance with the contract,
iv. The project can be carried out in full accordance with the provisions of the contract.
v. Complete inspections of all works in progress can be made by the
Employer/Engineer,
vi. The Employer/Engineer can conduct a full inspection of all works in progress.
vii. Security of the Works areas and public safety measures are adequate and
effective.
viii. Safety and public safety measures in the project area are adequate and
effective.
All moving switching station used during night operations shall be equipped with
sufficient light and reflectors and fluorescent markings to ensure safe working
conditions.
All mobile switch stations used in night operations should be equipped with adequate
lights and reflectors as well as fluorescent markings to ensure safe working conditions.
1.4 Temporary works

The Contractor is fully responsible to design, erect, maintain and dismantle all
Temporary Works and facilities needed for the Contractor to accomplish the Works.
After dismantling, the Contractor shall reinstate the ground in accordance with
Environmental Requirements. facilities.

The Contractor is solely responsible for the design, erection, maintenance and
demolition of all temporary works and installations necessary for the Contractor to
complete the Works. After demolition, the contractor shall restore the ground according
to the environmental requirements. The Contractor is solely responsible for its camp
facilities.
The Contractor shall ensure that all Temporary Works are properly designed and that
the safety of persons and Project has been properly considered. The Contractor shall
be responsible for all costs associated with the design, construction, and performance
of the temporary works.
The Contractor shall ensure that all Temporary Works are reasonably designed with
due regard to the safety of personnel and items. The Contractor shall be responsible
for all costs related to the design, construction and implementation of the Temporary
Works.
The Contractor shall, at the end of the Contract, dismantle and remove from the Site
all buildings and related facilities under his use and responsibility, in accordance with
Environmental Requirements.
The Contractor shall, at the end of the Contract, dismantle and move all the buildings
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and related facilities used and responsible for it in accordance with the environmental
requirements and away from the construction site.

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 1.5 Layout and details to be submitted

Within 14 days of the notice to commence work the Contractor shall submit general
drawings, proposals and a program for the establishment of the Site facilities as
specified in this clause to the Employer/Engineer for review. The submitted drawings
shall be in CAD and PDF format 。 The documents shall be submitted on USB, CD
and hard copies.

Within 14 days of receiving the notice to start work, the Contractor shall submit to the
Employer/Engineer the general plans, schemes and plans for the establishment of site
facilities specified in this clause for review. The submitted drawings should be in CAD
and PDF format. These documents should be submitted on USB, CD and hard copy.
1.6 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair

The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping all areas of the Site for which he is
responsible, including temporary facilities, buildings, services, etc., in a neat, clean,
well-drained, sanitary and orderly condition and to the satisfaction of the Employer
/Engineer at all times.

The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping all areas of the Site for which he is
responsible, including temporary installations, buildings, services, etc., in a neat, clean,
well-drained, sanitary and orderly condition to the satisfaction of the
Employer/Engineer at all times.
After the Contractor has completed the Works, he shall dismantle and remove from the
Site all buildings and related facilities under his use and reinstate the ground in
accordance with Environmental Requirements.
After the contractor completes the project, all the buildings and related facilities used
by it shall be demolished and moved away from the construction site, and the ground
shall be restored according to the environmental requirements.
1.7 engineering protection

All finished Works shall be protected from damage, which could arise from other
construction activities.

All completed works shall be protected against damage from other construction
activities.
All reasonable precautions shall be taken against fire, and provisions shall be made for
the expeditious extinguishing therefore.
All reasonable precautions should be taken to prevent fires from occurring and to
provide for rapid fire suppression.
1.8 Protect engineering from weather

Work shall not be carried out in weather conditions, which may adversely affect the
quality of the Project unless proper protection is provided.

Construction shall not be carried out in weather conditions that may adversely affect
the quality of the project unless proper protection is provided.
Permanent Works under construction and materials for such Works shall be protected
from exposure to weather conditions, which may adversely affect the quality and
performance of the Works, Materials and equipment.
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The permanent works under construction and the materials of these works shall be
protected from exposure to weather conditions which may adversely affect the quality
and performance of the works, materials and equipment.

1.9 Quality Management System and Quality Control

1.9.1 Quality management system

The Contractor and its main subcontractors shell have a Quality Management System
(QMS) certified at least to ISO 9001:2015 requirements. A valid certification,
demonstrating compliance with this requirement, granted by a Certification Body (CB)
which is a part of or belong to an International Certification Network of CB’s, should
be submitted to Purchaser with the bid. The CB should be accredited by an
Accreditation Body which is a member of the International Accreditation Forum
Multilateral Arrangement (IAF MLA). The Certificate should bare the marks of the CB,
the above indicated Certification Network of CB's and its Accreditation Body.

The contractor and its main subcontractors must have a quality management system
(QMS) certified to at least ISO 9001:2015. A valid certificate certifying compliance with
this requirement, issued by a certification body (CB) belonging to the international
certification network, shall be submitted to the buyer with the tender. The certification
body shall be accredited by a certification body that is a member of the International
Accreditation Forum Multilateral Arrangement (IAF MLA). The certificate shall bear the
logos of the CB, the certification network of the above-mentioned CB and its
accreditation bodies.
The scope of activities indicated in the certificate of the QMS, should specifically cover
the scope of work required by the tender/spec. (ie, design, testing and manufacturing).
Further to the Contractor's QMS certification by any certification body, the Purchaser
shall have the right to audit and comment about its QMS.
The scope of activities stated in the quality management system certificate shall
specifically cover the scope of work required by the tender/specification. (i.e. design,
test and manufacture). After the contractor has passed the QMS certification of any
certification body, the purchaser shall have the right to review and comment on its
QMS.
It is the Contractor's responsibility to assure that its sub contractor's and supplier's
QMS and scope of supply meet Purchaser's quality requirements as imposed by the
The contractor is responsible for ensuring that the QMS and scope of supply of its
subcontractors and suppliers meet the quality requirements set forth by the buyer in
the specifications.

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Purchaser in the Specification. The selection of Contractor's subcontractors (for the
contract) shall be subject to Purchaser's approval.
The quality requirements put forward by the purchaser in the specification. The
selection of the Contractor's subcontractors (contract) shall be approved by the Buyer.

1.9.2 Quality control

The Bidder shall submit with his proposal a preliminary Inspection and Test Plan (I&T
Plan). A mutually agreed Inspection Plan, including witness and hold points, shall be
agreed between Employer and Contractor. Any subsequent alternation to his program
shall require the Purchaser's agreement before starting any work affected by these
alterations.

Bidders shall submit a preliminary inspection and testing plan (I&T plan) with their bids.
A mutually agreed inspection plan, including witnessing and retention points, shall be
agreed between the Employer and the Contractor. Any subsequent modifications to its
plans shall be agreed to by the Buyer before commencing any work affected by such
modifications.
When subcontracting parts of the works, Contractor shall submit copies of his unpriced
orders to his subcontractors.
When subcontracting part of the Works, the Contractor shall submit to his
subcontractors a copy of his unpriced order.
Test and Inspection certificates as required in the Specification and the applicable
Standards, shall be submitted immediately following their generation. The certificates
shall be original, signed by Contractor and contain actual measured values. The
generation of certificates, including and those sub-generated by Sub-contractors
Suppliers, shall be no extra cost to Employer.
Test and inspection certificates, as required by the code and applicable standards,
shall be submitted as soon as they are produced. The certificate shall be an original,
signed by the Contractor, and contain actual measurements. Certificates are
generated, including those generated by subcontractors and sub-suppliers, at no
additional cost to the employer.
Manufacturing shall not commence prior to respective drawing approval by the
Employer. Changes in Employer's approved design are normally unaccepted.
However, should such changes become necessary on an exceptional basis, the
Contractor shall obtain the Employer's approval.
Fabrication should not start until the respective drawings have been approved by the
Employer. Changes to employer-approved designs are generally not acceptable.
However, if such changes are necessary in exceptional circumstances, the Contractor
shall obtain the Employer's approval before introducing any changes.
All materials used in the manufacture of the equipment shall conform to the
Specification, approved drawings, accepted Standards and quality requirements. Any
equipment non-conformance to drawings, Specification or other purchase order
requirements shall by be shown in the non-conformance form and shall be subject to
prior approval by the Employer. Source inspection, including inspection of local
manufacturing, shall be conducting by proficient, approved organization or individuals,
using documented procedures. Any such independent inspector shall be subjected to
Employer’s approval.
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All materials used in the manufacture of equipment shall comply with specifications,
approved drawings, recognized standards and quality requirements. Any equipment
not conforming to drawings, specifications, or other purchase order requirements shall
be indicated on a non-conformity form and shall be subject to prior approval by the
Employer. Source inspections, including inspections of local manufacture, should be
carried out by skilled, approved organizations or individuals using documented
procedures. Any such independent inspectors should be approved by the employer.
1.10 health and safety

The Contractor is responsible for the Health and Safety of all his persons on the Site.
All necessary precautions will be made to prevent accidents and personal injuries. The
Contractor shall present his planning and organization for Health and Safety well in
advance of the actual construction works for the Employer/Engineer's approval.

The contractor is responsible for the health and safety of all its personnel on the site.
All necessary precautions will be taken to prevent accidents and personal injury. The
Contractor shall propose its health and safety plan and organization for approval by the
Employer/Engineer before actual construction.
The Contractor shall enforce rules for the safe execution of the Work in order to avoid
preventable accidents and to minimize injuries to his employees and those of the
Employer and other third parties. Work areas shall be adequately posted with safety
signs and posters. shall be guarded and all hazards eliminated.
Contractors shall enforce rules for the safe performance of work in order to avoid
preventable accidents and to minimize injuries to their employees and employers and
other third parties. Safety signs and posters should be adequately posted in the work
area. Machinery and equipment should be guarded and all hazards eliminated.
The Contractor shall make a plan acceptable to the appropriate authorities for dealing
with emergencies at the Site, the Contractor's work areas and during transportation.
The plan shall include proposals for first aid, transporting accident victims to hospital,
first aid education for his dealing employee, with fires, etc. Such plans shall provide for
all types of weather and working conditions, which will be encountered at the Site and
the Contractor's work areas.
The Contractor shall have plans acceptable to the relevant authorities to deal with
emergencies on the Site, in the Contractor's work area and during transport. The plan
should include advice on first aid, taking accident victims to hospital, educating their
employees about first aid, dealing with fires, etc. Such plans shall address all types of
weather and working conditions that will be encountered on the job site and in the
Contractor's work area.

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An emergency service must be established and maintained at the Site to an
acceptable standard.
An acceptable standard of emergency services must be established and maintained
on site.
In case of an accident connected with the execution of the Works, the Contractor shall
immediately notify the Employer of the accident and shall provide full details of the
circumstances and events regarding the accident.
In the event of an accident in connection with the execution of the Works, the
Contractor shall immediately notify the Employer of the accident and shall provide full
details of the circumstances and events of the accident.
1.11 file priority

If in conflict, the ranking of documents in the technical specifications, in decreasing

priority, is as follows:

In case of conflicts, the documents in the technical specification have descending

priority, and their order is as follows.
i. Scope of Works
ii. scope of work
iii. Particular technical specifications
iv. specific technical specifications
v. Project Specific Design Data
vi. Project Specific Design Data
vii. General technical specifications
viii. General Specifications
ix. General Specifications
x. General Specifications
xi. Standards
xii. standard
In the event of any difference between the Drawings and the Specifications, the latter
shall prevail. In the event of any difference between scaled dimensions and figures on
the drawings, the figures shall prevail.
In case of any discrepancy between the drawing and the specification, the latter shall
prevail. In case of any discrepancy between the scaled dimensions on the drawings
and the figures, the figures shall prevail.
If the Bidder is of the opinion that there is conflict or disagreement between the
particulars of the documents, standards etc., this must be clearly stated in the Bid,
failing which, the materials and equipment offered shall be deemed to comply in every
respect with The current Specification both in manufacture and in performance, and
compliance therefore shall be insisted upon without additional cost to the Employer.
If the bidder considers that there are conflicts or differences among details such as
documents, standards, etc., it must be clearly stated in the bid, otherwise, the
materials and equipment provided shall be deemed to be in compliance with the
current specifications in terms of manufacture and performance, and shall be adhered
to These regulate at no additional cost to employers.
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 1.12 engineering integrity

All appliances, accessories or fittings which may not have been specifically mentioned,
but which are usual or necessary in the respective equipment for the completeness of
the finished work in an operable status, shall be deemed to be included in the Contract
and shall be provided by the Contractor without any extra charge. All equipment shall
be complete in all details, whether or not such details are mentioned in the
Specifications. This includes fixation details and connection clamps and/or terminals.

All instruments, attachments or fittings which may not be specifically mentioned, but
which are customary or necessary in the respective Equipment in order to bring the
Work as completed in operable condition, shall be deemed to be included in the
Contract and shall be furnished by the Contractor , at no additional cost. All details of
all equipment should be complete, whether or not these details are mentioned in the
specification. This includes fixing details and connecting clips and/or terminals.
All materials and skilled labor , whether of temporary or permanent nature, required by
the Contractor for the design, manufacture, erection and testing at site of the
equipment shall be supplied and paid for by the Contractor. All computer equipment
shall be delivered with all software and licenses necessary to achieve the specified
functionality as well as the software necessary for programming, testing, service and
maintenance through the lifetime of the equipment.
All materials and skilled workers, whether temporary or permanent, required by the
Contractor to design, manufacture, install and test the Equipment on site shall be
provided and paid for by the Contractor. All computer equipment shall be delivered
with all software and licenses required to perform the specified functions, and for
programming, testing, service and maintenance during the life of the equipment.
Any reference in the quantity and price schedules, the delivery period schedule or in
the various clauses and schedules of the text of either the Specification or the Bid, to
any equipment shall imply equipment that is complete with all accessories, appliances
and fittings as outlined above .
Any reference to any Equipment in the Schedule of Quantities and Prices, Schedule of
Delivery or in the various clauses and schedules of the text of this Specification or
Tender, means that the Equipment is complete, with all accessories, instruments and
fixtures mentioned above .
The Bidder shall be responsible for ensuring that the equipment supplied is fit for the
purpose intended. Available information on the characteristics of the system, to which
the works will be connected and associated, will be supplied on request to the Bidder
Bidders shall be responsible for ensuring that the equipment provided is suitable for
the intended purpose. Existing information on the characteristics of the systems to
which the works are connected will be provided to bidders upon request.

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who shall be responsible for obtaining and determining all applicable knowledge
relevant to the works.
The Bidder shall be responsible for obtaining and ascertaining all applicable
knowledge related to the Works.
1.13 space requirements

The contractor shall check the dimensions of rooms and outdoor plots where electrical
equipment is proposed to be erected. The rooms and plots must accommodate the
equipment as well as having workspace for operators and maintenance personnel.

The Contractor shall check the dimensions of the room and the outdoor plot where the
electrical equipment is to be installed. These rooms and plots must accommodate
equipment and provide workspace for operators and maintenance personnel.
The contractor shall in his bid present arrangement drawings showing how he intends
to adapt the equipment to the space available.
The Contractor shall present in his tender an arrangement drawing showing how he
intends to fit the equipment into the available space.
1.14 Documents and Drawings

Contractor's obligations with regard to preparation and submission of drawings,

calculations, samples, patterns, models, etc. are stated in the Conditions of Contract.

The Contractor's obligations with regard to the preparation and submission of

drawings, calculations, samples, patterns, models, etc. are specified in the Conditions
of Contract.
The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Project Manager for approval
dimensioned general and detailed design drawings and other pertinent information of
all the Switching station and equipment specified in the Bid Documents. Unless
otherwise agreed the information shall be exchanged on paper.
The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Project Manager general and detailed
design drawings with dimensions and other relevant information of all switchyards and
equipment specified in the tender documents for approval. Unless otherwise agreed,
this information shall be exchanged in paper form.
Approval of drawings shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligations to supply the
Switching station in accordance with the Specifications. The Contractor is responsible
for any errors that may appear in the approved documents. He shall as soon as an
error has been detected, deliver the corrected documents to the Project Manager for
re-approval.
Approval of the drawings shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligation to furnish the
switchyard in accordance with the specifications. The contractor is responsible for any
errors that may appear in the approval documents. Once an error is found, he should
immediately send the corrected file to the project manager for re-approval.
If the switching station is to be connected to existing equipment the connection shall be
documented in a coherent and overlapping way at least containing terminal
identification in old equipment. Schematic diagrams shall contain complete loops within
new and old equipment.
If the switchyard is to be connected to existing equipment, the connection shall be
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recorded in a coherent and overlapping manner, including at least the terminal
identification of the old equipment. Schematics should include complete circuits in both
new and old equipment.
All text on documents provided by the Contractor shall be in the English language in
addition, if necessary, to that of the country of origin. All drawings shall be
dimensioned in millimeters .
All texts of documents provided by the Contractor shall be in English and, where
necessary, in the language of the country of origin. All drawing dimensions should be
in millimeters.
The Contractor shall, during the total project time, maintain a List of Documentation to
be updated by him whenever needed. The List of Documentation shall include the date
of original issue of each document submitted as well as the dates of every revision.
The List of Documentation shall also include a time schedule for the submission of the
documentation.
The Contractor shall maintain a list of documents throughout the project and update
them as necessary. The document list should include the original issue date of each
document submitted and the date of each revision. The list of documents should also
include a schedule for submitting documents.
Symbols used for electrical equipment shall be in accordance with IEC 60617. The
Contractor shall establish a coherent system for physical and functional reference
designation in accordance with IEC61346. A similar systematic scheme shall be
defined for cable through numeration on. drawings and documentation and the design
shall be labeled on the components and cables.
The symbols used for electrical equipment shall comply with the provisions of
IEC60617. The contractor shall establish a uniform physical and functional reference
designation system according to IEC61346. A similar system scheme shall also be
determined for the numbering of the cables. These schemes shall be used throughout
on drawings and documents and shall be identified by designation on components and
cables.
In addition to what is stated in Conditions of Contract, the following shall apply:
The sizes of all documents and drawings shall conform to the ISO standard, ie:

In addition to what is stated in the Conditions of Contract, the following

provisions shall apply. All documents and drawings shall be sized in accordance
with ISO standards, ie.
A1 594mm x 841mm A2 420mm x 594mm
594mm x 841mm 420mm x 594mm
A3 297mm x 420mm A4 210mm x 297mm
297mm x 420mm 210mm x 297mm

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Sizes larger than A1 shall be avoided. The schematic diagrams and, apparatus and
cable lists shall be of size of A4 except for one original and possible transparency
copies of schematic diagrams that shall be in A3. Scales to be used on the drawings
shall be 1 :10, 1:20, 1:40, 1:50 and multiples of this series.
Sizes larger than A1 should be avoided. The schematics and the list of equipment and
cables shall be in A4 size, except that one original and possibly transparent copy of the
schematics shall be in A3 size. Scales used on drawings shall be 1:10, 1:20, 1:40, 1:50
and multiples of this series.
All drawings made special for this project including civil works drawings, mechanical
drawings, layout drawings and circuit diagrams shall be compiled on a computer aided
drawing system and as part of the as built documentation be handed over on a CD
with a format readable in AutoCAD version 14 or another format to be agreed upon in
addition to the paper copies.
All drawings for this project, including civil engineering, mechanical, layout and
electrical diagrams, shall be prepared on a computer-aided drafting system and
delivered as part of the as-built documentation on CD in a format available in AutoCAD
version 14 or other agreed formats, in addition to hard copies.
All drawings shall be bound in hard covers as well as in softcopy as Autocad file and
PDF file.
All drawings should be bound as hardcover, as well as softcopy as AutoCAD files and
PDF files.
1.15 drawing

The Employer's drawings attached to the Bid Documents are of informative character.
These drawings are intended to illustrate the basic requirements to be satisfied. It is
the responsibility of the Contractor to prepare a detailed layout showing the manner in
which the various items of equipment offered be accommodated to best advantage
within the available area.

The drawings attached by the Employer to the tender documents are informative. The
purpose of these drawings is to illustrate the basic requirements that need to be met. It
is the Contractor's responsibility to prepare a detailed layout drawing showing how the
various items of equipment supplied can best be accommodated within the available
area.
The Contractor is at liberty to offer arrangements based on significantly different
principles where it is considered that this offer economic or technical advantages. It is
emphasized , however, that the main Bid should comply with the principles shown in
the enclosed drawings, other bemitted arranging solely as alternatives to the main
offer.
The contractor is free to offer arrangements based on apparently different principles if
it considers there is an economic or technical advantage in doing so. However, it is
emphasized that the main tender should comply with the principles in the attached
drawings, and other arrangements are only submitted as alternatives to the main offer.
The requirements as to submission of diagrams, drawings and other documents after
award of Contract are stated in the standard form of contract.
The requirements for the submission of diagrams, drawings and other documents after
award of the contract are stated in the standard form of the contract.
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 1.16 schedule

The Progress Plans shall at least contain the following milestones:

The schedule should include at least the following milestones.

i. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION DELIVERED FROM EMPLOYER
ii. Basic information provided by the employer
iii. Documentation for approval from Contractor to Employer
iv. Approval documents submitted by the contractor to the employer
v. Release of factory documentation
vi. Publication of factory documents
vii. Factory Tests
viii. factory test
ix. Shipment
x. Ship
xi. Site ready for erection
xii. site ready to install
xiii. Start erection
xiv. start installation
xv. Ready for pre-commissioning
xvi. Ready for pre-testing
xvii. Ready for commissioning
xviii. ready to debug
xix. Test run
xx. test run
xxi. Taking over
xxii. take over
xxiii. Submittal of final documentation
xxiv. submit final file
xxv. Exchange of Interface Information
xxvi. exchange interface information
The Contractors shall in due time supply interface information to other sub-contractors
where needed.
The contractor shall provide necessary interface information to other subcontractors
when appropriate.
The Contractor is in particular required to check that all foundations and fixations of his
equipment is sufficiently dimensioned to meet the forces acting upon it. If the
Contractor feels that he lacks such information from other contractors he is obliged to
request such from the Project Manager. The Contractor cannot claim liability
Contractors in particular need to check that all foundations and fixtures of their
equipment are adequately sized for the forces acting on the equipment. If the
contractor considers that he lacks such information from other contractors, he is
obliged to request such information from the project manager. Contractors cannot
claim liability

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exemption for his own contractual responsibilities because of actions performed or
omitted by other sub-contractors.
Release him from his own contractual responsibilities due to the actions or omissions
of other subcontractors.
1.17 final document

The Contractor shall supply final “as built” documentation taking into account all
changes done under erection and commissioning.

The Contractor shall provide final "as built" documents taking into account all changes
during installation and commissioning.
The Contractor shall also deliver manuals for operation and maintenance. These shall
at least contain the following information:
The Contractor shall also provide operation and maintenance manuals. These
documents should contain at least the following information.
• Detailed description of the equipment, the individual components, relevant
clearances, tolerances, allowable temperatures, settings etc.
• Detailed description of the equipment, individual components, associated
clearances, tolerances, permissible temperatures, settings, etc.
• Descriptions of main principles including flow diagrams, single line diagrams,
circuit diagram, connection diagram, cable schedules, software documentation
etc.
• Description of main principles, including flowcharts, one-line diagrams, circuit
diagrams, connection diagrams, cable tables, software files, etc.
• Operational instruction. These shall illustrate the operational sequences in a
clear and concise way.
• Instructions. These instructions should describe the sequence of operations in
a clear and concise manner.
• Test and adjustment procedures containing instruction for test and adjustment
of the equipment under operation, after inspection and maintenance
• Test and Adjustment Procedures, containing instructions for testing and
adjusting equipment during operation, inspection and maintenance.
Maintenance instructions split into:
Maintenance instructions are divided into.
Manuals for preventive maintenance indicating periodic inspections, cleaning,
lubrication and other routine maintenance. Repair manuals describing fault location,
dismantling, re-assembly etc.
Preventive Maintenance Manual, describing periodic inspections, cleaning, lubrication
and other routine maintenance. Repair manual, explaining fault location, disassembly,
reassembly, etc.
The documentation shall leave the operators and maintenance personnel in position to
operate the switching station in a safe and optimal way and to perform repairs usually
to be done by such personnel. The Project Manager shall approve the manuals before
final submission.
These documents should enable operators and maintenance personnel to operate the
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switchyard in a safe and optimal manner and to carry out the maintenance normally
performed by these personnel. The project manager should approve these manuals
prior to final submission.
1.18 testing report

The contractor shall submit type test and routine reports for various equipment and
materials from a reputable accredited testing laboratory taken within the last five years.

The Contractor shall submit type tests and routine reports on various equipment and
materials by a reputable approved testing laboratory within the last five years.
1.19 Warranty and Details

The Works shall comply with the technical guarantee data stated in the Bid. The
Contractor shall be responsible for any discrepancies, errors and omissions in the
particulars and guarantees.

The works shall comply with the technical guarantee data stated in the bid document.
The contractor is responsible for any discrepancies, errors and omissions in details
and warranties.
1.20 Manufacturing and Shipping

All equipment offered should be the product of recognized and experienced

manufacturers and shall be of basic design and size similar to such that has been in
successful continuous operation for at least three years preferably under similar
climatic conditions of recovery and switching station prime importance and the
attention of the Bidder is drawn to these particular requirements.

All equipment supplied shall be the product of a recognized and experienced

manufacturer and shall be of similar basic design and dimensions to equipment which
has been in successful continuous operation for at least three years, preferably under
similar climatic conditions. Proven switchyard reliability and high availability are
paramount and bidders are kindly requested to be aware of these special
requirements.
The manufacturer's identity and places of manufacture, testing and inspection before
shipment for the various portions of the Contract Works shall be specified in the
Technical Schedules and shall not be departed from without the agreement of the
Project Manager.
The identity of the manufacturer and the location of manufacture, testing and pre-
shipment inspection of each part of the contract work shall be specified in the technical
specification sheet, which shall not be deviated from without the consent of the project
manager.

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As soon as practicable after entering into the Contract, the Contractor shall, having
obtained the Project Manager's consent in accordance with the Conditions of Contract,
enter into the Sub-contracts he considers necessary for the satisfactory completion of
the Contract Works.
After signing the contract, the contractor shall, as soon as possible after obtaining the
consent of the project manager according to the conditions of the contract, sign such
subcontracts as he deems necessary for the successful completion of the contract
work.
All Sub-contractors and Sub-suppliers of components and materials shall be subject to
the approval of the Project Manager. Information shall be given on each Sub-order
sufficient to identify the material or equipment to which the sub-order relates, stating
that the material is subject to inspection by the Project Manager before dispatch .
All subcontractors and subsuppliers of parts and materials shall be approved by the
project manager. Sufficient information shall be provided on each subcontract to
identify the materials or equipment involved in the subcontract, and it shall be stated
that the material shall be inspected by the project manager before dispatch.
If the Employer at any stage in the design and production period finds out that the sub-
contractor do not fulfill the requirements in the specifications and it is obvious that the
required quality cannot be achieved by corrective measure he can request the sub-
contract to be suspended and The works to be produced elsewhere without extra cost
for the Employer.
If at any stage during the design and production period the Employer finds that the
subcontractor does not comply with the specifications and it is evident that the required
quality cannot be achieved through corrective measures, he may request the
suspension of the subcontract and at no additional cost to the Employer in the
Production engineering elsewhere.
1.21 Inspection and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)

The Employer and Engineer has the right to inspect materials and equipment, and
witness factory tests of any plant and equipment included in this Contract. The cost
of a satisfactory and approved type test and FAT shall be paid for at the rates stated
in Price schedules. Prices for tests shall include manufacture, supply, erection and
dismantling of all materials and provision of all test facilities. The Contractor shall
also include in the price for the attendance by the Engineer and the Employer staff
to witness the tests, that is, Two (2) Engineers for each trip.
The Employer and the Engineer are entitled to inspect the materials and equipment
and to witness the factory tests of any plant and equipment included in this contract.
Fees for satisfactory and approved type tests and FAT shall be paid at the rates
stated in the price list. The price of the test shall include the manufacture, supply,
erection and dismantling of all materials and provision of all test facilities. The
Contractor shall also include in the price the cost of attendance of the Engineer and
the Employer's staff to witness the test, i.e. two (2) Engineers at a time.
The price shall include food, accommodation, daily allowance, round trip air fare
between Dar es Salaam and/ Engineer's home office and any other countries where
equipment are to be tested and any internal transportation within the country of the
test.
This price shall include room and board, per diem, round-trip airfare between Dar es
Salaam and/or the Engineer's headquarters and any other country in which the
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equipment will be tested, and any internal transportation within the testing country.
Each consignment of material shall be inspected and tested in the presence of
representatives of the Employer and the Engineer.
Each batch of material shall be inspected and tested in the presence of
representatives of the Employer and the Engineer.
For each inspection, the following are to be provided for each representative:
For each inspection, provide each representative with the following.
a) Returns air ticket from the Employer/Engineer's home office to Places of Test
and/or Inspection.
b) from the employer/engineer's head office to the test and/or inspection site .
c) Visa expenses, airport taxes, local transportation and other incidental travel
expenses as required.
d) Visa fees, airport taxes, local transportation and other required incidental travel
expenses .
e) Fully paid daily allowances as per the rate of TANESCO officials traveling
abroad, (from USD 365 to USD 420) for the duration of minimum seven (7) days
for each trip.
f) Full payment of per diem (from $365 to $420) at the rate of TANESCO officials
traveling abroad, for a minimum of 7 days per trip.
g) At least Thirty (30) days' notice of the date, time and place of all tests shall be
given to the Employers so that arrangements can be made to have the test
witnessed.
h) The date, time and location of all tests shall be given to the employer at least
thirty days in advance in order to arrange for witnesses of the tests.

Prior to the tests, the Contractor shall submit procedures and test plan to demonstrate
fulfillment of the requirements specified in the subsequent sections of the detailed
technical specifications.
Prior to testing, the Contractor shall submit procedures and test plans to demonstrate
compliance with the requirements specified in subsequent sections of the Detailed
Specification.
Any costs incurred by the Employer and/or Engineer in attending a repeat type test
brought about as a result of a failure of the subject under test and penalty of the test
program shall be to the account of the Contractor.
Any costs incurred by the Employer and/or Engineer in participating in repeated type
tests due to failure of the UUT, as well as delays in the test program, are the
responsibility of the Contractor.
1.22 Packaging, Shipping and Storage

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The Supplier shall provide such packing of the Goods as is required to prevent their
damage or deterioration during transit and temporary storage up to their final
destination as indicated in the Contract. The packing shall be sufficient to withstand,
without limitation, rough handling and exposure to extreme temperatures, salt and
precipitation. Packing case size and weights shall take into consideration, where
appropriate, the remoteness of the Goods' final destination and the absence of heavy
handling facilities at all points in transit. Indoor electrical equipment must be enclosed
in welded polythene envelopes inside packing cases and the envelopes shall be
evacuated or have a desiccant inside.
The supplier shall provide the required packaging of the goods to prevent damage or
deterioration of the goods during transportation and temporary storage until the final
destination specified in the contract. Packaging should be adequate to withstand, but
not limited to, rough handling and exposure to extremes of temperature, salinity and
precipitation. The size and weight of the box should take into account the remoteness
of the final destination of the goods and the absence of heavy handling facilities at any
point during the transit. Indoor electrical equipment must be packed in a welded
polyethylene envelope in a packing box, the envelope must be evacuated or have a
desiccant inside.
The following information must be clearly stenciled or printed on each packing case,
crate, cask, drum, bundle or loose piece, care being taken that the number and other
particulars on each package agree with those entered in the packing list accompanying
the Invoice:
The following information must be clearly printed on each box, crate, drum, bundle or
loose, taking care that the numbering and other details on each package correspond to
those on the packing list accompanying the invoice.
Employer's Identity
Supplier's Identity
Destination
Contract No.

Employer's Identity
Provider's Identity
Destination
Contract Number.
Package No.
Item Code
Parcel
Number Item
Code
Weight, dimensions
weight, size
Sub-Project (Switching station Identity).
Subproject (Switchyard Identity).

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The marking shall be durable. The marking shall be upon the body of the package.
Marking upon a batten fastened on the case, etc. shall not be used.
Marking shall be persistent. The marking shall be on the main body of the packaging.
No markings, etc., shall be made on the wooden strips fastened to the box.
In the case of bags, bundles and loose pieces, the shapes of which do not permit the
marks to be put on the actual package, each bag, bundle or loose piece shall have two
metal labels each with two holes, securely fastened by independent wires 。 Each
label shall be die-stamped with the above particulars.
In the case of bags, bundles and loose items, the shape of which does not permit the
marking to be placed on the actual packaging, each bag, bundle or loose item must
have two metal tags, each with two holes, with separate wires Hold firmly. Each label
shall be stamped with the above details.
Goods belonging to different switching stations shall not be mixed, but kept in separate
packing cases, bundles or similar.
Goods belonging to different switching stations should not be mixed but placed in
different packing cases, bundles or the like.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all transportation; from works to port of
shipment and onwards to port of unloading, as well as all handling and transport to
sites and handling on site.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all transportation; from the factory to the port of
loading, to the port of discharge, and all handling and transportation to and on the site.

1.23 on-site storage

The Contractor shall be responsible for proper storage of equipment when delivered at
the different sites until taking over. Care shall be taken to ensure adequate storage to
avoid damage to equipment due to rain or strong sunshine. .

The Contractor shall be responsible for proper storage of the equipment upon delivery
at various locations until taking over. Care should be taken to ensure adequate storage
to avoid damage to equipment due to rain or strong sunlight. This responsibility also
includes security measures to prevent theft and vandalism.
1.24 Work on live substations

If work is to be done on substations in operation the following factors are of paramount

importance: ( i ) Minimisation of outage time and (ii) adaptation to operational
constraints. All work must be planned with this in mind. The Contractor must obey to

The following factors are the most important if work is to be performed on a substation
in operation. ( i ) Minimize outage time; (ii) Accommodate operational constraints. All
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all instructions and safety rules given by the Government and the Employer and must
strictly follow all instructions from the Employer’s supervisory personnel.
政府和雇主的所有指示和安全规则，必须严格遵守雇主监督人员的所有指示。
The Contractor shall appoint his Project Manager/Technician who will be authorised to
receive work permits at the work sites as required by safety rules. All outages shall be
discussed with the Employer and the Project Manager at least one week before the
outage is required. The Contractor will normally only be allowed to have only one high
voltage circuit out of operation at a time. No work must start before Employer’s site
manager has authorised the work, established the required earthing and marked the
safe area.
The contractor shall designate his project manager/technician who will be authorized to
collect work permits at the work site as required by safety rules. All stoppages should
be discussed with the employer and project manager at least one week before a
stoppage is required. Contractors usually allow only one high voltage line to be out of
service at a time. Work shall not begin until the Employer's Site Manager has
authorized work, established required grounding and marked safe areas.
All switching on live parts shall be done by the Employer. In the rare cases where more
than one circuit have to be taken out of operation the Contractor must be prepared to
do the work during nights or at off-peak time. The Contractor and his personnel must
respect the physical constraints as well as constraints for scheduling set by these
circumstances. However, the Employer will co-operate in making the work conditions
and the scheduling as efficient as possible for the Contractor and keep a responsible
person with switching authority at site during all working hours (including night time).
All switching of live parts shall be done by the employer. In the rare event that more
than one circuit needs to be taken out of service, contractors must be prepared to work
at night or during off-peak hours. The contractor and his crew must respect the
physical constraints of these situations as well as the scheduling constraints. However,
the Employer will cooperate to make the Contractor's working conditions and schedule
as efficient as possible and maintain a responsible person with switching authority on
site during all working hours (including night).
If physical constraints make it necessary to replace cabinets needed for operation, the
Contractor must as far as possible erect and connect the new cabinets temporarily
adjacent to the one in operation. A quick disconnection and removal of the old cabinets
can then be performed and the new Cabinets pulled in with most of its cables already
fitted. Location of new cabinets shall be approved by the Project Manager and a
proposal for such shall be given by the Contractor one month prior to erection.
If the cabinets required for operation must be replaced due to actual conditions, the
contractor must try to temporarily build and connect new cabinets next to the cabinets
in operation. The old cabinet can then be quickly disconnected and removed, and the
new cabinet pulled in with most of its cables already installed. The location of the new
cabinet should be approved by the project manager, and the contractor should make
relevant proposals one month before installation.
1.25 erect

The Contractor shall carry out erection, testing at site and commissioning of the
Switching stations specified in the Specifications. All work, methods of work and
workmanship, whether fully specified herein or not, shall be of the highest order in all
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respects; the generally accepted requirements and commonly recognized good
practice for first-class work of the nature are to be adhered to.

The Contractor shall install, test and commission the switchyards specified in the
Specification on site. All work, working methods and workmanship, whether or not fully
specified herein, shall be in all respects to the highest standard; generally accepted
requirements and generally accepted good practice for first-class work of that nature
shall be observed.
The Contractor shall provide all staff, such as engineers, supervisory staff, skilled and
unskilled labor necessary to carry out and complete the Contract Works on schedule
as specified. Information regarding site staff shall be shown in the relevant Schedule.
The Contractor shall provide all staff such as engineers, supervisors, skilled and
unskilled workers to carry out and complete the Contract Works within the stipulated
time. Information about on-site staff should be shown in the relevant schedule.
The Contractor shall provide all vehicles, erection, tools and equipment necessary to
carry out the Contract Works, including personnel transport. At the completion of the
Contract, the Employer reserves the right, at his discretion, to take over vehicles, any
tools, special tools, test equipment and other construction equipment used by the
Contractor in connection with the Contract, at depreciated prices to be mutually agreed
upon at that time.
The Contractor shall provide all vehicles, racks, tools and equipment, including the
transportation of personnel, necessary to carry out the Contract Works. Upon
completion of the Contract, the Employer reserves the right at its discretion to take
possession of the Vehicle, any tools, special tools, testing equipment and other
construction equipment used by the Contractor in connection with the Contract, at a
depreciated price to be then agreed between the parties .
1.26 testing and debugging

Testing at site shall be carried out by experienced testing engineers approved by the
project manager. Functional tests shall be inherent in all test procedures. The
Contractor shall record the test results in an approved test form in such a manner that
the test reports can be used as the basis for future maintenance tests. Test methods
and equipment shall be noted on the test sheets. The test protocols shall be submitted
to the project manager in advance for approval

On-site testing shall be conducted by experienced test engineers approved by the

project manager. Functional testing should be inherent in all testing procedures. The
contractor shall record the test results in the approved test form, and the test report
can be used as the basis for future maintenance tests. The test method and equipment
shall be indicated on the test form. The test plan should be submitted to the project
manager for approval in advance
A complete test report in 4 sets shall be handed over to the Project Manager not later
than one month after the Switching station being commissioned. The test engineers
There are 4 sets of complete test reports, which should be handed over to the project
manager within one month after commissioning of the switchyard. Test Engineer

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shall at site keep a complete record of correction made during testing and one set of
corrected drawings shall be kept at site after commissioning and one set handed over
to the Project Manager.
The test engineer should make a complete record of the corrections during the test on
site, and after commissioning, a set of corrected drawings should be kept on site, and
one set should be handed over to the project manager.
Commissioning shall be carried out by the Contractor in the presence of the
Employer's engineers and the Project Manager.
Commissioning shall be carried out by the Contractor in the presence of the
Employer's Engineer and Project Manager.
Once the pre-commissioning tests are complete, the testing engineer shall submit all
the preliminary tests reports for review prior to the energizing of the equipment. The
tests shall be accompanied with a complete procedure for energizing and loading of
the equipment. The procedure shall include ; a detailed commissioning schedule
showing the sequence to follow step by step in all connections, including control of
phase sequence and other pertinent factors. Switching of energized components will
be performed by the Employer.
After the pre-commissioning tests are completed, the test engineer shall submit all
preliminary test reports for review before the equipment is powered on. The test shall
be accompanied by a complete device power-up and loading procedure. The program
shall include: a detailed commissioning schedule showing the steps of all connections,
including the sequence of phase sequence controls and other relevant factors.
Switching of energized parts will be performed by the employer.
1.27 on-the-job training

Each of the Employer's Engineers will be required to spend a minimum of four (4)
weeks at the Contractors design offices for training purposes. The engineers involved
shall be Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers and SCADA and Telecommunication
Engineers.

Each of the Employer's Engineers will be required to undertake at least four (4) weeks
of training in the Contractor's Design Office. The engineers involved shall be civil
engineers, electrical engineers and SCADA and telecommunications engineers.
The Contractor shall provide for each of the Client's staff, the following:
The Contractor shall provide the following items to each of the Client's workers.
• Economy class return air ticket (from the site of the Client to places of training).
• Economy class return air ticket (from customer's location to training location) .
• Visa expenses, insurance, airport taxes and other incidental travel expenses
as required plus local transportation.
• Visa fees, insurance fees, airport taxes and other required incidental travel
expenses and local transportation.
• Hotel accommodation including full board meals Minimum Four (4) star
• Hotel accommodation, including full board, at least 4 stars.
• Fully paid daily allowances as per the rate of Government of Tanzania officials
traveling abroad for the duration of minimum seven (7) days for each trip.
• Per diem paid in full for at least 7 days per trip, in accordance with the
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 standard for Tanzanian government officials traveling abroad .
• Training materials and manuals.
• Training materials and manuals.
The Employer shall be allowed to take part in erection, pre-commissioning and
commissioning thus taking part in a transfer of knowledge scheme. Before the erection
starts, the Contractor shall arrange a one-day course in understanding of the
Contractors documentation and reference system.
Employers should be allowed to participate in installation, pre-commissioning and
commissioning and thus participate in knowledge transfer programmes. Before
erection begins, the Contractor shall schedule a one-day course on the Contractor's
Documentation and Reference System.
The contractor shall also demonstrate to the operators all the operations of the
substation before the tests run of the station.
The Contractor shall also demonstrate all operations of the substation to the operator
before the commissioning of the substation.
1.28 tool

The Supplier shall supply in lockable boxes, for the Employer's use, any special tools
that may be required for assembly, dismantling adjustments and maintenance of the
equipment. The tools shall be unused and in new condition at the time of handover.
Suitable special spanners shall be provided for bolts and nuts, which are not properly
accessible by means of an ordinary spanner.

The supplier shall provide any special tools that may be required for assembling,
disassembling, adjusting and maintaining the equipment in a lockable box for use by
the employer. These tools should be unused and in new condition at the time of
handover. Suitable special wrenches shall be provided for bolts and nuts for which
normal wrenches will not work.
1.29 spare parts

Spare parts supplied under this contract shall be packed and preserved for long time
storage.

Spare parts supplied under this contract shall be packaged and preserved for long-
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 2. General Specifications

2.1 General Norms and Standards

The equipment and installation shall comply with relevant laws, by-laws, rules,
recommendations and to the relevant specifications of the latest editions of standards.
The ratings, characteristics, tests and test procedures, etc. for the electrical equipment
encompassed by this Specification shall comply with the provisions and requirements
of the standards of the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC), unless
otherwise expressly stated in Particular Technical Specifications. Where the IEC
standards do not fully cover all provisions and requirements for the design,
construction, testing, etc. and for equipment, the latest revision or edition in effect at
the time of Bid Invitation of British Standards (BS), European Norms (EN), International
Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), American National Standard Institute (ANSI),
Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers and applicable Tanzanian Standards
shall also apply. Where references are given to numbers in the old numbering scheme
from IEC it shall be taken as to be the equivalent number in the new five-digit number
scheme.

Equipment and installation shall comply with the relevant specifications of relevant
laws, regulations, rules, recommendations and standards of the latest edition. The
ratings, characteristics, tests and test procedures of electrical equipment included in
this specification shall comply with the provisions and requirements of the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, unless otherwise expressly specified in
specific technical specifications. If the IEC standard does not fully cover all the
provisions and requirements for design, construction, testing, etc. and equipment,
British Standards (BS), Eurocodes (EN), International Organization for Standardization
(ISO), American National Standards Institute (ANSI ), the latest revision or edition of
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and applicable Tanzanian
standards shall also apply. References to numbers in the old IEC numbering plan shall
be considered as corresponding numbers in the new five-digit numbering plan.

The Bidder shall specifically state the Precise Standard, complete with identification
number, to which the various equipment and materials are manufactured. The Bid
Documents do not contain a full list of standards to be used, as they only are referred
to where useful for clarification of the text.
The Bidder shall specify the precise standard according to which the various
equipment and materials are manufactured and attach the identification number. The
full range of criteria to be used is not listed in the tender documents as they are
mentioned only when they are helpful to the text.

Where the contractor proposes other standards not stated here a list of deviations shall
be provided and acceptance shall be based on whether the alternative standards offer
equivalent or better performance and meet all test requirements prescribed in the
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specified code or standard.
If the Contractor proposes other standards not specified here, a list of deviations shall
be provided and acceptance shall be based on whether the alternative standard
provides equal or better performance and meets all test requirements specified in the
specified code or standard.

The metal-enclosed 33KV GIS Switchgear, Battery and Battery charger (110 V & 24 V
DC each), DC and AC Distribution Boards, Fire Fighting Equipments , RTU, SCADA
unit and including the all operating devices, accessories and auxiliary equipment
forming integral part Therefore, shall be designed, manufactured, assembled and
tested in accordance with the relevant standards, specification and codes of practices,
referred to herein and shall be the latest editions including all applicable official
amendments and revisions as on the date of opening of bid.
Metal-enclosed 33KV GIS switchgear, batteries and battery chargers (110V and 24V
DC), DC and AC switchboards, fire fighting equipment, RTUs, SCADA units and
equipment forming part thereof including all operating devices, accessories and
auxiliary equipment, It shall be designed, manufactured, assembled and tested in
accordance with the relevant standards, specifications and codes of practice referred
to herein and shall be the latest version including all applicable official revisions and
amendments as of the date of bid opening.
ISO/IEC 17000 Conformity assessment – Vocabulary and general principles
ISO/IEC 17000 Conformity assessment -- Vocabulary and general principles
ISO/IEC 17020 General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies
ISO/IEC 17020 performing inspection
General standards for the operation of various institutions
conducting inspections
ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and
ISO/IEC 17025 calibration laboratories
General requirements for the competence of testing and
calibration laboratories
ISO/IEC 17050-1 Conformity assessment - Supplier's declaration of conformity
ISO/IEC 17050-1 Part 1: General requirements (ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004,
corrected
Conformity Assessment - Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
Part 1. General requirements (ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004,
corrected
version 2007-06-15)
2007-06-15 version)

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ISO/IEC 17050-2 Conformity assessment - Supplier's declaration of conformity -
ISO/IEC 17050-2 Conformity assessment -- Supplier's declaration of conformity --
Part 2: General requirements (ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004).
Part 2: Supporting documentation (ISO/IEC 17050-2:2004)
part 2. Supporting documents (ISO/IEC 17050-2:2004)
ISO/IEC 17065 Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying
ISO/IEC 17065 products, processes and services
Conformity assessment - Requirements for product, process and
service certification bodies

ISO 668:2020 Series 1 freight containers — Classification, dimensions and

ISO 668:2020 Freight containers, series 1 -- Classification, dimensions and
specifications
IEC 62271-200 AC metal-enclosed switchgear & control gear for rated voltage
IEC 62271-200 above 1 KV and up to and including 52 KV
AC metal-enclosed switchgear and control equipment with rated
voltage higher than 1KV and not exceeding 52KV
IEC 622271-1 High Voltage switchgear and controlgear-Part-1: Common
IEC 622271-1 High voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 1. universal
IEC 622271-100 High voltage Alternating current circuit breakers.
IEC 622271-100 High voltage AC circuit breaker.
IEC 60694 Common clauses for high voltage switchgear and control gear
IEC 60694 General provisions for high-voltage switchgear and controlgear
IEC 62271-103 High voltage switches for rated voltages above 1 KV and less
IEC 62271-103 High voltage switch with rated voltage above 1KV and below 1KV
IEC 60071 Insulation coordination
IEC 60071 Insulation coordination
IEC 61128 Alternating current disconnectors bus transfer current switching
IEC 61128 AC isolating switch bus transfer current switch
IEC 61129 Alternating current earth switches-induced current switching
IEC 61129 AC grounding switch - sense current switch
IEC 60265 High voltage switches
IEC 60265 high voltage switch
IEC 60137 Bushings for alternating voltages above 1000 V
IEC 60137 Bushings for AC voltages above 1000V
IEC 60233 Tests for hollow insulators for use in electrical equipment
IEC 60233 Testing of hollow core insulators for electrical equipment
IEC 61259 Requirements for switching of bus charging current by GIS
IEC 61259 Requirements for switching bus charging current through GIS
IEC 60059 IEC Standard current rating
IEC 60059 IEC standard rated current
IEC 62271-102 AC disconnectors (isolators) and earth switches for voltages
IEC 62271-102 AC isolators (isolators) and voltage grounding switches
IEC 62271-100 Seismic qualification for Air -Insulated Switchgears assemblies
IEC 62271-100 for rated voltages above 52 KV
Seismic Appraisal of Air Insulated Switchgear Components with
Rated Voltage Above 52KV
IEC 61633 High voltage Alternating Current Circuit Breakers-Guide for
IEC 61633 Short Circuit and Switching Test-Procedure for Metal Enclosed
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 High Voltage AC Circuit Breakers - Metal Enclosed Short Circuit
and Switch Test Guide
IEC 61243-5 Voltage detection systems
IEC 61243-5 Voltage detection system
IEC 60044-1 Current Transformers
IEC 60044-1 Current Transformer
IEC 60044-2 Potential transformers
IEC 60044-2 Potential transformer
IEC 62271-209 Cable connections for gas insulated switch gears
IEC 62271-209 Cable connections for gas insulated switchgear
IEC60255 Numerical protection relays.
Numerical protection relay.
IEC 60529 / EN Protection against accidental contact, foreign objects and water
60529
Protection against accidental contact, foreign objects and water
IEC 60529 / EN
60529
IEC 60332-1-2 Tests on electric and optical fiber cables under fire conditions -
IEC 60332-1-2 Part 1-2: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated
wire or cable - Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame
Electrical and fiber optic cable tests under fire conditions - Part
1-2. Test for Vertical Flame Spread of Single Insulated Wire or
Cable -- Procedure for 1 kW Premixed Flame
EN50399 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions - Heat
EN50399 release and smoke production measurement on cables during
flame spread test - Test apparatus, procedures, results
General test methods for cables under fire conditions --
Measurement of heat release and smoke generation from cables
in flame spread tests -- Test equipment, procedures, results
2.2 unit

The SI-system (meter, Newton, second) shall be used throughout the works covered
by this Specification.

The SI system of units (meter, newton, second) shall be used throughout the project
covered by this specification.

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 2.3 Interruption of Auxiliary Power

The Contractor shall ensure that the switching stations as a whole will function without
interruptions if auxiliary AC power disappears. The switching station shall be shut
safely down by long interruptions in AC supply or by faults in the DC supply.

The Contractor shall ensure uninterrupted operation of the switchyard as a whole in

the event of loss of auxiliary AC power. The switchyard shall be shut down safely in the
event of a prolonged interruption of the AC power supply or a failure of the DC power
supply.
2.4 selectivity

The contractor is responsible for selectivity in the auxiliary AC and DC power circuits
and shall present calculations proving the selectivity between main and sub
distributions under maximum and minimum short-circuit levels.

The Contractor is responsible for the selectivity of the auxiliary AC and DC power
circuits and shall present calculations demonstrating the selectivity between main and
secondary distribution at maximum and minimum short circuit levels.
2.5 design and material
2.6.1 under normal circumstances

Design and calculations shall be governed by the design criteria given in the Bid
Documents, standards and normal design practice. Necessary safety factors shall be
included. The supplier shall assure himself that the apparatus is suitable for intended
use and the environment and stresses to which will be exposed. He must also assure
that the equipment is compatible with equipment it shall be connected to, or work
together with.

The design and calculations shall follow the design criteria, standards and normal
design practices in the bidding documents. A necessary safety factor should be
included. The supplier shall ensure that the equipment is suitable for the intended use
and environment and the stresses to which it will be exposed. He must also ensure
that the device is compatible with the device it is connected to or works with.
The design shall be reliable and simple. The design shall incorporate every reasonable
precaution and provision for the safety of the general public as well as for all those
engaged in the operation and maintenance of the equipment itself or equipment
connected to or installed in close proximity to it.
The design should be reliable and simple. The design shall include all reasonable
precautions and provisions for the safety of the public and all persons involved in the
operation and maintenance of the equipment itself or equipment connected to or
installed in its vicinity.
All apparatus shall be designed to ensure reliable and safe operation under the
atmospheric conditions prevailing at the Site and under such sudden variations of load
and voltage as may be met with under working conditions of the system. The switching
station shall withstand without permanent deformation or weakening from short circuit
current within the rating of the apparatus (including those due to faulty synchronizing )
as well as normal atmospheric over voltages taking into account the use of lightning
arresters.
All equipment shall be designed to operate reliably and safely under the atmospheric
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conditions prevailing at the site and under sudden changes in load and voltage that
may be encountered under system operating conditions. The switchyard shall
withstand short-circuit currents within the rated range of the equipment (including
short-circuits due to faulty synchronization) and normal atmospheric overvoltages,
taking into account the use of arresters, without permanent weakening or deformation.
Special considerations shall be given to pressure rises by short circuits and fire risk. All
material and equipment shall be designed and arranged so that over pressure will be
relieved in a safe direction and so that fire risk is minimized and consequences of a fire
reduced. The indoor 33kV switchboard shall be designed with a duct on top of the
board for pressure release. All plastic material used in boxes, panels and boards shall
be halogen free and self-extinguishable.
Particular consideration should be given to the pressure rise and fire risk caused by
short circuits. The design and arrangement of all materials and equipment shall enable
the overpressure to be released in a safe direction, so as to minimize the risk of fire
and reduce the consequences of fire. The indoor 33kV distribution board should be
designed with a pipe on the top of the board for pressure release. All plastic materials
used in boxes, panels and boards shall be halogen-free and spontaneously
combustible.
The contract supplies shall be designed to facilitate inspection, cleaning and repairs
and for operation, in which continuity of service is the first consideration.
Contract supplies shall be designed for ease of inspection, cleaning and maintenance,
and for ease of operation, with continuity of service being the primary consideration.
All conductors and current carrying parts must be dimensioned with sample cross
sections so that temperatures are kept within limits in operation and under short
circuits. Temperature rises on all equipment shall be kept within limits set in IEC
standards provided nothing else is all curified carrying parts the permissible short
circuit duration shall be at least 1 second. All electrical connections shall be secured by
bolts or set screws of sample size, fitted with locknuts or lock washers of approved
types.
All conductors and current-carrying parts must be dimensioned with sufficient cross-
sections to keep the temperature within limits during operating and short-circuit
conditions. The temperature rise of all equipment shall be kept within the limits
specified by the IEC standard, unless otherwise specified. For all current-carrying
parts, the permissible short-circuit time shall be at least 1 second. All electrical
connections shall be made with adequately sized bolts or set screws with approved
lock nuts or lock washers.

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The equipment shall as far as possible be factory mounted with internal cables and
internal equipment installed before shipment. Plug-in components can be shipped
separately.
The equipment should be installed with internal cables and internal equipment as far
as possible before leaving the factory. Plug-in parts may be shipped separately.
Equipment for use outdoors or in wet or damp rooms shall be constructed so that
water runs off. It shall also have devices draining any inside condensation that may
form. Axial bearings on such equipment must be equipped with durable sealing
preventing water to ingress.
Equipment used outdoors or in damp or dark rooms shall be constructed to allow water
to run off. It shall also have means for draining any internal condensation that may
form. Axial bearings on such equipment must be fitted with durable seals to prevent
water ingress.
2.6.2 Protection against insects and vermin

All equipment shall be designed to withstand attack from insects, vermin, rodents, etc.
for instance by careful selection of materials, chemical preservation, mechanical
termite barriers, \etc. All enclosures containing electrical or mechanical equipment
shall be provided, with steel or similar effective protection against intrusion of insects,
etc.

All equipment should be designed to resist attack by insects, vermin, rodents, etc., for
example through careful selection of materials, chemical preservatives, mechanical
termite barriers, etc. All enclosures containing electrical or mechanical equipment shall
be provided with gaskets, steel mesh or similar effective protection against the ingress
of insects, etc.

2.6.3 Corrosion Protection and Paint

Special precaution shall be taken regarding environmental protection of all outdoor

constructions, equipment, etc.

Special precautions should be taken with regard to environmental protection of all

outdoor structures, equipment, etc.
In general, galvanized items shall not be painted, except if damages to the galvanizing
cannot otherwise be satisfactorily repaired or when specifically specified. Before any
painting, the galvanized surfaces must be treated with an approved etching primer and
an appropriation
In general, the galvanized coating shall not be painted unless the damage to the
galvanized coating cannot be repaired satisfactorily, or if there are special regulations.
Galvanized surfaces must be prepared with an approved etch primer and an approved
zinc primer prior to painting.
All ferrous parts of the Switching station shall be effectively protected against corrosion
by means of galvanising , if nothing else specified in the relevant clauses.
If not specified in the relevant clauses, all black parts of the switchyard shall be
effectively protected against corrosion by galvanizing.

2.6.4 galvanized

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Galvanizing shall be carried out by means of hot-dip galvanizing process resulting in
the following minimum surface cover:
Galvanizing shall be by hot-dip galvanizing process to the following minimum surface
coverage.
Ferrous Material Galvanizing Weight (g/m2)
Galvanized weight (g/m2) for ferrous materials.
Rolled steel exposed to the atmosphere only - 600
Rolled steel under the ground surface - 1500

Rolled steel exposed to atmosphere only - 600

Rolled steel below ground - 1500
Cast iron - 600
Cast Iron - 600
Bolts, nuts and washers - 375
Bolts, Nuts & Washers - 375
The galvanizing process shall be carried out after complete manufacturing of parts to
be galvanized . No manufacturing process such as drilling, welding and cutting shall be
carried out after galvanizing .
The galvanizing process shall be performed after the parts to be galvanized have been
fully fabricated. Manufacturing processes such as drilling, welding and cutting are not
allowed after galvanizing.
All steel wires shall be efficiently galvanized before laying up, and such galvanizing
shall be carried out by the Hot Dip process to BS 729, which shall produce a
homogeneous coating of uniform thickness of zinc. The coating shall adhere firmly to
the surface of the wire and shall not be removable in handling and erection. Testing of
galvanised earth wire shall be carried out in accordance with BS 443 and BS 4545.
All wire shall be effectively galvanized before laying. This galvanizing shall be by hot
dipping to BS 729 and shall produce a uniform thickness of zinc. The coating should
be firmly attached to the surface of the wire and must not fall off during handling and
erection. Galvanized earth wires shall be tested in accordance with BS443 and
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Delivery Reel type & size shall be clearly stated in the bid document. However all
earthwire shall be supplied on non-returnable termite proof wood drums, of an
acceptable weight and standard size of not more than 4000 m per drum. The length
and size of The earth wire shall be clearly marked on each drum.
The type and size of the reels to be delivered shall be clearly stated in the bidding
documents. However, all ground wires shall be packed in non-returnable termite-
resistant wooden barrels of acceptable weight and standard size, not exceeding 4000
meters per barrel. The length and size of the ground wire shall be clearly marked on
each barrel.

2.6.5 paint

All steel parts, which shall not be galvanised , shall be treated effectively against
corrosion after manufacturing. The treatment shall include sandblasting, anti-grease,
primer and coating. The final coat of painting shall be homogenous and free from any
The kind of pores. Contractor shall submit a certificate(s), which confirm that the
proposed coatings are suitable for tropical climate.

All ungalvanized steel parts shall be treated with effective anti-corrosion treatment after
manufacture. This treatment shall include sandblasting, oil repelling, priming and
coating. The final coat of paint should be uniform without porosity of any kind. The
Contractor shall submit a certificate confirming that the proposed coating is suitable for
tropical climates.
2.6.6 Structural cast iron and cast iron

Structural steel shall be made by open-hearth basic oxygen or electric furnace

process. Only the following two strength classes shall be used:

Structural steel shall be manufactured by open-hearth basic oxygen or electric furnace

process. Only the following two intensity levels can be used:
• Low tensile steel with yield point from 220 to 260 N/mm2
• Low strength steel with a yield point of 220 to 260 N/mm2
• High tensile steel with yield point from 300 to 350 N/mm2
• High strength steel with a yield point of 300 to 350 N/mm²
The Contractor shall apply for the Employer's approval of other steel qualities, if he
intends to deviate from the specified two steel classes.
If the Contractor intends to deviate from the two specified steel grades, he shall apply
for the Owner's approval for other steel grades.
Cast iron shall comply with the following minimum requirements:
Cast iron shall meet the following minimum requirements:
• Minimum tensile strength: 140 N/mm2
• Minimum tensile strength: 140N/mm2
• Manufacturing from: Best gray pig and scrap iron
• Manufactured from: Best gray cast iron and scrap iron
• Preparation: Close grained, tough and uniform in character malleable iron
shall be of black heart type with a tensile strength not less than 330 N/mm2.
• Preparation: The malleable iron, which is dense, tough and of uniform
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 character, should be black heart-shaped and have a tensile strength of not
less than 330 N/mm2.

2.6.7 provisioning configuration

The supply shall be configured as below:

The power supply should be configured as follows:

• Containers with preinstalled switchgear and control panels
• Containers with pre-installed switchgear and control panels
• Assembly of Medium Voltage (MV) Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) compliant
with IEC standards
• Medium Voltage (MV) Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) Assemblies to IEC
Standards
• Completely assembling and cabling of MV AIS and LV equipment (protection
relays, LV cabinet etc ) compliant with IEC standards;
• Complete assembly and wiring of medium voltage AIS and low voltage
equipment (protective relays, low voltage cabinets, etc.) according to IEC
standards;
• Accessories for assembly of MV Switchgear compliant with IEC;
• Assembly accessories for medium voltage switchgear in accordance with IEC
standards;
• Current Transformer (CT) compliant with IEC to be installed inside the MV
switchgear for protection function;
• Current transformers (CTs) conforming to IEC standards will be installed in
medium voltage switchgear for protective functions;
• CT homopolar compliant with IEC standard to be installed inside the
interspace under container floor for line switchgear;
• IEC standard CT single pole installed in the space under the container floor
for circuit switchgear;
• Voltage Transformer (VT) trolley compliant with IEC;
• Voltage transformer (VT) trolley conforming to IEC standard;
• Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) trolley compliant with IEC;
• Vacuum circuit breaker (VCB) trolley conforming to IEC standard;
• Earth trolley compliant with IEC;
• Ground trolley conforming to IEC standard;
• Protection relays installation;
• Protection relay installation;
• equipment;
• equipment;
• Air-conditioning system;
• Air Conditioning System;

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• Smoke detector system;
• smoke detector systems;
• Pest control repeller system;
• pest control repelling system;
• Internal LV power system complaint with IEC;
• IEC internal low-voltage power system complaints;
• Internal and external (on top of container) light system;
• Internal and external (container top) lighting systems;
• Earth system;
• grounding system;
• Energy station compliant with IEC and VRLA battery compliant IEC;
• IEC compliant energy stations and IEC compliant VRLA batteries;
• Remote terminal unit system installation and LV/OF cabling;
• Remote terminal equipment system installation and LV/OF wiring;
• MV cable terminations for transformer functional unit and bus bar tie functional unit,
suitable for IEC Aluminum 400mm2 MV cables, provided under Constructor
responsibility compliant with relevant standards;
• The medium-voltage cable terminals of the transformer functional unit and the
busbar connection functional unit are suitable for IEC aluminum 400mm2
medium-voltage cables , and shall be provided by the construction party that
meets the relevant standards;
• Operation and safety equipment (signals, fire extinguisher etc.);
• Operational and safety equipment (signals, fire extinguishers, etc.). );
• Electrical and mechanical design of all systems;
• Electrical and mechanical design of all systems;
• Services:
• Serve:
• Transportation, unloading and installation in all sites;
• All on-site transport, unloading and installation;
• All that is needed for unloading, positioning and final assembly of Container
will be Supplier's responsibility
• Everything needed for the unloading, positioning and final assembly of the
container will be the responsibility of the supplier
• Factory commissioning;
• Factory commissioning;
• Site commissioning and start up support
• On-site commissioning and start-up support
• Protection relays;
• protection relay;
• RTU;
• RTU
• Tele-transmission equipment.
• Remote transmission equipment.
• CCTV
• China Central Television; CCTV
• HVAC
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 • (same as high-voltage alternating current) high-voltage alternating current
• Fire Detection and fighting
• 火灾探测和灭火

2.6.8 电气设备材料

All materials supplied under this Contract shall be new and of the best quality and of
the class most suitable for working under the conditions specified. They shall withstand
the variations of temperature and atmospheric conditions arising under working
conditions (including start and stop) without distortion deterioration or undue stresses
in any parts and also without affecting the suitability of the various parts of the Works
for which they were designed. The Switching station shall be designed for a lifetime of
40 years. Equipment with a shorter life cycle shall be identified and so arranged that
they are easy to replace.

All materials furnished under this contract shall be new, of the best quality and of the
grade most suitable for the work under the specified conditions. They shall withstand
changes in temperature and atmospheric conditions arising under operating
conditions, including start and stop, without deformation deterioration or undue stress
in any part or affecting the suitability of the engineering parts for which they are
designed. The design life of the switchyard shall be 40 years. Equipment with short life
cycles should be identified and arranged for easy replacement.
No welding, filling or plugging of defective parts will be permitted without the sanction
in writing of the Project Manager.
Welding, stuffing, or plugging of defective parts is not permitted without written
approval from the project manager.
Materials that are susceptible to mold growth under tropical conditions shall be treated
to exclude moisture and prevent growth of mold after all machining has been carried
out.
In tropical conditions, materials susceptible to mold growth should be treated to
exclude moisture and prevent mold growth after all processing is complete.
Copper and aluminum used as electrical conductors shall be of the electrolytic type
and comply with the respective ASTM or DIN Standards.
Copper and aluminum used as electrical conductors shall be of the electrolytic type
and comply with the respective ASTM or DIN standards.
Cast iron shall not be used for chambers of oil-filled apparatus or for any part of the
equipment that is in tension or subject to impact stresses. Exception is made where it
can be shown that service experience has been satisfied with the grade of cast iron
and the duty proposed.
Cast iron shall not be used in chambers of oil-filled equipment, nor in any part of
equipment subjected to tension or impact stress. Exceptions may be made where
service experience can be demonstrated for the cast iron's grade and suggested tasks.

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 2.6.9 Bolts, studs, nuts, screws, washers, etc.

All bolts, studs, nuts, etc., shall have a standard metric threading and conform to the
relevant standards as regards shape and tolerance. They shall be of Strength Class

All bolts, studs, nuts, etc. Shall have standard metric threads and conform to relevant
standards for form and tolerances. they should have strength class
8.8 and marked accordingly.
8.8 and marked accordingly.
All bolts, studs, nuts, washers, screws, etc., used outdoor or in wet or moist
environment shall be in stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized . If hot-dip galvanized
bolts and nuts are used, special considerations shall be taken related to pre-stressing.
Bolts, nuts, studs and screws that require frequent tightening and unbolting during
inspection or maintenance procedures, shall be of stainless steel.
All bolts, studs, nuts, washers, screws, etc. Stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized
should be used outdoors or in humid environments. Special consideration should be
given to prestressing if hot-dip galvanized bolts and nuts are used. Bolts, nuts, studs
and screws that require frequent tightening and loosening during inspection or
maintenance shall be made of stainless steel.
All bolts and nuts shall be hexagonal, either normally or of the round head socket type
and secured in an approved manner against becoming loose during operation.
All bolts and nuts shall be hexagonal, usually of the cup-socket type, and secured in
an approved manner against loosening during operation.
The Contractor shall supply the net quantities plus 5% of all permanent bolts, screws
and other similar items and materials required for installation of the works at the site.
Any such rivets, bolts, screws, etc., which are surplus after the installation of The
equipment has been completed shall become spare parts and shall be wrapped,
marked and handed over to the Employer.
The Contractor shall supply the net quantity required for erection at the Works Site
plus 5% of all permanent bolts, screws and other similar items and materials. Any such
rivets, bolts, screws, etc. The remaining equipment after installation shall become
spare parts, which shall be packaged, marked and handed over to the owner.
Taper pins shall have threaded stems with nuts where dismantling of the pins is likely
to be required.
Where pin removal may be required, tapered pins shall have a threaded shank with a
nut.
Bolts shall not prove more than 10 mm beyond the nut but not less than two full
threads.
The bolt must not protrude beyond the nut by more than 10 mm, but not less than two
full threads.
2.6.10 Surface treatment and painting, electrical equipment

Panel boards, cubicles, cabinets, etc. in dry rooms shall have interior surfaces painted
with at least one priming and one finishing coat of anti-corrosion paint. Exterior
surfaces shall be adequately treated to be substantially corrosion corrosion resistant,
with one at priming two finishing coats.

Panels, compartments, cabinets, etc. In dry rooms, the interior surfaces should be
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coated with at least one coat of primer and one coat of anti-corrosion paint. The
exterior surfaces shall be adequately prepared for adequate corrosion resistance with
one coat of primer and two coats of topcoat.
Outdoor installations and indoor installations in wet and damp rooms shall at least
have one priming coat and two layers of paint on zinc powder basis applied after
perfect cleaning.
Exterior and interior fixtures in wet rooms should have at least one coat of primer and
two coats of zinc dust paint and be applied after being thoroughly cleaned.
Structural supports outdoor and in wet or moist rooms and parts that cannot be readily
painted, shall be hot-dip galvanised . All galvanising shall be in accordance with BS
729 or other internationally approved standards. Steel below ground proshall in
addition to galvanized Bitumen or a substance of similar quality.
Structural supports outdoors and in wet rooms, as well as parts that are not easily
painted, should be hot-dip galvanized. All galvanizing shall comply with BS 729 or
other internationally recognized standards. In addition to galvanizing, steel in the
ground should be protected with bitumen or a substance of similar quality.
The particulars of priming and finishing paintings shall be submitted for review, with
specifications of paint, together with a listing of colors available, for each of the
switching station and equipment.
For each switchyard and equipment, details of primer and finish paint, together with the
specification of the paint, and a list of available colors shall be submitted for review.
The Employer is not bound to accept the finishing color proposed by the contractor.
Determination of color shall be at the option of the Employer and shall be finalized at
the time of approval of drawings.
The Owner is under no obligation to accept the Contractor's proposed finish color. The
determination of color shall be at the choice of the Employer and shall be finalized
upon approval of the drawing.
2.6.11 insulating oil
All electrical equipment requiring insulating oil or other insulating liquids shall be
furnished with the first filling including flushing, if required. An excess of 10% of the net
amount of oil or liquid required for each component shall also be furnished by the
Contractor as spa

All electrical equipment requiring insulating oil or other insulating liquid shall be initially
filled, including flushing, if required. The Contractor shall also provide 10% of the net
quantity of oil or fluid required for each component as a reserve.

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The Contractor shall endeavor to employ, as far as practicable, one type and make of
insulating oil only for all the electrical equipment.
Whenever practicable, contractors should strive to use only one type and brand of
insulating oil for all electrical equipment.

2.6.12 Locking Devices and Padlocks

Facilities for applying safety or security padlocks to circuit breaker operating

mechanisms, disconnector and switch operating handles, control switches, control
cubicles, outdoor cabinets etc. shall be provided for all equipment accessible by
unauthorised personnel. The facilities shall be suitable for padlocks having a hasp
diameter of 10 mm. Padlocks are not required.

Apply safety padlocks to facilities such as circuit breaker operating mechanisms,

disconnectors and switch operating handles, control switches, control rooms, outdoor
cabinets, etc. shall be provided for all equipment accessible to unauthorized personnel.
The facility shall be suitable for a padlock with a hasp diameter of 10 mm. No padlock
required.
2.6.13 Nameplates and signs

Marking shall be in corrosion resistant material with permanent lettering. All equipment
shall be marked in accordance with standards and local practice. The Contractor must
mark all components in a clear and unambiguous way so that it can be related to the
documentation. All operating mechanisms as

Markings shall be made of corrosion resistant material with permanent text. All
equipment should be marked according to standards and local practices. Contractors
must mark all components in a clear and unambiguous manner so that they can be
associated with documents. All operating mechanisms are as follows
Push buttons, switches and handles must be marked in a precise way and necessary
warning signs must be supplied.
Buttons, switches and handles must be marked in a precise manner and the necessary
warning signs must be provided.
All outdoor nameplates and signs shall be made of non-corrosive weatherproof
material as trafolyte aluminum or stainless steel.
All outdoor nameplates and signs shall be constructed of corrosion- and weather-
resistant materials such as aluminum or stainless steel.
Letters shall be white and engraved on black background. For aluminum and steel
signs black letters on metallic background shall be used. For warning signs red
background shall be used.
The letters shall be white and inscribed on a black background. For aluminum and
steel signs, black letters on a metal background shall be used. Warning signs should
use a red background.
2.6.14 Tool rack in switch compartment

A tool rack shall be installed in the switchgear room for all the, handles and tools
required for operation of the switchgear including panel/marshalling boxes keys. The
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A tool rack shall be installed in the switchgear compartment for all handles and tools
required for switchgear operation, including panel/wiring box keys. The bracket should
be easily accessible to the operator without obstructing operation.
2.6 Equipment
2.6.1 standardization

The Contractor shall be responsible for the standardisation of all small mechanical and
electrical equipment, materials and devices for the Works. He shall arrange and
perform the necessary co-ordination work with his subcontractors for the purpose of
such standardisation . , etc. shall comprise, but not necessarily be restricted to, the
following:

The Contractor shall be responsible for the standardization of all minor mechanical and
electrical equipment, materials and installations of the Project. He shall arrange and
carry out the necessary coordination work with subcontractors to achieve
standardization. Such equipment, devices, accessories, etc. It should include but not
limited to the following:
• Intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), control devices and control switches
• Intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), control devices and control switches
• Electrical instruments and meters
• Electrical Instruments and Meters
• Terminals and terminal blocks
• Terminals and Terminal Blocks
• Primary, secondary and auxiliary relaying devices
• Primary, Secondary and Auxiliary Relays
• Contactors, fuses, miniature breakers and the like.
• Contactors, fuses, miniature circuit breakers, etc.
• Lamps, bulbs, sockets, plugs, etc.
• Lamps, bulbs, sockets, plugs, etc.
• Lubricants
• lubricant
• Oil
• Oil

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Where electrical sockets are installed for lamps, hand tools, measuring equipment etc.,
local standard sockets with earth connection shall be used for 16A single phase
sockets (lower rating shall not be used). Other sockets shall be according to IECCE
60309 (type 。 The Contractor shall endeavor to use components available in the local
marked.
A place where power outlets for lamps, hand tools, measuring equipment, etc. are
installed. A 16A single-phase outlet should use a local standard outlet with a ground
connection (lower ratings should not be used). Other sockets shall comply with the IEC
60309 standard (Type CEE). The Contractor shall endeavor to use locally marked
available components.
2.6.2 Interchangeability

To limit the required stock of spare parts, all equipment and parts performing similar
functions shall be interchangeable where possible.

In order to limit the required spare parts inventory, all equipment and parts performing
similar functions should be as interchangeable as possible.
2.6.3 degree of protection

Enclosures for electrical equipment shall have the following degree of protection
(Ref, IEC 60059, IEC 60529 and IEC 60947):

Enclosures for electrical equipment shall have the following degrees of

protection (reference, IEC 60059, IEC 60529 and IEC 60947):
2.6.4 Indicators and Tools

All status and position indication lamps shall be of the light emitting diode type and be
replaceable without use of soldering or special tools.

All status and position indicators shall be LED type and shall be replaceable without
soldering or special tools.
In unmanned operation a switch shall be arranged for turning off the indication lights
for the switching station. A switch for lamp test shall be arranged.
When no one is operating, a switch should be arranged to turn off the indicator light of
the switch station. A switch for lamp testing shall be set.
All indication contacts shall be galvanic isolated and potentially free.
All indicating contacts shall be electrically isolated and potential-free.
Temperature indicators shall be of the PT 100 type protected to suit the environment
where it is to be used.
The temperature indicator shall be of type PT 100, protected to suit the environment in
which it is used.
Pressure indicators shall be of corrosion proof material, IP 54, vibration class 1. The
scale shall indicate bar or equivalent m water column. The diameter shall be 160 mm
and the measuring pipe shall be equipped with stop chock. If the indicator is exposed
to vibration it shall be filled with damping liquid ( glycerine ).
The pressure indicator shall be of corrosion-resistant material, IP 54, vibration class 1.
The scale shall indicate bar or equivalent meter of water column. The diameter should
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be 160 mm and the measuring tube should be equipped with a stop wedge. If the
indicator is exposed to vibration, it should be filled with damping fluid (glycerin).
Limit switches for pressure, temperature and flow (even if combined with the
indicators) shall be of class 1 without noticeable hysteresis. Where more than one limit
is required each limit shall be independently settable. Set points shall be easily
readable .
Limit switches for pressure, temperature and flow (even in combination with indicators)
shall be Class 1 with no appreciable hysteresis. If more than one limit is required, each
limit shall be independently settable. The set point should be easy to read.
Flow meters shall be graded in litres /s from zero to well above required value. Flow
meters for water shall be electronic without moving mechanical parts.
The flow meter shall be graded in liters per second from zero to above the required
value. Water flow meters shall be electronic flow meters with no moving mechanical
parts.
Panel instrument shall be accuracy class 1.5 or better, dimensions 96x96 mm with
non-reflective glass. Measuring converters shall be of accuracy class 0.5 with 4-20 mA
output, DC auxiliary voltage and galvanic isolated potential free output.
Panel meters shall be of accuracy class 1.5 or better, measuring 96x96 mm with non-
reflective glass. The measuring transducer shall have an accuracy class of 0.5, an
output of 4-20 mA, DC auxiliary voltage and a galvanically isolated potential output.
All semaphores shall be of LED type.
All signal lights shall be of the LED type.
2.6.5 Fuses and Miniature Circuit Breakers

Miniature circuit breakers shall replace fuses in control and power circuits 63 amps and
below. They shall be approved as circuit breakers and have a breaking capacity
sufficient to break the short circuit at the place of use (ie no upstream backup fuses for
reduction of shall be necessary). All circuit breakers used in DC circuits must be
approved for the relevant DC voltage and current.

Miniature circuit breakers should replace fuses in control and power circuits 63 amps
and below. They shall be approved as circuit breakers and have an opening capacity
sufficient to open a short circuit at the point of use (i.e. without the need for an
upstream backup fuse to reduce the fault class). All circuit breakers used in DC circuits
must be approved for the relevant DC voltage and current.
Where nothing else is specified LV power fuses above 63 amps shall be of high
disrupting capacity cartridge, type NH gl , according to DIN VDE 0636 and IEC 60269.
All fuse bases shall have a load switching capacity and a thermal rating equal to the
According to DIN VDE 0636 and IEC 60269, if not specified otherwise, fuses for low-
voltage power supplies above 63 amperes shall be high breaking capacity fuse boxes
of type NH gl . All fuseholders shall have a load switching capability and thermal rating
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rating of the largest fuse it can accommodate. Fuse replacement shall be possible
without use of special tools and with IP20 protection against live parts.
The rating of the largest fuse it can accommodate. Fuse replacement requires no
special tools and is IP20 live parts protected.
2.6.6 Relays and Contactors

All resetting of relays and contacts must be possible without dismantling of any covers
and without risk for electrical shock. All contacts and relays used in DC circuits must
be approved for the relevant DC voltage and current.

All resetting of relays and contactors must be possible without removing any covers
and without risk of electric shock. All contactors and relays used in DC circuits must be
approved for the relevant DC voltage and current.
Limit switches not mounted in enclosures shall be of the proximity type without need
for separate power supply and equipped with light emitting diodes to indicate position.
Limit switches not mounted in an enclosure shall be of the proximity type, require no
separate power supply, and be provided with LEDs to indicate position.
2.6.7 engine

As far as possible and if nothing else is specified, motors shall be three phase squirrel
cage motors complying with IEC 60034 and with dimensions according to IEC 60072.
Such motors shall have the following data:

If not otherwise specified, the motor shall, as far as possible, be a three-phase squirrel-
cage motor in accordance with IEC 60034, and its dimensions shall be in accordance
with IEC 60072. Such motors shall have the following data:
• Continuous rating 130 % of mechanical load
• Continuous rating is 130 % of mechanical load
• Frequency band for continuous rated operation without exceeding
temperature class 47 - 57 Hz
• Temperature class does not exceed the continuous rated operating frequency
band of 47 - 57 Hz
• Voltage band for continuous rated operation without exceeding temperature
class -15 % - +10 %
• The voltage range for continuous rated operation does not exceed the
temperature class -15 % - +10 %
• Maximum start current with direct start
• Maximum starting current at direct start
- Motors above 75 kW - 5 x In
- Motors over 75kW - 5"
- Motors between 35 and 75 kW - 6x In
- Motors between 35 and 75 kW - 6x in
• Insulation class F
• Insulation class F
• Temperature rise B
• temperature rise B
• Direct starting range 75 - 110 % of Un
• Direct start range 75 - 110 % of Un
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Motors shall have sealed ball or roller bearings. If the bearing is not sealed for life, it
shall withstand two years of operation before refill of lubricants.
Motors shall be fitted with sealed ball or roller bearings. If the bearing is not sealed for
life, the bearing should last two years of operation before relubricating.
Outdoor motors and motors erected in moist environment shall be equipped with still-
stand heaters controlled from the starter. The heater shall be so dimensioned that
maximum temperature is not reached even if the heater remains connected under
operation.
Outdoor motors and motors installed in wet environments shall be equipped with a
stationary heater controlled by a starter. The heater should be sized so that maximum
temperature is not reached even if the heater is left connected while running.
Motors shall stand three subsequent starts without overheating. Motors over 20 kW
shall be equipped with thermistor-based temperature protection.
The motor should be able to withstand three consecutive starts without overheating.
Motors over 20 kW should be equipped with a thermistor-based temperature
protection.
The three line connections of AC motors shall be brought out to a terminal box sealed
from the motor. The terminal arrangement shall be suitable for the reception of
aluminum and copper cable. A permanently attached diagram or instruction sheet shall
be provided giving the connections for the required direction of rotation. If only one
direction of rotation is permitted, this shall be clearly marked.
The three-wire connection of the AC motor should lead to a junction box sealed from
the motor. Terminal arrangements shall be suitable for receiving aluminum and copper
cables. A permanently attached diagram or instruction sheet shall be provided showing
the connection for the required direction of rotation. If only one direction of rotation is
permitted, it shall be clearly marked.
Motors to be connected to variable speed drives shall be special adapted to this.
Motors connected to variable speed drives should be specially adapted to this situation.
Other types of motors shall only be used where squirrel cage motors are inconvenient
to use (and then only after approval by the project manager) or if DC motors are
specified. Such motors shall as far as possible follow the requirements set above.
Other types of motors should only be used where squirrel cage motors are not
convenient (and only with project manager approval), or if a DC motor is specified.
Such motors shall comply with the above requirements as far as possible.
Brushes shall be designed with a constant brush pressure and shall withstand at least
5,000 hours of operation before they have to be replaced. It shall always be at least
two brushes in parallel and the brush-holders shall not touch the commutators when
Brushes shall be designed with constant brush pressure and shall withstand at least
5000 hours of operation before replacement. There should always be at least two
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the brushes wear out. The press fingers shall not carry the current and each brush
shall be separately adjustable.
The brushes are worn out. The fingers should not carry current and each brush should
be individually adjustable.
Where single phase motors are used the motors shall be grouped so as to form,
approximately, a balanced three phase load.
If single-phase motors are used, the motors should be grouped to create an
approximately balanced three-phase load.
2.6.8 motor control unit

Control gear shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60947, the control gear being
rated according to the duty imposed by the particular application. No replacement of
equipment shall be necessary after short circuit (ref. IEC 60947)

Control gear shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60947 and control gear shall be
rated according to the load imposed by the particular application. No need to replace
the device after a short circuit (ref. IEC 60947)
Motor contacts shall comply with IEC 60947 class of intermittent duty 0-3 and
utilization category AC4. The contacts, and their associated apparatus shall be
capable of switching the stalled current, and shall have a continuous current rating of
at least 50% greater than full load current of the motors they control.
Motor contactors shall comply with AC4 IEC 60947 intermittent duty class 0-3 and
application category. The contactor and its associated equipment shall be capable of
switching stall currents and shall have a continuous current rating at least 50% greater
than the full load current of the motor it controls.
The operating currents of overload trips fitted to motor contacts shall be substantially
independent of ambient temperature conditions, including the effect of direct sunlight
on the enclosure in which the contacts are installed.
The operating current of an overload trip device mounted on a motor contactor shall be
substantially independent of ambient temperature conditions, including direct sunlight
on the housing in which the contactor is mounted.
Where small motors are connected in groups, the group protection shall be arranged
so that it will operate satisfactorily in the event of a fault occurring on a single motor.
When small motors are connected in groups, the group protective devices shall be so
arranged as to operate satisfactorily in the event of failure of a single motor.
Each motor or group of motors shall be provided with control gear for starting and
stopping by hand and automatically. Overload and single-phasing protection shall be
provided. Facilities for padlocking the supply in off position shall be provided.
Each motor or group of motors shall be equipped with control devices for manual and
automatic start and stop. Overload and single phase protection shall be provided.
Means shall be provided for locking the power supply in the off position.
2.6.9 computer based controller

Computer Based Controllers Inclusive Programmable Logical Controllers (PLC) can be

used for individual control functions. Such equipment shall be designed for industrial
environment and application in high voltage switching stations. The control equipment
must be fed from the general station DC supply.
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Computer-based controllers, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), can be
used for individual control functions. Such equipment should be designed for use in
industrial environments and high voltage switchyard applications. The control
equipment must be powered by the DC mains.
The control equipment must be equipped with internal “watchdog” function giving
external potential free alarm by internal fault. The operational status shall be frozen by
fault or un-normal function so it can be re-established after restart. The process must
be shut down to a safe stage if fatale faults occur in the controller.
The control equipment must be equipped with an internal "watchdog" function that
issues an external potential-free alarm on an internal fault. The operational state
should be frozen by failure or abnormal function so that it can be re-established after a
restart. In the event of a fatal fault in the controller, the process must be shut down to a
safe stage.
Analogue and digital in and out puts must be galvanic isolated and potential free and
must, together with the enclosure, screen against disturbance from electromagnetic
field occurring by short-circuit, switching over voltages or lightning discharges. The
control equipment shall be tested 5 cor and fulfill relevant EMC requirements for
Industrial Environment.
The analog and digital inputs and outputs must be galvanically isolated and potential-
free and, together with the housing, must be shielded against electromagnetic field
disturbances caused by short circuits, switched voltages or lightning discharges.
Control equipment should be tested according to IEC 60255 and meet the relevant
EMC requirements for industrial environments.
Digital in- and outputs shall be tested and approved for switching of DC voltages
supplied by the main switching station battery (AC values are irrelevant).
Digital inputs and outputs shall be tested and approved to switch DC voltage supplied
by the main switchyard battery (AC value is irrelevant).
Programs shall be stored in “flash ram” or similar storage medium and shall not be
destroyed or changed by power failure (ie Separate backup battery shall not be used).
The memory shall contain the last program version.
The program shall be stored in "flash memory" or similar storage medium, which shall
not be destroyed or changed due to power failure (i.e. no separate backup battery shall
be used). The memory should contain the latest program version.
All programming of control sequences shall be documented in a self-explanatory way
not requiring special program knowledge for understanding (function block
programming or similar)
The programming of all control sequences shall be documented in a self-explanatory
manner that does not require special program knowledge to be understood (function
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Communication between various controllers (and the main control system) can be over
fiber optical cable provided agreement between the contractors. Such communication
must use open protocols to be approved by the Project Manager. The contractor shall
in any case present a verification of transmission quality.
Communication between the various controllers (and the main control system) can
take place via fiber optic cables, subject to agreement between contractors. This
communication must use an open protocol approved by the project manager. The
contractor shall in any case submit a verification of the transmission quality.
The Controllers shall be delivered with software and software licenses needed for
testing, setting ad reconfiguration. If hardware other than laptop is required for this
such shall be included in the supply.
The controller shall deliver the software and software licenses required for testing,
setup and reconfiguration. If hardware other than a laptop is required for this purpose,
such hardware shall be included in the delivery.
2.6.10 remote control

The Switching Stations shall be linked to Grid Control Center (GCC) and to Distribution
Control Center (DCC).

The switchyard should be connected to the Grid Control Center (GCC) and Distribution
Control Center (DCC).
The system shall include two gateways by which one shall serve Grid control center
while the other shall serve Dar es salaam control center (DCC).
The system shall consist of two gateways, one serving the Grid Control Center and the
other serving the Dar es Salaam Control Center (DCC).
The communication protocol towards the GCC (Grid Control Center) shall be based on
IEC 60870-5-104 as main link and IEC 60870-5-101.
The communication protocol towards GCC (Grid Control Center) shall be based on
IEC 60870-5-104 main link and IEC 60870-5-101.
The communication protocol towards the DCC (Dar es salaam Control Center) shall be
based on IEC 60870-5-104
Communication protocol with DCC (Dar es Salaam Control Center) should be based
on IEC 60870-5-104
All signals to control center from substation gateway shall be pass through Router with
MPLS features included.
All signals from the substation gateway to the control center should pass through a
router that includes MPLS functionality.
Clear control priorities shall prevent the operation of a single switch can be initiated at
the same time from more than one of the various control levels, eg. Hardwired
Switching Panels, bay level or apparatus level. The priority shall always be on the
lowest enabled control level.
Clear control priorities should prevent the operation of a single switch from being
initiated simultaneously from multiple different control levels, such as hardwired switch
panels, bay levels, or equipment levels. The priority should always be the lowest
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 The HMI system shall be well protected against power failure.
HMI systems should be well protected against power failures.
Communication media of IEC61850 station bus shall be of multimode fiber cables.
The communication medium of IEC61850 station car shall adopt multi-mode optical cable.
Engineering workstation shall have full maintenance software for management of SAS,
protection and Telecommunication. The workstation shall be accessible from Station
bus.
The engineering workstation shall have complete maintenance software for the
management of SAS, protection and telecommunications. Workstations shall be
accessible from station buses.
Engineering Laptop for maintenance shall have full maintenance softwares for
management of SAS, protection and Telecommunication.
Engineering laptops used for maintenance shall have full maintenance software to
manage SAS, protection and telecommunications.
Each IED shall have at least two optical fiber ports to communicate to two separate
networks for redundancy.
Each IED shall have at least two fiber optic ports to communicate with two
independent redundant networks.
The man-machine interfaces shall include:
The human-machine interface should include:
• Two operator workstations each with two monitors each 43 inches (two for
each), key-board and mouse
• Two operator workstations, each with two 43" monitors (two monitors each),
keyboard and mouse
• One engineering workstation
• an engineering workstation
• Two Engineering Laptops
• Two Engineering Laptops
• Two printers for printing, scanning and copying in A4 and A3 formats
• Two printers for printing, scanning and copying in A4 and A3 format
• Two color printers with scanning and copying functionality
• Two color printers with scan and copy capabilities
• Three table with adjustable height
• height-adjustable table for three
• Six adjustable high-quality office chair with wheels
• Six Wheel Adjustable High Quality Office Chair
• Two Cabinets for storing of manuals, drawings and print-outs
• Two cabinets for storing manuals, drawings and printouts

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Power supplies (socket-outlets) to the man-machine interface shall be dedicated for
the purpose.
The power supply (socket) of the HMI should be dedicated for this purpose.
2.7 Construction and installation
2.7.1 Panels, panels and cabinets

Switchboards, control, panel boards and cabinets shall be of robust construction,

formed of a steel frame and covered with smooth steel plate (outdoor cabinets can be
of aluminium). The steel plate shall be properly stiffened to prevent distortion. Panels
shall normally be covered at their rear with hinged doors. The frames of the boards
shall be designed to permit firm anchoring on the floor. The frames shall permit easy
erection, and allowance shall be made for extension of the board by similar additional
panels. Panes for power circuits shall be in accordance IEC 6034 (minimum partly type
tested apparatus (PTTA)). All enclosures shall be ventilated so that the temperature
inside the enclosure do not raise more than 5 °C above ambient even with possible
heaters connected.

Switchboards, control panels and cabinets should be of solid construction, constructed

of a steel frame and covered with smooth steel plates (outdoor cabinets may be of
aluminum). Steel plates should be properly reinforced to prevent deformation. The
panels should normally be covered with hinged doors at the back. The plank frame
shall be designed to allow it to be securely fastened to the floor. The frame should be
easy to install and should allow extension of the panels through similar additional
panels. Power circuit panels shall comply with IEC 6034 (Minimum Part Type Test
Apparatus (PTTA)). All enclosures should be vented so that the temperature inside the
enclosure does not rise more than 5°C above the ambient temperature, even with
possible heaters connected.
Outdoor-cabinets and cabinets for moist environments shall be provided with
thermostat-controlled heaters to inhibit collection of moisture. The heater must be
arranged not to overheat any cables or equipment. Openings for drainage of condense
shall be provided at the lowest point in the cabinets .
Outdoor cabinets and cabinets used in humid environments should be equipped with
thermostatically controlled heaters to prevent moisture build-up. Heaters must be
arranged so that they do not overheat any cables or equipment. A condensate drain
shall be provided at the lowest point of the cabinet.
All major or important components containing electrical equipment shall be provided
with a single phase 16 A socket and internal lighting facilities switched off by a door
switch.
All main or essential compartments containing electrical equipment shall be equipped
with single-phase 16 A sockets and internal lighting which is switched off by a door
switch.
Unless otherwise specified or agreed upon, all instruments, apparatus and devices on
the panel fronts shall be provided for flush mounting. Flush mounted relays shall be
provided with transparent cover. The cover shall be hinged to allow resetting and
adjustment. All terminals and all equipment shall be accessible without dismantling
other components. Equipment shall not be mounted in swing outdoors. However,
proper swing out frames may be used provided they can be opened will full load
without twisting or distorting the panel. Windows shall be provided in front of rack
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mounted equipment.
Unless otherwise specified or agreed, all instruments, equipment and fixtures on the
front of the panel shall be flush mounted. Embedded relays shall be provided with a
transparent cover. The cover should be hinged to allow resetting and adjustment. All
terminals and all equipment shall be accessible without dismantling other parts. The
equipment must not be installed on a swing set outdoors. However, proper swing-out
frames can be used, provided they can be opened under full load without twisting or
twisting the panels. Windows shall be provided on the front of rack-mounted
equipment.

2.7.2 Wiring and terminal blocks inside the housing

All wiring shall be stranded copper conductor, PVC. Insulated, suitable for operation at
voltages below 1000 V and in compliance with the provisions of the applicable IEC
Recommendations. Conductors shall not be smaller than 2.5 mm2 for current
transformer circuits and 1.5mm2 for other control circuits. The selection of conductor
sizes for current transformer circuits shall be supported by calculations.

All wiring shall be PVC copper stranded wire. Insulated, suitable for voltages below
1000 V and in compliance with applicable IEC recommendations. The wires of the
current transformer circuit shall not be smaller than 2.5mm2, and the wires of all other
control circuits shall not be smaller than 1.5mm2. Conductor size selection for current
transformer circuits shall be supported by calculations.
For wiring within boards the "bunch" pattern shall be adopted. For a small number of
connections, wiring may be grouped using flexible plastic bands or equivalent. For a
large number of connections, a system using support strips or U-shaped troughs (with
covers) shall be used. Ample space shall be provided for running of cable within the
enclosures.
For in-board wiring, the "bundle" pattern should be used. For small numbers of
connections, flexible plastic straps or equivalent can be used to group the wires. For a
large number of connections, a system using support bars or U-shaped channels (with
covers) should be used. Sufficient space should be provided for cable runs within the
enclosure.
The screens or screened pairs of multicore cables shall be earthed in accordance with
a coherent grounding philosophy to be worked out by the main Contractor and
approved by the Project Manager.
Screened or screened multi-conductor cables shall be grounded in accordance with a
coherent grounding principle developed by the General Contractor and approved by
the Project Manager.

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The screen and earth wires shall be terminated in terminals dedicated for this use. All
free conductors in connecting cables shall be terminated in terminals that shall be
temporarily connected to earth and specially marked. Though, in field boxes the free
conductors can be laid orderly and short-circuited or insulated. The length shall allow
future connection.
Shield and ground wires should be terminated on dedicated terminals. All free
conductors in connecting cables shall be terminated at terminals which shall be
temporarily earthed and specially marked. Nevertheless, in field junction boxes, free
conductors can be placed in order, short-circuited or insulated. The length should allow
for future connections.
Multi-stranded conductor ends shall be fitted with a suitable crimped thimble (bootlace
ferrule type). The thimble shall be of correct type and length according to the core size
and crimple tools shall be specially adapted to the thimble and cross section used.
Each wire shall be separately terminated unless otherwise approved.
Stranded wire ends shall be fitted with suitable crimped sleeves (bootstrap ferrule
type). Depending on the core size, the thimble should be of the correct type and
length, and the crimping tool should be specific to the thimble and cross-section being
used. Each wire shall be terminated individually unless otherwise approved.
It shall be possible to work on small wiring for maintenance or test purposes without
making a switchboard dead.
For maintenance or testing purposes, it should be possible to work on small wiring
without disabling the switchboard.
The wiring identification shall be by numbered ferrules, sleeves or other approved
means.
接线标识应采用编号套圈、套管或其他批准的方式。
All wiring shall terminate at terminal blocks, the latter shall be of the moulded type not
less than IP20 and provided with barriers to separate power from control cables. It
shall be possible to replace a single terminal block without dismantling a whole row.
They shall be clearly marked, the designations being those entered in the respective
wiring diagrams. Terminal blocks using screws acting directly on the wire (conductor)
as well as spring type terminal blocks are not acceptable. To avoid squeezing of the
wire the screw pressure shall be applied by a pressure plate having smooth edges.
‘OBA’ terminal blocks are not acceptable. Only terminal blocks that are operated
using screw drivers are acceptable.
All wiring shall be terminated at a terminal block which shall be of the molded type not
less than IP20 and fitted with an isolation barrier to separate power from control
cables. It should be possible to replace a single terminal block without dismantling the
entire row. They should be clearly marked with the names entered in the respective
wiring diagrams. Terminal boards using screws that act directly on the wires
(conductors) and spring-type terminal boards are not acceptable. To avoid pinching the
wire, screw pressure should be applied through a platen with smooth edges. "OBA"
terminal boards are not acceptable. Only terminal strips operated with a screwdriver
are accepted.
Terminal blocks for current and voltage transformers shall be separated and specially
marked. They shall be equipped with a sliding splice for separation and “banana”
sockets on both sides for testing. The splices shall be so arranger that they fall into
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closed position when loose. Where appropriate, other terminal blocks shall be
equipped with facilities for testing, such as short-circuiting, separating splices, plugs,
etc. All such device shall be accessible even when paralleling strips are used.
The terminal boards of current transformers and voltage transformers shall be
separated and specially marked. They should be equipped with a slip joint for
separation and "banana" sockets on both sides for testing. The splices should be
arranged so that they fall into the closed position when released. Where appropriate,
other terminal boards shall be equipped with testing facilities such as short circuits,
splitters, plugs, etc. All such fixtures shall be readily accessible even with parallel
strips.
Only one conductor shall be connected to each side of a terminal block and the
branch- offs shall be made by interconnecting the necessary number of neighboring
blocks by means of copper strips.
Only one wire should be connected to each side of the terminal board and branching
should be achieved by interconnecting the necessary number of adjacent terminal
boards with copper strips.
Terminal blocks shall be located at least 300mm from the bottom of the panel and shall
be easily accessible. Terminal blocks for different voltages shall not be mixed between
one another. All conductors in a multi-core cable shall be terminated on the same
terminal block. The blocks shall be grouped for each voltage and they shall be clearly
marked for easy identification of the system voltage. There shall be at least 20 % spare
terminals on each block.
Terminal boards shall be located at least 300 mm from the bottom of the panel and
shall be easily accessible. Terminal strips of different voltages must not be mixed with
each other. All conductors in a multi-conductor cable shall be terminated in the same
terminal block. Terminal blocks should be grouped for each voltage and clearly marked
for easy identification of system voltages. There should be at least 20 % spare
terminals on each block.

2.7.3 Cable laying and wiring

The final routing of HV and LV cables in indoor and outdoor installations shall be
determined by the Contractor from the directives given in Particular Specifications, and
the principles shown in the layouts on the drawings. All cable routing and arrangement
shall be subject to the Project Manager's approval and must adapt to obstacles as
tubes and ventilation channels. All penetrations of fire zone separations shall have the
same fire classification as the separation itself.

The final routing of HV and LV cables in indoor and outdoor installations shall be
determined by the Contractor in accordance with the instructions given in the special
specifications and the principles shown in the layout of the drawings. All cable routing
and placement should be approved by the project manager and must accommodate
obstructions such as ducts and ventilation ducts. All penetrations of fire zone divisions
shall have the same fire rating as the division itself.

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Cables shall be laid on corrosion resistant ( aluminum or hot dipped galvanised ) cable
trays and racks and by raising cables fixed to cable ladders. The trays shall be
dimensioned and fixed so that it allows one man to climb on it in addition to the cable
load . Each tray shall have at least 15 % spare capacity. The distance between each
tray shall be at least be 300 mm. For exposed outdoor installations cables shall be laid
in covered cable trenches, plastic or steel ducts, depending on the available space.
The cables should be laid on corrosion-resistant (aluminum or hot-dip galvanized)
cable troughs and cable racks, and the cables should be fixed on the cable ladders.
Cable trays should be sized and secured in such a way that, in addition to the cable
load, a person is allowed to climb up the cable tray. Each pallet should have at least
15% spare capacity. The distance between each pallet should be at least 300 mm. For
exposed outdoor installations, cables should be laid in covered cable trenches, plastic
or steel pipes depending on the space available.
Branch offs to individual equipment shall be fixed and supported all the way to the
connection box. Cables and cable supports shall be properly fixed and secured against
movement under short-circuit and strain caused by erection work. Particular attention
shall be given to termination in confined areas where personnel may climb under
erection and maintenance. Flexible tubes of “spiral type” shall not be used whereas
tubes of “plica” type can.
Branches leading to individual equipment shall be secured and supported to junction
boxes. Cables and cable supports shall be properly secured against movement due to
short circuits and strain caused by installation works. Particular attention should be
paid to terminals in restricted areas where personnel may climb during installation and
maintenance. "Spiral" hoses must not be used, but "pleated" hoses may be used.
Low power cables, ie cables for control, metering, etc. shall not be run in close parallel
to high power cables or earth wires, but shall be run at the greatest possible
separating distance. The minimum distances are:
Low power cables, i.e. cables used for control, metering, etc. Not in close parallel with
high power cables or ground wires, but with the greatest possible separation. The
minimum distance is:
• High and medium voltage versus control and measuring cables 800mm
• HV and MV with control and measurement cables 800 mm
• Low voltage power cables versus control and measuring cables 400 mm
Necessary EMC consideration shall be taken in accordance with EMC standards.

• The low-voltage power cables should be considered for the necessary

electromagnetic compatibility according to the electromagnetic compatibility standards
compared with the 400 mm control and measurement cables.
Additionally, cables for extra low power, ie mA and mV circuits and cables connected
to low power solid state electronic circuits, shall be laid in separate sheet steel trays
with covers. The DC trip and AC voltage supplies and wiring to main protective gear
shall be segregated from those for back-up protection to the greatest extent possible.
In addition, ultra-low power cables, i.e. mA and mV circuits and cables connected to
low power solid-state electronic circuits, should be placed in separate covered steel
trays. The DC trip and AC voltage supplies and the wiring of the main protective device
should be isolated from the backup protective device as far as possible.
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Single-phase power cables shall be run in trefoil configuration, single-phase DC power
cables shall be run in parallel. Special care shall be taken so that closed magnetic
circuits do not form around single-phase cables.
Single-phase power cables should be run in a trefoil configuration, and single-phase
DC power cables should be run in parallel. Special care should be taken to avoid
closed magnetic circuits around single-phase cables.
Cables below 25 mm2 cross section shall be copper. Larger cross sections may be
aluminum . Minimum cross sections shall be as follows:
a cross-section less than 25 mm2 shall be copper. Larger cross sections can be
aluminum. The minimum cross section shall be as follows:
• Measuring cables for current 4.0 mm2
• 4.0 mm2 current measurement cable
• Control and other measuring cables 2.5 mm2
• Control and other measuring cables 2.5 mm2
• Power cables according to 120 % max load current
• Power cables complying with 120 % of the maximum load current
All cross section must be checked against max load current, allowable burden on
measuring transformers, short circuit values, voltage drop, protection requirements and
selectivity.
All cross-sections must be checked against the maximum load current, permissible
load of the measuring transformer, short-circuit value, voltage drop, protection
requirements and selectivity.
The cables shall be marked with item designation in both ends as well as by entrances
in enclosures. The cable marking shall be fire proof.
Both ends of the cable as well as the entry to the enclosure shall be marked with the
project name. Cable markers shall be fire resistant.
Cables shall be laid in full runs and not spliced unless approved by Project Manager.
Termination of multi-stranded conductor ends shall be with a suitable crimped thimble
as specified above. All other cable lugs or similar shall be of crimped type adapted to
the cable type and cross-section used. The tools used should be special approved for
the lugs and cable type used.
Cables shall be fully laid and shall not be spliced unless approved by the project
manager. Terminations at the ends of stranded conductors shall be provided with
suitable crimped sleeves as specified above. All other cable lugs or similar shall be of
the crimped type suitable for the type and cross-section of the cable used. The tools
used shall be specifically approved for the type of lugs and cables used.
The cable supplier's instructions regarding handling and bending radius shall be
followed.
The cable supplier's instructions for handling and bend radii should be followed.

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Fiber optic cables shall not contain metallic material and be so laid that they have
proper mechanical protection. Ie cables not constructed for embedding shall be laid in
protective tubes.
Fiber optic cables should not contain metallic materials and should be laid with
appropriate mechanical protection. That is, cables not built for embedding shall be laid
in protective tubes.
2.7.4 grounding (grounding)

An embedded grounding system shall be arranged connected to exposed and

accessible grounding bars. From here an exposed system shall be arranged. The
Contractor is responsible for installation and connecting of his equipment to this
network so that all precautions are taken regarding shielding safety and . Cables shall
be earthed and shielded in accordance with grounding philosophy worked out by main
switchgear contractors.

Embedded grounding systems should be connected to exposed and accessible ground

rods. From here, an exposure system should be laid out. The contractor is responsible
for installing and connecting its equipment to this network so that all precautions are
taken with regard to safety and shielding from interference. Cables should be
grounded and shielded according to the grounding principles established by the main
switchgear contractor.
3. project specific data
3.1 scope

This specification describes the requirements for design, manufacture, testing at

manufacturer's works, supply, installation and Commissioning at site of prefabricated
container with AIS Switchgear System and associated auxiliary equipment.

This specification describes the requirements for the design, manufacture,

manufacturer's factory testing, supply, installation and site commissioning of
prefabricated containers with AIS switch systems and associated auxiliary equipment.

3.2 The scope of work

The scope of works for “Works” includes the Site spoting, Design, foundation
construction, Supply, Erection, Installation, Testing and Commissioning and rectifying
of any defects found during the guarantee period of all the concerned works, whether
mentioned in detail or not, to complete the installation and/or supply and put it into
operation according to the set requirements of containerized Switching Station at
Msigani area. If anything else is not specified herein, erect means that the Contractor
shall also supply the material and tools.

containerized according to the Msigani area The setup of a switchyard requires

installation and/or supply and commissioning. Installation implies that the Contractor
shall also furnish materials and tools if nothing else is specified herein.

The Tenderer must provide a design, material and construction/installation in order to

provide a fully functional electrical system and equipment whether or not specified in
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this document.
Bidders must provide the design, materials and construction/installation to provide
fully functional electrical systems and equipment, whether or not specified in this
document.

The Scope of Works mainly consists of:

The project scope mainly includes:

• Detail design of the Containerized Switching Station

• Detailed Design of Containerized Switch Station
• Site leveling and foundation construction
• Site leveling and foundation construction
• Deliver prefabricated container preinstalled with complete switchgear,
control panels, battery and charger system, relay panels, communication
hardware, CCTV system, cables and all other materials and equipment
needed for fully functional installations;
• Delivery of pre-fabricated containers pre-packed with complete switchgear,
control panels, battery and charger systems, relay panels, communications
hardware, CCTV systems, cables and all other materials and equipment
required for a fully functional installation;
• Installation of power cables for feeder tapping
• Installation of power cables for feeder tapping
• Installation of grounding and earthing system
• Installation of grounding and grounding systems
• Provision of drainage system
• provide drainage
• Construction of fence with gate
• Build a fence with a gate
• Construction of askari kiosk and wash room using portable structures
• build askari pavilions and washrooms using portable structures

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 • Testing and commissioning of the facilities
• Facility testing and commissioning
• Rectification of defects noted up to end of defect liability period
• Correction of defects noticed before the end of the defects liability period
• Delivery of Spare Parts and Tools if specified herein;
• delivery of spare parts and tools (if specified here);
• Training of the Employer's personnel;
• training of employer personnel;
• The Contractor shall make good the area affected by his work;
• The Contractor shall repair the areas affected by his works;
• The Contractor shall plan his work in cooperation with the Employer in order to
minimize possible shutdown periods of any feeder or other vital parts.
• The Contractor shall plan its work in cooperation with the Owner to minimize
possible downtime of any feeders or other vital components.

3.3 Msigani exchange site

The substation coordinates of the plot corners are.

The coordinates of the substation at the corner of the figure are .

Datum WGS84 – Zone

S/no. Remark
point 37
serial main Datum WGS 84–37 zone Notice
number point Easting North
facing Beihang
east
1 A 9248876 512757 Substation plot-
Substation Diagram-
2 B 9248897 512760 Substation plot-
Substation Diagram-
3 C 9248882 512782 Substation plot-
Substation Diagram-
4 D. 9248903 512778 Substation plot-
Substation Diagram-

The site is located at an altitude of 230m above sea level.

The size of the plot is 20m x 20m.
The site is located at an altitude of 230 meters. The size
of the plot is 20m x 20m.

The 33 kV switchgear will be of the AIS indoor type, single bus bar.
The 33 kV switchgear will be AIS indoor type, single busbar.

Connection to the medium voltage network will be realized by MV underground cables

between the dead-end poles and the 33 kV switching station cubicles.
The connection to the medium voltage grid is achieved through medium voltage underground
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cables between the terminal poles and the 33 kV switchyard cabinet.

The number of 33 kV cubicles to be installed in Msigani shall be 10 cubicles

in Msigani shall be 10 distribution boards,
One station supply cubicles
A plant power distribution cabinet
One bus-bar coupler
a bus coupler
Two 33 kV arrival cubicles
Two 33 kV arrival cabinets
Six equipped line feeder cubicles
Six equipped line feeder cabinets

3.4 General Design Criteria

The container shall be an elevated, air-conditioned structure with all self-sufficient

required equipment such as:

The container shall be an elevated air-conditioned structure with all self-sufficiency

required equipment such as:
• Switchgear with Protection Relays & Local Control arrangement
• Switchgear with protective relay and local control gear
• LV AC & DC Distribution system
• Low voltage AC and DC power distribution systems
• Battery, Charger, UPS etc.
• Batteries, chargers, uninterruptible power supplies, etc.
• BCU panel with SCADA interface cabinets
• BCU panel with SCADA interface cabinet
• Supply, laying, dressing, termination and connection of control cables.
• Controls the supply, laying, trimming, termination and connection of cables.
• Light fixtures with occupancy sensor and Receptacles,
• with occupancy sensors and socket light fixtures,
• DC/AC Emergency lighting system.
• DC/AC emergency lighting system.
• HVAC system to suit equipment and ambient heat loads
• HVAC system suits equipment and ambient heat loads

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 • Fire detection & fire-fighting system
• Fire Detection and Fire Fighting Systems
• Remote Surveillance system
• Remote Monitoring System
• Earth
• grounding
• Platforms, Stairs, handrails etc.
• Platforms, stairs, handrails, etc.

The supplier shall install all equipment within the container. The above container
needs to be fully assembled and integrated at factory and acceptance test shall be
carried out at Manufacturing/ Assembly location to ensure best in quality performance
and ease of operation as a "plug and play" " solution to be delivered at site.
Supplier shall install all equipment inside the container. The above containers need to
be fully assembled and integrated at the factory, acceptance testing should be carried
out at the manufacturing/assembly location to ensure the best quality performance and
ease of operation, delivered on site as a 'plug and play' solution.

3.5 suitability for design

The work shall include the Contractor's detailed design needed to manufacture, supply,
erect, construct, test, commission, operate and maintain all equipment and switching
station, etc. in accordance with the functional requirements of this specification,
associated specifications, drawings.

The Works shall include the Contractor's detailed design for the manufacture, supply,
installation, construction, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of all
equipment and switchyards, etc. Conform to the functional requirements of this code,
related codes, drawings and schedules.

All designs carried out by the Contractor are subject to the Employer's approval, before
manufacture of the equipment. The Employer's approval shall, however, not relieve the
Contractor of any of his obligations under the Contract.
All designs made by the Contractor shall be approved by the Owner prior to the
manufacture of the Equipment. However, the Employer's approval shall not relieve the
Contractor of any obligations under the Contract.

In the design, particular attention shall be paid to the following points:

In the design, special attention should be paid to the following points:

• Safety of operation and maintenance personnel

• Operation and maintenance personnel safety
• Reliability and continuity in service
• Reliability and Continuity of Service
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 • Ease of inspection and maintenance
• Easy to inspect and maintain
• Ease and clarity of operation
• Simple and clear operation
• Freedom from undue vibration and noise
• Freedom from excessive vibration and noise
• Protection from effects by vermin, birds, animals and insects
• Protection from pests, birds, animals and insects
• Precautions to minimize fire risk
• Preventive measures to reduce the risk of fire
• Long life of equipment
• Long equipment life
• Climatic and environmental conditions in Tanzania including altitude above the
sea level
• Climate and environmental conditions in Tanzania, including altitude
• Prevention of corrosion
• Anti-corrosion
• Prevention of damages due to lightning
• Protection against damage from lightning

3.6 operating conditions

The service conditions of the project area includes temperature, precipitation, wind,
thunderstorm, pollution and soil conditions. The materials, equipment and facilities
constructed shall be able to perform efficiently and effectively over acceptable life time
without deterioration under the specification in if locals service the following table.

Conditions of use in the project area include temperature, precipitation, wind,

thunderstorms, pollution and soil conditions. Materials, equipment and facilities
constructed shall be capable of operating efficiently and effectively for an acceptable
period of service without degradation under the local service conditions specified in the
table below.
i. Altitude (above sea level) 1,600m
Ida Altitude (above sea level) 1600
ho meters
(ab
brev
iatio
n
for
Ida
ho)

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ii. Maximum outdoor temperature 40°C
two. maximum outdoor temperature 40 Celsius
iii. Minimum outdoor temperature -1°C
three. minimum outdoor temperature -1 degree Celsius
iv. Maximum monthly mean temperature 35°C
Four. Maximum monthly mean temperature 35 degrees Celsius
v. Annual mean temperature 25°C
verb annual average temperature 25 degrees Celsius
(abbr
eviati
on of
verb)
vi. Maximum relative humidity up to 96%
intran relative humidity up to 96%
sitive
verb
vii. Isokeraunic level 180 thunderstorms days per year
seven isometric level 180 days of thunderstorms per
. year
viii. Maximum lightning flash rate 32 strokes per km2 per year
eight. Maximum Lightning Rate 32 strokes per square kilometer
per year
ix. Maximum wind velocity 100km/h
Nine. maximum wind speed 100km/h
x. Maximum solar radiation 1035W/m2
x. Maximum solar radiation 1035 W/m2
(insolation) on plan
(Rizhao) floor plan
xi. Maximum soil temperature (at 1 m depth) 30oC _ _
xi. Maximum soil temperature (at 1 meter
depth)
vii. Maximum soil thermal resistance 2 °C m/W
seven Maximum soil thermal resistivity 2°C m/W
.
viii. Maximum soil resistance 2000Ωm
eight. Maximum Soil Resistivity 2000ω·m
xiv. Seismic zone (Modified Mecalli Scale) Zone 8
fourte Seismic zone (modified Mecali eighth district
en. magnitude)
xv. Earthquake factor 0.15
fiftee earthquake factor
n.
xvi. Type of atmosphere Coastal
sixtee atmospheric type coastal
n.
xvii. Atmosphere pollutants Sand, Dust, Salt
seven atmospheric pollutant sand, dust, salt
teen.
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 xviii. Pollution Design pollution level to be taken
eight pollute as “Heavy” (pollution level III)
een.
The design pollution degree is
considered "severe" (pollution
degree III)
According to IEC 60815
According to IEC 60815
Design Temperature
set tempreture

The Contractor shall in his design account for the temperature rise deriving from
installed equipment and from solar radiation in such a way that the rated performance
and stability of the switching station is guaranteed under the prevailing climatic
conditions of the site area.

The Contractor shall take into account the temperature rise caused by installed
equipment and solar radiation in its design to ensure that the rated performance and
stability of the switchyard is guaranteed under the prevailing climatic conditions in the
area of the site.

The following temperatures apply:

The following temperatures apply:

• Maximum temperature of conductors : +85°C

• The maximum temperature of the conductor: +85 degrees Celsius
• Maximum temperature of earth wires : +55°C
• The maximum temperature of the ground wire: +55 degrees Celsius

3.6.1 Design wind conditions

The dominant winds in the project areas are easterly trade winds of the Indian Ocean
which exhibit seasonal changes in speed and directions. Wind speeds rarely exceed
10m/s. Tropical cyclones rarely affect the project areas, and when they do they rarely
reach a s 140km/h and gust bursts of 180km/h. The design wind speed is taken as
100km/h in likely occurrence storm condition.
The dominant wind in the project area is the easterly trade wind of the Indian Ocean,
which varies seasonally in speed and direction. Wind speeds rarely exceed 10 m/s.
Tropical cyclones rarely affect the project area, and even if they do, they rarely reach a
speed of 140 km/h and a gust of 180 km/h. Under the condition of possible heavy rain,
the design wind speed is 100 km/h.
The following references describe the design wind conditions:
The following references describe the design wind conditions:
• Annual mean max. wind speed :28 m/s (100 km/h)

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• annual mean maximum. Wind speed: 28 m/s (100 km/h)
• Maximum wind speeds : 32 m/s (115 km/h)
• Maximum wind speed: 32 m/s (115 km/h)

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 • Extreme wind speeds : 35 m/s (126 km/h)
• Extreme wind speed: 35 m/s (126 km/h)
A safety factor of at least 1.5 shall be used in the calculations of the wind loads at
maximum wind speeds.
A safety factor of at least 1.5 should be used when calculating wind loads at maximum
wind speeds.
Wind Loads on steel structures:
Wind loads on steel structures;
• On steel work, acting on twice the projected area of the windward face :
1500 N/m2
• On steel structures, acting on twice the projected area of the windward
side: 1500 N/m2
• On conductors, busbars and earth wires and other cylindrical objects for
mechanical design purpose, acting on the projected area : 765 N/m2
• For mechanical design purposes, acting on conductors, busbars and earthing
wires and other cylindrical objects in the projected area: 765 N/m2
• On single insulator strings : 150 N/m2
• On a single insulator string: 150 N/m²

3.6.2 soil condition

The Contractor shall ensure himself of the soil conditions at the site which required
foundation and civil works and perform soil investigations. A copy of the report shall be
submitted to the Employer/Engineer for review and approval.
The Contractor shall ensure the soil conditions at the site where foundation and civil
works are required, and conduct soil surveys. A copy of the report shall be submitted
to the Owner/Engineer for review and approval.

3.6.3 Pollution levels in the project area

Pollution level in the project areas is of varying degree from one area to another. The
most common pollutants in the project area are dust, sand and salt winds. Onshore
winds are frequently salted laden. Hence, for design purposes pollution levels shall be
classified as heavy according to IEC 60815 classification with minimum Creepage
distance of 31mm/kV.

The degree of pollution in the project area varies from region to region. The most
common pollutants in the project area are dust, sand and salt wind. Onshore winds are
often laden with salt. Therefore, for design purposes, the pollution degree should be
classified as severe according to the IEC 60815 classification with a minimum
creepage distance of 31 mm/kV.
3.6.4 ground and soil conditions

In addition to soil bearing capacity, determination of soil resistivity is vital as distribution

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lines and substitutions need to be grounded. Different types of soil have different
resistivity values that will be encountered in the project areas. Resistivity values are
influenced by porosity content, moisture concentration of dissolved electrolytes, and
composition of colloids and temperature of the soil. Understanding the type of soils in
the project area will enable appropriate design of earth system of the switching station.

In addition to soil bearing capacity, the determination of soil resistivity is also crucial,
since distribution lines and substations need to be grounded. Different types of soils
have different resistivity values and will be encountered in the project area. Resistivity
values are influenced by porosity, water content, dissolved electrolyte concentration,
colloidal composition, and soil temperature. Knowledge of the soil type in the project
area will assist in the proper design of the switchyard grounding system.

3.6.5 Anticorrosion and painting

Ferrous materials are prone to corrosion when subjected to humid environment.

Hence, all ferrous materials shall be protected from corrosion by Galvanizing carried
out by means of hot-dip galvanizing process after complete manufacturing of parts to
be galvandrized, such as manufacturing, no manufacturing such as punching, welding
and cutting shall be carried out after galvanizing. The zinc coating shall meet the
requirements according to ISO 1461 and BS 729.

Ferrous materials are prone to corrosion in wet environments. Therefore, all ferrous
materials should be galvanized by hot-dip galvanizing process after the parts to be
galvanized are manufactured to prevent corrosion. Manufacturing processes such as
drilling, punching, welding and cutting are not allowed after galvanizing. Galvanized
coatings shall comply with the requirements of ISO 1461 and BS 729.
All steel parts, which shall not be galvanized, shall be treated effectively against
corrosion after manufacturing. The treatment shall include sandblasting, anti-grease,
primer and coating. The final coat of painting shall be homogenous and free from any
kind of pores.
All steel parts that should not be galvanized shall be treated with effective anti-
corrosion treatment after manufacture. Treatment shall include sandblasting, grease
repelling, priming and coating. The final coat of paint should be even and free of any
type of porosity.

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 3.7 Electrical System Standards

The design shall conform to TANESCO power system characteristics with nominal
frequency of 50 Hz ±1 %. Other power system characteristics are given in Table 1

The design should conform to the characteristics of TANESCO power system whose
nominal frequency is 50Hz±1%. Other power system characteristics are shown in
Table 1
Table 1: System Characteristics
SNo Description 33kV 11kV LV
stude describe dining
nt ID voucher
i. Nominal System Voltages: kV 33 11 0.4/0.23
Idaho Nominal system voltage: kV
(abbre
viation
for
Idaho)
ii. Maximum system voltages: kV 36 12 0.44/0.253
two. Maximum system voltage: kV
iii. System Fault level: kA 31.5 25 7.5
three. System failure level: kA
iv. Insulation Level1.2/50mslightning 170 75 12
Four.
impulse withstand voltage: kV
Insulation level 1.2/50ms Lightning
impulse withstand voltage: kV
Insulation Level 1.2/50ms lightning 250 110 45
impulse withstand voltage for Steep
Wave: kV
Insulation level 1.2/50ms steep wave
lightning impulse withstand voltage: kV
v. Power Frequency (one minute stand, 70 28 3
verb
wet): kV
(abbre
viation Power frequency (withstand for one
of
minute, damp): kV
verb)
Power Frequency (one minute withstand, 70 28 10
wet) for Steep Wave: kV
Steep wave power frequency (withstand
for one minute, damp): kV
vi. Creepage distance 31mm/kV of maximum system
intran Creepage distance ab Highest system
voltage
sitive out

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 verb 31 mm/
kV
voltage
vii. Neutral earth arrangements Effectively earthed
seven neutral grounding arrangement effective grounding
.

The circuits shall be designed, protected, installed and protected in compliance with
specific requirements defined in this report, TANESCO standards, or where those not
apply, with applicable standards. Co-ordination of insulation shall be carried out
according to IEC 60071-1 while TANESCO standard requirements regarding creepage
distance shall be applied.
Circuits shall be designed, protected, installed and protected in accordance with the
specific requirements specified in this report, the TANESCO standard, or the
applicable standard. Insulation coordination should be carried out according to IEC
60071-1, and TANESCO's standard requirements for creepage distances should be
applied.

3.7.1 Lightning and Surge Protection

In order to protect the facilities from Lightning Surges, the design should consider
using line materials and apparatus with adequate overvoltage withstand capability as
well as installing surge arresters.

In order to protect the facilities from lightning strikes, the design should consider the
use of line materials and equipment with sufficient overvoltage withstand capability,
and install surge arresters.

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 3.7.2 grounding and grounding

Grounding in switching station is vital to minimize voltage and thermal stresses,

provide protection and personal safety and reduces electromagnetic interference
caused by the distribution network. Hence, grounding and earth should be properly
designed to ensure the above malits are optimally achieved. The con r design will
earth of lightning arresters, metal structures, concrete poles and metal supports for
various equipment and equipment cases. For effective functioning of the respective
earth system, the earth resistance should not exceed 2 ohms. ensure that the required
earth resistance values are achieved.

Grounding in switchyards is essential to minimize voltage and thermal stress, provide

protection and personal safety, and reduce electromagnetic interference caused by
distribution grids. Therefore, grounding and grounding should be properly designed to
ensure the above advantages. The design will consider optimal grounding of lightning
arresters, metal structures, concrete poles and metal supports for various equipment
and equipment boxes. For the respective grounding system to function effectively, the
grounding resistance should not exceed 2 ohms. Depending on the soil resistivity,
appropriate measures should be taken to ensure that the required grounding
resistance value is achieved.

3.7.3 noise

The equipment shall as far as possible not generate undue vibrations or bothersome
noise. Provided nothing else is specified the following requirements shall not be
exceeded:

The equipment should produce as little excessive vibration or annoying noise as

possible. Unless otherwise specified, the following requirements shall not be
exceeded:
• Machine hall, workshop etc. (one meter from the machine)
• Machine room, workshop, etc. (one meter away from the machine)
• Office, control room, day room etc.
• Offices, control rooms, lounges, etc.
• Emergency diesel generator (7 meter from engine room)
• Emergency diesel generator (7 meters from engine room)

3.7.4 Electrical service during construction

Metered electric supply at 400/230V, 3-phase, 50 Hz TN-CS will be available at the

substation sites. All tools and equipment supplied by the Contractor shall be suitable
for this supply system. The Employer, while endeavoring at all times to To maintain the
supply, can accept no responsibility for the consequences that may arise from the
failure or cessation of the electric supply.
The substation site will provide 400/230V, 3-phase, 50 Hz TN-CS metered power
supply. All tools and equipment provided by the Contractor shall be suitable for this

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supply system. Although the owner is making every effort to maintain the power
supply, the owner accepts no responsibility for the consequences that may result from
a failure or interruption of the power supply.
3.7.5 power supply

Power for the auxiliary service is in general supplied from the station transformer
connected to the MV busbars. Equipment needing uninterrupted supply shall be fed
from permanently charged station batteries. If other voltage sources or voltage levels
than given below, are required includ they includ the Bid. Such voltages shall not be
brought out of the cabinet where they are used.
Electricity for ancillary services is usually provided by station transformers connected
to the medium voltage busbar. Equipment requiring uninterrupted power should be
powered by permanently charged power station batteries. If other voltage sources or
voltage levels than those listed below are required, they shall be included in the bid.
Such voltages must not be brought outside the cabinets in which they are used.
Components in the AC low voltage main distribution system shall have a voltage rating
of 400/230 volts, 50 Hz. The system shall be 3-phase, the transformer neutral
grounded (TN-CS).
Components in the AC low voltage main distribution system shall be rated for 400/230
volts, 50 Hz. The system shall be three-phase, with transformer neutral grounded (TN-
CS).
For lighting, small power socket outlets, domestic appliances and other small power,
230V shall be used. 16 A sockets shall be of the British Standard type with square
pins.
Lighting, small power sockets, household appliances and other small power sources
should use 230V. The 16 A socket should be a UK standard type with square prongs.

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 3.7.6 DC auxiliary power supply

The DC auxiliary supply shall be (unless otherwise stated in Scope of Works):

The DC auxiliary power supply shall be (unless otherwise specified in the scope of work):
• For control, protection and alarm circuits 110V-IT
• For control, protection and alarm circuits 110V-IT
All bulbs and any voltage sensitive relays shall be rated 125/52 V.
All light bulbs and any voltage sensitive relays should be rated for 125/52 V.

3.7.7 Operation and Control

The control and protection system shall be structured with a number of local control
and protection systems. These local systems shall be controlled by a bay control unit
which communicates with a central substation control system via a substation bus
system conforming to IEC 61850.

The control and protection system shall consist of multiple local control and protection
systems. These local systems shall be controlled by a bay control unit which
communicates with the central substation control system via a substation bus system
conforming to IEC 61850.
The local control and protection systems shall be independent of each other. It shall be
possible to operate the individual parts of the substation from their local control
systems.
Local control and protection systems should be independent of each other. It shall be
possible to operate various parts of the substation from its local control system.
The Contractor shall take all measures and furnish all requirements necessary for
effecting the intended method of operation and control.
The Contractor shall take all measures and provide all requirements necessary to
achieve the intended method of operation and control.
The station functional control shall be possible in a hierarchical structure as follows:
Station function control should be realized in the following hierarchical structure:
Supervisory Control from a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
System. The switching station will be connected to Distribution Control Center (DCC)
and Grid Control Center (GCC). Indications shall be available in both DCC and GCC.
The station switchgear shall be controlled from DCC.
Monitoring from supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. The
switchyard will be connected to the Distribution Control Center (DCC) and the Grid
Control Center (GCC). There should be instructions in both DCC and GCC. Station
switchgear shall be controlled by DCC.
• Local Control from the local relay and protection panels and from the instrument
sections on MV switchboards. If these contains full mimic and display functions
the remote control can be omitted in MV panels.
• Local control from local relays and protection panels and instrumentation
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 sections on medium voltage switchboards. Remote controls can be omitted in
MV panels if these include full analog and display functionality.
• Direct Control/Emergency Control from the apparatus itself.
• Direct control/emergency control of the device itself.
The stations shall function without interruptions even if connection to higher levels fails.
A local/remote switch shall be accommodated on each control position blocking remote
operation but not indication. The position of this switch shall be indicated in the higher
levels of operation.
These stations should operate uninterrupted even if the connection to higher layers
fails. Each control position shall be provided with a local/remote switch to prevent
remote operation but not to indicate. The position of this switch shall be indicated on
the higher operating level.
The control shall include operation of all circuit breakers and non- motorised
disconnectors. Status indication shall be available in the supervisory system for all MV
breakers in the system as well as busbar voltages, line load in A (plus MW and MVAr).
Relay trips and other relevant alarms shall also be transferred.
Controls shall include operation of all circuit breakers and non-electric disconnectors. A
monitoring system for all MV circuit breakers in the system as well as bus voltage, line
load (plus MW and MVAr) should provide status indication. Tripped relays and other
related alarms should also be diverted.
Direct control of all station switchgear at the respective panels shall be possible.
应可以在各自的面板上直接控制所有车站开关设备。
Interlocking devices and automatic change-over systems shall be incorporated in the
control circuits in the quantity needed to guarantee non-interruption and correct
sequence of operation of the equipment. Protective devices shall be supplied in
accordance with the Particular Technical Specifications, and the particular needs of
such equipment furnished with the aim of ensuring a safe and reliable operation of the
switching stations in the event of electrical and mechanical disturbances or in case of
mal-operation by the switching station personnel shall be taken into consideration.
Interlocking devices and automatic transfer systems should be included in the control
circuit, the number of which should ensure the uninterrupted and correct sequence of
equipment operation. Protective devices should be provided according to special
technical specifications and the special needs of such equipment should be considered
to ensure safe and reliable operation of the switchyard in the event of electrical and
mechanical disturbances or misoperation by switchyard personnel.
The signals and commands to be transmitted are given in Particular Technical
Specifications.
The signals and commands to be transmitted are given in the special technical
specification.

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All equipment, instruments and devices in the switching station necessary for
supervisory, remote and local control as well as for protection, signaling and indication
shall be included in the Bid and hence the Contract, it being understood so that the
enumeration found in Scope of Works , in this respect is indicative but not limiting.
All equipment, instruments and installations in the switchyard required for monitoring,
remote and local control as well as protection, signaling and indication shall be
included in the tender documents and therefore in the contract, it is understood that the
enumeration in the scope of work It is indicative, not restrictive, in this regard.

4. special specification

4.1 container _

The containers shall be designed to withstand the external environmental conditions,

seismic condition, Wind load, earthquake, imposed load condition and dynamic loads
associated with transport. Supporting calculation for above to be submitted during
detail engineering. All and shunall used new of superior quality.

Containers shall be designed to withstand external environmental conditions, seismic

conditions, wind loads, earthquakes, imposed load conditions, and dynamic loads
associated with transport. Submit supporting calculations for the above during detailed
engineering. All materials used should be new, unused, and high quality.
The container frame shall be constructed as a rigid, self-supporting steel structure.
Structural steel Design, fabrication and welding shall be in accordance with relevant
acceptable international standards.
Container frames shall be constructed as rigid, self-supporting steel structures. The
design, fabrication and welding of structural steel shall comply with relevant acceptable
international standards.
The roof framing and the columns shall be designed to support any additional dead
load suspended from the roof such as air conditioning duct, false ceiling, cable trays,
light fixtures etc.
The roof frame and columns should be designed to support any additional dead loads
suspended from the roof such as air-conditioning ducts, false ceilings, cable trays, light
fixtures, etc.
The floor framing shall be fabricated from ASTM A36 or equivalent steel members to
form a rigid rectangular frame. The floor shall be constructed at a height of preferably
Floor framing shall be fabricated from ASTM A36 or equivalent steel members to form
a rigid rectangular frame. The best building height of the floor is
1.5 meters from the finished ground level of switching station for ease of cable entry.
1.6 100 meters from the finished ground of the switchyard for easy cable access.
All exterior walls shall be air and water tight and shall be capable of maintaining this
tightness during and after any transport or lifting operations. The doors / windows shall
be effectively sealed against water ingress in closed condition by using proper gasket
profiles. Above doors, rain -hoods are to be provided to avoid water leaking into Joints.
All exterior walls shall be airtight and watertight and capable of remaining airtight
during and after any transport or lifting operations. Doors/windows shall be effectively
sealed against water ingress in the closed position by use of suitable gasket profiles.
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Above the door, a rain cover should be provided to avoid water seeping into the
seams.
Particular attentions are to be paid to prevent any corrosion of metal parts.
Special care should be taken to prevent any corrosion of metal parts.
Structure walls and roofs shall be formed by means of steel sheet with thermal
insulating material inside. The exterior walls and frames around door and any other
opening if any shall be structurally adequate to sustain all applicable loads.
Structural walls and roofs shall be made of steel plates with internal insulation. The
construction of the external walls and frames, if any, around doors and any other
openings shall be adequate to withstand all applicable loads.
Roof slope shall be minimum of 10 degrees. Roof edges/ slopes shall be provided with
drain arrangement for water draining from top. Roof shall be welded with the main
structure to form an integrated assembled section.
The roof slope should be at least 10 degrees. Roof edges/slopes should be fitted with
drains to allow drainage from the top. The roof shall be welded together with the main
structure to form a complete assembled part.
All the wall & roof materials used shall be non-combustible type. The container shall be
insulated on sides, end walls, roof & doors with minimum 50 mm thick Glass
Wool/Rockwool insulation. Interiors of the container shall be aesthetically finished as to
give a pleasing appearance with high quality workmanship. All joints shall
be neatly finished.
All wall and roof materials used shall be non-combustible. Containers should be
insulated with at least 50 mm thick glass wool/rock wool insulation on the sides, end
walls, roof and doors. The interior of the container should be aesthetically treated to
provide a pleasing appearance with high-quality workmanship. All seams should be
neat.
Considering superstructure load, soil condition etc. foundation design to be done by
the bidder and design - drawings are to be submitted to TANESCO for approval.
Construction of all the required foundation structures, columns, beams etc. shall be
included in the bid.
Consider superstructure loads, soil conditions, etc. The bidder will carry out the
foundation design, and the design drawings will be submitted to TANESCO for
approval. Build all needed base structures, columns, beams, etc. should be included in
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 4.1.1 Housing and Structure

Container for outdoor installation shall have a metallic self-supporting structure built in
profiles, insulated panels and corner blocks, similar to containers for overseas
transport and with minimum thicknesses:

Containers for outdoor installations shall have a metal self-supporting structure

consisting of profiles, insulating panels and corner blocks, similar to those used for
overseas transport, with a minimum thickness of:
• 3 mm for sheet metals used for pillars;
• The metal plate used for the pillars is 3mm;
• 2 mm for regular steel sheets used for internal panels and for inox steel
sheets used for external infills (cover, slats, doors, hatches etc …).
• For regular steel plates for internal panels and inox steel plates for external
fillings (covers, battens, doors, hatches, etc.), the thickness is 2 mm.
Insulated panels for external walls can be built with 2 mm thick internal Aluminum
sheet and with 1.5 mm external inox steel sheet.
External wall insulation panels can be made from 2mm thick internal aluminum panels
and 1.5mm thick external inox steel panels.
Internal surfaces shall be made of 2 mm thick steel or 2 mm Aluminum, so this
prescription is valid for walls and ceiling.
The inner surfaces should be made of 2mm thick steel or 2mm thick aluminium, so the
regulation applies to walls and ceilings.
The structure must be resistant enough in order to be transported and installed on
mounting brackets in one single block without being disassembled in multiple parts.
Diagonal tie rods to maintain squaring between edges are not allowed.
The structure must be strong enough not to be disassembled into multiple parts when
transported and installed on the mounting bracket. Diagonal tie rods are not permitted
to maintain right angles between edges.
The waterproof container will be equipped with apposite slots for ventilation and gas
venting, appropriately shielded in order to ensure IP33 protection level. The IK degree
of the container shall be rated 10.
Watertight containers will be equipped with proper ventilation and exhaust slots,
properly shielded to ensure IP33 protection. The container should have an IK rating of
10.
4.1.2 Mounting brackets and loading/unloading
system

Mounting brackets shall be defined according to Constructor design, in any case

correct functionality of equipment inside the container shall be guaranteed even in
maximum deformation conditions.

The mounting brackets shall be determined according to the builder's design and in
any case shall guarantee the correct function of the equipment inside the container
even under conditions of maximum deformation.
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support plate on the other. Their nominal height will be 90 cm. The surface of support
plates shall be sized for a specific pressure on the ground lower than 10 N/ cm2.
They will be equipped with attachments for fastening to the structure on one side and a
support plate on the other. Their nominal height will be 90cm. The surface of the
support plate shall be dimensioned to withstand a ground-specific pressure of less
than 10 N/cm2.
Mounting brackets shall be preferably fixed to container 's platform through twist locks,
and they must be bounded to the concrete foundation with chemical or mechanical
anchors, whose dimensions must be in accordance with environmental conditions of
the project area.
Mounting brackets are preferably secured to the container platform by twist locks and
must be anchored to the concrete foundation with chemical or mechanical anchors,
dimensioned to suit the environmental conditions of the project area.
Unload operation must be able to take place through four removable hydraulic jacks,
suitable to lift the whole structure from the vehicle and to place it on mounting
brackets, without other lifting means. The jacks will be single operation to level the
container and then mechanically coupled in pairs (those on the short side) for lifting or
lowering it on the truck bed or on definitive mounting brackets. The stroke of hydraulic
jacks must be adequate for the movement required to load and unload the container
on the truck bed or on mounting brackets. A kit of hydraulic jacks will be provided for
each container.
The unloading operation must be able to be carried out by means of four movable
hydraulic jacks, suitable for lifting the entire structure from the vehicle and placing it on
the mounting bracket without other means of lifting. The jacks will operate individually
to level the container and then be mechanically coupled in pairs (those on the short
sides) for raising or lowering the container on the truck bed or final mounting bracket.
The travel of the hydraulic jack must be sufficient to load and unload the container on
the truck bed or on the mounting bracket. A set of hydraulic jacks will be provided for
each container.
Unload operation from vehicle must be able to take place through crane. Minimum
requirements for crane shall be specified by the Supplier.
Unloading from the vehicle must be possible with a crane. Supplier shall specify
minimum requirements for cranes.
The container shall be lifted by crane by hooking upper corner blocks only.
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 4.1.3 scale

Container dimensions shall be 40ft compliant with ISO 668 2020. Overall dimensions
and weight of container in transport operating conditions are mandatory with reference
to ISO 668 2020. In case the switchgear dimensions are beyond the width and height
of the standard container, the width up to 2850mm and the height up to 2890mm as
specified for high cube container. Other external dimensions of container shall be
subject to TANESCO approval.
The container size shall comply with ISO 668 2020 standard and be 40 feet. The
overall dimensions and weight of containers under transport operating conditions are
mandatory, refer to ISO 668 2020. Where the dimensions of the switchgear exceed the
width and height of a standard container, up to 2850 mm in width and 2890 mm in
height, as specified for high cube containers. Other external dimensions of the
container shall be approved by TANESCO.

4.1.4 cable socket

MV/LV cable outlets must be arranged on the floor and equipped with anti-animal
closure, both with MV section out of order (without cables) and in service (with cables
installed).

MV/LV cable outlets must be arranged on the floor with animal-proof closures, whether
in failure of the MV section (no cable) or in operation (cable installed).
In order to place homopolar/phase CTs, bars to be installed on holes prepared on the
base structure must be provided.
For the placement of single-pole/phase current transformers, rods mounted on
prepared holes in the base structure must be provided.
4.1.5 container configuration

The complete Switching station shall consist of two containers with one long side and
the open sides fitted together so as to form a room of approximately 12.2mx 4.86mx
5.70m. The open side shall be fitted with rigid metal sheet to be attached to the
containers by screws/bolts or any other suitable means for easy removal of the sheet
during installation and fixing during transportation.

The complete switchyard shall consist of two containers of which the long side and the
open side of one container are fitted together to form a room of approximately 12.2m x
4.86m x 5.70m The open side shall be fitted with rigid metal plates through
Screws/bolts or any other suitable means to attach to the container to allow easy
removal of the sheet metal when installed and secured during transport.
The switchgear and other equipment maybe preinstalled at factory or at site which ever
will be convenient to the contractor. The switchgears shall be preferable installed in
one container while other equipment shall be installed on the other container. Nine
switchgears shall be installed; two for incoming feeders, four for outgoing feeders, one
as bus coupler, one bus raiser and one for auxiliary supply. Equipment that shall be
installed in the other container shall include battery and charger, LV distribution panel
and remote communication panel. The switchgear panels shall be installed in such a
way that it shall be possible to conveniently install power cables from the back of the
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Switchgear and other equipment can be pre-installed at the factory or on site for
contractor use. Switchgear should preferably be installed in one container, while other
equipment should be installed in another container. Nine switchgear shall be installed;
two for incoming feeders, four for outgoing feeders, one as bus coupler, one bus lifter
and one for auxiliary power. Equipment that should be installed in another container
should include batteries and chargers, low voltage switchboards and
telecommunication panels. The switchgear panel shall be mounted in such a way as to
allow easy installation of power cables from the back of the switchgear and fully rack
the circuit breaker for use.
There shall be a platform on the floor level of the container. Two recessed guides will
be made on this platform, so that the circuit breaker platform can slide in constrained
position. This platform must be equipped with a suitable device to lock it in a defined
position on the front of each MV compartment.
There should be a platform on the floor of the container. The platform has two
recessed rails so that the breaker platform can slide in a constrained position. The
platform must be provided with suitable means to lock it in the prescribed position
forward of each intermediate pressure tank.
A device shall be built in order to block the trolley on the platform during handling.
Each Container must be equipped with two platforms.

A device should be constructed to hold the trolley on the platform during handling.
Each container must be equipped with two platforms.
Whenever replacement or maintenance of circuit breakers needs to be performed, it is
necessary to move them safely from inside the container to outside. For this reason,
the Supplier will provide a steel structure that will lean on the landing of the stair and
will be joined and connected to the platform, so that the trolley can be moved through
the container's door.
Whenever circuit breakers need to be replaced or maintained, they must be safely
removed from the container to the outside. To this end, the supplier will provide a steel
structure which will rest against the landing and which will engage and connect with
the platform so that the trolley can be moved through the door of the container.

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 4.1.6 wall

Walls shall be installed on the outer perimeter of hatches once the assembly of MV
switchgear is placed on site, in order to create continuous corridors between
switchgear cells front and the walls themselves.

Once the components of the medium voltage switchgear are placed on site, walls
should be fitted around the perimeter of the hatch so as to create a continuous corridor
between the front of the switchgear unit and the wall itself.
All junctions must be made carefully to avoid water infiltrations. Particular care must be
taken on their profiles and on interposed gaskets.
All connections must be made with care to avoid water penetration. Particular attention
must be paid to their shape and the gasket inserted.
4.1.7 floor

Floor plating shall be covered with a non-skid or non-slip surface, made of aluminum
sheets. The exposed floor in front of electrical panels shall be insulated with high grade
PVC insulation mat, rated for 36kV. Exterior walkway, stairs with hand rail and landing
shall be provided. External paint finish shall provide an expected life to meet minimal
maintenance in marine condition.

The floor should be covered with a non-slip surface made of aluminum sheets. The
exposed floor in front of the switchboard shall be insulated with a high-grade PVC
insulation mat rated at 36kV. Exterior walkways, stairs and landings with handrails
shall be provided. Exterior paint finishes should provide a life expectancy to meet
minimum maintenance requirements in marine conditions.
The floor of the central corridor can be made of steel if it has structural function. It must
have anti-slip surface.
The floor of the central corridor can be made of steel if it has a structural function. It
must have a non-slip surface.
Apposite profiles must be laid where differences in planarity on walking surface occur,
for example on the hinge of the lower hatch, in order to avoid dangers.
To avoid danger, suitable profiles must be laid where there are differences in planarity
of the walking surface, for example on the hinges of the lower hatches.
4.1.8 doors and stairs

The container shall be equipped with two (2) entrance doors, with minimum width 1300
mm and minimum height 2100 mm.

The container shall be equipped with two (2) entry doors with a minimum width of
1300mm and a minimum height of 2100mm.
The door on the short side shall have an unbreakable glass on the upper side with a
minimum surface of 0.45 m2.
Doors on the short side shall be fitted with non-breakable glass on the upper side with
a minimum area of 0.45 square meters.
Each door will be equipped with external lock, internal panic bar and a position
detector able to send an alarm when the door is open.
Each door will be equipped with an external lock, internal panic lever and a position
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detector capable of sounding an alarm when the door is opened.
The three lockers must be openable with a security key with the same encryption.
These three lockers must be openable with a security key with the same encryption.
A staircase with steps and landing in grating steel and double handrail shall be
supplied for each door. It must be disassembled in order to be carried inside the
container during transportation.
A staircase with grated steel steps and landings and double handrails shall be
provided for each door. During transport, it must be disassembled so that it can be
placed in a container.
Each door shall be equipped with a chain or lever mechanism able to lock it in open
position.
Each door should be equipped with a chain or lever mechanism capable of locking it in
the open position.
Stair sides shall be made of hot zinc plated steel or inox steel. The latter won't be
painted but brushed.
Stair sides should be made of hot-dip galvanized steel or inox steel. The latter can't
paint, but can brush.
Steel steps and stair landing made of inox steel or hot zinc plated steel, shall be
compliant with the main standard applicable the max weight withstand shall be
indicated by contractor in order to guarantee the correct functionality and accessibility
of container.
Steel steps and landings made of inox steel or hot-dip galvanized steel shall comply
with the applicable principal standard. The Contractor shall state the maximum bearing
weight to ensure the correct function and accessibility of the container.
The stair landing shall be provided of side foot beds.
Stair landings shall be provided with side pads.
4.1.9 involves

A cover made of metal reticular structures properly attached to the top of the container
must be installed. These structures support some crosspieces on which insulated
panels (thermal cover) lay. Panels protrude 500 mm from the plan shape of the
container.

A cover made of metal mesh structure must be installed on top of the container. These
structures support some transoms on which insulating panels (heat shields) are
placed. The panels protrude 500 mm from the plan shape of the vessel.

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Minimum panel 's thickness is 40 mm. Eventual corruptions could be necessary to
strengthen the structure in order to bear wind, snow and accidental loads
The minimum thickness of the panels is 40 mm. Final corrugation may be required to
strengthen the structure in order to withstand wind, snow and accidental loads
Panels shall be made with inox steel sheets on both sides, with 0,6 mm thickness. An
insulating layer is interposed between sheets, made of self-extinguishing polyurethane
resins with superior non flammability characteristics and CFC-free.
The sides of the panel shall be made of inox steel plate with a thickness of 0.6mm. An
insulating layer is inserted between the boards, made of self-extinguishing
polyurethane resin with excellent non-flammable properties and free of CFCs.
A sheet metal shall be fixed on the top, with an interposed gasket for water tightness. It
has to replicate inclination and corruption of cover panels. Both sides of the cover shall
end on an inox steel channel, made to gather rainwater and for finishing.
The metal plate should be fastened to the top with a gasket inserted in the middle for
watertightness. It had to replicate the slope and folds of the cover. The sides of the
cover shall terminate in inox steel channels for rainwater collection and finish.
Tubes with 80 mm diameter and 100 mm length must be welded on the channels
ends, in correspondence of the beginning of the container. They will eventually allow to
install a descending tube. On headers an inox steel flashing will be applied, with
finishing function.
A pipe with a diameter of 80 mm and a length of 100 mm must be welded at the end of
the passage, corresponding to the beginning of the container. They will eventually
allow for a downpipe to be installed. On the headers, inox steel flashings will be used,
with trimming.
Overall height of the cover from container's roof to the top shall be about 850 mm,
while channels will be placed about 1000 mm under the top of the cover, so that
proper ventilation is guaranteed and, on side view, there will be superposition between
cover and container.
The total height of the cover from the top of the container to the top is approximately
850 mm, while the channel will be placed approximately 1000 mm below the top of the
cover to allow for proper ventilation and there will be overlap between the cover and
the container when viewed from the side.
All materials described above must be treated with the same painting cycle used for
the container.
All of the above materials must be treated with the same paint cycle as the container.
The structure of cover shall be completely supported by the container. Hot zinc plating
is allowed for structures that support cover panels. From the ground point of view the
cut section of panels mustn't be visible, indeed channel 's edge is expected to be
higher. Alternatively, the panel's edges shall be closed with a sheet metal properly
fixed.
The structure of the lid shall be fully supported by the container. The structure
supporting the cover allows hot-dip galvanizing. From the ground point of view, the cut
part of the panel must not be visible, in fact the edge of the channel should be higher.
Alternatively, the edges of the panels shall be closed with suitably secured sheet
metal.
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 4.1.10 Materials and Protective Coatings

Container and all its auxiliary structure shall be in the following materials:

The container and all auxiliary structures shall be of the following materials:
• Stainless steel;
• Stainless steel;
• Carbon steel.
• carbon steel.
Carbon steel is allowed for following structural parts:
Carbon steel is permitted for the following structural parts:
• The container's platform.
• The container's platform.
• The four corner posts.
• Four corner posts.
• The four perimeter side members of the roof.
• The four perimeter members of the roof.
• Supports that bear the lower hatch when open.
• Brackets that support the lower hatch when open.
The bolting and accessory part like hinges, air conditioner brackets, headlight
brackets, gas expulsion grids etc shall be in the stainless steel.
Bolts and accessories such as hinges, air conditioner brackets, headlight brackets,
exhaust grilles, etc. should be made of stainless steel.
Container shall have a protective coating for carbon steel and stainless steel compliant
with ISO 12944 with the following features:
Vessels shall have a protective coating of carbon steel and stainless steel conforming
to ISO 12944 with the following characteristics:
• Durability:
• Durability:
-Very High (VH) more than 40 years;
- very high (VH) over 40 years;
• Atmospheric
• Atmospheric
-corrosivity category: C5;
- Corrosiveness category: C5;
Stainless steel and carbon steel could have different protective coating.
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 4.1.11 Gas overpressure vent

External openings for gas overpressure vent shall be realized in line with assembly of
switchgear duct (placed 1820 mm above the floor), with tolerance that can allow
correct coupling without modification of direction and/or cross section of the channel
itself.

The external opening of the gas overpressure vent shall coincide with the switchgear
duct assembly (placed 1820 mm above the floor) to a tolerance that allows correct
coupling without changing the orientation and/or cross-section of the duct itself.

4.1.12 Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems

Air conditioning system compliant with the relevant standard shall be installed for the
containers, it shall be composed by two “no house solution” conditioner/heat pump
utilizing inverter technology. Rated power of each conditioning shall be equal or higher
than 80% of the power needed, in order to have acceptable conditions in case of
failure of one unit.

The container shall be installed with an air-conditioning system complying with the
relevant standards, which shall consist of two "non-indoor solutions" air-
conditioning/heat pumps using inverter technology. The rated power of each
adjustment shall be equal to or higher than 80% of the required power in order to have
acceptable conditions in the event of a device failure.
These conditions shall be powered by two separated electrical circuits, in order to be
completely independent.
To be completely independent, these regulators should be powered by two separate
circuits.
Air conditioning shall be able to guarantee, internal temperatures of 25 °C during hot
season and 15 °C during cold season.
The air conditioner should be able to ensure that the indoor temperature is 25°C in
the hot season and 15°C in the cold season.
Relative humidity shall be kept below 80% by the system.
The system should maintain a relative humidity below 80%.
Conditioners shall have the following signalings from instrument installed in the
container:
The regulator should have the following signals from the instrument installed in the
vessel:
- Generic alarm;
- general alert;
- Maximum and minimum temperature of container;
- The maximum and minimum temperature of the container;
- Maximum humidity.
- maximum humidity.
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higher.
If conditions lack of external air intake, necessary for air circulation inside the
container, the Supplier shall provide a stand-alone ventilation system. Minimum
diameter for the ventilator is 250 mm and the air intake must be openable only when
ventilator is on, so that conditioned air is not dissipated outside.
If the air conditioner lacks an external air intake necessary for the circulation of air
inside the container, the supplier shall provide an independent ventilation system. The
ventilator has a minimum diameter of 250 mm and the air inlet is only open when the
ventilator is on so that the conditioned air is not emitted outside.
On the opposite wall an opening shall be installed to allow air exit. Opening flaps will
open only in reaction to overpressure generated by ventilator.
An opening should be installed in the opposite wall to allow air to escape. The opening
flap opens only when the ventilator generates overpressure.
The air conditioning shall be provided in the form of self-contained air conditioning
units. They shall be de-signed and arranged so that dust and insects cannot enter the
rooms. The air conditioning units shall be individually thermostatically controlled, and
shall be dimensioned to keep the room temperature at 20 °C.
Air-conditioning shall be provided in the form of stand-alone air-conditioning units.
They should be designed and arranged so that dust and insects cannot enter the
room. Air-conditioning units shall be individually thermostatically controlled and sized
to maintain room temperature at 20°C.
All air-conditioned rooms shall also be equipped with temperature sensors or similar to
alarm if the cooling is malfunctioning. The HVAC systems shall be designed, installed
and commissioned in accordance with the latest applicable codes of the following:
All air-conditioned rooms should also be equipped with temperature sensors or similar
to provide an alarm if the cooling system fails. HVAC systems shall be designed,
installed and commissioned in accordance with the following latest applicable codes:
• ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning
Engineers
• ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers
• SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association
• National Association of Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors
• NFPANational Fire Protection Association
• NFPA National Fire Protection Association
• ARI American Refrigeration Institute
• ARI American Institute of Refrigeration
• ANSI American National Standards Institute
• ANSI American National Standards Institute

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 • AABC Associated Air Balance Council
• AABC Allied Air Balance Committee
For all general cases the HVAC system's ambient design conditions shall be as per
ASHRAE recommendations to suit the site conditions. Main switching station,
equipment and distribution systems shall be provided with a 20% spare capacity
allowance for future expansion. station shall be kept to a minimum. Noise generating
equipment shall not be positioned or discharged into noise sensitive external areas.
In all general cases, the environmental design conditions for HVAC systems should
comply with ASHRAE recommendations for site conditions. The main switchyard,
equipment and distribution system should provide a 20% reserve capacity for future
expansion. External noise outbreaks in mechanical switchyards should be kept to a
minimum. Noise-generating equipment must not be placed or discharged into noise-
sensitive external areas.
4.1.13 lighting system

Internal and external lighting system shall be designed in conformity to relevant

standards in order to guarantee proper visibility during operations.
Internal and external lighting systems should be designed in accordance with relevant
standards to ensure proper visibility during operation.
Lighting system shall be energy-saving type (for example to LED devices) composed
by quality marked components, compliant with AC Voltage according to local electrical
LV distribution system.
The lighting system should be energy-efficient (such as LED equipment), consist of
quality-marked components, and comply with the AC voltage of the local electrical low-
voltage distribution system.
Lighting system shall be divided to two separate systems, services lighting (internal
and external) and emergency lighting (internal and external).
The lighting system shall be divided into two separate systems, service lighting
(interior and exterior) and emergency lighting (interior and exterior).
The lighting system shall be powered from one AC LV switch site on LV auxiliary
board.
The lighting system shall be powered by an AC low voltage switch on the low voltage
auxiliary board.
External services lighting system shall be made by lighting devices above each
container door. External services lighting system shall be activated either automatically
from dusky system or by manual switch through a selector inside the container.
The external service lighting system shall consist of lighting fixtures above each
container door. The external service lighting system shall be activated automatically by
the dimming system, or manually by a selector switch inside the container.
The container shall be equipped with three portable emergency LED spotlights with
rechargeable battery.
The container shall be equipped with three portable emergency LED spotlights with
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Portable emergency LED spotlights shall have technical features compliant with
EA0143 and shall be installed near each container door.
Portable emergency LED spotlights shall have technical characteristics in accordance
with EA0143 and shall be installed near each container door.
4.1.14 Low voltage power system

LV power system AC Voltage to local electrical LV distribution system shall be

composed by:
The AC voltage of the low-voltage power system of the local electrical low-voltage
power distribution system shall consist of the following components:
Switchboard placed at container's entrance on the wall of the head compartment,
including:
The switchboard is placed on the top compartment wall at the container entrance and
includes:
- Socket 3p+g rated 32A, equipped with plug and fuses;
- 3p+g socket rated 32A with plug and fuse;
- Sockets 2p+g rated 16A, interlocked and equipped with plug;
- 2p+g receptacles rated 16A, interlocked and fitted with plugs;
- Standard sockets, rated 16A;
- A standard socket rated at 16A;
- 10A sockets to power portable spotlights;
- 10A socket powers the portable spotlight;
- Multi-standard sockets rated 16A in each corridor, distributed at regular intervals.
- Multiple standard outlets rated at 16A distributed at regular intervals in each corridor.
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LV connections of all LV equipment and installed MV assembly switchgears shall be of
proper dimensions and shall be compliant with IEC Standards.
The low voltage connections of all low voltage equipment and installed medium
voltage assembled switchgear shall be of appropriate size and shall comply with IEC
standards.
The minimum insulation level shall be 0,6/1kV for cable and 450/750V for conductor.
The minimum insulation level of cables shall be 0.6/1kV and the minimum insulation level of
wires shall be 450/750V.
The minimum fire reaction of LV cable and conductors shall be Cca ‐s1b, d1, a1 as
described below
The minimum fire response of low voltage cables and conductors shall be Cca ‐s1b,
d1, a1 as stated below
- Cca : EN 50399: Flame Spread (FS) ≤ 2,00m; Total Heat Release (THR) ≤ 30MJ;
Maximum Heat Release Rate (HHR) ≤ 60kW; Fire Growth Rate, index of heat release
rate (FIGRA) ≤ 300Ws-1 /// IEC 60332-1-2: Flame Spread, vertical flame propagation
H≤425 mm;
- Cca : EN 50399: Flame Spread (FS) ≤ 200 meters; Total Heat Release (THR) ≤
30MJ; Maximum Heat Release Rate (HHR) ≤ 60kW; Fire Growth Rate, Heat Release
Rate Index (FIGRA) ≤ 300Ws-1 // / IEC 60332-1-2: flame spread, vertical flame
spread H≤425mm;
- s1b: Total Smoke Production (TSP1200) ≤ 50 m2; Smoke Production Rate,
maximum smoke (SPR) 0,25 m2/s; transmittance ≥ 60 % < 80%;
- s1b: Total smoke production (TSP1200) ≤ 50 square meters; smoke production rate,
maximum smoke (SPR) 0.25 square meters per second; light transmittance ≥ 60% <
80%;
- a1: electrical conductivity < 2,5 μS/mm ; pH > 4,3;
- a1: Conductivity < 2,5μS/mm; pH > 4,3
- d1: No flaming droplets/particles persisting longer than 10s within 1200s.
- d1: Droplets/particles that do not burn within 1200 seconds for more than 10 seconds.
4.1.16 ground circuit

A copper conductor of proper cross section shall be installed inside the container.
Such ring will be connected with all equipment and systems and shall be accessible
from the outside at least in two easily reachable points, placed on each short side of
the container. Earth connections With MV Switching station's earth electrical circuit will
be possible through these points.

A copper conductor of suitable cross-section shall be installed in the vessel. This ring
will be connected to all equipment and systems and should be accessible from the
outside at at least two easily accessible points, placed on each short side of the
container. Through these points, an earth connection can be made to the earth circuit
of the medium voltage switchyard.
4.1.17 fire detection system

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The Contractor shall design and furnish a fire detection system for switchgear and
control buildings. Smoke detecting system compliant with the relevant standard shall
be installed in the container. Alarm of anomaly system and smoke presence signaling
shall be made available from fire detecting system. The fire The detection system shall
meet the requirements defined by a recognized Western European insurance
association.

The Contractor shall design and provide fire detection systems for switchgear and
control buildings. A smoke detection system complying with relevant standards shall
be installed inside the container. The fire detection system shall provide abnormal
system alarms and signal the presence of smoke. Fire detection systems shall meet
the requirements defined by recognized Western European insurance associations.
Fire detection system shall be of a type that is not likely to produce nuisance alarms.
The fire detection system shall be of a type which is unlikely to generate a nuisance alarm.
Fire detectors shall be of a type that does not require frequent maintenance (eg
cleaning).
Fire detectors should be of a type that does not require frequent maintenance (eg
cleaning).
The fire detection and suppression system within the Switching station shall comprise
of the following in addition to the Dry powder and Carbon dioxide extinguishers.
In addition to dry powder and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, the fire detection and
extinguishing system in the switchyard shall include the following.
• Analogue addressable detectors and sounders
• Analog addressable detectors and sounders
• Analogue addressable electronic fire alarm bell
• Analog Addressable Electronic Fire Alarm Bell
• Analogue addressable photo thermal and optical detectors.
• Analog addressable photothermal photodetectors.
• fire alarm control panel
• fire control panel
• Strobe/sirens
• Strobe/Siren
• The location of the detectors shall be appropriate to detect fire situations
within all sections of the switching station switchgear container.
• The location of the detectors shall be suitable for detecting fire conditions in all
parts of the switchbox of the switchyard.
• All cabling shall be concealed within the walling.
• All cables should be concealed within the walls.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided under this Contract. Portable, wall
mounted, hand held extinguishers shall be 5.5 kg pressurized control discharge BCF
units.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided under this contract. Portable, wall-
mounted, hand-held fire extinguishers shall be 5.5 kg pressurized controlled discharge
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 The body of the extinguisher shall be seamless, welded, and brazed as appropriate.
The body of the extinguisher shall be seamless, welded and brazed, as the case may be.
The extinguisher shall be capable of being released by means of a lever-operated
valve provided with a safety pin.
The extinguisher shall be capable of being released by a lever operated valve fitted
with a safety pin.
Extinguishers shall be capable of controlled partial discharge. Type chosen shall be a
type that can be recharged locally.
Fire extinguishers should be able to contain part of the discharge. The selected type
should be one that can be charged locally.
The extinguishers shall be wall mounted and attached in a manner affording quick
release from the supporting bracket. They shall be installed so that the top of the
extinguisher is not more than 1.5 m above the floor. In no case shall the clearance
between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor be less than 0.1 meter. The
extinguishers shall be positioned so that the instructions for operation face outwards.
The fire extinguisher should be wall mounted with quick release from the bracket. They
should be installed so that the top of the fire extinguisher is no more than 1.5 meters
from the ground. In any case, the gap between the bottom of the fire extinguisher and
the floor shall not be less than 0.1 meters. Fire extinguishers should be positioned so
that operating instructions face outward.
4.1.18 Video Surveillance System (CCTV)

Video Surveillance System (CCTV) shall be installed at the Switching Station for
monitoring security and events. At least 10 CCTV cameras shall be installed with four
inside the container, one at the guard house monitoring the main entrance and four
monitoring each side of the switchyard while one monitoring the termination of the
cables at the poles. The Surveillance CCTV system shall ensure effective surveillance
of the areas of the switching station as well as create a tamper-proof record for post
event analysis.

A video surveillance system (CCTV) shall be installed at the switchyard for monitoring
safety and incidents. A minimum of 10 CCTV cameras should be installed, four of
which are inside the container, one in the guardhouse monitoring the main entrance,
four monitoring each side of the switchyard and one monitoring the cable terminals at
the poles. Monitoring CCTV systems should ensure effective monitoring of the
switchyard area and create tamper-proof records for postmortem analysis.
The CCTV System shall comprise the CCTV server installed in the container, the
cameras and all other equipment like multiplexers, amplifiers, audio facility at both
camera and control room site (as required), all cabling, fixing hardware, monitors,
console, etc. The CCTV system shall be connected either directly to the
telecommunication equipment to be installed in the switching station or to the gateway
computer of the local control system.
The CCTV system shall include the CCTV server, cameras and all other equipment
such as multiplexers, amplifiers, cameras and audio equipment on site in the control
room (as required), all cables, fixing hardware, monitors installed in the container ,
console, etc. The CCTV system should be connected directly to the
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of the local control system.
The system shall provide an online display of video images on TFT monitor located in
the guard house as well as in the control rooms of the Distribution Control Center
(DCC). As a minimum, a web browser access shall be possible. Door opening and
closing shall be logged in permanent memory of the system for at least 90 days.
The system shall provide online display of video images on TFT monitors located in
the guardhouse and the control room of the Distribution Control Center (DCC) . As a
minimum requirement, web browser access should be possible. Door openings and
closings shall be recorded in the system's permanent memory for at least 90 days.
The recording equipment should be industrial type heavy duty with storage capacity of
2TB and should be enclosed in fire and impact resistant system.
The recording equipment shall be industrial heavy equipment with a storage capacity
of 2TB and shall be enclosed in a fire and impact resistant system.
The cameras shall be capable of Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) control remotely and the exact
location will be fixed during the approval stage.
The cameras shall be capable of remote pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) control, the exact location
will be determined during the approval phase.
A close coordination is required with the design of the lighting system. The locations of
the cameras and of the flood lights must be coordinated to allow the full view to all
details of the facilities during night time.
The design of the lighting system requires close coordination. The placement of
cameras and floodlights had to be coordinated so that all details of the facility could be
seen at night.
In case the design of the offered cameras does not allow to fulfill the above
requirements with the above defined numbers of cameras, the Bidder shall state this
and shall offer the required number of cameras. All software licenses shall be provided
by the Contractor.
If the design of the cameras provided does not allow the above requirements to be met
with the specified number of cameras, the bidder shall state this and provide the
required number of cameras. All software licenses shall be provided by the Contractor.
To achieve the required standards of performance and reliability, in the harsh
substation environment intelligent video surveillance solutions are required that are
designed specifically for such environments. The equipment should have the following
specifications:
To achieve the required performance and reliability standards in harsh substation
environments, intelligent video surveillance solutions designed specifically for such
environments are required. The device should have the following specifications:

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 • Compliance with IEEE and IEC standards for electrostatic discharge, fast
transients, radiated emissions, surge withstand capability, dielectric strength,
pulsed magnetic fields, and disturbances.
• Meets IEEE and IEC standards for electrostatic discharge, fast transients,
emissions, surge withstand capability, dielectric strength, pulsed magnetic
fields, and interference.
• No fans or moving parts for increased reliability and higher mean time
between failures
• No fans or moving parts for higher reliability and higher mean time between
failures
• IEC61850-3, IEEE 1613 environmental requirements for EMI
• IEC61850-3, IEEE 1613 Electromagnetic Interference Environmental Requirements
The software components within the video surveillance solution must also be designed
for the substation environment. Video analytics software must be designed and tuned
for outdoor environments to ensure proper identification and classification of events
and reduced false alarms. interoperate with other software packages or systems used
within the substation. This includes specific SCADA, protocols, interfaces, and remote
communications methods used within the electric utility industry.
The software components in the video surveillance solution must also be designed for
the substation environment. Video analytics software must be designed and tuned for
outdoor environments to ensure proper identification and classification of events and
reduce false alarms. Furthermore, all software components of the solution must
interoperate with other software packages or systems used within the substation. This
includes specific SCADA, protocols, interfaces and telecommunication methods used
in the power industry.
The cameras shall be digital CCD Color with optical zoom of at least 20X and
Electrical Zoom of 10x. System shall simultaneously record all the cameras after
compression using MPEG 4 or better standard.
The camera should be a digital CCD color camera with an optical zoom of at least 20
times and an electronic zoom of 10 times. The system shall record all cameras
simultaneously using MPEG 4 or better after compression.

4.1.19 pest control extermination system

Pest control repeller system shall repel or eliminate pests, usually rodents or insects.
This system shall be compliant with the relevant standard. Alarm of anomaly system
signaling shall be made available from this system.

A pest control repellent system should repel or eliminate pests, usually rodents or
insects. The system should comply with relevant standards. The system shall provide
abnormal system signal alarm.

4.1.20 appendix

Following accessories must be supplied/installed:

The following accessories must be provided/installed:

- An edged C-profile shall be fixed on each corridor wall through all its length. It must
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 be suitable to support both removable tables and convectors. Three removable tables
for each corridor installed on the wall-fixed profile. Their tabletop will be about 320 x
900 mm and able to bear a 15 kg load;
- Edge C-profiles shall be fixed to the entire length of each corridor wall. It must be
suitable for supporting movable tables and convectors. Three removable tables are
installed per corridor, mounted on wall fixed profiles. Their table tops are
approximately 320 x 900 mm and are able to withstand a weight of 15 kg;
- Two folding chairs with small footprint;
- Two folding chairs with a small footprint;
- A pressed cork notice board with inox steel frame and dimensions 1.00 mx 0.80 m
shall be fixed on the right corridor's wall close to transition from cabinets and MV
assembly switchgear.
- Pressed cork notice boards with inox steel frames and dimensions 1.00 m x 0.80 m
shall be fixed to the right corridor wall next to the cabinets and medium voltage
assembled switchgear.

4.1.21 nameplate

Container shall be equipped with a nameplate where data indicated by IEC 62271-202
shall be listed.

Containers shall be provided with a nameplate listing the data indicated in IEC 62271-
202.
Also, on the nameplate shall be included the following indications:
In addition, the nameplate shall include the following indications:
• Manufacturer name;
• manufacturer's name;
• TANESCO name and logo;
• TANESCO name and logo;
• QR code
• QR code
• Empty, transportation and installation container weight.
• Empty, shipping and installed container weight.

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 4.1.22 manual

Contractor shall produce the operation, maintenance and safety manuals for container
compliant with IEC 62271-202. These shall at least contain the following information:

The Contractor shall prepare operation, maintenance and safety manuals for
containers complying with IEC 62271-202 standard. These should contain at least the
following information:
• Detailed description of the equipment, the individual components, relevant
clearances, tolerances, allowable temperatures, settings etc.
• Detailed description of equipment, individual components, relevant
clearances, tolerances, permissible temperatures, settings, etc.
• Descriptions of main principles including flow diagrams, single line diagrams,
circuit diagram, connection diagram, cable schedules, software documentation
etc.
• Description of main principles, including flowcharts, one-line diagrams, circuit
diagrams, connection diagrams, cable tables, software documentation, etc.
• Operational instruction. These shall illustrate the operational sequences in a
clear and concise way.
• Instructions. These should illustrate the sequence of operations in a clear and
concise manner.
• Test and adjustment procedures containing instruction for test and adjustment
of the equipment under operation, after inspection and maintenance
• Test and adjustment procedures, including instructions for testing and
adjusting equipment in operation after inspection and maintenance
• Test reports
• testing report
• Spare part lists
• backup list
• Maintenance instructions split into:
• The maintenance instructions are divided into:
- Manuals for preventive maintenance indicating periodic inspections,
cleaning, lubrication and other routine maintenance.
- Preventive Maintenance Manual, describing periodic inspections, cleaning,
lubrication and other routine maintenance.
- Repair manuals describing fault location, dismantling, re-assembly etc.
- Service manual describing fault location, disassembly, reassembly, etc.

The documentation shall leave the operators and maintenance personnel in position to
operate the switching station in a safe and optimal way and to perform repairs usually
to be done by such personnel. The Project Manager shall approve the manuals before
final submission.
The documentation should enable operators and maintenance personnel to operate
the switchyard in a safe and optimal manner and to carry out the repairs normally
performed by these personnel. The project manager should approve the manual prior
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 Minimum time of maintenance for container shall be 240 months.
The minimum maintenance period for containers shall be 240 months.
All safety indications and signals shall be supplied and installed by contractor.
Manuals shall be in supply country in English.

All safety indications and signals shall be provided and installed by the
Contractor. Manuals shall be available in English in the country of supply.

4.2 33 KV AIS switchgear

AIS Switchgear shall be an indoor air insulated and metal-clad cubic design with single
busbar system in accordance with single line diagram and data sheet. Each panel shall
be metal enclosed, free standing, fully arc proof, floor mounting, flush fronted and
arranged to single structure with a common busbar assembly. Each compartment shall
be protected by a metal enclosure with IP4X, low voltage and other compartments.
Construction, including cable entry, shall be vermin proof.

The AIS switchgear shall be of indoor air-insulated metal-clad cabinet design with a
single busbar system in accordance with the one-line diagram and data sheet. Each
panel shall be metal-enclosed, self-contained, fully arc-proof, floor-mounted, face-
flush, and arranged into a single structure through common busbar assemblies. Each
compartment shall be protected by a metal enclosure with IP4X, low voltage and other
compartments. The structure, including cable entries, shall be insect-proof.
Adequate safety margin with respect to thermal, mechanical, dielectric stress, dynamic
short circuit fault and insulation coordination be maintained during design, selection of
raw material, manufacturing process etc. So that the AIS provides long life with least
maintenance.
Sufficient safety margins for thermal, mechanical, dielectric stress, dynamic short-
circuit faults, and insulation coordination should be maintained during design, raw
material selection, and manufacturing processes. Therefore AIS has a long service life
and minimal maintenance.
The complete switchgear shall be designed to manage the risks associated with it such
that there shall not be any safety hazard to the employees in normal service and
during inspection and maintenance. The design should be such that all parts subject to
wear and tear are easily accessible for maintenance purposes. The Service Class
Continuity of Switchgears shall be LSC-2A (as per IEC 62271-200).
The overall switchgear should be designed to manage the risks associated with it so
that no safety hazards are created for employees during normal service and inspection
and maintenance. The design shall ensure that all wear parts are easily maintained.
The continuity of service class of the switchgear shall be LSC-2A (according to IEC
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The panel shall be constructed from corrosion-resistant metal clad of min 3 mm
thickness accommodating the primary switching devices (VCB and Three position
disconnector cum earth switch, current transformers, voltage transformers in each
incomer panel, relays, control switches, BCU, Ameter , alarms, position indicators etc )
and all live parts.
Panels shall be constructed of a minimum 3 mm thick corrosion resistant metal
cladding to accommodate the main switchgear (VCB and three position disconnector
cum earthing switch, current transformers, potential transformers in each incoming
panel, relays, control switches , BCU, voltmeter, ammeter, siren, position indicator,
etc.) and all live parts.
The panels must be suitably treated and powder coated with 60–70-micron thickness,
to achieve indoor worthiness and corrosion protection and should pass salt spray test
for not less than 500 hrs.
Panels must be properly prepared and powder coated 60-70 microns thick for interior
suitability and corrosion protection and should pass a salt spray test of not less than
500 hours.

4.3 Bus bars and insulators

33 kV busbar shall be air insulated and shall be made of electrolytic high-grade Copper
of adequate size and bus bar size calculation/supporting type test report shall be
submitted for approval (current density of copper shall not exceeded more than 2.5
Amp/mm2) . They shall be adequately supported on insulators to withstand electrical
and mechanical stresses due to specified short circuit currents.

The 33 kV busbars shall be air-insulated and shall be made of electrolytic high-grade

copper of sufficient size, and a busbar size calculation/support type test report shall be
submitted for approval (current density of copper shall not exceed 2.5 A/mm2) . They
shall be sufficiently supported on the insulation to withstand the electrical and
mechanical stresses resulting from the specified short-circuit current.

Busbar shall be supported on the insulators such that the conductor expansion and
contraction are allowed without straining the insulators. Bus bar cross-section shall be
uniform throughout the length of switchgear board.
The busbars should be supported on the insulation in such a way as to allow the
conductors to expand and contract without straining the insulation. The busbar cross-
section should be uniform over the entire length of the switchboard.

Busbar insulators shall be of arc and track resistant, high strength, non-
hygroscopic, non-combustible type and shall be suitable to withstand stresses due
to over-voltages, and short circuit current. In case of organic insulator partial
discharge shall be limited to 50 pico coulomb at rated Voltage X 1.1/√3. The
temperature of the busbars and all other equipment, when carrying the rated
current continuously shall be limited as per the stipulations of relevant Standards,
duly considering the specified ambient temperature (55° C) . Clearances between
phases and between phase and earth shall be kept liberally so as to obtain high
reliability.
Busbar insulators shall be arc-resistant and leakage-resistant, high-strength, non-
hygroscopic, non-combustible, and shall be suitable to withstand the stress caused
by overvoltage and short-circuit current. In the case of organic insulators, the partial
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discharge at rated voltage X 1.1/√3 shall be limited to 50 picocoulombs. When
continuously carrying the rated current, the temperature of the busbar and all other
equipment shall be limited in accordance with the provisions of the relevant
standards, with due regard to the specified ambient temperature (55°C). The
clearance between phases and between phases and ground should be kept loose
for high reliability.

Bus bar System Single Busbar

busbar system single bus
Rated Voltage 36kV
Rated voltage
No of phases 3
Number of stages
Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 70kV
Rated power frequency withstand voltage 70 kV
Rated Lightning impulse withstand Voltage 170kV
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 170 kV
Rated current for bus bar system 1600A
Rated current of the busbar system 1600
Current density 2.5
current density
Rated Short time stand current (3 Ph) 31.5kA/3 sec
Rated short-time withstand current (3 Ph) 31.5 cards/3
seconds
Rated Frequency 50Hz
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 4.4 Circuit breaker

Circuit breakers should be Vacuum type for 33KV. They should be according to IEC
62271-100 standard. Rated operating sequence must be O-0.3sec-CO-3min-CO.
Operating time for opening, breaking and closing, less than 40ms. Circuit breaker must
be E2/M3/C2 type (electrical, mechanical endurance and capacitor breaking/making
ability) according to relevant standard. Circuit breaker operating mechanism will be
electrically operated. The operating mechanism should consist in the following items.
Spring system that stores the necessary energy for opening and closing operation.
Spring charging system (motor operated) that automatically recharges the springs
after the main contacts of the CB have closed. Mechanical "charged-discharged"
position indicator for CB opening and closing springs and position indicator for spring
charged/discharged. Manually operated spring charging system (in case of lack of
auxiliary power supply).

33KV circuit breaker should be vacuum type. They should comply with the IEC 62271-
100 standard. The nominal order of operations must be O-0.3sec-CO-3min-CO.
Opening, breaking and closing operation times are less than 40 milliseconds.
According to the relevant standards, the circuit breaker must be E2/M3/C2 type
(electrical, mechanical durability and capacitor opening/closing capacity). The breaker
operating mechanism will be electrically operated. The operating mechanism should
include the following items. A spring system that stores the energy required for
opening and closing operations. Spring charging system (motor operated), which
automatically charges the springs after the main contacts of the circuit breaker are
closed. Mechanical "charge-discharge" position indicators for CB opening and closing
springs and position indicators for charge/discharge springs. Manually operated spring
charging system (in the absence of auxiliary power).

Electrical system including:

Electrical system includes:

• Closing coil, Tripping coil and Anti

pumping relay
• Close Coil, Trip Coil and Anti-Pump Relay
• Mechanical emergency trip pushbutton.
• Mechanical emergency trip button.

Circuit breaker shall be provided with two trip coils. Suitable indicators shall be
provided on the front of panel to indicate OPEN / CLOSED conditions of the circuit
breaker, and CHARGED / DISCHARGED conditions of the closing spring and trip
Coil / Circuit supervisions indicating lamp.
The circuit breaker shall be equipped with two trip coils. Suitable indicators shall be
provided on the front of the panel to indicate the open/closed status of the circuit
breaker and the charging/discharging status of the closing spring and trip coil/circuit
monitoring indicator lights.

The closing coil shall operate satisfactorily at all values of control supply voltage
between 85 - 110% of the rated voltage. The trip coil shall operate satisfactorily under
all operating conditions of the circuit breaker up to its rated short value reak short
circuit supply voltage between 70-110% of the rated voltage. The trip coil shall be so
designed that it does not get energized when its health is monitored by indicating
lamps and trip coil supervision relay.
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Closed coils shall operate satisfactorily at all control supply voltage values between 85
- 110% of rated voltage. The trip coil shall operate satisfactorily under all operating
conditions of the circuit breaker up to its rated short-circuit breaking current at all
control supply voltage values between 70-110% of rated voltage. The trip coil should
be designed so that it will not be energized while the indicator light and trip coil
monitoring relay are monitoring its health.

Electrical parameters of the breakers:

Electrical parameters of the circuit breaker:

1 Nominal System Voltage 33 KV

Nominal system voltage 33 kV
2 Highest System Voltage 36kV(rms)
Maximum system voltage 36 kV (effective value)
3 No. of Poles 3
number of poles
4 No. of Trip Coil 2
Number of tripping coils
5 Frequency 50Hz
frequency
6 Basic Insulation Level 170kV (p), 70KV (rms)
basic insulation level 170 kV (millivolts), 70 kV
(effective value)
7 Operating Duty 0-0.3sec-CO-3min-CO
operating system 0-0.3 seconds carbon
monoxide - 3 minutes
carbon monoxide
8 Total Break time for any current upto 3 cycles max (60ms)
Total interruption time for any current Maximum 3 cycles
(60ms)
9 Control Circuit Voltage 110V DC +10% to-20%
Control circuit voltage 110 volts DC +10% to -
20%
Continuous Current rating at Ambient temperature
10 1250 Amps
( 50° C) of Incomer and outgoing feeder
Continuous Current Rating for Incoming and 1250 amps
Outgoing Wires at Ambient Temperature (50°C)
Continuous Current rating at Ambient temperature
11 1600Amp
( 50° C) of Bus coupler
Continuous current rating of bus coupler at
ambient temperature (50°C)
12 Short Circuit Breaking Current 31.5 kA for 3 sec
Short circuit breaking current 3 seconds 31.5 kA

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 4.5 type test
Manufacturers of HV switchgear shall be able to manage a first party
conformity assessment procedure, as defined by ISO 17000, and to provide
the associated deliverables "Declaration of Conformity" for the performances
stated in this specification. The supplier shall ensure the validity of the
declarations over the time. The switchgear must be type tested according to
latest relevant IEC standards. The next type tests might be required during
tendering process according to the IEC 62271-200 standards.
Manufacturers of high voltage switchgear shall be able to manage a first party
conformity assessment procedure as defined by ISO 17000 and provide an
associated deliverable "Declaration of Conformity" for the performance
specified in this specification. The supplier shall ensure the validity of the
declaration. Switchgear must be type tested according to the latest relevant
IEC standards. According to the IEC 62271-200 standard, the next type test
may be required during the bidding process.

• Tests to verify the insulation level of the equipment

• Tests to verify the insulation level of equipment

• Tests to prove the temperature rise of any part of the equipment and
measurement of the resistance of circuits
• Tests to demonstrate temperature rise of any part of equipment and
measurement of circuit resistance
• Test to prove the capability of the main and Earthing circuits to be subject to
• Tests to demonstrate the withstand capability of the main and ground circuits
The rated peak and the rated short time stand against currents
Rated peak and rated short-time withstand current
• Test to prove the making and breaking capacity of the included switching
devices.
• Tested to demonstrate the making and breaking capabilities of the included
switchgear.
• Test to prove the satisfactory operation of the included switching devices
(operation and mechanical endurance test)
• Tests to demonstrate that the included switchgear operates satisfactorily
(operational and mechanical durability tests)
• Test to verify the protection of persons against access to hazardous parts and
the protection of the equipment against solid foreign objects (IP protection
degree)
• Tests to verify the protection against personal access to hazardous parts and
the protection of equipment against solid foreign objects (IP rating)
• Test to verify the strength of vacuum filled compartments
• Tests to verify the strength of vacuum-filled compartments

4.6 routine test

The switchgear shall be subject to routine tests as per the latest relevant IEC
standards. The following tests shall be performed at the supplier's factory:
Switchgear should be routinely tested in accordance with the latest relevant IEC
standards. The following tests shall be performed at the supplier's factory:

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 and adherence, appearance, protection degree, electric devices and polarity of
connections.
• Visual inspection: dimensions (according to drawings), paint thickness and
adhesion, appearance, degree of protection, electrical installation and
connection polarity.
• Electrical tests for low voltage compartment: dielectric test and voltage drop.
• Electrical tests for low-voltage compartments: dielectric tests and voltage drop.
• Dielectric stand at power frequency for the entire switchgear.
• Dielectric withstand of the entire switchgear at mains frequency.
• Voltages drop of main circuit.
• voltage drop in the main circuit.
• Mechanical/electrical operation and cabling of main circuit and auxiliary circuits.
• Mechanical/electrical operation and wiring of main and auxiliary circuits.
4.7 testing on the spot.

The complete AIS assembly shall be tested at site after installation, under the manufacturer's
supervision. The following site tests shall be carried out:
Complete AIS components should be field tested after installation under the supervision of
the manufacturer. The following field tests should be performed:

• Visual inspection
• Visual inspection
• Dielectric stand test at power frequency for the busbar.
• The power frequency withstand voltage test of the busbar.
• Voltage drop test for busbar.
• Bus voltage drop test.
• Complete functional tests.
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 4.8 Disconnectors and Earthing Switches

The Earth Disconnector will operate always de-energized and the making capacity is
provided by the circuit-breaker, which is designed for these purposes. The
Disconnector must be according to the latest edition of the IEC 62271-102 and shall
meet requirements as specified in paragraph ratings. The indication of the position of
the Disconnector must be mechanical. The Operating mechanism must be accessible
from the front.

The ground disconnector will always operate in the de-energized state, the closing
capacity is provided by the circuit breaker which is designed for this purpose. Switch
disconnectors must comply with the latest edition of IEC 62271-102 and should meet
the requirements specified in paragraph Rated values. The position indication of the
isolating switch must be mechanical. The operating mechanism must be accessible
from the front.

The Disconnector must be of single rotation-driving axis both for the Disconnector and
the Earthing switch. It is mandatory that the operation from "closed to busbar" to "ready
to earth" is made in two separate operations, closed - open and open - ready to earth.
These are completely independent operations, with two separated operating access.
Isolators or isolators combined with earthing switches (switches-Open, Close
Earthed). In case of emergency, Manual operation must be possible. The earthing
position of all 3 phases must be visible via a mechanical position indicator (MIMIC)
directly connected to the drive shaft on panel front Fascia. The mechanical operation
of isolator/disconnector switch must be possible with door closed for operator safety.
For disconnectors and earthing switches, the disconnector must have a single rotating
drive shaft. The operation from "close to busbar" to "ready to ground" must be done in
two separate operations, close-open and open-ready-to-ground. These are completely
separate operations, with two separate entry points for operations. Isolator or isolator
combined with grounding switch (switch - open, closed to ground). In an emergency,
manual operation must be possible. The ground position of all three phases must be
visible via a mechanical position indicator (analog) connected directly to the panel front
panel drive shaft. For operator safety, it must be possible to mechanically operate the
isolator/disconnect switch with the door closed.

The interlocks shall be provided as per standards. It shall be possible to control these
switches from front of the panel & remotely from SCADA through IED. Key interlocks
shall also be provided for local manual operations.
Interlocks shall be provided as standard. It should be possible to control these
switches from the front of the panel & remotely from the SCADA via the IED. Key
interlocks shall also be provided for local manual operation.

4.9 Machinery Safety and Interlocks:

i. The switchboard must be fitted with all the interlocks needed to prevent
incorrect operations which may jeopardize safety of personnel in
charge of operating the installation, as well as the efficiency and
reliability of the apparatus. Internal mechanical interlocks of the panel
with the circuit breaker The interrogation slide is locked for the
disconnector and the earth switch. (Restriction to the insertion of Hand
Crank for Disconnector-Earth Switch when CB is ON).

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persons responsible for operating the unit, as well as the efficiency and
reliability of the equipment. When the circuit breaker is closed, the
internal mechanical interlock of the panel, the interrogation slider of the
disconnector and the earthing switch are locked. (When the CB is open,
limiting the insertion of the hand crank of the disconnector grounding
switch).

i. The interrogation slides always release some insertion opening only

(disconnector or earth switch), or both of them are locked. (To ensure
that either Disconnector or Earth Switch operating at a time)
iv. The interrogation slider always releases only some of the insertion
openings (isolating switch or grounding switch), or both are locked.
(Make sure the isolating switch or earthing switch is operating at the
same time)

.
v The crank for the disconnector and earth switches can only be removed
in its appropriate end position.
.vi The cranks of the isolating switch and the earthing switch can only be
removed in their proper end positions.

i.v When the crank on the disconnector or earth switch is still in place, or
when the interrogation slide is open, the following components are
locked:
i.v While the crank on the disconnector or grounding switch is still in place,
or when the interrogation slider is open, the following parts are locked:
• ON push button of circuit breaker
• breaker button on
• ON pulse is interrupted In particular, the following mechanical
interlocks at least must be provided to prevent;
• Especially in the event of pulse interruption, at least the
following mechanical interlocks must be provided to prevent:
- Operation in busbar if the circuit breaker is closed.
- Bus operation with breaker closed.
- Closing of the earth switch when the busbar isolator is
closed.
- When the bus isolator is closed, the grounding switch is
closed.

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x The following interlocking dependencies must be provided-
.
x The following interlocking dependencies must be provided −
- Interdependence of disconnector with earth switch in the
same panel.
- Interdependence of disconnectors and earthing switches in
the same panel.
- Interdependence of the circuit breaker and the earth switch
in the same panel.
- Interdependence of circuit breakers and grounding switches
in the same panel.
- Dependence of the disconnector /Circuit breaker on the bus-
coupler circuit breaker and vice versa.
- Dependency of disconnectors/breakers on tie breakers and
vice versa.

The basic interlocking between disconnector switch and circuit breaker may be
achieved by aux relays/other mechanical control equipment. The interlocking logic
shall be operational and shall be foolproof and independent in the event of relay/BCU
failure for operator's safety.
The basic interlock between the disconnect switch and the circuit breaker can be
achieved through auxiliary relays/other mechanical control devices. For operator
safety, the interlock logic should be operable and should be foolproof and independent
in the event of relay/BCU failure.

4.10 Grounding and Grounding Devices

The grounding system for AIS shall be designed and provided as per IEEE-80-2000
to protect operating staff against any hazardous touch voltages and electro-
magnetic interferences.

The grounding system of the AIS shall be designed and provided in accordance with
IEEE-80-2000 to protect operators from any dangerous contact voltage and
electromagnetic interference.

The earth busbar made of electrolytic high-grade copper with cross sectional area of
minimum 300mm2 shall be provided at the bottom in all the panels and
interconnected with adjacent panels in the panel board through a connecting link to
form a common earth busbar for the entire panel board ready to connect to the
substation earthing grid. It shall be welded to the framework of each panel and each
breaker earthing contact bar. The earth bus shall have sufficient cross section
(minimum 300mm2) to carry the momentary short-circuit and short time fault
currents to earth without exceeding the allowable temperature rise.
Grounding busbars made of electrolytic high-grade copper with a cross-sectional
area of at least 300mm2 shall be provided at the bottom of all panels and shall be
interconnected with adjacent panels in the panel by connecting links to form a
common grounding busbar for the entire panel, Ready to be connected to the
substation ground grid. It shall be welded to the frame of each panel and each circuit
breaker ground contact rod. The ground bus bar should have sufficient cross-section
(minimum 300mm2 ) to deliver instantaneous short-circuit and short-time fault
currents to ground without exceeding the allowable temperature rise.

Suitable arrangement shall be provided at each end of the earth bus for bolting to
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station earth grid. All joint splices to the earth bus shall be made through at least two
bolts and taps by proper lug and bolt connection.
Proper arrangements shall be provided at each end of the ground strap for bolting to
the station ground grid. All connections to the ground bus shall be through at least
two bolts and taps with appropriate lug and bolt connections.

All non-current carrying metal work of the switchboard shall be effectively bonded to
the earth bus. Electrical continuity of the whole switchgear enclosure frame work
and the truck shall be maintained even after painting.
All non-current-carrying metal parts of the switchboard shall be effectively connected
to the ground bus. Electrical continuity should be maintained throughout the
switchgear enclosure frame and truck even after painting.

All metallic cases of relays, instruments and other panel mounted equipment shall
be connected to earth by independent stranded copper wires of size not less than
2.5mm². Insulation colour code of earthing wires shall be green. Earthing wires shall
be connected to terminals with suitable clamp connectors and soldering shall not be
acceptable. Looping of earth connections which would result in loss of earth
connection to other devices, when a device is removed is not acceptable. However,
looping of earth connections between equipment to provide alternative paths of
earth bus is acceptable.
All metal enclosures of relays, instruments and other panel-mounted equipment
shall be grounded through individual copper strands with a size not smaller than 2.5
mm. The insulation color code for the ground wire shall be green. The ground wire
shall be connected to the terminal using a suitable clamp connector, soldering is not
acceptable. When one device is removed, ground loops that cause other devices to
lose their ground connection are not acceptable. However, ground loops between
devices can provide an alternate path to the ground bus.

PT and CT secondary neutral point earth shall be at one place only on the terminal
block. Such earth shall be made through links so that earth of one secondary circuit
may be removed without disturbing the earth of other circuits.
PT and CT secondary neutral grounding should be at only one location on the
terminal board. Such grounding should be done through the link so that the ground
of one secondary circuit can be removed without disturbing the grounds of other
circuits.

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The panel shall have Voltage Presence Indicator (VPI) to warn the operator against
earth of live connections.
The panel shall have a Voltage Presence Indicator (VPI) to alert the operator to
ground of live connections.
All hinged doors shall be earthed through flexible earth braid.
All hinged doors should be grounded through a flexible grounding braid.
Separate earth for switchgear and composite VCB panel shall be provided.
Separate grounds shall be provided for switchgear and composite VCB panels.

4.11 Instrument Transformer

All current transformers shall be ring type (cast resin) whereas voltage transformers
(PT) shall be cast resin insulated type. Must provide details of ratio, output, class
and accuracy for all CTs & PTs in its supply on the panel itself

All current transformers shall be of the toroidal type (cast resin), while potential
transformers (PT) shall be of the cast resin insulated type. Details of all CT and pt
ratios, outputs, grades and accuracies must be provided on the panel
Instrument transformers shall be suitable for continuous operation at the ambient
temperature prevailing inside the switchgear enclosure, when the switchboard is
operating at its rated load and the outside ambient temperature is 55 ° C. The class
of insulation shall be E or better.
The instrument transformer shall be suitable for continuous operation at the ambient
temperature inside the switchgear enclosure when the switchboard is operating at its
rated load and the external ambient temperature is 55°C. The insulation class shall
be Class E or better.

The secondary windings of CTs & PTs shall be earthed at one point through a
removable link, with provision for attaching test links.

The secondary windings of current transformers and voltage transformers shall be

grounded at one point by a detachable connection and a bond test connection shall be
provided.

The current transformers, Inductive type, shall be in accordance to IEC60185,

IEC60044-1 read with latest revisions and the general requirements. As detailed in
forthcoming paras of specification. The current transformers shall be core cast resin
type and shall comply with the ratings indicated in the single line diagram. The
secondary wiring of 4mm² shall be taken out to the LV compartment via bushings.
Inductive current transformers shall comply with the latest edition and general
requirements of IEC60044-1 IEC60185. As detailed in the preceding paragraphs of the
specification. The current transformers shall be of the cast resin core type and shall be
of the ratings shown on the one-line diagram. The 4 mm secondary wiring should be
led out to the low voltage compartment through bushings.

The Potential transformers shall be in accordance to IEC 61869-1, IEC 61869-2 and
IEC 61869-3 read with the latest revisions and general requirements as detailed in
forthcoming paras of specification. Easy access to Potential Transformers should be
possible from back of AIS the panels
Potential transformers shall comply with the latest edition of IEC 61869-1, IEC
61869-2 and IEC 61869-3 and the general requirements detailed in the preceding
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paragraphs of the specification. Transformer is easily accessible from the back of the
AIS panel

Cast Resin Potential Transformers Single Pole insulated PTs which can be simply and
safely changed shall be used exclusively.

Cast resin voltage transformers with single-pole insulation, which can be easily and
safely replaced, should be used exclusively.

Current transformers shall be rated to withstand the thermal and magnetic stresses
resulting from the maximum available through fault current, the momentary and time
rating requirements same as that of the switchgear.
Current transformers should be rated to withstand thermal and magnetic stresses from
the maximum available fault current, with the same instantaneous and time rating
requirements as switchgear.

Must provide calculations together with current transformer magnetization curves to

prove the through fault stability of the protection up to the switchgear fault rating.

Calculation results and current transformer magnetization curves must be provided to

demonstrate the fault stability of the protection up to the switchgear fault rating.

Secondary terminals of current transformers and potential transformers shall be wired

to disconnecting type terminal blocks, located at an accessible place in air filled low
voltage compartment. The CT TBs shall be provided with short- circuiting links for each
CT shorting and connection to early th , facilities for testing the CTs shall be provided
by means of separate test blocks associated with each set of CTs. Each CT
connection to the TBs shall be provided with ring type lugs. All wiring shall be color
coded .
The secondary terminals of the current transformers and voltage transformers shall be
connected to a disconnect-type terminal block located in an easily accessible location
within the gas-filled low-voltage compartment. CT TBs shall provide short-circuit
connections for each CT short-circuit and ground. Alternatively, facilities for testing
current transformers shall be provided through separate test blocks associated with
each set of current transformers. Each CT connection of TBs shall be provided with
ring lugs. All wiring should be color coded.

Use of current and voltage sensors each high linearity over the entire working range
and incorporating potential/capacitive divider circuit for connection to voltage indicator
lamps.
Using current and voltage sensors, each with high linearity over the entire operating
range, combined with a potentiometric/capacitive divider circuit for connection to a
voltage indicator.

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Nameplates shall be fixed in a position so that details can easily be read when fitted in
the cubicle.
The nameplate should be fixed in a position so that the details can be easily read when
installed in the compartment.

Bus bar voltage transformers shall have provisions for safely disconnecting the fuses
and transformers from energized bus.
Bus voltage transformers shall have provisions for safe disconnection of fuses and
transformers from energized buses.

Primary Injection Terminal of CT should be open for testing. PT Selection scheme

must be there
The primary injection terminal of the CT should be opened for testing. PT selection
scheme must exist

Accessible test links and terminals, with the following facilities, shall be provided
for each CT and PT
Accessible test links and terminals shall be provided for each current
transformer and voltage transformer with the following facilities
• Source side short circuit of CT secondary.
• The CT secondary power supply side is short-circuited.
• Burden side short circuit of CT secondary.
• CT secondary load side short circuit.
• Insertion of external device (including injection test set) in secondary lead
of each CT or star point lead.
• Insert external devices (including injection test devices) in the secondary
leads of each CT or star point lead.
• Each phase and neutral of VT secondary for test equipment take off.
• It is used to test the phases and neutral wires of the VT secondary winding of the
test equipment.
• Connection of any source side transformer's differential protection relays
• Connection of any supply side transformer differential protection relay

CT Technical Parameters
CT technical parameters

33 kV Incomer panel and Bus Coupler

33 kV incoming panel and busbar coupler

SN ITEM Core-I Core-II

Seneg project core one Core-II
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i. purpose Metering protection
Idaho Purpose Measurement Protect
(abbre
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for
Idaho)
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 ii. Primary Current rating 800-400 Amps 800-400 Amps
two. Primary current rating 800-400 amps 800-400 amps
iii. Secondary Current rating 1Amps 1Amps
three. Secondary rated current
iv. Rated Burden 15VA 15VA
Four. specified load
v Accuracy Class 0.5 5P20
Accuracy class 5P20
vi Accuracy Limit Factor/
visual Instrument Security factor 10 10
identifi
Accuracy limit
cation
factor/instrument safety
syste
factor
m

33kV Feeder Panels

33kV feeder panel

Sl. ITEM Core-I Core-II

Sl . project core one Core-II
i. purpose Metering protection
Idaho Purpose Measurement Protect
(abbre
viation
for
Idaho)
ii. Primary Current rating 400-200 Amps 400-200 Amps
two. Primary current rating 400-200 amps 400-200 amps
iii. Secondary Current rating 1Amps 1Amps
three. Secondary rated current
iv. Rated Burden 15VA 15VA
Four. specified load
v Accuracy Class 0.5 5P20
Accuracy class 5P20

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 vi Accuracy Limit Factor /
视觉 10 10
PT Instrument Security factor
识别 准确度极限系数/仪器安全系
Physical
系统 exercise
数
Technical parameters
Technical Parameters

The voltage transformers shall be inductive metal-enclosed transformers.

The voltage transformer shall be an inductive metal-enclosed transformer.

SN. ITEM 33 KV
Sn. project 33 kV
i. Voltage class 36 KV
Idah Voltage level 36 kV
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ii. Rated primary voltage(kV rms) 33000/ √ 3
two. Rated primary voltage (kV rms)
iii. Secondary voltage (volts) 110/ √ 3
thre Secondary Voltage (Volts)
e.
Core I: 100VA
I: 100VA
iv. Rated Burden (metering)
Four specified load (metering)
.
Core II: 100VA
Core 2: 100VA
(protection)
(Protect)
v Accuracy Class
Accuracy class Core I: 0.5 Core II: 3P
Core I: 0.5 Core II: 3P
vi Class of Insulation E or better
visu Insulation class e or better
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ident
ificat
ion
syst
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viii One minute power frequency stand voltage for 1.2 continuous and 1.9
rom Secondary wiring (kV rms) for 30 seconds
an One-minute power frequency withstand voltage of 1.2 seconds for 1.9
num secondary wiring (kV rms) seconds for 30
eral seconds
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 viii Method for earth the system Impedence
eight System Grounding Method earthed
Impedance
grounding

PT's for Busbar Voltage metering

PT for bus voltage measurement

location Mounting
Location Increase
Directly connected to the Busbar system with provisions
In Busbar Compartment
for disconnecting fuses.
in the busbar room
For direct connection to the busbar system,
disconnecting fuses are provided.

4.12 Cable termination:

Power cables shall be bottom entry, unless specified otherwise. Facilities shall be
provided for cable testing and current and voltage injection. Copper bar with 12mm
stud shall be provided for the power cables termination on circuit breaker outgoing
parts and must be tin coated to allow proper aluminum termination.
Unless otherwise specified, power cables shall be bottom-entry. Facilities should be
provided for cable testing and current and voltage injection. Copper bars with 12mm
studs shall be provided for the power cable terminations on the breaker output part
and must be tinned to allow proper aluminum termination.

Connections for power cables shall be done using cable lugs with 12mm stud as per
relevant IEC standard. Cable terminating facilities and terminals shall be for the
specified cable type, gland and conductor size.
According to relevant IEC standards, the connection of power cables should use cable
lugs with 12mm studs. Cable termination facilities and terminations shall be suitable
for the specified cable type, gland and conductor size.

Terminal blocks shall be arranged and positioned to afford easy access for carrying
out external cable termination, testing, inspection and maintenance. There shall be
clear space allowed between the terminals and the gland-plate for the spread in gland
termination of external conductors.
The arrangement and location of the terminal board shall facilitate external cable
termination, testing, inspection and maintenance. Clearance shall be left between the
terminal and the gland plate for extension of the gland terminal for the outer
conductor.

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The panel wiring shall be on one Side of the terminal block only. No more than two wires shall be
connected to a terminal. Terminal blocks shall be shrouded or provided with transparent covers. Pinch
screw type terminals are not acceptable. Terminals for different voltages shall be separated by
partitions. CT wiring and control wiring shall not be on the same terminal stripe.
Panel wiring should be on one side of the terminal block only. Do not connect more than two wires to
one terminal. The terminal board shall be covered or provided with a transparent cover. Clamping
screw-type terminals are not acceptable. Terminals of different voltages shall be separated by partitions.
CT wiring and control wiring should not be on the same terminal strip.

A terminal box or chamber with un-drilled gland plate or entry panel of sufficient dimensions to terminate
the specified cables shall be provided. Positioning of cable terminations shall avoid obstruction of other
cable terminations; removable covers etc. and provide for easy access cable for termination .
A junction box or junction box compartment shall be provided with an undrilled gland plate or entry panel
of sufficient size to terminate the specified cables. Cable terminations shall be positioned so as not to
obstruct other cable terminations; removable covers, etc. And it provides convenience for terminating
cables.

Cable supports shall be provided (where practicable) to avoid undue strain on the cable termination.
Separate terminal arrangements shall be provided for each panel and for power and control cables.
Cable supports should be provided (where practicable) to avoid excessive strain on the cable terminals.
Separate terminal arrangements shall be provided for each panel and for power and control cables.

SCADA terminal should be terminated in separate SCADA Panel for 33 KV separatly

SCADA terminals should be terminated individually in a separate 33kv SCADA panel

4.13 Low pressure room (instrument room)

The panels shall be with low voltage compartment consisting of control switches, indication and
metering instruments, protection relays and other secondary equipment's. The dynamic mimic shall be
provided on the front fascia and not on the LV chamber.
The panel shall have a low-voltage compartment including control switches, indicating and measuring
instruments, protective relays and other secondary equipment. Dynamic simulation should be provided
on the front panel, not on the low voltage compartment.
The front side shall have Mimic as per single line diagram with control switches and mechanical and
electrical 'Position indicators' circuit breakers, disconnectors and earth switches. Control switches/Push
buttons shall be provided adjacent to respective equipment ON position imdicators in M operation of
circuit breakers, disconnectors and earth switches.
According to the one-line diagram, there should be an analog unit on the front, with control switches,
mechanical and electrical "position indicator" circuit breakers, disconnectors and earthing switches.
Control switches/buttons shall be provided near the corresponding equipment position indicators for
switching operation of circuit breakers, disconnectors and earthing switches.
The Communication device shall have USB/RJ 45 communication port in the front for the setting
software use and at the back there has to be of this communication port: 2xRJ-45 Ethernet port. The
Communication device shall support following communication protocols: Native IEC 60870 -5-104,
Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Human-Machine communication, display and Human-machine
communication, PC.
The front end of the communication device should have a USB/RJ 45 communication port for use by the
setup software, and its rear end should have a communication port: 2xRJ-45 Ethernet ports.
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Communication equipment should support the following communication protocols: native IEC 60870-5-
104, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, man-machine communication, display and man-machine
communication, PC.
The IEC 61850 communication has to support peer to peer communication (GOOSE). The IEC 61850
interface has to be able to configure through setting software. Also, the same setting software has to be
able to generate ICD files.
IEC 61850 communication must support peer-to-peer communication (GOOSE). The IEC 61850
interface must be configurable via setup software. Also, the same setup software must be able to
generate ICD files.
Live line Indicators: - Capacitive voltage indicators shall be provided on feeder side in outgoing feeders,
on bus side & feeder side in incoming feeders and on both the sides in Bus coupler to indicate the
voltage presence in each phase and to prevent the closing of earth switch in case the part is live. it shall
have sufficient output contacts for substation automation system and interlock purpose.
Live Line Indicators: - Capacitive voltage indicators shall be provided on the feeder side of the outgoing
feeder, on the bus side and feeder side of the incoming feeder and on both sides of the bus coupler to
indicate the voltage on each phase and to prevent earthing switching Closed while the part is live.
Sufficient output contacts shall be provided for substation automation system and interlocking purposes.

Panel interlocking wiring cables shall be supplied with panels.

Panel interlock wiring cables shall be provided with the panel.

End termination required for cables should be touch proof type, EURO mold .
Terminations required for the cables shall be touch-proof, European molded.

4.14 Metering, Protection, Control and Indication

Meters and relays shall be capable of standing, without damage the secondary
currents associated with the maximum available through fault current same as
switchgear rated fault current. External zero adjustment shall be possible to facilitate
adjustment without dismantling the instrument. mounted, where possible shall be
withdrawable.

Meters and relays shall be capable of withstanding, without damage, secondary

currents associated with a maximum fault current equal to the rated fault current of
the switchgear. External zero adjustment should facilitate adjustment without
dismantling the instrument. Protection and metering devices should be flush mounted
and, if possible, removable.

Protective relays shall be of the solid state, microprocessor-based programmable type

with serial communication facilities. Relays should have Check - Synchronization
facility. Protective relays shall have electrical-reset facilities and clear operation
indication, eg light emanating-diodes. be self-resetting if an indication of operation
remains until hand reset.
Protective relays shall be solid-state, microprocessor-based programmable types with
serial communication facilities. The relay shall have a check synchronization function.
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Protective relays should have electrical reset facilities and clear operating indications,
such as light-emitting diodes. Non-tripping relays can be automatically reset if the
operational indication remains unchanged prior to manual reset.

Relay shall have front RJ 45/USB port for communication to a local PC with rear RJ45
port for connection to remote operation on IEC61850 protocol without any external
converter. Relay shall have circuit breaker failure protection built-in. Trip Relay should
have electrical reset facility .
The relay shall have a front RJ 45/USB port for communication with a local PC and a
rear RJ 45 port for connection to IEC61850 protocol for remote operation without any
external converter. The relay shall have built-in circuit breaker fault protection. The
trip relay shall have an electrical reset facility.

Relay shall have under and over voltage protection for Incomer Panels. Indication
lamps (green-open, red-closed, amber-tripped, white-trip circuit healthy plus Service
Position, and Circuit Earthed) shall be provided for each circuit breaker. Status of
spring charging mechanism (Charged or Discharged) and positive drive mechanical
position indicators, visible without opening the cubicle door, shall be provided for each
circuit breaker. Volt-free contacts for remote indication shall be provided. Indications
may be incorporated in the multifunction relay via relay LEDs.
The relay shall provide undervoltage and overvoltage protection for the incoming
panel. Indicator lights (green-open, red-closed, amber-tripped, white-tripped circuit
health and service position, and circuit grounded) shall be provided for each circuit
breaker. A spring charging mechanism status (charging or discharging) and active
actuated mechanical position indicator shall be provided for each circuit breaker,
visible without opening the cabinet door. Volt-free contacts for remote indication shall
be provided. Indications can be incorporated into multifunction relays via relay leds.

Control of circuit breakers shall be carried out from a control switch at the low voltage
compartment door. Provisions shall be implemented at the switchgear for breaker
control from a remote-control panel. Where a multifunction relay is specified the
control feature available in the relay may Also be used. Switchgear mounted and
remote manual tripping facilities shall act direction the trip coil. Manual trips via relays
are not acceptable.
The circuit breaker should be controlled by the control switch on the low-voltage
compartment door. Provisions should be implemented at the switchgear to control
circuit breakers from a remote control panel. If a multifunction relay is specified, the
control functions available in the relay can also be used. The remote manual tripping
device installed on the switchgear shall be able to control the tripping coil. Manual
tripping via relays is not acceptable.

As a minimum, the following signal/indication shall be provided locally and remotely:

At a minimum, the following signals/indications shall be provided locally and remotely:

Conditions Locally Remote

Condition local remote
Circuit Breaker status : ON Open/Closed Status
/ OFF open/closed state
Breaker Status: On/Off
Earth switch status Earthed/Open Status
Grounding switch status Ground/Open Condition

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Control Status Manual (test)/Auto/Off Alarm-Non auto
control status Manual (Test)/Automatic/Close Alarm - Not
Automatic
Circuit Breaker tripped alarm
circuit breaker tripped warn
Loss of control power alarm
lose control warn
All metering Display Values
All measurements Display value
Trip Circuit : Healthy / Auto Display status
Trip Circuit: Health/Auto Display state

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4.15 Alarm Scheme - Alarms and Announcements and schemes must be on feeders and buses
coupler
coupler

Alarm scheme for trip alarm due to electrical faults-

Alarm scheme for trip alarm caused by electrical fault-

Trip commands due to operation of protective relays will actuate bell and will
be canceled by the circuit breaker control button. Auto trip lamp will glow on
the panel and there will be flag indication on the concerned protective
relay/auxiliary relay of the panel.
A trip command due to the operation of the protective relay will activate the
bell and will be canceled by the breaker control button. The auto-trip light will
be illuminated on the panel and the associated protective relay/auxiliary relay
will be indicated by a flag on the panel.

Alarm scheme for non-trip alarm:

Alarm scheme for non-trip alarm:

This scheme will conform to the following:

The program will meet the following requirements:

i. The closing of an initiating contact snail actuates a buzzer and will be

accompanied by a flag indication on the concerned auxiliary relay.
ii. Closing of the primary contact snail activates the buzzer, accompanied
by a symbol on the associated auxiliary relay.
iii. The closing of an initiating contact shall glow a lamp, which will not be
reset until the fault has cleared.
iv. Closure of the initial contact should illuminate a light that will not reset
until the fault is cleared.
v. It shall be possible to silence tree buzzer by pressing 'accept' pushbutton.
If after canceling the alarm but before resetting the visual signal, the
same fault persists the buzzer shall be suppressed.
vi. It shall be possible to silence the tree buzzer by pressing the "Accept"
button. If the same fault persists after the alarm has been canceled but
before the visual signal is reset, the buzzer shall be suppressed.
vii. If after canceling the alarm but before resetting the visual signal some
other fault takes place then the alarm accompanied by the flag indication
on the concerned auxiliary relay shall take place.
viii. If, after the alarm has been cancelled, but before the visual signal is reset,
another malfunction occurs, the alarm on the relevant auxiliary relay shall
be accompanied by a flag indication.
ix. If after canceling the alarm and after resetting the visual signal, the same
fault appears or some other fault takes place, the alarm flag indication
and non-trip lamp indication shall reappear as usual.
x. If, after canceling the alarm and resetting the visual signal, the same fault
or another fault occurs, the alarm sign indication and non-trip light
indication shall reappear as usual.
xi. The non-trip alarm acceptance shall be by means of a push button and
resetting of visual signal may also be done through a push button.
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of the visual signal by a push button.
xiii. Means shall be provided for test checking the alarm and lamp circuits.
xiv. A means of testing and checking alarm and light circuits shall be provided.
xv. The equipment shall be suitable for 110VDC operations.
xvi. The device shall be suitable for 110VDC operation.

4.16 Metering scheme

Metering system shall comprise digital display with average voltage, average ampere,
active power, reactive power, apparent power, power factor frequency etc. Meter input
for voltage and current shall be rated for 110Volts and 1/5Amp between phase to
phase sustainable the from of potential transformers and current transformers. The
instrument shall conform with UL 61010-1, EN 50470-3, EN 50470-1, IEC 62053-22,
IEC 60529, IEC 62053-24, IEC 61557-12 or any other relevant IEC

The metering system shall include digital displays showing average voltage, average
current, active power, reactive power, apparent power, power factor frequency, etc.
Meter inputs for voltage and current should be rated at 110 volts, 1/5 amp phase-to-
phase, available from the secondary of the voltage and current transformers.
Instruments shall comply with UL 61010-1, EN 50470-3, EN 50470-1, IEC 62053-22, IEC
60529, IEC 62053-24, IEC 61557-12 or any other relevant IEC standard
standard.
standard.
Electromagnetic compatibility shall be as per:
Electromagnetic compatibility shall comply with:
• Limits for harmonic current emissions class A conforming to IEC 61000-3-2
• Class A harmonic current emission limits according to IEC 61000-3-2
• Electrostatic discharge level 4 conforming to IEC 61000-4-2
• Electrostatic discharge level 4 according to IEC 61000-4-2
• Conducted RF disturbances level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-6
• Conducted RFI class 3 in accordance with IEC 61000-4-6
• Magnetic field at power frequency level 4 conforming to IEC 61000-4-8
• Class 4 power frequency magnetic field according to IEC 61000-4-8
• Conducted and radiated emissions class B conforming to EN 55022
• Conducted and radiated emissions Class B according to EN 55022
Instrument power analysis shall be up to 15th harmonics, with backlit display of
128X128 pixels
The power analysis of the instrument should reach the 15th harmonic , and the
backlight display is 128X128 pixels
Energy meters shall be customized to smart meters capable of integration with AMI
Meters should be customized as smart meters that can be integrated with AMI

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system. The way of remote communication is through GPRS/LTE/5G.

4.17 protection plan

Triple pole combined over current and earth fault relay: - Triple pole combined over
current and earth fault relay consisting of outer two over current elements having
setting range 50% to 200% of 1 Amp having IDMTL characteristics and inner earth
fault element having range of setting 10-40% of 1 Amp having IDMTL characteristics
shall be provided on each of the 33KV line panel.

Three-pole combined over-current and ground-fault relay;- A three-pole combined

over-current and ground-fault relay shall be provided on each 33KV line panel, which
consists of two external over-current elements and an internal ground-fault The
current element has a setting range of 50% to 200% of 1 amp with an IDMTL
characteristic and the internal ground fault element has a setting range of 10% to 40%
of 1 amp.

Potential free contacts required from relay for SCADA purpose. The analog signals
shall be RS485 port
For SCADA purposes, relays need potentially free contacts. Analog signal should be
RS485 port
i) DC supply fail
ii) Insufficient DC supply
iii) Inter trip to breaker from Relay
iv) Internal trip from relay to circuit breaker
v) Breaker failure protection
vi) Circuit Breaker Failsafe

Line PT Synchronization scheme to be provided: Check Synchro, earth fault (EF),

Under Voltage and overcurrent (OC).

Provide line PT synchronization scheme: check synchronous machine, ground fault

(EF), undervoltage and overcurrent (OC).

4.18 Feeder protection (33KV)

The device shall contain all the necessary protection functions/ completed
protection scheme for feeder. The functions are as follows (including separate
Relay for differential & REF Protection):
The device shall contain all necessary protection functions/complete
protection schemes for the feeder. The functions are as follows (including
separate relays for differential and reference protection):
• Overcurrent (50/51), 3 stages
• Overcurrent (50/51), Class 3
• Earth fault (50N/51N), 4 stages
• Earth fault (50N/51N), 4 stages
• Directional overcurrent (67), 4 stages
• Directional overcurrent (67), class 4

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 • Directional earth fault (67N), 3 stages
• Directional earth fault (67° n), class 3
• Broken line (46R)
• Dotted line (46R)
• Thermal overload (49)
• thermal overload(49)
• Zero sequence voltage (59N), 2 stages
• Zero sequence voltage (59N), level 2
• Overvoltage (59), 3 stages
• Overvoltage (59), class 3
• Under Voltgae (27), 3 stages
• According to voltgae (27), 3 stages
• Over frequency (81H), 2 stages
• Overclocking (81H), Level 2
• Under frequency (81L), 2 stages
• Underfrequency (81L), Class 2
• Rate of change of frequency (81R)
• Frequency change rate (81R)
• Magnetizing inrush (68F2)
• Exciting inrush current (68F2)
• Overexcitation (68F5)
• Overexcitation (68F5)
• Reverse power (32)
• Reverse Power(32)
• Auto reclose function (79)
• Automatic reclosing function(79)
• Circuit breaker failure (50BF)
• Breaker Failure (50BF)
• Synchrocheck (25)
• Synchronization Check(25)
• Latched trip (86)
• Lockout Trip (86)
• Programmable stages (99), 8 pcs
• Programmable levels (99), 8
➢ Overcurrent protection shall have a wide range of time overcurrent protection
curve settings, providing a choice of curve types:
➢ Overcurrent protection should have a wide range of time overcurrent protection
curve settings, providing curve type selection:

• Standard delay characteristics curve family: IEC,

IEEE, IEEE2 and RI Standard delay formulae with
• Standard Delay Characteristic Curve Series: IEC,
IEEE, IEEE2 and RI Standard Delay Formulas

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 free parameters selecting a curve family (IEC,
IEEE, IEEE2) and defining one's own parameters
for the selected formula
Free parameter selection of curve families (IEC,
IEEE, IEEE2) and definition of own parameters for
the chosen formula
• Fully programmable inverse delay characteristics
• Fully Programmable Inverting Delay Feature
➢ Pick-up setting of three over current stages have to be able to control remotely.
➢ The pickup settings for the three overcurrent levels must be able to be controlled remotely.
➢ Changing setting groups have to be able to do via: manually, digital inputs,
virtual inputs, virtual outputs or LED indicator signals.
➢ It must be possible to change the setting group via: manual, digital input,
virtual input, virtual output or LED indicator signal.
➢ The device shall have force start and trip condition for testing.
➢ The device shall have forced start and trip conditions for testing.
➢ Any protection function has to be able to block by internal and external signals
using block matrix.
➢ Any protection function must be able to block internal and external signals by
using a block matrix.
➢ SCADA Compatibility
➢ SCADA Compatibility
The panels shall be fully SCADA compatible.
Panels shall be fully compatible with SCADA.

4.19 Bay Control Unit (BCU)

Bay control units shall be installed separately for each switch bay. The BCUs shall be
of the numerical micro-processor-based type and shall provide the necessary inputs,
outputs and serial interfaces. Features and functionality of the BCUs may differ
depending on the related feeder / bay type, but the different types of BCUs shall be
kept to a minimum.
Separate bay controls shall be installed for each switching bay. The bcu shall be of a
digital microprocessor based type and shall provide the necessary input, output and
serial interfaces. The characteristics and functions of bcu's may vary with the relevant
feeder/bay type, but different types of bcu's should be kept to a minimum.

The devices shall operate independently from each other and the operation shall not
be affected by any fault, which occurs at the substation level or in any neighboring bay.
The equipment shall operate independently of each other and shall not be affected by
any failure at the substation level or in any adjacent bay.

Local/remote key-switches per feeder / bay shall be provided separately in order to

allocate the control either to the device itself or to a higher level. Furthermore, the units
shall provide suitable displays indicating the switching status of the related bays
primary equipment and relevant process data such as measured values of active /
reactive power, current, voltage etc., alarms and events.
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Local/remote keyswitches for each feeder /compartment shall be provided individually
to allow control to be assigned to the equipment itself or to a higher level. In addition,
the installation shall be provided with suitable displays showing the switching status of
relevant interval equipment and relevant process data, such as measured values of
active/reactive power, current, voltage, etc. , alarms and events.

Switches with motor drive shall be controllable via the BCU. Commands shall only be
executed, when the applicable interlocking conditions are fulfilled. The BCU shall
furthermore be able to indicate important alarms in the feeder/ bay via LEDs and
alarm- respectively event list.
The switch with motor drive shall be controllable by BCU. Commands can only be
executed if the applicable interlock conditions are met. In addition, the BCU shall be
able to indicate important alarms in feeders/bays through LEDs and alarm event lists.

The BCU shall constantly collect and pre-process status information, alarms and
measured values from the related feeders/ bays.
The BCU shall continuously collect and pre-process status information, alarms and
measurements from relevant feeders/compartments.

The BCU shall be equipped with the necessary amount of binary input, binary output
and analogue input cards. Push-buttons shall allow control of circuit breakers,
disconnectors and earth switches, and navigation through the windows. The BCU shall
be equipped with serial interfaces for programming of the BCU and connection to
substation level.
The BCU shall be equipped with the necessary number of binary input, binary output
and analog input cards. Push buttons should allow control of circuit breakers,
disconnectors and grounding switches, as well as navigation through windows. The
BCU shall be equipped with a serial interface for BCU programming and connection
to the substation.

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 In general the BCUs shall provide the possibility to subsequently extend the number
of Inputs and Outputs by means of I/O card modules.
Usually, the bcu should offer the possibility to expand the number of inputs and outputs
through I/O card modules.

The unit shall have a self-monitoring scheme for supervision of the whole BCU
including DC supply supervision. Appropriated alarms shall be dispatched to the
higher control levels in case of faults within the unit.
The unit shall have a self-monitoring scheme for overseeing the entire BCU, including
DC supply supervision. In the event of a fault within the unit, appropriate alerts should
be sent to higher control levels.

For compatibility reasons preference is given to BCU-types commonly installed /

available in TANESCO's MV network.
For compatibility reasons, preference is given to the BCU type normally
installed/provided in TANESCO medium voltage networks.

4.20 time synchronization

The time within the substation protection units shall be set by a dedicated clock
synchronization unit where specified. The time shall then be distributed to all IEDs via
the optical inter-bay bus. An accuracy of ±1 ms within the station is required.

The time in the substation protection device shall be set by a designated dedicated
clock synchronization device. The time should then be distributed to all IEDs via the
optical interbay bus. The accuracy within the station is required to be 1 millisecond.

4.21 Overview of Substation Automation System

The scope of work for the SCADA portion shall include but not limited to

The scope of work for the SCADA section shall include but not limited to

• Complete supply, installation and commissioning of SAS as described in

specifications including UPS.
• Complete supply, installation and commissioning of the SAS as stated in the
specification including UPS.
• Supply of one-time licenses for SASApplication,DataEngineering
application, system configuration, modification and extensions software.
• One-time licenses are provided for SAS applications, data engineering
applications, system configuration, modification and extension software.
• Integration of substation to existing SCADA/EMS Central system.
• Integration of substations with existing SCADA/EMS central systems.
• Complete Control and Protection system as described in specifications
• Complete control and protection system described in the specification
• Spares and Training and other Services as described in these detailed
specifications;
• spare parts, training and other services described in these detailed
specifications;
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The supply and services to be performed by the Contractor shall compose the design,
manufacture, factory testing, packing, transport, insurance, unloading, storage on site,
construction works and erection, corrosion protection, site testing, submission of
documentation, commissioning, training of TANESCO 's personnel and warranty of
the works.
The supplies and services provided by the Contractor shall include design,
manufacturing, factory testing, packaging, transportation, insurance, unloading, on-
site storage, construction and installation, anti-corrosion, on-site testing, submission
of documents, commissioning, TANESCO personnel training and engineering
warranty.

The proposed SA system for the above work should offer at least the following
functionality:
The proposed SA system of the above work should provide at least the following
functions:

• Full operational control, reporting, alarm and indication facilities for the
substation from the RCC's (Supervisory level).
• The RCC (Regulatory Layer) provides complete operational control, reporting,
alarm and indication facilities for substations.
• Full operational control, alarm and indication facilities for the substation from
the Human Machine interface (HMI) workstations in the substation control room
(Substation Level).
• The human-machine interface (HMI) workstation in the substation control room
(substation level) is the substation full operation control, alarm and indication
facility.
• Operational control of each new circuit/bay from the protection relay panel using
the bay control unit LCD display (Bay level).
• Operational control of each new circuit/bay from the protective relay panel using
the bay control unit LCD display (bay level).
• Control of each item of switching station from the Local Control Cubicle (LCC)
(Local Level)
• Control every item of the switchyard from the local control cabinet (LCC) (local
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 • The control facilities from each control point are to be interlocked (hardwired)
to prevent operation of any device simultaneously from more than one control
point.
• The control facilities at each control point will be interlocked (hardwired) to
prevent simultaneous operation of any equipment from more than one control
point.
• At least one fully operational control point shall remain available in the event
of a single equipment or communications failure.
• In the event of a single device or communication failure, at least one fully
operational control point should remain available.
• Complete facilities must exist for the proper lockout and maintenance tagging
of circuits and switching station items to ensure the safety of personnel and the
security of the system
• Must have complete facilities for proper locking and maintenance tagging of
circuit and switchyard items to ensure personnel safety and system security
• The SA system shall use open communication protocols and be readily
• The SA system should use an open communication protocol, and
interfaced with third part devices operating on open protocols. The Tenderer
shall describe such interfaces and provide an experience list of devices with
which the offered control system has previously been interfaced.
Interface with third-party devices operating on open protocols. Bidders shall
describe such interfaces and provide a list of experience with equipment to
which the supplied control system has been connected before.

The SCMS shall typically include:

SCM should usually include:

Station Level:
Station level:

• 1 independent Gateway for communications to the SCADA system.

• 1 independent gateway for communication of SCADA system.
• Satellite clock, complete with GPS Receiver, Antenna and necessary time
synchronization ports.
• Satellite clock with GPS receiver, antenna and necessary time
synchronization ports.
• Interface for laptop computer for maintenance, information transfer and
emergency HMI
• Laptop interface for maintenance, information transfer and emergency HMI
• Laptop Computer for maintenance, information transfer and emergency HMI
• Laptops for maintenance, information transfer and emergency HMI
• UPS system for SCMS.
• Uninterruptible power supply system for supply chain management system.
• Communication network equipment[station(system)LAN,Field
Communication Network, Various optical couplers, etc.].
• Communication network equipment [station (system) local area network, on-
site communication network, various optocouplers, etc. ].
• interface for control and monitoring of the circuit/bay
• Circuit/bay control and monitoring interface
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 • Interface for protection devices that cannot directly interface with the
substation LAN
• Interfaces for protection devices that cannot be directly connected to the
substation LAN

All external cables, conventional or fiber optical, for control, protection, measuring,
indication, etc., for the complete switching station. Wiring between the switchyard
apparatus, transformers, the board(s) and the control system in the control building
and the interconnections between the various apparatuses in the switchyard shall be
included.
All external cables for control, protection, measurement, indication, etc., conventional
or fiber optic cables. , for the entire switchyard. Wiring between switchyard equipment,
transformers, control panels and control systems in the control room, and
interconnections between various equipment in the switchyard should be included.

4.22 telecommunications

In order for the SCADA data to be transferred to the Distribution control centers , the
bidder shall design and commission an appropriate communication system based on
Fiber or other approved communication media for data and speech requirement. to
the latest ITU-T, IEC, ITU-R, IEEE and ETSI standards. The preferred media shall be
through RTU.

In order to transmit SCADA data to the power distribution control center, the bidder
shall design and commission an appropriate communication system based on optical
fiber or other approved communication media to meet data and voice requirements.
The equipment provided shall be digital and state-of-the-art and shall comply with the
latest ITU-T, IEC, ITU-R, IEEE and ETSI standards. Preferred media should be via
RTU.

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 4.23 SCADA communication RTU technical specification
4.23.1 General requirements

The Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) shall be installed to acquire data for control of
Switching Station devices and different parameters. The supplied RTUs shall be
interfaced with the substation equipment, communication equipment, power supply
distribution boards by providing all the TB interface, cables, wires, lugs, glands etc.

A Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) should be installed to obtain data for controlling
switchyard equipment and different parameters. By providing all interface cables, TBs,
wires, lugs, glands, etc., the supplied RTU shall interface with substation equipment,
communication equipment, power distribution panels.

The RTUs need to be installed in separate panel. The RTU panel also must house the
SMPS based DCPS and the Batteries, Modems/Routers and other accessories to be
supplied by the Bidder. All necessary requirements for such arrangement within the
panel must be made.
The RTU needs to be installed in a separate panel. The RTU panel must also
accommodate the SMPS DCPS and batteries, modem/router and other accessories
provided by the bidder. All necessary requirements for such an arrangement within the
panel must be met.

4.23.1 Guideline

The RTUs shall be designed in accordance with applicable International Electro-

technical Commission (IEC), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer (IEEE),
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and National Equipment Manufacturers
Association (NEMA) standards, unless otherwise inwise specified this technical
specification. In all cases the provisions of the latest edition or revision of the
applicable standards in effect shall apply.

The RTU shall be designed in accordance with applicable International

Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and National Equipment
Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standards, unless otherwise specified in this
specification. In all cases, the latest edition or revision of the currently applicable
standard shall apply.

RTU Should have following memory: - Memory (minimum requirement): -

The RTU should have the following memory: - Memory (minimum requirements): -

• Flash 8MB
• Flash 8 MB
• Static 2MB
• Static 2MB
• Dynamic RAM 128MB
• Dynamic RAM 128MB
• Backup RAM Battery
• backup RAM battery

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 4.23.2 RTU function

• Acquiring analog values from Multifunction Transducers Multi-function meters

or alternatively through transducer-less modules and the status inputs of
devices from the substation, processing and transmitting to Master stations.
• Acquire analog values from multi-function sensors, multi-function meters or
sensorless modules, and obtain equipment status inputs from substations,
process and transmit to the master station.
• Receiving and processing digital commands from the master station(s)
• Receive and process digital commands from the master
• RTU shall have the capability of automatic start-up and initialization following
restoration of power after an outage without need of manual intervention. All
restarts shall be reported to the connected master stations.
• After the power supply is restored after a power failure, the RTU should have
the ability to automatically start and initialize without manual intervention. All
restarts shall be reported to the connected master.
• Data transmission rates - 300 to 19200 bps for Serial ports for IEC60870-5-
101 and Ethernet 10/100 Base T interface with IEC 60870-5-104 protocol
• Data transfer rate - 300 to 19200 bps serial port for IEC60870-5-101 and
Ethernet 10/100 Base T interface with IEC 60870-5-104 protocol
• Use of IEC 60870-5-104 protocol to communicate with the Master station(s)
• Communicate with the master using the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol
• Use of MODBUS over RS485 interface, Protocol to communicate with the
MFTs.
• Use the MODBUS protocol on the RS485 interface to communicate with the
MFT.
• Minimum number of I/O tags handling capacity shall be 100 I/O tags and
20,000 data points
• The minimum number of I/O tags processing capacity shall be 100 I/O tags
and 20,000 data points
• Built in GPRS/LTE/G5 modem for remote data communication
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• RTU have inbuilt optical coupler to isolate field signals for Digital Inputs
• RTU built-in optocoupler for isolating field signal of digital input
• RTU shall monitor suitable feature of external battery availability check through
potential free contact as DI signal to RTU and Suitable provision in RTU to
supervise and prevent accidental serious discharge of battery.
• The RTU shall monitor the appropriate characteristics of the external battery
availability check via potential free contact as DI signal to the RTU and provide
appropriate provisions in the RTU to monitor and prevent accidental severe
discharge of the battery.
• RTU shall have the capability of automatic start-up and initialization following
restoration of power after an outage without need of manual intervention. All
restarts shall be reported to the connected master stations.
• After the power supply is restored after a power failure, the RTU should have
the ability to automatically start and initialize without manual intervention. All
restarts shall be reported to the connected master.
• RTU shall support web-based monitoring/diagnostics and configuration from
remote as well as local.
• RTU shall support network-based remote and local monitoring/diagnosis and
configuration.
• Remote database downloading of RTU from master station of SCADA/DMS
Control Centre.
• Remotely download the RTU database from the master station of the
SCADA/DMS control center.
• Flash storage/ Internal battery backup to hold data in SOE buffer memory &
also maintaining the time & date.
• Flash memory/internal backup battery keeps data in SOE buffer memory and
maintains time and date.
• RTU Events shall be archived in logs.
• RTU events should be archived in the log.
• RTU Events shall be stored in the archive logs with a time resolution of 1ms
and a discrimination of 10ms.
• RTU events should be stored in the archive log with a time resolution of 1 ms
and a resolution of 10 ms.
• The capacity of the logs to be archived shall be more than 30,000 events and
measurement. All the logs shall be available from a maintenance tool connected
to the RTU or sent on request to the SCADA. The content of the logs shall be
configurable and the name of the logs sent to the SCADA shall be configurable.
It shall be formatted as a .csv file.
• The capacity of the archive log should exceed 30,000 events and
measurements. All logs shall be available from the maintenance tool connected
to the RTU or sent to SCADA upon request. The content of the log should be
configurable, as should the name of the log sent to SCADA. Its format should
be a .csv file.
• As the SCADA/DMS system will use public domain such GPRS/CDMA etc ,
therefore it is mandatory to guard the data/ equipment from
intrusion/damage/breach of security & shall have IP Sec VPN based security.
• Since the SCADA/DMS system will use the public domain, such as
GPRS/CDMA, etc., the data/equipment must be protected from
intrusion/damage/security breach and should have IP Sec VPN based security.
• Communication with at least two master stations simultaneously on IEC 60870-
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• Simultaneous communication with at least two masters on IEC 60870-5-104 via
the same subnet mask.
• RTU shall be capable of acquiring analog values through transducers having
output as 4-20 mA, 0-10 mA, 0-+10 mA etc. using analog input modules.
• The RTU should be able to take analog values from sensors with outputs of 4-
20 mA, 0-10 mA, 0-+10 mA, etc. Use an analog input module.
• Supply, installation and commissioning of MFT in RMU Panel
• Supply, installation and commissioning of MFT in RMU panel
• Relevant diagnostic/status LEDs for each module shall be provided.
• Relevant diagnostic /status LEDs should be provided for each module.

4.23.3 communication port

The RTUs shall have following communication ports to communicate with master
station, MFTs and configuration & maintenance terminal.
The RTU shall have the following communication ports in order to communicate with
the master station, MFTs and configuration and maintenance terminals.

• The Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) shall be compatible with

GSM/GPRS/LTE/5G or latest communication module that allows the Smart
LBS to communicate over cellular network with remote server / PC and
software supplied as per clause 5.10. The communication protocol shall
conform to DNP3.0, IEC 60870-5-101& 104 latest versions. Any additional
software for RTU Communications shall be provided.
• The Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) shall be compatible with
GSM/GPRS/LTE/5G or the latest communication module which allows the
smart LBS to communicate with the remote server/PC and software
provided under clause 5.10 via the cellular network. The communication
protocol should comply with DNP3.0, the latest version of IEC 60870-5-
101 & 104. Any additional software used for RTU communication shall be
provided.
• RTU shall have at least two TCP/IP Ethernet port for communication with
• RTU should have at least two TCP/IP Ethernet ports for communication
Master station(s) using IEC 60870-5-104 protocol.
Master using the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol.
• RTU shall have minimum 2(two) number of RS 485 ports for communication
with MFTs to be connected in daisy chain using MODBUS protocol. Minimum
15 analog values (including 4 energy values) to be considered per energy meter.
The RTU shall be designed connect maximum 5 MFT per port.
• The RTU shall have at least 2 (two) RS 485 ports for communication with the
MFT, connected in a daisy chain using the MODBUS protocol. At least 15
analog values (including 4 energy values) must be considered for each energy
meter. The RTU should be designed to connect up to 5 MFTs per port.

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updated within 2 Sec.
Additionally, Bidders shall demonstrate during testing that all simulated values
are updated within 2 seconds.
• RTU shall have one Ethernet/USB 2.0 port for maintenance
• The RTU shall have an Ethernet/USB 2.0 port for maintenance
• The RTU shall support the use of a different communication data exchange rate
(bits per second) and scanning cycle on each port & different database for each
master station.
• The RTU should support the use of different communication data exchange
rates (bits per second) and scan cycles on each port & each master uses a
different database.

4.23.4 Master station communication protocol

RTU shall use IEC 60870-5-104 communication protocol for communicating to master
station. The RTU communication protocol shall be configured to report analog (except
energy values) & status changes by exception to master stations. However, RTU shall
support periodic reporting of analog data and periodicity shall be configurable from 2
sec to 1 hour. Digital status data shall have higher priority than the Analog data. The
dead-band for reporting Analog value by exception shall be initially set to 1% (in %) of
the full-scale value. In addition, analog values shall also be reported to Master station
by exception on violation of a defined threshold limit. All the analog values and status
data shall also be assigned to scan groups for integrity check by Master stations at
every 10 minutes configurable up to 60 minutes RTU wise.

The RTU shall communicate with the master station using the IEC 60870-5-104
communication protocol. The RTU communication protocol should be configured to
report simulated (except energy values) and abnormal state changes to the master
station. However, the RTU shall support periodic reporting of analog data, and the
period shall be configurable from 2 seconds to 1 hour. Digital state data should take
precedence over analog data. The deadband for the abnormal reporting analog value
should be initially set to 1% of the full scale value (in %). Furthermore, analog values
should also be exceptionally reported to the master when defined threshold limits are
violated. All analog values and status data should also be assigned to scan groups so
that the master performs a sanity check every 10 minutes with a configurable RTU of
up to 60 minutes.

RTU shall report energy values to master station periodically. The periodicity shall be
configurable from 5 minutes to 24 hours (initially set for 15 minutes)
RTU should regularly report the energy value to the main station. Period should be
configurable from 5 minutes to 24 hours (initial setting is 15 minutes)

4.23.5 Communication protocol between RTU and MFTs

The RTU shall acquire data from the MFTs using the MODBUS protocol.

RTU should use MODBUS protocol to get data from MFT.

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 4.23.6 Analog input (6 input AI card)

The real time values like Active power, Reactive Power, Apparent power, three phase
Current & Voltage and frequency, and power factor & accumulated values of import

Real-time values such as active power, reactive power, apparent power, three-phase
current, voltage, and frequency, as well as input power factor and accumulated values
/export energy values will be acquired RTU from the following in the given manner:
/Output energy values will be obtained from the following RTUs in the given manner:

• MFTs installed in RMU

• MFT installed on the RMU
• RTU shall also take 4-20 mA as analog inputs to acquire DC Battery voltage
etc.
• The RTU should also have 4-20 mA as an analog input for DC battery voltage
etc.

The RTU analog-to-digital (A/D) converters shall have a digital resolution of at least
twelve bits plus sign. The overall accuracy of the analog input system shall be at least
The RTU analog-to-digital (A/D) converter should have a digital resolution of at least
12 plus bits. The overall accuracy of the analog input system should be at least
0.2 %(i.e. 99.8%) at 25 °C of full scale .The RTU shall be designed for common mode
rejection ratio of voltage inputs for min 50 db from 1KHz to 5Khz and min 70 db from
5Khz to 1Mhz and better than 90 dB at 50/60 Hz. . Each input shall be galvanically
insulated by transformer and have suitable protection and filtering to provide protection
against voltage spikes and residual current at 50 Hz, 0.1 ma (peak-to-peak) and
overload. Loading up to 150% of the input value shall not sustain any failures to the
RTU input.
0.3 % (ie 99.8% of full scale). The RTU should be designed for the common mode
rejection ratio of the voltage input, which is 50 db minimum from 1KHz to 5Khz, 70 db
minimum from 5Khz to 1Mhz , and better than 90 dB at 50/60 Hz. .Each input shall be
galvanically isolated through a transformer with suitable protection and filtering to
provide protection against voltage spikes and residual current at 50 Hz, 0.1 ma (peak-
to-peak) and overload. When loaded to 150% of the input value, the RTU input should
not exhibit any faults.

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The ability of the RTU to accommodate dc inputs shall include the following signal
ranges:
The ability of the RTU to adapt to DC input shall include the following signal ranges:

• Unipolar Voltage: 0-0.5V, 0-1V, 0-5V, 0-10V,

• Unipolar voltage: 0-0.5V, 0-1V, 0-5V, 0-10V,
• Unipolar Current: 0-1mA, 0-10mA, 0-20mA, 4-20mA,
• Unipolar current: 0-1mA, 0-10mA, 0-20mA, 4-20mA,
• Bipolar Voltage: 0.5V, 2.5V, 5V, 10V (- to +)
• Bipolar Voltage: 0.5V, 2.5V, 5V, 10V (- to +)
• The total burden imposed by the RTU analog input circuit shall not exceed 0.5
volt-ampere for current and voltage inputs. As an option, contractor may also
provide transducer less solution to connect direct CT/PT secondary.
• For current and voltage inputs, the total load applied by the RTU's analog input
circuits must not exceed 0.5 VA. As an option, contractors can also provide
sensorless solutions to interface with direct CT/PT secondary.

4.23.7 Status input:

RTU shall be capable of accepting galvanically isolated dry (potential free) contact
status inputs. The RTU snail provide necessary sensing voltage, current, optical
isolation and de-bounce filtering independently for each status input.

The RTU shall be capable of accepting electrically isolated dry (potential free) contact
status inputs. The RTU snail independently provides the necessary sense voltage,
current, opto-isolation and debounce filtering for each status input.

Data Acquisition shall be with a resolution of 1 ms. Minimum 64 Digital inputs at least
in two DI cards shall be provided in RTU.
The resolution of the data acquisition shall be 1 millisecond. At least 64 digital inputs
in at least two DI cards shall be provided in the RTU.

The RTU shall be set to capture contact operations of 20 ms or more duration.

Operations of less than 20 ms duration shall be considered no change (contact bounce
condition). The RTU shall accept two types of status inputs i.e. Single point Status
inputs and Double point status inputs.
The RTU should be set to capture contact operations of 20 ms or longer. Operations
lasting less than 20 ms shall be considered as no change (contact bounce condition).
The RTU shall accept two status inputs, namely single-point status input and dual-
point status input.

To take care of status contact chattering, a time period for each point and the allowable
number of operations per time period shall be defined. If the allowable number of
operations exceed within this time period, the status change shall not be accepted as
valid.
To handle state contact bounce, the time period for each point and the number of
operations allowed for each time period should be defined. If the allowed number of
operations is exceeded within this time period, the state change will not be considered
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Single point status input will be from a normally-open (NO) or normally-closed (NC)
contact which is represented by 1-bit in the protocol message.
The single-point status input comes from a normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC)
contact, represented by a 1 bit in the protocol message.

The Double point status input will be from two complementary contacts (one NO and
one NC) which is represented by 2-bits in the protocol message. A switching device
status is valid only when one contact is closed and the other contact is open. Invalid
states shall be reported when both contacts are open or both contacts are closed.
The dual point status input will come from two complementary contacts (one NO and
one NC), represented by 2 bits in the protocol message. The switching device state is
only valid when one contact is closed and the other is open. When both contacts are
open or closed, an invalid state should be reported.

All status inputs shall be scanned by the RTU from the field at 1 millisecond periodicity.
The RTU shall scan all status inputs from the field in a 1 ms cycle.

The RTU shall make provision to stop transmission when a Transmission Disable
command is received from Control Centre. This is to suppress spurious recurring
indications/ alarms. Local indication for health of Card shall be provided.
The RTU shall stop transmission when a transmission disable command is received
from the control center. This is to suppress spurious recurring indications/alerts. Local
indications of card health should be provided.

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 4.23.8 Sequence of Events (SOE) function

To analyze the chronology or sequence of events occurring in the power system, time
tagging of data is required which shall be achieved through SOE feature of RTU. The
RTU shall have an internal clock with the stability of 10ppm or better. The RTU time
shall be set from time synchronization messages received from master station using
IEC 60870-5-104 protocol. SOE time resolution shall be 1ms or better.

In order to analyze the timing or sequence of events occurring in the power system,
the data needs to be time-stamped, which should be realized by the SOE function of
the RTU. The RTU should have an internal clock with a stability of 10ppm or better.
The RTU time shall be set by a time synchronization message received from the
master using the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol. SOE time resolution should be 1
millisecond or better.

The RTU shall maintain a clock and shall time-stamp the digital status data. Any digital
status input data point in the RTU shall be assignable as an SOE point. Each time a
SOE status indication point changes the state, the RTU shall time-tag the change and
store in SOE buffer within the RTU. A minimum of 4000 events can be stored in the
SOE buffer. SOE shall be transferred to Master Station as per IEC60870-5-104
protocol. SOE buffer shall be maintained by FRTU on power supply interruption.
The RTU shall maintain a clock and time stamp the digital state data. Any digital status
input data point in the RTU shall be designable as an SOE point. Each time the SOE
status indication point changes state, the RTU shall time-stamp the change and store
it in the SOE buffer within the RTU. At least 4000 events can be stored in the SOE
buffer. The SOE should be transmitted to the master station according to the
IEC60870-5-104 protocol. When the power supply is interrupted, the SOE buffer shall
be maintained by the FRTU.

4.23.9 Control security and safety requirements

The RTU shall include the following security and safety features as a minimum for
control outputs:

The RTU shall include at least the following safety functions for control outputs:

• Select-check-before-operate (SCBO) sequence for control output.

• Select-Check-Before-Operation (SCBO) sequence of control outputs.
• No more than one control point shall be selected/executed at any given time.
• No more than one control point may be selected/executed at any given time.
• The control selection shall be automatically canceled if after receiving the
"control selection" message, the "control execute" command is not received
within the set time period.
• If the "control execution" command is not received within the set time after
receiving the "control selection" message, the control selection shall be
automatically canceled.
• No control command shall be generated during power up or power down of
RTU.
• Control commands should not be generated when the RTU is powered on or
off.

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 4.23.10 Local/Remote Selector Switch

A manual Local/Remote selector switch shall be provided for each RTU to disable all
control outputs by breaking the power supply connection to the control outputs. When
in the "Local" position, the Local/Remote switch shall allow testing of all the control
outputs of RTU without activating the control outputs to field devices. A status input
indication shall be provided for the Local/Remote switch to allow the SCADA system
to monitor the position of the switch. RTU with inbuilt local remote selector switch also
will be acceptable.

Each RTU shall be provided with a manual local/remote selector switch to disable all
control outputs by disconnecting the power connections to the control outputs. When
in the "local" position, the local/remote switch shall allow testing of all control outputs
of the RTU without activating control outputs of field devices. A status input indication
shall be provided for the local/remote switch to allow the SCADA system to monitor
the position of the switch. RTUs with built-in local remote selector switches are also
acceptable.

4.23.11 Virtual Breaker Latching Relay

It shall provide a latching relay to be used to simulate and test supervisory control from
the Master station. The latching relay shall accept the control signals from the RTU to
open and close, and shall provide the correct indication response through a single
point status input.

It shall provide a latching relay for the monitoring of the simulation and test master.
The latching relay shall accept a control signal from the RTU to open and close and
shall provide a correct indication response through a single point status input.

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 4.23.12 Contact Multiplier Relay

Contact Multiplying Relays (CMRs) are required to multiply the contacts of breaker,
isolators and protection relays etc. The contacts of these relays shall be used to
provide status inputs to the RTUs.

Contact multiplication relays (CMRs) are required to double the contacts of circuit
breakers, isolators, and protection relays, among others. The contacts of these relays
will be used to provide status input to the RTU.

The relays shall be DC operated self reset type. The relay shall be able to operate for
The relay shall be of the DC operated self-resetting type. The relay should be able to operate
+/-20% variation from nominal voltage.
+/- 20% variation of nominal voltage.

The relay shall have a minimum of two change over contacts, out of which one shall
be used for telemetry purposes. The contacts shall be rated to carry minimum current
capacity of 5A.
The relay shall have at least two changeover contacts, one of which is used for
telemetry purposes. The rated ampacity of the contacts shall be at least 5A.

The relay shall conform to following requirement.

The relay shall meet the following requirements.

• Power Frequency stand voltage-2KV for 1 minute as per IEC 255-5.

• Power frequency withstand voltage -2KV for 1 minute according to IEC 255-5.
• Insulation Resistance of 100Mohms measured using 500V DC megger.
• Measure the insulation resistance to 100 ohms using a 500 volt DC megger.
• 5 KV Impulse test as per IEC 255-5
• 符合IEC 255-5标准的5 KV脉冲试验

The relays coils shall be shunted with diodes to suppress inductive transients
associated with energizing and de-energizing of the relay coils. The relays shall
conform to the IEC 255-1-00 and IEC 255-5 requirements. The relays must be
protected against the effects of humidity, corrosion & provide with a dust tight cover.
The connecting terminals shall be screw type & legibly marked. The relays shall have
a visual operation indicator. The relays are to be mounted in RTU panel. CMR Make
shall be from reputable manufacturers - Sulzar, Schneider, ABB
The relay coil should be connected in parallel with a diode to suppress the inductive
transients associated with energizing and de-energizing the relay coil. Relays shall
comply with the requirements of IEC 255-1-00 and IEC 255-5. The relay must be
protected from humidity and corrosion and provided with a dust cover. Connection
terminals shall be screw-type and clearly marked. Relays shall have visual operating
indicators. The relays will be mounted on the RTU panel. CMR brand should be from
a reputable manufacturer - sul zar , Schneider and ABB

4.23.13 time facility

The internal RTU time base shall have a stability of 10 ppm. The RTU shall be
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minutes (configurable from 5 minutes to 60 minutes) over IEC 60870-5-
104/NTP/SNTP.

The stability of the internal RTU time base should be 10 ppm. The RTU shall be
synchronized by a synchronization message sent by the master every 5 minutes
(configurable between 5 minutes and 60 minutes) via SNTP/IEC 60870-5-104/NTP.

4.23.14 diagnostic software

Diagnostic Software shall be provided to continuously monitor operation of the RTU

and report RTU hardware errors to the connected master stations. The software shall
check for memory, processor, and input/output ports errors and failures of other
functional areas defined in the specification of the RTU.

Diagnostic software shall be provided to continuously monitor the operation of the RTU
and report RTU hardware errors to the connected master. The software shall check
for errors in the memory, processor, and input/output ports and for failures in other
functional areas as defined in the RTU specification.

All RTU modules, shall have light emitting diodes (LEDs) to indicate errors or operating
modes. The application/configuration data shall be stored on SD Cards which makes
it possible to exchange modules without new configuration download. The functional
operation of the RTU shall be guaranteed by a comprehensive monitoring concept.
The hardware and software shall be continuously monitored from the I/O modules
throughout the entire RTU. The hardware and software monitoring shall be carried out
All RTU modules shall be equipped with light emitting diodes (leds) to indicate errors
or operating modes. Application/configuration data should be stored on the SD card
so that modules can be replaced without downloading a new configuration. The
functional operation of the RTU shall be guaranteed by an integrated monitoring
concept. The I/O modules of the entire RTU shall continuously monitor hardware and
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by active checks at several levels. The RTU shall report its system and error states to
the Control Center by means of System Events. The RTU shall provide remote
diagnostics capabilities. It shall be possible to connect to the RTU from a remote
computer in order to Analyze the system and error status, check-up of the
configuration or signal values of the RTU remotely, eg by means of a Web-Server via
LAN/WAN.
Pass several levels of active inspection. The RTU shall report its system and error
status to the control center through system events. RTU shall provide remote
diagnosis capability. It shall be possible to connect to the RTU from a remote computer
in order to analyze the system and error status, check the configuration or signal
values of the RTU remotely, such as a web server via LAN/WAN.

Remote access via Intranet shall be combined with authority privileges for the user for
following activities:
Remote access via the intranet should be combined with the following active rights for
the user:

• Monitoring the RTU-produced internal error messages

• Monitor internal error messages generated by the RTU
• Monitoring and checking the RTU configuration and the status of all
connected process signals
• Monitor and check the RTU configuration and the status of all connected
process signals
• Checking the current version of the configuration file
• Check the current version of the configuration file
• Downloading or uploading the RTU configuration file
• Download or upload RTU configuration file
• Checking and downloading revised software files for the RTU CPU modules
• Check and download revised software files for RTU CPU modules
• Uploading the archive files
• Upload archive file

4.23.15 cyber security:

The RTU shall comply with the advanced cyber security standard ie ISO 27002 2005
(previously known as ISO IEC 17799 2005), NERC CIP-009-1, and ISA-99.02.01[5]-

The RTU shall comply with advanced cybersecurity standards, namely ISO 27002
2005 (formerly known as ISO IEC 17799 2005), NERC CIP-009-1 and ISA-99.02.01
[5]-
[7] , IEEE 1686 standard and should have following features:
[8] IEEE 1686 standard and shall have the following characteristics:

• User level configuration

• user-level configuration
• User wise authentication like system admin, configuration admin, control,
operator.
• Smart authentication of users, such as system administrators, configuration
administrators, controllers, and operators.
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• Disabling the DNS
• disable DNS
• Disabling, enabling & configuration of the TCP and UDP ports.
• Disable, enable and configure TCP and UDP ports.
• Door lock alarm integration with RTU.
• Door lock alarm is integrated with RTU.
• Local and remote access connection shall be secured for maintenance (locally
and remotely) with HTTPS, IPSEC protocols
• Local and remote access connections should adopt HTTPS, IPSEC protocol
for security maintenance (local and remote)
• Role Based User Account Management (UAM) integrated in the Web Server
• Role-based User Account Management (UAM) integrated in the web server
• User Activity Log (UAL) on the SD card or internal memory of the CPU
• User activity log (UAL) on SD card or CPU internal memory
• Password Complexity enforcement based on at least one
upper/lower/number/ non- alphanumeric character options
• Password complexity enforcement based on at least one
uppercase/lowercase/numeric/non-alphanumeric character option
• Security Event Logging and viewing of the same through the web browser.
• Security events are logged and viewed through a web browser. it
shall also be possible to upload this log into .CSV files.
You can also upload this log to . CSV file.
• The FRTU shall be hardened - Closing of unused TCP/IP ports and services
• FRTU should be hardened - close unused TCP/IP ports and services
• Enabling/disabling of Web Server use
• enable/disable web server
• Secured HTTPS connection to the RTU through Web Browser shall be
supported
• A secure HTTPS connection to the RTU via a web browser shall be supported
• RTU should conform to any of the following security standards in respect of
above functionalities and to be tested as per following standard:
• As far as the above functions are concerned, the RTU shall comply with any
of the following safety standards and be tested in accordance with the
following standards:
• NERC/CIP -North American Electric Reliability Corporation-Critical
Infrastructure Protection NERC CIP-009-1, and ISA-99.02.01[5]-[7]
• NERC/CIP - North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical
Infrastructure Protection NERC CIP-009-1 and ISA-99.02.01 [5]-[7]
• IEC 62351-5:2013,IEC 62351-3- Power systems management and associated
information interchange - Data and communications security
• IEC 62351-3 IEC 62351-5:2013 - Power system management and related
information exchange - Data and communication security
• IEEE 1686 - Standard for Substation Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) Cyber
• IEEE 1686 - Standard for Networking of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) in Substations
Security capabilities.
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 4.23.16 communication security

The RTU shall support network layer security with IP Sec and transport layer security
with https and Web.

RTU shall support network layer security through IP Sec, and transport layer security
through https and Web.

4.23.17 security log

• The RTU shall provide a local audit trail for all security events that occur.
• The RTU shall provide a local audit trail for all security events that occur.
• 标签files shall be produced in Syslog format.
• Log files should be generated in syslog format.

4.23.18 file:

RTU Events shall be archived in logs in CPU internal memory or external SD card.
RTU Events shall be stored in the archive logs with a time resolution of 1ms, and a
discrimination of 10ms.The capacity of the logs shall be more than 30,000 events and
measurement. All the logs shall be available from a maintenance tool connected to the
RTU or sent on request to the SCADA. The content of the logs shall be configurable
and the name of the logs sent to the SCADA shall be configurable. It shall be formatted
as a .csv file.

RTU events should be archived in the CPU's internal memory or in a log on an external
SD card. RTU events should be stored in the archive log with a time resolution of 1
ms and a resolution of 10 ms. The capacity of the log should exceed 30,000 events
and measurements. All logs shall be available from the maintenance tool connected
to the RTU or sent to SCADA upon request. The content of the log should be
configurable, as should the name of the log sent to SCADA. Its format should be a .csv
file.

4.23.19 RTU panel

At least 50% of the space inside each enclosure shall be unused (spare) space that
shall be reserved for future use. RTU panel dimension should be around 650mm (W),
450mm (D), 1200mm (H). Panel with lesser dimension is preferred. The Contractor
shall provide required panels conforming to IEC 529 for housing the RTU
modules/racks, relays etc. and other required hardware. No IO module shall be placed
outside the RTU panel. The panels shall meet the following requirements:

At least 50% of the space within each enclosure is unused (spare) space and should
be reserved for future use. The RTU panel dimensions should be approximately
650mm (width), 450mm (depth), 1200mm (height). Panels with smaller dimensions
are preferred. The contractor shall provide panels meeting the requirements of IEC
529 for installing RTU modules/racks, relays, etc. and other required hardware. IO
modules must not be placed outside the RTU panel. Panels shall meet the following
requirements:

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• Shall be pole/ floor mounted compact size cabinet. The size shall be sufficient
to accommodate the RTUs and associated equipment required for telemetry
and control and shall be designed according to the site requirement/locations
at the time of design/ engineering. All doors and removable panels shall be fitted
with long life rubber beading. All non-load bearing panels/doors shall be
fabricated from minimum 1.6 mm thickness steel sheet and all load bearing
panels, frames, top & bottom panels shall be fabricated from minimum 2.0 mm
thickness steel sheet
• Shall be a pole/floor-mount compact enclosure. The size should be sufficient to
accommodate the RTU and related equipment required for telemetry and
control, and should be designed according to the site requirements/location at
the time of design/engineering. All doors and removable panels shall be fitted
with long-life rubber beading. All non-load bearing panels/doors shall be made
of sheet steel with a minimum thickness of 1.6mm and all load bearing panels,
frames, top and bottom panels shall be made of sheet steel with a minimum
thickness of 2.0mm
• Shall have maintenance access to the hardware and wiring through lockable
doors.
• Hardware and wiring shall be accessible through lockable doors.
• Shall have the provisions for bottom cable entry
• Bottom cable entry shall be provided
• The safety ground shall be isolated from the signal ground and shall be
connected to the ground network. Safety ground shall be a copper bus bar. The
contractor shall connect the panel's safety ground to the owner's grounding
network. Signal ground shall be connected to the communication equipment
signal ground.
• The safety ground should be isolated from the signal ground and should be
connected to the ground grid. The safety ground shall be copper busbar. The
contractor shall connect the panel's safety ground to the owner's ground grid.
The signal ground should be connected to the communication equipment signal
ground.
• All panels shall be supplied with 230 Vac, 50 Hz, single-phase switch and
15/5A duplex socket arrangement for maintenance.
• All panels shall be equipped with 230 Vac, 50 Hz, single phase switching and
15/5A dual gang receptacles for maintenance purposes.
• All panels shall be provided with an internal maintenance lamp and gaskets.
• All panels shall be equipped with internal maintenance lights and gaskets.
• Panel shall be indoor, dust proof with rodent protection and meet IP 41
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 • There shall be no sharp corners or edges. All edges shall be rounded to
prevent injury.
• There must be no sharp or angular corners. All edges should be rounded to
prevent injury.
• All materials used in the enclosures including cable insulation or sheathing, wire
troughs, terminal blocks, and enclosure trim shall be made of flame retardant
material and shall not produce toxic gases under fire conditions.
• All materials used in the enclosure, including cable insulation or sheathing, wire
ducts, terminal blocks, and enclosure trim, shall be made of flame retardant
materials that will not produce toxic gases under fire conditions.
• Panels shall have padlocking arrangement.
• Panels should have padlocks.

4.23.20 Cabling/Wiring Requirements

All wires that carry low-level signals shall be adequately protected and separated as
far as possible from power wiring. All wires shall be identified either by using ferrules
or by color coding. In addition, cables shall be provided with cable numbers at both
ends, attached to the cable itself at the floor plate where it enters the cubicles.

All wires carrying low-level signals should be adequately protected and separated from
power lines as much as possible. All wires should be identified by use of ferrules or
color coding. Additionally, cables should be provided with cable numbers at both ends,
affixed to the cable where it enters the cabinet floor.

Shielded cables shall be used for external Cabling from the RTU panels. The external
cables (except communication cables) shall have the following characteristics:
Shielded cables should be used for the external wiring of the RTU panel. External
cables (other than communication cables) shall have the following characteristics:

• All cables shall have stranded copper conductor.

• All cables shall have stranded copper conductors.
• Minimum core cross-section of 2.5 mm2 for PT cables, 2.5 mm2 for CT
cables, if applicable and 2.5 mm2 for Control outputs and 1.5mm2 for Status
inputs
• The minimum core cross-sectional area is 2.5 mm2 for PT cables, 2.5 mm2 (if
applicable) for CT cables, 2.5 mm2 for control outputs and 1.5 mm2 for status
inputs
• Rated voltage Uo /U of 0.6/1.1KV
• Rated voltage Uo /U is 0.6/1.1KV
• External sheathing of cable shall have oxygen index not less than 29 &
temperature index not less than 250. Cable sheath shall meet fire resistance
test as per IS 1554 Part-I.
• The oxygen index of the cable outer sheath should not be lower than 29, and
the temperature index should not be lower than 250. According to the first part
of IS 1554, the cable sheath should meet the fire resistance test.
• Shielding, longitudinally laid with overlap.
• Shielding, laid vertically overlapping.
• Dielectric withstand 2.5 kV at 50 Hz for 5 minutes
• Dielectric withstands 2.5 kV at 50 Hz for 5 minutes
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 • External marking with manufacturer's name, type, core quantity, cross-section,
and year of manufacture.
• External markings with manufacturer's name, type, number of cores, cross-
section and year of manufacture.
• The Communication cable shall be of shielded twisted pairs and of minimum
0.22sq mm size.
• Communication cables shall be shielded twisted pairs with a minimum
dimension of 0.22 mm2.

4.23.21 Terminal Boards (TBs)

Terminal blocks shall be having provision for disconnection (isolation), with full-depth
insulating barriers made from molded self-extinguishing material. Terminal blocks shall
be appropriately sized and rated for the electrical capacity of the circuit and wire used.
No more than two wires shall be connected to any terminal. Required number of TBs
shall be provided for common shield termination for each cable.

The terminal block shall have a disconnect (isolation) function with a full depth
insulating barrier of molded self-extinguishing material. Terminal boards should be
appropriately sized and rated according to the capacitance of the circuits and wires
used. Do not connect more than two wires to any terminal. The required number of
TBs shall be provided for the common shield termination of each cable.

All terminal blocks shall be suitably arranged for easy identification of its usages such
as CT circuits, PT circuits, analog inputs, status inputs, control outputs, auxiliary power
supply circuits, communication signals etc. TBs for shinning CT all circuits ( on CT
side) & disconnection (from load side) to facilitate testing by current injection. Similarly,
TBs for PT circuit shall have feature for disconnection to facilitate voltage injection for
testing.
All terminal boards should be properly arranged to identify their purpose, such as CT
circuit, PT circuit, analog input, status input, control output, auxiliary power circuit,
communication signal, etc. The TBs of the CT circuit should have the function of CT
shorting (on the CT side) and opening (from the load side) to facilitate testing by
current injection. Likewise, the TBs of the PT circuit should have a disconnect function
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 4.23.22 test and record

a) Type Test:
b) type test:

RTU including Transducers shall conform to the type tests listed in the relevant table.
Type test reports of tests conducted in NABL accredited Labs or internationally
accredited labs within last 5 years from the date of bid opening may be submitted.
Bidder shall offer only Type tested Product. A complete integrated unit shall be tested
to assure full compliance with the functional and technical requirements of the
Specification. The testing sample shall include one of each type of cards/modules and
devices. For other items also such as MFT, sensor etc the requirements are mentioned
in the respective sub sections of specification. However, the type tests shall be only
be limited to the specification of that item only. Type Test reports shall be in the name
of the Bidder for RTU.
RTUs including sensors shall comply with the type tests listed in the relevant tables.
Type test reports of tests conducted in NABL-accredited laboratories or internationally-
accredited laboratories within the latest 5 years from the date of bid opening can be
submitted. Bidders should only provide products that have undergone type testing.
The complete integrated unit shall be tested to ensure full compliance with the
functional and technical requirements of this specification. The test sample shall
include each type of card/module and device. For other items, such as MFT, sensors,
etc., it is required to be mentioned in the corresponding subsection of the specification.
However , type testing shall be limited to the specifications of the item. The type test
report of RTU shall be in the name of the bidder.

c) Factory Acceptance test (FAT):

d) Factory Acceptance Test (FAT):

Each complete unit shall undergo FAT.

Every complete installation should be FATed.

e) Site Acceptance Test (SAT)

f) Site Acceptance Test

i. Field Tests
ii. testing on the spot

After RTU panel installation, interface cabling with panels/Termination boxes,

communication panel and interface cabling with field & communication
equipment, the Contractor shall carry out the field-testing.
After the RTU panel installation, panel/terminal box interface wiring,
communication panel and field and communication equipment interface
wiring are completed, the contractor shall carry out on-site testing.

iii. Availability Tests

iv. usability testing
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After field testing, RTU shall exhibit a 99% availability during test period (15
days). Availability tests shall be performed along with Master station. The
RTU shall be considered available only when all its functionality and
hardware is operational. The non-available period Due to external factors
such as failure of communication link etc., shall be treated as hold-time &
availability test duration shall be extended by such hold time
After the field test, the RTU should show 99% availability during the test
period (15 days). Usability testing should be done together with the main site.
An RTU is considered usable only if all of its features and hardware are
operational. Period of unavailability due to external factors (such as
communication link failure, etc.). , should be considered as hold time &
usability test duration should extend this hold time

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 Appendix II Parameter Table
GUARANTEE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR MSIGANI
33kV SWITCHING STATION SWITCHGEARS. (TO FILLED IN
BY BIDDERS)
Guaranteed Specifications for MSIGANI 33kV Switchyard
Switchgear . (to be filled by the bidder )

Table 1: 33 kV Indoor circuit breaker (VCB)

Table 1: 33 kV indoor circuit breaker (VCB)

33kV Indoor Circuit Breaker (VCB)

33kV indoor circuit breaker (VCB)
SN Description unit Specifications Specifications
Nan describe unit Required offered
tong Required Provided
Specifications Specifications
1 Standard / Specification IEC 62271-100
Standard IEC 62271-100
2 Electrical Endur5ance Class E2
Electrical Durability Rating
3 Mechanical Endurance Class M3
Mechanical Durability Rating
4 Restrike Performance Class C2
Re-shock performance level
5 Panel Colorcode
panel color code
6 Rated Voltage kV 36
Rated voltage kV
7 Operating Voltage kV 33
Operating Voltage kV
8 Rated power frequency stand voltage (eff)
Rated power frequency withstand voltage
kV 70
• To earth kV 70
• back to earth kV 70
• Across the open circuit breaker
• through an open circuit breaker kV
• Between phases kV
• between phases
9 Rated lighting impulse withstand voltage
(1.2/50μs) kV 170
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage peak
(1.2/50μs) 170
kV
• To earth peak

• back to earth kV
• Across the open circuit breaker peak
• through an open circuit breaker kV
peak
10 Rated frequency Hz 50
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 rated frequency hertz
11 Rated Normal current, Feeder A 1250
Rated normal current, feeder
12 Rated Short circuit breaking current at 36kV kA 31.5
Rated short-circuit breaking current at 36kV soul
13 Rated Making Current kA 100
Rated inrush current peck
Carl
Parker
14 Rated Short circuit duration Cycles 3
Rated short circuit duration cycle
15 Operating sequence O-0.3s-CO-3min-
order of operation CO
O-0.3s-CO-3min-
CO
16 Minimum command duration ms 40
Minimum command duration Miss
17 Closing time ms ≤40
Closing time Miss
18 opening time ms 18-35
opening hours Miss
19 break time ms 40
Cut off time Miss
20 Circuit breaker motor operation voltage V dc 110
Circuit breaker motor operating voltage DC
voltage

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twe Circuit breaker coils operation voltage Vdc 110
nty Circuit breaker coil operating voltage volunte
one er
defens
e corps
twe No of trip coils 2
nty Number of tripping coils
two
twe No. of poles 3
nty number of poles
thre
e
twe Out-of-phase breaking current (factor 2.5) kA 10
nty Out-of-phase breaking current (coefficient soul
four 2.5)
25 Line charging breaking A 10
Line Charging Disconnected
26 Cable Charging breaking current A 50
Cable Charging Breakout Current
27 Minimum/Maximum motor operating voltage V 77/125
Minimum/Maximum Motor Operating Voltage
28 Breaker auxiliary contacts (breaking current
10A)
Circuit breaker auxiliary contact (breaking
current 10A)
• No of “a” type nos 11
• Type "a" Quantity nos
• No of “b” type nos 11
• Type "b" Quantity nos
29 Primary cable termination bar should be Tin
Coated
Main cable end strips should be tinned
30 Each feeder panel must have surge arrestors
of the following specifications
Each feeder panel must have a surge arrester
of the following specifications
Metal oxide gapless type, 31kV/mm
creepage, 36kV rated voltage, rated
continuous operating voltage 33kV, 10kA
rated discharge current, all design and testing
shall comply to latest IEC standard or
equivalent for lightning arrester.
Metal oxide gapless type, 31kV/mm
creepage distance, 36kV rated voltage, 33kV
rated continuous working voltage, 10kA rated
discharge current, all designs and tests
should comply with the latest IEC standards
or equivalent standards for lightning
arresters.
Earth Switch
Ground transfer switch
31 Reference standard IEC 62271-102 &
Guideline Internat 61129
ional
Electrot
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l
Commi
ssion
(Interna
tional
Electrot
echnica
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Commi
ssion )
32 Maximum Voltage kV 36
Maximum voltage kV
33 Lightning Impulse voltage KV 170
Lightning impulse voltage Rated
voltage
34 Power Frequency Withstand Voltage kV 70
Industrial frequency withstand voltage kV
Current Transformers
Current Transformer
35 Reference Standard IEC 60044-1,6
Guideline Internat
ional
Electrot
echnica
l
Commi
ssion
(Interna
tional
Electrot
echnica
l
Commi
ssion)
36 Maximum Voltage kV 36
Maximum voltage kV
37 Frequency Hz 50
frequency hertz
38 Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 170
Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV
39 Barden VA 15
Baden virginia
tobacco
40 Current Transformer Ratio
Current Transformer Ratio
• Incomers A 400/800/1
• outsider
• Bus Coupler A 400/800/1
• bus coupler
• Feeders A 200/400/1
• breeder
41 Accuracy Class
Accuracy class
• For Measurements 0.2
• for measuring
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• For Protection 5P20
• for protection 5P20

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42 Continuous Percentage Overload 120%
Continuous percentage overload
43 type Inductive, cast
type resin insulated
Inductive, cast
resin insulated
Voltage Transformer
voltage transformer
43 Reference Standard IEC 60044-2
Guideline Internat
ional
Electrot
echnica
l
Commi
ssion
(Interna
tional
Electrot
echnica
l
Commi
ssion)
44 type Inductive, cast
type resin insulated
Inductive, cast
resin insulated
45 Maximum voltage kV 36
Maximum voltage kV
46 Frequency Hz 50
frequency hertz
47 Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage kV 170
Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV
48 Power Frequency Withstand Voltage kV 70
Industrial frequency withstand voltage kV
49 Accuracy Class Core - I: 0.5, Core
Accuracy class Core-I: 0.5, Core
- II: 3P
-Two: 3P
50 Voltage Ratio 33/√3:0.11/√3-
voltage ratio .11/√3
51 Insulation Class Class A
Insulation type Grade A
52 Barden VA Core-I : 100,
Baden virginia Core-I: 100,
tobacco
Core-II : 100
Core-II: 100
Bus Bars
bus bar
53 Maximum Voltage kV 36
Maximum voltage kV
54 Frequency Hz 50
frequency hertz
55 Rated Current (at 400°C IEC rating current) A 1250
Rated current (at 400°C IEC rated current)
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56 Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage kV 170
Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV
57 Power Frequency Withstand Voltage kV 70
Industrial frequency withstand voltage kV
58 Rated short time current kA 31.5
Rated short-time current soul
Miscellaneous
different aspects
59 Breaker Control Switch Return to Normal
Circuit breaker control switch back to normal
60 Local/Remote Switch 6A, 2-way 3P
local/remote switch 6A, two-way 3P
61 Space Heater 200W, 230V AC
small heater 200 watts, 230
VAC
62 Thermostat 25 to 70°C
Thermostat 25 to 70 degrees
Celsius
63 8 window annunciators with hooter
8 window alarms with sirens
Control MCB
control MCB
64 MCB for AC and DC control Circuit Specify
MCB for AC and DC control circuits specify
Indication Lamps
indicator light
65 Indication lamps AC and DC led
AC and DC Indicators led
Switching Contact
switch contact
66 Push button switching contact
push button switch contact
Meters
rice

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67 Digital Voltmeter with selector switch.
Digital voltmeter with selector switch.
68 Digital Ammeter with selector switch
Digital ammeter with selector switch
Protection Relays
protection relay
A. Features
A. Features
69 Protection relay (Make should be Numerical Non-
Protective relays (manufacturers shall Directional Relay
SCHNEIDER/ALSTOM/NR ELECTRIC) (50, 50N, 51, 51N)
Schneider/Alstom/NR Electric) OC & EF
Digital Non-
Directional Relays
(50, 50N, 51, 51N)
OC & EF
Mechanical Protection High Speed
mechanical protection Master Trip
high speed main
stroke
Radio Interference IEC61000
radio interference
Overload Withstand Test IEC 60255-5
Overload withstand test IEC 60255-5
Protocol IEC 61850
draft IEC 61850
a) The relay shall provide protection,
display and store all parameters necessary
for post fault analysis.
a) The relay shall provide protection,
display and store all parameters required
for post-fault analysis.
b) Shall be Numerical type with currents
and Voltages inputs.
b) shall be digital, with current and voltage
inputs.
c) Selectable CT Secondary. ie, 1A / 5A
c) Optional secondary current transformer.
i.e. 1A/5A
d) Shall have non-Directional 3 over current
and 1 Earth Fault element.
d) There shall be 3 non-directional
overcurrent and 1 earth fault elements.
e) Shall have at least 2 independent stages
for each over current and earth fault
element.
e) Each overcurrent and ground fault

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element shall have at least two separate
phases.

f) Stage -1 shall be programmable to have

IDMT characteristic. It shall be possible to
select Standard inverse, very inverse,
extremely inverse & long inverse IEC
Characteristic.
f) The first stage should be programmable
to have IDMT characteristics. It shall be
possible to select standard inverse,
extreme inverse, extreme inverse and long
inverse IEC characteristics.
g) Stage - 2 shall be highest with a definite
time.
g) The second stage is the highest, with a
definite time.
h) Earth Fault protection shall be suitable
for CTs residually connected or Core
Balance Current Transformer connection.
(CBCT).
h) Earth-fault protection shall be applied to
residual connections of CTs or connections
to core-balanced current transformers.
(CBCT).

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i ) Shall have in built Breaker Failure
Protection and
I) shall have built-in circuit breaker fault
protection, and
Auto reclosure function.
Automatic reclosing function.
j) Shall have in built Trip circuit supervision
& CT supervision features.
j) It shall have built-in trip circuit monitoring
and CT monitoring functions.
k) Shall have unbalance/phase
discontinuity protection.
k) Should have unbalance/phase
discontinuity protection.
l) Include hand reset LED indicators for
fault.
l) Includes manual reset LED fault
indicator.
m) Should be able to display continuously
fault data records/ tripping data records
(data like date & time of trip, measured
quantities, etc ) in English language during
fault condition.
m) In the event of a fault, it shall be possible
to continuously display the fault data
record/trip data record (such as trip date
and time, measurement quantity, etc.) in
English.
n) Shall have digital input & output
programmable relays.
n) shall have digital input and output
programmable relays.

o) Readable Human Machine Interface with

back lit LCD display on front of relay panel
having more than one line by 20 characters
o) Readable HMI with backlit LCD display
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on front of relay panel with more than one
line of 20 characters

p) Should be able to store at least last 10

fault records viz. Fault current, Faulty
Phase etc with time stamp.
p) It should be able to store at least the
latest 10 fault records, that is, fault current,
fault phase, etc. with time stamp .
q) Shallhave DisturbanceRecording
facility.
q) Interference recording facilities shall be
available.
r) Should record all the events affecting and
effecting the relay performance. Shall have
event recording capacity of minimum 75
events.
r) All events affecting the performance of
the relay shall be recorded. Shall have
event logging capability of at least 75
events.
s) Self-monitoring.
s) Self-monitoring.
t) Relay offered shall be communicable
type.
t) The relays provided shall be of the
communicative type.

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( i ) The relay should have two-
communication ports viz. Front RS232 port
for local communication for relay settings,
extraction of DR, ER/ FR, etc. and a Rear
RS485 / fiber optic port for SCADA
connectivity. The software for addressing
relay Individually and to have facilities like
extraction of measurement, Fault/ER, DR,
the bidder shall supply Time
synchronization etc. The remote
communication protocol shall be IEC
60870-5-103.
(I) The relay shall have two communication
ports, the front RS232 port, for local
communication of relay setting, DR,
ER/FR, etc. extraction. And a rear
RS485/fiber optic port for SCADA
connection. Software for individually
addressing relays with facilities such as
measurement extraction, fault/ER, DR,
time synchronization, etc. Bidders should
provide. The telecommunication protocol
shall be IEC 60870-5-103.
u) TRUE RMS Measurement. Of phase
current, neutral current etc.
u) True RMS measurement. Phase current,
neutral current, etc.
v) Shall have more than 2 independent
setting group.
v) There should be more than 2
independent setting groups.
w) Battery backup shall be available for
long life in case of auxiliary supply failure.
w) The backup battery should be available
for a long time in the event of failure of the
auxiliary power supply.

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 B. Technical Parameters
B.Technical parameters
1. Rating: A In = 1 or 5
1. Rating: In = 1 or 5
(50Hz ±2.5Hz)
(50Hz±2.5Hz)
2. Auxiliary Supply: V DC 30 and 110
2. Auxiliary power supply: 5. DC 30 and 110
(±20%)
C. Relay Setting
C. Relay steam setting
The relay operating range should be
mentioned by bidder.
Bidders should mention the scope of work
for the relay.

The preferred range of relays is as under.

However suitable range may be selected
by end user as per site condition.

A preferable range of the relay is as follows.

However, end users can choose the
appropriate range according to site
conditions.
I. Over current stage-1
1. Overcurrent stage-1
Current Range.: A 0.1 to 2.5 In
current scope. : 0.1 to 2.5 inches
(in steps of 0.05)
(step size is 0.05)

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1. Time multiplier for IDMT: 0.05 – 1.6in
1. Time multiplier of IDMT: steps of 0.025
0.05–1.6 in
steps of 0.025
II. Over current Stage - 2
two. Overcurrent Phase - 2
2.Current Range.: A 0.06 to 50 In
2. Current range. : 0.06 to 50 inches
(in steps of 0.05)
(step size is 0.05)
3. Time in DT mode Sec 0.00 to 14400
3. Time in DT mode one 0.00 to 14400
second
(in steps of
0.01sec).
(step size is 0.01
seconds).
III.Earth fault Stage-1
three. Ground Fault Phase-1
4. Current Range A 0.005 to 5.0 In
4. Current range 0.005 to 5.0
inches
(in steps of 0.005)
(step size is
0.005)
5. Time multiplier for IDMT: 0.05 – 1.6
5. Time multiplier of IDMT:
(in steps of 0.025)
(step size is
0.025)
6. Time in DT mode: Sec. 0.00 to 14400
6. Time in DT mode: secreta 0.00 to 14400
ry
(in steps of
0.01sec)
(step size is 0.01
seconds)
IV. Restricted Earth fault
Four. restricted earth fault
7. Current Range 0.05 to 0.95 In
7. Current range 0.05 to 0.95
inches
(in steps of 0.05)
(step size is 0.05)
8. Time in DT mode. 0.00 to 14400
8. Time in DT mode. 0.00 to 14400
(in steps of
0.01sec)
(step size is 0.01
seconds)
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9. Operational Accuracy. ±2.5 %ofset
9. Operation accuracy. value.
2.5 % of the set
value.
10. Reset Ratio. % 95
10. Reset ratio.
11. Operating Time: As per selectable
11. Running time:
characteristic.
According to
optional features.
For Inst. Element
For Inst. element

<40ms for 2xIn.

2 minutes < 40
milliseconds.
D. Other Features
D. Other functions
1. Binary inputs. Min 3 nos. and
1. Binary input.
suitable for
Station Aux DC.
At least 3, for DC
stations.
2. OutputsRelays: Total5Nos.
Programmable
2. Output relay: a total of 5
programmable

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- 2 Nos. with N/O contacts which configured
for trip and - 3 Nos. for user define contacts
(closing, opening, auto reclosure and other
protection function trip) Rating:
- 2 N/O contacts configured for tripping and
- 3 user-defined contacts (closed, opened,
auto-reclosed and tripped by other
protection functions) Ratings:

- Continuous carry 1 A
- Continuous Carry 1 A

- Make & Carry for 0.2 s 30 A

- Manufacture and shipment of 0.2 s 30 A
3. LEDs: Total 9 with min. 2 nos.
3. LEDs: 9 in total, minimum. two.

Programmable & Fixed for Trip, Healthy,

and pick up
Programmable and fixed for travel, health
and pickup
4. Communication:
4. Communication :

• Front RS232 port for local communication

• for local communication

• Rear RS485 / Fiber optic Port for remote

communication / SCADA

• for remote communication/SCADA

• IEC 60870-5-103 protocol or latest

• IEC 60870-5-103 protocol or latest version

• Time Synchronization: IRIG B port /

Binary input
• Time synchronization: IRIG B port/binary
input

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 5. Housing
5. Housing

• Flush Mounting
• Embedded installation

• Screw Terminals( 'O' LugforCT

Connection)
• Screw terminals ("O" lugs for CT
connections)

• Degree of Protection IP50 or better

• Protection class IP50 or higher
6. Temperature and humidity
6. Temperature and humidity

(a) Ambient temp -10 to 55 o C

(b) Relative humidity 10% to

90%

(a) Ambient temperature -10 to

55 degrees Celsius (b) Relative

humidity 10% to 90%

Non-Condensing
non-condensing

(c) Operate range 0-95% (d)

Storage temp. -25 to 70 o C

(c) Working range 0-95% (d)

Storage temperature. - 25

degrees Celsius to 70 degrees

Celsius
70 5 (five) years
Guarantee from the date of
ensure Within five years
from the date of
last dispatch of
last sent

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 any integral part
of the equipment
any part of the
device

Table 2: Armoured cable Al XLPE Termination Kits Specifications

Table 2: Aluminum XLPE Termination Kit Specifications for Armored Cables

S/N Descriptions unit Specifications Required Specifications

seri describe unit Required Specifications Offered
al Provided
nu
mb Specifications
er
1. type
type
2. Manufacturer
manufacturer
3. Country of Origin
country of origin
4. Manufacturer's type designation
Manufacturer's model name
5. type test Authority, year, Doc.no
type test Authorization, Year,
Document Number
6. Standard IEC 60502-4
standard IEC 60502-4
7. Cross section mm² 240-400
cross section mm
8. Rated voltage Uo /U kV 19//33
Rated voltage Uo /U kV
9. Highest system voltage Um kV 36
Maximum system voltage Um kV
10. Impulse stand voltage kV 170
Impulse withstand voltage kV
11. Current carrying capacity A 630
Current carrying capacity
12. Manufacturer's specification
Manufacturer's Specifications

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 Table 3: 33/0.4kV 3-phase transformer 100kVA
Table 3: 33/0.4 kV three-phase transformer 100 kVA

S/N Descriptions Unit Specifications Specificatio

序列号 描述 单位 Required 加工
要求的规格 Offered
提供
1. Type
类型
2. Manufacturer
制造商
3. Country of Origin
原产国
4. Manufacturer’s type designation
制造商的型号名称
5. Kind of installation Outdoor
安装类型 户外的
6. Standards IEC
标准 国际电工技术委员会
（International
Electrotechnical
Commission）
7. Number of phases Three
阶段数 三
8. Type of core Grain oriented silicon
核心类型 steel
晶粒取向硅钢
9. Type of tank hermetically sealed
储罐类型 密封的
10. Type of Steel Mild Steel
钢的类型 低碳钢
11. Grade of Steel Mild Steel
钢的等级 低碳钢
12. Shape of Tank Rectangular
坦克的形状 矩形的
13. Galvanizing of tank: Type/Grade Hot dip Galvanized
储罐镀锌: 类型/等级 热浸镀锌
14. Minimum thickness of: Tank mild Steel
最小厚度: 坦克低碳钢
• top mm 5
顶端 毫米
• Bottom mm 3.5
底部 毫米
15. Specification of oil (general) IEC 60296, class II
油的规格(概述) IEC 60296，二级
16. Cooling method ONAN
冷却法 ONAN
17. Rated power kVA 100
额定功率 千伏安
18. Temperature rise limit
温升极限
• oil/top °C 55
油/顶部 C
• windings/average °C 60
绕组/平均值 C 201
• windings/hot spot °C 73
绕组/热点 C
19. Rated voltage
23. Impedance voltage at rated power % 4
额定功率下的阻抗电压
24. Noise level at a distance of 0.3m dB(A) Max 44
0.3米处的噪音水平 分贝(安 最大44
培)
25. No−load losses W 270
空载损耗
26. Load losses W 1800
负载损耗
27. Tapping range ±2x2.5%
攻丝范围 2x2.5%
28. Continuous power at all taps Yes
所有抽头持续供电 是
29. Principal tapping kV 33
主攻丝 千伏
30. Creapage distance HV bushing mm 1,116
高压套管创建距离 毫米
31. Creapage distance LV bushing mm/kV 31
低压套管创建距离 毫米/千伏
32. Dimension
尺寸
33. Transformer total mass Kg
变压器总质量 公斤
34. Overall dimensions including bushes
包括衬套在内的总尺寸
• height mm
高度 毫米
• depth mm
深度 毫米
• width mm
宽度 毫米
35. Conductor Material
导电材料
• LV Windings Copper
低压绕组 铜
• MV Windings Copper
中压绕组 铜
36. Bushings to be de-tanked without detaching cover Yes
无需拆下盖子即可卸下套管 是
37. Continuous current rating A
持续电流额定值
38. Pressure relief device Yes
减压装置 是
39. Cable Connection type Cable entry for HV
Table 电缆连接类型
4: 33kV XLPE Armored Cable Specifications and LV cables
S/N TableDescriptions
4: 33kV XLPE Armored Cable Specifications Unit 高压和低压电缆的电
Specifications Specificatio
序列号 描述 单位 Required
缆入口 Offered
40. Guarantee 要求的规格
5 (five) years from 提供的规格
1. 保证
Type the date of last
类型 dispatch of any
2. Manufacturer
制造商 integral part of the
3. Country of Origin equipment
原产国 自设备的任何组成部
分最后一次发货之日
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起5(五)年
4. Manufacturer’s type designation
制造商的型号名称
5. Type test Authority, year,
定型试验 Doc.no
授权、年份、文件编
号
6. Standard IEC 60502-4
标准 IEC 60502-4
7. Cross section mm² 400
横截面 毫米
8. Rated voltage Uo/U kV 19/33
额定电压Uo/U 千伏
9. Highest system voltage Um kV 36
最高系统电压Um 千伏
10. Impulse withstand voltage kV 170
冲击耐受电压 千伏
11. Conductor longitudinal water sealing system
导体纵向水封系统
12. Conductor screen
导体屏蔽
13. conductor screen thickness
导体屏蔽厚度
14. Insulation type XLPE
绝缘类型 交联聚乙烯
15. Insulation thickness mm 8
绝缘厚度 毫米
16. Insulation screen type
隔热屏类型
17. Insulation screen thickness 0.5
隔热屏厚度
18. Screen longitudinal water sealing system
筛网纵向水封系统
19. Cu wire screen cross section area
铜线屏蔽横截面积
20. Oversheath type HDPE
外套类型 （同high-
densitypolyethylene）
高密度聚乙烯
21. Oversheath colour Black
外套颜色 黑色
22. Oversheath thickness mm 2
护套厚度 毫米
23. Complete cable diameter
完整电缆直径
24. Complete cable weight Kg/Km
完整电缆重量 千克/公里
25. Maximum continuous conductor temperature °C 90
atnormal operation C
正常运行时的最高连续导体温度
26. DC resistance Ω/km 0.47
直流电阻 ω/公里
27. Capacitance µF/km
电容 F/km
28. Current carrying capacity in ground 3-foll A 430
地面3层的载流量
203
29. Current carrying capacity in air 3-foll A 630
空气中的载流量
30. Short circuit current capacity, start temperature kA 36.6
 Table 5: 110V Battery and Battery Charger Technical Specifications
Table 5: 110V Battery and Battery Charger Specifications

The 110VDC charger to be supplied shall conform to the following specifications:

The supplied 110VDC charger should meet the following specifications:

S/N Descriptions Specifications Required Specifications

seria describe Required Specifications Offered
l Provided
num
ber
Specifications
a Batteries
Battery
Nickel Cadmium Batteries to be charged totaling 250 Ah capacity
Alkaline The total capacity of the batteries to be charged is
Nickel Cadmium 250 Ah
Alkaline
Cells
cell
Charging capacity Sufficient capacity to restore the battery
charging capacity
capacity from 0% to 80% in 10 hours and
Sufficient capacity to restore battery
capacity from 0% to 80% in 10 hours,
and
100% in 16 hours.
100% within 16 hours.
b AC Output
AC output
Nominal voltage 3×400VAC +10%, -12%
Q 3 x 400 VAC +10%, -12%
Voltage range 3×(320-460)VAC ph-ph , 50Hz
voltage range 3 x (320-460) volts AC voltage ph-ph , 50 Hz
Input frequency 50Hz±5%
input frequency 50Hz±5%
Power factor ≥0.80 at full load
power factor ≥0.80 at full load
input protection Internal 3-pole fuses or circuit breakers
input protection Internal three-pole fuse or circuit breaker
Wiring regime 3 phases plus earth
Wiring method Three-phase plus ground
Mains power On/off switch c/w indication lamp on the front panel.
main power On/off switch and indicator lights on the front panel.
c DC Output
DC output
Nominal voltage ≥48V & 110V ±0.25%
Q ≥48V and 110V 0.25%
Nominal current ≥100.00A
Nominal current ≥100.00A
Current limit 50% to 110% of rated output
adjustment range 50% to 110% of rated output
Current Limit
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Adjustment Range

Continuous rating 110% rated current at maximum equalized voltage

continuous rating 110% rated current at maximum equalization
voltage
Charging DIN 41774 for NiCad batteries 10
characteristics DIN 41774 for nickel-cadmium batteries 10
charging
characteristics
Float voltage 1.4V/cell ±1%, nominal
floating voltage 1.4V/battery 1%, nominal value
Equalize voltage 1.55V/cell, nominal
balanced voltage 1.55v/battery, nominal value
Equalize timers Manual equalize timer (0-255 h), with indicator
equalization timer Automatic AC line failure equalize timer (0-255 h),
with indicator.
Manual equalization timer (0-255 hours), with
indicator Automatic AC line fault equalization timer
(0-255 hours), with indicator.
Manual boost 1.7V/cell, nominal
voltage 1.7V/battery, nominal
manual boost
Output regulation ≤±0.25% typical
output regulation ≤ 0.25% typical
≤±0.5% DC voltage setting maintained
Maintains ≤ 0.5% of DC voltage setting

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 with maximum input line variations of -12%,
The maximum input line change is -12%,
+10% voltage and/or ±5% of frequency. The
combined variations of line, load and temperature.
+10% voltage and/or 5% frequency. Combined
variation of line, load and temperature.
Load transient ≤±5% of DC voltage setting maintained with step
load transient load changes from 20% to 100% of load
Maintains ≤ 5% of DC voltage setting from 20% to
100% load step change
Ripple ≤2%rms without battery
ripple ≤2%rms without battery
≤100mVrms with battery
≤100mV with battery
Short circuit 2-pole, fast acting fuses, or circuit breakers
protected Double pole fast acting fuse or circuit breaker
Short circuit
protection
Overload Current limited to 105-110% of full load
protection Current limited to 105-110% of full load
prevent
overload
Parallel operation Load sharing to be within 2% of output 9 current of
parallel operation each charger.
Load sharing is within 2% of each charger output 9
current.
Reverse polarity Output protection diodes
protection Output protection diode
reverse polarity
protection
Additional Features 110VDC charger should have provision for 48V
Additional features output capable of charging 48V battery bank and
supply permanent 48VDC to RTU
The 110VDC charger should provide 48V output
capable of charging the 48V battery pack and
provide permanent 48V DC to the RTU
d General
generally
Charger Thyristor controlled
technology thyristor controlled
charger
technology
Type Test IEC 60146-1-1, UL 1012/UL 1564, or equivalent
type test UL IEC 60146-1-1 1012/UL 1564 or equivalent
Approval Standard
approval standard
Construction and Compliant with EN60950 Class 1, NEMA PE 5, or
Safety Standard equivalent
Building and Meets NEMA EN60950 Class 1, PE 5 or equivalent
Safety Standards
Creepage distance ≥4mm
Creepage distance ≥4 mm
Air distance ≥3mm
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air distance ≥3 mm
Earth leakage <3.5mA at 230VAC
floor leakage Less than 3.5 mA at 230 VAC
Panel wiring 600v, color coded PVC insulated wiring
panel wiring 600 volt, color coded PVC insulated wire
Electromagnetic Compliant with EN 55022 Class A, CSA
Immunity
C22.2, or equivalent
Electromagnetic
immunity Complies with EN 55022 Class A, CSA
Interference C22.2 or equivalent
Standard
Interference
standard
Isolation >10MΩ at 500VDC
resistance Greater than 10MΩ at 500V DC
isolation
resistance
Isolation (input- 3500.00VDC
ground)
Isolation (input-
ground)
Isolation (output- 2100.00VDC
ground)
Isolation (Output-
Ground)
Isolation (input- 3500.00VDC
output)
Isolation (input-
output)
Efficiency 85-95%
efficiency
Audible noise ≤65dBA at full power
audible noise ≤65dBA at full power

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Electric noise ≤32dBrnC
electrical noise ≤32dBrnC
Operating ≤0°C to ≥50°C
temperature ≤0℃ to ≥50℃
Operating
temperature
Storage -40°C to +85°C
temperature -40 degrees Celsius to +85 degrees Celsius
Storage
temperature
Humidity 0% to 95% RH, non-condensing
humidity 0% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing
Altitude ≥1000m above sea level
high ≥1000 meters above sea level
Cooling Natural convection or internal fan
cool down Natural convection or internal fan
Surge suppressors Metal Oxide Varistors (MOV), input and
surge suppressor metal oxide varistor (MOV), input and
output
output
Diagnostics Integrated self-diagnostics, indicating error codes
Diagnostics and abnormal conditions with visual alarms.
Integrated self-diagnostics, indicating error codes
and abnormal conditions with visual alerts.
Alarms to include Battery low voltage alarm Charge failure alarm
alerts to include
Mains failure alarm
Battery low voltage alarm Charging failure
alarm Power failure alarm
Battery earth fault alarm
Battery ground fault alarm
High DC voltage shutdown
High DC voltage shutdown
DC Voltage and Separate voltmeter and ammeters on front panel
current indication Separate the voltmeter and ammeter on the front
DC voltage and panel
current indication
Operating modes Constant voltage
operating mode constant voltage
Constant current
Constant current
Parameter All control, alarm and operating levels set points to
adjustment be adjusted from the front panel and whilst on line.
Parametric No need to vary loads or external conditions.
adjustment All control, alarm and operating level set points can
be adjusted from the panel and online. No need to
change load or external conditions.
Warranty 60 months (5 years) for material and workmanship
ensure defects, from shipping date
60 months (5 years) against defects in materials
and workmanship, from date of shipment
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 connector Terminal blocks
Connector Wiring board
Networking MODBUS and Ethernet communications
build a network MODBUS and Ethernet communication
Power monitoring AC voltmeter and ammeters
power monitoring AC Voltmeter and Ammeter
Protection AC lightning arrestor
Protect AC surge arrester
Cell life Temperature compensation
cell lifespan Temperature compensation
charge control Battery temperature compensation
charge control Battery Temperature Compensation
Alarms Low battery electrolyte
warn
Ground insulation failure
Low battery electrolyte
ground insulation fault
alarm buzzer
siren
Alarm output For remote alarm indication. Specific alarms offered
relays to be detailed.
Alarm output relay For remote alarm indication. Provide detailed
specific alerts.
Quality Designed and manufactured in
quality designed and manufactured in
in accordance with ISO 9001
Compliant with ISO 9001 standard
e Construction
architecture

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 Enclosure NEMA-1, or IP21 acc. to IEC 60529
protection NEMA-1 or IP21 acc. Conforms to IEC 60529
category
Enclosure
protection
category
Floor standing unit Height: ≤1800mm
preferred
Preferred Floor Width: ≤800mm
Standing Units Height: ≤1800mm
Width: ≤800mm
Depth: ≤500mm
Depth: ≤500mm
Wall mounting unit Height: ≤700mm
acceptable
Accepts wall Width: ≤610mm
mounts Height: ≤700mm
Width: ≤610mm
Depth: ≤500mm
Depth: ≤500mm
door Preferred to hinge open to the left, but right or
Door removable for floor standing units is acceptable.
Hinged to open to the left or right for wall mounting
units acceptable. Bottom hinged doors shall not be
acceptable.
Hinges to the left are preferred, but for floor
standing units, hinges that open to the right or are
removable are acceptable. For wall-mounted units,
hinges that open left or right are acceptable. Bottom
hinged doors are not acceptable.
Cabinet Paint Epoxy powder coated gray
cabinet paint gray epoxy powder coat
Vibration proofing Shall be designed to withstand the vibrations and
anti-vibration shock of international delivery and installation
Designed to withstand vibration and shock for
international delivery and installation
Installed angle Sides to be ±10% from the vertical
installation angle The angle between the side and the vertical
direction is 10%
Cable entries Shall be provided for the termination of PVC SWA,
cable entry PVC into size 1 mechanical cone type glands. The
choice of cable entry shall be top or bottom.
A size 1 mechanical cone gland shall be provided
for terminations of PVC SWA, PVC. The cable entry
should be top or bottom.
f Battery Racks and Battery links
Battery Holder and Battery Connections
Rack features • Rubberized coating on Rack runners
Rack Features • Rubber coating on rack slides

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 • Easily Bolt together for easier installation
and alteration.
• Easy to bolt on for easy installation and
retrofit.
• Strong but Flexible Stainless steel; acid
proof Frames
• Strong but flexible stainless steel; acid-
resistant frame
• One Tier three step racks.
• A three-step shelf.
Rails • Insulated Black Polyethylene Rails Upper
track • Insulated Black Polyethylene Railing Upper
rail profile permits battery alignment during
battery installation.
Rail profiles allow alignment of batteries
during battery installation.
Supports • Adjustable Battery Rack Supports, Insulated
support with White Epoxy powder for electrolyte
protection.
• Adjustable battery holder bracket, insulated
with white epoxy powder for electrolyte
protection.
Material Size and • Tin plated solid pure copper terminal bars.
Capacity • Tin-plated solid pure copper terminal blocks.
Material size and • Length depends on battery-battery spacing.
capacity Capable of handling up to 180A (IDC)
• The length depends on the battery spacing.
Handles up to 180A (IDC)

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Table 6: AC & DC Distribution Panels
Table 6: AC and DC Distribution Panels
S/N Descriptions Unity Specification Specificatio
serial describe unanim s Required ns Required
numb ous Required Required
er
Specification Specificatio
s ns
a. AC main distribution board
a. AC main switchboard
1. Outline dimensions of the main (cubicle) -
Main (compartment) dimensions 600x2000x600
-
600x2000x600
mm ( WxHxD ),
with 100 mm
base plinth.
mm (W x H x
W) with
100mm base.
2. Cubicles are floor mounted for indoor
installation with sheet steel structure,
single busbar, air insulated and metal
enclosed.
The cabinets are mounted on the floor for
indoor installation, with steel plate
construction, single busbar, air insulation
and metal closure.
3. Cubicles are equipped with thermostat,
hygrostat, heather, light, outlet for AC
supply, terminal blocks, internal wiring,
earth bar, MCB's, MCCB's, contactors,
aux relays, and current measuring
transformers.
Cabinets are equipped with thermostats,
humidistats, heathers, lights, AC outlets,
terminal blocks, internal wiring, ground
rods, MCBs, MCCBs, contactors, auxiliary
relays and current measurement
transformers.
4. Cable entry is from the bottom by cable
glands plate.
The cable entry is from the bottom through
the cable gland plate.
5. Cubicles access is from the front.
The compartment is accessed from the
front.
6. 0,4 kV cubicles have the following main
technical data: (Main Incomer)
The 0.4kV cabinet has the following main
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 technical data: (Main entrant)

- rated voltage V 400

- rated voltage
- rated current of busbars A 160
- Rated current of the busbar
- rated short-circuit withstand current of
busbars
- Rated short-circuit withstand current of kA/1s 16
kA/1s
the busbar
- mechanical protection degree of
cubicles:
- Mechanical protection class of the
cabinet:
- Final coating ( color ): IP 20
IP 20
- Final coat (color):
Type: TEOSPlus , " Tekpan " RAL 7035
RAL 7035
Type: TEOSPlus , " Tekpan "
7. Surge arrester 3P
surge arrester
type 2
type
Max. continuous operating voltage ( ac )
(Uc) V 340
Maximum continuous working voltage (AC)
(Uc)
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In) kA 20
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs)
(inch) soul
Type: iPRD20 3P, " Shneider Electric"
Type: iPRD20 3P, "Schneider Electric"

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8. Energy meter with Cu-P42 module for
auxiliary transformer with the following
characteristics:
Energy meter with Cu-P42 module for A 5
auxiliary transformers with the following Hz 50
characteristics:
hertz 110
- current input: - voltage input: 400 V AC
V DC
- Current Input: - Voltage Input: 400 VAC
5. DC
- frequency:
- frequency:
- power supply:
- power supply:
- 4 wire, 3 phase connection
Type as: ZMD402, '' Landis+Gyr
''
- 4-wire, 3-phase connection
type: ZMD402, " Landis+Gyr "
9. Measuring Terminal for measuring,
monitoring, control and analyzing voltage,
current, energy quantities with the
following characteristics:
Measuring terminals for measuring, A 5
monitoring, controlling and analyzing
V AC 400
voltage, current and energy, with the
following characteristics: AC 50
voltage
- current input: 110
Hz
- Current input:
hertz
- voltage input:
V DC
- Voltage input:
5. DC
- frequency:
- frequency:
- power supply:
- power supply:
- 4 wire, 3 phase connection
- 4-wire, three-phase connection
- optical port, IEC 61850
Type: MT-20S, "IEL"
- Optical port, IEC
61850 type: MT-20S,
"IEL"
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10. Alarm monitor for continuous monitoring of
alarm contacts in processes with the
following characteristics:
Alarm monitors are used for continuous
monitoring of alarm contacts in a process
and have the following characteristics:

- LED signalization
- LED signal
- 16 binary inputs
- 16 binary inputs V DC 110

- 16 output relays 5. DC

- 16 output relays
- binary outputs
- binary output
- power supply:
Type: AM-16, "IEL"
- Power Supply:
Type: AM-16, "IEL"
11. Ammeter for connection to current
transformer,
500/5A
Ammeters for connecting current 500/5A
transformers,
scale 0-500A,
Scale 0-500 A,
acc. class 1.5,
acc. Level 1.5,
case
72x72
mm.

Case
72x72mm.
12. V-meter, scale 0-500V,
vertical meter, Scale 0-500 V,
acc. class 1.5,
acc. Level 1.5,

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 case72 ×
72mm.
Case 72×
72mm
13. Voltmeter switch for measuring three rated current
phase-to-earth and one 25A,
Measure the voltmeter switch of three- Rated current
phase ground and one-phase ground 25A,
phase-to-phase voltage, Rated voltage
phase-to-phase voltage, 660V.
Rated voltage
660 volts.
14. Push-buttons for local closing and opening
of circuit breaker
Pushbuttons for local closing and opening
of circuit breakers 1TP22ROD1
1TP22ROD1
Type as: (green)
Type is: (green)
15. Push-buttons for local closing and opening
of circuit breaker
Pushbuttons for local closing and opening
of circuit breakers 1TP22ROD2
1TP22ROD2
Type as: (red)
Type is: (red)
16. One (1) Three-pole low voltage circuit
One (1) three-pole low voltage circuit
breaker, with following technical data:
circuit breaker with the following technical
data:
- rated voltage V AC 690
- rated voltage
AC
voltage
- rated operating voltage V AC 400
-Rated working voltage
AC
voltage
- rated current A 100
- rated current
- rated frequency Hz 50
rated frequency
hertz
-Icu _ kA 36
ICU
soul
- TM160D trip unit
- TM160D tripping device
-Manual operating mechanism NSX 160F +
-Manual operating mechanism
NSX 160F
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 Type: TM160D,
type: TM160D,
"Schneider
"Schneider
Electric"
electric"
17. Two (2) Three-pole low voltage circuit
Two (2) three pole low voltage circuits
breaker, with following technical data:
circuit breaker with the following technical
data:
- rated voltage V AC 690
- rated voltage
AC
voltage
- rated operating voltage V AC 400
-Rated working voltage
AC
voltage
- rated current A 100
- rated current
- rated frequency Hz 50
rated frequency
hertz
-Icu _ kA 36
ICU
soul
- TM250D trip unit
- TM250D tripping device
-Manual operating mechanism NSX 250F +
-Manual operating mechanism
NSX 250F
Type: TM250D,
type: TM250D,
"Schneider
"Schneider
Electric"
electric"

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18. Five (5)Two-pole miniature circuit
breaker, V DC 110
Five (5) double pole miniature circuit
5. DC
breakers,
A 3
rated voltage
"C",
rated current "C"
tripping curve
kA 20
Rated soul
voltage rated
C60H-DC 3A
current C60H-DC 3A
2P, ''Schneider
tripping curve
Electric''
rated breaking capacity with auxiliary 2P, "Schneider
switch Electric"
Rated breaking capacity with auxiliary
switch
type
type
19. Five (5)Two-poleminiaturecircuit
Five (5) bipolar microcircuits
breaker, V DC 110
breaker,
5. DC
rated voltage A 6
Rated voltage
rated current "C"
rated current
"C"
tripping curve kA 20
trip curve
soul
rated breaking capacity with auxiliary
C60H-DC 6A
switch
Rated breaking capacity with auxiliary C60H-DC·6A
switch 2P, ''Schneider
2P, Schneider
Type: Electric''
type: electric''
20. Five (5)Three-pole miniature circuit
breaker, rated voltage V AC 400
Five (5) three-pole miniature circuit AC
breakers, rated voltage voltage
Rated current A 3
rated current
tripping curve "Z"
trip curve
"Z"
rated breaking capacity with kA 25
Rated breaking capacity
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 soul
auxiliary switch
iC60L Z3A 3P,
Type: iC60L Z3A 3P,
Auxiliary ''Schneider
Electric''
switch type:
"Schneider
Electric"
twent Six (6)Single-pole miniature circuit
y one. breaker,
Six (6) single pole miniature circuit
breakers,
rated voltage V AC 230
Rated voltage
AC
voltage
rated current A 6
rated current
tripping curve "B"
trip curve
"B"
rated breaking capacity with
Rated breaking capacity
auxiliary switch kA 25
auxiliary switch
soul
Type:
iC60L B6A 1P,
type:
iC60L B6A 1P,
''Schneider
Electric''
"Schneider
Electric"
twent One (1) Set of terminal blocks (quantities
y two. acc. to wiring diagram of cubic )
One (1) set of terminal strips (qty. to
cubicle 's wiring diagram)

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 Type:
type:
WDU,
WDU,
'' Weidmuller ''
"Weidmüller"
twent Set of separable terminal blocks blocks
y (quantities acc. To wiring diagram of
three. cubicle)
A set of detachable terminal blocks (qty. to
compartment wiring diagram) WTR,
Type: WTR,
'' Weidmuller ''
type:
"Weidmüller"
A 110 VDC Auxilliary power supply
110 VDC auxiliary power supply
twent DC main distribution board comprises 2
y four DC main switchboard includes 2
cubicles: 1 charger cabinets and 1 (one)
Compartments: 1 charger cabinet and 1
(one)
feeder cubicles.
Feed cabinet.
Outline dimensions of the charging
Dimensions of the charge
cabinets are: ( WxHxD )
Cabinets include: ( WxHxD )
Outline dimensions of the distribution mm 800x1800x500
mm 800x1800x500
profile size of the distribution
board (cubicle) are: ( WxHxD )
Board (cabinet) has: ( WxHxD )
Cubicles are floor mounted for indoor mm 800x1800x500
installation with sheet steel structure,
mm 800x1800x500
The cabinet is mounted on the floor for
indoor installation and is of steel sheet
construction.
single busbar, air insulated and metal
Single busbar, air insulated and metal
enclosed. Cubicles are equipped with
attach. Compartment equipped with
thermostat, hygrostat, heather, light, inlet
thermostat, hygrostat, heather, light,
entrance
for AC supply, outlet for DC supply,
For AC power, DC power outlets,
terminal blocks, internal wiring, earth
Terminal block, internal wiring, grounding
bar, MCB's, MCCB's, contacts, aux
Rods, Miniature Circuit Breakers, Miniature
Circuit Breakers, Contactors, Auxiliary
Equipment
relays, current measuring transformers.
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Relays, current measuring transformers.
Cable entry is from the bottom/top by
cable
entry from bottom/top via cable
glands plate. Cubicles access is from the
sealing board. compartment entrance from
front.
Front.

110 VDC cubicles have the following main V 110

technical data:
The 110 VDC cabinet has the following A 80
main technical data: v
- rated voltage e
- rated voltage t
e
r
a
n
s
a
s
s
o
ci
a
ti
o
n

- rated current of busbars

kA/1s 16
- Rated current of the busbar
kA/1s
- rated short-circuit withstand current of
- Rated short circuit withstand current
bus bars
busbar
- mechanical protection degree of IP 20
IP 20
- degree of mechanical protection
cubicles: RAL 7035
Compartment: RAL 7035
- Final coating ( color ):
- Final coat (color):

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25 Feeder cubicle
Feed cabinet
Outline dimensions of a feeder bay cubicle
mm 800x1800x500
(with side panels) are: ( WxHxD )
mm 800x1800x500
The overall dimensions of the feeder
compartment cabinet (with side panels)
are: ( WxHxD )

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 Type: TEOSPlus , " Tekpan "
Type: TEOSPlus , " Tekpan "
The cubicle +DC3 comprises the following
equipment:

Cabinet+DC3 includes the following

equipment:
26 One (1) Two-pole low voltage circuit
One (1) bipolar low voltage circuit
breaker, with following technical data:
circuit breaker with the following technical
data:
- rated voltage V DC 500
- rated voltage
5. DC
- rated operating voltage V DC 110
-Rated working voltage
5. DC
- rated current A 100
- rated current
-Icu _ kA 36
ICU
soul
- TM80D trip unit
- TM80D tripping device
-Manual operating mechanism
-Manual operating mechanism

Type: NSX 100F

type: NSX 100
degrees
Fahrenheit
DC+ TM80D,
DC+ TM80D,
"Schneider
"Schneider
Electric"
electric"
27 Forty (40) Two-pole low voltage circuit
Forty (40) bipolar low voltage circuits
breaker, with following technical data:
circuit breaker with the following technical
data:
- rated voltage V DC 500
- rated voltage
5. DC
- rated operating voltage V DC 110
-Rated working voltage
5. DC
- rated current A 100
- rated current
- tripping characteristic C
-Trip characteristic
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 -Icu _ kA 3
ICU
soul
- TM40D trip unit
- TM40D tripping device
-Manual operating mechanism
-Manual operating mechanism
Type: NSX 100F DC+
type:
DC NSX 100 f+
TM40D,
TM40D,
"Schneider
"Schneider
Electric"
electric"
28 Six (6) Two-pole low voltage miniature
circuit breaker (MCB), with following
technical data:
Six (6) double pole low voltage miniature
circuit breakers (MCBs) with the following V DC 250
technical data:
A 32
- rated voltage
5. C
- rated voltage
- rated current DC 20
- rated current
C
- tripping characteristic kA
-Trip characteristic soul 20
-Icu _
ICU
- aux switch
- Auxiliary switch

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 Type: C60H-DC C32A 2P, ''Schneider
Electric''
Type: C60H-DC C32A 2P, "Schneider
Electric"
29 Six (6) Two-pole low voltage miniature
circuit breaker (MCB), with following
technical data:
Six (6) double pole low voltage miniature
circuit breakers (MCBs) with the following V DC 250
technical data:
A 10
- rated voltage
5. C
- Rated voltage
DC 20
- rated current
- rated current C
kA
- tripping characteristic soul 20

- Trip characteristic
- Icu
- ICU
- aux switch
- auxiliary switch
Type: C60H-DC C10A 2P, ''Schneider
Electric''

Type: C60H-DC C10A 2P, "Schneider

Electric"
30 One (1) Set of terminal blocks (quantities
acc. to wiring diagram of cubicle)
One (1) set of terminal strips (qty. to
compartment wiring diagram) WDU,
WDU,
Type: '' Weidmuller ''
type: "Weidmüller"
31 One (1) Set of separable terminal blocks
blocks (quantities acc. To wiring diagram
of cubicle)
One (1) set of detachable terminal blocks ''WEIDMUELL
(qty. to compartment wiring diagram) ER''
'Weidemoor'
Type: WTR,
Type: WTR,

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mapping

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CONTAINER SIDE VIEW
container side view

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SWITCHING STATION SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM
Switchyard single line diagram

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