Annexure – E7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: NGR & NGR MONITORING SYSTEM
NGR and NGR Monitoring System will be used in industrial Power Systems for
resistance grounding of star connected generator or transformer. NGR shall limit the
fault current to 750mA as specified in CEA Regulations 2010, Regulation 100(1),
thereby preventing unwanted damage to the system.
(1) CONSTRUCTION:
The NGR unit shall consist of two parts: (i) the resistor grid enclosed in a metallic
enclosure, and (ii) the NGR monitoring system, enclosed in a separate enclosure.
(i) RESISTOR AND RESISTOR ENCLOSURE:
a) Resistor assembly:
The resistive element/grid material shall be low temperature coefficient, resistor
grade stainless steel, resistor grade 1JR (or Cu-Ni, Ni-Cr or Fechral) of sufficient
mass to withstand the rated current and prescribed duty.
The resistive element/ resistor grid shall be made of unbreakable, corrosion proof
jointless elements wire wound around a ceramic (or micanite) core supported on a
through-rod.
The resistors shall be mounted in heavy gauge corrosion resistant support frames,
using stainless-steel hardware. The entire resistor assembly shall be mounted and
supported on glazed insulators rated for the system voltage. All resistor terminals
and interconnections between resistor units shall be stainless-steel using stainless
steel hardware including lock washers. High current connections shall be spot or TIG
welded as appropriate. Connections between resistors and bushings shall be solid
copper or stainless steel bars. The unit shall be designed to permit the expansion of
supporting rods when submitted to high operating temperatures.
With lower quality resistance material (high temperature coefficient), the change in
resistance value will be excessive. This may result in insufficient fault current to
actuate the earth fault detection relay and the fault will stay on the system and
eventually destroy the resistor and whatever distribution equipment it is protecting.
Resistor grid assembly mounting structure shall be properly supported to absorb
vibration and stress during faults and transit.
Neutral cable shall be brought to one terminal of the NGR unit. The other end of the
NGR unit shall be suitable for connection to ground through earth electrode. These
end connections of the resistor unit will be brought out to terminal box or through
top or side mounted high voltage bushings. Stand # off / support insulators shall be
ceramic or epoxy resin cast.
The resistor grid shall be suitable for
a) Rated Voltage: 415/√3 Volts
b) Rated Current: 750 mA
c) Rated Resistance: 330 Ohms
d) Time Rating: 1 minute
e) Limiting temperature rise above 30 deg.C ambient for current carrying parts
of NGR: 385 Deg. C. [Steady State (hot-spot)]
f) Location: Indoor
g) Tolerance: + / - 10 %
h) Degree of Protection: IP #33
i) Applicable Standard: (a) IEEE Std C57.32 - 2015 and (b) IEEE Std C57.32a -
2020
b) Resistor enclosure panel: Resistor grid assembly shall be housed in an enclosure
made of heavy gauge sheet steel (= 2mm), self-supporting and floor mounted, cubicle
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type, indoor, dust and vermin protected. Enclosure shall be supported on steel
support channels, suitable for fixing with grouting bolts. Sheet steel shall be used
on a rigid framework of suitably sized steel angles and channels, welded or bolted
together with stainless-steel hardware. Front of the panel shall be hinged on the left
side to serve as an inspection and service door, fitted with clamps and special non-
deteriorating neoprene gaskets. Enclosure shall be provided with bolt-on louvered
covers (fitted with fine wire mesh inside) on sides for circulation of air. The top of the
enclosure shall be embossed with stiffening ribs. Lifting lugs shall be provided on the
top of panels. Bottom shall be elevated to 4 to 6 inches above the base of the unit.
Bottom shall be screened for maximum cooling of resistors. Suitable earthing studs
are to be provided on two sides.
Protection rating of the enclosure shall be IP 42, using roof shaped louvers shielded
with wire mesh (inside). A durable corrosion resistant nameplate permanently
attached to one side cover shall show the manufacturer and the complete rating.
Clear warning labels (danger, high voltage, earthing etc.) shall also be fixed at
appropriate places.
Enclosures shall be suitably cleaned, primed and powder coated/ spray painted,
colour of paint light gray to shade 631 as per IS: 5.
One strip type panel heater shall be installed in the resistor panel. The heater shall
be provided with an adjustable setting thermostat.
Limiting Dimensions (L X B X H) = 600 mm x 500mm x 600 mm
(ii) NGR MONITORING SYSTEM:
A) NGR Monitoring Considerations: Ground-fault protection, coordination, and
annunciation systems depend on the integrity of the NGR. If the NGR fails,
these systems become inoperative. In addition, an open NGR causes the
system to become ungrounded and exposure to transient over voltages is
possible.
Monitoring of the NGR shall include the following considerations:
• Monitoring the NGR connections to the neutral and to the ground bus- for
continuity (as resistors are unlikely to fault on short circuit)
• Monitoring the neutral/NGR current through a residual current CT
provided in the NGR path
• Monitoring the neutral-to-ground voltage
• Audio- visual annunciation of ground fault and NGR fault
The NGR monitor shall measure changes in NGR resistance, current in the
neutral and neutral-to-ground voltage. The NGR monitor shall coordinate
these three measurements and operate output contacts when an NGR fault or
a ground fault is detected. NGR monitor shall respond to fundamental-
frequency current and voltage, and it is not influenced by harmonics.
The output contacts shall be used to operate alarms (buzzer) and visual
annunciation devices. Potential free output contacts (minimum 02 pairs) shall
also be provided for future use, such as tripping of main breakers etc.
Main components of the NGR monitoring system shall include, but not
limited to, the following:
• Monitor for Ground Fault & NGR (with band pass filter for frequencies
other than 50 Hz)
• Coupling device/sensing resistor for NGR Monitor
• Residual current sensing C. T. for NGR Monitor
• Output relay with sufficient nos. of potential free NO and NC contacts
• Alarm indicator & operator panel with visual annunciation for NGR fault
and ground fault and buzzer
• Incoming 230/240 V, 50 Hz AC supply with sufficiently rated HRC fuse
for power supply to monitor panel
• NGR monitoring system shall be housed in an enclosure made of heavy
gauge sheet steel (= 2mm), self-supporting, cubicle type, indoor, dust and
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vermin protected. The enclosure shall be supported on steel support
angles/channels, suitable for fixing (with nuts and bolts) on top of the
NGR housing panel. At least 6 (six) inches gap shall be maintained
between the top of the NGR housing and bottom plate of the NGR
monitoring system panel, for maintaining air flow. Sheet steel shall be
used on a rigid framework of suitably sized steel angles and channels,
welded or bolted together with stainless-steel hardware.
• Front of the monitoring panel shall be hinged on the left side for easy access
to the components inside and fitted with clamps and special non-deteriorating
neoprene gaskets. The top of the enclosure shall be slightly overhung and
sloped. It shall be embossed with stiffening ribs. Lifting lugs shall be provided
on the top of panels.
• Suitable earthing studs are to be provided on two sides.
• Protection rating of the enclosure shall be minimum IP 53. A durable corrosion
resistant nameplate permanently attached to one side cover shall show the
manufacturer and the complete rating. Clear warning labels (danger, high
voltage, earthing etc.) shall also be fixed at appropriate places.
Enclosure shall be suitably cleaned, primed and powder coated/ spray
painted, colour of paint light gray to shade 631 as per IS: 5.
• The buzzer and indication lights/test/reset buttons shall be mounted on the
front door. Suitable engraved, corrosion resistant legends shall be used for
each component/function. Monitor windows for remote indicator alarm and
operator panel will also be mounted on the door.
• As the components of NGR monitoring system shall be wired up to the NGR,
steel rigid conduits shall be used to run the signal cables from NGR to
monitoring panel. It may be noted that residual current transformer (for
sensing NGR current) and coupling device/sensing resistor may be required
to be installed in the NGR panel for maximum effectiveness. Conversely,
neutral cable shall be first routed through the monitoring panel and then to
NGR. In such a case, the monitoring panel shall be provided with suitable
bushings/ terminal box (as given in the description for NGR panel) for
termination of the neutral cable.
• Elements connected to the NGR are subject to line-to-neutral ground-fault
voltages and must be evaluated in all failure modes. Coupling devices must
not transfer hazardous voltages to associated monitoring equipment.
Atmospheric electrical conditions, such as the presence of charged clouds,
can affect an electrical substation feeding overhead lines. An NGR monitor
used in this application must be immune to these conditions.
• The measurements made by an NGR monitor can be useful when evaluating
system problems. An analog signal can be used to provide local earth-leakage-
current metering. An NGR monitor with a communications interface can allow
data access with a local PC or with a network.
NGR Monitor panel Limiting Dimensions (L X B X H) = 600 mm x 500mm x
600 mm
B) Technical data for NGR monitoring panel components: Components like NGR
monitor, coupling device and current transformer shall be of one make only for
compatibility, from either of the following or equivalent manufacturers: (1) Bender,
USA, (2) Startco, Canada, (3) i-Gard, Canada
(a) Monitor: (Model nos.: Bender- "RC48N" / Startco- "SE-330" / i-gard- "Sigma" or
equivalent)
Supply voltage 230-250 VAC, 50 Hz
Response value, voltage measurement adjustable from 20 V to 400 V
Response value, residual current adjustable from 0.1 A to 10 A
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Response delay adjustable 0.1 s to 2 s
Switching elements (alarm relay) 2 Form C contacts
Rated contact voltage AC 250 V / DC 300 V
Limited making capacity AC/DC 5 A
Switching elements (GFA, NRA) 1 N/O contact each
Rated contact voltage AC 250 V / DC 300 V
Limited making capacity AC/DC 5 A
Test of the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Immunity according to IEC 62020
Emissions according to EN 50081
Emissions according to EN 55011/CISPR11 Class A
(b) Coupling device/sensing resistor for NGR Monitor: As per manufacturer’s
design and catalogue
(c) Residual current sensing C. T. for NGR Monitor
Internal dia: >= 70 mm
Rated voltage: >800 V
Rated primary residual current: 10 A
Rated secondary residual current: 0.01 A
(d) Output relay with sufficient nos. of potential free NO and NC contacts
The relay shall be used for initiating audio-visual alarm (or shutdown of the main
breaker of generator or transformer). Relay shall be contactor type. No plug-in type
relay shall be used.
The make of the relay shall be Schneider (model TeSys, D or K model)/ GE / Siemens
or equivalent.
(e) Alarm indicator & operator panel with visual annunciation for NGR fault and
Ground fault and buzzer. Suitable alarm indicator and operator panel with LED
indication lamps for Ground fault and NGR fault annunciation and push buttons for
test and reset functions along with buzzer shall be installed in the monitor panel.
Visual annunciation for NGR fault and ground fault will be through LEDs (labeled
"NGR Fault" and "Ground Fault").
LEDs shall be of suitable voltage, size 22.5 mm. Make-Siemens/ L&T/ BCH/ Binay/
Telemecanique / Schneider /equivalent.
Audio annunciation will be through a buzzer mounted inside the monitor panel.
Buzzer shall be suitably rated for continuous duty. Buzzer supply shall be of suitable
AC voltage. Make- Siemens/Schneider/BCH/L&T or equivalent.
LEDs and Buzzer shall be mounted on the front door of the monitor panel. Test and
reset buttons on the front door of monitor panel shall be provided for testing of the
NGR and GFA test circuits from the NGR monitor.
Test and reset buttons make-Siemens/Schneider/BCH/L & T or equivalent.
Reset button will silence the buzzer, but the LEDs will remain on till the time fault
is detected and cleared.
The indication LEDs and test and reset push buttons on the front door shall be in
addition and external to the G/F & NGR monitor (which may have these functions
built-in).
(f) Incoming 230/240 V, 50 Hz AC supply with HRC fuse base and link for power
supply to monitor panel. Power supply to the monitor panel shall be through suitably
rated HRC fuse link, MCB and transformers (if required to step down to the voltage
level of monitor panel components supply). Separate circuits through fuses shall be
used for the monitor and audio-visual annunciation panel.
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Moulded HRC fuse holders with suitably rated fuse links; make-
GE/Telemecanique/Schneider/ABB or equivalent.
MCB make: Legrand, Telemecanique, Havells, Schneider, ABB or equivalent. Control
transformer make: AE/L&T/Kappa or equivalent.
Separate isolation fuse link and an MCB shall be provided for switching power supply
to NGR space heater. Space heater shall be controlled through an adjustable
thermostat.
(iii) GENERAL:
Control wiring shall be done with 1.5 sqmm, flexible copper, 1100 V grade PVC
insulated wires approved by ISI, TAC, FIA. All wiring will have tinned copper lugs &
terminal blocks as required. Wiring for the residual current CT shall be done with
2.5 sqmm, flexible copper, 1100 V grade PVC insulated wires approved by ISI, TAC,
FIA & have copper lugs. Colour code for wires shall be followed as per IS. Ferrules
shall be provided for identification of cables. Make of cables: Finolex, Havells, L&T or
equivalent.
All components shall be labelled for easy identification with metallic embossed
identification tags.
Panels shall be duly tested as per IS: 8623 at manufacturer’s works and routine test
certificate shall be submitted at the time of final inspection.
(2) DOCUMENTS
(i) The following Documents / drawings shall be submitted with the offer:
a) GA drawing of the NGR with enclosure and NGR monitoring panel
b) Technical literature of NGR and NGR monitoring system
c) Confirmation that the party agrees to all the points mentioned under electrical
specification of the NGR system in Part "A". Any deviation from the electrical
specifications of the tender will be specifically mentioned by the party with
proper justification. Acceptance of deviations shall be at discretion of OIL.
Type of components shall be as per tender.
d) Party shall also specifically confirm even if there is no deviation in their offer
from technical specifications.
(ii) The successful bidder/supplier shall obtain approval for the following
drawings / documents prior to manufacturing of panels within 30 days of placement
of order:
a) Documentary evidence from the manufacturer/s of NGR and NGR monitoring
system confirming that the system supplied will meet all specifications as
mentioned in the order.
b) Detailed GA drawings for NGR, NGR enclosure and monitoring panel
c) Detailed power & control wiring diagram
d) Component layout drawing showing all components
e) Bill of materials of all components.
(iii) Three sets per NGR system of following documents shall be supplied in
bound form along with materials:
a) As built final GA drawings
b) As built detailed power & control wiring diagram
c) Scheme and component layout plan of the unit showing all parts/components
d) Bill of materials of all components
e) Technical literature/catalogues of NGR and components of NGR monitoring
panel
f) O&M manual for NGR and Monitoring panel.
g) All test certificates from manufacturers of the NGR as well as NGR monitoring
system for tests carried out to establish compliance with the declared
parameters.
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h) Guarantee certificate for alternator and control panel. Guarantee shall be for
12 months after commissioning of Gen set or 18 months after supply,
whichever is earlier.
(3) GENERAL NOTES FOR ELECTRICAL ITEMS AND WORKS:
a) In case of an order the complete electrical specification as mentioned in the
tender shall be mentioned in the order. However, deviations from tender
specifications, if mentioned by bidder in their offer and if accepted by OIL in
writing, shall also be mentioned in the order.
b) The manufacture of the unit shall start only after written approval of the
drawings/ documents from OIL.
c) In case party cannot submit documents complying with all points mentioned
in the order the order will be cancelled without any obligation on part of OIL.
d) The NGR units will be treated as installed and commissioned successfully
after successful testing of the unit at OIL's field sites with available load and
submission of all documents under para "(2) DOCUMENTS" of this
specifications and supply of all spares as mentioned under Para "(4) SPARES"
of this specification.
(4) SPARES:
The following spares shall be supplied by the party along with the NGR units. The
cost of these spares may suitably be adjusted with the cost of NGR units.
a) Monitor for Ground Fault & NGR- 01 (one) no.
b) Coupling device/sensing resistor for NGR Monitor- 01 (one) no.
c) Residual current sensing C. T. for NGR Monitor - 01 (one) no.
d) Output relay with NO and NC contacts- 01 (one) no.
e) Colour LEDs (complete) set for "NGR Fault" and "Ground Fault" indication- 02
(two) nos. EACH
(5) INSPECTION AND TESTING:
NGR and NGR Monitoring system will be tested as per applicable standard i.e. IEEE
Std C57.32 - 2015 and IEEE Std C57.32a – 2020 at the manufacturer’s works before
issuing despatch clearance. All the routine tests of the NGR monitor and NGR
monitoring panel shall be witnessed by OIL engineers at manufacturer's works. The
routine test will include the following minimum tests/measurements:
a) Physical checks & Operation check of all components
b) HV test of monitoring panel
c) Insulation tests (before and after HV tests).
d) Intimation for inspection for each item must be sent to OIL at least 15 days in
advance.
e) Any modification suggested during inspection, to comply with order specs,
shall be carried out by supplier at no additional cost. Supplier shall affect
dispatch of the unit to OIL, Duliajan only on receipt of OIL's dispatch advice.
(6) COMMISSIONING
a) Installation and Commissioning of the NGR units shall be carried out by the
supplier as per NEC, ISI, IE Rules (now superseded by CEA Rules) at OIL's
field area at Duliajan, Assam (India). Services of qualified and competent
personnel of supplier are essential during commissioning of the sets. All tools,
instruments, test kits, drill machine, vice, hardware, clamps etc. required for
the job shall be provided by the supplier. Operational tests of all devices
including their settings shall also be carried out during commissioning job by
the supplier. Accommodation and travel to site for supplier's all persons shall
be arranged by supplier.
b) Party shall carry out all installation jobs which encompass all activities
including placing and grouting of the NGR unit at the site, all cabling jobs
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including terminations at generator/transformer/busbar neutral, at the
incoming end of NGR and outgoing end to earth electrode from the NGR, all
earthing jobs installing of earth electrode, earthing of panels, making of earth
pits (as per OIL design) and earth pit enclosure etc.
c) Any other item required for the job but not specified shall be supplied by party
without any cost to OIL.
d) The NGR units will be treated as installed and commissioned successfully
after successful testing of the unit at OIL's field sites with available load and
submission of all documents under para "(2) DOCUMENTS" of this
specifications and supply of all spares as mentioned under Para "(4) SPARES"
of this specification.
(7) GUARANTEE:
NGR and monitoring panel shall be guaranteed for 12 months after commissioning
or 18 months after supply, whichever is earlier.
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