SCHEDULE-II

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF 11KV & 33KV OIL IMMERSED

CT:PT (METERING EQUIPMENT) UNITS

1.0 SCOPE: -

1.1 This specification covers design, engineering, manufacture, testing and

inspection before dispatch and delivery.

1.2 The specification covers Oil immersed naturally Air cooled (type ONAN)
outdoor type 11 KV and 33 KV metering equipment (ME) units which shall
comprise 3 nos C.Ts conforming to IS-2705: 1992 and 1 no three phase
PT conforming to IS: 3156:1992. 11 KV and 33 KV ME units shall be
suitable for 50 Hz frequency & for service under the system conditions
having frequency fluctuations of +/- 4% and voltage fluctuation of + 9% /
-13.5%.

2.0 STANDARDS:

The 11 KV and 33 KV oil immersed CT: PT (metering equipment) Unit and

the associated accessories shall conform in all respect to the following
relevant standard specification, with latest amendment there-to: -
Indian Standard Title
specification
IS 2705: 1992 Specification for Current Transformer
IS: 3156:1992 Specification for Voltage Transformers
IS: 335:1983 Specification of Transformers Oil
IS: 2099:1986 Specification for bushing for AC voltage above 1 KV
IS:5561 Specification for terminal connector
IS:4201 Application guide for current Transformer
3.0 CLIMATIC SERVICE CONDITIONS:

The 11 KV and 33 KV oil immersed CT:PT (metering equipment) Unit to

be supplied against this specification should be capable of performing and
maintaining required accuracy under extreme hot, cold, tropical and dusty
climate and solar radiation typically existing in the State of M.P. The 11
KV and 33 KV oil immersed CT: PT (metering equipment) Unit shall be
required to operate satisfactorily and continuously under the following
tropical climatic conditions:

(a) Maximum ambient air temperature 50oC

(b) Maximum ambient air temperature in shed 45oC
(c) Maximum temperature attainable by the ME 85oC
exposed to sun
(d) Minimum ambient temperature (-) 5oC
(e) Average daily ambient air temperature 40oC
(f) Maximum relative humidity 95%
(g) Number of months of tropical monsoon 4 months
condition
(h) Maximum altitude above mean sea level 1000 m
(i) Average annual rain fall 150 cms
(j) Maximum wind pressure 150 kg/sq.m
(k) Isoceraunic level (days per year) 50
(l) Seismic level (horizontal accn.) 0.30 g
(m) Permitted noise level 45.db

All the parts & surface, which are subject to corrosion shall either be
made of such material or shall be provided with such protective finish,
which provides protection from any injurious effect of humidity.

4.0 PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS:

11 KV and 33 KV combined CT:PT ME units shall be suitable for 50 Hz

frequency & for service under the system conditions having frequency
fluctuations of +/- 4% and voltage fluctuation of + 9% / -13.5%. The 11
KV and 33 KV oil immersed combined CT: PT (metering equipment) units
shall be hermetically sealed and suitable for service under the system
conditions as per following specific parameters:

Sl. Particulars Parameters

11 KV 33 KV
No.
1. Type of installation Outdoor
2. System frequency 50 Hz ±4%
3. Normal System Voltage 11KV 33 KV
4. Highest System Voltage for 12KV 36 KV
substantially long period
 substantially long period
5. System voltage fluctuations + 9% & -13.5%.
6. System earthing Solidly grounded

5.0 TECHNICAL REQUIRMENT:

The 11 KV and 33 KV oil immersed combined CT:PT (metering equipment)

units shall conform to the following specific parameters

S. Particulars Requirement
11 KV 33 KV
no
1 Frequency. 50 HZ
2 Specification of CT and PT of Metering Unit
A Current Transformer
i CT Ratio As per schedule I As per schedule I
ii Dual CT ratio for Energy Audit 300-150/5A 400-200/5A
iii Accuracy Class 0.5
iv VA burden 10 VA
v Power Frequency withstand 28KV(rms) 70KVrms
voltage
vi Lightning impulse with stand 75 KV (peak) 170 KV peak.
voltage
vii Short time thermal current rating (i) 6.4 KA for 1 Sec. for CT having
in KA. primary current up to 15 AMP for
single ratio.

(ii) 13.1KA for 1Sec. for CTs having

primary current above 15 AMP for
single ratio.

(iii)13.1 KA for 2 Sec for dual ratio.

B Potential Transformer (VT)
i PT ratio 11KV 33KV

110V 110V
ii VA burden per phase 30 VA
iii Class of accuracy 0.5
iv Power Frequency withstand 28 KV (rms) 70 KV (rms)
voltage
v Lightning impulse with stand 75 KV peak 170 KV peak
voltage
vi Winding connection Star/ Star Star/ Star
3 Maximum attainable winding 85° C
temperature
4 a Minimum phase to phase 255mm 430mm
distance
 b Shortest distance between metal 190 mm 380mm
part & earth
c Creepage distance of HV bushing 300mm (Min) 900mm (Min)
5 Gauge of the MS tank - Min 5 mm for top cover and bottom

- Min 3mm for tank sides

6 Bi-metallic terminal connector with a 6 nos to be provided
nut, plain washer, spring washer &
check nut suitable for DOG AAAC
Conductor for 33 KV and for Rabbit
AAAC conductor for 11 KV.

6.0 CT: PT

6.1 11 KV and 33 KV combined metering equipment unit shall comprise of 3

nos. CTs conforming to IS-2705: 1992 and should not exceed the current
ratio error and phase displacement error as prescribed therein and 1 no.
three phase PT conforming to IS-3156: 1992 and should not exceed the
ratio error and phase replacement as prescribed therein. The oil
characteristics shall be conforming to IS-335: 1983 & with latest
amendments and upgrade, if any. The CT secondary winding shall be
suitable for transformer oil filled equipment.

6.2 The primary of PTs shall be 3 phase star connected with HV side neutral
floating. The primary winding has to be designed for unearthed neutral for
the highest system voltage i.e. 36 KV for 33 KV and 12 KV for 11 KV. PT
winding should have uniform insulation throughout from terminal to
neutral end, and not the graded insulation. The 11 KV metering unit
should be suitably designed for with-standing the unbalanced voltages
developed due to single phasing operation during load regulatory
measures in 11KV distribution system. It should be capable of
withstanding the disturbance of back e.m.f., magnetic characteristic and
consequential mechanical inter-play of forces, if any, under such single
phasing. Secondary winding of PT should be three phase star connected
with neutral brought out. On secondary side of PT four terminals shall be
marked as r, y, b and n. No PT fuses are to be provided either on primary
side or on secondary side.

6.3 The conductor in the secondary winding of the CT shall not be less than
14 SWG/3.24 sq.mm.

6.4 Normal current density shall not be more than 1.5 Amps/ sq.mm. in
primary winding of the CT.

6.5 The primary winding shall be of adequate cross section to carry

continuously the rated current plus 20% percent overload continuously.

7.0 COMBINED CT: PT TANK

7.1 The metering equipments shall be contained in a weather proof out door
double pole mounting type M.S. tank with 6 nos. of 11 KV / 33 KV
weather proof bushings with Brass stud as per rating of combined CT: PT
(metering equipment) units.

7.2 3 nos. bushings on incoming and 3 nos. bushings on outgoing terminals

i.e. (Main side & load side), with M and L marking embossed on the top
cover of MS tank to identify incoming and outgoing terminals of the
metering unit, shall be provided.

7.3 The tank should be given three coats of rust preventing paint and
finished with light grey No.631-IS-5 on all external surfaces. The internal
surface of the tank shall be painted with two coats of a suitable oil-
insoluble paint.

7.4 The ME shall be supplied complete with duly filled Transformer oil
conforming to IS:335–1982 with latest amendment thereof. The test
certificate of oil being used shall be provided at the time of inspection.
The oil in the ME shall be filled under vacuum. Oil drain valve or sampling
cock or non return type oil filling valve provided to facilitate factory
processing shall be sealed before dispatch of MEs.

7.5 The ME shall be hermetically sealed and shall be provided with a oil
conservator, having oil level gauge, of adequate size to facilitate
expansion/ contraction of oil due to change in temperature. The total
volume of conservator shall be such as to contain 10% quantity of the oil.
Normally minimum 3% quantity of the total oil shall be contained in the
conservator. The volume above the oil level in the conservator tank shall
be filled with Nitrogen gas conforming to commercial grade as per
IS:1747:72.

7.6 A pressure release safety device suitable for operation at a pressure of

0.4 to 0.5 Kg/sq.cm. shall be provided at the top of the conservator tank

7.7 An explosion vent diaphragm shall be provided opposite side of the ME

secondary terminal box which should operate at a pressure of 0.6 to 0.8
Kg/sq.cm. The manufacturer has to produce the test/calibration certificate
for proper operation of the device at the defined pressure.

7.8 The pressure of Nitrogen gas, pressure release device and explosion vent
diaphragm shall be properly coordinated.

7.9 The ME shall be fitted on HV side with outdoor type porcelain bushings of
appropriate voltage & current. These bushings shall conform to
IS:2099:1986. Further, sealing arrangement shall be such that oil should
 not leak out from the bushing/ME tank. For gasket joints, wherever used,
nitrite butyl rubber gaskets/neoprene or any other improved material
shall be used. The gasket shall be fitted in properly machined groove with
adequate space for accommodating the gasket under compression. It
should be ensured that the quality of gaskets used between the joints and
also for mounting of oil level indicator will be of best quality to avoid
leakage of oil. The quality of gasket should be selected keeping in mind
the ambient temperature of 50ºC. The end turns insulation of PT HV
winding towards bushing side should be appropriately enhanced. The
dimensions and electrical characteristics of the bushing shall be in
accordance with relevant ISS and its subsequent amendments, if any. The
minimum electrical clearance between phases and phase to earth shall be
provided as specified in relevant ISS.

7.10 The insulating materials for winding between HV & LV between interlayer
of the winding and for end turn shall be as per relevant ISS. However,
end turns have to be provided with enhanced insulation and lead
connecting the bushing shall be provided extra insulation of fiber glass
sleeve.

7.11 The metering equipment shall have a built-in secondary terminal box.
Entry of cable into the box on the dual ratio metering unit shall be
through one no. gland & check nut. Metallic cable gland to suit 12 core
2.5 Sq.mm armoured copper cable shall be supplied with ME. For single
ratio ME, entry of the cable shall be through GI pipe of size (1.25" dia)
40mm dia, therefore one no. cable entry to suit 40mm dia. GI pipe shall
be provided.

7.12 In single ratio MEs, the location of the secondary terminal box shall be
with top fitting cover and the level of the cover shall be aligned with top
cover of ME. For Dual ratio MEs, the secondary box may be provided on
side wall of the tank with side cover. The ratio changing arrangement (for
dual ratio ME only) should be provided on secondary side. The top of the
tank will have slope to drain the rainwater. The fixing of conservator on to
the top cover of metering unit shall be such as to avoid the collection of
air pockets inside tank.

7.13 Top cover flange of metering unit should be provided with holes for
proper sealing arrangement at all four corners of the tank and cover.
Secondary terminal box cover should have 8 nos. nuts & bolts with hole
for sealing arrangement. For this, 8 nos. holes should be provided on the
cover & flange of secondary terminal box at the corners & middle of each
face for fixing nut bolts.

7.14 The metering unit shall be provided with non-detachable anodised

aluminium name plate showing position of the terminals, their marking,
connection diagram along with the information as specified in IS: 2705
and IS: 3156 i.e. type, voltage ratio, CT ratio, rated burden, class of
 accuracy, sr. no. of unit, order no. & date, month and year of dispatch
etc. of metering unit. Further, MS plate size 125 x 125 mm be got welded
on width side of metering unit for fixing of the nameplate.

7.15 The gaskets used should be of best quality having a thickness of 3 mm or

more. The information about the gasket material used for the metering
unit should be mentioned in the offer. The tank shall be of robust
construction having thickness of top and bottom sheet of minimum 5mm
and all the sides of tank made up of minimum 3 mm sheet. The welded
joints of the metering unit shall be strengthened by providing 25 x 25 x
3mm angle all along the welded length and welded properly inside the
tank. All joints of the tank and fitting shall be oil tight. The tank shall be
reinforced by welded angle of size 25 x 25 x 3mm on the entire outside
wall on the edge of the tank to form two equal compartments. One face of
reinforcement angle should be continuous welded with the tank surface
such that other side of the angle forms inverted "L".

7.16 The mounting of the bushing on the metering equipment should be in

oblique plane particularly in case of single ratio metering unit. CT primary
and secondary terminals shall be marked clearly as indicated in
Annexure-C of IS: 2705, the terminal marked P1 of primary and S1 of
secondary in case of current Transformer and corresponding in case of PT
shall have the same polarity at any instant.

On secondary side of PT, four terminals shall be marked as r, y, b and n.

The metering unit shall have the following:-

(i) Riveted Rating and Diagram plate.

(ii) 2 Nos. welded lifting lugs of MS plate 4 mm thick.

(iii) 2 Nos. base mounting channels size 75 x 40 mm across length of

metering unit.

(iv) 2 Nos. earthing terminals with lugs.

(v) Provision of 6 nos. Bi-metallic clamps suitable for AAAC Dog

conductor for 33 KV and AAAC Rabbit conductor for 11 KV. The
terminal connector shall conform to the latest version of IS:5561.
In respect of terminal connectors following should be ensured.

a. The terminal connector should be made of A6 Aluminium Alloy and

manufactured by gravity die-cast.

b. All castings shall be free from blow holes, surface blisters, cracks
and cavities. All sharp edges should be rounded off.

c. No part of clamp shall be less than 12 mm thick

 d. The bimetallic strips/sleeves shall be minimum 2 mm thick

e. All nuts/bolts/washers shall be of stainless steel.

f. The conductor should be tightened by minimum 4 bolts. Conductor

hold must not be less than 50 mm.

8.0 Earthing:

The assembly comprising of chassis, frame work and the fixed parts of the
metal casing of the combined CT:PT metering equipment shall be provided
with two separate earthing terminals in accordance with clause 5.2 of
IS:3156 (part-I)

9.0 TESTS:

9.1 TYPE TEST

The design of metering unit shall be type tested for short time current
test, temperature rise test, lightning impulse test, accuracy test, high
voltage power frequency voltage withstand test as per IS-2705/1992 and
IS-3156/1992 (with latest amendment) from CPRI, ERDA or any other
NABL accredited lab.

9.2 ROUTINE TEST

Each of completely assembled metering unit shall be subjected to the

following routine tests at the manufacturer’s works in accordance with the
details specified in IS:2705 and IS:3156 :-

a. Verification of terminal marking and polarity test of CT and PT of

metering unit

b. Power frequency dry withstand test on primary winding of CT and PT

of metering unit.

c. Power frequency dry withstand test on secondary winding of CT and

PT of metering unit.

d. Over Voltage inter turn test on CT of metering unit.

e. Determination of errors or other characteristics according to

requirements and class of accuracy of CT and PT of combined Metering
Equipment.

f. Induced voltage test on PT of metering unit.

g. Break down voltage test of transformer oil.

 h. Pressure test on tank of metering unit at 0.8 kg./sq.cm.

i. Ratio & phase angle error test of CTs of metering unit.

j. Insulation Resistance test with 1 KV megger.

10.0 Guarantee:

The MEs shall have to be guaranteed for a period of 18 months from the
date of supply or 12 months from the date of use, whichever is earlier.
During performance guarantee period, if any defect is observed in MEs,
the same shall have to be replaced by the supplier free of cost within 30
days of intimation.

Superintending Engineer (P- II)

O/o CMD, MPPKVV Co. Ltd.,

Jabalpur