VOLUME II

1 x 800 MW NORTH CHENNAI TPS, STAGE-III

TAMIL NADU GENERATION & DISTRIBUTION

CORPORATION LIMITED

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

FOR

NEUTRAL GROUNDING RESISTOR

SPECIFICATION NO: PE-TS-423-506-E001

REVISION: 0

BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED

POWER SECTOR
PROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
NOIDA, UP (INDIA) 201301
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CONTENTS

S. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. OF SHEETS

1. CONTENTS 01
2. COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE 01
3. SECTION I
a) SPECIFIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 03
b) DATA SHEET-A 03
c) DATA SHEET-C (GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS) 03
4. SECTION II
a) GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 06
b) QUALITY PLAN (ALONGWITH ANNEXURE A to QP) 04

TOTAL NO. OF SHEETS= 22

(INCLUDING COVER/ SEPARATOR SHEETS)

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COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

The bidder shall confirm compliance to the following by signing/ stamping this compliance certificate and furnishing same with
the offer.

1. The scope of supply, technical details, construction features, design parameters etc. shall be as per technical
specification & there are no exclusion/ deviation with regard to same

2. There are no deviation with respect to specification other than those furnished in the schedule of deviations

3. Only those technical submittals which are specifically asked for in NIT to be submitted at tender stage shall be
considered as part of offer. Any other submission, even if made, shall not be considered as part of offer.

4. Any comments/ clarifications on technical/ inspection requirements furnished as part of bidders covering letter shall
not be considered by BHEL, and bidders offer shall be construed to be in conformance with the specification.

5. Any changes made by the bidder in the price schedule with respect to the description/ quantities from those given in
BOQ-Cum-Price schedule of the specification shall not be considered (i.e., technical description & quantities as per
the specification shall prevail).

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BIDDERS STAMP & SIGNATURE
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SECTION I

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

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1.0 SCOPE OF ENQUIRY

1.1 Design, Manufacture, Inspection and Testing at Manufacturer's works, proper packing and delivery to site of
NEUTRAL GROUNDING RESISTOR conforming to this specification.

1.2 General technical requirements of the NEUTRAL GROUNDING RESISTOR are indicated in Section-II. Project
specific technical/ quality requirements / changes are listed in Section-I.

1.3 The requirements of Section-I shall prevail and govern in case of conflict between the corresponding
requirements of Section-I and Section-II.

1.4 The documents shall be in English Language and MKS system of units.

2.0 BILL OF QUANTITIES:

2.1 Quantity requirements shall be as per BOQ-cum-price schedule as part of NIT.

3.0 SPECIFIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

S.No. Reference Clause No. of Specific Requirement/ Change

Section- II
1. 4.a -DELETED-
2. 5.1.9 Clause 5.1.9 shall be read as follows: The
resistors shall be provided with taps at 25%,
50% and 75%.
3. 5.1.10 Clause 5.1.10 shall be read as follows: The
connection between neutral terminal of
transformer and NGR is through a tinned
copper strip. The copper strip shall be
supplied by bidder. Approximate length of
copper strip to be considered as 10m. The
required hardware for the termination of
copper flat at both ends shall be supplied by
the bidder. This item is included at S.No.5 in
BOQ-cum-Price Schedule in NIT.
4. 5.2.5 Further in continuation of Clause 5.2.5, kindly
read as follow: The height of mounting
structure for NGR to be considered as
2500mm.
5. 5.2.11 Clause 5.2.11 shall be read as follows: For
connection of other end of NGR to ground,
Tinned copper flat with Fork connector up to
300mm above ground, 2 nos. earthing
terminal/pad, tapped holes and bolts suitable
for Connection of 75X10 mm GS flat, shall be
provided by Bidder. The cost of the same
shall be deemed to be included in the price of
NGR. GS flat for connection of fork connector
of NGR to ground shall be in BHEL scope.
6. 6.2 Clause 6.2 shall be read as follows: Bidder
shall submit Type Test Reports for the tests
conducted on the equipment similar to
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those to be supplied under this contract and

the test(s) should have been conducted at
an independent laboratory not earlier than
five (5) years prior to the zero date of the
project (i.e. 29.01.16). In case the
contractor is not able to submit valid report
of the type test(s) or in case type test
report(s) are not found to be meeting the
specification requirements, or not including
all specified tests the contractor shall
conduct all such tests under this contract.
The cost of such test shall be deemed to be
included in the price. The owner shall have
right to witness the type tests. Waiver of
type tests will not be entertained in normal
circumstances.

4.0 DOCUMENTATION

4.1 Documents required along with technical offer shall be as per attachment-I.

4.2 Documents required after award of LOI shall be as per attachment-II.

ATTACHMENT I

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ALONG WITH TECHNICAL OFFER.

Sign & stamped copy of following documents:

a] Schedule of deviations.

b] Schedule of BOQ cum price schedule. (Unpriced).

c] Compliance Certificate.
ATTACHMENT II

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AFTER AWARD OF LOI.

Following documents/drawings shall be submitted after placement of order for BHEL &
customers approval:-
Sl.
Drawings/Document Description Drawings / Document Number
No.
1. DATA SHEET FOR NGR PE-V0-423-506-E005

2. GA DRAWING FOR NGR PE-V0-423-506-E279

3. QUALITY PLAN OF NGR PE-V0-423-506-E904

4. TYPE TEST CERTIFICATES OF NGR PE-V0-423-506-E014

5. O & M MANUAL FOR NGR PE-V0-423-506-E016

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DATA SHEET-A

1.0 SYSTEM DESIGN DATA

1.1 Design Ambient : [ ] 50oC [ ] 40oC

1.3 Reference Standard : IEEE 32

1.2 Rated Voltage : As specified in BOQ-Cum-Price Schedule in NIT

1.5 Location of NGR : Outdoor

1.6 Rated short time current and time : As specified in BOQ-Cum-Price Schedule in NIT

1.7 Net resistance of resistor unit : As specified in BOQ-Cum-Price Schedule in NIT

1.8 Resistance per resistor element : As per Requirement

1.9 Material of resistor element

i) For high value of current : [ ] AISI-304 [ ] ASTM-A240

(Say 300/400/500A)

ii) For low value of current (say 1A) : [ ] AISI-406

1.10 No. of parallel Path : [ ] Two, [ ] Six (6X6),

1.11 No. of resistance element par path : As per Requirement

1.12 Total no. resistor elements : As per Requirement

1.13 Current density of resistor element : As per Requirement

1.14 Max. allowable temp. rise (over ambient)

of resistor element : [ ] 300 C [ ] 350 C
[ ] 500 C [ ] 790 C

1.15 Max. allowable temp. rise (over ambient)

of enclosure : [ ] 20 C [ ] 30 C

2.0 ENCLOSURE

2.1 Material and thickness : Sheet Steel and [ ] 2.0 [ ] 2.5 [ ] 3.0 mm

2.2 Degree of Protection (As per IS/IEC-60529)

i) Enclosure : [ ] IP-33 with canopy [ ] IP-55 with canopy

ii) Terminal Box : IP-55

3.0 SUPPORT INSULATORS

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3.1 Material : Porcelain

3.2 Rated voltage

i) For 11kV NGR : 12 kV

ii) For 6.6kV NGR : 7.2 kV

iii) For LV NGR : 1.1kV

3.3 One minute power frequency dry withstand voltage

i) For 11/6.6kV NGR : 75kVp/ 28kV r.m.s for 11KV

40kVp/ 10kV r.m.s for 6.6KV

ii) For LV NGR : 2.5kV

3.4 Creepage Distance : [ ] 25mm/KV [ ] 31 mm/KV

4.0 PAINT/FINISH

4.1 Enclosure : As Specified in Sec-I

4.2 Paint Finish

a) Interior : During detailed Engineering

b) Exterior : During detailed Engineering

4.3 Paint thickness

(i) Spray Painting : 50 microns (minimum) for finish coat

(ii) Powder coating : 50 microns (minimum) for finish coat

5.0 MOUNTING STRUCTURE (BOLTABLE TYPE)

5.1 Material : Hot dip galvanised standard steel section

5.2 Thickness/deposit of galvanisation : 75 microns/610 g/m2

6.0 TERMINAL CONNECTION

6.1 Type : Bushing

6.2 Material : Porcelain

6.3 Rated voltage

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i) For 11kV NGR : 12kV

ii) For 6.6kV NGR : 7.2kV

iii) For LV NGR : 1.1kV

6.4 One minute power frequency dry withstand voltage

i) For 11/6.6/3.3kV NGR : 75kVp/ 28kV r.m.s for 11KV

40kVp/ 10kV r.m.s for 6.6KV

i) For LV NGR : 2.5kV

6.5 Creepage Distance : [ ] 25mm/KV [ ] 31 mm/KV

6.6 Connection between NGR & transformer : [ ] Cable [ ] GI Flat [ ] Tinned Copper Flat
Neutral
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DATA SHEET-C
(To be filled up by bidder)

1.0 General

1.1 Make/Type :

1.2 Quantity Nos. :

1.3 Service :

1.4 Reference Standard :

2.0 Resistor

2.1 Rated Voltage (Volt) :

2.2 Net Resistance at 50 Deg. C (ohm) :

2.3 Resistance per resistor element at 50 Deg. C :

2.4 Tolerance limit on resistance at 50 Deg. C (%) :

2.5 Total no. of resistor elements per path :

2.6 No. of parallel path :

2.7 Material of resistor element :

2.8 Electrical Resistivity (Ohm-cm) :

2.9 Temperature Co-efficient of resistance/ DegC :

2.10 Current rating

a) Short time rating Amps., Secs :

2.11 Types of grid :

2.12 Temperature rise (over Ambient 50 Deg. C) :

2.13 Method of connecting elements :

3.0 Insulation level

3.1 One minute power frequency withstand volt. KVrms :

4.0 Support insulator

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4.1 Make :

4.2 Material :

4.3 Creepage distance :

4.4 Voltage rating :

4.5 One minute power frequency withstand volt.(dry) KVrms :

5.0 Terminal connection

5.1 Type :

5.2 Make :

5.3 Material :

5.4 Voltage rating :

5.5 Power frequency withstand volt. KVrms :

6.0 Enclosure Cubcle

6.1 Enclosure material :

6.2 Thickness of enclosure materials :

6.3 Degree of protection :

6.4 Reference standard :

6.5 Painting shade :

6.6 Thickness of paint (mm) :

6.7 Dimension of NGR cubicle with resistor :

6.8 Weight of complete NGR cubicle :

with resistors ( W/O Mounting structure)

7.0 Test Voltage

7.1 One minute power frequency withstand volt.(dry) KVrms :

7.2 Impulse withstand voltage (peak) KV :

8.0 Mounting Structure

8.1 Materials :

8.2 Dimensions :
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8.3 Paints/Galvanisation :

8.4 Wt. Of mounting structure :

9.0 Whether space heater arrangement provided :

10.0 Whether welded or bolted type :

11.0 Taps :

11.1 No. of Taps :

11.2 Resistance between taps (T1-T2, T1-T3, T1-T4 & T1-T5) :

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SECTION II

GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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1.0 SCOPE OF ENQUIRY

1.1 This specification covers the design, manufacture, assembly, testing and inspection at vendors/sub-
vendors works, packing and despatch to site of neutral grounding resistor as described in the various
sections of this specification.

1.2 Although erection and commissioning is not included in vendors scope, the vendor shall still not be
absolved of his responsibility of establishing the correctness of equipment at site.

2.0 CODES & STANDARDS

2.1 The material, constructional features and various processes involved in manufacture shall comply with latest revision
of Indian Standards.

2.2 The design, material, construction, manufacture, inspection, testing and performance of Neutral Grounding
Resistor shall conform to the latest revision of relevant standards and codes of practices mentioned in
Datasheet A.

2.3 In case of conflict between the applicable reference standard and this specification, this specification shall govern.

3.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES

3.1 The NGR is used for medium resistance grounding of MV (11 / 6.6 / 3.3KV) or LV (415 V) system. NGR
shall be connected between earth pit and neutral point of applicable transformer.

3.2 The NGR shall be suitable for limiting the desired value of earth fault current and duty as specified in
BOQ-Cum-Price Schedule in NIT.

3.3 The resistor unit shall be natural air-cooled type suitable for installation at outdoor/ indoor locations.

3.4 The NGR will be installed in hot humid and tropical atmosphere. All equipment, accessories and wiring
shall be provided with tropical finish to prevent fungus growth.

4.0 TERMINAL POINTS OF SUPPLY:

a) Neutral grounding resistor along with suitable cable glands and lugs for incoming cables from transformer
neutral.

b) Supporting structure along with insulators and necessary foundation hardware.

c) Bushing along with tinned copper strip of suitable cross-section (as specified in Datasheet-A / BOQ-cum-
Price Schedule in NIT) and connecting hardware for neutral connection of transformer. Copper strip will be
applicable only when cable connection is not applicable and vice-versa.

d) All Civil works, Erection & commissioning of equipment are excluded from bidders scope.

e) Termination and Jointing kits are excluded from bidders cope.

5.0. SPECIFIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 NEUTRAL GROUNDING RESISTOR

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5.1.1 Each Neutral Grounding Resistor shall be formed of non-aging (grade ASTM-A240/AISI-304 or better) corrosion
resistant punched stainless steel elements as specified in data sheet-A. Resistance material mentioned above shall
have high electrical resistivity and low temperature co-efficient of resistance.

5.1.2 Resistor bank shall be provided in series and parallel combination to achieve the overall resistance value. Minimum
two banks in parallel shall be provided in the system, unless specified otherwise.

5.1.3 The resistor unit shall consist of suitable no. of elements. All the elements shall be mounted inside the cubicle so as
to ensure ease of inspection and replacement of individual element.

5.1.4 Each resistor element shall possess a balanced combination of both Mechanical and Electrical properties over entire
intended operating temperature range without any harmful effect on the elements and their accessories.

5.1.5 All the resistor elements consisting the NGR shall be assembled and supported inside the cubicle in such a way that
no distortion or breakage will occur during the passage of specified fault current to earth.

5.1.6 All elements connection shall be bolted type to ensure stable resistance value throughout the working life of the unit.

5.1.7 Wet process type brown glass porcelain insulators shall be used for supporting resistor elements and used to
insulate the resistor element from enclosure. Porcelain insulators shall have high creepage value (as specified in
Data sheet-A) suitable for heavily polluted atmosphere charged with dust particles.

5.1.8 The resistor elements shall be provided with necessary installations and shall have maximum temperature rise as
specified in Data Sheet-A.

5.1.9 The NGR shall be provided with suitable taps for cable/strip connection.

5.1.10 In case the connection between neutral terminal of transformer and NGR is through a copper strip, then copper strip
shall be supplied by bidder. The required hardware for the termination of copper flat at both ends shall be supplied
by the bidder.

5.2 ENCLOSURE:

5.2.1 Each neutral grounding resistor shall be housed in weather-proof enclosure having Degree of Protection as specified
in Data Sheet-A. Enclosure shall be cold rolled sheet steel having a minimum thickness of 2 mm. Suitable ventilating
louvers shall be provided on sides to ensure proper ventilation. The louvers shall be provided with fine wire mesh to
make vermin proof.

5.2.2 The terminals for neutral and earthing connections shall be housed in separate vermin-proof, weather-proof terminal
box with min. IP-55 degree of ingress protection.

5.2.3 A separate canopy shall be provided above enclosure roof with a suitable air gap between them. It shall also cover
the terminal compartment. Suitable lifting arrangement shall be provided to lift the canopy.

5.2.4 The bottom of the enclosure shall be provided with a drain plug to remove water that may get collected in the
enclosure.

5.2.5 The enclosure shall be supported on insulators placed on mounting structure in such a fashion that it is not easily
accessible for man standing on ground level. Any part of insulator shall be at a height 2500 mm above ground/plinth.

5.2.6 Each cubicle shall be complete with front access door with handles, lock and also a removable bolted cover. All
doors and removable covers shall be properly gasketed with good quality neoprene /synthetic rubber gaskets.
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5.2.7 All cubicle door hinges shall be concealed type. Each cubicle shall be complete with suitably mounted cable box
fitted with removable gland plate of Aluminium of suitable thickness for fixing cable gland. Double compression
brass Cable glands and cable lugs of tinned copper shall be in the scope of bidder.

5.2.8 All necessary galvanised bolts, nuts washers etc. shall be included by the BIDDER for installation of Cubicle at site.

5.2.9 The enclosure shall not be earthed to prevent bypassing of resistor in case of any inadvertent shorting of resistor
from inside.

5.2.10 Panel space heater arrangement along with thermostat, suitable for connection to 240V AC single supply, shall be
provided at the bottom of the panel. The illumination arrangement and switch socket shall also be provided in the
panel. The required cable glands, lug etc. required shall be supplied by the bidder.

5.2.11 For connection of other end of NGR to ground, 2 nos. earthing terminal/pad tapped holes and bolts for connection of
50X6 copper strip shall be provided. Copper strip/ copper ground wire for ground connection is in bidders scope.

6.0 INSPECTION & TESTS

6.1 All tests shall be conducted as per relevant IS/IEC/ IEEE standards and shall be performed in
the presence of purchaser's representative, if so desired by the purchaser. The bidder shall
give at least 21 days advance notice of the date when the tests are to be carried out.

6.2 Bidder shall furnish Type Test certificates (temperature rise and DOP tests) conducted on
similar type of equipment for purchasers review at contract stage.

6.3 For all components / materials, for which type test reports have been asked for in the
specification, such Type tests should have been carried out on identical components /
materials. In absence of such type tests reports or in case such reports are not found to be
meeting the specification/standards requirements, vendor shall conduct all such type tests
without any commercial/delivery implication to BHEL according to the relevant standards and
reports shall be submitted to the owner for approval. (Type test charges as per clause 6.4 shall
not be applicable in such cases).

6.4 The bidder shall indicate cost of carrying out all the Type tests as specified in the specification.
The charges for each of the Type tests shall be given separately as BOQ-cum-price schedule as
part of NIT. These prices will be applicable in case a type test is required to be conducted by
purchaser despite availability of satisfactory type test report as per clause 6.3 above.

6.5 All materials & components and shall be procured, manufactured, inspected, and tested by
vendor/sub-vendor as per applicable clauses of BHEL Quality Plan no. PED-505-00-Q-002/01
(subject to approval of customer) enclosed.

6.6 All acceptance and routine tests as per relevant standards shall be carried out by the
manufacturer. Charges for all these routine and acceptance tests for all the materials shall be
deemed to be included in the bid price.

6.7 Test reports of the various tests conducted at the time of inspection shall be furnished by the
vendor.

6.8 Bidder shall furnish unit prices of items in the prescribed schedule of BOQ-cum-price schedule as
part of NIT. Purchaser reserves the right to add/delete the quantity during detailed engineering
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as finally required for the project. Unit rate quoted shall be applicable for price adjustment in
such cases.

6.9 All bought out items shall be procured from reputed manufacturers and shall be subject to
approval of purchaser.

7.0 PAINTING

7.1 All bidders must have 7-tank or 8-tank painting procedure.

7.2 All metal parts, surfaces shall be degreased by dipping in hot alkaline solution and rubbed with wire brush
to remove oil and scale and then rinsed in water. Alternatively, they may be shot blasted.

7.3 Parts shall be pickled by dipping in hydrochloric acid to remove the rust from the surfaces formed during
storage of sheets and then rinsed to remove traces of the acid. The cleaning and pre-treatment of all
metal parts shall be as per applicable standard.

7.4 The surfaces to be painted shall then be prepared by phosphatizing to protect them from further rusting
and to create a good bond with the paint.

7.5 All parts shall then be subjected to a coat of primer paint. All inside surfaces of enclosure shall be spray
painted with black matt finish and outside surfaces of enclosure shall be spray painted with hard semi
glossy synthetic enamel or power coated (as specified in Sec-I) of shade as per Sec-I.

7.6 Paint thickness shall be minimum 50 microns unless specified otherwise in Sec-I.

7.7 Electrostatic or powder painting shall be acceptable subject to purchasers approval.

7.8 Finished parts shall be coated with peelable compound by spraying method to protect the finished product
from scratches, grease, dirty and oily spots during handling and transportation.

8.0 PACKING

Specification for the sea worthy packing, if enclosed, for the export jobs shall form part of the
specification.

9.0 SPARES

A list of Erection & commissioning spares (if required) along with quantities considered is indicated in
BOQ-cum-price schedule as part of NIT.

10.0 GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

10.1 The vendor shall guarantee satisfactory performance of the equipment supplied under all conditions and
requirement as laid down by this specification.

10.2 The vendor shall comply with the general requirements of performance guarantee specified elsewhere.

11.0 O & M MANUAL

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O & M manual for installation, operation and maintenance of NGR shall be furnished before despatch of the
equipment.

Draft O & M manual shall be submitted for purchasers approval. Manual shall contain minimum following details:

i) Description of the equipment.

ii) Salient construction features.

iii) Packing details.

iv) Instructions to be followed on receipt at site for storage.

v) Erection procedure & checks.

vi) Test to be conducted at site.

vii) Commissioning procedure.

viii) Maintenance instructions.

12.0 DELIVERY

The delivery shall be as per NIT (Notice Inviting Tender).

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SL. COMPONENT/OPERATION CHARACTERISTIC CAT. TYPE/ EXTENT OF REFERENCE ACCEPTANCE FORMAT AGENCY REMARKS
NO. CHECK METHOD OF CHECK DOCUMENT NORM OF RECORD
CHECK P W V

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1.0 MATERIALS

APPD. DRG./DATA APPD. DRG./DATA

1.1 SHEET STEEL AND 1. DIMENSIONS MA MEASUREMENT 10% QC RECORD 3/2 1* 1 1* - TO BE WITNESSED DURING FINAL
SHEET SHEET
INSPECTION
STRUCTURES (THICKNESS) IS-1079 , IS-2062 IS-1079 , IS-2062
IS-513 IS-513
2. SURFACE FINISH & WAVINESS /
MI VISUAL 100% -DO- NO VISUAL DIFECTS -DO- 3/2 - 1
FLATNESS

3. DUCTILITY OF SHEET CR BEND TEST SAMPLES -DO- IS-1079 TEST CERT. 3/2 1 TEST CERT. FOR PLATING QUALITY
IS-2062 TO BE PROVIDED
IS-513

APPD. DRG./DATA APPD. DRG./DATA

1.2 COPPER FLATS 1. DIMENSIONS MA MEASUREMENT 10% QC RECORD 3/2 1* 1
SHEET SHEET 1* - TO BE WITNESSED DURING FINAL
(THICKNESS) IS-1897 IS-1897 INSPECTION

2. SURFACE FINISH MI VISUAL 100% -DO- -DO- -DO- 3/2 - 1

3. CHEMICAL MA CHEMICAL 1/ MELT -DO- -DO- TEST CERT. 3/2 - 1

COMPOSITION ANALYSIS

1
1.3 RESISTOR GRIDS 1. SURFACE FINISH CR VISUAL 100% MFR'S. STD. MFR'S. STD. INSPN. 3/2 -

REPORT

2. DIMENSIONS MA MEASUREMENT 100% -DO- -DO- -DO- 3/2 1* 1 1 *- ONE SAMPLE RESISTOR GRID
ELEMENT SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO
(THICKNESS & AREA) VERIFY THE DIMENSION AT THE TIME
OF FINAL INSPECTION.
3. RESISTANCE MA ELECTRICAL 10% -DO- -DO- -DO- 3/2 - 1
VALUE

BHEL PARTICULARS BIDDER/VENDOR

NAME
SIGNATURE
DATE BIDDER'S/VENDORS COMPANY SEAL

LEGEND : 1 - BHEL/ CUSTOMER 2 - VENDOR 3 - SUB- VENDOR P - PERFORM W - WITNESS V - VERIFICATION

 CUSTOMER : TAMIL NADU GENERATION & PROJECT TITLE : 1X800 MW NORTH CHENNAI, STAGE-III SPECIFICATION NO. :PE-TS-423-506-E001

DISTRIBUTIION CO. LTD.

QUALITY PLAN BIDDER/ : STANDARD QP NO. : PE-QP-999-505-E001, REV. 0 SPECIFICATION TITLE:
VENDOR TS FOR NEUTRAL GROUNDING RESISTOR

SHEET 2 OF 4 SYSTEM GROUNDING ITEM : NEUTRAL GROUNDING RESISTOR DOC. NO. : PE-TS-423-506-E001

SL. COMPONENT/OPERATION CHARACTERISTIC CAT. TYPE/ EXTENT OF REFERENCE ACCEPTANCE FORMAT AGENCY REMARKS
NO. CHECK METHOD OF CHECK DOCUMENT NORM OF RECORD
CHECK P W V

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

4. CHEMICAL MA CHEM ANALYSIS 1/ LOT MFR'S. STD. MFR'S. STD. TEST 3/2 - 1

COMPOSITION CERTIFICATE

5. CURRENT DENSITY OF MA ELECTRICAL 10% -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 1* 1 1*. SAMPLE RESISTOR GRID ELEMENT
RESISTANCE MATERIAL PROVIDED AT S.L. NO. 1.3.2 TO BE
WITNESSED DURING FINAL
INSPECTION.
1.4 MICA INSULATED TIE-RODS 1. DIMENSIONS MA MEASUREMENT 100% MFR'S. STD. MFR'S. STD. QC RECORD 2 - 1
MICA WASHERS, STEEL
WASHER 2. SURFACE MA VISUAL 100% DRAWING DRAWING -DO- 2 - 1

1.5 PORCELAIN INSULATORS 1. DIMENSIONS CHECK MA MEASUREMENT 10% MFR'S. STD. MFR'S. STD. TEST CERT. 3/2 - 1 PORCELAIN INSULATORS
(POST & BUSHING TYPES) SHALL BE OF APPROVED
2. SURFACE MA MEASUREMENT 100% DRAWING DRAWING -DO- 3/2 - 1 MAKE
FINISH & DEFECTS

APPD. DRG./ DATA APPD. DRG./ DATA

3. DRY P.F. HV TEST MA ELEC. 100% -DO- 3/2 - 1
SHEET SHEET

2 FABRICATION

2.1 CUTTING, BENDING, 1. DIMENSIONS MA MEASUREMENT 100% MFG. STAND. MFG. STAND. INSPN REPORT 2 - 1
PUNCHING, DRILLING
& WELDING ETC 2. WORK MANSHIP MA VISUAL 100% -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 - 1

2.2 SURFACE PREPARATION 1. SURFACE MA VISUAL 100% -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 - 1

CONDITION

2.3 PAINTING 1. SURFACE MA VISUAL 100% -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 - 1

FINISH
& COVERAGE
APPD. DRG./ DATA APPD. DRG./ DATA INSPECTION
2. FILM THICKNESS MA MEASUREMENT 100% 2 - 1
SHEET SHEET REPORT
3. PAINT SHADE MA VISUAL 100% -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 - 1

BHEL PARTICULARS BIDDER/VENDOR

NAME
SIGNATURE
DATE BIDDER'S/VENDORS COMPANY SEAL
LEGEND : 1 - BHEL/ CUSTOMER 2 - VENDOR 3 - SUB- VENDOR P - PERFORM W - WITNESS V - VERIFICATION
 CUSTOMER : TAMIL NADU GENERATION & PROJECT TITLE : 1X800 MW NORTH CHENNAI, STAGE-III SPECIFICATION NO. :PE-TS-423-506-E001

DISTRIBUTIION CO. LTD.

QUALITY PLAN BIDDER/ : STANDARD QP NO. : PE-QP-999-505-E001, REV. 0 SPECIFICATION TITLE:
VENDOR TS FOR NEUTRAL GROUNDING RESISTOR

SHEET 3 OF 4 SYSTEM GROUNDING ITEM : NEUTRAL GROUNDING RESISTOR DOC. NO. : PE-TS-423-506-E001

SL. COMPONENT/OPERATION CHARACTERISTIC CAT. TYPE/ EXTENT OF REFERENCE ACCEPTANCE FORMAT AGENCY REMARKS
NO. CHECK METHOD OF CHECK DOCUMENT NORM OF RECORD
CHECK P W V

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

3 SUB-ASSEMBLY

APPD. DRG./ DATA APPD. DRG./ DATA

3.1 RESISTOR UNIT FRAME 1. HV TEST CR ELECTRICAL 100% TEST 2 - 1
SHEET SHEET
ASSEMBLED BS-587 BS-587 REPORT

2.RESISTANCE CR ELECTRICAL 100% -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 - 1

VALUE

3. DIMENSIONS MA MEASUREMENT 100% MFG. STAND. MFG. STAND. -DO- 2 - 1

FITTING OF RESISTOR UNIT APPD. DRG./ DATA APPD. DRG./ DATA INSPECTION
3.2 FRAME, PORCELAIN BUSHING 1. FITMENT MA VISUAL 100% 2 - 1
SHEET SHEET REPORT
& POST INSULATOR
2.DIMENSION MA MEASUREMENT 100% -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 - 1

3. CONNECTION MA VISUAL 100% -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 - 1

4. TERMINATION MA MEASUREMENT 100% -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 - 1

5. RESISTANCE VALUE MA ELECTRICAL 100% -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 - 1

ENCLOSURE & ITS PARTS APPD. DRG./ DATA APPD. DRG./ DATA INSPECTION
3.3 1. FINISH MA VISUAL 100% 2 - 1
SHEET SHEET REPORT

2.DIMENSION MA MEASUREMENT 100% -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 - 1

3. PAINT SHADE MA VISUAL 100% -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 - 1

4 FINAL ASSEMBLY

APPD. DRG./ DATA APPD. DRG./ DATA

4.1 COMPLETE NGR 1. HV TEST CR ELECTRICAL 100% TEST 2 1 -
SHEET SHEET
BS-587 / STD. IEEE 32 BS-587 / STD. IEEE 32 REPORT

2. MEAUSERMENT OF IR VALUE
CR ELECTRICAL 100% -DO- -DO- 2 1 -
BEFORE & AFTER HV TEST

3. RESISTANCE VALUE CR ELECTRICAL 100% -DO- -DO- 2 1 -

4. DIMENSIONS MA MEASUREMENT 100% -DO- -DO- 2 1 -

BHEL PARTICULARS BIDDER/VENDOR

NAME
SIGNATURE
DATE BIDDER'S/VENDORS COMPANY SEAL
LEGEND : 1 - BHEL/ CUSTOMER 2 - VENDOR 3 - SUB- VENDOR P - PERFORM W - WITNESS V - VERIFICATION
 CUSTOMER : TAMIL NADU GENERATION & PROJECT TITLE : 1X800 MW NORTH CHENNAI, STAGE-III SPECIFICATION NO. :PE-TS-423-506-E001

DISTRIBUTIION CO. LTD.

QUALITY PLAN BIDDER/ : STANDARD QP NO. : PE-QP-999-505-E001, REV. 0 SPECIFICATION TITLE:
VENDOR TS FOR NEUTRAL GROUNDING RESISTOR

SHEET 4 OF 4 SYSTEM GROUNDING ITEM : NEUTRAL GROUNDING RESISTOR DOC. NO. : PE-TS-423-506-E001

SL. COMPONENT/OPERATION CHARACTERISTIC CAT. TYPE/ EXTENT OF REFERENCE ACCEPTANCE FORMAT AGENCY REMARKS
NO. CHECK METHOD OF CHECK DOCUMENT NORM OF RECORD
CHECK P W V

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

APPD. DRG./ DATA APPD. DRG./ DATA

5. SHORT TIME MA HEAT RUN 1/TYPE TEST 2 1* 1**
SHEET SHEET
REPORT 1**. TYPE TEST CERTIFICATE OF
RATING / TEMPER- BS:587 BS:587 SIMILAR RATING TO BE FURNISHED
ATURE RISE TEST FOR VERIFICATION BY ENGINEERING
1* CONDUCTION OF TYPE TEST TO BE
6. DEGREE OF MA AS PER 1/TYPE APPD. DRG./ DATA APPD. DRG./ DATA TEST 2 1* 1** DONE IF CALLED FOR IN TECHNICAL
PROTECTION IS:12063 SHEET SHEET REPORT SPECIFICATION & TEST REPORT OF
IEC:60529 THE SAME TO BE FURNISHED FOR
VERIFICATION BY ENGINEERING.
INSPECTION
7. PAINT FINISH MA VISUAL 100% APPD. DRG./ DATA APPD. DRG./ DATA 2 1 -
REPORT
SHEET SHEET

8. PAINT MA MEASURMENT ALL -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 1 -

THICKNESS

9. PAINT SHADE MI VISUAL-SHADE ALL -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 1 -

CARD
FEW
10. PAINT ADHESION TEST MI MECHANICAL PLACES OF -DO- -DO- -DO- 2 1 -
ALL NGR

11. THICKNESS OF GALVANISINGS VISUAL /

MI 100% APPD. DRG./ DATA APPD. DRG./ DATA TEST REPORT 2 1 -
OF STRUCTURE MEASURMENT
SHEET SHEET

12. CHECKING OF EARTH MA ELECTRICAL 100% -DO- 2 1

-DO- -DO-
CONNECTION

13. CHECKING OF MA VISUAL 100% -DO- 2 1

-DO- -DO-
EARTHING MATERIAL
(TINNED COPPER STRIP)

14. VERIFICATION OF BOM MA VISUAL 100% -DO- 2 1

-DO- -DO-
INCLUDING CABLE GLAND &
LUGS (AS APPLICABLE)

BHEL PARTICULARS BIDDER/VENDOR

NAME
SIGNATURE
DATE BIDDER'S/VENDORS COMPANY SEAL
LEGEND : 1 - BHEL/ CUSTOMER 2 - VENDOR 3 - SUB- VENDOR P - PERFORM W - WITNESS V - VERIFICATION