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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Type
4.2 Performance Characteristics and Rating
4.3 Construction

5.0 TESTS

6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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1.0 SCOPE

This SEC Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum
technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and
performance of single phase or three phase, 60Hz, 33kV through 380kV oil immersed shunt
reactor intended to be used in the system of the Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall always be read in conjunction with SEC General
Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for All Equipment/Materials",
which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.

This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules for project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision/amendments of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for
the equipment/material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer
may propose equipment/material conforming to one group of Industry Codes and Standards
quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.

3.1 IEC 60044-1 Instrument Transformers, Part 1: Current Transformers

3.2 IEC 60044-6 Instrument Transformers, Part 6: Requirements of Protective

Current Transformers for Transient Performance

3.3 IEC 60289 Reactors

3.4 IEC 60076-10 Power Transformer, Part 10: Determination of Sound Levels

3.5 IEC 60076-4 Power Transformer, Part 4: Guide to the Lightning Impulse
and Switching Impulse Testing – Power Transformers and
Reactors

3.6 IEC 60137 Insulated bushings for alternating voltages above 1000V.

3.7 IEC 60567 Oil Filled Equipment – Sampling of gases and of oil for
analysis of free and dissolved gases – Guidance

3.8 IEEE C57.12.00 Requirements for Liquid Immersed Distribution, Power and
Regulating Transformers

3.9 IEEE C57.12.90 Test Code for Liquid Immersed Distribution, Power and
Regulating Transformers

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3.10 IEEE C57.13 Requirements for Instrument Transformers

3.11 ANSI C57.21 Requirements, Terminology and Test Code for Shunt Reactors
Over 500kVA

3.12 ANSI/ IEEE General Requirements and Test Procedure for Outdoor
C57.19.00 Apparatus Bushings

3.13 IEEE C57.19.01 Performance Characteristics for Outdoor Apparatus Bushings

3.14 IEEE C57.136 Guide for Sound Level Abatement and Determination for
Liquid-Immersed Power Transformers and Shunt Reactors
Over 500kVA

3.15 NEMA TR 1 Transformers, Regulators and Reactors

3.16 54-TMSS-01 Mineral Insulating Oil for Electrical Apparatus

3.17 ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Type

The reactor shall be either single phase or three phase star connected, gapped core
design, oil immersed, suitable for outdoor service.

4.2 Performance Characteristics and Ratings

4.2.1 Shunt Reactor

a. Rating shall be as specified in data schedule based on nominal

voltage. However it shall be suitable for continuous operation at
105% of rated voltage and 110% rated voltage for 30 minutes during
emergency operating conditions without exceeding temperature
limits.

b. Impedance ratings with tolerance shall be in accordance with IEC

60289 or ANSI C57.21.

c. Zero sequence impedance values and mutual reactance values shall be

furnished for three phase reactors.

d. Reactor magnetic characteristics shall be either linear or non-linear.

e. Reactor shall be connected to line (Line Shunt Reactor) or bus (Bus

Shunt Reactor) as specified in data schedule.

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f. Bus shunt reactor shall be provided with low voltage winding to meet
station auxiliary power requirement if specified in data schedule. The
winding rated voltage and power shall be per data schedule.

4.2.2 Noise level

Unless otherwise specified in data schedule noise level, when measured in

accordance with IEC 60076-10 or ANSI C57.12.90 shall not exceed the
limits specified in NEMA TR-1.

4.2.3 Vibration

The natural frequencies of the magnetic circuits, tank and accessories shall be
such that resonance shall not occur when the reactor is excited at rated
frequency.

4.3 Construction

4.3.1 Core

a. Core shall be manufactured of high grade, cold rolled grain oriented,

silicon steel with low carbon content and non-aging.

b. Magnetic flux linkage peak value versus current peak value curve per
IEC 60289 or ANSI C57.21 shall be furnished. For non-linear
reactors, saturation knee point in the above curve shall be per actual
requirement but shall not be less than 1.4.

c. Core shall be designed for linear magnetization characteristics up to

130% rated voltage.

d. Core bolt insulation shall be suitable for operation at high

temperatures. Core assembly shall be adequately bolted or braced to
prevent displacement and/or distortion under all conditions of
handling and short circuits.

e. Insulation materials and compound in contact with oil shall not

contaminate the oil and affect its performance.

f. Overall design shall be such as to provide effective magnetic

shielding.

g. Core grounding shall be brought out of the tank through insulated

bushing and shall be provided with disconnecting link for testing
purposes.

4.3.2 Winding

a. Winding can be circular, oblong or rectangular.

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b. Shunt reactor designed for wye connection shall have the neutral
brought out through a bushing to facilitate additional connection to
neutral reactor with surge arrester or for solid grounding as specified
in data schedule. Solidly grounded reactor may have non-uniform
insulation.

c. Joints in windings to bushings shall be brazed and not soldered.

4.3.3 Tank

a. The tank shall be of conservator type construction.

b. The tank shall be made of formed and electrically welded high

strength steel-alloy plate, suitably braced to provide sufficient
strength for support of internal parts and to prevent damage or
distortion under service conditions or during transport or when the
complete reactor assembly filled with oil is lifted by crane or jacks.

c. The tank shall be designed to withstand the following without any

permanent deformation:

i. 25% higher than the maximum operating pressure from the oil
preservation system i.e. oil in tank and conservator.

ii. Full vacuum

d. The base of the reactor shall be rigidly welded steel frame/plate

adequate to withstand moving, skidding, shipping, handling of reactor
and supporting the weight of the reactor on a concrete foundation in
service.

e. Base structural members shall be so located that the center of gravity

shall not fall outside the points of support for 15 degrees tilt from the
horizontal, with or without oil in the reactor.

f. Interior of tank and all other oil-filled chambers shall be cleaned of all
scale and rust and given an oil-resisting coating.

g. The main cover shall be welded. Openings in the form of manhole or

hand hole with flanges or retainers shall be provided in the main
cover. The manhole shall be either 60cm diameter or 40x60cm.

The opening covers shall be sealed with suitable Nitryle rubber

gaskets or equivalent. Surfaces forming part of gasket joints shall be
machine finished and be provided with gasket retainers and metal
stops so as to ensure even pressure and avoid over stressing of gasket.
The gasket shall remain oil and gas tight throughout the service life of
the reactor and under the specified temperature conditions. The main

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cover design shall be such that it shall prevent the accumulation of

water.

h. Core and coil assembly shall not be an integral part of the main cover.

i. Tank and accessories shall be designed without pockets where in gas

may not collect. Where pockets cannot be avoided pipes shall be
provided to vent the gas into main expansion pipe. The vent pipes
shall have a minimum inside diameter of 20mm and shall be protected
against mechanical damage.

j. Water shall not accumulate on the tank/top cover.

4.3.4 Radiator

 a. The tank shall have detachable radiators with flanged shut off valves
at each end.

b. The design of the radiators shall be such that dust and sand shall not
accumulate and block or restrict circulation of the air.

c. Each radiator shall be provided with air release vent and drain plug.

d. The radiators shall withstand the pressure conditions specified for the
tank.

e. The radiators shall be either hot-dip galvanized or painted.

f. For shipping purposes, the radiator valves shall be furnished with a

gasketted plate and bolted closed.

4.3.5 Cooling Medium and Oil Preservation

a. Reactors shall have oil as the cooling medium and shall be provided
with a conservator system. The oil shall not contain Polychlorinated
Biphenyl (PCB).

b. Accessories provided with the conservator tank shall include drain

valve, cut-off valve and magnetic type oil level indicator.

c. Oil conservator shall be fitted with bellows or other suitable

expansion devices. The material used for these devices shall be
Nitryle Rubber or better material. The failure of expansion device
(puncture etc.) shall initiate an alarm.

d. One end of the conservator shall be removable for cleaning purposes

and the drain valve shall be so situated so that the conservator can be
emptied completely without dismantling.

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4.3.6 Losses

Manufacturer shall state total guaranteed loss, at rated voltage. The factory
measured total loss values shall not exceed guaranteed values with tolerance
per IEC or IEEE standards. Otherwise penalty shall be imposed per contract
schedules for loss values up to 5% above guaranteed value with tolerance. If
the actual losses exceed 5% above guaranteed value, SEC shall have the
right to reject the reactor.

4.3.7 Buchholz Relay

a. A two-stage Buchholz relay shall be provided for the tank and located
in the pipe (with a slope of pipe not less than 1 in 12) from the reactor
tank leading to the conservator. It shall be equipped with two
contacts, one for alarm and the other for tripping, along with facility
to test the alarm/trip functions.

b. The Buchholz relay shall be provided with a gas-sampling device

along with a bleed off valve accessible at the base level. The relay
shall be insensitive to vibrations and shocks with accelerations up to
0.5g.

4.3.8 Pressure Relief Device

Self-resetting type pressure relief device shall be provided for rapid release
of any over pressure within the reactor with oil collecting guard in order to
direct or disperse the oil only to ground level for personnel/equipment
safety. The device shall operate at a pressure less than the designed
withstand pressure of the tank. The pressure relief device shall be provided
with two sets of alarm/trip contacts.

4.3.9 Breather

Each conservator shall be vented to the atmosphere through a silica gel or

desiccant type, dehydrating breather with an oil bath. The breather shall be
of adequate size. The silica gel container shall be mounted, approximately
1.5m above ground level, so that tinted crystals may be easily observed and
replaced.

4.3.10 Oil Temperature Indicator

a. Reactor shall be provided with a liquid type oil temperature indicator

to indicate the top oil temperature and fitted with two sets of
alarm/trip contacts.

b. The dial marking shall cover a range of 20 to 160ºC with ±0.5%

accuracy. The words “Oil Temperature” shall be marked on the dial
or on a suitable nameplate adjacent to the indicator.

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c. The indicator shall have a dark face dial with light markings, a light
colored indicating pointer and a hand reset maximum indicating
pointer.

4.3.11 Winding Temperature Indicator

a. Reactor shall be provided with winding temperature indicator W.T.I.

for indicating the winding hot spot temperature.

b. The W.T.I. shall have a dial type indicator with a maximum

indicating pointer. The dial marking shall be 20 to 160°C with ±0.5%
accuracy.

c. The W.T.I. shall have a dark face dial with light markings, a light
colored indicating pointer and a hand reset maximum indicating
pointer.

d. The words “Winding Temperature” shall be marked on the dial or on

a suitable nameplate, mounted adjacent to the indicator.

e. Four (4) individually adjustable sets of contacts shall be available for

the control of fans, alarm and trip functions. The contacts for the
control of fans and pumps shall be wired to available terminal points
for future use.

f. Dial of the W.T.I. shall be mounted inside the reactor outdoor control
cabinet. The sensing element shall be supplied by CTs installed on
the central phase of the winding.

4.3.12 Oil Level Indicator

a. Magnetic oil level indicator with alarm contacts shall be provided to

indicate the oil level in the tank.

b. The indicator shall have a dark face dial with light markings and a
light colored indicating pointer. The diameter of the dial shall be
about 210mm. The dial markings shall show 25ºC level as well as the
high and low oil levels.

c. The words “Oil Level” shall be marked on the dial or on a suitable

nameplate mounted adjacent to the indicator.

d. Shall be provided with low and high level alarm and trip contacts.

4.3.13 Off-Load Tap Changer

Off-load tap changer if required shall be provided with step voltage, total
number of positive steps and negative steps per data schedule.

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4.3.14 Ladder

Ladder shall be fixed on the reactor if specified in data schedule.

4.3.15 Drain, Filter and Sampling Valves

a. The reactor shall be fitted with the following valves:

i. One drain/filter valve

ii. One filter valve

iii. Two sampling valves

b. The drain/filter valve shall be so situated that the tank can be drained
completely. The size of the valve shall be 50mm diameter.

c. The filter valves shall be of 50mm diameter, and located at the top of
tank diagonally opposite to the drain/filter valve.

d. The oil drain and filter valves, each, shall be provided with the
following connection fittings:

i. Brass Coupler, Size 1-1/2” N.P.T., Female plug connection rated 300
Psi.

ii. Dust plug for coupler with retention chain, 1-1/2” N.P.T.,Brass Plug
connection rated 300 Psi

e. The sampling valves of 20mm diameter each shall be at the bottom and
top of the tank. The lower sampling valve may be integrated with the
drain valve. The valves shall be of petcock type with dust cover. The
valves shall be readily accessible with the reactor in service. Drain/filter
valve and lower sampling valve shall be provided at a minimum height
of one meter from the ground level, for easy access.

f. All valves shall be of iron body with bronze or stainless steel trim.
Means shall be provided for locking the valves. Each valve shall be
provided with an indicator showing its position clearly.

4.3.16 Inspection Facilities

a. Adequate facilities shall be provided for inspection, testing and carrying

out minor repairs in the interior of the reactor.

b. The covers shall have adequate handles to facilitate lifting

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4.3.17 Lifting, Moving and Jacking Facilities

a. Lifting Facilities

Suitable lifting arrangements for the balanced lifting of the completely

assembled reactors shall be provided.

Adequate facilities shall be provided for lifting the core and coil
assembly from the tank. Lifting eyes shall be provided for lifting the
cover.

b. Moving Facilities

The base of the reactor tank shall be suitably designed to permit rolling
in the directions of the centerlines of the segments.

Provisions shall be made on or adjacent to the base for pulling the

reactor parallel to either side.

Mounting channels shall be provided with bi-directional wheels with

wheel lock.

c. Jacking Facilities

Jacking facilities shall be located near the outer ends of the base.

4.3.18 Impact Recorder

The reactor shall be provided with two number 3 dimensional Impact

Recorders (one mechanical and one electronic type) during shipment, which
shall remain in situ, until the reactor is delivered to the site. The recorder
shall have a minimum time scale of 60 days. Duration of shock impulses
recording shall be longer than 50 milli seconds. The manufacturer shall
state the safe limits of shock impact(s), which the reactor shall sustain
without requiring any inspection against damage. In the case of Impact
Recorders are not installed on the reactor and/or not been functional up to
the delivery to the site, or excessive acceleration above the manufacturer’s
guranteed value, SEC shall have the right to reject the reactor and SEC
decision is final.

4.3.19 Grounding

a. Reactor shall be provided with grounding provisions near the base on

two diagonally opposite sides.

b. Two solder-less ground connectors shall be provided which will

accommodate conductor sizes of 1x 240 mm² for station fault level up
to 40 kA and 2x240 mm² for station fault level above 40 kA.

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4.3.20 Bushings inside weather proof enclosure

a. When specified in data schedule, phase bushings shall be housed in a

weatherproof enclosure and shall be suitable for XLPE cable
terminations onto bushings inside the enclosure. The cable box shall
be designed to accommodate surge arresters, if required.

b. The bushings minimum creepage and insulation requirements shall be

as specified in 01-TMSS-01.

c. The neutral bushing shall be installed outside the enclosure.

4.3.21 Outdoor Bushings

a. Outdoor bushings for overhead terminations shall be electrical grade

wet-processed porcelain, brown in color, in accordance with relevant
IEC or equivalent ANSI/IEEE Standards. Fittings made of steel shall
be galvanized. All outdoor bushings shall withstand a washing
pressure of 3500 kPa without permitting water ingress into the
bushing turret and secondary terminal box of the bushing CT's.

b. All phase bushings for system voltages 69kV and above shall have a
test tap brought out to a separate terminal for testing purposes at
2kVac.

c. Outdoor bushings minimum creepage distance and minimum

insulation levels shall be per 01-TMSS-01. Minimum phase to ground
clearance shall be per Table I.

Table I

Nominal System Minimum Phase To Ground

voltage Clearance In Air
(kVrms) (mm)
33 400
34.5 400
69 720
110 1365
115 1365
132 1575
230 2260
380 3600

  4.3.22 Bushing Current Transformers (BCTs) (If Applicable)

a. Reactors shall be provided with bushing type current transformers per

IEC-60044-1 and IEC 60044-6 or ANSI C57.13, as specified in Data
Schedule.

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b. Secondary leads of all BCTs shall be wired to terminal blocks with

manual shorting facility in the control cabinet. The blocks shall be
marked clearly to designate the BCTs phase and tap number in use.

c. The BCTs shall have short circuit withstand capability equal to that of
the system short circuit level. Other characteristics shall be per Data
Schedule. The terminal marking and the rating plate marking shall be
per relevant IEC or IEEE standards.

d. Magnetizing curve for CTs shall be furnished.

4.3.23 Outdoor Control Cabinet

a. The reactor shall be provided with a tank mounted control cabinet

accessible from ground level at a maximum height of one meter from
ground level. The cabinet shall house all terminal connections for
current transformers and control connections for reactor accessories.

b. The cabinet shall be of the outdoor type. It shall be made from 2mm-
sheet steel or 4mm thick anodized Aluminum with degree of
protection per 01-TMSS-01. It shall have a hinged door with
provision for padlocking and door switch for interior lights.

A thermostatically controlled anti-condensation heater with

overriding manual control shall be provided within the cabinet. The
cabinet shall be designed for bottom entry of the external control and
protection cables.

c. The outdoor control cabinet shall accommodate the following:

i. Oil and winding temperature indicators

ii. Control, protective gear and indications for the cooling

apparatus including push buttons for manual operation of
cooling system and auto/manual selector switches for cooling
equipment (if applicable).

iii. All terminal connections for CTs, alarm/trip contacts of

accessories, AC/DC incoming and outgoing cables, etc.

iv. Permanent nameplates shall identify all relays, switches,

terminal blocks and lamps. Plates shall be laminated, bolted
type. Adhesive labels are not acceptable.

vi. The door shall be provided with a suitable glass window for
observing the temperature indicators.

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d. Wiring and Capillaries

i. Wiring raceways shall be galvanized rigid steel conduit or

flexible, weatherproof, galvanized metal conduit less than 500
mm in length.

ii. All cables on the exterior of the reactor shall have adequate
mechanical protection acceptable to SEC.

iii. All wiring and cables shall comply with the requirements of
ANSI/NFPA 70.

iv. All wires shall be minimum 2.5mm2 or equivalent, stranded

copper, rated 600/1000 volts. Current transformer wiring shall
be minimum of 4mm2 and power wiring shall be sized as
required. All wires shall be moisture resistant, heat resistant
and flame retardant and withstand minimum temperature of
90°C.

v. All wires shall be permanently marked at each termination end

with oil resistant, heat shrinkable plastic sleeves.

vi. All terminal connections shall be made with pre-insulated full

ring type crimp lug connectors using a non-magnetic split type
lock washer.

vii. All cable glands used for the attachment of cables shall be
shrouded metallic and not plastic.

viii. All cables shall be properly bundled, clamped, or otherwise

supported and protected.

ix. Terminal blocks shall be mounted on grounded rails provided

with 20% spares. No more than two conductors shall be
terminated at any one terminal point.

4.3.24 Auxiliary Power

The auxiliary power source for controls of reactor auxiliaries shall be as

given in the Data Schedule.

4.3.25 Terminations

a. The terminations may be of the following types, as applicable per Data

Schedule :

i. Oil/air terminations for overhead, bus duct or XLPE cable

connections

ii Oil/oil terminations for connections to XLPE cables

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iii. Oil/SF6 terminations for GIS terminations

b. Cable Terminations

The cable entry shall be designed for bottom entry. Suitable metallic
cable glands shall be provided for sealing all cable entries at the
enclosures. Flexible link shall be provided between cable and bushings.

c. GIS Terminations

SF6/Oil bushings shall be provided, if specified in Data Schedule, for

GIS terminations.

4.3.26 Surge Arresters

Arresters shall be supplied with the shunt reactor, when specified, and shall
be coordinated with the high voltage terminal bushings for creepage
distance and BIL level as specified in 01-TMSS-01. Arresters shall be in
accordance with 35-TMSS-03.

4.3.27 Terminal Connectors

Terminal connectors shall be supplied with the reactor. Connector types

and sizes shall be specified in Data Schedule.

4.3.28 Reactor Oil

The reactor shall be filled with mineral insulating oil, which shall conform
to 54-TMSS-01.

4.3.29 Nameplate

a. The reactor shall bear a nameplate, which shall contain the information
as per ANSI C57.21 or IEC 60289 and additional information as
follows:

i. The words "Shunt Reactor" etc.

ii. Place and Year of Manufacture

iii. SEC Purchase Order No. or Contract No. or J.O. No.

iv. 58-TMSS-01

v. Volume of oil (liters)

vi. Schematic diagram showing oil lines, valves etc.

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b. The nameplate material shall be stainless steel and shall be firmly

affixed to tank by stainless steel screws or rivets.

c. Stainless steel chart plate indicating oil level versus oil temperature for
main tank shall be provided.

5.0 TESTS

All test results shall be provided for review and approval by SEC.

5.1 Design (Type) Tests

All design (Type) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC or ANSI/IEEE standards shall
be performed on a complete functional assembly of one representative unit having
same design, arrangement and ratings as of those to be supplied or on the first unit of
every new design, rating or size to be supplied to SEC. For shunt reactor
manufactured per ANSI/IEEE standards, dielectric tests shall be carried out as type
tests in addition to all other type tests prescribed in ANSI/IEEE.

In lieu of the actual design (type) tests, certified test reports of design (type) tests
performed on an identical unit may be submitted to SEC for review and approval
during bidding stage.

5.2 Production (Routine) Tests

All production (routine) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC or ANSI/IEEE

standards shall be performed on all units prior to delivery to SEC. Production
(routine) tests shall be performed against “Vendor Approved Drawings”.

5.2.1 Impulse Tests

Lightning impulse tests shall be carried out for all reactors (both line and
neutral) as a routine test.

5.2.2 Acoustic Sound Level Tests

a. The tests shall be carried out as a routine test for three phase shunt
reactors rated 40 MVAR and above or single phase rectors rated 13.33
MVAR and above.

b. The test shall be carried out as a routine test for all shunt reactors rated
for 110kV and above.

5.2.3 Vibration Tests

a. The tests shall be carried out as a routine test for three phase shunt
reactors rated 40 MVAR and above or single phase rectors rated 13.33
MVAR and above.

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b. The tests shall be carried out as a routine test for all shunt reactors rated
for 110kV and above.

5.2.4 Oil Leakage Test

Reactor tank and accessories shall with stand operating pressure due to oil
preservation system, i.e. oil in tank and conservator, plus an additional
pressure of 35kPa for 24 hours. Oil leakage shall not be observed during this
period. Operating pressure (kPa) due to oil preservation system shall be
stated in the test report. The permanent deflection after releasing pressure
shall not exceed 0.3%.

5.2.5 Vacuum Test

Completely assembled tank with its coolers, cable box, conservator and other
accessories shall be subjected to full vacuum for 30 minutes. The permanent
deflection, after releasing the vacuum, shall not exceed 0.3%.

5.2.6 Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) Test for Mineral Oil

DGA test shall be carried out before and after dielectric and heat run test.

5.3 Bushings

All routine and type tests on bushings shall be carried out in accordance with IEC
60137 or equivalent ANSI/IEEE standards stated under clause 3.0.

5.4 Bushing Current Transformers

5.4.1 All routine tests prescribed in the relevant IEC or equivalent ANSI
standards shall be performed.

5.4.2 The following additional tests shall be performed in accordance with IEC
60044-1/IEC60044-6 or equivalent at each tap for all CTs:

a. Turns ratio error

b. CT secondary resistance (Rct)

c. Excitation Characteristics

5.4.3 The following additional test shall be performed for CTs manufactured per
IEEE/IEC:

a. Determination of knee point voltage (Vk) for class C or K CTs

manufactured per IEEE C57.13.

b. Determination of excitation limiting secondary voltage (Ual) for all

class TPS CTs manufactured per IEC 60044-6.

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5.5 Special Tests

Special tests, when specified in data schedule, shall be carried out.

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

OIL IMMERSED SHUNT REACTOR 33kV THROUGH 380kV

SEC Enquiry No. Date:

SEC Purchase Order Date:

No.
or Contract No.

SEC PTS No./Project Title with J.O. No.

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Applicable Industry Standard *

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Model Designation *

4.1 No. of phases 3/1

4.2 Performance Characteristics and Rating

Natural Cooling Rating (kVAR)

Rated nominal system Voltage

(380,230,115,110,132,69,34.5 or 33kV)

Rated short time current (kA)

Duration (sec)

A'- SEC SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETER.

'B'- BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/PARAMETERS.
'C'- REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'.
(*)- DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/SUPPLIER/
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'.

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4.2 (Continued))

Line Reactor/
Type
Bus Reactor

Noise level
ONAN rating (dB) *

Vector group YN

Reactance:
100% rated voltage (ohms) *
110% rated voltage (ohms) *

Zero sequence reactance (ohms) *

Mutual reactance (ohms) *

Harmonic current (%)

3rd harmonic (%) *

5th harmonic (%) *

Permissible unbalance current among

different phases (%)

Ratio of zero sequence reactance to

positive sequence reactance

Temperature Rise Based on Ambient

Conditions Specified in 01-TMSS-01
Winding (°C) *
Oil (°C) *
Winding maximum (Hot spot)
*
temperature

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4.2 (continued)

Low Voltage Winding Yes/No

Rated Voltage(V) 380Vac

Rating (kVA)

4.3 Construction

4.3.1 Maximum Design Flux Density at Rated

*
Voltage (Tesla)

Flux density at 110% rated voltage (Tesla) *

Saturation Voltage (%UN) *

Knee Point in Magnetic flux versus Current

* Yes/No
curve (curve to be enclosed)

4.3.2 Maximum Impulse Withstand Voltage

Line Terminal (kVpeak) *
Neutral Terminal (kVpeak) *

Separate Source Power Frequency Withstand

Voltage
Line Terminal (kVrms) *
Neutral Terminal (kVrms) *

Switching impulse withstand voltage

Line Terminal (kVpeak) *

Solid
Neutral External Connection
Grounding/
Neutral
Reactor

Winding Insulation Uniform/

Non-uniform

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4.3.3/
Type of tank construction
4.3.4

Tank Cover *

Min. thickness of tank steel (mm) *

Min. Thickness of radiator plates (mm) *

Maximum Positive Withstand Pressure of

*
Tank and Radiators (kPa)

Minimum Vacuum Withstand (kPa) *

4.3.6 Guaranteed Losses at 100% rated voltage *

Losses at:
105% rated voltage (kW) *
110% rated voltage (kW) *
Auxiliary Losses *

4.3.7 Buchholz Relay

Manufacturer *

Type Designation *

Alarm/Trip Contact Current Rating at

*
125Vdc

4.3.8 Pressure Relief Device

Manufacturer *

Type Designation *
Number of Pressure Relief Device(s) *

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4.3.8 (continued)

Pressure Range for Operation

*
(From to kPa)
Resealing Pressure (kPa) *
Number of alarm/trip contacts 2
Alarm Contact Current Rating at 125 Vdc (A) *

4.3.10 Oil Temperature Indicator

Manufacturer *

Type Designation *

Type of Liquid Sensing Element *

Provision of maximum indicator Yes/No

Adjustment Range of Alarm and

Trip contacts (From to °C) 20-160ºC

Contact Current Rating at 125 Vdc (A) *

Number of contacts 4

4.3.11 Winding Temperature Indicator

Manufacturer *

Type Designation *

Provision of Maximum Indicator Yes/No

Adjustment Range of Alarm and

Trip Contacts (From to °C) 20-160ºC

Contact Current Rating at 125 Vdc (A) *

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4.3.11 (continued)

Number of contacts 4
4.3.12 Oil Level Indicator

Manufacturer *

Type Designation *

Alarm Contact Current Rating at 125 Vdc (A *

4.3.13 Off Load Tap Changer

Manufacturer *

Number of steps

Step Voltage (%)

Tapping Range (%)

4.3.14 Ladder Yes/No

4.3.15 Drain, Filter and Sampling Valves

Type & Size of Oil Drain Valve (mm)

50
(attach drawing)

Type and Size of Filtration

50
Valves (mm) (attach drawing)

Size of Oil Sampling Valve/s (mm)

20
(attach drawing)

Type & Size of Radiator Valves (mm)

(attach drawing) *

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4.3.21 Bushings

High Voltage Bushings:

Manufacturer *

Type designation *

Material *

Location (top, side, others)

Terminal take off angle (vertical,

horizontal, angle)

Number

Rated Voltage (kV)

Rated Maximum Voltage (kV)

Rated current (A) *

BIL (kVpeak) *

Switching Impulse Withstand

Voltage, if applicable (kVpeak) *

Power Frequency Dry/Wet

Withstand Voltage (kVrms) *

Creepage distance (mm) *

Cantilever strength (kN) *

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4.3.21 (continued)
Mounting details

Hole circle diameter of the

flange (mm) *

Number of bolts *

Hole diameter (mm) *

Terminal

Type *

Size *

No. of holes, if applicable *

Neutral Bushings

Manufacturer *

Type designation *

Material *

Location (top, side, others)

Terminal take-off angle (vertical,

horizontal, angle)

Rated Voltage (kV) *

Rated Current (A) *

BIL (kVpeak) *

Power Frequency Dry/Wet Withstand *

Voltage (kVrms)

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Creepage distance (mm) *

Cantilever strength (kN) *

Mounting details

Hole circle diameter of the flange

(mm) *

Number of bolts *

Hole diameter (mm) *

Terminal

Type *

Size *

No. of holes (if applicable) *

4.3.22 Bushing Current Transformers for W.T.I.

Manufacturer *

Type Designation *

Ratio *

Accuracy Class *

Neutral Bushing Current Transformer

Manufacturer *

Type Designation *

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4.3.22 (continued)
No. of CTs per Phase

Continuous Thermal Current Rating

Factor

Multi Ratio CTs (MRCT)

Single Ratio CTs

Rated Short Time Withstand Current

Thermal Ith (kA) *

Rated Dynamic current 2.6xIth

Short Time Thermal Current duration

(sec.) *

Rated primary short circuit current *

IPSC (kA)

Temperature Rise (°C) *

Core No.

Type of Protection (differential etc..)

Current Ratio at specified tap

Accuracy Class

Burden (VA)/Resistive Burden-Rb

*
(ohms)

Secondary Winding Resistance a

*
20°C, Rct (ohms)

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4.3.22 (continued)

For class TPS CTs per IEC

Rated symmetrical short circuit

current factor -KSSC *

Dimensioning parameter -K *

Excitation limiting secondary

voltage -Ual (Volts) *

Accuracy limiting secondary

exciting current – Ial (mA) *

Secondary excitation current-Imag

at half excitation limiting secondary
voltage (mA) *

For class C or K CTs per IEEE / Class P

CTs per IEC

Magnetizing current -Imag (mA) *

Knee point voltage -Vk (Volts)/

*
Secondary limiting e.m.f

4.3.24 Auxiliary Supplies

DC Voltage for Control and Protection.

(Vdc) 125

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4.3.25 Terminations

Termination for HV Winding: Yes/No

Open Bushings (oil/Air)

Type of conductor

Conductor material

Conductor size (mm²)

Cable Box:

Type of cable

Cable size (mm²)

Material

Number of phase

Method of termination (Pothead, stress

cone, heat shrinkable)

Number of terminations

Terminal enclosure required Yes/No

Type (Air, Oil)

Incoming cable take off method

(Vertical, horizontal, Angle to horizontal)

GIS (Oil/SF6): Yes/No

(For details refer to 32-TMSS-02 Data
Schedule and attach relevant data)

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4.2.25 (continued)

Bus Duct: Yes/No

(If bus duct is required, full details will
follow order Placement)

4.3.26 Surge Arresters Yes/No

Provision for Surge Arresters Mounting

Required (If surge arresters are required
Data Schedule of 35-TMSS-03 shall be
completed and attached by specifying
engineer)

4.3.28 Reactor Oil

(Manufacturer shall fill up column ‘B’ of
54-TMSS-01 data schedule)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Approximate Shipping Dimension

5.5 Special Tests

Please list special tests that shall be
required

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SEC:

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:

B. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR:

Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Equipment/Material Contractor

Name of the Company

Location and address

Name and Signature of

authorized
representative
and date

Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date

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