HALDIA ENERGY LIMITED

2 x 300 MW Thermal Power Plant

Haldia, West Bengal, India

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
CIVIL AND ERECTION CONTRACT FOR WET
LIMESTONE BASED FLUE GAS DESULPHURISATION
SYSTEM AND AUXILIARIES
Tender No. HEL-FGD-CEC-01

VOLUME – IV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SPECIFICATION NO. TCE.11984B-G-6006-04

TATA Consulting Engineers Limited

KOLKATA 700106
INDIA

FEBRUARY 2022
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL & ERECTION CONTENTS
SPEC. NO. CONTRACT FOR WLFGD AND AUXILIARIES
TCE.11984B-G-6006-04
OVERALL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CONTENT
SHEET i OF i
SHEET

VOLUME SPECIFICATION NUMBER REV. TITLE

NO.

- SCOPE OF ENQUIRY
I TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 R0 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
- CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

- PROJECT INFORMATION
- SCOPE, TERMINAL POINTS AND
EXCLUSIONS
II TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 R0 - GENERAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- QUALITY ASSURANCE RQUIREMENTS
- PERFORMANCE TESTING
- SCHEDULE

SCOPE OF WORK - MECHANICAL

III TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 R0 SYSTEM

SCOPE OF WORK – ELECTRICAL

IV TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 R0 SYSTEM

SCOPE OF WORK - INSTRUMENTATION

V TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 R0 & CONTROL SYSTEM

CIVIL WORKS
VI TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 R0

BID DRAWINGS
VII TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 R0

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL AND VOLUME: IV
SPEC. NO. ERECTION CONTRACT FOR WLFGD AND CONTENTS
TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 AUXILIARIES

CONTENTS SHEET 1 OF 1

Volume – IV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUB- SPEC NO. REV TITLE

SECTION
D2.0 TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 R0 ELECTRICAL SCOPE & TERMINAL POINT

D2.1 TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 R0 CODES & STANDARDS

D2.2 TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 R0 ELECTRIAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

D2.3 TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 R0 QUALITY PLAN, TESTING & COMMISSIONING

D2.4 TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 R0 LIST OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

ANNEXURE-1 TCE.11984B-G-6006-04 R0 KEY SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

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SECTION D 2.0

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1.0 OVERALL SCOPE

This specification covers the requirements of installation, testing and

commissioning of all electrical equipment related to WLFGD system and
auxiliaries.

All the equipment and accessories shall be supplied by other package

vendors/owner as free issue item to the bidder. However, supply of all
consumables and erection materials including all required test equipment, tools
and tackles, commissioning spares, welding equipment, site safety equipment
etc. shall be in scope of the bidder.

It shall be responsibility of the bidder to carry out the installation activities

following the detail engineering drawings (layouts, SLD, etc) prepared by the
other package suppliers and following manufacturer’s installation manuals/
writeups maintaining all safety and statutory guidelines as applicable.

All testing and commissioning activities shall be carried out as per equipment
manufacturer’s recommendation and the requirements mentioned in this
specification. Accordingly, bidder shall prepare appropriate field quality plan
and submit for owner’s approval.

Bidder shall provide necessary inputs regarding any modification done at

site during erection & commissioning to the respective package/equipment
supplier. It shall be responsibility of the bidder to prepare As- built
drawings as per actual site installation.

Any modification as required in the existing system during integration of new

system with the owner’s existing system shall be in Bidder’s scope.

Complete construction power supply and distribution arrangement shall be in

scope of the bidder. Only two numbers HT feeder of 1250A from the existing
owner’s switchboard shall be provided for construction power supply at one
common point by the Owner. All further downstream infrastructures for power
distribution shall be under bidder’s scope. Modification of existing switchgear if
required will be done by Bidder. Material for the same will be supplied by
others.

Bidder to also refer clause no. 4.0 for details of electrical work.
For further details bidder shall refer Key Single Line Diagram provided as
Annexure-1.
Bidder to prepare cable schedule earthing layouts. Necessary input will be
given by Owner. Touch up paint to be done by bidder.

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

2.1 The electrical installation work shall comply with the latest applicable
Standards, Regulations, Electricity Rules and Safety Codes of the locality
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where the installation is carried out. Nothing in this specification shall be

construed to relieve the BIDDER of this responsibility.

2.2 In case of conflict between the standards and this specification, the most
stringent condition shall govern. Bidder to also refer codes and standards
mentioned in section D2.1 of this specification.

3.0 GENERAL SCOPE

3.1 The BIDDER shall be responsible for material receipt/handling, unloading at

stores, take over the equipment to be erected from the OWNER'S or OTHER’S
storage yard/stores/sheds/railway siding, transport the equipment to his
stores/yard or where required in actual position, erect, assemble all parts of the
equipment and test & commission the same.

3.2 The BIDDER shall furnish all tools & plants, welding equipment, rigging
materials, scaffolding, platforms, ladders, testing equipment, test connections,
and kits etc. required for complete installation, testing and commissioning of
the items included in the scope of work.

3.3 The OTHER supplier and Owner engages engineers to supervise the
installation, testing and commissioning of their equipment. The BIDDER shall
extend full co-operation to these engineers and carry out the works as per their
instructions. The BIDDER's work shall include minor rewiring/modifications as
may be necessitated during commissioning. Providing such assistance shall be
deemed to be included in the BIDDER's basic scope. Whenever required the
BIDDER shall include loaning of skilled and unskilled personnel for work by
OWNER/other agencies, on Manhour/Man day rates, for normal and overtime
work to meet the project schedule.

3.4 The BIDDER shall be co-operative through the OWNER/OWNER’s

ENGINEER and other Contractors at site, in all matters of common interest, so
as not to obstruct operation of others and to ensure the safety of all personnel
and works covered under this specification. In case of any conflict, OWNER'S
decision will be final.

3.5 It will be the BIDDER'S responsibility to obtain approval/clearance from local

statutory authorities including Electrical Inspector, wherever applicable for
conducting of any work or for installation carried out which comes under the
purview of such authorities.

3.6 The work shall be carried out strictly as per the instructions and layout
drawings of the OWNER/OWNER’s ENGINEER/SUPPLIER/
MANUFACTURER. In case of any doubt/misunderstanding as to correct
interpretation of the drawings or instructions, necessary clarifications shall be
obtained from the OWNER/OWNER’S ENGINEER. The BIDDER shall be held
responsible for any damage to the equipment consequent to not following the
SUPPLIER’s/MANUFACTURER's instructions correctly. All necessary

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drawings, MANUFACTURER's equipment manuals will be furnished to the

BIDDER who shall return the same after completion of work.

3.7 The BIDDER shall be responsible if any installation materials are lost or
damaged during installation. All damages and thefts of equipment/component
parts, after take over by the BIDDER, till the installation is taken over by
OWNER shall be made good by the BIDDER.

3.8 The BIDDER shall have a separate cleaning gang to clean all equipment under
erection and as well as the work area and the project site at regular intervals to
the satisfaction of the OWNER/OWNER’S ENGINEER. In case the cleaning is
not to the OWNER'S satisfaction, he will have the right to carry out the cleaning
operations and any expenditure incurred by the OWNER in this regard will be
to the BIDDER's account.

3.9 In order to avoid hazards to personnel moving around the equipment such as
switch gear etc., which is kept charged after installation, before commissioning,
such equipment shall be suitably cordoned off to avoid accidental operation of
the equipment.

3.10 The BIDDER shall carry out touch-up painting on any equipment indicated by
the OWNER/OWNER’S ENGINEER, if the finish paint on the equipment is
soiled or marred during installation handling. The paint will be supplied by the
OWNER.

3.11 The BIDDER shall also include the following in his scope:

3.11.1 Installation of miscellaneous danger warning plates, labels, rubber insulation

mats, fire extinguishers, first aid chart, etc.

3.11.2 Chipping and punching holes/openings in concrete floors/walls and brick walls
and finishing them good and providing channels and embedment wherever
required. Fabrication and installation of chequered plates to close floor
openings left around switch gears/panels etc.

3.12 The BIDDER shall ensure workmanship of good quality and shall assign
qualified supervisors/engineers and competent labours who are skilled, careful
and experienced in carrying out similar works. The OWNER/OWNER’S
ENGINEER shall reserve the right to reject non-competent persons employed
by the BIDDER, if the workmanship is not of good order.

3.13 It shall be the responsibility of the BIDDER to obtain necessary

Licence/Authorisation/Permit for work from the Licensing Boards of the
Locality/State where the work is to be carried out. The persons deputed by the
BIDDER's firm should also hold valid permits issued or recognised by the
Licensing Board of the Locality/State where the work is to be carried out.

3.14 Consumables, spares as required.

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3.15 Special tools and tackles required for installation, operation and maintenance
of electrical equipment.

3.16 Bidder shall supply and installation of Fire break and fire sealing for the cabling
system.
3.17 Tools, Tackles and handling devices required for erection, testing, commissioning
shall be carried by the bidder.

3.18 All statutory clearances as required for electrical system during erection stages
from the statutory authorities concerned in the locality where the plant is being
setup.

4.0 DETAILED SCOPE AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Erection, testing and commissioning of the following:

4.1 6.6kV Switchgear and 415V Switchgear (PCC/MCC/PDB/MLDB) required for

feeding plant normal and emergency loads.

4.2 415V AC motors and 220 V DC motors covered under this package as per
system requirement.

4.3 Dry type transformer

4.4 NSPBD

4.5 Variable Frequency Drive panels / control transformers (as required) with all its
associated accessories as per process requirement.

4.6 Sub-Distribution boards for deriving and distributing power supply as required
for the system.

4.7 DC Starter panels for all DC drives

4.8 Local Panels, local push button stations and Local Junction boxes.

4.9 Junction boxes for marshalling and grouping of cables from various field
devices supplied by other vendor.

4.10 Adopter boxes / panels where the equipment terminal is not suitable to
terminate the cables.

4.11 One Elevator at chimney as required complete with all fittings and accessories.

4.12 Fire Detection & Alarm system and Communication system based on inputs
and guidance from respective package supplier.

4.13 Electrical system related miscellaneous items like Marshalling and Adaptor
boxes, Three phase Welding receptacles, Rubber mats, Danger boards, First
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aid charts, First aid boxes, Electrical Hand gloves to operate MV and LV
Equipment, gas masks, earthing equipment/trollies, welding equipment, site
testing equipment etc.

4.14 HT Power, LT power, control, instrumentation and any special cables related to
supplied equipment.

4.15 Cable trays and accessories as required. Complete cable carrier system along
with its supports for the cables under bidder scope. Supply, fabrication and
installation cable support including insert plate under bidder scope.

4.16 Above and below ground Earthing system and Lightning protection system

4.17 Motor Operated actuators or valves

4.18 HT and LT motors

4.19 DG set

4.20 Complete indoor and outdoor area illumination system

4.21 220V DC system including 1 x 100% battery bank and battery chargers, Main
DCDB and Sub DCDB panels.

4.22 Distribution Boards for AC and DC power supply like ACDB, Ventilation DB as
required.

4.23 230V AC Separate dual redundant UPS system with static bypass of servo
controlled voltage supply including 2 x 100% battery bank, and 230V UPS
ACDB for Instrumentation & Electrical system.

4.24 Any other electrical equipment or miscellaneous item as supplied by others for
completion of WLFGD system.

4.25 Bidder to also refer the list of electrical equipment under section D2.4.

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SECTION D 2.1

CODES & STANDARDS

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHEET 1 OF 6

1.0 CODES & STANDARDS

a) MV SWITCHGEARS

MV switchgears shall meet the following requirements:

IS : 722 AC electricity meters

IS : 996 Single phase small AC and universal
electrical motors.
IS : 1248 Direct Acting indicating analogue
electrical measuring instruments and
Accessories
IS : 13947 Degree of protection provided by
enclosures for low voltage switchgear
and control gear
IS : 2544 Porcelain post insulators for systems
with nominal voltages greater than
1000V
IS : 2705 Current transformers.
IS : 3156 Voltage Transformers
IS : 3231 Electrical relays for power system
protection
IS : 3427 Metal enclosed switchgear and control
gear
IS : 5082 Specification for wrought aluminium
and aluminium alloy bars, rods, tubes
and selections for electrical purposes.
IS : 6005 Code of practice for phosphating of
iron and steel.
IS : 8686 Specification for static protective
relays.
IS : 9046 AC contactors for voltages above 1000
volts and upto and including 11000V.
IS : 9224 Low voltage fuses
IS : 9385 HV fuses
IS :9431 Specification for indoor post insulators
of organic material for system with
nominal voltages greater than 1000
volts upto and including 300 kV
IS : 9921 AC dis-connectors (isolators) and
earthing, switches for voltages above
1000V
IS : 11353 Guide for uniform system of marking
and identification of conductors and
apparatus terminals.
IS : 13118 Specification for high voltage AC
circuit breakers.
IEC-60099 part 4 Metal oxide surge arrestor without gap
for AC system
IEC-62271 HV Switchgear and Control gear
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IEC-60099-1 Non-linear resistor type gapped

arrestor for AC systems

b) 415V SWITCHGEARS AND NON-SEGREGATED PHASE BUS DUCT, DC

BOARDS

All equipment, material and service shall conform to the following standards :-

IS : 5 Colours for ready-mixed paints and

enamels.
IS: 694 PVC insulated cables for working
voltages upto and including 1100V
IS : 722 AC Electricity Meters
IS : 1248 Electrical Indicating instruments
IS : 13947 Pt. 1 Degree of protection provided by
enclosures for low voltage Switchgear
and Control gear
IS : 13947Part-2 / IEC-60947 AC Circuit Breakers
IS : 2551 Danger Notice Plates
IS : 2629 Hot dip galvanising
IS : 2705 Current Transformers
IS : 13947Pt 4,Sec-1 (IEC- 60947) Contactors and motors starter for
voltages not exceeding 1000 V AC or
1200 V DC
IS : 3043 Code of practice for earthing
IS : 3072 Code of practice for installation and
maintenance of Switchgear
IS : 3156 Voltage Transformers
IS : 3202 Code of practice for climate proofing of
electrical equipment
IS : 3231 Electrical relays for power system
protection
IS : 13947 Air-Break Switches, air break
disconnectors, air Break disconnector
and fuse combination units for voltages
not exceeding 1000V AC or 1200 V
DC.
IS : 13947 Pt. - I General Requirements for Switchgear
IEC –60947 and Control gear for voltages <1000 V
IS : 5082 Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium
alloys for electrical purposes.
IS : 6005 Code of practice of phosphating of iron
and steel
IS:13947 Pt.-5 Sec.1, IEC-60947 LV switchgear and Control gear Control
current devices and switching element
IS : 8623 (3 parts) / IEC-60439 Specification for factory built
assemblies of Switchgear and Control
gear for voltages up to and including
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1000V AC and 1200V DC

IS : 8686 Static Relays
IS : 13703 / IEC-60269 HRC Cartridge fuses
IS : 10118 (4 parts) Code of practice for selection,
installation and maintenance of
switchgear and control gear
IS : 11171 Specification for dry type transformers
IS : 11353 Guide for uniform system of marking
and identification of conductors and
apparatus terminals

IS : 12021 Specification of control transformers for

switchgear and Control gear for voltage
not exceeding 1000V AC
IS:8084 Interconnecting bus bars for A.C.
Updated upto:1992 voltage above 1kV up to and including
36kV.
ANSI C37:20 Switchgear Assemblies including Metal
enclosed Bus.

c) HT AND LT MOTORS

All the motors shall conform to the following standards :

IS/ IEC:60034 Three phase induction motors

IS/ IEC:60034 Single phase AC motors
IS/ IEC:60034 Crane duty motors
IS:4722 DC motors
IS12615, IEC 60034-30 Energy Efficient Motors

d) HT/LT POWER AND CONTROL CABLES

All cables to be supplied shall conform to the latest revisions of IS or any other
international standards acceptable to purchaser. Some of the Indian Standards/
IEC considered relevant to the cables are given below:

IS:1554(Part-I) PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric

cables for working voltage up to and
including 1100 V.
IS:1554 (Part-II) PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric
cables for working voltage from 3.3kV
up to and including 11kV.
IS:7098 (Part-III) XLPE insulated PVC sheathed cables
for working voltages from 3.3 kV up to
and including 33kV.
IS:3961 Recommended current ratings for
cables.
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IS:8130 Conductors for insulated electric cables

and flexible cords.
IS:5831 PVC insulation and sheath of electric
cables.
IS:2982 Copper conductor in insulated cables
and cords.
IS:3975 Mild steel wires, strips and tapes for
armouring cables
IS:5609 Specification for low frequency wires
and cables with PVC insulation and
PVC Sheath.
IS:6380 Spec. of elastomeric insulation of
sheath of electric cables.
IS:434(I and II) Specification for rubber insulation
cables
IEC:540 The methods for insulations and
sheaths of electric cables and cords
(elastomeric and thermoplastic
compounds).
IEC:230 Impulse tests on cables and their
accessories.
IEC:60 High voltage test techniques.
IEC:287 Calculations of the continuous current
rating of cables(100% load factor).
IEC:288 Nominal cross-sectional area and
composition of conductor of insulated
cables.
IEC:502 Extruded solid dielectric insulated power
cables for rated voltages from 1.00 kV
up to 30 kV.
NEMA-WC-5 Thermoplastic insulated wires and
cables for transmission and distribution
of electrical energy.
IEEE:383 Standard for type test for class IE
electric cables, filled splices and
connections for nuclear power
generation stations
IEC: 332-1 Test on electric cables under fire
conditions.
ASTM-D-2843 Standard test method for density of
smoke from burning/ decomposition of
plastics.
ASTM-D-2863 Test for determination of Oxygen Index.
IEC-754-I Test method for acid gas generation.
IEC-331 Fire resisting characteristics of electric
cables.

BICC Hand Book For cables in fire regarding temperature index-chapter-6

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e) DRY TYPE TRANSFORMER

The transformers to be supplied by the bidder shall conform to the latest revision
of IS/IEC including the following :

IS 2026 Power Transformers

IS 11171 Dry type Power Transformers
IS 2029 Bushing for Power Transformers
IEC 60076 Power Transformers

f) INSTALLATION OF CABLES, EARTHING SYSTEM AND LIGHTNING

PROTECTION SYSTEM

IS:513 Cold rolled low carbon steel sheets and

strips.
IS:802 Code of practice for the use of
Structural Steel in Overhead
transmission Line Towers.
IS:1079 Hot Rolled carbon steel sheet and strips
IS:1239 Mild steel tubes, tubulars and other
wrought steel fittings
IS:1255 Code of practice for installation and
maintenance of power cables up to and
including 33 KV rating
IS:1367 Part-13 Technical supply conditions for threaded
Steel fasteners. (Hot dip galvanized
coatings on threaded fasteners).
IS:2147 Degree of protection provided by
enclosures for low voltage switchgear
and control gear
IEC 62305 Code of Practice for the protection of
building and allied structures against
lightning.
IS:2629 Recommended practice for hot dip
galvanising of iron and steel
IS:2633 Method for testing uniformity of coating
on zinc coated articles.
IS:3043 Code of practice for earthing
IS:3063 Fasteners single coil rectangular section
spring washers.
IS:6745 Methods for determination of mass of
zinc coating on zinc coated iron and
steel articles.
IS:8308 Compression type tubular in- line
connectors for aluminium conductors of
insulated cables
IS:8309 Compression type tubular terminal ends
for aluminium conductors of insulated
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cables.
IS:9537 Conduits for electrical installation.
IS:9595 Metal arc welding of carbon and carbon
manganese steels- recommendations.
IS:13573 Joints and terminations for polymeric
cables for working voltages from 6.6kV
up to and including 33kV performance
requirements and type tests.
BS:476 Fire tests on building materials and
structures
IEEE:80 IEEE guide for safety in AC substation
grounding
IEEE:142 Grounding of Industrial and commercial
power systems
DIN 46267 (Part-II) Non tension proof compression joints for
Aluminium conductors.
DIN 46329 Cable lugs for compression
connections, ring type ,for Aluminium
conductors
VDE 0278 Tests on cable terminations and straight
through joints
BS:6121 Specification for mechanical Cable
glands for elastomers and plastic
insulated cables.

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SECTION D 2.2

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION SHEET 1 of 33

1.0 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION WORK

1.1 Equipment shall be installed in a neat workmanlike manner with proper care
during handling to avoid any distortion or damages to delicate instruments.

1.2 Foundation work for all equipment will be carried out by the bidder. Base
frames for switch gear/MCC/control panel shall be fabricated and installed by
the BIDDER.

1.3 All electrical panels, equipment, cable trays, earthing & lightning protection
system, etc shall be installed based on Owner's approved layout & GA
drawings of other package suppliers.

1.4 CABLE CARRIER INSTALLATION

Minimum level difference between two tiers of horizontal cable trays in

building, trenches shall be 275 mm. In vertical raceways with multi tiers the
tiers shall be located atleast with 400 mm intervals

Separate cable trays/tiers shall be provided for different voltage grade cable
viz., 11 kV power, 415V/240V power, control cables and instrumentation
cables
Cable trays shall be supported at every 1000 mm interval.

Cable trays shall be welded to the mounting/carrier structures.

All outdoor cable trays shall be erected in vertical plane. Vertical trays
(raceways) and all outdoor cable trays shall be provided with removable 16
gauge galvanised MS sheet covers.

Cable trays shall be installed as per the approved cable tray/ raceway layout
of the respective area.

1.5 CABLING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

1.5.1 Scope of installation work

The cabling system installation work shall include installation, fixing,
jointing/termination, testing and commissioning of complete cabling system
items and any other work/items necessary for completing the job.

These include construction of cable trenches, cable tunnels, duct banks etc.
The BIDDER shall provide the embedment plates by using anchor fasteners.
Civil works such as making holes/grooves in floor slab/wall and patching up in
an approved manner any holes made in the walls/floors by the BIDDER,
embedment of short lengths of conduits, plates in floors, walls etc. shall be
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deemed to be included in the scope of BIDDER. The Bidder shall work in co-
ordination with the other contractor of mechanical, I&C, Civil, HVAC etc at site.

1.6 Cabling work details

1.6.1 The SUPPLIER’s / OWNER’s / OWNER’s ENGINEER drawings, instructions

and recommendations shall be correctly followed by the BIDDER in handling,
laying, testing and commissioning of the cabling system. In case of any doubt
/ misunderstanding as to correct interpretation of drawings / instructions
necessary clarifications shall be obtained by the BIDDER from the OWNER’s
ENGINEER / OWNER. Cable Schedule preparation is in Bidder scope.

1.6.2 Any change in routes of cables which are required to be made to suit site
conditions shall be carried out by the BIDDER in consultation with the
OWNER’s ENGINEER / OWNER and after his approval. All such changes
shall be incorporated by the Bidder in the relevant project drawings and in
cable schedules for which the OWNER / Owner’s Engineer will furnish soft
copies of original drawings. The bidder shall take Plots / Prints as the case
may be after incorporating all changes carried out at site and forward the
same along with soft copy to OWNER / Owner’s Engineer for further action

1.6.3 All thefts and damage of cables or equipment to which cables are to be
connected, till the installation is handed over to the OWNER, shall be made
good by the BIDDER

1.6.4 The site ENGINEER / OWNER shall arrange through respective

CONTRACTORs to clear the areas / routes / trenches to facilitate the
CONTRACTOR to proceed with the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to
clean the trenches / tunnels, remove cable drums, surplus / waste materials
and all other similar items after the installation work is complete.

1.6.5 It shall be the BIDDER’s scope for storing all short lengths of cables and
arranging for reconciliation billing. All such lengths which can be effectively
reused and cable lengths not used shall be collected and returned to the
OWNER’s stores.

1.6.6 Standard cable grips and reels shall be utilised for cable pulling. In using
woven basket type grips on lead sheathed cable, care shall be taken to avoid
damage to the cable and seal, which shall be made up and maintained during
cable installation. If unduly difficult pulling occurs, the BIDDER shall check
pull required and suspend further pulling until further procedure has been
approved by the OWNER’s ENGINEER/OWNER. Maximum pull tension shall
not exceed recommended value for the cable measured by dynamometer. In
general any lubricant that does not injure the overall covering and does not set
up undesirable conditions of electrostatic stress or electrostatic charge may be
used in pulling insulated cables in conduits and ducts. In particular, soap shall
not be used as lubricant. For cables over 1100V volts and having non-metallic
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jackets without adequate static shielding, the lubricant should not include
hygroscopic greases that will leave a conducting film on the surface of the
cable.
After pulling cable, the BIDDER shall record cable identification and data
pulled, neatly with water-proof ink on linen tags at all cable ends. This is in
addition to the cable identification tags to be tied by GI wire at each end of the
cable as shown in standard drawing enclosed in notes and details.

1.6.7 Cable take-off from drums shall be so planned as to avoid using joints and
splices in the run of the cable. Cable splices will be made only after obtaining
permission of the ENGINEER. Splices where permitted, shall be made in a
neat workman like and approved manner by specialists in this class of work,
attention being paid to higher voltage splices and splices involving armour or
lead sheath construction. Splices shall be made by the BIDDER for each type
of cable in accordance with the instructions issued by the cable SUPPLIER
and the ENGINEER. Before splicing, insulated cables shall have conductor
insulation stepped and bound or pencilled for recommended distance back
from splices to provide a long leakage path. After splicing, insulation equal to
that of the spliced conductors shall be applied at each splice. In baring
conductors for splices, care shall be taken to avoid kinking of strands.

1.6.8 Cables shall always be protected from mechanical injury and from absorption
of moisture at unprotected ends. Damaged cables shall be replaced at the
BIDDER’s expense.

1.6.9 Sharp bending and kinking of cables shall be avoided. The bending radii for
various types of cables shall not be less than those specified in cable
installation notes. If shorter radius appears necessary, no bend shall be made
until clearance and instructions are obtained from the OWNER’s
ENGINEER/OWNER.

1.6.10 Where cables cross roads/railway tracks and water/oil/gas/sewage pipes, they
shall be run in hume/steel pipes. The depth of burial of the pipes shall be as
indicated on project drawings; however, it shall not be less than 600mm.

1.6.11 When power cables are laid in the proximity of communication cables,
minimum separation between power and communication cables shall be not
less than 460mm for single-core cables and 300mm for multi-core cables.
Power and communication cables shall, as far as possible, cross at right
angles to each other.

1.6.12 The end portions of directly buried cables shall be protected as indicated in
the relevant enclosed typical drawings, by bringing out the cables from earth
at the entry/exit points in conduits/pipes.

1.6.13 Cable on cable racks, in cable trays and upon emerging from conduits shall be
formed to avoid bearing against edges of trays, racks, conduits or their
supports upon entering or leaving trays, racks or conduits. Cables in
horizontal runs in trays shall be tied by 3mm nylon cord to the cable trays.
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Sequence of cables transversely in trays shall avoid unnecessary crossing of

other cables when some of the cables make turns into lateral trays, or upon
entering or leaving a run of tray. Cables shall be laid flat in trays, with
allowance for angles, offsets and branches. Cables shall then be restrained
temporarily in an approved manner on one side of each angle, branch or offset
in turn, cables shall be formed to the change in tray direction so that the
finished cable will lie flat and straight in the tray in a neat and approved
manner without restraint and without looping out of trays along straight runs of
trays, on any change of direction. Where excess length has been fed into a
tray ,such excess length shall be backed out of tray as cable is formed at
bends and is trimmed flat and straight in trays, and finally out to correct length
upto its terminal point. Where cabinet, cubicle, switchgear or other terminal
point for cable are equipped with cable or wiring trays or through gutters, the
BIDDER shall pull sufficient length of each cable to permit neat arrangement
of all entering cables, with leads formed and clamped as each conductor is
brought to its terminal connection.

1.6.14 Cables shall be clamped along walls, ceilings, columns, structures etc. on
emerging out from trenches, trays, embedded conduits etc. before they are
connected at equipment terminals/enter into junction boxes etc.

The arrangement and interval of clamping of cables shall be as per the

relevant enclosed cable installation drawings. Control and power cables shall
be clamped separately. It will be responsibility of the BIDDER to check the
neatness of such cable runs and to see that horizontal/vertical runs of cables
are parallel to fixed axes in respective plans.

1.6.15 The BIDDER shall make connections to small electrically operated devices on
equipment installed as accessories to, or assembled with other equipment and
requiring two-wire or three-wire connections. Connections to recording
instruments, float switches, limit switches, pressure switches, thermocouples,
thermostats and other miscellaneous equipment shall be done as per the
SUPPLIER’s/ENGINEERS’s drawings and schedules.

1.6.16 The BIDDER shall be responsible for correct phasing of the motor power
connections and shall interchange connections at the motor terminal box, if
necessary after each motor is test run.

1.6.17 At terminal point where the conductor and cable insulation will be terminated,
terminations shall be made in a neat, workmanlike and approved manner by
men specialised in this class of work. Terminations shall be made by the
BIDDER for each type of wire or cable in accordance with instructions issued
by cable SUPPLIER and the OWNER’s ENGINEER. The BIDDER shall have
on hand at the job site the SUPPLIER’s drawings on high voltage cable
terminations. Terminations shall be made using compression type lugs. Main
runs of power and control cables shall consist of PVC/XLPE insulated
armoured or unarmoured cables. Terminations of such cables will generally
occur in terminal boxes where splices may be required, using a special
compression or clamp type termination, beyond which PVC insulated
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conductor, will continue to the terminals of the control device. Terminal boxes
in which splices occur may require filling with compound after completion of
splices.

1.6.18 Control cable terminations shall be made in accordance with wiring

diagrams/cable interconnection diagram furnished to the BIDDER for this
purpose. It is the intent that the BIDDER shall terminate the cables which
were installed and while testing, reversal or other rearrangements of
terminations are necessary. The same shall be performed by the BIDDER
without any implications.

1.6.19 When control cable cores are to be fanned out and cabled together with cord,
the BIDDER shall make connections to terminal blocks, and test equipment for
proper operation with some extra length of cables before cables are corded
together. If there is any doubt as to proper connection, the BIDDER shall
make temporary connection to another terminal without splicing cable.

Splices will not be accepted, and any cable cut out short shall be replaced and
installed, at the BIDDER’s expense. After correct connections are established
through operating equipment, cables shall be cut to correct lengths, connected
to terminals in the specified manner and corded together where necessary to
hold cables in place in workman like manner.

1.6.20 Jointing of cables shall be carried out in accordance with the other Supplier’s
special instructions. Hardware like clips, clamps and tools required for cable
jointing work shall be supplied by the BIDDER. Cables shall be firmly clamped
on either sides of a straight through joint at not more than 300mm away from
the joints. Identification tags shall be provided at each joint and at all cables.
Single core cable joints shall be marked so that phase identity at each joint
can be determined easily. The joints shall be located at the most suitable
places. There shall be sufficient overlap of cables to allow for the removal of
cable ends which may have been damaged.

Joint pits shall be sufficiently spaced to allow the jointers to work with as much
freedom as possible. When two or more cables are laid together, joints shall
be arranged to be staggered by about three meters.

Cable seals shall be examined to ascertain if they are intact and also that
cable ends are not damaged. If the seals are found to be broken or lead
sheath punctured, the cable ends shall not be jointed until after due
examination and testing by the OWNER/OWNER’s ENGINEER. Before
jointing is commenced, insulation resistance of both sections of cables to be
jointed shall be checked to be satisfactory by megger and insulation values
recorded.
1.6.21 Special tools, clips and saddles, locknut, etc, required for the connection and
termination of mineral insulated cables shall be supplied by the BIDDER.
During installation, connection and termination of mineral insulated cables,
care shall be exercised to ensure that aluminium sheath is not damaged. The
cable shall be bent using special bending tools approved by the
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OWNER/OWNER’s ENGINEER. Groups of mineral insulated cables shall be

bent neatly around the corners by using innermost cable as a form around
which to bend the next cable. Cables shall not be fastened or clamped close
to the point of entry to the equipment which may vibrate severely. If
necessary, flexible conduit may be used or special instructions furnished by
the SUPPLIER shall be strictly followed.

1.6.22 Metal sheath and armour of the cable shall be bonded to the earthing system
of the station. Bond shall be of atleast 70sqmm copper conductor unless
otherwise specified.

1.6.23 All new cables shall be megger tested before jointing. After jointing is
completed all L.V. cables shall be megger-tested and H.V. cables (3.3kv and
above) Hi-pot tested before commissioning. The test voltage for Hi-pot testing
shall be as per the relevant cable standards.1100/650 Volt grade cables shall
be tested using 1000 volt Megger.

Cable cores shall be tested for:

a. Continuity
b. Absence of cross phasing
c. Insulation resistance to earth
d. Insulation resistance between conductors

The BIDDER shall arrange necessary testing kit and instruments required for
field testing.

1.7 Storage And Cable Drum Handling

1.7.1 Cable drums shall be handled and stored in an approved manner on hard and
well drained surface so that they may not sink. In no case shall the drum be
stored on the flat i.e., with flange horizontal. Rolling of drums shall be avoided
as far as possible. For short distances, the drums may be rolled provided they
are rolled slowly and in proper direction as marked on the drum. In absence
of any indication, the drums may be rolled in the same direction as it was
rolled during taking up the cables.

1.7.2 For unrolling the cable, the drum shall be mounted on jacks or on cable
wheels without bending and shall be rolled slowly so that cable should come
out over the drum and not below.

1.7.3 Bending radius shall not be less than as recommended by manufacturer.

1.7.4 All possible care shall be taken during unrolling and laying to avoid damage
due to twist, kink or sharp bends.

1.7.5 Cable ends shall be kept sealed to prevent damage and ingress of moisture.

1.7.6 While laying cable, cable roller shall be used at an interval of 2000mm (2
metres). The cable shall be pushed over the roller by a gang of people
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positioned in between rollers. Cables shall not be pulled from the end without
having intermediate pushing arrangements.

1.8 Following are the itemised scope of cabling installation work.

1.8.1 Cable laying and installation

(a) The BIDDER shall install test and commission power and control
cables and any other cables which will be furnished by the OWNER.
Cables, Cable glands and lugs will be provided by owner/other supplier
at site. Cable trays, cable ducts, embedded conduits, trenches etc will
be made available by the other contractor/supplier to the extent
possible. However, all the necessary accessories like cleats, clamps,
saddles, trefoil clamps, spacers, nylon chords for tying and cable
identification tags shall be arranged by bidder to complete the cable
installation.

(b) The cables shall be laid in built-up trenches, directly buried in ground,
on cable trays, vertical raceways, clamped on structures/walls/ceiling,
pulled through pipes and conduits etc. as shown in the typical/project
drawings. The scope of cable installation shall include laying, pulling
of cables, proper dressing of cables on cable trays, racks, vertical
raceways.

(c) The installation of buried cables shall also include work of excavation,
backfilling, etc. Required brick covers for medium and low voltage
cables, pre cast concrete covers for high voltage cables, route/joint
markers, sand shall be arranged by the bidder for directly buried
cables.

(d) The cable installation shall include additional clamping of the cables to
cable trays and cable supporting arms by means of cable ties / strips at
3 m intervals, in their horizontal run, after installation of cables.
Interval of clamping shall be 1.5 m for cable trays in vertical
disposition. Bidder shall arrange the required materials.

1.8.2 Cable Termination

(a) All cables shall be connected at both ends.. The scope of work shall
include making the requisite holes in the gland plate, fixing the glands,
terminating the cables in the glands, mounting of core balance CT if
required, earthing the cable armour, crimping the cable lugs on each
core, neatly clamping the cables in cable alleys/wiring troughs and
connecting to the terminals as per the wiring diagrams and the cable
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schedules. The cable and core identifying tags and core identifying
ferrules respectively shall be supplied and installed by the Bidder as a
part of cable termination work. Only required Cable glands and the
lugs will be furnished by the Owner.

(b) Cables shall be additionally supported near the entry point of

equipment in order to avoid the whole weight of the cables, coming on
to the gland plate / cable box

(c) Cable termination for HT cables shall be generally as described above

and shall also include heat shrinkable tubing system of cable
termination. Scope of work shall include fixing cable box, stress
grading / relieving materials, bonding tape, rain hoods for outdoor, and
preparing the termination impervious to air and moisture and of high
mechanical strength

(d) The equipment will be generally provided with undrilled gland plates for
cables / conduit entry. The BIDDER shall be responsible for punching,
drilling of gland plates, painting and touching up. Holes shall be made
by / drilling.

(e) Control and instrumentation cables / cable cores entering control panel
/ switchgear / MCC / miscellaneous panels shall be neatly run in PVC
channels/ trough or bunched, clamped and tied with cable ties to keep
them in position. Spare cores shall be similarly tagged / ferruled / cross
ferruled with a suffix letter “S” along with cable numbers and coiled up
after end sealing

(f) All cable entry points shall be sealed and made vermin and dust
protected. Unused openings shall be effectively sealed

(g) If the cable-end box or terminal enclosure provided on the equipment

is found unsuitable and requires modifications, the same shall be
carried out by the BIDDER, as directed by the OWNER.

1.8.3 Cable Joints

(a) Jointing of cables shall be made in accordance with relevant codes of

practice and MANUFACTURER's special instructions. Cables shall be
firmly clamped and supported within 300 mm from the joint to avoid
mechanical stresses on the joint.

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(b) The BIDDER shall plan and cut the cables in such a way that joints are
avoided as far as possible and also the wastage of cable is limited to a
minimum.

(c) Joints shall not be permitted in control cables. However, in long runs of
power cables, joints shall be permitted at an accessible location which
shall be chosen in consultation with OWNER/OWNER’S ENGINEER
before work is taken up. A record of all joints giving cable number, type
of cable, type of joint, location and date of jointing shall be kept by the
BIDDER.

(d) The straight through jointing method and its application technique shall
be of thoroughly proven type. Jointing kits shall be supplied by owner,

(e) Wherever junction boxes are provided for cable joint of control cable,
the BIDDER shall indicate in as built drawing indicating location of
junction boxes and submit the same to OWNER/OWNER’S
ENGINEER.

1.8.4 Cable Tags and Markers

(a) Each cable shall be tagged with numbers that appear in the cable
schedule. The tag shall be of aluminium with the number punched on it
and securely attached to the cable/conduit by not less than two turns of
20 SWG GI wire. Cable tags shall be of rectangular shape for power
cables and of circular shape for control cables. Cable tags shall be
provided on all cables at each end, on both sides of wall/floor
crossings, on each duct/conduit entry and at every ten (10) metres in
cable trench/tray racks.

(b) Location of cables laid directly underground shall be clearly indicated

with cable marker made of galvanised iron plate. Location of
underground cable joints shall be indicated with cable marker with an
additional inscription "Cable joint". The marker shall project 150 mm
above ground and shall be spaced at an interval of 30 meters, and at
every change in direction. They shall be located on both sides of road
and drain crossings. Top of cable marker/joint marker shall be sloped,
to avoid accumulation of water/dust on marker

(c) Location of underground cables entering the building shall be clearly

indicated with a cable entry marker, made out of galvanised steel plate

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(d) The cable tags and markers shall be arranged by the bidder.

1.9 Material Wastage

(a) The BIDDER shall maintain a detailed account of all material received
including the power and control cables entrusted to him. Full records
shall be maintained and updated weekly regarding the use of the
material in his custody, and these shall be available to the OWNER for
inspection.

(b) All scrap produced by the BIDDER shall be removed daily from the
plant area to OWNER’s waste dump, and the work site shall be kept
reasonably clean. The cut lengths of cables, pipes etc. which are to be
used later for material accounting shall be removed to BIDDER’s
stores.

1.10 Conduits/Pipes Installation

1.10.1 The BIDDER shall install all conduits/pipes required for the cabling work as
per project drawings/notes.

1.10.2 Conduits/pipes shall be, laid along the walls/structural members, along floors
and ceilings. Conduit and pipe sleeves which are required to be embedded in
walls, roof slabs, floors, etc. to be furnished by the BIDDER for cabling work at
site. However, in places where such pipe sleeves have not been provided by
the OWNER, the BIDDER shall install conduit/pipe sleeves in place wherever
necessary by breaking walls/floors as required by the ENGINEER to
OWNER's satisfaction. All conduits/pipes shall have their ends closed by caps
until cables are pulled.

1.10.3 Water-proof sealing shall be done for all outdoor to indoor conduit/pipe inserts
by means of bell mouth termination pieces and bitumen based cold set water-
proof compound. Fire-proof sealing shall be done for pipe inserts in floor
slabs, in walls of pressurised rooms and hazardous area, wherever indicated
in project drawings. The water-proof/fire-proof sealing of pipe inserts shall be
as per the typical drawings.

1.10.4 The scope of installation of conduits/pipes shall include installation of all

accessories like tees, elbows, pull-boxes, conduit end plugs, bell-mouths, GI
wire for cable pulling, GI saddles, spacers, screws, nuts and bolts. The scope
for directly buried pipes/conduits shall include excavation and back filling as
per varying depths/widths mentioned in project drawings.

1.10.5 Each conduit run shall be marked with its designation as indicated on the
drawings. Identification shall be by means of painting so located that each run
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of conduit is readily identified at each end. Where conduits terminate at flush

mounted boxes, cabinets or other enclosure, the designations shall also be
painted on the inside of the enclosure adjacent to the conduits.

1.10.6 The BIDDER shall have at site dies for threading pipe of conduit of diameters
and threads corresponding to the standards of the countries furnishing the
equipment. He shall thread or cut off and rethread pipe/conduit and shall
install adapters or reducers when required to connect sections conforming to
different standards or specifications. He shall ream out threads and weld
conduit to join the system together, if necessary. When cutting a conduit, it
shall be firmly held in a vice or by other suitable means and shall be cut
square, preferably using cold-cut-off saw, power hacksaw or other approved
tool for cutting conduit, without leaving larger inside burrs or otherwise leaving
damaged ends. Cut ends shall be reamed and all burrs and sharp edges
removed. Ends requiring threading shall have field-run threads cut clean and
true with sharp, unworn dies to conform with pipe thread standards for thread
dimensions, length of thread, depth of thread and taper. All field threaded
ends of metallic conduits/pipes shall be reamed after threading and zinc rich
cold galvanising.

1.10.7 Exposed conduit shall be adequately supported by racks, clamps, straps or by

other approved means. Conduit supports shall be erected square and true to
line and grade with an average spacing between as given below except where
details give closer spacing.
Nominal Bore ( dia )

25mm - 1.2M

32-40mm - 1.5M

50mm - 2.0M

65-85mm - 2.5M

100mm - 3.0M
The fabrication and installation of supports and the clamping or fastening of
conduits to racks and supports shall be included in the scope of work of the
BIDDER. Drilled and tapped holes for screw fastening for conduits on
galvanised or painted steel shall be touched up with red lead and same
finishing paint before making up the connections.

1.10.8 Conduit shall be entered into terminal boxes at locations provided by

equipment MANUFACTURER’s design unless otherwise shown on the
drawings, or unless otherwise directed by the ENGINEER. In general, all
equipment enclosures, cabinets and housings requiring conduit or cable entry
shall be provided with terminal boxes designed for cable with compound or will
have conduit terminating above level of emergence from floor concrete, with a
wiped joint required between lead sheaths and wiping sleeve on terminal box.
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However, a reasonable amount of drilling cutting, reaming and relocating

holes shall be considered as normal part of the work. Pull boxes, junction
boxes, outlet boxes and terminal boxes other than standard items and
standard pull sleeves and floor plates, plates terminating conduit runs at cable
trays and other plates in the path of conduit runs should be initially furnished
un galvanised and without conduit or cable entry holes. The BIDDER will later
be required to cut entry holes located to meet actual conduit locations as
installed after which boxes and plates shall be hot dip galvanised/ painted as
required.

1.10.9 Where and if thin wall conduit is specifically permitted, conduit system shall be
made up in a neat manner, using compression type fittings, which do not
require threading of the tubing. Fittings shall be made up with full thread
engagement between nuts and expansion sleeves and where thin wall
conduits enter boxes, shoulder of fittings shall bear tightly against box with
locknut inside drawn up tightly. If difficulty in attaining clamping action from
both inside and outside of entry hole is encountered in bringing shoulder of
fittings to bear, locknuts shall be used on the fitting both inside and outside of
the box at the entry hole. All joints shall have structural rigidity and low
electrical resistance across joints.

1.10.10 All fittings on conduit systems having threads connections shall be made tight,
with full thread engagement and with a minimum of wrench work in order to
avoid wrench cuts. Joints shall provide structural rigidity and low electrical
resistance to ground across the joints in metallic conduit runs. Metallic conduit
runs into metal boxes without threaded hubs shall have two (2) locknuts and a
bushing for connections unless otherwise shown on the drawings. All open
conduit ends shall have bell mouths with water-proof/fire-proof sealing, unless
other terminations are required. Threaded joints shall be made up by turning,
if possible, from a point where a bend in the conduit occurs, or by using the
offset in the conduit. All threads in steel conduit shall be cleaned and well
painted with zinc rich paint or approve equivalent protective coating on steel
conduit not to be embedded in concrete shall be smoothened and cleaned,
after which they shall be touched up as specified by the ENGINEER. Slip
joints other than approved expansion fittings shall not be used.

1.10.11 All conduit terminations shall be located as shown on the drawings, where
dimensioned. Accuracy of location shall be within 6mm of the drawing
dimensions except where greater accuracy may be required to avoid
interference, to allow proper spacing and clearance for fitting or to permit
proper insertion into terminating device.

1.10.12 A reasonable number of long radius bends and standard conduit elbows
40mm and over in normal conduit diameter may be furnished for use in
permissible locations in the installation. All other bends in metallic conduits
shall be field-bent. Long radius bends may be used in steel conduit runs to be
embedded in concrete and standard radius bends may be used for turning out
of thin slabs. Long radius bends and standard elbows under conditions
requiring the same, may also be used in fabricating long runs of exposed steel
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conduit. Bends in embedded steel conduit runs and all bends in exposed runs
where two or more conduits run parallel shall be field bent to suitable radius to
produce a neat appearance. All field- bends required in conduit runs shall
have uniform long radius sweeps bent on a suitable power bender or with
other approved bending tools. The radius of any conduit bend measured from
the centre of bend to the nearest external surface of the conduit shall be not
less than 12 times the nominal diameter of conduit. Where a shorter radius
becomes necessary, it may be reduced upon approval of the ENGINEER.

1.10.13 Bends shall be free from cracks, crimps or other damage to the pipe or its
coating and shall not have the pipe section unduly flattened. Bends having a
minimum inside diameter ten (10) percent less than the true diameter of the
conduit or a cross sectional area five (5) percent less than the true c/s area
shall be rejected.

1.10.14 When the BIDDER is required to install conduits embedded in foundation

structural concrete they shall be run as directly as possible among the
generally indicated route between two points with a minimum length and with
a minimum of crossing, bending and cutting but without creating interferences
with other installations. Pull wires of suitable size shall be inserted in the
embedded conduits for pulling the cables.

1.10.15 For underground runs, depths required for major runs of conduits and ducts
shall be determined by uniform pitch shown in drawings towards given
elevations of ends of conduits and ducts and hand-holes. Where no such
elevations are given for individual conduits, either in banks or run singly, the
standards regarding depth established for these conduits and ducts for which
elevations are shown shall be maintained.

1.10.16 Embedded conduit running parallel to masonry surface shall, wherever

possible, have a cover of at least 50mm. Conduit shall be firmly fixed in place
by being wired to reinforcing steel or by other approved means to avoid being
disturbed during placement of concrete. Where conduit terminates at or
leaves the masonry, it shall be carefully and firmly positioned by means of a
suitable template. Where conduits change from embedded construction to
exposed construction, all conduits in the same layer of the exposed runs shall
clear structural surfaces by the same amount, regardless of size, and the
embedded portions shall be installed so that such clearance will be provided
without bending the exposed portions.

1.10.17 Where embedded conduits leave masonry, whether for permanent termination
or for temporary termination for subsequent continuation, they shall have a
minimum threaded projection of 50mm beyond the ultimate finished surface of
masonry, unless otherwise indicated on the drawing. The BIDDER shall be
responsible for determining the position of such finished surfaces, recognising
the fact that finished courses, curbs etc. may be incorporated in the structural
designs, and will be placed subsequent to the masonry work in progress or
completed at the time conduits to be embedded are placed. This required
projection beyond ultimate finished surfaces of masonry shall not apply in
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special cases such as where a bend emerging from the concrete would be
complete or where the drawings or scope of the work clearly require that the
exposed portion of the conduit is to be carried to a particular point.

1.10.18 Where embedded conduits turn upwards from a slab or sill, the termination
dimensions shown on the drawings, if any, shall be taken to represent the
position of the straight extension of the conduit external to and immediately
following the bend. At least one half the arc length of the bend shall be
embedded.

1.10.19 Where conduits are stubbed out of masonry for future extension outside the
structure, they shall be specially protected against corrosion and shall be
terminated with a coupling and end cap, the threads well coated with zinc rich
paint and the entire end consisting of cap coupling and conduit shall be
painted as per the instructions of the ENGINEER/OWNER.
1.10.20 Conduits extending out of floors, walls, ceilings etc. and which are exposed to
possible damage shall be boxed in or otherwise protected after installation.

1.10.21 In installing asbestos pipe or other fibre conduit, no cracked pieces shall be
used and sections cracked or broken during or after placement shall be
replaced. As specified above, ends of all conduits shall be clean. Exposed
ends of runs, such as at hand-holes, shall have bell mouths installed to
present rounded edges and ends of run for which bell mouths cannot be
installed shall have round edges. Sealing compound or Asbestos cement
shall be used on all joints whether or not the conduit is encased in concrete.
The sealing compound or asbestos cement shall be applied in accordance
with the MANUFACTURER’s recommendation.

1.10.22 Where ducts are to be constructed by the BIDDER in concrete envelope,

spacers are provided to hold them rigidly in place evenly pitched, during
concrete encasement. Spacers between layers of conduits shall be installed
one over another in the same vertical plane, with all spacers in each vertical
plane tied together at the edges of the spacers. Conduits shall be adequately
anchored to prevent floating when concrete is poured. Immediately after
pouring of concrete each conduit encased shall be tested with swab for a clear
opening without any evidence of concrete entry, and any obstructions shall be
removed. Blocked conduits, from which obstructions cannot be removed,
shall be replaced. The foregoing while specifically referring to multiple runs,
shall apply equally to single runs of underground conduits.

1.10.23 BIDDER shall be responsible for bonding of conduits/pipes in which cables

have been installed, to main earthing grid. Entire system of conduit after
installation shall be tested for mechanical and electrical continuity throughout
and permanently connected to earth by earth clamps efficiently fastened to the
conduits. Gas or other pipes shall not be used as earth medium.

1.11 Sealing of Floor Openings

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All floor openings for vertical cable trays/raceways shall be sealed by fire-proof
compound. The scope of work shall include supply, preparing and laying of the
compound.

2 EARTHING SYSTEM
2.1 Earthing system shall be provided for the entire plant (FGD). This shall be
complete with earth grids and electrodes including those buried in soil in the
plant area, embedded in concrete inside the buildings and all the above
ground earth conductors for all the equipment & systems of the plant.
Earthing system shall consist of earth grids and electrodes buried in soil in
the plant area, embedded in concrete inside the buildings to which all the
electrical equipment, metallic structures are connected to have earth
continuity for safety reasons.
The earthing system shall conform to IS 3043, IEEE 80.

2.2 CONDUCTOR MATERIAL

The earthing system conductors and accessories shall be as follows:
a) Conductors above ground level and in Galvanised steel
trenches
b) Conductors buried in ground or embedded Mild Steel
in concrete
c) Electrodes GS pipe/ Rod
d) Lightning protection air termination and GS Flat
down conductors for buildings

2.3 SIZE OF CONDUCTORS

a) Main Earthing Conductors
The earthing conductor sizes shall be calculated based on IS 3043/
IEEE80 and the earthing system shall comply with Indian Electricity
Rules.
b) Earth resistivity testing shall be carried out by Bidder
c) Rod Electrodes
Galvanised steel rod /pipe electrodes of suitable diameter and length
shall be used as per the recommendation of standards. For test pits,
electrode installed in the test pit shall have disconnecting facilities. For
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treated earth pits, electrode shall be provided as per IS 3043. Bidder has
to provide chemical type earth pit. Necessary number (minimum two no.)
of treated earth pits shall be provided for LAs, and neutral earthing of
Power transformer and LV Service transformer.
d) Equipment Earthing Leads
The size of the earthing leads shall be decided based on the type of
equipment and structure to be earthed and shall be provided generally
as per IS-3043. Number of sizes shall be standardised to simplify
procurement.
e) Conductors for lightning protection system
The size of conductors for lightning protection system shall be decided
based on mechanical strength.
2.4 EARTHING SYSTEM LAYOUT
2.4.1 The earthing system installation shall generally comply with IS-3043, IEEE-80
and Indian Electricity Rules. Earthing system shall be designed in a manner
that provides a means to safely discharge lightning strokes to earth, reduce
step and touch potential to safe level and confine dangerous soil currents. The
BIDDER shall also submit the earthing layouts to electrical Inspector for his
approval. Necessary modification wherever required shall be carried out by
the bidder and to get approval from the Inspector at no extra cost to the
Owner. The earthing system shall be integrated with the existing earthing
system of the plant. Earthing layout to be prepared by Bidder after necessary
earth resistivity testing and calculation. New earthing grid to be connected with
existing grid at two points.
2.4.2 After installation, the resistance of the ground grid shall be tested in presence
of OWNER as per IE rules. If the resistance is observed to be not less than 1
ohm, the Bidder shall derive additional earth pits such that resistance is less
than 1 ohm. After the test, report shall be submitted to Electrical Inspector for
approval. The submission of Earthing layouts, drawings and obtaining final
clearances & approval from Electrical Inspectorate shall be within the scope of
the BIDDER.
2.4.3 Metallic frames of all equipments, supporting structures adjacent to current
carrying conductors, lightning protection system conductors and neutral points
of various systems shall be connected to a single earthing system. Two
earthing leads shall be used if rated voltage of equipment is above 250V. If
the rated voltage is 250V or below, one earth lead shall be provided. Metallic
structures adjacent to electrical equipment shall be earthed by one earthing
lead. Transformer NGR enclosures shall not be earthed intentionally or
otherwise. Suitable insulating arrangements shall be provided to prevent
earthing of these through mounting structure. Main earthing in Transformer
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yard, FGD area, switchgear rooms, and other buildings shall be in form of
grids.
2.4.4 Earthing conductors in outdoor areas shall be installed at a minimum depth of
600 mm.
2.4.5 All cable trays in the plant buildings as well as inside the trenches shall be
connected to earth grid at an interval of about 10 m.
2.4.6 Neutral of the service transformers shall be connected to two nos. treated
pipe earth electrodes. Required Salt, Charcoal, sand for treated pit shall be
supplied by Bidder.
2.4.7 The main earthing grid in FGD area and earth grid in the rest of the power
plant area shall be suitably interconnected through test pits. It shall be
ensured that the grid resistance of each of these systems is less than one
ohm.
2.4.8 All fences shall be earthed.
2.4.9 The earthing system layout shall be provided to the contractor.

2.5 EARTHING INSTALLATION PRACTICE

2.5.1 The spacing between two electrodes shall be at least equivalent to twice the
length of the electrode.
2.5.2 Earthing conductor running exposed on column, walls, etc., shall be
supported by suitable cleats, at intervals of 750 mm.
2.5.3 The earthing conductor crossing the road / track shall be laid in hume pipe or
laid at a greater depth to avoid damage.
2.5.4 When earth conductor passes through floors, walls, etc., suitable pipe
sleeves shall be provided and the same shall sealed after installation.
2.5.5 The connection between earthing pads / terminal to the earth grid shall be
made short and direct and shall be free from kinks & splices.
2.5.6 Metallic conduits and pipes shall not be used as earth continuity conductor.
2.5.7 Flood light poles & towers, their junction boxes shall be connected to the
earthing conductor to be run along with supply cable. This earth conductor
shall be in turn connected to earth grid at two extreme points.
2.5.8 Flexible earth conductors shall be provided at expansion joints for earthing
the gates, operating handles, etc.
2.5.9 Equipment bolted connection after being checked and tested shall be painted
with anti-corrosive paint / compound.

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2.5.10 Connection between the equipment earth lead and the grid conductor shall
be welded. For rust protection, the welds shall be treated with zinc chromate
primer and coated with zinc rich paint.
2.5.11 The cable sheaths, screens armour shall be earthed at both ends for multi-
core cables. For single core cables the same shall be done at one end
(switchgear end) only.
2.5.12 All bimetallic connections shall be treated with suitable compound to prevent
moisture ingression.
2.5.13 The fences shall be grounded in the areas of high personnel movement and
where the fence crosses the ground grid. All fence gates shall be provided
with grounding jumper.
2.5.14 BIDDER shall demonstrate the effectiveness of Earthing system by
measurement of earth resistance, step and touch potential at different
locations.
3 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
Lightning protection complete with vertical air termination rods, horizontal roof
conductors, down comers, test links and pipe electrodes shall be provided for all
structures for which the safety norms dictate requirement as per relevant
standards shall be provided. Lightning protection shall conform to IEC 62305.
3.1 Lightning Protection System Layout shall be provided by Bidder.
3.1.1 The lightning system installation shall generally comply with IEC 62305 code of
practice for the protection of building and allied structure against lightning.
3.1.2 Each down conductor shall be connected to a rod electrode, which in turn shall
be connected to the station earthing system through test links.
3.1.3 The down conductors from the masts/peaks/shield wires shall be run along the
tower and connected to the test links mounted on the towers at 1000m from the
ground level. Conductors from the test links shall be connected to the rod/pipe
electrodes. Lightning design calculations shall be submitted to the OWNER for
approval along with their layouts.
3.2 LIGHTNING PROTECTION INSTALLATION PRACTICE
a) Conductors of lightning protection system shall not be connected with
conductors of safety earthing system above ground level.
b) The down conductors shall be welded to steel structures at regular
interval or cleated to wall. Wherever welded, the weld locations shall be
treated to provide rust protection.
c) Each down conductor shall be provided with a test link at a height of
about 1000mm above ground level.
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d) All the metallic structures within a vicinity of 2000 mm shall be connected

to the lightning protection conductors.
e) During the construction of the chimney the lightning protection shall be
provided (LP conductor to be run along the chimney during its
construction). Detailed requirements are indicated in the Chimney and
NDCT specifications.

4 CABLING SYSTEM
4.1 CABLE LAYING
4.1.1 Cables will generally be laid on cable trays either in trenches, overhead
supported from building steel/structures, vertical raceways, clamped on
structures/walls/ceiling, pulled through pipes and conduits, concrete trenches
etc. (Direct buried cables is not acceptable) Cables shall run in concrete
trenches in those electrical rooms at ground level, which are without any
spreader room below.
4.1.2 In indoor pumps, mechanical equipment areas overhead cable trays shall
generally be used and local concrete trenches shall be used outdoor in
transformer yard.
4.1.3 For inter plant connections, the cables shall be routed through an
overhead cable bridge pipe cum cable bridge.
4.1.4 For underground crossing of railways, road etc. additional protection shall
be provided in form of hume pipe or concrete encased rigid steel
conduits (duct bank).
4.1.5 A.C. and D.C. circuit will not be run in same cable. Further, separately fused
circuit will run in separate cables.
4.2 CABLE TERMINATION & JOINTING KITS
4.2.1 Cable joints shall be avoided to the extent possible, only after approval from
OWNER. If joints are unavoidable due to circuit length, in excess of
permissible maximum drum length, they shall be heat shrinkable type, tapex
type or premoulded push on type having a short circuit with stand capacity of
40kA for 1 sec. for 6.6kV cables and 50kA for 1 sec. for 1100V grade cables
(fault currents shall be higher based on system study result).

4.3 CABLE CARRIER SYSTEM

4.3.1 Following cable carrier system shall be adopted in various areas as indicated
below in general. The list below is for BIDDER’s guidance only. It is not the
intent of this specification to specify the required arrangement for all areas.
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(i) Control room building:

- Cable vault : Cable trays

(ii) Switchgear room : Cable vault

(iii) FGD area : Cable trays

(iv) Platforms : Cable trays

(v) Road crossings : Cable rack/Duct banks

(vi) Cable carrier system : Overhead Cable rack / Cable

connecting outlying areas trench
(vii) Off-site buildings and : Overhead Cable trays / Cable
utilities trench
(viii) Battery Rooms : Overhead Cable trays

4.3.2 Cable trench

Preferred working space between the cable support arms and the walls are
as follows.
Trench depth Width of Trays Working Space
1500 mm (5 tiers) 600 mm 750 mm
1200 mm (4 tiers) 600 mm 750 mm
1000 mm (3 tiers) 600 mm 750 mm
700 mm (2 tiers) 300 mm 350 mm
4.3.3 Cable/Cable tray supports
Cable tray supports shall be fabricated from standard steel structures of
different sizes. The sizes selected shall be adequate for the weight of
cables/trays encountered. Vertical raceways shall be formed by either
structural members or slotted angles or by running the prefabricated trays
vertically. The steel members shall be hot dip galvanised.
4.3.4 CABLE TAGS & MARKERS
(a) Each cable shall be tagged with numbers that appear in the cable
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(b) Cable tags shall be provided on all cables at each and (just before
entering the equipment enclosure), on both sides of a wall or floor
crossings, on each duct/conduit entry, and at every ten (10) metres in
cable tray runs. Cable tags shall also be provided inside the
switchgear, motor control centres, control and relay panels, etc., cable
identification is also required where number of cables enter together a
gland plate.
4.4 CABLE INSTALLATION GUIDELINE
4.4.1 Cables to each circuit shall be laid in one continuous length. Cable jointing
shall be avoided. Jointing will be allowed only for the cases where the route
length is more than the maximum possible drum length.
4.4.2 Direct Buried installation of cables is not acceptable. Outdoor cables shall be
laid either in cable trays in trenches or on cable racks.
4.4.3 Where cables cross roads and water, oil, gas or sewage pipes, the cables
shall be laid in hume or steel pipes. For road crossings, the pipe for the cable
shall be buried at not less than 600 mm. Hume pipes shall be preferred to
steel pipes from the point of view of corrosion.
4.4.4 The cables shall be tied to tray rungs by means of 3 mm dia. nylon cord at an
interval of 5000 mm and also at bends.
4.4.5 Different voltage grade cables shall be laid in separate trays. When trays are
arranged in tiers, HV cables shall be laid in top trays and cables of
subsequent voltage grades in lower tiers of trays.
4.4.6 The HV power cables shall be laid in trays / on racks as follows.
i) In single layer only without exception.
ii) 3 core cables to be laid in touching formation.
iii) Single core cables to be laid in trefoil groups.
4.4.7 Single core power cables for 3 phase AC circuits laid in trays/racks/ trenches
in trefoil groups shall be held in trefoil clamps placed at an interval of 3 m.
The trefoil groups of cables shall be additionally tied by means of 3 mm dia.
nylon cord as follows.
i) At an interval of 1m when laid in cable trays/racks.
ii) At an interval of 750 mm when laid in trenches without cable trays.
4.4.8 All HT cables shall be laid in single layer. 1.1kV grade power cables of
120 mm² size and above shall normally be laid in single layer in trays/on
racks. Power cables below 120 mm² may be run in double layers, where
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formation with single dia (Highest size cable dia) spacing between the two
trefoils.
4.4.9 Control and instrumentation cables can be laid up to a maximum of three
layers in each tray/rack. Approximately 10% space on the cable trays shall be
provided for future.
4.4.10 The bending radii for various types of cables shall not be less than those
values specified by the cable manufacturer.
4.4.11 Wherever cables have to be laid to top of cooling tower and different
elevations of chimney, the cables shall be laid in conduits embedded in 50
mm thick concrete. The number of conduits shall be subject to Owner’s
approval considering different conduits for different phases / application.
4.4.12 Metallic sheaths, screens and armour of all multicore cables shall be earthed
at both equipment and switchgear end.
4.4.13 Sheath and armour of single core power cables shall be earthed at
switchgear end only. For long lengths of cables multiple earthing may have to
be adopted to safeguard against the presence of standing voltages under
normal as well as fault conditions.
4.4.14 Civil / structural works as required for the entire installation work also shall be
included in the scope of BIDDER.
4.5 CABLE CARRIER SYSTEM INSTALLATION PRACTICE
4.5.1 Minimum level difference between two tiers of horizontal cable trays in
building and trenches shall be 300 mm. In vertical race ways with multi-tiers
the tiers shall be located atleast with 400 mm intervals.
4.5.2 In trenches & tunnels the width of the cable tray shall be limited to 600 mm.
4.5.3 Separate cable trays/tiers shall be provided for different voltage grade cables
viz., 6.6KV power, 415V/240V power, control cables and instrumentation &
communication cables. Communication links wherever redundant shall be run
in different conduits and in separate trays.
4.5.4 Cable trays shall be supported at every 1500 mm interval.
4.5.5 Cable trays shall be welded to the mounting/carrier structures.
4.5.6 Each continuous laid out length of cable tray shall be earthed at minimum
two places by GS flats of minimum size 50mm x 6mm, the distance between
earthing points shall not exceed 10 metres.
4.5.7 At least 300mm clearance shall be maintained between the top tray and
beams, piping or other obstacles to facilitate installation of cables in the tray.
A working space of not less than 600mm shall be maintained on atleast on
one side of each tray.
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4.5.8 When cables are taken in vertical raceways / trays and they pass from
one floor & other floor pipe sleeves in concrete shall be provided.
4.5.9 No cable trays shall be mounted near hot zones like hot flue gas duct, steam
pipe, etc.
4.5.10 Based on the voltage grade of the cable, separate cable trays shall be
provided to lay the cable.
5 LIGHTING SYSTEM
5.1 The scope of installation work shall include storing and unpacking of
materials, receipt of materials from Purchaser’s/other supplier’s store, fixing
of all items associated with lighting system, laying and fixing conduits,
wiring, termination, testing, commissioning and all other work items
necessary for completing the job. The supply of all mounting accessories,
hardware and consumable items like fixing saddles, spacer plates, junction
boxes and suspension conduits for the fixture fixing/suspension points,
connectors, jointing ferrules, all fixing brackets, screws and studs and
earthing wires shall be deemed to be included in the scope of installation
work.
5.2 Unless specifically noted otherwise, lighting panels, light control switches and
receptacles shall be installed at the following mounting heights from finished
floor/ground levels:

a) Lighting panels - 1200 mm to bottom of the panel.

b) Light control switches - 1200 mm.

c) Receptacle units - 500 mm for indoor and 1000 mm for outdoor

5.3 All lighting panels located indoor/outdoor shall be installed by the bidder on
walls/columns by fastening to suitably grouted studs of not less than 12 mm
diameter.
5.4 Lighting fixtures of appropriate types as per other supplier’s drawings shall be
installed by the bidder as per the typical mounting arrangement drawings
furnished to him.
5.5 In case of installation of a recessed mounting lighting fixture, the false ceiling
has to be marked as per the lighting fitting and the marked portion has to be cut
in order to accommodate the lighting fixture. The lighting fixture shall be
suspended till the required height (Till the grove created for the lighting fixture)
by using two steel wires which are anchored and fastened to the ceiling.
5.6 Suspensions in the form of conduits/chains/steel structural members etc., clamps
for installation of fixtures above false ceiling, fixing brackets or similar items
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required for mounting of fixtures as per typical drawings shall be supplied by the
other supplier. Shades or reflectors of light points shall not be in contact with
structural members, pipe work etc.

5.7 Fixtures shall not be suspended/attached with the help of supports/embedment

provided for other services unless permission is obtained from the
OWNER/ENGINEER.

5.8 Lighting panels, distribution boards, fixtures, fans, switches, receptacles,

Lighting poles etc. shall be located as per the OWNER’s/OTHER SUPPLIER’S
relevant project layout drawings. Any changes, if necessary, after obtaining prior
approval of the OWNER/ENGINEER, shall be carried out at site by the BIDDER
and shall be clearly marked by him on the project drawings and forwarded to
OWNER’s/ Engineer’s site/design office for finalisation.
5.9 The required conduits for lighting wiring shall be suitably routed at site by the
bidder with due considerations to a neat layout and ease of maintenance.
5.10 Switches/receptacles wired on different phases shall be separated by a minimum
distance of 1.8 m wherever possible. if not possible switches and receptacles
shall be mounted on separate boxes which can be placed side by side.

5.11 Minimum size of rigid conduits used for wiring shall be 20 mm diameter in case
of exposed systems and 25 mm diameter in case of concealed/ embedded
systems.

6 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR INSTALLATION

6.1 All electrical equipment shall be installed in a neat, workmanlike manner so
that it is level, plumb, squat and properly aligned and oriented. Tolerances
shall be as established in the Manufacturer’s drawings. Clearances around
Electrical panels, switchgears shall be as per approved drawings and as per
relevant standards. No equipment shall be permanently bolted down to
foundation or structure until the alignment has been checked and found
acceptable by the OWNER/ENGINEER.
6.2 The Bidder shall ensure that instruments and gauges to be used for testing
and inspection have valid calibration and the accuracy can be traced to
National Standards
6.3 It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain approval from local statutory
authorities including Electrical Inspector/CEA/CEIG, wherever applicable, for
carrying out any work or for installation carried out which comes under the
purview of such authorities.
6.4 It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide watch & ward and security for
the equipment / component parts covered in this contract. Any loss of
equipment/component parts, after take over by the BIDDER, till the
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installation is handed over to the OWNER, shall be made good by the

BIDDER.
6.5 In order to avoid hazards to personnel moving around the equipment such as
switchgear etc. which is kept charged after installation, before
commissioning, such equipment shall be suitably cordoned off to prevent
anyone accidentally going near it.
6.6 The Bidder shall carry out touch-up painting on any equipment, if the finish
paint on the equipment is soiled or marred during installation/handling. The
paint including primer thinner & shade of the paint to match with Owner’s
specification, shall be estimated & supplied by the BIDDER on unit rate basis.
6.7 The Bidder shall ensure workmanship of good quality and shall assign
qualified supervisors/Engineers and competent labour who are skilled having
valid licence/authorisation/work permit, careful and experienced in carrying
out similar works. The Owner/Engineer shall reserve the right to reject non-
competent person employed by the Bidder, if the workmanship is not found
satisfactory. Wherever required the Bidder shall include loaning of
skilled/unskilled personnel for work by Owner/other agencies, on Man-
hour/Man-day rates, for normal & overtime work to meet the project schedule.
6.8 It shall be the responsibility of the Bidder to obtain necessary Licence/
Authorisation/permit for work for his personnel from the Licensing Board of
the locality/state where the work is to be carried out. The persons deputed by
the Bidder’s firm should also hold valid permits issued or recognised by the
Licensing Board of the locality/state where the work is to be carried out.
6.9 The BIDDER shall take over the equipment to be erected from the storage
yard/stores/sheds/railway siding, transport the equipment where required in
actual position, erect, assemble all parts of the equipment, test and
commission the same.
6.10 The work shall be carried out strictly as per the OWNER/ENGINEER
approved instructions and layout drawings. In case of any doubt/
misunderstanding as to correct interpretation of the drawings or instructions,
necessary clarifications shall be obtained from the OWNER/ENGINEER. The
BIDDER shall be held responsible for any damage to the equipment
consequent to not following the instructions correctly. MANUFACTURER’s
equipment manuals to be followed for all equipment installations.
6.11 The BIDDER shall furnish all tools, ladders, scaffolding, welding equipment,
rigging materials, testing equipment, test kits etc. required for complete
installation, testing and commissioning of the items included in the contract
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6.12 The BIDDER may engage specialist engineers from the equipment
MANUFACTURERS to supervise the installation, testing and commissioning
of their equipment.
6.13 The BIDDER shall cooperate through the OWNER with other BIDDERS at
site, in all matters of common interest, so as not to obstruct operation of
others and to ensure the safety of all personnel and works at the site. In case
of any conflict OWNER decision will be final and binding.
6.14 The BIDDER shall be responsible for cleaning all equipment under erection,
storage, the work area and the project site at regular intervals to the
satisfaction of the OWNER. In case the cleaning is not to the OWNER’s
satisfaction, he will have the right to carry out the cleaning operations and
any expenditure incurred by the OWNER in this regard will be to the
BIDDER’s account.
6.15 Care shall be exercised in handling to avoid distortion to stationary structures,
the marring of finish or damaging of delicate instruments or other electrical
parts. Adjustment shall be made as necessary to the stationary structures for
plumb and level, for the sake of appearance or to avoid twisting of frames,
binding of hinged members etc.
6.16 The BIDDER shall move all equipment into the respective buildings through
the regular doors or floor/wall openings provided specifically for lifting/moving
the equipment. The BIDDER shall make his own arrangement for lifting of the
equipment. No part of the structure shall be utilised to lift or erect any
equipment without prior permission of the OWNER/ ENGINEER.
6.17 Foundation work for all switchgears, control panels/desks, neutral grounding
equipment, cable trenches etc. will be carried out by the Bidder.
6.18 BIDDER shall arrange for periodic inspection of the material/equipment in his
custody until taken over by OWNER. BIDDER shall also keep a check on the
deliveries/stored equipment/material covered under his scope of erection.
The BIDDER shall advise OWNER well in advance regarding possible hold-
up in his work due to expected delays in delivery of free issue of materials.
6.19 The BIDDER shall install, test and commission the equipment furnished by
the OWNER.
The BIDDER shall include the following in his scope:
6.19.1 Supply & installation of danger/warning plates, labels, insulation rubber
sheets/gloves, first aid chart & box, sand bucket, fire extinguishers etc.
6.19.2 Danger/warning plate having text written in English, Hindi and applicable
vernacular language shall be provided on all electrical equipment for voltages
415V and above. The boards shall have the skull and cross bones, danger
sign, together with the inscription, inscribed in white letters on red
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background. Electrical installation BIDDER shall mount these boards at site

on any of the equipment which are not provided with danger/warning plates.
The danger/warning plates shall comply with IS:2551 and Indian Electricity
Rules.
6.19.3 Site fabrication of items to meet specific situations eg. Junction boxes, wire
mesh enclosures etc. as required.
6.19.4 Chipping and punching holes/openings in concrete floors/walls and brick
walls and finishing them good and providing channels and embedment’s
wherever required.

7 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT
7.1 Transformers
7.1.1 Care shall be taken during handling of insulating oil to prevent ingress of
moisture or foreign matter. In the testing, circulating, filtering or otherwise
handling of oil, rubber hoses shall not be used. Circulation and filtering of oil,
heating of oil by regulated short circuit current during drying runs and
sampling and testing of oil shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer’s
instructions and specified Code of Practice. As and when applicable, BIDDER
shall (a) assemble the transformer with all the fittings (b) providing
wedges/clamps for rigidly stationing transformers on rail.

7.2 Switchgear, Control/Relay Panels

7.2.1 All the Switchgears, MCCs, DBs and control, metering and relay
panels/desks, etc. shall be installed in accordance with specified Code of
Practice, drawings furnished and the MANUFACTURER’s instructions. The
switchgear/panels shall be installed on finished surfaces or concrete or steel
sills. These panels may be bolted on to the foundation pockets or welded to
base frame members as detailed in the drawings. The Bidder shall be
required to install and align any channel sills, which form part of the
foundations. Proper aligning, joining of various vertical shipping sections,
Busbar connections, inter panel wiring etc. shall be the responsibility of the
Bidder. In joining shipping sections of the switchgear / panels / control
centres together, adjacent housing or panel sections provided shall be bolted
together after alignment has been completed. Power bus enclosures, ground
and control splices of conventional nature shall be cleaned and bolted
together, being drawn up with torque wrench of proper size or by other
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7.2.2 In joining shipping sections of the switchgear/panels/control centres together,

adjacent housing or panel sections provided shall be bolted together after
alignment has been completed.
7.2.3 The Bidder shall take utmost care in handling instruments, relays and other
delicate mechanisms. The blocking materials / mechanism employed for the
safe transit of the instruments and relays shall be removed after ensuring that
the panels/desks have been completely installed and no further movement of
the same would be necessary. Any damage to relays and instruments shall
be immediately reported to the OWNER.

7.3 Motors
7.3.1 The installation, commissioning of the motors shall be as per the applicable
code of practice and the Manufacturer’s instructions. Pre-commissioning
checks and testing of the motors will be by the BIDDER under the guidance
of the other contractor & owner.

7.4 Battery and chargers

7.4.1 Each cell of the battery bank shall be inspected for breakage and condition of
cover seals as soon as received at site. Each cell shall be filled with
electrolyte in accordance with the Manufacturers instructions. Battery shall
be set up on racks as soon as possible after receipt, utilising lifting devices
supplied by the MANUFACTURER. The cells shall not be lifted by the
terminals.
7.5 Busducts
7.5.1 Whenever called for, busducts (non-segregated) will have to be erected by
the BIDDER in accordance with specified code of practice, manufacturer’s
instructions and the drawings furnished by the BIDDER. Indoor portion of the
busduct may be supported from the floor or ceiling beams and outdoor
portion of the busduct shall be supported from ground below on suitable
foundation. Wall frame assembly shall also be installed as per other supplier
drawings, wherever called for.

7.6 Miscellaneous Items

7.6.1 Whenever applicable, distribution boards, local starters, LCP, LPB’s,
JB/MB’s, conduits, cable glands / lugs and every other electrical equipment
within the plant premises shall be installed, tested and commissioned as per
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the drawings furnished by other supplier. Suitable brackets, angle/channel

section for wall mounted equipment shall be provided by the BIDDER.
7.6.2 The scope of installation shall be mounting on walls, columns, structures. The
necessary bolts, nuts, screws and welding work shall be arranged by the
bidder.

7.7 FIRE PROOF SEALING SYSTEM

Cables / cable tray openings in walls and floors or through pipe sleeves from
one area to another or one elevation to another, between the units and within
the same unit, shall be sealed by a fire-proof sealing system. The fireproof
sealing system (FPSS) shall effectively prevent the spread of fire from
the flaming to the non-flaming side, in the event of a fire. Supply of
FPSS compound shall be in bidder scope. The FPSS shall conform to the
following requirements:
a) FPSS shall have a fire rating of two hours.
b) The FPSS shall be subjected to fire endurance test, hose stream test,
temperature measurement of non-flaming side as per ASTM-E119.
'Standard method of fire tests of building construction and materials'.
c) The FPSS will also conform to the in-combustibility test carried out in
accordance with IS: 3144-1992.
d) Under fire condition, the FPSS material shall not emit excessive smoke or
any corrosive or toxic fumes.
e) FPSS shall have minimum life of 25 years.

7.8 FIRE BREAK

7.8.1 Fire break shall be provided by applying a suitable fire-resistant coating on
cables for the required length to meet the fire rating of 30 minutes.
7.8.2 Fire break shall be provided at an interval of 15 metres in the straight portion
of each of the cable tray above ground, at intervals of 30 metres in
cable trenches and at 5M for all vertical trays. All cable inter section and tee
offs shall be provided with firebreaks.
7.8.3 When pipe sleeves are provided for cables from outdoor areas to
indoor areas, the pipe opening at the outdoor side shall be sealed by
fire proof sealing material, which is also continuously waterproof. The
indoor side of the pipe opening shall also be sealed by continuous fire
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sealed by water poof seals. It is necessary to explore possibility of applying

waterproof coating on fireproof sealing.
7.9 DANGER BOARDS / RUBBER MATS
Danger boards and rubber mats shall be provided as required by the
statutory Authorities. The thickness and length of the rubber mats shall
be as per the guidelines of Indian Electricity Rules / local electrical
inspectorate.

7.10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF CHIEMNEY

8.9.1 SCOPE OF WORK
The electrical scope of supply and services shall include but not be limited to
the following for Chimney maintaining all statutory requirements:
a. Required nos. of 415V Distribution Board.
b. Electrical System for Elevator.
c. Aviation warning lighting system.
d. Normal and Emergency lighting system.
e. Cabling and conduit system
f. Above ground earthing system
g. Lightning protection
h. All accessories, control devices, internal wiring, fittings, supports, hangers,
anchor bolts etc. which form part of the equipment or which are necessary for
safe and satisfactory installation and operation of the equipment.
i. Erection, testing and commissioning of all electrical equipment and materials
supplied under this package.
j. Obtaining statutory approvals for Aviation warning system from concerned
authority.

Bidder will be provided with the following power supply for Chimney:
a. Two (2) nos. 415V ±10%, 3 phase, 4 wire, 50 Hz ±5% (fault level 50kA )
normal power supply to Bidder’s Main Power Distribution Board for Normal
AC Lighting, Receptacle supply and power supply to Emergency Power
Distribution Board (EPDB).
b. Supply, laying and termination of incoming cables at both ends as well as
further downstream distribution from Main Power Distribution Board will be in
Bidder’s scope.
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c. One (1) no. 415V ±10%, 3 phase, 3 wire, 50 Hz ±5% emergency power
supply through Lighting Transformer of suitable design to Emergency Power
Distribution Board (EPDB) for Aviation Obstruction Lighting, Emergency
Lighting and Elevator power supply. Supply, laying and termination of
incoming cables at both ends (shown in attached SLD) as well as other
cables for lighting system will be in Bidder’s scope.
b. Any other supply voltage, if required for the electrical system ,shall be
arranged by the Bidder through suitable means as necessary

8.9.2 AVIATION OBSTRUCTION LIGHTS

Bidder shall supply High, Medium, Low Intensity Aviation Lights to be
installed at all elevations [as per DARA & ICAO’s recommendations]. Vertical
distance between two consecutive external platforms shall be either equal or
less than 45m. The aviation obstruction lights shall consist of high power
super flux INP technology LEDs in epoxy fire-retardant PCB strip
construction, connected in multiple series parallel circuit with rust proof base
and body of IP-65 protection to be considered. The parallel LED circuits will
be fashioned such a way that, after failure of one LED the light will at least
deliver the minimum required candela and be of the following type:
 Medium intensity red flashing lights Type-B (20-60 flashes per minute,
adjustable)
 Low intensity red light Type-A for the platform
The Candela of the low intensity and medium intensity aviation lamps to be
selected with the consideration of decay of the power of the LEDs with time
as per ICAO’s stipulation. The light should meet the ICAO standard after
fifteen years of continuous operation.
As per the ICAO standard all medium intensity type B lights and low intensity
aviation lamps must flash together. One centralize control panel to be
provided with master flasher located at ground floor. The master flasher shall
have redundancy, in case of failure of running flasher the stand by will cut in.

The aviation warning lights are required to be provided at various levels. The
number of obstruction lights to be installed at specified level shall be such
that the obstruction is indicated from every angle in the azimuth. Fixtures on
each level shall be arranged at the same elevation and with equal radial
spacing around the chimney. The aviation warning lights shall be supplied
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The aviation warning lights shall be high power light emitting diodes (LED)
and to be installed on chimney shall be as follows:
Type Intensity Colour Character

Low intensity >/= 10 cd red Stationary

Medium intensity >/=1600 cd red Flashing,>40
flashes/minute,
adjustable
High intensity >/=4000 cd white Flashing,>40
flashes/minute,
adjustable

The top most lights shall be placed between 3M to 5M below the top of
chimney and the rest at each platform level. The lights shall be spaced
equally with minimum four (4) numbers around the chimney.
The aviation warning lights shall be adequately secured to the chimney
against wind forces and shall be mounted so that they are accessible for
lamp replacement and cleaning.
The lighting system shall be energized through an adjustable timer (0-24 hrs).
The timer shall cause the control unit to energize and de-energize the
aviation lighting system automatically as per the preset time. In addition auto-
manual selection with manual ON-OFF facility of the lights shall be provided
in the control unit.
Temporary Aviation Warning Lights
The Bidder shall provide temporary aviation obstruction lights during
construction of the chimney. The lights shall be provided on the upper most
part of the chimney or the surrounding scaffolding as construction proceeds
upward. The supply circuits for these lights shall be furnished, installed and
maintained by the Bidder. The lights shall continue to exist till permanent
lights are commissioned.
8.9.3 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Interior platforms and staircase shall be illuminated by industrial well glass
luminaries with LED fixtures. The number of fixtures shall be selected based
on an illumination level of 70 lux for the staircase and platform. Fixture and
control gear shall conform to degree of protection IP55 (min.).

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At least two (2) fixtures on each platform level shall be fed from aviation
warning lighting board (emergency source). All staircase lights shall also be
fed from emergency system.
Necessary junction boxes with MCBs shall be provided on each platform to
control the platform and staircase lights.
One (1) 5/15A, 240V, single phase industrial, weatherproof type, suitable for
wall/ column mounting, 3-pin receptacle (third pin earthed) with suitable
interlock shall be provided on each internal and external platforms. At least
two 63A, 415V, three phase industrial, weatherproof type, 5-pin receptacles
shall be provided at the internal platforms.
Chimney Elevator Machine Room
Industrial fluorescent luminaries with 2X40W fluorescent lamps with reflector
shall be provided for Elevator machine room. The lux level shall be 100 lux.
Four (4) nos. of bulk head luminaries with 150 W HPSV lamp and wire guard
shall be provided in the elevator pit.
Lift landing shall be provided in all elevations in which aviation lamps will be
mounted.
Cage-ladder Landing Lighting
The normal and emergency lighting of the cage-ladder landings shall be done
with industrial well glass luminaries with LED lamp equivalent to 70W HPSV
lamps .
Platform Lighting
The normal and emergency lighting of the platforms at different levels shall
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1.0 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

1.1 Electrical Equipment

All checks and tests shall be conducted as per the MANUFACTURER's

drawings/manuals, procedures, relevant codes of installation and
commissioning check lists.
The Bidder shall provide a consolidated Field Quality Plan including all
electrical equipment based on the quality plan and procedure as received from
respective individual package supplier.

The BIDDER shall carry out insulation resistance tests by meggers of following
rating.

(a) Control circuits up to 220 V - 500 V megger

(b) Power circuits upto 11 KV - 1000 V megger

(c) Power circuits above 11 KV to 33 KV - 2500 V megger

1.2 Cabling System

The BIDDER shall carry out the tests as specified in Cable Installation Notes of
this specification.

1.3 Earthing System

The BIDDER shall ensure the continuity of all conductors and joints. Earth
continuity and earth resistance measurement tests shall be performed by the
BIDDER at places indicated by the OWNER.

1.4 Test Records

The OWNER's authorised representative shall be present during every test as

called for by the OWNER. The BIDDER shall record all test values and furnish
the required copies of the test data to the OWNER. Electrical circuits and
equipment shall be energised or used at nominal operating voltage after such
reports are accepted as satisfactory by the OWNER.

1.5 Equipment And Instruments For Testing & Commissioning

The BIDDER shall furnish a detailed item wise list of all instruments and tools
along with quantity of each, necessary for checking, testing and commissioning
of equipment. Any special instruments required for testing & commissioning
shall be supplied by bidder. These shall include, but not limited to the following.

a) Insulation resistance testers.

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b) 500V and 1000V hand operated meggars.

c) 2500V motor operated meggars/5000V motor operated meggars.
d) Earth resistivity testers.
e) Phase sequence indicators.
f) Frequency meters.
g) High potential testing sets suitable for testing cables upto 6.6KV
complete with transformer, rectifier stack, instruments and control.
h) Miscellaneous instruments/accessories like clip-on ammeters,
voltmeters, wattmeters, multimeters, power factor meters, time-interval
meters single phase and three-phase variac’s portable transformers,
switches etc.
i) Continuity testers.
j) Primary injection test set.
k) Secondary injection test set.
l) Winding resistance measurement kit
m) Capacitance & tan delta kit
n) Equipment for locating cable fault.
o) Equipment for measuring the thermal resistivity of the soil.

2.0 PAINTING

All surfaces to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned for dust grease and
other impurities before application of paint. Cable tray support structures,
vertical raceways, mounting channels and brackets for local devices, etc. shall
be given one coat of zinc chromate primer followed by two coats of aluminium
alkyd paint.

All such paints and painting shall be part of the installation of the respective
items.

3.0 HANDING OVER AND TAKING OVER WORKS/EQUIPMENT/ SYSTEMS

The BIDDER shall hand over and the OWNER shall take over the
works/equipment/systems covered under this contract only after they have
been completely installed, tested and commissioned in all respects by the
BIDDER to the entire satisfaction of the OWNER/OWNER’S ENGINEER and
after the said works/equipment/systems have been certified fit for commercial
operation.

4.0 SITE TESTS ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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TCE.11984B-G-6006-04
AUXILIARIES
QUALITY PLAN, TESTING & COMMISSIONING SHEET 3 OF 6

4.1 Auxiliary Service Transformers

The following minimum tests/ checks shall be conducted at site. Any other
tests/checks as per the manufacturer’s recommendation shall also be
carried out
a) Dry out test
b) Resistance measurement of windings
c) Ratio test
d) Vector group test
e) Tap changer test
f) Buchholz relay test
g) Low oil level alarm.
h) Temperature indicators
i) Marshalling kiosk
j) Protective relays
k) Magnetizing current

4.2 Motors

The following minimum tests/ checks shall be conducted at site. Any other
tests/ checks as per the manufacturer’s recommendation shall also be
carried out
i) Measurement of vibration.
ii) Measurement of insulation resistance and polarization index
iii) Measurement of full load current.
iv) Test running of the motors, checking the temperature rise and
identifying the hot spot etc.

4.3 MV Switchgear

The following minimum tests/ checks shall be conducted at site. Any other
tests/ checks as per the manufacturer’s recommendation shall also be
carried out.

a) General
i) HV test on complete switchboard with CT and breaker/ contactor in
position
ii) Check continuity and IR value of space heater
iii) Check earth continuity for the complete switchgear board

b) Circuit Breaker/ Contactors

i) Check control wiring for correctness of connections, continuity & IR
values
ii) IR values, resistance and minimum pick up voltage of coils
iii) All functional checks and electrical & mechanical interlocks provided
iv) Checks on spring charging motor, correct operation of limit switches
and time of charging
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c) Current and Voltage Transformers

i) Insulation resistance test
ii) Ratio test on all cores
iii) Polarity test

d) Relays
i) Insulation resistance between AC to DC terminals and between all
terminals and body
ii) Check minimum pick up voltage of DC coils
iii) Relay settings

4.4 LV Switchgear and Busduct

The following minimum tests/ checks shall be conducted at site. Any other
tests/ checks as per the manufacturer’s recommendation shall also be
carried out.

a) General
i) HV test on complete switchboard with CT and breaker/ contactor in
position
ii) Check continuity and IR value of space heater
iii) Check earth continuity for the complete switchgear board

b) Circuit Breaker/ Contactors

i) Check control wiring for correctness of connections, continuity and IR values
ii) IR values, resistance and minimum pick up voltage of coils
iii) All functional checks and electrical & mechanical interlocks provided
iv) Checks on spring charging motor, correct operation of limit switches,
time of charging

c) Current and Voltage Transformers

i) Insulation resistance test
ii) Ratio test on all cores
iii) Polarity test

d) Relays
i) Insulation resistance between AC to DC terminals and between all
terminals and body
ii) Check minimum pick up voltage of DC coils
iii) Relay settings

e) Bus duct
i) Power frequency voltage withstand test
ii) Insulation resistant measurement of equipment and all wiring
iii) Milli-volt drop test

4.5 Cables, Earthing system and Lightning Protection system

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL AND VOLUME: IV
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ERECTION CONTRACT FOR WLFGD AND
TCE.11984B-G-6006-04
AUXILIARIES
QUALITY PLAN, TESTING & COMMISSIONING SHEET 5 OF 6

The following minimum tests/ checks shall be conducted at site. Any other tests/
checks as per the manufacturer’s recommendation shall also be carried out.
i) Cables
a) Check for physical damage
b) Check for insulation resistance before and after termination/ jointing.
c) HT cables shall be pressure tested (test voltage as per IS:7098) before
commissioning
d) Check of continuity of all cores of the cables.
e) Check for correctness of all connections as per relevant wiring diagrams. Any
minor modification to the panel wiring like removing/ inserting, shorting, change in
terminal connections, etc. shall be carried out
f) Check for correct polarity and phasing of cable connections
g) Check for proper earth connections for cable glands, cable boxes, cable
armour, screens, etc.
h) Check for provision of correct cable tags, core ferrules, tightness of
connections

ii) Cable trays/ supports and accessories

a) Check for proper galvanizing/ painting and identification number of the cable
trays/ supports and accessories.
b) Check for continuity of cable trays over the entire route.
c) Check that all sharp corners, burrs, and waste materials have been removed
from the trays supports.
d) Check for earth continuity and earth connection of cable trays

iii) Earthing and Lightning protection system

a) Earth continuity checks
b) Earth resistance of the complete system as well as sub-system.

4.6 DC Storage Battery

The following minimum tests/ checks shall be conducted at site. Any other tests/
checks as per the manufacturer’s recommendation shall also be carried out.
i) Physical examination
ii) Dimensions, mass and layout
iii) Marking
iv) Polarity and absence of short circuit.
v) Insulation resistance
vi) Ampere - hour capacity
vii) Retention of charge
viii) Air pressure test

4.7 Battery Charger

The following minimum tests/ checks shall be conducted at site. Any other tests/
checks as per the manufacturer’s recommendation shall also be carried out
i) Complete physical examination
ii) Checking of proper operation of annunciation system
ii) Temperature rise test at full load

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AUXILIARIES
QUALITY PLAN, TESTING & COMMISSIONING SHEET 6 OF 6

iv) Insulation resistance test

v) Automatic voltage regulator operation
vi) Load limiter operation
vii) Dynamic response test

4.8 Lighting system

4.8.1 The following tests shall be specifically carried out for all lighting installations :

a) Insulation resistance

b) Testing of earth continuity path

c) Testing of polarity of single pole switches.

4.8.2 Lighting circuits shall be tested in the following manner :

a) All switches ‘on’ and consuming devices in circuit, both poles connected
together, to obtain resistance to earth.

b) between poles with lamps and other consuming devices removed and
switches ‘on’; and

c) with lamps and other consuming devices in position but switches ‘off’.

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SECTION D 2.4

LIST OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL AND ERECTION
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04
CONTRACT FOR WLFGD AND AUXILIARIES
LIST OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHEET 4 OF 4

TENTATIVE LIST OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Sl.
No Description Unit Qty
1 6.6 KV, 1250A, 13 Panels HT Switchgear Nos 1

6.6/0.415 KV, 1600 KVA LT FGD Unit Transformer

2 (Dry Type) Nos 2

6.6/0.415 KV, 2500 KVA LT Common Lime stone

3 handling & Gypsum Transformer (Dry Type) Nos 2

4 415V NSPBD (As per transformer rating) Set 4

415V, 2500A FGD Unit Auxiliary Board (8 Double

5 Front Vertical + 1 I/C) Nos 2
415V, 4000A Lime stone handling & Gypsum
Handling board (16 Double Front panels + 2 I/C + 1
6 B/C) No 1
415V, 630A, Emergency board Single Front (with
7 4 I/C + 1 B/C + 6 Panel) No 1
8 415V HVAC Board, 400A No 1
9 ILDB Board, 300A No 1

10 DC System
220V, 200A FC and FCBC Nos 1

220V, 200AH Plante Battery Set 1

DC DB Nos 1

11 UPS System
230V, 25 KVA UPS Nos 2
VRLA Battery Set 2
UPS ACDB No 2

12 415V, 800 KVA Diesel Generator set Nos 1

13 6.6 KV XLPE HT Cable

1Cx630 sq mm Mtrs 9600
3Cx240 sq mm Mtrs 6800

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL AND ERECTION
TCE.11984B-G-6006- SECTION D2.4
04
CONTRACT FOR WLFGD AND AUXILIARIES
LIST OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHEET 4 OF 4

14 1.1 KV LT Power and Control cable

3Cx1.5 sq mm Mtrs 87700
5Cx1.5 sq mm Mtrs 30200
15Cx1.5 sq mm Mtrs 24450
19Cx1.5 sq mm Mtrs 6750
27Cx1.5 sq mm Mtrs 7500
3Cx2.5 sq mm Mtrs 9000
2PX0.5 sq mm Mtrs 18650
12PX1.5 sq mm Mtrs 7000

4Cx6 sq mm AL, PVC Mtrs 1450

4Cx10 sq mm AL, PVC Mtrs 600
4Cx16 sq mm AL, PVC Mtrs 1300
4Cx25 sq mm AL, PVC Mtrs 950
4Cx35 sq mm AL, PVC Mtrs 500
4Cx50 sq mm AL, PVC Mtrs 1200
4Cx70 sq mm AL, PVC Mtrs 1500
4Cx95 sq mm AL, PVC Mtrs 1000
3.5Cx300 sq mm AL, PVC Mtrs 2000

15 650V Instrument Cable

4Px 0.5 sq mm Mtrs 350
3Px 0.5 sq mm Mtrs 400
5Px 0.5 sq mm Mtrs 100
6Px 0.5 sq mm Mtrs 3700
6Tx 0.5 sq mm Mtrs 4350
3Cx1.5 sq mm Mtrs 4000
5Cx1.5 sq mm Mtrs 4950
7Cx1.5 sq mm Mtrs 350
8Cx1.5 sq mm Mtrs 400
12Cx1.5 sq mm Mtrs 1750
MCC to DCS instrument cable Mtrs 2500
Special cables
Fibre Optic Mtrs 10000
Lan (CCTV & accessories) Mtrs 5000

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL AND ERECTION
TCE.11984B-G-6006- SECTION D2.4
04
CONTRACT FOR WLFGD AND AUXILIARIES
LIST OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHEET 4 OF 4

EPBX cables Mtrs 1 LOT

16 HT End Termination Kit

1Cx630 sq mm Nos 24
3Cx240 sq mm Nos 50

17 Double Compression Cable Gland, Lug , Ferule etc Lot 1

18 Structural Steel for Cable Tray (200 MT) Lot 1

19 Cable Trays including tray covers & all accessories

600 mm wide ladder type Mtrs 10000
400 mm wide ladder type Mtrs 10000
300 mm wide ladder type Mtrs 10000
300 mm wide perforated type Mtrs 4000
150 mm wide perforated type Mtrs 3000

Miscelleneous Item like Marshalling and Adaptor

boxes, Three phase Welding receptacles, Rubber
mats, Danger boards, First aid charts,First aid
boxes, portable fire extinguishers, Electrical Hand
gloves to operate MV and LV Equipments, gas
20 masks,
Junction Box Nos
Marshalling Cabinet for PLC/DCS Nos
Illumination fitting for LED lights Nos
1 Lot
Lighting Tower/High Mast Nos
Street lighting pole Nos
AC PDB, MLDB, LP Nos

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL AND ERECTION
TCE.11984B-G-6006- SECTION D2.4
04
CONTRACT FOR WLFGD AND AUXILIARIES
LIST OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHEET 4 OF 4

Earthing System Lot 1

21

Lot 1

22 Lightning Protection

LOT 1
23 Variable Frequency Drive

LOT 1
24 Fire Detction & Alarm System

Communication system including telephone sets, LOT 1

25 PA system, paging system etc

Common Elevator along with incoming cables, Set 1

26 Main isolation switch etc
Note: The above items and quantity are tentative for bid purpose only.Actual quantity
with detail breakup shall be provided during detail engineering by respective package
suppliers.

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LEGEND

TWO WINDING TRANSFORMER

A FROM STATION TRANSFORMER#1SB FROM STATION TRANSFORMER#2 A

60/30/30 MVA; 400/6.9/6.9 KV 60/30/30 MVA; 400/6.9/6.9 KV
FROM UNIT TRANSFORMER#1 FROM UNIT TRANSFORMER#2
40/22.5/22.5MVA; 20/6.9/6.9KV 40/22.5/22.5MVA; 20/6.9/6.9KV CIRCUIT BREAKER DRAWOUT TYPE (VACUUM)

GROUND

BUS DUCT
6.6kV UNIT SWGR #1UA 6.6kV UNIT SWGR #2UA
6.6kV STATION SWGR #1A 6.6kV STATION SWGR #1B 6.6kV STATION SWGR #2A 6.6kV STATION SWGR #2B
DRAWOUT TYPE AIR CIRCUIT BRAKER (LV)

2000 A, 50Hz, 3Ø 2000 A, 50Hz, 3Ø

3W, 40kA FOR 3 SEC 3W, 40kA FOR 3 SEC 3150A, 50 Hz, 3Ø 3150A, 50 Hz, 3Ø 3150A, 50 Hz, 3Ø 3150A, 50 Hz, 3Ø
3W, 40kA FOR 3 SEC 3W, 40kA FOR 3 SEC 3W, 40kA FOR 3 SEC 3W, 40kA FOR 3 SEC
B B
1250 A 1250 A
1250A 1250A

1R, 3Cx240 SQ.MM 1R, 3Cx240 SQ.MM

XLPE, AL CABLE XLPE, AL CABLE

SPARE MOTOR FEEDER SPARE MOTOR FEEDER

TO BE USED FOR TO BE USED FOR
BOOSTER FAN MOTOR BOOSTER FAN MOTOR 2R, 1Cx630 SQ.MM 2R, 1Cx630 SQ.MM
XLPE, AL CABLE XLPE, AL CABLE NOTE
1. ALL 6.6kV SWGR / EQUIPMENT SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR SYMMETRICAL
FAULT LEVEL OF 40kA FPR 3 SEC.
2. ALL 415V SWGR / EQUIPMENT SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR SYMMETRICAL FAULT LEVEL
OF 50kA FOR 1 SEC
3. 6.6kV SYSTEM IS 3 Ph., 3 WIRE, 50 Hz, MEDIUM RESISTANCE EARTHED
4. 415V LV SYSTEM IS 3 Ph, 4 WIRE, 50 Hz SOLLIDLY GROUNDED
C C
1250A 1250 A 5. ALL 6.6kV (UE) CABLES ARE OF ALUMINIUM CONDUCTOR, XLPE INSULATED,
1250A, 50Hz, 3Ø
BUS - A
3W, 40kA FOR 3 SEC BUS - B FRLS PVC OUTER SHEATH ARMOURED TYPE, UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE.
6. ALL 415V SYSTEM EARTHED CABLES ARE OF ALUMINIUM CONDUCTOR, XLPE
1250 A
INSULATED, FRLS PVC OTHERSHEATH ARMOURED TYPE, UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE
630A 400A 400A 630A
7. ALL SERVICE TRANSFORMER SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ±5% OCTC IN STEP OF 2.5%/
8. ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR 50°C AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

FGD FGD
9. ALL HT, LT BREAKER OPERATED DRIVES AND MCC/DCDB FEEDERS FPR AC. DC SYSTEM
1R, 3Cx240 SQ.MM 1R, 3Cx240 SQ.MM
COMMON XLPE, AL CABLE XLPE, AL CABLE COMMON SHOULD HAVE DRAW-OUT FACLITY
SERVICES SERVICES
6.6/0.433kV
MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR
6.6/0.433kV 10. BIDDER TO CONSIDER NEW CABLE TRESTLE AS PER CABLE SIZING & LOADING
2500 KVA 2500 KVA
TR#1 FGD U#1
(TYP.) (TYP.) (TYP.) (TYP.) (TYP.) (TYP.)
FGD U#2 TR#2 AS PART OF TENDER
6.6/0.433kV 6.6/0.433kV
1600KVA 1600KVA
TR TR

D D
2500A 2500A
415V, 2500A FGD 415V, 2500A FGD
U#1 BOARD 50 Hz, 3Ø. 4 W, 50 kA FOR 1 SEC 50 Hz, 3Ø. 4 W, 50 kA FOR 1 SEC U#2 BOARD

EMERGENCY DG #1 EMERGENCY DG #2 1000A 1000A

415V, 1000 KVA 415V, 1000 KVA (FUTURE)
FROM DG DB FROM DG DB

1000A 1000A

E 1000A E
BUS - A BUS - B
1000A 1000A
415V, 1000A, FGD EMERGENCY BOARD 50 Hz, 3Ø. 4 W, 50 kA FOR 1 SEC
415V, 1000 A DG DB 415V, 1000 A DG DB

1000A

TO EMERGENCY BOARD TO EMERGENCY BOARD

4000A 4000A

F 4000A F
BUS - A BUS - B

415V, 4000A, FGD COMMON SERVICES BOARD 50 Hz, 3Ø. 4 W, 50 kA FOR 1 SEC

WASTE WATER MCC FGD WATER MCC LIMESTONE & GYPSUM LIMESTONE & GYPSUM FGD WATER MCC WASTE WATER MCC
SYSTEM LOAD SYSTEM LOAD
G G

HALDIA ENERGY LIMITED

2 x 300 MW THERMAL POWER PROJECT

INDICATIVE SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

H ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR FGD (2 x 300 MW) H

SCALE : NTS DWG NO. ISSUE

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