Ministry of Electricity (MOE)

Power Distribution Office

Baghdad – IRAQ
Specification No. D-26

Technical Specification
Distribution Transformerof
11/ 0.416 kV
Revision Year 2022
Technical Specification ofDistribution Transformers (11/0.416 kV) Ministry ofElectricity (MoE)/IRAQ

Table of Contents:
Clause Item
1 Scope of the Tender
2 General Requirements
3 System Composition
4 Technical Specifications
5 Fittings and Accessories
6 Painting
7 Insulating oil
8 Tender Price Evaluation (losses considerations)
9 Test
10 Drawing , Instruction Book and Literature
11 Packing
12 Spare parts and special tools for each rating
1- Scope of the Tender
Tenderer are invited for the design , manufacture , testing and supply of
a 11000/416 volt, oil immersed copper winding outdoor type (Directly
under the sun) transformers to be supplied complete with all necessary
fittings , accessories off-load tap changer , insulating oil and spare parts .
. . etc.
The transformer is to be hermetically sealed (without conservator tank)
bolted cover with bushing insulators on both H.T and L.T sides for the
following ratings: 100, 250, and 400. For 630, and 1000 kVA should be
plug in type (according to the tender requirements), a valid ISO 9001
certificate required.

2- General Requirements

The transformers shall be of first class quality and design for continuous
satisfactory operation as continuity of supply is of prime consideration.
The design shall be allow all necessary precaution for the safety of
operation and maintenance personnel. The transformers shall operate
satisfactorily under variations of load, voltage or short circuit or other
conditions which may occur on the system provided that these variations
are within the assigned rating of the apparatus. All the equipment shall
be designed to obviate the risk of accidental short circuit.

2-1 Climatic Conditions

The materials used shall be suitable for the following climatic
conditions prevailing at the site:
2.1.1 Ambient temperature
Highest maximum (in the shade) +550 C for about 6 hrs a day.
Lowest minimum –100 C
Maximum yearly average +300 C
Maximum daily average +400 C
2.1.2 Sun temperature
Black objects under direct sunshine attain a temperature of 800 C.
2.1.3 Air humidity
Maximum 92 % at 400 C
Minimum 12 %
Yearly average 44%
2.1.4 Sand storm
In general, the atmosphere is dusty which may result in a
layer of dust being deposited on all exposed surfaces. Also
fine dust particles may penetrate even through minute
 openings.
2-2 Altitudes
From sea level up to (1000m).
2-3 System Data
2-3-1 High voltage side:-
Nominal voltage … … … … ... 11000 Volts
Short circuit level … … … … .. 25 kA at 11000 volts
Frequency … ……… … … … .. 50 HZ.
Highest system voltage … ... 12000 volts
System …………… … ……… 3-phase, 3-wire with neutral
isolated but provision is made for
earthling through an earthling
resistance of 21.1 ohms to limit the
earth fault current to 300 Amp.
2-3-2 Low voltage side:-
400/230 volts ± 10 %
Nominal voltage … …………
System …… … … … ………… 3-Phase, 4-wire neutral solidly
earthed.
Short circuit level … … … … .
According to the short circuit level
of H.T side and the rated power
and impedance voltage of the
transformer
2-4 Standards
All the equipment shall be in accordance with the latest issue of the
International Electro-technical Commission (IEC specification).
2-5 Deviation:
The tenderer shall particularly mention in his tender all deviations
from the specification described in these tender specification.
2-6 Schedules:
The tender shall duly fill in the schedules A&B of guaranteed technical
particulars, prices, delivery and deviations attached to this
specification. Incomplete tenders are liable to rejection.
 2-7 Guarantee:
The tenderer shall confirm than the transformer guaranteed against all
defects arising from faults design, materials and workmanship, for a
period of (12) months from commissioning or (18) months from
arrivals, whichever period expires earlier.

3- System Composition
The transformer shall operate in distribution systems where most of the
network is overheadlines and comprising partly underground cable.
4- Technical Specification
4.1 The transformers shall be copper winding. Hermetically sealed of the
bolted cover and should have the following characteristics:-
Rated outputs …… … … … . 100, 250, 400, 630, and 1000 kVA
Duty …… … …… … … … … . Step-down, outdoor bushing type for
100, 250, and 400 kVA. Plug in type for
630 and 1000 kVA (according to the
tender requirements)

Type …… … …… … … … … . 3-phase
Rated voltage at no load ... HV side -11kV
LV side - 416 volts
System Highest Voltage … HV side 12 kV
System frequency … … … ... 50 HZ
Interphase Connection … .. HV side - Delta
LV side - star with neutral brought out
Vector Group … … … … … .. Dyn 11
Type of cooling … … … … .. ONAN
Temperature rise ………… ( i ) 45 K in top oil by thermometer
( ii ) 50 K in winding by resistance
 4.2 The efficiency (at unity power factor and 100% of rated power) of the
transformer should be not less than the following:
1. 100 kVA … … . 98.1 %
2. 250 kVA … … . 98.6 %
3. 400 kVA … … . 98.7 %
4. 630 kVA … … . 98.8 %
5. 1000 kVA … ... 98.9 %

4.3 The duration of the short circuit to rise the temperature of windings
from 105 0C to 250 0C should be not less than (5 Sec.) according to IEC
60076, part 5 , clause (4.1.5).
4.4 The thickness of the radiator plates should be shock resistant and do
not affect heat dissipation according to tender requirements as follows:
. For 250 and 400 kVA transformer, not less than 1.2 mm.
. For 630 and 1000 kVA transformer, not less than 1.5 mm.
4.5 The noise level should be ≤ 55 dB at 0.3 meter distance according to IEC
standards
4.6 The low voltage winding must be of copper foil for 250, 400, 630, and
1000 kVA transformers.

4.7 Off-load tap changer should be five tapping for (± 2.5 %, ± 5 %) on the
HV winding for off-circuit operation externally. The mechanical
operation must be of the robust and definite position type with a click
indicating position arrived during tap changing with suitable pad-lock.
4.8 Terminal arrangement of transformers.
4.8.1 The HV side:
. Terminal is to be a clamp type with eyebolt or flat bar type
with nut suitable for conductors up to 70 mm2 copper (for 100,
250, 400 kVA).
4.8.2 The low voltage terminals are to be flat bar type with holes
suitable for compression type thimble the sizes of LV side:

. For 100 KVA transformer 4x1x70 mm2 copper (1 hole per

phase).
. For 250 KVA transformer 8 ×1 ×95 mm2 copper (not less than 2
holes per phase).
 . For 400KVA transformer 7 ×1 ×150 mm2 copper (not less than 3
holes per phase).
. For 630 KVA transformer 11×1 ×240 mm2 copper (not less than
3 holes per phase).
. For 1000 KVA transformer 14×1 ×240 mm2 copper (not less than
3 holes per phase).

4.9 Terminal arrangement of outdoors transformers must be porcelain

bushing insulator (brown colored preferable) mounted on the top cover
of transformer for both HV and LV, with arcing horn (double air gap is
preferable) on HV bushing for outdoor transformer only. Neutral
bushing should distinguished from phase bushing by longer distance
of separation.

5- Fittings and Accessories

. Terminal marking plate.
. Tapping switch.
. Two valves (3/4 inches) diameter fitted on cover and bottom of tank,
switch locks.
. Thermometer pocket with thermometer including maximum
temperature measurement indicator with two separate free contacts.
. Lifting lugs.
. Pressure relief valve.
. Earthling terminal on tank.
. Rating and diagram plate to be chromium plated of the engraved type
with kVA rating and serial number engraved inside on the cover of the
transformer at a suitable place.
. Skid mounting to be vertical with the length of the transformer.
. Oil level indicator, to be of mechanical type located on the top cover of
transformer to indicate the oil level with the temperature variation,
protected by metallic envelop.
6- Painting
 . The painting should be oil and weather (dust, humidity and heat … . etc.)
resistant type and the final coat is to be aluminum paint or equivalent.
Any alternative finishing which gives better heat radiation is accepted
and must be confirmed by calculations.

. Ministry of Electricity logo must be engraved on the cover or side of the

transformer at a suitable place.
7- Insulating oil
The transformer is to be shipped with first filling of oil which shall be
(uninhibited insulation oil), according to the latest IEC 60296.
8- Tender Price Evaluation (losses considerations)
8.1 Cost of the transformer
The cost of transformer will consider the age of the transformer, the
iron losses, copper losses, and the initial price of the transformer. This
cost will be used for comparison between the values of different
tenderers and not the initial price of the transformer only.

The following equation will be applied to calculate the cost of

transformer.
Cost according to loss evaluation (for one transformer) = Initial price
+ (GuaranteedIe × 1800 + Guaranteed Cu x 600)
Where:
. Ie = Iron (no-load) losses: 1800 USD per kW at rated voltage and
frequency.

. Cu = Copper (Load) losses: 600 USD per kW at rated power and

principle tapping at 750C.
8.2 Loss evaluation
 The tolerance permitted is +10% of the evaluated guaranteed total
losses mentioned in the offer. Any transformer with total losses more
than + 10% will be rejected. For transformer with total losses within
+5% of the evaluated guaranteed losses , no penalty shall be made , for
transformers where the total losses between 105% to 110% of the total
evaluated guaranteed losses , the contract price shall be reduced by the
cost of the difference between the total losses and the 100% of the total
evaluated guaranteed losses according to the following values.
. Ie = Iron losses (kW).

. Cu = Copper losses (kW).

. Q = number of transformers required in the tender.
For any transformer with total losses less than 100% of the guaranteed
losses, no variation to the contract price shall be made.
Total penalty (USD) = Q × [(Measured Ie- Guaranteed Ie) kW × 1800
USD/kW + (Measured Cu - Guaranteed Cu) kW × 600 USD/kW]
9- Tests
9.1 Inspection:

The material shall be subjected to inspection and test by owner

inspectors or international inspector at any time during manufacture.
The manufacture shall provide all inspection facilities for the said
inspection and inspection shall be made at the place of manufacture or
at international testing facilities according to the tender requirements.
The inspector shall have the right of rejecting any portion of the
material at any time during manufacture if it dose not meet with the
requirements of this specification in all particulars. He shall have the
right of overseeing the packing and shipping of all material to be
supplied.

9.2 Tests at manufacture work:

Tests at manufacture’s factory shall comprise type tests (if required
according to the tender requirements) and routine tests according to
the approved parameters in schedules A & B.

a) Type tests
The type tests prescribed shall be carried out on one unit of each
 capacity:
1- Test of temperature rise according to the latest IEC 60076.
2- Full wave impulse voltage withstand test according to the latest
IEC 60076.
3- Cost of these tests to be borne by the manufacturer.
b) Routine tests
Each transformer shall be subjected to all the routine tests specified
according to the latest IEC 60076.
c) Special tests
(If required according to the tender requirements).
9.3 Test reports
Five copies of the test reports will be mailed within 8 days after the
tests have taken place. These reports will indicate:
a) The results of the tests.
b) The calculation of performance of the items.
c) The guarantee figures to show that each apparatus performs the
conditions of the specification within the guaranteed values
(schedules A & B).
9.4 Test Certificates
a) The tenderer shall furnish the Ministry of Electricity (MOE) with
six copies of test certificates.

b) No equipment shall be shipped without obtaining the (MOE)

inspector prior approval of the certificates.
9.5 Witnessing tests
Unless otherwise agreed to, all tests at factory shall be witnessed by an
authorized representative from (MOE).
The cost of travelling & accommodation of the authorized inspectors
to witness the test at the place of manufacture for required days, to be
on tenderer account.
10- Drawing, Instruction Book and Literature.
10.1 Documents to be submitted with the tender
The following documents shall be submitted by the tenderer along
with his offer:-
 a) Full and technical specification of transformer including
schedule A&B of guaranteed technical particulars.
b) An outline drawing showing the plan , front and side elevation
of the transformers , dimensions , terminals , equipment , and
all accessories of the transformers.
c) Catalogues of the manufacturer for transformers.
d) Valid ISO-9001 certificate of the manufacturer for transformers.
e) Test certificate for identical transformers.
f) Reference list of manufactured and exported transformers.
g) Incomplete offers are liable to rejection.
10.2 Documents to be furnished by the successful tenderer
Within a period of 2 weeks from the commencement date, the
successful tenderer shall furnish the following documents for final
approval:-
a) 24 sets (or according to the tender requirements) of prints on
paper on all drawings.

b) 24 copies (or according to the tender requirements) of all

instruction books and technical maintenance of the transformer,
OFF Load tap changing gear and other ancillary equipment.
c) 24 copies (or according to the tender requirements) of
instruction for erection of the equipment.

d) 24 copies (or according to the tender requirements) of spare

parts list with catalogue number.
10.3 Language
The language to be used in the drawings and instruction book shall
be English.
10.4 Dimension:

Due to the space requirement in our system it is important for the

participants in this tender to make sure that the dimension of each
type of the required transformers to be as small as possible the
following table is indicative as a maximum for each single
dimension:-

Table of Dimension
Transformer Length Width Height
(kVA) (mm) (mm) (mm)
100 1250 700 1200
250 1350 900 1300
400 1450 1100 1400
630 1500 1200 1600
1000 1700 1400 1800
10.5 Approval of drawings:
The successful tenderer shall prepare and submit to the (MoE) all
necessary drawings and specifications (schedule A & B) complete
with explanations in due time and obtain approval of the same
before commencing manufacture.

Failure to comply with this clause shall make the equipment

or parts or parts there of liable to rejection.
11- Packing
The supplier will pack or protect the goods in the most appropriate
manner.

He will be responsible for any loss or damage arising from careless

packing or protection up to the place of final destination after completion
of the inspection and tests at the factory, each item shall be packed for
export shipment. All parts provided for shipping purposes only and
which are to be removed at the time of erection shall be conspicuously
tagged.

The method of packing shall be such as to protect all the items against
excessive corrosion of dampness, and shall afford adequate protection
against breakage or other injury, or loss due to breakage of cases or crates
from the time the items leaves the factory until finally installed at the
substation during which time, the apparatus will travel by rail by a long
sea voyage again by rail or truck to the site of the substation. The
equipment will also undoubtedly stand on wharves and in the open
during and in between periods of transportation and will thereby be
exposed to heavy rain, hot sun, humid climate and sudden changes of

temperature.
 Owing to the numerous handlings, the containers should be very strong
also extra ordinary care should be given to the packing of the equipment
and especially the items having insulating material to prevent the injury
due to moisture, from sources external to the packing or from excessive
condensation with the packing.

12- Spare parts and special tools for each rating

This clause is optional according to tender requirements.
12.1 Spare parts
No. Item Quantity (from the total
quantity of the contract)
1 HV / LV winding 3%
2 HV bushing with its accessories 10%
3 LV bushing with its accessories 10%
4 Tap changer 3%
5 Pressure relief valve 2%
6 Oil level indicator 10%
7 Cover gasket 10%
Note: Unit price per set and per piece for each item are required.
12.2 Special tools:
All special tools required for maintenance of transformer shall be
included in the scope of supply. An itemized list of special tools
together with prices shall be submitted with the tender.
Schedule "A"
Schedule of the Guaranteed Performance and Other Technical
Particulars (To be filled by the Tenderer for each rated capacity of
100, 250, 400, 630, and 1000 kVA).
No. Description Unit Specifications
Required Proposed
1 General
1.1 Manufacturer Name To be filled in
1.2 Country of Manufacturing To be filled in
1.3 Type
1.4 Model To be filled in
1.5 Applicable Standards IEC 60076
1.6 Location of service Outdoor
1.7 Short circuit Test Report
1.8 Date of carried out To be filled in
1.9 Testing laboratory name and To be filled in
country

1.10 Certificate Provided Yes

2 Ratings
2.1 Continuous maximum rating KVA To be filled in
2.2 Rated voltage ratio
. Primary kV 11(+2 x 2.5%/-
2 x 2.5%)

. Secondary kV 0.416Y/0.24
2.3 Number of phase 3
2.4 Frequency Hz 50
2.5 Vector group symbol Dyn11
2.6 Cooling method ONAN
2.7 Maximum temperature rise at
rated power

. Top oil by thermometer K 45

. Winding by resistance K 50
. Hot spot of winding max K To be filled in
ambient temperature (550 C)
2.8 Impedance voltage at continuous % To be filled in
rated power

2.9 Winding connection:

. Primary Delta
. Secondary Star (Neutral
brought out)

3 Rated insulation level for Primary

. Impulse withstand voltage kV peak 75
(1.2/50μs)

. One minute 50Hz withstand kV rms 28

voltage

4 Design Details
4.1 Off-load tap changer
 . manufacturer To be filled in
. Tapping range +5%/-5%
. Tapping step 2.5%
4.2 Exciting current referred to HV
side and 50 Hz

. At 90% rated voltage. A To be filled in

. At 100% rated voltage. A To be filled in
. At 110% rated voltage. A To be filled in
4.3 Power factor of exciting current % To be filled in
at 100% rated voltage and 50 Hz

4.4 Iron losses at 50 HZ

. At 90% rated voltage. kW To be filled in
. At 100% rated voltage. kW To be filled in
. At 110% rated voltage. kW To be filled in
4.5 Copper losses at full load (on kW To be filled in
rating) and at 750 C

4.6 Total losses. (kW) To be filled in

4.7 Resistance voltage at full load (%) To be filled in
and at 750.

4.8 Reactance voltage at full load (%) To be filled in

and at 750

4.9 Impedance voltage at full load

750 :

. At normal tap. (%) To be filled in

. At highest tap. (%) To be filled in
. At lowest tap. (%) To be filled in
4.10 Resistance of HV winding per Ω To be filled in
phase at 200 C

4.11 Resistance of LV winding per Ω To be filled in

phase at 200 C

4.12 Regulation at full load at 750 C

. At 1.0 power factor. To be filled in
. At 0.8 p.flagging. To be filled in
4.13 Efficiency at 750 C:
. At 100% load (%) To be filled in
. At 75% load (%) To be filled in
 . At 50% load (%) To be filled in
. At 25% load (%) To be filled in
4.14 Calculated thermal time constant Hrs. To be filled in
4.15 Maximum flux density at normal
voltage and frequency and at
normal ratio for:

. Core. (KI/sq.cm) To be filled in

. Yoke. (KI/sq.cm) To be filled in
4.16 Maximum flux density at 110%
voltage and frequency and at
normal voltage and frequency
and at normal ratio for:

. Core (KI/sq.cm) To be filled in

. Yoke (KI/sq.cm) To be filled in
4.17 Insulation level of:
. Core bolts. kV To be filled in
. Core bolts washer. kV To be filled in
. Side plates. kV To be filled in
. Core laminations. kV To be filled in
4.18 Current destiny in windings for:
. H.V. winding (Amps/sq.c To be filled in
m)

. L.V. winding (Amps/sq.c To be filled in

m)

4.19 Insulation on copper. kV To be filled in

4.20 Insulation strength of winding.
a) Impulse full wave for:
(I) H.V. (kV) To be filled in
(II) L.V. (kV) To be filled in
b) Impulse chopped wave
for:
(I) H.V. (kV) To be filled in
(II) L.V. (kV) To be filled in
c) Applied voltage test (kV) To be filled in
d) Induced voltage test (kV) To be filled in
4.21 Insulation strength of terminals.
. Over voltage test (kV) To be filled in
. Minimum wet withstand (kV) To be filled in
voltage

. Minimum impulse withstand (kV) To be filled in

. Minimum puncture or oil- (kV) To be filled in
immersed withstand voltage

4.22 Type of core To be filled in

4.23 Max. noise level at 0.3 meter (dB) 55
4.3 Type of oil (As per IEC Yes
requirement )

4.4 Standards IEC 60296

4.5 Type of corrosion protection
• Inside tank To be filled in
• Outside tank To be filled in
4.6 Type of valves Clobe or gate
valve

5 Dimension And Weight

5.1 Dimension of Transformer
. Under base to top most point. mm To be filled in
. Under base to bushing mm To be filled in
mounting flanges.

. Overall breadth. mm To be filled in

. Overall length. mm To be filled in
. Crane lift for untanking mm To be filled in
core and coils

. Crane lift for removal of mm To be filled in

bushings
5.2 Overall shipping dimensions of mm To be filled in
the largest package

5.3 Thickness of transformer tank

. Sides. (mm) To be filled in
. Bottom. (mm) To be filled in
. Corrugated radiators. (mm) To be filled in
5.4 Volume of insulating oil (liter) To be filled in
5.5 Net weight of insulating oil (Kg) To be filled in
5.6 Total weight of transformer less (tons) To be filled in
oil

5.7 Weight of the largest shipping (tons) To be filled in

package

5.8 Net weight of core (Kg) To be filled in

5.9 Net weight of copper
. H.V. (Kg) To be filled in
. L.V. (Kg) To be filled in
5.10 Net untanking weight of:
. Core (Kg) To be filled in
. Frame (Kg) To be filled in
. Coil (Kg) To be filled in
Schedule "B"
Oil Characteristics Table (To be filled by the Tenderer).
No. Description Unit Specifications
Required
1 Name of manufacturer To be filled in
Country of manufacturing To be filled in
Type To be filled in
Standards IEC 60296
2 Reference Name of Oil To be filled in
3 Sludge Value % 0
4 Flash Point (Closed) oC To be filled in
5 Pour Point oC To be filled in
6 Viscosity at 210 C CST To be filled in
7 Breakdown voltage (after kV >60 ex works
treatment) ( >70 upon
treatment)

8 Acidity(Neutralization
Value):
. Total mgKOH/g To be filled in
. Inorganic

9 Saponification Value mgKOH/g To be filled in

10 Copper Diceleration To be filled in
11 Crackle To be filled in
12 Specific Gravity To be filled in
13 Sulfur Content To be filled in
14 Dielectric Dissipation Factor ≤ 0.001
at 90 °C (after treatment)
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