No Clarification Questions

Is this tender open to local companies making use of foreign suppliers?

1
Is this tender open to foreign companies? If so how will they make the
2 25% Owned black shareholding gate keeper?
Eskom states that the localisation requirement for foreign/offshore
suppliers is 20%. The advertisement published Invitation to tender in
the Sunday Times states that The invitation to tender will be limited to
locally empowered companies (with at least 25% black shareholding in
the local entity), with local or overseas manufacturing capabilities. By
virtue of this statement no foreign suppliers are allowed to tender. Can
Eskom clarify this contradiction between giving a criteria for foreign
suppliers and the statement that foreign suppliers cannot participate?

3
How will Eskom treat a Local supplier with above 25% black
shareholding in a Joint Venture with a foreign company with overseas
4 manufacturing capabilities?
5 Does Eskom have the budget for these transformers?
Will the full contract of 1,116 transformers be given to a single supplier?
6
Will the transformer Purchase Orders be issued one at a time over the
7 duration of the Project?
Will all 1,116 transformers identified in the Tender documents be
8 ordered during the Project?
Eskom has put stringent requirements on Localisation. 30% of the
localisation requirements are meant to be split amongst BYO, BWO,
BPLD and BO organisations. Can Eskom recommend companies that fall
into these designated sectors and would add value to a project like this?
9
Eskom gives stringent localisation requirements to local companies, i.e.
70%. Is this also applicable to local companies with Foreign suppliers?
10
Will a two month extension be granted on this tender? The onerous
requirements requires more time to put a Proposal together.
11
Is Eskom permitted to order any transformers from a company other
than the successful Tenderer during the Contract Period i.e. 2016 to
12 2020.
1.Confirmation if the current CORP 2997 enquiry has been granted an
extension date. The forecast schedule of the number of transformers
required for this contract.
Please confirm if pricing would still be priced per/unit or would we use
the forecast quantities to quantify the total offer price to Eskom as
would be reflected on the contract data.

1.Please forward to me the registered shipping companies which are

currently vendors with Eskom.

Local Transport is not listed in Activity Schedule. And the detailed

station addresses are not provided for most of transformers. Does it
mean that Local Transport is not our scope of work?

There are two documents for Declaration of Fair Bidding Practices with
different formats, one is the document 3)
Declaration_of_Fair_Bidding_Practices_Rev_0 and the other is Tender
Schedule T2.2a No.2 in document 4)
Authority_to_submit_a_Tender_&_Commercial_Returnables_Rev_0.
Please confirm which one we should comply with.

Please find the Page 3 (Form of Offer & Acceptance) and Page 23 (Pro
forma Parent Company Guarantee) of document 5) ECC3 NEC3 Power
Transformers & Reactors Contract CORP 2997, which only indicates GSU
Power Transformer. We think it should be applicable for all types of
transformers. Is it correct?

There are two documents for Eskoms B-BBEE Policy with different
formats, one is the document 10) Tender Returnables Documents4)
Authority_to_submit_a_Tender_&_Commercial_Returnables_Rev_0 and the
other is document 4)
Authority_to_submit_a_Tender_&_Commercial_Returnables_Rev_0. Please
confirm which one we should comply with.

Detail on SEIFSA's latest indices are required for study and consider for pricing.
We refer your document named "NEC3 Engineering & Construction
Contract" Page 8 of 37, Clause No.: 5. The payment terms is mentioned
as : Thirty (30) days after the submission of a valid Tax Invoice with
supporting documentation based on the agreed assessment. And, it will
be released only after verification by ESKOM Engineer as per approved
payment certificate.

However, we do not see anything mentioned about advance payment.

We shall appreciate some more clarity on the terms of payment with

milestone & percentage of amount which shall be paid by ESKOM to the
contractor.

We refer your document named "NEC3 Engineering & Construction

Contract" Page 11 of 37, Clause No.: X16 : 5% is shown as retention in
transformers. Also, it is stated that possibility of long storage or delay in
replacement of existing equipment may happen.

We have observed that, no provision is made for recovery of retention

due to delay in commissioning of equipment not attributed to the
contractor. We shall appreciate your response on the same.
We refer your document named "NEC3 Engineering & Construction
Contract" Page 8 of 37, Clause No.8, : Weather monitoring on various
parameters is to be done for any additional claim or relaxation in LD but
severity of conditions in terms of parameter is not specified.

We would like to receive the wether data of various sites and severity of
those critical values of the weather.

We refer your document named "NEC3 Engineering & Construction

Contract" Page 11 of 37, Clause No. X7.1 and would like to know the
methodology adopted by ESKOM to analyse the delay accountibility,
when the site is not ready to take the delivery of transformers. In such
scenario, how are we going to calculate the delay damages ?
We would like to know whether the PO will be placed for individual
equipment seperately or a combined PO will be placed on the
manufacturer for various rating of transformer.

In case, one single PO is placed for all requirement then what will be the
LD charges levied on the manufacturer due to delay attributed to delay
in supply of one single equipment out of the whole PO ?

In paragraph 5.3 under the Heading Localisation of the Invitation to

tender you refer to Figures 16 to 21. Which are these and of which
document do they form part?
- 3.2.1 of the tender evaluation for transformers and reactors say
all document to be completed (which documents need to be completed
except the schedule A&B?)
- Point 4 say filling of Annexure ( which annexure need to filled as
the ones in the document are questions that Eskom will be using to
evaluate the contractors)
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ider for pricing.
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Further to the below request our quality
people asked me to check the document
EST32-136: Contractor Health and Safety
Requirements to which there are some references in the
spec. We downloaded the attached file. It has similar
name, but no number. Is it the same file, or ESKOM has a
different one? It looks like a presentation and not like
official standard, therefore we have some doubts

I am currently busy going through the docs you send

me and in some instances they refer to certain other
documents/standards that we do not have, can you
request the following from them:
ORHVS Standard procedure 34-146;
Supplier Standard 32-188;
Fall Protection SCSPVACL6;
ESKPVAEY6;
Standard 34-487;
Standard 34-445;
Standard 34-227;
Standard 34-316;
DISASABN7;
DISASABW3.
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Is the use of SOCs acceptable to prove that
the local portion and localisation / training is
applied by the tendering company?
1
Stage 1 has a gatekeeper of at least 25%
black shareholding in the local entity. Will a
Level 4 B-BBEE company with just over 20%
shareholding but below 25% shareholding
still make it to Stage 2?
1
Is their training courses available for the
skills you want or can the supplier develop
7 or choose them?
1.Please can you give us an estimate
number of people to be trained for an
estimate spend value of a ten million rands
as an example. This would give us a more
clear indication on the number of people to
be trained.
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7 Considering two variants of tapping range and voltage

ratio we consider that two different spare transformers
should be supplied as reviewed below. Please
confirm.

260 MVA Spare for Palmiet:

Tapping range: +7.5% to - 7.5% (No. of positions: 17)
HV Nominal system voltage: Un = 400 kV (nominal tap
position - 400kV)
LV Nominal system voltage: 16.5kV

260 MVA Spare for Gourikwa/Ankerling:

Gourikwa/Ankerlig +10% to -10% (No. of positions: 17)
HV Nominal system voltage: Un = 400kV (nominal tap
position - 420kV)
LV Nominal system voltage: 15.75kV

13 What is the Impedance voltage, connection group, Generator step-up

voltage regulating mode and cooling method will be for transformer
the transformers?
16 Please note that the info inside of this AB Sch does not
match with 25MVA 15.75-6.9kV. Please ask Eskom the
correct data sheet.
24

Regarding Sergi Fire & Explosion Prevention and

Sprinkler System 1) In the Schedules AB (Excel
Version) of Transmission Transformer and Distribution
Transformer, there are no requirements for Sergi Fire &
Explosion Prevention and Sprinkler System, so we think
that the scope of supply for Transmission Transformer
and Distribution Transformer do not include them. Is it
correct?
2) For parts of GSU transformer and Station
unit&service transformer, the Sergi Fire & Explosion
Prevention and Sprinkler System are required.
Please confirm whether the Sergi Fire & Explosion
Prevention should protect the main tank and OLTC. If
there are detailed requirements for it, please provide.
And please confirm whether the Sprinkler System only
includes water spray pipe network and stainless steel
or galvanizing is acceptable. If there are detailed
requirements for it, please provide.

27 The impedance of 16.5-420kV 260MVA Palmiet_

Gouirkwa_Ankerlig Transformers is not provided. Please
provide it.

28 For most of GSU transformers, Tap Changer tank is

required to be in main tank. Only the 250MVA Grootvlei
transformer requires the tap changer tank should be
separate from main tank. Please confirm that the tap
changer tank of 250MVA Grootvlei transformer could
be in main tank.

30 The Item AB.31.9.4-31.9.7 of GSU transformer show

see drawings. Could you provide relevant drawings
for all types of transformer?
31
Regarding Geomagnetic Induced Currents (GIC)
measure and monitor Item 3.3.4 of Specification for
Power Transformers (240-68973110) requires that the
Contractor shall provide externally on the neutral
terminal connection a proper CT that will enable the
Employer to both measure and monitor the GIC level
during service life.
We think above requirement is not applicable for GSU
transformer and Station unit&service transformer,
because Item AB.31.15 of their Schedule AB (Excel
Version) indicates Geomagnetic induced current
detection No. Is it correct?

32
Regarding online drying system Item 3.21.3 of
Specification for Power Transformers (240-68973110)
requires that an option for an on line drying system to
be provided & installed with transformer must be given
on the tender return.
We think above requirement is not applicable for GSU
transformer and Station unit&service transformer,
because Item AB.31.13 of their Schedule AB (Excel
Version) indicates On-line drying unit required No. Is
it correct?
Besides, online drying system is not listed in Activity
Schedule. Does it mean that we should add its price to
Other Transformer Components?

34 There is Works Information for GSU Transformer,

Distribution Transformer, Transmission Transformer and
Reactor, but no for Station unit & service transformer.
If its forgotten, please provide.

38 Please find 10 Schedules A&B 18_11.5kV 35MVA and

13 Schedules A&B 20_11.5kV_ 58MVA, whose Item 19
dont show the MVA ratings. We think it should be
separately 35MVA and 58MVA. Is it correct?

40 Please find AB Schedules 13.2-132kV 130MVA Gariep

and AB Schedules 13.2-132kV 100MVA Gariep_Port
Rex_Acacia Spare, their impedances are not provided.
Please provide.
41 Please find 15 Schedules A&B 132-11.5kV_45MVA, its
impedance range is 6.47%-11.2% which is too wide.
Please confirm it.

51
Referring to Item a) 3.4.8 Ability to Withstanding Short
Circuit of 240-68973110R2 1_NEW POWER
TRANSFORMER SPECIFICATION, Pre-fault voltage is
1.1Un for network transformers, and our design of Pre-
fault voltage for GSU Transformers is 1.0 Un due to no
requirements in the specification. Please kindly
Confirm!

59 Compliance with new IEC 60076-3 from 2013 Table 2: AB Schedules 20-
for the BIL indicated 1050kV, the values should be 300kV 700MVA
460kV instead of 510kV specified, and 850 instead of Lethabo/Matla.xls
950kV for Switching impulse? and Test sequence:
short duration not applicable anymore(table 1). Please
confirm.

60 The total amount by which the temperature rise is AB Schedules 20-

reduce is 15C= (10+5)C, but this value doesn't 300kV 700MVA
include the value of "height above sea level reduction" Lethabo/Matla.xls
So please be clear whether we should consider the
temperature rise reduction by altitude?

61 Continuous over flux rating of 110% - Is this intended AB Schedules 20-

at no load or no load? 300kV 700MVA
Lethabo/Matla.xls
62 The OLTC indicated by the customer not follow the AB Schedules 20-
1.2In. Clarify if is necessary to follow this value. 300kV 700MVA
Lethabo/Matla.xls
63 Please clarify the evaluated cost for the transformer of AB Schedules 20-
Lethabo, the formula is different from Matla. 300kV 700MVA
Lethabo.xls
64 Winding Hot Spot Gradient means Hot spot factor? GGSS1074 Rev 14.1
Gen Trfr
Specification.pdf
65 Maximum temporary overvoltage - Is applicable for no- GGSS1074 Rev 14.1
load conditions only. Gen Trfr
Specification.pdf
66 Will the over flux values as stipulated in IEC-60076-1 GGSS1074 Rev 14.1
be simultaneously applied with the frequency variation Gen Trfr
Specification.pdf
74 Item 98: The info of the data sheet and of the list is not 25MVA 15.75-6.9kV
matching (power, votlages). Please request the revised
data sheet;
75 Item 100: The data sheet specifies the voltage of 11kV 35MVA 18/11.5kV
and does not inform the power ratings. The list
specifies 11,5kV and 35MVA. Please confirm

76 Item 101: The data sheet specifies the voltage of 11kV.

The list specifies 11,5kV. Please confirm

77 Item 106: The data sheet specifies the voltage of 11kV 58MVA 20/11.5
and does not inform the power ratings. The list
specifies 11,5kV and 58MVA. Please confirm

78 Item 107: The data sheet specifies the voltage of 11kV. 60MVA 24/6.9kV
The list specifies 6,9kV. Please confirm
80 Datasheets for the transformers 800 MVA 400/22kV
and 700 300/20 kV following temperature rise
norms are mentioned:
AB.2.3.5 Yearly average C 30
AB.2.3.6 Monthly average, of the hottest month C
AB.2.4 Amount by which the temperature rise limits
are reduced according to IEC60076-2, section 4.3.1. C
AB2.3.5 (30) - IEC (20) = 10
Note that this value excludes the height above sea
level reduction as stipulated in IEC60076-2. As per
GGS1074
AB.2.5 Additional amount by which the temperature
rise limit is reduced above the values stipulated in
IEC60076-2, as per additional safety margin C 5
AB.2.6 Total amount by which the temperature rise
limit is reduced C (10 + 5) = 15

As per IEC 60076-2 temperature rise norms shall be

reduces with consideration of following factors:
1. Ambient air temperature.
2. Installation height above sea level

For transformers 800 MVA 400/22 kV and 700

300/20 kV in the above-mentioned norms temperature
factor is considered, and installation height is
considered indirectly (additional safety margin)

Please confirm that final reduction of temperature rise

norms for these transformers is indicated in the
Reduction of temperature rise norms (Generati
datasheets and temperature rise norms are following:
101

Please confirm that final reduction of temperature rise

norms for these transformers is indicated in the
datasheets and temperature rise norms are following: AB schedules (GSU
transformers)
- top insulating liquid 45K
- average winding (by resistance) 55K
- hot-spot winding 63K

104
Please confirm that switching devices(AEG S2-300-
0932, ABB DR 1750 D, OIL C.B. SPRECHER HGF SERIES, AB Schedules (GSU
Air Blast Circuit Breaker by ALSTHOM. transformers)
DELLE PKG 2V CIRCUIT BREAKER, Sprecher & Schub It.13
Model HPF 516T6D, etc.) are not in in scope of
transformer manufacturer
110 -We understand that GGSS1074 Rev 14.1 Gen
Trfr Specification.pdf is the general specification to be
used for GSU transformers and 240-68973110
Specification for Power Transformers - NEW
07.07.2014.pdf for transmission transformers. Please
confirm.

111 -240-68973110 Specification for Power

Transformers - NEW 07.07.2014.pdf page 118
AB.34.1: Refers to a spare cooler bank. This
requirement is not included in the actual AB-schedules.
Please confirm whether a spare cooler bank will be
required or not.

114 2In terms of AB Schedules 13.2-132kV 100MVA

Gariep_Port Rex_Acacia Spare and AB Schedules 13.2-
132kV 130MVA Gariep, please indicate the requirement
of short circuit impedance as well as the impedance on
extreme plus tapping and extreme minus tapping.

123 Considering two variants of tapping range and voltage

ratio we consider that two different spare transformers
should be supplied as reviewed below. Please
confirm.

260 MVA Spare for Palmiet:

Tapping range: +7.5% to - 7.5% (No. of positions: 17)
HV Nominal system voltage: Un = 400 kV ( nominal
tap position - 400kV)
LV Nominal system voltage: 16.5kV

260 MVA Spare for Gourikwa/Ankerling:

Gourikwa/Ankerlig +10% to -10% (No. of positions: 17)
HV Nominal system voltage: Un = 400kV ( nominal tap
position - 420kV)
LV Nominal system voltage: 15.75kV

129 What is the Impedance voltage, connection group, Generator step-up

voltage regulating mode and cooling method will be for transformer
the transformers?
132 Please note that the info inside of this AB Sch does not
match with 25MVA 15.75-6.9kV. Please ask Eskom the
correct data sheet.
136

WethinkthatalltypesoftransformerincludingGSUtransformer
shouldbedesignedinaccordancewiththeSpecificationforPower
Transformers(240-68973110),andGGS1074onlyforreference.Is
itcorrect?
140

Regarding Sergi Fire & Explosion Prevention and

Sprinkler System 1) In the Schedules AB (Excel
Version) of Transmission Transformer and Distribution
Transformer, there are no requirements for Sergi Fire &
Explosion Prevention and Sprinkler System, so we think
that the scope of supply for Transmission Transformer
and Distribution Transformer do not include them. Is it
correct?
2) For parts of GSU transformer and Station
unit&service transformer, the Sergi Fire & Explosion
Prevention and Sprinkler System are required.
Please confirm whether the Sergi Fire & Explosion
Prevention should protect the main tank and OLTC. If
there are detailed requirements for it, please provide.
And please confirm whether the Sprinkler System only
includes water spray pipe network and stainless steel
or galvanizing is acceptable. If there are detailed
requirements for it, please provide.
143 The impedance of 16.5-420kV 260MVA Palmiet_
Gouirkwa_Ankerlig Transformers is not provided. Please
provide it.
144 For most of GSU transformers, Tap Changer tank is
required to be in main tank. Only the 250MVA Grootvlei
transformer requires the tap changer tank should be
separate from main tank. Please confirm that the tap
changer tank of 250MVA Grootvlei transformer could
be in main tank.

146 The Item AB.31.9.4-31.9.7 of GSU transformer show

see drawings. Could you provide relevant drawings
for all types of transformer?

147

Regarding Geomagnetic Induced Currents (GIC)

measure and monitor Item 3.3.4 of Specification for
Power Transformers (240-68973110) requires that the
Contractor shall provide externally on the neutral
terminal connection a proper CT that will enable the
Employer to both measure and monitor the GIC level
during service life.
We think above requirement is not applicable for GSU
transformer and Station unit&service transformer,
because Item AB.31.15 of their Schedule AB (Excel
Version) indicates Geomagnetic induced current
detection No. Is it correct?

148

Regarding online drying system Item 3.21.3 of

Specification for Power Transformers (240-68973110)
requires that an option for an on line drying system to
be provided & installed with transformer must be given
on the tender return.
We think above requirement is not applicable for GSU
transformer and Station unit&service transformer,
because Item AB.31.13 of their Schedule AB (Excel
Version) indicates On-line drying unit required No. Is
it correct?
Besides, online drying system is not listed in Activity
Schedule. Does it mean that we should add its price to
Other Transformer Components?

149 Regarding Short Circuit Test The Item 34.2.3 of

Transmission Transformer and Item 4.7 of Distribution
Transformer show Short-circuit test Special.
And Item 28.1.2 of GSU transformer and Station
unit&service transformer show Short circuit test No.
We think that it doesnt need to carry out Short-circuit
test for all type of transformer. Is it correct?

150 There is Works Information for GSU Transformer,

Distribution Transformer, Transmission Transformer and
Reactor, but no for Station unit & service transformer.
If its forgotten, please provide.

154 Please find 10 Schedules A&B 18_11.5kV 35MVA and

13 Schedules A&B 20_11.5kV_ 58MVA, whose Item 19
dont show the MVA ratings. We think it should be
separately 35MVA and 58MVA. Is it correct?

156 Please find AB Schedules 13.2-132kV 130MVA Gariep

and AB Schedules 13.2-132kV 100MVA Gariep_Port
Rex_Acacia Spare, their impedances are not provided.
Please provide.
157 Please find 15 Schedules A&B 132-11.5kV_45MVA, its
impedance range is 6.47%-11.2% which is too wide.
Please confirm it.
159

Please confirm temperature rise value as below.

Oil Temp rise: (60) (10) (5) (3.2) = 41.8K

Winding Temp rise : (65) (10) (5) (3.2) = 46.8K GSU Temprature rise
Copper (Hot spot) : (41.8) + (18) = 59.8K
Metal : 80K

160 Please provide drawings for LV terminal and IPD GSU LV Terminal and
information. IPD
161
Please confirm Impedance requirment, some sites
information is missed in Schedule AB
GSU Impedance
Gariep 100MVA
Gariep 130MVA
Palmiet 260MVA

162
As schedule A for Grootvleie 250MVA, the LV
termainal is brought out 6 terminals.
We thought that 3 LV terminals for 250MVA unit is
GSU LV Terminal
enough.
Please confirm that nember of LV terminal is 3 or 6.

163 As schedule A for Matla and Lethabo 700MVA , the

power frequency withstand voltage and switching
impulse is not related with lightning impulse.
According to IEC standard, the power frequency
voltage / switching impulse should be 460 / 850kV
GSU Insulation level
when ligthning impulse is 1050kV
Please confirm which value we apply.

176

Please confirm that final reduction of temperature rise

norms for these transformers is indicated in the
datasheets and temperature rise norms are following: AB schedules (GSU
transformers)
- top insulating liquid 45K
- average winding (by resistance) 55K
- hot-spot winding 63K

179
Please confirm that switching devices(AEG S2-300-
0932, ABB DR 1750 D, OIL C.B. SPRECHER HGF SERIES, AB Schedules (GSU
Air Blast Circuit Breaker by ALSTHOM. transformers)
DELLE PKG 2V CIRCUIT BREAKER, Sprecher & Schu It.13
Model HPF 516T6D, etc.) are not in in scope of
transformer manufacturer
190 In the GSU transformers category: the SC impedance in
three of the Transformers: 100MVA 13.2-132KV,
130MVA 13.2-132KV, 260MVA 16.5-420KV are not
specified in their TDs. The SC impedance has great
effect in the design of the transformer and should be
clarified for these transformers.

195 In the Station Unit & Service transformers category: in

the TD of the transformer 25MVA 15.75-6.9 KV, rated
power and rated voltage are 20MVA 16.5-6.9KV and in
conflict with the above mentioned. So please clarify
the rated power and voltage of this transformer.

196 In the Station Unit & Service transformers category for

plenty of the transformers Vector group and short
circuit impedance are not specified! So we take
conventional vector group for them and take UK% in
accordance with IEC60076-5 for them?
198 AB.47.5 Number of short circuit tests performed on Short circuit tests
Generator transformers with an MVA rating above 100 -In the technical
MVA as defined in IEC =60076-5. Number of short specifications
circuit tests done>=2 Our company has test Generator Step-Up
performed in similar rated transformers but not transformers is
specifically in Generation Transformers. Is ESKOM required
open to accept the short circuit type test on Generator
transformers to consider test on transformers with
similar characteristics?

199

During the tender clarification meeting I was

explained that all required type of transformers
should be designed in compliance with 240-
68973110 Specification for Power Transformers -
NEW 07.07.2014. However, with reference to the
Generation Transformers Works Information as
included in your tender file Generator Step-Up
Transformers reference it made to Specification GGS
1074 Rev 14.1. This is confusing and inconsistent
with the explanation as provided during the tender
Specification GGS
clarification meeting of last Friday, were we received
1074 Rev 14.1.
the explanation that 240-68973110 Specification for
Power Transformers - NEW 07.07.2014 is issued by
ESKOM as a generic specification applicable for all
type of requested transformers. Please, confirm that
only 240-68973110 Specification for Power
Transformers - NEW 07.07.2014 will apply including
Generator Step Up transformers and please explain
that reason why Specification GGS 1074 Rev 14.1. is
included with your tender request?

200

At item AB 21.1 and 21. 1 is specified to refer to nameplate

of existing trf. for required nominal voltage. However, you
AB Schedules 16.5-
have submitted the tender without a nameplate drawing of
420kV 250MVA
existing trf.. Therefore we kindly request you to submit this
Grootvlei(1)
nameplate drawing for completion of design?

201
No information is provided about required short circuit
impedances for this type of transformer. Also not within 240- AB Schedules 16.5-
68973110 Specification for Power Transformers - NEW 420kV 260MVA
07.07.2014. In order to proceed with design we would Palmiet_Gouirkwa_Anke
appreciate to receive required short circuit impedance data. rlig Transformers(1)

202
AB Schedules 16.5-420kV 260MVA
Palmiet_Gouirkwa_Ankerlig Transformers(1): At
AB Schedules 16.5-
several items the remark is made Same as existing
420kV 260MVA
transformers, refer to nameplate diagram. However,
Palmiet_Gouirkwa_An
the nameplate diagram drawing is not submitted
kerlig
with the tender and we would appreciate to receive
Transformers(1)
this information in order to proceed with design.
203 The requirements in compliance with the AB Specification 240-
schedule will overrule the requirements of 240- 68973110 and AB
68973110 Specification for Power Transformers - Schedules GSU
NEW 07.07.2014. However, for the avoidance of Transformers
doubt and the end of each AB schedule for generator
transformers following remark is made:

- 1. As an additional safety Margin, the calculated

stresses for each of the items in the Table above
must not be more than 80% of the Tenderers normal
design limits.
- 2. The Contractor illustrates to the Employee during
the design review meetings that the above stated
Allowable as per OEM Criteria are the documented
normal acceptance criteria for the design office.
- 3. The Contractor presents detail information to the
Employee of how these acceptance criteria were
obtained by study and testing.
- 4. As an additional safety Marin, the calculated
stresses for each of the items in the Table above
must not be more than 80% of the Tenders normal
design limits.

Considering above we would design the short circuit

requirements of the transformers with a safety
margin of 100%/80% = 1.25, which is less
conservative than specified within clause 3.6.7 of
240-68973110 Specification for Power Transformers
- NEW 07.07.2014. Please, advice which safety
margin we should use for required Generator Step Up
Transformers?

204

No specific information is given about required

Impulse test voltage at Item 21. Only the remark is
made As per IEC. Previous applies mainly to the AB
schedules of requested 765 kV and 400 kV
transformers. If your remark As per IEC should
apply, this would mean for the Engineer that he
could design a 400 kV unit with an impulse level of
AB schedule of
1300 kV, which save costs. However, to avoid
requested transmission
incorrect designs could you please advice if it is
allowed to design the transformers with an Impulse
level As per IEC or that we should use for the
design a BIL of 1300 kV or 1425 kV or 1550 kV. To
proceed with design and engineer you urgently reply
would be highly appreciated.

208
According to the name plate this unit is design for
opperation at 1800 meter above see level. However,
at item 2.2. of the A nd B schedule for Palmiet only Name plate diagram
400 meter is specified. Please advise for which sea plate of Palmiet
level this unit should be designed?

209
To proceed with design we need to receive requested
clarification at TCQ 4 and 5. As this unit should be
design as mutually spare for two power station, we A and B Schedule
would like to receive also some outline drawings of Palmiet, Ankerlig and
the transformers in order to check the Gourikwa Spare
interchangeability?

We have atempted to capture and to consolidate as many questions as possible

 Eskom Technical Response

Please offer a single transformer that will be able to be utilised at both sites or offer a
solution for each site

Please refer to schedules all information is provided. If not, please be specific in your
request. Cooling Method for GSU is ODAF

Correct data sheet to be provided. Both 20MVA and 25MVA 15.75-6.9kV are required.

1) We do not refer to brand - the device is not in scope for Transmission and Distribution,
but the preperation of the unit for retrofit of the fast depresurisation devices is in scope.
2) The Sergi system is required for GSU for the main tank and OLTC where
applicable. Unit and Service trfrs only need to provided with the interfaces to fit the system
in the future. The water spray system (pipe work and nozzles) is all that is required. The
provided pipework and nozzles will tie-in to the existing system.

See nameplates that have been provided.

Please note that all GSU's the tap changer selector may be housed in the main tank, the
divertor compartment will be separate. The 250MVA Grootvlei design requires a link board
not an OLTC.

See GSU outline drawings provided

This is applicable to GSU's only, not Unit & Station transformers. GIC detection refers to a
full system such as Sunburst monitor etc and is not required.

This is not applicable to GSU's, unit & Service trfrs.

Since the activities take place at the power station, the same works information is
applicable for the Unit, Service & Station Trfrs.

Correct 18_11.5kV is 35MVA while 20_11.5kV is 58MVA

Gariep 11% on principal tap

This is not a range. These are the impedance values of the two types of Station trfrs used
with 132-11.5kV 45MVA ratings. Please provide two designs.

Apply 1.1Un.

See BIL Table,

Design for 1800m above sea level. The 10+5K reduction is applicable. Any correction for
temperature will be verified at FAT depending on factory height above sea level.

For both conditions.

Please follow the value. Note the preference for vacuum OLTC.
Please apply the formula provided in the Matla Schedules.

GGSS1074 is not applicable

GGSS1074 is not applicable

GGSS1074 is not applicable

25MVA 15.75-6.9kV

35MVA 18/11.5kV

38MVA 20/11.5kV

58MVA 20/11.5

60MVA 24/6.9kV

The 15K reduction excluded the height above sea level

To be confirmed for Gx.

For information only. Not in in scope of transformer manufacturer

GGSS1074 is not applicable

A spare cooler bank is required for the GSU application.

See Note 2.

Please offer a single transformer that will be able to be utilised at both sites or offer a
solution for each site

Please refer to schedules all information is provided. If not, please be specific in your
request. Cooling Method for GSU is ODAF

25MVA 15.75-6.9kV is the requirement.

YES

1) We do not refer to brand - the device is not in scope for Transmission and Distribution,
but the preperation of the unit for retrofit of the fast depresurisation devices is in scope.
2) The Sergi system is required for GSU for the main tank and OLTC where
applicable. Unit and Service trfrs only need to provided with the interfaces to fit the system
in the future. The water spray system (pipe work and nozzles) is all that is required. The
provided pipework and nozzles will tie-in to the existing system.
See Note 2.

Please note that all GSU's the tap changer selector may be housed in the main tank, the
divertor compartment will be separate. The 250MVA Grootvlei design requires a link board
not an OLTC.

See provided outline drawings.

This is applicable to GSU's only, not Unit & Station transformers. GIC detection refers to a
full system such as Sunburst monitor etc and is not required.

Not applicable to GSU, Unit & Service transformers

Calculations based on tests performed showing evidence of success are sufficent

Since the activities take place at the power station, the same works information is
applicable for the Unit, Service & Station Trfrs.

Correct provide for a 58MVA and 35MVA seperately.

Gariep 11% on principal tap. Apply the same for Acacia

This is not a range. These are the impedance values of the two types of Station trfrs used
with 132-11.5kV 45MVA ratings. Please provide two designs.
 Oil Temp rise: (60) (10) (5) (3.2) = 41.8K
Winding Temp rise : (70) (10) (5) (3.2) = 51.8K
Copper (Hot spot) : (78) - (10) - (5) - (3.2) = 59.8K

IPD drawings will be provided at detailed design review. At this stage LV terminal
arrangements are provided.

Gariep 11% on principal tap, Palmiet 12% on principal tap

Please provide 3 LV terminals for thr Grootvlei design.

SEE BIL TABLE

Oil Temp rise: (60) (10) (5) (3.2) = 41.8K

Winding Temp rise : (70) (10) (5) (3.2) = 51.8K
Copper (Hot spot) : (78) - (10) - (5) - (3.2) = 59.8K

Provided only For information. Not in in scope of transformer supply.

Gariep 11% on principal tap, Palmiet 12% on principal tap

25MVA 15.75-6.9 KV

Proceed accordingly.
Generator Transformer Short circuit experience, but similar transformers can be considered
if found suitable by Eskom.

GGSS1074 is not applicable

See information provided. Note that the original GSU's were 220MVA.

See information provided, note 2

See Note 1
 Please apply the requirements of Specification 240-68973110

Please see the attached BIL levels table.

In the case of Palmiet please design for 1800 Meters for external clearances.

See information provided, note 1

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