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Skipper
Skipper
Skipper
H.O. & Works- F-667-668, RIICO Ind. Area, Ph-II, Bhiwadi 301019, Dist. Alwar, (Raj.) India
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Website : www.skipperseil.com
Professionally managed, skilled work force and state-of-art manufacturing and testing facilities, enable SKIPPER (ISO
9001:2000 certified company) to produce excellent quality products. Each and every product is subjected to pass through
stringent in-house testing under relevant IES / BS standards to qualify for delivery/supply. Our products are also type tested
at CPRI, National & International test labs.
About Us
A strategic combination of design, innovation, quality and dedicated customer service has made Skipper a reliable and
established name in the field of Substation Equipments for the last two decades. The products are manufactured and tested
in-house, in conformity with and at independent CPRI/ERDA/ASTA Labs as per the latest IEC and BS standards.
SKIPPER make products are manufactured by skilled workers on latest machines with state of art technology under the
supervision of highly experienced personnel. Areas such as Quality, Material Management, Training & Engineering expertise
feature highly in our everyday work. With dedicated team of professionals in our work force, right from operators to
supervisors and Managers to Directors, Skipper has emerged as a corporate in the field of Sub-Station Equipments.
Skipper exports its products & services to more than 30 countries around the Globe, spread in Middle East, South East
Asia, Europe, Africa & America. In our endeavour to have our tomorrow better than yesterday Skipper has bagged an
award of Highest Exporters Trophy by EEPC and recognized as Star Export House by Government of India.
Products
For the last two decades SKIPPER has been instrumental in the development of Power equipments for the Control and
distribution of electricity.
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Power Transformers
Design
The windings form the most vital part of the transformer. Highly sophisticated design techniques are
applied for electrical, mechanical and thermal stability. Helical and continuous disc type windings are
made as they provide maximum strength and short circuit withstand capabilities. In case of multiple
radial wires continuous transpositions are done to eliminate inter-strand circulating currents. The coils
are pressed before core-coil assembly to ensure proper trouble free service. Clamping rings are placed
on top and bottom of the winding to ensure high axial short circuit withstand capability to the
transformer.
Process
The core coil assembly is gently lowered into the finished and cleaned tanks and locked into
position. The assembly then goes for a controlled heating and vacuum drying process to
ensure complete removal of moisture from the assembly. At the end of the drying process
oil is filled under high level of vacuum in the transformer and then fixing of external components
and top cover assembly is done. Soon after the vacuum filling, the transformer will be offered
Testing
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Basic Technical Data
* System Voltages can be given as per costumer's requirement. Technical data for transformer beyond 20 MVA shall be tailored as per client
requirement.
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Distribution Transformers
Usage
public and Small Scale Industries etc., having least protection devices like
The survey reveals power availability to public has many times interruption. To
overcome this problem, the next stage of development was initially sealed type
transformers which was also not effective improvement in power supply. Finally, this
necessitated the need of self-protected transformers (CSP). Such transformers are
advantageous in the following way to the utilities.
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Basic Technical Data
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SDS (SEIL Drying System) Transformers
On-line filter system
The “On-line filter system” in SEIL transformers comprises of Ion-exchange column and filters which controls moisture content in oil and
reduces acidity of oil also. The system removes moisture from oil to less than 15 PPM. The process does not affect dissolved gas in oil and
also does not remove oil oxidation inhibitors, if present. This prevents de-polymerization of insulation paper. The reduction of water content
in oil prevents bubble formation which causes PD. The system can anytime be removed / isolated from transformer without taking shut-
down , to replace or activate the charge inside.
If desired, On-line moisture sensor can be provided to check the results any time.
Wet transformers can be dried without being taken out of service.
Moisture increase in transformer from 3% to 4% causes aging similar to
6-8 degree C temp. rise. The device removes moisture from oil slowly
and finally brings it to a very low level thereby extending life of transformer
and increasing its reliability. It is a proven fact that indicative life-time of
transformer at 80 degree C is 40 yrs. if moisture content is 1% in paper ;
and 10 years if moisture content is 3.-4% .
Applications of SDS
• Dry wet transformers
• Dry transformers not fit for full vacuum
• Dry transformers which can not be taken out of service
Benefits
• Transformer remains in service during drying process
• Reduces dry-out cost
• Improve oil di-electric value
• Improve transformer power factor
• Operates continuously un-attended
• Extends oil service life
Flexi-conservator
This is specially designed conservator, which allows breathing but dis-allow entry of air / moisture to conservator oil, thereby preventing
oxidation of oil. The life of transformer increases multi-time due to this. Flexi-conservator is installed in transformers starting from 100 KVA
to 50 MVA. It serves the same purpose as done by Air-cell conservators. Air-cells are not available for smaller rating transformers due to
economical reasons. Air cells have drawback of leakage or puncture. This is totally eliminated in Flexi-conservator. It is very effective and
economical system (less than half the cost of air-cell) and does not require any maintenance .Under shut-down conditions, the transformer
cools down but this system does not allow air / moisture entry to conservator. The Vacuum dried SEIL transformers with initial very low
content of moisture level in oil and Cellulose are extremely safe to operate and have a very long life, more after getting equipped with
above anti-ageing devices. Due to round the clock protection available against moisture, SEIL transformers maintain a high degree of
dryness, the key factor to extend life of transformers. I t is equally important to have dry Cellulose, not only dry oil.
SKIPPERSEIL Services
• All transformers above 10 MVA provided with an oil testing kit to check Quality index of oil at site. The acidity and IFT of oil
can be measured at site.
• Free check of oil samples for BDV and moisture content at SEIL factory for 10 yrs. from the date of supply of transformer.
• We take up AMC of our transformers at very nominal charge to ensure trouble free service to you round the clock.
Trafo-Tech, with 3 decades of experience in line, technical and marketing associates of SEIL, provides round the clock services for all SEIL
transformers.
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Special Application Transformers
SKIPPER manufactures Special Transformers for various applications meeting customer specific
requirements. The manufacturing range includes unit auxiliaries, station auxiliaries, system
interconnecting transformers, transformers suitable for both induction and arc furnaces, rectifier
transformers, double winding and multi taping transformers and Earthing transformers.
The range of KVA ratings for such applications starts from 300KVA to 10MVA, Voltage classes 11
KV, 22KV & 33KV to all national & international customers.
The some of the transformers manufactured are of very special features like extended delta
transformers to suit 12 pulse rectifier furnace transformers.
Design
In transformers, the windings and magnetic circuits are most vital parts. Highly sophisticated design
techniques are applied to ensure the required electrical, mechanical and thermal stability against severe
fault conditions to withstand multiple times of the rated current which leads to mechanical forces in
windings. Windings are built up with sufficient insulations to withstand naturally occurring high voltage
surges. The magnetic circuit layout is made with sophisticated design technique to achieve optimum level of
constant losses at the moment of switching on power supply to the transformer.
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Instrument Transformers
Testing
Each Instrument transformer is subjected to all routine tests as per applicable standards and customer
specifications. The instrument transformers are frequently tested for type tests at approved laboratories
for design validation and fault withstand capability.
Note: Various Indoor and Outdoor models have been tested for fault level up to 31.5 KA for 3 - Sec.
The windings are designed to meet dynamic and thermal stresses. Coils are wound with electrolytic high
conductivity synthetic enamelled copper conductors. Coils are dried in
electric ovens. Rigid connection support and coil clamping are provided to
withstand high short circuit currents.
The complete core coils assembly is cast in resin, which has got high dielectric, mechanical and heat
dissipation qualities.
SKIPPER has successfully utilized the advantages of epoxy cast instrument transformers for outdoor
applications up to 66KV. In such cases no paper and oil insulation is required and hence no periodic oil
filtration or maintenance requirements. The specially designed instrument transformer are cast in epoxy and
put into hermetically sealed enclosures.
Manufacturing Range
Current and voltage transformers up to 33KV are made to suit both indoor and outdoor applications.
The indoor current and voltage transformers up to medium voltages are preferred in resin casting
over oil filled ones in terms of compactness, sturdiness and are Maintenance free. SKIPPER has
expertise and infrastructure to manufacture instrument transformers up to 33KV in indoor and 66KV
for outdoor applications.
CONSTRUCTION
The core is built up from non-ageing cold rolled grain oriented silicon steel laminations, coated with
heat resistant insulation. Laminations are annealed to reduce losses. Current transformer core is
made from continuous lamination wound as a toroid
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Oil Filled Current Transformers
Oil Filled current transformers in high voltage applications are still the preferred ones due to cost advantages and
easy availability of the technology. They are available in live and dead tank versions depending on the customer’s
requirements. In measuring and protection applications they can be manufactured in single or multi-core as well as multi-
tap designs. Tap changing can also be on primary or secondary, however due to convenience of low current and low
voltage, secondary tap changing is now a days the preferred trend.
Construction
Secondary winding is made first over the toroid with thermal isolation. Insulation of the secondary winding is done in
accordance with high voltage requirements. Primary is finally wound over the insulated coil. Surface of the coil is made
uni-potential with special tapes. Number of such uni-potential layer depends upon the system voltage. Such layers will
relieve the coil from voltage stresses. Secondary leads are brought to the terminal box through the insulator. The
complete coil assembly is then placed in the tank and gently slipped inside the vacuum heating and drying ovens to
completely dehydrate the equipment and ensure long operating life.
All Current transformers have special identification number given right from stage one. This will enable us to trace the
fault up to root level in case of failures and thus implement the preventive action.
TESTING
Current transformers are tested in fully equipped testing lab for all routine
tests as per IS: 2705, I IEC185 or other relevant standard as specified by the
customer. The CTs are also tested from time to time in approved labs for
design validation.
Technical Data
Various models of current transformers have been type tested for different short circuit levels up to 31.5KA / 3 - Sec. (Type test reports available on request)
* Technical data given above is for information only
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Oil Filled Voltage Transformers
In case of oil cooled Voltage transformers the basic insulation is provided by paper soaked in oil. The
transformers can be provided with multi secondary winding for measuring and protection applications as required
by the customer. All the CT’s & VT’s can be supplied with stainless steel expansion bellows on request.
Manufacturing Range
SKIPPER manufactures single phase oil filled voltage transformers upto 132KV and three phase up to 33KV.
TESTING
Technical Data
Rated Highest Insulation Impulse Standard No. Burden Accuracy No. No. of
Voltage system level level secondary of class of Phases
(KV) voltage (KV) (KV) voltages Cores Cores
(KV) (volts)
Note
Technical Parameters can be changed depending upon Customer requirements.
Technical data given above is for information purpose only & subject to change without notice.
0.2/3P
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MV Switchgears
The SKIPPER make Outdoor Vacuum Switchgear Type PCVCB, is an outdoors, Structure mounted, easy
to instal, vacuum switchgear for use in 12/36 kV system. It is a porcelain-clad construction similar to
conventional outdoor high voltage switchgear and is a gang operated triple pole circuit breaker fitted
with reliable and well-proven vacuum interrupters. Adequate phase clearances and height have been
provided to meet Standards and safety requirements. It is suitable for direct connection to overhead
supply lines.
The type PCVCB design incorporates a minimum of moving parts and simplicity of assembly assuming
a long mechanical and electrical life. All fundamental advantage due to use of vacuum interrupters like
low drive energy, light weight construction, virtually shock free performance leading to ease of
erection and reduction of foundation requirement etc. has been retained.
SUITABILITY
The SKIPPER make PCVCB Vacuum switchgears are designed to handle all the switching
duties that occur in primary distribution systems including rapid auto re-closing. The
breakers are extremely reliable in service, require minimum space and have a long life
expectance due to use of Vacuum interrupters. Moreover small size and weight, quiet and
low vibration operation and high temperature sustainability enable the breakers to be used
in hazardous locations.
Salient Features
Rated operating duty O-0.3 Sec. – CO-3 min-CO O-0.3 Sec. –CO-3 min-CO
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Indoor VCB Panels
FEATURES
• Conforms to IEC / IS
• Internal Arc Proof
• Suitable for capacitor switching and auto re-closing duty
• Fully air insulated, robust construction and extensible
• HV and LV compartment are fully segregated
• Dust protected and vermin proof – IP4X
• Integral Earthing by fault make earth switch / Earthing truck
• Comprehensive Electrical/Mechanical safety interlock
• Mechanism with minimum operating linkages
• Cable Box suitable for multiple Cable termination
• Upto 12 kV, 25 kA, 1600 Amp
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Isolating Switches
SKIPPER has been manufacturing high voltage disconnecting switches since almost two decades .
The supply list includes various electricity boards, utilities, industrial units and public sector
undertakings. The company has been exporting the disconnecting switches to various countries for
more than eight years now.
CONSTRUCTION
Disconnecting switches are used for isolation of system under fault conditions or carrying out the
maintenance work without disturbing the main supply network. The disconnecting switches are
made as per relevant standards and the customer's specifications. They are made with and without
earth switches with mechanical / electrical interlocks, manually or motorized operated mechanism, having capacity to interrupt line charging
currents. The current carrying parts are made of electrolytic grade copper. The contacts are designed to provide discharge free supply. The
arcing horns ensure that main contacts remain safe during opening and closing operations thus giving a longer life to the switch. The metal
parts are surface treated for protection against rust. The switches are tested from approved labs for high short circuit currents.
APPLICATION
Depending upon the requirements, off load disconnecting switches are made in horizontal,
vertical, single break, double break, and center break models. Company also developed
disconnecting switches, single break spring assisted models up to 33KV aerial application in
both vertical and horizontal mounting. These switches have great operator’s comfort, load
making as well as load breaking capabilities. These switches are most preferred in rural and
urban electrification in Africa.
OPERATION
Down the years we have been working to better the switches in operation. Bearings and bushes were standardized to reduce the torque.
Most of the manually operated switches can be operated with less than 30 kg operating weight.
We have also provided rod insulator in most of the models to ensure operator's safety in the event of main insulators leakage.
System voltage (KV) Highest System Power Power frequency Impulse withstand Impulse Weight
voltage (KV) frequency withstand across across phase to withstand (kg)
withstand isolating distance earth (KV) across Approx
across (KV) isolating
phases to earth distance (KV)
(KV)
11 12 28 32 75 85 90
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Expulsion Type Drop Out Fuses
Drop out fuses are used for fault protections in rural electrification, distribution
system, industrial units having medium voltage connections both as primary and
secondary back ups. The drop out fuse should operate before the connected
equipment i.e transformer gets damaged. Generally D.O. Fuses are used as
switching device along with protection and operated with the telescopic insulated
rods from the ground level.
The operation of drop out fuse is extremely violent. Once the fuse blows off, the
arc restrikes till it is quenched. Even few cycles are sufficient to damage the
current carrying parts and the barrel. Skipper over a period of time has
acquired expertise in the manufacturing of drop out fuses to withstand such
short circuit currents.
The SKIPPER drops out fuses are designed to accommodate button head
type fuse elements. The high pressure, electroplated copper alloy
components are used to provide better contacts and longer life.
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Expulsion Type Fuse Elements
Background
The Fuse cut outs are important feature of today's system protection. Utilities spend handsome amount to
ensure the reliable distribution of power supply backed by highly consistent and reliable system protection.
When we talk of the fuse Cut Out the, fuse link forms the Heart of it. It is very important that the fuse links
follow the specified characteristics to avoid any malfunctioning of the protective system. SKIPPER - SK
Series fuse links ensure the elimination of any such mal functioning thus making it more reliable than others
available in the market.
Salient Features
The Company is engaged in the manufacture of various sub-station equipment right from the Cut out fuses,
Isolators, CTs and VTs, Power and Distribution transformers etc. thus giving it a cutting edge in
understanding the system requirements. The Fuse links are designed using this experience gained over the decades. The alloy of current
responsive fuse ensures the reliability and low melting current tolerances. The fuse wire is supported with an additional wire to protect the
fuse wire from the stresses during the fitment. The element is then covered with resin bonded paper tube having arc extinguishing
properties. It also makes the handling and transportation easier without any damage to the actual fuse. Packing is then done with complete
information on ratings, model no. and usage warning.
Features
SK Series fuse links are made by state of art technology. The various ratings are type tested to ensure the compliance to the National /
International Standards and that of customers. The fuse links (SK Series) are tested for sturdiness at 60N and even up to 98N in some
cases. Company has 9001 (2000) certification for Design, Manufacture & Sale of Fuse Elements.
Standard Rating available in SK-K-Type (fast Blowing) as well as T-Type (Slow Blowing)
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Transformer Control Panels
Skipper has supplied large number of Control & Relay Panels to clients spread over number of countries in various sectors. The equipment
has been supplied both for green field & refurbished projects.
• Bus arrangement
• Major equipment to be used
• General information regarding metering /SCADA relay
interconnections & needed communications.
• Customer Protection & Control Philosophy
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Polymeric Insulators (Nigeria)
Composite insulators have proven their usage because of various advantages over the
traditional ceramic insulators.
Polymeric Insulators have the following advantages over the traditional ceramic insulator:
• High resistance to flashover in polluted environment.
• High resistance to puncture.
• High resistance to cracking and erosion because of Contamination & Pollution.
• Can withstand water deposits and highly hydrophobic. Thus have self cleaning
• property during rain etc.
• Light in weight & maintenance free.
Because these are unbreakable, are unaffected in vandalism prone area.
The Company is equipped with the state of art CNC injection moulding machine tool facilities.
We buy basic silicon/Polymer material from the World’s best brands and manufactured
material under go stage checks stringent tests.
DESIGN
The composite insulators are designed to meet end needs of product, using the best of
FRP rods/End metallic hardware with design parameters to meet the stringent electrical
and mechanical specification.
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Power Transformer Repair (Nigeria)
Skipper is always ready to help its Customers during difficult times:
Transformers are one of the most expensive Electrical equipment and
are designed to have a working life of 25-30 years. However, at times,
due to inadequate protections in the system or due to inadequate
expertise in the operation of Transformers, these costly equipments get
damaged.
Repairs include: Inspection, Testing, Core repairs, refurbishment and restacking complete rewinds and LTC repairs and adjustment.
Uprating includes: KVA increase, change in voltage, clamping improvements, use of modern insulating materials.
Very often, we have repaired transformers of world renowned suppliers by doing reverse engineering including re-winding of coils/ repair of
OLTC etc.
The storage, handling & lifting facilities, the winding & unique vacuum drying & testing facilities, the long & rich expertise of its highly
qualified professionals, and its multi location facilities , make Skipper the unique choice, when such facilities are required.
Design Services:
Our staff of engineers can assist you in redesigning transformers to meet changes required by customer for increased capacity, voltage or
short circuit duty improvements. We keep current with industry developments and technology to present you with state-of-the-art repair
options.
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Compact Substations (India)
SALIENT FEATURES
• Compact in construction, occupies less floor space and does not effect the elevation of commercial complex.
• Easy to operate and maintain.
• In accessible to live parts.
• Fully compartmentalized design.
• Substation housing is divided into three segregated compartments i.e. the HV compartment, the transformer
compartment and the LV compartment.
• All fasteners are SS/Steel Zinc plated.
• The roof is special, heating due to solar radiation is minimized by the use of double skin roof and having slanted
top. Air insulates the substation from the effect of sun radiation and specially designed ventilation opening
facilitate air circulation, thereby supporting complete cooling system.
The HV Compartment
• It comes in two versions i.e. Vacuum Circuit Breaker RMU & H V Fuse RMU or load break switch.
• Normally M/s Skipper utilizes vacuum circuit breaker together with a self powered over current protection system
in place of switch fuse switch combination. The RMU has been designed and tested to IEC62271-100, IEC60298 &
IEC60694.
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Compact Substations (India)
The LV Compartment
• MCCBs or ACBs
• LV fuse switch units
• Instrumentation and metering
• Load feeders
Specially designed Elastamould HV bushings have been provided for complete safety of equipments. The connection
between the transformer and the RMU is made with XLPE insulated cable.
• Custom built design and suitable for constant mobility. This provides a high flexible power supply points without
much difficulties.
• Reduced Electrical losses as package substation can be provided in the center location of load.
• Total economy in cost. Even site cable cost is minimized as the transformer is directly connected to LV switch
board.
• A high degree of safety and operational reliability is achieved by HT and LT switchgears and protective relays to
avoid overloading.
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Medium Voltage Metering Units (Nigeria & India)
NOTE:
• Metering units for other system voltages like 3.3, 6.6 or 22 KV can also be given against customer specific requirements.
• Outdoor CT/PT combined units are also manufactured up to 33KV system voltage. The technical data shall be provided on
request.
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EPC Contracts
Skipper Electricals, manufacturer of highest quality of wide range of EHV and MV transmission
and distribution equipments, is now emerging as a major EPC contractor, mainly in the field of
Power Transmission and Distribution System. Having its strong base in India, West Africa and
the Middle East, Skipper can cater to the requirements of medium to large scale EPC contracts
for EHV transmission line and substations up to 400kv.The project division of the company has
already executed a number of Turnkey outdoor switchyard contracts up to 132kV in Nigeria.
Skipper can undertake EPC contracts for EHV transmission lines up to 400kV,
outdoor switchyards up to 230kV and medium/low voltage distribution systems at
33 and 11kV levels for various public and private utilities mainly in Africa and the
Middle East region. It is also capable of undertaking microwave tower projects on
turnkey basis. The company has complete facilities for design, engineering,
procurement and construction of medium to large scale EPC contracts up to the
stage of commissioning to the fullest satisfaction of the customer.
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EPC Contracts
The design, engineering and construction works are carried out by using the
most advanced software in the industry. Majority of senior professionals in
Skipper have executed EPC contracts of sub stations up to 400kV and
transmission lines up to 800kV in countries with varied terrain and adverse
climatic conditions. The execution team has implemented many challenging
projects in India, Middle East and African continent.
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Safety Related Instructions
Warning
Always observe the instruction manual and follow the rules of good engineering practice! Hazardous
voltage can cause electrical shock and burns. Disconnect power, then earth and short circuit before
proceeding with any work on any equipment supplied by us. If you have any further questions, the
members of our Service division will be pleased to provide the required information.
Danger!
Pay special attention to the hazard notes in the instruction manual marked with this warning symbol.
• Make sure that under operation condition of the switchgear or switchboard the specified data are
not exceeded.
• Keep the instruction manual accessible to all persons concerned with installation, operation and
maintenance.
• The user’s personnel are to act responsibly in all matters affecting safety at work and the correct
handling of the switchgears & Transformers.
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