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BIDDING DOCUMENT NO. : BTPP/EPC-01
Dated:29.10.2018
PREBID CLARIFICATIONS-2
Section / Part /
Sr. No. Clause No. Page no. Bid Specification Stipulation Statement of Prebid Queries & Clarification Owner's Reply
Chapter / Volume
A SG_Mech
Station Graded Level Elevation from Mean sea level (MSL) MSL of 64.5m is considered for boiler design as mentioned in the tender
The Contour map for the entire project land is enclosed in Volume- document "Vol-VII-TD-Layouts". Bidder request SJVN/Desein to confirm the
Ch 2 : Project VII. The Bidder shall accommodate equipment offered under this same.
1 1.0. 1.11) 1 of 7 specification generally within the spaces allocated for such Confirmed.
Information/Vol-II
equipment in the Plot Plan
Appendix – II: Coal Quality Parameters 1. Moisture content specified under proximate analysis seems to be on lower
Ulitmate Analysis: side compared to Indian coals. SJVN/Desein to check and confirm.
2. Sum of constituents specified under ultimate analysis is not equal to 100%.

SJVN/Desein to check.
3. Bidder understand that provided ultimate analysis is dry ash free basis.
Since the coal analysis is the basic input for boiler design, Bidder requests
SJVN/Desein to provide coal analysis (proximate/ultimate) in AS RECEIVED Revised Coal
Ch 2 : Project
2 1 5 of 7 basis. Analysis shall be provided
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through ammendements.
4. Arsenic in coal has not specified in the given coal analysis, same required
for the design/selection of Steam generator & Auxiliary equipment.
5. Clorine in coal has not specified in the given coal analysis, same required
for the design/selection of Steam generator & Auxiliary equipment.
SCR Efficiency for Control of NOx emission There is a contradiction in ammonia slippage value among different clauses
Contractor shall guarantee and demonstrate that at the end of in the tender document. Hence bidder has considered ammonia slip not
Ch 8 : Functional 16000 hrs of operation and with the originally installed catalyst (i.e. exceeding <3ppm in all the respective tender clauses.
Guarantee & without the use of future layer of catalyst) the SCR efficiency for SJVN/DESEIN to confirm the same.
3.1, vii) 6 of 78 control of NOx emission (from thermal as well as fuel) shall not be
Liquidated
Damages/Vol-II less than 80% at 6% oxygen (O2) content in flue gas on dry gas
basis and ammonia slip not exceeding 3ppm at 100% TMCR load
condition, when firing any coal from the range of coal(s) specified.
Catalyst Life The provision as per

3 Contractor shall guarantee and demonstrate minimum SCR bidding specification shall
Ch 8 : Functional
catalyst life of 16000hrs. The catalyst shall be deemed to have prevail.
Guarantee &
3.1, viii) 6 of 78 exhausted its life as and when SCR/ Hybrid (SCR+SNCR)
Liquidated
efficiency for control of NOx emission reaches to a level of 70%,
Damages/Vol-II
with ammonia slip not exceeding 3ppm at 6% oxygen (O2)
content in flue gas on dry gas basis.
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Section 2 : Design Ammonia Slip after last catalyst layer (ppm at 6% O2 on dry
Basis of SG & basis)
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Auxiliaries and 2.21.23, B), 9) Guarantee Point & Design Point = <2 ppm
120
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SCR Efficiency for Control of NOx emission Bidder would like to consider following points for catalyst design.
Contractor shall guarantee and demonstrate that at the end of 1. Actual NOx predicted by the bidder at SCR inlet shall be considered
16000 hrs of operation and with the originally installed catalyst (i.e. instead of 500mg/Nm3.
Ch 8 : Functional without the use of future layer of catalyst) the SCR efficiency for 2. As per MOEF guideline, SCR outlet NOx of 100mg/Nm3 shall be
Guarantee & control of NOx emission (from thermal as well as fuel) shall not be considered instead of considering 80% efficiency for catalyst design.
3.1, vii) 6 of 78 less than 80% at 6% oxygen (O2) content in flue gas on dry gas Hence bidder request SJVN/DESEIN to remove the NOx efficiency guarantee
Liquidated
Damages/Vol-II basis and ammonia slip not exceeding 3ppm at 100% TMCR load of 80% and SCR inlet NOx limit of 500mg/Nm3. The provision as per
4 condition, when firing any coal from the range of coal(s) specified. bidding specification shall
prevail.
Section 2 : Design a) NOx at SCR Inlet (mg/Nm3 at 6% O2 on dry basis, keeping

Basis of SG & ammonia slip within the maximum limit)
116 of
Auxiliaries and 2.21.23, B) Actual but limited to
120
SCR/Ch 1: SG & Guarantee Point - 500mg/Nm3
Auxiliaries/Vol-III Design Point - 500mg/Nm3
Ch 8 : Functional c. Unburnt fuel at all efficiency load Loss due to unburnt carbon shall be as per bidder predicted value instead of
Guarantee & at 105% & 100% TMCR load - 1.0 % (min) 1%(minimum). Kindly confirm the same. The provision as per
3.6, (ii) 14 of 78 bidding specification shall
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Damages/Vol-II Further bidder requests to keep the description of the cl.no 3.6, (ii) same as prevail.
5 Section 2 : Design (iii) Loss due to unburnt carbon in ash at all cl.no 2.1.7.1, in order to avoid different interpretation by various bidders. The minimum value shall
Basis of SG & loads - 1% (minimum) or the quoted value whichever is higher be 1% or more as
Auxiliaries and 2.1.7.1 4 of 120 applicable for calculation
SCR/Ch 1: SG & of Boiler efficiency.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
MAJOR REQUIREMNTS/ METHOD OF STEAM GENERATOR Discrepancy is observed in coal fineness value among different clauses in
Ch 8 : Functional EFFICIENCY TESTS the tender document.
Guarantee & n) The Steam Generator efficiency testing shall be carried out with Bidder has considered coal fineness of 70% through 200 mesh for pulveriser
3.7 15 of 78 any combination of mills in operation to Employer’s choice, with selection and for performance guarantee test. Kindly confirm.
Liquidated
Damages/Vol-II fineness of pulverized coal not exceeding 70% through 200 mesh.
Agreed.
Ch 8 : Functional Coal Pulveriser capacity at rated fineness
6 Guarantee & GUARANTEES UNDER CATEGORY-III
5.19, (i) 31 of 78 Rated pulverised coal fineness - a) not less than 70% through 200 Read as 70% through 200
Liquidated mesh.
Damages/Vol-II mesh
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Section 2 : Design Sizing of Coal Pulverisers
Basis of SG & c) Rated Pulverized coal fineness* at rated capacity of the
Auxiliaries and 2.10.5.2, 3) 37 of 120 pulverizer, not less than - 75% thru 200 mesh (75 microns) and
SCR/Ch 1: SG & 99% thru 50 mesh (300 microns)
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
NOx emission As per MOEF guide line NOx emission from the SCR outlet shall 100mg/Nm3
Ch 8 : Functional Contractor shall guarantee that maximum total NOx emission from (at 6% O2 dry) instead of 100 grams per giga joule of heat input.
Guarantee & the unit shall not be more than 100 grams of NOx (from thermal as SJVN/DESEIN to amend the tender accordingly. Agreed. Read as 100
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Liquidated well as fuel) per giga joule of heat input (at 6% O2 level and as per mg/Nm (at 6% O2 dry.)
Damages/Vol-II equivalent NO2) to the boiler during the entire operating range of
steam generator for the range of coals specified.
Steam temperature imbalance Bidder request SJVN/DESEIN to correct the clause as follows "It shall be
Ch 8 : Functional
It shall be demonstrated at SH and RH outlets (in case of more demonstrated at SH and RH outlets (in case of more than one outlet) that the Agreed.
Guarantee &
8 5.4 27 of 78 than one outlet) that the temperature imbalance between the temperature imbalance between the outlets does not exceed 10 °C under all ( Read as 10 degree C in
Liquidated
outlets does not exceed 100 C under all load conditions. load conditions." place of 100 degree C)
Damages/Vol-II
SH and RH tube metal temperature As per bidder standard practice and general industry practice Superheater
The provision as per
Ch 8 : Functional It shall be demonstrated that superheater and reheater tube metal and Reheater tube metal temperature will be measured and will not be
bidding specification shall
Guarantee & temperature at critical locations remain within maximum tube metal guaranteed. Kindly confirm acceptance.
9 5.5 27 of 78 prevail.
Liquidated temperature limits as per design of the OEM under various load
It is not under guarantee
Damages/Vol-II conditions (i.e. 100%, 80%, 60% & 50%).
but under demonstration.
No fuel oil support shall be required above 35% BMCR There is a contradiction in minimum load without oil support for flame
Contractor shall guarantee that oil support for flame stabilization stabilization in different clauses of the tender document.
shall not be required beyond 35% of BMCR load when firing the
coals from the range identified. The Contractor shall demonstrate Bidder has considered no fuel oil support above 40%BMCR. SJVN/DESEIN
Ch 8 : Functional
that with any combination of mills/ adjacent mills in service (to to confirm.
Guarantee &
5.11 29 of 78 Employer's choice) the Steam Generator does not require any oil
Liquidated
firing for stable and efficient boiler operation at and above 35%
Damages/Vol-II
BMCR loads.
Read as 35% BMCR is

minimum load for no fuel
10 Minimum Load without Oil Support for Flame Stabilization
oil support for guarantee
Section 2 : Design The design of Steam Generator shall be such that it does not call
parameter.
Basis of SG & for any oil support for flame stabilization beyond 40% BMCR load
Auxiliaries and 2.1.8 4 of 120 while firing any coal from the range specified, with any combination
SCR/Ch 1: SG & of mills / adjacent mills (to Employer's choice) in service.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
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Section 2 : Design vii. Min. load without oil support
Basis of SG & 40% BMCR with any range of coal specified
Auxiliaries and 2.3.1, 12) 14 of 120
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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In case of equipment other than steam turbine, Lugs made out of Wires of two different diameters (SWG) had been specified in these clauses.
MS rods of 5mm dia conforming to IS 280 or equivalent shall be
welded on the surface at intervals of 250mm pitch zigzag to As a standard practice, we may use the clause no.26.14.3 for binding and
support insulation. Mineral wool mats with wire netting on both lacing wires.
sides shall be applied against the surface with lugs piercing
Ch 6 : Erection through. The edges of mattress shall be laced together with Kindly confirm the same.
Conditions of 13.1 6 of 48 galvanized MS 0.71mm dia (22 SWG) IS 280 or equivalent
Contract/Vol-II (soft) lacing wire. Galvanized binding wire of 1.63 mm dia (16
SWG) IS 280 or equivalent (soft) will be used criss-cross
11 between lugs to hold it. The lugs will then be bent over the Confirmed.
netting.
b) Binding & lacing wire

Ch 26 : Power Cycle Galvanized steel wire to IS:280 for temperature below 400°C and
Piping, Valves, stainless to IS:6528 for temperature above 400°C.
26.14.3 23 of 26 ---20 SWG for all insulation interface temperature
Fittings & Thermal
Insulation/Vol-III
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Super heater(s) For once through supercritical units, boiler will be started with HP bypass
Superheater(s) including safety valves, main steam stop valves at valve in operation. Hence, start up vent valve is not necessary and not
Section 1 : Scope/Ch superheater outlet with integral bypass valves, drains, start up envisaged.
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.3 2 of 47 vents, air release valves, nitrogen connections, sampling
III connections, MTM thermocouples etc.
x) All start-up vents, lowest set pressure spring loaded safety valve The provision as per
Section 1 : Scope/Ch
and electromatic relief valves at superheater & reheater outlet and bidding specification shall
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lowest set pressure spring loaded safety valves on Separator shall prevail (and for Re-heater
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be provided with silencers for each safety valve. if applicable).
Section 1 : Scope/Ch x) Start-up vent piping.
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Section 2 : Design (b) Silencers on all start up vents
Basis of SG & (e) Start-up vents shall be sized for a minimum flow of 15% at
Auxiliaries and 2.14.2, iii) 70 of 120 turbine start-up pressure.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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An alternate drain connection to enable start-up of steam Bidder has proven standard start up recirculation system and the boiler can
generator even when the Start-up drain recirculation pump is not in be started with or without BCP in operation.
service shall also be provided. The system shall comprise of an With the bidder's standard start up system, in case of BCP is not in
atmospheric flash tank and drain receiving vessel located in the operation, drain water from WSDT shall be recovered to condenser directly
Steam Generator area and shall be complete with all necessary through WDC valve during t start-up operation.
valves, piping, level control system etc. The start-up drain from the
separator(s)/ Drain collection vessel to atmospheric flash tank shall This system has been followed in all our executed projects and working
be led through twin piping leg, each leg being provided with a satisfactorily.
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motorized isolation valve and an Electro- hydraulic operated
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control valve. 2x50% pumps to transfer condensate from the Hence Bidder requests to accept above system.
receiving vessel to the main condenser shall also be provided. All
necessary valves and discharge piping up to the condenser / flash Further bidder would like to highlight that, there is a contradiction in number
tank in TG area will be in the Bidder's scope. of condensate pumps provided in different tender clauses. SJVN/DESEIN to
check and confirm.
Section 1 : Scope/Ch One (1) no. of condensate receiving vessel prevail.
13 1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.12.1 11 of 47 Regarding No. of Pumps :
III 3 Nos. of 50% shall be
Section 2 : Design Boiler start-up recirculation & drain system shall be provided with considered.
Basis of SG & start-up drain re-circulation pump and alternate drains to
Auxiliaries and 2.6 18 of 120 Atmospheric flash tank. 2x50% condensate pumps shall be
SCR/Ch 1: SG & provided for pumping the flash tank condensate to turbine
Auxiliaries/Vol-III condenser.
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Section 2 : Design BLOW DOWN SYSTEM
Basis of SG & 3x50% condensate transfer pumps located in Steam Generator
Auxiliaries and 2.19, i) 81 of 120 area and shall be complete with all necessary valves, piping, level
SCR/Ch 1: SG & control system etc.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
Section 2 : Design BLOW DOWN SYSTEM
Basis of SG & 3x50% condensate transfer pumps to be provided. For arriving the
Auxiliaries and 2.19, iv) 81 of 120 size of pump all drains as indicated in clause 2.19.0 (ii) shall be
SCR/Ch 1: SG & considered.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
Each leg of each stage of desuperheating spray system for As per bidder's practice, one no. quick acting motor operated block valve will
superheater shall be provided with the following: be provided at common superheater attemperation line.
Section 1 : Scope/Ch v) Quick acting pneumatically operated block valve (with DC The provision as per
14 1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.7.2 4 of 47 solenoid) at upstream of each superheater spray control station in bidding specification shall
III the common super heater attemperation line. prevail.
Each leg of reheater desuperheating spray water system shall be As per bidder's practice, one no. quick acting pneumatic operated block valve
Section 1 : Scope/Ch provided with the following: will be provided at common reheater attemperation line. The provision as per
15 1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.7.3 4 of 47 vi) A pneumatically operated quick acting block valve (with bidding specification shall
III solenoid) in common RH attemperation line and upstream of each prevail.
Reheater spray control station.
Section 1 : Scope/Ch vii) Electromatic Relief Valves (ERV) on SH outlet and RH outlet. Safety valve and ERVs at SH/RH outlet shall be provided inline with
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.8.1 5 of 47 ASME/IBR guidelines including the combined relieving capacity.
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i) Safety valves and relief valves shall have minimum discharge Inline with ASME guidelines for once through boilers Electromatic relief
capacities as under: valves are only provided at SH outlet and ERV at RH outlet is not envisaged.
a) Spring loaded safety valves In addition to the code
Section 2 : Design 1. Separator & Superheater - Combined capacity105% BMCR. requirement,the provision
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Basis of SG & 2. Reheater System - Combined capacity 105% of reheater flow at as per bidding
Auxiliaries and 2.14.2 69 of 120 BMCR specification shall prevail.
SCR/Ch 1: SG & b) Electromatic Relief Valve at:
Auxiliaries/Vol-III 1. Super heater outlet - 15 %BMCR
2. Reheater outlet - 20% of Reheat flow at BMCR
One (1) no. of condensate receiving vessel and SCPAH drain As per bidder standard condensate from SCPAH will be directly sent to boiler
collection tank(s)(located in SG area), including level gauges, flash tank through steam trap. Hence SCAPH condensate collection tank is
redundant level transmitters for remote level control through SG not required.
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C&I systems, control valves, vents, drains etc.
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Steam Coil Air Preheaters (SCAPH)
17 bidding specification shall
Condensate from SCAPH shall be led to atmospheric flash tank
Section 2 : Design prevail.
through SCAPH drain collection tank(s). SCAPH condensate
Basis of SG &
collection tank(s) shall be pressurized so that drain can go to
Auxiliaries and 2.9.2, ii) 32 of 120
Atmospheric flash tank. Alternatively Atmospheric SCAPH drain
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
collection tank(s) with proper pumping arrangement (3x50%) with
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
necessary valves etc. shall be provided.
Section 1 : Scope/Ch ii) One (1x100%) Independent air motor drive with independent / As per RAPH vendor's proven design, Common Gear box shall be provided
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.14.1 13 of 47 common gear box with automatic clutching/declutching for AC Motor and air motor with automatic clutching/declutching arrangement
III arrangement. in line with cl.no 1.1.14.1.
18 Section 2 : Design ii) 1x100% independent air motor drive, with its gear box and Agreed.
Basis of SG & automatic clutching, declutching facility for rotation during non-
Auxiliaries and 2.9.1, v), 5) 30 of 120 availability of A.C drive system.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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vi) Permanent firefighting equipment on both gas as well as Firefighting equipment shall be provided on Hot end side only as the
airsides and also on both cold as well as hot end sides including, propagation of the flame towards cold end is not practical. Also Propagation
spray nozzles, valves and pipe work connected to fire water of flame due to fire inside the heater will be basically more in air side, due to
Section 1 : Scope/Ch system. the availability of O2. The deluge of water supplied for the manifold at hot The provision as per
19 1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.14.1 14 of 47 end will flood the entire heater, which will prevent entire heater from catching bidding specification shall
III fire. Providing additional firefighting manifold at Cold end side are of no prevail.
purpose, since this cannot spray & flood the heater as like the manifold at the
top.
SJVN/DESEIN to confirm.
xii) Forced lubrication system for bearing of each air heater shall Type of lubrication for RAPH will be sump type lubrication as per OEM
Section 1 : Scope/Ch be provided and shall include two (2) x 100% capacity oil pumps standard
20 1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.14.1 14 of 47 with motor, two (2) x 100% oil coolers, two (2) x 100% oil filters etc. Agreed.
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ii) Manually operated rod type isolating gate at bunker outlet. Motor Bidder is considering motor operated sliding gate at bunker outlet and
operated (sliding gate type) Raw Coal Bunker shut off gate at the manually operated gate at coal feeder inlet, hence manually operated rod
Section 1 : Scope/Ch The provision as per
15 of 47 bunker mouth and manually operated gate at RC feeder inlet (both
type isolating gate at bunker outlet is not required and not envisaged.
21 1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.15.1 bidding specification shall
shall be for each coal feeder). SJVN/DESEIN to confirm the same.
III prevail.
Section 1 : Scope/Ch Minimum Eight (8) no’s of coal pulverizers shall be provided for Bidder is offering supercritical boilers with Twin fire vortex. In these boilers,
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.15.3, i) 16 of 47 each steam generator. one mill serves eight (8) burners at one elevation which results in significant
III reduction in heat input per burner. In this scenario, criteria of minimum
Section 2 : Design Minimum number of coal pulverisers to be provided for each steam number of mills may easily be dispensed with, while leaving to the bidder to
Basis of SG & generator shall not be less than eight (8). select the number of mills based on mill operating requirements.
Auxiliaries and 2.3.1 12 of 120
SCR/Ch 1: SG & Moreover, CEA also specifies 6 nos. mills as minimum for 660 MW unit and
Auxiliaries/Vol-III recent NTPC tenders also calls for less number of mills The provision as per
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recent NTPC tenders also calls for less number of mills p p
22 Sizing of Coal Pulverisers bidding specification shall
Number of mills for Steam Generator - Adequate to achieve 100% LMB has supplied 11 Units (700 MW & 660 MW) with front mill arrangement prevail.
Section 2 : Design TMCR for all specified coal(s) and all operating conditions but not (6 mills) in which 8 units are in operation.
Basis of SG & less than eight (8) mills.
Auxiliaries and 2.10.5.2, 1) 37 of 120 Further with less number of mills and front mill arrangement total project cost
SCR/Ch 1: SG & as well as O&M cost shall be reduced.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
Rota probe type coal sampling system for obtaining samples from Rota Probe for coal sampling as per ISO 9931 will be provided.
Section 1 : Scope/Ch PF outlets of all the mills using the methods specified in ISO 9931
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.15.10 18 of 47 "Coal sampling of pulverized coal conveyed by gases in direct fired
III coal system".
For pulverized coal sampling for fineness and distribution:

23 iii) Provide Agreed.
Section 2 : Design
Basis of SG & (a) Rota Probe for coal sampling as per ISO 9931 and ASME
Auxiliaries and 2.10.5.19 40 of 120 respectively.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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On line fuel measurement facility for accurate measurement of coal

mass flow rate/ air fuel ratio in each pulverized fuel (PF) pipe for On-line adjustment for equalizing the flow through the coal pipes is not
each coal pulverizer. The equipment shall comprise of sensors feasible as reliable adjustable orifices are not available. Accordingly, fixed
working on micro wave technology. The error in measuring system ceramic-coated orifices are provided. The fixed orifices are selected to
Section 1 : Scope/Ch shall not be more than 5%, which shall be demonstrated by achieve the equalization in the fuel pipes based on design stage calculation.
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.15.12 19 of 47 comparisons with isokinetic measurements.
III Since on-line adjustment for equalizing the fuel flow through pulverized coal
pipes is not possible, on-line flow measurement does not provide any
improvement. The reliability and capability of the measurement devices are The provision as per
24 also not known and the number of vendors is very limited. Hence bidding specification shall
measurement using microwave technology and variable orifice, etc., is not prevail.
envisaged.
Adjustable valve/orifice of erosion resistant/ceramic coated
material suitable
Section 1 : Scope/Ch for highly abrasive pulverised coal applications. The adjustable
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.15.13 19 of 47 valve/orifice
III shall be provided on each PF pipe at pulverizer outlets and shall
enable on
load adjustment of coal flow in PF pipelines.
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Flue gas duct from economizer outlet to each cyclone separator SJVN/DESEIN to note that NOx emission level should be maintained for
inlet, from each cyclone separator outlet to each SCR reactor inlet, entire plant operation, for which the total flue gas should pass through the
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from each SCR reactor outlet to each RAPH (Bisector or Trisector, SCR reactor.
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as applicable) inlet ducts, SCR bypass ducts Providing the SCR bypass will not serve the purpose of online maintenance
2) SCR bypass duct i.e. Economizer to APH shall be provided for of SCR system, considering very high flue gas temperature. Hence bidder
facilitating operation of unit without SCR in case of any emergency request SJVN/DESEIN to relook into the requirement of providing SCR
Section 1 : Scope/Ch requirement. This shall also facilitate the online maintenance of bypass duct.
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.6 42 of 47 SCR system and associated equipment.
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Section 1 : Scope/Ch 3) SCR bypass duct i.e. Economizer to APH

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III SCR Bypass duct is
Section 2 : Design SCR bypass duct required. Hence, The
25 Basis of SG &
provision as per bidding
specification shall prevail.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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12) Dampers and Gates
Section 2 : Design i) Motor operated gas tight gates along with their drives shall be
Basis of SG & provided at inlet, outlet and bypass duct of the SCR system for
Auxiliaries and 2.21.5 96 of 120 carrying out internal repair and maintenance of complete SCR
SCR/Ch 1: SG & system when the Steam Generator is on load.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
Section 2 : Design 4) SCR bypass duct capacity

Basis of SG & Flue gas flow corresponding to BMCR load with 25% excess air
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Section 1 : Scope/Ch Flue gas duct from economizer outlet to each cyclone separator
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.16, v) 20 of 47 inlet, from each cyclone separator outlet to each SCR reactor inlet, Cyclone separator is not envisaged by bidder. Also in recent NTPC tender,
III there is no requirement of cyclone separator before SCR System. Kindly
Economiser bypass ducting from economizer inlet/intermediate confirm the acceptance.
position to cyclone separator inlet with gates and ash collection
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.16, xi) 20 of 47
hopper
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Selective Catalytic Reduction System (SCR)
The contractor’s scope of supply include design, engineering,
manufacture, supply, erection, commissioning and testing of
complete mechanical, electrical, C&I and associated civil
Section 1 : Scope/Ch foundation and structural work for Selective Catalytic Reduction
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.1 41 of 47 (SCR) System along with ammonia unloading, storage and
III handling system, Cyclone Separators complete in all respects with
all components and accessories etc., for two (02) number steam
generators each as detailed in this specification.

The scope of supply identified for SCR System along with
ammonia unloading, storage and handling system, Cyclone
Section 1 : Scope/Ch Separators here are minimum requirements and unless excluded
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.2 41 of 47 from the contractor’s scope as per Terminal points and Exclusions,
III .......................................... also be included in the scope of the
contractor.

Section 1 : Scope/Ch SCR System along with ammonia injection system and cyclone
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.3 41 of 47 separators shall be individual for each unit.
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Section 1 : Scope/Ch The scope of contractor for SCR System along with ammonia
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.4 41 of 47 unloading, storage and handling system, Cyclone Separators shall
III include all items as shown in tender drawing.

Section 1 : Scope/Ch The scope of supply and services for SCR System along with
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.5 41 of 47 ammonia unloading, storage and handling system, Cyclone
III Separators for each unit shall include all items indicated below but
will not be limited to that.
Flue gas from downstream of economizer shall be taken through
two (02) independent streams. Each stream shall have one (01)
number of cyclone separator and one (01) number of SCR
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Reactor. Cyclone Separator shall be used to reduce inlet dust
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concentration at the inlet of SCR reactor.
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Cyclone Separators
i) Two (02) no’s of independently operated Cyclone Separators
housed in independent casings shall be provided for each unit
including outside shell, structural steel supports and frame work,
stiffeners, bracings, access ladders, platforms, safety rails,
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stairways, walk ways, access doors, insulation etc. One (01)
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cyclone separator shall be provided in each stream of flue gas duct
from economizer outlet to SCR reactor inlet.
Cyclone Separators
Section 1 : Scope/Ch iii) Sampling ports for off-line measurement of ash concentration in
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.8 44 of 47 flue gas at the inlet and outlet of Cyclone separators.
III
Section 2 : Design Fan Sizing Criteria

Basis of SG & ID Fans
Auxiliaries and 2.12.1, 3) 55 of 120 60% BMCR LOAD( one stream operation)
SCR/Ch 1: SG & f) Pressure drop through Cyclone Separator - 50 mmWC or actual
Auxiliaries/Vol-III whichever is higher
Fan Sizing Criteria
Section 2 : Design
ID Fans
Basis of SG &
Auxiliaries and 2.12.1, b) 56 of 120 50% BMCR flow
SCR/Ch 1: SG & 8) Pressure drop through Cyclone Separator - 50 mmWC or actual
Section 2 : Design Cyclone Separator shall be provided in the flue gas duct between
Basis of SG & economizer and SCR reactor to reduce the dust burden.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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Integration with other systems
Section 2 : Design
a) The ash from cyclone separator
Basis of SG &
b) The service air, instrument air, auxiliary steam, various types of
Auxiliaries and 2.21.2, 3), 9) 86 of 120
water required for the SCR system and cyclone separator shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
be integrated as .............................. Exclusion.
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Section 2 : Design DUCTING SYSTEM
Basis of SG & The ducting system for the SCR system shall connect the steam
Auxiliaries and 2.21.5, 1) 95 of 120 generator outlet (gas side economizer outlet) to the reactor
SCR/Ch 1: SG & through the cyclone separator
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Basis of SG &
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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Section 2 : Design Inlet Dust Burden (g/Nm3 ) Bidder would like to request that cyclone separator is not envisaged, Hence,
Basis of SG & Guarantee Point & Design point - 35 OR Ash remaining after Bidder requests SJVN/DESEIN to remove the inlet dust burden requirement.
116 of The provision of Cyclone
27 Auxiliaries and 2.21.23, B), 6) cyclone separator collection as per cl. no. 2.21.23, C, iii-3,
120 separator is deleted.
SCR/Ch 1: SG & whichever is higher.
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Section 1 : Scope/Ch Ducting Bidder would like to use Non-Metallic Expansion Joints at inlet and outlet of
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.16 20 of 47 x) Suitable metallic type expansion joints wherever necessary shall following equipments, as per the practice to minimise the heavy reaction load
III be installed. transfer to equipment.
vi) Ducts and Dampers
b) Flue gas ducting system shall be complete with adequately 1) SCR
Section 1 : Scope/Ch sized turning vanes, deflector plates, flow splitters, guide vanes 2) RAPH
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.7.1 42 of 47 and all necessary gas flow control devices of suitable erosion 3) PA, FD and ID fan
III resistant material, metallic type expansion joints, 3) ESP
4) Mill Agreed for Mettalic and
5) Chimney Non- Mettalic both and the
28 Expansion Joints 6) Economiser outlet duct
Section 2 : Design i) Metallic type expansion joints suitable for the service conditions provision as per bidding
Basis of SG & 7) Seal air and Scanner air fan specification shall prevail.
shall be provided. The expansion joint design shall conform to the
Auxiliaries and 2.13.1.11 64 of 120 requirements of the EJMA Standards.
SCR/Ch 1: SG & SJVN/DESEIN to confirm.
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Section 2 : Design Expansion joints
Basis of SG & Metallic expansion joints and anchor points for the system shall be
Auxiliaries and 2.21.5, 11, i) 96 of 120 selected by the contractor in line with such over-arching
SCR/Ch 1: SG & requirement of system design.
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Section 1 : Scope/Ch Economiser bypass ducting from economizer inlet/intermediate Bidder shall take the bypass ducting either at Economiser bypass or from any
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.16, xi) 20 of 47 position to cyclone separator inlet with gates and ash collection other alternate suitable location for maintaining flue gas temperature at SCR
III hopper inlet.
Section 1 : Scope/Ch 4) Economizer bypass duct from economizer inlet/intermediate
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.7.1, vi) 43 of 47 position to SCR inlet duct
III
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DUCTING SYSTEM
Section 2 : Design
Flue Gas duct from economizer inlet / intermediate position to inlet
Basis of SG &
duct of each SCR reactor (Economizer bypass duct to maintain
suitable flue gas temperature at SCR inlet for part load conditions).
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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common air ducting at FD fan, PA fan, SAPH, PAPH (for Bi-sector Bidder shall provide common duct at FD fan outlet and RAPH outlet, hence
Section 1 : Scope/Ch type RAPH) or RAPH (Trisector type) outlets, as applicable and interconnecting duct at SCAPH outlet is not provided. The provision as per
30 1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.16, xii2) 20 of 47 common flue gas ducts at ESP inlet and outlet. bidding specification shall
III prevail.
A suitable interconnecting header shall be provided downstream of SJVN/DESEIN to note that outlet of economiser shall be provided with
Section 1 : Scope/Ch the Economizer outlet before APHs (bisector/trisector) for equal common duct, thereafter the duct will be taken with two streams leading to The provision as per
31 1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.16, xiii) 20 of 47 distribution of the Flue gas flow between the two Flue gas paths to each SCR and then to each RAPH. Hence common duct at RAPH inlet is not bidding specification shall
III APHs. required. prevail.
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Fully gas tight, motor operated, gates at each hot air & cold air As per the tender clause 1.1.17.1, v) there is a requirement of two isolation
duct to the mills, before and after each ESP stream, before and gates (motor operated & pneumatic operated) to be provided at each hot air
Section 1 : Scope/Ch after each ID fan, at inlet to each of RAPH on flue gas side, at & cold air duct to the mills. As per general industry practice & bidder standard
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.17.1, v) 21 of 47 discharge of each PA fans, FD fans and at each economiser single isolation damper is sufficient at each hot air & cold air duct to the mills.
III bypass duct. Fully gas tight, pneumatic operated, gates at each hot
air & cold air duct to the mills. Further Bidder would like to supply pneumatic operated flap type damper with
100% sealing in each hot air and cold air duct to each of the mills instead of
Power operated gas tight isolation dampers along with their drives gate. The provision as per
32 shall be provided at all locations required for carrying out internal bidding specification shall
repair and maintenance of pulverizers, electrostatic precipitators prevail.
Section 2 : Design
and induced draft fans when the Steam Generator is on load. As a
Basis of SG &
2.13.2.1 & minimum following locations shall be provided with power operated
Auxiliaries and 65 of 120
2.13.2.4 gas tight dampers/gates:
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
i) In each hot air and cold air duct to each of the mills
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
(pneumatically operated).
Section 1 : Scope/Ch Fully gas tight, motor operated, gates at Bidder proposes motor operated double louver damper at
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.17.1, v) 21 of 47 …………………………………………….…..and at each economiser Economiser/Superheater by pass duct for isolation purpose. Guillotine gate
III bypass duct. at this location is not possible due to layout constraint.
Power operated gas tight isolation dampers along with their drives
Section 2 : Design shall be provided at all locations required for carrying out internal
Basis of SG & repair and maintenance of pulverizers, electrostatic precipitators
2.13.2.1 &
Auxiliaries and 65 of 120 and induced draft fans when the Steam Generator is on load. As a
2.13.2.4
33 SCR/Ch 1: SG & minimum following locations shall be provided with power operated Agreed.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III gas tight dampers/gates:
viii) At each economizer by pass duct
Section 2 : Design Dampers and Gates
Basis of SG & Pneumatic operated control damper and motor operated gate shall
Auxiliaries and 2.21.5, 12), i) 96 of 120 be provided in economizer bypass duct for regulation and isolation
SCR/Ch 1: SG & of economizer bypass flow.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
Fully gas tight, motor operated, gates SCR bypass duct and cyclone separator is not envisaged by the bidder,
at…………………………………………………., at inlet to each of Hence guillotine Gate at SCR inlet, SCR outlet & SCR bypass outlet shall not
Section 1 : Scope/Ch RAPH on flue gas side be considered.
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.1.17.1, v) 21 of 47
III Bidder proposes one no. double louver damper at RAPH inlet on flue gas
side for each stream due to layout constraints and the same has been
followed in all our executed projects.
c) Isolation gates at inlet of each cyclone separator, SCR outlet
Section 1 : Scope/Ch and SCR bypass duct of each SCR reactor and isolation gate &
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.7.1, vi) 44 of 47 control damper in economizer bypass duct to each SCR inlet duct.
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Power operated gas tight isolation dampers along with their drives
shall be provided at all locations required for carrying out internal
repair and maintenance of pulverizers, electrostatic precipitators The provision of cyclone
Section 2 : Design and induced draft fans when the Steam Generator is on load. As a separator is deleted and
34 Basis of SG & minimum following locations shall be provided with power operated other provision as per
2.13.2.1 & bidding specification shall
Auxiliaries and 65 of 120 gas tight dampers/gates:
2.13.2.4 iv) At inlet to each of the Regenerative Air Pre-Heaters on flue gas prevail.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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viii) At ..........................Each SCR inlet duct, each SCR outlet duct
(only incase of Bi-sector APH) & each SCR bypass duct.
Dampers and Gates

Section 2 : Design
Motor operated gas tight gates along with their drives shall be
Basis of SG &
provided at inlet, outlet and bypass duct of the SCR system for
Auxiliaries and 2.21.5, 12), i) 96 of 120
carrying out internal repair and maintenance of complete SCR
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
system when the Steam Generator is on load.
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Bidder to consider 2 no. of dampers at inlet of RAPH (Flue gas
Volume VII-Tender Dwg no. 111-11- side). One is Biplane multi louver with 2x100% seal air fan
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Drawings -Mechanical 1200 arrangement, and one more guillotine damper for isolation purpose.
Refractories and insulation including cladding, lagging, Bidder shall follow the design criteria specified under cl.no. 1.1.22.1 for
reinforcement, wire mesh, cleats and supports for all the thermal insulation of boiler.
equipment, auxiliaries, ducting, dampers, piping and valves in the
scope of this specification so as to ensure skin casing temperature
Section-1 Scope/Ch1
1.1.22.1 25 of 47 of any surface in Bidder’s scope is not more than 60
SG & Auxiliaries/Vol-III deg.C with ambient temperature of 40 deg.C and air velocity of
surface air being 0.25 m/s when the boiler is operating at 100%
BMCR.
35 prevail.Bidder to follow the
insulation based on the
1. Ambient Temperature: 40°C for inside and location of the equipments.
45°C for outside the main plant
Ch 26 : Power Cycle
building
Piping, Valves, 18 of 26,
26.14.1.1 2. Surface velocity: 0.5 m/s for inside
Fittings & Thermal 19 of 26
0.25 m/sec for outside the main
Insulation/Vol-III
plant building
SCR Reactor and Auxiliary System Discrepancy is observed in the outlet hood requirement in various sections of
iii) Each SCR reactor shall include, but not limited to the following: Technical specification. However SJVN/DESEIN to note that there is no
outlet hoods in the proposed SCR reactor as per bidder's standard design
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.7.1 42 of 47 a) Inlet and outlet hood with guide vanes
practice.
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Section 2 : Design c) Suitable space for inlet and outlet hoods, flow straightener and
Basis of SG & straight length requirement for flow stratification shall be
Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 1), iv) 88 of 120 considered.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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Section 2 : Design SCR Reactor and Auxiliary System Online gas analyser for SOx & CO2 is not required to measure at SCR inlet &
Basis of SG & j) Gas sampling system including online gas analysers at inlet and outlet and hence the same is not required to consider at this location.
37 Auxiliaries and 1.13.7.1 43 of 47 outlet of SCR reactor for measurement of NOx, SOx, O2, CO2 etc. SJVN/DESEIN to confirm. Agreed.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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Catalyst De-dusting System Tender calls for Rake retractable type steam operated Soot blowers, Sonic
a) Adequate number of Rake retractable type steam operated Soot horns & Air Cannons for Catalyst De-dusting. But as per general OEM
blowers shall be provided for each catalyst layer (including future practice either rake type steam soot blower or sonic horn and air cannon
layer) complete with structural supporting frame, access platform, shall be used for Catalyst De-dusting.
motors, piping, control & instrumentation, insulation etc. Bidder request SJVN/DESEIN to amend the clause accordingly.
Section 1 : Scope/Ch b) In addition to steam type soot blowers, bidder to provide
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.7.1, iv) 43 of 47 additional Sonic horns & Air Cannons for each catalyst layer
III (including future layer) complete with structural supporting frame,
access platform, compressed air storage vessel, piping, control &
instrumentation, insulation, acoustic enclosures etc.
Catalyst De-dusting System

Section 2 : Design
The catalyst de-dusting system shall use rake type steam soot
Basis of SG &
blower. In addition to steam type soot blowing, sonic horn and air
cannon for
38 SCR/Ch 1: SG & Agreed.
blowing/dislodging accumulated/sticking ash and fouling on
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catalyst surface shall be provided.
Section 2 : Design i) Rake type steam soot blowers
Basis of SG & a) Soot blowers shall be provided for cleaning all catalyst layers,
Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 4) 93 of 120 including the future layer. Adequate number of soot blowers shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & be provided so that it should cover complete catalyst surface area.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
Section 2 : Design ii) Sonic Horn
Basis of SG & a) Sonic horn shall be provided for cleaning all catalyst layers,
Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 4) 93 of 120 including the future layer. Adequate number of sonic horn shall be
SCR/Ch 1: SG & provided so that it should cover complete catalyst surface area.
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Section 2 : Design iii) Air Cannons
Basis of SG & a) Air cannons shall be provided for cleaning all catalyst layers,
Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 4) 94 of 120 including the future layer. Number of air cannons shall be provided
SCR/Ch 1: SG & so that it should cover complete catalyst surface area.
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vii) CFD and Physical modeling Based on bidder experience and proven practice the requirement for physical
Section 1 : Scope/Ch a) Contractor’s scope shall include Computation Fluid Dynamics model test is not envisaged. Therefore, bidder request confirmation to carry
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.7.1 44 of 47 (CFD) and Physical modelling for SCR reactor, out CFD analysis only.
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CFD and Physical Flow Modeling

CFD modelling as well as physical modelling for SCR reactor,
upstream duct work from economizer outlet (including economizer The provision as per
39 bypass) along with cyclone separator and downstream ductwork bidding specification shall
Section 2 : Design
from SCR reactor outlet upto Air preheater inlet shall be carried out prevail.
Basis of SG &
Auxiliaries and 2.21.6 97 of 120 to examine and finalize the design options for the duct system, flow
SCR/Ch 1: SG & modification devices, Ammonia Injection Grid (AIG), etc. Modeling
Auxiliaries/Vol-III shall be carried out with the following objectives:
b) Contractor’s scope shall also include conductance of SCR slip stream pilot test is being conducted in NTPC operating plant. The
Section 1 : Scope/Ch laboratory/shop test to establish and demonstrate the activity of the test result / report shall be enough to fulfil the specification requirement and
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.7.1, vii) 44 of 47 catalyst selected for Indian coal/ash. Further, such test shall be no separate test is required. SJVN/DESEIN to confirm.
III conducted and report shall be provided to customer before supply
of catalyst to site.
Catalyst modules
The design of the catalysts shall consider coal ash, typical poisons,
SO2 and SO3 content of the flue gas. Bidder shall collect typical The provision as per
40 Indian coals to test them for identifying potential poisons and bidding specification shall
Section 2 : Design
reactivity profile for the catalyst composition selected for the prevail.
Basis of SG &
project. The catalyst shall be suitable for cleaning by specified
Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 3, xi) 91 of 120
catalyst dedusting devices. The design of the catalysts shall take
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
into account the minimization of the effects and impact of the
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operation of the NOx reduction system on downstream plant
components, specifically air preheater.
h) A dyke shall be provided around storage tank area with storage LMB understand that dyke capacity equivalent to one storage tank is
Section 1 : Scope/Ch capacity equivalent to one storage tank, for collection of liquid common for two storage tanks. Please confirm.
41 1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.10, ii) 45 of 47 ammonia in case of emergency. This dyke shall be connected to Confirmed.
III waste water retaining basin.
d) Three (03) no’s Ammonia vaporizer and associated systems. Considering the constraints in the controllability and backup operation of the
Section 1 : Scope/Ch Each ammonia vaporizer shall be capable of vaporizing the Ammonia for two boilers with three set of Vaporizer and Accumulator (Two
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.10, ii) 45 of 47 ammonia to meet the requirements of SCR system of one unit. working and One standby), Bidder insists SJVN/DESEIN to consider one set
III of Vaporizer and Accumulator for One boiler (Totally Two working and no
standby).
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e) Three (03) no’s ammonia accumulators and associated
systems. Each ammonia accumulator shall be capable of handling
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the ammonia to meet the requirements of SCR system of one unit.
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Ammonia Vaporizer
Section 2 : Design Three (03) common ammonia Vaporizer shall be provided for all
Basis of SG & the two (02) steam generators. Vaporizer shall be designed to The provision as per
106 of supply ammonia vapour to SCR reactor under all operating
42 Auxiliaries and 2.21.9, 5), a) bidding specification shall
120 conditions. The vaporizer shall be shell and tube type heat
SCR/Ch 1: SG & prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III exchangers.
Section 2 : Design Ammonia vaporizer system

Basis of SG & 1) Total No. of vaporizer - Three (03)
118 of
Auxiliaries and 2.21.23, D), iii)
120
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Section 2 : Design Accumulators
Basis of SG & 1. No. of accumulators - Three (03)
2.21.23, D), iv), 119 of
Auxiliaries and
b) 120
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f) 2x100% Glycol-water recirculation pumps with common water/ SJVN/DESEIN to note that the ammonia vaporiser for ammonia handling
Section 1 : Scope/Ch glycol heater for each ammonia vaporizer and common overhead system shall be decided by ammonia handling vendor.
1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.10, ii) 45 of 47 make up water/glycol tank. Make up shall be tapped from suction
header interconnecting the Condensate storage tanks (CST) As per ammonia handling vendor information, the vaporiser will be filled with
III
water. The water will be heated by steam at the bottom of vaporiser. The
heated water will then heat the Ammonia at the top of the vaporiser. In this
Section 2 : Design Ammonia Vaporizer type of vaporiser, there is no requirement of two separate heat exchangers
Basis of SG & Glycol/water cycle which in turn would supply heat to ammonia. and recirculation pumps as specified in the technical specification.
106 of
Auxiliaries and 2.21.9, 5), a) Glycol/water mixture as intermediate heat transfer medium shall be A makeup DM water line shall be connected to the vaporiser with an isolation
120
SCR/Ch 1: SG & circulated in closed cycle. valve for makeup water.
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Section 2 : Design Ammonia Vaporizer
Basis of SG & 2X100% capacity Glycol/water pump with 1X100% capacity
43 107 of bidding specification shall
Auxiliaries and 2.21.9, 5), c) glycol/water heater shall be provided for recirculation and heating
120 prevail.
SCR/Ch 1: SG & of Glycol/water mixture for each ammonia vaporizer. Glycol/water
Auxiliaries/Vol-III will be heated through Auxiliary steam.
Section 2 : Design Ammonia Vaporizer
Basis of SG & Changeover to standby glycol/water recirculation pump and
107 of
Auxiliaries and 2.21.9, 5), e) standby vaporizer without interruption to service.
120
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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Section 2 : Design Water/Glycol heater
Basis of SG &
118 of
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120
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Section 1 : Scope/Ch iii) Sheathing work for roof/ canopy/ side cladding of SCR system. As per OEM practice, No side cladding/Roof sheeting is envisaged for SCR The provision as per
44 1: SG & Auxiliaries/Vol- 1.13.11 46 of 47 system. Kindly confirm the same. bidding specification shall
III prevail.
i. Hot start (after shut down period less than 10 hours) - 4550 Bidder's proposal for number of start-up is as follows,
Section 2 : Design ii. Warm start (after shut down period between 10 hours and 72 i. Hot start (after shut down period less than 10 hours) - 4000
Basis of SG & hours) - 1000 ii. Warm start (after shut down period between 10 hours and 72 hours) - 1000 The provision as per
45 Auxiliaries and 2.1.10, i) 6 of 120 iii. Cold start (after shut down period exceeding 72 hours) - 455 iii. Cold start (after shut down period exceeding 72 hours) - 150 bidding specification shall
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Operation without High Pressure (HP) Heaters in service Kindly note that the operation with all HP heater out condition, the heat
Steam generator shall be capable of operation with HP heaters out output may be limited to 100%TMCR heat duty instead of 100% BMCR heat
of operation. The steam generator heat output under HP heaters duty.
Section 2 : Design out condition shall be at least 100% BMCR heat duty. Steam The heat output shall meet
Basis of SG & generator shall also capable of sustained operation with HP 100% BMCR .The
46 Auxiliaries and 2.1.11 6 of 120 heaters out of operation so as to generate at least rated power
provision as per bidding
SCR/Ch 1: SG & output by the unit. specification shall prevail.
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Upto & including 610 degree Celsius (*) As per bidder standard ASME SA-213:T-92 material shall be used in terminal
Section 2 : Design
tubes (i.e. from header to coil at unheating zone) for ease of welding. Hence
Basis of SG & The provision as per
Alloy steel ASME SA-335:P-92/T-92 or approved equivalent. SJVN/DESEIN to permit the use of ASME SA-213:T-92 material beyond
47 Auxiliaries and 2.1.16 8 of 120 bidding specification shall
design metal temperature of 610°C in the nonheating zone.
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Noise level The sound level for safety valve (105dBA) shall be achieved with silencer.
i) Safety valves and associated vent pipes for which it shall not The sound level may exceed 105dBA for the safety valve without silencer.
Section 2 : Design exceed 105 dBA.
Basis of SG & As per Cl.no 1.1.8.1 (refer Section-1, Ch-1, Vol-III), silencer shall be provided
48 Auxiliaries and 2.1.20 10 of 120 for lowest set pressure spring loaded safety valve and electromatic relief Agreed
SCR/Ch 1: SG & valves at superheater outlet, lowest set pressure spring loaded safety valves
Auxiliaries/Vol-III on Separator and lowest set pressure spring loaded safety valve at Reheater
outlet
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Further, design pressure of the Steam Generator pressure parts As per bidders standard and general industry practice, design pressure shall
upstream of Separators shall be atleast 1.05 times the maximum be 1.05 times the maximum operating pressure of that part shall be
Section 2 : Design operating pressure, or as required by IBR/ASME, or Pressure considered.
Basis of SG & arrived based on lowest set pressure of spring loaded safety valve The provision as per
49 Auxiliaries and 2.1.22, ii) 10 of 120 on the separators plus the pressure drop from separator to the Also SJVN to note that, design pressure selection as per tender results in bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & respective pressure part; whichever is higher. higher pressure drop across the furnace tubes, which has direct influence on prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III increase in auxiliary power consumption.
The working fluid temperature to be considered for design of boiler Bidder shall consider Design temperature for pressure parts as per IBR.
tubes, headers, separators and other pressure parts upto first SJVN/DESEIN to confirm.
Section 2 : Design
stage of attemperation shall be arrived by adding an additional
Basis of SG &
margin of minimum 40 deg.C to the maximum predicted/expected
Auxiliaries and 2.1.22, iv) 11 of 120
fluid temperature in these pressure parts or plus the margin as per
SCR/Ch 1: SG & The provision as per
IBR whichever is higher.
50 Auxiliaries/Vol-III bidding specification shall
prevail.
Section 2 : Design STEAM SEPERATOR(S)
Basis of SG & b) Design Temperature - Maximum fluid temperature plus 40°C
Auxiliaries and 2.5 17 of 120 (Min.) or max fluid temperature plus the margin as per IBR,
SCR/Ch 1: SG & whichever is higher.
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Section 2 : Design vii) In the Steam Generator enclosure, minimum 1.5 m cavity The Horizontal & Vertical cavity height in between the banks/ sections of
Basis of SG & height shall be provided in between the horizontal banks/sections economizer, superheater and reheaters shall be provided as per bidder
Auxiliaries and 2.2 12 of 120 of economizer, superheater and reheaters for maintenance standard only (1.2m approx).
SCR/Ch 1: SG & purpose.
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Construction of Superheaters (s) & Reheater(s) shall have
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following features: The provision as per
Basis of SG &
51 For maintenance/inspection of SH/RH, provide: bidding specification shall
i) 1.5 m clear cavity height between two sections/banks of prevail.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
horizontal heat transfer surfaces for personnel access from both
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the sides of the boiler.
Section 2 : Design Economizers shall be provided with:-
Basis of SG & a) Minimum 1.5 m clear cavity height between two sections/banks
Auxiliaries and 2.8, iii) 26 of 120 of the economizer for maintenance access from both the sides of
SCR/Ch 1: SG & the boiler.
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Section 2 : Design FURNACE/EVAPORATORS AND WATER WALLS There is a contradiction in tender document regarding duct design pressure
Basis of SG & i) Pressure withstanding capability - ±660 mmwc (Minimum) at selection.
Auxiliaries and 2.3.1 12 of 120 67% yield strength or Maximum conceivable head of fans, Based on bidder experience,
SCR/Ch 1: SG & whichever is higher All flue gas duct, air ducts, SCR reactors and the wind boxes shall also be
Auxiliaries/Vol-III designed for +/- 660mmWC at 67% of yield strength of material or maximum
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Section 2 : Design Duct Design Pressure conceivable pressure of the relevant fans, whichever is higher.
Basis of SG & All flue gas ducts, air ducts and the wind boxes shall also be SJVN/DESEIN to confirm the same.
52 Auxiliaries and 2.13.1.3 61 of 120 designed for ±660mmWC or maximum conceivable pressure of the Confirmed.
SCR/Ch 1: SG & relevant fans, whichever is higher, at 67% of yield strength of
Auxiliaries/Vol-III material.
Section 2 : Design Reactor Housing Design
Basis of SG & iii) Design Pressure: The reactor shall be designed for ± 660
Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 2) 89 of 120 mmWC or maximum conceivable pressure of the relevant fans,
SCR/Ch 1: SG & whichever is higher, at 67% of yield strength of material used for
Auxiliaries/Vol-III reactor frame/stiffeners/plates.
FURNACE/EVAPORATORS AND WATER WALLS For Furnace Bottom hopper, the Ash density for the purpose of ash loading
l) Furnace Bottom hopper shall be 1350 kg/m^3 (similar to Ch 1: SG & Auxiliaries Section 2 : Design
Design of Boiler and its supporting structure shall be considering Basis of SG & Auxiliaries and SCR /Vol-III/Sheet | 17 of 120/ Clause 2.4).
Section 2 : Design Bidder to follow 1600
50% ash/clinker loading in furnace bottom hopper and SJVN/DESEIN to confirm the same.
Basis of SG & kg/m3 for furnance bottom
corresponding to ash density of 1600 Kg/m3.Further load cells (16
53 Auxiliaries and 2.3.1 12 of 120 hopper.The provision as
min.no of load cells per boiler) shall be installed in the furnace roof
SCR/Ch 1: SG & per bidding specification
enclosure to give indication of ash build up in the furnace bottom
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hopper.
FURNACE/EVAPORATORS AND WATER WALLS A minimum allowance of 0.6 mm over and above the calculated thickness as
A minimum allowance of 0.6 mm over and above the calculated per IBR shall be provided for entire water wall.
thickness as per IBR shall be provided for entire water wall. An
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additional tube thickness of 1.0 mm over and above the tube
thickness of water wall tubes calculated as per above shall be
54 Auxiliaries and 2.3.1, 4) 13 of 120 bidding specification shall
provided on all water wall tubes coming within a radius of one
meter around each wall blower to guard against premature tube
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failure due to soot blowing steam erosion.
Section 2 : Design FURNACE/EVAPORATORS AND WATER WALLS Headers for economizer inlet/intermediate, primary SH inlet, RH inlet headers
Basis of SG & Headers shall be located external to gas path and shall be and 2ry gas pass inlet manifold are located within the gas path. No erosion
Auxiliaries and 2.3.1, 7) 13 of 120 completely drainable. If locating headers in gas path becomes shields are envisaged. However bidder will take suitable measure for erosion
SCR/Ch 1: SG & unavoidable, then suitable erosion shields must be provided. protection.
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Section 2 : Design FURNACE/EVAPORATORS AND WATER WALLS
Basis of SG & Erosion resistant shields for tubes/header affected by gas
Auxiliaries and 2.3.1, 16) 15 of 120 impingement/laning effects (Eg. in a between SH/RH, Economizer
SCR/Ch 1: SG & and furnace walls openings for economizer bypass etc.)
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5. Arrangement of headers
a) Located outside the gas path, fully drainable. Wherever, locating
the headers in the gas path becomes unavoidable these shall be
55 Section 2 : Design suitably protected with erosion shields. Further, the nipples and Agreed,
Basis of SG & studs of the header shall also be provided with wear resistance
Auxiliaries and 2.7.2 22 of 120 stainless steel shields of minimum 2.5 mm or higher thickness. The
SCR/Ch 1: SG & arrangement of headers shall be such that it does not cause the
Auxiliaries/Vol-III high localized flue gas velocity on tubes downstream side of the
header.
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Basis of SG & (h) Headers shall be located external to gas path and shall be
Auxiliaries and 2.8, ii) 25 of 120 completely drainable. If locating headers in gas path becomes
SCR/Ch 1: SG & unavoidable, than suitable erosion shields must be provided.
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Section 2 : Design FURNACE/EVAPORATORS AND WATER WALLS Number of wall blower to be installed in the boiler shall be as per bidder's
Basis of SG & Provision for future installation of additional Soot Blowers shall be requirement. SJVN/DESEIN to note that due to intermediate header in the
Auxiliaries and 2.3.1, 15) 15 of 120 made in the furnace. water wall and due to boiler nose formation by the rear wall, installation of the
SCR/Ch 1: SG & wall blower up to radiant superheater may not possible. Further based on
Auxiliaries/Vol-III bidder operating plant experience such additional wall blower requirement is The provision as per
56 The entire furnace should be covered by wall blowers so selected not necessary. bidding specification shall
Section 2 : Design such that cleaning coverage per wall blower should not be more prevail.
Basis of SG & than 2m in diameter and there should be no left out portion. One
Auxiliaries and 2.15.18 74 of 120 wall blower elevation below the lowest burner elevation shall also
SCR/Ch 1: SG & be provided.
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b) The casing/pent house and its supporting system shall be Based on bidder experience and proven practice the accumulations of ash on
capable of taking additional loads due to accumulations of ash the casing/pent house is not envisaged. Therefore, casing/pent house and its
Section 2 : Design upto 300 mm height or actual expected (in between two overhauls supporting system shall be allowed to be designed as per bidder's standard
Basis of SG & of the unit), whichever is higher. This additional load is over and practice considering no additional loads due to accumulations of ash. The provision as per
57 Auxiliaries and 2.4, i) 17 of 120 above other loads considered for casing design. The ash density SJVN/DESEIN to confirm the same. bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & for the purpose of ash loading shall be at least 1350 kg/m³. prevail.
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Section 2 : Design Maximum average flue gas velocity in section/tube banks with Bidder and its technology partner has experience of designing boiler
Basis of SG & transverse tube pitching 600 mm or less and with 25% excess air considering 15% excess air at ECO outlet. However tender calls for minimum
Auxiliaries and 2.7.1, 2) 21 of 120 at economizer outlet - 10 m/sec. (The maximum localized 20% excess air at TMCR condition. Hence 20% excess air shall be
SCR/Ch 1: SG & velocities across the cross- section shall not exceed 12 m/ sec.) considered for meeting specified flue gas velocity at 100% BMCR instead of The provision as per
58 Auxiliaries/Vol-III 25% excess air. bidding specification shall
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Section 2 : Design Maximum average flue gas velocity through the Economizer tube
prevail.
Basis of SG & banks, with 25% excess air at Economizer outlet. - 10 m/sec. (The
Auxiliaries and 2.8, 3) 24 of 120 maximum localized velocities across the cross-section shall not
SCR/Ch 1: SG & exceed 12 m/sec) With any coal from specified range
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Construction of Superheaters (s) & Reheater(s) shall have As per Bidder's experience, the entry level erosion is eliminated by providing
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following features: SS protectors on leading tubes of horizontal coil banks. Hence the heating
The first bank of coils in the second pass (in case of two pass surface arrangement at second pass will be as per bidder standard.
59 Auxiliaries and 2.7.2, g) 21 of 120 bidding specification shall
boiler) shall be located at least 2 meters below from the second
pass gas entry zone to minimise erosion.
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Construction of Superheaters (s) & Reheater(s) shall have More heating surface area is required for the Steam Generator having 603
Section 2 : Design following features: deg C SH & RH outlet steam temperature. To accommodate the more
Basis of SG & Maximum depth of tube banks/sections in the direction of gas flow: heating surface the horizontal SH & RH bank height shall be extended to 2.5 The provision as per
60 Auxiliaries and 2.7.2, 3) 22 of 120 a)2 meters or maximum soot blowing radius, whichever is lower. m instead of 2 m. bidding specification shall
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Construction of Superheaters (s) & Reheater(s) shall have Tubes shall be designed as per IBR and no additional erosion allowance is
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following features: considered over and above the IBR requirements.
Basis of SG &
Supporting arrangement
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One (1) mm erosion allowance shall be provided over and above
the calculated thickness of hanger tubes.
Section 2 : Design Economizer tube thickness prevail.
Basis of SG & (i) Provide erosion allowance of 1mm (minimum) in addition to
Auxiliaries and 2.8, 4) 24 of 120 thickness calculated as per IBR formulae.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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Construction of Superheaters (s) & Reheater(s) shall have Bidder does not envisage the consideration of additional erosion allowance
following features: for the leading edges of the bank and other Balance of tubes:
Minimum tube thickness * SS erosion protectors are provided on leading tubes for the horizontal
a) LEADING TUBES OF THE BANK: Provide 1.0 mm (min.) over banks (1RY SH & 1RY RH) and also for those tubes facing the soot blowing
and above the calculated thickness as per IBR (Ref. as specified at steam.
clause no 2.1.22 of this section) for erosion allowance. * Further, Anti short pass baffles are provided at the top and bottom of tube
Section 2 : Design b) BALANCE OF TUBES IN THE BANK: Provide 0.6 mm (min.) bends of horizontal banks to avoid gas bypassing between the coil bend and
Basis of SG & over and above the calculated thickness as per IBR (Ref. as the walls. The provision as per
62 Auxiliaries and 2.7.2, 7) 22 of 120 specified at clause no 1.22 of this section) for erosion allowance. * For thinning at bends, the thickness margin as per IBR shall be considered. bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & c) Minimum tube thickness at the bends in no case shall be less prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III than the minimum tube thickness for the straight tubes calculated
in the manner described at (a) and (b) above. For this purpose
appropriate thinning allowance shall be considered by the Bidder
while calculating the thickness of the bends
Section 2 : Design Construction of Superheaters (s) & Reheater(s) shall have Higher volume of heating surface area is required for the Steam Generator
Basis of SG & following features: having 603 deg C SH & RH outlet steam temperature and accordingly wide The provision as per
63 Auxiliaries and 2.7.2, 9) 23 of 120 Max no. of material grades in flue gas path inside the boiler can be range of material need to be provided. Hence the number of material need to bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & used in one bank:- Three (3) be used in the bank shall be decided by the boiler manufactures. prevail.
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Construction of Superheaters (s) & Reheater(s) shall have Bidder and their technology partner having vast experience in selecting the
following features: required heating surface for design of supercritical boilers. Hence space for
Space Provision installation of additional heating surface in future is not required.
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a) Keep provision of space for atleast 20% addition of additional
Basis of SG &
economizer surfaces in future. Structure/hanger design shall be
suitable for loads due to these additional surfaces (filled with
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
water) also. The provision as per
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64 b) Additional space of atleast 5% for SH and RH coils area shall bidding specification shall
envisaged. prevail.
On gas inlet side of the Economizer, provision of space shall be

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kept for future addition of minimum 20% economizer surfaces.
Basis of SG &
Structure/hangers design to be suitable for loads due to this
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additional water filled surfaces also.
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Stainless Steel Erosion shields for all bends of outer most tube/coil As per bidder standard, Stainless steel protection shield shall be provided on
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of all SH/RH sections and hanger tubes in areas where flue gas leading tubes of horizontal banks exclusive.
Basis of SG &
temperature is below FEGT. For the pendant tube sections, the Outermost bends of all SH/RH Sections are beneath the anti-short pass plate
65 Auxiliaries and 2.7.4, iii) 24 of 120 Agreed.
erosion shield on the leading tubes and wherever else considered and are not directly exposed to flue gas and as per Bidder's proven design
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
necessary by the Bidder as per the proven design. doesn’t have this outermost bend SS erosion shields.
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Regenerative Air Pre-Heaters (Trisector type RAPH) Requirement of two tiers is contradicting from the clause 2.9.1 v) 2.b, which
1. Type - is asking for Hot/ Intermediate End Tiers, which gives an impression of three
Rotary, regenerative, (Ljungstrom or approved equivalent), counter tiers.
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flow with vertical axis of rotation, enclosed with air/gas tight casing. SJVN/DESEIN to clarify.
Basis of SG &
Two tiers of heating elements shall be provided. Heating element
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profile shall be selected to enable easy removal of ammonium
bisulphate and ash.
66 Auxiliaries/Vol-III bidding documents shall
prevail.
Section 2 : Design Regenerative Air Pre-Heaters (Trisector type RAPH)

Basis of SG & 2. Heating Elements
Auxiliaries and 2.9.1, v) 29 of 120 a) Cold end
SCR/Ch 1: SG & b) Hot / Intermediate end
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Regenerative Air Pre-Heaters (Trisector type RAPH) Owing to constraints in the manufacturing and the lead time, and for the
Section 2 : Design
2. Heating Elements current nature of the flue gas analysis, we would recommend base material
Basis of SG &
a) Cold end to be made up of vitreous enamelled steel with minimum 0.75 mm thick base
67 Auxiliaries and 2.9.1, v) 29 of 120 Confirmed.
Made of vitreous enameled steel with minimum 1.0 mm thick base and additional 0.15 mm enamel thickness on each side.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
and additional 0.15 mm enamel thickness on each side. SJVN/DESEIN to confirm the same.
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Regenerative Air Pre-Heaters (Trisector type RAPH) As per bidder's experience provision for future installation of minimum
xi) Provide: additional 15% of APH heating surface is not required, hence same is not
a) Sufficient space provision for future installation of minimum envisaged.
additional 15% of APH heating surface area shall be made in the
Section 2 : Design design so that, the same can be installed, if required. The
Basis of SG & bearings, supports, casings, drives for APHs etc. as well as APHs The provision as per
68 Auxiliaries and 2.9.1, xi) 30 of 120 supporting structures and foundation loads are designed to take bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & care of all the requirements due to the above addition of heating prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III surface. APH design shall enable easy modular installation of
heating surfaces including 15% additional surface.
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Sizing of Coal Pulverisers Mill loading of 85% will make bidder to select the larger capacity mill and the
Section 2 : Design a) Maximum permissible mill loading for deciding mill capacity tender calls for margin on stand-by (Design coal BMCR (N+1), Worst Coal
Basis of SG & (selection of mill type/model) complying with requirement at clause TMCR (N+1)) requirement also. The provision as per
69 Auxiliaries and 2.10.5.2, 3) 37 of 120 2.10.5 above - 85% or the mill loading achievable corresponding to Hence request SJVN to consider mill loading of 90% for mill selection. bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & the near worn out conditions of mill grinding rolls/balls/tyres etc. Further As per general industry guideline and as per CEA specification prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III whichever is less. This condition shall be complied for the range of maximum permissible mill load is 90%.
specified coals including the adequacy range of coals.
Minimum Guaranteed Life of Coal Pulverizer Wear Parts Please note that the YGP index of the coal is not mentioned in the
a) Seals - 20000 hours specification. Mill wear part life depends on the YGP index, Hence request
b) Grinding elements (Rolls/Balls and Rings/Race) - 8000 hours customer to kindly provide the same for guarantee purpose.
c) Mill discharge valves - 15000 hours
Section 2 : Design d) Classifier cone and other items lined with Ceramic material -
Basis of SG & 25000 hours HGI report will be provided
70 Auxiliaries and 2.10.5.14 39 of 120 e) Classifier vane - 25000 hours along with revised coal
SCR/Ch 1: SG & i) The expected wear life of mill grinding elements (Rolls/Balls and analysis report.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III Rings/Race) in equivalent hours, under conditions stipulated above
shall be at least 8000 hours.
Section 2 : Design Ensure minimum mill turn-down ratio(s) of 4:1. As per OEM standard mill turn down ratio shall be 3:1.
Basis of SG & If mill loading is less there will be huge noise due to metal to metal contact.
71 Auxiliaries and 2.10.5.17 40 of 120 Agreed.
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Section 2 : Design (d) Air-heater air-in-leakage of 15% of flue gas flow entering in Tri-Sector Air heater leakage consideration for the PA fan design shall be in
Basis of SG & case of a Bi-sector APH (OR) 10% of flue gas flow entering in case line with the FD fan requirement "For Tri-sector APH, actual guaranteed
Auxiliaries and 2.10.8.2, i) 45 of 120 of a Tri-sector APH (OR) guaranteed whichever is higher. value of leakage will be considered for fan sizing."
Section 2 : Design (d) Air-heater air-in-leakage of 15% of flue gas flow entering in
prevail.
Basis of SG & case of a Bi-sector APH (OR) 10% of flue gas flow entering in case
Auxiliaries and 2.10.8.2, ii) 45 of 120 of a Tri-sector APH (OR) guaranteed whichever is higher.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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(b) For all in line items on fuel oil lines like pumps, flow meters, Single isolation valve after pump discharge as per Tender P&ID 111-11-1301
filters, control valves etc., required to be taken out for shall be provided.
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maintenance, following shall be provided both upstream and
Basis of SG &
downstream sides:
73 Auxiliaries and 2.11.3, iii), 50 of 120 Agreed.
(2) Double Isolation valves from discharge onwards of pressurizing
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
pumps
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Fan Sizing Criteria Pressure drop through SCR System specified in the tender document seems
Section 2 : Design ID Fans to be higher side, this results in bigger ID fan and efficiency at operating point
Basis of SG & 60% BMCR LOAD( one stream operation) will be less. Hence bidder shall consider the pressure drop across SCR as
Auxiliaries and 2.12.1, 3) 55 of 120 g) Pressure drop through SCR System - 150 mmWC or actual guaranteed by SCR supplier for ID fan sizing.
SCR/Ch 1: SG & whichever is higher The provision as per
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Section 2 : Design Fan Sizing Criteria prevail.
Basis of SG & ID Fans
SCR/Ch 1: SG & 9) Pressure drop through SCR System - 150 mmWC or actual
Section 2 : Design Fan Sizing Criteria In case separate booster fan is provided for FGD system, ID fan shall be
Basis of SG & ID Fans sized considering +10mmWC at chimney inlet.
Auxiliaries and 2.12.1, 3) 55 of 120 60% BMCR LOAD( one stream operation)
SCR/Ch 1: SG & k) Pressure required at chimney inlet - + 40 mmWC No booster fan envisaged.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III The provision as per
75
Section 2 : Design Fan Sizing Criteria bidding specification shall
Basis of SG & ID Fans prevail.
SCR/Ch 1: SG & 13) Pressure required at chimney inlet - + 40 mmWC
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ID Fans (Axial type) Bidder shall consider the following for ID fan as per OEM standard.
Section 2 : Design Fan casing material thickness - Abrasion and wear resistant, high Diffuser: 8 mm (MS material)
Basis of SG & BHN steel having minimum 8mm thickness or 12mm mild steel Impeller Casing: 22mm (MS material) The provision as per
76 Auxiliaries and 2.12.3 57 of 120 with liner of thickness 10mm (min.) Intermediate Piece: 8 mm (MS Material, if applicable) bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & Inlet box: 8 mm (MS material - 200 BHN - abrasion and wear resistant) prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III SJVN/DESEIN to confirm.
Fan Casing As per OEM standard, fan design consists of rolling diffuser / inlet box for
i) The fan casing shall be split to provide easy removal of the fan onsite maintenance, diffuser (in case of single stage and two stage fans) and
Section 2 : Design hub/impeller for replacement and repairs inlet box (in case of two stage fans) are mounted on rails for ease
Basis of SG & maintenance of hubs and blades. AS per OEM's design split type casing is
77 Auxiliaries and 2.12.9 59 of 120 not required. Agreed.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
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Projects, including NTPC Lara, Kudgi and Tanda
Duct Work As mentioned in tender fan to be sized considering 20% excess air, hence
Sizing Criteria duct will also be sized considering 20% excess air. Further actual Air heater
Section 2 : Design ii) The velocities in the ducts shall not exceed the above limits leakage will be considered for duct sizing. Boiler design is based on
Basis of SG & under the following conditions, all occurring together: 20% EA or more. All
78 Auxiliaries and 2.13.1.1 60 of 120 (b) 25% excess air over and above the stoichiometric air at auxiliaries to be sized
SCR/Ch 1: SG & economizer inlet. based on bidding
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Loads for Duct and Structure Design Horizontal flue gas ducts shall be designed additionally for minimum 360
Horizontal ducts to be designed for minimum 245 kg/m² additional kg/m2 fly ash loading on the surface for flue gas ducting up to ESP inlet and
fly ash loading on the surface or for one fourth of duct full of ash or minimum 60kg/m2 fly ash loading on surface for the flue gas ducting after
Section 2 : Design for maximum possible accumulation of ash in the ductwork, under ESP to chimney inlet, as per bidder's standard Practice. SJVN/DESEIN to
Basis of SG & all normal, upset or abnormal operating conditions, whichever is confirm the same. The provision as per
79 Auxiliaries and 2.13.1.2, iii) 61 of 120 higher. For flue gas ducts downstream of ESP, additional fly ash bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & loading on the surface or for one tenth of duct full of ash or for prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III maximum possible accumulation of ash in the ductwork, under all
normal, upset or abnormal operating conditions, whichever is
higher.
Loads for Duct and Structure Design Economizer By-pass duct shall be designed considering ash accumulation as
Section 2 : Design
The ash accumulation considered for economizer bypass duct (if per bidder’s standard and proven practice.
provided) upto Guillotine gate shall be 100% filled with ash. The SJVN/DESEIN to confirm the same.
80 Auxiliaries and 2.13.1.2, iii) 61 of 120 bidding specification shall
ash density for the purpose of loading shall be at least 1350 kg/m3.
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Section 2 : Design iii) The soot blowers shall be capable of selective operation in As per Bidder standard conventional sequential based soot blowers shall be
Basis of SG & areas of ash deposition (SMART) type or equivalent. provided.
81 Auxiliaries and 2.15.2 72 of 120 This soot blowers shall be capable of selective operation in areas of ash Agreed.
SCR/Ch 1: SG & deposition.
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Section 2 : Design Minimum headroom (free height) under all floors, walkways and Bidder shall endeavour to ensure 2 meters clear head room above walkways
Basis of SG & stairs shall be 2.3m. since it will be very difficult for supporting purposes.
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Ch 27 : Low Pressure Over head piping shall have a normal minimum vertical clearance
Piping, Valves & 27.5.3 8 of 35 of 2.5M above walkways. The provision as per
82 Specialities/Vol-III bidding specification shall
Ch 33: Plant Layout Clear Head room within Main 2.5m (Minimum) Plant Building for
14 8 of 15 pipes, ducts, structures & cable trays etc. prevail.
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Valves including actuators and instrument tappings shall be
located in accessible positions and operating/maintenance
Ch 33: Plant Layout
25 10 of 15 platform for the same shall be provided. All piping shall be routed
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at a clear height of 2500mm (min.) from the nearest access level to
clear man movement
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Handrails (for staircases, around openings, in walkways etc.) shall Bidder shall follow the handrail requirement for boiler as specified in the
be of standard weight steel pipe of flush welded constructions, mechanical specification Volume-III /Cl 2.17.19.1 of Section 2 Chapter 1.
ground smooth using 32 mm nominal bore medium class pipe Kindly confirm.
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provided with double rail, top rail about 1.0 metre above platform
Basis of SG &
level and pipe posts spaced not more than 1.5 metres apart. Toe
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guard of size 100mm x 6 mm shall be provided along the railing for
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
all steelplatforms/landings and RCC staircases.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III Agreed. The provision as
per bidding specification
shall prevail. For Boiler
and other BOP package
83 All handrails shall be of 32mm nominal bore MS pipes (medium Steel Structure clause
class) as per IS:1161 galvanised using 750 gm/sq. m of zinc. 6.08 Chapter 6 is
Handrails for platforms, walkways and projections shall be a two- applicable for all
rail 450mm below the top rails. Handrail post spacing shall be buildings/STG buildings
Ch 6: General limited to 1500mm as far as possible but can be proportioned to under Civil Works.
Requirement of the length of the protected horizontal opening. Handrails shall be
6.08.00 3 of 9
Building & Structure/ shop fabricated for specific locations and field welded or bolted to
Vol-VI the erected structural steel. For platforms at elevation more than
30m, three rail system with top rail at 1500mm shall be adopted.
Full range and full scale performance testing shall be conducted at Conductance of full range performance testing at shop is practically not
shop on one number each of the following Fans as per BS 848, feasible with most of the vendors. We will provide proven fan models with
Section 2 : Design Performance & routine test
Part-1: end user certificates, as available
Basis of SG & to be done at Shop. Full
i) Induced Draft Fan
84 Auxiliaries and 2.21.1 82 of 120 load per test at site to be
ii) Forced Draft Fan
SCR/Ch 1: SG & followed as per bidding
iii) Primary Air Fan
Auxiliaries/Vol-III specification.
iv) Seal Air Fan
v) GR Fan (if applicable)
Section 2 : Design a) SCR reactor design and its supporting system shall be suitable SJVN/DESEIN to note that the SCR reactor and its supporting system shall
Basis of SG & for accommodating all catalyst types (i.e. plate, honeycomb, be designed with the provided catalyst type considering future provision and
85 Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, iv) 88 of 120 corrugated) for both current and future catalyst installation. not with any type of Catalyst. Agreed.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
Section 2 : Design SCR Reactor Configuration The vertical clearance distance between top edge of catalyst module and
Basis of SG & b) The vertical clearance distance between top edge of catalyst bottom edge of the bearing support structure for the next layer above it or the The provision as per
86 Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 1), iv) 88 of 120 module and bottom edge of the bearing support structure for the layer of flow modification device shall be as per OEM standard. bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & next layer above it or the layer of flow modification device shall be SJVN/DESEIN to confirm the same. prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III at least 2000 mm.
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Section 2 : Design Reactor Housing Design Bidder will provide suitable insulation and cladding for SCR similar to RAPH
Basis of SG & a) The SCR reactor shall be weatherproof and water tight for weather protection of SCR system. However, separate drainage The provision as per
87 Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 2), i) 88 of 120 construction for protection from monsoon rains/winds and have arrangement like gutters, drain pipes etc. are not required as the SCR is kept bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & drainage arrangement like gutters, drain pipes etc., as applicable, in open area. prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III connected to plant drainage system at ground level.
Reactor Housing Design Based on bidder experience and proven practice the requirement of reactor
Section 2 : Design d) The reactor load shall be transferred from the reactor side walls, load transfer via springs and external slide bearing pads, to the supporting
Basis of SG & equally distributed via springs and external slide bearing pads, to steel structure is not envisaged. Bidder shall be allowed to transfer load via The provision as per
88 Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 2), i) 89 of 120 the supporting steel structure. flat bearing pads only, to the supporting steel structure. bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & SJVN/DESEIN to confirm the same. prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
Section 2 : Design Reactor Housing Design Such operating condition may not be experienced in the entire life of plant
Basis of SG & a) Capable of taking additional loads due to accumulations of ash and hence shall not be considered by bidder for any design. However as per The provision as per
89 Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 2), iii) 89 of 120 upto 150mm height above catalysts for each layer including future OEM standard the expected ash load in SCR shall be considered for design. bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & layer. prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
Reactor Housing Design According to bidder's standard practice, 10% of catalyst weight is considered
The SCR reactor and its supporting system shall be designed for as ash choking load in catalyst.
the following:
Section 2 : Design b) Catalyst modules including the future layer 50% filled with ash
Basis of SG & and ash hopper (if applicable) filled up to the top of the hopper The provision as per
90 Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 2), iii) 89 of 120 partition plane. bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & This additional load shall be considered over and above other prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III loads considered for reactor casing and frame design. The ash
density for the purpose of ash loading shall be at least 1350 kg/m³.
Section 2 : Design Each catalyst elevation shall be provided with grated platform Based on bidder experience and proven practice the requirement of grated
Basis of SG & inside the reactor housing to support and place the catalyst platform inside the reactor housing to support and place the catalyst modules The provision as per
91 Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 2), vi) 90 of 120 modules. is not envisaged. bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & SJVN/DESEIN to confirm the same. prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
Section 2 : Design Catalyst modules Hardening of upper edge is applicable for honeycomb type catalyst only and
Basis of SG & ii) The upper edge of the catalyst shall be hardened to minimize hence this is not applicable /feasible for plate type catalyst.
92 Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 3) 90 of 120 ash erosion. Agreed.
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
Section 2 : Design Catalyst modules Depth of the module shall be as per OEM standard.
Basis of SG & Depth of the module shall be determined based on cleaning The provision as per
93 Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 3, iii) 90 of 120 efficiency of the selected catalyst dedusting system but shall not be bidding specification shall
SCR/Ch 1: SG & higher than 1300 mm. prevail.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
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Section 2 : Design Catalyst modules There is no such analyser or technology available in market to measure
The bidder shall have the
Basis of SG & xv) In situ measurement of catalyst activity shall also be envisaged. catalyst activity in-situ. Hence this is not envisaged. facility to perform the
94 Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 3) 90 of 120
sample lab. test twice/year
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
at site.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
Catalyst De-dusting System SJVN/DESEIN to note that Dry cleaning if required shall be performed offline
Cleaning effectiveness shall target recovery, as measured through instead of in-situ cleaning.
gas pressure drop and visual inspection, up to a near pressure
Section 2 : Design drop value with reference to completely clean reactor as measured
Basis of SG & at the time of commissioning. In case if above dedusting systems
Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 4) 92 of 120 are not sufficient for effective cleaning of the catalyst than the
SCR/Ch 1: SG & bidder may provide Dry Cleaning System for in-situ cleaning of the
Auxiliaries/Vol-III catalyst in addition to above.
95 Agreed.
Section 2 : Design iv) Dry Cleaning System for in-situ cleaning shall include removal
Basis of SG & of the particulates and plug(s) on the catalyst using a blasting
Auxiliaries and 2.21.4, 4) 94 of 120 stream of a pressurized carrier gas having a particulate blasting
SCR/Ch 1: SG & medium (dry ice) directed at the SCR catalyst.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
CFD and Physical Flow Modeling Flue gas composition will not be simulated by both CFD and model test.
2) The model shall predict dependencies of NH3/NO ratio, However the velocity distribution, ash distribution, temperature distribution
Section 2 : Design temperature, residence time and flue gas composition. The study shall be conducted with CFD simulation.
CFD & Model tests to be
Basis of SG & contractor shall provide the result of computer simulation for fluid
done as per standard
96 Auxiliaries and 2.21.6 98 of 120 dynamics of the SCR De-NOx system at 100% BMCR, 80%
practice as required for
SCR/Ch 1: SG & BMCR, 60% BMCR and turn down load for the SCR system.
SCR.
Auxiliaries/Vol-III Contractor shall load the final CFD model alongwith all necessary
files on Employer’s Computer.
Ammonia Injection System SJVN / DESEIN to note that the ammonia injection grid (AIG) nozzle orifice
Components of ammonia injection system exposed to flue gas shall be made of stainless steel material whereas the interconnecting piping
stream shall be constructed from suitable grade of stainless steel. for ammonia injection system shall be selected based on the flue gas
Section 2 : Design
The common supply header and riser pipes outside the flue gas temperature inside the duct.
100 of stream shall be of carbon steel (ASTM A106, Grade B) material.
97 Auxiliaries and 2.21.7, 9) bidding specification shall
120 AIG system piping shall be provided with proper supports for the
injection grid taking into consideration off thermal stresses and
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
vibration caused by the flue gas flow.
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Section 2 : Design A) SCR System Sizing shall comply the following: As mentioned in tender fan to be sized considering 20% excess air, hence
Basis of SG & 2) Each Reactor shall be sized - 25% excess air reactor shall also be sized considering 20% excess air. The provision as per
115 of
98 Auxiliaries and 2.21.23 SJVN/DESEIN to confirm. bidding specification shall
120
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Section 2 : Design Minimum thickness of stainless steel liner on the inner surface of Bidder shall provide the SS lining (SS304/4mm thick) in line with Cl. No.
Basis of SG & hopper wall shall be 4 mm confirming to grade SS 304. 2.10.1, iii), c), for conical portion of coal bunker provided at boiler area.
Auxiliaries and 2.10.1, iii), c) 33 of 120 SJVN/DESEIN to confirm. Agreed.Bidder to follow as
SCR/Ch 1: SG & per clause 2.10.1(iii) c for
99 Auxiliaries/Vol-III the inner surface of hpper
Civil & Structural Complete hopper including vertical and conical portion of bunker in complete.
Works/Ch 07: 7.1 1 of 1 mill building shall be provided with lining of atleast 4 mm thick SS
Material/Vol-VI plate grade SS 316L .
Ch 27 : Low Pressure Fuel Oil piping : API 5L Discrepancy is observed in the Fuel oil piping code. Bidder shall follow the
Piping, Valves & 27.3.5, 5) 6 of 35 fuel oil piping code as per clause no. 2.11.3, xiii), i)
Specialities/ Vol-III SJVN/DESEIN to confirm the same.
a) Fuel Oil Piping - IS1978 or ASTM-A-106 Gr. B or approved Agreed.
Section 2 : Design
100 equivalent Bidder to consider 2.11.3
Basis of SG &
xiii)i
Auxiliaries and 2.11.3, xiii), i) 53 of 120
SCR/Ch 1: SG &
Auxiliaries/Vol-III
Thermal conductivity of insulation material : Thermal conductivity value - Not more than maximum values as per IS:8183.
Ch 26 : Power Cycle Not less than maximum values as per IS: 8183. Please confirm. The provision as per
Piping, Valves, 18 of 26,
101 26.14.1.1, 5) bidding specification shall
Fittings & Thermal 19 of 26
prevail.
Insulation/Vol-III
Ch 26 : Power Cycle Screws Stainless steel Self-tapping, cheese headed. As per bidders Standard practice, Screws shall be of galvanized steel, check
Piping, Valves, headed self tapping type. Above 400°C temperature, screws shall be
102 26.14.3, d) 23 of 26 bidding specification shall
Fittings & Thermal stainless steel.
prevail.
Insulation/Vol-III
FD, ID and PA fans handling arrangement complete with crane Complete with crane and handling facilities is not possible for FD, ID and PA
and handling facilities along with removal space shall be provided. fans handling. As per Bidder standard, electric hoist will be provided for
Ch 33: Plant Layout A continuous platform shall be provided between fan and motor handling.
103 28 10 of 15 end for ID/PA/FD fans in order to facilitate movement of personnel. Agreed.
Requirement/Vol-III
Proof checking of structural design of following structures shall be Mill Building and Bunkers are forming an integral part of Boiler Structure.
Ch 03: Instruction to got from IIT Roorkee/Reputed Govt. Institution by the Contractor at Since Boiler Structure is Proprietary in nature, Proof checking of the same The provision as per
104 Bidder/ 3.2.3 3 of 5 his own cost. shall be waived off. bidding specification shall
Vol-VI (c) Design and connection of Mill Bunker building main structural prevail.
frame work including design of Bunkers.
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The analysis of TG building, Mill building, ESP control room, Mill Building is an integral part of Boiler Structure. Since Boiler Structure is
Chlorination building, Switchyard control building, CW pump Proprietary in nature, submission of Analysis documents pertaining to Mill
house, Raw water pump house, Ash water pump houses and Building shall be waived off. The provision as per
Ch 04: Submission/ Service building are to be done by developing 3D mathematical
105 4 1 of 3 bidding specification shall
Vol-VI model adopting response spectra method of analysis as per IS: prevail.
1893-2002 & 2005, in addition to wind load analysis as per IS: 875
Part-3
Two nos. of staircase shall provide access to all floor/platforms Both Boiler Structure and Mill Building are Cold Structures. So there is no
extending upto the roof level. Requisite nos. of corridor as per Expansion Gap between Mill Building and Boiler Building. All of Bidder's
Ch 11:Building operational requirements shall be provided to access steam experiences are integrated type and bidder would like to apply the integrated The provision as per
106 Description/ 11.3 6 of 16 generator building from Mill building. The Mill building and steam steel structure to Mill and Bunker bay building. This type of structure will bidding specification shall
Vol-VI generator building shall have expansion gap and corridor shall be guarantee a structural stability. prevail.
connected with sliding supports.
2x100% seal air fas arrangement is required for all the isolation Since, there will be negative pressure from ECO to IDF inlet, "2x100% Seal
damper which are located from Eco oulet to RAPH (Flue gas side). air fan arrangement" is not required for the dampers which are located at
However seal air fan arrangement is not required for ESP inlet and upstream of RAPH, as like in ESP inlet, ESP outlet and ID fan inlet.
outlet, ID fan inlet isolation dampers. The provision as per
Volume VII-Tender Dwg no. 111-11-
107 15 of 63 Hence, Bidder shall not consider the requirement of "2x100% Seal air fan bidding specification shall
Drawings -Mechanical 1200
arrangement" for all isolation dampers at Eco/SH bypass duct and RAPH prevail.
inlet (Gas side).
SJVN/DESEIN to confirm
Volume VII-Tender In drawing Dwg.no: D-0444-111-23-5209_Rev 0, extension of mill As per OEM standard, extension of mill bay shown in between bunker &
108 62 & 63 Agreed.
Drawings -Mechanical bay shown in between bunker & junction tower. junction tower is not applicable.
B STEAM TURBINE (MECH)
1 Ch.2 : Steam Turbine 1.2.2.2 Steam Sheet 5 x) Boroscopic inspection ports in turbine for in situ inspection of One number of boroscope for complete station shall be provided.
and its Auxiliaries Turbine of 12 turbine internals shall be provided as per bidder standard practice. Agreed.
Section-1: Scope of Auxiliary One no turbine for complete station shall be provided. One No. Boroscopic for
Works Systems complete station shall be
provided.
2 Ch.2 : Steam Turbine 1.13 OTHER Sheet 9 vi) Chemical cleaning of all equipment and systems after their Chemical cleaning for turbine and its components is done at shop before
and its Auxiliaries MISCELLANEO of 12 erection shall be in Bidder's scope. sending to site for assembly, hence any chemical cleaning is not envisaged Agreed, however during
Section-1: Scope of US ITEMS after erection. commissioning oil flushing
Works by the bidder.
3 Ch2: Steam Turbine 2.16 TURBINE Sheet 15 In case of complete power failure including DC supply, Turbine Overhead tank for safe coasting down is not envisaged as per Bidders
and its Auxiliaries LUBRICATION of 70 Generator set shall be capable of safe coasting down. Bidder shall Proven practice considering the increased reliability of electrical systems.
Section-2: Design OIL SYSTEM consider overhead lube oil tank for safe coasting down of turbine.
Bidding document shall
Basis
prevail.
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4 Ch2: Steam Turbine 2.16 TURBINE Sheet 15 Each unit Lube Oil tank of SS to have capacity to allow 5 to 8 oil Material of Lube oil tank is carbon steel meeting the system requirement and
and its LUBRICATION of 70 charges per hour (at normal operating level), fitted with is as per proven practice of the Bidder.
Auxiliaries OIL SYSTEM noncorrodable
Section-2: Design strainers, level transmitter & local indicators and necessary
Basis manholes, 2x100% duty vapour extraction fans, platforms, railings,
necessary piping, supports, ladder and accessories etc.

prevail.
Ch2: Steam Turbine 2.16.4 Oil Sheet 17 All the piping, fittings, valves, Main Oil Tank and complete strainer
and its Piping & fittings of 70 including body & element shall be of stainless steel. Further all the
Auxiliaries parts of lube oil coolers (tubular or plate type) which are coming in
Section-2: Design contact with lube oil shall be of stainless steel
Basis
5 Ch2: Steam Turbine 2.16.4 Central Sheet 18 iii) 2x100% capacity oil transfer pumps with provision to add new 1X100% transfer pump is required for bidders system and is as per bidders
and its Turbine of 70 oil to any unit oil tank. proven practice. The same shall be supplied.
Auxiliaries Lubricating Oil The provision as per
Section-2: Design Storage & Bidding document shall
Basis Purification prevail.
System
6 Ch2: Steam Turbine 2.20.1 Other Sheet 25 Final feed water temperature optimized at Bidder understands that Final feed water temp. for Heat Rate guarantee
and its conditions for of 70 100% TMCR 306°C point & EMCR condition shall be optimized by Bidder but not less than 300°C
Auxiliaries computing heat at the terminal point.
Section-2: Design balance
Basis diagrams: Please confirm.
Ch2: Steam Turbine 2.2.2.1 Sheet 3 l) Final feed water temp. for Heat Rate
and its of 70 guarantee point & EMCR condition
Auxiliaries By Bidder but not less than 300°C at
Section-2: Design the terminal point.
Basis Confirmed.
Ch2: Steam Turbine 5.1 FEED Sheet 41 The plant shall be suitable for operation in conjunction with the
and its WATER of 70 turbine. It shall be designed for raising the temperature of feed
Auxiliaries HEATING water from that in the condenser to a final feed water temperature
Section-2: Design of 306ºC at the outlet of top heater at rated output with zero
Basis percent make-up and design back pressure.
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7 Ch2: Steam Turbine 8.4 Availability Sheet 64 8.4.1.3 The steam turbine generator unit alongwith auxiliaries is Bidder understands that Sliding Pressure Operation from rated pressure
and its Requirements of 70 normally expected to operate in sliding pressure mode from rated down to 40% of rated pressure with as well as without any throttle reserve
Auxiliaries of TG and pressure down to 40% of rated pressure in conjunction with steam shall be considered.
Section-2: Design Auxiliaries generator, HP-LP bypass system and plant instrumentation and
Basis control system.
Ch2: Steam Turbine 2.19 Sheet 21 2.19.3 Ensure during sliding pressure mode, throttle pressure
The modified sliding
and its Auxiliaries PERFORMANC of 70 slides from rated pressure corresponding to 40% of BMCR load.
pressure operation
Section-2: Design E
envisaged at Boiler end is
Basis REQUIREMENT
from 100% BMCR to 40%
S
BMCR.
Ch2: Steam Turbine 2.20.1 Other Sheet 26 vii) In the sliding pressure mode of operation the throttle pressure
and its Auxiliaries conditions for of 70 will slide down from rated pressure to a value corresponding to
Section-2: Design computing heat 40% of rated pressure
Basis balance
diagrams:
Ch 3 : Operating 1.0 Sheet 2 (b) Sliding Pressure Operation from rated pressure down to 40% of
Capability of Plant OPERATING of 3 rated pressure with as well as without any throttle reserve.
CAPABILITY
OF PLANT
8 EPC PACKAGE BID DATA Page 53 Turbine Cycle Heat Rate in kcal/kwhr under rated steam conditions Owner is requested to check/revisit evaluation rate with respect to Liquidated
VOLUME-I, SECTION SHEETS (BDS) of 63 at guaranteed optimized condenser pressure with zero make-up at Damages for 100% TMCR Heat rate case.
– III 660 MW Unit Load (i.e. 100 % of rated load)
Rate of Bid evaluation (BEF)
INR 119 Million (Rupees One Hundred Nineteen Million Two
hundred Thousand only) or equivalent foreign currency for 1 kCal
/kWh increase in heat rate over lowest quoted Heat Rate as base.
RATE OF LIQUIDATION DAMAGE (LD)
INR 58,200,000/-(INR Fifty Eight Million Two Hundred Thousand
only) or equivalent foreign currency for per 1Kcal/Kwhr increase in Refer Amendment -03
heat rate
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9 Ch 8 : Functional 6.4 Sheet 49 6.4 The performance guarantee test will be carried out after Owner is requested to please note that steam turbine being a dynamic
Guarantee & of 78 successful completion of initial operation. Ageing allowance machine starts deteriorating from its first steam admission itself, hence bidder
Liquidated Damages (beyond three months from the date of completion of initial request owner to allow ageing correction atleast from first synchronization.
operation) will be given during evaluation of PG test results and
hence guaranteed heat rates shall be increased by the amount
calculated
as per the formula given in Cl. No. 3.07, Sub-Section-3 of ASME-
PTC-6 Report The provision as per
1985 (Reaffirmed 1991). Period of ageing shall be considered from Bidding document shall
the date of successful completion of initial operation to the date of prevail.
conductance of PG test.
10 Ch 8 : Functional 6.6 Sheet 49 6.6 During Performance/ Acceptance test, following tests shall be Bidder request owner to revisit and clarify the difference between the two
Guarantee & of 78 carried out for T.G. set with test grade instruments as per ASME tests in order to understand the expectation.Bidder understanding is the tests
Liquidated Damages code. are same in either case under the given boundary conditions.
(i) Guarantee Turbine Cycle Heat rate test at 693MW (105% rated
load) corresponding to the heat balance diagram specified in the
tender specification. The provision as per
(iii) Guarantee Output test of 693 MW (105% rated load) prevail. There are two
corresponding to the heat balance diagram specified in the tender guarantees:
specification. i) Turbine heat rate.
Ii) Turbine output
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C BTG AUXILIARIES & PG (MECH)
1 VOLUME-I, SECTION 10.1 53 of 63 ADJUSTMENT FACTORS FOR BID EVALUATION : It is observed that Bidders quote very aggressive performance guarantee
– III a) Turbine Cycle Heat Rate @ 105%TMCR values during bidding stage in order to get the benefit during bid evaluation.
b) Efficiency of the steam generator at 105% TMCR However, these values quoted may be difficult to achieve during contract
c) Turbine Cycle Heat Rate @ 100%TMCR execution stage which is a loss to owner for long term. Hence we would like
d) Efficiency of the steam generator at 100% TMCR to bring for your kind notice that in recent tenders of NTPC, THDC etc. they
e) Coal Pulverize wear parts warranty Life have fixed the minimum technical guarantees considering plant load factors , The provision as per
f) Unit Auxiliary Power Consumption for Unit Auxiliaries cost benefit analysis and usefulness of such evaluation in practcialilty over bidding document shall
g) Station Auxiliary Power Consumption life span of plant. Request you to relook such high evaluatuion of technical prevail.
h) ammonia consumption rate paramaters in above context.
i) limestone consumption of FGD system
2 Volume-II, Chapter-4 3.1 (m) 2 of 40 Provenness : Bidder requests owner to modify the provenness criteria for HP heaters as
per below. The same is followed by NTPC & other stae electricity boards in
Feed Water High Pressure Heaters : Horizontal, U-tube type, their latest tenders.
having integral de-super heating, condensing and drain cooling
zones for steam turbine generator sets. Feed Water High Pressure Heaters : Horizontal, U-tube type, having integral
Equipment rating : Capacity not less than 800 Ton/hour for de-super heating, condensing and drain cooling zones for steam turbine The provision as per
each string generator sets bidding document shall
Equipment rating : Feed Water High Pressure Heater of a 500 MW or prevail.
higher size unit
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3 Volume-II, Chapter-5 26.2 (b) 35 of 91 b) The 'Initial Operation' of the complete facility as an integral unit We request owner to modify the clause as below inline with NTPC & other
shall be conducted for 720 continuous hours. During the period of stae electricity boards tender specifications as generation of 451 million
initial operation of 720 hours, the unit shall operate continuously at kWhrs equates to 95% of continuous maximum power generation at TMCR
full rated load for a period not less than 72 hours. for 30 days, which is very stringent during first month of plant operation:
The Initial Operation Test shall be considered successful, if during b) The 'Initial Operation' of the complete facility as an integral unit shall be The provision as per
the above period of initial operation, the 660MW unit shall conducted for 720 continuous hours. During the period of initial operation of bidding document shall
generates a minimum of 451 million kWhrs*, as measured a 720 hours, the unit shall operate continuously at full rated load for a period prevail.
generator terminals. not less than 72 hours.
The Initial Operation Test shall be considered successful, if during the above
period of initial operation, the 660MW unit shall generates a minimum of 451
4 Volume-II, Chapter-5 28.6 illi kWh
38 of 91 Exact details, extent of training and the training schedule shall be Training *
schedule d
to be finalized t price
before t i l submission. Please confirm
bid
finalised based on the Bidder's proposal within two (2) months from acceptance.
placement of award.
Agreed.
5 Volume-II, Chapter-5 28.10 38 of 91 In addition to above, the contractor shall also arrange for training Training at other operating plants is not possible as other owners will not give
of 30 Owner’s Personnel at a running 660 MW unit on operation of permission for the same. Hence only class room training as defined in
power station, for a period of six (6) months. ANNEXURE-VII of Volume II, Chapter 5 will be provided.
Please confirm acceptance.

bidding document shall
prevail.
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6 Volume-II, Chapter-8 3.2 i)(b) 8 of 78 AMOUNT OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (LD) APPLICABLE For 100% TMCR guaranteed operating condition, Adjustment factor for bid
UNDER CATEGORY-I GUARANTEES evaluation rates provided for Turbine Cycle Heat Rate is higher than the
Liquidated damage values provided. Owner is requested to relook into this &
At 100% TMCR (660MW) Turbine heat rate : INR 58,200,000/- provide the revised Bid evaluation rates for 100%TMCR Turbine cycle heat
(INR Fifty Eight Million Two Hundred Thousand only) or equivalent rate operating condition.
foreign currency for per 1 Kcal/Kwhr increase in heat rate
Refer Amendment - 03.

VOLUME-I, SECTION 10.1 (c) 53 of 63 ADJUSTMENT FACTORS FOR BID EVALUATION
– III
Turbine Cycle Heat Rate in kcal/kwhr under rated steam conditions
at guaranteed optimized condenser pressure with zero make-up at
660 MW Unit Load (i.e. 100 % of rated load) : INR 119 Million
(Rupees One Hundred Nineteen Million Two hundred Thousand
only) or equivalent foreign currency for 1 k Cal / kWh increase in
heat rate over lowest quoted Heat Rate as base
7 Volume-II, Chapter-8 3.2 ii)(a) 8 of 78 AMOUNT OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (LD) APPLICABLE For 105% TMCR guaranteed operating condition, Adjustment factor for bid
UNDER CATEGORY-I GUARANTEES evaluation rates provided for Steam Generator Efficiency is higher than the
Liquidated damage values provided. Owner is requested to relook into this &
At 105% TMCR (693MW) Steam Generator Efficiency : INR provide the revised Bid evaluation rates for 105%TMCR Steam Generator
31,100,000/- (INR Thirty one Million one Hundred Thousand only) Efficiency.
or equivalent foreign currency for per 0.1% decrease in Steam
Generator efficiency.
Refer Amendment - 03
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VOLUME-I, SECTION 10.1 (b) 53 of 63 ADJUSTMENT FACTORS FOR BID EVALUATION :
– III
Efficiency of the steam generator at 105% TMCR (693 MW unit
load) with zero make up while firing the design coal at rated steam
parameters, rated coal fineness and rated excess air at
economizer outlet. : INR 39 Million (Rupees Thirty Nine Million
only) or equivalent foreign currency for per 0.1 % decrease in
Steam Generator efficiency below highest quoted Steam
Generator efficiency as base.
8 Volume-II, Chapter-8 3.2 8 of 78 The Performance Guarantees which attract Liquidated Damages Turbine cycle heat rate at optimized vacuum is already guaranteed by bidder,
(LD) are as follows: hence in order to avoid double loading separate guarantee & LD on
i.) Turbine Cycle Heat Rate condenser pressure should be deleted.
iv.) Condenser pressure in mm Hg (abs)
prevail.
9 Volume-II, Chapter-8 2.1 (2) 1 of 78 The guaranteed performance parameters furnished by the Bidder The performance test will be as per the test conditions, measurement
in his offer, shall be without any tolerance values whatsoever and tolerances, uncertainties laid down by latest edition of ASME PTC / HEI etc.
all margins required for instrument inaccuracies and other
uncertainties shall be deemed to have been included in the Please confirm acceptance.
guaranteed figures
prevail.
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10 Volume-II, Chapter-8 6.3 49 of 78 Corrections to the test results for steam turbine shall be applied as During Performance Test, Make up water will be isolated and the correction
per the correction curves listed in detailed technical specification. for change in system water storage will be applied as unaccounted for
When the system is properly isolated for a performance test, the leakage.
unaccounted for leakages should not be more than 0.1% of the
design throttle flow at that load. To achieve the above value of
unaccounted for leakages, the Bidder shall prepare the unit during
pretest available shutdown. However, during the test, if it is found The provision as per
that the unaccounted for leakage is more than 0.1% of design bidding document shall
throttle flow at that load, then heat rate will be increased by an prevail.
amount equal to half the difference between actual unaccounted
for leakage expressed as percentage of design throttle flow at that
load and 0.1% (allowed by the code).
11 Volume-II, Chapter-8 3.10.1 21 of 78 (xix) Motor Driven Boiler Feed Pump Bidder understands that for the Aux Power guarantee purpose it will be
(For this purpose only 15% of the deemed power consumed by the considered that MDBFP & TDBFP will be sharing equal load at 100% TMCR.
MDBFP at 100% TMCR unit load shall be considered).

prevail.
12 Volume-II, Chapter-8 3.10.1 21 of 78 (ix) Debris filter flushing pumps (if envisaged) Bidder understands that Debris filter is not envisaged in tender for this project.
Please confirm bidder's understanding.

prevail.
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13 Volume-II, Chapter-8 3.10.1 21 of 78 (xxxviii) Power consumption of fans, water pumps, exhausters of Bidder understands that air washer units are used in TG building only,
Air washer units for TG building and whole main plant area at its hence, aux power shall be guaranteed for TG building Air washer unit only
rated duty point. and not for whole main plant area.
Please confirm bidder's understanding. Agreed. Aux. power shall

be guaranteed for TG
building Air washer unit
only and not for whole
main plant area.
14 Volume-II, Chapter-8 3.10.2 b) 24 of 78 Station Auxiliary Power Consumption ; Owner is requested to confirm the following for the computation of 70% duty factor is
guaranteed auxiliary power consumption of Air conditioning system. considered for
The station auxiliaries that shall be running during the guarantee computation of guaranteed
test for calculating Pau_Stn " shall include but not be limited to the (a) required duty factor to be considered aux. Power Consumption
following: (b) clearly defined buildings to be considered for air Conditioning
system. Following
b) Air Conditioning System Buildings to be considered
Power consumption at motor input terminals of working units (i.e. :
excluding stand-by) at its rated duty point of Chilling machines, 1) Control
Chilled water Pumps, Condenser water Pumps, Air/water cooled rooms/CCR/ESP/
condensing machines, precision air conditioners, Air handling units CHP/AHP and other
(AHU) fans, cooling towers, for the Air conditioning system. control room.
2) DCS room
15 Volume-II, Chapter-8 3.10.2 c) 25 of 78 c) Water System Pumps (Working Pumps) As per specifications, "Working pumps" to be considered in the Station aux
i.) Raw Water Pumps at River power system.
ii.) Raw water supply pumps for PT plant and Ash handling system However certain pumps from the referred list (e.g. ETP pumps, waste water
iii.) AC & Ventilation system make-up pumps transfer pumps, DM plant feed pumps, raw water pumps for AHP, potable
iv.) DM water make up pump water pumps, service water pumps, degassed water pumps, jockey pumps, Only continuously working
v.) Potable water pumps Travelling water screens, its pumps set etc.) will not be working continuously. pumps which is required to
vi.) Service water pumps. operating within a shift
vii.) Clarified water feed pumps for DM plant Please confirm whether all pumps given in the list are to be considered in the with 100% duty factor shall
viii.) Degassed water pump aux power consumption OR only continuously working pumps are to be be considered.
ix.) Waste water transfer pumps considered.
x.) Jockey Pumps for firefighting system
xi.) Feed pumps for DM plant Also please confirm duty factor to be considered for each pump given in the
ii ) T lli t it t li t
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16 Volume-II, Chapter-8 3.10.2 c) 25 of 78 g) Fuel Oil system Owner is requested to confirm duty factor for the unloading & forwarding
Unloading and forwarding pumps of fuel oil system pumps.
1.0 (please reffer Page no.

24 of 78 of volume II,
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17 Volume-II, Chapter-8 3.10.2 c) 24 of 78 Station Auxiliary Power Consumption Since Hydrogen generation plant is not mentioned explicitly in the drive list
given in tender, its power consumption will not be considered while providing
the Guaranteed Station Auxiliary Power Consumption.
Confirmed.
18 Volume-II, Chapter-11 4 47 of 94 Dry running withstand capability shall be demonstrated and Dry run test for BFP is not envisaged. However, the offered BFP will be
established on one Boiler Feed Pump and its corresponding capable of safe coasting down to rest, upon any inadvertent closure of
booster pump. Feed pump shall be capable of accepting complete suction valve. Adequate protections & interlocks will be built into the system
loss of water and must be capable of being shut down in a to prevent dry running of the pump for extended length of time. Boiler feed
controlled manner and brought down to rest after being tripped pumps are not tested for dry run for supercritical power plants, as per OEM
from design condition with simultaneous closure of suction valve. recommendations. Type test certificate is also
To demonstrate the capability during shop testing, suction valve acceptable.
actuation should be fast in order to ensure operation during vapour
phase. Pump shall then be restarted and bring it back to design Please confirm acceptance.
condition
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19 Volume-II, Chapter-11 6 48 of 94 String Test:- Operational Test of One Motor Driven Boiler Feed Bidder requests to delete the String test requirements as per OEM
Pump assembly using contract Booster Pump, Drive Motor, recommendations. Further, all OEMs have confirmed that they do not have
Hydraulic Coupling and Main Boiler Feed Pump to include test as the test bed facility to conduct the string test.
specified at 1 & 3 (a) & (b). Dry Run Test shall preferably be
carried out during String Test. Please confirm acceptance.
Confirmed.
20 Volume-III, Chapter-1, 3&4 3 of 120 Rating of Steam Generator(s) : There is contradiction in these clauses related to Main steam & reheat steam
Section 2 temperature at the Turbine & Steam generator inlet. Bidder understands that
Steam temperature at superheater outlet : 603°C following steam temperatures to be considered for Steam turbine & steam
Steam temperature at reheater outlet : 603°C generator design & performance guarantee.
Steam Generator(s) :
Steam temperature at superheater outlet : 603°C
Steam temperature at reheater outlet : 603°C
STEAM TURBINE :
Turbine throttle main steam temp. : 600 °C
Reheat steam temp. at turbine inlet : 600 °C
Volume-III, Chapter-2, 1.1.1 2 of 12 ii. Main Steam temperature at HP Turbine inlet : 600±5°C.
Section 1 iii. Reheat steam temp at IP Turbine inlet : 600±5°C Note: - * Maximum Operating Main Steam & Hot reheat temperature at
Turbine inlet shall be 605°C.
Note: - * * Maximum Operating Main Steam & Hot reheat ±5 DegC is operating margin. Turbine shall be designed for 605 DegC
temperature at Turbine inlet shall be 605°C. ±5 DegC is operating temperature. Agreed. Note mention
margin. Turbine shall be designed for 605 DegC temperature. mentioned in clause 1.1.1,
Please confirm acceptance. Volume III, chapter 2,
section 1, clause 1.1.1 is
deleted.
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Volume-III, Chapter-2, 2.2.2.1 2 of 70 STEAM TURBINE :
Section 2
Turbine throttle main steam temp. : 600 °C *
Reheat steam temp. at turbine inlet : 600 °C *
Note: - * Maximum Operating Main Steam & Hot reheat

temperature at Turbine inlet shall be 605°C.
±5 DegC is operating margin. Turbine shall be designed for 605
DegC temperature.
VOLUME-I, SECTION 10.1 (c) 53 of 63 ADJUSTMENT FACTORS FOR BID EVALUATION Bidder understands that for Turbine cycle heat rate guarantee in the refered
– III conditions rated steam conditions means the following.
*Turbine Cycle Heat Rate in kcal/kwhr under rated steam
conditions at guaranteed optimized condenser pressure with zero Turbine throttle steam pressure : 270 Kg/cm2 (abs)
make-up at 660 MW Unit Load (i.e. 100 % of rated load) Turbine throttle main steam temp. : 600 °C
*Turbine Cycle Heat Rate in kcal/kwhr under rated steam Reheat steam temp. at turbine inlet : 600 °C
conditions at guaranteed optimized condenser pressure with zero
make-up at 693 MW Unit Load (i.e. 105 % of rated load) Please confirm acceptance.
Volume-II, Chapter-8 3.1 (i) 4 of 78 The Performance Guarantees which attract Liquidated Damages
(LD) are as follows:
i.) Turbine Cycle Heat Rate
a) Turbine Cycle heat rate in kcal/kWhr under rated steam
conditions at guaranteed condenser pressure with zero make up
at 693 MW unit load (i.e. 105% of rated load).
21 Confirmed.
b) Turbine Cycle heat rate in kcal/kWhr under rated steam
conditions at guaranteed condenser pressure with zero make up
at 660 MW unit load (i.e. 100% of rated load).
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Volume-III, Chapter-2, 2.2.2.1 2 of 70 STEAM TURBINE :
Section 2
c) Turbine throttle main steam temp. : 600 °C *
d) Reheat steam temp. at turbine inlet : 600 °C *
Note: - * Maximum Operating Main Steam & Hot reheat

temperature at Turbine inlet shall be 605°C.
±5 DegC is operating margin. Turbine shall be designed for 605
DegC temperature.
22 Volume-III, Chapter-1, 2.1.3.1 3 of 120 Feed water temperature at economiser inlet : By bidder There is contradiction in these clauses related to Final feedwater temperature
Section 2 selection at 100%TMCR operating condition. Being an EPC tender bidder
understands that final feedwater temperature to be as optimized by the biider
but not be less than 300 Deg.c.
Volume-III, Chapter-2, 2.2.2.1 3 of 70 Final feed water temperature optimized at 100% TMCR : 306 °C
Section 2
Agreed. Final feedwater

temperature to be as
optimized by the biider but
not be less than 300 Deg.c.
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Volume-III, Chapter-2, 2.20.1 25 of 70 l) Final feed water temp. for Heat Rate guarantee point & EMCR
Section 2 condition : By Bidder but not less than 300°C at the terminal point.
23 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 2.9.2 (i) 11 of 70 During normal operation, turbine shall be self-sealing. However BFP Drive turbine glands may be self sealing or externally sealed as per
Section 2 BFP drive Turbine shall be preferably be of self sealing type. OEM standard practice.
Confirmed.
24 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 2.2 23 of 70 (k) VWO output under rated steam conditions at worst condenser Bidder understands that VWO output in the refered clauses means output
Section 2 pressure with 1% make-up. corresponding to VWO flow.
(l) VWO output under rated steam conditions at design condenser
pressure with 1% makeup. Please confirm acceptance.
Confirmed.
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25 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 2.2 23 of 70 (n) All HP heaters out of service under rated steam conditions at During all HP heater out condition output will be limited corresponding to
Section 2 design & worst condenser pressure with zero percent make up and 100% TMCR heat duty.
1% make-up and rated output

prevail.
26 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 2.2 24 of 70 (u) Steam Generator output corresponding to BMCR flow under Bidder will consider the BMCR parameter for steam generator as follows.
Section 2 rated steam condition, turbine under VWO operation, worst
condenser pressure 1% make up at rated feed water Steam flow at superheater outlet : 102% of the turbine VWO steam flow
temperature. Difference of BMCR flow and VWO steam flow requirement, design condenser pressure, 0% make up, optimized
through turbine shall be assumed to be drawn off from Main steam feedwater temperature rounded to next integer divisible by 5.
line. Same quantity of flow to be added to condenser as additional
make up. (GURANTEED STEAM GENERATOR CAPACITY) Please confirm acceptance.

27 Volume-III, Chapter-1, 1 3 of 120 BMCR PARAMETERS :
prevail.
Section 2 Steam flow at superheater outlet : 102% of the turbine VWO steam
flow requirement plus continuous aux steam requirement of unit at
TMCR rounded to next integer divisible by 5.
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28 Volume-III, Chapter-2, vii) 26 of 70 In the sliding pressure mode of operation the throttle pressure will It is not possible to maintain the Rated temperature (600 Deg.c) for Main Confirmed.
Section 2 slide down from rated pressure to a value corresponding to 40% of steam and hot reheat steam for sliding pressure mode of operation below
rated pressure. For computing heat balance for sliding pressure 50% of Unit rated load. Main steam and hot reheat steam temperature below
mode of operation at 80%, 70%,60%, 50% and 40% of Unit rated 50% of unit load shall be as per Bidder design.
load, rated temperature of 600°C and 600 deg.C shall be used for
main steam and hot reheat steam respectively. Please confirm acceptance.
29 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 3.2 28 of 70 Condensing Plant : Condenser shell, Hotwell, condenser neck material will be carbon steel as
Section 2 Shell material carbon steel as per ASTMA-285 Gr.C or equivalent per ASTMA-285 Gr.C / SA 516 Gr.70 / IS 2062 or equivalent.
& suitable for intended service, welded construction and 16mm
minimum wall thickness. Please confirm acceptance.

prevail.
30 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 3.3.1 (i) 30 of 70 Design Parameters For Condenser and Associated Systems : There is contradiction in these clauses related to design cooling water flow
Section 2 requirements. Bidder understands that 82000 m3/hr as indicated in the Vol-
Design circulating water quantity at inlet temperature of 33 degC : III, Chapter-2, Clause 3.3.1 is the fixed circulating water quantity available for
82000 M3/hr. condenser design. Cooling water flow of 76000 m3/hr as shown in composite
water scheme is indicative only.
Please confirm bidder understanding.
Bidder to follow Design

flow to Condenser - 76000
3
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Volume VII-TD- Dwg.no. 111-12- 19 of 63 Composte water scheme : M3/hr with margin of flow
Mechanical 3100 82000 M3/hr.
Cooling water flow to condenser is shown as 76000 m3/hr
31 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 3.3.1 (e) 30 of 70 Tube velocity: 1.6 to 2.2 m/sec Please note that considering 5% tube plugged, the maximum velocity will be
Section 2 2.2 m/sec. However, when all 5% tubes are plugged and if margin on CW
flow is considered (i.e. 5% more than the flow is considered as compared to
HMBD), the maximum velocity will be more than 2.2 m/sec.
Please confirm acceptance. The provision as per

prevail.
32 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 3.9 (viii) 37 of 70 (b) ……………. While sizing the condensate extraction pumps the Being an EPC tender pressure drop across CPU will be as optimized by the
Section 2 pressure drop of 3.5 Kg/cm2 for condensate polishing unit shall be bidder.
taken into account in the discharge head of CEP.

prevail.
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33 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 3.9 (xi) 38 of 70 Motor bottom level Since the CEP will be installed below ground floor, to maintain necessary
Section 2 NPSHa the motor will be installed just above pump & not at ground floor
Bottom of motor to be above zero meter by suitably considering elevation. Necessary access shall be provided for motor approach.
the pit level and motor stool dimensions
prevail.
34 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 5.1 (ii) 41 of 70 TTDs and DCAs of heaters shall correspond to the VWO operating There is discrepancy found in the two clauses. Feedwater heaters will be The provision as per
Section 2 conditions designed based on 100%TMCR operating condition & TTDs and DCAs of the bidding document shall
feed water heaters shall be demonstrated as per guaranteed heat balance prevail. Designed for VWO
diagram for 100% TMCR condition. operating conditions but
shall be demponstrated as
Please confirm acceptance. per heat balance at 100%
TMCR
Volume-II, Chapter-8 5.14 29 of 78 a) TTDs and DCAs of feed water heaters shall be demonstrated as
per guaranteed heat balance diagram for 100% TMCR condition.
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35 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 5.1 (ix) 42 of 70 Tube material shall be stainless steel as per ASTM. A 213 Gr. TP Bidder alternately requests to allow option of using TP304N tubes for feed
Section 2 304 for seamless tubes without circumferential joints or ASTMA water heaters. This has been accepted in supercritical projects including
688 Gr. TP 304 for welded tubes. Maximum content of carbon shall NTPC & other state electricty board projects.
be limited to 0.05%.
Confirmed.
36 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 5.1 (x) 42 of 70 Tube sheet material shall be carbon steel as per ASTM. A516 Alternately A266 Gr.2 tube sheet material should be also accepted for LP
Section 2 Grade 70 or SA 350 LF-2 and shall be welded to shell and water heaters.
box. Tube support plates of common quality steel of 16mm (min)
thickness Please confirm acceptance.

prevail.
37 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 5.4 (vi) 48 of 70 All water spray valves, splash plates, trays, vent condenser and For STORK type deaerator only the sprayer will be made from Stainless steel
Section 2 other elements in contact with undeaerated water or as per the OEM standard & proven practice.
noncondensable gases shall be of stainless steel SS-304 or SS
410 Please confirm acceptance.

prevail.
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38 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 5.4 (xi) 48 of 70 Deaerator pressure shall vary with load when it gets steam from For stork type deaerator, design temperature will be: 5°C higher than
Section 2 turbine extraction. Design pressure & temp. shall not be less than saturation temperature corresponding to the design pressure or 205°C
extraction /CRH pressure or worst whichever is higher. The design temperature of the deaerator parts in contact
operating condition with sufficient margins above the same. with extraction steam shall be equal to extraction design temperature or
worst operating condition. This is inline with HEI standards.
Please confirm acceptance. prevail.
39 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 7.3.1 (vii) 54 of 70 MD-BFP lube oil system As per proven and standard practice of Bidder and OEM, 1x100% AC motor
Section 2 Common lubricating oil system shall be provided for main BFP, driven auxiliary oil pump and 1x100% shaft driven oil pump is envisaged for
booster pump, motor and hydraulic coupling with 2X100% AC MDBFP. Bidder further proposes to consider 1x100% lube oil cooler, 1x100%
motor driven auxiliary oil pumps (if there is no shaft driven in working oil cooler, as the MDBFP is a stand-by equipment. Also, Bidder
MDBFP) & 1X100% AC motor driven auxiliary oil pumps (if there is would like to highlight that this is the standard configuration offered by the Confirmed.
shaft driven in MDBFP), two full capacity each of working oil reputed OEM of hydraulic coupling i.e Voith.
cooler/lube oil cooler/ oil filters/ strainers and piping, valves, Bidder to consider 2x100%
fittings, instruments etc. as required. Please confirm acceptance. lube/working oil cooler.
40 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 7.7.8 (i) 62 of 70 Each drive turbine shall be provided with a complete lubricating oil Bidder proposes flexible coupling between BFP drive Turbine and BFP as
Section 2 system which shall provide lube oil for drive turbine, main pump, per the standard proven practice of OEM. Flexible couplings are simplified in
booster pump and disconnect coupling and also to cater the design and lot of accessories required for disconnect couplings (like hydraulic
control oil of governing system and turning gear oil requirements. pumping unit, hydraulic actuators etc.) are not applicable. Dis-engagement is
by simple dismantling of spacer bolts.
Please confirm acceptance. Confirmed.
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41 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 7.9 63 of 70 Location of TDBFPs & MDBFP Being an EPC tender location of TDBFP & MDBFP shall be as per standard
Section 2 TDBFPs to be preferably located on operating floor and MDBFP to practice of the bidder.
be located on ground floor (0.0M)
Confirmed.
42 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 7.7.2 (i) 59 of 70 Design of BFP Drive Turbine: Design of drive turbines shall be Bidder proposes to design BFP drive turbine as per IEC 45 / API 612 & 614
Section 2 generally in accordance with API 612 and 614 except… Testing in and as per their standard proven practice. Please confirm acceptance.
accordance with ASME PTC-6. Further Bidder would like to inform that a separate PG test as per PTC-6 is
not envisaged exclusively for BFPDT as the same is part of overall PG test
done for the STG. Owner is requested to confirm.
prevail.
42 Section-2 / Chapter-1 / 2.16.1.1 74 of 120 The operating parameters of the aux. steam header shall be of HT header operating temperature will be more than 250 deg C. However LT
Volume-III optimized by the bidder maintaining a minimum temperature of header temperature will be around 215 to 220 deg C based on end consumer
250°C and minimum superheat of 50°C. requirements.
Confirmed.
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43 Section-2 / Chapter-1 / 2.16.2 75 of 120 High Capacity PRDS shall be sized for auxiliary steam requirement High Capacity PRDS capacity at 60% load shall be finalized based on end
Volume-III of 150 TPH* (minimum) with main steam parameters consumer requirements.
corresponding to 60% load.

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44 Section-2 / Chapter-1 / 2.16.5 75 of 120 During cold startup the deaerator pressure shall be maintained at Deaerator pressure during cold/warm/hot startup and during HP-LP bypass
Volume-III 1.5 ata with steam from auxiliary steam header. During hot and shall be decided by Bidder based on minimum Feed Water temperature
warm startup deaerator pressure shall be maintained at 3.5 ata. required by Boiler at Economizer inlet as per Boiler OEM design/standard
However, in case startup drain circulation pumps are not in service practice.
and startup drains are routed through condenser, deaerator
Section-2 / Chapter-2 / pressure shall be maintained 1.5 ata. Steam supply shall be from Please confirm acceptance.
Volume-III 2.18.7 20 of 70 auxiliary steam header. Agreed.
Ensure HP bypass designed to accept continuous spray water at

temperature corresponding to all HP heaters out of service and
deaerator pegged at 1.5 ata.
45 Section-2 / Chapter-1 / 2.16.5 75 of 120 Note: Auxiliary steam Header shall be suitable for steam operating Auxiliary steam header parameters shall be optimized by the bidder as per
Volume-III parameter 16 kg/cm2(a) and 310°C and design shall not be less end consumer requirements.
than 19 kg/cm2(a) and 335°C.

prevail.
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46 Section-1 / Chapter-2 / 1.3.1 6 of 12 Complete regenerative feed heating system including full capacity i) Bidder shall be allowed select/design the LP heaters with integral drain
Volume-III drain cooler, minimum four (4) nos. of low pressure heaters, one cooler or with drain cooler installed outside.
(1) ii) If LP Heater drain pumps are provided, then there shall not be any drain
deaerator and feed storage tank, minimum three (3) nos. of high cooler as no drain cooling zone in these heaters.
pressure heaters (HP)…
Please confirm acceptance. The provision as per
prevail.
47 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 2.1.3 (i) 4 of 70 For sizing of various auxiliaries in Bidder's scope of supply like Being an EPC tender where Boiler, Turbine including various auxiliaries are
Volume-III BFP, HP-LP Bypass system etc. the Bidder shall therefore in Bidder's scope, BMCR flow will be considered as 102% of TG VWO steam
consider BMCR steam flow of 2060 TPH or 102% of turbine VWO flow.
steam flow, whichever is higher.
Confirmed.
48 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 2.20 22 of 70 Heat Balance Diagrams: Bidder understands that for VWO,0%MU and 100%TMCR,0%MU
Volume-III (a) Atleast 693 MW (i.e. atleast 105% of rated load) under rated guaranteed heat rate HBD preparations design condenser vacuum arrived
steam condition at design condenser pressure with zero make up based on VWO,1%MU operating condition to be considered. Please confirm
(GUARANTEED OUTPUT & GUARANTEED HEAT RATE). bidder understanding.
(b) 660 MW output under rated steam conditions at design
condenser pressure with zero make-up (GUARANTEED HEAT However for part load operating conditions bidder understands that The provision as per
RATE). corresponding condenser vacuum arrived based on condenser correction bidding document shall
(d) 528MW output under turbine throttle inlet steam conditions curves to be considered for HBD preparations. Please confirm bidder prevail.
corresponding to sliding pressure operation and rated steam understanding.
temperature at design condenser pressure with 0% & 1% make-
up.
(e) 396MW output under turbine throttle inlet steam conditions
di lidi d i d
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49 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 2.20 23 of 70 Heat Balance Diagrams: We understand worst condenser pressure corresponds to Condenser
Volume-III (h) 660MW output under rated steam conditions at worst pressure with maximum CW temp of 36 deg C.
condenser pressure with 1% make-up.
(k) VWO output under rated steam conditions at worst condenser Please confirm acceptance.
pressure with 1% make-up.
(n) All HP heaters out of service under rated steam conditions at
design & worst condenser pressure with zero percent make up and Confirmed.
1% make-up and rated output
50 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 2.20.1 24 of 70 4. Worst pressure in the condenser : 89 mm Hg (a) We understand worst condenser pressure corresponds to Condenser
Volume-III pressure with maximum CW temp of 36 deg C.
Confirmed.
51 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 2.20.1 26 of 70 Note vii) There is contradiction in these clauses related to mode of operation. The provision as per
Volume-III In the sliding pressure mode of operation the throttle pressure will Following has been considered for modified Sliding Pressure Operation: bidding document shall
slide down from rated pressure to a value corresponding to 40% of prevail. 0% to
rated pressure. ● 0% to 40% TMCR : Constant Pressure Operation 35% BMCR Constant
● 40% to 100% TMCR: Sliding Pressure Operation pressure. 35% to 90%
● 100% TMCR to VWO : Constant Pressure Operation BMCR slidnign presssiure,
90% to 100%BMCR
Please confirm acceptance. constant pressure
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Section-2 / Chapter-1 / 2.1.9 4 of 120 Sliding Pressure Operation from rated pressure down to 35-40% of
Volume-III rated pressure with as well as without any throttle reserve.
Modified sliding pressure operation shall comprise of constant
pressure operation from rated load to approximately 90% of rated
load and then sliding pressure operation down to 40% of rated
pressure/load
52 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 3.1 (viii) 28 of 70 Maximum oxygen content of condensate leaving the condenser Maximum oxygen content of condensate shall be as per HEI
Volume-III shall be 0.015 CC per litre over the entire load range. recommendation.

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53 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 3.2 (ix) 29 of 70 Water box & support plates material shall be of carbon steel as per Bidder proposes alternate material as ASTM A 516 GR70 for Water box &
Volume-III ASTM A285 Gr. C/ IS2062 Gr. B and tube plate shall be of carbon tube plate.
steel as per ASTM A285 Gr. C.
Agreed.
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54 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 3.3.1 (1) (h) 30 of 70 Temperature rise in circulation water across the condenser: We understand the maximum CW temperature rise specified is for normal
Volume-III 8°C(Maximum) operating conditions except HP-LP Bypass operation.
Confirmed.
55 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 3.3.1 (1) (l) 31 of 70 Tube plugging Margin 10% There is contradition between two clauses regarding plugging margin for
Volume-III Condenser. Bidder will consider 5% tube plugging margin as per refered
Chapter-8 / Volume-II 3.1 (iv) 5 of 78 The tube plug margin of 5%, as per design condition, shall be clause 3.1 (iv).
considered for condenser performance calculation at design
condition. Please confirm acceptance.
prevail.
56 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 3.3.1 (3) 31 of 70 Water box test pressure 1.5 times the design pressure Water box test pressure shall be considered as 1.3 times the design
Volume-III pressure as per HEI.

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57 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 3.7 (vii) 35 of 70 Hogging operation(at 10 inch(254mm) of Hg(abs) condenser Hogging capacity shall be as per HEI for Surface Condenser.
Volume-III pressure : 500 SCFM (850m3/hr) under standard conditions i.e.
760 mmHg(abs and 21.10C) Please confirm acceptance.

prevail.
58 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 3.9 (viii) 37 of 70 (b) Design Head While calculating design head, 10% margin shall be considered over
Volume-III The design head shall be worked out considering minimum 10% corresponding condition deaerator pressure instead of maximum deaerator
margin in piping friction for highest condensate flow as at (1) above pressure.
and 10% margin over maximum deaerator pressure.
prevail.
59 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 3.9 (viii) 37 of 70 ('e) Other Capabilities 3rd pump may come into service during HP-LP bypass operation with turbine
Volume-III (3) 2 pumps shall be capable of handling the flow corresponding to on 40% TMCR load (parallel operation of turbine with Bypass).
HP-LP bypass operation with turbine on 40% TMCR load (parallel
operation of turbine with Bypass). Please confirm acceptance.

prevail.
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60 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 5.1 (v) 42 of 70 Alternatively HP heater drains shall be directly led to deaerator and Alternatively LP heaters drains can be directly led to Condenser as per
Volume-III condenser and alternative LP heater drains shall be directly led to Bidder's practice.
condenser in case of increasing level in the heaters. The drains to
the condenser hall be led through flash tanks. Please confirm acceptance.

prevail.
61 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 5.1 (xxii) 43 of 70 Provide sentinel relief valve on tube side. Relief valve on shell side BIDDER wishes to clarify that for arriving feedwater heater shell side relief
Volume-III sized to pass flow from two ruptured tubes (four open ends) or valve capacity as per HEI requirement.
10% of water flow corresponding to VWO condition with 1% make Shell side relief shall be sized for 10% of the feed water flow, or Flow based
up and design condenser pressure at 10% accumulation, on the clean rupture of one heater tube resulting in two (2) open ends
whichever is higher and set to open at heater shell design pressure. discharging , whichever is greater, at 10% accumulation.
Please confirm acceptance. bidding document shall
prevail.
62 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 5.3.1 (viii)-)'c) 45 of 70 1 pump shall be capable of handling the flow corresponding to Unit We understand worst condenser pressure corresponds to Condenser
Volume-III EMCR, all HP heaters out, 1% make-up and worst condenser pressure with maximum CW temp of 36 deg C.
pressure at 47.5 Hz.
Confirmed.
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63 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 5.4 (xi) 48 of 70 Deaerator operation will be floating pressure type. Pegging Deaerator pressure during cold/warm/hot startup and during HP-LP bypass
Volume-III pressure at 3.5 ata during HP-LP bypass operation, major load shall be decided by Bidder based on minimum Feed Water temperature
rejection, turbine trip and low loads when extraction steam required by Boiler at Economizer inlet as per Boiler OEM design/standard
pressure is less than 3.5 ata. During cold start-up the deaerator practice.
pressure shall be maintained at 1.5 ata with steam from auxiliary
steam header. During hot and warm startup, if boiler startup drain Please confirm acceptance.
circulation pumps are in service, deaerator pressure shall be Confirmed.
maintained at 3.5 ata. In case startup drain circulation pumps are
not in service and startup drains are routed through condenser,
deaerator pressure shall be maintained 1.5 ata.
64 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 6.1 50 of 70 The flash tanks shall be provided receive the drains and safety LP drain flash tank is not envisaged as per Bidder's practice as LP heaters
Volume-III valve connections from various equipment’s and systems. These, drain will be directly led to Condenser.
as a minimum, shall include Unit flash tank, turbine drain flash
tanks (left & right), HP drain flash tank and LP drain flash tank. Please confirm acceptance.

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65 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 7.2 52 of 70 BFP Emergency Point Design Criteria: Attached is Interpretation to PG-61.5, Feed Water Supply for a Steam
Volume-III Two turbine driven feed pumps to be capable of generating the Generator With No Fixed Water Level. This was published in ASME website
discharge pressure not less than 3% over steam generator in July 2014.
highest safety valve set pressure corresponding to 105% of BMCR
flow. The pressure drop between bidder terminal points & highest
safety valve set pressure shall be intimated to bidder at later stage. BPVC-I- The provision as per
Interp_Stnd- bidding document shall
63 2014 Jul
As per Interpretation to PG-61.5, it is not required to size the BFP for prevail.
emergency point mentioned in tender.
Hence, Bidder would like to consider the emergency point for BFP capability
as flow corresponding to BMCR condition and head corresponding to
i t d t i i l t (d i )
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66 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 7.2 52 of 70 MDBF Design Criteria: We understand BFP shall be capable to handle flow corresponding to
Volume-III All conditions prescribed in column for TDBFP shall be required to 100%TMCR at 47.5 Hz frequency.
be met by MDBFP as applicable.
The head developed by MDBFP shall be calculated in the same Please clarify.
way as done for TDBFPs for all the conditions so that TDBFPs and
MDBFPs can be operated in parallel The provision as per
The conditions shall be met by MDBFP at 47.5 Hz frequency prevail.
67 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 7.2 53 of 70 Discharge pressure for both MDBFP & TDBFP: Please clarify the specified discharge pressure is at which condition.
Volume-III Not less than 400 Kg/Cm2 (a) at terminal point. As per our understanding, Maximum discharge pressure shall be decided
based on head corresponding to Boiler design pressure inline with tender
technical specifications. Worst condition - 400
kg/cm2
Please confirm acceptance. or
Based on boiler design
pressure head, whichever
is more.
68 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 7.2 53 of 70 Rated discharge flow through interstage bleed flow from TDBFP There is contradition between two clauses regarding attemperation flow as
Volume-III for reheater attemperation. 140 TPH is much higher than 3% of steam flow at HPT exhaust.
Not less than 140 TPH(tentative)
Also, please clarify whether 140 TPH is combined flow of two TDBFP or
Section-2 / Chapter-1 / 2.7.3 -4(b) 23 of 120 Reheater attemperation : 3% (maximum) of steam flow at HPT single TDBFP. The provision as per
Volume-III exhaust to boiler at emergency condition (0% under normal bidding document shall
operating conditions). Being an EPC tender, Rated discharge flow through interstage bleed flow prevail.
from TDBFP for reheater attemperation shall be as per Boiler design 140 TPH is combined flow
requirements. of two TDBFP.
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69 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 7.3.1 (xvi) 55 of 70 TDH per stage TDH per stage shall be as per OEM design. Higher TDH per stage limit upto
Volume-III TDH per stage for the main pump shall not exceed 670 mwc 800 mwc may be allowed inline with recent NTPC practice.
Confirmed.
70 Section-2 / Chapter-2 / 8.3.2 (i) 64 of 70 Noise Level For HP-LP Bypass, safety valves and intermittently operating Pressure
Volume-III Safety valves and associated vent pipes for which it shall not control valves higher noise level upto 115 dBA shall be allowed.
exceed 105 dBA.

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71 Chapter-26 / Volume-III 26.1.2 (i) 2 of 26 ('e) HP/LP bypass upstream : 76 m/s For HP-LP bypass upstream, higher velocity limit (100m/s) shall be allowed
as this will not be in continuous operation. 100 m/s is also inline to NTPC's
latest practice.

prevail.
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72 Chapter-26 / Volume-III 26.1.2 (i) 2 of 26 BFP Exhaust line steam velocity limit Velocity limit in the BFPT exhaust duct line have been considered as approx.
125 m/s.
Confirmed.
73 Chapter-26 / Volume-III 26.1.3 (d) 3 of 26 The design pressure of boiler feed discharge piping at downstream Piping downstream of FRS will not be subjected to BFP emergency point.
of block valve on FRS shall be 105% of pressure corresponding to FRS downstream piping design pressure shall be same as HP heaters tube
emergency point of BFP operation. However bidder to provide side design pressure considering BFP discharge pressure corresponding to
suitable pressure relieving device inline with IBR reg. 520 so that lowest safety valve set pressure. IBR reg 520 requirement will be complied.
these piping or equipment’s/valves/instruments connected to feed Hence, FRS downstream piping can be designed based on BFP discharge
water discharge piping system are not subjected to shut-off head. pressure corresponding to Boiler lowest safety valve set pressure.
Confirmed.
74 Volume VII-TD- Dwg No. 111- 1 of 1 As per the tender drawing individual CEP recirculation line is BIDDER envisage to use common recirculation line for all three pumps shall
Mechanical 11-0600 routed to the condenser. be provided after gland Steam Condenser and will be sized considering
(Flow Diagram minimum recirculation requirement of both GSC as well as CEPs.
of Condensate
System) Please confirm acceptance.
prevail.
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75 Volume VII-TD- Dwg No. 111- 1 of 1 As per the tender Heaters Vents lines are connected to Flash Bidders shall be given flexibility to connect heaters vents to Deaerator /
Mechanical 11-0500 Tanks. Condenser as per Bidder's practice.
(Flow Diagram
of Heater Vent
& Drain) Please confirm acceptance.
prevail.
76 Section-1 / Chapter-2 / 1.6 7 of 12 Deaerator level control station for condensate water flow control, There is contradiction between Deaerator Level Control Station Configuration
Volume-III consisting of the following for each unit: specified in Specification and Condensate System flow diagram. As indicated
1) 2 x 100% capacity pneumatically operated condensate control in the flow diagram, many MOVs are not required (like MOVs on upstream
valve. and downstream of bypass MOV and MOV on the downstream of Control
2) One motor operated gate valve on upstream and one manual Valve).
operated gate valve on downstream of each condensate control The provision as per
valve. We will follow Deaerator Level Control station Configuration as per Cl. 1.6 of bidding document shall
3) One motor operated inching valve in bypass line of above Ch-2, Sec-1, Vol-III. prevail.
Volume VII-TD- Dwg No. 111- condensate control station.
Mechanical 11-0600 1 of 1 Please Confirm.
(Flow Diagram
of Condensate
77 Volume VII-TD- DwgS No.
t 111-
) 1 of 1 As per Bidder’s practice, Motor Operated integral bypass valve for 2X50%
Mechanical 11-0700 isolation valve (parallel to 30% FCV in Flow Control Station) is not required.
(Flow Diagram Manual integral bypass valve shall be provided.
of Feed Water
System) Please confirm acceptance.
prevail.
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78 Volume VII, Tender TG Building 111-21- Bidder understands that, Power house building width of AB & BC bay shown
Drawings Mech Floor Plan 0200 / is indicative & same can be resized based on Bidder's proposed layout and
Layouts 111-21- requirement.
0300 /
111-21- Please confirm acceptance.
0400 /
111-21- -- Confirmed.
0600
79 Volume VII, Tender TG Building 111-21- Bidder understands that Length of Power house building and Grid
Drawings Mech Floor Plan 0200 / interspacing is indicative, same can be resized based on layout requirement.
Layouts 111-21-
0300 / Please confirm acceptance.
111-21-
0400 /
111-21- -- Confirmed.
0600
80 Volume-III, Chapter-2, 2.2 24 of 70 (u) Steam Generator output corresponding to BMCR flow under Feed water temperature at BMCR condition shall be as optimized by the
Section 2 rated steam condition, turbine under VWO operation, worst bidder instead of rated feedwater temperature. Please confirm.
condenser pressure 1% make up at rated feed water
temperature. Difference of BMCR flow and VWO steam flow Condenser pressure at BMCR condition will be design condenser pressure
through turbine shall be assumed to be drawn off from Main steam instead of worst condenser pressure. Please confirm.
line. Same quantity of flow to be added to condenser as additional Agreed.
make up. (GURANTEED STEAM GENERATOR CAPACITY) Design condenser
pressure.
D ESP & FGD_Mech
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Volume III : 6.1.5 1) Sheet 6 2 sets of dewatering equipments i.e. primary dewatering and We propose to bleed-out waste water from the overflow stream of (primary)
Mechanical Works of 54 secondary dewatering. hydro-cyclone to avoid negative process performance impact of accumulated
Ch 6 : Flue Gas impurities in the absorbent slurry. Therefore secondary hydro-cyclones will Bidder to submit scheme
1 Desulphurisation not be provided as per our collaborator standard practice description alongwith bid.
System Kindly confirm.
Volume III : 6.1.5 Sheet 6 1) The Owner envisages gypsum dewatering system for each unit. We propose to bleed-out waste water from the overflow stream of (primary)
Mechanical Works of 54 The dewatering system shall receive the gypsum slurry from the hydro-cyclone to avoid negative process performance impact of accumulated
Ch 6 : Flue Gas absorber through 2x100% Gypsum bleed pump and shall comprise impurities in the absorbent slurry. Therefore secondary hydro-cyclones will
Desulphurisation of 2 sets of dewatering equipments i.e. primary dewatering and not be provided as per our collaborator standard practice
System secondary dewatering. Kindly confirm. Bidder to submit scheme
2
description alongwith bid.
6) Secondary stage consisting of two (2) Secondary hydro-cyclone
feed tanks. Three are suitable for handling / dewatering of both
units. of 2 sets of dewatering equipments i.e. primary dewatering
and secondary dewatering.
Volume III : 6.1.5 Sheet 7 6) Secondary stage consisting of two (2) Secondary hydro-cyclone We propose to bleed-out waste water from the overflow stream of (primary)
Mechanical Works 6) of 54 feed tanks. Three are suitable for handling / dewatering of both hydro-cyclone to avoid negative process performance impact of accumulated
Ch 6 : Flue Gas units. impurities in the absorbent slurry. Therefore secondary hydro-cyclones will Bidder to submit scheme
Volume III : 6.1.5 Sheet 7 8) The overflow from each primary set of hydro-cyclones shall be We propose to bleed-out waste water from the overflow stream of (primary)
Mechanical Works 8) of 54 taken to individual secondary waste water hydro-cyclone feed tank hydro-cyclone to avoid negative process performance impact of accumulated
Ch 6 : Flue Gas provided with Agitator(s). impurities in the absorbent slurry. Therefore secondary hydro-cyclones will Bidder to submit scheme
Volume III : 6.1.5 Sheet 7 8) The overflow from each primary set of hydro-cyclones shall be Overflow from primary hydrocyclone shall be taken to Waste water tank as
Mechanical Works of 54 taken to individual secondary waste water hydro-cyclone feed tank our collaborator don't recommend secondary hydrocyclone in order to
Ch 6 : Flue Gas provided with Agitator(s). maintain higher level of gypsum quality . Kindly confirm the acceptance. Bidder to submit scheme
5 Desulphurisation 9) The under flow from the secondary hydro-cyclones shall be description alongwith bid.
System taken to reclaim water tanks provided with Agitator(s). Reclaim
water pumps shall be provided to recycle the water to the each
absorber.
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Volume III : 6.2.9 Sheet 13 Noise level: Noise limitation will be approx. 110 dBA & 120 dBA for Wet Ball Mill &
Mechanical Works of 54 The equivalent weighted average of sound level measured at a Crusher respectively measured at 1.5 m distance from the surface of the
Ch 6 : Flue Gas distance of 1.5 m above floor level in each elevation and one meter equipment as per information provided by OEM .Kindly confirm the
Desulphurisation horizontally from the base of any equipments furnished and acceptance. The Provision as per
6 System installed under these specifications, expressed in decibel to a bidding document shall
reference of 0.0002 microbar, shall not exceed 85 dB(A), except prevail.
for:
a) Wet Mill <90 dB(A) &
b) Crusher < 102 dB(A).
Volume III : 6.1.10 Sheet 9 One (1) number passenger cum goods elevator for each Absorber Since our offered absorber (JBR) shall be significantly shorter in height than
Mechanical Works 1) of 54 and one (1) passenger cum goods elevator for limestone conventional spray tower type FGD we have not considered any elevator for
The Provision as per
7 Ch 6 : Flue Gas bunker/silos upto top level, each of minimum apacity of 1088 kgs in the same. This is in line with requirement of other major power utilities in bidding document shall
Desulphurisation FGD system for easy access & movement of man/materials as India.
prevail.
System shown in layout shall be provided.
Volume III : 6.1.4 (b) Sheet 5 Multi louver damper quick opening pneumatic/motor operated shall A common chimney has been specified for the plant with/without FGD
Mechanical Works of 54 be provided at following locations for each unit. operation. As per our past experience, multilouver damper is not necessary The Provision as per
8 Ch 6 : Flue Gas i) Clean gas duct at outlet of each absorber. at outlet of absorber since gate damper is already provided. bidding document shall
Desulphurisation ii) FGD bypass clean flue gas duct.
prevail.
System
Volume III : 6.1.4 (k) Sheet 6 All pumps & oxidation blowers/compressor shall be in straight line Pumps & compressors shall be placed as per requirement in process flow &
Mechanical Works of 54 layout. However items placed in one location may be placed in straight line
9 Ch 6 : Flue Gas subject to availability of spaces. Agreed.
Desulphurisation
System
Volume III : 6.1.11 Sheet 9 Bidder shall provide buildings for oxidation blowers/compressors Oxidation blower, suitable for outdoor condition, will be installed under flue
Mechanical Works of 54 gas duct as per standard practice of our collaborator. Hence building is not The Provision as per
Ch 6 : Flue Gas envisaged.
10 bidding document shall
Desulphurisation prevail.
System
Volume III : Ch 6 : 6.1.2 Sheet 2 FGD system shall be installed downstream of Induced Draft fans. Request you to modify clause as follows:
Flue Gas of 54 Gas from ID fan discharge duct shall be taken directly to the "FGD system shall be installed downstream of Induced Draft fans. Gas from
Desulphurisation absorber. ID fan discharge duct shall be taken directly to the absorber. In case bidder The Provision as per
11 System offers Jet Bubbling Absorber, separate booster fan may be provided as bidding document shall
per standard practice." prevail.
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Volume III : 6.1.11 Sheet 9 Bidder shall provide buildings for Limestone grinding System, Buildings for oxidation blower and cooling pumps are not envisaged as per
Mechanical Works of 54 slurry recirculation pumps & oxidation blowers/compressors, standard practice of collaborator. The Provision as per
12 Ch 6 : Flue Gas Gypsum Dewatering system, FGD control room, electrical panel bidding document shall
Desulphurisation room, control cubical & Analyser room. prevail.
System
Volume III : 6.2.5 Sheet 12 4) The FGD and the auxiliary’s facilities shall be suitable for Please define "unlimited operation"
Mechanical Works 4) of 54 unlimited operation with all transients and at any load point
Ch 6 : Flue Gas between the minimum and maximum load point of the Steam
Desulphurisation Generator. Further, the FGD plant shall be suitable for an unlimited Without any restrictions on
13 System operation at any pollutant concentrations between minimum and load range and period of
maximum without exceeding the guaranteed figure as specified operation.
elsewhere in the specification.
Volume III 2.12.4. (iii) Sheet | Cooling air circulation to be provided across main bearing This requirement shall be finalized as per OEM standard practice during
Mechanical Works 57 of 120 detail engineering.
Ch 1: SG & Auxiliaries
14 Section 2 : Design Agreed.
Basis of
SG & Auxiliaries and
SCR
Volume III : 6.5.6 Sheet 25 Three stage chevron type Mist Eliminators (ME) made of As per our offered technology, we envisage requirement of two stage mist
Mechanical Works 6) of 54 polysulfone or Polypropylene or stainless steel shall be provided at eliminator. Kindly confirm the acceptance. The Provision as per
Ch 6 : Flue Gas the exit of the absorber.
Desulphurisation
prevail.
System
Volume III : 6.5.6 Sheet 25 The absorber vessel shall be made of minimum 7 mm thick carbon Bidder proposes Flake Glass lining (FlRP) on the inside surface of the
Mechanical Works 11) of 54 steel. The absorber oxidation tank, absorber tower & absorber absorber vessel, oxidation tank and outlet duct as it is proven for better life
Ch 6 : Flue Gas outlet duct shall be provided with 2 mm (minimum) thickness lining and reliability as per our collaborator's global experience.
Desulphurisation / cladding / wall paper of Alloy C276 / Alloy 59 or better material
System with the exception of use of rubber material.
prevail.
Volume III : 6.5.6 Sheet 25 All internal members shall be lined with minimum 2 mm Alloy All internal members and metallic fasteners including struts in Gas Cooler
Mechanical Works 13) of 54 59/C276. All metallic fasteners which are provided inside the and JBR shall be lined with FlRP as per collaborator standard practice and The Provision as per
17 Ch 6 : Flue Gas absorber/absorber wet-dry interface ducting shall be of Alloy global experience. Kindly confirm the acceptance. bidding document shall
Desulphurisation 59/C276. prevail.
System
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Volume III : 6.5.6 Sheet 25 The absorber wet-dry interface shall be made of Alloy C276 / Alloy Bidder requests to modify the clause as follows:
Mechanical Works 14) of 54 59 of minimum 6 mm thickness. 'The absorber wet-dry interface shall be made of Alloy C276 / Alloy 59 of The Provision as per
18 Ch 6 : Flue Gas minimum 6 mm thickness. Additionally Flake Glass Lining on Mild Steel shall bidding document shall
Desulphurisation also be acceptable in case of proven experience.' prevail.
System
Volume III : 6.5.6 Sheet 25 The other bridges (supports) shall be lined with minimum 2 mm All bridges (supports) in Gas Cooler and JBR shall be lined with FlRP as per
Mechanical Works 15) of 54 Alloy 59/ C276. collaborator standard practice and global experience. Kindly confirm the The Provision as per
Ch 6 : Flue Gas acceptance.
System
Volume III : 6.6.5 Sheet 30 Wet Ball Mill: Flow: Atleast 120% of limestone requirement of one Reagent slurry pump flow is of 110% capacity. Hence, Wet ball mill capacity
Mechanical Works 1) ii) of 54 absorber at Design point should be 110%. Please confirm The Provision as per
Ch 6 : Flue Gas
Desulphurisation
prevail.
System
Volume III : 6.6.5 Sheet 30 Limestone bond index (kWh/sh.T) 13 (min) Bidder understand: Limestone bond index: (kWh/Metric Ton)
Mechanical Works 1) iv) of 54 13 (min). Please confirm
21 Ch 6 : Flue Gas Confirmed.
Desulphurisation
System
Volume III : 6.6.7 Sheet 32 Limestone Slurry Pumps: As per industry practice solid concentration may go up to 30% by wt. in
Mechanical Works 1) v) of 54 Solids Concentration: Max. 20% by Limestone Slurry Pumps. Hence kindly modify the clause accordingly. The Provision as per
22 Ch 6 : Flue Gas weight or actual as per suppliers practice, whichever is minimum bidding document shall
System
Volume III : 6.7.3 Sheet 33 Gypsum Purity 90% (minimum) not less than 84% for Bidder understands gypsum purity shall be 84% for the guarantee point.
Mechanical Works 2) c) of 54 guaranteed point limestone analysis Please confirm.
Ch 6 : Flue Gas
23 Confirmed.
Desulphurisation
System
Volume III : 6.7.3 Sheet 33 The filter cloth shall be polyester or polypropylene as per the Typical guaranteed life of filter cloth by OEM is not more than 4,000 hrs.
Mechanical Works 4) of 54 proven design of the supplier and shall be guaranteed for a
Ch 6 : Flue Gas minimum life of not less than 7000 hrs.
System
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Volume III : 6.7.3 Sheet 34 In case the contractor offers design with an underlying belt for The size of Vacuum belt filter will decide the extent of modularization and
Mechanical Works 6) of 54 carrying the filter cloth, the same shall be endless factory hence the final assembly requirement at site. This will in turn govern the The Provision as per
25 Ch 6 : Flue Gas vulcanized rubber belts. requirement of site joint (vulcanized) for rubber belts. Hence same shall be bidding document shall
Desulphurisation finalized during detail engineering. prevail.
System
Volume III : 6.7.3 Sheet 33 The complete frame of filter and all parts in contact gypsum shall Bidder proposes CS body with epoxy paint for the complete frame which is
Mechanical Works 4) of 54 be made of corrosion resistant material or shall be provided with also followed as standard by vendors. However, if different material is
Ch 6 : Flue Gas corrosion resistant liners of proven design. required the same needs to be specifically mentioned.
26 Agreed.
Desulphurisation
System
Volume III : 6.8.2 Sheet 38 The pump shall be capable of pumping of reclaim water with solid Sump pumps handling slurry shall be provided with strainers and hence will
Mechanical Works 4) of 54 concentration upto 10% & particle lumps of 6-7mm. Sump pumps never handle particle size of 6-7 mm. Please clarify the requirement Bidder to indicate the
Ch 6 : Flue Gas handling slurry shall be designed with a maximum concentration of
27 maximum possible particle
Desulphurisation 30% solid by weight.
size.
System
Volume III : 6.8.4 Sheet 39 The material for the shaft (which is continuously in contact with Our standard agitator material (shaft and blades) shall be rubber lined carbon
Mechanical Works 5) of 54 slurry) and agitator blades of the Absorber Agitators shall be made steel as per standard practice and collaborator's global experience. Please
Ch 6 : Flue Gas with Alloy 926 or better material. For Agitators in other tanks, confirm. The Provision as per
28 Desulphurisation agitator blades shall be made with Alloy 926 or better material & bidding document shall
System shaft can be rubber lined with separate rubber layer for corrosion & prevail.
erosion protection.
Volume III : 6.1.6 Sheet 7 The Bidder shall provide 2x100% slurry pumps for pumping the Discrepancy is found in the pumping time to absorber. Kindly clarify the same.
Mechanical Works 2) of 54 slurry back to each absorber in 12 hrs (max.).
Ch 6 : Flue Gas
Desulphurisation
System Bidder to follow clause
29
Volume III : 6.7.7 Sheet 36 The bidder shall provide 2x 100% pumps to pump back the slurry 6.7.72 sheet 36 of 54.
Mechanical Works 2) of 54 from the sump back to absorber in maximum time of 8 hrs. Each
Ch 6 : Flue Gas pump shall be suitable for two units.
Desulphurisation
System
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Volume III : 6.8.3 Sheet 39 Slurry & Process Water Tanks Please note that these tanks are rubber lined. Hence additional corrosion
Mechanical Works of 54 All the slurry tanks (slurry tank, reclaim water tanks, secondary allowance of 3 mm is not required. Please confirm.
Ch 6 : Flue Gas hydro cyclone feed tank, vacuum receiver tank, waste water tank,
Desulphurisation lime neutralization tank etc.) shall be designed, fabricated, erected
System and tested in accordance with the IS:803, latest edition. Additional
Corrosion allowance of 3mm on the minimum tank shell
thickness as calculated by IS: 803, latest edition shall be provided
by the Bidder. Tanks shall be made from IS: 2062 quality mild steel
30 plates of tested quality. The tanks shall be of welded construction. bidding document shall
Interior surface of the tanks shall lined with replaceable prevail.
rubber lining and the outside surface shall be coated with paint as
approved by the Owner. The Tanks shall be provided with drain,
manholes, over flow & inlet level control valves etc.
Volume III : 6.4.1.5 Sheet 15 The duct from Absorber outlet to bypass duct shall be made of The duct from Absorber outlet to bypass duct shall be made of Carbon steel
Mechanical Works of 54 Carbon steel of minimum 7mm thickness with 2 mm (minimum) of minimum 7mm thickness with 2 mm (minimum) thick FlRP lining as per our The Provision as per
31 Ch 6 : Flue Gas thickness lining/cladding/wallpaper of 2 mm(minimum)thickness of collaborator proven practice. Please confirm. bidding document shall
Desulphurisation alloy 276/ Alloy-59 or better material. prevail.
System
Volume III : 6.8.5 Sheet 40 ...Motorized actuators shall be provided for valves requiring Bidder proposes to use Motorized / Pneumatic actuators for valves
Mechanical Works 3) of 54 frequent operation as indicated in the relevant scheme. requiring frequent operation as per standard industry practice. The Provision as per
Ch 6 : Flue Gas
System
Volume III : 6.9.1 Sheet 43 Inter-connecting pipes/cables between various facilities of FGD Bidder proposes that the clear head room for the inter-connecting pipe/cable
Mechanical Works 17) of 54 plant shall be routed on the steel trestles. The clear head room for trestle between various facilities of FGD shall be 3 meter except road
Ch 6 : Flue Gas the same shall be minimum 8 M. crossings where clear head room shall be 8 meter as per tender requirement. bidding document shall
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Volume III : 6.5.1 Sheet 22 B. Jet Bubbling Absorber (If offered) Bidder envisages that the slurry spray headers within the gas cooler shall be
Mechanical Works of 54 .......................Further, 2x 100% Cooling Pumps instead of Slurry made of same material as that of slurry spray header appliable for spray
Ch 6 : Flue Gas Recirculation shall be provided. The spray headers & piping for tower. The piping outside the gas cooler, which is not in contact with hot flue
Desulphurisation cooling pump discharge shall be made of Alloy 59 or C276 and gas shall be FRP or CS with rubber lining.
34 Agreed.
System nozzles shall be made of Silicon Carbide or ceramic or equivalent
having a minimum guaranteed life of 20,000hrs....
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Volume III : 6.8.1 Sheet 37 All the slurry pumps shall be provided with motorized suction and Bidder proposes to modify this clause as "All the slurry pumps shall be
Mechanical Works 4) of 54 discharge valves. In addition, flushing water lines with motorized provided with motorized / pneumatic suction and discharge valves. In
Ch 6 : Flue Gas valves shall be provided for each pump for automatic flushing of addition, flushing water lines with motorized / pneumatic valves shall be
Desulphurisation the pump after each shut down… provided for each pump for automatic flushing of the pump after each shut
prevail.
System down..."
Volume III : 6.5.1 Sheet 22 B. Jet Bubbling Absorber (If offered) The Cooling Pumps shall be installed below the mist eliminator as per
Mechanical Works of 54 …………………………...The Cooling Pumps shall be installed standard practice of collaborator. Hence, no separate building is envisaged.
Based on arrangement will
36 Ch 6 : Flue Gas inside a building.... be decided during detail
Desulphurisation engineering.
System
Volume III : 6.5.6 Sheet 24 The ME system shall be equipped with washing and drain Bidder envisages that the carbon steel pipe shall be selected for outside pipe
Mechanical Works 6) of 54 provisions, ......The mist eliminator wash piping/header shall be up to the nozzles at mist eliminator casing. Inside the mist eliminator casing ,
37 Ch 6 : Flue Gas constructed of rubber lined carbon steel or glass fiber reinforced piping header shall be of PP/PVC in addition to FRP/CSRL The Provision as Agreed.
Desulphurisation plastics.... per bidding document shall prevail.
System
Volume II Sheet 5 Appendix – II: Coal Quality Parameters Please provide the HCl & HF concentration in coal analysis.
General & Schedules of 7 HCI & HF are in traces.
Ch 2 : Project Bidder may collect sampe
38 Information of coal during execution of
project during detail
engineering.
Volume III : 6.7.3 Sheet 33 Gypsum Purity 90% (minimum) not less than 84% for guaranteed Please provide Limestone analysis.
Mechanical Works of 54 point limestone analysis
Ch 6 : Flue Gas
39 Reffer adenddum No.- 01
Desulphurisation
System
Volume III, Ch 1: SG & 2.12.1 i).3.i) 55 of 120 Pressure drop through FGD - 200 mm WC Refered clause does not specify whether pressure has to be considered at
Auxiliaries, Section 2 : FGD Design Point or FGD Guarantee Point. Bidder understanding is
Design Basis of SG & Bidder understands that the limit of 200mm pressure drop referred herein is correct. However, Booster
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Auxiliaries and SCR to be considered at FGD Design Point. In case of higher pressure drop, Fan arrangement is not
bidder shall provide booster fan to meet the requirement. Kindly confirm. preferred.
Volume II, Ch 8 : 4.1.2 26 of 78 Contractor’s design shall ensure that the SO2 removal efficiency Tender stipulates guarantee on flue gas outlet SO2 content. SO2 removal
Functional Guarantee from FGD shall not be more than 80 mg/NM3 (6% O2 dry basis) efficiency is a derived value based on input parameters calculated based on
& under guarantee point condition. boiler design which may vary from bidder to bidder. Hence we request to
Liquidated Damages modify rejection criteria based on outlet SO2 emmission instead of SO2
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Volume I, SECTION – 10.1 (3) (e) 53 of 63 Bids guarantee/offering worse value than that specified in removal efficiency.
III BDS the technical specification (Clause 6.3 of Chapter 6, Volume
prevail.
III) for SO2 removal efficiency may not be considered for
evaluation and may be rejected.
Volume II, Ch 8 : 3.10 20 of 78 AUXILIARY POWER CONSUMPTION FGD is not covered under said clause. Please confirm following: FGD is a part of Boiler
Functional Guarantee 1) FGD to be considered under unit or station auxillary power consumption. Auxiliary. Hence, FGD is
42 & 2) Please specify duty factor for FGD components if any. to be considered under
Liquidated Damages unit. The duty factor for
FGD is 1.0.
Volume II General & 4.24 24 of 40 Provenness criteria for critical equipment, auxiliaries, systems and Bidding of FGD systems of more than 25 GW has been recently concluded
Schedules, Ch 4 : bought out items for Flue Gas Desulphurisation System: which shall be followed by multi fold ordering of FGD equipment. This will
Provenness …. necessitate large vendor base. Hence major power utilities like NTPC have
allowed Indian vendors to supply locally made equipment for their projects
based on Technology Licensing Agreement (TLA) with their principals or
international OEMs that have supplied similar equipment. On similar lines we The Provision as per
request you to amend requirement of "sourcing the first equipment from bidding document shall
qualified manufacturer" and allow supply of all equipment from local prevail. However, TLA will
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manufacturers based on TLA. be reviewed during detail
SImilarly DJU is also not envisaged for submission as excerpt of TLA may be engineering for
submitted if required. consideration, if required.
This is also in spirit of Make in India policy.
Vol II B, Technical 6.1.3 4 of 54 limestone handling system technical specification and process flow Bidder has not received limestone handling system process flow diagram and Bidder to submit their
Specification - diagram not received along with tender documents. technical specification along with the tender documents. Bidder request specification & process
44 Mechanical, Chapter-6 owner to furnish the same. flow diagram for
Limestone Handling
System for review.
Vol II B, Technical 6.1.3 4 of 54 1. Truck weigh bridge - to weigh incoming truckscarying limestone Owner is requested to furnish the capacity of weigh bridge to be considered
Refer Chapter 31-31.0,
45 Specification - for limestone handling system.
31.2
Mechanical, Chapter-6
Vol II B, Technical 6.1.3 4 of 54 2. Front end loader - To feed limestone from stockpile into feed Owner is requested to furnish the capacity of the front end loader for
Provision of Front end
46 Specification - hopper. limestone handling system.
loader has been deleted.
Vol II B, Technical 6.1.3 4 of 54 3. Bull dozer - For stockpile formation/management of stockpile in Owner is requested to furnish the capacity of Bull dozer for limestone
Specification - limestone shed/feed limestone from stock pile into feed hopper. handling system. Bull Dozer in scope of
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Mechanical, Chapter-6 Owner.
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Vol II B, Technical 6.1.3 4 of 54 5. Belt Conveyors - To transport Crushed Limestone from Storage Owner is requested to confirm the rated capacity of limestone handling Lime handling plant shall
Specification - area to Silo system from limestone storage shed to the day storage silo. be designed for rated
Mechanical, Chapter-6 capacity of 100 TPH. One
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(1) working+ One (1)
standby stream to to be
provided.
Vol II B, Technical 6.1.3 4 of 54 14. Crusher - Necessary RCC Deck, GERB Make Vibration Owner is requested to furnish the capacity of the limestone crushing unit. Crusher capacity for lime
Specification - Isolation System Also furnish the location of the limestone crusher and its auxilieries. stone slurry preparation
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Mechanical, Chapter-6 along with temperature detection system & vibration monitoring shall be 120% of rated
system shall be capacity.
Vol II B, Technical -- -- Owner is requested to furnish the capacity of gypsum handling system from
Gypsum handling capacity
50 Specification - vacuum belt filter outlet to gypsum storage shed.
shall be of 100 TPH.
Vol II B, Technical -- -- Capacity of limestone storage and gypsum stoarge area required. in the absence of input, bidder request owner to furnish the storage capacity
Specification - of limestone storage area and gypsum storage area in terms of total nos. of 15 days storage required
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Mechanical, Chapter-6 day storage requirement. for gypsum storage.
Vol II B, Technical -- -- Owner is requested to provide following details for limestone handling
Specification - systema nd gypsum handling system design.
Mechanical, Chapter-6 1. Voumetric and structural density of limestone and gypsum Shall be decided during
52 2. Angle of repose for limestone and gypsum detail engineering stage
3. limestone storage dyke max. height to be considered
4. sieve analysis of limestone as received
Vol VI / Chapter 05 5.12 4 of 4 For preliminary geotechnical investigation report refer Annexure – I As mentioned preliminary geotechnical investigation is not available in the Will be provided. Please
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tender document. Bidder requests owner to provide the same. refer Addendum.
Vol VI / Chapter 12 12.5.1 6 of 22 The liner shall be of corrosion resistant steel type “COR-TEN B” of Two clauses are contradictory. Kindly confirm the MOC of the Chimney flue
minimum 10 mm thick. liners.
Bidder request to owner to also provide option of 'Flake Glass Lining on Mild
Vol VI / Chapter 12 12.5.1 7 of 22 The chimney Flue liner cladding shall be made of 2 mm THK
Steel' in addition to liner MOC mentioned.
Titanium (Grade 2 as per ASME-SB265) OR C-276 Alloy over 8 Bidder to comply with
54 mm THK (Minimum) Mild steel base metal of Flue liner. Cladding stipulation of technical
shall be done to achive the requiality as per specification.
ASTM-B 898-11. Alternately contractor may provide Borosilicate
Glass Block lining system.
Vol VI / Chapter 12 12.5.1 6 of 22 Top 10m length or length equal to 2 times flue diameter As per standard practice followed by major power utilities including NTPC,
whichever is larger shall be provided… bidder requests owner to modify clause as below:
"Top 10 m length or length equal to 1 times flue diameter Bidder to comply with
55 whichever is larger shall be provided…" stipulation of technical
specification.
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Vol VI / Chapter 07 7.1 1 of 1 Complete hopper including vertical and conical portion of bunker in This clause is in contradiction with Clause 6.6.2 of Volume V-III, Chapter 6,
mill building shall be provided with lining of atleast 4 mm thick SS Sheet 29 of 54, wherein it is mentioned that "The storage silos and hopper Lining material:
plate grade SS 316L . cones shall be fabricated of minimum 10 mm thick carbon steel with a SS Specification as per Vol.VI,
lining of SS304 (4 mm minimum)". Clause 7.1 i.e SS:316L to
56 Kindly clarify the lining material. Also bidder envisages lining requirement be followed. Lining to be
only in conical portion of silo. provided both in vertical &
conical portion.
Vol VI / Chapter 11 11.0 1 of 16 Description Of Buildings, Structures And Other Facilities In line with the decription of structural configuration and other building details
provided for structures in the sub-clauses, kindly provide the description of
buildings for Limestone Crusher house, Limestone slurry preparation
57 Reffer addendum no.-01.
building, Gypsum dewatering building and Gypsum storage shed.
Vol III / Chapter 6 6.6.1 28 of 54 A limestone and slurry preparation system is envisaged for both Kindly confirm the number of silos required in Limestone slurry preparation
units. Bidder shall supply wet limestone grinding and slurry building.
58 preparation system complete with all auxiliaries and slurry storage 2 Nos. of Silos.
tank of proven design.
VOL VI/ Chapter 12 12.5.1 Sheet | 6 The liner shall be of corrosion resistant steel type “COR-TEN B” of The Bidder understands that AISI: 316L is not a suitable material for Wet
of 22 minimum 10 mm thick. Top 10m length or length equal to 2 times Stack operations as per EPRI guidelines, therefore top liner shall also be
flue diameter whichever is larger shall be provided using material made of either of the following options:
confirming to AISI:316L or BS:1449. The liner shall be supported
atleast at five different levels, and restrained laterally at several 1) 2mm thick Ti + 8mm Thick MS Bidder to comply with
59 levels, with a small length at the bottom near breach elevation stipulation of technical
supported from the bottom with a suitable expansion compensator 2) 50mm Thick Borosilicate + 8mm Thick MS specification
in between.
Please confirm.
VOL VI/ Chapter 12 12.5.2 Sheet | 7 The flue diameter shall be so sized to ensure that the flue gas exit As per the Table 2-1 of EPRI guidelines wet stack shall be design as per the
of 22 velocity is of the order of 20 to 25 meters/second at the normal following criteria:
continuous operating load. It should be ensured that the flue gas
exit velocity at the lowest continuous unit load is high enough (of 1. for Borosilicate lining gas velocity shall be limited to 18.3m/s.
the order of 15 meters/second) to enable adequate dispersion of Bidder to comply with
60 the flue gases. 2. for TI Coating / FlRP lining gas velocity shall be limited to 16.8m/s. stipulation of technical
specification
Therefore for liner sizing same criteria must be utilized.
Kindly confirm.
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VOL VI/ Chapter 12 12.1 Sheet | The plate thickness of the ducts shall be arrived at from minimum The bidder would like to propose option of 2mm thick FlRP + 8mm Thick MS
11 of 22 (i.e. codal) requirements, structural considerations and corrosion as an alternative to COR-TEN lining:
allowances. Material of construction shall be COR-TEN steel Bidder to comply with
61 conforming to IS:2062. Minimum thickness shall be 10 mm. Please confirm. stipulation of technical
specification
VOL VI/ Chapter 12 12.6 Sheet | 7 The flue shall be insulated externally. The insulation shall be semi- The bidder understands that insulation shall be provided only in case of
of 22 rigid, resin bonded type, in the form of slabs and shall conform to alloy/FlRP lining i.e. in case of borosilicate lining no insulation shall be
IS:8183. Blanket type insulation shall not be used. The density of required owing to its excellent insulation properties.
62 insulation shall not be less than 100 kg/cum for resin bonded rock Confirmed.
wool. The coeffient thermal conductivity of insulation shall be Kindly confirm.
0.52mW / cm/o c at a mean temperature of 100oC. I
VOL VI/ Chapter 12 12.6 Sheet | 5 The total plan area of the openings at a particular section shall not The bidder would like to consider 20% of the plan area as the sum of
of 22 be more than 15% of the plan area of concrete shell at that openings area in line with clause 7.0 of IS 4998: 2015.
location. The opening size for the purpose of stress calculations
shall be taken as 1.1 times the actual width of the opening. The Please confirm.
Bidder to comply with
extra reinforcement around opening shall satisfy the requirements
63 stipulation of technical
given in the following documents and the highest shall be provided.
specification
ESP
Volume III 1.4 viii) 37 of 47 Scale model by fabricating a three dimensional physical model of Since CFD analysis shall be conducted, physical model study of ESP is not
Mechanical Works, Ch the Electrostatic Precipitator and it's ducting with a scale not less envisaged.
1: SG & Auxiliaries than 1:10.
prevail.
Section 1 : Scope
Volume III 3.2.1 3 of 15 The Bidder shall perform model study…. Since CFD analysis shall be conducted, physical model study of ESP is not
Mechanical Works, Ch envisaged.
65 1: SG & Auxiliaries bidding document shall
Section 3 : Electrostatic
prevail.
Precipitator
Volume III 1.4 ix) 37 of 47 Opacity monitors complete with all accessories at the outlet of Opacity monitors complete with all accessories at the outlet of each Unit of
Mechanical Works, Ch each pass (gas stream) of ESP but upstream of the ID Fan i.e. six ESP but upstream of the ID Fan i.e. One (1) no’s per ESP serving one steam The Provision as per
66 1: SG & Auxiliaries (6) no’s per ESP serving one steam generator. generator shall be provided as per general practice. Kindly confirm. bidding document shall
Section 1 : Scope prevail.
Volume III 1.4 xii) 37 of 47 Complete microprocessor based ESP control system…. PLC based ESP control system shall be provided.
Mechanical Works, Ch
1: SG & Auxiliaries
prevail.
Section 1 : Scope
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Volume III 3.1.3.1 2 of 15 ...ESP sizing criteria, 3.11 of this section... Bidder understands that 3.11 shall be read as 3.12.
Mechanical Works, Ch
1: SG & Auxiliaries Bidder understanding is
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Section 3 : Electrostatic correct.
Precipitator
Volume III 3.5.1 5 of 15 The specific collecting plate area shall in no case be less than the Bidder understands that 3.11 shall be read as 3.12.
Mechanical Works, Ch value specified in ESP Sizing Criteria, 3.11 of this section. Bidder understanding is
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1: SG & Auxiliaries correct.
Volume III 3.8.2 7 of 15 The hopper capacity shall be based on the inlet dust Bidder understands that 3.11 shall be read as 3.12.
Mechanical Works, Ch burden, gas flow rate and gas temperature indicated in ESP sizing
1: SG & Auxiliaries criteria (3.11 of this section) Bidder understanding is
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Section 3 : Electrostatic correct.
Precipitator
Volume III 3.5.1 5 of 15 Minimum plate thickness shall be 18 BWG. Minimum plate thickness shall be 18 BWG or 1.2 mm. This is as per standard
Mechanical Works, Ch practice followed by all major power utilities in India including NTPC. Bidder &
1: SG & Auxiliaries its technology provider have proven global references of the same.
71 Agreed.
Precipitator
Volume III 3.5.1 5 of 15 Each plate shall be shaped in one piece construction... TM
The offered technology has collecting electrodes (modulok ) that are
Mechanical Works, Ch modular, assembled and lock-fitted with each other that are welded together The Provision as per
1: SG & Auxiliaries by tadpoles at top and bottom. This is as per our standard offering. The same bidding document shall
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Section 3 : Electrostatic are installed in various plants in India. prevail.
Precipitator
Volume III 3.7.3 7 of 15 Necessary lubrication system shall be provided for the rapping Lubrication system is not envisaged for ESI rappers.
Mechanical Works, Ch mechanism.
1: SG & Auxiliaries
73 Agreed.
Precipitator
Volume III 3.8.5 8 of 15 All heaters on each level shall have same wattage and be Bidder requests to modify the clause as:
Mechanical Works, Ch capable of maintaining internal hoppers temperature in excess of 'All heaters on each level shall have same wattage and be
1: SG & Auxiliaries 140 deg.C and capacity selection of these heaters shall be as per capable of maintaining internal hoppers temperature in excess of 120 deg.C bidding document shall
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Section 3 : Electrostatic Purchaser's approval. and capacity selection of these heaters shall be as per Purchaser's approval.' prevail.
Precipitator
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Volume III 3.9.7 10 of 15 The precipitator shall be guided, anchored or supported by Bidder shall offer slide bearings (self lubricated type) having extensive global
Mechanical Works, Ch lubricated plates/roller bearings at such locations as may be references. Same is accepted by all major power utilities including NTPC.
75 1: SG & Auxiliaries required to limit precipitator, duct work or expansion joint forces or Agreed.
Section 3 : Electrostatic movement.
Precipitator
Volume III Clause 3.12 12 of 15 Inlet Dust Burden - 90 % of ash or actual predicted The refered specification results in over design of hoppers. Bidder requests
Mechanical Works, Ch point 7.0 whichever is higher being carried forward to ESP while firing to modify clause as follows:
76 1 : SG & Auxiliaries specified worst (maximum ash) coal. 'Inlet Dust Burden - 85 % of ash or actual predicted
Section 3 : whichever is higher being carried forward to ESP while firing specified worst
prevail.
Electrostatic (maximum ash) coal.'
Precipitator Same is as per standard industry practice.
Volume III Clause 3.12 12 of 15 ESP Dust Collection loading at outlet, when all fields of each Bidder requests to modify the clause as:
Mechanical Works, Ch point 8.1 pass are in service <17 mg/Nm3 or as per MOEF requirement ESP Dust Collection loading at outlet, when all fields of each
77 1 : SG & Auxiliaries whichever is more stringent. pass are in service <17 mg/Nm3 or as per MOEF requirement as on 7 days Agreed.
Section 3 : prior to bid submission date, whichever is more stringent
Electrostatic
Precipitator
Volume III Clause 3.12 12 of 15 ESP Dust Collection loading at outlet, when first field of each Bidder requests to modify the clause as:
Mechanical Works, Ch point 8.2 pass out of service. (mechanical collection efficiency of first field ESP Dust Collection loading at outlet, when first field of each
1 : SG & Auxiliaries not exceeding 20% or actual, whichever is lower) <30 mg/Nm3 or pass out of service. (mechanical collection efficiency of first field not
78 Agreed.
Section 3 : as per MOEF requirement whichever is more stringent. exceeding 20% or actual, whichever is lower) <30 mg/Nm3 or as per MOEF
Electrostatic requirement as on 7 days prior to bid submission date, whichever is more
Precipitator stringent.
Volume III Clause 3.12 13 of 15 Minimum specific collection area 260 m2/m3/ sec (at Design and Bidder understands that this requirement is at collecting electrode spacing of
Mechanical Works, Ch point 8.2 Guarantee point). 300 mm. In offered technology which has extensive global references,
1 : SG & Auxiliaries collecting electrode spacing is 400 mm for all fields. Same is accepted by all
Bidder understanding is
79 Section 3 : major power utilities including NTPC. Hence bidder shall offer minimum SCA
correct.
Electrostatic of 195 m2/m3/ sec (at Design and Guarantee point) with 400 mm spacing.
Precipitator
Volume III Clause 3.12 14 of 15 Spacing between the collecting electrodes (Centre line to centre In offered technology which has extensive global references, collecting
Mechanical Works, Ch point 11 k) line) transverse to the gas flow - 300 MM electrode spacing is 400 mm for all fields. Same is accepted by all major
1 : SG & Auxiliaries power utilities including NTPC.
Section 3 :
80 Electrostatic Agreed.
Precipitator
E MECHANICAL BALANCE OF PLANT

E1 COAL HANDLING PLANT
1 Volume II (Book 1 of 2.3.1-g 57 Demonstration of the ability of conveyor to start under full designed Whether same shall be guaranteed load 3300 TPH or any design margin to The provision as per
2)/Chapter 08 load. be considered on guaranteed load. Please clarify. bidding specification shall
prevail.
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2 Volume II (Book 1 of 2.3.13-c 60 Vibration is to be within allowable limits. Please furnish allowable limit.
Please refer relevant
2)/Chapter 08
standard in this regard.
3 Volume II (Book 1 of 2.3.17-d 62 Demonstration of tippling rate of 26 wagons/hr. There is discrepancy between two clauses. Please clarify wagon tippler
Each tippler shall operate
2)/Chapter 08 tippling rate.
at guaranteed capacity of
Wagon Tippler (Tandem type): Each Tippler shall operate at
22 tips/hour. Caluse 1.13-
Volume III /Chapter 19 1.13-(3) 14 guaranteed capacity of 22 tips per hour.
(3) shall prevail.
4 Volume II (Book 1 of 2.3.17-e 62 Demonstration of side arm charger for auto operation of 60 wagon There is discrepancy between two clauses. Please clarify side arm charger
2)/Chapter 08 rake. maximum pulling capacity.
Please consider 58 loaded
Wagons as per Vol.III,
Volume III /Chapter 19 1.13-(4) 14 It shall be used for pushing/ pulling rake of maximum 58 loaded Chapter-19.
wagons of
5 Volume VII-TD- - - Detail layout drawings and data sheets This is EPC project. functional requirement of storage capacity, rail level, rail The provision as per
Mechanical routing, location of Wagon tippler, location of track hopper and main plant bidding specification shall
area will be maintained as per specification. Layout of CHP may be required prevail. However, Bunker
Volume III / Chapter to alter to accommodate Crusher house as proposed, keeping capacity of Building shall be designed
19 data sheet stock adequate for present two and future one unit. More over layout will be to suit Boiler package
designed to suit to offered boiler. In such situation numbers of conveyors, during detailed
crusher house, transfer house and their respective location may vary. engineering stage.
Therefore we request to dilute the criteria of minimum dimensions in the
drawings and data sheet of conveyors and allow us to design the system as It is EPC contract. Bidder
required for specified performance of the plant as a whole. is to ensure all relevent
data for design & corelate.
6 Drawing No: D-0444- - - Building size/dimensions/levels etc as shown above for transfer CHP plant will be offered to suit specified functional requirement keeping rail
111-23- towers /others buildings are minimum required. layout, wagon tippler, track hopper as per NIT. Bidder understands that this,
5201/5202/5203...-Rev being an EPC project, CHP will be designed to meet the requirement of
0- Notes offered boiler.
NIT document & drawings
Please confirm bidder's understanding. are self explanatory.
Hence The provision as
Bidder also understands that this CHP will cater to future one unit and no per bidding specification
additional stockpile/unloading/receiving facility is going to come up. shall prevail.
7 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.14-vii 16 All safety guards wherever needed shall be provided for safety of Whether belt safety guard is required for carrying & return side. Please clarify.
operators. This shall be decided
during detail engg stage.
Yes as per specification.
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8 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.15-vi 18 Angle of surcharge: 25 degree whether same angle shall be considered in belt width calculation. Please
clarify. The provision as per
prevail.
9 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.19-j 29 Sizing calculation of ring granulator, rotary discharge machine, Same shall be submitted subject to availability from respective vendor.
vibrating screen feeder and vibrating feeder. This shall be decided
during detailed
engineering.
10 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.19 29 Calculation in support of strength of magnet of ILMS / SEM. Same shall be submitted subject to availability from respective vendor.
This shall be decided
during detailed
engineering.
11 Volume III /Chapter 19 3.0-vii 32 Clearance between top of rail track / road and bottom of conveyor There is discrepancy between two clauses. Whereas in tender drawings of
gallery shall be conveyor profile same is 13.8 mtr for BC-5A/5B. whether gallery can be
kept at least (6) meter for conveyor gallery crossing over rail track/ lowered. Please clarify. This shall be decided
road. during detail engg stage.
Volume VI/Chapter 6
6.05.00 2 Main roads / Railway crossings & crane access 8000 mm
12 Volume III /Chapter 19 H-ii 38 Rating of all drive motor of conve yor shall not be less than 120% There is discrepancy between two clauses. Please clarify motor margin.
of the power required at drive motor output shaft at specified
guaranteed capacity. Clause No.3.0-vi, Page-32
of bidding specification
The drive motor of each belt conveyor shall be rated for minimum shall prevail.
3.0-vi 32 115% of actual requirement of driven equipment at motor output
shaft at the specified guaranteed capacity of conveyor.
13 Volume III /Chapter 19 H-vi-c 39 Service factor shall not be less than 1.5 (to be used on belt kW) for Whether Belt KW means consumed power at pulley shaft. Please clarify.
coupling selection. Belt kW means consumed
power at drive pulley shaft.
14 Volume III /Chapter 19 Data Sheet: 43 Motor speed, RPM (Syn.) for BC-1A/1B, BC-7A/7B, BC-8A/8B & This is beyond prevailing practice in CHP. Please clarify the basic
Belt Conveyors RBC-1A/1B are 750 rpm. requirement and basis of selection of rpm of motor to be offered for
bidding documents shall
conveyors.
prevail.
15 Volume III /Chapter 19 Data Sheet: 43 Dual drive / Belt type and cover thickness It is being EPC project we have noted the selection of dual drive in the
Belt Conveyors specification. We request to allow us to design the system as per Such issues may please
requirement as optimum solution. Please confirm. be discussed during
detailed engg stage.
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16 Volume III /Chapter 19 Schedule of 59 C 'WT of Conv.: EH hoist for all conveyors 150% load consideration if way beyond normal engineering practice in CHP.
hoist There is also a discrepancy of type of hoist between two clauses. Please
clarify hoist type above counter weight in VGTU & HGTU. We also propose
F-ix 37 A lifting beam with Manual Hoist o f minimum capacity 150% the 125% of counter weight as hoisting capacity. Please confirm. Clause . No.[F]/Belt Take-
total weight of counter wt unit shall be provided, located on the ups/(ix) of bidding
centre line of the take-up unit and above the Take-up Pulley in specification shall prevail.
case of VGTU and above the Cwt. Box in case of HGTU.
17 Volume III /Chapter 19 M-14-1.1 80 Indexer if required shall be supplied to work in conjunction with Please clarify the requirement of indexer for achieving 44 tips per hour in
side arm charger to achieve the desired tipping capacity of tippler. each tandem tippler.
Bidder shall ensure that
Each Tippler shall operate at guaranteed capacity of 22 tips per each tandem tippler
hour. It shall be capable of safely unloading Forty four (44) operates at guaranteed
1.13-(3) 14 numbers of Wagons per hour on a continuous basis Including capacity of 22 tips/hr or 44
hauling, pause, decoupling and weighing time etc. in conjunction wagons unloaded per hour.
with side arm charger.
18 Volume III /Chapter 19 M-13 (5.2) 73 It shall also perform function of weighing the Owner to note that requirement of integral weigh bridge and
gross & tare weight of wagons by incorporating an integral Dozer/Hydra/Payloader is not compatible.
weighbridge.
The above is feasible had it been rota side wagon tippler in which wagon
Necessary ramp/access shall be provided so that Payloader/ tippler table is fixed type and not floating type.
Volume III /Chapter 19 M-18, a) 94 of 154 Hydra/ dozer can access hopper top for removal of oversize lumps
of shale, sandstone which come along with ROM coal. Since, this is rotary type wagon tippler, it is impossible to fulfil the functional
requirement of dozer with integral weigh bridge in all scenario as in this case Suitable weigh bridges to
wagon tippler table is floating type and integral weigh bridge structure will suit the tippler requirement
cause hindrance to the access/movement of Dozer. may please be provided to
meet requirement of
Also, there is no reference where integral weigh bridge is provided for rotary bidding specification.
type wagon tippler.
In view of above, bidder suggest to provide in motion weigh bridge (inhaul &
out haul) instead of integral weigh bridge to fulfil the functional requirement of
Bobcat machine.
Owner is requested review and issue suitable amendment.

19 Volume III /Chapter 19 M-18, a) 94 of 154 Necessary ramp/access shall be provided so that Payloader/ Due to non clarity, Owner is requested to clearly specify the arrangement for
Hydra/ dozer can access hopper top for removal of oversize lumps dozer access to hopper.
of shale, sandstone which come along with ROM coal.
Also, please clarify whether covered or open ramp is to be considered.
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20 Volume III /Chapter 19 M-18 (1.2)j 73 The track hopper outlet/shelf shall be provided with sealing plates Please clarify the requirement sealing plate.
for adjusting coal height over RDM shelve so that no coal falls into This shall be decided
conveyors or floor when RDM is not operating. during detail engg stage.
prevail.
21 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.10-(13) 11 Sampling tower Separate sampling tower may be a costly proposition. Bidder proposes that
CSU shall be installed in respective transfer tower or crusher house. The provision as per
Please confirm. prevail.
22 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.14-(vi) 16 Mono rail beam with Electric Hoist shall be fixed above floating Bidder proposes that combination of electric hoist, manual hoist & chain
T.U. Pulley centreline of all vertical gravity take-up arrangements pulley block shall be considered at VGTU. These hoist shall be common for The provision as per
for belt conveyors so as to lift the takeup pulley / counterweight at entire plant.
the time of belt joining to get the required loop.
prevail.
23 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.14-(x) 16 Adequate maintenance space (minimum 1500mm clear) around Owner to note that 1500mm space is way beyond normal practice, hence
equipment bidder proposes that maintenance space of 1000 mm clear around The provision as per
equipment is adequate for standard CHP.
prevail.
24 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.18- (6) 27 One operator’s cabin in each location mentioned below: Owner to note that separate operator's cabin at crusher house & bunker floor
a) Crusher House are additional requirement beyond normal practice in CHP and not required The provision as per
b) On Tripper Floor in Bunker Row# 1/2 (Unit-1) functionally. Hence, bidder request Owner to delete this requirement. bidding specification shall
c) On Tripper Floor in Bunker Row# 1/2 prevail.
(Unit-2)
25 Volume III /Chapter 19 3.0-(iii) 32 Wrap angle shall be generally 200 °/400° for single snub drive Bidder proposes 210 deg wrap angle for single snub drive pulley as per
pulley/ dual drive pulley respectively. standard CHP.
confirmed .
26 Volume III /Chapter 19 3.0-(iv) 32 An extra allowance of minimum 15% shall be kept on the CHP will be designed as per codes and standards. This is an additional
calculated radius of curvature. Further suitable holding down pulley requirement beyond that. Therefore bidder proposes not to consider extra This shall be decided
shall be provided at concave curve of all conveyors. allowance over calculated radius. during detailed engg stage.
We may agree with bidder
Please confirm acceptance. comment.
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27 Volume III /Chapter 19 3.0-(v) 32 All inclined Conveyors shall be provided with external holdback Gear Box with integral hold back shall be sufficient for this application.Hence,
device. bidder does not envisage external holdback device for all inclined conveyor.
Please confirm acceptance. bidding specification shall
prevail.
28 Volume III /Chapter 19 3.0-(v) 32 Further conveyor shall come to halt as early as possible. Based on coasting time calculation, Stopping time will be decided.
confirmed.
29 Volume III /Chapter 19 3.0-(vi) 32 Ai value shall be considered 2.94 lb (minimum) This is extra codal requirement and beyond recommendation of CEMA.
Hence, maximum Ai value 2.8 lb shall be considered in conveyor power The provision as per
calculation.
prevail.
30 Volume III /Chapter 19 H-vi)b)3 39 160 kW & above - Actuator operated Scoop type fluid coupling (air- Upto 160 KW being LT motor, bidder proposes to offer delayed filled fluid
cooled design) coupling upto 160 KW. The provision as per
31 Volume III /Chapter 19 3.0-(vi) 32 Minimum value of Ky to be considered shall not be less than 0.021 This is extra codal requirement and beyond recommendation of CEMA. Ky
in the above calculations. value shall be selected as per CEMA-5 recommendation. The provision as per
prevail.
32 Volume III /Chapter 19 4.0-B-(iii) 33 Normal Spacing of idler shall be 1.0m for carrying side and 3m on To reduce the conveyor power, bidder proposes spacing for carrying idler 1.1
return side. m & for return idler 3.3 m. The provision as per
33 Volume III /Chapter 19 4.0-C-(i) 34 Pulleys shall be of welded steel construction (Mild Steel This is against standard design practice. As per standard CHP application
conforming to IS: 2062, tested quality) having continuous rim and internal stiffeners are not used in conveyors pulley.
two end discs fitted with hubs and the required internal stiffeners.
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34 Volume III /Chapter 19 4.0-C-(iii) 35 pulley. Shaft diameter shall be calculated based on rubber lagging Friction between pulley and belt decides counter weight to avoid slip. Once
only. i.e. T1/ T2 etc. shall be based on rubber lagging only. counter weight is decided this issue does not have any effect on belt tension.
Therefore considering a hypothetical tension to arrive at shaft diameter is
conceptually not desirable. This will make the system grossly over designed The provision as per
beyond any functional requirement. We propose to consider actual lagging bidding specification shall
for all calculations. prevail.
35 Volume III /Chapter 19 4.0-C-(x) 36 Stringer size: ISMC-200 (Minimum); Member size shall be finalized based on design requirement. However,
Short support: ISMC-125 (Minimum); minimum size will be ISMC 150 for stringer, ISMC 125 for short post. In Stringer & short support
Short support spacing: 3m (Maximum) Non loading area and 2.4m addition to that bidder proposes maximum short post spacing 3.3 m. size shall be as per
(Maximum) in impact loading zone. provision of bidding
Please confirm acceptance. specification shall prevail.
Short post, spacing may
be kept to suit.
36 Volume III /Chapter 19 4.0-D-i 36 Minimum height of skirt plate The height of skirt plate shall be decided based on DFDS requirement.
shall be 1000 mm.
Please confirm acceptance. confirmed.
37 Volume III /Chapter 19 4.0-D-i 36 Minimum skirt board shall be as shown on drawings. Maximum skirt length will be 4.5 meter after front edge of last feeding chute
toward belt travel direction. The provision as per
38 Volume III /Chapter 19 4.0-D-ii 36 Back plate of skirt board shall be kept about 1200mm away from Back plate of skirt board shall be kept about 500 mm.
Back plate shall be kept to
the feed Chute rear edge.
suit Dust Suppression
System requirement.
39 Volume III /Chapter 19 4.0-F-i 36 Screw take-up (if applicable) shall be hydraulic operated type. Screw take-up shall be manually adjustable type. The provision as per
biiding specification shall
Please confirm acceptance. prevail & duct manually
screw type.
40 Volume III /Chapter 19 4.0-F-iv 37 Stair (800mm wide) with handrails shall be provided for VGTU. Ladder shall be provided instead of stair in VGTU tower.
prevail.
41 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.15-xx-f 20 RCC staircase [1500mm wide] shall be provided for approach to This requirement is additional wrt to standard CHP and functionally not
Tail/ portion of Conveyor/ other equipment etc. which are located in required. Therefore bidder requests to delete this requirment. The provision as per
pit/ underground portion of Wagon tippler Complex/ Track Hopper bidding specification shall
Complex/ Junction Towers Please confirm acceptance. prevail.
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42 Volume III /Chapter 19 M-19-(2.8) 98 Pan Speed: Up to 0.25 m/sec Bidder proposes maximum pan speed up to 0.36 m/s as per equipment
manufacturers' design requirement.
Please confirm acceptance. during detail engg stage.
43 Drawing No: D-0444- - - Rail level Please furnish rail level at WTC & track hopper area.
111-23-5201-Rev 0 This will be furnished
during detailed engg stage.
44 Volume III /Chapter 19 Data Sheet: 43 Belt Width: 2000 mm Belt width 1800 mm is adequate for this project. The provision as per
Belt Conveyors bidding specification shall
45 Volume III /Chapter 19 M-21-(2.5) 105 Feed material/ size: ROM Coal (Refer Cl. No. Design Criteria) Please furnish sieve analysis of coal for optimum screen sizing.
Refer Cl.# 1.5 (Design
Criteria & Gen.
Requirement for CHP) &
Bidder's past experience
in this regard.
46 Drawing No: D-0444- - - CHP Layout Please furnish AutoCAD drawing of same.
111-23-5200-Rev 0 This will be furnished
during detailed engg stage.
Plot Plan autocad drawing

enclosed. (reffer
addendum for plot plan)
47 Drawing No: D-0444- - - Co ordinates of Wagon tippler complex, track hopper & crusher There is discrepancy between two drawings, co-ordinates of wagon tippler
111-23-5200-Rev 0 house. complex, track hopper & crusher house are not matching. Any minor descrepancy
shall be adjusted during
Drawing No: 111-29- Please clarify. detailed engg stage.
0200-Rev 0
48 Volume VI/Chapter 2 2.8.1 8 Formation level of the entire plant area (except ash dyke area and In layout plan for Coal Handling Plant different FGL has been considered in
raw reservoir area) has to be kept at 64.00 m level. bulb area, e.g in WTC & TH: RL61.0 & stockyard, crusher house:
RL60.0.Main plant area is at RL 64.5. The provision as per
Drawing No: D-0444- RL level in CHP area. Please clarify the RL of entire coal handling plant along with rail level. prevail.
111-23-5200-Rev 0 - -
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49 Drawing No: D-0444- - - Typical Gallery section: Side Walkway 1000 mm & center walkway There is discrepancy in referred clauses. Please clarify the same.
111-13-5300-Rev 0 1200 mm Please follow drawing for
Conveyor Gallery Section
Drawing No: D-0444- Drg No. D-0444-111-13-
111-12-3605-Rev 0 Typical LHS cable Gallery section: Side Walkway 1100 mm & 5300.
center walkway 1400 mm
50 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.15-iv 18 Bulk Density of Coal: 1050 kg/m3 (for load / stress on structure) There are discrepancies in the clauses. Please clarify coal density to be
considered for load/structural design.
Volume VI/Chapter 14 Thus coal load per unit length of each moving conveyor shall be:
14.2 5 Rated Capacity of Conveyor system 1100
1.6 X ------------------------------------------ X ----- As far as design of
Conveyor Belt Speed 800 Mechanical Equipment,
Volume VI/Chapter 14 Technological Structure
Unit weight of coal shall be taken as 1200 Kgs. / cum. for design are conceved. Please
purposes follow Cl.No.1.15/Design
14.17 15 Criteria & General
For all capacity (volume) calculation and structural design (load Requirement of CHP.
Ch 1: SG & Auxiliaries calculation) unit weight of coal shall be 800 kg/m3 and 1200 kg/m3
Section 2 : Design respectively.
Basis of SG & iii), (e) 33 of 120
Auxiliaries and SCR
51 Drawing No: D-0444- - - Distance between center line of two conveyors Bidder proposes that distance between center line of two conveyors shall be
111-23- finalized as per layout requirement. The provision as per
5203/5204/5205/5206/ bidding specification shall
5207/5208/5209/5210- Please confirm acceptance. prevail.
Rev 0
52 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.15 19 For underground portion of above buildings, floors & access stairs There are discrepancies in referred clauses.
(1500mm wide) shall be of RCC
Please clarify access stair width.
Volume VI/Chapter 6 Minimum width of stairs shall be 1200mm generally. prevail.
6.07.03 3
53 Volume III /Chapter 19 M-22 106 Up to 15% [normal] & up to 20% during rainy There are discrepancies in referred clauses.
season
Please clarify the moisture content to be considered. Bidder shall consider upto
Volume III /Chapter 19 20% moisture during rainy
1.15 18 Moisture Content: Up to 15% season.
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54 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.19 28 & 29 Design Calculation / Technical Documents: Load data calculation & electrical load list for hoist shall not be submitted. (i) Bidder shall confirm that
Load data Calculation etc. However, load data in building GA drawing & hoist schedule shall be Electric Load List shall be
Electric load list / Hoist Schedule (manual & electric) submitted. furnished during detailed
engg stage and also (ii)
Please confirm acceptance. civil load data with relevant
calculations where
necessary shall be
furnished during detailed
engg stage.
55 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.19 28 & 29 Conveyor profile drawing / flow diagram / other drawings etc. Conveyor profile is integral part of GA drawings of conveyors. Separate
drawing will not be submitted.
Please confirm. during detail engg stage.
56 Volume III /Chapter 19 C) I 35 The end disc of drive pulley, discharge pulley, take-up pulley and The referred clauses are contradictory.
tripper discharge pulley and any other H.T. pulley shall be turbo
web design for uniform stress distribution. The material of end disc Please specify the requirement.
shall be cast steel.
This will be decided during
detailed engg Stage.
Conveyor data 44 Forged steel
sheet Sl no 14.9
57 Volume III /Chapter 19 M-18) 1.2 94 A well-ventilated & lit “Tools & Spares Storage Room” above Please specify the space requirement.
ground shall be provided combined with Compressor House
This will be decided during
Building# ACH-1 near the Track Hopper Complex for keeping
detailed engg Stage.
spares of rotary discharge machine and belt conveyors etc.
58 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.5, ii. 3 of 154 Coal Handling Plant shall be operated and maintained by the Bidder understands that CHP shall be operated and maintained by the
Contractor for a period of three (3) months from date of handing Owner under the supervision of contractor for a period of three (3) months The provision as per
over of the entire CHP package to M/s STPL. from date of handing over of the entire CHP package to M/s STPL..
prevail.
Please confirm.
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59 Volume III /Chapter 19 1.7,11 4 of 154 Travelling Tripper# TRT-1A/1B/ 2A/2B with three way discharge Discrapancy observed in referred clauses for traveling tripper discharge
chute having flap gates. chute.
One (1) linear actuator operated flap gate shall be provided to Owner is requested to clarify the same.
direct the material flow through the tripper’s two (2) way discharge Last Bunker shall be fed
Volume III /Chapter 19 1.4 71 of 154 chute to deliver coal either into Coal Bunker Slot opening or the by head pulley. Hence
tripper conveyor itself. three way chute required
for each tripper.
Type of discharge chute:
Volume III /Chapter 19 2.8 72 of 154 Three-way with required flap gates having Linear actuator
E2 ASH HANDLING PLANT

60 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.3 3 of 52 Fluidizing blowers shall be provided for each unit for easy Bidder envisage fluidizing of ESP fly ash only. However, fluidising is not
Handling System dislodging of ash from all the fly ash hoppers envisaged for APH hopper ash as it is coarse in nature.
Owner is requested to confirm bidder's understanding. Confirmed.
Dwg No: 111-13-5205 - - Flow diagram for fly ash handling system:
Fluidizing air and pad are shown in APH hoppers
61 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.3 3 of 52 For each storage silo, provision shall be made for unloading dry fly There is a ambiguity of no. of unloaders to be provided below each FA silo.
Handling System ash directly to trucks from each silo. Each storage silo will be As per Fly ash silo area flow diagram, total 8 nos. unloading points are
provided with … shown whereas as per specification referred clauses total six (6) nos.
unloading points shall be provided.
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash Six (6) unloading points
Handling System 21.31 46 of 52 FLY ASH SILO Technical Datasheet: Owner is requested to check and amend. shall be considered.
No of outlets : 6
Dwg No: 111-13-5203 - - Flow diagram for fly ash silo area:
total 8 nos. unloading points are shown
62 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.4.2 4 of 52 1st stage slurry pumps shall have scoop controlled Fluid Couplings There is a ambiguity for ash slurry disposal pump speed variation in tender
Handling System to vary the duty point within (+) 20% to (-) 40% of design duty point. specification as referred herewith.
(+)20% to (-)40% shall be
Request Owner to revisit and issue amendment. considered. As per the
Data Sheet of Horizontal Centrifugal Pumps: clause 21.2.4.2 of volume
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.10.1 33 of 52 Speed variation (+)10% to (-)45% with respect to rated design III chapter 21.
Handling System point in case of ash disposal pumps
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63 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.4.3 4 of 52 The slurry pumps shall be capable of delivering slurry to a 20 M There is an ambiguity in ash pond ultimate dyke height as referred tender
Handling System dyke height (considering future raising of Dyke height) from clauses beside,
existing grade level.
Hence, bidder has considered 12 M dyke height (considering future raising of
Dyke height) from existing average grade level of ash pond area for ash 18 M dyke height shall be
slurry pump head selection. considered.
Vol-VI/Ch:16 Ash Pond 16 1 of 2 The ultimate dyke height shall be 12m. Please confirm bidder's understanding.
64 111-29-02000 - - Plot Plan: i) Bidder understand that location of all AHP facilities as shown in the plot
AHP facilities (33,34,35,37,38,39,40 etc) plan is tentative. EPC bidder can relocate the AHP facilities as per overall
plant layout and same shall be provided for owner's approval during detail
engineering. Confirmed.
Request owner to confirm bidder's understanding.
65 vol-III/Ch 33: Plant 33.4, 41) 12 of 15 41) Ash slurry pipe lines shall be routed on pedestals except at In absence of clarity, request owner to mark the pipe rack in plot plan upto
Layout road/rail crossings where pipe culverts shall be provided. Minimum which the ash slurry disposal pipes to be routed on to pipe rack and also
Requirement height of pedestal shall be 1000 mm from FGL. mark the corridor on which ash slurry pipes shall be routed on the pipe
pedestals for disposal upto ash pond.
- - Plot Plan:
111-29-02000 AHP slurry pipe corridor Marked on the revised Plot
Plan.
21.8.2.3 29 of 52 Normally slurry pipes shall be on pipe rack in plant boundary & on
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash pipe pedestal outside plant boundary.
Handling System
There shall be four (4) cross country slurry disposal pipes for two
units routed on pipe rack pedestals
66 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash - - As per plot plan, owner has shown rail below main FA silos (4 nos.).
Handling System However, AHP tender specification (Vol-III, Ch: 21) and AHP flow diagram do
not cover any requirement related to rail unloading through Main FA silos.
111-29-02000 Plot plan If rail unloading is envisaged, request owner to please check and confirm Rail unloading envisaged.
following concerns related to rail unloading.
i. The type of wagon (open/close) to be considered for rail unloading. All necessary guidelines
Ii. In which form ash to be unloaded to wagon. required shall be followed
Iii. What minimum clear height to be considered below FA silo by bidder.
iv In Haul and Out Haul rail track requirement for rail unloading.
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67 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash - - AHP technical specification mention (vacuum + Pressure) type fly Please allow bidder to adopt two stage pressure (Pressure+Pressure) type fly
Handling System ash pneumatic conveying system for fly ash conveying from ESP ash pneumatic conveying system in lieu of vacuum+Pressure type FA The provision as per
to Main Fly ash silo. conveying system for fly ash conveying from ESP to Main Fly ash silo bidding specification shall
considering the higher route length of fly ash conveying (ESP to silo). prevail.
68 111-29-02000 - - Plot Plan: As per the location of the FA silo, Second stage fly ash pressure conveying
Location of Main FA silos distance shall be approximately 1800 Meter and each FA pressure conveying
line capacity specified is 120 TPH. Also, while laying the FA pressure
conveying path, lot of bends will also be encountered as per plot plan. In The provision as per
such scenarios, consequences of FA line chockages shall be higher. bidding specification shall
prevail.
In view of this, to achieve better system performance, request owner to allow
bidder to relocate Main FA silos nearer to the plant as much as possible.
69 111-29-02000 - - Plot Plan: There is a ambiguity in referred clauses beside. In view of this, owner is
As per the ash slurry pipe corridor shown in the plot plan, ash requested to check and confirm the following concerns.
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.5.1 4 of 52 slurry pipe length upto ash pond would approximately 2600 to 1) Ash slurry pipe total supply quantities 1) Each pipe length 6 KM.
Handling System 2650 meter 2) Ash slurry pipe length to be considered for ash slurry pump head selection. 2) For pump head
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.4.3 4 of 52 calculations length of pipe -
Handling System Ash disposal area is tentatively 4.0 KM away from slurry sump. 6 KM. (Bidder has to
optimize and acess as
Length of each slurry pipe line shall be considered as 6 KM being an EPC Project.)
including garlanding on ash dyke.
70 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.5.4 4 of 52 The system shall have provision of chemical dosing system as The referred clause is applicable for AHP clarification system only.
Handling System necessary for coagulation and efficient settlement of ash carryover
Confirmed.
as well as chemical treatment. Please confirm bidder's understanding.
71 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.6 5 of 52 The overflow from BA hopper shall accumulate in BA hopper There is a ambiguity for BA overflow sump capacity as referred clauses
Handling System overflow sump having a buffer storage capacity of 20 minutes. beside. i.e. 20 min vs 10 min.
Basis for selection of capacities of various tanks/ sumps: Request owner to revisit and confirm the BA overflow sump/tank effective 20 minutes shall be
Bottom ash overflow sump : 10 Min storage capacity. considered.
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.3.1, h) 7 of 52
Handling System
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72 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.37 Technical Datasheet of BOTTOM ASH OVERFLOW TANK: There is ambiguity for BA overflow sump (whether above ground or
Handling System Shall be of self supporting type or underground sump. underground) as per referred tender clauses besides.
Request owner to relook and confirm the location of BA overflow sump/tank

111-13-5201 '- '- BA Handling System flow diagram: and sump.
Horizontal type BA overflow pump shown with above ground tank
MOC : MS Construction BA overflow sump - Above
ground with horizontal
MOC of BA overflow sump: RCC overflow transfer sump centrifugal pumps.
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.6.8 26 of 52 Data Sheet of Horizontal Centrifugal Pumps

Handling System BA overflow water pumps : Horizontal type
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.10.1 32 of 52
Handling System
73 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.16 39 of 52 DATA SHEET - BOTTOM ASH HOPPER: Owner has specified the temperature of bottom ash as 1050 Deg C. The
Handling System Temp. of Bottom Ash: 1050 Deg.C bottom ash temperature is specified by boiler OEM as per their site proven
experience. Hence, bidder envisage to consider bottom ash temperature
as per boiler OEM recommendation for BA overflow cooling water
pump capacity selection. However, MOC of BA hopper refractory shall
Confirmed.
be selected considering 1050 Deg C temperature as specified in tender
specification.
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74 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.7.1, 5 of 52 Ash Laden Water Clarification System: There is a contradiction for following AHP facilities as per referred tender
Handling System 21.2.7.2 Water from the BA Overflow Pump discharge of both units, clauses and AHP flow diagrams.
recovery from ash disposal area and any other drains shall be
routed to the clarification plant. i) Whether common AHP clarifier is proposed for ash pond recovery and
Functionally, this plant (which is common to both the units) BA overflow water from both the units and AHP drains etc. or two
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash The ash water collecting tank along with surge tank, clarifier and separate AHP clarifier.
Handling System 21.3.5.1 10 of 52 recovery water tank shall be provided. The system shall be sized i) Common AHP clarifier
for 75% ash water recovery. Ii) Please clarify the requirement of settling tank and surge tank (referred in for ash pond recovery, BA
tender specification clauses and AHP flow diagram) as there shall be stilling overflow water of both
Ash Water Recovery System: pond in ash pond area as specified in cl. no. 16.0 of civil specification (Vol- units and other drains of
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash -One no. ash water settling tank and surge tank. VI/Ch:16 Ash Pond). Stilling pond will fulfil the function of ash settlement prior Ash Handling System.
Handling System 21.3.5.2 10 of 52 -One (1) clarifier sized for 75% ash water recovery with sludge to transferred into ash pond recovery sump.
sump having 2 x 100% vertical sludge disposal pumps. Settling Tank & Surge
-Recycled water Storage over ground tank along with pump house. Tank not required.
The pump house shall be equipped with crane, adequate
maintenance space, MCC & switchgear room
111-13-5202 '- '- As per Flow diagram of ash water and ash slurry system, BA
overflow water shall be transferred to settling tank, surge tank and
then clarifier system
75 111-13-5206 - - Clarifloculator system AHP flow diagram: As per clarifloculator system AHP flow diagram, Borewell pump (near ash
borewell pump (near ash pond) discharge line to AHP clarifier is pond) discharge line to AHP clarifier is not applicable for AHP clarifier area. The Provision as per
shown. bidding specification shall
Please amend the flow diagram. prevail.
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76 Vol-VI/Ch:16 Ash Pond 16 1 of 2 ASH POND: i) There is a ambiguity for type of Ash pond/storage lagoon. (i) HCSD System not
For developing storage capacity, one storage lagoon for Fly Ash envisaged. Only ash slurry
disposal of 9 years (as per MOEF notification) by High Request owner to review and confirm the type of ash pond required. disposal through lean
Concentration Slurry Disposal (HCSD) system with sedimentation slurry mode shall be
basin and one storage lagoon for disposal of 9 years (as per latest As per mechanical AHP tender spec, Fly ash wet disposal is through lean considered.
MOEF notification) bottom ash by wet slurry disposal system with slurry mode. HCSD system is not envisaged. Hence, HCSD lagoon,
one overflow lagoon for storing decanted water from above storage sedimentation pond are not applicable for this project.
lagoons will be constructed.
ii) If both BA and FA slurry shall be disposed into ash pond in lean slurry (ii) Only 1 lagoon is
mode, please confirm whether only one lagoon is required or two lagoons are required.
required for proposed (2X660 MW) units.
As per Mechanical section AHP tender technical requirement and
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash AHP flow diagram, HCSD system is not applicable. Fly ash shall iii) Please specify total ash pond area available for proposed unit (2X660 MW)
Handling System '- '- be conveyed in lean slurry mode only. (iii) Refer Plot Plan (307
iv) If HCSD is not applicable, request owner to issue amendment of "chapter - acres)
16 ash pond"
(iv) HCSD not applicable.
No separate amendment
will be issued.
77 Vol-VI/Ch:16 Ash Pond 16 1 of 2 Further, to start with only about 30 acres of land in one of the Bidder understand that if HCSD system is not applicable for this project, ash
bottom ash lagoon will be provided with impervious liner and pond area (307 Acre) as specified in plot plan shall be used for proposed
balance part of the bottom ash lagoon shall be lined by spreading Units (2X660 MW) only.
high concentrated fly ash during initial stage of slurry disposal. Confirmed.
Plot Plan:
111-29-02000 - - ash pond area (307 Acre)
78 Vol-VI/Ch:16 Ash Pond 16 1 of 2 As per MOEF notification, 100 percent fly ash utilization is to be In absence of input, request owner to please furnish following design basis
achieved progressively within 4 years starting with 50% in 1st year for ash pond storage volume calculation:-
Ash dyke shall be
and 70% & 90% in 2nd & 3rd year respectively of plant i) Plant operating condition (whether 100% TMCR or BMCR)
developed for 4 years of
commissioning. ii) Type of coal (whether worst coal or design coal)
ash generation
iii) Placed density of ash to be considered for ash pond storage sizing
(BA+CA+FA) while firing
Considering utilization of fly ash as 30%, 50%, 80% & 90% in 1st, iv) Ash distribution for each year (Bottom ash and Fly ash) considering the fly
worst coal.
2nd, 3rd & 4th year respectively of plant commissioning. ash utilization philosophy
Vol-VI/Ch:16 Ash Pond 16 1 of 2 Placed density 1.4 T/M3.
The starter dykes around the storage pond shall have total storage
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79 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.7 5 of 52 AHP clarifier Pleas provide the following inputs as the same is missing in the specification.
Handling System i) AHP clarifier Technical Datasheet
ii) Guaranteed outlet particle size in AHP clarifier outlet clarified water.
Collection sump having a
capacity of 200 M3 shall be
provided. From this sump
the water shall be pumped
the clariflocculator. The
specification of the
clariflocculator, chemical
dosing system, chemical
house sludge handling
system etc shall be as per
Chapter-5.
Clariflocculator shall be
designed for an inlet TSS
of 1000 ppm with a
guaranteed output of 20
ppm TSS. The clarified
water shall be routed to
ash water sump.
The capacity of
clariflocculator shall be as
per the ash slurry water
balance considering 75%
ash water recovery from
ash pond.
80 111-13-5205 - - FA handling system flow diagram: In absence of clarity, bidder understand that all the drains from BA hopper
vacuum pump area sump pump discharge is shown as terminating area, vacuum pumps area and Bottom ash hopper overflow water shall be
into ash slurry sump/clarifier transported to the AHP clarifier only as per 21.2.10.
Owner is requested to confirm bidder's understanding.
Drains from BA hopper area, vacuum pumps area and Bottom ash Confirmed.
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.10, c) 6 of 52 hopper overflow water shall be transported to the AHP clarifier.
Handling System
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81 111-13-5205 - - FA handling system flow diagram: In absence of clarity, bidder understand that all the vacuum pumps, its sump
vacuum pump area sump pump is located in vacuum pump house pumps are located near ESP first field of both the units.
Vacuum pumps for each unit shall be situated under the ESP 1st Request owner to please confirm bidder's understanding. Confirmed.
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.3.4, a) 6 of 52 field (Near buffer hopper towers).
Handling System
82 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.3.1, h) 7 of 52 Equipment Sizing Criteria: In absence of clarity, bidder understand that capacity of recovery water
Handling System Recovery water to be designed for 70% of total water outflow with pumps and associated downstream system (piping, clarifier etc.) shall be 75% shall be considered
slurry sized considering 70% of total ash water is being recovered from disposal as per clause 21.3.5.2
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash area.
chapter 21, Vol.III.
Handling System 21.3.5.2 10 of 52 One (1) clarifier sized for 75% ash water recovery
83 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.3.1, d) 8 of 52 Each Fly ash Storage Silo (RCC construction) shall have a In absence of clarity, bidder request owner to please clarify and confirm the
Handling System capacity to store 1800 T dry fly ash (dry ash basis). effective storage capacity of each fly ash silo to be considered .
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.8.1, m) 28 of 52 Four (4) RCC fly ash silos (each 1800 T capacity) The Capacity of each FA
Handling System Silo - 1800 tonnes.
Datasheet of FLY ASH SILO:
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.31 46 of 52 Effective Capacity of each silo: 1800 m3
Handling System
84 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.3.1, d) 8 of 52 Angle of repose in the fly ash silo shall be considered as 45 Deg. Angle of repose for fly ash seems to be on higher side as per past project
Handling System experience. Bidder envisage 18 Deg C angle of repose for fly ash silo
storage calculation.
Datasheet of FLY ASH SILO: Bidder is requested to relook and issue amendment. Angle of repose for FA
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.31, 1.4.12 47 of 52 Free Board: 700 mm Silo is 18o
Handling System
85 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.31, 1.2 46 of 52 Datasheet of FLY ASH SILO: In absence of clarity, bidder understand that clear free board above
Handling System Effective ash storage shall be considered at min 750mm below maximum ash level shall be 700 mm as per Sr. no. 1.4.12 of silo datasheet. The Clear Free board
soffit of silo roof beam with stored Owner is requested to confirm bidder's understanding. above maximum ash level
ash having a positive angle of repose shall be 700 mm as per
clause 1.4.12 vol. III,
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.31, 1.4.12 47 of 52 Datasheet of FLY ASH SILO: Chapter 21.
Handling System Free Board: 700 mm
86 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.31, 1.4.9 47 of 52 Particulate Emission at Vent filter Outlet: Below 30 ppm The stated tender clause shall be "Less than or equal to 30 mg/Nm3"
Handling System Agreed. It should be Less
Owner is requested to review and issue amendment suitably. than or equal to 30 mg/Nm3
87 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.3.4, e) 9 of 52 One adequately sized maintenance building. Please clarify the purpose of dedicated AHP maintenance building. Common
Handling System plant maintenance building can be used to carry out AHP maintenance The provision of AHP
activity. maintenance building
Owner is requested to review and revert. stands deleted.
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88 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.3.4, f) 9 of 52 another set of seal water pumps at later date to As per executed project data, each ash slurry pump will require
Handling System enable dispose slurry to new ash dump area or rising existing ash approximately 8 to 10 m3/hr sealing water. Considering smaller sealing water
pond dyke height. demand, bidder envisage total (2) nos. seal water pumps for existing working
four nos. ash slurry disposal pumps instead of Four (4) nos seal water
111-13-5202 - - Flow diagram of ash water and slurry system: pumps(2 LP seal and 2 HP seal pumps). The Provision as per
HP and LP seal water pumps are shown in flow diagram bidding specification shall
However, for future ash slurry pumps' sealing requirement will be mitigated prevail.
by dedicated by another set of sealing water pumps.
Request bidder to please confirm bidder's understanding.
89 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.3.4, i) 9 of 52 All pipe racks shall have walkway of 600 mm width. Bidder envisage walkways on pipe racks where ash pipe are laid. However,
Handling System bidder does not envisage any walkways on pipe rack where water pipes and
utility pipes are laid. Confirmed.
Owner is requested to relook and confirm bidder's understanding.
90 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.3 2 of 52 Buffer Hoppers shall have a storage capacity of 30 There is an ambiguity in Fly ash Filter Separator cum Buffer Hopper as per
Handling System M3 (minimum) (or 20 minutes accumulation of FA from one referred tender clauses.
vacuum conveying stream, whatever is higher)
Request owner to please clarify and confirm the Fly ash Filter Separator cum Buffer Hoppers shall have
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.8.1, f) 27 of 52 Filter Separator cum Buffer Hoppers each having ash storing Buffer Hopper effective storage capacity. 15 minutes accumulation
Handling System capacity of minimum 30 M3 of FA from one vacuum
conveying stream.
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.4 50 of 52 DATA SHEET OF BUFFER HOPPER
Handling System Capacity: 20 M3 for each Buffer Hopper (one for each vacuum
conveying stream )
91 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.10 6 of 52 Drain Pumping System There is an ambiguity for drain pumps requirement for AHP compressor
Handling System Drain pumps are not specified AHP compressor house. house as per referred tender clauses. 2 Drain Pumps (1+1) shall
Owner is requested to check and confirm the requirement of AHP be provided for AHP
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.8.2.4 29 of 52 In compressor house area, total two drain pumps (one working and compressor house drain pumps. Compressor House.
Handling System one standby) shall be provided.
92 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.8.2.5, (B) 30 of 52 One (1) recovery water pipe of suitable dia from Ash disposal area As per flow diagram ash clariflocculator system (111-13-5206), ash pond
Handling System to the top of clarifier / Ash Water sump recovery pipe shall be terminated into AHP clarifier only. Also, normal
suspended solids in ash pond recovery pipes are specified as 1000 ppm. In Ash pond recovery pipe
view of this, it is not envisaged to terminate recovery water pipe into Ash shall be terminated into
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.3.1, (h) 6 of 52 Equipment Sizing Criteria: Water sump. AHP clarifier only.
Handling System Suspended solids in recovery water:1000 ppm (normal)
Request owner to relook and issue suitable amendment for the same.
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93 111-13-5202 - - Flow diagram of ash water and slurry system: As per referred tender clause and AHP flow diagram, there is a contradiction 2W + 2 S/B for both units
Three (3) LP Water Pumps (1W+2S/B) for two (2) units in quantities of LP water pumps. as per clause 21.8.2.5 (F)
mentioned in bidding
Request owner to relook and issue amendment suitably. specification.
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.8.2.5, (F) 30 of 52 Four (4) LP Water Pumps (2W+2S/B) for two (2) units
Handling System Shall be followed.
94 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.8.2.5, (J) 30 of 52 One (1) over-ground adequately sized Ash Water Sump (RCC) Bidder envisage ash water sump (Plant area) and ash water
Handling System recirculation/recovery water sump semi-over ground or above ground as per
layout feasibility. Confirmed.
Request owner to accept bidder's understanding.
95 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.9 5 of 52 The instrument air supply for remote location e.g. silo shall have There is an ambiguity regarding quantities and location of AHP IA
Handling System suitable air receiver along with moisture separator aided with compressors as per referred tender clauses and AHP flow diagram. Also,
maintenance free auto drain trap. check the quantities of the IA receivers specified in cl. No. 21.8.3.5.
3 x 100% duty Oil free
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.8.3.1 30 of 52 3 x 100% duty Oil free Screw type Instrument Air Compressors- Request Owner to revisit and issue suitable amendment. Screw type Instrument Air
Handling System total (1 W/unit + 1 S/B) for main plant area IA demand. Compressors-total (1
W/unit + 1 S/B) for main
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.8.3.2 30 of 52 2x100% duty Oil free Screw type Instrument Air Compressors-total plant area IA demand.
Handling System (1 W + 1 S/B) for FA Silo Area.
2x100% duty Oil free
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.8.3.5 31 of 52 Five (5) Air Receivers of 5 M3 size Screw type Instrument Air
Handling System 3 x 100% duty Oil free Screw type Instrument Air Compressors for Compressors - total (1 W
FA silo area + 1 S/B) for FA Silo Area.
111-13-5203 - -
96 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.9.3 31 of 52 Datasheet of vacuum pumps: ESP hopper ash temperature shall be 150 Deg C as per boiler OEM
Handling System motor capacity shall be suitable to handle same capacity of air at recommendation as per past project experience. Hence, vacuum pump
240 Deg C conveying air temperature will never reach upto 240 Deg C. In view of this, 200oC
bidder request owner to revisit the criteria for vacuum pump motor selection.
97 21.12.2 35 of 52 The ash slurry disposal pipelines shall be provided with adequately Bidder does not recommend any drains and vents along with valves in ash
sized drain connections with blind flanges (with valves) at lower slurry disposal lines as same will be chocked with ash. Hence, fluid within the
most location and vent connections with blind flanges (with valves) ash slurry pipes can neither be vented nor be drained during coarse of time.
at top most location as per the final layout requirements.
Confirmed.
Flow diagram of ash water and ash slurry system:
111-13-5205 - - drain and vents are shown in ash slurry disposal pipelines.
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98 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.2.1 2 of 52 bottom ash hopper having a hold up volume to store bottom ash, Considering the ash content of 50% in worst coal, it is not possible to provide
Handling System Economiser and SCR ash generated for a period of minimum eight eight (8) hour bottom ash hopper storage capacity (BMCR Worst coal).
(8) hours. Hence, bidder envisage to consider bottom ash cleaning twice in a shift of
eight (8) hours. Accordingly, bidder envisage five (5) hours bottom ash
21.2 2 of 52 The system shall be designed to cater for 100% BMCR and 50% hopper effective storage capacity to store bottom ash and eco. ash. whereas, The Provision as per
ash content in worst coal. coarse ash (SCR hopper ash and APH hopper ash) is envisaged to disposed Bidding Specification shall
in wet mode as mention in Sl. No. 99 below. Prevail.
21.16 38 of 52 Datasheet of BA hopper
Minimum effective ash storage capacity of BA hopper: Please confirm bidder's understanding.
8 hours (Bottom Ash + Economiser Ash + SCR ash)
99 21.2.3 2 of 52 Fly ash collected in Air Pre-heater (APH), Duct Hoppers and Owner has specified Vacuum type Pneumatic conveying of APH ash as per
Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) hoppers and stack hoppers shall referred tender clauses. Bidder does not recommend APH hopper ash
be transported pneumatically under vacuum conveying through vacuum type Pneumatic conveying system as APH ash is
coarse in nature and these ash collection hoppers are located at higher
In case flushing apparatus system is not feasible for SCR hoppers, elevation. Hence, vacuum type pneumatic conveying of APH ash causes
21.2.2 2 of 52 then a separate coarse ash system shall be provided so as to frequent line chocking problems and longer cleaning time during plant
remove the SCR ash parallel to Bottom ash. Ash slurry from SCR operation. In view of this, bidder suggest following wet type lean slurry
hoppers shall be routed to a coarse ash tank (located in Boiler disposal system for APH ash and SCR ash conveying which is nowadays
area) and pumped further to ash slurry sump using coarse ash being followed by NTPC and other state electricity board.
slurry pumps (1W+1S per unit). Owner is requested to review and accordingly issue amendment for the same. SCR, APH & Duct ash
disposal in slurry form
111-13-5201 - - Flow diagram of BA and Eco ash handling system: "The ash collected in APH and SCR hoppers will be removed twice in a shift acceptable. The same
4 nos. SCR hopper ash terminated into BA hopper of eight (8) hour in sequence after bottom ash and economizer ash removal shall be removed once a
of all units. The ash from air preheater shall be removed by feeder ejectors to shift. BA hopper capacity
Flow diagram of Fly ash handling system: a slurry tank . The slurry from the tank shall be evacuated by means of jet shall be for 8 hours only. 5
111-13-5205 - - 4 nos. APH hopper ash conveyed through vacuum type dry FA pump to the sump of ash slurry disposal pump house. hours capacity is not
system Considering twice operation, BA hopper effective storage capacity shall be acceptable.
five(5) hours."
21.2.2 2 of 52 (SCR hopper ash )coarse ash shall flow to respective bottom ash Owner is requested to review proposal and issue suitable amendment (flow
hopper through adequately sized and sloped pipe….. scheme, design basis including cleaning time, Material of construction of
associated items etc.)
Vol-II, Ch: 8 (B) SCR ash handling system:
5.27, (C) 37 of 78 SCR hoppers will drop continuously into bottom ash hopper
through vertical pipes, flushing connection, flushing equipment in
form of slurry.
100 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash no. of Ash collection hoppers and their locations i.e at inlet duct Bidder understand that no. of Ash collection hoppers and their locations shall
Handling System hopper, at outlet duct hopper…etc be as per boiler OEM recommendation.
and Confirmed.
AHP Flow diagram Owner is requested to confirm bidder's understanding.
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101 111-13-5205 - - Flow Diagram of FA handling System: Considering the higher conveying length of stack ash hopper to buffer hopper
Vacuum type pneumatic system is proposed for stack ash hopper tower, stack ash conveying conveying through vacuum type FA conveying
ash conveying. system is not feasible. For such a higher conveying length vacuum system Agreed.
shall not operate satisfactorily and frequent line chockage will happen. Vacuum system stands
Hence, bidder envisage manual unloading of stack ash hopper periodically deleted for stack hoppers.
via truck. Request owner to relook and issue amendment.
102 Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.8.2.3 29 of 52 Normally slurry pipes shall be on pipe rack in plant boundary & on In the absence of clarity in technical specification regarding the slurry
Handling System pipe pedestal outside plant boundary. disposal pipe routing arrangement, bidder envisage following arrangement.
1. BA slurry ash slurry disposal pipes from BA hopper/coarse ash slurry tank
There shall be four (4) cross country slurry disposal pipes for two to nearest pipe rack shall be routed on the RCC pedestal upto slurry sump.
units routed on pipe rack pedestals Shall be decided during
Request owner to please confirm bidder's understanding. detail engineering
depending on the layout.
vol-III/Ch 33: Plant 33.4, 41) 12 of 15 41) Ash slurry pipe lines shall be routed on pedestals except at
Layout road/rail crossings where pipe culverts shall be provided. Minimum
Requirement height of pedestal shall be 1000 mm from FGL.
103 21.2.3 3 of 52 Fly ash generated in 8 hours shall be evacuated in 5 hours 20 There is a ambiguity in Fly ash cleaning time as per referred tender clauses.
minutes (including time for line purging etc). Owner is requested to relook and issue amendment.
21.3.1 8 of 52 Evacuation Time:

Fly ash (ESP & APH Ash) : 5 hrs in a shift of 8 hrs
FA removal time - 5 hours.
(C) Fly ash extraction & conveying system
Vol-II, Ch: 8 5.27, (C) 37 of 78 The fly ash collected in each unit in every shift of eight (8) hours
corresponding to specified ash collection rates shall be removed in
five (5) hours.
104 111-13-5203 - - Flow diagram of fly ash silo area: There is an ambiguity for type of cooling water for AHP IA compressor as per
ACW water is shown for AHP IA compressor cooling referred tender clauses and flow diagram.
Request owner to recheck and confirm the source of cooling water for AHP
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash 21.22 44 of 52 Instrument air compressor datasheet : IA compressors.
Handling System Refer Chapter 23, vol-III DMCW Water for
23.4.12 compressor cooling.
Vol-III/Ch:23 5 of 20 Compressed air system equipment requiring DMCW cooling water
Compressed shall be capable of operation at design capacity with DMCW
Air System cooling water inlet temperature subject to a maximum of 38ºC
(Indicative).
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105 Vol-III/Ch:23 8.3 19 of 20 Technical Datasheet of plant air compressors; Bidder understand entire plant air compressor chapter can not be followed for
Compressed 8.3 INTERCOOLER, AFTERCOOLER, MOISTURE SEPARATOR AHP conveying air compressors (8 Nos.) as these compressors shall be
Air System selected considering the ash conveying process parameters. Hence, Vol- No. of stages of
III/Ch:23 Compressed Air System can not be used for AHP conveying air Compressor shall be as
21.33 44 of 52 Conveying air compressor datasheet : compressors. per Ash Handling System
Vol-III/Ch:21 Ash Refer Chapter 23, Vol-III In view of this request, owner to please provide AHP specific compressor design. All other technical
Handling System datasheet for ash handling system. parameters shall be as per
- - Plant air compressors specification Chapter 23
Vol-III/Ch:23 (as applicable).
Compressed
Air System
106 111-13-5203 - - Flow diagram of fly ash silo area: Bidder understand that tube settler plant is not applicable for ash handling
silo area drain to tube settler system.
Silo area drain shall be
routed to AHP clarifier.
Request owner to please confirm bidder's understanding.
107 111-13-5204 - - Flow diagram of fly ash system- buffer hopper to fly ash silo: Bidder understand that "Ash vessel enlarged view" shown in flow diagram of
"Ash vessel enlarged view" fly ash handling system is for information only. Same shall be as per AHP
OEM proven technology and same shall be submitted to owner during detail
Confirmed.
engineering for approval.
108 111-13-5205 - - Flow diagram of fly ash system As per referred FA flow diagram, Owner has connected ESP fluidizing line to
Owner has connected ESP fluidizing line to vacuum Fly ash vacuum Fly ash conveying line along with pneumatic type branch isolation
Drafting mistake. Stands
conveying line valves.
deleted.
Request owner to relook and issue suitable amendment of flow diagram.
109 111-13-5205 - - Flow diagram of fly ash system As per FA flow scheme, it seems that each FA vacuum conveying lines are
As per the connection shown for Vacuum conveying FA lines to not equally loaded with fly ash.
each ESP hoppers, it seems that each FA vacuum conveying lines Bidder understand that the shown fly ash vacuum conveying line connection
are not equally loaded with fly ash. to each ESP hoppers are tentative and same shall be connected as per AHP Confirmed.
OEM recommendation based on ESP design (no. of hoppers) and same shall
be submitted to owner for approval during detail engineering.
110 111-13-5206 - - Flow diagram of clariflocculator system of AHP Bidder understand that AHP clarifier sludge shall be terminated into ash
Owner has shown AHP clarifier sludge into ash dyke slurry sump for further disposal into ash dyke as the AHP clarifier plant is
located in plant side. To ash slurry sump.
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111 Vol-VI/Ch:15 AHP 15.3 2 of 2 Ash Pipe Supporting Structure: Being a green field project, the referred clause is not applicable for this
Ash pipe from plant area to Ash Dyke will be supported on existing project.
pedestal. Modification and strengthening of existing pedestals Confirmed.
(wherever required) is in the scope of Bidder. Please confirm.
112 vol-III/Ch 33: Plant 33.4, 31), VI) 11 of 15 31, VI) Wherever ash handling pipes are routed on the trestle, Bidder envisage following. Request owner to review and confirm bidder's
Layout grating platform all along the length and width of the trestle shall be understanding.
Requirement provided. Further, one walkway of 600mm width shall be ensured 1. Suitable grating will be provided only at the location of coupling /pipe joint
on the tier meant for routing the ash handling pipes. . Confirmed.
2. We understand that required grating will be provided only on the tier
containing ash conveying ( FA & BA ) pipes. No grating is envisaged on the
tier where all water and air pipes will be installed.
113 vol-III/Ch 33: Plant 33.4, 41) 12 of 15 41) Ash slurry pipe lines shall be routed on pedestals except at In absence of clarity amongst the referred clauses, request owner to confirm
Layout road/rail crossings where pipe culverts shall be provided. Minimum the pedestal height required for ash slurry pipes from FGL
Requirement height of pedestal shall be 1000 mm from FGL. Pedestals shall be 1000
mm from FGL.
15.1 1 of 2 The top level of the pipe pedestals shall be 300mm above the
Vol-VI/Ch:15 AHP formation level
114 vol-III/Ch 33: Plant 33.10, b) 14 of 15 b) Space for additional two (2) nos. fly ash silos to be added in In absence of clarity amongst the referred clauses, Bidder understanding that
Layout future in fly ash silo area. paving, fencing, access roads shall be provided for 4 nos. FA silos only.
Requirement Owner is requested to confirm bidder's understanding.
development of silo area (including paving, fencing,
Vol-VI/Ch:15 AHP 15.1 1 of 2 access roads,
prevail.
Vol-VI/Ch:15 AHP 15.2, vi) 1 of 2 RCC paving in Silo area
115 Vol-VI/Ch:15 AHP 21.2.4.2 4 of 52 One (1) ash slurry pumping series shall be working for bottom Discrapancy observed in referred clauses for nos working and standby ash
ash/coarse ash/wet fly ash slurry disposal of each unit with two (2) disposal slurry chains.
series as common standby for 2 units. As per bidding
Flow diagram: 111-13- Bidder understands that ash disposal slurry chain shall be considered in line Specification in clause no.-
5202 - - Total working ash disposal slurry chain: 3 nos and standby: 1 no with referred clause 21.2.4.2 of Vol-VI/Ch:15 AHP. 21.2.4.2 of Chapter 21
AHP.
Owner is requested to clarify the same.
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116 Volume III, Chapter 33 33.10-a 14 of 15 Space for additional two (2)nos. pumps to be added in future in There is a discrepancy in AHP facilities requirement for future unit (660 MW)
Ash Slurry pump House building. as per referred tender clauses. AHP technical specification(ch:21) and flow
diagram do not mention any requirement of AHP equipment envisaged for
Volume III, Chapter 21 21.8.2.2 28 of 52 Total four (4) sets of slurry pumps each set comprising suitable & future unit.
optimum No. of stages (provision for incorporating at least one no. AHP of future unit need
future stage to be made) e.g. As per AHP technical specification(ch:21) and flow diagram, ash slurry not be considered in the
pump house shall house total four (4) series of ash slurry pump present ash handling
Volume VII, Tender Flow Diagram 111-13- One future pump for each series is indicated (total 4nos of future chains/series. Whereas as per vol-III, ch:33 and vol-II referred clause, owner system design.
Drawings Mech Ash Water & 5202 pumps.) is asking for future augmentation/integration & interconnection of AHP.
Slurry System No integration &
Volume II, Chapter-1 Bidders shall note that one (1) more unit of 660 MW may be added Owner is requested revisit the requirement of AHP equipment provision for interconnection.
Intent of Specification 1.0 in future by the EMPLOYER as an expansion unit for possible future unit (660 MW) and describe the same in AHP technical specification
5 of 12 augmentation of the station….. present 2x660 MW units for future along with AHP flow diagram.
augmentation/integration & interconnection of corresponding
system
117 Volume III, Chapter 21 21.27 & 45 of 52 Disc/Dome/Cone/Plate: 3 mm thk. SS-410/420 heat treated to 350 Bidder proposes ACI 350BHN MOC of Dome as per OEM standard.
21.29 & 46 of BHN
Agreed.
52 Please confirm acceptance.
E3 RAW WATER INTAKE SYSTEM

118 Volume III, Chapter 4.0 4.2 2 of 3 It is proposed to locate the Raw Water Intake Structure at SITE 3 The report mentioned in the specification (WAPCOS water drawl study) is
which is 350 M downstream of the State Govt Intake structure (as missing.
per enclosed WAPCOS final report on water drawl study). Refer Addendum -01.
Please furnish the same for our information.
119 Volume III, Chapter 4.0 - 2 of 3 Missing details in Raw water intake system In the absence of inputs, we request Owner to provide the following details of
raw water intake arrangement for estimation.
1. Tentative locating coordinates of raw water intake well and pump house
2. High flood level of river 1 to 4: Please refer
3. Maximum draw down level of river addendum.
4. Maximum and minimum water level of river 5: In scope of Bidder.
5. Tentative pipe corridor from raw water pump house to raw water reservoir 6&7: During detail
located within plant boundary engineering.
6. Contour of intake area and pipe corridor
7. Grade level of intake pump house area
120 Volume II 1.2 6 of 12 Raw water reservoir (5 days) Discrepancies observed in referred clause.
Ch 1 : Intent of
Specification Raw Water Reservoir of 6 days storage approx. capacity 530,000 Owner to fix the raw water reservoir storage capacity as 5,30,000 cum and The capacity of raw water
5.1 2 of 14 cum in two compartments issue suitable amendment.
reservoir-530,000 M3.
Volume III, Ch 5 :
Water Treatment Plant
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121 Volume III, Chapter 15.3 (j) 4 of 49 j) Stop log gate and coarse screens at up stream of CW & ACW Discrepancy between referred clauses. Grooves for Stoplog Gates
15.0 pumps. & Coarse Screens shall be
11.8 8 of 16 Bidder understands that only coarse screen shall be required. provided. Screens shall be
Volume VI, Chapter Each sump shall be provided with stainless steel (SS 316L) groove permanently installed
11.0 for inserting coarse screen, fine screen and stop logs. Grooves for Please confirm. while stoplog gates will be
stop log shall be provided before and after the screen. installed in a sump during
maintenance.
122 Volume III, Chapter 4.0 4.7 (j) 2 of 3 j) Stop log gates, trash racks, coarse screens as required shall be Discrepancy between referred clauses.
installed in the Raw water Intake structure. The specification of the Bidder proposes to use stoplog gates / gate valve to iosolate incoming water.
gates and screens shall be same as described in Chapter-15 for
CW system. Bidder also proposes to use coarse screen/ crib for screening incoming water.
Volume VI, Chapter 06 6.17.00 (3) 8 of 9
Water Intake well shall generally be circular in shape of required Please confirm Refer addendum -01
diameter to house vertical wet pit pumps of required capacity,
switchgear room, travelling screen, stop log gates, monorail and
trash racks.
E4 WATER TREATMENT PLANT

123 Volume II Appendix – I: 4 of 7 Raw Water Analysis The Raw Water Quality mentioned in Project Information and Water
Ch 2 : Project Treatment Plant Section is different, with regards to Turbidity, pH etc.
Information
Due to referred discrepancies, Owner is requested to confirm which clause to Refer amendement -04.
Volume III ANNEXURE- I 6 of 14 RAW WATER ANALYSIS be referred for Raw Water Analysis.
Ch 5 : Water Treatment
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124 Volume II 4.10 10 of 40 Water Pre-treatment Plant & Liquid Effluent Treatment Plant Due to discrepancy in referred clause, bidder will follow the description
General & Schedules The Bidder/its sub-vendor should have designed, supplied, erected mentioned in Attachment - 3K on Page 144 of 322.
Ch 4 : Provenness and commissioned at least two (2) water/waste water treatment
plants, each with a capacity of not less than 2000 Cu.m/hr, Please confirm.
comprising of clarifiers/tube settlers/ thickeners or a combination
thereof including civil works. The plants should have been in
successful operation for at least one (1) year prior to the date of
Techno- Commercial bid opening.
Qualification details for Water Pre-treatment Plant & Liquid Effluent Chapter 4 Provenness
Treatment Plant. In terms of clause no. 4.10 of Chapter 04, shall prevails.
ATTACHMENT - 3K “Provenness” , Volume II, We/our sub-vendor confirm that, we
- 144 of have designed, supplied, erected and commissioned at least two
322 (2) numbers of water/waste water treatment plants, each with a
total capacity of 1000 cum/hr. (minimum), comprising of
clarifiers/tube settlers/thickeners or a combination thereof including
civil works. The plants should be in successful operation for atleast
one (1) year prior to the date of Techno-commercial bid opening,
as per following details:
125 Volume II, Chapter 2.0 Appendix-1 4 of 7 Colloidal silica : Detail missing There is discrepancy in Colloidal silica value mentioned in Raw water
& & & & Analysis.
Volume III, Chapter 5.0 Annexure-1 6 of 14 Colloidal silica : Traces It is mentioned as "Traces" in Volume III and not specified in Volume II.
Bidder understands that colloidal silica traces mentioned in Vol. III
corresponds to non deductible limit and hence no separate Confirmed.
treatment/equipment is envisaged for the same.
126 Volume II, Chapter 2.0 Appendix-1 4 of 7 Turbidity : 154 NTU Turbidity of raw water is mentioned as 154 NTU in Volume II. Whereas, the
& & & & same is mentioned as 500 Silica scale in Volume III.
Volume III, Chapter 5.0 Annexure-1 6 of 14 Turbidity : 500 Silica scale In general, turbidity is measure in NTU and hence, bidder will consider the
turbidity value as mentioned in Volume II (i.e. 154 NTU). Refer amendement -04.
Please confirm.
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127 Volume II, Chapter 2.0 Appendix-1 4 of 7 Total suspended solids : 122 ppm Total suspended solids (TSS) of raw water is mentioned as 122 ppm in
& & & & Volume II. Whereas, the same is not included in raw water analysis given in
Volume III, Chapter 5.0 Annexure-1 6 of 14 Total suspended solids : Detail missing Volume III.
Bidder will consider TSS value as 122 ppm as mentioned in Volume II of Design TSS shall be 500
specification. ppm
Please confirm.
128 Volume III, Chapter 5.0 Data sheet, 3.d, 7 & 8 of Rated capacity of PT plant equipment: It is observed that there is a discrepancy between the rated capacity of
4.c, 5.b, 6.d 14 Stilling chamber : 3800 cu.m/h Stilling chamber (3800 cu.m) and Parshall flume (2200 x 2 = 4400 cu.m/h).
Parshall flume : 2200 cu.m/h Similar mismatch is observed between flash mixer (1900 x2 = 3800cu.m/h) Bidding specification shall
Flash mixer : 1900 cu.m/h and clariflocculator (2200 x2 = 4400cu.m/h) . prevail.
Clariflocculator : 2200 cu.m/h Owner is requested to clarify the same.
129 Volume III, Chapter 5.0 5.3 3 of 14 Two (2) (1W+1S) wall mounted chlorinator system having capacity Owner has mentioned the requirement of eight (8) nos. of chlorine ton
of 25 kg/hr for raw water chlorination with eight nos. of tonners. containers in the specification. However, there is no mention about chlorine
absorption system in the specification. Considering eight (8) nos. of ton
containers, scrubber system is mandatory. Confirmed.
Owner is requested to confirm the requirement of chlorine gas scrubber for
raw water system and issue suitable amendment.
130 Volume III, Chapter 5.0 5.3.q 4 of 14 One (1) platform digital type weighing scale of 500 kg capacity. An As the ton containers load capacity is approx. one (1) ton, weighing scale of 500 kg capacity weighing
electric hoist with electric driven travelling trolley of 1 Tonne 500 kg and electric hoist of 1 tonne will not be sufficient. We propose scale & 1 tonne crane is
capacity in the chemical house. weighing scale of 1000 kg and electric hoist of 2 tonne capacity. Please for chemical handling only.
confirm. For Cl2 Tonner handling
separate 3 T Crane is to
be provided.
E5 FLUE GAS DESULFURISER
131 Volume II, Chapter 2.0 - - Missing details in Project information Owner is requested to provide Limestone analysis report for Flue gas
desulphurisation (FGD) plant design. Refer addendum -01
132 Volume II, Chapter 2.0 - - Missing details in Project information Owner is requested to provide Trace element analysis of coal (including Revised coal analysis shall
mercury, arsenic, selenium, etc.) for FGD waste water system design. be submitted through
ammendment.
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133 Volume III 6.11.3.2 53 of 54 Physico- chemical treatment is to be provided in order to reduce Specification calls for suspended solids removal and heavy metal treatment
Mechanical Works total suspended solids, adjust the pH, and reduce the heavy in addition to pH correction. Since the treated water is sent to ash pond, the
Ch 6 : Flue Gas metals. The treated waste water shall be pumped to ash slurry same are not necessary, provided proper lining is given in ash pond to avoid
Desulphurisation sump as well as to the ash pond through two (2) (1w+1s) Treated leaching of heavy metals and to prevent ground water contamination. As per
System FGD waste water pumps The solid sludge shall be disposed of NTPC specification, only pH correction is considered for FGD waste water
suitably. treatment before disposing to ash pond. Request Owner to re-analyse the
treatment scheme mentioned in the specification with respect to our above The Provision as per
consideration. bidding specification shall
However, if Owner insist to consider FGD waste water treatment, then prevail.
various chemical dosing (like lime, organo sulfide, coagulant, polymer, etc.)
and multiple clarifier arrangement along with sludge removal and disposal
system are required. In order to keep all bidders at par, we request Owner to
provide a detail specification for this system with process flow diagram.
134 Volume III 6.11.3.5 54 of 54 Bidder shall provide all the consumables including chemicals till Bidder understands that the chemicals have to be provided till provisional
Mechanical Works the provisional handing over and additional chemicals of two (2) handing over of Unit#1.
Ch 6 : Flue Gas months consumptive requirement The Provision as per
Desulphurisation Please confirm. bidding specification shall
System prevail.
135 Volume VII, Mechanical 111-12-3504 - Ash slurry sump is not shown in referred P&ID Owner to note that the treated waste water from FGD shall be pumped to ash
EFFLUENT slurry sump only, which in turn shall be led to the Ash Pond.
TREATMENT
PLANT-Model Please note that no separate provision shall be made for transferring the
same directly to Ash Pond.
Volume III : 6.11.3.2 53 of 54 Physico- chemical treatment is to be provided in order to reduce
Mechanical Works total suspended solids, adjust the pH, and reduce the heavy Please confirm.
Ch 6 : Flue Gas metals. The treated waste water shall be pumped to ash slurry
Desulphurisation sump as well as to the ash pond through two (2) (1w+1s)
System Treated FGD waste water pumps The solid sludge shall be Confirmed.
disposed of suitably.
6.1.2 6) 3 of 54
Volume III : The gypsum slurry from absorber shall be pumped by dedicated
Mechanical Works gypsum bleed pumps to a Gypsum Dewatering system consisting
Ch 6 : Flue Gas of dual streams (in series) of primary and secondary dewatering
Desulphurisation equipments. The waste water from the system shall be
System discharged to effluent treatment plant.
E6 SERVICE CUM POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
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136 Volume III, Chapter 7.0 7.2.2.a 3 of 7 Two 2 (1W+1S) Potable water pumps (Cap-10M3/hr minimum) Specification write-up and DM plant flow scheme shows 2 (1W+1S) nos. of
& & & taking suction from Potable water storage tank & supplying Potable potable water pumps for plant potable water requirement. However, potable The Provision as per
Volume VI, Flow Flow diagram Sh.1 of 1 water to cater Plant requirement. water system flow diagram shows 3 (2W+1S) nos. of potable water pumps bidding specification shall
diagram Potable water Potable water & & for plant, which is contradicting with the earlier mentioned documents. prevail as mentioned in
system system Sh. 1 of 3 Potable water pumps quantity : 3 (2W + 1S) Bidder considers 2 (1W+1S) nos. of potable water pumps for plant potable data sheet and clause
& & & water requirement inline with write-up and data sheet. Please confirm our 7.2.2(a)
Volume VI, Flow Flow scheme Potable water pumps quantity : 2 nos. understanding.
scheme DM plant DM plant
137 Volume III : 7.2.1 c) 2 of 7 7.2.1 Service water system Bidder understands that the terminal point for Potable water & Service water
Mechanical Works c) O/H service water HDPE/Polypropylene tanks of 5 cum effective for Admin Building will be upto plant boundary only.
Ch 7 : Service cum capacity located on roof of DM plant, Boiler building Unit # 1, Boiler
Potable building Unit # 2, Fire Station Building, ETP Building, Crusher Hence, O/H tank shall not be in bidder's scope.
Water System House, Hydrogen Generation Plant Building Ash Silo Area, Wagon Admin. Building is read as
Tippler Area / CHP Building, Administrative Building (as Please confirm acceptance.
service building is located
mentioned elsewhere) and as provided as per P&ID – Service inside plant boundary.
Water System, etc.
7.2.2 d) 3 of 7
O/H Tank shall be in
Volume III : 7.2.2 Potable water system bidder's scope.
Mechanical Works d) O/H potable water HDPE tanks of 5.0 cum effective capacity
Ch 7 : Service cum located on
Potable roof of Fire Station, ETP Building, Crusher House, Wagon Tippler
Water System Building, Administrative Building, Ash Silo Area, etc.
138 Vol-III, Ch 7 : Service 7.2.1, d) 2 of 7 O/H service water HDPE tanks of 2.5 M3, 2.0 M3 effective Bidder understands that O/H service water HDPE tanks of 2.0 m3 effective
cum Potable capacity located on roof of JNT # 10, Stores, Workshop, Service capacity shall be provided and not of 2.5 m3.
Water System Building, Compresser House, ESP Control Room , AHP Control Confirmed.The capacity of
Room, Ash Pump House, DG Set Room, CPU Regeneration Please confirm bidder's understanding. O/H service water is
Building, CW Pump House, and as provided as per P&ID – 2.5m3.
Servoce Water System, etc.
139 Vol-III, Ch 7 : Service 7.2.2, j) 3 of 7 Piping and instrumentation as indicated in the P&ID for service There is typo error in referred clause. The referred drawing is for potable
cum Potable water system. (Drg. No. 111-12-3401) water system and not for service water system. Agreed (in place of service
Water System water potable water
Please confirm. system)
E7 DM PLANT
140 Volume III 8.3.4 4 of 16 Bidder shall supply first charge of filter media, resein, degasser Bidder shall provide chemicals and consumables till Completion of facilities of
Mechanical Works tower rings, lubricating oil, inhibitor of oil & all the consumables Unit#1.
Ch 8 : DM Plant including chemicals till the handling over of the plant & additional
chemicals of two (2) months requirement. Please confirm.
prevail.
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141 Volume III, Chapter 8.0 8.2.n 2 of 16 Four (4) of Effluent Disposal pumps; Two (2) in each compartment Bidder would like to propose Two (2x100%) effluent disposal pumps, that will
complete with electrical drive motors and other accessories as be installed at a common bay for both the compartments of neutralisation pit
required. instead of Four (4) pumps as given in specification.
prevail.
142 Volume III, Chapter 8.0 8.4.f 5 of 16 Ten (10) nos. of conductivity transmitters out of which 2 Nos. on Weak base anion is not included in specification as well as in P&ID. Hence,
each strong acid cation exchangers and 1 No. at outlet of each Bidder understand only eight (8) numbers of conductivity analysers are
weak base anion & strong base anion and MB exchanger. applicable and the same will be considered in offer. Confirmed.
Please confirm Bidder's understanding.
143 Volume III, Chapter 8.0 Data sheet, 14 of 16 Neutralised waste disposal pumps: For neutralised waste disposal pumps, we propose Horizontal centrifugal
6.2.v Material of Construction pumps with priming arrangement and M.O.C as below:
- Column Pipe SS 316 1. Casing: Rubber lined, cast iron IS: 210 Grade FG 260
- Base Plate Carbon Steel IS:2062 2. Impeller: Rubber lined, Cast Iron IS: 210 Grade FG 260
- Impeller Stainless Steel CF 8M 3. Shaft: SS 410
- Shaft Stainless Steel SS 410 4. Shaft coupling Stainless Steel SS 304
- Shaft coupling Stainless Steel SS 304 5. Shaft sleeve SS 316
- Shaft sleeve SS 316 Stainless steel material is not suitable for this application considering below
reasons: The Provision as per
a) Chloride content in N-pit effluent could be in the range of 3000-5000 ppm. bidding specification shall
Stainless steel is subjected to corrosion for this Chloride level. prevail.
b) Effluents from DM plant collected in N-pit are not always designed with self-
neutralized condition and would need pH correction time to time.
N-pit effluent disposal pumps are used to recirculate the water during mixing
prior to discharge of effluent, which could be acidic in nature, which again is
not suitable for SS material.
Considering this, it is not recommended to use stainless steel for this
application.
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144 Volume III : Guaranteed 10 of 16 S.No. Description Outlet Parameters Owner to note that two clauses are mentioned for Guarantee of DM Water.
Mechanical Works Effluent Quality 1. SAC Outlet Due to discrepancy, bidder will follow Clause no. 5.30 b) 4. mentioned in
Ch 8 : DM Plant from DM Plant Sodium Leakage ppm as NA <0.5 Volume-II, Chapter-8.
.....
3. SBA Outlet Please confirm.
Reactive Silica ppm as SiO2 <0.1
Conductivity Micromho < 5
Total Electrolyte ppm < 1
Volume II 5.30 b) 4. 40 of 78 4. Effluent from the anion exchanger shall be guaranteed as Provision as per Volume-
General & Schedules follows at rated capacity throughout the period between two III Ch.8 data shall prevail.
Ch 8 : Functional regenerations:
Guarantee & i.) Reactive silica not to exceed: Not to exceed 0.2 ppm as SiO2
Liquidated Damages ii.) Conductivity at 25 deg.C : Not more than 10 micro mhos/cm
iii.) Sodium leakage through cation shall not exceed 2 ppm as
CaCO3 throughout the period between two regenerations.
145 Volume III : Guaranteed 10 of 16 S.No. Description Outlet Parameters Owner to note that two clauses are mentioned for Guarantee of DM Water.
Mechanical Works Effluent Quality 4. MB Outlet Due to discrepancy, bidder will follow Clause no. 5.30 b) 3. mentioned in
Ch 8 : DM Plant from DM Plant Reactive Silica ppm as SiO2 <0.01 Volume-II, Chapter-8.
Total Electrolyte ppm <0.05
Total Hardness Nil Please confirm.
Conductivity Micromho ≤ 0.1 at 250C
pH value at 25 Deg.C 6.8 – 7.2
Volume II 5.30 b) 3 40 of 78 3. Effluent from the mixed bed unit shall be guaranteed to meet the Provision as per Volume-
General & Schedules following requirements, at rated capacity, throughout the period III Ch.8 data shall prevail.
Ch 8 : Functional between two successive regenerations:
Guarantee & i.) Reactive Silica not to exceed - 0.01 ppm as SiO2
Liquidated Damages ii.) Iron as Fe - Not detectable as per ASTM (ASTM-D-1068)
iii.) Total Hardness - Not detectable
iv.) pH Value - 6.8 - 7.3
v.) Conductivity - Not more than 0.1 micromhos/cm at 25 deg.C.
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146 Volume III : 8.2 2 of 16 The DM Plant shall be supplied complete and shall include, but not Bidder understands that since the Weak Acid Cation & Weak Base Anion
Mechanical Works limited to the following. DM Plant shall also include the Exchanger are not specified on the DM Plant specification, hence, the same
Ch 8 : DM Plant Interconnecting piping, valves & other accessories. have not been considered.
a) Three (3) Pressure Sand Filters along with 2 nos. blowers with
all Please confirm bidder's understanding.
accessories.
b) Two (2) Activated Carbon Filters with all accessories Confirmed.
c) Two (2) Strong Acid Cation exchangers with all accessories.
d) One (1) Degasser system consisting of DG tower, sump, air
blowers
with drives and degassed water transfer pumps with drives.
e) Two (2) Strong Base Anion Exchangers with all accessories
147 Volume III : 6.2 14 of 16 6.2 Neutralised Waste Due to discrepancy observed in the referred clauses & P&ID for N-Pit waste,
Mechanical Works Disposal Pumps bidder shall transfer the N-Pit Waste directly to the Ash Slurry Sump.
Ch 8 : DM Plant Two (2) (1w+1s) in each compartment.
i) Capacity and Head M3/hr, MWC Owner is requested to confirm acceptance & issue amendment accordingly.
To empty pit in four (4) Hours Transfer water to Guard Pound
Volume III : 38.2.4 4 of 19 38.2.4 DM PLANT/ CPU PLANT REGENERATION WASTE:

Mechanical Works The DM Plant/CPU regeneration waste shall be generated due to
Ch 38 : Effluent regeneration of resin beds by acid or alkali. The waste contains Confirmed.
Treatment high amount of dissolved solids and acidic/alkaline nature based
Plant on the regeneration requirements. The effluent shall be collected in
the Neutralising pit after pH correction and pumped to the ash
water sump for further treatment.
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E8 CONDENSATE POLISHING UNIT
148 Volume III, Chapter 9.0 9.6.1.ii 7 of 19 This tank shall be provided with burn out protection, pressure relief We understand the term burn-out protection is referred to tank insulation for
valve, level switches, temperature indicator etc. The temperature personnel safety. Insulation is not required for hot water tank as the
switches provided on the tank shall control the heater. The heaters temperature of the water inside the tank will be not exceed more than 50 °C.
shall be sized for heating the water from a temperature of 15 to 50 Hence, the burn out protection is not considered for Hot water tank and Agreed.
deg.C within 4 hrs. C at the outlet of ejector. associated pipe lines and valves. Request Owner's acceptance in this regard.
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149 Volume III : 9.2.1 2 of 19 Each unit shall have three (3) service vessels (two working & one Bidder has considered that each unit shall have three (3) service vessels
Mechanical Works standby) of 50% capacity design for maximum condensate flow (two working & one standby) of 50% capacity designed for condensate flow
Ch 09: Condensate corresponding to: corresponding to following condition:
Polishing System Valve Wide Open condition at 1% make-up and designed Valve Wide Open condition at 1% make-up and designed condenser
The Provison as per
condenser pressure pressure inline with all recent NTPC and SEBs projects and not for other two
OR referred conditions.
prevail.
HP/LP bypass charge condition
OR Please confirm acceptance.
All HP heaters are out of service
150 Volume III : 9.6.1 ii) 7 of 19 ii) For heating of alkali diluent water a hot water tank with electric Discrepancy observed in referred clauses, bidder understands that Hot Water
Mechanical Works heater adequately insulated of stainless steel construction shall be Tank for DM Plant and CPU is common in line with referred clause 3.3 of vol-
Ch 09: Condensate provided. III, Ch-09, CPU.
Polishing System
Volume III : 3.3 16 of 19
Mechanical Works Alkali Diluent Water Heating Tank (Hot Water Tank) Common for
Ch 09: Condensate DM Confirmed.
Polishing System Plant & CPU.
Volume III : 8.2, p) 2 of 16

Mechanical Works
Ch 8 : DM Plant One (1) Hot Water Tank complete with all accessories
common for DM & CPU regeneration.
151 Volume III : 9.2.3, (ii) 2 of 19 In addition to the dissolved solids, the influent condensate shall Since technical details of pre filter are not mentioned in tender specification,
Mechanical Works also contain some quantities of suspended solids (crud) derived bidder understands that pre filter is not envisaged for CPU.
Ch 09: Condensate from the corrosion of water and steam carrying pipe lines, turbine
Prefilters are required.The
Polishing System condenser and steam side of the feed water heater. The polisher Please confirm bidder's understanding.
same should be finalize
beds shall be designed such that they provide sufficient filtering
during detailed
action to restrict the effluent crud content to less than 5 ppb. Pre If pre filters are required, Owner is requested to furnish the technical details
engineering.
filters, to be used for this purpose shall be of regenerating of the same.
type.
E9 CW TREATMENT & CHLORINATION

152 Volume III, Chapter 17 17.4.9 6 of 18 For Biocide Injection System, Scale Inhibitor Injection System and SS 316 will not be suitable if the biocide is of oxidising type. We propose
Corrosion Inhibitor Injection System, all associated pipe work, CPVC PN10 / Polypropylene (PP) pipe material for biocide, sulphuric acid, The Provison as per
fittings, valves etc. shall be stainless steel type 316 construction scale inhibitor and corrosion inhibitor applications.
only. prevail.
Owner is requested to accept the proposal.
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153 Volume III, Chapter 17 17.4.11 6 of 18 The chemical injection pumps shall be positive displacement, PP / PVDF material shall also be considered as an alternative option for the
simplex, constant speed, variable stroke plunger operated subject chemical dosing pumps as the same are compatible and widely used
reciprocating type and arranged to operate under flooded suction in many executed projects. The Provison as per
conditions. The pump internals coming in contact with chemical Owner is requested to accept the proposal. bidding specification shall
shall be SS 316 (except for Sulphuric Acid prevail.
service where it shall be of Alloy 20) construction.
154 Volume III : 17.1.2 2 of 19 Scope of Supply: There is a discrepancy in the quantity of chlorine ton containers between
Mechanical Works i. Seventy two (72) Empty chlorine Ton containers alongwith write-up and data sheet. Please confirm the actual requirement of chlorine
Ch 17 : CW Treatment trunnion, metallic brackets and roller support for tonner with half ton containers.
Tonners for CW
& Chlorination hoods for each tonner and one (1) no. full hood.
Chlorination shall be 72
Nos.
1.1 (iii) 10 of 19 Chlorine container
Numbers Required Nos. Sixty eight(68)
155 Volume III : 5.0 14 of 18 Day Tank for Owner to note that there seems to be a type error in the referred clause in
Mechanical Works Scale Inhibitor, Corrosion Inhibitor & Biocide the data sheet. The Day Tank shall be read as Storage Tank. The Provison as per
Ch 17 : CW Treatment bidding specification shall
& Chlorination Please confirm. prevail.
156 Volume II 3.10.2 25 of 78 c) Water System Pumps (Working Pumps) Owner is requested to provide the duty factor for the referred systems.
General & Schedules xiv.) CW treatment system & Chlorination plant Duty Factor is 1.0 Please
Ch 8 : Functional Refer chapter 8 page 24 0f
Guarantee &
78, clause3.10.2.
Liquidated Damages
157 Volume II, Chapter 8.0 5.35.5f,g 42 of 78 f) TVC (Total Viable Count) (Micro Biological Counts) < 1.2 x There is a discrepancy between the listed clauses for the Circulating water
& & & 100000 counts/ml of circulating water. chemical treatment guarantee parameters. Request Owner to provide the
Volume III, Chapter 17 Data sheet, 8 of 18 g) SRB (Sulphate Reducing Bacteria) <100 organisms/100 ml of actual guarantee parameters to be considered for bidding. The provision as per
17.6.1.v circulating water. bidding specification
& mentioned in Vol. III shall
Micro/Bio fouling conditions prevail.
• Total Viable Count (TVC) : < 1 x10^5 Counts/ml
• Sulphate reducing bacteria (SRB) : < 1 x10^5 Counts/100 ml
E10 IDCT
158 Volume III, Chapter 18 Data sheet, 1.06 19 of 21 Cold water temperature (°C) : 33 (guaranteed) Bidder requests Owner not to fix cooling water inlet temperature to
condenser as 33°C. Since it is an EPC project, the cold end optimization The Provison as per
shall be left to bidder. Please confirm acceptance. bidding specification shall
prevail.
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159 Volume III, Chapter 18 18.2 3 of 21 The CT basin shall be so designed to have effective capacity IDCT basin effective capacity shall be selected by EPC contractor based on
(between min. water level & max. water level) to store atleast ten their proven experience for 660 MW plants. The Provison as per
(10) minutes of cooling tower flow at full load operation of the unit. Please confirm bidding specification shall
prevail.
E11 FUEL OIL HANDLING SYSTEM

160 Vol. VI/ Ch 02 2.6 (32.) 4 LDO unloading, pump house, transfer pump, LDO storage tank Bidder has considered common pump house for LDO unloading pumps and
foundation, oil water separator pit and pressurizing pump house. LDO pressurizing pump. Owner is requested to confirm.
Confirmed.
Vol VII 111-29-0200 Plot Plan
Rev 0
161 Vol. III/ Ch 1 1.1.18 (9) 22 One (1) drain oil tank common for two (2) steam generator units in As Bidder proposed to provide common pump house for LDO unloading and
pressurizing pump house area having 10 m3 capacity and one oil pressurizing pumps, one (1) common drain oil tank of 10m3 capacity with
transfer pump with motor. common 2 no. (1W+1S) sump pumps of 10m3/hr capacity shall be provided
Vol. III/ Ch 22 22.2.1 3 for 2 units.
One drain oil tank shall be furnished to collect the oil drained from
various pipes and from the equipment in the unloading pump Please confirm. Confirmed.
house. The tank shall conform to IS:800 and IS:804. The tank shall
have accessories as indicated in tender drawing and shall have
minimum liquid holding capacity of 6m3.
162 Vol. III/ Ch 01 1.1.18 (15) 23 Two (2) nos. sump pumps with motors Bidder proposed to provide common pump house for LDO unloading and
pressurizing pumps. Hence, bidder has considered two (2) nos. pumps
Vol. III/ Ch 22 22.6 (11) 8 Two (2) nos. pumps shall be installed at sump of unloading pump installed at sump of unloading cum pressurising pump house and two (2) nos Confirmed.
house and two (2) nos at water pit of oil water separator pit at water pit of oil water separator pit.
Owner is requested to confirm.
163 Vol. III/ Ch 24 24.4.3 (g) 10 LDO/HFO tanks Bidder has considered only LDO as a main fuel for boiler start up and flame Agreed.Only LDO is
stabilization. Please confirm the Bidder's understanding. considered as main fuel
for boiler start up.
164 Vol. III/ Ch 22 22.6 8 LDO transfer pumps Please note that the selected system is adequate to supply the oil to Auxiliary
Boiler. Hence, separate LDO Day Oil Tank & set of 2 Nos. (1W+1S) LDO The Provison as per
Vol VI 111-11-1300 LDO transfer pumps transfer pumps for auxiliary boiler are not envisaged. bidding specification shall
prevail.
Owner is requested to confirm and issue suitable amendment.
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165 Volume III 1.1.18 7. (v) 22 of 47 (v) Recirculation piping around firing aisle and to the fuel oil storage Bidder doesn't envisage long recirculation from Boiler for LDO, hence, no
Mechanical Works tanks. LDO return line will be provided.
Ch 1: SG & Auxiliaries
Section 1 : Scope Please confirm acceptance and issue amendment suitably.
Volume VII 111-11-1300 As per fuel oil flow diagram, recirculation line from boiler is shown
Mechanical (R00) - FLOW to day oil tank.
DIAGRAM LDO
UNLOADING Confirmed.
SYSTEM
111-11-1301
Flow diagram of
Fuel oil Firing
System
166 Volume VII 111-11-1300 - 1. Suction of Pressurizing Pump shown from LDO Day Tank Bidder understands that pressurising pump suction and return line shall be
Mechanical (R00) - FLOW connected to LDO Storage Tank and not LDO Day Tank.
DIAGRAM LDO 2. LDO Pressurizing Pump Return shown to LDO Day Tank.
UNLOADING Please confirm bidder's understanding.
SYSTEM
Confirmed.
111-11-1301
Flow diagram of
Fuel oil Firing
System
E12 COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM

167 Vol. III/ Ch 23 23.4.8 5 The total Service Air requirement shall be assessed by considering Service Air for cleaning purpose is not envisaged in CHP and AHP areas
the considering dust environment.
following guideline:
Y = {(2xE+F)+G+H} x [1+ (mw+ml)/100] where Please confirm.
Y = Total service air requirement (continuous)
E = Service Air requirement (continuous) for SG, TG & auxiliaries
of each unit. The provision as per
F = Service Air requirement (continuous) for Water treatment plant bidding specification shall
and other prevail.
facilities. F = 2.5 NM3/min (minimum)
G= Service Air Requirement for AHP
H= Service Air Requirement for CHP
mw = Wear & tear margin (10%)
ml = Leakage margin (10%)
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168 Vol. III/ Ch 23 23.4.8 5 23.4.8 (i) The total Instrument Air requirements shall be assessed Diversity factor is not specified for intermittent instrument air consumption.
by the following
guideline: Diversity factor of 0.4 shall be considered for intermittent instrument air
Z = {2(A+B)+C+D} x [1+ (mw+ml)/100] ...... requirement as per standard engineering practice.
Z = Total Instrument Air requirement The total Service Air
requirement shall be assessed by considering the
following guideline:
Y = {(2xE+F)+G+H} x [1+ (mw+ml)/100].....
Diversity factor shall be

Each Service Air Compressor shall have capacity derived based 0.6.
on above formula or identical to that of each IA compressor
whichever is higher While calculating the air requirement of
bidder’s equipment/ plant/ systems for continuous requirement of
service air, no diversity factor shall be considered and they are
assumed to be of “Simultaneous Requirements”. The intermittent
requirement of service air, if any, shall be converted into
continuous requirement by considering frequency of such
requirements or selecting an appropriate diversity factor and such
diversity factor shall not be less than 0.6.
169 Vol. III/ Ch 23 23.5.1 (h) 7 Three Unit Air Receivers, two in main plant area and one in DM Discrepancy is found in listed clauses.
plant area. Capacity of each unit air receiver in main plant area
shall be minimum 10 M³ and for DM plant area it shall be minimum Request client to provide Air receiver capacity to be provided for the following
2 M³. 1. TG building unit air receiver
Vol. III/ Ch 23 23.6.5 11 2. air receiver at DM plant.
... compressor house & Two (2) Nos. each of 15 m³ to be located
near TG Building, shall be designed and fabricated as per
Vol. III/ Ch 23 Datasheet 18 applicable ASME/IS Codes.
8.2.1
...
Two (2) – 10 Cum each- unit air receivers
Vol VII 111-14-6100 One (1)- 5 Cum for DM plant
The Provison as per
Flow diagram compressed air system
TG building unit air receiver -each 15 M³
prevail.
Air Receiver at DM plant - 2 M³
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170 Vol. III/ Ch 23 23.4.15 6 Each Air Receiver shall be so sized that even in the event of total As per IS: 7938, 'T' is the time for which receiver supplies air from upper to
stoppage of air inflow to the same, the pressure in the Air Receiver lower pressure limits. This is applicable for reciprocating compressors. In
shall not fall below 5.5 kg/cm2 (g) within two (2) minutes of such case of Screw compressors the loading & unloading of air compressors shall
stoppage, while maintaining an out be carried out from the pressure transducer at discharge side of the
flow of air at a rate equal to the rated capacity of a single compressor. Bleed down time 2 min. is extremely high which shall result in
compressor, during the aforesaid period. In no case, the size of abnormal size of air receivers. The compressor takes not more than 23 sec.
each Air Receiver shall be less than that arrived from IS 7938. to achieve full capacity. Moreover there are receivers provided for standby
compressor and, additional unit air receivers have also been asked for in the
specification. So we request to optimize Bleed down time to 10 sec. in line to
the requirement of all other consultant/ customer.
171 Volume III 23.4.8 5 of 20 (i) The total Instrument Air requirements shall be assessed by the Bidder understands that the total Instrument Air (IA) requirement (Z))
Mechanical Works following guideline: calculated from the referred clause is for both the units and in order to arrive
Chapter - 23 : Z = {2(A+B)+C+D} x [1+ (mw+ml)/100] where, at the compressor capacity, the same needs to be divided by nos of working
Compressed A = Instrument Air requirement for SG & auxiliaries of each unit IA compressors ( i.e each compressor capacity= Z/2).
Air System (continuous).
B = Instrument Air requirement (continuous) for TG & auxiliaries of Please confirm bidder's understanding. The Provision as per
each unit bidding specification shall
C = Instrument Air requirement (continuous) for Water treatment Also, IA requirement for SG and TG auxiliaries is doubled plus margin for prevail.
plant and other facilities wear and tear as well as leakage margin is added. This shall result in bulky
D = Station C&I requirement (continuous). design of service air compressor and increase in capital as well as operating
mw = Wear & tear margin (10%) cost of compressed air system. Hence, Bidder requests Owner to remove the
ml = Leakage margin (10%) margin for wear/tear and leakage.
Z = Total Instrument Air requirement
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172 Volume III 23.4.8 5 of 20 The total Service Air requirement shall be assessed by considering Bidder understands that the total Service Air (SA) requirement calculated
Mechanical Works the following guideline: from the referred clause is for both the units and in order to arrive at the
Chapter - 23 : Y = {(2xE+F)+G+H} x [1+ (mw+ml)/100] where compressor capacity, the same needs to be divided by nos of working SA
Compressed Y = Total service air requirement (continuous) compressors ( i.e each compressor capacity= Y/2).
Air System E = Service Air requirement (continuous) for SG, TG & auxiliaries
of each unit. Please confirm bidder's understanding.
F = Service Air requirement (continuous) for Water treatment plant
and other Also, SA requirement for SG and TG auxiliaries is doubled plus margin for
facilities. F = 2.5 NM3/min (minimum) wear and tear as well as leakage margin is added. This shall result in bulky
G= Service Air Requirement for AHP design of service air compressor and increase in capital as well as operating
H= Service Air Requirement for CHP cost of compressed air system. Hence, Bidder requests Owner to remove the
mw = Wear & tear margin (10%) margin for wear/tear and leakage. The Provision as per
ml = Leakage margin (10%) bidding specification shall
Each Service Air Compressor shall have capacity derived based prevail.
on above formula or identical to that of each IA compressor
whichever is higher While calculating the air requirement of
bidder’s equipment/ plant/ systems for continuous requirement of
service air, no diversity factor shall be considered and they are
assumed to be of “Simultaneous Requirements”.
The intermittent requirement of service air, if any, shall be
converted into continuous requirement by considering frequency of
such requirements or selecting an appropriate diversity factor and
such diversity factor shall not be less than 0.6.
173 Volume III 23.4.8 5 of 20 (ii) Compressors shall also be sized for the following conditions: (ii) Compressors shall also be sized for the following conditions:
Mechanical Works (a) Normal Operation of 2 units (a) Normal Operation of 2 units
Chapter - 23 : (b) Normal operation of one units and start-up of second unit (b) Normal operation of one units and start-up of second unit The Provision as per
Compressed (c) Worst condition of starting both units simultaneously. bidding specification shall
Air System prevail.
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174 Volume III 28.2.12 4 of 15 Hoists and Trolleys with Monorails Discrepancies observed in referred clause.
Mechanical Works For items weighing 300 kg and above, hoists and trolleys along
Ch 28 : Cranes & with monorails shall be provided throughout the plant where crane Bidder understands that manual hoist shall be provided for handling of any
Hoists cannot be equipment or any of its part having weight in excess of 500 Kgs.
utilized. For items weighing less than 1000 kg, manual hoists can
be provided. For items weighing 1000 kg and more, electric hoists Please confirm bidder's understanding.
(lift &
travel) shall be provided. In case the lifting height is more than Provision as per Clause
10m, electric hoist (lift & travel) shall be provided irrespective of the 28.2.12 shall prevail.
weight. All
Vol-II 7.2.3 4 of 91 hoists shall be provided with trolleys.
Ch 5 : General
Technical Lifting devices i.e. hoists and chain pulley jacks, etc. shall be
Requirement provided by the Bidder for handling of any equipment or any of its
part having weight in excess of 500 Kgs during erection and
maintenance activities.
175 Volume III 27 10 of 15 Provision of Condenser water box handling with crane facilities in Owner to note that alternately electric hoist / any other suitable arrangement
Mechanical Works case the same are not hinge type, shall be kept. Further adequate shall be provided for handling of condenser water box in case the same is The Provision as per
Ch 33: Plant Layout space shall be kept for condenser tube withdrawal. not hinge type.
Requirement prevail.
Please confirm.
176 Vol. III/ Ch 28 28.2.2 3 In addition, it shall also be possible to handle Generator Stator with Bidder proposes that the generator stator to be erected & placed on its
tandem operation of two Turbine hall EOT cranes for which foundation by strand jack system and not by EOT crane in Tandem
necessary arrangements shall be provided. In such case, the Operation.
combined capacity of two EOT cranes shall not be less than the
110% of weight of Generator Stator, including the weight of lifting Hence, bidder understand that the cranes shall not be used in tandem for The Provision as per
beam with swiveling arrangement and slings. erection and maintenance of generator stator. bidding specification shall
prevail.
Further, strand jack arrangement for handling generator stator shall not be
part of supply and it will be taken back by bidder once the erection is over.
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177 Vol. III/ Ch 28 28.2.2 3 In addition, it shall also be possible to handle Generator Stator with Bidder understands that as per the referred clause No. 28.3 (i) (a), the
tandem operation of two Turbine hall EOT cranes for which combined capacity of TG EOT Cranes shall be 620 T, which seems to be
necessary arrangements shall be provided. In such case, the extremely on higher side with respect to the actual requirment.
combined capacity of two EOT cranes shall not be less than the
110% of weight of Generator Stator, including the weight of lifting Hence, Bidder proposes to consider the safe working load (X) for each TG
beam with swiveling arrangement and slings. Hall EOT crane AB bay shall be computed as X = 1.10 x a Min. Crane capacity shall
where a = single heaviest equipment expected to be handled by the crane be 210T/30T.
Vol. III/ Ch 28 28.3 (i) (a) 5 Crane Capacity shall be minimum 310/30 T (excluding generator stator) and accordingly arrive at the TG EOT crane
capacity.
Owner is requested to accept and confirm same.
178 Vol. III/ Ch 28 28.2.3 3 The main hook capacity of each crane shall be 10% over and Bidder proposed to consider the safe working load (X) for each TG Hall EOT
above the heaviest component/ equipment to be handled crane BC bay shall be computed as X = 1.10 x a
(including lifting beam if applicable and slings etc) or 65 T where a = single heaviest equipment expected to be handled by the crane. bidding specification shall
whichever is higher. Owner is requested to accept and confirm same.
prevail.
179 Vol. III/ Ch 28 28.2.10 5 Access walkway of minimum 600 mm width with safety handrails Discrepancy is found in listed clause.
shall be provided along the full span length of the CW pump house
crane. Both side walkway of minimum 600 mm wide along crane-girder will be
Vol. III/ Ch 28 28.3 (viii) (i) 6 provided for TG Hall EOT crane AB bay at EOT crane level.
In TG bay at crane rail level, chequered plate walkway of minimum
600mm clear width from face of the column to the hand rail on For other EOT cranes, single walkway of minimum 600 mm wide along crane-
Vol VI/Ch 6 6.02.00 1 crane side to be provided for entire A-row & B-row column girder will be provided.
sectional depth for full length of the building.
Continuous walkway with GI Hand rail at least 750 mm (Wherever
Vol VI/Ch 6 6.16.00 7 occurs)
wide shall be provided along the crane girder level with handrails, Confirmed.
on both side of the building. Approach to EOT crane shall be
ensured by Cage ladder and staircase.
Provisions of safety, health and welfare according to Factories act

shall be complied with at design stage. These shall include
provision of continuous walkway (minimum 750 mm wide) along
crane-girder at crane girder level on
both sides of the building, comfortable approach to EOT crane.
Cabin, railings, fire escape locker room for workmen, pantry,
toilets, rest rooms etc.
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180 Vol. III/ Ch 29 29.1.2.1 2 One (1) rack & pinion type stack Elevator of 500 kg (min.) capacity Discrepancy is found in listed clause.
complete with all other accessories and associated steel works for Request client to provide Elevator carrying capacity for Chimney to be
275 m high chimney. confirmed. Elevator capacity shall be
500 kg (min.)
Vol. III/ Ch 29 29.2.1.4.1 (i) 3 Carrying capacity (kg) : 400 (minimum) Owner is requested to confirm.
181 Vol. III/ Ch 29 29.1.2.6 2 Two (2) 950 kg (one at each end of the turbine building) The specified capacity of passenger elevator does not match as per IS:14665.
conventional passenger elevator for Turbine building. This elevator Owner is requested to furnish/clarify the capacity of passenger elevators as
shall travel upto Deaerator floor level. per IS:14665.
Vol. III/ Ch 29 29.1.2.7 2
Two (2) 950 kg conventional VIP passenger elevators for Service 1088 kg Elevators shall be
Vol. III/ Ch 29 29.1.2.8 2 Building. provided instead of 950 kg.
Two (2)- 950 kg conventional passenger elevators, one for each

ESP/VFD Control Building.
182 Vol. III/ Ch 33 33.4 Passenger cum good elevator shall be provided for approach for Bidder understands that Passenger Elevator / Passenger cum Goods
steam generator, station building, service building, conference Elevator shall be provided as per referred clause Vol. III, Ch. 29, Cl. 29.1.2.
room, coal handling TP in SG area and chimney for O&M.
Volume III : 29.1.2 The required equipment and services shall be as described below:
Mechanical Works One (1) rack & pinion type stack Elevator of 500 kg (min.)
Chaper – 29: Elevators capacity
Two (2) - 3000 kg conventional passenger cum goods elevator- Confirmed.
Steam Generator and auxiliaries.
Two (2) - 1088 kg conventional passenger elevator- Steam Please note that 950 kg
Generator and auxiliaries. shall be read as 1088 kg
Two (2) 950 kg (one at each end of the turbine building) Elevators.
conventional passenger elevator for Turbine building.
Two (2) 950 kg conventional VIP passenger elevators for Service
Building.
Two (2)- 950 kg conventional passenger elevators, one for each
ESP/VFD Control Building.
183 Volume III : 6.1.3 4 of 54 2. Front End Loader 2 To feed limestone from stockpile into feed Owner to note that since Dozer for Coal Handling Plant is in Owner scope,
Mechanical Works hopper. hence, bidder understands that bulldozer and front end loader for lime stone
Ch 6 : Flue Gas 3. Bulldozer 1 For stockpile formation/ management of stockpile in plant shall also be in Owner's scope.
Desulphurisation limestone shed/feed limestone from stock pile into feed hopper. Confirmed.
System Please confirm bidder's understanding.
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184 Volume III, Chapter 38 Data sheet, 18 of 19 Chemical measuring / solution preparation tanks - MOC : SS 316. In ETP, material of chemical measuring tank and metering pumps are
15.01.04, Metering pumps MOC : All wetted parts in SS 316/ Alloy 20 mentioned as SS 316 and SS 316/ Alloy 20 respectively. Please note that SS
15.01.06 & 316 is not suitable for acid application. The provision as per
16.01.07 We propose polypropylene (PP) / FRP material tanks and metering pumps, bidding specification shall
which are more compatible for this chemical dosing application. Request prevail.
Owner's acceptance on the same.
185 Volume III, Chapter 38 38.2.12 6 of 19 The waste water generated will be due to dust suppression and Bidder understands that the waste water shall be transferred to the AHP
floor cleaning in ash silo area. The waste water will be collected in clarifier for further clarification or disposal due to high suspended solids
a sump located in the ash silo area. Pumps shall be installed to content.
transfer the ash rich effluent to ash water sump.
Please confirm acceptance. Confirmed.
Volume VII, Mechanical 111-12-3504 - Ash Silo Area Wash Water is transferred to Ash water sump.
EFFLUENT
TREATMENT
PLANT-Model
186 Volume III, Chapter 38 38.2.5 4 of 19 The RO reject so generated shall be used in ash disposal. Turbidity of ETP clarifier reject and the salinity level of RO reject will be
& & & & higher. Similarly, SSF backwash waste also would have high suspended
Volume VI, Flow Flow diagram Sh 1 of 1 Flow diagram shows RO reject shall be transferred to ash water solids. Hence, it is not advisable to use the waste water in ash water sump
diagram Effluent Effluent sump. which may choke the High pressure water head / jet. Bidder proposes to Confirmed.
treatment plant treatment plant dispose the same in ash slurry sump.
187 Volume VI, Flow Flow diagram Sh 1 of 1 Flow diagram Effluent treatment plant TG wash, SSF backwash, ESP area waste water, Treated oily water and
diagram Effluent Effluent Boiler waste water will be first taken to CMB/ETP clarifier. After removal of
treatment plant treatment plant suspended solids and ph correction the same shall be further used into Ash
38.2.12 6 of 19 ASH SILO AREA WASTE WATER: water sump.
Volume III : The waste water generated will be due to dust suppression and Confirmed.
Mechanical Works floor cleaning in ash silo area. The waste water will be collected in RO reject water will be disposed to Ash slurry sump for further disposal to
Ch 38 : Effluent a sump located in the ash silo area. Pumps shall be installed to Ash pond.
Treatment transfer the ash rich effluent to ash water sump.
Plant Please confirm.
188 Volume II, Chapter 8 5.29.d.2 RO permeate - Overall recovery > 80% Owner is requested to clarify the discrepancy regarding RO recovery rate as
& & & mentioned in clauses of Volume II & III.
Bidding Specification as
Volume III, Chapter 38 Data sheet, Recovery rate 75%
per Volume-III will prevail.
19.01.05
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189 Volume III, Chapter 38 38.3 6 of 19 Equalised waste water from CMB will be treated in pre filteraters. Since equalized waste water treatment shall be treated by Dual Media Filter
(DMF) - Ultrafiltration (UF) - Reverse Osmosis (RO) as shown in referred flow
Volume VII, Mechanical 111-12-3504 - Water from CMB is routed for treatment into DMF-UF-RO. diagram. Hence, bidder understands that pre filteraters are same as DMF-UF- The provision as per
EFFLUENT RO. No other pre filters are envisaged. bidding specification shall
TREATMENT prevail.
PLANT-Model Please confirm bidder's understanding.
190 Volume III, Ch 1: SG & 1.13.10, i) 45 of 47 One (01) no. Waste water retaining basin near ammonia unloading Waste ammonia water will have very high dissolved solids which cannot be
Auxiliaries & storage system along with 2x100% waste water/ ammonia sent to water treatment plant.
disposal pumps with motors for transferring drains to Water
Treatment Plant (WTP). In view of this, Owner is requested to furnish the following for chemical
Chemical dosing system for controlling PH of waste water before dosing system of ammonia waste treatment system:
sending to WTP. The provision as per
1) Type of chemical for dosing bidding specification shall
For neutralization of waste ammonia in waste water retaining 2) Specification prevail.
basin, chemical dosing system alongwith agitator(s) shall be 3) Design basis
provided. ..............Sump pump shall be used to supply waste 4) Scheme
Volume III, Ch 1: SG & 2.21.11, 1) 109 of water at PH not more than 8 up to the Water Treatment Plant.
Auxiliaries 120
191 Volume III, Ch 1: SG & 1.13.1, x) 10 of 12 These process drain and oily waste shall be let into the common There is typo error in referred clause. Bidder understands that ETP system is
Auxiliaries sump in ETP area (ETP provided by the Purchaser - BOP in bidder scope.
Bidder). Confirmed.
Please confirm.
192 Volume VI : Civil, Ch 30 4 of 11 RCC coal settling ponds and tube settler. Discrepancy observed in referred clause.
02
Bidder understands that coal settling basin shall be provided for coal area
Rainfall cum normal run off from coal piles shall be collected by a effluent only and no separate tube settler. Confirmed. (No separate
38.2.7 4 of 19 drainage system around the coal pile and led by gravity to a coal tube settler).
Ch 38 : Effluent particle settling basin. Please confrim bidder's understanding.
Treatment Plant
193 Ch 38 : Effluent 3.01.01 12 of 19 Coal settling ponds effective capacity: Discrepancy observed in referred clause.
Treatment Plant a),iii) 500 ( Each Compartment) The provision as per
Bidder understands that coal settling basin effective capacity shall be inline bidding specification shall
Ch 38 : Effluent with referred clause no 3.01.01,a), iii) of Vol-II,Ch 38. prevail.. each
Treatment Plant Rainfall cum normal run off from coal piles shall be collected by a compartment 500 M3.
38.2.7 4 of 19 drainage system around the coal pile and led by gravity to a coal Please confrim bidder's understanding. Rainfall cum normal run
particle settling basin. off from coal piles will be
collected in these
compartments.
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194 Volume III 5.3 j) 3 of 14 Clarified water storage tank of RCC construction of effective Owner is requested to clarify the discrepancy regarding capacity of Fire
Mechanical Works capacity of 4 hours requirement in two compartments and a fire Water Storage Tank.
Ch 5 : Water water storage tank as per TAC requirement (minimum of 4200
Treatment Plant M3) for fire fighting with pump houses to house the following
pumps:-
Min. capacity of Fire
One No. RCC fire water storage tank with suction sump (provided storage tank is 4200 M3
Volume III 24.2 3 of 70 in /adjacent to Filtered Water Sump). Effective capacity of fire
shall be followed.
Mechanical Works water storage
Ch 24 : Fire Detection, shall be decided based on TAC requirements. However the
Alarm effective capacity, in any case, shall not be less than 4000 cum
& Protection System with all accessories
as specified.
195 Volume III Sheet 10 The open conveyors installed shall also be provided with MVW Open conveyor which is installed on Coal yard shall be protected till start of
Mechanical Works of 70 spray system. It may be noted that full length of each conveyor stacker reclaimer movement area and movement area of stacker reclaimer The provision as per
Ch 24 : Fire Detection, Clause no. both top and bottom belt shall be protected with MVW Spray shall not required MVWS system as the same is not feasible, Owner to
Alarm 24.4.3 System. confirm prevail.
& Protection System
196 Volume III Sheet 20 Three (5) nos. of horizontal centrifugal type fire water pumps (3 We understand total Five (5) Nos, fire water pumps (3 Nos for Hydrant+ 2
Mechanical Works of 70 Nos for Hydrant+ 2 Nos for Spray System)with drive electrical Nos for Spray System)with drive electrical motors and all other accessories
Ch 24 : Fire Detection, Clause no. motors and all other accessories as specified. The quantity and as specified.
Alarm 24.4.6 point capacity indicated in the specification is only tentative and bidder Owner to confirm Bidder has to optimize as
& Protection System number (i) to work out capacity and quantity based on TAC guidelines / IS per requirement.
3034.
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197 Volume III Clause no. Sheet 20
i) Three (5) nos. of horizontal centrifugal type fire water pumps (3 Qty of the pump specified in the data sheet is not matching with the qty of the
Mechanical Works 24.4.6 point of 70Nos for Hydrant+ 2 Nos for Spray System)with drive electrical pump specified in the Cl. No. 24.4.6 & Drawing number 111-12-3601,
Ch 24 : Fire Detection, number (i), (ii), motors and all other accessories as specified. The quantity and Owner to please clarify.
Alarm (iii), (iv), (vi) capacity indicated in the specification is only tentative and bidder
& Protection System to work out capacity and quantity based on TAC guidelines / IS
3034.
ii) Three (3) nos. of horizontal centrifugal type fire water pumps
driven(2 Nos for Hydrant+ 1 Nos for Spray System)with
compression ignition diesel engines along with all accessories
required for automatic starting of diesel engine, including fuel oil
system, lub oil system etc. The quantity and capacity indicated in
the specification is only tentative and bidder to work out capacity
and quantity based on TAC guidelines. The provision as per
iii) Two (2) (1W +1S) horizontal centrifugal type fire water jockey bidding Specification
with drive motors and all other accessories as per TAC as specified Clause 24.4.6 shall prevail.
elsewhere.
iv) Two (2) nos. of horizontal centrifugal type booster pumps (One
motor driven and the other diesel engine driven) for hydrant
service
for maintaining required pressure on higher elevations of power
house and boiler building.
v) Two (2) nos. of horizontal centrifugal type booster pumps (One
motor driven and the other diesel engine driven) for Spray service
for maintaining required pressure on higher elevations of Transfer
Points and Mill bay Conveyors.
vi) The Selection of Spray Pump Capacity & head shall be
designed on the basis of the following criteria whichever is higher
198 Volume III DATA SHEET Sheet 56 Quantity of the pump specified in the data sheet. Qty of the pump specified in the data sheet is not matching with the qty of the
Mechanical Works FOR FIRE of 70 pump specified in the Cl. No. 24.4.6 & Drawing number 111-12-3601, Owner The provision as per
Ch 24 : Fire Detection, WATER to please clarify.
bidding Specification
Alarm PUMPS Clause 24.4.6 shall prevail.
& Protection System
199 Volume VII-TD- DWG No. 111- Total Pump Qty specified in the table Qty of the pump specified in the data sheet is not matching with the qty of the
Mechanical 12-3601 Flow pump specified in the Cl. No. 24.4.6 & Drawing number 111-12-3601, Owner
Diagram fire to please clarify. The provision as per
water pump bidding Specification
house and Clause 24.4.6 shall prevail.
booster pump
house
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200 Volume III 24.4.4.4 Sheet 13 The minimum effective capacity of each foam concentrate tank and We are considering 100% foam concentrate tank as per the principle of fire
Mechanical Works TECHNICAL of 70 foam pumps shall be designed considering the following: case that is, one largest capacity tank internal fire protection on the common
Ch 24 : Fire Detection, REQUIREMENT > Simultaneous protection of any of the fuel oil tank or LDO tanks dike area and operation of 2 hydrants, along with that additionally 10 %
Alarm :- and operation of two hydrants for 60 minutes. margin will be included for selecting actual capacity of 100% foam
& Protection System or concentrate tank. The provision as per
> Minimum capacity if specified elsewhere. bidding specification shall
> A design margin of at least 10% shall be considered over the Duration of fire protection for tank internal protection will be 60 minutes and prevail.
calculated foam concentrate capacity, tank capacity and discharge Duration of usage for fixed Hydrant will be used only for 30 minutes
capacity of the foam discharge pumps. operation. The design philosophy is followed as per NFPA 2011.
Portable foam monitor shall have its individual foam tank.
Please confirm.
201 Volume III 24.4.3 DESIGN Sheet 10 f) In cable galleries the water spray shall cover the exposed area We understand "Cable galleries" shall be read as "Coal Conveyor", owner
Mechanical Works PHILOSOPHY of 70 (f) of both the forward and return conveyors and idlers. In transfer to confirm.
Ch 24 : Fire Detection, FOR SPRAY points, crusher house, track hopper, pent house etc thewater spray
Alarm SYSTEM shall cover the drive equipment, pulleys, chutes, other equipments
& Protection System of the floor and at various elevations. Specifically in Transfer Agreed.
Points, crusher house and all the areas where Floor protection is
required, total floor area is to be considered in calculating water
requirement, not just the equipment coming on that floor.
202 Volume III 24.4.2 A 4 of 70 xxvi) Administrative building Bidder understands that the Administrative Building is not envisaged for this
Mechanical Works project. Hence the tap off for the hydrant line shall be provided at the plant
Ch 24 : Fire Detection, boundary.
Alarm & Protection
System The other systems to be provided for fire detection and protection system for Include the FDPS package
Administrative Building beyond plant boundary for shall be in Owner's scope for Admin. Building also.
of work.
Please confirm.
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203 Volume III 11.1.1 2 of 30 TG Building area and ESP control Buildings Bidder shall provide separate systems for TG Building & ESP Building.
Mechanical Works 1 x 100% capacity steam powered Vapour Absorption Machines
Chapter 11 : Air (VAM) as working and 2 x 50% capacity Vapour compression The system provided for TG Building shall be in line with the referred clause.
Conditioning System screw / centrifugal chilling units as standby shall be provided for
TG building mainly consisting Central control areas etc. However for ESP Building, 2 x 100% (1W+1S) duty Water cooled DX system
with Vapour compression screw compressor shall be provided.
Central control area shall mainly consisting of Control Rooms,
Control Equipment Rooms, Telecommunication Rooms, Please confirm acceptance.
Microprocessor, Computer and Programmers Rooms, Static
Volume III Excitation Control room, Data Storage Rooms, UPS Rooms, The provision as per
Mechanical Works Instrumentation Laboratory and Steam & Water Analysis Room, bidding specification shall
Chapter 11 : Air Conference Room, Shift In-Charge Engineer's Room, AVR Room prevail.
Conditioning System etc.
11.3.35 8 of 30
(TG building area including Central control building & ESP Control
Buildings & Service building shall be air conditioned using central
chilled water system as specified elsewhere).
204 Volume III 11.3.32 7 of 30 For calculating friction loss in piping system: SHALLIAM & HAZEN Due to typo error, the same shall be read as follows:
Mechanical Works formula shall be used with C value as 100. For calculating friction loss in piping system: WILLIAM & HAZEN formula
Chapter 11 : Air shall be used with C value as 100. Agreed.
Conditioning System
Please confirm.
205 Volume III 11.5.8 19 of 30 Non- Chemical Type Scale Preventer Since Clarified water is provided for makeup, scale preventer is not required.
Mechanical Works The unit should be a non-chemical on-line type scale preventer not
Chapter 11 : Air requiring any chemicals. Non-chemical water treatment system Please confirm.
Conditioning System should prevent the formation of hard scale in cooling circuits of air
conditioning equipment. It should work with a combination of However, if the scale preventer treatment has to be provided, Owner to allow
Adsorption, and Turbulence. The inner core should be able to alternative treatment such as softening plant.
convert the hardness salts into colloidal particles. The unit should The provision as per
not require any electricity or any other source of energy. The unit bidding specification shall
should not have any recurring, operating and maintenance cost. prevail.
The size of the unit shall be determined based on the water quality
and water flow rate. The unit shall be installed in the condenser
water circuit. The outer casing should be of stainless steel. The
method of checking the performance of system through computer
simulation shall be provided
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206 Volume III 12.4.1.1 6 of 16 Numbers of Air washer units each of maximum capacity 1,00,000 Owner is requested to provide the quantity of Air Washer Units to be
Mechanical Works m3/hr, with all accessories, DIDW centrifugal fans, circulating considered for each Unit.
Chapter 12 : Ventilation water pumps etc. shall be provided. Each air washer unit
System (evaporative system) shall consist of the various sections such as Shall be decided during
Air Washer chamber/ casing, tank, distribution plates, set of detail engg stage in line
metallic/ fabric filters at suction, suction louvers, bird screens, with specification
water headers, spray nozzle, piping, valves etc, drift eliminators, requirement.
pumps fans, necessary controls & instrumentation and all other
required accessories.
207 Chapter 11 / Volume III 11.1.2 2 of 30 FGD control building For FGD Control Building :
2 x 100% (1W+1S) duty Water cooled DX system with Vapour Bidder will choose Air cooled Packaged AC units when load is below 30 TR.
compression screw compressor shall be provided for FGD control Please confirm our understanding.
building. The provision as per
11.3.35 8 of 30 iii. Estimated heat load range of 7.6 TR to 30 TR:- prevail.
Air cooled type Precision packaged AC plant with hermetic scroll
compressors.
208 Chapter 11 / Volume III 11.3.1 sheet 5 0

Ambient Dry bulb temperature: 46.6 C. Since Owner has not provided summer, monsoon and winter design weather
of 30 data, Hence Bidder will consider Weather data as following,
Summer DBT=40.7oC The provision as per
Summer WBT=23.4oC bidding specification shall
Monsoon DBT=33.9oC prevail for Ambient DBT.
Monsoon WBT =29oC For other parameters,
Winter DBT=8oC climatological of "Dehri"
may be referred to. Reffer
Winter WBT=7.6oC
ammendement -04
Above data is for Patna, as per ISHRAE Weather data.
Please confirm our understanding.
209 Chapter 11 / Volume III 11.3.4 and sheet 5 11.3.4. A minimum design margin of 10 % shall be considered Bidder understanding is overall 12.5%, 10% & 10% margins on sensible
11.3.5 of 30 while sizing AC Plant and related equipment. Solar load, all heat, latent heat & overall heat respectively is to be considered and with
internal loads due to equipment, lighting, fresh air, occupants etc. derived capacity AC units shall be selected.
shall be considered while calculating the heat load. Also additional 10% margin is not considered for equipment selection as
already 12.5% and 10% margin is considered in sensible and latent load in The provision as per
11.3.5. Margins for calculating heat load: cooling load calculation. bidding specification shall
i. 12.5%, 10% & 10% margins on sensible heat, latent heat & Please confirm our understanding. prevail.
overall heat respectively is to be considered while calculating heat
load.
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210 Chapter 11 / Volume III 11.3.35 sheet 8 Air condition system type selection criteria: For Office / Non plant areas
of 30 iv. Estimated heat load up to 7.5 TR:- Load up to 15 TR : Hi-wall-Split Air conditioners.
Hi-wall-Split Air conditioners. Please confirm acceptance.
prevail.
211 Chapter 11 / Volume III 11.3.35 sheet 8 Air condition system type selection criteria: For load range 15 TR to 60 TR : AC system shall be with Air cooled DX type
of 30 ii. Estimated heat load range of 30 TR to 60 TR:- Packaged AC units.
Water cooled type condensing units (D-X type) plant with hermetic Please confirm acceptance. The provision as per
or semi-hermetic Screw/scroll compressors bidding specification shall
iii. Estimated heat load range of 7.6 TR to 30 TR:- prevail.
Air cooled type Precision packaged AC plant with hermetic scroll
compressors.
212 Chapter 11 / Volume III 11.3.36 sheet 9 Redundancy of Equipments Redundancy of AC units for Office / Non-plant areas : no Standby AC units The provision as per
of 30 Please confirm acceptance. bidding specification shall
prevail.
213 Chapter 11 / Volume III 11.10.1 sheet 26 1) Supply & Return air duct of AC system: Incase Bidder select elastomeric Nitrile Rubber then we consider thickness to
of 30 Resin bonded glass wool or closed cell be 25 mm which is technically equivalent to 50mm thick glass wool.
elastomeric Nitrile rubber : 50mm Thick Please confirm acceptance.
prevail.
214 Chapter 12 / Volume III 12.1.3 sheet 2 The areas to be ventilated by Mechanical ventilation process Bidder has considered the following:
of 16 (using supply air fans and/or exhaust fans / roof extractors) shall
consist of but not limited to the following: Compressor area, Switchgear/MCC Rooms, GIS Hall, Security, Time office,
gate house shall be Positive pressurized with Pre filtered supply air, tube
a) All the pump houses like Fuel oil pump house, CW pump house, axial fan and Pressure Relief Damper (PRD) for exhaust air.
Clarified water pump house, Fire water pump house, Raw water
intake AC plant areas, Pump House, Non AC SWAS areas, Workshop, store,
pump house, Raw Water pump house, Fire Water Booster Pump Canteen, Bunker bay, Transfer tower, Lube oil purification room, Battery The provision as per
house, Ash water and Ash Slurry pump house, etc. room, toilets, kitchens, pantry, WTP areas, chemical areas, Labs, fuel oil bidding specification shall
b) Battery rooms, lube oil purification room, non A/C areas of area, shall be Negative pressurized in room with wall/roof mounted exhaust prevail.. Further detailing
SWAS fans and fresh air through wall mounted louver. shall be done during detail
room. engg stage.
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m) All non-AC areas of service building.
n) Any other areas which are not covered either by air conditioning
system or by evaporative cooling system.
215 Chapter 12 / Volume III 12.2.3 sheet 3 Inside dry bulb temperature shall be minimum 50 C below the Inside dry bulb temperature shall be minimum 30 C below the design ambient
of 16 design ambient dry Bulb temperature during summer for dry Bulb temperature during summer for The provision as per
evaporative cooled areas. evaporative cooled areas. bidding specification shall
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216 Chapter 12 / Volume III 12.2.14 sheet 4 Supply air fans, exhaust air fans & ventilation of each area shall be For small areas like pantry, toilet (where rooms are ventilated by propeller
of 16 provided with local starter panels. fans) separate local starter panels are not required. Please confirm the Agreed for toilet & Pantry
acceptance. only.
217 Chapter 12 / Volume III 12.4.7.2.3 sheet 10 For switchgear and cable vault rooms other than in TG building, For Cable vault rooms other than in TG building, the supply air shall be
of 16 the supply air shall be filtered and distributed through air filtered and distributed through air distribution system by means of Tube Axial The provision as per
distribution system by means of Centrifugal fans, ducting & grills. fans, ducting & grills as per standard industry practice. bidding specification shall
218 Chapter 11 : Air 11.4, iii. 9 of 30 Steam for Vapour absorption system (VAM) shall be provided by Since this is being an EPC project, the steam for VAM shall be in bidder's
Conditioning System the purchaser at one point. scope.
Confirmed
Please confirm.
E18 GAS CYLINDER

219 Volume III 3.2.1 2 of 4 The no. of hydrogen cylinders required for (2x660) MW units Owner is requested to clarify the discrepancy regarding quantity of Hydrogen
Mechanical Works shall be computed as above or 400, whichever is higher. Cylinders.
Ch 3 : Gas Cylinders Hydrogen Cylinders shall
S.No. Description H2 Gas Cyl CO2 Gas Cyl be 400 Nos.
4 of 4 1. No. of Cylinders 200 50
(Minimum)
220 Volume III 3.2.1 3 of 4 The no. of Carbon dioxide cylinders shall be computed as above Owner is requested to clarify the discrepancy regarding quantity of Carbon
Mechanical Works or 100 whichever is higher. Dioxide Cylinders.
Ch 3 : Gas Cylinders CO2 Cylinder shall be 100
S.No. Description H2 Gas Cyl CO2 Gas Cyl Nos.
4 of 4 1. No. of Cylinders 200 50
(Minimum)
221 Volume III 3.1.1 2 of 4 The Nitrogen gas shall be used for nitrogen capping of boiler parts, Owner is requested to clarify whether Nitrogen Cylinders have to be
Mechanical Works regenerative heaters etc. considered for Ammonia System which shall be used for SCR. Shall be considered.
Ch 3 : Gas Cylinders
E19 MILL REJECT HANDLING SYSTEM
222 Vol-III/Ch:20 Mill 20.2,d) 2 of 7 One (1) Mill Reject vessel below each pyrite hopper with As mill reject conveying is batch conveying process, pneumatic type isolation
Reject Handling pneumatically operated inlet/outlet valves valve at outlet of mill reject conveying vessel is not envisaged as per MRHS
System OEM proven practice. The provision as per
Mill reject vessel shall be provided with one pneumatic cylinder bidding specification shall
operated inlet valve (material handling valve), outlet valve Request owner to relook the referred tender clauses and confirm bidder's prevail.
20.2.2 4 of 7 understanding.
223 Vol-III/Ch:20 Mill 20.2.1 3 of 7 The conveying velocity of reject shall not be more than 6.0 m/sec Bidder envisage that Mill Reject conveying velocity is governed by MRHS
Reject Handling and number of cycles shall not be more than 6 per hour. OEM proven engineering practice. Same will be provided to owner during The provision as per
System detail engineering for owner's approval. bidding specification shall
Owner is requested to confirm bidder's understanding. prevail.
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224 Vol-III/Ch:20 Mill 20.2.4 5 of 7 Air Compressors Bidder understand entire plant air compressor chapter can not be followed for
Reject Handling For technical requirements of screw compressors refer Chapter 23: MRHS conveying air compressors (3 Nos.) as these compressors shall be
System Compressed Air System, Volume III. selected considering the MRHS OEM required process parameters (after The provision as per
cooler etc. not required for MRHS). Hence, Vol-III/Ch:23 Compressed Air bidding specification shall
System can not be followed for MRHS conveying air compressors. prevail.
In view of this request, owner to please provide MRHS specific compressor
datasheet for MRHS handling system.
225 Vol-III/Ch:20 Mill 20.2 7 of 7 DATA SHEET FOR MILL REJECT HANDLING SYSTEM Bidder understands that for mill reject system compressor, auxiliary cooling
Reject Handling 5.0 Air Compressor water (secondary circuit) can also be used as per compressor vendor
System c Cooling : Water Cooled (DMCW) recommendations. The provision as per
Please confirm acceptance. bidding specification shall
Air Compressors prevail.
20.2.4 5 of 7 For technical requirements of screw compressors refer Chapter 23:
Compressed Air System, Volume III.
226 Vol-III/Ch:20 Mill 20.2 7 of 7 DATA SHEET FOR MILL REJECT HANDLING SYSTEM As per mill manufacturer/OEMs recommendation, mill reject temperature
Reject Handling 6.0, c) Material of Bags suitable for: varies between 140 Deg C to 160 Deg C. Hence, Bidder envisage 160 Deg The provision as per
System suitable for prolonged operational temperature of 300 deg. C. C as filter bag material.
prevail.
Request owner to relook and confirm acceptance.
227 Vol-III/Ch:20 Mill 20.2, f) 2 of 7 f) Each silo shall have an effective storage capacity of sixteen (16) Due to discrepancy, mill reject generation shall be considered as 1% of mill
Reject Handling hours considering each mill in the bay rejecting @ 2.0% of mill capacity corresponding to unit operation at 100 % BMCR with worst coal
System capacity firing. Effective storage capacity of each mill reject silo to be considered
accordingly.
20.2 6 of 7 DATA SHEET FOR MILL REJECT HANDLING SYSTEM:
d) Rate of Rejects Generated per mill: Please confirm acceptance.
2.0% of mill capacity or maximum actual whichever is higher
2% of Mill capacity.The
1.7 (ii) d) 39 of 47 Mill rejects storage silos (2) no. for each unit in steel construction provision as per bidding
Volume III each having an effective storage capacity of sixteen (16) hours specification shall prevail.
Mechanical Works considering the number of mills connected to each silo and
Ch 1: SG & Auxiliaries rejecting @ of 1% of mill capacity for the worst coal conditions/ or
Section 1 : Scope maximum actual, whichever higher. Necessary supporting steel
structure, platforms, staircase, manual operated unloading gate, 3
mm thick SS plate liners covering straight length portion and
conical portion of mill reject storage hoppers (bunkers), level
switches, air relief devices, etc. shall also be provided.
228 Vol-III/Ch:20 Mill 20.2.1 3 of 7 ...Number of cycles shall not be more than 6 per hour. Bidder understand that the numbers of cycle mentioned in this clause is
No. of Cycles - 6 per
Reject Handling applicable for each mill. Owner is requested to confirm bidder's
hr/stream
System understanding.
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229 Vol-III/Ch:20 Mill - - - Bidder may consider drag chain conveyor system for Mill Reject Handling
Reject Handling System as an alternative to pneumatic system due to its distinct advantages The provision as per
System in power consumption and O&M cost point of view. Please confirm bidding specification shall
acceptance. prevail.
230 Volume III : 20.2 g) 3 of 7 g) The storage silo shall be designed to provide a clear access of 5 Discrepancy observed in referred clauses for clear access below MRHS silo.
Mechanical Works m for trucks to come under the silo and receive the rejects using
Ch 20 : Mill Reject suitable chute work. Bidder understands that storage silos shall be designed to provide a clear
Handling System access of 4.5 m for a Road Tanker/Trucks to come under the silo in line with 5 M clear access shall be
clause 1.7, d) of Vol-III, Ch-1, SG & Auxiliaries. provided.
Volume III, Ch 1: SG & 1.7, (d) 39 of 47 The storage silos shall be designed to provide a clear access of
Auxiliaries 4.5 m for a Road Tanker/Trucks to come under the silo & receive Owner is requested to confirm bidder's understanding.
Section 1 : Scope the rejects using suitable chute work.
231 Volume III : 20.2 j) 3 of 7 j) Three (3) (1W/unit + 1S) oil free screw compressors, with drives Bidder understands that this project being a turnkey contract, bidder
Mechanical Works & accessories, to cater to the conveying air requirements of mill understands that MRHS compressor can be located in main plant air The provision as per
Ch 20 : Mill Reject reject handling system. Compressors shall be located in compressor house also based on layout requirement.
Handling System Compressor House of Ash Handling System. prevail.
232 Volume III : 4.0 6 of 7 MILL REJECT SILO Bidder understands that liners are required at the conical portion of the mill
Mechanical Works reject silo only and not in vertical straight length. Hence, liner are at vertical
Ch 20 : Mill Reject b Construction Steel Construction (MS IS 2062)with 3mm Thk SS straight length is not envisaged. Liner is required for 1 M of
Handling System 304 lining in conical as well as vertical portion vertical portion.
Owner is requested to confirm acceptance.
E20 CCW SYSTEM

233 Volume III : 16.7.4.2 5 of 12 Suitable cleaning system complete with all equipment and Owner to note that bidder has never come across of such cleaning/flushing
Mechanical Works accessories (viz. pumps, piping, valves etc.) for inside cleaning of requirement of PHE in executed projects and none of the PHE suppliers are
Ch 16 : DMCW System the PHE’s. aware of such requirement.
In view of above and clarified water, bidder has not considered the separate
cleaning/flushing of PHE.
Confirmed.
Please confirm.
In case, the same is to be provided, bidder requests Owner to furnish the

specification, P&ID and design philosophy.
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234 Vol-III/Ch 16 : DMCW 13., a) 10 of 12 DATA SHEET FOR DMCW PUMPS: As the DMCW circuit utilizes passivated DM water which is non-corrosive,
System Material of Construction: Bidder envisage to consider Cast iron IS 210 FG 260 as the material of The provision as per
Casing: AASTM A 351 CF8M construction for casing. bidding specification shall
Request owner to confirm acceptance. prevail.
235 Vol-III/Ch 16 : DMCW 16.3 3 of 12 Bidder shall ensure that the average temperature rise of DMCW is There is no technical merit to limit the DMCW temperature rise to 5.5 Deg.c.
System limited to 5.5 deg.C under all circumstances. Please note that DMCW system is closed cooling system without any The provision as per
interface with customer design system viz. complete system design rest with bidding specification shall
EPC bidder. Further the various coolers of turbine, generator, BFP, CEP etc. prevail.Average
have varying temperature rises. Accordingly the overall temperature rise of
temperature = 5.5oC
DMCW system may exceed 5.5 Deg C.
236 Vol-III/Ch 16 : DMCW 16.7.5.4,A), c ) 6 of 12 c ) The pressure drop across each operating plate heat exchanger Bidder envisage to consider maximum allowable pressure drop through PHE
System shall be limited to eight (8.0) MWC in the DMCW circuit and eight shall be at design flow of CCW and ACW system. The Heat Exchanger
(8.0) MWC in the ACW circuit. shall be capable of passing a flow of at least 1.1 times the design flow rate on The provision as per
both DMCW and ACW sides, however pressure drop across PHE shall be bidding specification shall
f) Each Plate Type Heat Exchanger shall be capable of passing a increased accordingly. prevail.
flow of at least 1.1 times the design flow rate on both DMCW and Request owner to relook and confirm acceptance.
6 of 12 ACW sides without exceeding the pressure drop values indicated
16.7.5.4,A), f ) previously in cl. 16.7.5.4 (A) (c).
237 Vol-III/Ch 16 : DMCW 16.6 4 of 12 The capacity of the make up tank shall be adequate to provide a As the DMCW system is closed system, there is no consumption of water in
System minimum of one (1) hour make-up water storage capacity in the system. There will be minor leakage in the system which is considered as
between the minimum and maximum operating levels based on the 2 m3/hr as per tender plant water balance diagram dwg. No. 111-12-3100.
make up demand. Hence, the capacity of make up tank is considered as 10 m3. Agreed.
238 111-12-3201 - - Flow diagram of equipment cooling water system: Bidder envisage to provide CCW recirculation line with control valve for
Pump recirculation line header pressure control.
Vol-III/Ch 16 : DMCW 16.13.8 9 of 12 A control valve shall be provided to maintain a constant pressure Agreed.
System differential between the main supply and return headers of DM
water (primary circuit of ECW system of unit auxiliaries)
239 111-12-3100 - - Composite Water Scheme: There is a discrepancy for DMCW pump suction water (i.e. Hot water suction
DMCW pump is receiving cold water at suction side from PHE. vs. Cold water suction) as per referred clauses.
Hence, bidder understand that DMCW pump is receiving HOT water at
flow dia. Of equipment cooling water system: suction side from equipment cooler. as shown in flow dia. Of equipment
111-12-3201 DMCW pump is receiving HOT water at suction side from cooling water system(111-12-3201). Bidder understand that CCW scheme as Confirmed.
equipment cooler. shown in composite water scheme is tentative.
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240 111-12-3201 - - Flow diagram of equipment cooling water system: Please furnish flow diagram of CCW system for SG auxiliaries and BOP
system as the same is not found in flow dia. Of equipment cooling water
Drawing is available.
system(111-12-3201).
E21 GENERAL
241 Volume II 1.0 5 of 12 Bidders shall note that one (1) more unit of 660 MW may be added Bidder has observed discrepancies in tender specification and P&ID/Flow
General & Schedules in future by the EMPLOYER as an expansion unit for possible Diagrams for provisions to be kept for future unit . Hence, Owner is
Ch 1 : Intent of augmentation of the station. For this purpose, the employer requested to clearly define the provisions to be kept for future expansion unit
Specification envisages suitable space provision to be kept for one (1) 660 MW both in specification as well as in P&IS/Flow diagrams to remove
future expansion unit to be integrated along with that of the discrepancies /contradiction.
present two (2) nos. 660 MW units, which are shown in the
indicative Plot Plan (Refer Volume - VII). As such suitable Please confirm. The provision as per
provision shall be kept by the bidder in various Civil, bidding specification shall
Mechanical, Electrical and C&I systems of present 2x660 MW prevail.
units for future augmentation/integration & interconnection of
corresponding system & facilities with the present units as brought
out in various subsections/ parts/chapters of the technical
specification (Volume II to VII).
242 Volume I 5.0 45 of 63 5.0 Major Inputs from Employer: Bidder understands that Ammonia and Limestone shall be provided by
BID DATA SHEETS Owner.
(BDS) S. No. Input (Month from NOA)
Unit#1 Unit#2 Please confirm.
…….................................................................................................. Confirmed.
2. Availability of Fuel Oil for SG 35 41
3. Availability of coal* 39 45
243 Volume II 4.5 8 of 40 4.5 Fire Detection and Protection System: Owner is requested to amend the proveness criteria for Fire Detection and
General & Schedules The bidder/its sub-vendor should have designed, supplied, erected Protection System as follows:-
Ch 4 : Provenness and The bidder/its sub-vendor should have designed, supplied, erected and
commissioned atleast two (2) numbers of Fire protection Systems, commissioned atleast two (2) numbers of Fire protection Systems, each of The provision as per
each of contract value not less than INR 35.0 million or equivalent contract value not less than INR 35.0 million or equivalent in foreign currency bidding specification shall
in foreign currency (exchange rate applicable as on date of Techno- (exchange rate applicable as on date of Techno-commercial bid opening), in prevail.
commercial bid opening), in thermal power plant installations. thermal power plant / industrial installations.
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244 Volume II 4.18.2 13 of 40 Ash handling system Bidder requests to modify referred clause as follows in line with all recent
General & Schedules The Bidder/ its Sub- vendor who is a supplier of ash handling NTPC tenders:
Ch 4 : Provenness systems but does not meet the requirements under clause 4.18.1 "The systems mentioned at 4.18.2 (a) and (b) above should have been in
in part or in full can also participate provided it has executed at successful operation in at least one (1) plant for two (2) years prior to the
least the following systems of ash handling plant involving design, date of Techno- Commercial bid opening and should have been installed for
engineering, manufacture, supply, erection and commissioning: pulverized coal fired boiler units generating not less than 40 TPH of ash per
a) Bottom ash handling system comprising of jet pump system in boiler."
conjunction with water impounded Bottom Ash Hopper.
b) Fly Ash Handling System for conveying fly ash from ESPs in dry
form (involving pneumatic conveying systems of vacuum or The provision as per
pressure type) or in wet (slurry) form. bidding specification shall
The systems mentioned at 4.18.2 (a) and (b) above should have prevail.
been in successful operation in at least two (2) plants for two (2)
years prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening and
should have been installed for pulverized coal fired boiler units
generating not less than 40 TPH of ash per boiler.
245 Volume II 4.18 13 of 40 Ash handling system Owner to note that the clause No. 4.18.1 (d) is not found in the referred
General & Schedules The systems mentioned at 4.18.1(a), (b) & (c) above should have Chapter of Volume II.
Ch 4 : Provenness been in successful operation in at least two (2) plants for at least
two (2) years prior to date of Techno-Commercial bid opening. For Please clarify the same. (d) to be deleted.
the purpose of qualification, the experience as at (a), (b), (c) & (d)
above in separate plants also is permissible.
246 Volume II 4.19 14 of 40 Coal Handling Plant Bidder requests to modify referred clause as follows in line with all recent
General & Schedules 4.19.1 The Bidder/its Sub-vendor should have designed, NTPC tenders:
Ch 4 : Provenness manufactured/got manufactured, erected and commissioned at "The Bidder/ its Sub- vendor should have designed, manufactured/ got
least two (2) integrated bulk material handling plants (essentially manufactured, erected and commissioned at least one number integrated
comprising of conveying and crushing) including all associated bulk material handling plant (essentially comprising of
structural steel works and electrical works of minimum 1500 conveying and crushing) including all associated structural steel works and The provision as per
Metric tonnes per hour rated capacity or above for coal or other electrical works of 1000 Metric tonnes per hour rated capacity or above for bidding specification shall
minerals of equivalent volumetric capacity which should have been coal or other minerals of equivalent volumetric capacity which should have prevail.
in successful operation for at least two (2) years prior to the date been in successful operation for at least one (1) year prior to the date of
of Techno- Commercial bid opening. At least one (1) tripper should Techno-Commercial bid opening."
have been supplied and commissioned in the above bulk material
handling plants.
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247 Volume II 4.19.5 15 of 40 Wagon Tippler Bidder requests to modify referred clause as follows in line with all recent
General & Schedules The Bidder/its Sub-vendor shall source crescent wagon tipplers NTPC tenders:
Ch 4 : Provenness from a "The Bidder/its Sub-vendor shall source crescent wagon tipplers from a
manufacturer/supplier who has supplied minimum two (2) manufacturer/supplier who has supplied minimum two (2) one (1) crescent The provision as per
crescent wagon tippler suitable for tippling Indian Railway Wagons wagon tippler suitable for tippling Indian Railway Wagons used for bidding specification shall
used for transportation of coal or other minerals which should have transportation of coal or other minerals which should have been in successful prevail.
been in successful operation for at least two (2) years prior to the operation for at least two (2) years prior to the date of Techno-Commercial
date of Techno-Commercial bid opening. bid opening".
248 Volume III : 31.2 2 of 5 One (1) Electronic road weigh bridge of 60 Tonnes capacity Owner to mention the purpose of the referred 60 T weigh bridge along with
Mechanical Works suitable for its location.
Chaper-31 : Weigh weighing loaded road trucks/trailers shall be provided. The system Location will be decided
Bridge shall have an accuracy of +0.25% of actual weight. The scope during detailed
shall include supply of PC, printer, UPS with 1 hour backup, engineering. Please
software capable of providing details like net weight, tare weight, include 60 T Weigh Bridge
total weight etc. Stamping by relevant authorities shall also be as per spec.
included in Contractor’s scope of work.
249 Volume II 3.10.2, f) 26 of 78 Coal Handling plant: Being an EPC project, Owner is requested to mention the longest flow path
Ch 8 : Functional of coal handling plant for which auxiliary power consumption to be
Guarantee & Total power consumption for all the equipments including guaranteed.
Liquidated Damages auxiliaries with
single stream operation at its guaranteed flow path capacity
except:- The provision as per
- Lighting bidding specification shall
- Hoists prevail.
- Coal sampling unit
- Sump Pumps
- Elevators
- DS, DE, Ventilation, SW System, Potable water system
Duty factor for coal handling plant shall be 0.5
250 Volume II 3.10.1, (xiii) 21 of 78 COLTCS Bidder has observed that there is repeatation of COTCS for main turbine
Ch 8 : Functional under guaranteed aux power list. Bidder understands that either of referred
Guarantee & 3.10.1, (viii) 20 of 78 Main turbine Condenser tube cleaning system pumps. clause for COLTCS shall be considered. Confirmed.
Liquidated Damages
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251 Volume II 3.10.2, b) 24 of 78 Air Conditioning System: Bidder proposes to consider the Air Conditioning loads for the following in
Ch 8 : Functional Power consumption at motor input terminals of working units (i.e. line with prevalent industry practice:
Guarantee & excluding stand-by) at its rated duty point of Chilling machines, Power consumption at motor input terminals of working units (i.e. excluding
Liquidated Damages Chilled stand-by) at its rated duty point of Chilling machines, Chilled water Pumps,
water Pumps, Condenser water Pumps, Air/water cooled Condenser water Pumps, Air handling unit (AHU) fans,
condensing for the Air conditioning system of TG building, Service Building, FGD control Confirmed.
machines, precision air conditioners, Air handling units (AHU) fans, room, ESP control room.
cooling towers, for the Air conditioning system.
252 Volume II 3.10.2, c),x.) 25 of 78 x.) Jockey Pumps for firefighting system Bidder proposes that referred pumps shall not be considered for aux power
Ch 8 : Functional xv.) Sludge transfer pumps in PT Plant, Centrifuge and thickened guaranteed as the same pumps are not working continuously.
Guarantee & sludge Confirmed.
Liquidated Damages transfer pumps Please confirm acceptance.
xvi.) Pumps (for ETP system, zero discharge system)
253 Volume II 3.10.2, d, 6 25 of 78 Ash Handling Plant: Bidder understands that conveying compressor and transport air compressor
Ch 8 : Functional i) Conveying air compressors are same.
Guarantee & Confirmed.
Liquidated Damages Please confirm.
E22 MANDATORY SPARES
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254 Volume II 1.0 2 of 12 Scope of Work Owner to note that the bidder shall provide only Mandatory spares in line with
General & Schedules The brief scope of the work comprises of the design, engineering, the Mandatory spares list provided with the tender specificaiton. No separate
Ch 1 : Intent of manufacture, assembly, testing at manufacturer's works, Operation & Maintenance Spares shall be provide.
Specification packaging into properly sized units and shipping & marine
insurance, custom clearance, port clearance & handling, Please confirm acceptance.
satisfactory reconciliation with the custom authorities, inland
transport, inland insurance, right from Ex-works / Ex-show room /
Port of Entry up to completion of trial operation, delivery to site,
receipt, unloading, handling and storage at site, watch & ward,
fabrication at site, erection, testing, supervision,
precommissioning, and commissioning, performance & guarantee The provision as per
performance testing and putting into successful operation to the bidding specification shall
satisfaction of the EMPLOYER of the complete coal fired thermal prevail.
power station consisting the following below listed system but not
limited to the system, equipment and associated works as detailed
in the accompanied Specification including supply of mandatory
spares, special tools & tackles and three (03) years operation
and maintenance spares for “Buxar Thermal Power Project
(2x660 MW)” on the basis of single point responsibility, completely
covering the following activities and services in respect of Steam
Generator, Steam Turbine Generator, all Balance of Plant (BoP)
systems all electrical systems including switchyard, complete
control and instrumentation and complete Civil, structural and
255 Volume II G.0 A hit
39 of 106 G.0 t lTippler
Wagon k & Accessories
ifi d ( t f R il Sidi /T k) Owner to note that the quantity of spares to be provided in the referred
General & Schedules clause is not specified. The same has been considered as "One (1)" in
Ch 9 : Mandatory 1.3 Hydraulic Pump with electric motor set of each type & absence of data.
Agreed.
Spares size
, coupling, valves & servo motor Please confirm.
(mounted on pump) etc.
256 Volume II 19.00 61 of 106 POWER CYCLE PIPING: Owner to note that the spares for Power Cycle Piping are mentioned in all the
General & Schedules three referred clauses.
Ch 9 : Mandatory 2.17 17 of 106 Piping
Spares A. Power Cycle Piping Please specify the clause to be followed for Power Cycle Piping related To be decided during
spares to be provided for this project. detailed engineering
21 32 of 106 Power Cycle Piping
E23 LAYOUT
257 Volume VI, Chapter 6.0 6.17.00 (3) 8 of 9 Water Intake well shall generally………wet pit pumps of required Alternatively, Switchgear room may be constructed on the bank of the river.
Confirmed.
capacity, switchgear room,….. Please confirm.
258 Volume III Tender Drawing 12 of 16 Flow Diagram Raw Water Intake System Not received. Request client to provide the same. Refer addendum-01 for
(34) route plan from intake to
plant boundary.
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259 Volume II, Chapter 1.0 1.2 6 of 12 Plant water Intake & Supply system - Raw water reservoir (5days) Discrepancy between various clauses.
Bidder understands that the capacity of the Raw water reservoir to be
Volume III, Chapter 5.0 5.1 2 of 14 …….in plant Raw Water Reservoir of 6 days storage approx. considered is 530,000cum. Owner to confirm.
530,000cum.
Volume VI, Chapter 2.0 2.6 (22) 3 of 11 The capacity of raw water
Raw water reservoir of required storage capacity (Minimum 6days reservoir-530,000 M3.
storage) for running of 2x660MW unit.
Volume VII, Tender Plot Plan 111-29-
Drawings Mech 0200 Raw water reservoir cap - 530,000cum
Layouts
260 Volume III, Chapter 33.4 (31.) 10 of 15 I. Trestle height in outlying area shall be 5.0 M (BOS) Discrepancy between various clauses.
33.0 Tresle/Piperack height (except for raod and rail crossing) shall be 3000mm.
6.05.00 2 of 09 Cable & Pipe Rack (except at road and rail crossing) : 3000 mm
5 M shall be considered.
Volume VI, Chapter 6.0 Please confirm.
261 Volume III, Chapter 21.2.3 - a & b 3 of 52 Two (2) Rotary type Ash Conditioners for …………during loading Discrepancy in Tender specification and Plot Plan.
21.0 of ash to open trucks. Fly Ash transport mechanism (By Road or Rail) to be clarified by client.
Two (2) Telescopic spouts arrangement with scavenger fan……for FA Transportation by road
unloading of fly as to closed tankers. and rail shall be
Plot Plan 111-29- considered.
Volume VII, Tender 0200 In Plot Plan FA silos are marked over the railway track and no
Drawings Mech road access marked.
Layouts
262 Volume III, Chapter 24 Sl. No. 1.0 69 of 70 Dry Chemical Powder type : Chlorination building near Raw water Chlorination building for Raw water Intake system is not envisaged.
Intake pump house Please confirm.
Agreed.
263 Volume VI, Chapter 11.14 13 of 16 Unloading pump houses to unload oil from road tankers or rail We understand that fuel oil shall be transported thru road tanker only and not
11.0 wagons…….. rail wagons.
Flow Diagram 111-11- Please confirm. Confirmed.
Volume VII, Tender LDO Unloading 1300 In Flow Diagram LDO Handling System it has mentioned of 10 oil
Drawings Mech system tankers terminal Railway oil terminal not considered.
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264 Volume VI, Chapter 11.15.1 14 of 16 ……The above capacity shall be generated partially by excavating The permitted maximum water level of reservoir is not clear.
11.0 the area to a specified bottom level of the reservoir and partially by Bidder understands that the water levels for reservoir can be optimized and
the formation of embankment with CI/CL type of soil…… suitably deceided by the Bidder satisfying the functional requirements.
Please confirm.
Free board of 500mm minimum shall be maintained. The
maximum level of the reservoir will be kept at level which will be at Free board shall be
least 500mm below the finished floor level of the plant or just at the minimum 1.5 M
plant formation level.
265 Volume III, Chapter 24.2 03 of 70 One no. RCC fire water storage tank with suction sump (provided Bidder understand one no. covered RCC storage tank with 2 (two) equal
24.0 in/adjacent to Filter Water Sump) compartments for catering clarified & fire water pumps with dedicated water RCC storage with 2
storage for fire water pumps shall be provided. compartments for clarified
5.3 2 of 14 Clarified water storage tank of RCC construction of effective Please confirm. water and another
Volume III, Chapter 5 capacity of 4hours requirement in two compartments and a fire compartment for fire water
Volume VII, Tender water storage tank as per tac requirement (minimum of 4200 cum)
of 4200 M3 capacity shall
Drawings
be considered.
266 Volume III, Chapter 24.1 02 of 70 The fire pumps shall be installed in the Clarified water pump house. Bidder understands that Clarified water pump house and Fire water pump
24.0 house shall be single common facility.
2.6 4 of 11 33. Fire water reservoir, fire water pump house and fire station. Please confirm. Confirmed.
Volume VI, Chapter 02 34. Clarified Filter water reservoir & pump house.
267 Volume III, Chapter 28 28.1.3 2 of 15 v. Clarified water Pump house (Underslung Crane) Bidder understands that Clarified water pump house and Fire water pump
xiv. Fire Water Pump House (Overhead EOT Crane) house shall be single common facility (Vol. III, Ch.24, Cl. No. 24.1).
Confirmed.
The same shall be provided with underslung crane.
Please confirm.
268 Volume III, Chapter 15 15.3 (j, k) 3 of 49 j) EOT crane for handling pumps, motors and other equipment in Sump gates shall be operated by separate electric hoist instead of pump
the CW pump house….. house overhead crane. Owner to confirm
k) Electric Hoist for handling stoplog gates and coarse screens.
Confirmed.
15.4.10 (viii) 6 of 49 Viii) …….Sump gates shall be accessible by the pump house
overhead crane.
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269 Volume III, Chapter 4 4.1 2 of 3 ……………..The distance from raw water intake structure to raw Discrepancy between various clauses.
water reservoir shall be asumed as 9000M. Client to provide the inputs for Raw water Intake location and route study to The distance between
workout the distance. Raw water intake to plant
Volume VI, Chapter 06 6.17.00 (1) 8 of 9 ……...Pipe line route about 6.00 km in length passes boundary is 6 KM.
through/under Agricultural Land, Barren Land………
270 Volume III, Chapter 15 24.4.2 (A) (xiv) 4 of 70 Hydrant system protects the following building/facilities…… Raw Raw water Intake Pump House is outside plant boundary and hence Hydrant
Water Intake Pump House. network not envisaged for the same. Confirmed.
Please confirm.
271 Volume III, Chapter 33 33.3.5 5 of 15 The cable vaultspace/cable spreader room below the HT/LT It is not practical to have clear height of 2.1 m in the cable spreader room
switchgear rooms, Control Rooms, unit control equipment room, below HT/LT switchgear rooms in TG building. Clearances / Space shall be
Programmer room, UPS, Charger & Battery Rooms, Boiler MCC provided to th eextent feasible as per industry practise and acceptable Confirmed. Bidder to
room shall have 800 mm wide and 2.1 m high movement passage norms. clarify what is acceptable
all around the cable trays in the cable vault/ cable spreader room... norms.
Please confirm.
272 Volume III, Chapter 33 33.4 (11) 8 of 15 11. Clear approach width between Boiler & ESP (Height=8M) - Bidder understands that the 12m indicated is interdistance between column
12m minimum centre line of Boiler last column and ESP first column. The provision as per
prevail.
273 Volume VII, Tender Plot Plan 111-29- -- Bidder understands mill arrangement shown in Plot Plan is indicative and
Drawings Mech 0200 alternate mill arrangements (Front or rear) can also be proposed by Bidder.
Layouts
33.4, 19) Coal Mills shall be located either on the side of the boiler or on rear Front mill arrangement i.e. between turbine building & boiler is widely The provision as per
Volume III/ Chapter 33 9 of 15 side of the boiler i.e. between boiler and ESP. accepted practice throughout the world & also accepted by NTPC & SEBs. bidding specification shall
prevail.
Owner is requested to accept front mill arrangement as an alternative.
Please confirm.
274 Volume VII, Tender Plot Plan 111-29- Width of road mentioned in Plot Plan is indicative. Bidder proposes to fix the
Drawings Mech 0200 same considering single/double lane road based on the functional Width of road already
Layouts -- requirement. shown in Plot Plan shall be
adhered to.
Please confirm
275 Volume VII, Tender Plot Plan 111-29- Bidder understands that Unit numbering defined for BTG block is indicative
Drawings Mech 0200 only, same can renumbered keeping provision for future. The provision as per
Layouts -- bidding specification shall
Please confirm. prevail.
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276 Volume VII, Tender Plot Plan 111-29- Bidder understands arrangement/orientation of coal stock pile and associated
Drawings Mech 0200 facilities for CHP shown in Plot Plan are indicative only , same can be
Layouts rearranged/reoriented based considering space allocated within railway The provision as per
-- siding. bidding specification shall
prevail.
Please confirm.
277 Volume VII, Tender Plot Plan 111-29- Bidder understands

Drawings Mech 0200 1. layout of transformers shown in transformer yard is indicative only, same
Layouts can be relocated considering functional requirement and location of 1) Confirmed.
switchgear room. 2) The provision as per
-- 2. layout of CW supply and return line is indicative, same can be rerouted bidding specification shall
based on the optimized path satisfying functional requirement. prevail.
Please confirm.
278 Volume VII, Tender TG Building 111-21- Bidder understands that

Drawings Mech Floor Plan 0300 1. the pitching of BTG block is indicative, same can be changed/adjusted by
Layouts Bidder based on the functional requirements.
2. the location and size of common switchgear room shown in layout drawing 1) Pitching shown is
is indicative. Bidder shall be allowed to relocate / resize the same. minimum.
3. the equipmet layout shown in various floors of power house building is
indicative only, same can be relocated based on the function requirement. 2,3) Confirmed.
4. Power house building width AB & BC bay width is indicative, same can be
resized based on Bidder's proposed layout and requirement.
5. Length of Power house building and Grid interspacing is indicative, same
-- can be resized based on layout requirement.
6. the pipe cum cable rack shown in CD bay is indicative only. Inorder to 4) Width shown is
have better and through accessibility for vehicular movement bidder shall be minimum (to be followed
allowed to rearrange the pipe rack supported by TG building or Boiler column. by bidders).
5) Length shown is
Please confirm. minimum with 9 bays. Grid
interspecing may be
revised
6) Confirmed.
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279 Volume VII, Tender TG Building 111-21- Two nos. of unloading bays (Grid1-2 and 11-12) are indicated in There is disconnect between Tender clauses and Tender drawings.
Drawings Mech Floor Plan 0200 / TG building layout drawing. Client is requested to provide clarity on the design requirement of TG EOT
Layouts 111-21- crane. Client to confirm if the TG building main EOT crane is required to be
0300 / designed for tandem operation to handle the Generator Stator. Also no of 1. Drawing shall be
Volume III, Ch 28 28.2.2 111-21- In addition, it shall also be possible to handle Generator Stator with maintenence bays requried to be clarified accordingly. followed for number of
0400 / tandem operation of two Turbine hall EOT cranes for which bays.
111-21- necessary arrangements shall be provided. In such case, the 2. TG building main EOT
0600 combined capacity of two EOT cranes shall not be less than the Crane is required to be
110% of weight of Generator designed for tandem
Volume III, Ch 33 33.4 (1) 3 of 15 Stator, including the weight of lifting beam with swivelling operation to handle
arrangement and slings. Generator Stator.
Minimum Three (3) nos. of Maintenance bays in TG building shall

be provided....
7 of 15
280 Volume VII, Tender TG Building 111-21- Bidder understands location and number of interconnecting platform are
Drawings Mech Floor Plan 0200 / indicative only. same shall be arranged based on the functional requirement
Layouts 111-21- and floor level corresponding to power house building and boiler floor level.
0300 / -- Confirmed.
111-21-
0400 /
111-21-
0600
281 Volume VII, Tender TG Building 111-21- Bidder understands that CD bay framing for Critical pipe supports indicated is
Drawings Mech Floor Plan 0400 tentative. The same shall be based on the critical piping layout and pipe
Layouts at 24.0 M and stress analysis requriements, therefore bidder shall be allowed to rearrange
-- Confirmed.
37.5 M EL the same.
Please confirm
282 Volume VII, Tender Cross Section 111-21- Bidder understands number of floor and elevation of floors in BC bay shown
Drawings Mech 0600 is indicative only. Bidder does not envisage any floor requirement above
Layouts Deaerator.
-- Various floor elevation and extent shall be rearranged based on the Confirmed.
equipment layout and functional requirement.
Please confirm.
283 Volume VII, Tender Cross Section 111-21- Bidder understands roof height and top of girder (T.O.G.) elevation (30.0M)
Drawings Mech 0600 shown for AB bay hall is indicative only. Same shall be rearranged based on T.O.G elevation is
Layouts the functional requirement considering EOT and its handling requirement of indicative. Shall be
-- major equipment. finalized during detailed
engineering.
Please confirm.
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E24 CW & ACW system
284 Volume III, Chapter 15 15.3.q 4 & 7 of Separate bays for unloading and maintenance purposes. Bidder proposes to provide common bay adequate for unloading &
& 49 maintenance. Request Owner's confirmation on this proposal. The provision as per
15.4.10.ix bidding specification shall
prevail.
285 Volume III, Chapter 15 15.4.5 5 of 49 The design flow rate in the clarified water (ACW) side of the Design flowrate and Temperature rise of DMCW system need not to be same
& 16 & & operating PHEs as that of ACW system.
3 of 12 for the unit shall be considered same as the design DMCW flow Further, hot water temperature of ACW will be selected such that not to
& rate, with the exceed the CW return water temperature at condenser outlet, as selected
11 of 12 average temperature rise of ACW system limited to 5.5 deg. C /optimized by bidder, instead of restricting ACW side temperature rise to
under all 5.5°C.
circumstances. Hence, ACW and DMCW design flowrate and temperature rise shall be
& optimized by Bidder. Confirmed.
In computing the design heat load and design DMCW flow in
individual DMCW system Bidder shall ensure that the average Owner is requested to confirm.
temperature rise of DMCW is limited to 5.5 deg.C under all
circumstances.
&
Inlet/Outlet water temperature : Bidder to work out. However
DMCW / ACW system temperature rise not to exceed 5.5 deg. C.
286 Volume III, Chapter 15 15.4.4 5 of 49 A minimum of 10% margin on frictional losses assuming C=100 on Bidder will consider 10% margin on friction loss calculated for piping, valves
Hazen William’s formula for design purposes based on respective & fittings. No margin will be considered on equipment static pressure drop
pumping capacity as obtained above. e.g. condenser pressure drop or PHE pressure drop etc.
Confirmed.
Please confirm.
287 Volume III, Chapter 15 15.4.10 6 of 49 The pump house shall accommodate five (5) CW pumps and three Bidder may opt for separate pump house and forebay channel for CW and
(3) ACW pumps. ACW pumps.
prevail.
Please confirm.
288 Volume III, Chapter 15 15.5.3 8 of 49 An interlock shall trip all running CW pumps from very low level of There is a discrepancy in the type and number of level instruments specified
& & & Sh 1 water in the sump of the CWPH. To achieve the above interlock, for CW pump house sumps.
Volume VI, Flow Flow diagram of 1 there shall be three (3) level switches, which shall operate on two In Volume III write-up, total five (5) nos. of level switches are specified for The provision as per
diagram CW & ACW CW & ACW (2) out of three (3) logic. Two (2) other level switches shall also be control of CW & ACW pumps, whereas the flow diagram shows four (4) nos. bidding specification shall
system system provided which shall generate alarm in case of low level in the of level transmitters at each sump. Owner is requested to provide the actual prevail.
sump. instrument requirements for the system.
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289 Volume III, Chapter 15 15.6.A.c 9 of 49 The selected head of CW pump shall provide for adequate margin Bidder understands that equipment design flow means condenser design
so that pumps are capable of supplying equipment design flow at flow and not the pump design/rated flow.
47.5 Hz frequency of power supply.
In other words, at 47.5 Hz, CW pumps should be capable to meet flow and
Confirmed.
head requirement corresponding to 100% TMCR condition.
290 Volume III, Chapter 15 15.6.A.e 9 of 49 The pump & motor assembly shall be supported by two (2) floor Bidder requests Owner to consider single floor CW pump house arrangement
arrangement. The lower floor will be provided below the discharge . The same is a proven industry practice & is widely accepted by major clients
flange to provide an access to the discharge connections. The like NTPC etc.
discharge head
prevail.
shall have a flanged discharge connection.
291 Volume III, Chapter 15 15.6.C.f 11 of 49 The pump suction bell diameter shall be such as to limit the flow The pump suction bell diameter shall be selected as per velocity mentioned
velocity at the maximum flow to within 1.5 m/sec. in HIS 9.8 standard.
Confirmed.
292 Volume III, Chapter 15 15.6.C.j 12 of 49 Continuous motor rating (at 50 deg C ambient) for CW and ACW There is a contradiction in various clauses of specification regarding the
& pumps shall be fifteen percent (15) above the demand at duty point motor rating of CW pumps. Hence, Bidder will select continuous motor
Annexure-1, or ten percent (10%) above the maximum load demand of the ratings (at 50 deg C) for all types of pumps at 10% above the maximum load
2.02.19 driven equipment in the complete operating range (including run demand of the driven equipment under entire operating range to take care of Continuous motor rating
out condition of pump and shut off condition in case pumps are voltage and frequency variation. (at 50 deg C ambient) for
envisaged to be started with the discharge valve closed) whichever Please confirm Bidder's consideration. CW and ACW pumps shall
is higher to take care of the system frequency variation. be fifteen percent (15)
& above the demand at duty
Continuous motor rating (at 50 deg C ambient) for pump shall be point or ten percent (10%)
at least ten percent (10%) above the maximum load demand of the above the maximum load
driven equipment in the complete operating range including run- demand of the driven
out condition of the pump and shut off condition in case pumps are equipment in the complete
envisaged to be started with the discharge valve closed) to take operating range (including
care of the system frequency variation. run out condition of pump
and shut off condition in
case pumps are
envisaged to be started
with the discharge valve
closed) whichever is
higher to take care of the
system frequency variation.
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293 Volume III, Chapter 15 15.10.B.a 18 of 49 For the offered pump, bidder should have carried out the model Alternatively, CW pump model test shall be done as per HIS, which is being
test. Bidder shall furnish the above test results along with the widely accepted in the industry.
tender. The model test should have been conducted as per
Japanese standard JIS-B- Owner is requested to confirm the proposal. Confirmed.
8327 (latest version) and specific speed of the model tested should
lie within ± 5% of the specific speed of the pump offered.
294 Volume III, Chapter 15 15.10.C 19 of 49 (a) At twice the prototype maximum Froude number, i.e., the Sump model study will be carried out as per Froude's law of similitude as per
Froude number of the model is two times that of the prototype. specification and additional two conditions as specified in Cl. No. 15.10 C.) The provision as per
(b) At equal velocity criterion, i.e., the velocity is same both in the (a) & (b) are not required. Owner is requested to confirm. bidding specification shall
model and prototype. prevail.
295 Volume III, Chapter 15 Data sheet 34 of 49 ACW Pumps - Voltage level : 11 kV Voltage lever for ACW pumps shall be as per Electrical specification based
on kW rating.
Confirmed.
Please confirm.
296 Volume III, Chapter 15.17 32 of 49 Circulating water (CW) pipework …… shall be rolled from minimum Since CW pipe shall be provided with concrete encasement, the thickness of The provision as per
15.0 22 mm thick carbon steel plates to IS 2062. CW pipe works shall be based on AWWA standard considering all the cases bidding specification shall
like internal pressure, buckling, buoyancy, external loading etc. prevail.
Bidder shall arrive at final thickness after due calcualtions for the same. Shall be 22 mm (min.)
thickness rolled from
IS:2062 carbon steel
plates. Concrete
encasement not
envisaged.
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297 Volume III, Chapter 15.4.4 5 of 49 The required cooling water flow for the CW system shall be worked There is contradictiong in the stated clauses of tender specification. Owner is The required cooling water
15.0 out by the Bidder considering the maximum possible thermal load requested to confirm the clause to be considered for CW system design and flow for the CW system
condition encountered in condenser and CW temperature rise. The to keep all Bidders at par. shall be worked out by the
design CW flow shall be computed by the bidder considering a Bidder considering the
minimum of five (5) % margin (i.e. 5% margin over and above the maximum possible thermal
required CW flow) as computed out above and shall be load condition
substantiated by the Bidder after conducting optimization studies. encountered in condenser
Chapter 2.0 3.3.1 30 of 70 and CW temperature rise.
Design circulating water quantity at inlet temperature of 33 degC - The design CW flow shall
82000m3/hr be computed by the bidder
considering a minimum of
five (5) % margin (i.e. 5%
margin over and above the
required CW flow) as
computed out above and
shall be substantiated by
the Bidder after
conducting optimization
studies.
298 Volume III/ Chapter 15 5 36 of 49 DATA SHEET FOR BUTTERFLY VALVES : ACW pump The butterfly valve opening / closing time shall be decided during detail
discharge, CT blowdown and other applications as per flow engineering based on transient analysis.
diagram
Please confirm. Confirmed.
Valve opening /closing time : Maximum 40 seconds
299 Volume III/ Chapter 27 27.8.3 11 of 35 For pipe size 250 NB and above mitre bends may be used for all For miter bend of large dia pipe (450 nb and above) bend radius of 1 times
pipes except rubber lined pipes. The bend radius shall be 1½ times the nominal diameter shall be allowed by fulfilling pressure drop requirement.
the
nominal pipe diameter. 90 deg. Bends (mitre) shall be in 5 pieces
(4 cuts)
and 45 deg. mitre bends shall be in 3 pieces 22½ deg. Fabrication Confirmed.
of mitre
bends shall be as detailed in BS 2633/BS534.
300 Volume III/ Chapter 27 27.3.5 6 of 35 Material of Construction for Instrument and Plant air : Galvanized material to be used for instrument air only and not for plant air.
4) ASTM A-53 type E Gr. B galvanized/IS 1239 heavy galvanized/IS
3589 Gr 410 Galvanized to IS-4736 or equivalent. Owner is requested to confirm.
prevail.
E25 Power Cycle Piping, Valves, Fittings & Thermal Insulation
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301 Volume III, 26.2 4 of 26 If ASTM A335 P92 is offered/ used by the bidder/ contractor for Bidder proposes to use full allowable stresses as per ASME B31.1 Code
Chapter 26 Note i) piping (pipes, fittings, components, valves, etc.), maximum Case for ASTM A 335 Grade P92 material, since the material has been used
allowable stress values to be considered for all design calculation across the industry and is already proven in terms of manufacturing, testing,
of piping (pipe, fittings, components, valve etc.) will be reduced by fabrication, etc.
10% w.r.t allowable stress value indicated in code case (ASME-B-
31.1) for P-92. Similarly, if any proven material equivalent to ASTM- The provision as per
A-335-P92 is used, the maximum allowable stress to be bidding specification shall
considered for all design calculation of piping (pipe, fittings, prevail.
components, valve etc.) will be reduced by 10% w.r.t allowable
stress value indicated in the standard/code of that equivalent
material.
302 Volume III, 26.4 5 of 26 The pipe routing shall be such that a clear head room of not less As per standard practice, head room of not less than 2.2m above the The provision as per
Chapter 26 than 2.5 m above the walkway /working area is available. walkway/ working area shall be made available. Request to accept the same. bidding specification shall
prevail.
303 Volume III, 26.8 (vii) 12 of 26 ….. and surface finish of 16 RMS or better in area of stem packing. Surface finish in area of stem packing shall be as per Valve manufacturer's The provision as per
Chapter 26 standard practice. bidding specification shall
prevail.
304 Volume III/ Chapter 27 5.5.1 50 of 70 The HP heaters (1x100% or 2x50% strings) shall be of horizontal In case bidder offers 2X50% HP heater train, option of 3 way valves for HP
and U-tube type with integral desuperheating, condensing and heater bypass shall be allowed as an alternative against motorized bypass
drain cooling sections. valves. The provision as per
Volume VII bidding specification shall
Flow Diagram - Feed water system The same is widely accepted by NTPC & SEBs. prevail.
DWG no. 111-11-0700
Owner to confirm.
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305 Volume III, 27.3.5 6 of 35 Fuel Oil Piping - API 5L Bidder requests to allow ASTM A 106 Gr B for Fuel Oil Piping.
Confirmed.
Chapter 27
306 Volume III, 27.5.3 8 of 35 …. Vertical clearance of 2.5 M above walkways and working areas As per standard practice,vertical clearance not less that 2.2m above the
Chapter 27 …. walkway/ working area shall be made available. Request to accept the same.
prevail.
307 Volume III, 27.14.2 18 of 35 …. gun metal to IS:318 for sizes 50 NB and below. Bidder proposes forged carbon steel valves in place of gun metal valves for
Chapter 27 sizes 50 NB and below. Request to approve the same. Confirmed.
308 Volume III, 27.24.1 28 of 35 Strainer Element - Stainless Steel (AISI 316) Bidder propose Strainer Element - Stainless Steel (AISI 304) The provision as per
Chapter 27 bidding specification shall
prevail.
309 Volume III, 27.24.2 28 of 35 Strainer Element - Stainless Steel (AISI 316) Bidder propose Strainer Element - Stainless Steel (AISI 304) The provision as per
Chapter 27 bidding specification shall
prevail.
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310 Volume III, 27.24.1 28 of 35 The free area of the strainer element shall be at least (6) six times The free area of the strainer element shall be at least (4) four times the
Chapter 27 the internal area of the connecting pipe. internal area of the connecting pipe as per the standard practice of
manufacturers.
prevail.
311 Volume III, 27.24.2 28 of 35 The free area of the strainer element shall be at least (6) six times The free area of the strainer element shall be at least (4) four times the
Chapter 27 the internal area of the connecting pipe. internal area of the connecting pipe as per the standard practice of
manufacturers.
prevail.
312 Volume III, Chapter 27 27.1..3 2 of 35 WILLIAM & HAZEN formula shall be used for calculating the As stainless steel pipes are highly resistant to corrosion, the surface finish of
friction loss in piping systems with the following “C” value….. the pipe internal surface is maintained and hence, "C" value of stainless steel
Stainless steel pipe 100 pipes shall be considered as 140 instead of 100 as given in specification. bidding specification shall
This is being followed in other executed projects as well. prevail.
Request Owner's confirmation in this regard.
313 Volume III, Chapter 27 27.1..6 3 of 35 Corrosion allowance of 1.6 mm will be added to the calculated Bidder understands corrosion allowance is applicable only for carbon steel
thickness being considered. pipes. The same is not applicable for stainless steel and alloy piping. This
practice is being followed across many executed projects installed across the Confirmed.
globe.
Please accept our above proposal.
314 Volume III, Chapter 27 27.3.5 6 of 35 Dematerialized water, (condenser Make up water, Boiler fill and Alternatively, rubber lined carbon steel pipe material shall also be used for
Deaerator Fill water) & DMCW overhead tank make-up water : DM water application, which is also compatible with the medium. Request
Stainless steel to ASTM A-312, Gr. 304 welded for sizes above Owner to accept our proposal. The provision as per
50mm NB & bidding specification shall
Stainless steel to ASTM A312, Gr. 304 sch. 40 Seamless for sizes prevail.
50 mm and below
F Electrical
1 Vol.I / SCHEDULE - 10 22 of 31 Generator Circuit Breaker Bidder would like to clarify that GCB is not applicable to this project, hence
8A _____ _____ the referred clause shall be considered as deleted.
_____ 10 23 of 32 Owner may please confirm. Agreed.
Vol.I / SCHEDULE - 8B
2 Vol.I / SCHEDULE - 11 23 of 31 VFD system for condensate transfer pump motor Bidder would like clarify that VFD is not applicable to Condensate Transfer
8A _____ _____ Pump and hence request Owner to delete the referred clause.
_____ 11 24 of 32 Owner may please issue amendment. Agreed.
VFD is not applicable.
Vol.I / SCHEDULE - 8B
3 Vol.I / SCHEDULE - 22 31 of 31 Bidder to add all other Type Test as required in the Tender Bidder request Owner to list out all applicable type test to keep all bidders at
8A _____ _____ Document & Quote their takeout price. If not quoted, Bidder will be par.
The provision as per bidding
_____ 22 31 of 32 liable to conduct the Type test without any cost implication to the document shall prevail
Vol.I / SCHEDULE - 8B Owner.
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4 Vo.II/Chapter-1: Intent - 4 of 12 Following works will be excluded from the bidder’s scope: Bidder request Owner to indicate coordinates of point from which
Refer 73 in Plot Plan for
of Specification e) Construction of Substation for Construction Power (33/11 kV Construction Power needs to be drawn and location of Purchaser’s 33/11 kV
location of construction
Substation already constructed by Owner) sub-station on the plot plan. power.
5 Vol.II / Ch-4 5.0 28 of 40 PROVENNESS CRITERIA FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS The provenness requirement has no relevance with the bid opening date and
Provenness hence such requirement should be deleted from various clause of The provision as per bidding
… … successful operation for a period of at least two (2) years provenness criteria for electrical equipement. document shall prevail
prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening. … ...
6 Vol.II / Ch-4 5.1.1 28 of 40 Bidder / Sub Vendor should have designed, manufactured, for a The provenness requirement has no relevance with the bid opening date and
Provenness _____ _____ period of not less than two (2) years prior to the date of Techno- hence such requirement should be deleted from referred clause.
_____ 5.1.2 (i) 29 of 40 Commercial bid opening. Apdated clause shall be read as:
Vol.II / Ch-4 _____ "Bidder / Sub Vendor should have designed, manufactured, for a period of
Provenness Bidder / Sub Vendor should have designed, manufactured, … … not less than two (2) years. prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid The provision as per bidding
… have been in successful operation for a period of not less than opening. document shall prevail
two (2) years prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening. _____
Bidder / Sub Vendor should have designed, manufactured, … … … have
been in successful operation for a period of not less than two (2) years. prior
to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening.. "
7 Vol.II / Ch-4 5.2.1 29 of 40 POWER TRANSFORMERS (Generator transformer, Station Bidder understands that this clause is applicable to Power Transformers and
Provenness transformer/ not only for Generator Transformer, Hence bidder request to amend the
Stand-by/start up transformer (as applicable), Unit transformer) referred clause as below:
Bidder / Sub Vendor should have designed, manufactured, "Bidder / sub vendor should have designed manufactured, installed /
installed / supervised supervised installation and commissioned / supervised commissioning of at
installation and commissioned/supervised commissioning of at least two (2) nos
least two (2) nos. (one each at two different installations) of 400KV or above class Generator
(one each at two different installations) of 400 KV or above class Power Transformers of at least 200MVA capacity (either three phase
document shall prevail
Generator transformer as a single unit or single phase transformer) which should
transformers of at least 200 MVA capacity (either three phase be in successful operation for at least two (2) years. prior to the date of
transformer as a techno commercial bid opening . "
single unit or single phase transformer) which should be in
successful operation
for at least two(2) years prior to the date of Techno-Commercial
bid opening.
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8 Vol.II / Ch-4 5.2.1 29 of 40 POWER TRANSFORMERS (Generator transformer, Station Transformer manufacturing industry classify themselves based on
Provenness transformer/ Voltage/MVA class. Manufacturers for Higher Voltage/MVA class and lower
Stand-by/start up transformer (as applicable), Unit transformer) Voltage/MVA class are different.
Bidder / Sub Vendor should have designed, manufactured, Since, the rating of UT is comparatively lower (voltage class (20-27 kV) & The provision as per bidding
installed / supervised MVA (30-40 MVA)) than other power transformers like GT/ST, the large document shall prevail
installation and commissioned/supervised commissioning of at power transformer manufacturers are reluctant to manufacture UT. Hence,
least two (2) nos. bidder request to take out Unit Transformer from this clause.
(one each at two different installations) of 400 KV ... ....
9 Vol.II / Ch-4 5.2.1 29 of 40 Bidder / Sub Vendor should have designed, manufactured, The provenness requirement has no relevance with the bid opening date and
Provenness _____ _____ installed … … … ... operation hence such requirement should be deleted from referred clause.
_____ 5.2.2 29 of 40 for at least two(2) years prior to the date of Techno-Commercial Updated clause shall be read as:
Vol.II / Ch-4 bid opening. "Bidder / Sub Vendor should have designed, manufactured, installed … … …
Provenness _____ ... operation
... ... ... which are in successful operation for two (2) years prior to for at least two(2) years . Prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid
the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening and have established opening . The provision as per bidding
manufacturing facilities ... ... ... document shall prevail
_____
... ... ... which are in successful operation for two (2) years prior to the date
of Techno-Commercial bid opening and have established
manufacturing facilities ... ... ..."
10 Vol.II / Ch-4 5.3.1 29 of 40 Bidder / Sub-vendor should have designed, manufactured, … … … The provenness requirement has no relevance with the bid opening date and
Provenness … atleast two (2) different nstallations for atleast two (2) years hence such requirement should be deleted from referred clause.
prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening. Updated clause shall be read as:
_____ "Bidder / Sub-vendor should have designed, manufactured, … … … …
... ... ... which are in successful operation for two (2) years prior to atleast two (2) different nstallations for atleast two (2) years. prior to the date
the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening and have established of Techno-Commercial bid opening. The provision as per bidding
manufacturing facilities... ... ... _____ document shall prevail
... ... ... which are in successful operation for two (2) years prior to the date of
Techno-Commercial bid opening and have established manufacturing
facilities... ... ..."
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11 Vol.II / Ch-4 5.2.2 29 of 40 Bidder/Sub Vendor who have designed, manufactured,………. The provenness requirement has no relevance with Bank Guarantee and
Provenness ………. In case of award, the Associate or Collaborator of the. This hence such requirement should be deleted from referred clause.
Deed of Joint Undertaking should be submitted prior to the Updated clause shall be read as:
placement of order on approved Sub Vendor.Bidder / Sub Vendor "Bidder/Sub Vendor who have designed, manufactured,………. ………. In
(as applicable) will be required to furnish an on-demand Bank case of award, the Associate or Collaborator of the. This Deed of Joint The provision as per bidding
Guarantee for INR 22 Million (Indian Rupees Twenty Two Million Undertaking should be submitted prior to the placement of order on approved document shall prevail
only). Sub Vendor.Bidder / Sub Vendor (as applicable) will be required to furnish an
on-demand Bank Guarantee for INR 22 Million (Indian Rupees Twenty Two
Million only)."
12 Vol.II / Ch-4 5.4.1 30 of 40 Bidder / Sub Vendor should have manufactured & supplied … … The provenness requirement has no relevance with the bid opening date and
Provenness … which should have been in successful operation for a period of hence such requirement should be deleted from referred clause.
at least two (2) years prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid Updated clause shall be read as:
opening. "Bidder / Sub Vendor should have manufactured & supplied … … … which The provision as per bidding
should have been in successful operation for a period of at least two (2) document shall prevail
years prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening ."
13 Vol.II/Chapter-4 5.15.1 35 of 40 The Bidder/Sub vendor should have designed, manufactured, GIS manufacturer supplies GIS bays and do supervision of Erection and
Provenness erected, tested and commissioned one (1) Gas Insulated commissioning of GIS at site. Hence, the referred clause need to be modified
Switchgear (GIS) equipment(s) installation having at least six (6) as below:
bays of 400kV or above voltage class with short circuit current of "The Bidder/Sub vendor should have designed, manufactured, erected/
not less than 40 kA for 1 second, which should have been in supervised erection, tested/ supervised testing and commissioned/
successful operation for minimum two (2) years prior to the date of supervised commissioning of one (1) Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) document shall prevail
Techno-Commercial bid opening. equipment(s) installation having at least six (6) bays of 400kV or above
voltage class with short circuit current of not less than 40 kA for 1 second,
which should have been in successful operation for minimum two (2) years.
prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening"
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14 Vol.III: Mechanical 33.4 Page 11 A walkway of 600mm (minimum width) with pipe hand rails & toe Pipe hand rails & toe guard for the same may be avoided all along the length
Works / Chapter 33: of 45 guards shall be provided all along length of the trestle of the gallery where walkway is between the verticle cable trays.
Plant Layout for maintenance of cables & pipes. Owner may please confirm.
IN CHP AREA ALL CABLES
Requirement (EXCEPT FOR SAFETY
SWITCHES, ILLUMINATION
Further, bidder request to provide specification of the walkway in the Cable & RECEPTACLES) SHALL
trestle. NOT BE ROUTED INSIDE
THE CONVEYOR
GALLERY. WALKWAY TO
BE PROVIDED FOR
ACCESS TO CABLES IN
PIPE RACK/ CABLE RACK /
TRESTLE.
MECHANICAL TO PROVIDE
THE REQUIRED
SPECIFICATION.
15 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.02.08 3 of 48 The check synchronizing relay shall be housed in the respective Check synchronizing function ( where applicable) for all MV/LV switchgear
Agreed. HOWEVER
Electrical Scope of BOP switchboards except for the switchboards located in the TG shall be part of numerical relay. No separate relay is envisaged for the same.
SEPARATE RELAY TO BE
Work and Building. For the TG Building switchboards the relay shall be part Owner may please accept. PROVIDED IN ECP/SACP.
Design Criteria of ECP (i.e. common for 11kV, 3.3 kV & 415V systems.)
16 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.02.09 3 of 48 Control of incomers and bus-coupler breakers of LV switchgear Bidder understand that Incomer and bus-coupler breakers of LV Switchgear Control of incomers and
Electrical Scope of shall be possible from the EDMS in Main Plant Area and DCS/PLC in main plant area and BOP area will be controlled from DCS and respective bus-coupler breakers of
Work and in BOP areas. PLC only. LV switchgear shall be
Design Criteria possible from the EDMS
and also ECP/SACP in
Main Plant Area and
DCS/PLC in BOP areas.
17 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.02.09 3 of 48 All 415 V PCC/PMCC/MCC to be provided with Manual/Auto Bidder has considered Soot blower MCC, which consists of Two Incomer
Electrical Scope of closing of bus coupler and Auto/Manual live changeover with and One Bus-Coupler with auto changeover facility.
Work and check synchronizing. A marshalling module shall be provided on The Soot Blower motor is having maximum rating of 1.1KW. As per SB
Design Criteria each bus of LV Switchgear for interfacing with DCS. Control of operation, maximum of Two No's of Soot blower can be operated at a time
incomers and bus-coupler breakers of LV switchgear shall be and load consumed is 2.2 kW maximum. The soot blower MCC incomer
possible from the EDMS in Main Plant Area and DCS/PLC in BOP rating is only 32A.
areas. The Hence, bidder shall be allowed to consider the SFU type incomer. The provision as per bidding
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18 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.02.19 4 of 48 Welding sockets in the plant, including welding transformers & Bidder would like to clarify that welding PCC along with welding transformer
Electrical Scope of Welding PCC and power supply network. For BOP areas welding is considered for main plant area only.
Work and DBs with isolation transformer shall be provided. For BOP area, welding receptacles shall be fed from respective PCC/PMCC. document shall prevail
Design Criteria Owner may please confirm.
19 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.02.23 5 of 48 Waste water & oily waste- from soak of GT, ST, UT & UAT of each Bidder would like to propose the following:
Electrical Scope of unit shall be collected in burnt oil pit. Similarly burnt oil pit shall 1. Single burnt oil pit for both the units, designed for 100% oil of largest
Work and also be provided in Bunker area, CHP area & AHP area for the transformer and fire/rain water requirement as per NFPA.
Design Criteria auxiliary power transformers. 2. For Reactor, Bunker area, CHP area & AHP area for the auxiliary power The provision as per bidding
transformers, each transformer pit shall be designed for 100% oil volume of document shall prevail
transformer and fire/rain water requirement as per NFPA. Separate burnt oil
pit in these area are not envisaged.
Owner may please confirm.
20 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.04.02 (xii) 7 of 48 All above calculations shall be done manually. Back up ETAP As ETAP is internationally accepted & validated software, hence power
Electrical Scope of results shall also be submitted for above and load flow study. system study (Load flow, Short circuit, motor starting study) will done through
Work and Bidder shall supply 1 No. ETAP software along with license for ETAP only and no manual calculation is envisaged for the same.
Design Criteria Purchaser’s use. Also, please note that grounding calculation shall be done with Auto grid pro ETAP SHALL BE USED
software. FOR ALL CALCULATIONS
21 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.04.02(xiii) Page 8 Relay Setting and Relay Co- ordination calculations & Bidder will provide the Relay setting calculations and the same shall be
Electrical Scope of of 48 graphs/charts. Bidder shall supply 1 No. Relay Testing Unit for submitted for further approval purpose.
Work and Purchaser’s use. Accordigly we propose to exclude the relay testing unit from bidders document shall prevail
Design Criteria scope. Owner may please confirm.
22 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.06.11 10 of 48 To minimize inventory of spare parts and ease of maintenance all Bidder would like to maintain same make of Switchgear (voltage wise) to the
Electrical Scope of 11kV & 3.3kV and 415V switchgear being shall be of same make extend possible. However, if not possible bidder will offer alternative make as The provision as per bidding
Work and (voltage wise). per agreed make list. document shall prevail
23 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.07.00 12 of 48 11 KV system fault level : 50 kA for 1sec. 11 kV system fault level shall be decided based on system study (Load flow,
Electrical Scope of Short circuit, motor starting study) in line with criteria defined in the The provision as per bidding
Work and specification. document shall prevail
Design Criteria
24 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.07.00 12 of 48 220 V DC system fault level : 25 kA for 1sec. Fault level of Main DCDB shall be 25 KA, however fault level of Sub DCDB (
Electrical Scope of fed from main DCDB) shall be selected either 15 KA or 9kA for 1sec based The provision as per bidding
Work and on fault level calculation. document shall prevail
Design Criteria Owner may please accept.
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25 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.09.01 13 of 48 The overall system shall be configured such that failure of any Bidder would like to clarify that incase of failure of one station transformer
Electrical Scope of piece of equipment has the minimum possible effect on plant and one unit transformer simultaneously, respective unit will be on HP-LP
Work and operating capability. In particular, failure of one unit and/or station bypass mode.
Design Criteria transformer, dc battery or charger shall not cause reduction in the In all other scenario, no reduction in plant's generating capacity is envisaged. The provision as per bidding
plant’s generating capability or affect the safe shut down of the unit. Owner may please accept. document shall prevail
26 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.09.04 Page 13 The battery shall be Lead Acid Plante type. NI-cd type batteries may be allowed for special applications such as Stacker-
Electrical Scope of of 48 Reclaimer for the same.
Work and Since the battery room for Stacker- The provision as per bidding
Design Criteria relaimer area does not have the facility for the lead acid type batteries. document shall prevail
27 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.09.06 Page 13 All motors shall be suitable for DOL starting. Soft starters or For specific applications such as compressors star/ delta starters may be
Electrical Scope of of 48 star/delta starters are not acceptable. allowed for the same. Since the star/ delta starters are the integral part of The provision as per bidding
Work and the compressor skid panel. Owner may please confirm. document shall prevail
Design Criteria
28 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.09.06 13 of 48 Maximum continuous motor ratings shall be at least 15% above Bidder would like to clarify that, motor selection criteria as mentioned in the
Electrical Scope of design duty point or the maximum load demand of the driven mechanical section shall be followed. Incase no criteria is mentioned for any
Agreed.
Work and 1.27.06 30 of 48 equipment under entire operating range taking into account driven equipment in mechanical section this clause will be followed.
Design Criteria voltage and frequency variation. Owner may please accept.
29 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.11.02 15 of 48 The isolated phase bus ducts shall run partly indoor and partly Bidder would like to clarify that as per Generator OEM proven practice,
Electrical Scope of outdoor. The isolated phase bus ducts on generator neutral side protections, metering and AVR CTs for generator shall be mounted within the SHALL BE AS PER OEM
Work and shall be complete with generator neutral side current transformers, generator turret only. PRACTICE. HOWEVER
Design Criteria Bidder would like to propose protections, metering and AVR CTs for THERE SHALL BE 6 CTS
generator as per OEM proven practice. ON PHASE SIDE AND 5
Owner may please accept. CTS ON NEUTRAL SIDE.
30 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.12.00 16 of 48 3. Back-up Control Panel (ECP) Bidder would like to clarify that in modern advance power plant, electrical
Electrical Scope of 4. Back up Control Panel (SACP) system shall be controlled and monitored from Switchgear SCADA system
Work and and hence, very old concept of Electrical Back up control panel (ECP/SACP)
Design Criteria _____ _____ _____ is not required now a days.
_____ 1.18.12 21 of 48 Incomers, bus couplers, motor feeders and transformer feeders of Control of incomers and
Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 11 kV switchgears shall have numerical type relays for protection Since, the requirement of electrical system control and monitoring from DCS bus-coupler breakers of
Electrical Scope of and they shall communicate with DCS through Open protocol (IEC is already mentioned in referred clause no.1.18.12 and 1.19.08, Owner may LV switchgear shall be
Work and 61850). please review the requirement of Electrical Back up control panel (ECP and possible from the EDMS
Design Criteria SACP). and also ECP/SACP in
____ _____ Main Plant Area and
Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: _____ _____ Incomers, bus couplers and motor feeders of 3.3 kV switchgears DCS/PLC in BOP areas.
Electrical Scope of 1.19.08 22 of 48 shall have numerical type relays for protection and they shall
Work and communicate with DCS through Open protocol (IEC 61850).
Design Criteria
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31 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.12.01 16 of 48 The following protection schemes shall be provided in the GRP We understand that the referred clause is asking for redundant relays for Agreed.
Electrical Scope of and the protections shall be divided into two groups; each group generator protection only. Same is also in line with the tender drawing
Work and being 100% redundant and on separate DC supply, so that even if number 112-02-1219, Rev0. However for Generator Transformer and Unit
Design Criteria one group of protections is not available or under maintenance, the Transformer protection main & back up protection shall be provided in
generator is protected by the other group. separate relay. Redundant protection for Transformer are not applicable.
REQUIRED.
32 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.13.01 18 of 48 The GT shall comprise of a bank three Nos. (plus 1 No. spare Alternatively bidder would like to propose the followings for Generator
Electrical Scope of common for all three units) single phase oil immersed outdoor type Transformer:
Work and transformers with class A insulation and OFAF 1) ODAF (Oil Draft Air Forced) The provision as per bidding
Design Criteria cooled and shall be provided with Off Circuit Tap Changer (OCTC). 2) Unit Cooler instead of radiator bank document shall prevail
Owner may please accept.
33 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.15.02 19 of 48 The transformers shall be outdoor, mineral oil filled, Alternatively bidder would like to propose the followings for Station
Electrical Scope of ONAN/ONAF/OFAF cooling type and shall be provided with On Transformer:
Work and Load Tap Changer (OLTC) with a range of 10% in steps of 1.25%. 1) ODAF (Oil Draft Air Forced) document shall prevail
Design Criteria 2) Unit Cooler instead of radiator bank
34 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.18.00 19 of 48 There shall be six Nos. 11 KV Station Switchgears for three Units. Bidder would like to inform that as per Key SLD, tender drawing number 112-
Electrical Scope of 10-0100, Rev0, there are total four (4) number of 11kV Switchgears.
Work and Bidder has considered four (4) number of 11kV Station Switchgear as per CONFIMED.
Design Criteria KSLD only.
35 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.18.02 19 of 48 1.18.00 11kV SWITCHGEAR Bidder reads the clause as follows:
Electrical Scope of 1.18.02 There shall be six Nos. 11 KV Station Switchgears for "There shall be four Nos. 11 KV Station Switchgears for two Units. Each
Work and three Units. Each Station Switchgears shall be fed from respective Station Switchgears shall be fed from respective secondary winding of CONFIRMED.
Design Criteria secondary winding of Station transformers. Station transformers."
Owner may please issue amendment.
36 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.18.07 Page 20 In each bus section of the 11 kV switchgear at least one spare One spare feeder shall be provided for highest and lowest breaker rating in
Electrical Scope of of 48 feeder shall be provided for highest and lowest rating motors and each 11 KV switchgear panel instead of each bus section as mentioned in
Work and one spare feeder for largest rating Service transformer. the clause to optimize the building size and to provide economical solution to The provision as per bidding
Design Criteria Owner. document shall prevail
37 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.18.12 21 of 48 Incomers, bus couplers, motor feeders and transformer feeders of Bidder would like to clarify that numerical relays in 11kV Switchgear shall be
Electrical Scope of 11 kV compatible with IEC 61850 protocol. However, communication of these relays
Work and switchgears shall have numerical type relays for protection and through DCS shall be through Modbus/TCP IP protocol. document shall prevail
Design Criteria they shall communicate with DCS through Open protocol (IEC Owner may please accept.
61850).
38 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.18.14 21 of 48 Heat run (temperature rise) test shall be carried out on one 11 kV Bidder would like to clarify that type test report of heat run test for same of
Electrical Scope of Switchgear of each rating. higher rating switchgear will be submitted for owner acceptance during detail The provision as per bidding
Work and engineering. document shall prevail
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39 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.19.05 Page 22 In each bus section of the 3.3 kV switchgear at least one spare One spare feeder shall be provided for highest and lowest breaker rating in
Electrical Scope of of 48 feeder shall be provided for highest rating motor and one spare each 3.3 KV switchgear panel instead of each bus section as mentioned in
Work and feeder for lowest rating Motor. the clause to optimize the building size and to provide economical solution to The provision as per bidding
Design Criteria Owner. Owner document shall prevail
may please confirm.
40 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.19.08 22 of 48 Incomers, bus couplers and motor feeders of 3.3 kV switchgears Bidder would like to clarify that numerical relays in 3.3kV Switchgear shall be
Electrical Scope of shall have numerical type relays for protection and they shall compatible with IEC 61850 protocol. However, communication of these relays The provision as per bidding
Work and communicate with DCS through Open protocol (IEC 61850). through DCS shall be through Modbus/TCP IP protocol. document shall prevail
41 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.19.10 22 of 48 Heat run (temperature rise) test shall be carried out on each rating Bidder would like to clarify that type test report of heat run test for same of
Electrical Scope of 3.3 kV Switchgears. higher rating switchgear will be submitted for owner acceptance during detail The provision as per bidding
Work and engineering. document shall prevail
42 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.22.03 23 of 48 Each switchgear/MCC/distribution board shall be fed by 2x100% Bidder proposes to use 2X 100 % configuration for transformer and if the
Electrical Scope of transformers/feeders and these shall be rated to carry the max. load exceed 2.15 MVA then bidder may consider 3X50 % config also. BIDDER TO PROVIDE
Work and maximum load expected to be imposed. Owner may please accept. 2X100%
Design Criteria CONFIRGURATION FOR
TRANSFORMER. INCASE
RATING OF
TRANSFORMER EXCEEDS
2.5MVA THEN 3 X50%
CONFIRGURATION SHALL
BE PROVIDED.
43 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.22.06 23 of 48 Additional starting & running of one largest stand by motor with Bidder would like to clarify that only starting of largest standby motor shall be
Electrical Scope of driven equipment shall also be considered while sizing the considered for sizing of transformer. The provision as per bidding
Work and transformer. The motor terminal voltage during above operations Owner may please accept. document shall prevail
Design Criteria shall be within specified limits.
44 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.22.11 23 of 48 11 KV / 0.433 KV transformers shall be provided with Off Circuit Bidder understands that both these clauses (i.e. clause 1.22.11 of Vol- IV,
Electrical Scope of ________ _______ Tap Changer of ± 5% in steps of 2.5% per tap. Chapter-1 & clause 9.05.08.i of Vol- IV, Chapter-9) are contradictory to each Off-circuit taps as specified
Work and 9.05.08 i) _ ______________________________________________ other. shall be provided on the high
Design Criteria 10 of 17 Off-circuit taps as specified shall be provided on the high voltage Bidder understand that same shall be read as "with a tap range of ± 5% in voltage winding with a tap
_________________ winding with a tap range of ± 5% in the steps of 2.05%. the steps of 2.5%." range of ± 5% in the steps of
Vol. IV/ Ch 9: Service 2.5%.
Transformers
45 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.24.09 24 of 48 The AC control supply voltage for motors rated below 90 kW shall Bidder would like to propose 2 x 100 %, 415/110V control transformer for
Electrical Scope of be 110V AC. For this purpose each motor feeder of PMCC/MCC each bus section for AC control supply of motor feeder rated upto 90kW.
Agreed.
Work and shall be provided with suitable rated 415/110V Control Transformer. Owner may please accept.
Design Criteria
46 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.24.10 (b) 25 of 48 Non Intelligent Draw out type MCC - Soot Blower MCC Bidders clarifies that Soot Blowing operation timing is minimum and the
Electrical Scope of Incomer rating is 32A SFU. Hence, Soot Blower MCC shall be Non Intelligent The provision as per bidding
Work and fixed type. document shall prevail
Design Criteria
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47 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.25.01 25 of 48 Numerical type protective relays shall be provided to isolate the Bidder would like to clarify that numerical relays shall be compatible with IEC
Electrical Scope of faulty equipment and system as early and as expeditiously 61850 protocol. However, communication of these relays through DCS shall The provision as per bidding
Work and possible. All numerical relays shall communicate with DCS through be through Modbus/TCP IP protocol. document shall prevail
Design Criteria Open protocol (IEC 61850). Owner may please confirm.
48 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.27.01 30 of 48 Motors rated upto and including 160 kW shall be connected to Bidder would like to propose LV Motor upto and including 200kW to be fed
Electrical Scope of 415V, 50 Hz from LV Switchgear except for CHP. For CHP motor upto and including
Work and AC supply. Motors rated above 160 kW upto and including 1500 160kW shall be fed from 415V system. document shall prevail
Design Criteria kW shall be connected to 3.3 KV, 50 Hz supply. Motors rated Owner may please accept.
above 1500 kW shall be connected to 11 kV, 50 Hz supply.
49 Vol IV / Chapter1 1.27.02 30 of 48 … … energy efficiency level IE3 as per IS 12615:2011…. … There is a discrepancy in Class of efficiency required for LT motors at two
Electrical Scope of _____ _____ _____ different clause of tender specification.
Work and 14.04.01 4 of 20 … … Efficiency class-IE2, conforming to IS 12615, or IEC:60034- Owner may please clarify.
IE3 MOTORS SHALL BE
Design Criteria 30. SUPPLIED.
_____
Vol.IV/Chapter-14 AC
& DC Motors
50 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.27.04 30 of 48 Locked rotor current of the LV motor shall not exceed 600% of full Bidder would like to clarify that locked rotor current for LV motor shall be as
Electrical Scope of load current subject to 20% IS tolerance. per IS 12615:2011 for IE3 motor with applicable tolerance value.
Work and Electrical system shall be designed accordingly. Agreed.
51 Vol IV / Chapter1 1.27.05 Page 30 Motors rated 90 kW and & above up to For CHP area, Motors rated 90 kW and & above up to 160KW shall be
Electrical Scope of of 48 160KW shall be ACB controlled with numerical relays suitable for contactor controlled having MCCB and Overload Relay.
Work and Due to frequent switching of the drives in CHP area, The provision as per bidding
Design Criteria contactor controlled is envisaged in LT, 415V switchgear. document shall prevail
52 Vol IV / Chapter1 1.29.01 32 of 48 For this purpose, 2 x 100% rated 220 V Battery charger (Float cum Bidder would like to propose battery back-up time for 30 mins as per
Electrical Scope of __________ _______ Boost) for each battery and 2 x 100% rated battery for catering DC prevailing practice of NTPC and other utilities.
Work and 1.29.03 32 of 48 loads of each unit and common auxiliaries for Two (2) hours has Owner may please accept.
Design Criteria been considered.
__________________ ________________________________________________ The provision as per bidding
_ document shall prevail
Vol IV / Chapter1 All the batteries shall be sized for the required load and Two (2)
Electrical Scope of hour load cycle, taking into account of temperature correction,
Work and design margin and aging compensation factors.
Design Criteria
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53 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.29.01 32 of 48 Three sets of above 220 V DC Systems shall take care of DC Bidder would like to clarify that Two (2) sets of battery system are envisaged. 2 X 100% set of 220V battery
Electrical Scope of loads of 3 units and DC loads of station system. Each DC System shall be designed to take care of DC loads of one (1) unit with associated float cum
Work and and 50% of station system. boost charger for main plant
Design Criteria Owner may please accept. and station loads of each
unit. Also one No. spare float
cum boost charger shall be
provided for the Main Plant
Area. 2 X 100% set of battery
with associated float cum
boost charger for other areas.
54 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.29.03 32 of 48 Battery shall be of storage type plante lead Alternatively bidder would like to propose Ni-Cd battery as per prevailing
Electrical Scope of acid. Battery shall be sized for continuous operation at design practice of NTPC and other utilities.
Work and ambient of 50 deg. C. Bidder would like to clarify that minimum electrolyte temperature shall be
Design Criteria considered 10 Deg C higher then the ambient temperature for battery sizing. The provision as per bidding
Owner may please accept. document shall prevail
55 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.30.02 33 of 48 i) For 11kV - 50kA - 0.2 sec for outgoing motor feeders and Bidder would like to propose the following:
Electrical Scope of transformer feeders and 50kA- 1sec-for tie and incomer feeders. i) For 11kV - * kA - 0.16 sec for outgoing motor feeders and transformer
Work and ii) For 3.3kV - 40kA - 0.2 sec for outgoing motor feeders and feeders (provided with instantaneous protection) and *kA- 1sec-for tie and
Design Criteria transformer feeders and 40kA-1 sec-for incomers & tie feeders. incomer feeders.
iii) For 415V - 50kA - 0.25 sec for motor feeders and 50kA-1sec-for ii) For 3.3kV - *kA - 0.16 sec for outgoing motor feeders and transformer
incomer & tie feeders. feeders (provided with instantaneous protection) and *kA-1 sec-for incomers The provision as per bidding
& tie feeders. document shall prevail
iii) For 415V - 50kA - 0.16 sec for motor feeders and 50kA-1sec-for incomer
& tie feeders.
*- Shall be as per 11kV/3.3kV switchgear fault level.
56 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.30.04 34 of 48 For ACB / MCCB/MPCB protected circuits the conductor size shall The cable shall be sized based on 90% voltage at load end during running
Electrical Scope of 1.30.06 depend upon full load current subject to voltage drop limited to 3% conditions and 80% voltage at motor terminals under starting conditions.
Work and 1.30.07 during running of all feeders and 15% during starting of motors The provision as per bidding
Design Criteria having rigid coupling. document shall prevail
57 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.30.10 (iii) 34 of 48 Above 19 core two or more of above cables Bidder would like to propose 24 core cable also for control circuit.
Electrical Scope of Owner may please accept. The provision as per bidding
Work and document shall prevail
Design Criteria
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58 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.30.10 (iv) 34 of 48 For DC system only single core cables shall be used. Bidder would like to use 2C cable for DC circuit.
Electrical Scope of Owner may please accept.
Agreed.
Work and
Design Criteria
59 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.33.01 36 of 48 The termination kits shall be suitable for termination of the cables As per standard practice, termination kit is envisaged for MV (11 & 3.3 kV)
Electrical Scope of to indoor switchgear or to a weatherproof cable box of an cable only.
Work and indoor/outdoor For LV cable termination is envisaged through suitable lugs.
Design Criteria mounted transformer/motor. The termination kits shall preferably be
as of the following types:- Owner may please accept. Agreed.
a) PUSH ON type for LV power cables.
60 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.35.03 38 of 48 The steel conduit shall be encased in concrete. Bidder would like to clarify that steel conduits shall be used for directly buried
Electrical Scope of application only. PVC conduit will be encased in concrete.
Agreed.
Work and Owner may please accept.
Design Criteria
61 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.36.02 (iii) 39 of 48 The minimum design vertical spacing for trays shall be 300 mm Bidder would like to propose bottom to bottom spacing between cable tray of
Electrical Scope of measured from the bottom of the upper tray to the top of the lower 300 mm in BTG area due to space constraints. For BOP area, spacing as per
Work and tray. tender requirement shall be followed. The provision as per bidding
62 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.38.05 41 of 48 Only LED fixtures shall be provided. All the three referred clauses are contradictory to each other.
Electrical Scope of ________ _______ ______________________________________ Bidder understands that as per chaper -23 of illumination system, clause no
Work and 1.38.06 41 of 48 For yard illumination, flood lights would be installed at suitable 23.02.00, Lighting fixtures with lamps and accessories and LED type fixtures
Design Criteria ________ _______ locations to provide the requisite level of illumination. Pole- for main roads, secondary roads & perimeter compound lighting.
__________________ ANNEXURE-I 25 of 30 mounted high-pressure sodium vapor fixtures would be used for Bidder presumes that LED luminaire
_ approach roads. shall be provided only for road and peripherial lighting and rest all the
Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: ________________________________________ luminaires shall be of conventional Mercury/Sodium vapour lamp.
Electrical Scope of Type of Luminaire Owner may please confirm.
Work and
Design Criteria
__________________
Volume IV: Electrical ONLY LED LIGHTS TO BE
Works, Ch 23: PROVIDED FOR THE
Illumination System ENTIRE PLANT.
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63 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.38.05 41 of 48 Only LED fixtures shall be provided. As per chaper -23 of illumination system, clause no 23.02.00 Lighting fixtures
Electrical Scope of with lamps and accessories and LED type fixtures for main roads, secondary
Work and roads & perimeter compound lighting.
Design Criteria Bidder presumes that LED luminaire shall be provided only for
road and peripherial lighting and rest all the luminaires shall be of
conventional Mercury/Sodium vapour lamp.
64 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.44.00 Page 45 During design stage adequate space shall be provided for All the boards shall be designed based on the actual feeder requirement and
Electrical Scope of of 48 expansion of board on either side to accommodate addition of spare philosophy as per the NIT specifications. Accordingly Equipment layout
Work and panel to take care of unforeseen factors. shall be prepaired. Separately Agreed.
Design Criteria additional space may not be required. Owner may please confirm.
65 Vol. IV/ Chapter-1: 1.44.02 (v) 45 of 48 The minimum clear height (excluding roof beam) shall be 3.0 We understand that Elevations at different floors of TG building are fixed as
Electrical Scope of metres. per tender drawing TG Building GA.
Work and Clearance/Height of various Cable Vault, Switchgear Room etc. within TG
Design Criteria building shall be as per approved civil & structure design. The provision as per bidding
For balance buildings other then TG building Clearance/Height for Cable document shall prevail
Vault, Switchgear Room etc. shall be maintained as per specification.
66 Volume IV:Ch-3 : 3.03.03, x) Page 6 The LV windings of Station Transformers and Unit Transformers As per Tender SLD (112-10-0100, Rev0), MD BFP is connected to Station
Power Transformer of 42 shall be designed to withstand the frequent surges of DOL starting switchgear only and hence starting of BFP is not envisaged on Unit
of Boiler feed pump motor at a very low power factor. transformer. Agreed.
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67 Volume IV:Ch-3 : 3.04.09, v), c) Page 12 2 nos. of 60% capacity radiators. Each radiator shall be provided Bidder would like to propose the followings:
Power Transformer of 42 with 2x100% capacity oil pump. 1) Radiator Bank
2) Unit Cooler instead of radiator bank
Total capacity of unit coolers furnished for each transformer shall Owner may please accept. Each power transformer (GT/ST/UT)
shall be provided with 2x60% radiator
3.04.09, v), ii) be minimum 120% of actual requirements. banks.
In case of radiator banks, the
transformer shall be capable of operating
continuously under natural cooled
condition up to the specified load. The
forced cooling equipment shall come into
operation by pre-set contacts of winding
temperature indicator and the
transformer shall operate as a forced
cooling unit. Cooling shall be so
designed that during total failure of
power supply to cooling fans and oil
pumps, the transformer shall be able to
operate at full load for at least ten (10)
minutes without the calculated winding
hot spot temperature exceeding 140°C.
Further, cooling shall be so designed
that during total failure of cooling fans
and oil pumps of one radiator bank, the
transformer shall be able to operate at
full load for at least ten (10) minutes
without the calculated winding hot spot
temperature exceeding 115°C.
Each radiator bank of GT/ST shall have

standby pump also.
68 Volume IV:Ch-3 : 1.12 (a) 37 of 42 DATA SHEET : GENERATOR TRANSFORMER There seems to be some typo mistake for mentioning BIL level.
Power Transformer Insulation level :HV- (SI/Li/AC)420kV side :
SHALL BE 1425KVP/630KV.
1300kVp/1050kVp/570kVrms Purchaser may confirm the exact requirement.
69 Volume IV:Ch-3 : 1.15 37 of 42 DATA SHEET : GENERATOR TRANSFORMER Bidder requests that Generator transformer impedance at principal tap may
Power Transformer Short-circuit impedance at 75ºC at principal tap - 15% (max) on be selected between 14% & 16% as against specified value of 16%. Short-circuit impedance at
275 MVA base without positive tolerence However, bidder will limit the range of transformer impedance (lowest to 75ºC at principal tap - 15%
highest - including tolerance) from 12.5% to 17.5% as specified. Owner may (max) on 275 MVA base
please confirm. without positive tolerence
70 Volume IV:Ch-3 : 1.11.2 37 of 42 DATA SHEET : GENERATOR TRANSFORMER Bidder request Owner to amend specification as below in line with IEC
Power Transformer Temperature rise above design 60076/IS 2026:
ambient temperature Temperature rise above design ambient temperature The provision as per bidding
(a) In oil by thermometer - 40 degC (a) In oil by thermometer - 50 degC document shall prevail
(b) In winding by resistance - 45 degC (b) In winding by resistance - 55 degC
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71 Volume IV:Ch-3 : 1.15 37 of 42 DATA SHEET : GENERATOR TRANSFORMER There is discrepancy between Short-circuit impedance of GT mentioned in
Power Transformer ___________ ______ Short-circuit impedance at 75ºC at principal tap - 15% (max) on datasheet and Protection SLD. Bidder request Owner to review.
_____________ 112-02-1219 275 MVA base without positive tolerence
Short-circuit impedance at
Vol.VII Tender Metering and _____________________________ 75ºC at principal tap - 15%
drawings Protection SLD GENERATOR TRANSFORMER (max) on 275 MVA base
Z=13.5% without positive tolerence
72 Volume IV:Ch-3 : 11.2 39 of 42 DATA SHEET : STATION TRANSFORMER Bidder request Owner to amend specification as below in line with IEC
Power Transformer 11.2 Temperature rise above design 60076/IS 2026:
73 Volume IV:Ch-3 : 21.1 40 of 42 DATA SHEET : STATION TRANSFORMER Bidder propose Owner to consider Station Transformer bushing of voltage
Power Transformer TRANSFORMER BUSHING class 420 kVrms for 400kV system which is in line with voltage class of Agreed
Voltage class kV (rms): HV- 550 kVrms Generator Transformer HV Bushing.
74 Volume IV:Ch-3 : 11.2 41 of 42 DATA SHEET : UNIT TRANSFORMERS Bidder request Owner to amend specification as below in line with IEC
Power Transformer Temperature rise above design 60076/IS 2026:
75 Volume IV:Ch-3 : 14.0(i) 41 of 42 DATA SHEET : UNIT TRANSFORMERS Impedance of the Unit transformer shall be selected based on system study.
Power Transformer Impedance at 75 deg.C on 40MVA base :
Z=10%
On Principal Tap - HV-LV -9% Purchaser may confirm.
76 Vol.IV/Chapter-3 14.0 41 of 42 Impedance at 75 deg.C on 40MVA base There is discrepancy between Short-circuit impedance of UT mentioned in
_____________ ___________ ______ i) On Principal Tap- HV-LV: 9% UT datasheet and Protection SLD. Bidder request Owner to resolve the
REFER REPLY AT SL NO.
Vol.VII Tender 112-02-1219 - ___________________________ discrepancy. 75 ABOVE.
drawings Metering and Unit Transformer- Z=11.5%
Protection SLD
77 Vol.IV/Chapter-8:11 8.04.01 v) 6 of 36 Forced cooling for HV breakers (11 kV & 3.3 kV) and HV Switchgear breaker with normal cooling is available in market upto 3150A
KV & 3.3 KV switchgear is not acceptable. rating only.
Switchgear For breaker above 3150A, the breaker is always with forced cooling. Agreed. HOWEVER
REDUNDANCY TO BE
PROVIDED FOR THE
Hence, bidder suggest to allow for forced cooling of breaker for rating above
COOLING FANS
3150A.
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78 Vol.IV/Chapter-9 : 9.01.01 2 of 17 The scope of supply shall include Cast Resin Encapsulated dry "Bidder would like to clarify that world class OEMs like GE manufactures LV
Service type transformers of ratings to be decided by the Bidder based on dry transformers with VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnated) type using Nomex
Transformers selection criteria given in this specification. as the insulating material on the conductors.
Owner is requested to accept VPI technology in addition to Cast resin document shall prevail
technology indicated in tender specification for Dry Type Transformer."
79 Vol.IV/Chapter-9 : 9.03.08 5 of 17 The transformer shall be capable of withstanding the short circuit Bidder understands that the minimum period indicated in referred clause is
Service stresses due to a terminal fault on any one winding with full voltage two (2) seconds. Owner may please confirm.
The transformer shall be
Transformers maintained on the other winding for minimum period of three (2)
capable of withstanding
seconds. Necessary calculation confirming thermal ability shall be
the short circuit stresses
submitted with bid.
due to a terminal fault on
any one winding with full
voltage maintained on the
other winding for minimum
period of two (2) seconds.
Necessary calculation
confirming thermal ability
shall be submitted with bid.
80 Vol. IV/Chapter-9: 9.05.12 ii) 11 of 17 Wiring shall be done with……………… Minimum wire size shall be Bidder understands that 2.05 sq mm shall be read as 2.5 stranded copper Wiring shall be done
Service 2.05 sq. mm stranded copper. Not more than two wires shall be wire as 2.05sq mm does not seem to be standard wire size. Owner may with………………
Transformers connected to a terminal. please confirm. Minimum wire size shall be
2.5 sq. mm stranded
copper. Not more than two
wires shall be connected
to a terminal.
81 Vol.IV/Chapter-11 : 11.01.11 3 of 48 All 415V PCC, PMCC & MCC shall generally be of intelligent type Bidder clarifies that check synchronizing relay shall be housed in the
415V Switchgears and compatible with IEC 61850 Communication protocol. However respective switchboards (as applicable).
DC Boards utility MCCs as mentioned in the single line diagram shall be non-
intelligent type. . A marshalling module shall be provided on each
bus of LV Switchgear (PCC, PMCC, MCC) for interfacing with
DCS. Control of incomers and bus-coupler breakers of LV Agreed. HOWEVER
switchgear shall be possible from the DCS. The check SEPARATE RELAY TO BE
synchronizing relay shall be housed in the respective PROVIDED IN ECP/SACP
switchboards. Dummy panels shall be integral part of the LV
Switchgear and of same size.
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82 Vol IV/Chapter13: 13.03.03 & 2 of 4 All PBs shall be push to actuate type and the stop PB shall be As per bidder standard practice , the following is proposed :
Local Push Button 13.03.04 lockable in off position as per the scheme requirement All HT/LT Drives Emergency Stop PB is envisaged.
Stations & Misc. Emergency local stop push button should not be lockable. Emergency Stop PB is Stay put Type, with Mushroom head. Lockable and Agreed.
Equipments Emergency push buttons shall be stay put type. Key removable in "OFF" Position.
83 Vol.IV/Chapter-14 : AC 14.13.05 (ii) 6 of 20 Motors (above 1000 KW upto 3000 KW) .……… 600%. Not As per Chapter-1/ Volume IV Page 30 of 48 Clause 1.27.04
& DC Motors subject to any positive tolerance
"Locked rotor current of the HV & MV motors rated 3000 kW and below shall Locked rotor current of the
be limited to 600% (subject to 20% IS tolerance) of the full load current of the HV & MV motors rated
motors and motor rated above 3000 kW and without VFD shall be limited to 3000 kW and below shall
450% (inclusive of 20% tolerance) of full load current of the motor. Locked be limited to 600%
rotor current of the LV motor shall not exceed 600% of full load current (subject to 20% IS
subject to 20% IS tolerance". tolerance) of the full load
current of the motors and
The clause 14.13.05 & 1.27.04 are contradicting. Please clarify the exact motor rated above 3000
requirement of tolerance. kW and without VFD shall
be limited to 450%
(inclusive of 20%
tolerance) of full load
current of the motor.
Locked rotor current of the
LV motor shall not exceed
600% of full load current
subject to 20% IS
tolerance.
84 Vol.IV/Chapter-14 : AC 14.16.00 7 of 20 STARTING TIME

& DC Motors 14.16.01 For motors with starting time upto 20 secs. at minimum
permissible voltage during starting, the locked rotor withstand time Bidder clarifies that as per the Motor OEM standard proven practice is to
under hot condition at highest voltage limit shall be at least 2.5 provide the Speed Switch, if the specification criteria not met . Hence, we
secs. more than starting time. request to delete the clause no. 14.16.04.
14.16.02 For motors with starting time more than 20 secs. and ONLY IN CASE OF HIGH
upto 45 secs. at minimum permissible voltage during starting, the "At no stage, speed switch shall be provided to achieve requirements INERTIA DRIVES LIKE FAN
locked rotor withstand time under hot condition at highest voltage mentioned in Clause No. 14.0114.01 to 14.0114.03" DRIVES, SPEED SWITCH
limit shall be at least 5 secs. more than starting time. IS ACCEPTABLE.
14.16.03 For motors with starting time more than 45 secs. at
minimum permissible voltage during starting, the locked rotor
withstand time under hot condition at highest voltage limit shall be
more than starting time by at least 10% of the starting time.
14.16.04 At no stage, speed switch shall be provided to achieve
requirements mentioned in Clause No 14 0114 01 to 14 0114 03
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85 Vol.IV/Chapter-14 : AC 14.21.00 8 of 20 Method of cooling shall be IC 411 (TEFC), IC 511 (TETV) or IC As per bidder experience , the following is proposed :
& DC Motors 611 (CACA). However, motors rated 3000kW or above can be Method of cooling shall be IC 411 (TEFC), IC 511 (TETV) or IC 611 (CACA)
closed air circuit water cooled (CACW). or CACW. document shall prevail
86 Vol.IV/Chapter-14 : AC 14.39.00 & 15 of 20 HV & MV motor shall be provided with four (4) Nos. simplex or two As per Motor OEM standard , the following quantities is proposed:
& DC Motors 14.40.00 (2) Nos. duplex platinum resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) Winding RTD
in each phase embedded in stator winding at locations where high 12 Nos Simplex or 6 Nos Duplex RTD will be provide.RTD - 3 Wire Type
temperatures are expected. In addition one (1) duplex type RTD Bearing RTD
shall be provided in each bearing. The RTDs shall be 3 wire duplex 2 Nos Duplex RTD / Bearing will be provided. RTD - 3 Wire Type
platinum resistance type having a value of 100 ohms at 0 Deg.C Dial Type Indicator
HV & MV motors shall be provided with dial type two (2) bearing 1 No DTT / Bearing will be provided. For local monitoring The provision as per bidding
temperature indicators and shall have two (2) sets of contacts, document shall prevail
each set having 2 NO + 2 NC contacts rated for 5A at 240V AC
and 0.5A at 220V DC. One set shall be set to operate at lower
value to give alarm and other set at a higher value to trip the motor
87 Vol.IV/Chapter-15 : 15.06.03 (i) (ii) 6 of 9 Each motor actuator shall have Six (6) rotary drum position limit As per OEM design , the following is proposed :
Electrical Actuators switches with two for open each with 2 NO + 2NC contacts and two Each motor actuator shall have switches as follows:
with Integral Starters for close each with 2 NO + 2 NC contacts positions, each with Limit Switches with contacts
adjustable setting between fully open and fully closed positions. Open - 2NO+2NC
Each rotary drum limit switch shall have two (2) limit switches for Close - 2NO+2NC
intermediate open position each with 2 NO + 2 NC contacts. The Torque Switches with contacts
limit switches shall have capacity of 5A at 240V AC or 0.5A at Open - 2NO+2NC
220V DC. Close - 2NO+2NC The provision as per bidding
Each motor actuator shall also have two (2) torque limit switches Intermediate Limit Switches with contacts document shall prevail
with four (4) normally opened and four (4) normally closed contacts Open - 2NO+2NC
each Close - 2NO+2NC
Position feedback
Position Transmitter is provided for Inching Type application actuator
88 Vol- IV/Chapter-16: 16.03.03 iii) 21 of 25 Each transformer shall be provided with tappings at +5% & + 10% Bidder understands that this clause shall be read as "Each transformer shall
Electricals of Elevator, on the primary. be provided with tappings at ±5% &±10% on the primary". Owner may please Agreed
EOT Cranes, Hoist confirm.
and EOT U/S Crane
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89 Vol.IV/Chapter-20 : 20.08.01 (ii) 10 of 21 Horizontally running cable trays shall be clamped by bolting to Bidder proposes to Weld the Cable Trays with Cable tray Support (For both
Cabling System cantilever arms and vertically running cable trays shall be bolted to vertically and horizontally running Cable trays).
main support channel by suitable bracket/clamps on both top and
PREFABRICATED TYPE
bottom side rails at an interval of 1500 mm. For vertical cable CABLE SUPPORTS TO BE
risers/shafts cable trays shall be supported at an interval of USED FOR THE ENTIRE
1000mm. Fixing of cable trays to cantilever arms or main support PLANT.
channel by welding shall not be accepted
90 Vol.IV/Ch-24 : Earthing 24.03.02, ii) Page 3 Fault current for the earthing system shall be designed for 50 KA We understand that mentioned fault is only for earthing conductor sizing.
& Lightning of 12 for duration of 1 sec. Purchaser may confirm. document shall prevail
Protection
91 Vol.IV/Chapter-25 : 13.0 4 of 4 TERMINAL POINTS Bidder understands that the terminal point for Construction Power shall be at
Construction Power _____ _____ (a) Incoming 33 kV supply at two point inside the plant boundary by 11 kV voltage level since Owner has already constructed 33/11 kV substation.
Supply - 4 of 12 STPL.
____________ _______________________________ Agreed.
Vo.II/Chapter-1: Intent Following works will be excluded from the bidder’s scope:
of Specification e) Construction of Substation for Construction Power (33/11 kV
Substation already constructed by Owner)
92 Vol. IV / Ch 29: 400 kV 29.02.02 2 of 71 400 kV GIS Station transformer bay is not mentioned in the referred clause. Owner may
Gas Insulated i) 400 kV GIS comprises the following major components please check and update.
Switchgear a) The 400 kV GIS shall have following bays:
aa) Generator Transformer bays : 2
bb) Line bays : 4 Refer addendum -01
cc) Bus Reactor Bay : 1
dd) Bus PT Bay : 2
93 Vol.IV/Ch 29: 400 kV 29.04.01 Page 12 The basic system connection is shown in Drawing No.D-0444-112- Mentioned drawing is missing in the tender.
Gas Insulated of 71 26-01: SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM of 400 kV GIS Substation
Refer addendum -01
Switchgear Purchaser may provide the same.
94 Vol.IV/Ch 29: 400 kV 29.04.03 Page 13 Lightning arresters for generator transformer and stand by Bidder understand that standby transformer mentioned here is not applicable READ STANDBY
Gas Insulated of 71 transformer shall be mounted on a structure placed near the for this configuration. TRANSFORMER AS
respective transformer. Owner may please confirm. STATION TRANSFORMER
95 Vol.IV/Ch 29: 400 kV 29.05.06, i) Page 23 Fast acting earthing switches shall be located at the busbar and at Fast acting earthing switches will be provided for line feeders only as per
Gas Insulated of 71 all external HV connections of feeders like HV cables or overhead prevaling industry practice.
Switchgear lines or transformer connections. Owner may please confirm. Agreed.
96 Vol.IV/Ch 29: 400 kV 29.05.24, i) Page 33 The typical layout for 400 kV GIS Substation is shown in drawing Mentioned drawing is missing in the tender.
Gas Insulated of 71 No. D-0444-112-26-1001 is only indicative.
Refer addendum -01
Switchgear Purchaser may provide the same.
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97 Vol.IV/Ch 29: 400 kV 29.12.01,A, Page 43 LINE PROTECTION RELAY PANEL We understand that all protection functions mentioned( under cited clause)
Gas Insulated of 71 shall be part of Main-1 & Main-2 composite protection relay only. Agreed
Switchgear
98 Vol.IV/Ch 30: 30.03.01(vii) Sheet 4 Bidder shall offer the Bay Controller Unit (BCU) (one HOT and one As per standard utility practice, one BCU shall be provided for each bay.
Substation Automation of 38 COLD) for each bay in a diameter (One diameter will consists of Additionally bidder would like to propose BCU as a part of LCC
Agreed
System (SAS) three bays) at 400 kV level. Purchaser may accept the same.
99 Vol- IV/Chapter-33: 33.05.10 iii) 12 of 31 e) Permissible voltage variation for satisfactory operation at rated Bidder understands that voltage variation shall be ±10% and frequency Agreed. HOWEVER
Emergency Diesel kVA: +10% variation shall be ±5% as mentioned in Vol-IV, chapter-1, Clause No. TRANSIENT VOLATGE DIP
Generator Set f) Permissible frequency variation: +5% 1.06.02.Owner may please confirm. SHALL NOT BE MORE
THAN 15%.
100 Vol.VII Tender 112-10-0100 - Unit Transformer- 40/32 MVA There is discrepancy between rating of UT mentioned in Main Plant SLD and
drawings Single Line ____________________________ Protection SLD. Bidder request Owner to resolve the discrepancy.
_____________ Diagram Unit Transformer- 25/31.5 MVA
MINIMUM RATING OF UA
Vol.VII Tender ___________ IS 40/32MVA.
drawings 112-02-1219
Metering and
Protection SLD
101 Vol.VII Tender Single Line - Fork arrangement has been proposed between the two buses of Bidder understands that, the referred clause is not applicable to bidder
drawings Diagram : 112- the same transformer. considering present connections shown in SLD.
Agreed
10-0100 Rev.0, Owner may please confirm.
Sheet 1 of 2
102 Vol.VII Tender Single Line - Transformer details: Bidder would like to clarify that the unit transformer shall be sized for 2x50%
drawings Diagram : 112- 3. Unit Transformer: 2x100% per unit. per unit requirement. Owner may please update.
Agreed.
10-0100 Rev.0,
Sheet 1 of 2
103 Vol.VII Tender Single Line - Transformer details: Bidder understands that the package no. indicated in SLD is not applicable
drawings Diagram : 112- Package No: STG, SG, BOP as this tender is EPC tender considering all package as per tender spec.
Agreed.
10-0100 Rev.0,
Sheet 1 of 2
104 Vol.VII Tender Single Line - Outgoing feeder for FGD Plant (20MW) Bidder would like to clarify that the FGD system is part of EPC tender hence
drawings Diagram : 112- only provision of feeder requirement mentioned in SLD is not clear.
Agreed.
10-0100 Rev.0, Owner may please clarify.
Sheet 1 of 2
105 Vol.VII Tender Single Line - Rating of Electrical Equipment Bidder understand that rating of electrical equipment GT, ST, UT, UAT, Aux
drawings Diagram : 112- Transformer, IPBD etc. as mentioned in the KSLD and Tender specification
RATINGS MENTIONED
10-0100 Rev.0, are indicative only and not binding for EPC contractor. ARE THE MINIMUM
Sheet 1 of 2 Rating of all electrical equipment shall be arrived as per the criteria RATINGS INDICATIVE.
mentioned in the tender specification and submitted to owner for review and
approval during detail engineering.
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106 Vol.VII Tender Single Line - Number and location of LV Load centers Bidder understand that number and location of LV load center as mentioned
drawings Diagram : 112- in the KSLD and Tender specification are indicative only and not binding for
10-0100 Rev.0, EPC contractor. THEY ARE THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT. BIDDER
Sheet 1 of 2 EPC Contractor will decide number and location of LV load center as per geo-
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
graphical position of load centers.
LV LOAD CENTRES IF
Owner may please confirm. REQUIRED BASED BASED
ON GEOGRAPHICAL
REQUIREMENT.
107 - - - Electrical for Raw Water Pump House. Owner may please specify following for Raw Water Intake Pump House. 1. 11 kV
1. Voltage level in kV for interconnection line between plant and RWPH
location. 2. ENCLOSED IN
2. Details of route survey and drawing for interconnecting line corridor. ADDENDUM.
3. Location of substation at RWPH.
3. ON THE BANKS OF
RIVER GANGA IF THE
PUMPHOUSE IS INSIDE
THE RIVER.
108 - - - Electrical for Raw Water Pump House. Owner may please confirm for following.
1. Right of way for interconnection line shall be in Owner's scope.
2. Permissions and statutory clearance for interconnection line works shall be CONFIRMED.
in Owner's scope.
109 General - - Discrepancies in the voltage levels We have Agreed various discrepancies in the voltage level in tender
document and Tender SLD for Power Transformers. For clarity we have
considered the following voltage levels:
1. Generator Transformer: 400/*kV
2. Station Transformer: 400/11.5/11.5
3. Unit Transformer: */11.5/11.5kV Refer Addendum -01.
According to the above voltage class, BIL and rated voltage of associated
equipment i.e. LA etc will be selected based on IEC standard.
Owner is requested to confirm the same.
110 General layout Plan - - - Bidder understands that dismantling or re-routing, if required, of any
EHV/HT/LT lines passing through Buxar power plant area shall be in owner`s
scope. Owner may please confirm CONFIRMED.
111 General - - Discrepancies between description of Provenness Criteria and Bidder understands that in case of discrepancy between description of
Attachment-3K Provenness Criteria and Attachment-3K, description of provenness criteria STRINGENT AMONGST
will govern and Attachment-3K will be amended accordingly by the bidder THE TWO TO BE
during bid submission. FOLLOWED.
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G C&I
Cross HMI operation is applicable for this package through which

drives in one HMI (DDCMIS) can be controlled from a different HMI We have considered Cross HMI operation at group levels for drives through The provision as per
1 Vol. V: PART A 2.04.03 6 of 100 (DDCMIS) through authorized access. Refer Part-B, subsection Soft link; Individual drive level control is not recommended and shall not be bidding specification shall
chapter 3, DDCMIS for details envisaged. Please confirm. prevail.

Bidder shall try to adhere to the functional grouping guidelines given by the prevail.However, if any
2 Vol. V: PART A 59 of 100 Guidelines for Functional Grouping of Controllers customer wherever possible. However customer is requested to accept specific issues to be
functional grouping as per vendor's standard & proven practices also. reviewed will be done
during contract finalisation
stage.

BOP part of Unit DDCMIS may be of different of different make than plant
3 Vol. V: PART A 2.03.02 6 of 100 Off site system DDCMIS shall be of the same make as BOP. bidding specification shall
DDCMIS
prevail.

3.52.02 & Please note that for each unit ,performance calculations shall be part of
4 Part B/Ch 3: DDCMIS 72 of 85 Performance Calculations (Class I and Class II) bidding specification shall
3.52.03 DDCMIS and no standalone system shall be considered for this purpose.
prevail.
DISTRIBUTED
DIGITAL CONTROL, The provision as per
DDCMIS software , hardware and features shall be offered as per DCS
5 MONITORING & 2.01.00, viii,1 3 of 100 Software for determination of optimum controller parameters bidding specification shall
Vendor standard practice. Please confirm acceptance.
INFORMATION prevail.
SYSTEM
The Bidder shall provide separate HART system with suitable

interface (complete Hardware & software) for each unit DDCMIS
Please note that Analysers with HART Protocol shall be provided as per
6 Vol. V: PART A 2.03.05 6 of 100 only for centralized configuration, maintenance, diagnosis & record- Confirmed.
market availability. Please confirm acceptance.
keeping for all electronic transmitters, control valves, analyzers
and any other instruments with HART protocol
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iii. BOP System The balance of plant (BOP) C&I system

comprising of ... ...control and monitoring of some offsite system Please note that Air Conditioning system and ventilation system is generally, The provision as per
7 Vol. V: PART A 2.03.01 III 5 of 100 plant like CW & ACW system, Cooling Tower, , Air Conditioning supplied by package vendor as per their proven practice and implemented in bidding specification shall
and ventilation system of Main plant control building area and ESP a proprietary control system. Please confirm acceptance. prevail.
control building area etc. a
As there is no such control room called Unit Control room, we understand,

8 Vol. V: PART A 2.04.06 7 of 100 Operator Work Station (OWS) in Unit Control Room (UCR). Confirmed.
here Unit Control Room refers to Central Control Room. Please confirm.
Wireless Link:-For the following system identified below, Bidder

shall consider We propose not to use the wireless link for remote operation of stacker
wireless link or hardwired link for remote operation of the systems: reclaimer. The operation of CHP stacker reclaimer shall be only from its
1. AAQMS system as described in Vol. V, Sub Sec chapter 15, respective PLC. Bidder shall envisage a redundant communication link
9 Vol. V: PART A 2.04.13 7 of 100 bidding specification shall
Part B. between Stacker Reclaimer PLC & CHP DDCMIS , CHP DDCMIS & station
prevail.
2. Between CHP stacker reclaimer PLC and station LAN LAN/DDCMIS for continuous monitoring. Hence Wireless Link is not required.
switch/CHP DDCMIS Please confirm.
as described in Vol. V, Sub Sec chapter 14, Part B.

Also bidder to include the following
prevail. 1. All
i. Bidder shall include all necessary equipments including towers
Licenses, statutory
on both sides.
1. All Licenses, statutory clearances, co for wireless communication clearances, co for wireless
ii. All licenses, statutory clearances for equipment in his scope.
spectrum in the plant shall be obtained by SJVN. Please confirm. communication spectrum
10 Vol. V: PART A 2.04.13 7 of 100 iii. The fixed charge and the running cost till warranty period shall
2. We understand that coordination, obtaining clearances and payment of in the plant shall be
be included in the quoted price.
applicable fees required for obtaining license shall be done by SJVN. obtained by the Biddder.
iv. All the Coordination, obtaining clearances and payment of
SJVN will help / assist the
applicable fees required for obtaining license in owner’s scope
procedure of obtaining the
shall be in bidder scope.
clearances.
2. Confirmed.
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For each of the non-DDCMIS based controls being provided for

any system, 1 set of programming tool/laptop for each such system Programming tool for viewing and changing logic/ program/ setting shall be The provision as per
11 Vol. V: PART A 2.08.02 8 of 100 shall be provided to view & change logic/program/settings. The integrated within the respective system EWS/HMI and no separate tool shall bidding specification shall
Bidder shall furnish a comprehensive list of such systems within 6 be provided. Please confirm prevail.
months of NOA.
Control Equipment Room (CER) is envisaged in the same floor i.e.
Coal Bunker Level Monitoring Unit shall be installed in the field at coal bunker
control tower in Main plant building (TG Hall). It shall have various The provision as per
floor and we shall have 4-20 mA signal in DDCMIS. Based on this Coal
12 Vol. V: PART A 2.00.00 (2) 84 of 100 system cabinets such as BOP DDCMIS cabinets, SG C&I system bidding specification shall
bunker Level monitoring unit will not in Control Equipment Room. Please
cabinets, TG C&I system cabinets, vibration monitoring system prevail.
confirm.
cabinets, Coal bunker level monitoring unit....
Please note that DDCMIS Panels/ PLC panels, TCS/TPS panels, BMS/ BPS
Part B/Ch 1:General
Environmental ConditionsIP 32****** With a suitable canopy at the panels, Vibrations panels etc. located in air conditioned environment shall not
13 Information and 1.07.01 6 of 100 Confirmed.
top to prevent ingress of dripping water be provided with canopy and the same shall be as per manufacturer's
Design Criteria
standard. Please accept.
The control system hardware (controllers, modules/cards etc.)
shall be housed in cabinets located in respective control equipment Please note that there shall be only one Control Equipment Room (CER) in
14 Part B/Ch 3: DDCMIS 3.10.04 6 of 85 room (CER) unitised and offsite except for the remote I/O cubicles Main plant building. There is no separate room as Control Equipment Room Confirmed.
(as specified in Vol.-V, Part-A) which shall be located in respective considered for local control rooms. Please confirm.
areas
Monitor sensor wire break/open circuit/short circuit and take The provision as per
Please note that the features like Monitor Sensor wire break/open circuit/
15 Part B/Ch 3: DDCMIS 3.17.01 (k) 8 of 85 suitable actions in logic/loop. (This will include blocking of trip bidding specification shall
short circuit shall be as per DDCMIS manufacturer's standard
signals in case of RTD failure). prevail.
Triple/dual analog sensors are required both in CLCS and OLCS

for control purpose, then all of these triple/dual sensors shall be
wired
to the controller where CLCS loop is configured. If based on the
Please note that Controller to controller communication of same system is
same set of sensors, any protection action is required in OLCS The provision as per
through soft link. The hardwired signal exchange will be applicable only in
16 Part B/Ch 3: DDCMIS 3.20.02 (b) 11 of 85 (e.g.,protection stop of drive) in another controller(s), then CLCS bidding specification shall
case of communication between separate control system with separate
Controller shall provide three digital outputs for each such prevail.
controller. Please confirm
controller from three separate output modules (at defined LVM-
Limit Value Monitor blocks inside controller). The three such digital
outputs of CLCS controller shall be acquired in each of the OLCS
controllers in three separate digital input modules.
System cabinet(s) and corresponding marshalling and termination

cabinet(s) shall be a single shipping section, so that the internal Packaging of cabinet for shipping shall be as per manufacturer standard
17 Part B/Ch 3: DDCMIS 3.33.06 35 of 85 bidding specification shall
wiring from field terminal to the module is done completely at the practice. Please accept
prevail.
factory itself.
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In addition to above, facility shall be provided to connect 02 nos,

remote OWS stations located at Owner’s Headquarter Lucknow
through the telephone exchange to retrieve data as specified. The
We understand that provision of connection shall be taken care by Bidder , The provision as per
Bidder shall provide all necessary software & hardware including
18 Part B/Ch 3: DDCMIS 3.47.03 55 of 85 however the supply of these PC and connection through telephone exchange bidding specification shall
suitable modems for the connectivity. "ready to plug" ports shall be
shall be taken care by Purchaser. Please confirm. prevail.
provided for future connectivity of 10 PC stations . Bidder shall
arrange to test one such connection through telephone exchange
at site
The Servers/Workstations/PCs/Laptop to be provided by the

Bidder should be latest available in the market at the time of supply
to prevent early obsolescence and shall be subject to Owner’s The Servers/ Workstations/ PCs/ Laptop & software package shall be of
approval. The software packages to be included with the latest version available at the time of placement of order. Please confirm.
prevail.
server/OWS/PCs shall also be the latest version available at the
time of supply.
Intelligent SNMP manageable mini-UPS for 30 minutes backup As the Main Plant UPS is considered for all OWS/Server/Programming
20 Part B/Ch 3: DDCMIS 3.50.00 (x) 69 of 85 Confirmed.
shall be provided with all accessories and software. Stations, separate mini UPS will not be envisaged. Please accept and confirm
1) We understand that
Location for installation of
Minimum requirements like input power, space, approach and any
AAQMS shall be informed
other associated facilities required for installation and
1) We understand that Location for installation of AAQMS shall be informed by SJVN.
Part B/Ch 15: commissioning of the AAQMS shall be specified by the bidder in
by SJVN. 2) Statutory clearance
21 Environment 15.02.13 14 of 28 the offer. Installation and commissioning of the AAQMS shall be
2) Statutory clearance related to AAQMS shall be obtained by SJVN and not related to AAQMS shall be
Monitoring Systems done by the bidder at the site provided by Owner. Bidder shall
by vendor/bidder. Please confirm. arranged by the Bidder,
obtain statutory and other clearances for purchase, commissioning
However, any help or
and operation & maintenance of the AAQMS.
assistenace in obtaining
the clearnace will be done
Wireless Link- Between CHP stacker reclaimer PLC and station Wireless link function is not envisaged in bidder supplied DCS. Please
22 Vol. V: PART A 2.04.13 7 of 100 bidding specification shall
LAN switch/CHP DDCMIS confirm acceptance.
prevail.
Customer is requested to accept unarmoured cables in indoor location or
wherever cable is passing through conduit or on over a cable tray. Bidder
23 Vol. V: PART A 7.04.00 16 of 100 Complete Instrumentation cables shall be armoured bidding specification shall
shall supply outdoor cable as armoured cable. Customer is requested to
prevail.
accept the same.
Bidder proposes to install cameras at very 100 Mtr distance , as the cameras
24 Vol. V: PART A 3.00.00 42 of 100 Camera shall be provided at every 70 meter distance Confirmed.
shall easily cover view of 100 Mtr. Kindly confirm
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EPC PACKAGE Bidder shall furnish the Type Test Certificates for Cables wherever The provision as per
Fiber Optic Cable
25 Part B, Chapter 9: 9.02.05 17 of 33 applicable. bidding specification shall
N. TESTS
Instrumentation Cables No tests shall be conducted separately. prevail.
Volume II The provision as per

Ultrasonic type level transmitter - Bidder Proposes to consider 10% spares of total population for station as
26 Ch 9 : Mandatory 1.00.01.12 83 of 106 bidding specification shall
50% of each type and length, including sensors Ultrasonic Tx are less prone to fail. Kindly confirm the same.
Spares prevail.
Bidder proposes customer not to take LVS controller as a mandatory spare.

88 of Instead customer can take electronic modules required for LVS controller. The provision as per
Ch 9 : Mandatory 1.00.02.31.14.0
27 106 & 93 LVS Controller of each type for LVS Customer to kindly confirm. Also there is repetition in Mandatory Spares for bidding specification shall
Spares 8 1.00.10.08
of 106 LVS required ( Cl. No. 1.00.10.08 and cls. no. 1.00.02.31.14.08). Kindly prevail.
confirm LVS spares philosophy

Ch 9 : Mandatory Fuses/Semiconductor Fuses- 300% of installed of each type, Requirement of fuses seems to be on much higher side. Customer is
28 1.00.08.02 91 of 106 bidding specification shall
Spares current rating with each panel /board requested to take 100% spare fuses. Kindly confirm.
prevail.
All type of the cables used for emergency trip push buttons, Fire
alarm, detection & protection system, safety critical circuit, trip
EPC PACKAGE protection circuit and for other services specified elsewhere in the The provision as per
29 Part B, Chapter 9: 9.01.03.11 4 of 33 specification shall be fire survival cable conforming to IEC 60331, Bidder has envisaged only FRLS cable for all such applications. bidding specification shall
Instrumentation Cables BS6387 (CWZ), BS6207 standard and this specification. The prevail.
instrumentation cables in the other area shall be FRLS conforming
to IEC 60332 standards and this specification.
In case different control system is provided for TG system (refer

clause 2.03.02) & it is bidder’s standard and proven practice not to For Offsite DDCMIS, separate marshalling cabinets OR suitably partitioned
provide separate marshalling cabinets, then the system cabinet System Cabinet to create separate marshalling area on the rear side of the
30 Vol. V: PART A 2.11.00 ( e ) 9 of 100 bidding specification shall
can be suitably partitioned to create separate marshalling area on system cabinet shall be provided as per manufacturer's standard and proven
prevail.
the rear side of the system cabinet to ensure segregation of the practice
electronic module area from the marshalling area.
In addition to Remote I/O, Remote Controller shall also be provided as
31 Vol. V: PART A 2.06.00 8 of 100 Remote Input/ Output Modules finalized during detailed engineering. E.g. Remote Controller along with I/O Confirmed.
cabinet
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Bidder shall ensure that various C&I instruments /equipment like

vibration monitoring system, 4-20mA electronic transmitters /
Part B/Ch 1: General transducers, Temperature elements and other instruments/ local Bidder will try to minimize the different makes however It is not feasible to Bidder to follow the tender
32 Information and Design 1.04.01 5 of 10 devices etc. that are being furnished by comply fully with this requirement owing to numerous packages and suppliers specification requirements
Criteria the bidder, are of the same make, series and family of hardware so involved across the globe. to the extend possible.
as to ensure smooth and optimal maintenance, easy
interchangeability and efficient spare parts management.
For the server based DDCMIS Architecture, redundant servers shall be

In order to achieve above, following shall be redundant with provided. However, for server less Architecture (station based systems),
automatic change-over (including the associated software), as a quantity of operator work stations shall be provided as per tender, such that
minimum: single point failure shall not affect the operation of plant. However,
prevail.
Servers/information work stations redundancy in Historian station / Station LAN Server/ Programming station
shall be provided as per tender requirements
Common Requirements for all Analysers:-

Part B/Ch 2: Field & Auto calibration of pH & Conductivity analyzer is not available and same shall Bidder to provide as per
34 2.09.01 16 of 63 8. Calibration: Auto & Manual (from Remote)
Measuring Instruments be provided as per manufacturer's standard design. Specification requirements.

Separate cables are to be provided for dual / triple redundant Bidder will route the cables as per our standard practice. It is not feasible to
prevail.However, if any
35 Vol. V: PART A 7.03.00 16 of 100 instruments used for protection of Unit and HT drives. These lay the cables separately for dual / triple redundant instruments used for
specific issues to be
cables are also to be laid in separate routes to the extent feasible. protection of Unit and HT drives.
reviewed will be done
All control valves shall be furnished with pneumatic actuators

Part B/Ch 11: Control except for pressure and temperature control valve for auxiliary Bidder clarifies that the type of actuator for control valve will be as per sizing
36 11.06.00 5 of 9 bidding specification shall
Valves With Actuators PRDS application (Electro-hydraulic / pneumatically operated) and requirement
prevail.
separator drain control valve (Electro-hydraulic type)
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY)- The provision as per

37 Vol. V: PART A 4.00.00 (g) 12 of 100 Redundancy requirements/Criteria for Sensors & Signals from Redundancy requirements will be considered as per standard OEM practice bidding specification shall
MCC/SWGR prevail.
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The system shall utilize non sampling/extraction type microwave

Part B, Chapter 4 :
technology for online monitoring/measurement of the unburnt
Main
4.13.00 10 of 23 carbon in fly ash with minimum 4 nos. probes measurement to The provision as per
Equipment Related C&I As this is not a proven system in the Indian power plant, the same is not
38 have complete profile per location. The system shall measure a fly bidding specification shall
system considered by bidder.
ash at a representative location prevail.
Vol. V: PART A 3.00.00 (j) 10 of 100 On Line Carbon in Ash Analysers System
All impulse pipes shall be of seamless type conforming to ANSI

B36.10 for schedule numbers, sizes and dimensions etc. The size
Part B/Ch 8:
of impulse pipe shall be ½” for steam and water applications and
PROCESS
8.01.02 2 of 10 ¾” for air and flue gas applications. The material of impulse pipe
CONNECTION AND The provision as per
shall be same as that of main process pipe. For various All the impulse piping and fittings in boiler will be of SS316 as OEM standard
39 PIPING bidding specification shall
applications specification of impulse pipe material and associated practice
fittings and valves shall be as given in table PCP. prevail.
Part B/Ch 8:
PROCESS
Table 8.1 9 of 10 Technical Specifications for C&I Systems-Table-No. 8.1
CONNECTION AND
PIPING
For Hot-extractive sampling type and Dilution
extractive type systems, the entire system
Part B/Ch 15: including analysers, sample handling/conditioning system etc The provision as per
Please note that sample handling system shall be sourced from approved
40 Environment 15.01.03 (14) 5 of 28 offered shall be sourced from/assembled at Original Analyser bidding specification shall
local sub vendors of original analyzer manufacturer (OAM).
Monitoring Systems manufacturer(OAM) works i.e., all components prevail.
involved shall be imported or sourced from OAM
only and no indigenous component shall be used.
Redundant LAN for communication between various OWS,

between OWS and processing stations and OWS/PC. A redundant
station-wide LAN for connecting the unit and other sub systems of
DDCMIS, PLCs, as applicable OWS, stations & DMS etc. as well SJVN shall provide communication media/ISDN facility including all cables, The provision as per
41 Vol. V: PART A 2.04.11 7 of 100 for connecting to the other off-line services of the Station LAN This hardware and software for establishing connectivity from powerhouse to bidding specification shall
shall include all cables, hardware, software and accessories remote terminals at Headquarter. prevail.
required for connecting Bidder’s system up to the remote terminals
at Headquarters in Lucknow. Complete system interfacing &
successful implementation is in bidder’s scope.
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The Bidder shall provide a dedicated and standalone WORK
STATIONS based HART system with suitable interface for main
prevail.However, if any
plant DDCMIS for centralised configuration, maintenance,
42 Part B/Ch 3: DDCMIS 3.45.00 50 of 85 Bidder shall provide integrated HART Management System; Please confirm. specific issues to be
diagnostics & record-keeping for all electronic
reviewed will be done
transmitters, temperature transmitters, control valves position
transmitters and analysers (as applicable) with HART protocol.
stage.
Bidder understanding is
Part B/Ch 14:
correct . Bidder to meet
Annexure-A Control System / Package :Hydrogen Generation Plant
43 6 of 10 PLC based control system shall be provided as per OEM standard practice. the Specification
System for Control System: BOP HG DCS
requirements,
BOP/Offsite packages
functionalities etc.
Further, Bidder shall supply separate parallel redundant industrial bidding specification shall
grade Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System for each prevail.However, if any
Part B/Ch 7: UPS & 24 Systems such as CMMS,PSSS,Simulator,Station LAN etc. shall be fed from
44 7.01.01.02 2 of 21 independent BOP packages C&I equipments / items such as BOP- specific issues to be
V DC System common UPS
DCS, PLCs, Field Instruments, Solenoid valves, PSSS, Simulator, reviewed will be done
CMIMS, MIS, Station LAN, Service Building, C&I Lab. during contract finalisation
stage.
Part B/Ch 7: UPS & 24 Since various BOP packages are supplied by different vendors/OEMs, it is The provision as per
ALL UPS systems for the Main plant as well as for BOP off site
45 V 7.01.01.03 2 of 21 not possible to maintain same make UPS across the plant. However Bidder bidding specification shall
packages and for other C&I packages shall be of the same Make.
DC System shall try to maintain same make of UPS to the extent possible. prevail.
Bidder clarification
Bidder requests SJVN to review the ranges provided for CEMS analysers, as Agreed. Will be finalised
46 Vol. V: PART A G2 45 of 100 LIST OF CEMS ANALYSERS PER UNIT
these ranges are applicable when FGD is not in operation. during contract
finalisataion stage .
Turbine Driven Boiler Feed Pump
24.e 25 of 106
Recirculation control valve complete assemblies:1 Set Since Accessories for TDBFP recirculation valves are already included in The provision as per
Ch 9:Mandatory
47 Mandatory Spares List, Complete Valve Assembly as mentioned in point 24.e bidding specification shall
Spares
16.2 30 of 106 BFP recirculation valve spares is not required and hence shall not be considered. prevail.
Bidder Requests Customer to revise the Criteria as below;

Bidder should submit the documentary evidence for supplying the
Part B/Ch 20: Bidder should submit the documentary evidence for supplying the The provision as per
Sheet 2 Documentation Management system to at least two industrial
48 Documentation 20.03.00 (1) Documentation Management system to at least one industrial plants/power bidding specification shall
of 7 plants/power projects, who have been using the software for a
Management System projects, who have been using the software for a minimum period of two prevail.
minimum period of two years as on date of opening of bids.
years as on date of opening of bids.
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The Simulator’s vendor should be a Simulator manufacturer and a Bidder Requests Customer to revise the Criteria as below;
graphical user interface (GUI) based simulation modeling tool The Simulator’s vendor should be a Simulator manufacturer and a graphical
Part B/Ch-19 developer for coal fired thermal power plant and should have user interface (GUI) based simulation modeling tool developer for coal fired The provision as per
49 Operator Training 19.03.00 2 of 25 designed engineered, supplied, erected & commissioned full scope thermal power plant and should have designed engineered, supplied, erected bidding specification shall
Simulator replica Training Simulator for a coal fired station having unit size & commissioned full scope replica Training Simulator for a coal fired station prevail.
500 MW or above in India, which is in successful operation for a having unit size 500 MW or above, which is in successful operation for a
period of not less than one (1) year as on the date of bid opening. period of not less than one (1) year as on the date of bid opening.
The bidder shall be reputed and have already executed at least Bidder Requests Customer to revise the Criteria as below;
Part B/Ch 6:
three (3) super critical power plant control Rooms in India. The The bidder shall be reputed and have already executed at least one (1) super
Supervisory Control The provision as per
bidder shall have 3-D software critical power plant control Room. The bidder shall have 3-D software for
50 Panels, Supervisory 6.20.00 15 of 25 bidding specification shall
for designing the control room layouts. The bidder shall have designing the control room layouts.
control Desks, prevail.
thorough knowledge on Indian power plant control room The bidder shall have thorough knowledge on Indian power plant control
Equipment Panels
requirements. room requirements.
Part B/Ch 15:

The analysers must function properly in Indian conditions without The provision as per
Environment Since analyesers are located in Air-conditioned area , requirements of this
51 15.02.27 18 of 28 any defect between 0 to 50 deg C ambient temperature, 0 to 100% bidding specification shall
Monitoring Systems clause is not applicable.
relative humidity and in high ambient dust level. prevail.
For Boiler and Turbine, OEM's standard proven practices for instrumentation
and controls shall be followed.
52 Volume V bidding specification shall
prevail.
Kindly, confirm this understanding.
Redundant LAN for communication between various OWS, DDCMIS data bus network and PLC data bus network are separate
between OWS and processing stations and OWS/PC. A redundant networks. PLC is connected to DCS via hardwired signals for control and soft The provision as per
53 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 2.04.11 7 of 100 station-wide LAN for connecting the unit and other sub systems of link for monitoring. bidding specification shall
DDCMIS, PLCs, as applicable OWS, stations & DMS etc. as well prevail.
for connecting to the other off-line services of the Station LAN. Kindly, confirm this understanding.
In case Bidder’s system design requires the termination cabinet Marshalling cabinets are not mandatory. Field cables can be terminated
independent from system cabinet, the marshalling cabinets can be directly on DDCMIS/ PLC cards as per DCS Supplier's standard proven The provision as per
54 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 2.11.00 (b) 9 of 100 combined with the termination cabinet. In case, the termination practice. bidding specification shall
arrangement is part of the system cabinet, independent prevail.
marshalling cabinets shall be provided. Kindly, confirm this understanding.
Per ASME TDP-1, either level switches or level transmitters are acceptable. The provision as per
55 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 3.00.00 (h) 10 of 100 Level switches Drip legs employing conductivity type probes bidding specification shall
Kindly, confirm this understanding. prevail.
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Turbine supervisory system (TSS) including vibration analyzers,

vibration monitoring system, axial shift, eccentricity measurement Bearing vibration measurements, axial displacement, and key-phasor are
system etc. for Main Turbine and BFP Turbine etc. Hardware and only applicable to BFP Turbine as per OEM's standard proven practice.
56 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 3.00.00 (k) 10 of 100 bidding specification shall
software provisions for diagnosis and analysis of plant auxiliaries
prevail.
vibration as indicated under Appendix-I to Part-A, Vol. V, “Contract Kindly, confirm this understanding.
Quantities other than DDCMIS item”
Complete hardware and software system for turbine stress

This is not applicable for BFP Turbine as per OEM's standard proven
computation, fatigue analysis for all affected critical components of The provision as per
practice.
57 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 3.00.00 (l) 10 of 100 the turbine, bidding specification shall
computation of Residual Life Analysis and long term storage of the prevail.
relevant monitoring of turbine critical components.
Head mounted temperature transmitters with suitable nipple extension per

1. Volume V, Part A, 1. 11 of
1. Rail mounted/ Rack mounted temperature transmitters to be application shall be provided in general as per proven standard industry The provision as per
1.0 1. 4.00.00 (e) 100
58 provided. practice. bidding specification shall
2. Volume V, Part B, 2. 2.07.00 (a) 2. 13 of
2. Single Input Head mounted Temperature Transmitter prevail.
Chapter 2 63
Wherever process actuated switches are being provided for

sequence, protection and alarm purposes, adequate number of
This is not applicable for packages like Vacuum Pump skids, BFP Turbine,
blind type switches separate for each application ( i.e. sequence, The provision as per
On Line Tube Cleaning; where OEM's standard proven practice shall follow.
59 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 4.00.00 (f) 12 of 100 protection, alarm ) with separate necessary indicating gauges are bidding specification shall
to be provided meeting adequate redundancy requirements. prevail.
Contacts of indicating type switches, gauges and receiver
instruments shall not be acceptable.
Dual position transmitters shall be provided for Steam Admission

Turbine and BFP Turbine OEM's standard proven practice shall follow. The provision as per
Valves i.e. (Main steam Stop & Control Valves, Reheat Stop
60 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 4.00.00 (g), (ii) 14 of 100 bidding specification shall
Valves & Control
valves and TDBFP steam stop valves & control valves).
Except for redundant DP measurement taps on orifice in pipelines with ≤ 2"
diameter due to non availability of space for proper oriented taps.
61 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 4.00.00 (g), (iv) 14 of 100 No redundant instrument shall share a single process tapping. bidding specification shall
prevail.
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Wall mounted/panel mounted Digital Display unit /Indicator shall be

provided for Main steam pressure, temperature, Fuel flow, CCR LVS graphic screen footer will have permanent display for these
Generator load, MW export, MVAR, frequency, Turbine speed, parameters as a standard industry practice. No separate display is required.
62 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 4.00.00 (i) 14 of 100 bidding specification shall
Condenser vacuum for unit control room, off-site control rooms
prevail.
and service building as a minimum, and as decided during detailed Kindly, confirm this understanding.
engineering stage.
For water services, DP type level measurements shall also be acceptable as

For measurement of level of tanks/vessels/sumps containing oil, The provision as per
per standard proven industrial practice.
63 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 4.00.00 Notes 6 15 of 100 chemicals or water, Ultrasonic type level transmitters shall be bidding specification shall
provided. prevail.
LCD display type DPT if provided shall suffice, and separate DPS/ DPI shall
4.00.00 Notes not be required.
64 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 15 of 100 DPG, DPT & DPS across the filters/strainers shall be provided bidding specification shall
10
prevail.
1. Volume V, Part A, 1. 15 of 1. Thermocouples shall be provided for Mill RTDs shall be usable up to 450°C services as per standard proven industrial
1. 4.00.00 The provision as per
1.0 100 outlet temperature and for Services with Temperature > 200 deg C. practice.
65 Notes 12 bidding specification shall
2. Volume V, Part A, 2. 96 of 2. Thermocouples for Temp. above 200 deg C shall be provided by
2. 3.00.00 Viii) prevail.
Appendix-V 100 bidder. Kindly, confirm this understanding.
All transmitters, switches etc. in Boiler Turbine Generator

measurements (except for all fuel oil applications) shall be suitably In case of open areas, Local Instrument Racks with canopy/ sunshade shall
grouped together and mounted inside (i) Local Instruments be acceptable for all instruments having IP65 or higher protection class.
66 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 6.02.00 16 of 100 bidding specification shall
Enclosures (LIEs) in case of open areas of the plant like boiler
prevail.
area, etc. and (ii) In Local Instrument Racks (LIRs) in case of Kindly, confirm this understanding.
covered areas like Turbine/Generator area.
For triple redundant instruments (say A, B, C) used for protection of Unit and
HT drives, 1st cable will contain signals for 2 instruments (say A & B) and The provision as per
Separate cables are to be provided for dual / triple redundant
67 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 7.03.00 16 of 100 2nd cable will contain signal for the 3rd instrument (say C). bidding specification shall
instruments used for protection of Unit and HT drives.
prevail.
Cable that are protected by routing them in trays, conduits can be un-
armoured. Direct buried cables without any protection shall only be armoured The provision as per
68 Volume V, Part A, 1.0 7.04.00 16 of 100 Complete Instrumentation cables shall be armoured for protection. bidding specification shall
prevail.
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For services where instrument head/ transmitter is located in normal

Heat resistant instrumentation cable shall be provided for all temperature area (i.e. below transmitter design temperature), heat resistant
instruments / equipments/ drives / devices located in hot areas cables are not applicable.
such as Burner tilt, Hot air gates, Air heater areas, Furnace areas,
Steam Drain & Vent valves, Turbine & Generator zone etc. This For example, the devices of Hot air gates, Air Heater areas, Furnace areas,
cable shall be laid from instruments / equipments / drives / devices Steam Drain & Vent Valves, etc will be placed in areas where ambient
prevail.
from hot area application to a field JB / panel located in areas temperature is below 50 Deg. C, hence Heat Resistant cable is not
where ambient temperature is around 50 Deg. C. i.e. normal envisaged.
temperature area.
Display is available in all the analyzers for monitoring SWAS measurements.
Also, each sample's pressure/ temperature/ flow gauges are available for
Unitwise OWS based stations for display of information and alarm local monitoring. OWS in local is not recommended from operation
to operator to be located at SWAS room (through station LAN). management stand.
prevail.
Provision of spare parts for at least up to warrantee period. The provision as per
Provision of spare parts for at least 15 (Fifteen) years after
commissioning of the plant.
For SOE signals generated within control system, item “ SOE Internally calculated signals identified for logging purpose are event logged
(Calculated) of Table in case the bidder’s system cannot use the inside DDCMIS as per controller's execution clock frequency, and can be
internally available for event analysis. SOE cards are not applicable for such internal
72 Volume V, Part A, 2.0 Appendix-I, 7 23 of 100 bidding specification shall
calculated points for SOE monitoring, additional one no. Digital event logging.
prevail.
Output and one no. SOE input per SOE point, shall be provided
within quoted price. Kindly, confirm this understanding.
We understand EDMS and EMS as Grid side Switchyard control system,

outside Bidder's scope. Only I/O Interface from EDMS/ EMS to DDCMIS is to
be considered for load control related minimal signals.
Electrical I/Os required as per Energy Distribution Management
Appendix-I, System (EDMS), Energy Management System (EMS), Station Further, control, measurement & monitoring of Electrical systems i.e. Gas
73 Volume V, Part A, 2.0 24 of 100 bidding specification shall
Annexure-I, (iv) Electrical system and any other electrical system shall also be Insulated Substation, Power Transformers/reactor, MV and LV Switchgears,
prevail.
considered/included by bidder in respective package I/O list. EDG, DC & UPS System etc. shall be as per requirement mentioned in the
respective electrical section only.
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In order to increase the availability of a process system, it is recommended

that the complete process system shall be assigned to a single controller
(which are dual hot redundant), instead of splitting the system in multiple
controllers connected via data highway as that will increase the overall
The control system shall be functionally distributed, (For Boiler, TG
probability of failure of the process system due to increased number of
and BOP and similarly the control for 2 similar equipments like ID The provision as per
Appendix-I, elements in the overall process system.
74 Volume V, Part A, 2.0 25 of 100 Fan A, B and C should be in different controllers & I/O cards) bidding specification shall
Annexure-I, (iv) For example, entire condensate system (i.e. both CEPs, suction tank and
highly modular and arranged to reflect the functional grouping plant prevail.
piping instrumentation, discharge header system) shall be assigned to same
equipment and systems to be controlled.
DDCMIS dual hot redundant controller, instead of breaking the condensate
system into 3 controllers.
"Actuator Ready" digital input will be wired to DDCMIS/PLC; which will

internally comprise of Actuator Remote & Actuator Disturbance Not. It
provides the same information status to operator.
1. Appendix-I, Hence, MOV actuator will have 2 DO (Open/ close commands) and 3 DI
1. Volume V, Part A, 1. 26 of The provision as per
Table "Drive (Open/Close/ Actuator Ready) interface with DDCMIS/PLC.
75 2.0 100 Actuator Interface (MOV) bidding specification shall
I/O's"
2. Volume VII, C&I TD 2. TD-12 prevail.
2. TD-12 For modulating type MOV, position feedback AI will be additional interface to
DDCMIS/PLC.
Maintained type "Run Command" digital output will be wired from MCC motor
starter to DDCMIS/PLC. Similarly, maintained type "Run Feedback" DI will be
1. Appendix-I,
1. Volume V, Part A, 1. 26 of wired to DDCMIS. It provides the same information status to operator. The provision as per
Table "Drive
76 2.0 100 LT MCC Motor Interface Hence, MCC Motor will have 1 DO (Run command) and 3 DI (Run/ Ready/ bidding specification shall
I/O's"
2. Volume VII, C&I TD 2. TD-17 Trip) interface with DDCMIS/PLC. prevail.
2. TD-17
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"Breaker Ready" digital input will be wired to DDCMIS/PLC; which will

internally comprise of SWGR Available & SWGR Disturbance Not. It provides
1. Appendix-I, 1. 26 of
1. Volume V, Part A, the same information status to operator. The provision as per
Table "Drive 100
77 2.0 LT SWGR Interface Hence, LT SWGR Breaker will have 2 DO (Open/ close commands) and 4 DI bidding specification shall
I/O's" 2. TD-
2. Volume VII, C&I TD (Open/Close/ Breaker Ready/ Breaker Tripped) interface with DDCMIS/PLC. prevail.
2. TD-22/23 22/23

the same information status to operator.
"Breaker Tripped" digital input will be wired to DDCMIS/PLC; which will
1. Appendix-I,
1. Volume V, Part A, 1. 26 of internally comprise of Electrical Protection Operated & SWGR EPB The provision as per
Table "Drive
78 2.0 100 HT SWGR Motor Interface Operated. It provides the same information status to operator. bidding specification shall
I/O's"
2. Volume VII, C&I TD 2. TD-19 Hence, HT SWGR Motor Breaker will have 2 DO (Open/ close commands) prevail.
2. TD-19
and 4 DI (Open/Close/ Breaker Ready/ Breaker Tripped) interface with
DDCMIS/PLC.

1. Volume V, Part A, the same information status to operator. The provision as per
Table "Drive 100
79 2.0 HT SWGR Interface Hence, HT SWGR Breaker will have 2 DO (Open/ close commands) and 4 DI bidding specification shall
I/O's" 2. TD-
2. Volume VII, C&I TD (Open/Close/ Breaker Ready/ Breaker Tripped) interface with DDCMIS/PLC. prevail.
2. TD-24/25 24/25
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SOV will have 1 DO (command) and 2 DI (Open/Close) interface with

DDCMIS/PLC.
1. Volume V, Part A, The provision as per
Table "Drive 100
80 2.0 SOV Interface Double SOV will have 2 DO (Open/ close commands) and 2 DI (Open/Close) bidding specification shall
I/O's" 2. TD-
2. Volume VII, C&I TD interface with DDCMIS/PLC. prevail.
2. TD-20/21 20/21
1. Appendix-I, CV will have 1 AO (command) and 1 AI (position) interface with

1. Volume V, Part A, 1. 26 of The provision as per
Table "Drive DDCMIS/PLC.
81 2.0 100 Control Valve (CV) Interface bidding specification shall
I/O's"
2. Volume VII, C&I TD 2. TD-15 prevail.
2. TD-15 Kindly, confirm this understanding.
This table in tender does not define the abbreviation of each type of the drive
and the description of each of the signal quantity considered.
Bidder's above clarifications cover all the drive types and their interface
Appendix-I, The provision as per
26 of 100 signal quantity with DDCMIS/ PLC. Any new drive type interface required
82 Volume V, Part A Table "Drive Drive I/Os quantity bidding specification shall
during execution phase shall be in similar philosophy, and will be submitted
I/O's" prevail.
to Client for approval during execution phase.
Redundancy in binary outputs for OLCS drives: Station C&I

DDCMIS System: For 20% of drives distributed in various Redundancy in DO or AO in station C&I shall be applied only if the equipment
functional groups (Exact application shall be finalized during trip results in loss of plant MW or human life (double failures are not
detailed engineering.) considered in design as per standard industrial design practice) as approved
Appendix-I, 23 of 100 during detailed engineering, but in no case the quantity of redundant DO
83 Volume V, Part A bidding specification shall
Notes-2 and 3 Redundancy in analog outputs for CLCS drives: shall be higher than 20% of total DO and quantity of redundant AO shall be
prevail.
Station C&I DDCMIS System: For 40% of drives distributed in higher than 40% of total AO.
various functional groups (Exact application shall be finalized
during detailed Kindly, confirm this understanding.
engineering.)
DM water is filled in CCW and specific conductivity analyser suffices for any
Appendix-I, 2.3, contamination monitoring. pH is not required.
84 Volume V, Part A 43 of 100 Closed circuit CW (TG & SG): pH, Specific Conductivity bidding specification shall
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prevail.
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DO analyser will be provided at deaerator outlet. Silica & pH analyser is

provided at Economiser inlet (i.e. deaerator outlet BFP discharge water), and The provision as per
Appendix-I, 2.3,
85 Volume V, Part A 43 of 100 Deaerator: Silica, pH, Dissolved Oxygen hence these are not required at deaerator outlet. bidding specification shall
F
prevail.
CC analyser sample needs to be passed through cat-ion exchange column

and hence insertion/ retractable type is not applicable.
Condenser Tube Leak detection at each inlet &
Specific conductivity insertion type is feasible and will be provided in hot well The provision as per
Appendix-I, 2.3, outlet CW line: Cation Conductivity (Insertion /Retractable Type)
86 Volume V, Part A 43 of 100 (one on each side). bidding specification shall
F Alternatively Cation Conductivity analyser shall be doubled at CEP
prevail.
discharge.
Dual channel analysers shall be provided for pH, SC, CC, DO as a standard
Appendix-I, 2.3, industry practice.
87 Volume V, Part A 43 of 100 - bidding specification shall
F
prevail.
There is no plant Trip interlock on SWAS parameters and hence, triple or
Triple and Dual analysers shall be provided for The provision as per
Appendix-I, 2.3, dual redundancy of analysers is not applicable.
88 Volume V, Part A 43 of 100 DM Plant Controls and chemical/O2 dosing bidding specification shall
F
controls. prevail.
Sample conditioning panel & chiller of SWAS is wet panel, and it does not
The SWAS panels shall comprise of two panels viz. Sample
need air conditioning ambient. Hence air conditioning will not be provided for The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, Conditioning Panel and Analyser Panel located in centralized
89 5.01.03 2 of 17 them. Glass partition shall be provided between the wet panel and dry panel. bidding specification shall
Chapter 5 SWAS room. All the SWAS panels shall be located in air
prevail.
conditioned area
Wherever LCD display type transmitters are provided for local field
Volume V, Part A, 100 of Wherever transmitters & switches are provided, in addition Local monitoring, separate local gauge shall not be required.
90 6.00.00 bidding specification shall
Appendix-V 100 gauges shall also be provided by bidder for local field monitoring.
prevail.
Anti-cavitation trims are not applicable for flashing services. Rather,
Volume V, Part B, Thus for cavitation/flashing service, only valve with anti cavitations hardened trims are applicable.
Chapter 11 trim shall be provided.
prevail.
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11.02.07 The Liquid pressure recovery factor (FL) shall be 0.995

or better for severe flashing/cavitation services. Feed Water
Control Valve, Super heater & Reheater Spray Water Control
FL value shall be as per valve manufacturer and would be typically 0.9 or
valves, LP/HP heater emergency & normal level control valve, HP The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, 11.02.06, better in such services.
92 3 of 9 /LP BP control valves, HP /LP BP spray control valves, Deaerator bidding specification shall
Chapter 11 11.02.07
Overflow control valve and Separator Drain level control valve shall prevail.
be considered for Severe Flashing/ cavitations service by bidder.
11.02.07 The Liquid pressure recovery factor (FL) shall be 0.985
or better for low flashing/cavitation services.
For Non-corrosive, non-flashing, and non- cavitation service, and which are
Non-corrosive, non-flashing, and non- cavitation service for far from cavitation zone, SS316 trim material shall suffice, and stellited The provision as per
Volume V, Part B,
93 11.04.00 4 of 9 process temperature up to 275 Deg C.: Trim Material = 316SS coating is not required. bidding specification shall
Chapter 11
stellited with stellited faced guide posts and bushings prevail.
Travel time shall be as per the process control requirements. For slow
moving processes, control valve travel times of 20sec shall also be The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, The travel time of the pneumatic actuators shall not exceed 10
94 11.06.00 6 of 9 acceptable. bidding specification shall
Chapter 11 seconds
prevail.
Dry Instrument Air is supplied to each control valve. Hence, separate

Separate moisture separator unit for ensuring dryness of air The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, moisture separate is not applicable.
95 11.07.02 6 of 9 entering I/P as well as the power cylinder is to be supplied with bidding specification shall
Chapter 11
each control valve and control damper. prevail.
All type of the cables used for emergency trip push buttons, Fire
Fail safe contacts and fail safe interlocks on bad value analog signals (i.e. trip
alarm, detection & protection system, safety critical circuit, trip
will actuate in case of power failure or cable cut) are used for Emergency trip
protection circuit and for other services specified elsewhere in the The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, push buttons, safety critical circuit, and trip protection circuit, hence FRLS
96 9.01.03.05 3 of 33 specification shall be fire survival cable conforming to IEC 60331, bidding specification shall
Chapter 9 type cables shall be used without the need of fire survival cables.
BS6387 (CWZ), BS6207 standard and this specification. The prevail.
instrumentation cables in the other area shall be FRLS conforming
to IEC 60332 standards and this specification.
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Since Instrumentation cables are applied for low voltage system (like < 60V
circuits), so as per BS 5308 standard, the insulation of instrumentation cables
Volume V, Part B, All cables shall be paired cables with voltage grade rating of shall be suitable for operation at voltages up to 300Vrms core to earth and
Chapter 9 660/1100V. 500Vrms core to core. Same shall be applied.
prevail.
a) Cables for analog signals shall be instrumentation paired cable

It shall be acceptable to combine digital signals in analog multi-pair cable, as
of 0.5 sq. mm copper conductor size, with individual pair shielding
both are low voltage circuits (< 60V) and analog cable meets/exceeds the The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, & over all shielding as per cl. No. 9.02.02 mentioned below.
98 9.01.03.16 5 of 33 requirements of digital cable. bidding specification shall
Chapter 9 b) Cables for binary signals shall be instrumentation paired cable
prevail.
of 0.5 sq. mm copper conductor size as per cl. No. 9.02.02
mentioned below with over all shielding only.
Distance limitation is a function of data rate. Multimode FO cables have been

Multimode fiber optic cables shall be used for shorter distance. For used up to 2000m for 100mbps data rates as a standard proven industrial The provision as per
Volume V, Part B,
99 9.02.05 13 of 33 large distance i.e. more than 500 meter of single run, single mode practice. bidding specification shall
Chapter 9
Fiber optic cables shall be used. prevail.
TBs inside enclosure/ racks are not applicable as each instrument head has
a dedicated cable entry, and this would reduce a un-necessary break junction The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, All wiring leaving a junction box or enclosure shall leave from
100 9.03.03 21 of 33 point in the cable circuit. bidding specification shall
Chapter 9 terminal blocks and not from other devices in the enclosure.
prevail.
Optical cables have no signal interference issues with instrumentation cables

and no operating temperature issues (instrumentation cables are low voltage The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, Optical fiber cables (OFCs): Inside Building Area – to be laid on
101 9.07.00 24 of 33 circuits). Hence, OFCs can be laid in instrumentation cable trays. bidding specification shall
Chapter 9 separate cable sub-trays
prevail.
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In case a controller utilizes some inputs generated/processed by

any other controller/functional group and the requirement of Controller and control bus spare capacities as per contract are already
controller response time is not met due to inadequate ensured, and also the control bus is redundant. Hence, any signal interface The provision as per
Volume V, Part B,
102 3.07.00 5 of 85 communication rate/procedure, then hardwired signal exchange required between controllers shall be through the reliable control bus only. bidding specification shall
Chapter 3
shall be provided for such inputs. prevail.
Control & protection signal exchange between any functional Kindly, confirm this understanding.
groups controllers and sub systems shall be hardwired only.
Twenty(20) percent spare relays wired of each type and rating, As per Volume VII C&I TD wiring drawings, and Volume V Part A, interposing
mounted and wired in relay cabinets terminal blocks of relay relays are part of SWGR/ MCC. Spare clause are not applicable for these The provision as per
Volume V, Part B,
103 3.08.07 5 of 85 cabinets. In each of the relay cabinets, 10 % spare terminal blocks relays which are not part of DCS panels. bidding specification shall
Chapter 3
shall be provided so that additional relays can be mounted and prevail.
wired Kindly, confirm this understanding.
The sensors for multiple measurement schemes for open loop

This shall be applied only for triple redundant measurements which are used
controls shall always be in service (except when gone Bad) and The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, in critical/ safety applications.
104 3.19.03 10 of 85 operator shall not be able to select / deselect any of the sensors. bidding specification shall
Chapter 3
Further, measurement scheme shall be implemented considering prevail.
safety / availability aspects.
As per Volume V Part A, redundancy for DI modules is not applicable. Only

Volume V, Part B, a. The on-off status of HT drives and synch type breakers shall be one DI will be wired for Open & Close feedbacks from HT drive breaker.
Chapter 3 wired to two input modules in parallel.
prevail.
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b. Triple/dual analog sensors are required both in CLCS and OLCS

for control purpose, then all of these triple/dual sensors shall be
wired to the controller where CLCS loop is configured. If based on
the same set of sensors, any protection action is required in OLCS
(e.g., protection stop of drive) in another controller(s), then CLCS
Controller shall provide three digital outputs for each such
controller from three separate output modules (at defined LVM-
Limit Value Monitor blocks inside Controller). The three such digital
outputs of CLCS controller shall be acquired in each of the OLCS
Controller and control bus spare capacities as per contract are already
controllers in three separate digital input modules. Similar
ensured, and also the control bus is redundant. Hence, any signal interface The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, philosophy will be used
106 3.20.02 11 of 85 required between controllers shall be through the reliable control bus only. bidding specification shall
Chapter 3 when triple/dual analog sensors are required in OLCS in multiple
prevail.
controllers for protection function.
c. If triple/dual/single binary sensors are required in OLCS in
multiple controllers for protection function in these controllers, each
of these sensors shall be shared among these controllers. Each of
these sensors shall be directly shared from marshalling TBs
without any ‘active’ multiplying hardware (‘active’ defined as
hardware which requires a separate power supply for its
functioning). Further, removal/insertion of any of such multiple
modules shall not affect availability of such signal(s) to other
modules.
As per Volume V Part A, redundant buses shall be routed on separate routes
to the extent feasible.
Volume V, Part B, The redundant buses shall be physically separate and shall be Also, consider partitioned or separate trays or conduits within trays as
Chapter 3 routed separately. separate route.
prevail.
PID tuning is part of commissioning activity and will be done by Bidder's
The programming station shall be equipped with a system/software
personnel. Once PID is tuned and plant handed over then, parameters are The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, to calculate the tuning constants i.e. P, I and D values of control
108 3.52.01 72 of 85 not required to be adjusted. So, auto tuner feature shall not be mandatory. bidding specification shall
Chapter 3 loops
prevail.
automatically.
ELECTRONIC TRANSMITTER FOR PRESSURE, DIFF.

Bidder understands as below:
PRESSURE AND DP BASED FLOW, LEVEL MEASUREMENTS
100:1 turndown is for DP transmitters The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, Turn down ratio:
109 2.01.01 3 of 63 30:1 and 10:1 are for Pressure transmitters bidding specification shall
Chapter 2 30:1 for vacuum/very low pressure applications.
prevail.
10:1 for very high pressure application.
100:1 for other applications
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Thermocouple are tip sensing device and RTD are length sensitive device.
Sheath OD of 6mm is also proven and widely used in industry. Same shall be The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, 9, 11 of Sheath O D 8 mm
110 2.06.01, 2.06.02 acceptable. bidding specification shall
Chapter 2 63
prevail.
When there is no insulation, it means it’s a low temperature service. So,
Extension neck length: Minimum 100 mm above 100mm extension length is enough per typical industry practice to keep The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, 9, 11 of
111 2.06.01, 2.06.02 Insulation of pipe and Minimum 160 mm when there is no instrument head temperature low. bidding specification shall
Chapter 2 63
insulation on pipe. prevail.
Alternative to 4-20mA wiring to DCS, per API 670 vibration trip interlocks per
drive can be implemented in the vibration monitoring panel using relay
Vibration monitoring system shall give one no. buffered output of 4-
modules and redundant trip contacts per drive can be wired from vibration The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, 20 mA DC. The signal shall be suitable for use as an input to
112 2.10.00 21 of 63 monitoring panel to DCS. Vibration monitoring module can be interfaced to bidding specification shall
Chapter 2 DDCMIS as well as for analog recording & analysis, linear in
DCS via RS-485 redundant link for monitoring and recording of analog signal. prevail.
proportion to vibration velocity as well as displacement.
Root valve material shall be as per piping design, and not necessarily SS316. The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, Orifice:
Chapter 2 Root valve material: 316 SS
Each flow element is unique design per its application. So, laboratory
calibration test is not applicable. Sizing sheets shall be provided for design The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, 2.12.01, 24, 25 of One Flow element of each type shall be calibrated in the test
114 verification. bidding specification shall
Chapter 2 2.12.02 63 laboratory for validation of commutated flow calculations.
prevail.
Per contract, allowed beta ratio is 0.34 to 0.7. Hence, permanent pressure
Maximum pressure drop/loss shall be limited to 60% of DP for The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, loss will be as per the permitted beta range.
115 2.12.01 24 of 63 Orifice plate subject to beta ratio within the range as specified. bidding specification shall
Chapter 2
prevail.
For protection against sea environment, all impulse pipes, fittings Sea environment is not applicable for this site, hence this clause is not
Volume V, Part B, etc shall be provided with durable epoxy coating with poly urethane applicable.
Chapter 8 finish.
prevail.
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SS316H is not used above 500°C applications, and SS316L is not used
above 425°C applications. SS316 is best suitable for all high temperature
SS tube shall be provided inside enclosures& racks from tee steam services and same can be applied in all services to keep uniform
connection to valve manifold and then to instrument. For high inventory for plant.
Volume V, Part B, pressure/ temperature applications (piping class A, B, C & D of the
117 8.01.03/ 04 2 of 10 bidding specification shall
Chapter 8 table no PCP) the material shall be ASTM A 213 TP 316H it and SS Tubing can be acceptable from the root valve onwards for all the services
prevail.
for other applications material shall be ASTM A 213 TP 316L. as a standard proven industrial practice.
Root valve is provided at process end to isolate the hook-up. Manifold has
The source shut off (primary process root valve) and blow down isolation or block valve at instrument end to isolate the instrument. Hence, no
Volume V, Part B, shall be ½ inch size globe valve type for all applications except for separate block valve is required in between the root valve and manifold
Chapter 8 air and flue gas service wherein no source shut off valves are to be isolation valve.
prevail.
provided.
1/4-inch size light drawn tempered copper/SS tubing conforming to PVC coating is not applicable for SS tubing. The provision as per
Volume V, Part B,
119 8.02.03 4 of 10 ASTM B75 shall be used. It shall be at least 0.065 inch and shall bidding specification shall
Chapter 8
be PVC coated. Kindly, confirm this understanding. prevail.
Per Volume V, Part B, Chapter 8, 8.03.00 table, 2 root/ drain valves shall be
Volume V, Part B, Two root valves are to be used wherever pressure is more than 40 applicable for service having ≥40Barg or ≥ 300°C.
Chapter 8 Kg/cm2 or Temp>280 deg C.
prevail.
Steam tracing is not applicable for this project site ambient. The provision as per
121 Volume VII C&I TD 35 1 of 1 Steam tracing. bidding specification shall
Vent connection in air service hook-up is not applicable. The provision as per
122 Volume VII C&I TD 36 1 of 1 Vent connection in air service hook-up. bidding specification shall
Vent connection in upper impulse line of level instrument connection is not
applicable as the upper impulse line is connected to the tank for natural
venting. Vent connection shall be required only if a local high point is created The provision as per
Vent connection in upper impluse line of level instrument
123 Volume VII C&I TD 42, 48 1 of 1 in the level instrument chamber, per Volume VII C&I TD 49. bidding specification shall
connection.
prevail.
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Per ASME B31.1 power piping, ASME B1 20.1 NPT stubs shall be
acceptable.
124 Volume VII C&I TD 45 1 of 1 M33x2 stub Confirmed.
The control system hardware (controllers, modules/cards etc.)

If quantity of Remote I/Os is large (suitable for controller capacity loading limit
shall be housed in cabinets located in respective control equipment
Volume V, Part B, per contract) then, controller shall also be placed inside the remote cabinet.
125 3.10.04 4 of 10 room (CER) unitised and offsite except for the remote I/O cubicles Confirmed.
Chapter 3
(as specified in Vol.-V, Part-A) which shall be located in respective
areas
1. BOP RW DCS, BOP PT DCS, BOP DM DCS can be clubbed as single

control system (BOP Water System DCS) and common LCR & HMI for PTP/
DM as both are in same zone in layout.
2. Since, BOP RW DCS will be remote IO and extension of BOP Water
Bidder to follow the tender
Volume V, Part B, System DCS, EWS cum OWS or OWS in Raw water pump house is not
126 4, 5, 6 4 of 10 BOP RW DCS, BOP PT DCS, BOP DM DCS specification requirements
Chapter 14 required. GIU (15" touch screen) can be provided for local monitoring and
to the extend possible.
operation if allowed in local mode from WTP LCR. Alternatively, local push
button panel & lamps suffice all local monitoring/ operation needs.
1. Fire water pump control system can be relay based control system with
local control panel as per contract requirement.
Volume V, Part B, 2. Fire detection & alarm system shall be OEM's proprietary microprocessor
127 3 3 of 10 FW PLC bidding specification shall
Chapter 14 based system.
prevail.
Panel mounted 15" touch screen for local operation shall suffice for the ETP
Volume V, Part B, ETP PLC - 1 No. EWS cum OWS + 1 No. OWS + control desk and (which has only dosing system and few sumps).
128 9 4 of 10 bidding specification shall
Chapter 14 furniture for OWS
prevail.
PLC based system meeting contract functional requirements shall be
Volume V, Part B, provided.
129 13 6 of 10 BOP HG DCS bidding specification shall
Chapter 14
prevail.
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For each PLC and Microprocessor based control system, without 1 common laptop with engineering license for all same make PLCs shall be
Volume V, Part B, OEWS (Operating cum engineering Work Station), Laptop along provided.
130 General - 9 8 of 10 bidding specification shall
Chapter 14 with software shall be provided for engineering. In addition,
prevail.
LAPTOPs shall be provided as per above Table in Annexure A. Kindly, confirm this understanding.
This is generic requirement. It depends on the size of the system and local
operation requirements. Hence, this shall be decided during detailed
Any Package not listed above shall be PLC (redundant hot standby
engineering as 15" touch screen operations shall also be acceptable for The provision as per
Volume V, Part B, controllers) controlled with one no. OWS, one no. OEWS
131 General - 14 9 of 10 smaller systems. bidding specification shall
Chapter 14 (Operating & Engineering Work Station) and one no. A4 colour
prevail.
LJP.
Volume V, Part B, General - 14 6 of 10 FGD DCS FGD shall be controlled from Stand Alone Common DCS meeting contractual
Chapter 14 functional requirements.
prevail.
Volume V, Part B, 15.01.01, ii 2 of 28 All output signals of all stack monitoring analyzers shall be Per Volume V, Part B, Chapter 15, 15.01.01 viii, all the CEMS data is
Chapter 15 hardwired and connected to plant DCS/ DDCSMIS as applicable available on DDCMIS for analysis and monitoring from CEMS OWS through
for monitoring, archiving and report generation for environmental redundant bus. Hence, hardwired signals to DCS are not required. The provision as per
133 monitoring authorities bidding specification shall
Volume V, Part A 3.00.01, d 35 of 100 For off-site PLC systems, configuration as per clause 7.01.03(A & For PLC/ microprocessor based systems, redundant UPS feed shall be
B), Part- B, chapter 7 and chapter 14, Part-B, Vol . V shall be acceptable alternative to 24VDC feed system, as a standard proven industrial
provided. practice.
prevail.
Volume V, Part A, A Unit HMI 49 of 100 OWS Nos: 1, CWPH Area, CWPH System Two GIU are already provided in CWPH per contract, hence OWS in local is
Annexure II not recommended from operation management stand. The provision as per
Volume V, Part A, A Stand Alone 51 of 100 OWS Nos: 1, IA/SA Area, IA/SA System Air compressors and dryers will have OEM's proprietary microprocessor
Annexure II Common HMI based control system. Overall compressed air system shall be connected to
Stand Alone DDCMIS. OWS in local is not recommended from operation The provision as per
136 management stand. Alternatively, GIU can be provided. bidding specification shall
prevail.
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Volume V, Part A, A Stand Alone 51 of 100 OWS Nos: 2, FOPH Area FOPH System OWS in local is not recommended from operation management stand.
Annexure II Common HMI Alternatively, one GIU can be provided.
prevail.
Volume V, Part A, A Stand Alone 51 of 100 OWS Nos: 2, Aux. Boiler Area, Aux Boiler System Auxiliary boiler will have stand alone OEM's proprietary microprocessor
Annexure II Common HMI based control system with 2 OWS per contract. The provision as per
Volume V, Part A, A Stand Alone 51 of 100 GIU Nos: 2, Near Pumps, Makeup Water system 1 GIU is enough for make-up water pumps. The provision as per
139 Annexure II Common HMI bidding specification shall
Volume V, Part A, A Stand Alone 51 of 100 OWS Nos: 1, CPU REGN OWS in local is not recommended from operation management stand.
Annexure II Common HMI Alternatively, one GIU can be provided. The provision as per
Volume V, Part A, A Stand Alone 51 of 100 OWS Nos: 1, Clarified water Pump House Building CW chemical OWS in local is not recommended from operation management stand. GIU
Annexure II Common HMI treatment, CW chlorination, Service Water Pumps. for all the pumps in this area per contract are provided. Per Volume V, Part
B, Chapter 14, 7, CW Chlorination system is PLC based control system The provision as per
141 within mimic & local operation push buttons. bidding specification shall
prevail.
Volume V, Part A, 1.00.00 b) 59 of 100 Separate sets of FG(s) are to be provided for each of the process If same make DDCMIS is provided and its reliable data bus is already being
Annexure III blocks defined below. The functions of two different process blocks used for signal exchanges required among controllers per proven industrial
cannot be mixed. practice, field signals shall be hardwired to the nearest available DDCMIS The provision as per
142 cabinet ir-respective of its function group as the signal is available for use on bidding specification shall
the data bus for all the controllers. prevail.
Volume V, Part A, 4.00.00, 62, 63 of Minimum 4, 5, 4 controllers for Water DDCMIS, AHP DDCMIS, Number of controllers depend on controller loading limit per contract, hence
Annexure III 5.00.00, 6.00.00 100 CHP DDCMIS; respectively. their quantity could be less than the given quantity.
143 Kindly, confirm this understanding. bidding specification shall
prevail.
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Volume VIII, C&I - TD 7 1 of 1 Communication bus between controllers and remote IO panels Fiber optic links are proposed for being more reliable and as Wireless link
located in CW pump house shall be through fiber optic cable PTR may not be available for this application with DDCMIS Suppliers. The provision as per
144 backed up by wireless link. bidding specification shall
Volume V, Part B, 19.07.01.9 14 of 25 Redundant Simulation Servers for running the simulation software Simulation servers could be integral to Instructor's OWS.
Chapter 19
prevail.
Soot Blowing System shall be

i) Fully automatic sequentially controlled through SG C&I control
system. The provision as per
Section1/Chapter1/ Conventional soot blowers shall be provided
146 2.15.2. 72 of 120 ii) Capable of effectively removing deposited ash from Steam bidding specification shall
Volume III as per bidder standard proven practice.
Generator heat transfer surfaces with on load cleaning devices. prevail.
iii) The soot blowers shall be capable of selective operation in
areas of ash deposition (SMART) type or equivalent.
Section 2/ Chapter1 / For mounting of vibration pads/pickups, flat surfaces shall be The provision as per
Vibration probes & its mounting shall be provided based on Fan supplier's
147 Volume III 2.10.8.11. 47 of 120 provided both in X and Y directions, by the Bidder on the bearing bidding specification shall
recommendation.
housing prevail.
Section 2/ Chapter1 / Vibration for FD/ID fans: For mounting of vibration monitoring The provision as per
148 Volume III 2.12.6. c) 58 of 120 pads/pickups, flat surfaces shall be provided both in X-Y directions, Please refer above Sr.No. 2.0 bidding specification shall
by the Bidder on the bearing housing. prevail.
The functional grouping of the above systems shall be as per the Bidder recommends to follow standard functional grouping as per OEM The provision as per
149 Part A / Volume V 2.03.03 6 of 100 guidelines given in Annexure – III of contract quantities for proven practice which is executed and running successfully in projects in bidding specification shall
DDCMIS, Appendix I to part A. India / World wide. prevail.
Coal Bunker Level Monitoring System (For each coal bunker of As per Bidder standard design, only One (1) no. of 3D Acoustic wave level The provision as per
150 Part A / Volume V 3.00.00 10 of 100 coal feeder using 3D type acoustic wave level transmitter – 1 No. transmitter is adequate for coal bunker level measurement and Strain Gauge bidding specification shall
and strain gauge method system – 1set.). method will not function properly in high dust environment. prevail.
Bidder clarify that redundancy criteria is considered as per OEM proven

Redundancy requirements/Criteria for Sensors & Signals from practice.
151 Part A / Volume V 4.00.00 ( g ) 12 of 100 bidding specification shall
MCC/SWGR Controller grouping, logic implementation and its configuration shall be as per
prevail.
Bidder’s proven practice for the safe and reliable operation.
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Separate cables are to be provided for dual / triple redundant The provision as per
Bidder clarify that as per boiler layout, the laying of cables in separate routes
152 Part A / Volume V 7.03.00 16 of 100 instruments used for protection of Unit and HT drives. These bidding specification shall
is not technically feasible.
cables are also to be laid in separate routes to the extent feasible. prevail.
All instrumentation cables covered in this specification shall comply with VDE
0815, VDE 0207, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, VDE 0816,VDE 0472, SEN 4241475, The provision as per
153 Part A / Volume V 7.04.00 16 of 100 Complete Instrumentation cables shall be armoured. ANSI MC 96.1, IS-8784, IS-10810 (latest editions) and its amendments read bidding specification shall
along with this specification. prevail.
Cables shall be unarmoured as per VDE standard.
Heat resistant instrumentation cable shall be provided for all

instruments / equipments/ drives / devices located in hot areas
such as Burner tilt, Hot air gates, Air heater areas, Furnace areas,
Steam Drain & Vent valves, Turbine & Generator zone etc. This
cable shall be laid from instruments / equipments / drives / devices
from hot area application to a field JB / panel located in areas The provision as per
Bidder clarifies that Heat resistant instrumentation cables are provided only in
154 Part A / Volume V 7.05.00 16 of 100 where ambient temperature is around 50 Deg. C. i.e. normal bidding specification shall
the Burner area.
temperature area. Heat resistant instrumentation cable shall have prevail.
same specification as of instrumentation cable specified under Sub-
Section chapter 9,Instrumentation and control Cables, Part-B of
Technical specification, except that insulation and outer sheath
material shall be Teflon. This cable shall be suitable for continuous
operation at 205 Deg C.
Bidder clarifies that 2 no's of High temp O2 Analyser shall be provided at

Platen SH Outlet (RHS/LHS) and 6 no's of Low temp O2 Analyser shall be
155 Part A / Volume V G1 43 of 100 LIST OF FLUE GAS ANALYSERS PER UNIT bidding specification shall
provided at Economizer Outlet (RHS/ LHS) and 2 no's of Low temp O2
prevail.
Analyser at Economizer Outlet (RHS / LHS).
Guidelines for Functional Grouping of Controllers
The stream wise process redundancy is to be maintained in SG
C&I DDCMIS. That is, if there are more than one main equipment
3.01.00 Bidder clarify that redundancy criteria is considered as per bidder proven
Part A / Volume V 59 of 100 (e.g., A/B/C streams) in a process block, these are to be allocated The provision as per
(a) practice.
156 to different FGs, unless allowed explicitly. In the FGs, thus bidding specification shall
Controller grouping, logic implementation and its configuration shall be as per
obtained, main equipments of similar streams are to be allocated. prevail.
Bidder’s proven practice for the safe and reliable operation.
For example, if one FG caters to stream.........
Part A / Volume V 3.01.01 60 of 100 Burner Management System:
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Bidder have considered the flow measurement as per bidder standard
practice as follows:
Part A / Volume V MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FIELD INSTRUMENTS 1. Mill inlet air flow is as per bidder proven practice based on slant orifice flow The provision as per
157 APPENDIX - V TO 5.00.00 98 of 100 d) Airfoil or venturi flow sections, shall be used for measuring boiler measurement. bidding specification shall
PART – A, combustion airflow with triple redundant Flow Transmitters. 2. FD/ID/PA fans inlet flow based on Pressure measuring Annular pipes at prevail.
inlet box opening and inlet cone.
Level measurement
v) Each Economiser hopper, APH Hopper, ESP hopper & Pyrite Bidder shall provide RF type level switch for ash hopper level measurement.
158 Part A / Volume V 4.00.00 (v) 98 of 100 bidding specification shall
hopper must be provided with 3 nos. level switch (switches 2 nos. One (1) no. for High level and Low Level switch is not necessary.
prevail.
for high level and One no. for low level.)
DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL CONTROL, MONITORING &

INFORMATION SYSTEM (DDCMIS)
Special Requirements for system (refer details below)
1 Software for determination of optimum Controller parameters
2. Performance Calculations (Class I & II)
2.01.00 3. Messaging System Bidder clarifies that special requirements for SG-DCS shall be provided
159 Part A / Volume V 3 of 100 bidding specification shall
(ix) 4. Trend Alarms based on the features available from Customer approved DCS supplier's.
prevail.
5. Alarm Analysis
5. Automatic Unit Start-up & Shutdown
8. Replay software for Trip/ Disturbance Analysis
9. Other functions of Control system
xiii. System Programming, maintenance & documentation
Triple measurement scheme

Triple measurement scheme for analog inputs employing three
independent transmitters connected to separate tapping points The provision as per
4.00.00 Triple measurement scheme shall be followed as per bidder's proven
160 Part A / Volume V 13 of 100 shall be employed for the most critical measurements. The same bidding specification shall
(g) (i) practice.
shall be used in analog prevail.
control functions including, the following but not limited to:-
..............
Dual measurement scheme
For binary and analog inputs required for all other modulating
control,
4.00.00 protection and interlock conditions purpose of other equipments
161 Part A / Volume V 13 of 100 Dual measurement scheme shall be followed as per bidder's proven practice. bidding specification shall
(g) (ii) and other
prevail.
critical monitoring applications etc., min. dual instruments/sensors
shall be
provided. ...................
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All transmitters, switches etc. in Boiler Turbine Generator

measurements
(except for all fuel oil applications) shall be suitably grouped
together and The provision as per
162 Part A / Volume V 6.02.00 16 of 100 mounted inside (i) Local Instruments Enclosures (LIEs) in case of Bidder clarify that LIE/LIR will be provided as per Bidder's proven practice. bidding specification shall
open areas of prevail.
the plant like boiler area, etc. and (ii) In Local Instrument Racks
(LIRs) in case
of covered areas like Turbine/Generator area.
Station C&I DDCMIS System: For 40% of drives distributed in

Part A / Volume V The provision as per
various functional groups (Exact application shall be finalized
163 2.0 APPENDIX - I TO 3 23 of 100 Please refer above Sl.No. 4.0 bidding specification shall
during detailed
PART – A, prevail.
engineering.)
Part A / Volume V The provision as per

Annexure-I I/O modules will be as per proven DDCMIS OEM standard from Customer
164 2.0 APPENDIX - I TO 23 of 100 General I/O requirements : bidding specification shall
TABLE IA/IB: approved vendors.
PART – A, prevail.
Two nos. of 3D Acoustic wave level transmitters shall also be

employed for
measuring the levels of coal bunker available above the coal
feeder/mill.
As per Bidder standard design, only One (1) no. of 3D Acoustic wave level The provision as per
Chapter 4 / Part B /
165 4.12.00 9 of 23 transmitter is adequate for coal bunker level measurement and Strain Gauge bidding specification shall
Volume V In addition to above, Coal bunker level monitoring system (strain
method will not function properly in high dust environment. prevail.
gauge type
level measurement) shall also be supplied resulting in triple
redundant measurement. Median or average coal bunker level will
be chosen for monitoring and for process operations.
ELECTRONIC WATER LEVEL INDICATOR The provision as per

Part B / Chapter2 / Bidder clarify that electronic drum level indicator is not applicable for super
166 2.05.00 8 of 63 Application - HP heaters & Boiler Separator Storage tank and Aux. bidding specification shall
Volume V critical boiler supplied by Bidder.
Boiler Drum. prevail.
Metal Temperature Thermocouple

Part B / Chapter2 / 5) Protective sheath - SS321 Bidder clarify that Protective sheath material, diameter & Length shall be as
Volume V 6) Protective sheath dia - 8 mm OD per OEM proven standard practice.
prevail.
11) Length of T/C - Minimum 30 Mtr
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Solenoid valves shall be provided as per NAMUR standard with

control valves / pneumatic control valves hooked up with process The provision as per
Part B / Chapter2 / Bidder clarifies that Solenoid valve with NAMUR type shall be considered
168 2.14.00 38 of 63 interlock requirements and where direct tripping is involved. The bidding specification shall
Volume V based on the application requirement.
number of ways for solenoid valve shall be provided as indicated prevail.
below:
For operation of the fuel oil corner nozzle valves, fuel oil trip valves
etc., double coil solenoid valve ( latch coil & relatch coil) shall be The provision as per
Part B / Chapter2 / Bidder clarifies that Double / Single coil solenoid valve shall be selected
169 2.14.00 38 of 63 adopted. bidding specification shall
Volume V based on the application requirement.
Single coil usage requires always power and loss of power leads to prevail.
closure of above valves resulting the unit trip or loss of generation.
One number each Integral Operating

Bidder clarifies 1 no. of work station shall be provided for Coal Bunker Level The provision as per
Part B / Chapter2 / Work station separate for ESP control room,
170 2.19.06 48 of 63 Monitoring at Unit CCR. Any connectivity required to CHP control room shall bidding specification shall
Volume V for ash Handling system control room and at
be taken from the above work station. prevail.
CHP control room for coal bunkers.
BPS System shall be True Triple modular redundant (TMR)

configuration and SIL 3 complaint. The MFT functions shall be
implemented in a fault tolerant 2 out of 3 triple modular redundant
configuration. Each of the three independent channels shall have
its own dedicated processors, multifunction controllers,
Part B / Chapter3 / communication controllers, I/O Modules interface etc. All safety Bidder clarify BPS System shall be Triple modular redundant (TMR)
Volume V related process inputs shall be fed to each of the 3 channels. All configuration and SIL 3 complaint.
prevail.
primary sensors for unit/boiler protection shall be triple redundant. The redundancy criteria & wiring shall be done as per OEM proven practice.
Additional signal for each trip input shall be made available for 1ms
resolution..........Bidder shall certify compliance for already
implemented MFT proposed for this contract to EN50156-1:2004
Clause 10....
System Programming & Documentation Facility

In addition, latest state of the art work-station based system
Part B / Chapter3 / documentation facility shall be provided to generate, retrieve, store Bidder clarifies that these requirements for SG-DCS shall be provided based
Volume V & all system documentation, logic, control loops, cable on the features available from the Customer approved DCS supplier's.
prevail.
interconnection, etc. to achieve paperless documentation for the
complete plant.
Part B / Chapter3 / Analog I/O modules will be as per proven DDCMIS OEM standard from
173 3.17.00 8 of 85 Analog signal conditioning & processing bidding specification shall
Volume V Customer approved vendors.
prevail.
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Part B / Chapter3 / Binary I/O modules will be as per proven DDCMIS OEM standard from
174 3.18.00 9 of 85 Binary signal conditioning & processing bidding specification shall
Volume V Customer approved vendors.
prevail.
Software for determination of optimum Controller parameters

The programming station shall be equipped with a system/software The provision as per
Part B / Chapter3 / Bidder clarifies that special requirements for SG-DCS shall be provided
175 3.52.01 72 of 85 to calculate the tuning constants i.e. P, I and D values of control bidding specification shall
Volume V based on the features available from the Customer approved DCS supplier's.
loops prevail.
automatically……………………
Replay Software for Trip/Disturbance analysis

Proven software already tested in similar capacity power plants
shall be provided. Software based trip/disturbance analysis utility
shall be provided. The utility shall have the capability to acquire
point information of last 48 hrs. from the Station LAN server or Unit
historians on a continuous basis and using the acquired data, The provision as per
Part B / Chapter3 / Bidder clarifies that special requirements for SG-DCS shall be provided
176 3.58.00 75 of 85 replay the actual plant mimics with auto updation every second. It bidding specification shall
Volume V based on the features available from the Customer approved DCS supplier's.
shall be possible to select the time interval for which the data is to prevail.
be replayed. Process alarms, commands from OWS/LVS, UCD
commands, GIU commands etc. during the selected time interval
shall also be suitably displayed for ease of analysis. Actual no. of
points which is to be configured shall be decided during detailed
engineering in consultation with the Owner.
In case of tangentially fired boiler, the Bidder shall arrange flame

detectors in such a manner that coal flame detectors are available
Bidder clarifies that as per OEM boiler design, flame detectors both above or
both above and below each coal burner and separate oil flame
below each coal burner are not required. Having single flame detector for
detectors are provided for each oil burner. In case Bidder has
each coal and each oil elevation is sufficient. The arrangement of flame The provision as per
Part B / Chapter 4 / discriminating type flame detectors capable of detecting and
177 4.01.04 2 of 23 detectors shall be as per OEM's standard and proven practice suitable to its bidding specification shall
Volume V discriminating both oil and coal flame, with the help of a single
boiler. prevail.
scanner, the same can also be utilized for monitoring both oil and
coal flame per burner. For any other type of firing i.e. non-
The same has been accepted by NTPC in its new tenders.
tangential type the flame detectors shall be provided for each coal
and oil burner responding only to the flame of its associated burner.
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Bidder shall include in his proposal a Furnace and flame viewing

system. The flame cameras shall be suitable for direct online
continuous viewing in the central control room of the coal and oil
flame and condition of the furnace internals including slagging of
the water walls and any other deterioration in the furnace The provision as per
Part B / Chapter 4 / Bidder clarifies that as per OEM boiler design, two cameras are provided
178 4.07.01 6 of 23 condition. The nos. and type of such flame cameras to be included bidding specification shall
Volume V which is adequate to meet operational an functional requirement.
in the proposal shall be selected by the bidder appropriate to his prevail.
boiler design subject to minimum 4 nos. camera. Separate set of
cameras shall be provided for viewing flame and furnace internals
based on proven technology for the intended application. The
system shall comply to NFPA requirements.
On Line Carbon in Ash Analysers System

The system shall utilize non sampling/extraction type microwave The provision as per
Part B / Chapter 4 / Bidder clarifies that this measurement is not used for any Boiler controls.
179 4.13.00 10 of 23 technology for online monitoring/ measurement of the unburnt bidding specification shall
Volume V Hence, bidder request to exclude from the scope of supply.
carbon in fly ash with minimum 4 nos. probes measurement to prevail.
have complete profile per location

Part B / Chapter 11 / All SH/RH block valves, shut off valve of LDO & HFO and HP/LP Bidder clarify that leakage class MSS-SP-61 is applicable only for On-Off
Volume V bypass control valve shall have leakage class MSS-SP-61. valves. The same is not envisaged for Control Valves.
prevail.
Part B / Chapter 11 / Extension bonnets shall be provided when the maximum Bidder clarify that as per market availability, standard bonnet design available
Volume V temperature of flowing fluid is greater than 280 deg. C up to 280 Deg C.
prevail.
General Requirements for Critical Application Control Valves -. The provision as per
Part B / Chapter 11 / Bidder clarify that leakage class MSS-SP-61 is applicable only for On-Off
182 11.09.01 8 of 9 In case of HP/LP Bypass control valve application, the leakage bidding specification shall
Volume V valves. The same is not envisaged for Control Valves.
class should be MSS-SP 61 (block valve leakage). prevail.
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General Requirements for Critical Application Control Valves -.

Valve Trim :Trim of severe/critical service valve shall be of multi
stage & multi path
Part B / Chapter 11 / 11.09.01 design with sufficient no. of discrete pressure drop stage to Bidder clarifies that multi stage & multi path trim is not envisaged for Aux
183 8 of 9 bidding specification shall
Volume V (ii) (2) eliminate the PRDS Spray valves.
prevail.
chance of erosion, cavitations, noise, vibration throughout the
control
range of valve.
General Requirements for Critical Application Control Valves -.

Actuator: Actuator type should be pneumatic double acting The provision as per
Part B / Chapter 11 / 11.09.01 Bidder clarifies that diaphragm type actuator shall be supplied for non-critical
184 9 of 9 piston/electro-Hydraulic. All the control valves, isolation, block bidding specification shall
Volume V (ii) (4) application or smaller size (Less than 3 ") control valve.
valves and bypass valves with HP bypass and LP bypass system prevail.
shall also be provided with electro-hydraulic actuators only.
Bidder could not able to find out tender drawings for Steam Generator related
Control & Instrumentation equipments like Flame Monitoring System,
185 Volume VII - - Tender Drawings for C&I bidding specification shall
Furnace & Flame Viewing System, ASLD, Acoustic Pyrometer, Coal Bunker
prevail.
Level Monitoring System, etc.
The Bidder shall provide HART system with suitable interface for
Analyser are generally not available with HART protocol. The provision as per
each unit DDCMIS only for centralized configuration, maintenance,
186 Vol-V, Part-A 2.03.05 6 of 100 Hence, bidder understands that analyzers with HART Protocol shall be bidding specification shall
diagnosis & recordkeeping for all electronic transmitters, control
provided as per availability in the market. Please confirm. prevail.
valves & analyzers with HART protocol
For each of the non-DDCMIS based controls being provided for Programming tool for proprietary control system (if applicable) shall be The provision as per
187 Vol-V, Part-A 2.08.02 8 of 100 any system, 1 set of programming tool for each such system shall integrated within the respective control system OWS/HMI and no separate bidding specification shall
be provided to view & change logic/program/settings. tool shall be envisaged. Please accept. prevail.
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For measurement of level of tanks/vessels/sumps containing oil,

DP type level transmitters can also be provided for the measurement of level
chemicals or water, Ultrasonic type level transmitters shall be
of tanks/vessels containing oil, chemicals or water etc. based on the
provided. However, other type of level transmitters, if any, shall be The provision as per
4.00.00 (Note 15 of 100 technical suitability.
188 Vol-V, Part-A acceptable only if there are constraints on account of bidding specification shall
no. 6)
process/equipment/device for having an effective measurement prevail.
DP type level transmitters are very well acceptable & used in the power
using the above. The acceptability of the same shall be subject to
industry.
Owner’s approval.
Level switches / pressure switches / flow switches/any other

process switch etc. for OLCS / Alarms / Interlocks / Protection.
4.00.00 (Note
Vol-V, Part-A 15 of 100 Pressure switches at inlet, outlet of individual
no. 7)
pumps and discharge header of pumps for protection and auto The provision as per
The statement mentioned in mentioned clauses are contradictory. Please
189 & & start / stop & alarms shall be provided. bidding specification shall
& clarify whether process switches shall be provided or they need to be avoided.
Vol-V, Part-B, Chapter prevail.
4 20 of 23 &
4.20.01.05
..Switches shall be avoided....
Bidder understands that for applications where level transmitters are

provided, same shall be used for level high/normal/low/ very low interlocks. The provision as per
4.00.00 (Note Level switches for sump/ tank/ vessel/ container/heaters level
190 Vol-V, Part-A 15 of 100 bidding specification shall
no. 8) high/normal/low/very low interlocks shall be provided.
Separate level switches are not required for interlocks & will not be provided prevail.
for such cases.
Bidder understands that across filters/strainers DPG, DPT & DPS (all three) The provision as per
4.00.00 (Note
191 Vol-V, Part-A 15 of 100 DPG, DPT & DPS across the filters/strainers shall be provided. are not required and either one of them can be provided for the same. Please bidding specification shall
no. 10)
confirm/clarify. prevail.
Process switches like pressure switch, level switch etc. shall be

4.00.00 (Note provided with triple redundancy for all the applications required for The provision as per
Vol-V, Part-A 15 of 100
no. 16) Trip & protection of HT drives…. bidding specification shall
The statement given in mentioned clauses are contradictory. Owner may prevail.
192 & &
& & clarify whether process switches shall be provided or they need to be avoided.
Vol-V, Part-B, Chapter
It is EPC Contract. Bidder
4 20 of 23
4.20.01.05 has to provide.
..Switches shall be avoided....
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Various type of drives (MOD/MOV, MOVI/MODI, AC-MOV1, AC-MOV2,
DSOV, SSOV, SOV/O, SOV/C/L, SOV(1), SOV(2), SOV(3), ACT, CSU,
CLCS-1, CLCS-2, CLCS-3, CLCS-4, CLCS-5, CLCS-M etc. etc. ) are
indicated in table. Owner may provide the abbreviation details of various type The provision as per
193 Vol-V, Part-A 26 of 100 Table - " Drive I/O’s" of drives as mentioned above. bidding specification shall
prevail.
Also it seems that the number of I/Os mentioned in the table are not
matching with DRIVE INTERFACE SCHEME indicated in volume VII (Tender
drawings of C&I) of the tender. Please clarify.
It seems that drives wise number of I/Os mentioned in table are incorrect for
few drive types. For example:
a) Total no. of binary inputs for LT drives is indicated as 4, but No. of
changeover input is indicated as 1 and No. of non-changeover input is
indicated as 2 i.e. total 3 DIs. Please clarify.
b) Analog Input signals are not indicated for HT drives, please recheck.
194 Vol-V, Part-A 26 of 100 Table - " Drive I/O’s" bidding specification shall
prevail.
c) Total no. of binary inputs for MOD/MOV & MOVI/MODI drives are
indicated as 4, but No. of changeover input is indicated as 1 and No. of non-
changeover input is indicated as 2 i.e. total 3 DIs. Please clarify.
d) For AC-MOV1 & AC-MOV2 total number of binary input is indicated as

only 2. Please recheck & clarify

Vol-V, Part-B, Chapter TEST THERMOWELLS (TW)
195 2.06.05 13 of 63 TEST THERMOWELLS (TW) will be as per ASME PTC 19.3 TW - 2016. bidding specification shall
2 Applicable Standard : ASME PTC 19.3 TW - 2010
prevail.
Number of I/Os (for various drives), indicated in both the mentioned table are
not at all matching.
Vol-V, Part-A 26 of 100 Table - " Drive I/O’s"
For example: As per "Table - Drive I/O’s" the number of I/Os for HT drive are
6 DI & 2 DO. However, as per "Table-2" the number of I/Os for HT drive are 8
196 & & & bidding specification shall
DI & 2 DO.
prevail.
Vol-V, Part-B, chapter3 78 of 85 TABLE – 3.2 DRIVE CONTROL PHILOSOPHY (Typical)
Owner may please check & clarify the same.
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As per Vol-V, Part-A, 4.00.00 ('e), bearing/winding temperature of

motor/pumps shall be provided with Temperature Transmitter. Hence, 4-20
However, for temp elements including bearing/ winding temp of
mA AI signal will be wired in the DCS.
Vol-V, Part-A 11 of 100 motors /pumps temp transmitters shall be provided, with
4.00.00 ('e)
philosophy as defined at e (i). The provision as per
However "Table-3.2", indicates that RTD signal will be wired in the DCS for
197 & & bidding specification shall
Pump/motor winding/bearing temperature.
& prevail.
Vol-V, Part-B, chapter3 78 of 85
Both of the above mentioned statements are contradicting. Owner may
TABLE – 3.2 DRIVE CONTROL PHILOSOPHY (Typical)
please clarify whether 4-20 mA AI signal or RTD signals shall be considered
in DCS for Pump/motor winding/bearing temperature measurement.
Location of the Control Unit for IRD system shown in the Side walkway may
TENDER DRAWINGS- DWN No 111- Page 42 not be possible due to maintenance point of view. Location of the same shall
198 Location of the Control Unit for IRD system. bidding specification shall
MECHANICAL 12-3605 of 63 be decided during detail engineering stage.
prevail.
Kindly check and confirm accordingly.
The instruments for CHP shall be provided as per standard and We shall provide Head-Mounted Temperature Transmitter, which is more The provision as per
Sheet 14
199 Vol. V: PART A Notes:4 proven practice of CHP supplier. However for temp elements, DIN reliable and economical than DIN Rail-Type Temperature Transmitter. bidding specification shall
of 100
rail type temp transmitters mounted in JBs shall be provided. Kindly Confirm the same. prevail.
As per our standard practices ,we will provide Panel Mounted-LCD (HMI)
instead of dedicated Monitor for indication & control . However, same will be The provision as per
Sheet 46 Vibration Monitors System per Unit :One set of monitors are to be
200 Vol. V: PART A I-2 interfaced with the main plant vibration analysis & diagnostic system, as bidding specification shall
of 100 provided for :- CHP Control Room,
mentioned in Note :1(Sheet 47 of 100). prevail.
Kindly confirm .
There will be Soft-link Connectivity between Wagon Tippler & CHP
Wagon tippler PLC Connectivity:All DDCMIS,which will serve the Process requirement.
Volume V:Part B/Ch. Sheet 3 time critical, interlock, control & protection signals will be hardwired Hence, we are not considering any hard-wiring due to long-distance between
201 18.02.01(ii) bidding specification shall
18 of 33 to Main CHP DDCMIS which shall be decided during detailed main CHP Control Room & Wagon Tippler Control Room .
prevail.
Engineering. Kindly accept the same.
Bidder proposes to use 225 V (peak Value) Voltage grade unarmoured

Vol-V, Part-B, Chapter Voltage Grade and Type The provision as per
instrumentation cables. Armoured instrumentation cables shall be used only
202 9 Instrumentation 9.02.01 4 of 29 660 V/1100 V grade, multipair Annealed tinned copper conductor bidding specification shall
in case of buried cables. Please accept.
Cables overall shielded armoured instrumentation cable. prevail.
H Civil
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1 Volume II, Chapter 2 - Sheet 1 The Contour map for the entire project land is enclosed in Volume- a) The contour drawing furnished with the specification is incomplete as it
Project Information of 7 VII. covers only a part of the project site i.e. ash pond area. Owner to furnish
contour drawing for the entire plant.
Refer addendum-01
b) Owner to share autocad copy of the contour drawing for the plant site.
2 Vol VI, Ch - 02 2.8.1 Sheet 8 Natural Soil Level (NSL) of the entire plot area varies As per the partial contour furnished with tender document, the natural ground
of 11 approximately between 57.00 m to 66.00 m levels. High Flood levels are 2 to 3 m lower than high flood level of 62.85 m.
level (HFL) at project site corresponding to 1 in 100 years return Therefore bidder envisages substantial quantum of earth filling for area
period 62.85 m. Formation level of the entire plant area (except grading in main plant and BOP area. a) Additional earth, if
ash dyke area and raw reservoir area) has to be kept at 64.00 m Also as the ground water table is high in this region, excavation in ash pond required shall be arranged
level. Road level of the plant is to be kept +0.25m to 0.3 m above area, may not be possible to get the required earth for area grading (i.e. by Bidders.
formation level (+ 64.00 m) and finished floor level of all buildings filling).
is to be kept +0.5 m above formation level (+64.00 m). B)Statutory approvals,
Leveling and grading shall be carried out by selected cutting and In view of the above, Owner is requested to clarify the following points: land acquisition/Right of
filling of existing ground surface and earth. The cutting and filling Use, Royalty charges etc.
requirements should balance each other to avoid earth from a)Owner to furnish location of borrow area, which shall be in close proximity with respect to borrow
borrow pits as far as possible. The balanced extra suitable earth in to plant boundary, from where additional earth requirement can be met. area, shall be included in
ash dyke area to be used after formation of Ash pond Bundhs in bidder's scope of work.
earth filling of plant area. b)Bidder understands that Statutory approvals, land acquisition/Right of Use,
Royalty charges etc. with respect to borrow area, shall be included in
Owner's scope of work. Please confirm.
3 Volume VI, Chapter-5, Sheet 1 The soil report is attached at end of this chapter. Preliminary soil investigation report carried out by Owner, have not been
Geotechnical of 4 furnished with tender document. Owner is requested to share the same.
Investigation Refer addendum-01
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4 Volume I, Section I 2.0 Page 3 Complete design and construction of realignment of Budha Nallah. Diversion of Budha Nallah: a) Refer addendum. IIT
of 56 a) Owner to share the detailed study report carried out by IIT Roorkee and Roorkee Report has been
For the information of the bidder about the tentative scheme/scope, M/s. Rodic Consultant Private Limited regarding diversion of Budha Nallah. enclosed. Draft Rodic
studies carried out by STPL through its consultants can be referred report is enclosed.
to as b) Bidder understands that the responsibility for taking approval on report However, above both
under: carried out by M/s. Rodic Consultant shall be Owner's scope. Bidder shall reports are for reference
(a) Study carried out by IIT Roorkee carryout necessary diversion work inline with the report, prepared by M/s. only. Bidder has to make
(b) Detailed study carried out by M/s Rodic Consultant Private Rodic. Please confirm bidder's understanding. his own assesment. All
Limited. the said work covers
............. c) No work regarding diversion of drain/budha nallah is envisaged beyond the necessary survey,
Further detailed studies have also been carried out by STPL’s Owner's land boundary. Please confirm. planning & designing by
Consultant namely the bidder.
M/s Rodic Consultant Private Limited and the proposed design by b) Getting
the prior approval of STPL &
consultant is yet to be approved by Water Resources Dept., Govt. concerned Authorities,
of Bihar. vetting of design
Above study reports are available with the owner which can be engineering & construction
obtained, if drawings and obtaining
required by the bidder. necessary clearances from
concerned Agencies/Dept.
towards diversion &
drainage work will be
responsibility of the bidder.
5 Volume III, Chapter 4 - 4.1 Sheet 2 Raw Water required for the Power Plant shall be drawn from river Owner is requested to share the below mentioned inputs pertaining to intake
Raw Water Intake of 3 Ganga. water system:
System Single well type Intake Structure shall be constructed in river a)"WAPCOS final report on water drawl study" is not furnished with tender Please refere Addendum-
Ganga for lifting the water from the river and pumping the water to document. Owner is requested to share the same. 01 A)
the raw water reservoir inside the plant boundary. The distance b) Location coordinate of intake well. WAPCOS Report
from raw water intake structure to raw water reservoir shall be c) Bathymetry study for the intake well and approach bridge area. enclosed. For points (b),
assumed as 9000 M. It is proposed to locate the Raw Water Intake d) Minimum and maximum water level to be considered for design of intake ©, (d), (e ) (f) refer
Structure at SITE 3 which is 350 M downstream of the State Govt well WAPCOS Report.
Intake structure (as per enclosed WAPCOS final report on water e) Pump floor level, Bottom of sump (g) Route Survey
drawl study) f)Geotechnical investigation at intake location Plan and Contour Plan of
g) L-Section drawing and Route survey of intake piping from intake well upto route from Intake to Plant
plant site Boundary are enclosed.
h) Piping corridor width, earmarked for the intake piping. For points (h) , (i) refer
i) Details of various crossings enroute of intake piping corridor and typical route plan . (j) to be
drawings and soil investigation report for the same. planned by bidder.
j) Location of switchgear building and other electrical facilities
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6 Volume VI, Chapter-5, 5.1 Sheet 1 As per the soil consultant’s report – Shallow foundation can be Being an EPC Contract, the type of foundation viz. open or pile shall be
Geotechnical of 4 used at some locations, However, piling has to be provided for decided based on detailed geotechnical investigation(to be carried out by
Investigation main plant building structures, ESP foundation, TG foundation, mill successful bidder during detail engg). Hence it is not mandatory to have pile
building foundation, mill foundation, conveyor gallery trestle (of foundation for the structures specified in referred clause no.5.1 Chapter 5,
height more than 20m) foundation, junction tower foundation, Vol VI. Owner to please confirm acceptance.
Confirmed.
crusher house foundation, stacker reclaimer foundation & fly ash
silo foundation including all other major structures. For conveyor
gallery (of height less than or equel to 20m) foundation, type of
foundation (pile / open foundation) shall be decided based on
findings of final geotechnical report.
7 Volume VI, Chapter- 13.14 10 of 11 IDCT Being an EPC Contract, the type of foundation viz. open or pile shall be
13, IDCT Type of foundation - Pile decided based on detailed geotechnical investigation(to be carried out by
successful bidder during detail engg). Hence it is not mandatory to have pile
foundation for IDCT. Confirmed.
8 Volume VI, Chapter- 10.3 sheet 1 For all other underground structures Owner to allow crack width limited to 0.2 mm as per IS : 456 - 2000. Please
10, RCC Structure & of 36 such as conveying structures / slurry pump house/ pump houses / confirm.
Foundation under ground structures such as tunnels, reclaim hopper pit, not in Bidder to comply with
contact with liquid on inside face may be designed as cracked stipulation of Technical
sections with crack width limited to 0.1 mm for both faces. Specification.
9 Volume VI, Chapter 6 6.17.00 8 of 9 Pipe line route about 6.00 km in length passes through/under Make up water piping corridor. Owner to clarify below mentioned points:
Agricultural Land, Barren Land, Railway Line, Gas Pipe Line,
Roads (Highway/Village Roads), Irrigation Land etc. which will be a) Bidder understands that Right of Way, Land acquisition including (a) Confirmed.
needing the approval of the concerned Authorities which is under compensation to land Owners, payment of fees to concerned authorities shall
the scope of the Bidder. be under the scope of Owner. Please confirm or else clarify Bidder's scope. (b) obtaining any
approval from concerned
b) Design and Drawing approval from statutory authorities, if required, shall statutory authorities if any
be under the scope of Bidder. Please confirm. shall be in Bidder's scope.
10 Volume VI, Chapter 2 2.6 f) 2 of 11 Design, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Testing & a) Railway siding work is excluded from bidder's scope of work, hence Owner
Commissioning of merry go round/rail track system outside plant to clarify, whether area grading of railway siding area is included in bidder's
boundary as well as within plant boundary. scope or not? (a) Area grading is in
Bidder's scope.
b)Incase area grading for railway siding is included in bidder's scope then (b)The FGL level shall be
Owner to specify FGL to be maintained for the same. 64.00 M
(c ) Not concerned.
c) Owner to share the railway feasibility report for Bidder's reference.
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11 Volume III, Chapter 5 - 5.1 Sheet 2 The river water intake pumps shall be installed in the pump house Contradiction observed in various subsections of specification.
Water treatment Plant of 14 of canal which shall supply raw water to in plant Raw Water Bidder understands that Raw water reservoir capacity shall be 530,000 cum.
Reservoir of 6 days storage approx. capacity 530,000 cum in two Please confirm.
compartments. Three (3) nos. each Raw water and AHP Pumps
shall be installed in raw water reservoir.
Raw water reservoir
Volume VI, Chapter 2 capacity shall be 530,000
2.6, 22 Raw water reservoir of required storage capacity (Minimum 6 M3.
3 of 11 days Storage) for running of 2x660MW unit.
Volume II
Ch 1 : Intent of
Specification
1.2 Raw water reservoir (5 days)
6 of 12
12 Volume I, Section I 2 4 of 56 Following works will be excluded from the bidder’s scope: Bidder understands that the all facilities within the compound wall of
a) Township administrative block and colony/township are also excluded from bidder's
c)Administrative block/building scope of work. Please confirm.
Confirmed.
Volume VI, Chapter 2 The scope of this work shall generally cover the Earthwork in
2.8.1 8 of 11 Cutting, Filling and Levelling including Transportation of
Earth/filling material in project land excluding Township area and
administrative office/block area. Earth excavated from Ash Dyke
area may be used for site levelling/ filling
13 Volume VI, Chapter 13.8.6 b) 8 of 11 Tower shall be provided with PVC splash bar. PVC/PP Splash fill shall be provided. Please confirm.
13, IDCT
Volume III, Chapter 18 18.3.8 10 of 21 Bidder shall furnish details of PVC/PP fill regarding fire retarding
properties, ageing effect, vibration caused by water and wind
effects. The fill material shall be highly resistant to deterioration
and shall be fire retardant. Bidder to comply with
stipulation of Technical
Specification.
18.2 sheet 3
of 21 PVC splash bars shall be supported from bottom on RCC piers
raised from basin
3.03
sheet 20
of 21 Material of Construction: Splash grid - PVC/PP
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14 Volume III, Chapter 33 33.1.1 2 of 15 General layout plan indicating the available spaces for proposed As the proposed thermal power plant is a green field site, bidder understands
- Plant layout project is as shown in the tender drawing. It shall form the basis for that the location of various facilities (except railway siding and ash pond)
Confirmed.
requirement further elaboration by the Bidder for the plant facilities, which are in shown in the tender plot plan are indicative and can be adjusted / relocated
his scope. as per bidder's layout. Please confirm.
15 Volume VI, Chapter 02 2.8.1 8 of 11 Natural Soil Level (NSL) of the entire plot area varies In order to optimize cutting and filling quantities, Owner is requested to allow
approximately between 57.00 m to 66.00 m levels. High Flood Bidder to decide the formation levels for the plant site considering high flood
level (HFL) at project site corresponding to 1 in 100 years return level. Please confirm.
period 62.85 m. Formation level of the entire plant area (except
ash dyke area and raw reservoir area) has to be kept at 64.00 m
level. Road level of the plant is to be kept +0.25m to 0.3 m above Bidder to comply with
formation level (+ 64.00 m) and finished floor level of all buildings stipulation of technical
is to be kept +0.5 m above formation level (+64.00 m). Leveling specification.
and grading shall be carried out by selected cutting and filling of
existing ground surface and earth. The cutting and filling
requirements should balance each other to avoid earth from
borrow pits as far as possible. The balanced extra suitable earth in
ash dyke area to be used after formation of Ash pond Bundhs in
earth filling of plant area
16 Volume VI, Chapter 02 2.8.1 8 of 11 Formation level of the entire plant area (except ash dyke area and RCC retaining wall shall be provided, if necessary as per functional
raw reservoir area) has to be kept at 64.00 m level. requirement.
.............
A RCC retaining wall shall be provided at the junction of different
grade levels with provision of stepped stair cases/ramps at Agreed .
different grade level locations for easy movement of persons, etc.
17 General a) Bidder shall be allowed to change the location of ash silo, wagon tippler
and track hopper, shown in the tender plot plan. Please confirm.
Adjustment/relocation, if
b) Owner is requested to share the railway siding feasibility report with Bidder. required shall be decided
in consultation with Owner
during detail engineering
stage.
18 Volume VI, Chapter 6 6.17.00 8 of 9 Geotechnical investigation and hydrographic study at intake point Bidder understand that intake well location has been already fixed based on
as well as along pipe line route upto the plant site. WAPCOS report. Hence hydrographic study is not envisaged by the bidder. Refere WAPCOS Report.
3) Intake Well Complex shall be based on WAPCOS report (copy Bathymetry survey, if required shall be carried out during detailed However, any
enclosed) engineering. study/survey if required
Please confirm bidder's understanding. shall be in Bidder's scope.
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19 Volume VI, Chapter 6 6.17.00 8 of 9 Approach of required length from river bank to water intake well In order to keep all bidders at par, Owner is requested to specify the total
pump house, shall be provided, including support for the intake width of approach bridge.
pipeline. As per clause 6.17.00(4)
Deck slab of the jetty shall be supported on piles/piers. Width of deleted in line with
RCC bridge/ jetty shall be sufficient to accommodate pipes and WAPCOS Report.
single lane road of 3.75 m width.
20 Volume VI, Chapter 6 6.17.00 8 of 9 RCC pipe pedestal with thrust block shall be provided for Location of intake well and intake piping corridor upto plant boundary shall be
over/under ground intake pipe from jetty to the plant area as per based on Owner's input i.e.WAPCOS report and Make up water piping
approved layout and scheme. corridor route details to be furnished as a part of bid document. Bidder to note that no
Where ever required, culverts, bridges, cross-overs etc shall be In case of any change in the aforesaid input by Owner (during detail compensation shall be
provided. The route of pipe line shall be got approved from engineering), bidder shall be suitably compensated with respect to tender applicable at later stage.
Owner during detailed engineering stage. provision i.e. GCC clause 39.2, (Changes originating from Employer). Bidder is adviced to verify
all inputs at his own cost.
21 Volume VI, Chapter 7 7.2 1 of 1 Cement In place of Ordinary Portland Cement, OPC mixed with Fly Ash shall be
Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) Grade 43 shall be used for all used for the structures other that TG foundation, TDBFP/MDBFP and
structures RCC for Chimney shell. Please confirm. Bidder to comply with
Batching plant shall have facility for mixing fly ash. Fly ash shall conform to stipulation of technical
IS:3812(Part I & Part II). Percentage of fly ash to be mixed in concrete shall specification.
be based on trial mix. Mix design shall be done with varying percentage of fly
ash mix with cement.
22 Volume VI, Chapter 10 10.16 15 of 36 In certain cases crushed stone sand may be added to natural sand Bidder shall alternatively consider manufactured sand conforming to IS:383
in order to achieve the required grading with prior approval of the as a replacement to river sand for major concreting work. Please confirm.
Owner.
Crushed stone sand alone may be used only with the prior
Confirmed.
approval of the
Engineer for filling and PCC works only.
23 Volume VI, Chapter 11 11.10 9 of 16 The pipes shall be encased in R.C.C with a minimum thickness The referred highlighted clause "Outside RCC encasing, pipe shall be
of 250 mm as external protection. However, the actual provided with 3 coats of epoxy paint of minimum DFT of 350 microns over
encasement thickness shall be based on stability against uplift with two coats of compatible primer after sand blasting" is not applicable as the
highest possible ground water level. CW pipes shall be encased with 250 mm thick concrete. Please confirm. CW Pipes shall be
Further it has to be designed for traffic load at road crossing. minimum 22 mm thick MS
Outside RCC incasing, pipe shall be provided with 3 coats of Pipes.
epoxy paint of minimum DFT of 350 microns over two coats of
compatible primer after sand blasting. RCC encasing not
envisaged.
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24 Volume VI, Chapter 11 11.5.1 14 of 16 Free board of 500mm minimum shall be maintained. The a) Owner to clarify the ambiguity between clauses about Free board and Top
maximum level of Reservoir will be kept at level which will be at of embankment
least 500 mm below the finished floor level of the plant or just
at the plant formation level. b) Bidder shall be allowed to decide embankment top based on cut fill
Free board to be kept 1.5
balance. Please confirm.
M & embankment 500 mm
above FFL of Main Power
15 of 16 Due to the length of the reservoir, waves may be set up by wind
House Building.
blowing over it. According to IS: 10635 a wave height of 1.0 m may
be obtained hence the free board is kept as 1.0m. Hence the top
of embankment is kept 500 mm above the finished floor level of
Main Power House building.
25 Volume VI, Chapter 11 11.5.1 14 of 16 Reservoir will be lined with H.D.P.E liners and protective plains Bidder understands that the Reservoir lining shall be as per clause no.
cement concrete layer of grade M-15 and shall be provided in 11.5.1. Please confirm.
panel over a cement sand plaster in 1 : 6 to avoid damage of the
liner.
Hence sand / fine ash base course of appx 100 mm thickness and
11.5.6 16 of 16 25mm thick 1:4 cement mortar as plaster followed by PCC (M-15) Confirmed.
precast/cast in situ cover in panels or ash bricks lining filled up
with fine sand in the gap between bricks may be considered.
26 Volume VI, Chapter 2, 2.8.1 8 of 11 Plant leveling and grading shall comprise of clearing and grubbing, a) Felling of trees shall be excluded from bidder's scope of work. Please
Scope of work tree cutting, depositing the wood pieces with the Owner, disposal confirm.
of spoils as per direction of engineer, removal of shrubs and
bushes, excavation, back filling compaction observing safety b) In case tree cutting to be included in bidder's scope, then Owner to take Confirmed.
measures during progress of work etc. necessary permission from statutory authorities including forest department,
before handling over of site for levelling and grading. Please confirm.
27 Volume VI, Chapter 16 16.0 1 of 2 Total ash produced in the plant at about 85% PLF will be disposed Please confirm that bidder's scope is limited to the construction of starter
in the form of slurry by pumping into the ash disposal pond. The dyke and further raising shall be in Owner's scope.
dyke around the storage shall be planned to be constructed in
stages. The starter dykes around the storage pond shall have total
storage capacity to store ash produces in 4(four) years of plant life.
Keeping safety in regards to highest flood level in the plant area,
the top level of the starter dyke should be kept at 64.00 m level Confirmed.
Thereafter, the raising the dykes shall be in stages of 3 metre
effective height increase (top of dyke in lower phase to top of dyke
in higher phase). The ultimate dyke height shall be 12m.
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28 Volume VI, Chapter 16 16.0 1 of 2 Total ash produced in the plant at about 85% PLF will be disposed Contradiction in clause. Starter dyke shall be
in the form of slurry by pumping into the ash disposal pond. The Owner to confirm that for the purpose of checking stability of starter dyke, constructed for 4 years
dyke around the storage shall be planned to be constructed in whether the ultimate dyke height shall be governed by storage capacity of 18 ash generated while firing
stages. The starter dykes around the years or 12 meters? worst coal at TMCR for 2
storage pond shall have total storage capacity to store ash units operating at 85%
produces in 4(four) years of plant life. Keeping safety in regards to PLF and ash density as
highest flood level in the plant area, the top level of the starter dyke 1.4 T/M3. Bidder shall
should be kept at 64.00 m level consider a free board of 1
Thereafter, the raising the dykes shall be in stages of 3 metre M above the max. ash
effective height increase (top of dyke in lower phase to top of dyke level. .
in higher phase). The ultimate dyke height shall be 12m.
........................ HCSD System
for developing storage capacity, one storage lagoon for Fly Ash not envisaged in the
disposal of 9 years (as per MOEF notification) by project.
High Concentration Slurry Disposal (HCSD) system with
sedimentation basin and one storage lagoon for disposal of 9 Stability of dyke shall be
years (as per latest MOEF notification) carried out for ultimate
height of dyke. Ultimate
The starter dyke shall be strong enough to withstand the loads height shall be considered
from all the future higher stage dykes as well as from the ultimate as 18 M.
29 Volume VI, Chapter 16 16 1 of 2 In hcase
filli 100% fly ash utilization is not achieved then additional land a) In order to keep all bidders at par, Owner to clarify the basis for calculating
shall be required, depending on the extent of ash utilization. 4 years of ash storage volume for starter dyke.
Bidder understands that the storage capacity of ash dyke for 4 years shall be Starter dyke shall be
The starter dykes around the storage pond shall have total storage calculated as per the latest guidelines laid down by MOEF wherein fly ash constructed for 4 years
capacity to store ash produces in 4(four) years of plant utilization by Owner shall be atleast 50% at the end of first year, 70% at the ash generated while firing
Volume VI, Chapter 16 16 1 of 2 life………………. end of second year, 90% at the end of third year and 100% at the end of worst coal at TMCR for 2
For developing storage capacity, one fourth year. For bottom ash, 100% bottom ash volume generated shall be units operating at 85%
storage lagoon for Fly Ash disposal of 9 years (as per MOEF disposed to ash dyke for four years. The ash dyke storage capacity for PLF and ash density as
notification) by starter dyke shall be calculated based on this concept. Please confirm 1.4 T/M3. Bidder shall
High Concentration Slurry Disposal (HCSD) system with bidder's understanding. consider a free board of 1
sedimentation basin M above the max. ash
and one storage lagoon for disposal of 9 years (as per latest MOEF b) Bidder shall refer ultimate height of ash dyke only for checking of stability level. HCSD System not
notification) bottom ash by wet slurry disposal system with one of starter dyke. Ultimate storage calculation is not in bidder's scope of work. envisaged in the project.
Volume VI, Chapter 16 16 1 of 2 overflow Please confirm.
lagoon for storing decanted water from above storage lagoons will Stability of dyke shall be
be carried out for ultimate
constructed. height of dyke. Ultimate
height shall be considered
Volume VI, Chapter 16 16 1 of 2 As per MOEF notification, 100 percent fly ash utilization is to be as 18 M.
achieved progressively within 4 years starting with 50% in 1st year
and 70% & 90% in 2nd & 3rd year respectively of plant
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30 Volume VII, Layout Plot Plan Drawing No. 111-29-0200, Rev R0 a) Bidder understands that the ash pond layout/shape & location coordinates
Ash Dyke Area = 307 acres shown in the tender plot plan are indicative in nature and are subject to (a) Confirmed, however
modification by bidder during detail engineering, keeping the storage with STPL approval during
requirement intact . Please confirm bidder's understanding. Deatiled Engineering by
Bidder.
b)Fencing is shown all along the periphery of ash pond. Bidder understands (b) Confirmed.
that the same is also included in Bidder's scope of work. Please confirm.
31 Volume VI, Chapter 16 16.0 1 of 2 Keeping safety in regards to highest flood level in the plant Top of embankment for starter dyke shall be decided by bidder with respect
area, the top level of the starter dyke should be kept at 64.00 m to storage requirement and cut fill balance. However the top of embankment
level shall be kept above plant finished grade level. Please confirm.
Agreed . Minimum +65.00
M level.
32 Volume VI, Chapter 14 14.2 6 of 23 Piling shall be used for foundation of trestles supporting overhead Pile / open foundation shall be provided as per approved soil investigation
conveyor report to be carried out by EPC Contractor during detail engineering. Please
galleries. confirm.
14.4
Piling shall be used for the foundation of crusher house. Agreed .
14.5
Piling shall be used for the foundation of stacker reclaimer.
33 Volume VI, Chapter 1 14.1 1 of 23 The vertical and inclined portion of coal hopper, the beams and top Only the inside portions of the hopper (for wagon tippler & Reclaim hopper)
of 23 of coal are provided with 50 mm thick gunniting and not the entire inside surface.
tray in the track hopper structure as shown in the tender drawing Please clarify.
shall be Bidder to comply with
provided with 50 mm thick guniting (shotcreting). Complete inside stipulation of technical
surfaces of specification.
Wagon tippler & reclaim hopper shall also be provided with
50mm thick
guniting.
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34 Volume III, Chapter 27 27.10.3 13 of 35 Specific technical requirement of laying buried pipe with anti Owner to please confirm coating/protection/encasement requirement for CW
corrosive treatment pipe due to contradiction of clauses.
a. Buried piping shall be coated and wrapped, after completion
of welded and/or flanged connections
27.12.1 14 of 35 Buried Piping

External surfaces The same shall be as per
(i) Surface cleaning by Sand Blasting. VI Chapter 11.
Volume VI, Chapter 11

11.10 9 of 16 The pipes shall be encased in R.C.C with a minimum thickness
of 250 mm as external protection.
35 Volume VI, Chapter 12 12.5.1 7 of 22 The liner shall be of corrosion resistant steel type “COR-TEN Contradiction in clause. Owner to clarify whether to consider flue liner as 10
B” of minimum mm thick CORTEN B or Alloy/Borosilicate lining over 8 mm thick mild steel?
10 mm thick. Top 10m length or length equal to 2 times flue
diameter
whichever is larger shall be provided using material confirming to
AISI:316L
or BS:1449.
The chimney Flue liner cladding shall be made of 2 mm THK

Titanium (Grade
2 as per ASME-SB265) OR C-276 Alloy over 8 mm THK Alloy/Barosilicate lining
(Minimum) Mild steel over 8 mm thick MS shall
base metal of Flue liner. Cladding shall be done to achive the be considered.
requiality as per
ASTM-B 898-11. Alternately contractor may provide Borosilicate
Glass Block
lining system. (The thickness of Borosilicate Glass Block shall be
decided by
bidder based on corrosion resistance of the material for worst
composition of
flue gases and considering 30 plus years of plant life subject to
minimum
thickness of 50 mm). The lining material should withstand
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36 Volume VI, Chapter 2 2.6, 20 3 of 11 A raw water intake pump house & intake structure on river Ganga Contradiction in clauses for the MOC of raw intake pipe. Bidder understands
bank and pipe line (MS/GRP) from Intake to raw water reservoir in that GRP pipes are also acceptable to Owner as per clause no. 2.6, Volume
the Plant area. VI, Chapter 2. Please confirm.
Volume III, Chapter 4
The scope of work shall include piping from pump discharge to raw
4.5 2 of 3 water
Pump house with necessary pipe supports, motorized isolation
valves,
NRVs, air release valves etc as required for completeness of the
Volume III, Chapter 27 system.
Intake water pump discharge pipe size shall be minimum 1200 mm
GRP Pipe is not
27.3.5 6 of 35 spirally welded pipe to IS: 3589. Thickness of the pipe shall be as
acceptable.
mentioned in Chapter 27 – Low Pressure Piping.
Material of construction for pipes carrying various fluids shall be as

follows:
Raw Water Intake - IS-2062 Gr. B / ASTM-A-36 / ASTM A-53 type
‘E’ Gr. B/IS-3589 Gr. 410/IS-1239 (Heavy).
37 Volume III, Chapter 27 27.10.3 13 of 35 Coating and wrapping/ Anti corrosive Protection Coal tar tape Owner to clarify the clause to be followed for external coating of Make up
water and ACW piping, either clause no. 27.10.3 or clause no. 27.12.00.
27.12.00 14 of 35 Painting of Pipes

External surfaces
(i) Surface cleaning by Sand Blasting.
(ii) Coal tar primer compatible with coal tar enamel grade. The Clause 27.10.3
number of
coats shall be two with a DFT of 35 microns each.
38 Volume III, Chapter 27 27.10.2, c) 13 of 35 On the internal surface for pipes 1000 NB and above, a coat of Internal painting for pipes:
primer followed by a hot coal-tar enamel or coal tar epoxy painting Bidder understands that the referred clause is applicable for both make up
(cold) shall be applied. water and CW pipes. Owner to kindly clarify.
Confirmed.
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39 Volume VI, Chapter 2 53 5 of 11 Dispensary and first aid centre. a) Bidder understands that first aid room is a part of service building and no
separate building is envisaged for the same. Please confirm.
Volume VI, Chapter 11 b) In case a separate building for dispensary and first aid center is envisaged
Confirmed.
Service building - Safety and Welfare Cell, First aid room then Owner to furnish the building size and brief specification.
11.12.1 b 10 of 16
40 Volume II, 1.13.6 2 of 7 Project Information Contradiction in clause.

Chapter 2 Basic Wind Speed : 39.0 m/s As per IS: 875 part – III Owner to clarify the basic wind speed to be considered for 2x660 MW SJVN
Buxar project.
Wind speed of 47 m/sec to
Volume VI, Chapter 8: 8.6 Sheet 4 Basic wind speed at project site is 47 m/sec . as per IS:875 -1987
be considered.
Loading of 5 Part-3
41 Volume VI, Chapter 23 23.1 1 of 3 The main plant access road and a portion of the main plant In order to keep all bidders at par and avoid dispute during detail
complex circumferential road shall be Type I. engineering, Bidder requests Owner to specify upto what extent the Type I
road is required for the main plant complex area. Type I Road shall be
considered as per
specification.Please refer
Addendum also.
42 Volume VI, Chapter 23 23.1 1 of 3 Type II roads shall consist of one 7.0 metre wide RCC paved a) Laydown area roads are of temporary in nature and are not part of main
carriageway road network. Also the said roads shall be constructed as per EPC
with 1.5m wide hard shoulders with drains on both sides. A turning Contractor's requirement and the same will be dismantled at a later date.
area Hence example of type II roads as laydown area roads is not applicable.
at blind ends shall be provided. Plant areas where infrequent Please confirm. Agreed .
access is
needed shall be served by Type II roads. Examples of Type II b) Bidder understands that access roads to Plant facilities shall be Type II
roads are roads unless specifically mentioned in the specification. Please confirm.
the lay-down area roads.
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43 Volume VI, Chapter 23 23.1 1 of 3 Type III roads shall be 3.75 m wide with 1.0m wide hard shoulders Owner to clarify the following:
on one a) Plant bypass road and its adjacent drain including culverts within the
side. Type III roads shall be provided along the plant boundary for Owner's land boundary, shown in the tender plot plan are not included in
access Bidder's scope of work as per clause 1.0, Exclusions. Please confirm.
for security and maintenance It is included.
Volume II, Chapter I b)Bidder's scope will include construction of peripheral/patrol road inside the a) Confirmed.
1.0 4 of 12 plant boundary wall (which is being constructed by Owner). Please confirm. b) Patrol road inside plant
Following works will be excluded from the bidder’s scope: boundary in bidder's scope.
g) Approach road(s) and associated works outside plant boundary
44 Volume VI, Chapter 21 21.2 e) 1 of 11 The rectangular drains shall be minimum 450 mm wide of RCC Bidder shall consider 300 mm as minimum clear width of storm water drain
construction. as per clause 21.3 b). Please confirm.
21.3 b) 2 of 11 All storm water drainage shall preferably be through open storm
water
drains. These shall be provided on both sides of the roads and
shall be Confirmed.
designed to drain the appropriate catchment area including road
surface,
Volume VI, Chapter 23 open and covered area etc. The drains shall be minimum 300 mm
23.1 2 of 3 wide at
the base.
45 Volume II, Chapter 4 - 4.2.1 6 of40 The Bidder/ its sub-vendor should have designed, constructed and The flow rate of 70000 cum/hr for IDCT is too high and most of the reputed
Provenness commissioned at least one (1) Induced Draft Cooling tower in RCC vendors are not qualifying the said requirement. Bidder request Owner to
construction with splash type fill / film type, of capacity not less change QR for IDCT " as below "The Bidder/ its sub-vendor should have
than 70,000 cum/hr or 80% of offered capacity whichever is lower designed, constructed and commissioned at least one (1) Induced Draft
and which should have been in successful operation for at least Cooling tower in RCC construction with splash type fill / film type, of capacity
one (1) year prior to the date of Techno Commercial bid opening. not less than 32000 cum/hr or 80% of offered capacity whichever is lower
and which should have been in successful operation for at least one (1) year Bidder to comply with
prior to the date of Techno Commercial bid opening". stipulation of technical
specification.
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46 Volume II, Chapter 4 - 4.2.1 6 of 40 The Bidder/ its sub-vendor should have designed, constructed and Contradiction in provenness criteria for IDCT.
Provenness commissioned at least one (1) Induced Draft Cooling tower in RCC Bidder understands that clause no. 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 of Volume II, Chapter-4,
construction with splash type fill / film type, of capacity not less Provenness shall prevail over Attachment 3K. Please confirm.
than 70,000 cum/hr or 80% of offered capacity whichever is lower
and which should have been in successful operation for at least
one (1) year prior to the date of Techno Commercial bid opening.
Volume III, Chapter 18
18.3.8 10 of 21 Attachment 3K
DETAILS OF Cooling Tower (as per clause 4.2.1 of Chapter 04, Agreed . Bidder's
“Provenness” , Volume II of Bidding Documents understanding is correct.
In support of Sub-Qualifying Requirements of Clause 4.2.1 of
Chapter 04,
“Provenness” , Volume II of Bidding Document, we confirm that our
Sub-vendor M/
s........................ have designed, constructed and commissioned at
least one (1) number Induced Draught Cooling Tower in RCC
Construction with splash type fill, of capacity not less than 70000
M3/hr or 80% of offered capacity whichever is lower which is in
47 Volume VI, Chapter 2, 2.8.4 (i) 11 of 11 Further, NOC for diversion of the existing Budha Nallah has been Owner to furnish "certain conditions (annexed in the Bid document)"
Scope of work granted pertaining to diversion of Budha Nallah, as the same is missing in tender
by Water Resource Department, Patna Govt. of Bihar with certain document. Enclosed. Please refer
conditions (annexed in the Bid document) Addendum - 01
48 Volume VI, Chapter 2, 2.8.4 (ii) 13 of 11 Outfall Structure: An outfall structure will be constructed on the Owner to clarify the below mentioned points regarding drainage system for
Scope of work Northern the plant:
side of the project in to which the diverted Budha Nallah and the a) Bidder understands that the Outfall location is within the Owner's land
Eastern acquisition boundary. Please confirm.
peripheral drain will discharge and the flows coming from the outfall b) Owner to indicate the location coordinates of the outfall location and
structure will fall in to the Budha Nallah running on the Northern terminal point of diverted Budha nallah which is included in Bidder's scope. Bidder has to design the
side. The c)Bidder shall terminate discharge channel (from outfall location), within diverson work & location of
outfall will be kept in between the fence and boundary wall of the Owner's land acquisition line. Scope of work pertaining to diversion of Budha outfall within plant
Volume VI, Chapter 2 2.6 g) 2 of 11 plant nallah beyond the land acquisition line is not included in Bidder's scope. boundary.
area. The discharge channel coming out from the outfall structure Please confirm.
will
drain in to the Budha Nallah on the Northern side.
Following works will be excluded from the bidder’s scope:
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49 Volume VI, Chapter 2, 2.8.2 11 of 11 as well as inspection road along ash disposal pipe route inside and a) For the inspection road along ash disposal pipe, Owner is requested to
Scope of work outside the plant boundary as required, access road to Raw Water provide below mentioned information:
Intake -- Width of the road? Type-III Road as per
structure along raw water pipe line, raw water reservoir. - Type of the road Rigid or Flexible pavement? specification shall be
- Whether drain is required along side access road? considered.
b) For access road to raw water intake structure, Owner is requested to

provide below mentioned information:
- Route survey indicating the start and end point of the access road.
- Road elevation? Type-III Road as per
- Width of the road? Specification shall be
- Type of the road Rigid or Flexible pavement? considered.
- Whether drain is required along side access road?
50 Volume VII, Layout Plot Plan, D-0444 Bidder understands that the road width shown in the Plot Plan is corridor
width inclusive of carriage way, shoulder etc. Actual width of road shall be as
per specification. Agreed . However, Plot
Plan shall also be referred.
51 Vol. VII Vol-VII-TD-Civil- 1 Topography Drawing and Plot Plan Please share the autocad version of the topography drawing and Plot Plan. Enclosed. Please refer
Final Addendum-01
52 Vol. VI/ Ch 06 6.02 1 Approach to EOT crane shall be ensured by Cage ladder and Bidder proposes to have access by cage ladder to approach the EOT. Bidder to comply with
staircase. stipulation of technical
specification.
53 Vol. VI/ Ch 06 6.07.02 3 Ladders shall be provided with a safety cage of minimum Ladders with cages will be provided for top of ladders more than 6m above Bidder to comply with
750diameter clear when the top of ladder is more than 4.5m above the landing level, as per National building code/ Industrial Practice. stipulation of technical
the landing level specification.
54 Vol. VI/ Ch 06 6.08 3 For RCC stairs, handrails with 20mm square MS bar balustrade Bidder propose to use MS handrails for all buildings and structures except for
with suitable MS flat & Teakwood handrail shall be provided, service building. Please confirm.
Hand railing shall be
unless specifically mentioned otherwise
galvanized.
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55 Vol. VI/ Ch 06 6.11 4 All underground structures like water retaining structures, track Bidder proposes to use polymer modified waterproofing slurry treatment both
hoppers, for base and side walls in contact with earth, instead of tender specified
transfer house, conveyor tunnel & other deep underground waterproofing treatment.
structures etc.,
shall have plasticizer cum water proofing cement additives
conforming to
IS:9103. In addition, limits on permeability as given in IS:2545 shall
also be Bidder to comply with
met with. stipulation of technical
Over water proofing membrane, 25mm thk CM 1:3 mixed with specification.
approved water proofing compound at the rate specified by the
manufacturer shall be provided over which protective layer of
15mm thk kota / cuddapa or equivalent stone with joints sealed
with C1:3 shall be laid. Over this stone layer, 25mm thk CM 1:3
mixed with approved water proofing compound at the rate
specified by the manufacturer shall be applied before RCC base
slab shall be casted
56 Vol. VI/ Ch 08 8.4 4 Impact Load Contradiction in clause 8.4 and 8.10 regarding impact load due to cranes.
8.10 5 Impact load due to cranes and hoist shall be followed as per IS:875. Please
IS:875 shall be followed
confirm.
for impact load.
57 Vol. VI/ Ch 09 9.4 4 minimum thickness of structural steel elements Contradiction in clauses.
e) chequered plates 8mm o/p & above Owner to confirm which clause to be followed regarding minimum thickness
of chequered plate?
Chequered Plate of min. 6
Vol VI/Ch 07 7.1 1 Chequered plate shall conform to IS: 3502 (latest) and minimum
mm thk shall be used.
thickness of
chequered plate for floorings, covers etc shall be 6 mm O/P.
58 Vol. VI/ Ch 11 11.12.2 10 Storage Yard The 25,000 sq.m area requirement is inclusive of the 5000 sq.m provision for
A storage yard of 25,000msq shall be provided with a provision covered area. Please confirm.
5000m.sq. covered area. Confirmed.
59 Vol. VI/ Ch 11 11.12.3 11 Parking Sheds Our understanding is that the total number of parking sheds in the plant
Covered parking area for at least 30 cars and 60 scooters (two would cover 30 cars + 60 2-wheelers. Please confirm.
Bidder's understanding is
wheelers) with RCC canopy shall be provided.
correct.
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60 Vol. VI/ Ch 16 16.0 1 of 2 Total ash produced in the plant at about 85% PLF will be disposed a) Please furnish the storage volume in cubic meters or metric ton to be
in the form of slurry by pumping into the ash disposal pond. The stored (for fly ash and bottom ash pond) in the starter dyke for proposed ash
starter dykes around the storage pond shall have total storage pond.
capacity to store ash produces in 4(four) years of plant life.
b) As per mechanical specification, HCSD system is not asked and only lean
slurry system have to be provided. Hence separate storage lagoon for HCSD
For developing storage capacity, one storage lagoon for Fly Ash is not envisaged. Please confirm.
disposal of 9 years (as per MOEF notification) by High Refer S.No.28 above.
Concentration Slurry Disposal (HCSD) system with sedimentation c) As HCSD lagoon is not required, whether two separate lagoons are to be
basin and one storage lagoon for disposal of 9 years (as per latest provided within the proposed ash pond? Owner to kindly clarify the same.
MOEF notification) bottom ash by wet slurry disposal system with
one overflow lagoon for storing decanted water from above storage
lagoons will be constructed.
61 Vol. VI/ Ch 16 16.0 1 of 2 Provision for the extension of HCSD pipes from HCSD lagoon to As per mechanical specification, HCSD system is not envisaged. Hence the
Bottom ash lagoon shall be kept during the initial phase of the referred clause is not applicable. Please confirm. Confirmed.
HCSD disposal.
62 Vol. VI/ Ch 16 16.0 1 of 2 To avoid fugitive ash dust emission and for promoting vegetation Owner to clarify the requirement as the same is not in Bidder's scope.
cover, the final ash surface will be covered with 300 mm thick earth Confirmed.
cover.
63 Vol. VI/ Ch 16 16.0 1 of 2 Ash slurry shall be pumped into the storage pond, where the ash Bidder understands that freeboard for starter ash dyke shall be 1 m. Please
particles shall settle. The slurry shall accumulate within the pond till confirm.
the water level reaches the design FRL (Full Reservoir Level) i.e. 1 Confirmed.
meter below dyke top in each phase.
64 Vol. VI/ Ch 16 16.1 (e) 3 of 2 Ash Pond Bidder understands that only U/S slope needs to be provided with precast
u/s slope and HDPE lining of bed portion shall be provided with 1 concrete slab lining and there will not be any protection for the pond bed
mm (except 30 acres) as per clause 16.0. Please confirm.
thick. The lining shall be procted with cement sand mortar under
50mm precast concrete slab of grade M-15 complete.
Confirmed.
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65 Vol VI, Ch - 16 16.0 1 of 2 Further, to start with only about 30 acres of land in one a) 307 acres of Ash pond area has been earmarked in the Plot Plan. Bidder
of the bottom ash lagoon will be provided with impervious request, Owner to earmark 30 acres area within which impervious liner to be
liner and balance part of the bottom ash lagoon shall be lined by provided.
spreading high concentrated fly ash during initial stage of slurry
disposal. Bidder to comply with
b) Also, spreading of high concentrated fly ash during initial stage of slurry stipulation of technical
disposal is not included in bidder's scope and any kind of liner is not required. specification.
Please confirm.
c) Owner to specify the material and thickness of the impervious liner.
66 Vol-VI/ Ch- 14 14.14 13 Wearing course at top, shall consist of 25 mm thick P. C. C. (M-15) Chequered concrete tile path way will be provided along the parapet wall and
cast wire mesh and sealing of joints using sealing compound / for equipment access placed on terrace. Please confirm.
elastomeric
water proofing membrane. Pathways for handling of materials and
movement of personnel shall be provided with 22 mm thick Confirmed.
chequered cement concrete tiles as per IS : 13801 for a width of
1000 mm in place of P. C. C.
67 Vol-VI/ Ch-17 17.2.0 (v) 2 of 20 All handrails and ladder pipes (except at operating floors) shall be Contradiction in clause.
50mm nominal bore MS pipes (medium class) conforming to All handrails will be 32mm nominal bore MS pipes as per clause 6.08 of Vol
IS:1161 and shall be galvanized as per IS:4736 treated with primer VI/ Ch-2. Please confirm.
and finished with suitable paint. All rungs and ladders shall also be
galvanized. Minimum weight of galvanizing shall be 610 g/sqm.
All handrails shall be of
32mm nominal bore MS
pipes (medium class) as
per IS:1161 galvanised
using 750 gm/sq. m of zinc.
Vol VI, Chap 02 6.08.00 3 of 9 All handrails shall be of 32mm nominal bore MS pipes (medium
class) as per
IS:1161 galvanised using 750 gm/sq. m of zinc.
68 Vol-VI/ Ch-17 17.7.1 (b - i) 5 of 20 Outside plaster on masonary wall: no plastering is required on Contradiction in clause.
outside of masonary wall. Since outside surface of brick wall will be Considering the general Industrial practice and as specified in Table 1
exposed, contrctor to manufacture good shape bricks to suit the Finishing schedule of Chapter 17, external plaster along with paint will be
exposed brick work. Silicone coating shall be provided on followed. Please confirm.
outside exposed face of brick wall.
Confirmed.
Table-1 17 of 20
Table-1 : Finishing Schedule
STG Building - Ground floor ------- Wall (External) - Water proof
cement based paint
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69 Vol-VI/ Ch-17 17.7.5 (f) 9 of 20 Ceramic Tiles Bidder propose to use GLAZED CERAMIC tiles for Dado. Please confirm.
Heavy duty anti skid ceramic tiles with matt finish shall be used in
toilets, pantry, dining hall of canteen, locker rooms etc. The tiles
shall be 300 x 300 x 10 mm of approved colour / shade and brand. Confirmed.
Dado in toilets and pantry, locker rooms etc shall also be of
similar finish
70 Vol-VI/ Ch-17 17.7.6(c) 10 of 20 For walls of neutralizing pit, the same specification as 1.10.2 shall Unable to locate clause 1.10.2 in tender document. Owner to please furnish
apply except that thickness of the brickwork shall be 115 mm with the same. Clause 1.10.2 shall be
suitable pilasters at 2000 mm c/c. read as Clause 17.7.6 (b)
71 Vol-VI/ Ch-17 17.7.7 ( e) 11 of 20 Staircase wall shall be given dado of cast in situ terrazzo to a Cast in situ terrazzo can not be provided in walls. Hence Bidder shall provide
height of 2100mm. If Entrance lobby and lift area in Service ceramic tiles. Please confirm.
building and Admin building shall be provided with granite tile dado Confirmed.
to a height upto false ceiling level.
72 Vol-VI/ Ch-17 17.7.10 13 of 20 For single glazed aluminum partitions and doors, Float glass or flat Please confirm clear float glass or Toughened glass for partition and doors.
transparent As toughened glass is recommended for doors and partitions. Toughened glass shall be
sheet glass of minimum 6 mm thickness shall be used. provided.
73 Vol-VI/ Ch-17 Table 1 (Finish 19 of 20 ESP Control Bidder understands that Vitrified Tiles to be given in AC Areas and
Schedule) Room - Granolithic floor with non metallic floor hardener in Granolithic Floor with non-metallic hardener in other areas. Pump houses are
pump houses and Vitrified not relevant to ESP Control Room. Please confirm. Confirmed.
tiles in AC Areas
74 Vol-VI/ Ch-17 Table 1 20 of 20 Granular Finish Paint External Granular Finish Specification in the tender document is missing. Owner is ViNERATEX has been
requested to furnish the same. mentioned.
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75 Vol-VI/ Ch-17 11.2 5 of 16 Main entrance to control room shall be provided with air locked Referred clause 11.2 for Glazing provision in CCR and CER is contradicting
lobby with automatic closing sliding glass doors. Lobby shall be with description mentioned in Cl 17.7.8. Bidder shall follow Cl 17.7.8. Please
formed of anodized aluminium framing with toughened sheet glass confirm.
6 mm thick. Partition between control room and adjoining rooms
shall be of glazed aluminium partition with 300 mm high brick wall
at bottom for toe protection. All the doors shall be single leaf
glazed aluminium doors for all cabins. For movements of panels
suitably sized double leaf aluminium glazed doors shall be
provided. Control room wall upto the false ceiling level shall be of
aluminium glazed partition on either side of air lock. In other area Confirmed.
cladding shall be of brick wall. UPS room shall be provided with
17.7.8 11 of 20 brick cladding all-round to reduce sound nuisance.
Main entrance of the control room and control equipment room

shall be provided with air-locked lobby with provision of double
doors / glazed panels of aluminum frame work with toughened
safety double glass glazing confirming to IS 2553 hermitically
sealed and separated by 12 mm thick cup for thermal insulation.
Doors shall be of double swing type or sliding type.
76 Vol-VI/ Ch-14 14.14 13 of 23 Roof Details Roof Water proofing detail is mentioned for Roof with structural slope, but
Roofs of all M. C. C./control rooms, penthouse / JT’s / Crusher there is no mention of Water proofing for Roofs without structural slope.
House etc., shall have roof water proofing treatment. Roof water In clause 14.14, roof treatment details for non-sloped roof is mentioned for
proofing treatment shall be as follows: CHP Buildings.
1) Application of polymerised mastic over the RCC roof to achieve
smooth Based on the above details and standard industrial practice it is
surface as primer coat. recommended that specification clause is revised to the following (for non -
sloped roof): Specifications as per
Vol-VI/ Ch-17 17.4 (d) 3 All roofs shall be provided with water proofing treatment using high clause 14.14 to follow.
solid content liquid applied elastomeric water proofing membrane a. Screed (1:2:4) of min 25 mm thick over RCC slab for roof gradient of
with separate wearing course as per ASTM C-898. Thickness of 1:100.
the membrane shall be a minimum of 1.5mm. The treatment b. 15mm thick cement sand mortar (1:4) for creating smooth surface.
includes application of polymerized mortar over sloped roof to c. Elastomeric membrane
achieve a smooth surface and a primer coat. Wearing course shall d. 20 mm thick Cement sand (1:4) with chicken wire mesh.
be 40mm screed of 1:2:4 concrete as above cast in panels of 1.2m e. Chequered tile in pathways.
x 1 2m and reinforced with 0 56mm dia galvanized chicken wire
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77 Vol-VI/ Ch-6 6.14 6 of 9 Plinth Protection Bidder proposes to provided 750 mm wide 150 thk PCC plinth protection as
All buildings shall be provided with 1000 mm wide and 100 mm per clause 14.15. Please confirm.
thick PCC of grade M-20 for plinth protection all round with
surface drain of required size and slope to suite storm water
quantity. In CHP area 50 mm thk
750 mm wide. In other
areas as per clause 6.14.
All buildings (including reclaim hopper, penthouse, MCC rooms,
Vol-VI/ Ch-14 14.15 13 of 23 pump houses, transfer houses and crusher house) and ground
conveyors shall be provided with 750 mm wide plinth protection
all around. It consists of 50 mm thick P.C.C. M-20 grade with 12
mm maximum size aggregate
78 Vol. VI/ Ch 11 11.13.3 12 of 16 Pipe racks and cable racks Please clarify the requirement of connecting from existing station and existing
pipe racks.
There is no existing
Pipe racks for all connections from the existing station, existing
structure.
pipe racks is to be used with necessary modification (or) new rack
is to be erected
79 Chapter 14 / Volume - 14.2 4 of 23 Cross beams at floor level supporting conveyor stringer beams Bidder proposes that in addition to ISMB, ISMC or plate girder, wide flange
VI shall be made of single rolled steel beam or single channel section sections e.g Jindal sections can also be used for cross beams. Please
(ISMB or ISMC) or plate girder. confirm. Confirmed.
80 Chapter 14 / Volume - 14.3 6 of 23 In all transfer points contractor shall have option to use tubular Bidder proposes to use tubular steel sections in the following areas - a) main
VI steel sections for bracings only. gantry truss , top chord & bottom chord bracings & truss members of the
conveyor galleries , b) cable gallery and trestles. Please confirm.
In Crusher house, contractor shall have option to use tubular steel Bidder to comply with
Chapter 14 / Volume - 14.4 6 of 23 sections for bracings only. stipulation of technical
VI specification.
81 Chapter 23 / Volume - 23.1 1 of 3 Type -I, Type - II and Type -III roads All approach roads to the individual buildings in the CHP area shall be
VI provided with Type -III roads . Please confirm. Confirmed.
82 General As railway siding is in Owner's scope, Bidder understands that drainage

system for railway siding area are excluded from Bidder's scope of work. In Bidder's scope.
Please confirm.
83 NIT drg no. 111-29- 14.13.1 10 of 23 Plot Plan drawing and Drainage system a) Approach to the underground structures like Track hopper, Wagon tipplers
0200 and Chapter 14 / and the JT-1 may please be indicated in the drawing in order to bring all the
Volume - VI bidders at par. b) Please also clarify the drainage arrangement Further detailing shall be
in this area along with the interface of the railway side drains. done during detail
engineering stage.
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84 NIT drg no. 111-29- - - Coal Shed CSD-1A & CSD-1B Two nos coal stock pile shed have been indicated in the plot plan but no
Further detailing shall be
0200 details (in terms of specification size or cross section) are available in the
done during detail
NIT. Please clarify with detailed specifications, size and necessary cross
engineering stage.
sections.
85 NIT drg no. D-0444- - - Conveyor 5A/B crossing the railway tracks Please clarify the drainage arrangement for the trestles (in-between the
111-23-5207 railway tracks) of this conveyor gallery along with the interface of the railway Further detailing shall be
side drains done during detail
engineering stage.
86 Chapter 14 / Volume - 14.2 4 of 23 It should be Agreed . that for structural design, unit weight of coal Contradiction in clause. Owner to specify which clause to be followed for unit
VI shall be assumed as 1100 Kgs. / Cu. M. instead of 800 Kgs. / Cu. weight of coal for design for structural design?
M. considered for system sizing purpose.
Clause 14.17 shall be
used for unit weight of coal.
14.17 15 of 23 Unit weight of coal shall be taken as 1200 Kgs. / cum. for design
purposes.
87 Chapter 09 / Volume VI 9.2 2 of 23 The design of steel structures shall ………. by working stress All clauses specified in tender specification are pertaining to IS:800-1984.The
method. Design shall be ………of IS 800 (latest) and other relevant latest code for steel structure design is IS-800 - 2007. Please clarify.
standards. Follow latest code.
88 Chapter 14 / Volume VI 14.18 17 of 23 For metal roofing and side cladding , the spacing of purlins / If the design of steel structures are done using IS 800-2007 (latest) the
rummers ….…….deflection of metal sheet used is limited to allowable deflection criteria for purlins and side runners will be as per Table 6
Span/250. of the IS code.
Chapter 09 / Volume VI The allowable deflection of the metal sheet shall be as Confirmed.
9.3.1 (d) 3 of 23 per manufacturer's recommendations. Please confirm.
For roofing and cladding components - Span / 325.
89 Drg no. D-0444-111- - - Location of conveyor supporting trestles We understand that the arrangement of vertical bracings for the 4L trestles,
23-5208 & 5201 no. of trestles shown in the drawings are all indicative. Actual location of the
trestles & the arrangement of the vertical bracings (for the 4L trestles) will be
decided during detailed engineering. Please confirm Confirmed.
90 Volume -III, 18.3.14, a. sheet 13 For each gear box, oil level gauge/dipstick, thermometer pockets We presume that Temperature elements have to be provided in the gearbox
Mechanical works of 21 with thermometers shall be provided external to the fan stack. for measuring oil temperature and hence thermometer will not be required Confirmed.
separately. Please confirm.
91 Volume -III, 3.08 sheet 21 Datasheet of cooling tower, Distribution pipes MOC is mentioned Please clarify "Fibreglass reinforced plastic" denotes which pipe?
Mechanical works of 21 as Fibreglass reinforced plastic. Distribution pipes.
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92 Volume -III, 18.1 sheet 3 TThe cooling tower shall be Induced Draft Cooling Tower shall be designed considering WBT 28 deg C +
Mechanical works of 21 designed for the ambient wet bulb temperature of 28.0°C. recirculation allowance of 0.5 deg C as mentioned in the specification. Please
Minimum value of confirm.
this recirculation correction factor shall be 0.5 0C or as per Confirmed.
relevant CTI
standard.
1.09
sheet 19
93 Volume VII, Layout Plot Plan No details (specification and drawings) are available regarding power source
Notes and substation required for Make up water pump house. Hence Owner to
Outdoor type 33 KV/11 KV Substation at Make up water pump furnish the following details:
a) Near Intake pumphouse.
house a) Location of substation
b Drg enclosed.
b) Route survey/details for transmission lines/cables
c) In Owner scope. Tree
c)Land Acquisition/Right of Way, Tree cutting and Approval from statutory
cutting in Bidder's scope.
authorities shall be included in Owner's scope. Please confirm
94 Volume II, Chapter 1 1 5 of 12 Bidders are to note that one (1) more unit of 660 MW may be a) Owner to note that tender specification for Civil and Structural works
added in future by the EMPLOYER as an expansion unit for (Volume VI) do not specify any scope of work regarding future expansion. In
possible augmentation of the station. For this purpose, the order to make all bidders at par, Owner is requested to specify provisions to
employer envisages suitable space provision to be kept for one (1) be kept in Civil/Structural buildings, if any, for future expansion. a) Only spare provsion.
660 MW future expansion unit to be integrated along with that of b)Confirmed.
the present two (2) nos. 660 MW units, which are shown in the b) With reference to the aforesaid statement, bidder shall consider future c) All roads as shown in
indicative Plot Plan (Refer Volume - VII). As such expansion as furnished in mechanical section. Please confirm. Plot Plan are in bidder's
suitable provision shall be kept by the bidder in various Civil, scope of work.
Mechanical... sub-sections /parts / chapters of the technical c) Construction of Road, fencing, paving, drains and any other associated
specification (Volume II to VII). works for future expansion are excluded from Bidder's scope of work. Please
95 Volume VI, Ch 02 2.6 d) Sheet 2 Site levelling comprising of earth cutting/filling excluding in theOwner is requested to furnish area grading layout drawing which will indicate Grading of entire plant
of 11 township area, administrative block. the boundary within which area grading to be considered by bidder. area exluding township &
Administrative block area
are in Bidder's scope.
96 Volume VI, Ch 02 62 xi) Sheet 7 All temporary roads and approach roads necessary for construction Temporary roads are mainly for the use of bidder and its subcontracted
of 11 purpose shall be of WBM for a minimum width of 4m. agencies, Owner is requested to allow bidder to decide the width and
specification of temporary roads. Agreed .
97 Volume VI, Chapter 11 11.12.1 sheet 10 Service building: In order to keep all bidders at par, Owner to furnish the following information
of 16 Seating accommodation for senior O&M executive along with pertaining to service building: a) 2000 M2 area in 4-5
supporting staff including furnitures of latest style. a) Number of occupants stories shall be included in
b) List of furniture including their type, make and numbers Bidder's scope.
c) Additional items like printer, LCD display, water coolers etc. to be explicitly b&c) Excluded from
mentioned, if required. Bidder's scope.
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98 Volume VI, Chapter 11 11.12.4 Sheet 11 Workshop Owner is requested to specify the dimensions of workshop building to be
of 16 The building shall house electrical, mechanical workshops and considered by bidder, in order to bring all bidders at par.
shall comprise the following facilities as a minimum requirement.
Mechanical workshop – consisting of carpentry, Machine shop (for

lathes, drilling machines, grinding machines etc.) ,Fabrication /
welding and store.
Refer addendum-01
a) Electrical room
b) Offices, rest room and toilet
c)Heavy vehicle shed
d) Dozer shed
The workshop building area shall be based on the equipment
layout during detail engineering.
99 Volume VI, Chapter 11 11.12.6 Sheet 11 Canteen Owner is requested to specify the dimensions of canteen building to be
of 16 A canteen building shall be provided for all personnel working in considered by bidder in order to bring all bidders at par.
the power plant area. The Canteen Building will be able to cater for
minimum 300 persons with staggered meal times in four group with Refer addendum-01
an interval of 30 minutes. Seating arrangement of at least 100
persons shall be made. The following facilities shall be provided in
the Canteen as a minimum requirement.
100 Volume VI, Chapter 11 11.15.1 Sheet 14 The above capacity will be generated partially by excavating the Earthen wall is shown in the raw water reservoir plan drawing within the
of 16 area to a specified bottom level of the Reservoir and partially by tender plot plan drg no.111-29-0200, R0.
the formation of embankment with CI/CL type of soil obtained from Bidder shall consider partition wall of earthen embankment instead of RCC.
excavation or from the borrow pit out side the plant area. Please confirm.
Preferably, a RCC partition wall will be constructed to divide it Partition wall not required.
into two compartments for cleaning of accumulated silt. Obviously
each compartment of the Reservoir will be fed separately.
Plot Plan - Drawing No. 111 - 29 - 0200, R0

101 Volume VI, Chapter 23 23.1 sheet 1 Road leading to main gate of power house building from main Power house building vicinity shall be paved with RCC whereas the referred
of 3 entry of plant shall be double lane road with raised 1.5m wide spec is indicating the bidder to construct 21.5 m wide road including central
central divider. Minimum thickness of road shall be 25 cm and divider upto road leading to main gate.
Please follow Plot Plan
width of 7.5m each (Total width of road including side shoulders Bidder is unable to understand exact extent of this 21.5 m wide double lane
with Road widths indicated.
and central divider will be 21.5m). road. Hence, Owner is requested to provide the mark-up for double lane road
in the plot plan so that all bidders are at par.
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102 Volume III,Chapter18 18.3.1,e Sheet 7 A vibration limit switch of approved make rated at 240V, 8 amps As per Bidder's Standard practice, Vibration Sensor (4-20mA) shall be
of 21 AC continuous for each cell shall be provided provided instead of Vibration Switch.
Through vibration switch, bidder will not be able to measure exact vibration
reading. Whereas , Vibration Sensor will give exact vibration level. Confirmed.
Please confirm.
103 Volume III,Chapter18 18.3.6,b Sheet 9 One (1) - locally mounted industrial type, brass encased, mercury Mercury in Glass type Thermometer became obsolete in the market. Hence,
of 21 in glass, red mercury and black etched stem type thermometers bidder shall provide Gas-filled Thermometer for temperature measurement,
shall be furnished…. which is also industrial proven practices. Confirmed.
Please confirm.
104 Volume III,Chapter18 18.3.6,b Sheet 9 Thermometer..each located at each of the cell vertical steel hot One(1) no. Thermometer at each side of Vertical Common Header is
of 21 water risers to measure hot water temperature along with remote sufficient for measuring the Hot Water Temperature. Measurement of
indication in the cooling tower control panel. Temperature at entry of each cell is not required, since the temperature will
be same throughout the Header. Confirmed.
Hence, bidder shall provide One(1) no. RTD for remote indication & One(1)
no. Temperature Gauge for local Indication at Hot Water common header of
each side .
105 Volume III,Chapter18 18.3.6,c Sheet 9 One (1) - 150 mm dia dial pressure gauges..each located at each One(1) no. Pressure Gauge at at each side of Vertical Common Header is
of 21 of the cell vertical steel hot water risers to measure the hot water sufficient for measuring the Hot Water Header Pressure & local Indication.
pressure along with remote indication at cooling tower control panel Measurement of pressure at each cell level is not required for operation point
of view.
Confirmed.
Hence, bidder shall provide One(1) no Pressure Gauge at each side of
common header for measurement & local Indication.
Owner to please confirm acceptance.
106 Chapter 17 / Volume VI 17.7.1 (b) 5 OF 20 Outside plaster on masonary wall - No plastering is required on Please clarify whether any plastering needs to be considered on the outer
outside of masonary wall…………….Silicone coating shall be face & if so, then please mention the thickness of plastering required.
Plastering is required on
provided on outside exposed face of the brickwall
outer face of masonry
walls. Thickness of
plastering shall be 18 mm.
Chapter 14 / Volume VI 14.7 , 14.8 & 7 & 8 of Control rooms, MCC bldgs, Pump house & Penthouse - Cladding
14.9 23 shall be of brickwork with plastering on both sides.
107 Chapter 06 / Volume VI 6.11 4 & 5 OF Waterproofing of underground structures There is a variation of the specifications as mentioned in these two different
9 clauses for waterproofing of underground structures. Bidder understands that Confirmed.
for coal handling plant underground structures clause no. 14.1 shall be .Bidder's
Chapter 14 / Volume VI 14.1 Waterproofing / damp proofing of underground portion of track followed. Please confirm. understanding is correct.
2 of 23 hopper……….
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108 Chapter 17 / Volume VI Table - 1 20 of 20 Architectural works for Transfer Towers - Ceiling paint - Acrylic Bidder proposes to consider metal deck sheet as permanent shuttering for all
washable distemper RCC floors of transfer towers & Crusher house (except crusher supporting
deck slab) hence, it will not be possible to apply plastering and painting on
Confirmed.
the ceiling of structural floors. Please confirm.
109 Chapter 21 / Volume VI 21.4 3 of 11 Coal pile area run-off will be led to settling pond. RCC settling Please clarify whether the RCC settling ponds will be designed as un-cracked
pond with two …………. sections or as cracked sections with limitations in crack width to 0.1 mm on Cracked sections with 0.1
both faces. mm limit.
110 Volume VI 13.8.2 (ii) 06 of 11 a) Free vibration analysis Bidder request to modify the clause as mentioned below:
A free vibration analysis of the fan supporting structure including ..the natural frequency of the fan supporting structure and its fundamental
the intermediate supporting structure for motor, gearbox and pillow natural frequency shall be at least ± 20% away from the operating speed of
block (I applicable) shall be carried out to calculate the natural the fan and motor.
frequency of the fan supporting structure and its fundamental Agreed .
natural frequency shall be at least +20% away from the operating
speed of the fan and motor.
111 Volume VI 13.8.6 08 of 11 Design of RCC structures of cooling tower which are not in contact Bidder propose to design the structures in contact with water / water spray /
with water / water spray / moist air shall be carried out generally as moist air, excluding CW basin as per limit state method based on IS:3370
per IS:456, Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete for by limiting the crack width as per IS: 3370. Please Confirm.
general building construction. The basis for design of all RCC
structures shall be as per working stress method of design as
outlined in IS:456. However, all other structures in contact with Bidder to comply with
water / water spray / moist air, excluding CW basin shall be stipulation of technical
designed as per working stress method based on IS:456 for specification.
concrete but the stress in reinforcement steel shall be limited to the
values as given in IS:3370.
112 Vol VII, Layout Plot Plan - Raw water reservoir No partiton is shown in the raw water reservoir layout mentioned in the Plot
Plan. Owner to clarify whether it is mandatory for the Bidder to consider two
compartments in raw water reservoir? Two compartments to be
Preferably, a RCC partition wall will be constructed to divide it considered as per
Volume VI, Chapter 11 11.15.1 14 of 16 into two compartments for cleaning of accumulated silt. Specification.
Obviously each compartment of the Reservoir will be fed
113 Volume VI, Chapter 11 11.2 sheet 5 separately
Under deck insulation shall be provided on the ceiling, on the walls Bidder shall provide under deck insulation based on functional requirement
of 16 and beams above false ceiling. Under deck insulation shall be (as per approved layout). Please confirm. Bidder to comply with
provided for air washer room also. stipulation of technical
specification.
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114 Volume VI, Chapter 11 11.2 sheet 3 Roofing shall consist of in-situ RCC slab of minimum 150 mm Bidder proposes to provide minimum 40 mm thick slab. Please confirm
of 16 thickness laid to a slope of 1 in 100, constructed over permanently
Bidder to comply with
colour coated galvanized MS troughed metal sheet of approved
stipulation of technical
profile supported on steel purlins and trusses.
specification.
115 Volume VI, Chapter 9 9.2 sheet 2 Roof decking sheets shall be designed as per IS:801 to carry the Bidder shall design roof decking sheet to carry the self load, dead load due to
of 23 self load, green concrete and 100 kg/sq.m construction live load.
dead load due to RCC slab and finishes and imposed load. The
Confirmed.
deflection of
metal deck shall be limited as per BS:5950.
I SG_QA, Erection and Others
General Queries
Bidders shall note that one (1) more unit of 660 MW may be added Kindly note that most of the Steam Generator auxiliaries are unitized in
in future by the EMPLOYER as an expansion unit for possible nature. Ammonia unloading, storage and handling system is the major
augmentation of the station. For this purpose, the employer system which is common for both units. Bidder shall design this system
envisages suitable space provision to be kept for one (1) 660 MW common for two units as per tender specification requirement without
future expansion unit to be integrated along with that of the present keeping any provision for any future unit.
two (2) nos. 660 MW units, which are shown in the indicative Plot In order to make all bidders at par, bidder would request SJVN/DESEIN to
Vol II Plan (Refer Volume - VII). As such suitable provision shall be kept specify the systems/equipment for which space provision is to be kept
/ Ch 1 : Intent of 1.0 5 of 12 by the bidder in various Civil, considering future unit provision.
Specification Mechanical, Electrical and C&I systems of present 2x660 MW units
for future augmentation/integration & interconnection of
Agreed for Ammonia
corresponding system & facilities with the present units as brought
1 unloading system shall be
out in various subsections/ parts/chapters of the technical
designed for 2 units.
specification.
Ammonia Unloading, Storage and Handling System (Common for

all units)
Vol III / Ch 1: SG & i) A common ammonia unloading, storage and handling system
Auxiliaries / 1.13.10 45 of 47 shall be provided having a handling capacity equivalent to SCR
Section 1 : Scope Systems of two (02) units. The above ammonia unloading, storage
and handling system shall be designed for Anhydrous Ammonia.
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Pre-commissioning and commissioning activities: Bidder would like to inform that other items are also excluded during pre-
commissioning work, Hence the clause shall be modified as below.
The contractor's scope shall include all pre-commissioning and
commissioning activities, materials and services as detailed in The contractor's scope shall include all pre-commissioning and
Vol II other portion of technical specifications including supply of all commissioning activities, materials and services as detailed in other portion The provison as per
2 / Ch 1 : Intent of 4.2 9 of 12 consumables (except coal and fuel oil for firing), temporary of technical specifications including supply of all consumables (except coal Bidding specification shall
Specification equipment and piping, instruments, labour/skilled manpower's etc. and fuel oil for firing, Anhydrous ammonia, Chemicals etc), temporary prevail.
The scope includes complete requirement of flushing oils including equipment and piping, instruments, labour/skilled manpower's etc. T............
fresh oil refilling during the pre-commissioning and commissioning
activities and subsequent initial operation.
Special Tools & Tackles and Test/Measuring Equipment Bidder would like to inform that the requirement is quite exhaustive. Bidder
would like to confirm that all the softwares provided on the machines shall be
Vol II All soft wares provided shall necessarily include the cost for latest. Any AMC requirement after warranty period on the same shall be The Provision as per
3 / Ch 1 : Intent of 4.2 10 of 12 perpetual license(s) for use on all the machines and an Annual taken care by customer directly. Customer to kindly confirm. Bidding specification shall
Specification Maintenance Contract (AMC) which shall include software prevail.
upgrades as & when released by the software agency for a period
of three (3) years after warranty/guarantee period.
Vol II Climatological Table Climatological table provided is for Chapra, Kindly clarify the same. Refer Ammendment -04
4 / Ch 2 : Project - 7 of 7 for revised climatological
Information for Dehri.
DMCW System Description The P&ID of DMCW system mentioned in this clause in not available in
16.11.1 The DMCW pumps shall operate in closed piping system tender specification. Kindly provide the same.
Volume III / Ch 16 : and shall pump DMCW water to respective SG, TG & BOP Attached. Drg No. 111-12-
5 16.11 8 of 12
DMCW System auxiliaries through primary side of PHE’s. Refer P & ID of DMCW 3201 to be referred.
system (Dwg. No. 111-12-3310).
Capital Overhaul of Steam Generator Bidder shall provide O&M manual and Customer's representative shall
Purchaser envisages to carry out the capital overhaul of unit once operate steam generator in line with the guidelines provided in O&M manual.
Volume III / Ch 1: SG in three (3) years. The design and materials for various Customer shall be responsible to any variation/ violation of O&M guidelines. Bid specification is clear.
& Auxiliaries / Section equipments/auxiliaries etc. shall be selected by the Bidder keeping
6 2.1.18. Bidder to follow the
2 : Design Basis of SG 9 of 120 in view the above requirement of the customer, such that no major
specification.
& Auxiliaries and SCR repairs/replacements, requiring shutdown of the unit, are needed in
between the capital overhauls.
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“Installation Services” means all those services ancillary to the We would like to clarify that the Operations & Maintenance activities of steam
supply of the Plant and Equipments for the Facilities, to be generator unit (till the handover of unit) shall be take care by Customer's
provided by the Contractor under the Contract; e.g., transportation representative/personnel under bidder's supervision/guidance. Hence, we
and provision of marine or other similar insurance, inspection, propose to modify this clause as below:
expediting, Site preparation works (including the provision and use “Installation Services” means all those services ancillary to the supply of the
of Contractor’s Equipments and the supply of all construction Plant and Equipments for the Facilities, to be provided by the Contractor
materials required), installation, testing, pre-commissioning, under the Contract; e.g., transportation and provision of marine or other The Provision as per
VOLUME-I / SECTION
7 1.1 2 of 62 commissioning, operations, maintenance, the provision of similar insurance, inspection, expediting, Site preparation works (including Bidding specification shall
– IV
operations and maintenance manuals, training, etc. the provision and use of Contractor’s Equipments and the supply of all prevail.
construction materials required), installation, testing, pre-commissioning,
commissioning, operations, maintenance, the provision of operations and
maintenance manuals, training, etc.
Pulveriser Queries
Each pulveriser shall be complete with all wear parts/ grinding Bidder would like to clarify as follows:
elements and shall be provided with platforms around the
pulveriser, lubrication systems (comprising of 2x100% pumps, Each pulveriser shall be complete with all wear parts/ grinding elements and
2x100% coolers and 2x100% filters for each pulveriser, 2x100% shall be provided with platforms around the pulveriser, lubrication systems
Hydraulic System (if applicable), drive motors, auxiliary gear, (comprising of 2x100% pumps, 2x100% coolers and 2x100% filters for each
instrument tapping points and other equipment necessary for safe pulveriser, 2x100% pump for Hydraulic System (if applicable), drive
Volume III, Mechanical Page 16 and efficient operation of pulveriser. motors, Gear Unit , instrument tapping points and other equipment
1 1.1.15.3 necessary for safe and efficient operation of pulveriser. Bidding specification shall
Works, Ch 1 of 47
prevail.
Please Confirm.
The classifier vanes shall be adjustable externally and shall be Bidder would like to clarify as below, Please Confirm.
lined with approved wear resistant material to ensure the Agreed. The Provision as
Volume III, Mechanical Page 37 guaranteed wear life. Classifier vanes are fixed type & no external adjustment is possible.
2 2.10.5.3- I per Bidding specification
Works, Ch 1 of 120 Classifier will be provided with Variable frequency drive for speed control &
shall prevail.
fineness control.
Coal Pulveriser Grinding elements Wear life : The guaranteed Bidder would like to inform that there is ambiguity in the different clauses of
wear life for the grinding elements of coal pulverisers offered shall the technical specification. For Example, Minimum Guaranteed Life of Coal
Page 52 not be less than 6000 hrs for whole range of specified coal(s). Pulverizer Wear Parts as per Volume III, Mechanical Works, Ch 1, clause
3 Volume 1, section III, 10-b 2.10.5.15 Specify min. life of 8000. Request to obtain the clarification. 8000 hours.
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Please confirm us the same.
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YGP (mg/kg), Moisture( %) & ash( %) are not provided in the Coal Please note that the YGP index of the coal is not provided in the tender
quality parameters. specification, we will request you to kindly provide the same. Revised cpal analysis shall
Volume II, ch 2: Page 5
4 Appendix- II: be provided with
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ammendements.
Pulveriser - QA queries
Raw material for shaft, coupling, gears and pinions, top and bottom Bidder would like to clarify that Forged shafts used in Roller Journal
races and other rotating components shall be subjected to UT. Assembly / Tensioning Parts Assembly shall be subjected to UT & MPI, as
MPI/LPI shall be carried out to check surface soundness. applicable, during stages of production.
Volume II However, Shaft, Coupling, Gears & Pinions, Top & Bottom races and other
Page The Provision as per
General & Schedule rotation components are the part of bought-outs viz., Gear Box with
1 2.5 453 of Bidding specification shall
Ch 11 Lubrication units, Roller Loading Device etc. these are compliant to supplier
1318 prevail.
QAP internal quality norms & no reports for UT/MPI/LPI will be produced.
Wear-resistant parts shall be UT/ RT tested to check soundness Bidder would like to clarify as follows:
after suitable heat treatment. Check for chemical composition,
hardness and microstructure shall be carried out. For ceramic Wear resistant parts viz. Roller Liners used in Roller Journal Assembly &
materials check for various properties including hardness, density, Table Liners are composites comprising of SG Iron & Hi chrome material.
Volume II wear rate and composition shall be carried out. For such composite material, UT/RT/MPI is technically not feasible. However, The Provision as per
Page
General & Schedule PT shall be conducted to ensure surface integrity. (PT acceptance norms will Bidding specification shall
2 2.5 453 of
Ch 11 be as specified by the supplier specification & approved by Bidder Engg).
1318 prevail.
QAP
Butt welds in the tube/ separator /body casing of the mill shall be The mill casing inside is subjected to pressure of 700 mmWC (0.07bar-
Volume II tested by RT and MPI. All other welds in main tube/separator shall above atmosphere) which is very low; hence Butt weld shall be subjected to
Page be tested by MPI/LPI for acceptance. The tube shall be statically UT after PWHT, as applicable & RT shall not be applicable.. However, MPI The Provision as per
General & Schedule
3 2.5 453 of balanced. for fillet welds is not possible considering positional difficulty; hence LPI is Bidding specification shall
Ch 11
1318 proposed. prevail.
QAP
All gearboxes shall be run tested for adequate duration to check Bidder would like to clarify as follows:
Volume II rise in oil temperature, noise level and vibration. Check for leak Trial run duration shall be as per manufactures specification (approved by
Page tightness of gear case also shall be performed. Bidder-Engg). The Provision as per
General & Schedule
4 2.5 453 of Oil leakage shall be checked during no load trial run test at supplier's works Bidding specification shall
Ch 11
1318 as per supplier's standard practice. prevail.
QAP
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Volume II Fabricated pipe welds should be examined by MPI. In case of Pulveriser mill, pipe welds are applicable only for Lower housing –
General & Schedule seal air arrangement. This is a low pressure piping & hence LPI is proposed.
5 2.5 453 of Bidding specification shall
Ch 11
1318 prevail.
QAP
Volume II Trial assembly (stacking) of at least two Mill complete with all Bidder would like to clarify that Trial assembly will be done at shop, only One
General & Schedule major components needs to be carried out at shop. Mill will be trial assembled with 01 no. Grinding Table, 01 no. Roller Journal Bidding specification shall
6 2.5 453 of
Ch 11 Assembly, 01 no. Lower Housing and 01 no. Middle Housing.
1318 prevail.
QAP
Quality Assurance Queries
QUALITY Fully machined connecting pieces of internal diameter 100mm and Bidder would like to propose to use PT or MT only.
ASSURANCE PLAN above, shall be subjected to magnetic particle examination.
FOR The Provision as per
Page 2
1 MECHANICALSECTIO I. Separator (d) Bidding specification shall
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GENERATOR &
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QUALITY All full penetration welds shall be subjected to ultrasonic Agreed. Bidder propose ,maximum area shall be covered in case full
ASSURANCE PLAN examination after stress relief. coverage is not possible due to inaccessibility.
Page 2
2 MECHANICALSECTIO I. Separator (j) Bidding specification shall
of 94
N M1 : STEAM prevail.
GENERATOR &
AUXILIRIES
QUALITY After stress relieving (SR) all welds, internal and external shall be Bidder propose , after stress relieving (SR) all welds, internal and External
ASSURANCE PLAN examined by MPI methods depending on size and accessibility and shall be examined by PT or MT methods depending on size and
FOR all butt welds shall be subjected to 100% radiography. accessibility. In case MT is not accessible. PT shall be done. The Provision as per
Page 3
3 MECHANICALSECTIO I. Separator (k) Bidding specification shall
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N M1 : STEAM Agreed for Radiography -100 % prevail.
GENERATOR &
AUXILIRIES
QUALITY All butt welds shall be subjected to RT examination. Also MPI after Agreed For RT.
ASSURANCE PLAN SR. Bidder propose to use MT/PT for Header butt joints after S.R
Page 3
4 MECHANICALSECTIO II. Header (b) Bidding specification shall
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QUALITY All full penetration nozzle and attachment welds shall be subjected Full penetration nozzle UT : Agreed subjected to accessibility.
ASSURANCE PLAN to UT prior to stress relieving. For Attachment : Bidder propose to use MT/PT.
Page 3
5 MECHANICALSECTIO II. Header (c) Bidding specification shall
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QUALITY All nozzles, branches, stubs and load bearing attachment shall be Bidder propose to carry out PT or MT. When MT is not accessible/feasible
ASSURANCE PLAN examined by MPI techniques after the toes of the weld have been PT shall be done.
FOR ground smooth and stress relieved. The Provision as per
Page 3
6 MECHANICALSECTIO II. Header (d) Bidding specification shall
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QUALITY Non-load bearing welds shall be examined by MPI techniques after Bidder propose to use PT or MT Non-load bearing weld
ASSURANCE PLAN the toes of the welds have been ground smooth and stress
FOR relieved. The Provision as per
Page 3
7 MECHANICALSECTIO II. Header (e) Bidding specification shall
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QUALITY Headers shall be subjected to hydraulic pressure tests and all Bidder propose to carry out Hydrotest for closed end headers only as per
ASSURANCE PLAN compensating pads to be pneumatically tested. IBR approved drawing.
Page 3
8 MECHANICALSECTIO II. Header (f) Bidding specification shall
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All tubes/stubs/panels/coils shall be checked for clearance by steel Bidder would like to clarify as follows:
ball test and for cleanliness by sponge passage.
QUALITY Ball and sponge pass test shall be performed considering feasibility.
ASSURANCE PLAN
FOR III. Tubes & For Coils : Ball & Sponge pass Agreed. The Provision as per
Page 4
9 MECHANICALSECTIO Tube Elements Bidding specification shall
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N M1 : STEAM (c) For WW panel : Due to 3D opening, Y piece not feasible in some panels. prevail.
GENERATOR &
AUXILIRIES
QUALITY Tubes and fabricated panels/coils shall be subjected to hydraulic Similarly as per our recent project, Bidder Propose to perform Random-10 %
ASSURANCE PLAN pressure test excluding loose tubes but including burner panels, Hydro test for each type : reheaters, superheaters & economizers, Flat &
FOR III. Tubes & reheaters, superheaters & economizers. bend panel. The Provision as per
Page 4
10 MECHANICALSECTIO Tube Elements Burner Panel : 100 % considering critical welding and manufacturing Bidding specification shall
of 94
N M1 : STEAM (f) prevail.
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QUALITY Two exposures for each weld shall be taken wherever there is no limitation in
ASSURANCE PLAN In case of RT of tube welds with DWDI (elliptical view) number of carrying out two RT shots. For WW panel two exposure is not practical
FOR III. Tubes & exposure shall be as per relevant code/ plant standard and will not feasible considering fin welding with tube, openings, and other attachments. The Provision as per
Page 4 be less than two exposures for each weld. Bidder propose to perform 10 % double exposure for tubular weld joints in
11 MECHANICALSECTIO Tube Elements Bidding specification shall
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N M1 : STEAM (h) prevail.
GENERATOR &
AUXILIRIES
QUALITY Outer surface of bends shall be subjected to MPI/LPI. Bidder propose 100 % PT/MT for bend area for hot bending.
ASSURANCE PLAN For Cold bending random PT/MT can be done.
IV. Boiler Piping Page 4
12 MECHANICALSECTIO Bidding specification shall
(c) of 94
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QUALITY The edge preparation for shop and site welds in stainless steel Bidder have not envisaged PT for all WEP of SS & AS Pipes.
ASSURANCE PLAN /alloy steel shall be subjected to a dye penetrant check. Non- However PT-100 % can be performed for WEP of P91/92 materials only.
FOR destructive examination of welds shall be carried out after post The Provision as per
13 MECHANICALSECTIO weld heat treatment, if any. If grinding method is used for making WEP (Weld Edge preparation) , PT Bidding specification shall
(d) of 94
N M1 : STEAM examination can be applied to check surface defect. prevail.
GENERATOR &
AUXILIRIES
QUALITY All load bearing attachment welds shall be subjected to MPI after Bidder propose to carry out PT or MT. When MT is not accessible/feasible
ASSURANCE PLAN SR. PT shall be done.
(g) of 94
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QUALITY All butt welds in alloy steel piping of P91, X20 and X 22 shall be Bidder clarify that , Bidder would like to apply RT/digital recordable type of
ASSURANCE PLAN checked for RT/ UT and MPI after SR. UT shall be of Digital UT for all alloy /CS steel boiler piping same as our recent project.
FOR Recordable Type. The Provision as per
(g) of 94
GENERATOR &
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QUALITY Temperature > 400 Deg, C and/or pressure exceeding 71 bar. For UT on Full penetration Joints : Maximum area shall be covered in case
ASSURANCE PLAN 100% RT/UT on butt welds and full penetration branch welds of full coverage is not possible due to inaccessibility during UT of full
FOR penetration nozzle. The Provision as per
16 MECHANICALSECTIO UT Shall be conventional UT (NOT digital UT for full penetration nozzle) Bidding specification shall
(h) of 94
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QUALITY Temperature > 400 Deg, C and/or pressure exceeding 71 bar. Bidder propose to carry out PT or MT. When MT is not accessible/feasible
ASSURANCE PLAN Temperature > 175 Deg, C upto 400 Deg. C and/or pressure PT shall be done.
FOR exceeding 17 bar and upto 71 bar. The Provision as per
17 MECHANICALSECTIO 100 % MPI Bidding specification shall
(h) of 94
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QUALITY Wherever SR/PWHT is envisaged for alloy steel, above NDTs Bidder propose to carry out these tests before PWHT/Stress Relieve.
ASSURANCE PLAN shall be after SR/PWHT. In case of P91 Piping NDT will be performed as per requirement after
FOR PWHT/Stress Relieve The Provision as per
18 MECHANICALSECTIO For other alloy steel-Gr..12,22 (Except 91 grade) & Carbon steel piping Bidding specification shall
(h) of 94
N M1 : STEAM motioned NDE shall be performed before PWHT. prevail.
GENERATOR &
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QUALITY Butt Welds shall be tested for UT and fillet welds shall be tested for 100% RT/UT on butt-welds of plate thickness > 32 mm for hanger supports
ASSURANCE PLAN MPI. For plates of thickness > 25mm & < 32mm - 10% RT and 100% MT/PT
FOR 2.12. Hangers For plates of thickness < 25mm - 10% PT/MT. The Provision as per
Page 13
19 MECHANICALSECTIO & Supports: for For Fillet Weld : 100 % MT/PT Bidding specification shall
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N M1 : STEAM Rigid hangers prevail.
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QUALITY (a)Hydraulic pressure test shall be carried out on each pipe and Roof Penetration exp joint bellow Hydro test is not practical , Bidder propose
ASSURANCE PLAN expansion bellow. to perform air leak test in lieu of Hydro test.
FOR 2.13. Metallic The Provision as per
Page 14 Roof Penetration exp joint (small size bellow)
20 MECHANICALSECTIO Expansion Joint Bidding specification shall
of 94
N M1 : STEAM (if applicable) prevail.
GENERATOR &
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QUALITY (c)The edge preparation for shop and site welds in stainless steel Bidder have not envisaged PT for all WEP of SS & AS Pipes.
ASSURANCE PLAN /alloy steel shall be subjected to a dye penetrate check. However PT-100 % can be performed for WEP of P91/92 materials only.
5.0 POWER Page 16 If grinding method is used for making WEP (Weld Edge preparation) , PT
CYCLE PIPING of 94 examination can be applied to check surface defect.
GENERATOR &
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QUALITY (d) Pipe bend shall be checked for ovality and thinning by Bidder propose 100 % PT/MT for bend area for hot bending.
ASSURANCE PLAN ultrasonic or other acceptable methods on first off lot & on random For Cold bending random PT/MT can be done.
5.0 POWER Page 16 samples for subsequent pieces for high pressure applications.
CYCLE PIPING of 94 Outer surface of bends shall be subjected to magnetic particle
N M1 : STEAM examination/LPI. prevail.
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QUALITY (e)Non-destructive examination of welds shall be carried out after Bidder propose to carry out these tests before PWHT/Stress Relieve.
ASSURANCE PLAN post weld heat treatment, if any. In case of P91 Piping NDT will be performed as per requirement after
FOR Page 16 PWHT/Stress Relieve The Provision as per
5.0 POWER For other alloy steel-Gr..12,22 (Except 91 grade) & Carbon steel piping
23 MECHANICALSECTIO & 17 of Bidding specification shall
CYCLE PIPING (i)Wherever SR/PWHT is envisaged for alloy steel, above NDTs motioned NDE shall be performed before PWHT.
N M1 : STEAM 94 prevail.
GENERATOR & shall be after SR/PWHT.
AUXILIRIES
QUALITY (h)Temperature > 400 Deg, C and/or pressure exceeding 71 bar. For UT on Full penetration Joints : Maximum area shall be covered in case
ASSURANCE PLAN of full coverage is not possible due to inaccessibility during UT of full
FOR Page 16 100% RT/UT on butt welds and full penetration branch welds penetration nozzle. The Provision as per
5.0 POWER
24 MECHANICALSECTIO & 17 of UT Shall be conventional UT (NOT digital UT for full penetration nozzle) Bidding specification shall
CYCLE PIPING
N M1 : STEAM 94 prevail.
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QUALITY (h)Temperature > 400 Deg, C and/or pressure exceeding 71 bar. Bidder propose to carry out PT or MT. When MT is not accessible/feasible
ASSURANCE PLAN Temperature > 175 Deg, C upto 400 Deg. C and/or pressure PT shall be done.
FOR Page 16 exceeding 17 bar and upto 71 bar. The Provision as per
5.0 POWER
25 MECHANICALSECTIO & 17 of Bidding specification shall
CYCLE PIPING
N M1 : STEAM 94 100 % MPI prevail.
GENERATOR &
AUXILIRIES
Coal Mills, PF Piping and Burners Raw material for shaft, coupling, gears and pinions, top and bottom races
Volume II Page 10 and other rotating components shall be subjected to UT. MPI/LPI shall be
26 2.5 Bidding specification shall
General & Schedule of 94 carried out to check surface soundness.
prevail.
Coal Mills, PF Piping and Burners Wear-resistant parts shall be UT/ RT tested to check soundness after
suitable heat treatment. Check for chemical composition, hardness and
microstructure shall be carried out. For ceramic materials check for various The Provision as per
Volume II Page. 10
27 2.5 properties including hardness, density, wear rate and composition shall be Bidding specification shall
General & Schedule of 94
carried out. prevail.
Coal Mills, PF Piping and Burners Butt welds in the tube/ separator /body casing of the mill shall be tested by
RT and MPI. All other welds in main tube/separator shall be tested by The Provision as per
Volume II Page. 10
28 2.5 MPI/LPI for acceptance. The tube shall be statically balanced. Bidding specification shall
prevail.
Coal Mills, PF Piping and Burners All gearboxes shall be run tested for adequate duration to check rise in oil
Volume II Page 10 temperature, noise level and vibration. Check for leak tightness of gear case
General & Schedule of 94 also shall be performed.
prevail.
Coal Mills, PF Piping and Burners Fabricated pipe welds should be examined by MPI. The Provision as per
Volume II Page. 10
prevail.
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Coal Mills, PF Piping and Burners Ceramic/basalt lined piping/bends shall be checked for proper layout. The Provision as per
Volume II Page 10
prevail.
Coal Mills, PF Piping and Burners Weldments on burner components shall be checked with suitable NDT. The
Volume II Page 11 burner assembles shall be tested for operation at shop.
prevail.
Coal Mills, PF Piping and Burners Trial assembly (stacking) of at least two Mill complete with all major The Provision as per
Volume II Page. 11
33 2.5 components needs to be carried out at shop. Bidding specification shall
prevail.
Bidding Doc. No.D- Hardened/stellitted valve disc and seat are to be subjected to LPI Bidder propose to carry out these tests on test piece.
0444-4100-01-T-EPC and hardness check.
Volume II
QUALITY The Provision as per

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FOR prevail.
MECHANICALSECTIO
N M1 : STEAM
GENERATOR &
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Bidding Doc. No.D- Color matching of valve disc/plug and seat shall be carried out to Bidder propose to carry out colour matching only in the case where valve
0444-4100-01-T-EPC ensure min. 80% contact and no through passage. manufacturer standard procedure include this check..
Volume II
QUALITY
ASSURANCE PLAN Page 6
35 VI. Valves (c) Bidding specification shall
FOR of 94
prevail.
MECHANICALSECTIO
N M1 : STEAM
GENERATOR &
AUXILIRIES
Bidding Doc. No.D- i. Tests to establish unit functioning of pump at temp and pressure. Bidder propose to review the type test report for same type/model/rating of
0444-4100-01-T-EPC ii. Hot standstill and start up tests. BCP Pump.
Volume II
X. Steam
Generator
QUALITY
Boiler Start up The Provision as per
ASSURANCE PLAN Page 8
36 Drain Re- Bidding specification shall
FOR of 94
circulation prevail.
MECHANICALSECTIO
Pump-Type test-
N M1 : STEAM
g
GENERATOR &
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Bidding Doc. No.D- Full range performance test shall be carried out on one fan of each Since BS 848 ,Part-1 is now withdrawn and replaced with EN standard i.e.
0444-4100-01-T-EPC type and size as per BS 848, Part-1. BS EN ISO 5801:2008, Bidder propose to review the type test report for
Volume II same Type/model/rating of ID/FD/PA Fan. Also Conductance of full range
2.3 Fans:
Induced Draft, performance testing at shop is practically not feasible with most of the
QUALITY vendors. We will provide proven fan models with end user certificates, as Provision as per BSEN
Forced Draft Page 10
37 ASSURANCE PLAN available. ISO:5801-2008. Type test
and Primary Air of 94
FOR shall be conducted.
fans and GR
MECHANICALSECTIO
fans -e
N M1 : STEAM
GENERATOR &
AUXILIRIES
Bidding Doc. No.D- Test for weighing accuracy, calibration and repeatability shall be Bidder propose to review the type test report for same type/model/rating of
0444-4100-01-T-EPC carried out at various speeds by a coal flow on two feeders. coal feeder.
Volume II
QUALITY 2.6- Coal The Provision as per

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38 ASSURANCE PLAN Feeder Bidding specification shall
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FOR (e) prevail.
MECHANICALSECTIO
N M1 : STEAM
GENERATOR &
AUXILIRIES
Bidding Doc. No.D- Ceiling girders/columns, ducts hoppers & tunnels shall be trial Bidder propose to carry out the trial assembly in single girder only i.e. two
0444-4100-01-T-EPC assembled and match marked prior to dispatch/erection. At least pieces of girders shall be assembled at shop . As per Bidder's standard
Volume II two consecutive girders along with cross member shall be practice all the four girders shall be assembled at ground before lifting at site.
2.11-Boiler assembled at a time.
QUALITY The Provision as per
Structure, Page 13
39 ASSURANCE PLAN Bidding specification shall
Ducts, Hoppers of 94
FOR prevail.
etc.-e
MECHANICALSECTIO
N M1 : STEAM
GENERATOR &
AUXILIRIES
Bidding Doc. No.D- a) Hydraulic pressure test shall be carried out on each pipe and Bidder propose to perform pneumatic test for determining leakage in
0444-4100-01-T-EPC expansion bellow. expansion bellow
Volume II
QUALITY 2.13-Metallic The Provision as per

Page 13
40 ASSURANCE PLAN Expansion Joint Bidding specification shall
of 94
FOR (if applicable)-a prevail.
MECHANICALSECTIO
N M1 : STEAM
GENERATOR &
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Bidding Doc. No.D- c) Butt Welds shall be tested for UT and fillet welds shall be tested Bidder propose to carry out RT or UT for butt weld & For Fillet PT or MT as
0444-4100-01-T-EPC for MPI. MT is not accessible/feasible PT shall be done.
Volume II The Provision as per
2.12-Hangers & Page 13
41 Bidding specification shall
Supports-c of 94
QUALITY prevail.
ASSURANCE PLAN
FOR
Commissioning Queries
Boiler light up & Chemical Cleaning completion - 36 As per standard practice, boiler clean-up / chemical cleaning is done before
TG on Barring Gear 37 Boiler Light-up. During boiler clean-up / chemical cleaning, TG is required on
Page 42 barring gear for vaccum-up.
EPC PACKAGE The Provision as per
of 63,
1 VOLUME-I, SECTION 3 Owner to confirm. Bidding specification shall
Page 44
– III prevail.
of 63
Initial Operation / Trail Operation Test Customer is requested to specify the minimum interruption which should be
Volume II General & allowed during initial operation / Trial operation test. These interruption may The Provision as per
Schedules, Ch 5 : Sheet 35 be due to various issues arising during operation such as grid failure, no load Bidding specification shall
2 26.2
General Technical of 91 demand, unavailability of inputs from Customer, etc. prevail.
Requirement
All instruments required for performance testing shall be of the Bidder would request to kindly clarify that Calibration can be done at any
Volume II General &
type and accuracy required by the code and prior to the test, the NABL accredited laboratory. Please confirm.
Schedules Ch 8 : Sheet 2
3 2.1.8 Contractor shall get these instruments calibrated in an independent Agreed.
Functional Guarantee of 78
test Institute approved by the Employer.
& Liquidated Damages
Erection Queries
Considering the gap of four (4) months between consecutive units, Bidder shall submit unit wise erection deployment program & erection
unit wise erection agency deployment program shall be discussed strategy during pre-award stage stage. However, bidder will depute single
during the pre-award discussion based on the construction erection agency who will be responsible for executing erection activities for The Provision as per
VOLUME-I, SECTION
1 9 51 of 63 methodology & erection strategy steam generator & auxiliaries under bidder's supervision. Kindly confirm. Bidding specification shall
– III
prevail.
600/750 MT Crane for lifting of structures, Ceiling girders etc. as Kindly note that bidder has standard practice to lift ceiling girder using strand
per the erection strategy. jacks. Hence, 600/750 MT crane for lifting of structure, ceiling girders, etc. is The Provision as per
VOLUME-I, SECTION
2 ANNEXURE-A 60 of 63 not envisaged. Bidding specification shall
– III
prevail.
Passenger cum goods lift ( 2 Nos Per unit) Bidder shall provide one no. passender cum goods lift per steam generator
unit which is applicable for erection of steam generator as per bidder's The Provision as per
VOLUME-I, SECTION
3 ANNEXURE-A 60 of 63 standard practice. Please confirm acceptance. Bidding specification shall
– III
prevail.
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Each steam and water tubes shall be blown with compressed air We understand that 'ball test' means sponge ball test. Kindly confirm.
Volume II General &
and shall be subjected to ‘ball test’ before erection to ensure that
Schedules/Ch 6 :
4 6.1 3 of 48 no Confirmed.
Erection Conditions of
obstructions exist
Contract
Welds required for holding insulation on pressure parts shall be As per bidder's standard, the insulation pins are welded on the water wall
Volume II General &
carried out by fins. There will be minor requirement of welding at site which shall be done The Provision as per
Schedules/Ch 6 :
5 13 5 of 48 IBR qualified welder. by non-IBR welders. Kindly confirm acceptance. Bidding specification shall
Erection Conditions of
prevail.
Contract
air/gas tightness test etc. Bidder proposes to test all the weld joints in boiler furnace and pressure parts
fins by Dye penetration test. The requirement of air/gas tightness test is not
Volume II General & envisaged for bidder. The Provision as per
6 Schedules/Ch11 : b) 23 of 94 All the ducts joints shall be tested by Kerosene test. Hence, tightness test for Bidding specification shall
QAP(Mechanical) ducts is also not envisaged for bidder. prevail.
On completion of each joint, the welder shall mark his regularly LMB requested employer joint tracebality shall be maintained as per the
assigned identification mark near the joint. The welder’s OEM standard practice. LMB maintains weld map and ensure complete
identification numbers, inspection stamps or code symbol stamps tracabality with respect to welder no , joint no and date of welding
Volume II General & and any other information shall not The Provision as per
7 Schedules/Ch11 : 3.4 2 of 48 be directly stamped on any alloy steel piping. In alloy steel piping, Bidding specification shall
QAP(Mechanical) all such information shall be stamped on separate marking plate prevail.
which shall be tack welded on pipe near the weld.
All materials shall be stored minimum 200 mm above the ground We understand that bidder may use wooden or, concrete sleepers to store
Volume II
by providing good wooden sleepers. material above ground as wooden sleepers are hazardous in nature. Please
General &
confirm.
8 Schedule/Ch10 : 3.6 2 of 10 Confirmed.
Storage of Equipments/
Goods at Site
Semi-Closed Storage: Kindly note that semi-covered storage is not applicable for these material.
Volume II
Boiler dampers, manhole doors, mountings, casing frames, buck Bidder proposes to store these material in open yard. If required, bidder may
General & The Provision as per
stays, Air pre-heater frames tubes, baskets. Burner panels and provide Tarpulin covering. Please confirm acceptance.
9 Schedule/Ch10 : 4.3.4 5 of 10 Bidding specification shall
burners, Electrostatic precipitator shell, discharge and collecting
Storage of Equipments/ prevail.
plates.
Goods at Site
Mandatory Spares Queries
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Dated:29.10.2018
Section / Part /
Chapter / Volume
In case spares indicated in the list are not applicable to the Customer is requested to clarify following understanding :
particular design 1. Bidder will consider the price for applicable Item/spares applicable to
GENERAL offered by the bidder, the bidder should offer spares applicable to offered design only. There will be No pass-on / commercial rebate during The Provision as per
Sheet 4 offered Contract stage due to any spare not applicable as per bidder/OEM offered
1 General NOTE: 3.0 Bidding specification shall
of 106 design with quantities generally in line with the approach followed design (but indicated in the mandatory list). prevail.
as per the
list from Volume - II.
Mandatory Spare Customer is requested to clarify following understanding :

If a particular mandatory spare of one System/ Sub-System / Equipment is
found to be covered under any other chapters/ sub clause of Volume II -
General & Schedules, Ch 9 : Mandatory Spares of technical specification,
2 General these spares are not required to be repeated. In case of repeated / duplicate Shall be decided during
spares, the highest quantity arrived from the calculation of mandatory spares detail engineering stage.
from any of the repeated / duplicate clause shall be supplied.
Volume II The bidder shall indicate the prices for each and every item Itemized unit price for mandatory spares is very difficult to indicate during bid
General & Schedules (except for items not applicable to the bidders design) in the submission. We request Owner to kindly delete this specification requirement The Provision as per
Sheet 1 ‘Schedule of mandatory Spares’ whether or not he considers it
3 CHAPTER 9 : 1.2 Bidding specification shall
of 106 necessary for the Purchaser to have such spares
MANDATORY prevail.
SPARES
Volume II III. CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION (MANDATORY SPARES) : Bidder understanding is that the quantities mentioned here are for both the
General & Schedules Table Heading units. The Provision as per
Sheet 82
4 CHAPTER 9 : 1.00.00 Bidding specification shall
of 106
MANDATORY Quantities are per unit. In case of common system, quantities shall Kindly Confirm. prevail.
SPARES be doubled.
Each type, size and Class above 100 mm : 20% more or 4 nos. Bidder request owner, Inline with current NTPC/State Govt projects to review
Volume II whichever is More and revise this requirement as -
General & Schedules The Provision as per
Sheet 17
5 CHAPTER 9 : 2.17 A Each type, size and Class above 100 mm and below 250 mm : 2 nos. Bidding specification shall
of 106
MANDATORY Each type, size and Class above 250 mm : 1 nos. prevail.
SPARES
Volume II Cyclone Separator - 50% of the quantity being used in one unit As per bidder's standard practice cyclone separator is not required, hence
General & Schedules mandatory spares for same is not applicable.
Sheet 20 Agreed it it is a OEM
6 CHAPTER 9 : 2.29.13
of 106 Standard design.
MANDATORY
SPARES
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Dated:29.10.2018
Section / Part /
Chapter / Volume
C. LOW TEMPERATURE SUPER Bidder has considered 20 Nos. of tube bend of each size, type, thickness,
Volume II
HEATER (LTSH) radius and material only.
Sheet 5 1)…………………. SJVN/DESEIN has to clarify the requirement of "40 No's supply tubes,
of 106 2) Bends - 20 Nos. (LOT) of each size, type, thickness, radius and bends/offset."
MANDATORY prevail.
material. 40 No’s supply tubes, bends/offset
SPARES
E. HIGH TEMPERATURE SJVN/DESEIN has to clarify the requirement of 5 set.
Volume II SUPERHEATER(HTSH) / FINAL
Sheet 5 SUPERHEATER
of 106 …………….
MANDATORY 3) Male & Female couplings spacers - 5 set prevail.
SPARES
Volume II F. REHEATER SJVN/DESEIN has to clarify the requirement of 5 set.

General & Schedules ……………. The Provision as per
Sheet 5
9 CHAPTER 9 : 2.1 2) Male & Female couplings spacers - 5 set Bidding specification shall
of 106
MANDATORY prevail.
SPARES
Volume II 1) Grinding elements This grinding element is called as 'Roller liners' as per Bidders nomenclature.
General & Schedules a) Rollers/tyres/grinding balls.- 6 sets Bidder has considered 1 Set equals to one mill requirement. Hence, Bidder
Sheet 9 will provide six (6) sets of roller liners.
10 CHAPTER 9 : 2.1 Agreed.
of 106
MANDATORY
SPARES
Volume II 1) Grinding elements This grinding element is called as 'Table liners' as per Bidders nomenclature.
General & Schedules …………….. Bidder has considered 1 Set equals to one mill requirement. Hence, Bidder
Sheet 9 b) Bull ring segments/ bowl / rings - 4 sets will provide Four (4) sets of table liners.
11 CHAPTER 9 : 2.1 Agreed
of 106
MANDATORY
SPARES
Volume II Piping There is repetition of Power Cycle piping in Mandatory Spare List. Bidder has
General & Schedules A. Power Cycle Piping considered Clause 2.17 for Power Cycle Piping
Sheet 17
CHAPTER 9 : 2.17 ………………..
of 106
MANDATORY
SPARES
Volume II Power Cycle Piping
Sheet 32
12 CHAPTER 9 : 21 Bidding specification shall
of 106
MANDATORY prevail.
SPARES
Volume II Power Cycle Piping
General & Schedules
Sheet 61
CHAPTER 9 : 19
of 106
MANDATORY
SPARES
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EPC PACKAGE FOR
Dated:29.10.2018
Section / Part /
Chapter / Volume
Volume II Piping There is repetition of Low Pressure piping in Mandatory Spare List. Bidder
General & Schedules B. Low Pressure Piping has considered Clause 2.17 for Low pressure Piping
Sheet 18
CHAPTER 9 : 2.17 ………………..
of 106
MANDATORY The Provision as per
13 SPARES Bidding specification shall
Volume II LP PIPING
prevail.
General & Schedules
Sheet 46
CHAPTER 9 : 7
of 106
MANDATORY
SPARES
SCR System Either sonic blower or steam soot blowers as per OEM standard practice
2.28.1 Steam Soot Blower & Sonic Soot Blower shall be provided.
Volume II
General & Schedules
Sheet 19 Complete Assembly - 2 no. per Unit The Provision as per
14 CHAPTER 9 : 2.28
of 106 LMB understand 1 no. per unit - Soot Blower requirement for One Bidding specification shall
MANDATORY
sootblower per Boiler. SJVN/DESEIN to clarify. prevail.
SPARES
SCR System SJVNL to clarify the meaning of each unit. Is it one layer for each boiler unit
2.28.1 ……….. or one layer for each SCR unit?
Volume II 2.28.2 Catalyst
General & Schedules
Sheet 19 Catalyst Module (to be supplied in a suitable packing so that it is One layer for each one
15 CHAPTER 9 : 2.28
of 106 not affected by outside environmental conditions during storage) - Boiler.
MANDATORY Total no. equivalent to 1 Layer for each unit and to be supplied
SPARES matching 75% guaranteed life of running catalyst.
Volume II Complete compressor assembly - 1 No Bidder doesn’t recommend complete compressor assembly as the item is
General & Schedules high durability item. Bidder may offer applicable spare for compressor as per The Provision as per
Sheet 20
16 CHAPTER 9 : 2.28.9.1 OEM Bidding specification shall
of 106
MANDATORY prevail.
SPARES
Volume II Complete compressor assembly - 1 No Bidder doesn’t recommend complete compressor assembly as the item is
General & Schedules high durability item. Bidder may offer applicable spare for compressor as per The Provision as per
Sheet 20
17 CHAPTER 9 : 2.28.9.1 OEM Bidding specification shall
of 106
MANDATORY prevail.
SPARES
Volume II Mandatory spares for each type of critical applications special Please clarify us the control valves listed under critical applications special
General & Schedules control valves. control valves. The Provision as per
Sheet 95
18 CHAPTER 9 : 1.00.16 C&I Bidding specification shall
of 106
MANDATORY prevail.
SPARES
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EPC PACKAGE FOR

BUXAR THERMAL POWER PROJECT (2 X 660 MW)

2. Sum of constituents specified under ultimate analysis is not equal to 100%.

Catalyst Life The provision as per

Section 2 : Design a) NOx at SCR Inlet (mg/Nm3 at 6% O2 on dry basis, keeping

Read as 35% BMCR is

b) Binding & lacing wire

The provision as per

For pulverized coal sampling for fineness and distribution:

On line fuel measurement facility for accurate measurement of coal

Section 1 : Scope/Ch 3) SCR bypass duct i.e. Economizer to APH

Section 2 : Design 4) SCR bypass duct capacity

Selective Catalytic Reduction System (SCR)

Selective Catalytic Reduction System (SCR)

Selective Catalytic Reduction System (SCR)

Selective Catalytic Reduction System (SCR)

The provision of Cyclone

Section 2 : Design Fan Sizing Criteria

Dampers and Gates

Catalyst De-dusting System

CFD and Physical Flow Modeling

Section 2 : Design Ammonia vaporizer system

Section 2 : Design ECONOMISERS

On gas inlet side of the Economizer, provision of space shall be

Section 2 : Design Regenerative Air Pre-Heaters (Trisector type RAPH)

The provision as per

C BTG AUXILIARIES & PG (MECH)

Please confirm acceptance.

Refer Amendment - 03.

The provision as per

Please confirm bidder's understanding.

The provision as per

Please confirm bidder's understanding. Agreed. Aux. power shall

1.0 (please reffer Page no.

Please confirm acceptance.

Note: - * Maximum Operating Main Steam & Hot reheat

Note: - * Maximum Operating Main Steam & Hot reheat

Please confirm acceptance.

Agreed. Final feedwater

Please confirm acceptance.

The provision as per

The provision as per

The provision as per

Please confirm bidder understanding.

Bidder to follow Design

Please confirm acceptance. The provision as per

The provision as per

The provision as per

The provision as per

Please confirm acceptance. Confirmed.

Please confirm acceptance.

The provision as per

Ensure HP bypass designed to accept continuous spray water at

The provision as per

Please confirm acceptance.

Please confirm acceptance.

The provision as per

Please confirm acceptance.