SECTION 07

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF
INSULATING OIL TESTING SET

Specification of Oil Testing Set (2017)

7.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS OF INSULATING OIL TESTING SET

7.1 GENERAL
This section of the document includes the design, manufacture, testing & inspection of Insulating Oil
Testing set as specified.

7.2 CLIMATE DATA

The equipments to be supplied against this contract shall be suitable for satisfactory use under the
following climatic condition:

Climate : Tropical, intense sunshine, heavy rain,

humid. Maximum Humidity and Temperature
sometimes occur simultaneously.
Maximum Temperature : 450 C
Minimum Temperature : 00 C
Maximum yearly weighted average temperature : 300 C
Relative Humidity : 50-100%
Average isokeraunic level : 80 days/ year
Average annual rain fall : 3454 mm
Maximum wind velocity : 200 km/ hour
Altitude above the sea level : Up to 300 metres
Atmospherical, Mechanical and Chemical : Moderately polluted
impurities

The information is given as a guide for Tenders and no responsibility for its accuracy will be accepted,
nor will any claim based on the above be entertained.

7.3 SYSTEM PARTICULARS

SL.
System Characteristics Voltage Level
no.
1. Normal System Voltage, kV 230 132 33 11
3. Maximum System Voltage, kV 245 145 36 12
4. System Frequency, Hz 50 50 50 50
5. Phase Rotation (Anti-Clock wise) RST RST RST RST
6. Type of System Grounding Solid Solid Solid Solid
7. Rated Fault Level (3-Phase
12550 6000 1500 381
Symmetrical), MVA 3 sec.
8. Basic Installation Level, kV 750 650 170 75

High voltage current carrying equipment should be capable of carrying the three phase fault levels for a
period of three second.

Low voltage 415/ 240V Characteristics

1. Normal System Voltage, V 415/ 240
2. Type of System Grounding Solid
3. BIL of LT Winding of Transformer, V 2500

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7.4 SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL:
Portable fully automatic oil test set kit is intended to be used for testing of Dielectric strength of
insulating oils used in transformers and circuit breakers. The test voltage should be electronically
controlled up to 80 KV. Oil testing cell has Spherical and mushroom cell, dimensions and gap in
accordance with is specifications with a gauge to calibrate the gap and faster switch-off time on
flashover or fast tripping at dielectric breakdown (<5µS). The test set shall have the feature of fully
automatic operation plus a built in printer to produce a hard copy of the test results.

The unit shall be suitable for laboratory use and it shall be assembled in a closed transparent hard and
non-breakable container which shall be either rectangular cubicle shape and it shall be protected from
outside sand, moisture etc.

MAIN TECHNICAL PARAMETER:

1. Measurement Items Measurement dielectric strength of insulating oil

2. Power Supply 90 V to 240 V ±10% AC Single Phase at 50 Hz & Minimum 1 hour (7.2Ah)
backup with internal rechargeable batteries & Charger unit.
3. Test Cells Glass, volume 300 to 500 ml. with protective cover and stirrer.
4. Electrodes Stainless steel spherical 36 mm diameter/ hemispherical 25 mm radius, 2.5
mm gap as per BS-148/72 or IEC-60156.
5. Test Voltage 0-80 kV
6. Rate of Voltage Rise 2 KV/ second
7. Voltage Measurement + 1KV
Accuracy
8. Resolution 0.1KV +/- 1%,+/- 2 digits
9. Display LCD/ QVGA Colour display with backlight/TFT
10. Reference Standard BS EN 60156-96,BS148/EN60156, IEC-60156-95 ,ASTM D-1816-
04,ASTM D-877A-02,ASTMD-877B-24, AS1767.2.1

11. Interface USB and Bluetooth

7.5 FEATURES & ACCESSORIES

- The set shall provide with automatic voltage rise of 2 KV/second Automatic breaking at breakdown
of oil and indication of break down voltage.
- The set shall be provided with smooth and continuous control of output voltage between zero and
maximum having no distortion of waveform.
- The unit shall be fitted with preferable LCD/TFT/VGA display volt-meter and the volt meter should
continue to indicate break-down voltage after circuit breaker trip till reset.
- Audio sound and visual signal should indicate at the instant of sample failure.
- Indication for both supply "ON" and high voltage "ON" shall be available.
- The preferable special features i.e. the unit will be able to perform test on automatically performed
in the correct sequence, no risk of contamination during string mode, No supervision required i.e.
operator free to do other work, test voltage continuously monitored oil sample break down voltage
recorded, circuit breaker trips upon oil sample break down to de-energise high voltage transformer,
safe features including an electro mechanical inter lock system on the solid test vessel chamber,
Microprocessor control circuit incorporating fully automatic instrument checking before and during
use, indication of a fault condition to be given on the digital displays, to aid servicing, user
selectable inter active tests, consistently measurement of water vapour pressure, dew point and
relative humidity of a sample of oil.
- Vessel 400 ml assembly-1 N0, Magnetic bead stirrers -2 Nos, Magnetic bead retriever-1 No,
Electrode spacing /Feeler gauge set 1, 2, 2.5, 2.54 mm, IEC60156 electrode Set includes: - 12.7
mm spherical- 2 nos ,36 mm mushroom -2 nos with electrode Set for testing as per IEC Standard,
ASTM D877/1816 electrode set - 25.4 mm cylindrical (2 standard, and 2 none standard), 36 mm
mushroom 2Nos with electrode Set for testing as per ASTM Standard, Printer paper, Power
supply lead& Carry Bag
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 - Constructional and Outline Dimensional drawings data to be supplied along with each unit.
- Original manufacturer’s printed catalogue, drawings and operation and maintenance manual to be
supplied along with each unit.

7.6 DOCUMENTATION, DRAWINGS AND INFORMATION

The following documents are to be submitted along with the bid, otherwise the bid will be rejected :
1) Test/ Calibration Certificate for the offered type Testing Equipment.
7.7 OTHER INFORMATION/ DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
The Tenderer/ Manufacturer as per tender requirements shall provide all information. Besides these, the
following information has to be submitted along with the tender:
(a) Constructional and Outline Dimensional drawings;
(b) Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual;
(c) Manufacturer's valid ISO Certificate.
7.8 APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATION AND TECHNICAL PARTICULARS & GUARANTEES AND DRAWINGS
Design, Drawing, Diagrams, Specification and Guaranteed Technical Particulars etc, shall be submitted
to the Engineer, Director, Design & Inspection–II, BPDB by the Bidder for approval, prior to the
manufacturing of the goods. The Bidder shall have to submit 3 (three) sets of the same for Approval
within 15 days from the date of signing Contract. It is noted that the supplier shall have to deliver the
goods within the stipulated time. The submittal shall include the catalogues of the offered goods.
7.9 TESTS AT MANUFACTURERS WORKS
General
Functional electrical, material, mechanical and hydraulic tests shall be carried out at manufacturers’
premises. The extent and method of recording the results shall be agreed by the Purchaser in ample
time to enable the tests to be satisfactorily witnessed or to make any changes to the proposed program
of tests.
Material Tests
The supplier shall provide test pieces free of charge as required to enable the quality of the material to
be determined at the supplier’s expense. Purchaser may at its own discretion and by specific
arrangement accept certified particulars of tests carried out in the absence of his authorized
representative.

Type Test
Type tests are required to prove the general design of the offered equipments/ materials. The Tenderer
shall submit the type test reports of the offered equipments/ materials from internationally reputed
independent testing laboratory as per latest version of relevant IEC/ BS or equivalent international
standards as mentioned in the contract.

Routine Tests
All equipments/ materials shall be subjected to routine tests as per latest version of relevant IEC/ BS or
equivalent international standards as mentioned in the contract at the manufacturers works and shall
include, but not be limited to, an operational test.

7.10 TECHNICAL ORIENTATION AND QUALITY TEST WITNESS

Witnessing of the manufacturing process and tests of the equipment at manufacturer’s premises including
transfer of technical know-how shall be required/held as detailed elsewhere in Particular Conditions of
Contract (GCC 32.1) of tender document and other than this the following will be as follows:

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 The Purchaser or its representative shall have the right to inspect, examine and test the workmanship and
performance of the goods/materials to confirm their conformity to the specification. The Purchaser or its
representative shall be entitled at all reasonable time during manufacture or after manufacture to inspect,
examine and test of goods/materials at the manufacturers’ premises, workmanship and performance.
The test shall be carried out as per latest version of relevant IEC/ BS or equivalent international standards
as mentioned in the contract at the manufacturer premises.

An inspection team will be formed by Purchaser or its representative immediate after signing of the
contract to control the quality and monitoring the manufacturing process (where required). The
manufacturer will allow inspection team to inspect the manufacturing process and quality control and
progress of the work at any time need by BPDB’s inspection team. This team will witness the
Factory/Technical orientation & Quality test at the manufacturer's plant. The Manufacturer shall have
facilities to carry out all tests at its premises and shall provide free of charge such assistance, labor,
materials, electricity, fuel, stores, apparatus and instruments as may be requisite and as may be
reasonably demanded to carry out such test efficiently.
The inspection team maximum 2 (two) times may inspect (if required) the goods during the manufacturing
process or after manufacture of Goods as required and shall also request to supplier for the purchase/
import/ shipping documents of major/key materials of Goods and shall check in accordance with
Guaranteed Technical Particulars (GTP) and guarantees of the contract. All expenses for such tests shall
be borne by the supplier.
The manufacturer shall have all testing facilities at the manufacturer's premises to carry out the tests in
accordance with the relevant IEC Standards. If, any test(s) pending due to lack of testing facilities at the
manufacturer's premises, then the Inspection team shall select sample of Goods and sent the selected
sample to any independent Testing Laboratory of the manufacturer's country to carry out the test(s). All
cost of testing of the selected sample(s) including carrying, loading, un-loading etc. will be borne by the
supplier.
The Supplier shall, after consulting the purchaser, give notice to the Purchaser in writing of the date and
the place where the material or equipment will be ready for quality witness testing.
When the purchaser intends to attend the test he shall promptly inform the supplier accordingly in writing,
so that supplier can take action. The purchaser shall give the supplier timely notice in writing of his
intention to attend the test.
The supplier/ manufacturer shall submit (if required by inspection team) the testing procedure & list of
testing/ measuring equipment, meters etc. used for Factory/Technical orientation & Quality test witness
prior to carry out such witness test(s).
The supplier/ manufacturer shall submit the valid Calibration Certificate from competent authority of the
testing/ measuring equipments, meters etc. used for Factory/Technical orientation & Quality test and the
following documents to inspection team prior to carry out such witness test(s).
I. Updated valid Calibration Certificates of the testing/ measuring equipments, meters etc. used for
Factory/Technical orientation & Quality test.
II. The factory test report (Routine test report) of Goods to be supplied under the contract.
Failing to submit the above documents, the inspection team may not perform to carry out such witness
test(s) and all the liabilities along with delay (if any) will be borne by the Bidder/Manufacturer.
It is noted that at the time of Factory/Technical orientation & Quality Test witness BPDB's Inspection team
will check the calibration seal/ certificate of the testing/ measuring equipment, meters etc. by the
competent authority. If the calibration seal/ certificate of the testing/ measuring equipment, meters etc. are
not found and the calibration not done within the due date then BPDB's Inspection team will not witness
the test. In that case the Bidder/ Manufacturer shall complete the calibration of the testing/ measuring
equipment, meters etc. from the competent authority within a reasonable period without any delay in
delivery period.
The Factory/Technical orientation & Quality Test witness shall be carried out as per latest version of
relevant IEC/BS/ANSI/ASTM/BDS or equivalent international standards as mentioned in the contract at
the manufacturer's premises or other places where the required test facilities are available and only
routine tests as agreed upon inspection team will be performed. All expenses for such tests shall be borne
by the supplier.

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 When the purchaser intends to attend the test he shall promptly inform the supplier accordingly in writing,
so that he can take action. The purchaser shall give the supplier timely notice in writing of his intention to
attend the test.
Where the supplier provides for tests on the premises of the supplier or of any manufacturer of the
supplier, except where otherwise specified, shall provide free of charge such assistance, labor, materials,
electricity, fuel, stores, apparatus and instruments as may be requisite and as may be reasonably
demanded to carry out such test efficiently. These tests shall be performed as per latest version of
relevant IEC/ BS or equivalent international standards as mentioned in the tender and only routine tests as
agreed upon, will be performed.
As and when the purchaser is satisfied that any materials/ equipments shall have passes the tests
referred to in this clause, purchaser shall notify the contractor in writing to that effect.
Should any inspected/ tested goods fail to conform to the specification, the Purchaser shall have the right
to reject any of the items or complete batch if necessary. In that case Supplier has to replace the
equipment and to make good of them and the supplier shall conduct similar pre-delivery Inspection and
factory tests without any financial involvement to the purchaser. In case any of the Equipment found not
conforming to the specification at the time of post landing Inspection, the supplier will in no way be
relieved from the responsibility of replacing them on making them good at their own cost, despite the
Equipment were found good at the time of Factory Acceptance Test. Nothing in this clause shall in any
way release the supplier from any warranty or other obligations under the tender.
No goods shall be packed, prepared for shipment/delivery unless it has been approved including factory
Test reports and written instructions have been issued by the Purchaser.
On successful completion of Pre-shipment inspection/quality test witness, delivery of goods will be made
to the designated stores under contractor’s/supplier’s responsibility until Post-Landing Inspection is
successfully completed without any obligation on part of BPDB. Quality and quantity of the delivered
goods will be determined at the time of post-landing inspection at the designated stores in presence of the
authorized representative of the contractor/supplier. After approval of the satisfactory Post-Landing
Inspection, R&I Report will be issued following the contractual obligations.
The goods supplied under this Contract shall be fully insured in addition, “All risks” insurance, including
“war risks, riots, strikes and/or theft” shall be acquired for 110% of the delivered cost of the goods on
“Warehouse to Warehouse” basis until the issuance of the R & I after satisfactory completion of Post-
Landing Inspection of the goods supplied.
The Tenderer has mentioned the place of Technical Orientation and Quality Test Witness in the following
table:-
Sl. Period of Technical Orientation Place & Country of Technical
Item
No. and Quality Test Witness Orientation and Quality Test Witness

7.12 POST-LANDING INSPECTION AND TESTING :

The Supplier shall inform the purchaser immediately after arrival of the goods at the designated store of
BPDB (as per delivery schedule). An Inspection team of BPDB shall perform the post-landing inspection in
presence of supplier's representative. The Supplier shall arrange the program of post-landing inspection.
Any defect or damage have been found at post-landing inspection, the defective or damaged materials/
goods to be replaced by the supplier at his own cost within the stipulated time.
The purchaser’s right to inspect, test (where necessary) and reject the goods after delivery at the
designated store of BPDB shall in no way be limited or waived by reason of the goods having previously
been inspected, tested and passed by the purchaser prior to the good's delivery.
The Inspection team will check the physical conditions and quantity of the goods delivered. If necessary,
the inspection team will select the sample of good(s) and sent the selected sample goods to CERS, BPDB
or BUET/ CUET/ KUET /RUET (as selected by the inspection team) to carryout the test(s) as per contract
to confirm the conformity to the approved Technical Specifications, Guaranteed Technical Particulars
(GTP), drawings and relevant standards. If the tested sample(s) fail to confirm the specifications in tests,
the full consignment will be rejected. All cost of testing of Materials/ Goods including carrying, loading, un-
loading etc. will be borne by the supplier.

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7.13. PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
Packing of equipment has been detailed elsewhere in Particular Conditions of Contract of tender
document.

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 SECTION 08

GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS (GTP)

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 8.0GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS (GTP) FOR
INSULATING OIL TESTING SET
(To be filled up with the Seal & Signed by both manufacturer and bidder in Manufacturer’s Letterhead Pad,
otherwise the bid will be rejected)

Sl Manufacturer’s
Description Unit BPDB’s Requirements
No. Guaranteed Data
01 Manufacturer’s name and address Shall be mentioned
02 Manufacturer’s Type/model Shall be mentioned
03 Country of origin USA/UK/EU//Japan/Austalia
04 Reference standards BS EN 60156-96,BS148/EN60156, IEC-60156-
95,ASTM D-1816-04,ASTM D-877A-02,ASTMD-
877B-24, AS1767.2.1.
05 Construction Portable fully automatic and the test voltage should
be electronically controlled to upto 80 KV. The unit
shall be suitable for laboratory use and it shall be
assembled in a closed transparent hard and non-
breakable container which shall be either
rectangular cubicle shape and it shall be protected
from outside sand, moisture etc.
06 Power Supply V/Hz 90 V to 240 V ±10% AC Single Phase at 50 Hz &
Minimum 1 hour (7.2Ah) backup with internal
rechargeable batteries & Charger unit.
07 Test Voltage KV 0 to 80 KV.
08 Voltage Measurement Accuracy + 1KV
09 Resolution 0.1KV +/- 1%,+/- 2 digits
10 Voltage of Rise KV 2 KV/ Sec

11 Switch-off time at dielectric breakdown µS <5µS

/flash over
12 External Printer Built in printer offered and having facility to connect
any external printer with USB interface
13 Internal Printer Matrix Impact printer
14 Display LCD/QVGA Colour display with backlight/TFT
15 Temperature range °C Operation: -10 to + 50°C
Storage: -20 to +60°C
16 Humidity range RH Operating: 80% RH at 40°C
Storage: 95% RH at 40°C
17 Electrodes As per IEC & ASTM standard
18 Dimension mm To be mentioned.
19 Weight Kg To be mentioned
20 Safety IEC61010
21 Accessories to be supplied As per Features & Accessories (7.5)
22 The functional diagram along with To be submitted
components lists, operating instructions,
maintenance manuals, manufacturer's
catalogue, recommended list of spares for
5 (five) years of operation for the offered
type of the unit to be provided with the
tender.

SEAL AND SIGNATURE SEAL AND SIGNATURE

OF THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TENDERER

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 SECTION 9

DRAWINGS (TO BE SUBMITTED BY TENDERER)

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