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Standards Organization
Research Designs and
(POWER SUPPLY & EMU DIRECTORATE)

Dated: 21.10.2021
EL/6.7.2/TI-Battery
maintenance lead acid
Sub: Specification
No. R D S O / P E / S P E C I T L / 0 0 4 0(Rev 2')-20021 for low
150 Ah, 200AH& 250Ah cells
40Ah, for traction distribution system.
dated
RDSOTIOLKO (PSI)/53/2020 (Part-1)
Installation Directorate Note No.
Ref:- Traction
23.07.2021
informed that
under reference, it is
Directorate vide note
Traction Installation & TSS of 160
acid batteries for SSP/SP
11OV & 250Ah, 110V lead
specification for 150Ah,
kmph route is finalized.

low
RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/O040
(Rev2')-2021 for
No. system, is
Copy of the revised Specification traction distribution
150 Ah, 200AH & 250Ah cells for
maintenance lead acid 40Ah,
action.
enclosed herewith for further necessary
DA: As above Director/MRVC
Executive Director/T
Signature Not
Verified
Digitally signed by
KUNWAR SINGH
YADAV
Date: 2022.01.14
17:42:03 IST
Reason: IREPS-CRIS
Location: New Delhi
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577439/2021/O/o PED/TI/RDSO No. TI/SPC/PSI/CT/0210 (07/2021) Effective from:
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for CURRENT TRANSFORMERs 01.07.2021
SPECIFICATION NO. TI/SPC/PSI/CT/0210 (07/2021)
SPECIFICATION FOR CURRENT TRANSFORMERs

1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the design and testing of outdoor type Current Transformer (CT) for a
nominal System voltage of 220/132/110/66/50/25/11 kV for installation in Railway’s traction sub-
station in any part of India for operation of protective devices and indicating instruments, for
shunt capacitor banks etc.
1.2 The CT shall be complete with all parts, fittings and accessories necessary for its efficient
operation. All such parts, fittings and accessories shall be deemed to be within the scope of this
specification, whether specifically mentioned or not.
1.3 Additional details of 132 kV current transformer to be used in Mumbai Area are given in Annexure-
VIII
1.4 The specification supersedes the earlier specification No. ETI/PSI/36(05/75), ETI/PSI/90(06/95),
ETI/PSI/117(7/88), ETI/PSI/145(03/92) & ETI/PSI/147(03/92).
1.5 The ‘Make in India’ policy of ‘Government of India’ shall be applicable
2.0 GOVERNING SPECIFICATION

2.1 The CT shall, unless otherwise specified conform to the following standards and codes of practices
(latest version) which shall be applied in the manner altered, amended or supplemented by this
specification and Indian Electricity Rules, wherever applicable.
1 IS 335 : 2018 New insulating oils - specification

2 IS: 1367 Technical supply conditions for threaded steel fasteners.
3 IS:1554 (Part I) Specification for PVC insulated (Heavy duty), electrical cables for
(REAFFIRMED 2015) working voltage up to and including 1100 volts.
4 IS:1570 (Part V) Schedule for wrought steel for general engineering purposes.
(REAFFIRMED 2018)
5 ISO/EN 12944 Protective Paint System
6 IS:2074 Ready mixed paint, air drying red oxide zinc chrome, priming.
PART 1 : 2015
7 IS:2705: Part 1 Current Transformers: Part 1 General Requirements
(REAFFIRMED 2017)
8 IS:2927 Brazing alloys.
(REAFFIRMED 2019)
9 IS: 3024 Grain oriented electrical steel sheet and strip
10 IS:4253(Part II) Cork and rubber.
(REAFFIRMED 2019)
11 IS:5561 Specification for Electric power connectors.
12 IS:5621 Specification for hollow insulators for use in electrical equipment.
13 IS: 8570 Press paper for electrical purposes.
(REAFFIRMED 2016)
14 IS:8572 Paper covered flexible/ stranded copper conductor for transformer
(REAFFIRMED 2018) leads.
15 IS: 10026 ( Part Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of
I to III transformers.
16 IS:16227 Instrument Transformers - Part 1 General Requirements
PART 1 : 2016
17 IS:16227 Additional Requirements for Current Transformers
PART 2 : 2016
18 IS/IEC: 60137:2017 Bushing for alternating voltage above 1000 V.
19 IS/IEC 62155:2003 Hollow pressurized and unpressurized ceramic and glass insulators for
use in electrical equipment with rated voltages greater than 1 000 V
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2.2 In case of any conflict between the contents of the above specifications and this specification, the
latter shall prevail.
2.3 Any deviation from this specification, proposed by the firm, intended to improve the performance,
utility and efficiency of the equipment, will be given due consideration provided full particulars of
the deviation with justification therefor are furnished. In such cases, the firm shall quote according
to this specification and the deviation, if any, proposed by him shall be quoted as an alternative(s).
3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
3.1 The CT shall be suitable for outdoor use in moist tropical climate and in areas subject to heavy
rainfall. Pollution due to industry and marine atmosphere and severe lightning. The limiting
weather conditions which the transformer has to withstand in service are indicated below:
i. Maximum ambient air temperature : 500 C
ii. Minimum Temperature of Air in shade : (-)100 C
iii. Average ambient air temperature over a period of 24 hrs. : 35° C
iv. Maximum Relative Humidity : 100%
v. Annual Rainfall ranging from : 1750 mm to 6250 mm
vi. Maximum Number of Thunder storm days per annum : 85 days
vii. Maximum number of Dust Storm days per annum : 35 days
viii. Number of Rainy days per Annum : 120 days
ix. Basic Wind Pressure : 216 kgf/m2
x. Altitude above Mean Sea Level : Normally 1000 meters
but some of the places it
may be up to 2500 meter
Note:
i. The above parameters are for normally 1000 meters altitude; however these details will be changed
for altitude above 1000 meters and up to 2500 meter. These details shall be supplied by Railways.
ii. The BIL shall be changed as per IEC-60071 & IEC-62271-1, for altitude above 1000 meter and up to
2500 meter.
3.2 The CT is also subjected to vibrations on account of trains running on nearby railway track. The
amplitude of these vibrations which occur with rapidly varying time periods in the range of 15 ms
to 70 ms lies in the range of 30 micron at present with the instantaneous peak going up to 150
micron. These vibrations may become more severe as the speeds and loads of trains increase in
future.
4.0 TRACTION POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM.
4.1 GENERAL SCHEME OF 25KV CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM
4.1.1 Power is received from the grid network of the State Electricity Board/TATA Power at 220 kV/ 132
kV/110 kV/66 kV, 3-phase grid system through a step down transformer, either at individual
traction substation (TSS) or at a single point of supply from where it is transmitted through
railway’s own transmission lines, to the traction substations, with line sectioning facilities provided
as required. 25 kV power supply for traction is drawn through a single phase step down traction
transformer. The primary winding of this transformer is connected to any two nominated phases
of the incoming three phase lines or to the two incoming phase lines and on the secondary side,
either of the two terminals of the 25 kV winding is connected to the traction overhead equipment,
while the other is solidly earthed and connected to the running traction rails.
4.1.2 The incoming 220/132/110/66 kV supply voltage may vary between +10% and -12.5% as per IE
Rule No. 54.
4.1.3 The current transformer of 220/132/110/66 kV rating shall be on the primary side of the single
phase power transformer for use with the following electrical measuring/indicating
instruments/meters and protective devices/relay:-
i. Instantaneous Over current relay
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ii. Inverse Definite Minimum time lag over current relay

iii. Restricted earth fault-relay
Operation of any of the protective devices/relays which serve as the backup protective system for
that on the 25 kV side of the traction power transformer shall trip the circuit breaker on the
primary side of the transformer.
4.1.4 Each transformer has its associated circuit breakers on the primary and secondary sides, with a
separate set of 25 kV circuit breakers called “feeder Circuit Breakers” f or feeding the traction
overhead equipment (OHE) lines.
4.1.5 Adjacent TSS is fed from different phases of the three phase system in rotation. Neutral sections in
front of sectioning and paralleling post (SP) are provided in the 25 kV OHE for segregating the
different phases. In between the TSS and SP, sub sectioning and paralleling post (SSP ) are provided
for paralleling the up and down line OHE and also for sectionalising and fault localisation. The
attached sketch No. ETI/PSI/702-1 MOD -’C’ at Annexure-1 shows the general scheme for traction
power supply system.
4.1.6 The supply to the OHE can be switched on/off through interrupters which do not open
automatically on fault, but can be closed on to a fault. The fault is cleared by the feeder circuit
breaker provided at the traction substation.
4.1.7 Normally power supply from a TSS extends up to the SP on either side of the substation, but in
case of an emergency necessitating total shut down of the substation; power supply from the
adjacent TSS on either side of the failed substation can be extended up to the failed substation by
closing the bridging interrupters at the two SPs.
4.1.8 The scheme of protection to be provided at each of the traction sub-station comprises of the
following three systems.
i) Protection of the 220/27 kV or 132/27 kV or 110/27 kV or 66/27 kV traction transformer
installed at the traction sub-station.
ii) Protection of the 25 kV overhead equipment
iii) Protection of 220/132/110/66 kV transmission lines.
4.1.9 The relays for transformer protection as well as feeder protection shall be suitable for operating
from current transformer. A schematic diagram showing the protection scheme is given at
Annexure-II. The following relays shall be fed by the CT.
a) Relays/ instruments fed by feeder protection CTs.
i. Distant protection relay (polygonal)
ii. Wrong phase coupling relay (polygonal)
iii. Instantaneous over current relay.
iv. Transducer for telemetry of feeder current
v. Transducer for telemetry of MVA (maximum demand)
vi. Transducer for telemetry of power factor.
vii. Restricted earth fault relay.
viii. Thermal over-current relay.
ix. Ammeter.
b) Relays/ instruments fed by transformer protection CT
i. IDMT over current relay.
ii. Restricted earth fault relay.
iii. Ammeter
4.2 GENERAL SCHEME OF 2X 25 KV AT FEEDING SYSTEM
The electrical power for railway traction is supplied in AC 50 Hz. Single phase through 2x
25 kV AT feeding system. This has a feeding voltage from the sub-station two times as high (2x 25
kV) as catenary voltage (25 kV). This high voltage power supplied from the traction sub-station
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through catenary wire and feeder wire is stepped down to the catenary voltage by use of
autotransformers installed about every 13 to 17 km along the track, and then fed to the
locomotives. In other words, both the catenary voltage and feeder voltage are 25 kV against the
rail, although the sub-station feeding voltage between catenary and feeder is 50 kV. Therefore the
catenary voltage is the same as that of the conventional 25 kV system.
A figure showing the principle of AT feeding system and a typical power supply diagram
showing the general feeding arrangement at a traction sub-station and sections of the OHE are
given in the sketch at the Annexure-I C.
4.2.1 Protection System
The following relays are provided for the protection of traction transformers:
a) Differential relay.
b) Overcurrent relay on 220 kV or 132 kV side.
c) Grounding overcurrent relay on 220 kV or 132 kV side.
d) High speed over current relay on 220 kV or 132 kV side.
e) Phase- failure relay (to detect a malfunction of a feeder circuit breaker)
4.2.2 The following relays are provided for the protection of OHE:
a) Distance relay (with a parallelogram protection characteristics.)
b) Delta I type fault selective relay.
c) Under voltage relay.
d) Instantaneous Over Current relay
4.2.3 25 kV OHE and Traction Transformer –Electric Parameters:
The OHE is made up of a stranded cadmium copper catenary of 65 sq. mm or a stranded
aluminium alloy catenary of 116 sq. mm and a grooved contact wire of 107 sq. mm, making up a
total of 150 sq.mm or 140 sq. mm copper equivalent, respectively. As a feeder wire, a stranded
aluminium alloy of 240 sq. mm. is used.
4.2.4 Nature of Faults on the OHE System.
OHE (including a feeder wire) is subjected to frequent earth faults caused by failure of insulation,
or by the OHE snapping and touching the rail or earth, or by a piece of wire dropped by birds
connecting the OHE to earthed overline structures, miscreant activities etc. These faults are
cleared by the feeder circuit breaker which operates on any one or both of the following relays.
a) Distance relay (with a parallelogram protection characteristics).
b) Delta-I type fault selective relay.
4.2.5 Short circuit apparent power of the system: The short circuit apparent power for various system
voltages is as under:
Highest system voltage kV/ rms Short circuit apparent power MVA
52 200
72.5 3500
123 6000
145 10,000
245 20,000
4.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE 2 X 25 KV NEW SYSTEMS
To up gradation of existing NDLS-HWH and DLI-KOTA-MUMBAI ROUTES for 160kmph, the 2X25 kV new
system is preferred solution across the globe to cater the higher power requirement on high density
routes.
In 2x25 kV system, power is fed from the TSS at 50 kV and utilization is achieved at 25 kV by
providing Auto-transformers of adequate capacity and by providing one additional conductor normally
referred as feeder wire (similar to the return conductor in BT/RC system). Centre point of the Auto
Transformer is connected to the earth/rail. This arrangement facilitates +25 kV Voltage between OHE and
rail and -25 kV voltage between Rail/earth and the Feeder Wire. A schematic diagram No.
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TI/DRG/PSI/AT/00009/20/0 & TI/DRG/PSI/AT/RDSO/00034/20/0, showing the general arrangement at a

TSS is at Annexure I-A & 1-B.
5.0 RATING AND GENERAL DATA

The CT shall be designed for the following rating and other particulars.
i) Type Single/Two core Oil fil led, single phase, natural air cooled, low reactance,
sealed, outdoor type.
ii) No. of windings Primary – One/Two/Three
Secondary - One
iii) Rated voltage, in kV 220 132 110 66 50 25 kV va ryi ng from 11
19.0 kV to 27.5 kV,
s ometimes touching
30 kV
iv) Highest voltage for 245 145 123 72.5 72.5 52 kV 12
equipment, Um, , in kV
v) Rated frequency 50 Hz+- 3%
vi) Rated primary current, in 400- 1200- 800- 1200 1500- 3000-1500 500
Amp. 200 800-400 400 -600 750 1600-800-400,
or (for Or or or 1500-750,
30/42
200- 400- 800- 200- 1000-500,
MVA)
100 Or 200 400 100 400-200,
800-400 100-50
or
400-200
vii) Rated secondary current. 5A
viii) Rated transformation 400- 1200- 800- 1200- 1500- i) 3000-1500/5 500/5
ratio 200/5 800- 400/5 600/5 750/5 ii) 1600-800-400/5
Or 400/5 Or or & iii) 1500-750/5
200- Or 400- 800- 200- iv) 1000-500/5
100/5 800- 200/5 400/5 100/5 v) 400-200/5
400/5 vi) 100-50/5
Or
400-
200/5
ix) Rated burden, in VA 30 30 30 30 30 60 30
x) Accuracy class 5P 5P 5P 5P 5P (i) 5P – for 5P
a) 1000-500/5A
and
b) 1500-750/5A
(ii) PS – for
1500-750/5A (for
Mumbai Area)
xi) Rated accuracy limit 15
factor
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xii) Rated short time thermal 31.5 25 25

current.
xiii) Rated dynamic current 78.75 62.5 62.5
peak.
xiv) Rated insulation level
1. Power frequency
withstand voltage. kV 460 275 230 140 140 95 28
(rms) for One
minute duration
2. Impulse withstand 1050 650 550 325 325 250 75
voltage, kV peak.
xv) Resistance of secondary Not greater than values declared by Not greater than Not grea ter
winding. manufacturer in SOGP 0.3 ohm at 75 deg tha n 0.25
C. ohm a t 75
deg C.
xvi) Class of insulation Class ‘A’
xvii) Temperature rise limits See clause of testing a) The tempera ture -
ri s e over a n
a mbi ent
temperature ri s e
over a n a mbi ent
tempera ture of
50 C s ha l l not
exceed the values
i ndicated bel ow:
b) Wi ndings -50 deg
C (mea s ured by
res i s ta nce
method.)\Insulati
ng oi l -40 C
(mea s ured by
thermometer
method).
c) Current ca rryi ng
pa rts i n a i r: 40
deg C (mea s ured
by the
thermometer.)
xviii) Terminal bushing:
1. Voltage class and 220kV 132kV, 110kV, 66 kV, 66kV, 52 kV cl a ss, 3000 A (for 12 kV,
rated current. , 800A 800A 800A 1200A 1600A 40/56 MVA) 500A
or
2. Minimum creepage
52 kV cl a s s , 2000 A.
distance (in mm.) of 6125 3625 3075 1813 1813 1300 300
the porcelain housing.
xix) Minimum knee point Not applicable i) 210 Volts for Not
voltage (for PS class) any of the applicable
winding taps
(1500-750/5A)
ii) 360 Volts for
two cores of PS
class CTs
xx) Maximum exciting Not applicable 500mA at rated NA
current (for PS class) knee point voltage
Note: The BIL shall be changed as per IEC-60071 & IEC-62271-1, for altitude above 1000 meter and up to
2500 meter.
6.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES
6.1 The CT shall have a single/two core with wound primary. The primary winding shall be split in two
sections insulated from each other and connected to terminals P1, P2, C1 & C2. It shall be possible
to change the transformation ratio by connecting C1 with C2 for series configuration or P1 with C1
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& P2 with C2 for parallel configuration. For connecting these terminals in series or parallel
configuration, suitable links of adequate section made of copper flat shall be provided. The nuts
and checkouts used for connecting these links shall be made of copper. Alternatively tapings on
the secondary windings may be offered to give the specified transformation ratios. In this case
suitable shorting link of adequate section made of copper shall be provided. Only copper
conductors shall be used for primary and secondary windings.
6.2 The core shall be built up of high permeability, low loss; cold rolled grain oriented, non-aging,
electrical silicon steel laminations conforming to IS: 3024. The laminations shall be coated on both
sides with suitable insulation capable of withstanding stress relief annealing. The laminations for
the core shall be free from waves, deformations and signs of rust. In assembling the core, care
shall be taken to ensure that no air gaps are formed.
6.3 Each of the core clamping bolts and the core clamping frame work shall be insulated from the core
laminations and tested after completion of the core assembly to ensure that they withstand a
voltage of 2 kV rms with respect to core for duration of 60 s.
6.4 The CT shall be of sealed construction with nitrogen gas above the insulating oil and shall be
adequately protected against any leakage of nitrogen gas or oil and ingress of moisture. All joints
in the construction of the CT shall be suitably sealed so as to provide lasting gas, air, oil and water
tightness. The number of gasketed joints shall be restricted to the minimum.
6.5 The CT core and windings shall be dried under vacuum till appropriate values of insulation
resistance and power factor have been obtained. It shall then be filled up under vacuum with
transformer insulating oil conforming to IS: 335. The characteristics of parameters as stipulated in
IS: 335. (Inhibited Insulation Oil as per IEC 60296 with Pour Point:-40°C should be used in case of
installation altitude is above 1000 meter and up to 2500 meter)
6.6 The HT terminal of the CT shall be located below the minimum oil level as marked on the oil level
gauge mounted on the oil expansion chamber.
6.7 A port shall be provided on the oil expansion chamber to serve the purpose of oil filing and also for
fixing the nitrogen gas filling assembly. The nitrogen gas filling assembly shall be screwed into the
oil filling port and shall have its own leak proof sealing. A screwed cap shall be provided on the oil
filling port with a gasket or ‘D’ ring provided at suitable location. The internal and external threads
provided on the oil filing port shall be of adequate length and shall confirm to the precision grade’
as defined in IS: 1367.
6.8 The oil draining pipe provided on the bottom tank shall have suitable internal threads over an
adequate length and threaded plug should be screwed into the pipe. The assembly of the threaded
pipe and the plug shall conform to the ‘precision grade’ as defined in IS: 1367. In addition, a gasket
or ‘O’ ring shall be provided at suitable location in the assembly.
6.9 The CT secondary terminals shall be housed in a weather proof terminal box fitted with a cable
gland suitable for 4 mm , 2 core, PVC insulated and PVC sheathed copper cable of 1100 volt
grade, con forming to IS: 1554 (Part I) .
6.10 Facilities for short circuiting the secondary terminals shall be provided within the terminal box. An
earthing link shall be provided in the terminal box to enable earthing of one end of the secondary
winding. The CT shall also be provided with a standard 10 A test winding for rating of 66kV or
above.
6.11 Normally, no joint shall be used in the winding conductor. If a joint becomes inescapable, it shall
be brazed with high silver alloy grade BA Cu Ag 6 conforming to IS: 2927 or electrically butt-
welded.
6.12 No grading rings shall be used in the construction of the CT.
6.13 All leads and connections shall be mechanically strong, adequately insulated, protected against
mechanical injury and rigidly clamped to withstand dynamic stresses due to short circuits.
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6.14 All the bolted mechanical and electrical connections in the assembly of CT shall be provided with
standard locking arrangements to prevent their becoming loose in service due to vibrations etc.
6.15 Alternatively, a fully hermetically sealed CT may be offered. In this case a stainless steel bel low
shall be provided at the top of oil, to take care of expansion/ contraction of oil due to thermal
variations. As the oil will not come in contact with air during the service life of CT, there may not
be any necessity to provide Nitrogen gas cushion at the top of oil. However, the detailed
design/drawing for the same shall be submitted along with complete technical details to assess
the suitability of the design being offered.
7.0 BUSHINGS AND TERMINAL CONNECTORS
7.1 Outdoor type bushing shall conforming to IS/IEC: 62155. The basic insulation level shall have the
appropriate value as mentioned under table of Para 5.0 of this specification. The porcelain
housing shall be capable of withstanding all electrical and mechani cal stress that might be
produced during the operation of the current transformer under normal and short -circuit
conditions.
7.2 The porcelain housing shall be of a single piece construction i.e. there shall be no joint in the
porcelain. The shed profile shall have a lip at the extremities, but free from ribs on the underside
so as to avoid accumulation of dust and pollutants and to permit easy cleaning.
7.3 The design of the bushing shall be such that stresses due to expansion and contraction in any part
of the bushing shall not lead to its deterioration/breakage.
7.4 The porcelain housing to be used, shall conform to IEC: 62155 and shall withstand the following
test voltages as mentioned under table of Para 5.0:
1. Rated short duration wet power frequency withstand voltage.
2. Rated lightening impulse withstand voltage peak
7.5 The CT terminals and terminals fittings shall be capable of carrying the rated current continuously
without exceeding the temperature rise limits of any part. They shall be free from corona and shall
not cause radio interference.
7.6 The bushing/housing terminals to be provided at 220/132/110/66/50 kV side shall be suitable for
connection to ‘ZEBRA’ 28.62 mm. ACSR conductor. The design shall be such so as to be connected
to the equipment terminal pad with a minimum of four 12 mm. dia bolts nuts and lock nuts which
shall be of Stainless steel. Each of these bolts shall also have a flat washer and spring washer.
7.7 For equipment earthing, the steel supporting frame shall be provided with two earthing terminals
of adequate capacity to carry the rated short circuit current safely. The earthing terminal shall be
connected to 50mm x 6mm M.S.Flat. The earthing terminal shall be provided with 17.5+0.5 mm
dia. hole for fixing the earthing flat.
7.8 The bushing/housing terminals shall be provided with a rigid type terminal connector on one side
and an expansion type terminal connector on the other side. These terminals, as per Research
Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) drawings indicated below-shall be supplied along with
each CT.
i) Expansion type terminal connector- Drg. No. ETI/PSI/P/11060 Mod ‘E’ ( At Annexure III)
ii) Rigid type terminal connector- Drg. No. ETI/PSI/P/11090 Mod ‘C’ (At Annexure IV).
iii) Terminal Connector to Suit ‘ZEBRA’ ACSR conductor and 30 Dia Cu Stud of CT/CB/Traction
Power Transformer - Drg. No. ETI/PSI/P/11010 Mod ‘C’ ( At Annexure V)
These terminals shall be suitable for 50 mm diameter Aluminium tubular bus bar and for
terminal pad of CT for horizontal take off.
7.9 The material of clamping rings/flanges used shall conform to MCI Grade BM-340 of IS: 2108 or to
SGCI Grade: 400/12 of IS: 1865 or to Aluminium alloy Grade 4450 of IS: 617. The mass of zinc
coating shall not be less than 1000 gm/m 2.
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8.0 FASTENERS
8.1 All fasteners of 12 mm diameter and less. Exposed to atmosphere shall be of stainless steel and
those above 12 mm diameter shall preferably be of stainless steel or of mild steel hot dip
galvanised to 610/g/m2 of zinc. The material of the stainless steel fasteners shall conform to IS:
1570 (Pt. V) grade 04, Cr 17 NI 12 MO2.
9.0 PAINTING
9.1 All the external steel surfaces of the current transformer exposed to atmosphere including main
tank, secondary terminal box & top metallic should be hot dip galvanized for proper protection
against corrosive and coastal environments.
10.0 SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR WINDING WIRE, GASKETS & ‘O' RINGS
10.1 Polyvinyl Acetyl enamel or polyester enamel wire shall be used for secondary winding. Wires,
gaskets and ‘O’ rings certified only by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) shall be used in the
manufacture of CT.
10.2 The successful firm/ manufacturer shall be required to furnish the following information with
respect to the winding wires. Gaskets and ‘O’ rings:
i) Source of supply
ii) Reference to standard specification to which the material conforms.
iii) Reports of type tests carried out in terms of the relevant Indian Standard specification.
11.0 RATING PLATE.
11.1 The CT shall be provided with a rating plate (both in Hindi and English) of weather proof material,
fitted in a visible position. The entries on the plate shall be indelibly marked by etching, engraving
or stamping, the following items shall be shown on the rating plate
i) Type of transformer
ii) Governing specification.
iii) Manufacturer’s name and country of origin.
iv) Manufacturer’s serial number and type designation.
v) Year of manufacture
vi) Rated output and corresponding accuracy class.
vii) Rated frequency
viii) Highest voltage for equipment
ix) Rated current
x) Rated transformation ratio
xi) Maximum temperature rise over an ambient of 50 deg C.
a) of oil
b) of winding
xii) Total mass.
xiii) Rated insulation level
xiv) Connection diagram.
12.0 PARTS, FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES
12.1 The following parts, fittings and accessories shall be supplied with each CT:
I. Rating and diagram plate.
II. Terminal marking plate.
III. Weather proof terminal box.
IV. Cable gland to take wire, 4 mm 2/1100 V grade PVC insulated, PVC sheathed
unarmoured heavy duty copper cables to IS: 1554 (Part –I).
V. Lifting lugs.
VI. Two galvanised earthing terminals.
VII. Terminal connectors.
VIII. Plain rollers.
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IX. Oil filling port and nitrogen gas filling valve.

X. Oil drain pipe with plug.
XI. Pressure relief device.
XII. Oil level sight gauge (tough acrylic plastic/ prismatic)
XIII. Adjustable arcing horns (if applicable)
12.2 The parts, fittings and accessories for the CT shall be only of those manufacturers approved by
purchaser/ Vendor approving authority. If any items from fresh manufacturers/sources are
proposed to be used, it shall have to be type tested in the presence of Vendor approving
authority’s representative and approval obtained before procuring the item for use.
13.0 DRAWINGS
13.1 The successful firm/ manufacturer shall submit for approval the following detailed dimensioned
drawings to purchaser/Vendor approving authority as per Indian Railways standard in sizes of 210
mm x 297 mm or any integral multiples thereof:-
1. Outline general arrangement of the CT indicating plan, front elevation, side elevation
with all parts, fittings and accessories, electrical clearances and salient guaranteed
particulars, position of terminals and base mounting channels.
2. Internal arrangement of the CT.
3. Cross sectional view clearly indicating – core and windings with material specifications,
various clearances, supporting/clamping arrangement of core, coil assembly and
arrangement of primary and secondary side leads inside the CT.
4. Untanking details.
5. Porcelain bushing including cross sectional view, shed profile, creepage distance,
clamping arrangement and other salient electrical mechanical characteristics.
6. Rigid and flexible terminal connectors.
7. Primary terminals and details of link and mounting arrangement.
8. Secondary terminals and secondary terminal box.
9. Rating and diagram plate, both in English and Hindi version.
10. Detailed part drawings of the following:
a) Oil level gauge
b) Nitrogen gas filling valve and oil filling port
c) Oil drain pipe with plug.
d) Pressure relief device.
e) Cable gland
f) Earthing terminals.
11. Any other drawing considered necessary by the successful firm/ manufacturer and /or
purchaser.
13.2 A format of the title sheet to be adopted by the successful firm/ manufacturer for preparation of
the drawings is at Annexure-VI.
13.3 The provisionally approved drawings shall be modified, if needed, as a result of changes
necessitated during type test or as desired by the purchaser/Vendor approving authority. The
modification shall be first got approved from the purchaser/Vendor approving authority and then
incorporated in the drawing. If there are no modifications at all the provisionally approved
drawings shall be finally approved.
13.4 After approval, six copies of each of the approved drawings along with two sets of reproducible
prints for each drawing shall be supplied to each consignee (s). One set of reproducible prints shall
also be supplied to Vendor approving authority.
13.5 The successful firm/ manufacture shall supply two copies of “operation/ maintenance manual” for
each CT to each consignee (s). Two copies of the manual shall be supplied to Vendor approving
authority.
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14.0 TESTING OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER

14.1 General
14.1.1 Once a purchase order is placed for supply of a CT, the designs and drawings together with the
Quality Assurance plan (QAP) shall be furnished to the purchaser/Vendor approving authority as
the case may be within the period stipulated in the order. Only after all the designs and drawings
as well as the QAP have been approved for prototype tests and a written advice given to that
effect, the successful firm/ manufacturer shall take up the manufacturing of the prototype of the
CT. It is to be clearly understood that any change or modification required by the above authorities
to be done in the prototype shall be done expeditiously. Such change or modification shall be
incorporated in the drawing as indicated in clause 13.3.
14.1.2 Prior to giving a call to the purchaser/Vendor approving authority, for inspection and testing of the
prototype, the successful firm/ manufacturer shall submit a detailed test schedule consisting of
schematic circuit diagrams for each of the tests and the number of days required to complete all
the tests at one stretch. Once the schedule is approved, the tests shall invariably be done
accordingly. However, during the process of type testing or even later, the purchaser/Vendor
approving authority, reserves the right to conduct any additional test(s), besides those specified
herein, on any equipment/ item so as to test the equipment/ item to his satisfaction or for gaining
additional information and knowledge. In case any dispute or disagreement arises between the
successful firm/manufacturer and representative of the purchaser/Vendor approving authority,
during the process of testing as regards the procedure for type tests and /or the inspection and
acceptability of the results of type tests, it shall be brought to the notice of the purchaser/Vendor
approving authority, as the case may be, whose decision shall be final and binding. Only after the
prototype CT is completed and ready in each and every respect, the successful firm/ manufacturer
give the actual call for the inspection and testing with at least 15 days’ notice for the purpose.
14.1.3 In the event of the tests not being carried through to completion at one stretch for any reason
attributable to the successful firm/ manufacturer and it is required for the representative of the
purchaser/Vendor approving authority, to go again of more number of times to the works of the
successful firm/ manufacturer or other place(s) for continuing and /or completing the tests on the
prototype(s) of the equipment, the successful firm/manufacturer shall reimburse to the
purchaser/ Vendor approving authority, shall be paid through a demand draft to the concerned
accounts officer of the purchaser/Vendor approving authority, as shall be advised to the successful
firm/ manufacturer.
14.2 Type tests.
The type tests shall be carried out on the prototype CT at the works of the successful firm/
manufacturer or at any reputed laboratory or testing house in the presence of the representative
of the purchaser/Vendor approving authority, in accordance with IS: 2705 and as altered,
amended or supplemented by this specification. The following shall constitute the type tests:
i) Temperature rise test.
ii) Lightning impulse test.
iii) Short time current test.
iv) High voltage power frequency wet withstand voltage test.
v) Determination of errors according to the requirement of the appropriate accuracy class.
Note - a. The limit of the temperature rise for oil immersed instrument transformer shall be reduced by
0.4% for each 100m that the operating site exceeds 1000m (Reference Para 6.4.2 of IEC:61869 -
1:2007)
b. For installation at altitude above 1000 meter and up to 2500 meter , the required power
frequency withstand voltage & Lightening impulse withstand voltage shall be in accordance with
Para 6.6.2 of IEC: 61869-1:2007
14.2.1 Temperature rise test

The temperature rise test shall be done for the parallel configuration of the windings. The test
shall be done in accordance with clause 7.2 and 9.7 of IS: 2705 (Part I) and shall be carried out,
fitted with the approved terminal connectors for rated current.
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14.2.1.1 The points to be ensured during the temperature rise test shall be:
i) Only alcohol in glass thermometers shall be used for the measurement of the ambient
temperature.
ii) The temperature of the winding shall be determined by the resistance method only.
14.2.1.2 The temperature rise shall not exceed the limits mentioned under table of Para 5.0
14.2.2 Lightning Impulse Test:
This test shall be done in accordance with clause 9.8 of IS: 2705 (Part I) on the primary winding at a
test voltage as mentioned under table of Para 5.0.
14.2.3 Short time current tests.
The short time thermal and dynamic (peak) current withstand tests shall be done in accordance
with clause 9.6 of IS: 2705 ( Part-I) to verify time ability of current transformers and the fitted
terminal connectors to withstand the rated short time current mentioned under table of Para 5.0.
The current transformer shall be deemed to have passed the tests subject to satisfying the
conditions laid down in clause 9.6.3 of IS: 2705 (Part- I).
14.2.4 High voltage power frequency withstand test on primary winding.
14.2.4.1 This test shall be done in accordance with clause 9.9 of IS: 2705 (Part-I), the test voltage applied
shall be as mentioned under table of Para 5.0.
14.2.5 Determination of errors (Accuracy class)
14.2.5.1 The CT shall conform to accuracy class 5P15. Test shall be done for current error, phase
displacement and composite error in accordance with clause 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 of IS: 2705 (Part 3), to
prove compliance with the requirements as mentioned under table of Para 5.0 of this
specification.
14.2.6 PS class CTs shall be subjected to additional type tests as per clause 6.1 to 6.3 of IS: 2705 Pt-IV
14.3 Routine tests.
The routine tests shall be performed on each CT including the prototype unit. The following shall
constitute the routine tests:
i. Visual examination
ii. Insulation resistance test.
iii. Over voltage inter turn test.
iv. Determination of error according to the requirement of apparatus accuracy cl ass.
v. Measurement of resistance of the windings.
vi. Verification of terminal markings and polarity.
vii. Power frequency (dry) withstand test on primary winding.
viii. Power frequency (dry) withstand test on secondary winding.
ix. Excitation current test (for PS core onl y) .
x. Measurement of minimum knee point voltage (for PS core onl y)
14.3.1 Visual examination: A general examination shall be made to check that the CT conforms to the
provisionally approved drawings, various items are accessible for maintenance, the quality of
workmanship and finish are of acceptable standards and all parts, fittings and accessories are
provided.
14.3.2 Insulation resistance test.
The insulation resistance between primary winding and earth and between primary winding and
secondary winding shall be measured using 2.5 kV megger. The insulation resistance between
secondary winding and earth shall be measured using 500 V megger.
14.3.3 Over voltage inter turn test.
Over voltage inter turn test shall be done in accordance with clause 9.5 of IS: 2705 (Part I).
14.3.4 Accuracy test
The accuracy test shall comprise of:
a) Current error and phase displacement at the rated primary current.
b) Composite error at the rated accuracy limits primary current.
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The above tests shall be conducted in accordance with clause 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 of IS: 2705 (Part 3) to
prove compliance with the requirements as mentioned under table of Para 5.0 of this
specification.
14.3.5 Measurement of resistance of the windings.
The resistance of each of the winding shall be measured and computed at 75 deg. C.
i. The secondary winding resistance shall not exceed 0.3 ohm (for CTs to be used on 25 kV side).
ii. The secondary winding resistance shall not exceed the values declared by manufacturer in
SOGP (for CTs to be used on HV side)
14.3.6 Verification of terminal markings and polarity.
The terminal markings and polarity shall be verified in accordance with approved drawing as per
clause 9.2 of IS: 2705 (Part I).
14.3.7 Power frequency (dry) withstand test on primary winding.
The test shall be conducted as per clause 9.3 of IS: 2705 ( part I). The test voltage applied shall be
as given below:
i. Nominal system voltage, in kV 220 132 110 66 50 25 11
ii. Voltage to be applied Between primary winding and 460 275 230 140 140 95 28
earth, kV(rms)
iii. Voltage to be applied Between two sections of the 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
primary winding, kV(rms)
14.3.8 Power frequency (dry) withstand test on secondary winding.
The test shall be conducted as per clause 9.4 of IS: 2705 (part 1). The test voltage applied shall be 3
kV (rms) for one minute.
14.3.9 Excitation current test:
The excitation curve shall be drawn at the least up to that point where an increase of 10 % in
voltage results in an increase of 100 % in current. The exciting current at the knee point voltage
shall not exceed 500 mA.
14.3.10 Measurement of minimum knee point voltage.
The minimum knee point voltage shall be measured in accordance with clause 6.1 of IS: 2705 (Part
IV) (PS cores only).
14.3.11 PS class CTs shall be subjected to additional type tests as per clause 6.1 to 6.3 of IS: 2705 Pt.-IV.
14.4 Test on parts, fittings and Accessories.
14.4.1 Porcelain housing:-
The porcelain housing shall be tested in accordance with Governing IS/IEC and the certificates for
compliance with the standard shall be furnished. The porcelain housing shall also meet the
requirement of clause 7.3 of this specification.
14.4.2 Terminal connector:-
The terminal connector shall be tested in accordance with IS: 5561 and the certificate for
compliance with the standard shall be furnished.
14.4.3 Pressure relief device:-
The pressure relief device (PRD) shall be subjected to air pressure test and leakage test. The PRD
should be designed to operate at a pressure between 2.5 to 4.5 kg/cm2.
14.4.4 Insulating oil
The sample of insulating oil drawing from the prototype unit shall be tested in accordance with IS:
335 or as per IEC 60296.
14.5 Failure of Prototype:
14.5.1 In the event of the prototype CT failing in any one of the tests, further testing shall be
discontinued. The manufacturer after carrying out all the modification as required on the CT shall
offer a fresh prototype for carrying out all the tests indicated above.
14.6 Waiver of Tests:
14.6.1 If the prototype of the CT to this specification has already been approved in connection with
previous supplies to Indian Railways, fresh type testing may be waived at the discretion of the
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purchaser, provided that no changes whatsoever in the design or material(s) used or the process
of manufacture have been made. However, the purchaser reserves the right to conduct type tests
if he deems it necessary to do so in the light of experience gained from previous supplies.
14.7 Bulk manufacture:
14.7.1 Only after approval of the original tracings of drawings incorporating changes, if any, as result of
the prototype tests and clear written approval of the results of the tests on the prototype is
communicated by the purchaser/Vendor approving authority to the successful firm/
manufacturer, shall be taken up bulk manufacture of the CT, which shall be strictly with the same
materials and process of manufacturer as adopted for the prototype. In no circumstances shall
materials other than those approved in the design/ drawings and/or during the prototype testing
be used for bulk manufacture on the plea that they had been obtained prior to the approval of
the prototype.
15.0 TECHNICAL DATA AND DRAWINGS:
15.1 The firm shall furnish along with his offer, in the proforma at Annexure- VII, the schedule of
guaranteed performance, technical and other particulars (SOGP) for the CT. The particulars shall
be correct and complete in all respects. If there is any entry like “shall be furnished later” or a
blank against any item, the application is not likely to be considered.
15.2 The firm shall specifically indicate in a statement of compliance “attached with the offer his
compliance with each and every clause of this specification. In case the firm wishes to deviate
from any clause of this specification he may do so giving reference to the clause(s) with the
reasons/ justification for the deviation. This shall be in the form of a separate statement called the
statement of Deviations”. If there is no deviation at all, a specific NIL Statement of compliance “
and “ Statement of Deviation” are not attached with the offer, it is not likely to be considered for
the reasons that it is an incomplete offer which cannot be properly evaluated and compared with
other offers, if any.
15.3 The firm shall furnish the following drawings as per Railways standard in sizes 210mm x 297 mm,
or any integral multiples thereof along with his offer:-
i) Outline general arrangement drawing giving the overall dimensions of the transformer.
ii) Rating and diagram plate.
iii) Internal arrangement of the CT including cross- sectional views.
16.0 TRANSPORTATION OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER
16.1 The CT may be transported by the transport facilities available for the route, viz, rail, road or sea.
All parts, fittings and accessories which are liable to damage during transit shall be removed and
packed/ crated separately. Detached parts may be packed/ crated and sent with CT along with the
packing list, so that all the parts are available at the destination with the unit. The packing has to
be done properly so that no damage occurs during transit.
16.2 The various components of each CT shall be securely packed in suitable bio-friendly
material/wooden crates and boxes. General packing list, together with weight and overall
dimensions of packing cases shall be furnished for each CT indicating the following:
Crate No. Description of item/component Approx. gross Approx. outside
in the crate Weight in kg. Dimensions
16.3 As far as possible, the gross weight of the crate/ box shall be so kept that it can be conveniently
handled by two persons.
16.4 In case of overseas supplies, packing shall be sea worthy.
16.5 Necessary instructions for handling and storage of all items shall be included along with the
packing lists.
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ANNEXURE - I
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ANNEXURE-1-A
GENERAL SCHEME OF POWER SUPPLY FOR 2 x25 kV AC NEW SYSTEM
132kV Double Line Scott parallel to track

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ANNEXURE-1-B
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ANNEXURE-1-C
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ANNEXURE-II
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ANNEXURE-III
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ANNEXURE-IV
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ANNEXURE-VI
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ANNEXURE-VII
SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE, TECHNICAL AND OTHER PARTICULARS OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER.
Note: Guaranteed particulars are to be established by actual test/ test reports.

S.No. Description Unit of measurement
1 Name of the manufacturer
2 Country of manufacture
3 Reference to specification based on which performance data is based.
4 Manufacturer’s type designation
5 Rated system voltage
6 Highest voltage for equipment
7 Rated primary current
8 Rated secondary current
9 Rated frequency
10 Rated burden
11 Rated transformation ratio
12 Accuracy class
13 Rated accuracy limit factor.
14 Current error at rated primary current
15 Phase displacement at rated primary current
16 Composite error at rated accuracy limits primary current.
17 Rated short time thermal current for 1 s.
18 Temperature Rise
Over a maximum ambient air temperature of 50oC after continuous full
load operation
i) Of oil by thermometer
ii) Of winding by resistance.
19 Core particulars:
i) Type
ii) Maximum flux density at
a) Rated primary current
b) 15 times rated primary current
iii) Thickness of steel stamping
iv) Grade of core material and conforming specification
v) Watt loss/kg
vi) Minimum knee point (emf) voltage (for PS core only) .
vii) Exciting current at knee point (emf) voltage (for PS core only).
20 Winding particulars:
i) Type of primary winding
ii) Current density in primary winding at rated current
iii) 1) Size and number of turns of primary winding
2) Size and number of turns of secondary winding.
3) Resistance of primary winding at 75 deg. C
4) Resistance of secondary winding at 75 deg. C.
iv) Conforming to IS specification No.
v) Class of insulation
(a) Primary winding
(b) Secondary winding
vi) Type of joint in the winding if any.
vii) Rated lightning impulse withstands voltage.
viii) Power frequency withstands voltage of primary terminal.
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21 Porcelain housing:
i) Name of the manufacturer
ii) Manufacturer’s type designation.
iii) Standard specification on which the performance data are
based.
iv) Voltage class
v) Rated current
vi) Minimum creepage distance
vii) Weight
22 Weight and dimensions:
i) Net weight of core
ii) Net weight of copper in
a) Primary winding
b) Secondary winding
iii) Net weight of steel enclosure, fittings
iv) Total weight of CT
v) Volume of oil
vi) Weight of oil
vii) Overall dimensions of the CT
a) Height Length
b) Breadth
23 Name of suppliers and conforming IS specification No.
i) Terminal connector.
ii) Fasteners
a) Stainless steel
b) MS hot dip galvanised.
iii) Winding wire
iv) Gaskets.
v) O’ rings.
vi) Core material.
Other Particulars.
24 Is the CT fitted with lifting lugs?
25 Is the porcelain housing of bushing of single piece construction?
26 Whether the CT is of sealed construction with Nitrogen at top.
27 Is the shed profile of porcelain housing free from under rigs but has a lip
28 Pressure relief device provided or not
29 Is clause by clause statement of compliance attached
30 Is statement of deviation if any, attached
31 Are fasteners of 12 mm dia and less exposed to atmosphere of stainless
steel to grade 04 Cr 17 Ni 12 Mo2 to IS: 1570 (part II).
32 Are the fasteners of more than 12 mm dia exposed to atmosphere? Stainless steel or MS hot dip galvanised
33 i) Are all the parts, fittings and accessories from RDSO’s
approved manufacturer’s.?
ii) If not, list the items which are to be type tested in the
presence of Vendor approving authority representative.
34 Are all the drawings required as per clause 15.3 (I, II & III) attached.
35 Is warranty as per clause 16.0?
36 Is the list of spares furnished?
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Annexure-VIII
1.0 SCOPE
This part of specification cover design, manufacture, testing , inspection, packing and supply of 145 kV class
outdoor, current transformers with CT ratio of 1200-800-400/5A to the specification given below to be used
in Mumbai area on 110 kV side at traction sub-station with 30 MVA transformers and required to be operated
is parallel with adjacent traction sub-stations.
2.0 RATING AND OTHER PARTICULARS
i) Type Single phase, oil filled natural air

cooled outdoor
ii) No. of cores 4
iii) System voltage
a) Nominal system voltage, kV 132
b) Highest system voltage, kV 145
iv) Rated primary/ secondary currents
a) Primary current, Amp 1200
b) Secondary current, Amp 5
v) CT ratio 1200-800-400/5A
Vi) Rated frequency 50 Hz +/- 3%
vii) Class of insulation A
Viii) a) Short time current rating ( thermal) for 3 second, kA 40
b) Short circuit withstand current (3 sec.), kA 40
c) Short time current rating ( Dynamic), kA (peak) 100
ix) Rated insulation level
a) One minute 50 Hz withstand voltage/ induced over - 275
voltage, kV (rms)
b) Impulse withstand voltage, positive and negative polarity 650
(1.2/50 microsecond wave), kV ( peak)
x) Minimum creepage distance of insulator (31 mm/kV),mm 4495
xi) Temperature rise
0 0
Maximum temperature rise of windings immersed in oil 50 C over an ambient of 50 C
xii) Rated over load 150% of full load for 15 minutes
xiii) Rated burden & class of accuracy of different cores Core-1 Core-3 Core-2&4
Protection R met Protection
Burden in VA 40 40 -
Accuracy Class 5P20 0.2 PS
Instrument Security Factor - <5 -
Knee point Voltage - - >750V
Iex (max) at Vk/2 - - <100 mA
Rct(max) < 1.0 Ohm at
max. Tap.
2.1
a) Multi-ratio specified shall be obtained by taps on secondary side.
b) The values specified above for metering & protection core shall be met for the lowest tap. ( Except) Rct and
knee point voltage for PS core which is at the highest tap).
c) P1 and P2 markings to be permanently riveted.
d) CTs shall be of dead tank design.
e) Power factor terminal (test tap) shall be provided inside the secondary terminal box.
f) The disposition of various CT cores and detailed drawings along with SOGP shall be furnished for Vendor
approving authority’s approval before manufacture is taken up.
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3.0 Construction
The current transformers shall be hermetically sealed. They shall be suitabl e for upright mounting on steel
structures. They shall be provided with nitrogen cushions/ stainless steel bellows. CTs shall be suitable for hot
line washing. The current transformer winding shall be housed in a galvanised tank suitable for outdoor duty.
Earthing arrangement shall be provided for CT tank.
3.1 Construction
Tank shall be fabricated from tested quality low carbon steel suitable for welding and of adequate thickness.
The tank shall be designed to withstand mechanical shocks during transportation, vacuum filling of oil and
continuous internal pressure over normal hydrostatic pressure of oil and short circuit forces.
The construction of tank shall be designed to prevent ingress of water into or leakage of oil from the tank. All
bolted connections shall be fitted with weather proof, hot oil resistant gasket in between (futile Nitrile/
Neoprene Rubber) for complete oil tightness. If gasket is compressible, metallic stops shall be provided to
prevent over compression.
Tank fabrication drawings shall be submitted for approval before the manufacturing is taken up.
3.2 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION NOTE

After the internal elements such as primary & secondary windings are sealed in the tank with porcelain shell ,
the assembled CTs shall be subjected to vacuum & heat treatment and finally filled with degasified oil in
vacuum.
4.0 General
4.1 Current transformers shall be provided with unthreaded and stud terminals at top for connections to
110 kV, 50 mm OD aluminium bus bar. The primary current terminals shall be of tinned copper.
4.2 The current transfer area of the terminals shall be adequate to meet the temperature rise
requirements as per IEC 44-1/IS: 2705 for CTs. The cross – section area of the terminal shall be
indicated in the drawings.
4.3 Mechanical load test on primary terminals: Test reports are to be submitted as per IEC 44-1.
4.4 The burdens specified for different cores refer exclusively to connected burden and should exclude
the bleeder resistances if any. Current transformer’s guaranteed burdens and accuracy class are to be
intended as simultaneous for all cores.
4.5 CTs shall be provided with a capacitance test tap in the HV lead to enable future monitoring of
conditions of HV insulation.
4.6 Earthing terminal shall be provided in the secondary junction box for earthing of secondary wi nding of
CT.
4.7 The alignment and centre line of CT primary terminals shall be correct so as to avoid bending of
connections.
4.8 The CT secondary terminal box shall be of GI (IP55) and shall be provided with collar to prevent entry
of moisture & good neoprene gaskets designed to prevent entry of foreign particles. Junction box shall
be sufficiently large to connect 1100 V upgrade, 40x6 Sq.mm cables through cable glands for all the
secondary cores.
4.9 CT secondary terminals shall be terminated to stud type non disconnecting terminal blocks inside the
terminal box. CT secondary terminals shall be provided with lock nuts.
4.10 All ferrous parts exposed to atmosphere including main tank, secondary terminal box & top metallic
should be hot dip galvanized.
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4.11 The current transformers shall be supplied complete with insulating oil conforming to IS: 335 and
railway requirements. The insulating oil shall be procured from the manufacturers approved by RDSO.
The successful firm/ manufacturer shall submit test certificates as per IS: 335 for oil.
4.12 The firm shall furnish their compliance or otherwise against each clause/ sub-clause of the technical
specification. If the firm wishes to deviate from the provision of any clause/ sub-clause, he shall
furnish the full details with justification for such deviation.
4.13 Details drawings of CT along with SOGP shall be furnished to Vendor approving authority‘s approval
before manufacture is taken up.
4.14 This CT shall be used for following additional protective devices/ relays.
i) Fibre optic line differential protection
ii) Directional over current relay
iii) LBBU relay ( LBB- breaker failure relay)
iv) Bus bar differential low impedance type protections relay
v) Energy metering.
5.0 The following type & routine tests as per IEC 44-I, IS: 2705 and RDSO specification No. TI/SPC/PSI/CT/0210
shall be conducted on the current transformer required for Mumbai area under DC-AC conversion.
5.1 Type Tests.
1. Visual inspection
2. Temperature rise test.
3. Impulse voltage test.
4. Short time current test.
5. Excitation test and plotting of magnetizing characteristic curves.
6. Radio interference test.
7. Seismic withstand test.
8. The CTs shall be subjected to fast transient test in order to evaluate the ageing characteristics of the
CT insulation. This test is to be done to assess the CT performance in service to withstand the high
frequency over voltage generated due to closing and opening operations of isolators.
5.2 Routine tests.
1. Dimensional check
2. Verification of terminal marking and polarity.
3. Power frequency voltage withstand tests on primary winding.
4. Power frequency voltage withstand tests on secondary winding.
5. Accuracy tests.
a) Current error and phase displacement at the rated primary current
b) Composite error at rated accuracy limit primary current
6. Measurement of knee point voltage, exciting current and ISF test (only for metering core).
7. Measurement of winding resistance test
8. Insulating resistance measurement test
9. Inter turn over voltage test.
10. Partial discharge test (PD value shall be less than 5 pC) - As per Cl. No. 5.3.3.1 of IS 16227Pt-1
11. Capacitance and tan delta value measurement (tan delta value shall be less than 0.005) - As per Cl. No.
7.4.3 of IS 16227Pt-1
12. Oil leakage test
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for 220 kV/ 132 kV/110 kV/ 66 kV/25 kV Potential Transformer 15.06.2021
ANNEXURES
ANNEXURE-1 DRAWING FOR GENERAL SCHEME OF POWER SUPPLY FOR TRACTION 17-23
SUB STATION
ANNEXURE-2 TERMINAL CONNECTOR FOR PRIMARY SIDE ( RIGID TYPE) 24
ANNEXURE-3 TITLE FORMAT SHEET FOR DRAWINGS 25
ANNEXURE-4 SCHEDULE OF GURANTEED PERFORMANCE, TECHNICAL AND OTHER 26-27
PARTICULARS
ANNEXURE-5 TERMINAL PLATE DETAIL 28
ANNEXURE-6 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 29
ANNEXURE-7 Details of 110 kV potential transformers to be used in Mumbai area. 30-31
This is to be read along with details given in the subject specifications.
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Specification No. TI/SPC/PSI/PT/0210 (06/2021)

POTENTIAL TRANSFORMERS, 220 kV or 132 kV or 110 kV or 66 kV or 25kV
1. SCOPE
1.1 This specification applies to outdoor type single phase, oil immersed 220kV or 132kV or 110kV or 66kV
or 25kV (Type-I & II) Potential transformers (PT) to be installed at unattended/attended railway traction
substations substations/switching stations for operation of protective devices, metering and indication.
1.2 The potential transformers shall be completed with all parts and accessories necessary for their
efficient operation. All such parts and accessories shall be deemed to be within the s cope of this
specification, whether specifically mentioned or not.
1.3 This specification supersedes the specification No. TI/SPC/PSI/PTs/0990 which was meant for 220kV,
132kV, 110kV, 66Kv and 25kV (Type-I & II) potential Transformer.
1.4 The PT shall be erected by the purchaser/Indian Railways. However, in case a defect/deficiency
noticed, the manufacturer/successful Firm will have to depute his engineer for necessary remedial
action without any cost to the Railways.
1.5 The ‘Make in India’ policy of ‘Government of India’ shall be applicable .
2. SERVICE CONDITIONS:
2.1 The potential transformers are intended for use in normally polluted moist tropical climate and in
areas subject to heavy rain and lightning in India. The maximum ambient temperature may reach 50 0 c
in shade, the daily maximum average ambient in shade reaching 40°c, with maximum humidity up to
100%.
2.2 The potential transformers are required to be used for connection between phase conductors and
earth of a 220kV or 132kV or 110kV or 66kV or 25kV three phase or one phase system with neutral
effectively earthed, for operation of protection schemes and for connection to metering/indicating
instruments.
3.0 GOVERNING SPECIFICATION:
3.1 In the preparation of this specification assistance have been derived from the f ollowing standards and
code of practice (latest version) and Indian Electricity Rules wherever applicable.
1. IS : 5-2007 (REAFFIRMED 2017) : COLOURS FOR READY MIXED PAINTS AND ENAMELS
2. IS : 335-2018 : New insulating oils
3. IS : 1271 : 2012 (REAFFIRMED : ELECTRICAL INSULATION-THERMAL EVALUATION AND
2017) DESIGNATION
4. IS 1367: 2014 : TECHNICAL SUPPLY CONDITIONS FOR THREADED STEEL FASTENERS
5. IS 1554 : PART 1 : 1988 : PVC INSULATED (HEAVY DUTY) ELECTRIC CABLES FOR
(REAFFIRMED 2015) WORKING VOLTAGES UPTO AND INCLUDING 1100 V
6. IS 1570 : PART 5 : 1985 : STAINLESS AND HEAT-RESISTING STEELS
(REAFFIRMED 2018)
7. IS 2062 : 2011 (REAFFIRMED 2016) : HOT ROLLED MEDIUM AND HIGH TENSILE STRUCTURAL STEEL
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8. IS 3024 : 2015 : GRAIN ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET AND STRIP

9. IS 4146: 1983 (REAFFIRMED 2016) : APPLICATION GUIDE FOR VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
10. IS 4253 : PART 2 : 2008 : CORK AND RUBBER
(REAFFIRMED 2019) :
11. IS 5561 : 2018 : ELECTRIC POWER CONNECTORS
12. IS 10028 : PART 1 to 3 : 1985 : CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND
(REAFFIRMED 2016) MAINTENANCE OF TRANSFORMERS
13. IS:16227-PART 1-2016 INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS - PART 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
14. IS:16227-PART 3-2015 : ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUCTIVE VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMERS
15. IS/IEC 60269 : PART 1 : 2014 : LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES
16. IS/IEC 60270 : 2000 : HIGH - VOLTAGE TEST TECHNIQUES -
(REAFFIRMED 2016) PARTIAL DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS
17. IS/IEC 62155 : 2003 : HOLLOW PRESSURIZED AND UNPRESSURIZED CERAMIC AND
GLASS INSULATORS FOR USE IN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITH
RATED VOLTAGES GREATER THAN 1000 V
3.2 In case of any conflict between the contents of the above specification and this specification, latter shall
prevail.
3.3 Any deviation from this specification, to improve the performance, utility and efficiency of equipment,
proposed by the Firm, will be given due consideration, provided, full particulars with justification
thereof are furnished.
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
4.1 The potential Transformer shall be suitable for outdoor use in moist tropical climate and in areas
subject to heavy rail fall, pollution due to to industry and saline atmosphere and severe lightning. The
limiting weather conditions which the equipment has to withstand in service are indicated below.
i. Maximum ambient air temperature : 500 C
ii. Minimum Temperature of Air in shade : (-)100 C
iii. Average ambient air temperature over a period of 24 hrs. : 35° C
iv. Maximum Relative Humidity : 100%
v. Annual Rainfall ranging from : 1750 mm to 6250 mm
vi. Maximum Number of Thunder storm days per annum : 85 days
vii. Maximum number of Dust Storm days per annum : 35 days
viii. Number of Rainy days per Annum : 120 days
ix. Basic Wind Pressure : 216 kgf/m2
x. Altitude above Mean Sea Level : Normally 1000 meters
but some of the places
it may be up to 2500
meter
Note:
i. The above parameters are for normally 1000 meters altitude; however these details will be changed
for altitude above 1000 meters and up to 2500 meter. These details shall be supplied by Railways.
ii. The BIL shall be changed as per IEC-60071 & IEC-62271-1, for altitude above 1000 meter and up to
2500 meter.
4.2 The potential Transformer would also be subjected to vibrations on account of train running on nearby
railway tracks. The amplitude of these vibrations which occur with rapidly varying time periods in the
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range of 15 to 70 milli-second lies in the range of 30 to 150 microns at present, with the instantaneous
peaks going upto 350 microns. These vibrations may become more severe as the speeds and loads of
trains increase in future.
5.0 TRACTION POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

5.1 General Scheme
5.1.1 The single phase 50Hz power supply for railway traction system at 25kV is obtained from
220/132/110/66 kV three phase grid system through a step down, single phase power transformer,
the primary winding of which is connected to two of the phases the three phase effectively earthed
transmission line network of the state Electricity Board or Railways. The primary voltage of the
traction transformer being 220kV or 132kV or 110kV or 66kV and no load secondary voltage being
27.5kV (Nominal secondary voltage is 25kV). In order to reduce the imbalance on the three -phase grid
system, the two phases of the three-phase transmission line are tapped in a cyclic order for feeding
the successive traction sub-station (TSS). The distance between adjacent TSS is normally between
50km to 80km depending upon density of traffic, gradient in the section and other factors.
5.1.2 One terminal of the 25kV secondary winding of the traction transformer is co nnected to the OHE
through circuit breakers/interrupters and the other terminal is solidly earthed and connected to the
appropriate traction rail (s). the current flow through the OHE, to the locomotives and return
conductor are provided the current returns through these the traction rail (s) and partly through the
earth in the vicinity TSS. Approximately midway between two adjacent TSS a dead zone known ’neutral
section’ or ‘phase break is provided to separate the two section of OHE by different phases. T he
power fed to the OHE on one side of the TSS is controlled by a feeder circuit breaker while the power
fed to the OHE of each track is controlled by an interrupter. In case of fault on the OHE, the feeder
circuit breaker trips isolate the faulty OHE. A schematic diagram No. ETI/PSI/702-1 showing the general
arrangement at a TSS is at Annexure I.
5.1.3 Normally power supply from a TSS extends upto the SP on either side of the TSS, but in case of an
emergency necessitating total shut down of the sub-station, power supply from the adjacent TSS on
either side of the failed sub-station can be extended upto the failed sub-station by closing the
bridging interrupters at the two Sectioning & Paralleling post (SPs).
5.1.4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE 2 X 25 KV NEW SYSTEMS
The upgradation of existing NDLS-HWH and DLI-KOTA-MUMBAI ROUTES for a speed potential of
160kmph, the 2X25 kV new system is preferred solution as being followed across the globe to cater the
higher power requirement on high density routes.
In 2x25 kV system, power is fed from the TSS at 50 kV and utilization is achieved at 25 kV by
providing Auto-transformers of adequate capacity and by providing one additional conductor normally
referred as feeder wire (similar to the return conductor in BT/RC system). Centre point of the Auto
Transformer is connected to the earth/rail. This arrangement facilitates +25 kV Voltage between OHE
and rail and -25 kV voltage between Rail/earth and the Feeder Wire. A schematic diagram No.
TI/DRG/PSI/AT/00009/20/0, TI/DRG/PSI/AT/00030/20/0 & TI/DRG/PSI/AT/00032/20/0,
TI/DRG/PSI/AT/RDSO/00034/20/0, TI/DRG/PSI/AT/RDSO/00011/20/0 &
TI/DRG/PSI/AT/RDSO/00013/20/0 showing the general arrangement at a TSS is at Annexure I-A, B, C,
D, E & F
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5.2 NATURE OF LOAD ON THE 25kV SYSTEM

The traction load is of frequent and rapidly varying nature and fluctuates between no-load and
overloads. The load cycle varies from day to day due to non-uniform pattern of traffic.
5.3 OHE IMPEDANCE OF THE 25kV SYSTEM

The OHE is made up of a stranded cadmium copper catenary of 65mm² cross section or a stranded
aluminum alloy catenary of 116mm² cross section and a grooved contact wire of 107mm² or 150 mm²
or 210mm² copper equivalents. The OHE impedance values are generally taken as under:
I. Single track OHE without return conductor : 0.41 ⁄ 70°C Ohm/km

II. Double track OHE without return conductor : 0.24 ⁄ 70°C Ohm/km
III. Single track OHE with return conductor : 0.70 ⁄ 70°C Ohm/km
IV. Double track OHE with return conductor : 0.43 ⁄ 70°C Ohm/km
V. Percentage impedance of traction transformer : (12±0.5)% (21.6 MVA base) at 27kV
VI. Percentage impedance of V- for 38/53/63 MVA : (11 to 13)% (19 MVA base) at 27.5 kV.
connected traction transformer for 21.6 MVA : (11 to 13)% (10.8 MVA base) at 27 kV.
VII. Percentage impedance of Scott- for 60/84/100 MVA : (11 to 13)% (30 MVA base) at 55 kV
connected traction transformer for 54 MVA : (11 to 13)% (13.5 MVA base) at 27 kV
5.4 SCHEME OF PROTECTION:
5.4.1 The scheme of protection to be provided at each of the TSS shall comprise of the following:
(a) Protection of the 220/27 kV or 132/27 kV or 110/27 kV or 66/27 kV or 220/2x27.5 kV or
132/2x27.5 kV traction transformer installed at TSS.
(b) Protection of the 25 kV or 2x25kV overhead equipment.
5.4.2 The following relays/instrument shall be fed by the potential transformer of 52 kV classmetering and
indicating protection of transformer and feeder:
(i.) Relays/instruments fed by protection type PT’s.
(a) Distance Protection relay (Polygonal).
(b) Wrong phase coupling relay (Polygonal).
(c) Voltmeter at control relay panel at TSS to indicate 220kV or 132kV or 110kV or 66kV or or
25 kV bus voltage.
(d) Transducer for telemetry of voltage.
(ii.) Relays/instruments fed by indication type PT’s.
(a) Catenary indication relay.
(b) Transducer for telemetry of line voltage.
(iii.) Supply to metering.
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6.0 RATING AND GENERAL DATA

6.1 The potential transformer shall be designed for the following rating and other particulars:
1 Type : Core type, single phase outdoor installation, immersed,
Self-cooled, suitable for mounting, structural steel supports.
2 System voltage
i. Nominal system Voltage kV (rms) : 220 132 110 66 25 (for 25
New 2x25
kV s cott
connected
TSS onl y) *
ii. Highest system Voltage kV (rms) : 245 145 123 72.5 72.5 52
3 Rated frequency, Hz : 50 + 3%
4 Rated Primary Voltage kV (rms) : 220/√3 132/√3 110/√3 66/√3 25kV 25kV
(a) 27.5 kV- where the no-load voltage of OHE and
SCADA system are calibrated at 27.5kV
(b) 25kV-where the existing oHE voltage having
SCADA and the relevant meters for
indication/protection calibrated at 25kV.
Rated Secondary Voltage : - 110 V for 220kV or 132kV or 110kV or 66kV
- For 25kV
(a) 100V (type I for line indication)
(b) 110V ((type II for protection)
5 Rated burden at 0.8 Power factor (VA)
(a) For 220kV or 132kV or 110kV or 66kV : 30VA
(b) 25kV : (i) 30VA (For type I)
(ii) 100VA (For type II)
6 Class of insulation : A
7 Rated voltage factor : 1.2 for 30 sec
8 Rated insulation levels
i. Highest system voltage kV (rms) : 245 145 123 72.5 72.5 52
ii. Rated power frequency Withstand voltage : 395 275 230 140 140 95
kV (rms) for One minute duration
iii. Lightening impulse Withstand voltage kV : 950 650 550 325 325 250
(peak)
9 Temperature rise : The temperature rise over an ambient of 50°C shall not
(temperature measured by resistance exceed the value indicated below
method) (i.) Winding : 45°C
(ii.) Oil : 35°C
(iii.) Current carrying parts in air : 40°C
10 Bushing (Porcelain Housing)
(i) Type : Single piece construction and free from ribs on the
underside.
(ii) Highest voltage for Equipment, kV ( rms) : 245 145 123 72.5 72.5 52
(iii) Minimum creepage distance in air, mm : 6125 3625 3075 1813 1813 1300
11 Resistance of primary winding for 25kV : Not less than 27000 Ohm at 10°C for type-I PT (line
PT (Type-I) indication) to avoid Ferro resonance effect
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* This rating is to be used with-in the Scott connected TSS only of 2 x25 kV system, where Scott
transformer secondary midpoint is not earthed.
Note: The BIL shall be changed as per IEC-60071 & IEC-62271-1, for altitude above 1000 meter and up
to 2500 meter.
6.2 ACCURACY CLASS
(a) The potential transformers of 220kV or 132kV or 110kV or 66kV shall have following accuracy as
per IS : 16227-part-3.
(i.) For the burden varying between 25% and 100% of the rated burden and with applied primary
voltage varying from 90% to 110% of the rated voltage ratio error shall not exceed +/-1% and
the phase angle error +/- 30 minutes.
(ii.) With the applied primary voltage varying from 5% to 120% of the rated voltage and with
burden 25% to 100% of the rated burden at a power factor of 0.8 lagging, the ratio error shall
not exceed +/-3% and the phase angle error +/- 120minutes.
(b) The potential transformers of 25kV (Type-I & Type-II) shall have the following accuracy as follows:
(i) For type-I, potential transformer (line indication) shall conform to accuracy class 6P of
IS:16227-part-3. Relevant details are indicated below:
At rated frequency, for any voltage between 5% and 120% of the rated voltage with burdens
between 25% and 100% of the rated burden at a power factor of 0.8 lagging, the voltage error
and phase displacement shall not exceed +/-6% and +/- 240 minutes respectively.
(ii) For type-II, potential transformer (protection) shall conform to accuracy class 1.0 of IS:16227-
part-3 and to accuracy class 3P of IS:16227-part-3. Relevant details are indicated below.
At rated frequency for any voltage between 80% and 120% of rated voltage and with burdens 25%
and 100% of rated burden at a power factor of 0.8 lagging, the voltage error and phase
displacement shall not exceed +/-1% and +/ -40 minutes respectively.
All rated frequency, for any voltage between 5% and 120% of the rated voltage and with burdens
between 25% and 100% of the rated burden at a power factor of 0.8 lagging the voltage error and
phase displacement shall not exceed +/-3% and +/-120 minutes respectively.
7.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURE
7.1 The core shall be built up of high grade, cold rolled grain oriented, non-ageing steel laminations
conforming to IS:3024, the laminations shall be coated on both sides with suitable insulation,
capable of withstanding short circuit forces.
7.2 One terminal of the primary shall be connected to the phase conductor of the
220kV/132kV/110kV/66kV/25kV system and the other terminal brought out through a 3.6kV class
bushing and connected to the tank externally by means of a suitable tin coated copper link. The
tank shall be provided with two terminals suitable for taking double earth connection by means of
50mm x 6mm MS flat.
Both the end of secondary winding shall be brought out and terminated on suitable insulated
terminals which shall be fully protected by a weather-proof terminal box designed to accommodate
cartridge fuses as mentioned in clause 7.6 below and fitted with cable gland suitable for 2.5 sq. mm
PVC insulated and PVC sheathed 1.1kV grade conforming to IS:1554 Copper cable.
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7.3 The connection between primary terminal and primary winding shall be by means of flexible copper
wire and shall be provided with crimped copper lugs, nuts and bolts f or proper fixing. For better
mechanical strength and reliability, it is preferable that primary winding lead connections with the
terminal plate are provided at two/three places as shown in the sketch at Annexure-5.
7.4 The potential transformer shall be of sealed construction with inert gas (Nitrogen) above the
insulating oil, and adequately protected against any leakage of gas or oil. A pressure relief device
capable of releasing abnormal internal pressure shall however, be provided. The number of
gasketted joints shall be restricted to the minimum.
7.5 Class ‘A’ insulation immersed in oil shall be used. The transformer shall be supplied complete with
insulating oil conforming to IS:335 and ready for commissioning. The characteristic of insulating oil
before energizing the potential transformer shall conform to the parameters of stipulated in IS: 335.
(Inhibited Insulation Oil as per IEC 60296 with Pour Point:-40°C should be used in case of installation
altitude is above 1000 meter and up to 2500 meter)
7.6 Cartridge type fuse links shall be provided in the weather-proof terminal box for secondary circuit
with continuous current rating of 4A except for 25 kV PT (Type -I) of 2A.
7.7 The tank shall be of welded mild steel construction designed to withstand internal stresses due to
short circuits. All cover seats, flanged joints, threaded connections and pipe fittings shall be
properly machined, fitted and gasket to ensure oil tightness. The construction of the tank shall be
such as to shed of any rain water.
7.8 A port shall be provided on the oil expansion chamber to serve the purpose of oil filling and also for
fixing the nitrogen gas filling assembly. The nitrogen gas filling assembly shall be screwed into the
oil filling port and shall have its own leak proof sealing. A screwed cap shall be provided on the oil
filling port with gasket or ‘O’ ring provided at suitable location. The internal and external threads
provided on the oil filling port shall be an adequate length and shall conform to the “precis ion
grade” a defined in IS:1367.
7.9 The oil draining pipe provided on the bottom tank shall have suitable internal thread over an
adequate length and a threaded plug should be screwed into this pipe. The assembly of the
threaded pipe and plug shall conform to the “precision grade” as defined in IS:1367. In addition, a
gasket or ‘O’ ring shall be provided at suitable location in the assembly.
7.10 All the bolted mechanical electrical connections in the transformer shall be positively prevented
from loosening in the service due to vibration. Standard locking arrangement shall be employed for
this purpose.
7.11 The electrical joints (if any) within the transformer winding shall be minimum, and shall be brazed.
7.12 The transformer assembly shall be dried under vacuum till appropriate values of insulation
resistance have been obtained. It shall then be impregnated under vacuum with transformer oil
conforming to IS:335.
7.13 No grading ring shall be used in the construction of the 25kV PT.
8.0 PORCELAIN HOUSING AND TERMINAL CONNECTORS
8.1 The porcelain housing shall be of single piece construction i.e. there shall be no joint in the porcelain
body. The shed profile shall have a lip at the extremities but free from ribs on the underside.
8.2 The design and construction of the porcelain housing shall be such that stresses due to expansion
and contraction in any part there of shall not lead to its deterioration/breakage.
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8.3 The porcelain housing shall conform to 62155 : 2003 and shall withstand the following test
voltage:-
i. Highest system voltage for equipment, kv (rms) : 245 145 123 72.5 72.5 52
ii. Rated short duration Wet/dry power frequency : 460 275 230 140 140 95
withstand voltage kV (rms)
iii. Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage, kV (peak) : 1050 650 550 325 325 250
8.4 The primary terminal of potential transformer shall preferably be of stainless steel and suitable for
vertical take off for fixing a rigid type terminal connector. This terminal plate shall be carefully
welded at the location where it passes through the top plate of the expansion chamber shall have
adequate mechanical strength and shall be proof against leakage of nitrogen gas and ingress of
moisture.
8.5 The terminal connector shall be as per Research Designs and Standard Organization (RDSO), drawing
No.ETI/PSI/P/11120 and shall conform to IS: 5561. The terminal connector drawing is placed at
Annexure-2. Terminal connectors shall be procured only from approved manufacturers.
9.0 FASTENERS
All fasteners of 12mm diameter and less, exposed to atmosphere shall be of stainless steel and
those above 12mm diameter shall preferably be of stainless steel or of mild steel hot dip galvanized.
The material of the stainless steel fasteners shall conform to IS:1570 - Grade 04, Cr 17 Ni 12 Mo 2.
10.0 PAINTING
(i.) All steel surfaces in contact with insulating oil shall be properly treated and then painted with
heat resistant, oil insoluble insulating varnish.
(ii.) All steel surfaces exposed to atmosphere shall be properly treated and the painted with one
primer coat of zinc chromate and two coats of enamel grade paint to shade 631 of IS:5.
(iii.) For the Potential transformer to be used over coastal environments, All the external steel
surfaces of the Potential transformer exposed to atmosphere including main tank, secondary
terminal box & top metallic should be hot dip galvanized for proper protection against corrosive
and coastal environments”. Mass of zinc coating shall be not less than 1000 gm/m2 for all
ferrous parts as per RDSO Spec ETI/OHE/13.
11.0 RATING PLATE
The potential transformer shall be provided with a rating plate (both in Hindi and English) of weather
proof material, fitted in a visible position, showing the item indicated below. The
lettering/numbering on the plate shall be indelibly marked etching/engraving.
(i.) Type designation of potential transformer.
(ii.) Governing specification
(iii.) Manufacturer’s name and country origin.
(iv.) Manufacturer’s serial number.
(v.) Year of manufacture.
(vi.) Rated voltage factor and corresponding rated time
(vii.) Rated frequency
(viii.) Highest voltage for equipment
(ix.) Rated voltage
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(x) Rated output and corresponding accuracy class
(xi) Maximum temperature rise over an ambient of 50 Deg.C.
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(a) of oil
(b) of winding
(xii) Rated insulation level
(xiii) Total weight
(xiv) Connection diagram
12.0 PARTS FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES
The following accessories shall be provided with each potential transformer:
(i.) Rating and diagram plate
(ii.) Terminal marking plate
(iii.) Weather proof terminal box
(iv.) Lifting lugs
(v.) Cable gland to take cable 2.5mm² / 1100 V grade PVC insulated/PVC sheathed
(Heavy Duty) Copper cables.
(vi.) Oil filling port and nitrogen gas filling valve
(vii.) Oil drain pipe with plug
(viii.) Two equipment earthing terminals
(ix.) Pressure relief device
(x.) Terminal connector
(xi.) Oil level sight gauge (tough acrylic plastic)
(xii.) Plain rollers
13.0 DRAWINGS
13.1 The successful Firm shall submit the following detailed dimensioned drawings along with three
prints of each as per Railway Standards in sizes of 210mm x 297 mm or any integral multiple
thereof for scrutiny/approval. A format of the title sheet to be adopted for preparation of these
drawings is attached at Annexure-3.
(i.) Outline general arrangement showing overall dimensions of the PT, position of terminals
and base mounting channels.
(ii.) Cross sectional view showing core, winding, expansion chamber and conne ction of primary
side terminal to primary winding.
(iii.) Detailed drawing of porcelain housing indicating shed profile, creepage distance and
salient electrical and mechanical technical parameter.
(iv.) Clamping arrangement for porcelain housing.
(v.) Details of pressure relief device
(vi.) Details of oil filling port and Nitrogen gas filling valve
(vii.) Details of secondary terminal assembly
(viii.) Details of secondary terminal box
(ix.) Details of Primary terminal plate
(x.) Details of oil drain plug arrangement
(xi.) Details of cable gland, ‘O’ ring and gaskets used.
(xii.) Details of oil level indicator
(xiii.) Rating and diagram plate (English and Hindi version)
(xiv.) Insulation details for active part
(xv.) Arrangement of earthing terminal.
13.2 The provisionally approved drawings shall be modified, if need be, as a result of changes
necessitated during type testing or as desired by the purchaser. The modification shall be first got
approved from the Purchaser/Vendor approving authority and then incorporated in the drawing
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and each such modifications shall be got signed by the authori ty concerned on the drawing. If
there are no modifications at all, the provisionally approved drawing shall be finally approved.
13.3 Six copies of approved drawings along with two sets of reproducible shall be sent to each
consignee(s), as indicated in the purchase order .Besides two copies of drawings along with one
set of reproducible tracings, drawings in soft copy after final approval of the drawings shall be
supplied to CAO/CORE/ALD.
13.4 The successful Firm shall also be required to supply at least two copies of the “Inspection and
Maintenance Manual” for potential transformer to each consignee CAO/CORE/ALD.
14.0 TESTING OF TRANSFORMER

14.1.1 Once a purchase order is placed for supply of a potential transformer (PT) the design and
drawings shall be furnished to the Purchaser/Vendor approving authority as the case may be
within the period stipulated in the purchase order. Only after all the design and drawings as
well as quality assurance plan (QAP) have been approved for prototype tests and written
advice given to that effect, successful Firm/ manufacturer shall take up manufacturing of the
prototype of the potential transformer. It is to be clearly understood that any change or
modification required by the above authorities to be done in the prototype shall be done
expeditiously, not withstanding approval having already been given for the designs and
drawings. Such change of modification shall be incorporated in the drawing as indicated in
clause 13.0.
14.1.2 Prior a giving a call to the purchaser/ Vendor approving authority, for inspection and testing of
the prototype, the successful Firm / manufacturer shall submit a detailed test schedule
containing procedures and schematic circuit diagrams for each of the tests and the number of
days required to complete all the tests at once stretch. Once the scheduled is approved, the
tests shall invariably be done accordingly. However, during the process of type testing or even
later, the purchaser reserves the right to conduct any additional test(s), besides those specified
herein, on any equipment/item so as to test the equipment/item to his satisfaction or for
gaining additional information and knowledge.
In case any dispute or disagreement arises between the successful Firm/manufacturer
and representative of the Purchaser/Vendor approving authority, during the process of testing
as regards the procedure for the type tests and or the interpretation and acceptability of the
result of type tests, it shall be brought to the notice of the Purchaser/ Vendor approving
authority, as the case may be, whose decision shall be final and binding.
Only after the prototype transformer is completed and ready in each and every
respect, shall the successful Firm/manufacturer give the actual call for the inspection and
testing with at least 15 days notice for the purpose.
14.1.3 In the event of the test not being completed at once stretch for any reason attributable to the
successful Firm/manufacturer & it is required for the representative of the Purchaser/Vendor
approving authority, to go again or more number of times to the works of the successful
Firm/manufacturer or other place(s) for continuing &/or completing the tests on the
prototype(s) of the equipment, the successful Firm/manufacturer shall reimburse to the
Purchaser/Vendor approving authority, the costs for the representative having to visit to the
works or other place (s) for the tests more than once. The cost as claimed by the
Purchaser/Vendor approving authority shall be paid through a demand draft to the concerned
accounts officer of the Purchaser/Vendor approving authority as shall be advised to the
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successful Firm/manufacturer. However this shall be reviewed by Purchaser/Vendor approving

authority, based upon the factual conditions/circumstances at the time of conducting tests.
14.1.4 The type test shall be carried out on the prototype transformer at the works of the successful
Firm/manufacturer or at a reputed testing laboratory in the presence of the representative of
the Purchaser/Vendor approving authority, in accordance with the relevant specifications and
as modified or amplified by this specification.
14.2 TYPE TEST
14.2.1 The type test shall be carried out on the prototype PT at the works of the successful
Firm/manufacturer or at a reputed testing laboratory in the presence of the representative of
the purchaser/Vendor approving authority, and in accordance with the relevant specifications
and as altered, amended or supplemented by this specification.
(i.) Temperature rise test
(ii.) Lightning impulse test
(iii.) Chopped lightning impulse test
(iv.) High voltage wet power frequency withstand
(v.) Determination of errors
(vi.) Short circuit withstand capability test
Note - a. The limit of the temperature rise for oil immersed instrument transformer shall be reduced by
0.4% for each 100m that the operating site exceeds 1000m (Refer ence Para 6.4.2 of IEC:61869-
1:2007)
b. For installation at altitude above 1000 meter and up to 2500 meter , the required power
frequency withstand voltage & Lightening impulse withstand voltage shall be in accordance
with Para 6.6.2 of IEC: 61869-1:2007
14.2.1.1 TEMPERATURE RISE TEST

The test shall be done in accordance with clause 7.2.2 of IS:16227-Part3-2015. The
maximum temperature rise of the PT after continuous operation shall not exceed the following
values over an ambient temperature of 50ºc.
(i.) For windings 45ºc, (by resistance method)
(ii.) For insulating oil 35ºc (by thermometer)
14.2.1.2 LIGHTNING IMPULSE TEST

The test shall be done in accordance with clause 7.2.3 of IS:16227-Part3-2015. The PTs
after withstand an impulse test voltage of:
(i.) Highest voltage for equipment, : 245 145 123 72.5 52
kV (rms)
(ii.) Lightning impulse withstand
voltage, kV (peak) : 950 650 550 325 250
14.2.1.3 CHOPPED LIGHTNING IMPULSE TEST
The test shall be carried out on primary winding in accordance with clause 7.4.1 of
IS:16227-Part3-2015 and the test voltage are same as under clause 14.2.1.2.
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14.2.1.4 HIGH VOLTAGE WET POWER FREQUENCY WITHSTAND TEST

The test shall be conducted in accordance with clause 7.2.4 of IS:16227-Part3-2015. The
test voltage shall be applied as under:
(i.) Highest voltage for equipment, kV (rms) : 245 145 123 72.5 52
(ii.) Rated power frequency withstand
voltage (wet) , kV (peak) : 395 275 230 140 95
14.2.1.5 DETERMINATION OF ERRORS
Determination of errors shall be carried out 5.6 of IS:16227-Part3-2015 in conformity with
clause 6.2 of this specification.
14.2.1.6 SHORT CIRCUIT WITHSTAND CAPABILITY TEST
This test shall be conducted in accordance with clause 7.2.301 of IS:16227-Part3-2015 .
14.3 TYPE TEST ON ACCESSORIES
14.3.1 PORCELAIN HOUSING
The porcelain housing shall be tested in accordance with IS : 62155 : 2003 and shall also
meet the requirements of clause 8.0 of this specification.
14.3.2 TERMINAL CONNECTORS
The terminal connectors shall be tested in accordance with IS:5561.
14.3.3 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE
The pressure relief device shall be subjected to air pressure test and leakage test. The
pressure relief device should operate at a pressure between 2.5 to 4.5 kg./cm².
14.3.4 INSULATING OIL
The sample of insulating oil drawn from the prototype unit shall be tested in accordance
with IS:335 or as per IEC 60296.
14.4 ROUTINE TEST
14.4.1 The following routine tests shall be performed on each PT including prototype in
accordance with IS: 16227-Part 3 .
(i.) Visual examination
(ii.) Verification of polarity of terminal markings
(iii.) Measurement of winding resistance
(iv.) Measurement of insulation resistance
(v.) Power frequency dry withstand test on primary winding
(vi.) Power frequency dry withstand test on secondary winding
(vii.) Determination of errors
(viii.) Partial discharge measurement (Applicable for nominal system voltage above 66kV).
14.4.1.1 VISUAL EXAMINATION
A great examination shall be made to check that the potential transformer conforms to
the approved drawing, various items are accessible for maintenance, the quality of
workmanship and finish are of acceptable standards and all parts, accessories are
provided.
14.4.1.2 VERIFICATION OF TERMINAL MARKING AND POLARITY
Terminal markings and polarity shall be verified as per clause 6.13 of IS:16227-Part3-2015.
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14.4.1.3 MEASUREMENT OF WINDING RESISTANCE

The resistance of primary and secondary windings shall be measured and computed to
75º.
14.4.1.4 MEASUREMENT OF INSULATION RESISTANCE

The insulation resistance between primary and secondary windings and between secondary
winding and earth shall be measured with 500 V megger.
14.4.1.5 POWER FREQUENCY DRY WITHSTAND TEST ON PRIMARY WINDING

This test shall be conducted in accordance with clause 7.3.1 of IS:16227-Part3-2015. The
test voltage shall be applied as under:
(i.) Highest voltage for equipment, kV (rms) : 245 145 123 72.5 52
(ii.) Rated short duration power frequency
withstand voltage, kV (peak) : 395 275 230 140 95
The induced over voltage withstand test shall be done in accordance with clause 7.3.1
of IS:16227-Part3-2015. As one end of the primary winding is solidly earthed in these
PTs, separate source withstand voltage test can’t be conducted.
14.4.1.6 POWER FREQUENCY DRY WITHSTAND TEST ON SECONDARY WINDING
This test shall be conducted in accordance with clause 7.3.4 of IS:16227-Part3-2015. The
test voltage applied shall be 3kV rms for one minute betwe en secondary winding terminals
& earth.
14.4.1.7 DETERMINATION OF ERRORS (ACCURACY CLASS)
This test shall be conducted in accordance with IS : 16227-part-3.
14.5 In the event of the potential transformer failing in any one of the tests, further tests will
not be carried out by the representative of the purchaser/Vendor approving authority. The
manufacturer, after carrying out the necessary rectification/modifications as required on
the potential transformer with the further approval from the purchaser/ Vendor approving
authority, offer a fresh prototype for carrying out all the tests stipulated above.
15.0 TECHNICAL DATA AND DRAWINGS
15.1 The Firm shall finish along with his offer, in the proforma at Annexure -4, the schedule of
Guaranteed Performance and Other Particulars (SOGP) for the potential transformer. The
particulars shall be corrected and complete in all respects. If there is any entry like “shall be
furnished later” or a blank against any item, the offer is not likely to be considered as the
evaluation of the offer is rendered different and cannot be compared with other offers, if
any.
15.2 The Firm shall specifically indicate in a “Statement of Compliance” attached with the offer,
his compliance with each and every clause of this specification. In case the Firm wishes to
deviate from any clause of this specification he may do so giving reference to the clause (s)
with the reasons/justification for the deviation. This shall be in the form of a separate
statement called the “Statement of Deviation”. If there is no deviation at all, a specific “NIL”,
“Statement of Deviation” shall be attached with the offer. If the “Statement of Compliance”
and “Statement of deviation” are not attached with the offer, it is not likely to be considered
for the reason that it is an incomplete offer which cannot be properly evaluated and
compared with other offers, if any.
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15.3 The Firm shall furnish the following drawings, along with the offer:
(i.) Outline general arrangement drawing giving the overall dimensions of the
potential transformer along with a cross sectional view.
(ii.) Rating and diagram plate.
(iii.) Internal arrangement of the PT including cross sectional views
16.0 TRANSPORTATION OF THE POTENTIAL, TRANSFOMER
16.1 The potential transformer may be transported according to the transport facilities available
for the route, viz by rail, road or sea. All parts, fittings and accessories which are liable to
damage during transit shall be removed and packed /crated separately; detached parts may
be packed, crated and sent with potential transformer along with the check list, so that all
the parts are available at the destination with the unit. The packing has to be done properly
so that no damage occurs during transit.
16.2 The various components of each potential transformer shall be securely package in suitable bio-
friendly material/wooden crates/boxes. General packing list, together with weight and
overall dimensions of packing cases shall be furnished for each transformer indicating the
following particulars:
Crate No. Description of item/component Approx. gross Approx. outside
in the crate Weight in kg. Dimensions
16.3 As far as possible, the gross weight of the crate/box shall be so kept that it can be conveniently
handled by two persons.
16.4 In case pf overseas supplies, packing shall be sea worthy.
16.5 Necessary instruction for handling and storage of all items shall be included alongwith the
packing lists
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ANNEXURE-1
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ANNEXURE-1-A
132kV Double Line Scott parallel to track

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ANNEXURE-1-B
132kV Triple Line Scott parallel to track

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ANNEXURE-1-C
132kV Four Line Scott parallel to track

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ANNEXURE-1-D
132kV Double Line V Connected parallel to track

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ANNEXURE-1-E
132kV Triple Line V connected parallel to track

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ANNEXURE-1-F
132kV 4 Line V Connected parallel to track

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ANNEXURE-2
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ANNEXURE-3
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ANNEXURE-4
SCHEDULE OF GAURANTEED PERFORMANCE TECHNICAL AND OTHER PARTICULARS
S. No. Description Unit of Value/

measurement information
220kV/132kV/11
0kV/66kV/25kV
(Type I & II)
1. Name of the manufacturer
2. Country of origin
3. Standard governing specification
4. Manufacturer’s type designation.
5. Rated (system) voltage.
(a) Highest system voltage for equipment kV rms
(b) Rated primary winding voltage kV rms
(c) Rated secondary winding voltage kV rms
6. Rated frequency Hz
7. Insulation resistance between secondary winding & Mohm
earth and between primary & secondary winding
8. Rated burden VA
9. Rated voltages and transformation ratio
10. Class of accuracy
Ratio error(%) and phase angle error (minute)
(a) For voltage varying from 90% to 110% or 80% to
120% of rated voltage.
(b) For voltage varying from 0.5% to 120% of rated
voltage.
11. Rated voltage factor
12. Maximum temperature rise after continuous full load
operation of:
(a) Oil by thermometer. ºc
(b) winding by resistance ºc
13. Winding particulars:
(a) Type of primary winding
(b) Current density in primary winding A/mm²
(c) Size and no. of turns of conductors for primary/
secondary winding.
(d) Class of insulation
(e) Rated insulation levels:
(i) Impulse withstand voltage kV peak
(ii) Power frequency induced withstand voltage. kV rms
(f) Resistance of primary winding at 75ºc Ohms
(g) Resistance of secondary winding at 75ºc Ohms
14. Core particulars:
(a) Type of core
(b) Flux density at rated voltage and frequency. Tesla
(c) Thickness of steel laminations mm.
(d) Whether CRGO steel stampings used? yes/no
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15. Porcelain housing/bushing particulars.

(a) Name of the manufacturer
(b) Standard Governing Specification.
(c) One minute dry power frequency with stand. kV rms
(d) One minute wet power frequency with stand. kV rms
(e) Lightning Impluse withstand kV peak
(f) Creepage distance in air. mm
(i) Weight of bushing/ porcelain housing. kg.
16 LT Fuse Particulars:
(a) Make & Type (cartridge or rewirable)
(b) Continuous current rating A
(c) Fusing current A
(d) Governing Specification
17. Weights and dimension
(a) Net weight of core kg
(b) Net weight of copper kg
(c) Net weight of primary winding kg
(d) Net weight of secondary winding kg
(e) Quality of insulating oil (volume) l
(f) Weight of insulating oil Kg
(g) Total weight of potential transformer with oil kg
(h) Overall dimensions of the assembled Transformer
Height (topmost) mm
Length mm
Breadth mm
18. Whether the PT is of sealed construction with insert gas Yes/no
at top?
19. Whether terminal connectors will be provided. Yes/no
20. Are the exposed fasteners of 12mm dia or less of, Yes/no
stainless steel?
21. Are the fasteners of more than 12mm dia exposed to ----------
atmosphere are of stainless steel or of MS hot dip
galvanized?
22. Is the porcelain housing of single piece construction Yes/no
23. Is the shed profile of porcelain housing free from under
ribs, but has a lip?
24. Pressure relief devices are provided or not? Yes/no
25. Whether deviation statement submitted? Yes/no
26. Is the warranty as per clause 19.0? Yes/no
27. Is the list of spares furnished? Yes/no
28. Are all the drawings required as per clause 15.3 Yes/no
attached?
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ANNEXURE-5
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ANNEXURE-6
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATIONS FULL FORM OF THE ABBREVIATION
OHE Over head equipment

PT Potential transformer
TSS Traction sub-station
SP Sectioning and Paralleling Post (Switching Station)
QAP Quality Assurance Plan
DG (TI) Director General (Traction Installation)
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ANNEXURE-7
1. SCOPE
This part of specification cover design, manufacture, testing, inspection, packing and supply, of 110 kV
potential transformers to the specification given below to be used in Mumbai area at traction sub-station
with 30MVA transformers and required to be operated in parallel with adjacent traction sub -stations.
2.0 RATING AND OTHER PARITICULARS
1. Type Single phase oil filled natural air
cooled Outdoor
2. Nominal system voltage,kV 110 kV
3. Highest operating voltage 123 KV
4. Rated Frequency 50 Hz +/-3%
5. Neutral earthing Effectively grounded
6. Maximum temperature rise of windings immersed in oil 45° C over an ambient of 50° C
7. One minute 50 Hz withstand voltage/induced over voltage 230 kV (rms)
8. Impulse withstand voltage, positive and negative polarity 550 KV
1.2/50 microsecond wave
9. Minimum creepage distance of insulator (31mm/kV), mm 3813
10. P.T. Ratio
1) Rated primary voltage, kV (rms) 100-110/√3 kV
2) Rated secondary voltage, V 110/√3 V-110/√3 V
11. Application Metering on winding 1,
Protection on winding 2.
12. Rated Burden 100 (Winding -1)
200 (Winding -2)
13. Rated P.F. 0.8
14. Accuracy Class 0.2 for winding 1 and
3P for winding 2
15. Rated voltage factor 1.2 continuous & 1.5 for 30 sec.
16. The ratios corresponding to 110kv/110 V-110 V
√3 √3 √3 and
100kV/110 V – 110V
√3 √3 √3
Should be achieved by providing tap on the secondary windings.
17. The neutral terminal for the HT winding should be btought out through a bushing rated for 3 Kv.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION
The Potential transformers sahl be hermetically sealed. They shall be suitable for upright
mounting on steel structures. They shall be provided with nitrogen cushims.
4.0 GENERAL
4.1 The Potential transformers shall be designed to withstand forces corresponding to a seismic
acceleration 0.1 g.
4.2 Potential transformers shall be provided with unthreaded stud/flat terminus made of tinned
copper at top for connections to consumer's 110 kV bus cons of IPS pipes.
4.3 The PT secondary shall be provided with disconnecting type links and necessary fuses either in
the secondary terminal box or in a separate junction box.
4.4 Design and construction of Potential transformers shall be sufficient to withstand the thermal
and mechanical stresses that they may be subjec~e4to while in service. The Co re lamination
shall be of high grade steel or other equivalent alloy. The exciting current shall be as low as
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possible and the· Potential transformer shall be capable of maintaining its rated accuracy for
burdens and saturation limits specified in Part one .
4.5 The Secondary terminals shall be brought out in a weather-proof terminal box. The terminal
box shall be provided with glands suitable for 2 Nos. 1100 V grade, steel wire armoured, PVC
sheathed multicore, 2.5/4 sq.mm cables.
4.6 Polarity marks shall be indelibly marked on the primary terminals of the Potential transformer
and on the secondary lead terminations at the associated terminal block. For PT the secondary
fuses shall be incorporated in the secondary terminal box.
4.7 Potential transformer shall be provided with nameplate showing particulars and diagram of
the connections. They shall be made of non-corrosive material, ~hall be indelibly marked and
firmly fixed on to the body of Potential transformer.
4.8 The potential transformers shall be supplied complete with insulating oil conforming to IS:
12463 and railway requirements. The insulating oil shall be procured from the manufacturers
approved by RDSO. The successful Firm/manufacture shall submit test certificates as per IS:
12463 for oil.
4.9 All ferrous parts exposed to atmosphere including main tank, secondary terminal box & top
metallic should be hot dip galvanized.
4.10 Equipment covered under this specification shall withstand seismic acceleration force
corresponding to 0.1 g.
4.11 The Firm shall furnish their compliance or otherwise against each clause/sub-clause of the
technical specification. If the Firm wishes to deviate from the provision of any clause/sub -clause,
he shall furnish the full details with justification for such deviation.
4.12 Detailed drawings of PT along with SOGP shall be furnished for RDSO's approval before
manufacture is taken up.
5.0 TESTS
The following Type & Routine tests as per RDSO specification no. TI/SPC/PSI/PTs/099O with A&C slip
no. 1 & 2, IS: 3156 and relevant IEC shall be conducted on the potential transformer required for
Mumbai area under DC-AC conversion
5.1 Type tests
5.1.1 Temperature rise test
5.1.2 Lightning impulse test
5.1.3 Chopped Lightning impulse test
5.1.4 High voltage wet power frequency withstand test
5.1.5 Determination of errors
5.1.6 Short circuit withstand capability test
5.1.7 Determination of capacitance dissipation factor.
5.2 Routine tests
5.2.1 Visual examination
5.2.2 Verification of polarity and terminal markings
5.2.3 Measurement of winding resistance
5.2.4 Measurement of insulation resistance
5.2.5 Power frequency dry withstand test on primary winding
5.2.6 Power frequency dry with stand test on secondary winding
5.2.7 Determination of errors
5.2.8 Partial discharge measurement
5.2.9 Oil leakage test.

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Research Designs and

(POWER SUPPLY & EMU DIRECTORATE)

kmph route is finalized.

DA: As above Director/MRVC

SPECIFICATION NO. TI/SPC/PSI/CT/0210 (07/2021)

SPECIFICATION FOR CURRENT TRANSFORMERs

2.0 GOVERNING SPECIFICATION

1 IS 335 : 2018 New insulating oils - specification

ii. Inverse Definite Minimum time lag over current relay

TI/DRG/PSI/AT/00009/20/0 & TI/DRG/PSI/AT/RDSO/00034/20/0, showing the general arrangement at a

5.0 RATING AND GENERAL DATA

xii) Rated short time thermal 31.5 25 25

IX. Oil filling port and nitrogen gas filling valve.

14.0 TESTING OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER

14.2.1 Temperature rise test

132kV Double Line Scott parallel to track

132kV Double Line V Connected parallel to track

SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE, TECHNICAL AND OTHER PARTICULARS OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER.

Note: Guaranteed particulars are to be established by actual test/ test reports.

2.0 RATING AND OTHER PARTICULARS

i) Type Single phase, oil filled natural air

3.2 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION NOTE

Specification No. TI/SPC/PSI/PT/0210 (06/2021)

1.5 The ‘Make in India’ policy of ‘Government of India’ shall be applicable .

3.0 GOVERNING SPECIFICATION:

8. IS 3024 : 2015 : GRAIN ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET AND STRIP

5.0 TRACTION POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

5.1.4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE 2 X 25 KV NEW SYSTEMS

5.2 NATURE OF LOAD ON THE 25kV SYSTEM

5.3 OHE IMPEDANCE OF THE 25kV SYSTEM

I. Single track OHE without return conductor : 0.41 ⁄ 70°C Ohm/km

6.0 RATING AND GENERAL DATA

7.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURE

14.0 TESTING OF TRANSFORMER

successful Firm/manufacturer. However this shall be reviewed by Purchaser/Vendor approving

14.2 TYPE TEST

14.2.1.1 TEMPERATURE RISE TEST

14.2.1.2 LIGHTNING IMPULSE TEST

14.2.1.4 HIGH VOLTAGE WET POWER FREQUENCY WITHSTAND TEST

14.4.1.3 MEASUREMENT OF WINDING RESISTANCE

14.4.1.4 MEASUREMENT OF INSULATION RESISTANCE

14.4.1.5 POWER FREQUENCY DRY WITHSTAND TEST ON PRIMARY WINDING

GENERAL SCHEME OF POWER SUPPLY FOR 2 x25 kV AC NEW SYSTEM

132kV Double Line Scott parallel to track

GENERAL SCHEME OF POWER SUPPLY FOR 2 x25 kV AC NEW SYSTEM

132kV Triple Line Scott parallel to track

GENERAL SCHEME OF POWER SUPPLY FOR 2 x25 kV AC NEW SYSTEM

132kV Four Line Scott parallel to track

GENERAL SCHEME OF POWER SUPPLY FOR 2 x25 kV AC NEW SYSTEM

132kV Double Line V Connected parallel to track

GENERAL SCHEME OF POWER SUPPLY FOR 2 x25 kV AC NEW SYSTEM

132kV Triple Line V connected parallel to track

GENERAL SCHEME OF POWER SUPPLY FOR 2 x25 kV AC NEW SYSTEM

132kV 4 Line V Connected parallel to track

S. No. Description Unit of Value/

RDSO specification no. Specification No. TI/SPC/PSI/PT/0210 (06/2021) Effective from:

15. Porcelain housing/bushing particulars.