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12-TMSS-03 R.0
12-TMSS-03 R.0
12-TMSS-03 R.0
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
4.1 General
4.2 Spherical Marker
4.3 Phase Conductor Lights
4.4 Tower Beacon Lights
5.0 TESTS
1.0 SCOPE
This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Transmission Purchase Order
or Contract Schedules for project, as applicable.
The latest revision/amendments of the Codes and Standards listed hereunder shall be
applicable for the equipment/material covered in this specification. In case of conflict,
the vendor/manufacturer may propose equipment/materials conforming to one group
of Industry Codes and Standards quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the
requirements of this TMSS
4.1 General
4.2.1 The spherical markers shall be able to perform satisfactorily under the
environment conditions stated in 01-TMSS-01.
4.2.4 The color of the spherical marker shall be a solid aviation orange to
RAL 2008 (Bright Red Orange). The surface of the spheres shall be
painted with an additional coat of UV resistant paint to avoid color
fading due to exposure to sunlight.
4.2.6 Bolts, nuts and washers used with the spherical markers shall be of
stainless steel. Nuts of the sphere clamps shall be shear head type to
prevent loosening under vibration of conductor strands.
4.2.7 Each spherical marker shall be equipped with at least one Stockbridge
type vibration damper. The spherical marker/damper manufacturer
shall determine the placement distance through analytical vibration
damping study. For specifications of Stockbridge type vibration
damper refer 16-TMSS-1.
4.3.1 The phase conductor lighting system shall meet the requirements of
low-density beacon of ICAO Annex 14 and shall exhibit a service life
greater than 10 years and shall be able to perform satisfactorily under
the environment conditions stated in 01-TMSS-01.
4.3.2 The light system shall comprise a light source and auxiliary conductor
along with complete accessories such as insulators, straps, clamps etc.
to convey the necessary electrical energy. It shall be lit by the power
induced from the transmission line to which it is attached.
4.3.3 The light shall consist of a cold cathode discharge lamp in a low
pressure neon gas directly producing steady burning red light without
a color filter. The lamp shall consist of a long small diameter glass
tube with helicoidal winding and two cold electrodes. The lamp shall
hang on flexible mountings, with one side to the active line and the
other to the auxiliary conductor The unit shall be housed in a
protective sleeve of Pyrex glass, with a diameter of approximately 50
mm. The ends of the protecting tube shall be hermetically sealed
with metallic stoppers and the internal space shall be filled with a
special liquid to eliminate radio parasitic emissions.
4.3.4 The luminous intensity of the discharge lamp shall not be less than 10
candela. The lamp shall give maximum performance and shall have a
lifetime of more than 100,000 hours.
4.3.6 The discharge lamp shall not be damaged in its electrical and physical
characteristics by lightning strokes to the phase conductor. The light
system shall be sufficiently rigid and sturdy to absorb the effects of
Aeolian vibrations and loads due to a wind speed of 150km/hr. There
shall be no damage to the lamp or any other part due to fatigue of
vibrations and high wind intensity.
4.3.8 For satisfactory performance uner under foggy and humid conditions,
composite insulators shall be used. Alternatively, glass/porcelain
insulators with approved high voltage insultor coating (HVIC) having
hydrophobic properties shall be used..
4.4.1 When specified in the Data Schedule, the tower beacon lights shall be
high-intensity obstacle lights type B, with a vertical coded flash
sequence of white light as per recommendations of ICAO Annex 14.
Three lights shall be placed, one at the top, one at the lowest level of
conductor and one in the middle.
4.4.2 All components in the light system shall be designed for ease in
maintenance and to provide the required performance specified by
ICAO for a period of at least one year without maintenance.
4.4.3 The power input for the light system shall be either through
distribution voltage as specified in the Data Schedule, or through
solar power with back-up battery for night time operation. In case of
operation by distribution voltage, there shall be a built-in reserve
powered by mains voltage to take over during temporary mains
failure.
4.4.4 The light shall be a one-piece molded assembly, which shall include a
constant power inverter and a discharge lamp. The assembly shall be
perfect weather proof. The light assembly shall not require any
ground connection to avoid any voltage return from the earth.
4.4.5 The system shall be able to deliver the light output during daytime,
twilight and night time automatically through the use of photocells.
The power supply cabinets shall be grouped in a metal enclosure and
shall be protected against transient over voltages and complete
discharge of batteries.
4.4.7 The tubes shall meet FAA Flashing White Light recommendations of
2,000 candela at night and 20,000 candela during the day in peak
instantaneous candela intensity whenever the line current exceeds
100A.
5.0 TESTS
All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SEC.
5.1.1 All type (design) tests applicable for this type of equipment shall be
performed as per recommended industry practice on the
representative unit or on first unit of every new design or rating to be
supplied to SEC.
5.2.4 Three (3) assembled units each of spherical markers and phase
conductor lights selected at random from the production lot shall be
subjected to the above tests. The failure of any one unit shall
constitute failure to meet the requirements of this specification.
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
General
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