TITLE: SPECIFICATION FOR DISC INSULATORS (Standard Type)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

0.1 Circulation List 0.2 Amendment Record

FOREWORD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. SCOPE REFERENCES TERMS AND DEFINITIONS REQUIREMENTS TESTS AND INSPECTION MARKING, LABELLING AND PACKING

ANNEX A:

Statement of Compliance and Technical Particulars

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TITLE: SPECIFICATION FOR DISC INSULATORS (Standard Type)

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0.1

Circulation List COPY HOLDER Research & Development Manager Procurement Manager Stores & Transport Manager Design & Construction Manager Deputy Manager, Technical Audit

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0.2

Amendment Record Date (YYYY-MMDD) Description of Change Prepared by (Name & Signature)
Changed list of copy holders and issuing office

Rev No.

Approved by (Name & Signature)

2007-04-26

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TITLE: SPECIFICATION FOR DISC INSULATORS (Standard Type)

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FOREWORD This specification has been prepared by the Research and Development Department of The Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited (KPLC) and it lays down requirements for Disc Insulators (Standard Type). It is intended for use by KPLC in purchasing the insulators. It shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure adequacy of the design and good engineering practice in the manufacture of the insulators for KPLC. The manufacturer shall submit information which confirms satisfactory service experience with products which fall within the scope of this specification.

1. 1.1

SCOPE This specification is for standard disc insulators for use on overhead power lines operating at voltages greater than 1000 volts, 50Hz. This specification covers suspension/tension disc insulators. REFERENCES The following documents were referred to during the preparation of this specification; in case of conflict, the requirements of this specification shall take precedence. ISO 1461: Metallic Coatings Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated ferrous products Requirements. Metallic Coatings Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated ferrous metals Determination of mass per unit area Gravimetric method. Dimensions of ball and socket couplings of string insulator units. Guide for the selection of insulators in respect of polluted conditions. Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal voltage above 1000V ceramic or glass insulator units for ac systems characteristics of insulator units of the cap and pin type. Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal voltage above 1000V.
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1.2 2.

ISO 1460:

IEC 60120: IEC 60815: IEC 60305:

IEC 60383:

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BS 3288: 3.

Insulators and conductor fittings for overhead power lines.

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this specification the definitions given in the reference standards shall apply.

4. 4.1

REQUIREMENTS SERVICE CONDITIONS The insulators shall be suitable for continuous operation outdoors in tropical areas at altitudes of up to 2000m above sea level, humidities of up to 90%, average ambient temperature of +30C with a minimum of -1C and a maximum of +40C and heavy saline conditions along the coast. The level of galvanizing for all ferrous parts shall be suitable for these conditions.

4.2.

MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

4.2.1. The insulators shall be manufactured in accordance with IEC 60120, IEC 60383, IEC 60305, BS 3288 and the requirements of this specification. 4.2.2. The insulating material shall be porcelain or glass. For the porcelain insulator, the porcelain shall be sound, free from defects, thoroughly vitrified, smoothly glazed and of uniform brown colour. For the glass insulator, the glass shell shall be toughened, sound, free from flaws and blemishes and shall have smooth surface. The glass shall be lightly tinted in green. 4.2.3. The insulator shall be free from stresses due to expansion and contraction in any part which may lead to deterioration. No chemical reaction between materials due to contact shall be allowed (e.g. between cement and metal fittings). 4.2.4. The insulator shall be complete fitted with ball and socket coupling in accordance with BS 3288.
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4.2.4.1

The socket cap shall be made of high quality malleable cast iron or by open hearth or electric furnace and hot dip galvanized to ISO 1461. Casting shall be free from blow holes, cracks and other defects.

4.2.4.2

The ball pin shall be of medium carbon steel. The ball pin diameter shall be 16mm and shall be hot dip galvanized to ISO 1461. The insulator shall be complete fitted with R form security/retaining clip. The security clip shall be of stainless steel.

4.2.4.3

4.2.5. The insulator shall be clean and free from manufacturing defects. 4.3. CHARACTERISTICS The mechanical and electrical characteristics of the insulators shall be as follows:CHARACTERISTIC Nominal shell diameter Minimum creepage distance Minimum spacing Minimum lightning impulse withstand voltage Minimum power frequency withstand voltage (wet) Puncture level Minimum failing load 5. 5.1 TESTS AND INSPECTION Type tests, sampling tests and routine tests shall be done in accordance with the requirement of IEC 60383, IEC 60305, BS 3288 and ISO 1460. It shall be the responsibility of the manufacture to perform or to have performed all the tests specified. Certified true copies of previous type test reports by the relevant International or National Testing/Standards Authority of the country of manufacture (or ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory) shall be submitted with the offer for evaluation (all in English Language). Routine and sample test reports for the insulators to be supplied shall be submitted to KPLC for approval before shipment/delivery of the goods. REQUIREMENT 255 mm 300 mm 146 mm 95 kV 40 kV 110 kV 70 kN

5.2

5.3

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6. 6.1

MARKING AND LABELLING The following information shall be marked indelibly and legibly on the insulator. i) ii) iii) iv) Manufacturers Name or Trademark; Manufacturers Type Designation; Specified Electrical Characteristics; Specified Mechanical Load.

6.2

Instructions for storage, handling and installation shall be included in each package, all in English Language.

ANNEX A:

Statement of Compliance and Technical Particulars (to be filled and signed by the Manufacturer for all clauses and submitted for tender evaluation) Reference page on Manufacturers catalogue, drawing, technical data or tests certificate to support the offer.

Clause Number Bidders offer

NB: - This schedule does not in any way substitute for detailed information required elsewhere in the specification.

. Manufacturers Name, Signature, Stamp and Date

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