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HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED
1.0
INTRODUCTION
This specification establishes the Quality Assurance requirements to
be met by Contractors (including turnkey contractors) and vendors.
In case of any conflict between this specification and other
provisions of the contract / purchase order, the same shall be
brought to the notice of HPCL, at the stage of bidding and shall be
resolved with HPCL, prior to the placement of order.
2.0
DEFINITION
2.1
Bidder
For the purpose of this specification, the work Bidder means the
person(s), firm, company or organization who is under the process
of being contracted by HPCL/Owner for delivery of some products
(including service). The word is considered synonymous to supplier,
contractor or vendor.
2.2
Correction
Action taken to eliminate the detected non-conformity.
Refers to repair, rework of adjustment and relates to the
disposition of an existing non-conformity.
2.4
Preventive Action
Action taken to eliminate the causes of a potential nonconformity,
defect or other undesirable situation in order to prevent occurrence.
2.5
Process
Set of inter-related resources and activities which transform inputs
into outputs.
2.4
Special Process
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Process requiring pre-qualification of their process capability. `
3.0
SCOPE OF WORK BY CONTRACTOR
3.1
Prior to award of contract
3.1.1
The bidder shall understand scope of work, drawings, specifications

and standards etc., attached to the tender / enquiry document, before
he makes an offer.
3.1.2
The bidder shall submit milestones chart showing the time required
for each milestone activity and linkages between different milestone
activities along with overall time period required to complete the
entire scope of work.
3.1.3
The bidder shall develop

deployment chart.
3.1.4
The bidder shall submit, along with the bid, a manual or equivalent
document describing / indicating / addressing various control / check
points for t he purpose of quality assurance and the responsibilities of
various functions responsible for quality assurance.
3.2
After the award of contract

The bidder shall submit the schedule for submission of following
documents in the kick-off meeting or within two weeks of the
placement of order, whichever is earlier.
-
and submit
manpower
and
resource
Quality plan for all activities, required to be done by the

bidder, to accomplish offered scope of work.
Inspection and test plans, covering various control aspects.
Job procedures as required by HPCL/Owner.
Various documents submitted by the bidder shall be finalized in

consultation with HPCL. Here it shall be presumed that ones a
bidder has made an offer, he has understood the requirements
given in this specification and agrees to comply with them in totality
unless otherwise categorically so indicated during pre-award stage
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through agreed deviation / exception request. All quality assurance n
documents shall be reviewed by concerned HPCL functional groups
and the bidder shall be required to incorporate all comments within
the framework of this specification at this stage of the contract. It is
also obligatory on the bidder that he obtains approval on every
quality assurance document, before he starts using a particular
document for delivery of contracted scope of work. Participation of
HPCL/Owner in review / approval of quality plan / QA documents
does not absolve the contractor of the contractual obligations
towards specified and intended use of
the product (or service) provided by him under the contract.
3.3
During job execution
3.3.1
During job execution, the bidder shall fully comply with all quality
documents submitted and finalized / agreed against the requirements
of this specification. Approval of HPCL on all these documents shall
be sought before start of work.
3.3.2
Bidder shall produce sufficient quality records on controlled / agreed

forms such that requirements given in this specification are
objectively demonstrates.
3.3.3
Bidder shall facilitate HPCL/Owner during quality / technical audits at his

works / sites.
3.3.4
Bidder shall discharge all responsibilities towards enforcement of this

specification on all his sub-contractors for any part of the scope
which is sub-contracted.
4.0
QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
4.1.1
The bidder shall nominate an overall in-charge of the contract titled

as Project Manager for the scope of work of agreed contract. The
name of this person shall be duly intimated to HPCL, including all
subsequent changes, if any. HPCL shall correspond only with the
project manager of the bidder shall be responsible for co-ordination
and management of activities with bidders organization and all subvendors appointed by the bidder.
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4.1.2
After award of work the bidder may review augmentation of

manpower and resources deployment chart (submitted earlier), detail
it out, if so consented by HPCL/Owner and resubmit the same as
Issued for implementation.
4.2
The bidder shall plan the contract scope of work on quality plan
format such that no major variation is expected during delivery of
contract scope of work. These quality plan shall be made on
enclosed format complete in all respect. The quality plan shall be
assumed to be detailing bidders understanding and planning for the
contract / offered scope of work. The bidder shall plan the type of
resources including various work methodology which he agrees to
utilize for delivery of contract scope of work.
4.3
The bidder is required to review the contract at all appropriate

stages to evaluate his capabilities with respect to timely and quality
completion of
all
activities
pertaining
to
contracted
scope
of work and shall report to HPCL/Owner of constraints, if any.
4.4
The design activities, if any, performed during delivery of contract

scope of work shall be so controlled that the output is reliable
enough. It is expected that during development of design, the bidder
shall take recourse to detailed checking, inter departmental reviews
and documented verification methods.
4.5
For all documents which the bidder is likely to utilise for delivery of
contract scope of work, a system must exist which assures that
latest / required version(s) of the document(s) is available at all
location / point of use.
4.6
Bidder shall establish methodology such that the materials supplied

by the owner / HPCL shall be suitably identified in such a manner
that either through identification or some other means, sufficient
traceability is maintained which permits effective resolution of any
problem reported in the outputs.
4.7
Critical activities shall be identified and the bidder is required to

have documented methodologies which he is going to utilize for
carrying out such activities under the contract scope of work.
Wherever it is difficult to fully inspect or verify the output (special
process) bidder shall pre-qualify, the performers and methodologies.
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4.8
All inspections carried out by the bidders surveillance inspection

staff shall be in conformity to quality plans and / or inspection and
test plans. All inspection results shall be duly documented on
controlled / agreed forms such that results can be co-related to
specific product, that was inspected / tested.
4.9
All inspection, measuring & test equipments (IMTEs) shall be duly

calibrated as per National / International standards / codes and only,
calibrated and certified IMTEs shall be utilized for delivery of
contract scope of work.
4.10
All outputs / products delivered against contract scope of work shall

be duly marked such that their inspection status is clearly evident
during all stages / period of the contract.
4.11
All non-conformities (NCs) found by the contractors inspection / HPCL

surveillance staff shall be duly recorded, including their disposal
action. The deficiencies observed during stage of the product, shall
be recorded and resolved suitably. Effective corrective and
preventive action shall be implemented by the bidder for all
repetitive NCs, including deficiencies.
4.12
All deficiencies noticed by HPCLs representative(s) shall be recorded

on a controlled form such deficiencies shall be analyzed by the
bidder and effective and appropriate correction, corrective and
preventive actions shall be implemented. Bidder shall intimate
HPCL/Owner of all such corrective and preventive action
implemented by him.
4.13
Bidder shall establish appropriate methodologies for safe and

effective handling, storage, preservation of various materials / inputs
encountered during delivery of contract scope of work.
4.14
Bidder shall prepare sufficient records for various processes carried

out by him for delivery of contract scope of work such that
requirements of this specification are objectively demonstrate. In case
HPCL/owner finds that enough objective evidence / recording is not
available for any particular process, bidder shall be obliged to make
additional records so as to provide sufficient objective evidence. The
decision of HPCL/owner shall be final and binding on such issues.
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4.15
The bidder shall arrange internal quality audits at quarterly intervals,

to independently assess the conformance by various performers to
the requirements of this specification. The findings of such
assessment shall be duly recorded and a copy shall be sent to
HPCL/owner for review.
For all special processes, bidder shall deploy only qualified performers. Wherever
HPCL observes any deficiency, the bidder shall arrange the adequate training to
the performer(s) before any further delivery of work.
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APPENDIX -III TO SCC
MEASUREMENT OF WORKS
1.1
The mode of measurement shall be as per BIS or any other relevant

standard unless otherwise mentioned in the tender.
1.2
Payment will be made on the basis of joint measurements taken by

CONTRACTOR and certified by HPCL. Measurement shall be based on
Approved for Construction drawings, to the extent that the work conforms
to the drawings and details are adequate and on clearance of Hold Points
relevant to the items being measured.
1.3
Wherever work is executed based on instructions of HPCL or details are

not adequate in the drawings, physical measurements shall be taken by
CONTRACTOR in the presence of HPCL.
1.4
Measurements of weights shall be in metric tonne corrected to the nearest

kilogram. Linear measurements shall be in meters corrected to the nearest
centimeters.
1.5
No other payment either for temporary works connected with this contract
or for any other item such as weld, shims, packing plates etc. shall be
made. Such items shall be deemed to have been included for in the rates
quoted.
1.6
Measurements will be made for various items under schedule of rates on

the following basis as indicated in the unit column.
1.7
i)
Weights
MT or Kg.
ii)
Length
M (Meter)
iii)
Number
No.
iv)
Volume
Cu. M.
v)
Area
Sq. M.
All other mode of measurements not covered in above shall be

measured in accordance with relevant Standard Specifications /
BIS
codes / Schedule of Rates or as decided by Engineer in Charge.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR LV SWITCHGEAR :

1.0
SCOPE
This specification covers the requirements of design, materials,
manufacturing, testing and inspection at Vendor's works of Low Voltage
switchgear for voltage not exceeding 1000 V A C.
2.0
CODES AND STANDARDS

The design, manufacture and performance of equipment shall comply
with latest applicable Codes of Standards. In case of conflict between
standards and this specification, this specification shall govern.
IS 5 : 1994
Colours for ready mixed paints and enamels.
IS 8623
Low voltage switchgear and controlgear
Part 1 : 1993
assemblies
Requirements for type tested and partially type
tested assemblies
IS 8828 : 1996
Electrical accessories - Circuit breaker for
overcurrent protection for household and
installation
IS 10118
Code of practice for selection, installation and
maintenance of switchgear and controlgear
Part 1 : 1982
General
Part 2 : 1982
Selection
Part 3 : 1982
Installation
Part 4 : 1982
Maintenance
IS 13947
Low voltage switchgear and controlgear:
Part 1 : 1993
General rules
Part 2 : 1993
Circuit breaker
Part 3 : 1993
Switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors
and fuse combination units
Part 4 : 1993
Electromechanical contactors and motor starters
Part 5 : 1993
Control circuit devices and switching elements
IS: 4237
General requirements for switchgear and
control gear for Voltages not exceeding 1000 V
AC or 1200 V D.C.
IS: 375
Switchgear bus bars, main connection and
auxiliary wiring, marking
IS: 2147
Degree of protection provided by enclosures
for Low voltage switchgear and control gear.
IS: 8197
Terminal marking for electrical measuring
instrument and their accessories.
IS: 2551
Danger notice plates
IS: 2705
Current transformers
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IS: 3155
3.0
Voltage transformer
IS: 3231
Electrical relay for protection
IS: 1248
Indicating instruments
IS: 722
Integrating instruments
IS: 6875
Control switches and push buttons
IS: 1822
AC motor starters of voltage not exceeding
1000 V
Indian Electricity Act and Rules (as amended
up to date) and approval of FIA of India.
CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES FOR WALL MOUNTED PANELS
3.1
The major parameters of the switchgear and other required features are
given in Annexure-1.
3.2
The switchgear shall be indoor, metal enclosed,wall/ structure mounted,

dust and vermin proof construction with IP 52 degree of protection,
unless otherwise stated in Annexure-1.
3.3
Removable gland plates shall be provided. The gland plates shall be

2mm thick.
3.4
All sheet steel work shall be thoroughly cleaned of rust, scale, oil,
grease, dirt and swarf by pickling, emulsion cleaning etc. The sheet
steel shall be phosphate and then painted with two coats of zinc rich
primer paints. After application of the primer, two coats of finished
synthetic enamel oven baked / stoved, paint shall be applied or powder
coated.
3.5
Painting shall be with 2 coats of epoxy primer along with two coats of PU
paint [Anti corrosive paint]. Paint shade shall be confirmed with the
client. Alternatively they can be powder coated after proper cleaning.
The thickness of painting shall be between 70-80 microns.
3.6
Panel shall be provided with lifting eye hooks.
4.0
CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES FOR FLOOR/STAND MOUNTED

PANELS
4.1
The major parameters of the switchgear and other required features are
given in Annexure-1.
4.2
The switchgear shall be indoor, metal enclosed, floor/stand mounted of

uniform height not more than 2400 mm, made up of the requisite vertical
sections, dust and vermin proof construction with IP - 52 degree of
protection, unless otherwise stated in Annexure-1.
4.3
Outdoor panels shall be provided with IP-55 degree of protection for

NFLP Panels & IP-65 for FLP Panels.
4.4
Adjacent switchgear cubicles shall be provided with side sheets on

either side to ensure complete isolation. The switchgear shall be easily
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extendable on both sides by the addition of vertical sections.

4.5
The bottom of the switchgear shall be fully covered by sheet steel.
4.6
Removable gland plates shall be provided for power and control cables.
The gland plates shall be 3mm thick for panel with breaker cubicles and
2mm thick for other cubicles. The gland plates for single core cables
shall be of non-magnetic material.
4.7
All sheet steel work shall be thoroughly cleaned of rust, scale, oil,
grease, dirt and swarf by pickling, emulsion cleaning etc. The sheet
steel shall be phosphated and then painted with two coats of zinc rich
primer paints. After application of the primer, two coats of finished
synthetic enamel ovenbaked / stoved, paint shall be applied or powder
coated.
4.8
Panels shall be provided with proper neoprene gasketing for removable

covers, doors with concealed hinges and quick turn screws, between
panels & base frame and all around the perimeter of panels.
4.9
Each switchgear cubicle shall be fitted with a label in the front and back
of the cubicle. Each switchgear shall also be fitted with label indicating
the switchgear designation, rating and duty. Each relay, instrument,
switch, fuse and other devices shall be provided with separate labels.
4.10
Operating devices shall be incorporated only in the front of the

switchgear. No equipment needing manual operation shall be located
less than 300 mm above ground level.
4.11
In addition to integral base frame, common base frame of 75 mm x 40

mm. shall be provided at the bottom. A clearance of 300 mm. between
the floor of the Panels and the bottom of the lower most units shall be
provided.
4.12
The size of the Panels shall be designed in such a way that the internal
space is sufficient for hot air movement and the electrical component
does not attain temperature more than 45c. All electrical components
shall be derated for 50c.
4.13
Removable gland plates shall be provided for power and control cables.
The gland plates shall be 3mm thick for panel with breaker cubicles and
2mm thick for other cubicles. The gland plates for single core cables
shall be of non-magnetic material.
4.14
For Compartmentalized Panels-The switchgear shall be divided into

distinct vertical sections comprising of
a) Individual feeder module which shall be integral multiples of basic
module, containing all associated equipment, enclosed in sheet
steel enclosure on all sides and the rear except cable alley side and
provided with hinged door on the front.
b) A
completely
metal
enclosed,
busbar
compartment
running
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horizontally, and a vertical busbar compartment serving all modules

in vertical section.
c)
A vertical cable alley covering the entire height, except horizontal

busbar compartment with minimum 300 mm width for MCC modules
at right hand side with adequate number of slotted cable support
arms.
d) A horizontal separate enclosure or enclosures separated by

hylum/FRP sheets for power and control buses with tap off
connections to each vertical section.
4.15
Main And Auxiliary Buses
4.15.1
Busbars shall be made of high quality, high conductivity, high strength

Aluminium / copper as indicated in Annexure-1.
4.15.2
Busbars shall be of uniform cross section throughout the length of the

switchgear, and upto the incoming terminals of the incoming feeder
circuit breaker/ switch.
4.15.3
All busbars, shall be insulated with colour coded heat shrinkable

sleeves, all bus taps, joints shall be insulated with moulded caps. If
insulating sleeve is not coloured, busbars shall be colour coded with
coloured bands at suitable intervals.
4.15.4
Busbars shall be adequately supported on non hygroscoping SMC

insulators. These shall withstand dynamic stresses due to short circuit
currents specified.
4.15.5
All bus bar connections shall be done by drilling holes in bus bars and
connecting by chromium plated or tinned plated brass bolts and nuts.
Additional cross-section of bus bar shall be provided in all Panels to
cover up the holes drilled in the bus bar. Spring and flat washers shall
be used for tightening the bolts.
4.15.6
All connections between bus bars and circuit breakers / switches and
cable terminals shall be through aluminium strips of proper size to carry
full rated current and suitable for connecting required cable. These
strips shall be insulated with insulating tapes.
4.15.7
Insulating barriers shall be of Fibre glass / Poly carbonate.
4.15.8
Current density shall be 0.8A/mm2.
4.15.9
The bus bar shall be arranged such that minimum clearance between the
bus bars to be maintained as below:
Between phases : 25 mm. minimum
Between phases and neutral : 25 mm.
Between phases and earth : 25 mm.
Between neutral and earth : 20 mm. Minimum
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4.15.10 Auxiliary Buses

Auxiliary buses for control power supply, space heater power supply or
any other specified service shall be provided. These buses shall be
insulated, adequately supported and sized to suit specific requirements.
The material of control power supply buses shall be electrolytic copper.
The material for space heater power supply buses shall be same as that
for the main power buses. Supply transformer(s), auxiliary busbars and
necessary connections to the supply transformers and associated
circuits shall be in the VENDOR'S scope.
4.15.11 Panel shall be provided with lifting eye bolts for every shipping section.
4.16
SAFETY INTERLOCKS AND FEATURES
4.16.1
Withdrawal or engagement of circuit breakers or switch (isolator) shall

not be possible unless it is in the open position.
4.16.2
Operation of circuit breaker shall not be possible unless it is fully in

service positions or in test position or is fully drawn out.
4.16.3
Circuit breaker cubicles shall be provided with safety shutters operated

automatically by the movement of the circuit breaker carriage, to cover
the exposed live parts when the breaker is withdrawn.
4.16.4
Caution name plate with inscription "Caution - Live Terminals" shall be

provided at all points where the terminals are likely to remain live and
isolation is possible only at remote end, e.g. incoming terminals.
4.16.5
A breaker of given rating shall be prevented from engaging with a

stationery element of higher rating.
5.0
AIR BREAK SWITCHES
5.1
Air break switches shall be of the heavy duty, group operated loadbreak, fault-make type.
5.2
Continuous current rating of switches shall be as specified in Annexure1.
5.3
Whenever solid link are used for the connections between switches and
fuses, such links shall be fitted with insulated sleeves. Whenever the
links are of less than 100 mm length where sleeves cannot be fitted,
taping is acceptable.
5.4
All live parts of the switch shall be shrouded.
5.5
Switch operating handle shall be suitable for padlocking in 'OFF'

position.
5.6
It shall be possible to open the door only when the switch is in the 'off'
position.
5.7
Suitable means shall be provided to intentionally release the interlocks

specified in the preceeding clause 6.6
for making trip setting
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adjustments and operation tests.

6.0
FUSES
6.1
Fuses generally shall be of the HRC cartridge fuse-link type having a

certified rupturing capacity of not less than 80 kA at 440V.
6.2
Fuses shall be provided with visible indication to show that they have
operated.
6.3
Fuse ratings chosen by the VENDOR for application in various circuits

shall be subject to the HPCL'S approval.
6.4
Fuses shall preferably be mounted in moulded plastic carriers and shall

be complete with fuse bases.
6.5
Wherever it is not possible to mount fuses on carriers, fuses shall be

directly mounted on plug-in type of bases. In such cases an insulated
fuse pulling handle shall be provided for each size of fuse for each
switchboard.
7.0
MOTOR STARTERS
7.1
DIRECT-ON-LINE STARTERS
7.1.1
Direct-on-line starters shall be suitable for Class AC 3 utilisation

category.
7.2
AUTOMATIC STAR-DELTA STARTERS
7.2.1
Automatic star-delta starters shall comprise three sets of contactors one

for the line, one for the star point and one for the delta, and a timer to
automatically change the connections from star to delta.
7.2.2
Star-delta contactors shall be electrically interlocked to permit starting of

the motor in the proper sequence, namely star contactor closing, line
contactor closing, timer energised after time delay, timer contact deenergising the star contactor, and delta contactor closing.
7.2.3
Star-delta starters shall be suitable for AC 3 utilisation category as

specified in applicable standards, unless otherwise mentioned in Data
Sheet-A1.
8.0
CONTACTORS
8.1
Motor starter contactor shall be of the electromagnetic type rated for

uninterrupted duty.
8.2
Operating coils of contactors shall be suitable for operation from the

control supply system specified in Annexure-1.
8.3
Class of coordination for starter module shall be class '2' as per IS13947.
9.0
THERMAL OVERLOAD RELAYS
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9.1
Starters shall be complete with a three element, positive acting, ambient

temperature compensated, time lagged thermal overload relay with
adjustable settings and built in single phasing preventer. The setting
range shall be properly selected in accordance with the rating of the
motor.
9.2
Thermal overload relays shall be hand reset type.
9.3
'Stop' push button of the starter and hand reset device shall be separate
from each other.
9.4
Overload relay hand reset push button shall be brought out on the front
of the compartment door.
10.0
SWITCH AND CONTACTOR RATINGS
10.1
Switch and contactor rating for various motor starter modules shall be
selected by the bidder as per Type-2 co-ordination though the same is
indicated in SLD. BIDDER shall also select appropriate ratings for HRC
fuses and ranges for thermal overload relays and indicate the same in
the bid. These details shall be subject to the HPCL'S approval.
11.0
Moulded Case Circuit Breakers
11.1
MCCBs in AC circuits shall be of triple/four pole construction arranged

for simultaneous three/four pole manual closing and opening. If
indicated in Data Sheet-A1, power closing device for remote operation
shall be provided. Operating mechanism shall be quick-make, quickbreak and trip-free type. The ON, OFF and TRIP positions of the MCCB
shall be clearly indicated and visible to the operator. Operating handle
for operating MCCBs from door of board shall be provided.
11.2
The instantaneous short circuit release shall be so chosen by the

VENDOR as to operate at a current in excess of the peak motor
inrush current and a range of settings shall be provided for the
HPCL'S selection.
11.3
MCCB terminals shall be shrouded and designed to receive cable lugs

for cable sizes relevant to circuit ratings.
12.0
MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
12.1
Miniature Circuit breakers shall be current limiting type conformed with

British standard BS: 3871 (Part I) 1965 and IS: 8825. The housing of
MCBs shall be heat resistant and having high impact strength.
12.2
The fault current of MCBs shall not be less than 10 KA at 240 V.
12.3
The MCBs shall be flush mounted and shall be provided with trip free
manual operating mechanism with mechanical `ON and `OFF
indications.
12.4
The circuit breaker dollies shall be of the trip free pattern to prevent
closing the breaker on a faulty circuit.
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12.5
The MCB contacts shall be silver nickel and silver graphite alloy and tip
coated with silver. Proper arc chutes shall be provided to quench the arc
immediately.
12.6
MCBs shall be provided with magnetic fluid plunger release for over
current and short circuit protection. The overload or short circuit device
shall have a common trip bar in the case of DP,TP and TPN miniature
circuit breakers. All the MCBs shall be tested and certified as per Indian
Standards, prior to installation.
13.0
CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
13.1
The CTs shall be dry type and withstand momentary and short time
current ratings of the associated switchgear. For feeders with fuse, CTs
shall have withstand capacity equal to let-through current of associated
fuse.
Measuring CTs - 10VA, accuracy Class 1.0 and ISF of 5 Protective CTs
- 10 VA, accuracy class of 5P20.
CTs shall be provided with test links in both secondary leads for carrying
out current and phase angle measurement.
14.0
Push Buttons and Indicating lamps
14.1
Push buttons shall be provided wherever specified. They shall be

provided with inscription plates engraved with their functions. Push
buttons shall be rated for 10A at 240 AC and 1A at 220 VDC, with 2 No
and 2NC contacts. Start PB shall be green in colour and stop PB shall
be red coloured stay put type.
14.2
Indicating lamps shall be Cluster type LEDS.
15.0
SWITCHGEAR ACCESSORIES AND WIRING
15.1
Terminals
15.1.1
Switchgear shall be supplied completely wired internally upto terminal

blocks ready for the HPCL's external cable connections at the terminal
blocks. Inter panel wiring between cubicles of same switchgear shall be
routed inside by the VENDOR.
15.1.2
All auxiliary wiring shall be carried out with 660/1100 volts grade, single
core, stranded copper conductor with FRLS PVC insulation. The sizes
of wire shall be not less than 4 mm for power wiring, 2.5 mm per lead
of CT circuits and 1.5 mm per lead of other circuits.
15.1.3
Terminal blocks shall be of stud type, 1100 volts grade, 10 amps. rated
complete with insulated barriers. Terminal blocks for CTs and VTs shall
be provided with test links and isolating facilities and CT terminals shall
be disconnecting type and shall have short circuiting and earthing
facility.
15.1.4
20% spare terminals shall be provided on each terminal block.
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15.1.5
All spare contacts and terminals of cubicle mounted equipment and

devices shall be wired to terminal blocks.
15.1.6
Horizontal PVC wire way with screwed covers shall be provided at the
bottom/top to take interconnecting control wiring between different
vertical sections.
15.2
Indicating Instruments
15.2.1
Accuracy class for indicating instruments shall be 2.0 or better.

Instruments shall be 96 mm square 90 scale for semi-flush mounting
with only flanges projecting.
15.2.2
Digital Multi Function Meter: The meter shall be of digital type with RS485
port. It should measure KW, KVA, KVAR, V, I, PF etc.
15.3
Protective Relays
15.3.1
All protective relays shall be in draw-out cases with built-in test facilities.
Necessary test plugs shall be supplied loose and shall be included in
the VENDOR'S scope of supply. All auxiliary relays and timers shall be
supplied in non-draw-out cases. All relays shall be of self reset type
except lockout relay unless otherwise specified. Externally operated
hand reset flag indicators shall be provided on all relays and timers.
Timers shall be of electromagnetic or electronic type only.
15.4
Switches
15.4.1
Control and instrument switches shall be rotary type provided with

escutcheon plates clearly marked to show operating position and
suitable for semiflush mounting with only switch front plate and operating
handle projecting out.
15.5
Labels and Name Plates
15.5.1
Engraved metal labels shall be provided on all incoming and outgoing

feeders. Single line circuit diagram showing the arrangements of circuit
inside the distribution board shall be pasted on inside of the panel door
and covered with transparent laminated plastic sheet.
15.5.2
A name plate with the Panels designation in bold letters shall be fixed at
top of the central panel. A separate name plate giving feeder details
shall be provided for each feeder module door.
15.5.3
Inside the feeder compartments, the electrical components, equipments,

accessories like switchgear, control gear, lamps, relays etc. shall
suitably be identified by providing stickers.
15.5.4
Engraved name plates shall preferably be of 3 ply,(Red-White-Red or

Black-White-Black) lamicold sheet. However, black engraved Perspex
sheet nameplates shall also be acceptable. Engraving shall be done
with square groove cutters.
15.5.5
Name plate shall be fastened by counter sunk screws and not by
Page57 of 175.
adhesives.
15.6
Danger Notice Plates
15.6.1
The danger notice plate shall be affixed in a permanent manner on

operating side of the Panels.
15.6.2
The danger notice plate shall indicate danger notice both in Hindi and
English and with a sign of skull and bones.
15.6.3
The danger notice plate, in general, shall meet the requirements of local
inspecting authorities.
15.6.4
Overall dimensions of the danger notice plate shall be 200 mm wide x

150 mm high.
15.6.5
The danger notice plate shall be made from minimum 1.6 mm. thick mild
steel sheet and after due pre-treatment to the plate, the
same shall be
painted white with vitreous enamel paint on both front and rear surface of
the plate.
15.6.6
The letters, the figures, the conventional skull and bones etc. shall be
positioned on plate as per recommendation of IS: 2551-1982.
15.6.7
The said letters, the figures and the sign of skull and bones shall be painted
in signal red colour as per IS: 5-1978.
15.6.8
The danger plate shall have rounded corners. Location of fixing holes for
the plate shall be decided to suit design of the Panels.
15.6.9
The danger notice plate, if possible, should be of ISI certification mark.
15.7
Space heaters of adequate capacity shall be provided inside each panel.

They shall be suitable for 240 V, 1 ph, 50 cycles supply. They shall be
complete with MCB isolating switches and adjustable thermostat.
15.8
Each switchgear panel shall be provided with 240 Volts, 1 phase. 50

cycles, 5 amps. 3 pin receptacle with switch located in a convenient
position.
INDICATING LAMPS:
16.0
Indicating lamps shall be transformer operated low voltage rated and shall
be supplied complete with translucent covers to diffuse the lamplight.
Colour shade for the indicating lamps shall be as below the LED shall be
22.5 mm and self coloured:
ON indicating lamp : Red
OFF indicating lamp : Green
TRIP indicating lamp : Amber
PHASE indicating lamp : Red, Yellow, and Blue
17.0
EARTHING
Page58 of 175.
17.1
An earthing bus shall be provided at the bottom and extended throughout

the length of the switchgear. It shall be bolted/welded to the frame work of
each unit and each breaker earthing bar.
17.2
All non-current carrying metal work of the switchgear shall be effectively

bonded to the earth bus. Hinged doors shall be earthed through flexible
earthing braid.
17.3
Positive earthing of the circuit breaker frame shall be maintained both in

service and test position.
17.4
Earthing of doors shall be done with PVC insulated 14SWG Cu flexible

wires.
18.0
SPARE PARTS
The BIDDER shall furnish a list of recommended spare parts for two
years operation along with unit prices.
19.0
TESTS AND REPORTS
19.1
Type test reports for the switchgear and circuit breakers shall be furnished
along with the tender and subsequently.
19.2
The switchgear, circuit breakers and all associated equipment shall be

tested in accordance with relevant standards. All routine tests shall be
carried out. Type tests shall also be carried out if not tested previously.
19.3
Type and routine test report shall be submitted for the approval of
HPCL/TPI before the equipment is dispatched. Bound copies of test reports
shall be furnished along with the switchgear.
19.4
All meters and other reference devices used for testing shall have valid
calibration from reputed national laboratories/institutes. Inspection by
HPCL/TPI will not be carried out unless the vendor confirms that calibrated
equipment are ready for proceeding with the tests.
19.5
Equipment shall not be dispatched unless the test certificates are duly
approved by the HPCL/TPI
20.0
Data to be furnished by vendor after order placement
20.1
Overall outline dimensions and general arrangement including plan, front

elevation, rear & side elevations, clearances required in front and back,
20.2
Switchgear layout plan including floor openings, fixing arrangements and

loading details
20.3
Schematic control diagrams to cover controls, protection, interlocks,

instruments, space heaters, etc. for each type of module
20.4
Detailed internal wiring diagram of each type of module, including terminal

block numbers, ferrule numbers and the HPCL's external cable
connection designations
Page59 of 175.
20.5
Itemised bill of material for each module, listing all devices mounted and
also
otherwise
furnished
like
cable
glands, indicating
the
MANUFACTURERs type, rating, quantity & special notes, if any
20.6
Interpanel interconnection wiring

and ferrule numbers
20.7
Each type of protection relay and circuit breaker release characteristics
20.8
Fuse characteristic curves for each type and rating of fuse
20.9
Space heater ratings and numbers provided per cubicle and the internal
distribution scheme for the same, for each switchgear
20.10
TEST CERTIFICATES
diagram including terminal numbers
Type test certificates of all standard component parts, e.g. contactors,

breakers, switches, fuses, relays, CTs, and for the standard factory built
assembly shall be submitted by the VENDOR
20.11
INSTRUCTION MANUALS
The VENDOR shall furnish specified number of copies of the instruction

manual which would contain detailed instructions for all operational &
maintenance requirement. The manual shall be furnished at the time of
despatch of the equipment and shall include the following aspects:
a) Outline dimension drawings showing relevant cross-sectional views,
earthing details and constructional features.
b) Rated voltages, current, duty-cycle and all other technical
information which may be necessary for correct operation of the
switchgear.
c) Catalogue numbers of all components liable to be replaced during
the life of the switchgear.
d) Storage for prolonged duration.
e) Unpacking.
f)
Handling at site.
g) Erection.
h) Precommissioning tests.
i)
Operating procedures.
j)
Maintenance procedures.
k) Precautions to be taken during operation and maintenance work.
Page60 of 175.
Annexure-1
1.0
SWITCHGEAR & BUSBAR RATING
1.1
RATED VOLTAGE, PHASES &

FREQUENCY
415 V, +/-10% , 3 phases & neutral

(TPN), 50 Hz ,+/-3%
1.2
SYSTEM NEUTRAL EARTHING :

(EFFECTIVELY/NON EFFECTIVELY)
Effectively earthed
1.3
MAXIMUM SYSTEM VOLTAGE
457 V
1.4
AUXILIARY CONTROL VOLTAGE
240 V
1.5
ONE MINUTE POWER FREQUENCY

VOLTAGE
A) POWER CIRCUITS
2500 VOLTS
B) CONTROL CIRCUITS
1500 VOLTS
C) AUX. CIRCUITS CONNECTED TO

SEC. OF CTS
2000 VOLTS
1.6
CONTINUOUS CURRENT RATING OF

BUSBARS UNDER SITE REFERENCE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
BY BIDDER
1.7
REFERENCE AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
50C
1.8
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF
BUSBARS, DROPPERS AND
CONTACTS AT CONTINUOUS
CURRENT RATING UNDER SITE
REFERENCE AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
105 Deg.C for silver faced joints.
1.9
2.0
90 Deg.C for non-silver faced joints.
SHORT CIRCUIT WITHSTAND FOR

BUSBARS AND DROPPERS
A) SHORT TIME (1 SEC.) AT 415V
kA(RMS)As per SLD
B) DYNAMIC RATING
kA (PEAK)as per standard
SWITCHGEAR PARTICULARS:
DESIGNATION
BUSBAR
Type
Mounting
CABLE
ENTRY
TOP (T) /
BOTTOM
(B)
Page61 of 175.
2.1
Essential loads
Panel
As per
SOQ/SLD
Compartmentalized,
Fixed type,
Single/Double front
as per site
conditions
Floor
/Stand
mounted
Bottom
2.2
MOV/DBBV
panel
As per
SOQ/SLD
Non
Compartmentalized,
Fixed type, Single
Front
Floor
/Stand
mounted
Bottom
2.3
HVLR PDB
As per
SOQ/SLD
Non
Compartmentalized,
Fixed type, Single
Front
Wall/ Stand
mounted
Bottom
2.4
Main Lighting
DB/Panel
As per
SOQ/SLD
Non
Compartmentalized,
Fixed type, Single
Front
Floor/Stand
Mounted
Bottom
2.5
RIM SEAL DB
As per
SOQ/SLD
Non
Compartmentalized,
Fixed type, Single
Front
Wall/ Stand
mounted
Bottom
2.6
LDB for Fire

Water Pump
House Lighting
As per
SOQ/SLD
Non
Compartmentalized,
Fixed type, Single
Front
Wall/
Structure
mounted
Bottom
2.7
PDB for Fire

panels
As per
SOQ/SLD
Non
Compartmentalized,
Fixed type, Single
Front
Wall/
Structure
mounted
Bottom
2.8
LDB for MCC

room and DG
room lighting
As per
SOQ/SLD
Non
Compartmentalized,
Fixed type, Single
Front
Wall/
Stand
mounted
Bottom
3.0
SWITCH GEAR CONSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1
THICKNESS OF SHEET
STEEL
2 mm for all parts except base frame and gland

plate shall be 3mm for floor mounted panels
2 mm for all parts for wall / structure mounted
panels
3.2
Base Channel
ISMC 75 to be provided at the base with

foundation holes & bolts.
Page62 of 175.
3.3
DEGREE OF PROTECTION
AS PER IS:13947
IP-52
3.4
COLOUR FINISH SHADE AS

PER IS:5
Epoxy powder coated
INTERIOR / EXTERIOR
RL7032-Siemens gray
3.5
EARTHING BUS
MATERIAL
GI
SIZE
50 x 6 mm
3.6
Bus Bar
3.7
Phase Bus Bar

Material
Support
Insulation
Insulating Barriers
Current Density of Busbar
Aluminum 91 E
SMC
Epoxy Moulded ( Resin )
Fibre Glass / Poly Carbonate Of Minimum
1.5 Mm Thick And To Be Of Fr4 Class
0.8 Amp. / mm
Neutral Bus bar Material
Aluminium
Earth Bus bar Material
GI
3.9
Bus Joints
To be provided with spring & plain washer,

bolts & lock nuts of Zinc passivated.
3.10
Panel lifting
Eye bolts to be provided with blanking

Arrangement.
3.11
HPCL'S EARTHING
CONDUCTOR
GI ,Size to be checked at site.
3.12
CLEARANCES IN AIR OF
LIVE PARTS
PHASE TO PHASE : 25.4 MM

PHASE TO EARTH : 19.4 MM
4.0
STARTERS
4.1
TYPE
3.8
DOL upto 15 kW,

Star-Delta Above 15 kW
4.2
CONTACTOR RATED DUTY

AS PER IS:13947
AC3
4.3
UTILISATION CATEGORY
AS PER IS:13947
AC3
4.4
CONTROL SUPPLY
shall be tapped from Phase and Neutral busbars

of respective module with control fuses
4.5
SINGLE PHASING
PREVENTOR REQUIRED
YES
Page63 of 175.
4.6
THERMAL OVER LOAD

RELAY RESET
MANUAL
5.0
MCCBS
5.1
MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT

BREAKERS TO BE
PROVIDED
OTHER THAN MOTOR CIRCUITS
5.2
VOLTAGE, FREQUENCY &

NO. OF PHASES
415V, 50Hz, 3 PHASE
5.3
RATED BREAKING
CAPACITY (AT 415V 0.25
P.F.)
Refer SLDs
5.4
RATED MAKING CURRENT
KA (PEAK)As per Standard
5.5
RATED CURRENT AT SITE

REFERENCE AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
Refer SLDs
5.6
ON/OFF OPERATION :
MANUAL
YES
REMOTE POWER
OPERATED
YES
Page64 of 175.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR LT SHUNT CAPACITORS:
1.0
SCOPE
This specification covers the design, construction features,
manufacture, inspection and testing at Vendors/his Sub-Vendors
works, delivery at site and performance testing at site of L.T. shunt
capacitors and accessories used for power factor improvement.
2.0
CODES AND STANDARDS
2.1
The design, manufacture and performance of power capacitors and

accessories shall comply with all currently applicable statutory
regulations and safety codes in the localities where the equipment will
be installed. Nothing in this specification shall be construed to relieve
Vendor of this responsibility.
IS 13585 and 13925 - Shunt capacitors for power system
IS 5553 Series reactor
IS12672 Internal fuses and overpressure disconnectors for shunt
capacitors
3.0
CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURE
3.1
The capacitor bank shall be part of emergency panel.
3.2
The rated voltage of the capacitor shall be selected such a that, it shall
provide the rated kVAR at the service voltage of 415V.
3.3
Appropriate value of series reactor shall be inserted in the capacitor

feeders to limit the inrush current to an acceptable value.
3.4
Capacitors shall be APP (All Polypropylene) Type.
3.5
The Capacitor Banks shall be suitable for continuous operation as per

relevant Indian Standards.
4.0
OPERATIONAL FEATURE
When the emergency panel is fed from the transformer, capacitor
banks shall remain connected to the busbar of an emergency panel
and supply reactive power.
When the incomer of an emergency panel is transferred to DG set
Page65 of 175.
from the transformer automatically through ATS (Auto-Transfer

Switch), a signal shall be wired from ATS to MCCBs of capacitor
feeder and trip these MCCBs. This is to ensure that, capacitors shall
not remain connected to the busbar of an emergency panel when it is
being fed from DG sets.
5.0
TEMPERATURE RISE
The temperature rise above the specified ambient of any part of the
capacitor and associated equipments shall not exceed the maximum
permissible temperature as specified in IS : 13585 / 13925.
6.0
TESTS AND TESTS REPORTS
6.1
All tests shall be conducted in accordance with the latest edition of

IS:13585 / 13925 in addition to the tests specified, if any, in Data
Sheet
6.2
Type test certificates for similar capacitor units shall be furnished with
the bid.
6.3
All testing instruments shall be calibrated with proper validity and have
traceability to National Standards.
Page66 of 175.
Annexure-1
1.0
GENERAL
1.1
APPLICATION/DESIGNATION
1.2
ITEM NO.
1.3
QUANTITY
1.4
RATED CAPACITY
KVAR
AS per SLD
1.5
RATED VOLTAGE
VOLTS
415 V
1.6
FREQUENCY
Hz
50
1.7
NO OF PHASES
1.8
EXPECTED POWER FACTOR
0.99
1.9
EXPECTED DISTORTION
FACTOR
2.0
DESIGN REQUIREMENT
2.1
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
50
2.2
TEMPERATURE RISE
40
2.3
TYPE
2.6
INSULATION LEVEL
2.7
SIZE OF CABLE
2.8
CABLE GLAND REQUIRED
2.10
CAPACITOR BANK OPEN

/METAL ENCLOSED CUBICILE
2.11
TYPE OF CAPACITOR BANK

CONNECTION STAR/DELTA
3.0
DISCHARGE DEVICE
P.F. IMPROVEMENT
AS per SLD
C
C
ALL
POLYPROPYLENE
(Double Layer)
660V
YES/NO
AS per Cable
Schedule
NO
SHALL BE PART OF
AN EMERGENCY
PANEL
DELTA
RESISTOR
3.1
RATED VOLTAGE
660
4.2
RATED RESISTANCE
OHMS
BY BIDDER
4.3
RATED CONTINUOUS WATTAGE
WATTS
BY BIDDER
4.4
TYPE AND MATERIAL
6.0
SERIES REACTOR
6.1
APPLICATION
BY BIDDER
To minimize inrush
and to restrict impact
of harmonics due
Page67 of 175.
lighting load
6.2
TYPE/MAKE
6.3
NO. OF PHASES
6.4
BIL
kV
6.5
FREQUENCY
Hz
50
6.6
REACTANCE IN OHMS/IN
PERCENTAGE
6.7
CURRENT RATING
6.8
MAXIMUM SWITCHING SURGE

FOR EACH BANK WITH &
WITHOUT REACTOR
6.9
VOLTAGE RATING
KV
BY BIDDER
6.10
SHORT CIRCUIT RATING
AMP
BY BIDDER
6.11
TYPE OF SHIELDING
MAGNETIC/NON-MAGNETIC
6.12
TYPE OF COOLING
7.0
SPECIAL TESTS TO BE
CONDUCTED
AIR CORED
3
BY BIDDER
AMP
BY BIDDER
BY BIDDER
BY BIDDER
OIL/AIR
AIR
AS PER IS
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF LT CABLES:
1.0
SCOPE
1.1
This specification covers the technical requirements of Power Cables upto

11 kV, Control and Lighting Cables with general purpose insulation and
sheaths. Requirement of special sheaths with Fire Survival (FS) and
Flame Retardant Low Smoke (FRLS) characteristics are also covered in
this specification.
2.0
CODES AND STANDARDS
2.1
The design, construction, manufacture and performance of cables shall

comply with all currently applicable statutes, regulations and safety codes
in the locality where cables will be installed. Nothing in this specification
shall be construed to relieve the VENDOR of this responsibility.
2.2
Unless otherwise specified, equipment shall conform to the latest

applicable standards as mentioned below as on the date of tender
submission unless otherwise indicated.
IS 3961 (Part 5) :
1968
Recommended current ratings for cables : PVC

insulated light duty cables
IS 3975 : 1988
Mild steel wires, formed wired and

armouring of cables
IS 4826 : 1979
Hot dip galvanised coating on round steel wires
IS 5831 : 1984
PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables
IS 6380 : 1984
Elastomeric insulation and sheath of electric cables
IS 6474 : 1984
Polyethylene insulation and sheath of electric cables
IS 7098 (Part1) :
1988
Cross linked polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed

cables For working voltages upto and including
1100volts
IS 7098 (Part2) :
1985
Cross linked polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed

cables For working voltages from 3.3kV and upto and
including 33kV
IS 8130 : 1984
Conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible

cords
IS: 613 : 1984
Copper rods and bars for electrical purposes
IS:1885-(Part32)
(1993)
Electro Technical vocabulary - electric cables
tapes for
Page69 of 175.

IS: 2633 (1986)
Method of testing uniformity of coating on zinc coated

articles.
IS:3961-(Part4)
(1968)
Recommended current ratings for Polyethylene

insulated cables.
IS: 3975 (1988)
Mild steel wire, formed wires and tapes for armouring

of cables.
IS: 10418 (1982)
Drums for electric cables.
IS:10462
(1983)
3.0
(Part
1)
Fictitious calculation method for determination of

dimensions of protective coverings of cables
IS: 10810 (Pt 58)
Methods of test for cables : Part 58 Oxygen Index test
IS: 10810 (Pt 61)
Methods of test for cables : Part 61 Flame retardant

test
IS: 10810 (Pt 62)
Methods of test for cables : Part 62 Flame retardant

test for bunched cables
IEC:60540& 60540A
Test methods for insulation & sheaths of electric

cables
IEC: 230 (1966)
Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
IEC: 60332 (3 parts)
Tests on electric cables under fire conditions
IEC: 811 (5 parts)
Test methods for insulating and sheathing materials

of electric cables.
ASTM: D2863
Standard method for test for flammability of plastics

using oxygen index method
IECAS-61-402
NEMAWC5
Thermoplastic insulated wire & cable for transmission

& distribution of electrical energy
IECAS-66-524
NEMAWC5
Cross linked thermosetting poly ethylene insulated

wire & cable for transmission & distribution of
electrical energy
SPECIFICATIONS
The following aspects are applicable for all the types of cables covered in
this specification.
3.1
XLPE Insulated HV Power Cables
Page70 of 175.

Construction and Performance of the Cable shall conform to IS-7098,
Part-2.-1985
3.1.1
Conductor
Conductor shall be composed of high conductivity aluminium wires.
Conductors shall be stranded, grade H4, Class 2 as per IS 8130 and
shall be circular or sector shaped.
3.1.2
Conductor Screening
Conductor screening shall be provided over the conductor by applying
non-metallic semi-conducting XLPE by extrusion method.
3.1.3
Insulation
Insulation for cables shall be extruded crosslink polyethylene (XLPE) and
shall conform IS-6474 and the thickness of Insulation shall be as per
Table 2 of IS 7098, Part-2.
3.1.4
Insulation Screening
Insulation screening shall be provided over the insulation by applying nonmetallic semi-conducting XLPE by extrusion method. Copper tape
screening having short circuit withstand of 0.3kA for 1 sec shall be
provided on Insulation.
3.1.5
Core Identification
Colour coding shall be used for code identifications.
3.1.6
Inner Sheath
Inner sheath shall be extruded type ST2 PVC and thickness shall be as
per Table 3 of IS 7098 (Part 2 )1988.
3.1.7
Armour
Armouring for the cables shall comprise galvanised steel or hard drawn
aluminium, in the form of round wires or strips. The size of armour shall
be as per Table 4 of IS 7098 (Part 2 ) 1985.
3.1.8
Outer Sheath
The Outer sheath shall be extruded ST-2 PVC, elastomer. Thickness of
outer sheath shall be as per Table 5 of IS 7098 (Part- 2) 1988. The
sheath shall be resistant to water, ultra violet radiation, fungus, termite
and rodent attacks. The colour of the outer sheath shall be black for
power and control cables and Green for earthing cables.
Page71 of 175.

3.2
1100 V Grade XLPE Insulated Power and Control Cables

Construction and Performance of the Cable shall conform to IS-7098,
Part-1.
3.2.1
Conductor
Conductor shall be composed of plain annealed high conductivity copper
wires or aluminium wires.
Wires up to 1.5.mm2 shall be either solid or stranded in case of copper
conductor and solid in case of aluminium conductor.
Wires above 1.5 Sq. mm shall have stranded conductors. Conductors
having cross sectional area up to 25 mm2 shall be circular and above 25
mm2 may be circular or sector shaped.
Aluminium conductor, stranded, grade H4, Class 2 as per IS 8130
(conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible cords).
Annealed, stranded Copper Conductor, Class 2 as per IS 8130.
3.2.2
Insulation
Insulation for cables shall be extruded crosslink polyethylene (XLPE) and
shall conform IS-6474 and the thickness of Insulation shall be as per
Table 3 of IS 7098 (Part 1)-1988.
3.2.3
Core Identification
Colour coding shall be acceptable for all cables upto 5 cores. Cables with
more than 5 cores shall have printed numerals on each core.
3.2.4
Inner Sheath
Inner sheath shall be extruded type ST2 PVC and thickness shall be as
per Table 5 of IS 7098 (Part I ).
3.2.5
Armour
Armouring for the cables shall comprise galvanised steel or hard drawn
aluminium, in the form of round wires or strips. The size of armour shall
be as per Table 6 of IS 7098 (Part I ) 1988.
3.2.6
Outer Sheath
The Outer sheath shall be extruded ST-2 PVC, elastomer. Thickness of
outer sheath shall be as per Table 8 of IS 7098 (Part I) 1988. The sheath
shall be resistant to water, ultra violet radiation, fungus, termite and
rodent attacks. The colour of the outer sheath shall be black for power
and control cables and Green for earthing cables.
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Cables shall be designed for Working Temperatures of 85 degree C.
3.3
1100 V Grade Lighting/Misc./Light duty unarmoured cables

Cables shall be insulated with extruded PVC type-C. Outer sheath shall
be extruded black FRLS PVC type ST-2.The sheathed cables shall be
weather proof suitable for indoor/outdoor use. Twin and multicore cables
shall be laid up and filled with thermoplastic material, bound by plastic
tape and provided with outer sheath.
The construction, performance and testing of the cable shall comply with
IS 694 (PVC insulated cables for working voltages upto and including
1100 V).
4.0
REQUIREMENT OF SPECIAL SHEATH FOR FRLS & FS CABLE

Outer sheath for FRLS & FS cables shall meet the following test
requirements related to flame retardant, low smoke emission, low acid
and toxic gas emission. The BIDDERs shall have proper test apparatus to
conduct all the relevant tests as per the applicable Standards mentioned
herein.
4.1
Test for Flame Retardance

(a)
Oxygen Index
The critical oxygen index value shall be minimum 29 when tested at

o
27+2 C as per ASTM-D-2863 and the temperature index value shall be
o
minimum 250 C at oxygen index of 21 when tested as per NES 715.
(b)
Flammability
i.
Cables shall pass test under fire conditions as per IS-10810- Part-53.
ii.
Cables shall also pass tests as per IS-10810 Part- 61 & Part-62.
iii. Fire survival cables in addition to tests (i) and (ii) above shall pass
tests as per IEC-331.
Sampling for these tests is to be done randomly once for each order
provided outer sheath remains same. The acceptance criteria for tests
conducted shall be as under:Part-61:- The cable meets the requirement if there is no visible damage
on the test specimen within 300mm from its upper end.
Part-62:- The maximum extent of the charred portion measu8red on the
test sample should not have reached a height exceeding 2.5 m above the
bottom edge of the burner at the front of the ladder
4.2
Test for Smoke Generation
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The cables shall satisfy the tests conducted to evaluate the percentage
obscuration by smoke in an optical system placed in the path of the
smoke. The maximum smoke density rating shall not be more than 60%
when tested as per ASTM-D-2843.
4.3
Tests for Acid Gas Generation

The hydrochloric acid generation when tested as per IEC 754-1 shall be
less than 20% by weight.
4.4
Tests for Resistance to Ultra Violet Radiation

This test shall be carried out as per DIN 53387. The retention values of
tensile strength and ultimate elongation after the tests shall be minimum
60% of tensile strength and ultimate elongation before test. Test
certificates with respect to this test (not older than one year) from
recognized testing laboratory to be furnished for review by Third Party
Inspection agency before dispatch clearance of cables. In case test
certificates are not available, test is to be conducted by vendor at his own
cost in any recognized test laboratory or in house testing laboratory,
before dispatch clearance of cables. Sampling for this test is to be done
randomly once for each order, provided outer sheath remains same
4.5
4.6
Dielectric Retention Test:- The dielectric strength of the cable insulation

tested in accordance with NEMA WC -5 at 75 =/- 1 deg C shall not be less
than 50% of the original dielectric strength (For XLPE insulated cables).
Test certificates with respect to this test (not older than one year) from
recognized testing laboratory to be furnished for review by Third Party
Inspection Agency before dispatch clearance of cables. In case test
certificates are not available, test is to be conducted by vendor at his own
cost in any recognized test laboratory or in house testing laboratory,
before dispatch clearance of cables. Sampling for this test is to be done
randomly and once for each order
Tests for Water Absorption
Outer sheathes shall be subjected to tests for water absorption as per IS
10810. When additional characteristics are required, the tests shall be as
applicable in Section-C or as agreed to between HPCL and VENDOR
before the placement of order. Test certificate with respect to this test (not
older than one year) from recognized testing laboratory to be furnished for
review by Third Party Inspection Agency before dispatch clearance of
cables. In case test certificates are not available, test is to be conducted
by vendor at his own cost in any recognized test laboratory or in house
testing laboratory, before dispatch clearance of cables. Sampling for this
test is to be done randomly once for each order, provided type of
insulation remains same.
4.7
Test for Rodent and Termite Repulsion Property.
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4.8
Only FS Cables: CWZ tests for FS cables as per BS 6387. Test certificate
with respect to this test (not older than one year) from recognized testing
laboratory to be furnished for review by Third Party Inspection Agency
before dispatch clearance of cables. In case test certificates are not
available, test is to be conducted by vendor at his own cost in any
recognized test laboratory or in house testing laboratory, before dispatch
clearance of cables. Sampling for this test is to be done randomly once
for each order, provided type of insulation remains same.
5.0
Tests and Test Equipment

The cables shall be tested and inspected at the manufacturers works. All
the materials employed in the manufacture of cable shall be subjected,
after manufacture, to examination, testing and approval by Owner i.e
HPCL/TPI. Manufacturer shall furnish all necessary information
concerning the supply to Owners inspectors. The inspector shall have
free access to the manufacturers works for the purpose of inspecting the
process of manufacture in all its stages and he will have the right to
reject any material which appears to him to be of unsuitable description
or unsatisfactory quality. After completion of manufacture of cables and
prior to dispatch, the cables shall be subjected to type, routine,
acceptance and special tests as detailed below by Owner (HPCL)/TPI.
Owner (HPCL)/TPI reserves the right to witness all tests with sufficient
advance notice from Vendor. The test reports for all cables shall be
approved from the HPCL before dispatch of the cables.
All routine tests, acceptance tests, type tests and additional tests for
improved performance shall be carried out on cables IS: 7098 Part- II.
The inner and outer sheath of XLPE cables shall be subjected to all the
tests applicable for PVC cables. The test requirements for insulation and
sheath of PVC cables shall be as per latest revision of ARE: 5831.
Acceptance tests as per IS:7098 (part-1 & 2) and the special tests to be
performed on the cables as per sampling plan. These tests are required
to be witnessed by owner (HPCL)/TPI before dispatch of cables.
Accelerated water absorption test for insulation as per NEMA-WC-7 (for
XLPE insulated ) to be carried out.
6.0
Cable Drums
6.5
Cables shall be supplied in non-returnable wooden drums. The wood

used for construction of the drum shall be properly seasoned and free
from defects and wood preservative shall be applied to the entire drum.
All ferrous parts shall be treated with a suitable rust preventive coating to
avoid rusting during transit or storage. Cable drums shall conform to IS
10418 (Specification for drums of electric cables).
6.6
On the flange of the drum, necessary information such as project title,

manufacturers name, type, size, voltage grade of cable, length of cable in
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metres, drum No., cable code, BIS certification mark, gross weight etc.
shall be printed. An arrow shall be painted on the drum with suitable
instructions to show the direction of rotation of the drum.
6.7
The BIDDER shall indicate in the offer, the maximum length for each size
of cable, which can be supplied on one drum. The actual length supplied
on each drum shall be within tolerance limit of +5% with an overall ceiling
of +2% on total ordered quantity of each size of cable.
Cables shall be supplied in drum lengths as follows, if not specified
6.7.1
Power cables upto and including 6 sq. mm
-1000 m.
6.7.2
Power cables from 10 sq. mm upto and including 300 sq. mm -500m.
6.7.3
Control cables -1000 m.
6.7.4
H.V Power Cables:
6.7.5
Up to 11 kV (UE) grade, 3 X 185 mm2 - 500 m.
6.8
Cable ends shall be sealed by non-hygroscopic sealing caps.
6.9
Incremental cable lengths in meters shall be embossed on the outer

sheath of every 1 metre interval. ISI marking at every meter of cable
length shall be provided.
7.0
DATA TO BE FURNISHED AFTER THE AWARD OF CONTRACT

Following additional data for Information shall be furnished by the
VENDOR for all cables, after placement of order.
7.5
Cable Catalogs
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7.6
Sr.
no.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
10
(i)
(ii)
11
(i)
(ii)
12
(i)
(ii)
13
14
15
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Data sheet indicated following:

Description
Name of Manufacturer
Cable Type
Applicable Standard
Permissible Voltage & frequency variation for satisfactory operation
Max. rated conductor temperature
Max. allowable conductor temp. during short circuit
Max. allowable conductor temp. during overload
Continuous Current carrying capacities for conditions,
(i) Ground Temperature
(ii) Air Temperature
(iii) Depth of laying
(iv) Thermal Resistivity of soil
(a) In air...(A)
(b) In ground....(A)
(c) In duct....(A)
CONDUCTOR
Material
Shape
Cross Sectional area (mm)
Min. No. of wires
Approx. dia of wire before stranding and compaction.(mm)
CONDUCTOR SCREEN
Material
Nominal Thickness (mm)
INSULATION
Material
INSULATION SCREEN
Material
Core Identification
Calculated Laid up Diameter (mm)
INNER SHEATH
Material
Extruded or Wrapped
Min. Thickness....(in mm)
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Sr.
no.
(iv)
16
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
17
(i)
(ii)
18
19
Description
Calculated Dia. over I/Sh.(mm)
ARMOUR
Material
Type of Armouring
Nominal Dimension of strip (mm)
Calculated Dia. over armour (mm)
OUTER SHEATH
Material
Minimum Thickness....(mm)
Appr. Overall Dia. of cable (mm)
Appr. Weight of cable (kg / km)
20
Approx. gross weight (Cable + drum) kg for std. length as per cl.21
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Std. length of cable (m) (Tolerance of 5%)

Minimum Bending radius
Safe Pulling force
Short ckt current of conductor for 1 sec (kA)
Max. DC Resistance of conductor at 20C ...(ohm / km)
Max.AC Resistance at 90C(ohm / km)
Approx. Reactance (ohm / km)
Approx. Capacitance (microFarad / km)
7.7
Test Certificates
7.7.1
Type/Routine test certificates for all types of cables included in the order
and special tests on FRLS/FS cables.
7.7.2
Any other information specifically called for by HPCL or CONSULTANT

subsequent to order.
7.7.3
QAP for all cables
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CABLE INSTALLATION:
1 General
Cable installation shall include power and control cables. These shall be laid in
trenches/ cable trays as detailed in the cable layout drawings. Cable routing given
on the cable layout drawings shall be checked in the field so as to avoid
interference with structures, heat sources, drains, piping, air-conditioning duct etc.
Any change in routing shall be done to suit the field conditions wherever deemed
necessary, after obtaining approval of Engineer-in-charge.
1.1 Deleted
1.2 The lengths indicated in the cables schedule is only approximate. The contractor
shall ascertain the exact, length of cable for a particular feeder by measuring at site.
All cable routes shall be carefully measured .Before the start of cable laying, the
contractor shall prepare cable drum schedule and get that approved by Engineer-in
-charge to minimize/avoid straight through joints and then the cables cut to the
required lengths, leaving sufficient lengths for the terminations of the cable at both
ends. The various cable lengths cut from the cable reels shall be carefully selected
to prevent undue wastage of cables. Extra loop length shall be given for feeder
cables where required as per the directions of Engineer-in-charge to meet
contingencies.
Cables shall be laid in directly buried trench or in RCC trench (underground trench)
or in cable tray along pipe sleepers or in over head trays as shown on cable layout
drawings.
Sufficient care shall be taken while laying cables to avoid formation of twist, sharp
bend etc. in order to avoid mechanical injuries to cables. Rollers shall be used for
pulling of cables
Cable installation shall provide minimum cable bending radii as recommended by
cable manufacturer.
1.3 Cables shall be neatly arranged in the trenches / trays in such a manner that
criss-crossing is avoided and final take off to the motor / switchgear is
facilitated. Arrangement of cables within the trenches / trays shall be
in line with cable layout drawings. Cable routing between cable trench
and equipment/motors shall be taken through GI pipe sleeves of
adequate size. Pipe sleeves shall. be laid at an angle of maximum 45
to the trench wall. Bending radius of pipes shall not be less than 8D.
It is to be ensured that both the ends of GI pipe sleeves shall be
sealed with approved weather proof sealing plastic compound after
cabling. In places where it is not possible, cables shall be laid in
smaller branch trenches.
1.4 All cables shall be identified close to their termination point by cable tag
numbers as per cable schedule. Cable tag numbers shall be punched on aluminum
straps (2mm thick, 20 mm wide and of enough length) securely fastened to the
cable and wrapped around it. Each underground cable shall be provided with cable
tags of lead securely fastened every 30 m of its underground length with at least
one tag at each end before the cable enters/leaves the ground. In unpaved areas,
cable trenches shall be identified by means of cable markers as per installation
drawing. These cable markers shall be placed at location of changes in the direction
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of cables and at intervals of not more than 30 in and also at cable straight through
joint locations.
1.5 All temporary ends of cables must be protected against dirt and moisture to
prevent damage to the insulation. For this purpose, ends of cables shall be taped
with an approved PVC end cap or rubber insulating tape.
1.6 Each row of cables shall be laid in place and before covering with sand. All wall
openings/pipe sleeves shall be effectively sealed after installation of cables to avoid
seepage of water inside building/lined trench. Every cable shall be given an
insulation test in presence of Engineer-in-charge/Owner before filling the cable
trench with sand Any cable which is found defective shall be replaced
1.7 Where cables pass through foundation walls, the necessary openings shall be
provided in advance for the same by another agency. However, should it become
necessary to cut holes in existing structures for example floor slab etc., the electrical
contractor shall determine their location and obtain approval of the Engineer-incharge before carrying out the same.
1.8 Cables for road crossings shall be taken through ERC (Electrical Road
Crossing) is shown in the cable layout drawings. At road crossing and other places
where cables enter pipe sleeves adequate bed of sand shall be given so that the
cables do not slack and get damaged by pipe ends.
1.9 Wherever cable trench crosses storm water, waste water channel/drain, cables
shall be taken through PVC/RCC pipes. Where cables are required to cross drains
of depth more than 1200 mm, cables shall be taken over the drain on cable trays
supported suitably using ISMC 150/200 sections.
1.10 Ends of cables leaving trench shall be coiled & capped and provided with
protective cover till such time the final termination to the equipment is completed.
2 Cables laid direct in ground
Cables shall be laid underground in excavated cable trenches where specified in
cable layout drawings. Trenches shall be of sufficient depth and width for
accommodation of all cables. Cables shall be properly spaced and arranged with a
view of heat dissipation and economy of design. Maximum number of cable layers in
trench shall be preferably limited to 5 layers.
Minimum depth of cable trench shall be 750 mm for low voltage. The depth and the
width of the trench shall vary depending upon the number of layers of cables as per
EIL installation Standards..
Cables shall be laid in buried trenches at depth as shown in the cable layout
drawings. It is to be insured by the contractor that the bottom of buried trenches
shall be cleared of all rocks, stones and sharp objects before cables are placed. The
trench bottom shall be filled with a layer of sand. This sand shall be leveled and
cables laid over it. These cables shall be covered with 150 mm of sand on top of the
largest diameter cable and sand shall be lightly compacted. A flat protective
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covering of 75 min thick second class red bricks shall then be laid and the
remainder of the trench shall then be back -filled with soil, rammed and leveled.
3 Cables laid in concrete trench

Cables shall be laid in 3 or 4 tiers in concrete trench as shown on layout drawings.
Concrete cables trenches shall be filled with sand in hazardous area to avoid
accumulation of hazardous gases and oil. RCC covers of trenches shall be
effectively sealed to avoid ingress of chemical and oil in process area. Removal of
concrete covers where required for the purpose of cable laying and reinstating them
in their proper position after cables are laid shall be done by electrical contractor.
All wall openings/pipe sleeves shall be effectively sealed after installation of cables
to avoid seepage of water. Entry of cables in trenches shall be sealed with
Bituminous MASTIC compound to stop the entry of water in trench.
4 Above ground cables
4.1 Cables installed above grade shall be run in cable trays, clamped on walls,
ceiling or structures and shall be run parallel or at right angles to beams, walls or
columns. Cable routing shall be planned to be away from heat sources such as hot
piping, gas, water, oil drainage piping, air-conditioning duct etc. Each cable tray
shall contain only one layer of cables as far as possible for power cables. However
control cables may be laid in double layer in the cable trays.
4.2 Individual cable or small group of cables (up to 3 to 4 cables) which run along
structures / walls etc. shall be clamped by means of 16 SWG GI saddles on 25 x 6
mm saddle bars. Alternatively small group of cables can be taken through 100/150
mm slotted channel tray / ISMC 100. Cables shall be supported so as to prevent
sagging. In general, distance between supports shall be approximately 300 mm for
cables up to 25 mm diameter and maximum 450 mm for cables larger than 25 mm
dia. to prevent the sagging of cables.
4.3 Cable laid on supporting angle in cable trenches, structures, columns and
vertical run of cable trays shall be suitably clamped by means of G.I. saddles /
clamps, whereas cables in horizontal run of cable trays shall be tied by means of
nylon cords. Distance between supporting angles shall not exceed 600 mm.
4.4 All cable trays (other than galvanized trays) and supporting steel structures shall
be painted before laying of cables. The under surfaces shall be properly degreased,
de-rusted, descaled and cleaned. The painting shall be done with one coat of red
oxide zinc chromate primer. Final painting shall be done with two coats of approved
bituminous aluminum paint unless otherwise specified. After laying of cables in
cable tray minimum 20% area shall be spare.
4.5 All cable trays (other than galvanized trays) and supporting steel structures shall
be painted before laying of cables. The under surfaces shall be properly degreased,
de-rusted, descaled and cleaned. The painting shall be done with one coat of red
oxide zinc chromate primer. Final painting shall be done with two coats of approved
bituminous aluminum paint unless otherwise specified.
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4.6 Where cables rise from trench to motor, lighting panel, control station, junction
box etc., they shall be taken in (31 pipe for mechanical protection up to a minimum
of 300 mm above grade. Cable ends shall be carefully pulled through conduit to
prevent damage to cable.
4.7 All G.I. Pipes shall be laid as per layout drawings and site conditions. Before
fabrication of various profiles of' pipes by hydraulically operated bending machine
(which is to be arranged by the contractor) all the burrs from the pipes shall be
removed. GI Pipes having bends shall be buried in soil / concrete in such a way that
the bend shall be totally concealed. For G.I. pipes buried in soil, bitumen coating
shall be applied on the buried lengths, Installation of G.I. pipes shall be undertaken
well before paving is completed and necessary co-ordination with paving agency
shall be the responsibility of Electrical Contractor.
Following guide shall be used for sizing of G.I. pipe.
a) 1 cable in a pipe - 53% of pipe cross-sectional area occupied by cables.
b) 2 cables in a pipe - 31 % of pipe cross-sectional area occupied by cables.
c) 3 cables in a pipe - 43% of pipe cross-sectional area occupied by cables.
d) 4 and above cables in a pipe - 40% of pipe cross-sectional area occupied by
cables.
4.8 After the cables are installed and all testing is complete, conduit ends above
grade
shall
be
plugged
with
a
suitable
weatherproof
plastic
compound/bitumen/suitable sealing compound. Alternatively rubber bushes shall be
employed for the purpose of sealing
.
TERMINATIONS
5.1 All PVC cables up to 1100V grade shall be terminated at the equipment by
means of compression type cables glands suitable for the cable size. They shall
have a screwed nipple with conduit electrical threads and check nut. The cables
shall be identified close to their terminations points at both the ends of cable ( cable
numbers shall be punched on aluminum straps 2 mm thick and securely fastened to
the cable, wrapped around it ) and also along the route at recommended intervals,
by cable tag numbers.
All cable entries for outdoor termination shall be preferably through bottom. Outdoor
cable termination through top of equipment shall not be permitted.
5.2 Power cables cores wherever color coding is not available shall be identified
with red, yellow and blue PVC tapes. Where copper to aluminum connections are
made, necessary bimetallic washers shall be used.
5.3 In case of control cables, all cores shall be identified at both ends by their
terminal numbers by means of PVC ferrules suitable for core size. Wire numbers
shall be as per schematic/ wiring/inter-connection diagram. All unused spare cores
of control cables shall be neatly bunched and ferruled with cable tag at both ends,
for future use.
For trip circuit identification additional red ferrules shall be used only in the particular
cores of control cables at the termination points in the Switchgear/ Control panels
and Control Switches.
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5.4 Contractor shall drill holes for fixing glands wherever necessary. Gland plate
shall be of non-magnetic material/ aluminum sheet in case of single core cables. All
unused cable entries equipment/panels shall be plugged/ sealed.
5.5 The cable shall be terminated at electrical equipment/switchboards through
glands of proper size. The individual cores shall then be dressed and taken along
the cables ways or shall be fixed to the panels with polyethylene straps. The cable
glanding shall be done as per manufacturers instructions. Cable armor shall not be
exposed after termination is complete. In case of termination of cables at the bottom
of a panel over a cable trench having no access from the bottom close fit holes shall
be drilled in the gland plate for all the cables in one line, and then gland plate shall
be split in two parts along the centre line of holes. After fixing bottom plate,
uncovered cable holes/gaps shall be sealed with cold setting compound.
5.6 Crimping of lugs to cable leads shall be done by hand crimping / hydraulically
operated tool as per requirement. Insulation of the leads shall be removed before
crimping. Conductor surface shall be cleaned and shall not be left open. Suitable
conducting jelly shall be applied on the conductor lead. Lugs shall enclose all
strands of cable core. Cutting of strands shall not be allowed.
5.7 The contractor shall bring to the notice of Engineer-in-charge any mismatch in
cable glands, lugs provided with the equipment vis-a-vis to the cable size indicated
in cable schedule for taking corrective action.
5.8 The cable joints in power and control cables shall be avoided as far as possible.
In case a joint is unavoidable, the following shall be insured:
The number of joints shall be restricted to minimum as far as possible.
The location of joints shall be identified with permanent markers.
No joints shall be allowed in hazardous areas without the approval of Engineer-in
charge.
The jointing and termination of medium voltage power cables shall be carried out by
trained personnel only. Jointing and termination of high voltage cables shall be done
by skilled and experienced jointer duly approved by Engineer-in-charge. Only type
tested termination kits of approved make shall be used.
5.9 No unauthorized repairs, modifications shall be carried out on the hazardous
area equipment terminal boxes and junction boxes. Damaged enclosures of
hazardous area equipment shall be brought to the notice of Engineer-in-charge by
contractor. After termination is complete, all the bolts, nuts, hardwares of terminal
box shall be properly placed in its position and tightened.
5.10 Where required, cable sealing boxes intended to be used with the apparatus
shall be filled with solid setting type bituminous compound unless otherwise
specified.
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
6.1 Field testing and commissioning of electrical installation shall be carried out as
per specification.
6.2 Before energizing, the insulation resistance of every circuit shall be measured
from phase to phase, phase to neutral and from phase/neutral to earth.
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6.3 Where splices or terminations are required in circuits rated above 650 volts,
insulation resistance of each length of cable shall be measured before splicing and
or / terminating. After completion of splices and /or terminations measurements shall
be repeated.
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6.4 The insulation resistance of directly buried cables shall be measured before
cable trenches are backfilled. Measurements shall be repeated after back filling.
For cables up to 1.1 kV grade 1000 V Megger and for H.V.
Cables 2.5 kV / 5 kV Megger shall be used.
6.5 D.C. High Voltage test shall be conducted on cables given below after
installation. All 1100 volts grade cables in which straight through joints have been
made.All cables above 1100 V grade.
The D.C. High Voltage test shall be performed as detailed below in the presence of
the Engineer-In-charge or his authorized representative only.
Cables shall be installed in final position with the entire straight through joints
complete. During the high voltage test, all other electrical equipment related to the
cable installation, such as switches, instrument transformers, bus bars, etc., must be
earthed and adequate clearance shall be maintained from the other equipment and
framework to prevent flash over.
In each test, the metallic sheath/screen/armor shall be connected to earth.
6.6 All checks and tests shall be made as per standard test performs available with
site engineer. All test readings shall be recorded and submitted to HPCL in triplicate
sets.
6.7. Cable schedule, cable layout drawings, Interconnection drawings shall be
marked by contractor for 'AS BUILT STATUS' and two sets of copies shall be
submitted to HPCL.
CABLE MARKERS:
Contractor shall supply and fix CI cable markers at every 15mts distance and also at
every change of direction. Cable markers shall be as per IS specifications. Separate
cable markers shall be used for LT, HT and telephone cables.
CABLE TRAYS (Contractor supply)
Cable trays shall be fabricated out of 10 SWG hot dipped GI perforated sheets. The
cables shall be secured to the trays at every 1 m with painted MS
hooks. The width of the trays shall be sufficient width to
accommodate all cables with 50mm clear spacing. This shall be
supplied and installed by the contractor
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF JUNCTION BOX:
1.0
SCOPE
2.0
The scope includes design, preparation of detailed drawings, manufacture,

testing, and inspection at Vendors/Sub-Vendors works, packing,
forwarding, transportation, loading, unloading, delivery to site of JUNCTION
BOXES FOR HAZARDOUS AREA for the project of MB LAL committee
recommendations.
3.0
CODES & STANDARDS
3.1
The Ex-type Junction Boxes shall be designed, constructed and tested in

accordance with the requirements of this specification and the latest edition
of codes, publication, norms and standards as indicated in the Data sheetA2.
4.0
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF EQUIPMENT IN HAZARDOUS AREA
4.1
The Junction boxes offered shall be designed to operate satisfactorily and

meet all the requirements under site conditions.
4.2
The junction boxes shall be designed and manufactured in accordance

with the best engineering practice and shall be such as has been proved to
be suitable for the intended purpose.
4.3
All equipments on single phase supply shall be provided with an

independent earth terminal with lug inside the enclosure for terminating the
third (earth) core of the cable and shall have facility for looping. It shall also
be provided with 2 nos. of external earthing terminal with lugs.
4.4
The equipment shall be provided with gaskets made of non-inflammable

and self extinguishing plastic material.
4.5
Cable glands shall be flame proof nickel plated brass, double compression
type suitable for outdoor termination in the classified area. They shall be
CMRS tested and certified and CCOE approved.
4.6
Cable glands, and blind / blanket plugs, shall be part of the delivery and
shall be of metric type. Actual Cable Outer diameter will be furnished to
successful bidder.
4.7
A warning inscription Isolate power supply, delay Y minutes before

opening shall be provided on each enclosure. Y being the value in
minutes of the delay required. The warning inscription shall be embossed
on the enclosure or a separate warning plate with above inscription shall be
fixed to the enclosure with screws. The warning plate shall be of stainless
steel.
4.8
A nameplate indicating TAG NO. shall be provided on junction box.

Separate nameplate shall be provided to indicate the details of testing
agency (CMRI or equivalent), test certificate no. with date, statutory
approval no. with date and agency (CCE/DGFASLI/DGMS), BIS license
number and date, applicable gas group etc. The name plate shall be of
stainless steel. It shall be fixed by screws and shall not be pasted. In case
the standard details given above are embossed on the enclosure; the same
need not be repeated on the name plate.
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4.9
Junction Boxes shall be CMRI certified and CCOE approved. The

Certificate shall be submitted along with the bid.
4.10
The enclosures shall be treated and prepared for painting with two coats of
anti corrosive epoxy paint with light grey colour (shade no. 631 of IS-5)
both internal & external surfaces.
4.11
Threads of all equipment shall be provided with SS inserts to avoid damage

to threads. Also all the hard-wares (e.g Nuts, Bolts, Allen screws etc.) shall
be of SS material.
4.12
FRP Canopy shall be provided.
4.13
All cable entries shall be MT thread type and glands / plugs shall also be of
MT thread type.
4.14
All cables will be 1.1kV grade, XLPE insulated armoured cables.
5.0
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF FLAMEPROOF (Ex-d) JUNCTION

BOXES FOR LIGHTING / FLAMEPROOF MOTORS
5.1
The junction boxes shall be flameproof (Ex-d), having IP-65 protection

class, suitable for Zone-2, Gas Group IIC (as indicated in Data sheet-A1)
and Temperature class-T4.
5.2
The rated voltage for Ex-type junction boxes shall be low voltage (<500),
for lighting, motor and small power.
5.3
The enclosures shall be treated and prepared for painting with two coats of
epoxy paint with final light grey colour (shade no. 631 of IS-5) both internal
& external surfaces.
5.4
The incoming and outgoing cable sizes will be as indicated in Schedule of

Quantity (SOQ)/BOQ.
5.5
Lighting junction Box/Feeder pillars shall have at least one earthing

terminal inside the equipment enclosure.
6.0
MARKING
6.1
All components shall be labeled according to the documents.
6.2
Equipment terminals shall be identified in accordance with applied Indian

standards and IEC 60445.
6.3
Ex-type installation material shall have a name plate with the information
required by IEC 60439-1.
6.4
Ex-type installation with type of protection d, if applicable, shall bear the

markings as required per IS: 2148.
6.5
Each device installed in the Ex-type junction box, each terminal strip and
each indicating and operating element, shall be identified with permanently
attached tags or labels.
6.6
Wiring shall be marked applying the dependent remote end marking

method.
6.7
Marking of main circuits shall be done by coding R, Y, B, N, E.
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6.8
Rating plates shall comprise all information as required by the relevant

Indian standards and shall be attached to the equipment on a well visible
place.
7.0
CERTIFICATION
7.1
Junction boxes shall have test certificates issued by recognized

independent test house (CMRI/BASEEFA/LCIE/UL/FM or equivalent). All
equipment shall conform to Indian standards and shall be certified by
Indian testing agencies. Junction boxes shall also have valid statutory
approvals as applicable for the specified location. All flameproof equipment
shall have valid BIS license and marking as required by statutory
authorities.
8.0
INSPECTION AND TESTING
8.1
All Junction Boxes shall be routine tested in accordance with the relevant
standards. Bidder shall submit the routine test reports to HPCL/TPI for
review before dispatch of the equipment.
8.2
The MANUFACTURERs type test certificates shall be submitted for tests

conducted as per relevant standards.
9.0
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
9.1
BIDDER shall arrange for maintenance tools including special tools, if

required, for attending to the equipment supplied by them.
9.2
BIDDER shall furnish detailed drawings to enable HPCL to carry out

maintenance work.
10.0
DOCUMENT TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH BID
10.1
Relevant descriptive and illustrative literature on Junction Box
10.2
Dimensional drawings with manufacturers catalogue numbers.
10.3
Type test certificates of the offered items.
10.4
CIMFR test certificate and PESO approval.
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FLAMEPROOF JUNCTION BOXES
DATA SHEET A1
SL. NO.
1.0
1.1
ITEM
FLAME PROOF (Ex-d) JUNCTION

BOXES / FEEDER PILLARs
Rated Operation voltage
SECTION: C
SHEET 1 OF 1
UNIT
415 V AC, 3 phase (P+N+E), 50 Hz

OR
230 V AC, 1 phase (P+N+E), 50 Hz
1.2
Rated current
As per requirement (Refer BOQ)
1.3
Area Classification
Zone 2, IIC, T4
1.4
Housing material
Cast aluminium alloy (LM6)
1.5
Protection type
IP65
1.6
No. of Terminals
1.7
Incoming cable
1.8
Outgoing cable
1.9
Cable glands / blind plug
SIGNATURE OF BIDDER AND DATE
OWNER: HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM

CORPORATION LIMITED
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DATA SHEET A2
SECTION: C
SHEET 1 OF 1
1.0
Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres-Flame proof IS 2148

enclosure d
2.0
Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres-Increased IS-6381

safety e
3.0
Flameproof electric lighting fittings.
IS 2206
(Part1 & 2)
4.0
Guide for selection of electrical equipment for hazardous areas.
IS 5571
5.0
Classification of hazardous area (other than mines) having IS 5572

flammable gases and vapours for electrical installation.
6.0
Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres - General IS 13346

requirements.
7.0
Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of IS 13408

electrical apparatus for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (part-1)
(other than mining application or explosives processing and
manufacture)
8.0
Colours for ready mixed paints and enamels.
IS-5
9.0
Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres
IEC 60079
10.0
Degree of Protection provided by Enclosures
IEC 60529
11.0
The Electricity Act 2003
12.0
Indian Electricity Rules 1956
13.0
The factory Act 1948
14.0
The Petroleum Rules 1976 (Ministry of Industry, Government of

India)
SIGNATURE OF BIDDER AND DATE
OWNER: HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM

CORPORATION LIMITED
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SECTION : C

DATA SHEET-C
INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY THE VENDOR

AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT
1.0
LITERATURE / DRAWINGS
1.1. Descriptive and illustrative literature.

1.2. General arrangement drawings of items showing outline dimensions, fixing
details, size and locations of cable entries and earthing terminal.
1.3. Bill of material listing component/equipment designation, make, type, ratings,
quantity, etc.
1.4. Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for all items/equipment to be manufactured/
fabricated and bought out items/equipment to be supplied by sub bidders.
1.5. Final As built Drawings.
2.0
TEST CERTIFICATES
2.1. Type and routine test certificates

2.2. Flameproof enclosures approval certificates from relevant statutory authorities
shall be furnished.
3.0
MAINTENANCE / INSTRUCTION MANUAL
3.1. The manual shall furnish catalogue numbers of all components liable to be
replaced during the life of the fixtures/ equipment.
3.2. Any special instructions regarding assembling and handling of Junction
Boxes.
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CABLE SYSTEM INSTALLATION
1.0
SCOPE
1.1
This specification covers the requirements of Cabling System Installation Work. The
installation, testing and commissioning of the complete cabling system shall be carried out in
accordance with the enclosed General Notes & Details, the HPCLs typical and specific
project drawings, and as stipulated in this specification.
1.2
The installation work shall include unloading at site, transportation to contractors stores /
yard / workspot, storing in contractors stores / yard, erection, jointing / termination, testing,
commissioning and any other work items necessary for completing the job.
1.3
The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all supervision, labour, tools, welding equipment, tackles
and testing equipment as required for installation work. All incidental hardware and
miscellaneous items such as saddles, spacers, nuts/ bolts / washers, anchor fasteners,
cable route and joint markers and protective covers for buried cables / GI wire, earthing as
required for the cabling installation shall be deemed to be included by the CONTRACTOR as
part of the installation work.
1.4
Civil Works for cable trenches is included in the scope of Contractor. In addition to this,
minor civil works such as making holes / grooves in floor slab / wall, and patching up in an
approved manner any holes made in the walls / floors shall be done by the electrical
CONTRACTOR, embedment of short lengths of conduits, plates in floors, walls, etc., if not
already done by civil CONTRACTOR shall be deemed to be included in the scope of
electrical CONTRACTOR. The Electrical CONTRACTOR shall work in co-ordination with
the civil, air-conditioning, piping and equipment installation CONTRACTORs at site.
1.5
The MANUFACTURERs / HPCLs drawings, cable schedules, instructions and

recommendations shall be correctly followed by the CONTRACTOR in handling, laying,
testing and commissioning of the cabling system. In case of any doubt / misunderstanding
as to correct interpretation of drawings / instructions necessary clarifications shall be
obtained by the CONTRACTOR from the HPCL.
1.6
Any change in routes of cables which are required to be made to suit site conditions shall be
carried out by the CONTRACTOR in consultation with the HPCL and after his approval. All
such changes shall be incorporated by the Contractor in the relevant project drawings and in
cable schedules for which the HPCL will furnish floppies of original drawings / cable
schedules. The contractor shall take Plots / Prints as the case may be after incorporating all
changes carried out at site and forward the same along with soft copy to HPCL for further
action.
1.7
All thefts and damage of cables or equipment to which cables are to be connected, till the
installation is handed over to the HPCL, shall be made good by the CONTRACTOR.
1.8
CONTRACTOR shall also arrange for dewatering of trenches, pits, manholes, tunnels,
sumps, etc., by using diesel or portable electric pumps.
2.0
CODES AND STANDARD
2.1
The cabling system installation work shall comply with the latest applicable Standards,
Regulations and Safety Codes of the locality where the installation is carried out including
fire insurance regulations and standards. Nothing in this specification shall be construed to
relieve the CONTRACTOR of this responsibility.
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2.2
The installation work shall conform to the latest applicable Codes of Practices, Electricity
rules, Fire Insurance Regulations and Standards indicated in Data Sheet A2 and installation
notes and details.
3.0
ITEMISED SCOPE
3.1
CABLE LAYING
3.1.1
The CONTRACTOR shall install, test and commission power and control cables. The unit
rates quoted should be firm for any addition or deletion of quantities.
3.1.2
The cables shall be laid in built-up trenches, directly buried in ground, on cable trays, vertical
raceways, clamped on structures / walls / ceiling, pulled through pipes and conduits, etc., as
per the relevant cable installation practice notes and typical / project drawings.
3.1.3
The scope of cable laying shall include laying, pulling cables as above, proper dressing of
cables, supply and installation of cable fixing saddles, spacers and nylon cord for tying as
required.
3.1.4
The work of excavation, backfilling, etc., associated with direct burial of cables shall be
separately indicated as per clause 3.4 to follow.
3.2
CABLE INSTALLATION
3.2.1
CONTRACTOR shall furnish unit rates to supply, install, connect, test and charge cables for
power and control as required. Where unit rates for any particular size or No. of cores of a
particular type of cable are not available at the time of actual installation, unit rates for that
particular size or number of cores shall be extrapolated from the rates available for other
sizes / cores for that type of cable. HPCLs decision in this regard shall be final and binding
on the CONTRACTOR. Unit rates quoted for installation of cable shall be same irrespective
of method of laying.
3.2.2
The unit rates quoted for cable installation shall include supply and installation of
accessories like cleats, clamps, identification tags and associated hardware. Unit rates shall
be applicable for the actual length laid (as measured between the cable lugs at the two ends
of a cable), irrespective of the route and method of laying.
3.2.3
The rates for cable installation shall include additional clamping of the cables to cable trays
and cable supporting arms by means of cable ties / strips (including supply) at 1.5 m
intervals, in their horizontal run, after installation of cables. Interval of clamping shall be 1.5
m for cable trays in vertical disposition.
3.2.4
Sizes and approximate quantity of various cables to be installed are listed in price schedule
of this specification.
3.3
CABLE TERMINATION
3.3.1
All cables shall be terminated at both ends. CONTRACTOR shall clearly note that all
charges for connecting cables to various equipment shall not be included under individual
equipment installation charges, and shall be included under unit prices for cable
terminations. Cables shall be additionally supported near the entry point of equipment in
order to avoid the whole weight of the cables, coming on to the gland plate / cable box. The
CONTRACTOR shall quote unit prices for termination of cable at one end, for each type /
size of cable.
3.3.2
The scope of termination at each end shall include dressing, and connecting all the cores of
the cables. The following shall be included in the scope of work :
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(a)
Making the requisite holes on the gland plate of the switchgear / any other panel, fixing
glands, terminating the cables in the cable boxes, mounting of core balance CT on the cable
where called for,earthing the cable armour, crimping of cable lugs on each, neatly clamping
the cables inside switchgear / panel cable alleys, wiring troughs and connecting to terminals
as per the HPCLs wiring diagrams and schedules. The cable and core identifying tags and
core identifying ferrules respectively shall be supplied and installed by the CONTRACTOR
as a part of cable termination work.
3.3.3
Cable terminations for 3.3 kV to 33 kV XLPE cables shall be of pre-moulded / Heat

shrinkable tubing system. The voltage grade of the termination kit will be as indicated in
Schedule of Quantities. Scope of work for termination of XLPE cables shall generally be as
per 3.3.2 above, and shall include fixing cable box, stress grading / relieving materials,
bonding tape, rain hoods for outdoor, and preparing the termination impervious to air and
moisture and of high mechanical strength. These termination kits shall conform to IS
13573/VDE-0278 specification. Bidders shall enclose Type test certificates with the Bid.
3.3.4
Cost of supplying and Installation works of cable glands, cable lugs and cable termination
kits shall not be included under unit rates for cable termination. These shall be furnished
under a separate schedule for each type / size of cable. Where these are supplied by the
respective equipment suppliers, unit rates for termination only shall apply.
3.3.5
The equipment will be generally provided with undrilled gland plates for cables / conduit
entry. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for punching, drilling of gland plates,
painting and touching up. Holes shall be made by gas cutting / drilling.
3.3.6
Control and instrumentation cables / cable cores entering control panel / switchgear / MCC /
miscellaneous panels shall be neatly run in PVC channels/ trough or bunched, clamped and
tied with cable ties to keep them in position. Brick-casing to the opening for cables in MCC
room shall be provided. Sealing shall be provided in GI pipe at the location where cables
enters the MCC room.
3.3.7
The CONTRACTOR shall tag / ferrule all control cable cores at all terminations, as instructed
by the HPCL. The panels where a large number of cables are to be terminated and cable
identification may be difficult, each core ferrule shall include the complete cable number as
well as the terminal number, as per the drawing.
3.3.8
Spare cores shall be similarly tagged / ferruled / cross ferruled with a suffix letter S along
with cable numbers and coiled up after end sealing.
3.3.9
All cable entry points shall be sealed and made vermin and dust protected.
openings shall be effectively sealed.
Unused
3.3.10 If the cable-end box or terminal enclosure provided on the equipment is found unsuitable
and requires modifications, the same shall be carried out by the CONTRACTOR, as directed
by the HPCL.
3.4
DIRECTLY BURIED CABLES
3.4.1
The installation of buried cables shall conform in all respects to the details shown in
Standard Dwg as per OISD 149.Attached vide Annexure A1.
3.4.2
Total cost of supplying quality brick covers (having compressive strength greater than or
equal to 35kg/m2) for HV,medium and low voltage cables, route markers, and supply of
sand below and above the cables shall be included in the rate of directly buried cables on
cubic metre basis. It is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to estimate the quantities of
protective covers, markers & sand required to complete the job from the drawing.
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3.4.3
Wherever hard rock strata is observed at depth of less than 750 mm depth, cables shall be
laid in HDPE pipes of suitable size(ISI marked) as approved by HPCL. Job to be completed
as described in SOQ Item. Cost inclusive of excavation, supply & laying bricks, sand, HDPE
pipes & backfilling.
3.4.4
ASSOCIATED WORK FOR DIRECT BURIAL OF CABLES AND PIPES.

The CONTRACTORs scope of work for the cable trenches required for directly buried
cables shall include excavation in all types of soils , preparation of riddled soil bedding,
supply, filling, ramming, supply and installation of route markers and joint markers. The
details of construction work and provision of protective covers and markers shall be as
indicated in the enclosed drawings of installation practice for directly buried cables.
3.5
CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION
3.5.1
All cable racks, vertical raceways and supporting steel shall be installed at the locations
shown in the various layout drawings.
3.5.2
The rate quoted for installation shall include all hardware, welding materials, touch-up paint
and other consumables. No separate rates shall be admissible for accessories like elbows,
tees, reducers, etc.. These shall be included in the straight run measurements. However,
the cable tray installation rates shall not include the rates for steel supports which are
covered under a separate item. The CONTRACTOR shall also include earthing of the cable
trays at distance not exceeding 10 Mtrs interval.
3.5.3
Installation rates shall be same for horizontal or vertical run / disposition of cable trays.
3.6
CABLE TRAY COVERS INSTALLATION
3.6.1
All cable trays shall be covered by painted / galvanised MS sheet covers with 16 guage
sheets.
3.6.2
The scope of work shall include the supply and installation of these trays with covers
including hardware and excluding structural steel.
3.7
Cable Tray Mounting Arrangements, Vertical Raceways and Cable Carrier Structures.
3.7.1
The CONTRACTOR shall install the following as per relevant enclosed drawings / general
notes :
3.7.2
(a)
Mounting arrangements for cable trays. Any cable trays junction bends which are nonstandard shall be fabricated using standard steel sections to suit installation drawings.
(b)
Vertical cable raceways and accessories (angles and plates) required to seal the floor
openings in the case of indoor raceways.
(c)
Cable carrier structures for cable trenches and tunnels.
(d)
Supporting steel for junction / marshalling boxes, push-buttons, vertical structures for
clamping trefoil cables, cable-boxes if mounted below switchgears, etc., as required.
The above mounting structures / cable racks shall be fabricated from standard structural
steel members as indicated in enclosed drawings (channels, plates, angles, and flats). The
approximate estimated quantity of steel are furnished in price schedule and the rate for the
same shall be quoted separately. Unit rates quoted shall hold good for any addition and
deletion in quantities furnished.
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3.7.3
However, in cases where no such embedded steel inserts are available, the CONTRACTOR
shall have to secure supports from walls / floors by suitable anchoring by using anchor
fasteners at no extra cost to the HPCL.
3.7.4
The cable racks and supports shall be painted after installation with one coat of red lead
primer, one coat of oil primer followed by two finishing coats of black paint.
3.7.5
The successful BIDDER shall determine the actual requirements of structural steel members
based on the cable tray layout drawings which would be furnished by the HPCL. The
quantities indicated in schedule of prices are tentative and for guidance only.
3.7.6
The unit rate quoted shall also include galvanised nuts, bolts and washers as well as welding
works required for fabrication and installation.
3.8
CONDUITS / PIPES INSTALLATION
3.8.1
The CONTRACTOR shall install all conduits / pipes required for the cable work as per
enclosed drawings / notes. The sizes and approximate quantities shall be as indicated in
price schedule.
For crossing the road / rail track, cables shall be laid in concrete cable ducts/ hume pipes/ GI
pipes. 25% spare duct /pipe openings / pipes shall be available.
3.8.2
The CONTRACTORs scope of construction work for directly buried pipes / conduits shall
include excavation and back filling as per project drawings. The BIDDER to indicate unit
rates for this scope on per cubic metre basis.
3.8.3
Conduits/pipes shall be laid buried in ground, laid along the walls/structural members, along
floors and ceilings. Conduits and pipe sleeves which are required to be embedded in walls,
roof slabs. floors, trench and tunnel walls, under roads and tracks etc. will in general be
furnished in places wherever necessary by the HPCL for the portion of civil work completed
until the CONTRACTOR for cabling work reaches site. However, in places where such pipe
sleeves have not been provided by the HPCL, the CONTRACTOR shall install conduit/pipe
sleeves by breaking walls/floors as required by the ENGINEER to HPCLs satisfaction. All
conduits/pipes shall have their ends closed by caps until cables are pulled.
3.8.4
Water-proof sealing shall be done for all outdoor to indoor conduit/pipe sleeves by means of
bell mouth termination pieces and bitumen based cold set water-proof compound. The
water-proof sealing of pipe sleeves shall be as per the typical enclosed drawings. The
supply rates of the necessary water-proof/fire-proof sealing compounds shall be separately
indicated by the CONTRACTOR.
3.8.5
The scope of installation of conduits/pipes as indicated in the above clauses 3.8.2 and 3.8.3
shall include supply and installation of all accessories like tees, elbows, pull-boxes, conduit
end plugs, bell-mouths, GI wire for cable pulling, GI saddles, spacers, screws, nuts and
bolts.
3.8.6
The scope of work shall include preparing and laying of the compound. The supply and
installation rates for the compound shall be indicated separately by the CONTRACTOR and
the installation of steel accessories required for closing the opening shall be as indicated
earlier.
3.9
CABLE JOINTS
3.9.1
No cable joints are allowed in the new cables of equipments, however if cable joints are
unavoidable in old cables, Cable Jointing to be carried out .Feasibility of Providing Joint Kit
shall be checked at site . Otherwise Junction box shall be used for Cable jointing purpose.
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3.10
JUNCTION/MARSHALLING BOXES
3.10.1 The CONTRACTOR shall install junction/marshalling boxes wherever indicated in the project
drawings for the convenience of marshalling several cables at a local point near the
equipment or central to various field mounted equipments. The estimated sizes and quantity
of these boxes are as indicated in price schedule.
3.10.2 The scope of installation of junction/marshalling boxes shall be mounting on walls, columns,
structures, including necessary bolts, nuts, screws, and welding work as necessary.
3.11
CABLE TAGS AND MARKERS
3.11.1 Each cable shall be tagged with numbers that appear in the cable schedule.
3.11.2 The tag shall be aluminium with the number punched on it and securely attached to the
cable/conduit by not less than two turns of 20SWG GI wire conforming to IS:280. Cable tags
shall be of rectangular shape for cables.
3.11.3 Location of cables laid directly underground shall be clearly indicated with cable marker
made of galvanised steel plate.
3.11.4 Location of underground cable shall be indicated with cable marker. Wherever junction
boxes are provided for cable joint of control cable, the CONTRACTOR shall indicate in as
built drawing indicating location of junction boxes and submit the same to HPCL. Location of
underground cables entering the building shall be clearly indicated with a cable entry marker,
made out of galvanised steel plate.
3.11.5 The marker shall project 150mm above ground and shall be spaced at an interval of 30
metres, and at every change in direction. They shall be located on both side of road and
drain crossings. Top of cable marker/joint marker shall be sloped, to avoid accumulation of
water/dust on marker.
3.11.6 Cable tags shall be provided on all cables at each and (just before entering the equipment
enclosure), on both sides of a wall or floor crossings, on each duct/conduit entry, and at
every ten (10) metres in cable tray runs. Cable tags shall also be provided inside the
switchgear, motor control centres, control and relay panels, etc., cable identification is also
required where number of cables enter together a gland plate.
Cable route markers shall be provided along straight runs of the cable and at locations
approved by the engineer-in-charge, at intervals generally not exceeding 30 meters
MOC details:
Board material - 18" X 9"
Aluminium composite panel (white); Lettering - 3M vinyl 3630-22 ;
Frame - M S white pipe, powder coated;
Structural support - 1" square pipe, powder coated
Cable route marker should carry following min. details :
abcd-
size & type of cable;

date of cable laying/energising;
end to end connection points details;
length of cable laid; e-current flowing through cable.
3.11.7 The price of supply and installation cable tags shall be included in the installation rates for
cables/conduits quoted by the BIDDER.
4.0
WORK DETAILS
4.1
CABLING
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4.1.1
Standard cable grips and reels shall be utilised for cable pulling. If unduly difficult pulling
occurs, the CONTRACTOR shall check pull required and suspend further pulling until
further procedure has been approved by the HPCL. Maximum pull tension shall not exceed
recommended value for the cable measured by dynamometer. In general any lubricant that
does not injure the overall covering and does not set up undesirable conditions of
electrostatic stress or electrostatic charge may be used in pulling insulated cables in
conduits and ducts. In particular soap shall not be used as lubricant. For cables over 1100V
volts and having non-matallic jackets without adequate static shielding, the lubricant should
not include hygroscopic greases that will leave a conducting film on the surface of the cable.
After pulling cable, the CONTRACTOR shall record cable identification and data pulled,
neatly with water-proof ink on linen tags at all cable ends. This is in addition to the cable
identification tags to be tied by GI wire at each end of the cable as shown in standard
drawing enclosed in notes and details.
4.1.2
Cable drum schedule shall be prepared by contractor to avoid joints and to minimise
wastage. Cable splices will be made only after obtaining permission of the HPCL Splices
where permitted, shall be made in a neat workman like and approved manner by specialists
in this class of work, particular attention being paid to higher voltage splices and splices
involving armour or lead sheath construction. Before splicing, insulated cables shall have
conductor insulation stepped and bound or pencilled for recommended distance back from
splices to provide a long leakage path. After splicing, insulation equal to that of the spliced
conductors shall be applied at each splice. In baring conductors for splices, care shall be
taken to avoid kinking of strands.
4.1.3
Cables shall be protected at all times from mechanical injury and from absorption of moisture
at unprotected ends. Damaged cables shall be replaced at the CONTRACTORs expense.
4.1.4
Sharp bending and kinking of cables shall be avoided. The bending radii for various types of
cables shall not be less than those specified in cable installation notes. If shorter radius
appears necessary, no bend shall be made until clearance and instructions are obtained
from the HPCL.
4.1.5
Where cables cross roads they shall be run in hume pipes. The depth of burial of the pipes
shall be as indicated on project drawings; however, it shall not be less than 600mm.
4.1.6
GI pipes shall be used at the drain crossings, All G.I. Pipes shall be laid as per layout
drawings and site conditions. Before fabrication of various profiles of' pipes by hydraulically
operated bending machine (which is to be arranged by the contractor) all the burrs from the
pipes shall be removed. GI Pipes having bends shall be buried in soil / concrete in such a
way that the bend shall be totally concealed. For G.I. pipes buried in soil, bitumen coating
shall be applied on the buried lengths, Installation of G.I. pipes shall be undertaken well
before paving is completed and necessary co-ordination with paving agency shall be the
responsibility of Electrical Contractor
Following guide shall be used for sizing of G.I. pipe.
a) 1 cable in a pipe - 53% of pipe cross-sectional area occupied by cables.
b) 2 cables in a pipe - 31 % of pipe cross-sectional area occupied by cables.
c) 3 cables in a pipe - 43% of pipe cross-sectional area occupied by cables.
d) 4 and above cables in a pipe - 40% of pipe cross-sectional area occupied by cables.
The trench cut through the road-ways or other paved areas inside building shall be restored
to the same density and materials as in the surrounding areas at no extra cost. Black-toping
of the road will, however, be not done by the contractor
4.1.7
When power cables are laid in the proximity of communication cables, minimum separation
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cables and 300mm for multi-core cables. Power and communication cables shall, as far as
possible, cross at right angles to each other.
4.1.8
Installation of directly buried cables shall be carried out as per typical enclosed drawings of
installation practice and the relevant standards.
The end portions of directly buried cables shall be protected as indicated in the relevant
enclosed typical drawings, by bringing out the cables from earth at the entry/exit points in
conduits/pipes.
4.1.9
Cable on cable racks, in cable trays and upon emerging from conduits shall be formed to
avoid bearing against edges of trays, racks, conduits or their supports upon entering or
leaving trays, racks or conduits. Cables in horizontal runs in trays shall be tied by 3mm
nylon cord to the cable trays. Sequence of cables transversely in trays shall avoid
unnecessary crossing of other cables when some of the cables make turns into lateral trays,
or upon entering or leaving a run of tray. Cables shall be laid flat in trays, with allowance for
angles, offsets and branches. Cables shall then be restrained temporarily in an approved
manner on one side of each angle, branch or offset in turn, cables shall be formed to the
change in tray direction so that the finished cable will lie flat and straight in the tray in a neat
and approved manner without restraint and without looping out of trays along straight runs
of trays, on any change of direction. Where excess length has been fed into a tray ,such
excess length shall be backed out of tray as cable is formed at bends and is trimmed flat and
straight in trays, and finally out to correct length upto its terminal point. Where cabinet,
cubicle, switchgear or other terminal point for cable are equipped with cable or wiring trays
or through gutters, the CONTRACTOR shall pull sufficient length of each cable to permit
neat arrangement of all entering cables, with leads formed and clamped as each conductor
is brought to its terminal connection. Cables shall be clamped at every 1.5 meters on the
trays/racks slotted channels in trenches.
4.1.10 Cables shall be clamped along walls, ceilings, columns, structures, compound walls etc. on
emerging out from trenches, trays, embedded conduits etc. before they are connected at
equipment terminals/enter into junction boxes etc.
The arrangement and interval of clamping of cables shall be as per the relevant enclosed
cable installation drawings. Control and power cables shall be clamped separately. It will be
responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to check the neatness of such cable runs and to see
that horizontal/vertical runs of cables are parallel to fixed axes in respective plans.
4.1.11 The CONTRACTOR shall make connections to small electrically operated devices on
equipment installed as accessories to, or assembled with other equipment and requiring twowire or three-wire connections. Connections to recording instruments, float switches, limit
switches, pressure switches, thermocouples, thermostats and other miscellaneous
equipment shall be done as per the MANUFACTURERs drawings and schedules.
4.1.12 The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for correct phasing of the motor power connections
and shall interchange connections at the motor terminal box, if necessary after each motor is
test run.
4.1.13 TERMINATIONS:
a)
All PVC cables up to 1100V grade shall be terminated at the equipment by means of
compression type cables glands suitable for the cable size. They shall have a screwed
nipple with conduit electrical threads and check nut. The cables shall be identified close to
their terminations points at both the ends of cable ( cable numbers shall be punched on
aluminum straps 2 mm thick and securely fastened to the cable, wrapped around it ) and
also along the route at recommended intervals, by cable tag numbers. All cable entries for
outdoor termination shall be preferably through bottom. Outdoor cable termination through
top of equipment shall not be permitted.
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b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
Power cables cores wherever color coding is not available shall be identified with red,
yellow and blue PVC tapes. Where copper to aluminum connections are made, necessary
bimetallic washers shall be used.
In case of control cables, all cores shall be identified at both ends by their terminal numbers
by means of PVC ferrules suitable for core size. Wire numbers shall be as per schematic/
wiring/inter-connection diagram. All unused spare cores of control cables shall be neatly
bunched and ferruled with cable tag at both ends, for future use. For trip circuit identification
additional red ferrules shall be used only in the particular cores of control cables at the
termination points in the Switchgear/ Control panels and Control
Switches.
Contractor shall drill holes for fixing glands wherever necessary. Gland plate shall be of
nonmagnetic material/ aluminum sheet in case of single core cables. All unused cable
entries on equipment/panels shall be plugged/ sealed.
The cable shall be terminated at electrical equipment/switchboards through glands of proper
size. The individual cores shall then be dressed and taken along the cables ways or shall be
fixed to the panels with polyethylene straps. The cable glanding shall be done as per
manufacturers instructions. Cable armor shall not be exposed after termination is complete.
In case of termination of cables at the bottom of a panel over a cable trench having no
access from the bottom close fit holes shall be drilled in the gland plate for all the cables in
one line, and then gland plate shall be split in two parts along the centre line of holes. After
fixing bottom plate, uncovered cable holes/gaps shall be sealed with cold setting compound.
Crimping of lugs to cable leads shall be done by hand crimping / hydraulically operated tool
as per requirement. Insulation of the leads shall be removed before crimping. Conductor
surface shall be cleaned and shall not be left open. Suitable conducting jelly shall be applied
on the conductor lead. Lugs shall enclose all strands of cable core. Cutting of strands shall
not be allowed.
The contractor shall bring to the notice of Engineer-in-charge any mismatch in cable glands,
lugs provided with the equipment vis-a-vis to the cable size indicated in cable schedule for
taking corrective action
No unauthorized repairs, modifications shall be carried out on the hazardous area
equipment terminal boxes and junction boxes. Damaged enclosures of hazardous area
equipment shall be brought to the notice of Engineer-in-charge by contractor. After
termination is complete, all the bolts, nuts, hardwares of terminal box shall be properly
placed in its position and tightened.
Where required, cable sealing boxes intended to be used with the apparatus shall be filled
with solid setting type bituminous compound unless otherwise specified.
4.1.14 Control cable terminations shall be made in accordance with wiring diagrams/cable
interconnection diagram and cable schedule furnished to the CONTRACTOR for this
purpose. It is the intent that the CONTRACTOR shall terminate the cables which were
installed and while testing, reversal or other rearrangement of terminations are necessary.
The same shall be performed by the CONTRACTOR at no extra cost to the HPCL.
4.1.15 Special tools, clips and saddles, locknut, etc, required for the connection and termination of
mineral insulated cables shall be supplied by the CONTRACTOR. During installation,
connection and termination of mineral insulated cables, care shall be exercised to ensure
that aluminium sheath is not damaged. The cable shall be bent using special bending tools
approved by HPCL. Groups of mineral insulated cables shall be bent neatly around the
corners by using innermost cable as a form around which to bend the next cable. Cables
shall not be fastened or clamped close to the point of entry to the equipment which may
vibrate severely. If necessary, flexible conduit may be used or special instructions furnished
by the MANUFACTURER shall be strictly followed.
4.1.16 All new cables shall be megger tested before Termination. Before final termination is
completed all L.V. cables shall be megger-tested and H.V. cables (3.3kv and above) Hi-pot
tested before commissioning. The test voltage for Hi-pot testing shall be as per the relevant
cable standards.1100/650 Volt grade cables shall be tested using 1000 volt Megger.
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Cable cores shall be tested for:
a.
Continuity
b.
Absence of cross phasing
c.
Insulation resistance to earth
d.
Insulation resistance between conductors
The CONTRACTOR shall furnish necesssary testing kit and instruments required for field
testing.
4.2
CABLE TRAYS/ACCESSORIES/TRAY SUPPORTS
4.2.1
Cable trays shall be run overhead supported from building steel, floor slab, cable racks,
cable cum pipe racks, etc,.
4.2.2
Vertical trays/raceways and outdoor cable trays shall be covered by removable 16 gauge GS
sheet covers as specified in drawings.
4.2.3
Elevations/Locating dimensions for trays may be measured from building steel and from
finished floor elevations. Change in line or grade, or the addition of offsets by means of
cutting standard tray sections and inserting additional tray fittings to match with existing
arrangement shall be considered as a normal part of the work.
4.2.4
All cable trays and vertical raceways shall have identification designation, as per the
ENGINEERSs drawings, painted at each end of the tray and raceways. For long lengths of
trays the identification shall be painted at intermediate points also.
4.2.5
Clear spacing of min. 15 mm to be maintained from both ends of Cable trays, A clearance
equal to D/2 of the bigger cables shall be maintained between two adjacent higher rated
power cables on the trays/racks/ risers and clamped by separate clamps which shall follow
the profile of the cable. Common clamping/strapping shall be done for a bunch of control
cables and small power cables.
4.2.6
Cable leading to cable box of an equipment shall be supported at a distance of 450 mm from
cable gland/cable box and cable gland shall be suitably earthed.
4.2.7
All cable trays (other than galvanized trays) and supporting steel structures shall be painted
before laying of cables. The under surfaces shall be properly degreased, de-rusted,
descaled and cleaned. The painting shall be done with one coat of red oxide zinc chromate
primer. Final painting shall be done with two coats of approved bituminous aluminum paint
unless otherwise specified. After laying of cables in cable tray minimum 20% area shall be
spare.
4.2.8
All cable trays (other than galvanized trays) and supporting steel structures shall be painted
before laying of cables. The under surfaces shall be properly degreased, de-rusted,
descaled and cleaned. The painting shall be done with one coat of red oxide zinc chromate
primer. Final painting shall be done with two coats of approved bituminous aluminum paint
unless otherwise specified.
4.3
CONDUITS & PIPES
4.3.1
Any damage to existing cables, panels shall be rectified by contractor at his own cost
within 48 hours, Otherwise it will be done by HPCL and amount will be deducted
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4.3.2
Wherever buried cables enter the buildings the same shall be taken through GI pipes
embedded at the entry portion. After taking cables through the above pipes, the same shall
be sealed by using suitable compound so as to avoid ingress of water.
4.4
JUNCTION BOXES
4.4.1
Junction Boxes having volume less than 1600 cubic centimetres may be installed without
any support other than that resulting from connecting conduits where two or more rigid
metallic conduits enter and accurately position the box. Boxes shall be installed so that they
are level, plumb and properly aligned and present a pleasing appearance. Boxes with
volume equal to or greater than 1600 cubic centimetres and smaller boxes terminating on
less than two rigid metallic conduits or for other reasons not rigidly held, shall be adequately
supported by auxiliary steel or standard steel shapes or plates to be fabricated and installed.
The CONTRACTOR SHALL perform all drilling, cutting, welding, shimming and bolting
required for attachment to supports. Where indicated in drawings, boxes shall be mounted
on masonry wall by means of anchor fasteners to be set by the CONTRACTOR for this
purpose or shall be mounted on angle, plate or other structural supports fixed to floor, wall,
ceiling or equipment foundations.
Where it is necessary to remove components of boxes in order to install housings properly,
or where housings are delivered separately from their intended components, contents shall
be restored to their housing, before the installation is considered complete. Terminal blocks
shall be mounted in boxes as required. The removable covers for boxes shall be gasketted.
4.5
PAINTING
4.5.1
All surface to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned for dust grease and other impurities
before application of paint. Cable tray support structures, vertical raceways, mounting
channels and brackets for local devices, etc. shall be given one coat of zinc chromate primer
followed by two coats of aluminium alkyd paint.
4.5.2
Cost of all such paints and painting shall be included in the installation rates for the
respective items.
4.5.3
Holes in steel shall be touched up with red oxide zinc chromate, welds shall be wire brushed
or otherwise cleaned, and welds to galvanised steel shall be touched up with Galvanised
Weld Rod applied in accordance with the MANAUFATURERs instructions.
Other
ungalvanised areas shall be primed with red oxide zinc chromate.
4.6
IDENTIFICATION PLATES
All junction boxes, power receptacle boxes, etc shall be provided with metal identification
plates and danger plates as per the relevent IS specification.
5.0
STORAGE AND CABLE DRUM HANDLING
5.1
Cable drums shall be unloaded, handled and stored in an approved manner on hard and
well drained surface so that they may not sink. In no case shall the drum be stored on the
flat i.e., with flange horizontal. Rolling of drums shall be avoided as far as possible. For
short distances, the drums may be rolled provided they are rolled slowly and in proper
direction as marked on the drum. In absence of any indication, the drums may be rolled in
the same direction as it was rolled during taking up the cables.
5.2
For unrolling the cable, the drum shall be mounted on jacks or on cable wheels without
bending and shall be rolled slowly so that cable should come out over the drum and not
below.
5.3
Bending radius shall not be less than as recommended by manufacturer.
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5.4
All possible care shall be taken during unrolling and laying to avoid damage due to twist, kink
or sharp bends.
5.5
Cable ends shall be kept sealed to prevent damage and ingress of moisture.
5.6
While laying cable, cable roller shall be used at an interval of 2000mm

(2 metres). The
cable shall be pushed over the roller by a gang of people positioned in between rollers.
Cables shall not be pulled from the end without having intermidiate pushing arrangements.
6.0
MATERIAL WASTAGE
6.1
All scrap produced by the CONTRACTOR shall be removed daily from the plant area to
OWNERs waste dump, and the work site shall be kept reasonably clean. The cut lengths of
cables, trays etc. which are to be used later for material accounting shall be removed to
CONTRACTORs stores.
7.0
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
7.1
CONTRACTOR shall arrange for all materials, tools, electrical instruments, test equipment,
test connections and all labour and supervision for these tests. CONTRACTOR shall notify
the HPCL when erection is completed and all main and control connections to the
equipment are made ready for tests to permit witnessing of test by the HPCL.
CONTRACTOR shall record all test values and shall furnish four copies of the test data to
the HPCL .Final test reports shall be submitted to conform to the requirements of Vendors
drawings, Electrical circuits shall be energised or used at nominal operating voltage only
after such reports are accepted as satisfactory, by the HPCL.
7.2
Commissioning checks and tests as per the check lists enclosed shall be carried out by the
CONTRACTOR on all the equipment installed by him. Any other tests prescribed by the
HPCL to verify that the equipments and materials supplied and/or installed are in
accordance with the specifications and standards shall also be carried out by the
CONTRACTOR. The cost of all these tests is deemed to be included in the contract price.
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EARTHING SYSTEM INSTALLATION
1.0
SCOPE
This specification covers the requirements of installation, testing and commissioning of
earthing protection systems. The work shall be carried out in accordance with this specification
along with its data sheet-A, relevant project layout drawings, typical drawings and installation
notes enclosed with the specification.
Vendor Scope for Earthing is limited for the equipments being Supplied and/or installed under
this Tender.
2.0
CODES AND STANDARDS
2.1
The earthing and lightning protection installation work shall conform to the latest applicable
electricity rules, all currently applicable standards, codes of practice, regulations and safety
codes of the locality where the installation is to be carried out. Nothing in this specification shall
be construed to relieve the CONTRACTOR of this responsibility.
2.2
All codes and standards referred to in the specification shall be understood to be the latest
version on the date of offer made by the bidder unless otherwise indicated.
IS 3043 : 1987
Code of practice for earthing
IS 2309 : 1989
Protection of buildings and allied structures against

lightning - Code of practice
2.3
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that instruments and gauges to be used for testing and
inspection of critical parameters as identified in the specification have valid calibration and the
accuracy can be traced to National Standards.
3.0
SCOPE OF INSTALLATION WORK
3.1
The installation work shall include unloading the earthing material at site, storing, laying, fixing,
jointing/termination, testing and commissioning of equipment associated with the safety
earthing system of the plant and lightning protection system for buildings and allied structures.
All welding/brazing equipment, necessary tools and testing equipment shall be furnished by the
CONTRACTOR.
3.2
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible if any installation materials are lost or damaged
during installation. All damage and thefts shall be made good by the CONTRACTOR till the
installation is handed over to the HPCL.
3.3
The earthing of cable supporting structure, cable carriers, cable trays shall be in the scope of
the CONTRACTOR.
3.4
The CONTRACTOR shall carry out the lightning protection and earthing of all
equipment/panels/structures as indicated in the Project drawings. Whether specifically shown
in drawings or not, building columns, hand-rails, miscellaneous items such as
junction/marshalling boxes, field switches, cable boxes, etc. shall be earthed.
3.5
All exposed metal parts such as LT switchgear / power distribution board/Lighting boards,
lamps brackets, lamp holder, plug sockets enclosure, junction box etc., shall be properly
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earthed by connecting these to the earth electrode by means of bare GI wire/flat or single core
cable of approved size to pass the fault current safely to earth in case of leakage at the
apparatus or in the system connections.
3.6
The minimum Permissible sizes of the Earthing Conductors are as follows:

Size of the conductor shall be selected based the fault current that is required to be dissipated
during emergencies
Sr.no.
Equipment
Size of the Conductor
1.
Main Earthing Grid
2.
Lightening Arrester of the 2/4 40mmx6 mm GI strip

Pole Structure
3.
2/4 Pole structure / SubStation equipments / VCB

etc
40mmx6 mm GI strip
4.
Fence of the 2/4 pole

structure / transformer yard
25mmx3 mm GI strip
5.
Power Transformer Neutral
50mmx6 mm GI strip
6.
Power Transformer Body
40mmx6 mm GI strip
7.
Fire Water Pump House
25mmx6 mm GI strip
8.
Building / Structure Columns
40mm X 5mm GI Strip
9.
Storage Tanks
40mm X 5mm GI Strip
10.
Push Button Stations
No. 8 SWG Solid GI Wire
11.
Street Light Poles
10 mm (3/8") GI Wire Rope
12.
Small Equipment &
50mmx6 mm GI strip
Instruments
13.
Bonding of Pipes
25 mm square copper strip / braided flexible

cable.
14.
Motors up to 3.7 Kw
15.
Motors above 3.7 Kw up to

30Kw
10 mm (3/8") GI Wire Rope
16.
Static Earth at Tanker /

Wagon loading/ Unloading
gantry
40mmx6 mm GI strip.
17.
Flexible cable for Static

Earth
10 Sq mm Copper flexible cable with lugs at

one end and crocodile clip at other end
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3.7
The CONTRACTOR shall install bare, steel conductors, strips, braids etc. required for the
system and individual equipment earthing. All work such as cutting, bending, supporting,
painting/coating, drilling, brazing /soldering/welding, clamping, bolting and connecting on to
structures, equipment frames,
terminals, rails or other devices shall be in the
CONTRACTORs scope of work. All incidental hardware and consumables such as fixing
cleats/clamps, anchor fasteners, lugs, bolts, nuts, washers, bitumastic compound, welding
rods, anti corrosive paint as required for the complete work shall be deemed to be included by
the CONTRACTOR as part of the installation work.
3.8
The approximate quantities, sizes and material of earthing conductors and electrodes to be
installed are indicated in Schedule of Quantities. However, unit rates called for in the price
schedule are applicable for the actual quantities installed. Routes of the conductors and
locations of electrodes shall be as shown on the project drawings.
3.9
The scope of installation of earth conductors in outdoor areas, buried in ground, shall include
excavation of earth upto 600 mm deep and 450 mm wide ,laying of conductor at 600 mm depth
(unless stated otherwise) brazing/welding/cadwelding if required, of main grid conductor, joints
as well as risers of length 500 mm above ground at required locations and then backfilling.
Backfilling material to be placed over buried conductor shall be free from stones and other
harmful mixtures. Backfill shall be placed in layers of 150 mm, uniformly spread along the
ditch, and tampered utilizing pneumatic tampers or other approved means, If the excavated
soil is found unsuitable for backfilling, the CONTRACTOR shall arrange for suitable soil from
outside.
3.10
The scope of installation of earth connection leads to equipment and risers on steel
structures/walls shall include laying the conductors, welding/cleating at specified intervals,
welding/brazing to the main earth grids, risers, bolting at equipment terminals and coating
welded/brazed joints by bitumen paint. Galvanised conductors shall be touched up with zinc
rich paint where holes are drilled at site for bolting to equipment/structure.
3.11
The scope of installation of electrodes shall include installation of these electrodes such as
directly in earth, and connecting to main buried earth grid, as per project drawings/relevant
standards. The scope of work shall include excavation, construction of the earth pits including
all materials required for construction of earth pits, placing the rod and fixing test links on those
pipe electrodes in test pits and connecting to main earth grid conductors.
4.0
WORK DETAILS
4.1
Work details shall be as per project drawings and Installation Notes where the sizes, number
and material of earth leads for earthing various items is furnished. In addition, the following
practices shall also be considered.
4.1.1
Wherever main earthing conductor crosses cable trenches, they shall be buried below the
trench floor.
4.1.2
Suitable earth risers approved by the ENGINEER shall be provided above finished floor/ground
level, if the equipment is not available at the time of laying of the main earth conductors. The
minimum length of such risers inside the building shall be 200 mm and that for outdoor shall be
500 mm above ground level. The risers to be provided will be marked in project drawings.
4.1.3
Earth leads between earthing riser and equipment earthing terminals shall follow as direct and
as short a path as possible.
4.1.4
Neutral connection shall never be used for the equipment earthing.
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4.1.5
Each neutral point of a transformer shall be connected to two separate treated type earth
electrodes.
4.1.6
Crane and track rails shall be bonded with the rail boards and connected to the earthing
system. Adjacent railway tracks shall be bonded across fish plates.
4.1.7
Shield wire in switchyard shall be connected to the earthing grid through test links at every
alternate tower.
4.1.8
An earthing pad as shown in the project layout drawings shall be provided under each
operating handle of the isolator and operating mechanism of HV breakers. Operating handle of
the isolator and supporting structure shall be bonded together by a flexible connection and
connected to the earthing grid.
4.1.9
Separate earth electrodes shall be provided adjacent to structures supporting lightning

arrestors Each connection shall be as short and as straight as practicable.
4.1.10
Wherever earthing conductor passes through walls, galvanised iron sleeves shall be provided
for the passage of earthing conductor. The pipe ends shall be sealed using suitable water
proof compound.
4.2
Earthing Connections
4.2.1
All connections in the main earth conductors in earth/concrete and connection between main
earthing conductor and earth leads shall be of welded. Cadwelding type connections shall be
done only if specifically indicated.
4.2.2
Connection between earth leads and earthing terminal provided on the equipment shall be
bolted type with a locking nut.
4.2.3
Welding operations and fluxes/alloys shall be as per the approved standards.
4.2.4
All joints shall be made such that contact resistance is negligible.
4.2.5
All bimetallic connections shall be treated with suitable compound to prevent moisture
ingression.
4.2.6
Metallic conduits and pipes shall be connected to the earthing system unless specified
otherwise.
4.2.7
Lightning protection system down conductors shall not be connected to any earthing
conductors above ground level. Also no intermediate earthing connection shall be made from
support structure of lightning arrestor.
4.2.8
Transformer, generator and CVT earthing shall be directly connected to the earth electrode.
4.3
Earth Electrode
4.3.1
Electrodes shall as far as practicable, be embedded below permanent moisture level.
4.3.2
For all earth electrodes, test pits with concrete covers, for periodic testing of earth resistivity,
shall be provided. The details of test pits shall generally be as per project drawings. Installation
of pipe electrodes in test pits shall be suitable for watering. All the necessary materials
required for test pits shall be supplied and installed by CONTRACTOR. The installation work
shall also include connection to main earth grid and civil work such as excavation.
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4.3.3
The pit for an earth electrode will be of size not less than and will be dug with its centre at
minimum 0.5 metres away from the plinth protection.
4.3.4
Earth pits shall be treated with salt and charcoal . The minimum requirement shall be 20 kg
charcoal and 30 kg salt per pit.
4.3.5
Soil, salt and charcoal placed around the electrode shall be finely graded, free from stones and
other harmful mixtures. Backfill shall be placed in layers of 250 mm thick uniformly spread and
compacted, if excavated soil is found unsuitable for backfilling, the CONTRACTOR shall
arrange for a suitable soil from outside.
4.3.6
Distance between two earth pits shall not be less than 6 Meters.
4.4
Lightning Protection System
4.2.1
The lightning protection air termination rods and/or horizontal air termination conductors shall
be fixed in such a way that they remain in their installed position even during severe weather
conditions. The necessary accessories such as cleats, clamps, welding materials, bolts, nuts,
shall be supplied by CONTRACTOR.
4.2.2
Air termination system shall be connected to earthing system below ground by down
conductors as shown in various project drawings. The down conductors shall follow a direct
path to earth. There shall not be any sharp bends, turns and kinks in the down conductors..
4.2.3
The lightning protection system shall not be in direct contact with underground metallic service
ducts, cables, cable conduits and metal enclosures of electrical equipment. However all metal
projections, railings, vents, tanks etc. above the roof shall be bonded together to form a part of
roof grid.
5.0
TESTING OF EARTHING SYSTEM

The CONTRACTOR shall ensure the continuity of all conductors and joints. The earth
resistance of each electrode will be measured by an approved earth testing apparatus and
recorded. In case the earth resistance is more than the required value, as per IS: 3043
additional earth pits, earthing ring as required shall be installed. The CONTRACTOR shall bear
the cost of all such tests.
Allowable earth-Resistance Values

The resistance value of an earthing system to general mass of the earth should not exceed.
7 Ohms for storage tanks
1 Ohm for main earth grid,
1 Ohm for bonding connections between joints in pipelines and associated
facilities.
2 Ohms for each electrode to the general mass of the earth.
Earth resistance can be directly read through an earth test Megger which has associated Test,
auxiliary Current and Potential electrodes. This instrument which is a combination of ohmmeter
and generator works on fall of potential principle. Test voltage is derived from the generator of
the Megger
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION :
1.0
SCOPE
This specification details the guidelines for work associated with installation, testing and
commissioning of various electrical equipment including switchyard equipment. The
work shall, however, at all times be carried out strictly as per the instructions of the
HPCL and as per approved drawings where relevant. The scope of work shall be as
indicated in Price Schedule.
2.0
CODES AND STANDARDS
2.1
The electrical installation work shall confirm to the latest /applicable electricity rules,
currently applicable standards, codes of practice, regulations and safety codes of the
locality where the installation is to be carried out. In case of conflict between these
standards and this specification, requirements of this specification shall govern. Nothing
in this specification shall be construed to relieve the CONTRACTOR of his responsibility.
2.2
All codes and standards referred to in the specification shall be understood to be the
latest version on the date of offer made by the bidder unless otherwise indicated.
IS : 10028
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE & SUPERVISION OF

TRANSFORMERS
IS: 1866
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE OF MINERAL INSULATING OIL

IN EQUIPMENT
IS : 10118
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SWITCHGEAR &

CONTROLGEAR
IS : 900
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF INDUCTION MOTORS
IS : 5216
GUIDE FOR SAFETY PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES IN

ELECTRICAL WORK
IS : 2629
HOT DIP GALVANISING OF IRON & STEEL
IS : 732
ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLATIONS VOLTAGE > 650 V
IS : 1646
FIRE SAFETY OF BUILDING (GENERAL) ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS
IS : 2551
DANGER NOTICE PLATES
IS : 335
INSULATING OIL
2.3
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that instruments and gauges to be used for testing and
inspection of critical parameters as identified in the specification have valid calibration
and the accuracy can be traced to National Standards.
3.0
GENERAL SCOPE
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3.1
The CONTRACTOR shall take over the equipment to be erected from the storage
yard/stores/sheds/railway siding, transport the equipment where required in actual
position, erect, assemble all parts of the equipments, test and commission the same.
3.2
The work shall be carried out strictly as per the instructions and layout drawings
approved by HPCL. In case of any doubt/misunderstanding as to correct interpretation of
the drawings or instructions, necessary clarifications shall be obtained from the HPCL.
The CONTRACTOR shall be held responsible for any damage to the equipment
consequent to not following the instructions correctly. MANUFACTURERs equipment
manuals will be furnished to the CONTRACTOR who shall return the same after
completion of work.
3.3
The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all tools, ladders, scaffolding, welding equipment,
rigging materials, testing equipment, test kits etc. required for complete installation,
testing and commissioning of the items included in the contract work.
3.4
Construction of suitable covered equipment storage building / sheds and site construction
office with all required facilities, illumination etc. shall be done by the agency at their own
cost. Space for this shall be provided in HPCLs premises subject to availability.
3.5
The HPCL may engage specialist engineers from the equipment MANUFACTURERS to
supervise the installation, testing and commissioning of their equipment. The
CONTRACTOR shall extend full cooperation to these engineers and carry out the works
as per their instructions. The CONTRACTORs work shall include minor
rewiring/modifications as may be necessitated during commissioning. Providing such
assistance shall be deemed to be included in the CONTRACTORs basic scope.
3.6
The CONTRACTOR shall cooperate through the HPCL with other CONTRACTORS at
site, in all matters of common interest, so as not to obstruct operation of others and to
ensure the safety of all personnel and works at the site. In case of any conflict HPCL /
ENGINEER's decision will be final and binding.
3.7
It shall be the CONTRACTORS responsibility to obtain approval from local statutory

authorities including Electrical Inspector, for all the new facilities before commencement
of work and getting system energised which comes under the purview of such
authorities.It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to comply fully with requirements
of relevant standards, Indian Electricity Act / Rules, CEA regulations, Regulations of
Insurance Association of India and Factories Act, Chief Controller of Explosives while
carrying out work as per this specification. Further, it shall be responsibility of the
contractor to prepare and submit to the electrical Inspectorate and statutory agencies all
necessary drawings, calculations, test certificate for commencing the work. He shall
submit completion report to Statutory Authority (after completing the particular work) and
arrange for inspection of the work completed. The approval from statutory authority shall
include all equipments irrespective of the fact whether the equipments are
supplied/erected/commissioned by the contractor or not.
3.8
It is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to provide watch & ward and security for the
equipments/component parts covered in this contract. Any loss of equipment/component
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parts, after take over by the CONTRACTOR, till the installation is handed over to the
HPCL, shall be made good by the CONTRACTOR.
3.9
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for cleaning all equipment under erection,
under storage, the work area and the project site at regular intervals to the satisfaction of
the HPCL. In case the cleaning is not to the HPCLs satisfaction, he will have the right to
carry out the cleaning operations and any expenditure incurred by the HPCLin this regard
will be to the CONTRACTORs account.
3.10
In order to avoid hazards to personnel moving around the equipment such as switchgear
etc. which is kept charged after installation, before commissioning, such equipment shall
be suitably cordoned off to prevent anyone accidentally going near it.
3.11
The CONTRACTOR shall carry out touch-up painting on any equipment, if the finish paint
on the equipment is soiled or marred during installation/handling. The paint including
primer thinner & shade of the paint to match with HPCLs specification.
3.12
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure workmanship of good quality and shall assign qualified
supervisors/engineers and competent labour who are skilled having valid
licence/authorisation/work permit, careful and experienced in carrying out similar works.
HPCL shall reserve the right to reject non-competent
3.13
It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to obtain necessary Licence/

Authorisation/permit for work for his personnel from the Licencing Board of the
locality/state where the work is to be carried out. The persons deputed by the
CONTRACTORs firm should also hold valid permits issued or recognised by the
Licencing Board of the locality/state where the work is to be carried out.
4.0
INSTALLATION WORK SCOPE
4.1
The CONTRACTOR shall on his own arrange for the temporary lighting arrangement for
the work area to carry out the installation work in the plant premises.
4.2
The CONTRACTOR shall install, test and commission the equipments furnished by the
HPCL/ supplied by contractor.
4.3
Equipment shall be installed in a neat, workmanlike manner so that it is level, plumb,

square and properly aligned and oriented. Tolerances shall be as established in the
MANUFACTURERs drawings or as stipulated by the HPCL. No equipment shall be
permanently bolted down to foundation or structure until the alignment has been checked
and found acceptable by the HPCL.
4.4
Care shall be exercised in handling to avoid distortion to stationary structures, the

marring of finish or damaging of delicate instruments or other electrical parts. Adjustment
shall be made as necessary to the stationary structures for plumb and level, for the sake
of appearance or to avoid twisting of frames, binding of hinged members etc.
4.5
The CONTRACTOR shall move all equipment into the respective buildings through the
regular doors or floor/wall openings provided specifically for lifting/moving the equipment.
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Transportation of equipment and materials from plant / contactors stores to the site for
erection and commissioning purpose. Provision of proper handling equipment e.g.
winches, lifting jacks, slings, pulleys, ropes etc. as well as all erection tools and tackles,
welding and gas cutting machines, power tools, hand lamps, pipe bending machine, cable
crimping tools, gauges, scaffoldings, ladders, local illumination etc. including cables
required for connection of these items. Contractor to submit the testing certificates of all
the lifting hooks, ropes for as per IS code before using the same in HPCL premises.
4.6
Foundation work for all transformers, switchgears, control panels/desks, cable trenches
etc. will be carried out by CONTRACTOR. Base frames for switchgear/control panel shall
also be fabricated by the CONTRACTOR.
4.7
CONTRACTOR shall arrange for periodic inspection of the material/equipment in his

custody until taken over by HPCL. CONTRACTOR shall also keep a check on the
deliveries/stored equipment/material covered under his scope of erection. The
CONTRACTOR shall advise HPCL minimum 15 days in advance regarding possible holdup in his work due to expected delays in delivery of free issue of materials.
4.8
The CONTRACTOR shall include the following in his scope, whenever applicable.
4.8.1 Supply & installation of danger/warning plates, labels, insulation rubber sheets/gloves,
first aid chart & box, sand bucket, fire extinguishers etc., quantities shall be by
Contractor.
4.8.2 Danger/warning plate having text written in English, Hindi and applicable vernacular
language shall be provided on all electrical equipment for voltages 415V and above. The
boards shall have the skull and cross bones, danger sign, together with the inscription,
inscribed in white letters on red background. Electrical installation CONTRACTOR shall
mount these boards at site on any of the equipment which are not provided with
danger/warning plates. The danger/warning plates shall comply with IS:2551 and Indian
Electricity Rules.
4.8.3 Site fabrication of items to meet specific situations eg. Junction boxes, wire mesh
enclosures etc. of different sizes is in Contractor scope.
4.8.4 Chipping and punching holes/openings in concrete floors/walls and brick walls and
finishing them good and providing channels and embedments wherever required.
5.0
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
5.1
TRANSFORMERS
5.1.1 Site inspection, storage, installation, testing and commissioning of transformers shall be
in accordance with the specified code of practices, MANUFACTURERs instructions and
the commissioning check list enclosed with the specification.
5.1.2 Care shall be taken during handling of insulating oil to prevent ingress of moisture or
foreign matter. In the testing, circulating, filtering or otherwise handling of oil, rubber
hoses shall not be used. Circulation and filtering of oil, heating of oil by regulated short-
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circuit current during drying runs and sampling and testing of oil shall be in accordance
with the MANUFACTURERs instructions/specified Code of Practice. Oil filtration shall be
done by contractor.
5.2
LV SWITCHGEARS
5.2.1 All LV switchgear such as MCCs, PDBS, lighting distribution boards etc. shall be installed
in accordance with specified Code of Practice, drawings furnished and the
MANUFACTURERs instructions and respective commissioning check lists enclosed with
the specification. The switchgear/panels shall be installed on finished surfaces or
concrete or steel sills or wall mounted. These panels may be bolted on to the foundation
pockets or welded to base frame members as detailed in the approved Foundation
Drawings. The CONTRACTOR shall be required to install and align any channel sills
which form part of the foundations. Proper aligning, joining of various vertical shipping
sections, busbar connections, inter panel wiring etc. will be the responsibility of the
CONTRACTOR. In joining shipping sections of the switchgear/panels/control centres
together, adjacent housing or panel sections provided shall be bolted together after
alignment has been completed. Power bus enclosures, ground and control splices of
conventional nature shall be cleaned and bolted together, being drawn up with torque
wrench of proper size or by other approved means.
5.3
BUSDUCT
5.3.1 Busducts (non-segregated), will have to be erected by the CONTRACTOR in accordance

with specified code of practice, manufacturers instructions and the drawings approved by
HPCL. Indoor portion of the busduct may be supported from the floor or ceiling beams
and outdoor portion of the busduct shall be supported from ground below on suitable
foundation (which is by civil CONTRACTOR). Wall frame assembly shall also be installed
as per VENDOR drawings, wherever called for.
5.4
MOTORS
5.4.1 Unless otherwise specified, the motors will be installed by the driven equipment
VENDOR. However, the Electrical CONTRACTOR under this specification shall
undertake pre commissioning checks and testing of the motors. The
installation/commissioning shall be as per the applicable code of practice,
MANUFACTURERs instructions and commissioning check list for motors enclosed with
the specification.
5.5
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
5.5.1 Whenever applicable, communication equipment, local starters, and every other electrical
equipment within the plant premises shall be installed, tested and commissioned as per
respective equipment VENDORs instructions, relevant code of practice and the drawings
approved by HPCL. Suitable brackets, angle/channel section for wall mounted
equipment shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR.
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LIGHTING/Illumination REQUIREMENT:
1.0 Sufficient lighting shall be provided so as to enable terminal operators to move
safely within the accessible areas of installation and to perform routine operations. Depending
on the nature of job activities carried out, the minimum illumination levels for various areas shall
be as follows
Area
Required
Lux levels
Primary roads
20
Secondary roads
10
Tank farm
20
Pump / Compressor / Dosing Sheds / Fire Pump House
100
Main Operation Platforms & Access Stairs (TT and TW gantry, 60

Tank manifold)
Ordinary Platforms
20
OWS / ETP Area
60
Sub Station / PMCC room
150
Transformer yard / HT Di pole area
100
Battery room , Charger/UPS rooms
150
Control Room bldg./ laboratory
400
Lube Warehouse
100
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Admin Building
300
Security Cabin / Watch Booth
100
Stairs
50
Corridors
70
Tank truck Parking area
20
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SPECIFICATIONS OF VOLTAGE STABILISER
SERVO CONTROLLED VOLTAGE STABILZER Three Phase, 4 Wire, AC, 50 Hz., Air
Natural Cooled with Standard Accessories and as per details given below :
Three identical Single Phase units connected in Star so as to sense and correct all
three phases individually to deliver a very balanced output irrespective of the
unbalanced load either in the supply or load
Input
: Three Phase, AC, 50 HZ, Voltage Variation -25% to +15 %
Output
: 415V +/- 1%, 3 Phase, AC, 50 HZ.
Capacity
: 3/ 5 /7.5 KVA
Protection
: Over Voltage / Under Voltage cut-off

: Single Phasing
: Phase Reversal
: Protection to be by means of electronic output sensing method
complete with contactor.
: Spike Suppressor
Accuracy
: +/- 1% of the output voltage and it can be adjusted
Auto ON facility
: Auto ON facility with adjustable time Delay.
Housing
gauge
: Panel to be of CRCA ( Cold Rolled Cold Annealed ) sheet of 16
Housing Painting
: Powder coated
STANDARD ACCESSORIES of VOLTAGE STABILISER

1. MAIN ON L.E.D.
: Indicating light ( for all phases)
2. INPUT BEYOND L..E.D.
: As visual alarms for input beyond limit condition.
3. VOLTMETER
: Analogue moving iron type.
4. VOLTMETER SELECTOR
: This switch facilities to indicate either input or
output voltage. Three phase S.S.O. type units are provided with phase to phase
selector switch also.
5. INPUT ON OFF FACILITY
provided
Input ON OFF MCB
of suitable rating to be
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6. TRIPING INDICATORS
: Tripping Indicators for all the protections provided in
the voltage stabilizer ( over voltage., under voltage, single phasing and phase reversal)
7. AUTO/MANUAL SELECTOR
in Auto Mode or in Manual Mode.
: This switch selects the unit to function SWITCH either
8. RAISE/LOWER SWITCH
: During manual mode of operation the output can be
increased or decreased with this switch to avail the specified output voltage. The switch
should not be accessible from the front i.e should be inside the panel.
9. VOLT LEVEL SET POTENTIO- : The output setting level can be adjusted METER
(Only in Auto Mode) by this potentiometer within 10 Volts. The rated input coverage shall
correspondingly shift when the output setting is disturbed from the specified output. This
should be provided on the PCB.
10. BYPASS SWITCH
provided inside the panel.
: Stabilizer Bypass facility to be provided. Switch to be
Approved Makes: Logicstat/ Dubas/ Bhurji/ Bluebird/ Emerson OR EQUIVALENT HPCL

approved Make
Batteries (Ni-Cd ): HBLNIFE Power Systems Ltd./ Amco Batteries Ltd.
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SCOPE OF WORK BY CONTRACTOR

Prior to award of contract

The bidder shall understand scope of work, drawings, specifications

The bidder shall develop

After the award of contract

Quality plan for all activities, required to be done by the

Various documents submitted by the bidder shall be finalized in

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During job execution

Bidder shall produce sufficient quality records on controlled / agreed

Bidder shall facilitate HPCL/Owner during quality / technical audits at his

Bidder shall discharge all responsibilities towards enforcement of this

QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The bidder shall nominate an overall in-charge of the contract titled

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After award of work the bidder may review augmentation of

The bidder is required to review the contract at all appropriate

The design activities, if any, performed during delivery of contract

Bidder shall establish methodology such that the materials supplied

Critical activities shall be identified and the bidder is required to

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All inspections carried out by the bidders surveillance inspection

All inspection, measuring & test equipments (IMTEs) shall be duly

All outputs / products delivered against contract scope of work shall

All non-conformities (NCs) found by the contractors inspection / HPCL

All deficiencies noticed by HPCLs representative(s) shall be recorded

Bidder shall establish appropriate methodologies for safe and

Bidder shall prepare sufficient records for various processes carried

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The bidder shall arrange internal quality audits at quarterly intervals,

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The mode of measurement shall be as per BIS or any other relevant

Payment will be made on the basis of joint measurements taken by

Wherever work is executed based on instructions of HPCL or details are

Measurements of weights shall be in metric tonne corrected to the nearest

Measurements will be made for various items under schedule of rates on

All other mode of measurements not covered in above shall be

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR LV SWITCHGEAR :

CODES AND STANDARDS

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The switchgear shall be indoor, metal enclosed,wall/ structure mounted,

Removable gland plates shall be provided. The gland plates shall be

Panel shall be provided with lifting eye hooks.

CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES FOR FLOOR/STAND MOUNTED

The switchgear shall be indoor, metal enclosed, floor/stand mounted of

Outdoor panels shall be provided with IP-55 degree of protection for

Adjacent switchgear cubicles shall be provided with side sheets on

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extendable on both sides by the addition of vertical sections.

The bottom of the switchgear shall be fully covered by sheet steel.

Panels shall be provided with proper neoprene gasketing for removable

Operating devices shall be incorporated only in the front of the

In addition to integral base frame, common base frame of 75 mm x 40

For Compartmentalized Panels-The switchgear shall be divided into

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horizontally, and a vertical busbar compartment serving all modules

A vertical cable alley covering the entire height, except horizontal

d) A horizontal separate enclosure or enclosures separated by

Main And Auxiliary Buses

Busbars shall be made of high quality, high conductivity, high strength

Busbars shall be of uniform cross section throughout the length of the