Annex (A)

Technical Specifications for

Distribution Transformers

PART 1: GENERAL

1. Scope

This specification covers the design, manufacturing, testing, supply, delivery and

performance requirements of three phase outdoor type distribution transformers

for use in the electricity distribution networks of Iraq.

2. Standards

The equipment shall comply with the latest editions and amendments of the

international standards listed below as a minimum.

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission:

IEC 60071: Insulation co-ordination

IEC 60076: Power transformers

IEC 60137: Bushing for alternating voltages above 1,000V

IEC 60156: Method for the determination of the electric strength of

insulting oils

IEC 60296: Specification for unused mineral insulating oils for

transformer and switchgear

IEC 60354: Loading guide for oil-immersed power transformers

IEC 60437: Radio interference test on high-voltage insulators

IEC 60551: Determination of transformer and reactor sound levels

IEC 60616: Terminal and tapping markings for power transformers

IEC 60722: Guide to the lightning impulse and switching impulse

testing of power transformers and reactors

ISO International Organization for Standardization:

ISO 1459: Metallic coatings - Protection against Corrosion by Hot

Dip Galvanising - Guiding Principles

ISO 1460: Metallic coatings - Hot dip galvanized coatings on ferrous

materials. Gravimetric determination of the mass per unit

area

ISO 2178: Non-magnetic coatings on magnetic substrates -

Measurements of coating thickness - Magnetic method

ISO 9000: Quality management and quality assurance standards -

Guidelines for selection and use

CENELEC/CEN Harmonized European Standards:

HD 428: Distribution Transformers

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials:

D 202: Methods of sampling and testing untreated paper used for

electrical insulation.

Where any provision of this specification differs from those of the standards listed

above, the provision of this specification shall apply. In case of conflict, the order

of precedence shall be:

This specification

IEC standards

ISO standards

Other standards

Equipment confirming to alternative standards may be accepted provided it is

demonstrated that they give a degree of quality and performance equivalent or

better than that of the reference standards. Acceptability of any alternative standard

is at the discretion of the Employer.

3. Service Conditions

Transformers will be installed outdoors, at ambient conditions given below.

3.1 Outdoor

Item Description

Altitude above sea level: Up to 1,000m above sea-level

Ambient Temperature:

Maximum outdoor - shade +55 °C for 6 hours a day

Minimum outdoor -10 °C

Maximum outdoor daily average +40 °C

Maximum outdoor yearly average +30 °C

Maximum ground at depth 1 m +35 C

Maximum Black Body (black objects in direct sun) +80 C

Relative Humidity:

Maximum 92 %

Minimum 12 %

Yearly Average 44 %

Maximum wind velocity: 140 kilometre per hour

Rainfall per year:

Maximum 500 mm

Minimum 50 mm

Maximum in one day 65 mm

Yearly Average 150 mm

Atmosphere: Subject to sand storms and

wind blown dust

Average number of days per year of dust storms 30

Average number of days per year of thunder storms 15

4. System Conditions

The network design information is as follows;

Note: The 11 kV networks are normally operated with the neutral point earthed

through a resistor to limit earth fault current. However, the 11 kV networks

may also be operated with the neutral isolated from earth during abnormal

conditions. The unearthed 11 kV equipment shall be suitable for continuous

operation with an earth fault on one phase and shall be designed to withstand

the over voltage that may occur due to arcing to earth.

5. Inspection, Testing and Quality Assurance

5.1 Inspection

The Contractor shall submit a detailed program covering the design,

manufacture and testing of the Distribution Transformers within one month of

receipt of the contract award. Reports shall subsequently be submitted at

intervals, outlining progress.

The Employer or its nominated entity shall have free entry at all times, while

work on the contract is being performed, to all parts of the manufacturer’s

works which concern the processing of the work. The manufacturer shall afford

the Employer without charge, all reasonable facilities to verify that the

equipment being furnished is in accordance with this specification.

5.2 Testing

The equipment shall have been type tested and successfully passed all type tests

referred to in Part 2 “Technical”, and in the most recent editions of the standards

referenced in Clause 2. Certificates of type tests already carried out shall be

submitted with the bid for evaluation.

Fresh type tests shall be carried out if required by the Employer at an

independent certified/accredited testing laboratory and witnessed by the

Employer or some other representative acceptable to the Employer. If the

Employer wishes to witness tests, then the Contractor shall give the Employer

a minimum of one-month notice that the equipment/material is ready for

Description Voltage

11 kV 400 V Nominal Voltage 11 kV 400/230 V Highest System Voltage 12 kV 416 V Number of Phases 3 3 Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz Neutral Point See Note below Directly Earthed 3 Phase Short Circuit Level 25 kA 10 kA Duration of Short Circuit 1 sec - Insulation Levels:

Impulse 75 kV - Power Frequency 1 min 28 kV 3 kV

testing. If the Employer does not indicate an intention to participate in the

testing, the manufacturer shall carry out the tests and the Contractor shall

furnish the results thereof to the Employer for review and acceptance. Cost of

type tests shall be included in the Price Schedule.

All routine tests required by the relevant standards shall be carried out even

though they are not listed in this specification, at the expense of the Contractor

and these tests shall be carried out at the manufacturer’s works. The Contractor

shall submit full details of the proposed methods of testing, including

connection diagrams to the Employer for approval, at least one month before

testing.

The Contractor shall submit to the Employer five signed copies of the test

certificates, giving results of the prescribed tests. Equipment shall not be

dispatched until the Employer has received the test certificates and the

Contractor has been informed that they are acceptable. The Employer

reserves the right to reject any item of the equipment if the test results do not

comply with the values specified or with the data given in the Schedule of

Technical Data.

5.3 Quality Assurance

The manufacturer must operate a quality assurance system that complies with

ISO 9000. The Contractor shall provide current certification showing the

manufacturers’ compliance with ISO 9000 or equivalent national standard. The

certificate must have been issued by an independent, accredited issuing

authority.

6. Spare Parts

Not required.

7. Packing, Shipping and Hazardous Substances

7.1 Packing

All equipment, including accessories, shall be packed and securely clamped

against movement in robust, non-returnable packing cases to ensure safe transit

from the manufacturer's works to the agreed point of delivery. The base of the

packing case shall be strong enough to carry the weight of the transformer and be

large enough so that no part of the transformer and accessories such as pipes,

valves, etc extends beyond the edge of the pallet.

Transformers shall be supplied filled with oil. The weight and volume of oil in the

transformer shall be clearly stated.

All the spare parts shall be packed for long storage.

Internal surfaces of equipment and accessories shall be sealed off by means of

gaskets and blanking off plates. Equipment and surfaces liable to deterioration due

to condensation shall be protected by packs of silica gel or other approved

desiccant.

Each transformer shall have 2 suitable plywood labels tied to it on adjacent sides.

Each label shall contain the following information indelibly marked on it:

Individual serial number

Employer’s name

Contract number

Contractor's name

Manufacturer’s name

Description of contents

Country of origin

Case measurements

Gross and net weights in kilograms

All necessary slinging and stacking instructions

The label and ties shall be fixed such that no damage or abrasion is caused to the

paintwork.

Each transformer shall contain a fully detailed packing list in a sealed waterproof

envelope robustly attached to it. Five (5) copies of each packing list shall be sent

to the Employer prior to dispatching the equipment.

7.2 Hazardous Substances

The Contractor shall submit safety data sheets for all hazardous substances used

with the equipment. These substances shall be classified in accordance with the

European Union SI 426.

If such substances are not used in with the equipment, the Contractor shall give

an assurance that there are no substances classified as hazardous in the

equipment supplied.

8. Submittals Required by Employer after Contract Award

The Contractor shall submit a detailed programme covering the manufacture,

testing and delivery of the materials and equipment.

PART 2: TECHNICAL

9. General

This specification covers the design, manufacturing, testing, supply, delivery and

performance requirements of three phase, 50 Hz, 11/0.416 kV distribution power

transformers with accessories.

All transformers shall have separate primary and secondary windings and be

hermetically sealed, oil immersed with natural oil and air cooling (ONAN).

The design of the tank, fittings, bushings, etc. shall be such that it will not be

necessary to keep the transformer energized to prevent deterioration as the

transformers may be held in reserve, outdoors, for many years.

10. Technical Requirements

Description Requirement

Rated Voltage HV 11 kV

LV 416 V

Frequency 50 Hz

Number of Phases 3

Power ratings 100kVA, 250 kVA, 400 kVA and 630 kVA

Type Oil immersed, hermetically sealed (bolted type)

Standard IEC 60076

Cooling Self-cooled (ONAN)

Voltage Variation Off-load tap changer with 5 positions in the HV winding

giving + 2 x 2.5 %.

Windings Copper only

Core Grain orientated silicon steel, step-lap mitered joints

HV and LV Bushings Outdoor type

Vector Group Dyn11

10.1 Rated Power

The continuous rating of the distribution Transformers shall be 100kVA, 250

kVA, 400 kVA and 630 kVA.

Each Transformer shall be capable of supplying its rated power being the product

of rated voltage and rated current on the line side winding (at center tap) expressed

in kVA, as defined in IEC 60076-1.

The transformer shall also be capable of delivering rated current at an applied

voltage equal to 105% of the rated voltage.

- Likewise, each transformer shall be capable of supplying its rated power

continuously under ambient temperature conditions without the temperature

rise of the top oil exceeding 50 C and without the temperature rise of the

windings as measured by resistance exceeding 55 C.

10.2 Overload Capacity

The transformer shall be capable of operating in accordance with the loading

guidelines of IEC 60354 without exceeding the normal daily use of life and

without the transformer winding hot spot temperature exceeding 140 C.

The Contractor shall submit calculations demonstrating that above requirements

are met. These calculations shall disregard the effect of winding thermal capacity.

Importance is attached to overload capacity. Transformers incapable of meeting

the overload performance specified will not be considered.

10.3 Impedance Voltage

The guaranteed value of impedance measured at 75 C and center tap shall be 4%

for the transformers of 100kVA, 250 kVA and 400 kVA capacities and 6% for the

distribution transformers of 630 kVA capacity and it shall be subject to the

tolerance specified in IEC 60076.

The resistance component of impedance measured at 75 C on the center tap shall

not exceed 25 % for all kVA ratings

10.4 Short Circuit Performance

The transformer shall be capable of withstanding the thermal and dynamic effects

of short circuits. System short circuit level and the withstanding duration are given

in table “system conditions” in section 3.2.

The short circuit characteristics shall be as follows;

The X/R ratio shall conform to HD 398 / HD 428

The initial winding hot spot temperature shall be 98 C

The final winding hot spot temperature shall be 250 C

The ability to withstand the thermal and dynamic effects of a short circuit shall be

demonstrated in accordance with IEC 60076 and IEC 60354. Calculations / test

certificates shall be submitted for approval.

10.5 Flux Density

The flux density at any point of the magnetic circuit when the transformer is

connected on the centre tap and operating at normal voltage and frequency shall

not exceed 1.65 Tesla. Saturation must not occur at 10 % over voltage.

10.6 Noise Level

The average noise level of the transformers shall not exceed the values given in

IEC 60551. The measurements shall be carried out in accordance with the above

standard at a distance of 300 mm from the envelope of the transformer.

10.7 Tap Changing

Characteristics

Each transformer shall be fitted with 5 taps with ± 2x2.5% voltage variation. Tap

changing and the tap changing mechanism shall have the following characteristics:

Tap changing shall be carried out with the transformer off-load. An

externally operated self-positioning tapping switch shall be provided.

Provision shall be made for locking the tap switch handle with a padlock

having a 6 mm diameter hasp.

Tap changer handles shall be fitted with gasketed covers, so that sealing

of the transformer under normal conditions is independent of the switch

shaft gland.

11. Materials and Construction

11.1 Core and Coils

The HV and LV windings shall be made of high conductivity copper. Copper foil

may be used for the LV winding.

The windings shall be uniformly insulated and the LV neutral point shall be

insulated for full voltage. The insulation material of windings and connections

shall be high quality, free from insulation softening, shrinking or collapsing during

service. Moreover none of the material used shall disintegrate, carbonize or

become brittle under the action of hot oil, under all load conditions.

The core shall be manufactured from non-aging, grain-orientated silicon steel of

high permeability with step-lap mitered joints.

The core and coil assembly shall have the core and coils rigidly connected to the

tank and suitable closed lugs shall be provided for removing the core and coil

assembly from the tank.

11.2 Bushings and Terminals

All bushings shall be so designed that there will be no excessive stressing of

any parts due to temperature changes and adequate means shall be provided to

accommodate conductor expansion. Insulation levels for bushings shall be at

least equal to those specified for the windings.

The Bushings shall be so installed that they are easy to be checked and removed

without removing the tank cover and the pipe work.

The creepage distances for the bushings and the insulators shall not be less than

25 mm/kV for maximum phase to phase system voltage.

Both HV and LV Bushings shall be complete with Brass terminals suitable for

terminating Copper conductors as details given below:

HV: outdoor bushings with clamp for terminating 50-95 mm2 Copper

Conductor

LV: outdoor bushings with terminals suitable for terminating copper cables

as specified below.

100 kVA – 1x1C 95 mm2

250 kVA – 2x1C 95 mm2

400 kVA – 3x1C 150 mm2

630 kVA – 4x1C 150 mm2

The HV and LV bushings shall be:

Easily replaceable and cemented in bushings are not acceptable.

Sufficiently robust to withstand normal transport hazards.

The HV bushings shall be labeled in accordance with IEC 60076. Letters shall be

at least 12 mm high. The means of marking shall be either:

Engraved metal plate or etched anodized aluminium. Identification by

adhesive stickers is not acceptable.

If labeling is to be carried out on the tank, it is preferred that one plate be used

rather than individual markings for each phase, in order to prevent incorrect

phase markings.

11.3 Earthing Terminals

All transformers shall be provided with a main earthing terminal of stainless steel

welded to the tank and be fitted with a stainless steel M12 bolt, nut, spring washer

and a lock washer.

11.4 Tank Fabrication

The transformer tank shall be of rigid construction, shall not leak and shall be

designed so that the completed transformer can be lifted and transported without

permanent deformation or oil leakage. The Contractor shall state what method of

leak testing is used.

The tank shall be fabricated of mild steel or stainless steel. If stainless steel is used

it shall not discolour or corrode; a minimum grade 304 L is required.

The minimum thickness of the steel tank shall be 3 mm for mild steel and an

equivalent thickness for stainless steel such that its mechanical strength shall be

the same as that of the 3 mm thick mild steel tank. Thickness below the minimum

value will be considered only in exceptional cases, such as where special

protective finishes are used. The Contractor shall provide full information about

any such special finish, including any field experience.

The transformer tank and the top cover shall be designed in such a manner as to

leave no external pockets in which water can lodge or dust deposits can build up.

The top cover shall be of the bolted type and fitted with neoprene bonded cork

seals suitable for temperature as stipulated in this specification. Surfaces at

gasketed joints shall be such that an even face is presented to the gasket, thereby

eliminating the necessity for the gasket to take up surface irregularities.

The cooling surfaces may be oil filled fins or radiators. Only larger faces of the

transformer shall be used to attach cooling surfaces.

All pipes and radiators, which are welded to the tank wall, shall be welded

externally.

100kVA, 250 kVA and 400 kVA transformers shall be pole mounted and 630 kVA

transformers shall be wheel mounted. Skids shall be aligned at right angles to the

line of the HV bushings.

11.5 Surface Treatment

The transformer tank, radiators and accessories should be adequately protected

against corrosion and the Contractor shall submit details of the proposed method

of protection.

All surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned of rust, scale, grease and dirt and other

foreign matter and all imperfections shall be removed by means of approved

methods.

The transformer tank and its steel attachments shall be hot dip galvanized or

metallized, followed by painting. The painting system used should be proven and

documented.

The outside of the tank shall be painted Gray.

The inside of the tank shall be painted with an approved oil resisting varnish so

that the oil cannot come into contact with the tank metal at any time.

11.6 Tank Fittings and

Attachments

The following fittings and attachments shall be provided in all transformers:

Tap changer (off-circuit with pad lockable switch)

HV bushing assembly

LV bushings assembly

Oil filling and drain valves

Main earthing terminal

Lifting eyes pulling eyes and jacking pads

Stainless steel engraved rating and connection plate in both Arabic and

English languages

Pressure relief valve

Protecting irons

Oil level indicator

Terminal marking

11.7 Transformer Assembly

The core and winding shall be dried in a vacuum drying oven. The heating and

vacuum drying cycle shall be approved by the Employer. The tank, complete

with core and windings, shall be filled with oil under a vacuum.

11.8 Transformer Oil

The transformers shall be supplied filled with class 1 mineral oil conforming to

IEC 60296. The Contractor shall submit a detailed specification for the type of oil

proposed. The oil shall not contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB). The

Employer may require evidence that the oil is not contaminated by PCB. If an anti

oxidant is recommended, its use shall be subject to the Employer's approval.

12. Transformer Losses

The Contractor shall state the guaranteed losses. No positive tolerance is allowable

on the guaranteed values. Transformers supplied with losses exceeding the

guaranteed values will be rejected.

The Contractor shall also state the value of guaranteed magnetizing current,

subject to the tolerance specified in IEC 60076.

12.1 Loss Evaluation

The admissible tolerances for component and total losses of transformer after

testing shall be according to IEC 60076.

The Employer may at its sole discretion reject any transformer with Copper losses

or Iron losses exceeding the relevant tolerances.

For the purpose of evaluation the transformer shall be evaluated according to the

total price plus the capitalized value of losses. The formula to be used in evaluation

will be:

Capitalized Cost = $T + (Fe x $5,000) + (Cu x $1,200) Where,

$T = The total cost of the transformer as tendered.

Fe = No load loss in kW

Cu = Load loss in kW at full rated load and maximum operating

temperature.

13. Tests

The tests listed hereinafter shall be carried out in accordance with provisions in

the referenced standards in the specification.

13.1 Routine Tests

Routine tests shall be carried out on all transformers and the tests shall be

conducted in accordance with IEC 60076 /other standards as applicable.

The following routine measurements and tests shall be carried out:

Measurement of winding resistance

Measurement of voltage ratio and check of polarity and vector group

Measurement of impedance voltages

Measurement of load losses

Measurement of no load losses and no load current, including

measurement of harmonics

Induced overvoltage withstand test

Separate source voltage-withstand tests on HV and LV windings

Bushing routine tests

Oil leakage test

Relief Device test

Dielectric Routine Tests

Galvanizing tests.

13.2 Type Tests

Following shall be regarded as type tests:

Temperature Rise Test. This test shall be carried out on the tap

having maximum losses

Short Circuit Withstand test

Measurement of zero-sequence Impedances

Impulse Voltage Test and Power Frequency Test

Acoustic Sound Level Measurement

Tank Vacuum Test

Measurement of Harmonic Level in no load condition

Oil Analysis

13.3 Galvanizing Tests

Galvanizing tests shall be carried out on transformer tanks prior to painting. Those

shall be routine tests, which shall be part of the routine tests documentation and

shall not be charged to the Employer. Testing shall be in accordance with ISO

1460 and is summarized as follows.

The following tests, measurements or inspections shall be carried out on each of

the selected samples:

Visual inspection

Thickness of galvanizing coat

Uniformity of galvanizing coat

In the event of disagreement or dispute over the results of the above tests a coating

mass test shall be carried out. The result of this test shall be definite and binding.

14. Label and Rating Plates

Labels, name plates, markings and instructions shall be clear and indelible and

in the English language. A weatherproof rating plate shall be provided in

accordance with IEC 60076 and showing the following items, indelibly marked:

- Type of transformer

- Specification to which standard it was manufactured

- Manufacturer’s name

- Serial number

- Year of manufacturer

- Number of phases

- Rated power

- Rated frequency

- Rated voltage

- Rated currents

- Vector group

- Percentage impedance voltage at rated current

- Type of cooling

- Continuous ambient temperature at which ratings apply

- Top oil temperature rise at rated load

- Total weight

- Volume of oil

- Weight of core and windings

- Table of primary voltages at the 5 tapping positions

- Connection diagram

- Employer’s name

SCHEDULES TO BE COMPLETED BY THE BIDDERS

Technical Data Schedule

The following Technical Schedule shall be filled out for the transformer rating.

Technical Data Schedule for 630 kVA Distribution Transformer

# Description Unit Data

1 International standards transformer complies with - 2 Nominal frequency Hz 3 Rated Power kVA 4 Nominal primary voltage kV 5 Nominal secondary voltage V 6 Rated primary voltage kV 7 Rated secondary voltage V 8 Type of cooling - 9 Vector group - 10

Tap changing Number of steps ± steps

Tapping range ± % 11

Rated short circuit current

and withstanding duration

Current kA 12 Duration s 13 Impedance measured at 75 C and center tap % 14 X/R ratio -

15 Duration of overload

25 % overload C

minutes

50% overload C

minutes 16 Design maximum outdoor temperature C 17 Design continuous ambient temperature C 18

Thermal Characteristics

Average winding temperature rise C

Maximum average temperature rise C

Maximum hot spot temperature rise C

Hot-spot to top-oil temperature gradient C 19 Magnetic flux density Tesla 20 Core Losses W 21 Winding losses W 22 No load current A 23 Regulation: full load, PF=1 %

# Description Unit Data full load, PF=0.85 %

24

Silicon steel

Manufacturer Type and grade

Operating flux density Tesla

Losses kW/kg at operating flux density kW/kg

Manufacturer’s data sheet supplied Yes/No

# Description Unit Data

25

Conductor for HV winding

Manufacturer/Supplier and type

Conductor Material

Shape and cross sectional area 26

Conductor for LV winding

Manufacturer/Supplier and type

Conductor Material

Shape and cross sectional area 27

HV Bushing

Manufacturer/Supplier

Type and grade

Bushing catalogue number 28

LV Bushing

Manufacturer/Supplier

Type and grade

Bushing catalogue number 29 Bushing basic impulse

level HV Bushing kV

30 Bushing power frequency withstand voltage

HV Bushing kV

LV Bushing kV 31

Terminals

Type and metal used in HV terminal

Type and metal used in LV terminal

Type of metal used in Earth terminal 32 Minimum phase to phase clearance mm 33 Minimum phase to earth clearance mm 34 Spring and lock washers included Yes/No 35

Tap changer

Manufacturer/supplier

Type

Catalogue details attached Yes/No

Manufacturers data sheet attached Yes/No 36 Can tap changer switch be locked Yes/No 37

Tank Fabrication

Tank material Thickness of the metal sheet Painting method details attached Yes/No

38 Tank Dimensions Width mm

Height mm Depth mm

39

Transformer weights

Weight of core and windings kg Weight of tank kg Weight of oil at 20 C kg Total weight of transformer, ready for

service kg

Shipping weight of transformer kg

Signature: ___________________ Company Seal