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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

VFD MODULE FOR ID FAN

1.00.00

GENERAL

1.1.00

CODES AND STANDARDS

HT breaker
DC reactor
Motor
Transformers
Bushing's

IEC:56
IEC 289
IS:4722/IS:325/IEC:34
IS:2026,
IS: 2099, IEC 137

Bushing CTs

IS: 2705, IEC :185

Insulating oil

IS:335

1.2.00

For the purpose of design of equipment/systems, an ambient temperature of 50 deg.

Centigrade and relative humidity of 95% shall be considered. The equipment shall
operate in a highly polluted environment. However VFD system power/control
panels shall be located in air conditioned room.

1.3.00

All equipments shall be suitable for rated frequency of 50 Hz with a variation of +3%
& -5%, and 10% combined variation of voltage and frequency unless specifically
brought out in the specification.

1.4.00

Contractor shall provide fully compatible electrical system, equipments, accessories

and services.

1.5.00

All the equipment, material and systems shall, in general, conform to the latest
edition of relevant National and international Codes & Standards, especially the
Indian Statutory Regulations.

1.6.00

Paint shade shall be as follows

a)
b)
c)

VFD transformer
Motors
VFD Panels

:
:
:

RAL 5012 (Blue), legend in black letter

RAL 5012 (Blue)

d)

VFD reactor

RAL 5012 (Blue), legend in black letter

Front and rear panels in Grey

(RAL9002). End panel sides in blue
(RAL 5012)

1.7.00

Technical requirements of cables etc. , which are not covered in the following
clauses, shall be as described in relevant chapters of "Technical requirements ,
part-B .

2.00.00

TYPE

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The Variable frequency drive (VFD) system shall be of a modern proven design
for similar applications in power plants. The system shall be either Current Source
Inverter (CSI) or Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) type with minimum 12 pulse
design. The system shall have 2X100% channels (including one 100% hot
standby channel) for each Motor.

3.00.00

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The system shall be suitable for linear continuous speed control for a range
indicated elsewhere as per the requirement of driven equipment. Each channel
and each motor shall be rated for operation of an ID fan at 100% BMCR. The
system shall meet the requirements of IEEE 519 for the harmonics generated at
the input of VFD transformer and transferred to power supply bus. All required
protections like Overload, Earth fault, Over voltage, Over speed, Negative
sequence, Field failure, Excitation faults etc as required and applicable for the
system shall be provided.

4.00.00

DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

System shall include the following equipment for each fan

a)Power/control panels consisting of line converters , load converters and control system
for drive control & protection. These shall be provided for each channel separately.
b) Power transformer on the source side for each channel.
c)Breaker/Contactor on the motor side for each channel.
d)DC air core reactor or capacitor for each channel as per the system requirement.
e) Motor
f) LT power & control cables / cabling as mentioned elsewhere.
g) MMI (Man machine Interface)

4.1.00

Power Transformer
1) TYPE
Out door type, Mineral oil filled ONAN type, Three phase unit, suitable for rectifier
duty.
2) RATING
a). The Transformers shall be sized so as to have 10% margin at ambient
conditions after considering final load requirements at peak conditions. The
vector group of channel-I transformer shall be Ddo and the vector group of
channel-II transformer shall be either Dyn1 or Dyn11 which shall be informed to

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the Contractor during detail engineering.

b). The voltage rating of primary winding shall be 6.6 KV ,+/- 6%. The secondary voltage
rating shall be decided by the Contractor to suit his system.
3) MAX. TEMPERATURE RISE
WINDING

55oC

above ambient

50oC

Top OIL
50oC above ambient
4) OPERATIONAL REQUIRTEMENTS

50oC

Tap Changer
Off-circuit, +/-5% in steps of 2.5% shall be provided. It shall be hand operated by an
external handle with position markings, pad locking facility in each position and mechanical
stops to prevent over cranking beyond extreme positions.
5) Loading Capability
Continuous operation at rated KVA on any tap with voltage variation of +/-10%
corresponding to the voltage of the tap as well as in accordance with IEC 354/IS: 6600.
6) Flux Density
Not to exceed 1.9 Wb/sq.m. at any tap position with +/-10% voltage variation from voltage
corresponding to the tap. Transformer shall also withstand following overfluxing conditions
due to combined voltage and frequency fluctuations:
a)

110% continuous

b)

125% for at least one minute.

c)

140% for at least five seconds.

7) Noise Level
Not to exceed values specified in NEMA TR-1.
8) FEATURES
All transformers shall be suitable for cable termination. A dust proof cable box shall be
provided. Also, a sheet steel, vermin and dust proof marshalling box shall be furnished
with each transformer to accommodate temperature indicators, terminal blocks for control
cables etc. The transformer shall be provided with all fittings and accessories to be
complete in all respects for satisfactory operation.
a) Tank
Shall be fabricated from tested quality steel and designed to withstand continuous internal
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pressure of 35KN per sq.m. over normal pressure as well as short circuit forces. The main
tank body including tap-changer compartment, radiators and coolers shall be capable of
with standing full vacuum. All steel surfaces in contact with insulating oil shall be painted
with two coats of heat resistant oil insoluble insulating varnish. Tank shields, if provided,
shall not resonate at natural frequency of equipment.
b) Tank mounting
Transformer tank shall be mounted on bi-directional rollers for rail gauge of 1676 mm.
Suitable locking arrangement shall be provided to prevent accidental movement of
transformer. Tank shall also be provided with lifting lugs and minimum four jacking pads.
c) At least two adequately sized inspection openings, one at each end of the tank for easy
access to bushings and earth connections shall be provided.
d) Core shall be High grade non-aging cold rolled grain oriented silicon steel laminations.
e) Winding conductor shall be Electrolytic grade copper. Windings shall be uniformly
Insulated.
f)Conservator tank of adequate capacity for expansion of oil from min. ambient to 100
deg.C, oil temperature shall be provided. The transformers rated 8MVA and above shall be
provided with air bag breathing through silica gel breather. For lower rating transformers,
conventional single compartment conservator with dry air filling the space above oil and
connected to silica gel breather shall be provided.
g) Bushings shall be Porcelain.
h) Bushing CTs Shall be provided in the LV neutral side of adequate rating for WTI.
i) Radiators shall be Tank mounted with shut off valves.
j) Insulating oil shall conform to IS: 335. No external inhibitors are permitted.
k) Marshalling box shall be provided with thermostatically controlled space heaters and
shall suitable for IP-55 degree of protection.
l) Additional L.V. neutral bushing shall be brought out for earthing at equipment end.
m) Fittings
Shall be provided with following fittings
i) Buchholz relay shall be provided with double float type with alarm and trip contacts.
ii) A spring operated pressure relief devices with extension pipe to bring oil to plinth level
alongwith electrically insulated contact for alarm and tripping shall be provided for

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transformer rating 2MVA and above.
iii) Diaphragm type explosion vent shall be provided for transformers of rating less than
2MVA.
iv) Winding temperature indicator (WTI) and Oil temperature indicator (OTI), Dial type
(150mm) with alarm and trip contacts and max. reading pointer along with resetting device
shall be provided.
v) Magnetic oil level gauge with alram contact shall be provided.
vi) Oil level gauge Prismatic/toughened glass type.
vii) Oil Temperature indicator (OTI)

4.2.00

Breaker/Contactor
1) Type
Shall be SF6 or Vacuum type, restrike free, stored energy operated and
with electrical anti-pumping features.
These shall be electrically operated, mechanically latched type & shall have
protection against over load, all AC/DC transients and voltage surges etc. Electronic
control module shall be electrically isolated from these power switching devices
2) TEMPERATURE RISE
Temperature rise of busbars shall not exceed 55 deg. C for silver plated
joints and 40 deg. C for other joints, over an ambient temperature of 50
deg. C under any condition.
3)CT/PT/Meters
As required for the system offered & shall be suitable for variable frequency
operation.

4.2.1
4.3.00

A) DC Reactor (As applicable)

1)Type
Dry type, air cored, self cooled, indoor type. Suitable for withstanding earth fault
continuously and housed in metal enclosure fabricated from cold rolled sheet
steel of Frame thickness 2.0 mm, Enclosure thickness 1.6 mm & Gland plate
thickness 4.0 mm(Al). Enclosure degree of protection shall be IP-22.
2)Insulation

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3) Noise level shall not exceed value specified in NEMA TR-1

B) Capacitor (As applicable)

Shall be of self healing film or electrolytic type having high life time. The capacitor
shall be an integral part of VFD system. DC link Capacitors shall have discharge
resistors which shall be capable of reducing the residual charges to zero just after
the capacitor is disconnected from the supply source. The capacitor shall be suitable
for high ripple currents.
4.4.00

Power Controller

1)

Housing
Metal enclosure panel having IP-21 degree of protection, located in airconditioned Indoor environment fabricated from cold rolled sheet steel of
Frame thickness 2.0 mm, Enclosure thickness 1.6 mm & Gland plate
thickness 4.0 mm (Al).

2)

Control
Any one channel (selectable) shall be in master mode in active operation.
Other channel follows master in slave mode, with smooth changeover in
the event of failure of master without initiating fan trip.
Protections shall be provided against overload, AC/DC transients, voltage
surge, etc. of power & control device
Duplicate control supply with automatic changeover shall be provided.

3)

Construction
Proper ventilation shall be provided in the panels to ensure that max.
temperature inside the cubicle is within permissible limits for reliable and
continuous operation of the system. In case cooling fans are provided, the
same shall have 100% redundancy with provision for auto start of stand-by
fan.
The noise level inside the room with all channels operating shall be within
the specified limit.

4)

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Man machine interface with one 21" CRT with keyboard and colour laser
printer located in control room and one panel mounted printer for system
alarm and monitoring. Provision shall be kept for exchange of information
between VFD control system and DDCMIS .

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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

MOTORS

a) Type

3 Phase Synchronous or 3 phase squirrel cage

Induction motor suitable for VFD application

b)

Motors shall meet the requirements mentioned in

subsection for motors and relevant IS/IEC

6.00.00

TYPE TESTING

6.1.1

The contractor shall carry out the type tests as indicated in the "LIST OF TYPE
TESTS TO BE CONDUCTED ON EACH TYPE AND RATING " on the equipment
mentioned there in. The Bidder shall indicate the charges for each of these type
tests separately in the relevant schedule of BPS and the same shall be considered
for the evaluation of the Bids. The type test charges shall be paid only for the test(s)
actually conducted successfully under this contract and upon certification by the
Owner's Engineer.

6.1.2

The type tests shall be carried out in presence of the Owner's representative, for
which minimum 15 days notice shall be given by the Contractor. The Contractor shall
obtain the Owner's approval for the type test procedure before conducting the type
test. The type test procedure shall clearly specify the test set-up, instruments to be
used, procedure, acceptance norms, recording of different parameters, interval of
recording, precautions to be taken etc. for the type test(s) to be carried out.

6.1.3

In case the contractor has conducted such specified type test(s) within last five years
as on the date of bid opening, he may submit the reports of the type tests indicated
in the "LIST OF TYPE TESTS TO BE CONDUCTED ON EACH TYPE AND RATING"
to the owner for waival of conductance of such type test(s).These reports should be
for the tests conducted on the equipment similar to those proposed to be supplied
under this contract and the test(s) should have been either conducted at an
independent laboratory or should have been witnessed by a client. The Owner
reserves the right to waive conducting of any or all of the specified type test(s) under
this contract. In case type tests are waived, the type test charges shall not be
payable to the contractor.

6.1.4

Further the Contractor shall only submit the reports of the type tests as listed in the
LIST OF TESTS FOR WHICH REPORTS HAVE TO BE SUBMITTED and carried
out within last five years from the date of bid opening. These reports should be for
the tests conducted on the equipment similar to those proposed to be supplied under
this contract and the test(s) should have been either conducted at an independent
laboratory or should have been witnessed by a client. In case the Contractor is not
able to submit report of the type test(s) conducted within last five years from the date
of bid opening, or in case the type test report(s) are not found to be meeting the
specification requirements, the Contractor shall conduct all such tests under this
contract free of cost to the Owner and submit the reports for approval.

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6.1.5

All acceptance and routine tests as per the specification and relevant standards shall
be carried out. Charges for these shall be deemed to be included in the equipment
price.

6.2.00

LIST OF TESTS TO BE CONDUCTED

6.2.1

The following type tests shall be conducted under this contract

a). VFD panels

i) Temperature rise test
ii) Surge withstand capability test
iii) Noise level test
b). Reactor (If applicable)
i). Lightning impulse test
ii). Heat run test
iii). Short time current test
iv). Noise level test
c). Transformer
The following type tests shall be conducted on one transformer
i) Tank Pressure test
ii)Tank vacuum Test
iii) Short circuit test on one transformer to be selected by owner.
iv) Noise level
v) Measurement of harmonics of no load current
vi) PRD operation test
vii) Degree of protection test on marshalling box
viii) Zero sequence Impedance ( not applicable for Delta- delta
transformer)
ix) Temperature rise test
x) Lightning impulse test on one limb
xi)DGA test on oil before and after temperature rise test
d). Synchronous Motors (If applicable)

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Following tests shall be conducted for each type & rating of motors
i) Tan delta and capacitance measurement
ii) Measurement of noise at no load.
iii) Vibration measurement during open circuit heat run and short
circuit heat run.
iv) Temperature rise test at rated conditions . During heat run
test, bearing temp., winding temp., core temp., coolant flow
and its temp. shall also be measured. In case the temperature
rise test is carried at load other than rated load, specific
approval for the test method and procedure is required to be
obtained. Wherever ETD's are provided, the temperature shall
be measured by ETD's also for the record purpose.
v) Surge withstand test on sample coil after placing it in stator
core at
(4U+5KV) and with at least 5 impulse of 1.2/50
micro sec. Wave, for HV motors only ,where U is line to line
voltage in KV.
vi) Surge withstand test at sixty five percent value of (4U+5KV)
with 0.3/3 micro sec. Wave on motor coils with at least 5 such
impulses, followed by one minute power frequency high
voltage test on turn to turn insulation, after cutting the coil
and bringing out the turns suitably. The power frequency test
voltage shall be decided during detailed engineering.

vii)

Over speed test.

e) Induction motors (if applicable)

As per requirements mentioned in subsection for motors

6.3.00

LIST OF TESTS FOR WHICH REPORTS HAVE TO BE SUBMITTED

a) Test reports for the following type tests shall be submitted for the
synchronous motor (if applicable).
i) Degree of protection test for the enclosure followed by IR, HV
and no load run test.
b) In case Induction motors are offered, then type test report
requirements mentioned in sub section for motors shall be met.

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