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SPECIFICATION No. TI/SPC/PSI/PQR/0140 (12/2014)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
POWER QUALITY RESTORER
FOR
AC TRACTION SYSTEM

ISSUED BY
TRACTION INSTALLATION DIRECTORATE,
RESEARCH DESIGNS & STANDARDS ORGANISATION,
MANAKNAGAR,
LUCKNOW 226 011.
[Web site: www.rdso.indianrailways.gov.in]
ISSUED: December, 2014

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SPECIFICATION: Power Quality Restorer for AC Traction System.

SPECIFICATION No.: TI/SPC/PSI/PQR/0140 (12/2014)

Specification Number
TI/SPC/PSI/PQR/0140
(12/2014)

Amendment /
Revision No.
0

Total Pages
44

Date of
Issue
.

PREPARED BY

CHECKED BY

APPROVED BY

Praveen
Chandra
12.12.2014
Senior
Section
Engineer

Arvind Kumar

A.K.Sharma

15.12.2014
Dy. Director
(TI-PSI)

16.12.2014
Joint Director
(TI-PSI)

SIGNATURE
NAME
DATE
DESIGNATION

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INDEX
Para

Title

Page No

1.

Scope

2.

Governing Specification

3.

Environmental Conditions

4.

Traction Power Supply

5.

Technical Specification

11

6.

General Arrangement for Control of Power

Quality Restorer and Associated Equipments

14

7.

Control Panel

15

8.

Current & Potential Transformer

18

9.

Protection against Lightning & Surges

18

10.

Earthing

18

11.

Painting

18

12.

Fastners

19

13.

Testing of Power Quality Restorer

19

14.

Capitalisation of Losses & Benefits

23

15.

Technical Data & Drawings

23

16.

Additional Particulars

25

17.

Erection, Testing & Commissioning

25

18.

Spare
Parts,
Commitment

19.

Training of Indian Railway Engineers

Catalogue

&

Support

25
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ANNEXURES
Annexure

Annexure Title

Page No.

Number
A

Schedule
of
Guaranteed
Technical & other Particulars

Performance,

26

Associated Specifications to Power Quality

Restorer Equipment

33

APPENDIX
Number

Appendix Title

Page No.

Related Equipment at Traction Sub-station

34

II

General Scheme of Supply for 25 kV, 50 Hz,

Single Phase Traction System

35

III A

Typical Daily Load Curve of a Traction

Sub-station
Typical Daily Average Power Factor of a
Traction Sub-station

36

III C

Summarised Load information furnished by

Zonal Railway

38

IV

General Scheme of IGBT based Power Quality

Restorer

39

Typical Schematic Diagram of Protection for

Double Transformer Traction Sub-Station

40

VI

Equivalent circuit of Traction Power Supply

41

VII

Annunciation Label

42

VIII

Benefits/Loss information to be submitted by

the Tenderer

43

Method of Calculation of Capitalised Cost

44

III B

IX

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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATION USED IN THE SPECIFICATION

AMC

Annual Maintenance Contract

APP

All Poly Propylene

BT

Booster Transformer

CD

Contract Demand

CRCA

Cold Rolled Corban Annealed

CT

Current Transformer

EMU

Electrical Multiple Unit

GTO

Gate Turn Off

HRC

High Rupturing Capacity

IGBT

Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor

LED

Light Emitting Diodes

KA

Kilo Ampere

KV

Kilovolt

KVAR

Kilo Volt Ampere Reactive

KVp

Kilovolt Peak

LT

Low Tension

MD

Maximum Demand

MEMU

Main Line Electrical Multiple Unit

MSL

Mean Sea Level

MVA

Mega Volt Ampere

MVAHr

Mega Volt Ampere Hour

MWHr

Megawatt Hour

OHE

Overhead Equipment

PCB

Polychlorinated-Biphenyl

PQR

Power Quality Restorer

PT

Potential Transformer

SCADA

Supervisory Remote Control and Data Acquisition System

THD

Total Harmonic Distortion

TSS

Traction Sub-station

USL

Upper Specified limit

WPC

Wrong Phase Coupling

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SPECIFICATION
FOR
POWER QUALITY RESTORER EQUIPMENT FOR RAILWAY TRACTION
SUBSTATION
SPECIFICATION No. TI/SPC/PSI/PQR/0140 (12/2014)
1.0

Scope

1.1

Indian Railways employ 220/25 kV or 132/25 kV or 110/25 kV or

66/25 kV Traction Sub-station (TSS) for supplying Power to the 25 kV
Overhead lines for Electric Traction. Hitherto fixed Shunt Capacitor
Banks have been provided at the Traction Sub-stations for improving
power factor.
With a view to achieve nearly unity power factor and mitigate
Harmonics, Dynamic Compensation Equipment of Reactive Power
and Harmonics is intended to be provided at the Traction Substations. The Equipment shall be connected on the 25 kV AC
Network. Dynamic Compensation of Reactive Power and Harmonics
shall be achieved with the employment of IGBTs or other advanced
Electronic Switching Devices. Compensation may be stepless or in
finer steps such that advantages of improved Power Factor and
mitigated harmonics are optimised.

1.2

This Specification covers design, manufacture, supply, testing and

commissioning of Power Quality Restorer. It is for outdoor/indoor
installation at the Traction Sub-station of single Phase AC systems
(excluding 2x25 kV AT Feeding System) on Indian Railways for the
mitigation of Harmonics, improvement of Power Factor and reduction
of Maximum Demand.

1.3

The Power Quality Restorer shall be complete with Step down

Transformer, Control Gear, Protective Relays, IGBTs and / or
Electronic Switching Device and accessories necessary for its efficient
operation. All such parts and accessories shall be deemed to be
within the scope of this Specification whether or not specifically
mentioned.

1.4

The successful Tenderer shall be required to erect & commission the

equipment. The offer shall, therefore, be inclusive of all expenses
including deputing Engineers and Supervisors by the Tenderer for
handling, installation, testing, commissioning of the equipment and
meeting performance requirement.

1.5

All Civil Engineering works, connected with foundations of Power

Quality Restorer, associated Transformers, Circuit Breaker, Isolator,
Series Reactor, Potential Transformer, Current Transformer,
Supporting Steel Structures and construction of building for housing
associated indoor equipment shall be done by the Contractor.

2.0
2.1

Governing Specification
The Power Quality Restorer and associated items shall, unless
otherwise specified herein, conform to the latest revision of
Standards mentioned below and associated Specifications listed in

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Annexure-B as well as per the Indian Electricity Rules, as may be

applicable.
i)

IS:13585(Pt.I)1994

Low voltage Capacitors .

ii)

IEC-60146-2(1999),
section-7

: Electrical Rating & characteristics of Voltage

source Converter.

iii)

IEC-60747-9 -2007

: Semiconductor Devices -Discrete Devices

(Insulated- Gate Bipolar Transistors)

2.1.1 In case of any overlapping or conflict in contents of the above

Standards and this Specification, stipulations of this Specification
shall prevail.
2.2

Deviations

2.2.1

Any deviation from this Specification, proposed by the Tenderer,

intended to improve performance, utility and overall efficiency, shall
be given due consideration, provided full particulars of the deviation
with justification thereof are furnished. In such case, the Tenderer
shall quote according to this Specification and the deviations
proposed by him shall be quoted as an alternate/ alternatives.

2.2.2 Pre-bid meeting shall be arranged by the Purchaser, with eligible

Tenderers for the particular requirements of this Specification, site
conditions, mode of transport, availability of site, erection and
commissioning etc.
It is advised that the Bidders shall visit the sites/sections and
familiarise themselves with the local conditions and understand the
requirements of the system in detail, before tendering the Bids and
obtain clarifications as may be necessary from the Purchaser.
After the award of the Contract, the Tenderer shall be fully
responsible for successful integration of the compensation scheme
with the associated scheme of Equipment in the switchyard and with
the Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and any items later considered as
essentially required for successful integration shall be within the
scope of the supply and work of the Tenderer.
3.

Environmental Conditions

3.1

All Equipments shall be suitable for outdoor/indoor use in tropical

climate and in areas subjected to heavy rainfall, pollution due to
industrial and coastal climates and severe lightning surges in India.
The maximum ambient temperature may reach 500 C in shade, with
maximum humidity reaching up to 100%. However, for the design of
the equipment, 500 C category of temperature shall be taken.(Ref.
Table 1 of IS:2834 - 1986)
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)

Maximum temperature of Air (in shade)Minimum temperature of Air (in shade) Maximum relative humidity
Annual rainfall ranging from
Maximum number of Thunder storm days per annum.
Maximum number of dust storm days Number of Rainy days per annum
-

550 C
(-)100 C
100%
1750 mm to 6250 mm
85 days
35 days per annum.
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ix)

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Basic wind pressure

Altitude above Mean Sea level (MSL)

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200 kgf/m2
2000 meters.

3.2

Vibrations
The Equipment is expected to be installed on foundation in the
ground or on Steel Structures, located by the side of Railway tracks
and subjected to vibrations due to the passage of trains. The
amplitude of these vibrations lies in the range of 30 to 150 microns,
with instantaneous peaks going upto 350 microns. These vibrations
occur with rapidly varying time periods in the range of 15 to 70 ms.

4.0

Traction Power Supply system

4.1

General Scheme
Single phase, 50 Hz, AC Power Supply for Railway Traction at 25 kV
is obtained from 220/132/110/66 kV 3-phase Grid supply through
Step down Power Transformers. The Primary winding is connected
between any two phases of 220/132/110/66 kV, three phase
effectively earthed transmission networks of the Supply Authorities.
The spacing between adjacent Traction Sub-stations varies between
30 to 80 kms. One terminal of the 25 kV Secondary winding of the
Traction Transformer is connected to the Overhead Equipment
(abbreviated as OHE). The other winding is solidly earthed and also
connected to Traction Rails.
The load current flows through the OHE to the locomotives and
returns through rail and earth to the Traction Sub-stations.
In the middle of adjacent Traction Sub-stations, a dead zone
known as Neutral Section is provided to isolate the two Phases. The
Power to the OHE on one side of the Traction Sub-stations is fed by
one feeder Circuit Breaker. OHE of each track is controlled by an
Interrupter. In case of fault on the OHE, the Feeder Circuit Breaker
clears the fault.

4.2

A Schematic Diagram of a typical arrangement, showing the General

Feeding Arrangement of a Traction system, as well as the Schematic
General Arrangement at a Traction Sub-station is given in Sketch
No. ETI/PSI/702-I (enclosed at Appendix-II).

4.3

The incoming 220/132/110/66 kV, AC supply voltage may vary

between (+)10% to ()12.5% as per Rule No. 54 of Indian Electricity
Rules-1956. The supply frequency may vary by ()3% from the
Standard frequency of 50 Hz.

4.4

Protection system

4.4.1 Relays are provided for the protection of Traction Transformers. The
Schematic Diagram for the Protection of Traction Transformers & OHE
is given in Appendix-V.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Differential Protection
IDMT Over Current Protection on 220/132/110/66 kV side.
Restricted Earth Fault Protection on 220/132/110/66kV side.
IDMT Over Current on 25 kV side.
Restricted Earth Fault on 25 kV side.

4.4.2 The following Protective Relays are provided for the protection of
Over Head Equipments:
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Distance Protection
Instantaneous Over Current Protection.
Wrong Phase Coupling Protection.

Note: At some Traction Sub-stations, the Static/Microprocessor

based Relays have been provided (partly or Complete).
4.5
4.6

Brief on Equipment provided at the Traction Sub-station is given in

Appendix-I.
25 kV, AC OHE and Traction Transformer

4.6.1 The OHE generally consists of a stranded Cadmium Copper Catenary

of 65 sq. mm. area and a Grooved Copper Contact wire of 107 sq.
mm. area providing a total of 150 sq.mm. copper equivalent. The
loop impedance of the OHE is as under:
The values without
-

Booster Transformer (BT) and Return Conductor

Single track OHE 0.41 700 ohms/km
Double track OHE 0.24 700 ohms/km
Triple track OHE 0.18 700 ohms/km

The values with Booster Transformers (BT) and Return Conductor

Single track OHE 0.70 700 ohms/km
Double track OHE 0.43 700 ohms/km
Triple track OHE 0.27 700 ohms/km
4.6.2 In some Sections Contact wires of 150/161/193 mm sq. are also
used. The Tenderer may obtain details of impedances from the Zonal
Railways, if such wires are used.
4.6.3 Traction Transformer
The Resistance and the Reactance of a typical 13.5 MVA and 21.6
MVA Traction Power Transformer at the Traction Sub-station are
(0.179 + j 5.49) ohms and (0.132 + j 4.05) ohms respectively. Only
one transformer is in service at a time.
For other ratings of
transformer, the concerned railway shall furnish these values.
4.6.4 Clearances
A minimum clearance of 500 mm is provided, between any live part
at 25 kV, AC and Earth in the 25 kV AC Traction Sub-station.
4.7

Nature of faults on the OHE system

4.7.1 OHE may be subject to frequent Earth faults, or snapping of OHE and
touching the Rail/Earth, or loose wires carried by Birds coming in
contact with OHE below Overline Structures, miscreant activities etc.
Faults are cleared by Feeder Circuit Breaker, which operates on
any one or both of the following Protective Relays, depending on the
proximity of the fault.
a) Distance
Protection
Relay
(circular
or
parallelogram
characteristics).
b) Instantaneous Over Current Relay.
c) Inadvertent coupling of two Phases between adjacent Traction
Sub-stations at the Neutral Section or at intermediate
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Switching Stations, in case of extended feed condition, which

are cleared by one of the Feeder Circuit Breakers at either
end of Traction Sub-station through a "Mho Relay known as
Wrong Phase Coupling (WPC) Relay.
4.7.2 Short Circuit Level
For different Grid supply voltages, Short Circuit Level on Primary side
of Traction Transformer may vary between 7 to 8 kA depending upon
the proximity of the Traction Sub-station to the Generating station.
The actual values of fault-level shall be furnished by the
Railway, depending upon the location of Traction Sub-station. The
level of Short Circuit on 25 kV side for a fault in the vicinity of a
Traction Sub-station could be around 4 kA. The exact Short Circuit
Level on 25 kV side, at each Traction Sub-station, shall be indicated
in the Tender Paper.
4.8

Nature of load on the 25 kV system

4.8.1 Traction load is of frequent and rapidly varying nature and may
fluctuate between no-load and over loads. While a precise load cycle
may be difficult to forecast, a load curve for a typical day together
with indications of the average Power Factor, shall be supplied by the
Railway, in a Format as indicated in Appendix III A & Appendix III B.
Appendix III (A) shows the average MVA (averaged over every
15 minutes period) versus time. Railway shall also provide the
summarised cycle as shown in Appendix-III C based on which the
capitalisation of losses and benefits would be worked out by the
Tenderer, with reference to Clause 14 of this Specification.
4.8.2 The AC Electric Rolling Stock / AC-DC Electric Locomotive / EMUs/
MEMUs are fitted with single-Phase Bridge connected Silicon
Rectifiers with Smoothening Reactor for feeding the DC Traction
Motors. The Rectifiers introduce Harmonic currents on the 25 kV
Power supply. Also there are EMUs/ MEMUs / Locomotives with GTO
(Gate Turn Off)/IGBT/Pulse Width Modulation Devices, in place of
Silicon Rectifiers. Typical percentages of the current Harmonics
present in the Traction current with Electric Rolling stock are as
follows:
S.No.
1.

Harmonic
Order
rd
3 harmonic

With Diode
Rectifier (%)
15

2.

5th harmonic

th

3.

7 harmonic

4.

9th harmonic

5.

11th harmonic

Total Harmonic
Distortion (THD)

16.64

3-Phase Rolling Stock

with GTOs/IGBTs*
The maximum Harmonic
current of the individual
Harmonic at no time
shall exceed 0.5 Amps.
except for 3rd harmonic
which may have max.
value of 5 Amps.

*
The GTO or IGBT type of Locomotives/EMUs/MEMUs produce
substantial 2nd harmonic currents which may be upto 10% of
Fundamental current.
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These are the typical values, Actual values at a particular

Traction Sub-station could be different.
Successful Tenderer shall measure these values before
submitting final design. The Average Power Factor of the Electric
locomotive or Electric Multiple Units varies between 0.7 lagging to
unity.
These figures are to serve as guidelines only. The actual
Harmonic content shall vary from Traction Sub-station to Traction
Sub-station. Indian Railways shall provide the data for the
Harmonic content on the 25 kV line for particular Traction Substation.
4.8.3 In big yards and in the vicinity of Electric Loco Sheds, a number of
locomotives may be idle with only the load of their Auxiliaries and
drawing higher Reactive Power.
5.0

Technical Specification

5.1

Traction System Particulars

i)
System
- Single Phase AC Traction system.
ii)
Nominal System voltage
- 25 kV (Phase to Earth)
iii)
Variation in the Traction
- 19 kV to 27.5kV (upto 30 kV at instants)
Supply Voltage.
(down to 17.5 kV at instants)
iv)
Equipment Voltage class
- 52 kV
v)
Rated Frequency
- 50 Hz + 3%
vi)
Average Power Factor of
- Between 0.7 and 0.8 lagging
the Traction System.
(The typical load cycle shall be supplied by the Railway as
mentioned in Clause 4.8.1).
vii)
Harmonics
- As given in Para 4.8.2

5.2

Power Quality Restorer Equipment

5.2.1 General Scheme

a) General Scheme of Power Quality Restorer Equipment is shown in
Appendix-IV.
Switching of Capacitive KVAR and Harmonics
mitigation is through IGBT based PQR Equipment.
The Power Quality Restorer Equipment shall employ air-cooling.
All switching shall be almost transient free.
b) Indian Railways shall provide the data for the Harmonic Content
in the 25kV line for the particular Traction Sub-station. This shall
serve as the guideline to the Bidder to size and quote for the
Power Quality Restorer. In addition, the successful Tenderer shall
also measure and record load variation pattern and Harmonic
contents for 7 consecutive days at the Traction Sub-station on
which Power Quality Restorer Equipment is to be provided and
design the Equipment accordingly, which shall be approved by
RDSO.
c) The successful Tenderer shall also design the Power Quality
Restorer including its components and related Supporting
Structures, including Layout as per actual site conditions, which
shall be approved by RDSO for first system.
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d) Average Power Factor, obtained after installation of Power Quality

Restorer, shall be close to unity and in no case it should be less
than 0.95 lagging and the Power Factor shall not go leading.
Successful Tenderer shall also bring to the notice of Purchaser any
enhancement required in the Power Quality Restorer Equipment
capacity (in kVAR) as specified in the Tender, in order to achieve
the desired Harmonic limit as well as the Power Factor.
5.2.2 Ratings
The Power Quality Restorer Equipment as per this specification may
comprise of fixed and variable compensation, depending upon the
requirement at a particular Traction Sub-station. The ratings
indicated in (A) & (B) below are only typical values and the ratings of
Power Quality Restorer Equipment system based on total reactive
compensation require at a particular Traction Sub-station shall be
furnished by Purchaser/Railways.
A)

Transformer
i)
Rated Primary Voltage
- 27 kV
Rated Secondary Voltage - 433 V (see Note-1 below)
ii)
No load Voltage on the
- 27 kV
Primary side.
(The no load here refers to the Traction load. When the
Traction load is negligible, the 25 kV Bus voltage at the
Traction Sub-station is 27 kV. This voltage may some
times go upto 30 kV).
iii)

iv)
v)
vi)

Note 1:
Note 2:
B)

Rated Power frequency withstand voltage:

Primary winding
- 95 kV for 1 minute.
Secondary winding
- 3 kV for 1 minute
(see Note-2 below)
Rated Lightning Impulse withstand voltage:
Primary winding :
250 kVp
Secondary winding:
Not applicable
Rated frequency:
50 Hz + 3%
Rated output
Typically 2 MVA
However exact rating depends up on Power Quality
Restorer Equipment system rating (approx. 1.5 times
the variable kVAR rating, being fed through transformer)
Any other secondary voltage/voltages may be adopted
with approval of RDSO depending on techno-economic
suitability
These values correspond to 433 Volts secondary voltage.

IGBT based Power Quality Restoreri)

Fixed compensation HT Capacitors

with Series Reactor

- 1100 kVAR

[As per RDSO Specification No. TI/SPC/PSI/FC&SR/0100]

ii)

Dynamic Compensation comprising

- 1100 kVAR of
11 Nos. 1-phase
433 Volts 100
KVAR in parallel
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Note:

v)
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Total range of compensation

- 0-2200 kVAR

The Voltage and KVAR rating of each Panel indicated

above are typical and each Panel rating may be suitably
designed by the Tenderer to provide +/- 1100 kVAR
Dynamic compensation, more importantly the required
0 to 2200 kVAR range ( or the range as given in the
Tender Specification).
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of
Voltage & Current to be achieved

- <5%

Resonant Condition and Inrush Current

The rating of Damping Reactor and Capacitor Bank of each branch
shall be such that it does not resonate with the source impedance at
any of the Harmonics of Traction current (refer Para 4.8.2).
Appendix-VI may be referred for Equivalent circuit.
It shall also be ensured that the Inrush current of the
Capacitor Bank is within limits and does not exceed the maximum
value guaranteed. Calculations shall be furnished with the Tender in
respect of Inrush current and Resonant frequencies for each of the
operating conditions as also for each Capacitor steps.

5.4

Control of Power Quality Restorer Equipment

5.4.1 The control of the Power Quality Restorer Equipment shall be based
on the Reactive Power and Harmonics generated by the Traction load.
Measurement of Reactive Power shall form part of the Control
circuitry.
For this purpose, the two transformer LV currents through
750A/5A CTs, and one Feeder voltage through 25 kV/110 V PT or by
using direct LV side voltage (i.e. 433 V) of the Stepdown Transformer
shall be utilized as input to the Control circuit. (Refer Appendix IV.
Injection of Capacitive KVAR shall be either stepless or in
suitable steps to control Power Factor precisely.
Changes in the kVAR ratings of the Power Quality Restorer
Equipment with changes in the 25 kV Feeder Bus voltage shall be
taken care through control circuit. The Power Factor of the Traction
load usually varies from 0.70 to 0.80 (lagging).
The compensation for the Harmonics shall be stepless and shall
adapt to the changing load requirements, so that the specified Total
Harmonic Distortion (THD-I) is achieved at all loads.
5.5

Basic Insulation Level (BIL)

The Basic Insulation Level of the complete Low Tension Capacitor
Bank and other associated Equipments shall be as follows:

5.5.1 For Primary side Equipment

a)
b)

1.2/50 s Impulse withstand voltage

One-minute Wet Power Frequency withstand
Voltage (rms) (except Transformer Primary
winding for which 95 kV is applicable)

250 kVp

105 kV.
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5.5.2 For Secondary side Equipment

a)
b)
5.6

1.2/50 s Impulse withstand voltage

One-minute wet power frequency withstand
voltage (rms)

N.A.

3 kV

Protection of Power Quality Restorer

5.6.1 The offer shall include design and supply of a comprehensive

Protection scheme for the equipment offered by the tenderer. Full
details, including Relay characteristics of the Protection Scheme,
offered for the Transformer, Capacitor Bank, IGBT or any other
superior device etc. shall be fully explained in the offer giving
necessary calculations and diagrams.
5.6.2 The Protective Relays offered shall be properly coordinated with the
existing scheme of protection indicated in Drawing No. ETI/PSI/024
attached at Appendix-V.
5.6.3 The Protection system for Shunt Capacitor Bank (if capacitive kVAR
injection is through Capacitor Bank) shall include protection against
over current, overload, over voltage, unbalance.
Each Capacitor Element shall be individually protected by
means of Internal Fuses. The fuse shall be connected in series with
each Capacitor Element inside the Capacitor Unit to limit the effects
of dielectric failures.
If puncture of dielectric occurs, only one
element shall be disconnected and the capacitor unit continues to
operate. While selecting the fuse rating, it would be necessary to
choose proper time current characteristics, which in turn significantly
depend upon the cross section and circumference of the Fuse. Fuses
chosen shall have adequate thermal capability and comply with
relevant IS/IEC Specifications.
5.6.4 The Protection system for IGBT or any other Electronic switching
device shall include protection against over voltage, over current,
over load etc. In case of TSC, each step of compensation getting
added / removed shall be protected individually by fast acting Fuses.
5.6.5 The protection system for the 27 kV/433+433 V, Single Phase, Stepdown Transformer of suitable rating shall include Differential
Protection, Earth Leakage Protection, Over Current Protections in
Primary side as well as Secondary side in each individual Panels,
apart from the under voltage and over voltage protection at 25 KV
bus side.
6.

General arrangement for Control of

Equipment and associated Equipments

Power

Quality

Restorer

6.1

The Control of
Power Quality Restorer Equipment shall be of
outdoor/indoor type, mounted on Steel Racks, for connection to the
25 kV Bus as indicated in Drawing No. ETI/PSI/SK/326 (enclosed at
Appendix-VI). The Layout Drawing with Cross Sectional details for
the Control of Power Quality Restorer shall be furnished by the
Tenderer, taking into account the existing layout of other Equipments
at the Traction Sub-station as indicated in the Drawing No.
ETI/PSI/SK/326 (enclosed at Appendix-VI).
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The Capacitor Bank, if any, shall consist of groups of individual

Capacitor Units, connected in series parallel combination to deliver
the rated output, at nominal rated system voltage, rated frequency
and other system conditions detailed elsewhere.
The Capacitor Bank, if any, shall be supplied complete with
mounting Steel Rack assembly, Inter-connectors between Units,
Fuses for Unit and Group Protection, Insulators, suitable Earthing
Lugs (including Terminal Connectors) and any other material required
to make the Bank complete in all respects for its satisfactory
operation.
All Low Tension Equipment shall be indoor type, free standing
and complete in all respect from over voltage, under voltage and
over current protection.
6.2

Mounting Arrangement
The Capacitor Bank, if any, Current Transformer for Unbalance
Protection and the Series Reactor shall be suitable for mounting on
Steel Racks which in turn shall be mounted on a Concrete Plinth with
suitable Base frames. The Racks shall be complete with Rack
Insulator and other hardware etc.

7.

Control Panels

7.1

Particulars of Control and Relay Panel for Control of Power Quality

Restorer

7.1.1 The Control Panel, having the Relays for the Control of Power Quality
Restorer, shall be installed in the control room of unattended Remote
controlled Traction Sub-station. The Control Panel shall be of vertical
mounting, self supporting steel construction back to back duplex
corridor type. The corridor shall be provided with a lockable door at
either end permitting free access to all Instruments, Components,
Wiring, Terminal connections, Test Block etc. Stove enameled
painting shall be done on the Panel. The colour of the Panel shall be
Eau de Nile green conforming to Shade 216 of IS:5-2007, on the
exterior and white on the interior surfaces. The overall height shall
be 2300 mm to match with the height of the existing Transformer
and Feeder Control Panels.
7.1.2 The Control Panel shall be fabricated from a frame made of steel
section of 3 mm. thick and covered by door, side cover and top cover
made of 2 mm. thick CRCA Steel Sheet. Suitable Cable entries shall
be provided from the bottom of the Control Panel for which suitable
opening shall be provided on the Bottom Plate. The Control Panel
shall be suitable for erection, flush with the concrete floor by evenly
spaced grouting Bolts (projecting through the Base Channel of its
frame). The Control Panel, including the Relay housing, shall be
dust, vermin and moisture proof. The overall size of the Control
Panel shall be subject to the approval of Railways.
7.1.3 There shall be provision for fixing a 240 Volts suitable Lamp for
interior lighting. The Lamp shall be switched ON/OFF with the help of
a door switch mounted at suitable location inside the Panel.

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7.1.4 The Protective Relays shall be mounted on the Back Panel and shall
be of semi-flush mounting type with back connections and provided
with dust proof covers and Test Plug for Secondary Injection Tests.
7.1.5 The Front Panel shall have the Control Switch, Indication Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs), Annunciation Label, Alarm Cancellation Push
Button and a Mimic Diagram indicating connections of various
equipments.
7.2

Instruments
A Switch Board type semi flush mounted Ammeter, one kVAr Meter
and one Digital Power Factor Meter, of suitable range, shall be
provided for measurement of current and kVAR of Power Quality
Restorer and power factor of the TSS on the LV side of the traction
transformer. The instruments shall generally conform to IS 13875
(Part 1-3)-1993, Class A Industrial grade accuracy. Its circuits shall
be capable of withstanding 20% overload for 8 hours. It will be
subjected to a high voltage test of 2 kV RMS for one minute. The
Instrument shall be with dust-tight case and finished in dull black
enamel.

7.3

A suitable spring return type control switch with pistol grip handle
having three positions ON/OFF/Neutral shall be provided. The
Switch shall have a sequence device to prevent two successive
movements to the same position. Following indication LEDs shall be
provided for indication of circuit breaker:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)

Circuit Breaker Closed Circuit Breaker Open

Circuit Breaker Auto-trip Trip circuit Healthy
-

Red
Green
Amber
Yellow

Low consumption, extra bright, 5 mm dia., light-emitting diodes

(LEDs) shall be used wherever required. LEDs shall be suitably wired
to glow on 110 V, DC supply. LEDs shall be housed in suitable holders
with glazed/polished surface to act as reflector. The holders shall be
screwed to the panel from inside.
7.4

A suitable two position (Local/Remote) Change Over Switch shall be

provided on the Control Panel for operation of Circuit Breaker from
Control Panel in Local mode and from Remote Control Center in
Remote mode of this Switch.

7.5

Mimic Diagram

7.5.1 The scheme of connections at the Traction Sub-station showing the

Incoming Isolator, Circuit Breaker, Step Down Transformer, Series
Reactor, IGBT or any other superior device, the Capacitor Bank etc.
shall be represented by a single line Mimic diagram on the Control
Panel. The colour of the Mimic diagram shall be golden yellow to
shade 356 of IS:5-2007.
Automatic Semaphore Relay shall be incorporated in the Mimic
diagram to indicate the position of the Circuit Breaker.
7.5.2 Open/close position of 25 kV Isolators shall be represented on the
Mimic diagram by manually operated Semaphores. Push Buttons and
yellow indication LEDs, as mentioned in Para 7.3 above, shall be
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provided on the Control Panel to monitor the availability of 110 V,

DC supply on the Panel, and the continuity of Trip circuit for the
Circuit Breaker.
7.6

Annunciator

7.6.1 An Annunciation Label, as per Sketch at Appendix-VIII, shall be

provided on front side of the Control Panel for Visual Alarm of various
fault conditions.
7.6.2 The Visual Alarm shall be of flasher type i.e. concerned LED shall
flicker and shall not become stable till the alarm is accepted.
7.6.3 The Alarm accepting and Annunciation testing Buttons shall be
mounted on the Control Panel at a convenient height under the
Annunciator Label.
7.6.4 Along with Visual Alarm, there shall be provision for an Audible
Alarm. Audible Alarm Bell shall work with 110 Volts, DC This Bell
shall be mounted inside the Control Panel. The Alarm Bell shall
continuously ring when a fault is there and shall not stop ringing till
the alarm is acknowledged. A suitable Disconnection Switch shall be
provided for disconnection of the Bell.
7.7

Remote Operation

7.7.1 The 25 kV Feeding Circuit Breakers connected on primary of Stepdown Transformer and fixed HT Capacitor Banks shall normally be
switched in or out by control commands issued by Traction Power
Controller of the Remote Control Centre. These Tele-commands shall
be issued with the help of Supervisory Remote Control and Data
Acquisition System, hereafter called SCADA system provided at
Remote Control Centre.
7.7.2 For the purpose of Tele-commands and Tele-Signalling, suitable
Terminals shall be provided on a Terminal Block, which shall be duly
wired for the following:
i)
ii)
iii)

One Tele-signal for supervision of secondary Fuse of Potential

Transformer (PT).
One Tele-command for operation of Control of Power Quality
Restorer Equipment Circuit Breaker.
Any other Tele-signals required for monitoring the
healthiness of the Transformer, Capacitor Units, IGBT or any
other superior device as recommended by the Tenderer.

7.7.3 Suitable Terminal Blocks, including Testing Terminal shall be mounted

conveniently inside the Control Panel. The current rating of the
contacts shall be 30 Amps. continuous at 110 V, DC. The Current
Terminals shall be provided with short circuiting links or other
suitable device. The Potential Terminals shall be housed in narrow
recesses of the Moulded Insulation Block to prevent accidental short
circuit. Terminals on the Blocks shall be Stud type crimped terminal
or Lugs, securely tightened with Nuts and Spring Washers. AC and
DC Terminals shall be separate. Each Terminal shall be completely
shrouded.

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7.7.4 All Panel wiring shall be done with Switchboard type 1100 V grade
PVC insulated single core stranded tinned annealed Copper Cable.
The AC and DC circuits shall be kept separate.
7.7.5 Suitable space Heaters to operate on 230 V, single phase, AC supply
with ON and OFF Switches shall be provided inside the control
panel to prevent condensation of moisture in humid weather.
7.7.6 One combined three pin Switch Plug, 5 Amp. rating shall be provided
inside the Panel for using 230 V Hand Lamp.
7.7.7 Wherever required, only HRC type Cartridge Fuses of appropriate
rating, shall be used in the Control Panel at easily accessible places.
7.8

Control Panel for IGBT or any other Superior Device Control

The Control Equipment for the Control of
Power Quality
Restorer Equipment scheme shall be housed in a separate Control
Panel / Control Box, the details of which shall be furnished by the
Tenderer along with the offer. The Control Equipment shall be built of
Modular Units to enable easy maintenance and replacement.

8.

Current and Potential Transformers

Suitable Current Transformers and Potential Transformers for
protection of Transformer, Capacitor Bank, if any and IGBT or
other superior device shall be supplied by the Tenderer.
technical particulars of such Transformers shall be furnished in
Tender offer.

9.

the
any
Full
the

Protection against Lightning Surges

The Equipment offered shall be adequately protected against
lightning surges. The ratings of Lightning Arresters, required for the
equipment offered, shall be clearly indicated in the Tender offer. The
Lightning Arrester shall be Metal Oxide Gapless Type.
For 25 kV system voltage, 42 kV class 10 kA discharge current
Lightning Arrester shall be used. The Lightning Arrester shall be
designed to withstand the full energy discharge from the Capacitor
Bank, if any or IGBT based equipment to which it is connected.

10.

Earthing
Earthing arrangements shall be provided for each apparatus in
accordance with RDSO Specification No. ETI/PSI/120(7/88) Code of
Practice for Earthing of Power Supply Installation for 25 kV, AC, 50
Hz, single Phase Traction System. The Earthing arrangement
proposed for the PQR system shall be indicated by the Tenderer.

11.

Painting

11.1 Painting of Structure

All steel structures exposed to weather shall be given a priming coat
of zinc chromate and two coats of light grey enamel paint as per
Shade 631 of IS:5-2007.
11.2 Painting of Cabinet
The Cabinet shall be given a primers coat of zinc chromate and two
coats of light grey paint as per Shade 631 of IS:5-2007.
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11.3 Painting of Capacitor Tank

The inside surface, in contact with insulation, shall be painted with
suitable anti-rust synthetic enamel primer and two coats of heat
resistant, oil insoluble, insulating varnish. The Steel surfaces,
exposed to weather, shall be given a priming coat of zinc chromate
and two coats of light grey paint as per Shade 631 of IS:5-2007.
11.4 Painting of Transformer
All Steel surface which are exposed to weather shall be given one
primer coat of zinc chromate and two coats of light grey paint as per
Shade 631 of IS:5-2007.
12.

Fasteners
All Fasteners of 12 mm diameter and less and exposed to
atmosphere shall be of Stainless steel and those above 12 mm dia
shall be preferably be of Stainless steel or Mild steel hot dip
galvanised to RDSOs Specification No. ETI/OHE/18 (4/84).

13.

Testing of Power Quality Restorer Equipment

13.1 General
13.1.1
Once a Purchase order is placed for supply of Power Quality
Restorer Equipment (PQR) the Design and Drawings shall be
furnished by the successful Tenderer to the Director General
(Traction Installation) / Research Designs & Standards Organisation,
Manak Nagar, Lucknow, within the period stipulated in the Purchase
order.
Only after all the Design and Drawings have been approved for
Prototype tests and a written advice given to that effect, shall the
successful Tenderer/Manufacturer take up manufacture of the
Prototype of the PQR Equipment. Any change or modification
required by the Director General (Traction Installation) / Research
Designs & Standards Organisation, Manak Nagar, Lucknow shall be
incorporated in the Prototype expeditiously, not withstanding
approval having already being given for the Design and Drawings.
Such changes or modifications shall be incorporated in the Drawings
as indicated in Clause 15.5.
13.1.2
Prior to giving a call to the Purchaser/ Director General
(TI)/RDSO for inspection and testing of the Prototype, the successful
Tenderer/Manufacturer shall submit a detailed Test Schedule
consisting of Schematic Circuit Diagrams for each of the tests and
the number of days required to complete all the tests at one stretch.
Once the Schedule is approved, the tests shall invariably be done
accordingly.
However, during the process of Type testing or even later, the
Purchaser reserves the right to conduct any additional test(s) besides
those specified herein on any Equipment/Item, so as to test the
Equipment/Item to their satisfaction or for gaining additional
information and knowledge.
In case any dispute or disagreement arises between the successful
Tenderer /Manufacturer and representative of the Purchaser/Director
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General (TI)/RDSO during the process of testing as regards the

procedure for Type tests and/or the interpretation and acceptability
of the results of Type test, it shall be brought to the notice of the
Purchaser/Director General (TI)/RDSO as the case may be, whose
decision shall be final and binding.
Only after the Prototype PQR Equipment is complete and ready in
each and every respect, shall the successful Tenderer /Manufacturer
give the actual call for the inspection and testing with at least 15
days notice for the purpose.
13.2 This Specification covers PQR system based on IGBT based systems.
The Prototype test for the complete system & Main Sub-components
shall be conducted by RDSO at the time of development of first
system.
Note
(i) All Type tests shall be conducted by RDSO on the Power Quality
Restorer Equipment and its Sub-components i.e. Transformer,
Capacitor, Reactor, Control Panel etc. as per the governing
Specifications mentioned in Clause 2.1, including Annexure-B and
other relevant latest IS/IEC Specifications.
(ii) PQR system manufacturer shall ensure that maximum number of
functional tests shall be carried out at their premises in the
presence of RDSO representative. However only for those tests for
which facilities are not available at Firms premises can be got
done at reputed Government Test Agencies/Institutions and Test
Report shall be submitted to RDSO.
(iii) RDSO reserves the right to conduct these tests again whenever
major change in Design or Rating of the system or its Subcomponents is done.
(iv) (a) If some of the Equipment e.g. Current Transformer, Potential
Transformer, High Tension Capacitors, Series Reactors, Step
Down Transformer etc. of PQR system have already been
Type tested (for same design & ratings) by RDSO then tests
shall not be repeated.
(b) Routine tests to be conducted by Purchaser at the Firms
premises for complete System & Sub-components/Equipment.
(c) Pre-commissioning tests to be done by Purchaser along with
the supplier for each system.
13.3 Pre-commissioning tests
In addition to the above tests, the following tests shall be conducted,
at site, in presence of concerned Railway Authorities to verify the
performance of the Power Quality Restorer Equipment by the
successful Tenderer:i)

Efficacy of the Discharge Device

The efficacy of the Discharge Device shall be tested through
the test provided in Clause 6 & 7 of IS:13585 (Part 1):1994.

ii)

Efficacy of the Shunt Capacitor

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Before connecting the Capacitor Bank, the Power Factor shall

be measured on the 25 kV Busbar continuously for at least 24
hours.
After connecting the Capacitor Bank, the Power Factor shall
again be measured, continuously, for at least 24 hours. The
load shall be recorded hourly in each case. The improvement
in Power Factor, at different loads, shall be assessed from
these observations.
iii)

Rise in Voltage due to Capacitor Bank

At different loads, the voltage at the 25 kV Busbar shall be
recorded with /and without Capacitor Bank. The rise in voltage
due to the Capacitor Bank shall be assessed from these
observations.

iv)

Efficacy of the Protection System

Tests shall be done to ascertain the effectiveness of the
Protection system. In case of Shunt Capacitor, one of the
Capacitor in one of the limbs shall be short circuited and its
effect shall be observed.

v)

Temperature Rise
The Capacitor Bank shall be kept on for 24 hours and the
temperature of one Capacitor in each of the limbs shall be
recorded hourly. The temperature of Power Transformers,
Current Transformer, Potential Transformer, IGBTs and other
Equipments shall also be observed hourly during this period.

vi)

Matching of characteristics of Shunt Capacitor with that of

over-voltage relay. The matching shall be verified.

vii)

Harmonic Analysis
The Harmonic Analysis of the Current Waveform as well as of
the Voltage Waveform shall be carried out with and without
The Power Quality Restorer Equipment for a period of 24 hours
on a normal working day.

viii)

Surge Voltage Measurement

The Surge Voltage shall be measured at the time of switching
on the Capacitor. This shall be done 20 times. The voltage
peak shall not be more than 70 kVp in any case.

ix)

Schedule of pre-commissioning tests on the Transformer, IGBT

and the balance Equipments shall be mutually agreed upon
between the successful Tenderer and the Purchaser.

13.4 Following additional tests shall be conducted for IGBT based

Equipment as per IEC: 60146-2 (1999), Section-7. List of Tests,
required typically for 400 V, +/- 350A single Panel , single Phase
IGBT based Power Quality Restorer Equipment based on above
applicable guidelines, are as below. The single Panel here is to be
treated as part of the total number of IGBT based panels supplied by
the Supplier / Contractor.

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Part (a) Routine tests

Manufacturing process to assure the use of and proper mounting of
correct Sub-assemblies, Components, Wiring/Cabling and their
Rouging, Ferruling, use of correct Lugs and their tightness, etc.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

(v)
(vi)
(vii)

Visual Inspections :

Components Data/Ratings etc. as

per General Arrangement inclusive of
Auxiliary Devices (Section 7.3.1 and 2)
Wiring checks
:
As per the Wiring Table/Schematic,
Part of above only.
Insulation test
:
By using 1000 V Megger (Section 7.3.3)
Basic functional tests which include Power up sequence,
Control Logic Correctness & Protective Control Circuit
Functionality Check at given input voltage of 400 V and Final
Pulse Delivery from Controller but Hardware Pulse Delivery to
IGBTs with held (Section 7.3.5).
IGBT Pulse Delivery and checking the zero current mode for
IGBT based Power Quality Restorer Equipment (Section 7.3.5)
Checking the Dynamic Response with the external current
command circuit (Section 7.3.5).
Rated output test of the Panel at rated voltage (Section 7.3.6)

Part (b) Type tests:

i)
ii)

iii)

iv)
v)

HV/Insulation Test (Section 7.3.3)

Heat Run Test for 48 Hours or one hour after the temperature
rise is steady whichever is earlier for 400 V, 350 A (24 hrs or
one hour after the temperature rise is steady which ever is
earlier) for capacitive mode and 24 hrs or one hour after the
temperature rise is steady which ever is earlier for Inductive
mode and Temperature rise (Section 7.3.8).
Checking Rated output of each Panel by external current
command delivery and checking of actual IGBT based Power
Quality Restorer Equipment. Current following the same in
both capacitive and inductive mode (Section 7.3.6).
Input current distortion check for Distortion Factor close to
unity at 400 V, 350 A for both, Capacitive and Inductive modes
(Section 7.3.10).
Any other tests, if agreed, between the manufacturer and the
customer.

Part(C) Optional Tests (to be agreed before the supply)

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

Dynamics +350 A to 350 A at 400 V Rated Voltage

(Dynamics not specified by IEC. Could be as per section
7.3.23 as additional test)
Heat run of each panel for full load for 2 hrs. (one hour in
capacitive mode and one hour in inductive mode). Not
specified by IEC.
Visual input current distortion check w.r.t. to given waveforms
(Distortion factor close to unity) (section 7.3.10).
Power Factor Measurement Prior and post installation of PQR
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14.0 Capitalisation of losses & benefits

14.1 Benefits
Savings by any reduction in Maximum Demand, reduced losses in the
Traction transformer due to Power Factor improvement and
avoidance of low power factor penalty where applicable, are to be
capitalised as indicated below:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)

Losses in all Capacitor Bank, including Fixed / Variable,

Dynamic etc.
Switching losses in IGBTs or any other type of Switches that are
proposed by the Tenderer,
Losses in the Transformers used for the Compensation Scheme.
Losses in the Reactors.
Energy consumption for Ventilation (if any)

14.2 The losses of the Capacitor Bank (if any) shall include losses per
Capacitor unit (including Fuses and Discharge Device) multiplied by
the number of units in the Capacitor bank. The overall losses of a
Capacitor unit shall not be more than 0.20 Watt/kVAR.
14.3 The benefits derived by installation of Power Quality Restorer
Equipment shall be compared against capitalisation of its cost of
procurement, installation and commissioning, Annual Maintenance
Contract (AMC) charges, to obtain a Capitalised Cost, detailed
calculations for which shall be submitted by the Tenderer along with
the offer using the method given in Appendix-X. The Tenderer shall
for this purpose clearly indicate the losses of the Power Quality
Restorer Equipment and expected benefits in the format given in
Appendix IX.
The Tenderer shall submit detailed calculations and the proof of
Device/Equipment data to support the calculations of losses/benefits
of Power Quality Restorer Equipment as provided by him.
15.0 Technical Data and Drawings
15.1 The Tenderer shall furnish guaranteed performance Data, Technical
and other particulars for the Equipments offered in the proforma
attached as Annexure-A.
The Tenderer shall also furnish the
complete protection scheme for the
Power Quality Restorer
Equipment and Layout Drawings with Cross Sectional Details for the
Power Quality Restorer Equipment along with their offer.
Technical details of the protection employed, together with detailed
calculation for the ratings of the Equipment shall also be furnished
with the Tender offer.
The information furnished in Schedule of Guaranteed Technical
Performance, Data and other Particulars shall be complete in all
respects.
If there is any entry like shall be furnished later or blanks are left
against any item, the Tender is not likely to be considered as such
omissions cause delay in finalising the Tender.
15.2 The Tenderer shall specifically indicate in a statement attached with
their offer, the compliance with each clause and sub-clause of this
Specification. If any vague remarks on any clause or sub-clause of
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this Specification is given by the Tenderer, then the tender submitted

by him is not likely to be considered. A separate deviation statement
shall be furnished with the offer drawing attention to the clause(s)
where
the
tenderer
seeks
deviation
giving
detailed
remarks/justification thereof.
If there are no deviation, a NIL
statement shall be furnished.
15.3 The Tenderer shall furnish the following calculations with their offer.
i)
ii)
iii)

Detailed calculations for rating of Capacitor Bank, Series

Reactor, Inrush Current, Transient Over-voltage, Parallel and
Series Resonant Frequencies.
Calculations for Protection scheme offered.
Calculations for Design of Supporting Frame, Fixing
Arrangement and Foundation.

15.4 The following Drawings shall be furnished as per Indian Railway

Standard (in sizes of 210 mm x 297 mm or any integral multiple
thereof):a) Outline General Arrangement Drawing giving the overall
dimensions of the Capacitor Bank installation.
b) Schematic Circuit Diagram (with Description of function and
working of each Component) and Wiring Diagram
c) Arrangement of Capacitor Bank, IGBT, Transformer, Series
Reactor, Circuit Breaker, Isolator, Lightning Arrester, Current
and Potential Transformers.
d) Arrangement of Core Winding and Magnetic path of Series
Reactor and Transformer.
e) General Arrangement of Circuit Breaker, showing mounting
arrangement and overall dimensions
15.5 The successful Tenderer shall be required to submit for approval the
following Detailed Dimensioned Drawings as per India Railway
standard (in sizes of 210 mm x 297 mm) or any integral multiple
thereof in latest version of Auto CAD.
a) Outline General Arrangement Drawing of the Power Quality
Restorer
Equipment
installation
indicating
necessary
dimensions, clearances and location of equipment/fittings (all
the 3 views).
b) Internal Arrangement of Series Reactor and Transformer
including cross-sectional views in both Plan and Elevation.
c) Schematic Circuit Diagram (with description of Function and
working of each component) and Wiring Diagram.
d) Supporting Frame with details of Fixing Arrangement and
Foundations along with calculation for their Design.
15.6 After approval of Design and Drawings by the Director General (TI),
RDSO, Lucknow the Tenderer shall manufacture an acceptable
prototype of Power Quality Restorer Equipment as per approved
Drawings. The Prototype inspection shall be carried out by the
representative of Director General (TI), RDSO.
The Bulk
manufacture shall be taken up only after approval of prototype by
Director General (TI), RDSO, Lucknow.
15.7 Routine inspection shall be carried out by the representatives of
Indian Railways at the manufacturers works.
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15.8 After approval, six copies of Approved Drawings along with two sets
of Reproducible Prints shall be supplied to each consignee(s).
Besides, two copies of Drawings along with one set of reproducible
prints shall be supplied to Director General (Traction Installation),
Research Designs and Standards Organisation, Lucknow (India).
15.9 The
successful
Tenderer
shall
supply
3
copies
of
Instruction/Maintenance Manual of the Power Quality Restorer
Equipment installation and its Fittings and Accessories, to each
Consignee(s) and 2 copies to Director General, Traction Installation,
Research Designs and Standards Organisation, Manaknagar,
Lucknow-226011 (India).
16.

Additional particulars
The Tenderer shall visit the Traction Sub-station location, if
necessary, and collect any additional data/details required for the
design of the Power Quality Restorer Equipment and the Series
Reactor / Surge Suppression Equipment.
It would be the
responsibility of the Tenderer to visualise the problems and
understand the system conditions before evolving a suitable Design.

17.

Erection, Testing and Commissioning

The Power Quality Restorer Equipment installation shall be erected by
the successful Tenderer under the supervision of a competent
engineer of the successful Tenderer/Manufacturer/ Supplier. The
Power Quality Restorer Equipment installation shall be subjected to
the specified proving/pre-commissioning tests by the Railway
engineer
at
site
and
with
which
the
successful
Tenderer/Manufacturer/Supplier shall also be fully associated. For
this purpose prior intimation regarding the date and location of the
tests shall be given by the purchaser to the successful
tenderer/manufacturer/supplier.

18.

Spare parts, Catalog & Support commitment

The Tenderer shall furnish along with his offer a list of spares (with
cost), recommended by him for maintenance of Power Quality
Restorer Equipment installation for a period of 2 years.

19.

Training of Indian Railways Engineers

The offer shall include the training of two engineers and four
technicians of the Indian Railways free of cost at the manufacturers
Works in India or abroad and at the Traction Sub-station of a Railway
system or other public utility where
Power Quality Restorer
Equipment of similar/identical design are in operation. The total
duration of training for each Engineer/Technician shall be 4 weeks of
which approximately 2 weeks shall be at the manufacturer Works
and 2 weeks on a Railway System or public utility. The cost of travel
to the country of manufacture and back shall be borne by the Indian
Railways.
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ANNEXURE-A
SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE
TECHNICAL AND OTHER PARTICULARS
A- SHUNT CAPACITOR
S.No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

17.
18.

19.

20.

Description

Makers name
Country of manufacture
Manufacturers type (Designation)
Location of capacitor bank (Outdoor/Indoor)
Nominal Rated System Voltage
Rated Voltage of Capacitor Unit
IS-13925(Pt.1):1998
Maximum Voltage (RMS), which the Capacitor unit can
withstand continuously.
Rated Frequency
No. of Phases
Upper limit of Temperature category
Capacity of individual unit at Rated Voltage of the unit
i) Continuous current rating of individual Capacitor Unit
ii) Maximum inrush current at the instant of Switching
Basic insulation level of unit
a)
Power Frequency Voltage Withstand
b)
1.2/50 micro-second impulse withstand voltage
Basic Insulation Level of complete Capacitor Bank:
a)
Power Frequency Voltage Withstand
b)
1.2/50 micro-second Impulse Withstand Voltage
Transient current withstand capacity of each unit
Constructional details of Capacitor unit
i)
Dielectric Material
ii)
Foil Material & Thickness
iii)
Impregnating liquid used and its properties
Total Maximum losses per kVAR/unit at rated voltage
and at 50 Hz
Capacitor Unit
i)
No of Elements in Series
ii)
No. of Parallel Paths
iii)
Capacitance of each unit.
Capacitor Bank
i)
No. of Series Groups
ii)
No. of Parallel Units in each group
iii)
Capacitance of the Bank
Internal Fuse
i)
Type of Internal Fuse Elements of Capacitor Unit
ii)
Length of Fuse element
iii)
Cross section of fuse element
iv)
Circumference of fuse element
v)
I2t characteristics

Unit of
measurement

kV
kV
kV
Hz
No.
0
C
kVAR
A
A
kV(rms)
kV(peak)
kV(rms)
kV(peak)
kA

Watts/kVAR
No.
No.
Micro farad
No.
No.
Micro farad
mm
Sq.mm
mm
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21.
22.

23.

24.
25.
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Time Factor(t) of Internal Fuse Element

Reference to the Time/ Current characteristics of the

Fuse element
Discharge device
i)
Type
ii)
Location
iii)
Time interval between De-energisation and Reenergisation
iv)
Residual Voltage after an interval of 10 minutes
of De-energisation
Bushings
i)
Makers Name
ii)
Governing Specification
iii)
Wet-one minute Power Frequency Voltage
withstand
iv)
Impulse Voltage Withstand 1.2/50 microsecond
Full Wave
v)
Creepage Distance in Air.
vi)
No. of Bushings in each unit
Overall dimensions
i)
Capacitor unit
ii)
Complete Capacitor Bank
Weight per unit
Weight of the Complete Bank

B CONTROL & RELAY PANEL

1.
Name of manufacturer and address
2.
Overall Dimensions
i)
Length
ii)
Width
iii)
Height
3.
i)
Colour of the Panel
ii)
Colour of the Mimic
4.
Details of Switches provided and their make
5.
Annunciations provided
6.
Size of Wires used for:
i)
Control Circuit
ii)
Indication Circuit
iii)
General Wiring
iv)
PT and CT Circuits
7.
Method of Cable Entry
8.
Details of Instruments, if any provided

Second (under
Maximum
energy
condition)
Second (under
Minimum
energy
condition)

Minutes
Volts.

kV(rms)
kV(peak)
mm
No.

mm.
mm.
kg
kg

mm
mm
mm

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C PROTECTIVE RELAYS OF CAPACITOR BANK

1.
Instantaneous over current Relay
i)
Type and Make of Relays offered
ii)
Setting range in current available
2.
Over Current
i)
Type and Make of Relays offered
ii)
Setting range in current available for Over
Current Relays.
3.
Over-Voltage Protection
i)
Type and Make of Relay offered
ii)
Setting range available
4.
Unbalance Protection
i)
Whether voltage operated or current
operated Relays are used.
ii)
Setting Range available in the Relays.
iii)
Calculations to show the No. of Capacitor
Units which when fail shall produce the rated
Over voltage on other Capacitor Units and
the setting range available in the relay
offered suits the same, shall be enclosed.
iv)
How provision of Alarm in the case of failure
of one or two Capacitor Units has been
achieved.
v)
Details (Type and Make and setting range) of
the Time Delay Relay.
vi)
Calculations to show that co-ordination
between the operation of individual fuses to
isolate faulty units and the unbalance
protection exists, should be appended.
5.
The required capacity of Current Transformer and
Potential Transformer in VA
NOTE The Tender shall be complete with three sets (one with each copy) of
technical Literature and Pamphlets of the Relay used.
D PROTECTION OF 25kV / 433 V TRANSFORMER
1.
The Tenderer shall furnish details of Protection
proposed for the 25kV/ 400V Transformer
E PROTECTION OF IGBT
The Tenderer shall furnish details of Protection
proposed for the IGBTs.
F REACTOR IN SERIES WITH LC CIRCUIT
1.
1. Name of Manufacture
2. Governing Specification
3. Type of Reactor
4. Rated Current and Voltage
5. Rated frequency
6. Rated impedance

Amps/Volts
Hz
Ohms
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7. Inductance of Series Reactor

mH
8. Resonance Frequency of the system, including
Hz
Shunt Capacitor and Series Reactor. (Details of
calculation shall be enclosed )
9. Value of the Peak Surge voltage generated at
kV
the time of switching in of Shunt Capacitor
(calculations shall be appended)
10.Short Circuit Rating for 3 seconds
kA
11.Overall Dimensions of the Series Reactor
mm
12.Total weight of the Series Reactor
kg
13.a) No. of Tappings on the Series Reactor
No.
b) Minimum Inductance
mH
c) Maximum Inductance
mH
NOTE: S.No. (4) to (13) above shall be furnished for each branch setely. In
case Resistance & Capacitance circuit or any other surge suppression
circuit is proposed to be used, complete details thereof shall be
furnished.
G-IGBT
1.
Makers name
2.
Country of manufacture
3.
Manufacturers type designation
4.
Standard specification on which performance
data are based
5.
Device configuration
6.
Type of device
7.
Collector Emitter Voltage
8.
Gate Emitter Voltage
9.
Collector current at continuous Tc of 25 deg.
Celsius
10.
Collector current at continuous Tc of 80 deg.
Celsius
11.
Operating temperature
12.
Isolation voltage
13.
Max. collector Emitter Saturation Voltage
14.
Total gate charge Qge
15.
Turn-on Delay Time td(on)
16.
Rise Time tr
17.
Turn-off delay time td (off)
18.
Fall time tf
19.
Turn-on switching energy Eon
20.
Turn-on switching energy Eoff
21.
Forward Voltage VF
22.
Reverse recovery current Irrm
23.
Reverse recovery charge Qrr
24.
Reverse recovery time trr
25.
Reverse recovery energy Erec
26.
Module stray inductance
27.
Cumulative Thermal Resistance (Rj-c) of the
device
28.
Preferred type of cooling

PT/NPT/SPT/Trench
V
V
A
A
o

CV
V
V
nC
s
s
s
s
s
mJ
mJ
V
C
s
mJ
nH
o
C/W
W
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30.
31
32.
33.
34.

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Maximum operating and storage temperature

Mounting force, terminals as well as modules
Alternatively complete data sheet of the IGBT
from the manufacturer
Conduction Loss
Switching Loss
Switching Frequency

H- Step Down transformer(25kV/433V)

1.
Name of the manufacturer
2.
Country of origin
3.
Standard specification on which the performance
data are based
4.
Continuous rating for specified cooling,
temperature rise and ambient temperature
5.
Rated temperature rise under normal operating
conditions over an ambient of 45o
a) of oil by thermometer
b) of winding by resistance
6.
Rated primary voltage
7.
Rated secondary voltage
8.
Exciting current ref erred to HV and at 50 Hz at
100% rated voltage.
9.
Power factor of excitation current at 100% rated
voltage
10.
Iron loss at 50 Hz, and 100% rated voltage
11.
Coppr loss at (75o) at rated load
12.
Total loss
13.
Resistance voltage (at 75o) at full-load of
a) HV winding
b) LV winding
(All values shall be refer red to the HV)
14.
Reactance voltage (at 75o) at full load (referred
to the HV)
15.
Impedance voltage (at 750C) at full load (referred
to the HV)
16.
Resistance of HV winding (at 750C)
17.

Resistance of LV winding (at 750 C)

18.

Regulation at full load (at 750 C)at 0, 0.1 power

factor(leading) at
100 % load
75% load
50% load
Withstand time without injury with dead short
circuit at the terminal
Ideal heating time or the thermal time constant
of windings
a) Type of core
b) Flux density in the core at rated voltage and
50 Hz.

19.
20.
21.

C
Nm

kVA
o
o

C
C

kV
kV
A

W+%
W+%
W+%
V+%
V+%
V+%
V+%
Ohms
Ohms

%
%
%
Seconds
Minutes
Tesla
mm
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c) Thickness of iron stampings

d) Insulation between the core laminations
(material)
22.

23.

24.

HV
LV
a) Type of windings
b) Size of conductors
mm2
c) Current density in:
i)
HV winding
A / mm2
ii)
LV winding
A / mm2
d) Insulation on the copper conductor
e) Insulation withstand strength of windings with
1.2/50 s wave: HV
i)
Impulse full wave
kV(p)
ii)
Impulse chopped wave
kV(p)
f) Applied voltage test LV
kV(rms)
g) Induced voltage test HV
kV(rms)
h) Min. flashover distance to earth through oil
between
mm
i)
LV and core
mm
ii)
HV and yoke
kV(p)
i) Estimated switching surge withstand
Tap changer, if provided
a) whether on primary or secondary side
b) type of tap changer
c) number of plus taps and minus taps
d) Volt per steps
V
Bushings:
Primary Primary
Secondary
HV end.
earthed
side
a) Name of manufacturer
b) Country of origin
c) Standard specification on which
the
performance data are based
d) Type of bushing
e) 1.2/50 s Impulse withstand
kV(p)
(full wave)
f) One minute dry power frequency
withstand kV (rms)
g) One minute wet power
frequency
withstand kV(rms)
h) Puncture voltage kV(rms)

25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.

Net weight of core

Net weight of copper
a) HV
b) LV
Net untanking weight of core, frame and oils
Net weight of insulating oil
Volume of insulating oil
Total weight of transformer-less oil

kg.
kg.
kg.
kg.
kg.
Litres
Tonnes
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Dimensions of the assembled transformer

a) Under base to the top most point
b) Overall breadth
c) Overall length
d) Minimum thickness of plate
Tank sides
Tank bottom
Tank - cover

mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm

I CONTROL OF IGBTs
The tenderer shall furnish full technical particulars of the control equipment
used for the control of IGBTs.
J SURGE ARRESTORS
The tenderer shall furnish full technical particulars of the surge arrestors
offered.
K - CAPACITOR USED IN THE VOLTAGE SOURCE INVERTOR
The tenderer shall furnish full technical particulars of the Capacitor used in
the Voltage Source Invertor offered.

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ANNEXURE-B
Associated specifications to
Power Quality Restorer Equipment
i
ii
iii

IS : 5-1994
IS : 513-1994
IS : 800-1984

iv

IS : 1554 : (Pt.2)

v
vi

IS : 2026 (all parts)

IS : 2099-1986

viii

IS : 3070-1986: (Pt.I)

ix
x

IS : 3231(all parts)
IS : 3700(all parts)

xi

IS : 5553-1990:(Pt.II)

xii

IS : 11298-1991:
(Pt.3/Sec.1)
IS : 13947-2
IS : 12672-1989

Colour for ready mixed Paints and enamels

Cold rolled low carbon steel sheets and strips
Code of practice for use of structural steel in
general building construction
PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric cable for
working voltages from 3.3kVupto and
including 11 kV.
Power transformers
Bushing for alternating voltages above 1000
volts
Surge arrestor for a.c. systems, non-linear
resistor type
Electrical relays for power system protection
Essential ratings and characteristics of semiconductor devices.
Series reactors

Specification for plastic films for electrical

purposes -polypropylene film for capacitors
xiii
Air circuit breakers
xiv
Internal fuse and internal over pressure
disconnectors for shunt capacitors
xv
IEC-60871-1
Shunt capacitors for a.c. systems having a
rated voltage above 1000 V.
xvi IEC-60871-2
Shunt capacitors for a.c. systems having a
rated voltage above 1000 V (Endurance
testing).
xx RDSO Specification No.: Specification for hot dip zinc galvanization
ETI/OHE/13(4/84)
With A&C slip No.1 to 3
xxi RDSO Specification No.: Specification for steel and stainless steel, nuts
ETI/OHE/18(4/84)
and washers steel bolts
With A&C slip No.1to 4
xxii RDSO Specification No.: Specification for Control and relay panel.
ETI/PSI/65(1/97)
With A&C slip No.1 to 2
xxiii RDSO Specification No.: Specification for Outdoor circuit breakers for
TI/SPC/PSI/CB/0000
Railway ac Traction substations.
xxiv RDSO Specification No.: Code of practice for earthing of power supply
ETI/PSI/120 (7/88)
installation for 25 kV a.c., 50 Hz single phase
traction system.

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APPENDIX I
RELATED EQUIPMENTS AT TRACTION SUB-STATIONS
1.1

Traction Power Transformer

Two Nos. 12.5 MVA, 132/25 kV, with off load Tap-changing
gear having tappings from (+) 10% to () 15 % in steps of 5% and
an impedance of 10 to 12.5%. The Transformers are designed to
carry short time overloads of 50% for 15 minutes and 100% for 5
minutes.
OR
Two Nos. 21.6 MVA, 220/25 kV, 132/25 kV, 110/25 kV,
66/25kV with off-circuit tappings from (+) 10% to () 15% in steps
of 5%.
Percentage impedance voltage at 21.6 MVA base is
(12.00.5)% at the Principal Tap position. The Transformers are
designed for non-cumulative overload capacity, after it has reached
steady state temperature on continuous operation with over load of
50% for 15 minutes and 100% for 5 minutes.

1.2

25 kV Transformer & Feeder Circuit Breaker

SF6 gas/Vacuum Circuit Breaker, 550 MVA, 1600 amps.

1.3

25 kV Potential Transformer
Ratio 25 kV/110 V, Burden 100 VA, Accuracy Class 3P and Rated
Voltage Factor 1.2.

1.4

25 kV Current Transformer
Ratio 1000 500/5A or 1500 - 750/5A, Accuracy Class 5p, Accuracy
Limit Factor 15.

1.5

25 kV Isolator
Air Break, Single/Double Pole (630/800/1250 Amps.)

1.6

42 kV Lightning Arrestor
Non linear Metal Oxide Gapless type, Nominal Discharge current 10
kA (8/20 Wave). Maximum Discharge Voltage at Nominal Discharge
Current 125 kVp.

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APPENDIX II
GENERAL SCHEME OF SUPPLY
FOR 25 kV, 50 Hz, SINGLE PHASE TRACTION SYSTEM

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APPENDIX- III A

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APPENDIX- III B

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APPENDIX III C
INFORMATION FURNISHED BY RAILWAYS
(In terms of Para 4.8.1)
3.1

Traction Sub-station location

: __

3.2

Transformer Capacity

: __

3.3

Transformer Impedance

: __%, angle__degrees

3.4

Details of existing Capacitor Bank, if any

: __

3.5

Average Power Factor, as obtaining

: __

3.6

Typical Maximum Demand, as existing

: __

kVA

3.7

Prevalent Average monthly Energy consumption

: __

kWH

3.8

Contract Demand

: __

kVA

3.9

Tariff

- Fixed Charge

MVA
KVAr

: Rs.__per recorded
MD kVA

- Energy Charge

: Rs.__ per KWh

- Penalty for exceeding CD

: Rs.__ per KWh

- Surcharge for low Power Factor:

3.10

Typical Daily Load Cycle

Maximum
Demand
kVA
Hours per
day

120%
of CD

>100
upto
120%

>70
upto
100%

>40
upto
70%

40%

Total

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APPENDIX V
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR THE PROTECTION OF
TRACTION TRANSFORMERS & OHE

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APPENDIX- VI

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APPENDIX- VII

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APPENDIX- VIII
BENEFIT/LOSS INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE TENDERER
(in terms of Para 14.3)
Before
Compensation
(As given by
Railways)
(1)

Maximum
Demand
(KVA)

(2)
Hours per
day
After
MD in KVA
compensation Average PF**
Analysis of
Capacitor
Losses
Bank losses
KW (+)
Switching
losses
KW (+)
Reduction in
Losses in
Traction Substation
Transformer
after
compensation
KW (-)
Losses in LT
Transformer
& Reactor
KW(+)
Ventilation
Power
KW(+)
Net Loss
KWh (+)
Remark

120% >100% >70% >40% 40%

of CD
upto
upto
upto
120% 100% 70%
(4)
(5)
(6)
(3)
(7)

NB1

NB2

NB3

NB4

Total
(8)

NB5

** Average Power Factor over any period of time

= MWHr consumed over that period
MVAHr consumed over that period
NB1
NB2
NB3
NB4
NB5

Calculation
Calculation
Calculation
Calculation
Calculation

of
of
of
of
of

net
net
net
net
net

loss
loss
loss
loss
loss

shall
shall
shall
shall
shall

be
be
be
be
be

done
done
done
done
done

for
for
for
for
for

120%
110%
85 %
55 %
20 %

of
of
of
of
of

CD
CD
CD
CD
CD

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APPENDIX-IX
METHOD FOR CALCULATION OF CAPITALISED COST
1.0

Data for calculation of Capitalised Cost

1.1

Net loss L in KWh per day as per information furnished by Tenderer

in Appendix VIII, Col.8.

1.2

Cost of procurement, installation & commissioning of Power Quality

Restorer Equipment including construction of covered area for
housing indoor equipment as quoted by Tenderer: Rs Y

1.3

AMC charges per annum as quoted by Tenderer: Rs X

1.4

Period of capitalisation assumed: 15 years

1.5

Discount rate of 7% assumed for calculation of Net Present Value of

Benefits and Costs

2.0

Calculation of Capitalised Cost

2.1

If the monthly saving in fixed charges by reduction in MD arising of

the installation of Power Quality Restorer Equipment is M, then the
capitalised benefit B1 shall be given by:
B1=(12*M)[(1.07)15-1] = (12*M)*9.107
0.07(1.07)15

2.2

If the monthly saving in low Power Factor penalty charges arising of

installation of Power Quality Restorer Equipment is P, then the
capitalised benefit B2 shall be given by:
B2=(12*P)[(1.07)15-1] = (12*P)*9.107
0.07(1.07)15

2.3

If the monthly cost in Energy charges for net losses of L KWh/day is

Cm1, then the capitalised cost C1 shall be given by:
C1=Cm1*12*[(1.07)15-1] = (12*Cm1)*9.107
0.07(1.07)15

2.4

The capitalised cost C2 of AMC charges shall be given by:

C2= X * [(1.07)15-1] = (X)*9.107
0.07(1.07)15

2.5

Then the total capitalized cost C of Power Quality Restorer Equipment

shall be given by:
C= Y +C1+ C2 B1-B2

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