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SECTION V (A) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 110 V LEAD ACID BATTERIES 1.0 The specification provides for the manufacture, testing before despatch, delivery, erection, testing and commissioning of 110V 120 Ah Tubular type lead-acid stationary batteries in Transparent (SAN) container along with accessories as detailed below: APPLICABLE STANDARDS (LATEST REVISION) IS-1885: Electrical vocabulary, secondary cells and batteries IS-1651: Lead acid batteries with Tubular positive plates. IS-1069: Water for storage batteries IS-266: Sulphuric acid for storage batteries IS-8320: General requirements for methods of tests for lead-acid Storage batteries. IS-6071: Synthetic separator for lead acid batteries. IEEE-485: IEEE Recommended practice for sizing of large lead acid Storage batteries for generating stations and substations. IEEE-484: Recommended practice for design and installation of Storage batteries. IEC 896-1: Stationary Lead acid Batteries. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES OF BATTERY.

2.0 2.01

3.0 3.01

Type The battery shall be lead acid Tubular type in Transparent (SAN) container. Sealed Maintenance Free VRLA type/ Nickel Cadmium type batteries are not acceptable. 3.02 Positive Plates: The plates shall be of first class material and workmanship and shall be free from blow-holes, cracks and other imperfections. The tubular positive plates shall consist of a suitable bar with spines cast of suitably alloyed lead to give adequate mechanical strength and minimum electrical resistance. The tubular spines shall be cast of an alloy of Lead and Antimony with Antimony content not greater than 3% by weight. The casting shall be done using proper controlled procedure preferably using high pressure casting machine with an operating pressure not less than 90-100 Bars. Low antimony

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alloy (not greater than 3%) will ensure low water loss and a guaranteed topping up frequency of not more than once in 6 months. High pressure cast spines will ensure a long life and trouble-free operation. Porous, acid resistant and oxidation resistant tubes shall be inserted one over each spine. After insertion, the tube shall be adequately filled and packed with active material (preferable through a rotary shaking machine) before their lower ends are closed by common plastic bar. The construction and material of tube shall be such as to reduce the loss of active material and shall be able to withstand normal internal stresses developed during service. 3.03 Negative Plates: The negative plates shall be of flat pasted type. The pasting shall be done on an automated machine for better control of process parameters. It should have adequate mechanical strength and would be so designed that active material is maintained in intimate contact with the grid under normal working conditions throughout the life of the battery. Lead antimony alloy grid with maximum 3% antimony content or lead calcium alloy grid shall be used. 3.04 Separators: (i) The separators shall be microporous polyethylene envelope type to avoid direct as well as side shorts. It should be acid resistant, chemically inert and should have excellent oxidation resistance and high degree of porosity to ensure minimum internal resistance. The average pore size shall be less than 1 micron. It should not exhibit any tendency to swell or shrink at temperature encountered during operation. Microporous synthetic separators shall conform to latest IS:6071. The internal resistance factor of the separators shall assure high discharge characteristics under all operating conditions. Proper arrangement to keep end plates in position shall be furnished by the bidder along with his offer. Buffers/spring: Suitable buffers / springs shall be provided in the cells to keep the end plates in position. These shall have adequate length and strength. 3.05 Containers: Containers shall preferably be made of transparent SAN (styrene acrylo nitrile) copolymer giving excellent clarity, outstanding chemical resistance, rigidity and toughness with very high insulating qualities which eliminate the need for separate cell insulators. It shall have adequate mechanical strength to prevent bulging, cracking etc, during the life span of battery when operating under expected temperature range and due to action of static and dynamic loads and the action of electrolyte. These containers should enable the electrolyte level and the cell condition to be monitored at a glance. The

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containers shall conform to latest edition of applicable standards. A copy of such standard in English shall be enclosed along with the offer. Battery containers shall be subjected to type, Routine and Acceptance Tests as per the requirements of applicable standards. The containers of the label attached firmly to the containers shall be marked with the information as per requirements of the above standard. The suppliers manufacturers test certificates shall be submitted by the tenderer for the scrutiny of the purchaser. 3.06 Cell Lids: It should be moulded from opaque SAN and sealed to the container. It should be easily removable if the need arises Terminal post shall be suitably sealed at the lid to prevent escape of acid spray, by means of rubber grommets, sealing compound or other suitable device. The positive and negative terminal posts shall be clearly and indelibly marked for easy identification. 3.07 Microporous Ceramic Vent Plugs: The vent plugs should be specially designed incorporating a microporous ceramic filter which effectively returns all acid spray to the cell, but allow free exit of oxygen and hydrogen which is generated at the end of boost charging. On removal, the plugs shall permit drawing of the electrolyte sample for servicing and of checking of the electrolyte level. The vent plug should preferably be flame retardant type to prevent any fire hazard in the battery room. 3.08 Connectors: Connectors shall be of lead plated copper. The lead coating shall be adequate and tenacious. Minimum thickness of lead coating shall be 50 microns. Connectors should be adequately designed to carry maximum duty cycle as specified and shall offer minimum resistance. The current density for copper connectors shall not be more than 1.5 Amps/ Sq.mm. While considering the terminal voltage of the cell at the time of testing for discharge, the voltage drop due to inter-row and inter-cell connectors shall be considered. Connectors shall be adequately designed to withstand various stresses due to temperature changes, attack of acid and dynamic forces that could occur during the operation of the battery. Necessary transparent shrouds to cover all the inter row, inter cell and terminal connectors shall be provided. The cross section of cell connectors should not less than 75 sq mm. Double link plates may be provided for 110V/120 Ah Batteries.

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3.09

Fasteners : Fasteners shall be of high tensile steel with lead coatings should be provided. 3.10 Electrolyte: The electrolyte shall be battery grade sulphuric acid conforming to latest edition of relevant IS 266. The strength of the electrolyte in the cell during operation shall conform to the governing IS specification for the cell. Required quantity of electrolyte for the initial filling with 10% extra quantity shall be supplied in no-returnable non-degradable acid resistant strong plastic containers. 3.11 Water: Water used in preparation of electrolyte and also to bring the level of electrolyte to the correct position during the course of operation or testing shall conform to the latest edition of IS-1069 3.12 Terminal Post: Positive and negative terminal posts of the cells shall be clearly and unmistakably identifiable. Terminal posts shall be designed to accommodate external bolted connections conveniently and positively. All metal parts of the terminals shall be of lead coated type. Bolts, heads and nuts, except seal nuts, shall be hexagonal and shall be lead coated. Terminal posts shall be adequately fixed or removed. The junction between terminal posts and cover and between the cover and container shall be adequately sealed to prevent any seepage of the electrolyte. All terminals shall be provided with insulated covers. The pole terminal should be of lead with a brass core insert, which shall increase the conductivity. The pole should have a double layered protection against crevice corrosion. The lead lining of the terminal should be protected against any contact with the electrolyte at the place where it emerges out of the cell interior through an injection moulded plastic encapsulation. 4.0 ACCESSORIES (for each set of Battery) a b Digital Hydrometer with temperature compensation calibrated 1 No. to read second decimal place Thermometer 0 to 100 degree centigrade with specific 1 No. gravity correction scale-accuracy<0.50C

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Digital 3-0-3V Cell testing Voltmeter shall be provided with fine scales .Accuracy class shall be 0.5 or better and resistance not less than 1000 ohms Wall mounting teak-wood tray for thermo-meters. Plastic funnels Rubber siphon Stand insulators +5% extra. Cell insulators +5% extra. Cell numbering tags with fixing arrangement. Teakwood, cable clamps with hardware. Ampere-hour meter[10 hour discharge rate] of 60 120 AH range Cell interconnectors (extra) Fasteners for the above Junction box with suitable fuse arrangements of adequate rating to be mounted on the battery stands for terminating battery terminals. Suitable wrenches for the Battery Terminals and bolts Cell lifting straps Digital multimeter of repute make-(local makes will not be accepted) load bank of suitable rating with taps for testing for every 5 battery sets supplied VOLTAGE :

1 No.

1No 1No 1No Lot Lot Lot Lot 1No 4 Nos 4Nos 1No

1 set 1 No 1No 1No

5.0

The cell voltage shall not exceed 2.25 volts with a continuous low rate floating charge and shall not be less than 1.85 volts at the end of the emergency discharge. 6.0 OPERATION:

The D.C Battery shall be operated without an intentional ground. For indicating the incidence and degree of a ground fault on the D.C control circuitry, the midpoint of the battery shall be earthed through an ammeter of high resistance. The high resistance shall be so proportional that the current flowing under the worst earth fault shall not exceed 250 mA. It should be noted that, the 110V batteries are to be accommodated in the Battery Room and should operate satisfactorily over the entire range of ambient temperature of 0 C to 50 C and relative humidity of 95%.

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7.0

General Requirements for Tests

Specific Gravity of Electrolyte: The specific gravity of a fully charged cells shall be adjusted to 1.200+/-0.005 at 27 deg. C as per the requirement of IS 1651 (latest revision) Temperature Correction: The capacity of the cell shall be corrected to 27 deg. C using the proper temperature correction factor pertaining to the type of the cell and the rate of discharge. The temperature correction should be made using factors supplied by the manufacturer but shall generally conform to some national or international standard for the similar type of cell. Observations: The observations, during any test shall be performed as specified in IS 1651 (latest revision) 7.1 Test for Capacity: The cell shall be tested for its rated capacity output. The fundamental requirement shall be a discharge for 10 hours whilst discharge at other rates, may also be performed. The capacity output, at the first discharge, corrected to 27 deg. C shall not be less than 85% of the rated capacity of the cell. The cell shall reach 100% of its rated capacity within 5 charge discharge cycles. 7.2 Test for Charging Efficiency: Since the cells are expected to operate at various state of charge (SOC), the charging efficiencies at various depth for discharge needs to be measured and standardized for this application. The cell appropriate for this application should have the following charging efficiencies: 80% SOC 10% SOC 80% 90%

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7.3

Water loss:

The cell/ battery after being fully charged shall be kept on a float charge of 2.4 volts per cell at a temperature of 40 deg. C for 21 days at a stretch. The loss of water due to evaporation and self discharge shall not be more than 0.65 grams per Ah. The battery shall reach an equilibrium state of charge within 72 hours of such charging. This shall be indicated by the float current after 72 hours of constant float. The float current shall not be more than 3 mA per Ah. 8.0 WOODEN STANDS: The stand shall be double row double tier for 110V/120Ah. The stand shall be made of seasoned teakwood and properly earthed as per approved drawing. The proposed drawing for double row double tier for 110V/120Ah battery and may be enclosed along with the tender offer. The successful tenderer will be required to supply sufficient quantity of paint in separate containers for applying 3 coats for each stand with Cell Number. Plates 1 to 55. 8.1 Marking: Each cell shall be marked to meet the requirements of relevant Indian standards. In addition, each cell shall be legibly numbered serially to identify the cell during manufacture, testing, installation and operation of battery to identify after having assembled into battery bank in battery racks. Following marking however, shall be provided. [i] Manufacturers name, type and trade mark. [ii] Nominal voltage. [iii] AH capacity at 10 hours rate with specified end cell voltage. [iv] Cell number. [v] Upper and lower electrolyte level. [vi] Type of positive plate. [vii] Type of container. [viii] Date of manufacture [month and year] or [week and year]. A set of loose stickers shall be provided to mark the cells position in the assembled battery bank at site so that a cell removed for maintenance can be put back in original position.

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9.0 TYPE TEST CERTIFICATE: The type test certificates for 110V/120Ah battery (Attested Xerox copies) as per latest ISS shall be furnished by the tenderer. The bidder shall submit the test reports for the following type tests, conducted on the offered samples as per relevant National Standard[s] within five years from the date of opening of the bid and test witnessed by any Government Department / Government undertaking. a. Verification of constructional requirements. b. Verification of dimensions. c. Test for capacity. d. Test for retention of charge. e. Endurance Test. f. Ampere-hour and watt-hour efficiency test. g. Test for voltage during discharge. If the type test report [s] does/do not meet the requirements as per this specification, TANGEDCO at its discretion may ask the supplier to conduct the above type tests [s] at the suppliers cost in the presence of TANGEDCOs representative without any financial liability to TANGEDCO. Special Tests: The bidder shall submit the test reports along with his offer for the following special tests, conducted on the offered samples as per relevant National Standard[s] within five years from the date of opening of the bid and test witnessed by any Government Department / Government undertaking. 10.0. DRAWINGS TO BE SUPPLIED ALONG WITH TENDER: Tenderer shall submit along with the tender the following: i) General arrangement of cells and battery assembly. ii) General arrangement showing the inter-connections. iii) Graphics showing the performance of material iv) Drawing for the wooden stand. v) Instruction manuals for initial charging and subsequent charging. vi) Pamphlets and technical literature giving detailed information of the batteries offered. vii) The following characteristic curves, to be furnished along with the tender.

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a. Battery discharge curves at various rates between one minute and 10 hour rate. b. Curves showing the relation between the specific gravity and amount of charge in the battery for both charging and discharging conditions. c. Curve of internal resistance at the end of various discharge rates . d. Curves showing the relation between cell voltage and charging current when charged at Finishing rate, High starting rate & Two step charging by starting and finishing rate. (No block diagrams are acceptable. Tenders are liable for rejection if details schematic drawings are not submitted). The successful tenderer shall forward within 10 days of issue of purchase order four sets of the drawings for the purchasers approval. a) Drawing showing cell dimension and assembly, b) General arrangement showing the inter connections, c) Drawing for the wooden stand, Any shop work done prior to the approval of drawings shall be at the suppliers risk. Supplier shall make any changes in the design that are considered necessary to make the equipment conform to the provisions and indent of the purchase order without any additional cost to the purchaser. The supplier shall supply the purchaser within 15 days of receiving the approved print, one reproducible master print plus two prints of each of the approved drawings. In case the supplier resubmit a revision or change for approval, such resubmission shall be by four prints. All drawings, part lists, assembly procedures etc., shall bear a readily identifiable number, drawing number etc., and each subsequent revision or addition to the drawing shall be identified by a revision number. Checking and approval of the above documents by the purchaser is for the benefit of the purchaser and shall not relieve the supplier from full responsibility for ensuring correct interpretation of design, drawings and specifications or for the completeness and accuracy of the shop drawings and relevant specification. Supplier shall record all deviations, corrections, omissions, changes, etc., occurring throughout the manufacturing, assembly and testing phases.

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The Bidder shall also furnish one copy of bound manual along with each set of battery covering erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance instructions in English Language and all relevant information and drawings pertaining to the main equipment as well as auxiliary devices. Approval of drawings by the Purchaser shall not relieve the supplier of any of his responsibility and liability for ensuring correctness and correct interpretation of the drawings for meeting the requirements of the latest revision of the applicable standards, rules and codes of practices. The equipment shall conform in all respects to high standards of engineering, design, workmanship and latest revisions of relevant standards at the time of supply and Purchaser shall have the power to reject any material which, in his judgment, is not in full accordance therewith. All drawings shall be in English Language and in Metric System of units. The supplier shall also submit three sets of instruction manuals /leaflets/ photographs.

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(B) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SUPPLY OF 110V/60 Amps BATTERY CHARGERS 1.0. SCOPE 1.1. This specification provides for design, manufacture, inspection, testing before despatch of 110V 60 Amps battery chargers for charging 110V 120AH lead acid stationary batteries. 2.0. STANDARDS 2.1 Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this specification, the battery chargers shall conform to the latest revision and amendments thereof of the following standards. 1) 2) 3) 4) IS 4540 : 1968 IS 3024 : 1965 IS 3231 : 1965 IS 13703 (Part-1) : 1993 Specification for Mono crystal line semi conductor rectifier assemblies and equipment Specification for electrical steel sheets (oriented) Specification for electrical relays for power system protection Specification for low voltage fuses for voltages not exceeding 1000V AC or 1500V DC

2.2 Any other equivalent National or International standards and codes are also applicable. However an English version of the standards or codes shall be enclosed with the Bid. 3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1.0. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 3.1.1 The battery charger should have to work continuously at rated current in quick charge position, without getting excessively heated up affecting any components in it. 3.1.2. The battery charger should be capable of smooth adjustment of its DC output current both in trickle and boost mode from minimum 0 Amps to a maximum of the rated current and its output voltage should not exceed 20% over of the rated voltage at full load current irrespective of the AC input voltage level as indicated in Section- 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 3.1.3 The rectification shall be a full wave with a bridge of silicon dioderectifiers. There will be two step down transformers, one is the main transformer which will be connected directly to the main and another is an auxiliary transformer through which the smooth step less control of DC output

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under quick/trickle charging condition shall be obtained by a variac. Provision for tap less winding shall be made in the main transformer. 3.1.4. The battery to be charged shall be connected after the quick/trickle selector switch. 3.1.5. The station load shall be connected before the quick/trickle selector switch in such a way that the load current should not reflect on the trickle or quick charge current. 3.2.0. INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT 3.2.1. 110V 60 AMPS BATTERY CHARGER a) b) c) d) e) f) Quantity AC input voltage level DC output level DC current at i) Quick mode ii) Trickle mode Total capacity of the transformers A blocking diode (BD1) to block the battery current flow towards charger when battery feeds the load A blocking diode (BD2) to block the charger current flow towards battery when charger feeds the load A blocking diode (BD3) to block the current flow to the load through the trickle or quick charge ammeter during failure of AC supply Voltmeters to measure 1) AC input 2) DC output Ammeters to measure 1) Quick charging current of battery 2) Trickle charging current of battery Kindly refer Vol-III, Schedule A1 annexed. Three phase 360V - 440V 110V 132V 0-60 Amps 0-5 Amps. Not less than 10000 VA 600 Volts, 75 Amps

g)

600 Volts, 75 Amps

h)

600 Volts, 75 Amps

i) j)

0 600 Volts 0 150 Volts

k)

0 60 Amps Of following multi range (1) 0 - 500 mA (2) 0 - 5A with provision of change over switch for range selection. 3) Load current 0 50 Amps On/Off switch, voltmeter selector Rotary switches of suitable switch and Quick/Trickle switch rating.

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l) m)

Size of the meters DC over voltage, under voltage and earth leakage protection connected at output of the charger where the battery is to be connected

96mm x 96mm flush type Actuate an audible pipi-pip and visual flicker LED. While acknowledging the audible pippip will be off and visual LED will glow steadily till the fault is cleared.

4.0.

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Normally the battery charger shall be in trickle mode of operation and feed the floating current of battery and the normal constant load current. 4.2. While heavy loads are incident, the battery will share the major load. 4.3. During failure of AC supply, the battery shall feed both normal constant load and emergency heavy incident load. 4.4. During quick charge operation, the charger shall feed both quick charging current and normal constant load current. 5.0. PROTECTION:

5.1. The Silicon Rectifiers shall be protected against surge on input supply voltage by a suitable surge suppression circuit. 5.2. A ripple suppression circuit shall be provided to limit the ripple voltage less than 1% r.m.s. 5.3. Suitable protection shall be provided to safeguard against reverse polarity connections between battery and charger. 5.4. HRC type fuses shall be provided for the AC input and diodes for overload protection. 5.5. Separate DC output fuses for trickle charge and for rated output of the charger for quick charge shall be provided. 6.0. CONTROL:

6.1. ON/OFF switch of suitable capacity shall be provided for the A.C. main in the charger. 6.2. A suitable resistance to limit the trickle current of the battery shall be provided in the charger circuit. 6.3. A blocking diode (BD1) shall be provided to block the battery current flow towards charger when the battery feeds the load. 6.4. A blocking diode (BD2) shall be provided to block the charger current flow towards battery when the charger feeds the load.

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6.5. A blocking diode (BD3) shall be provided to block the current flow to the load through the trickle or quick charge ammeter during failure of AC supply. 7.0. INDICATIONS:

7.1. A neon lamp (RED) shall indicate that the unit is in `SWITCHED ON condition. 7.2. A flush mounted DC voltmeter of range as indicated in Clause-3.2.1 and 3.2.2 shall be provided to read the DC output voltages. 7.3. A flush mounted DC Ammeter of range as indicated in Clause-3.2.1 and 3.2.2 shall be provided to read; a) trickle charge current b) quick charge current and c) load current 7.4 An AC voltmeter of range as indicated in Clause-3.2.1 and 3.2.2, for measuring the AC input voltages shall be provided. 8.0. EARTHING

The chargers cabinet shall be provided with two earthing terminals to which the earth bus run inside the cabinet connecting the metallic frames of transformers, reactors, auto transformers, resistors, switches etc., shall be connected. 9.0. CABINET

The cabinet shall be sheet metal not less than 2mm thick for the front, bottom and rear and 1.2mm thick for the sides. The panels on all sides and top cover shall be detachable. The chargers will be installed indoors in the substation control rooms and shall be floor mounted. NOTE: Deviations in the Technical scheme will not be entertained and liable for rejection. 10.0. VOLTAGE REGULATION The DC voltage regulations as defined in the IS 4540/1968 should be within 10%.

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11.0. COOLING Both the transformer and the rectifier stack should be of natural draught and air cooled type. 12.0. TRANSFORMER AND REACTORS The transformers and the reactors to be used in the charger shall conform to IS 2026-1977 as far as they are not in contradiction with the requirements of this specification and IS 4540-1968. The rating of the reactors used shall correspond to the rating of the rectifier assembly. 13.0. TEMPERATURE RISE The temperature rise of the transformer winding measured by resistance method after continuous load on quick charge position shall not exceed the limit given in IS 4540-1968. The class of insulation provided shall be indicated. 14.0 VIBRATION AND NOISE The charger shall operate without undue vibration and noise. 15.0 TESTS AND TEST CERTIFICATE The following tests are to be conducted on all the chargers: 1. Measurement of voltage regulation 2. Efficiency of the charger at full load. 3. The voltage range in which the unde rvoltage and the overvoltage protection circuits acts. 4. The sensitivity of the ground fault protection circuit. In addition to the above, the following tests may be conducted on one unit out of a batch of 10 Nos. or part thereof offered for inspection. a. Tests to measure the no load loss of the charger. b. Tests to measure the load loss as a resistive load at rated current on quick charge position. c. Insulation test. d. Temperature rise test.

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16.0 DRAWINGS TO BE SUPPLIED ALONG WITH TENDER Tenderer shall submit along with the tender the following. i) General arrangement of various component of Battery Charger. ii) General arrangement on rear side and foundation details of the Battery Charger. iii) Drawing showing the front elevation of the Battery charger. iv) Schematic wiring diagram. (No block diagrams are acceptable. Tenders will be liable for rejection if detailed schematic drawings are not submitted). The successful tenderers shall forward within 15 days from the date of receipt of purchase order, four sets of the drawings for the purchasers approval. Drawings which are satisfactory for approval on the first submission will be approved and one copy of the approved prints will be returned. The drawing not satisfactory for approval on the first submission will be returned to the supplier for re-submission. a) Drawing showing the front elevation of the Battery Chargers. b) Drawing showing the foundation details. c) Circuit diagrams. Any shop work done prior to the approval of drawings shall be at the suppliers risk. Supplier shall make any change in the design which are considered necessary to make the equipment conform to the provisions and indent of the purchase order without any additional cost to the purchaser. The supplier shall supply the purchaser within 15 days of receiving an approved print, one reproducible master print plus two prints of each of the approved drawings. In case the supplier resubmit a revision or change for approval, such resubmission shall be by four prints. The supplier shall send 5 copies of approved drawings to the Superintending Engineer/CDC/TANGEDCO (after approval) and also two sets alongwith battery charger while despatch. All drawings, part lists, assembly procedures etc., shall bear a readily identifiable number etc., drawing number and each subsequent revision or addition to the drawing shall be identified by a revision number. Checking and approval of the above documents by the purchaser is for the benefit of the purchaser and shall not relieve the supplier from full

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responsibility for ensuring correct interpretation of design, drawings and specifications or for the completeness and accuracy of the shop drawings and relevant specifications. Supplier shall record all deviations, corrections, omissions, changes etc., occurring throughout the manufacturing, assembly and testing phases. All drawings shall be in English language and in Metric System of Units. 17.0 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS 17.1 The accessories mentioned viz., voltmeters, ammeters, visual indication etc., must be mounted only on the front side of the cabinet and not on any other side. Suitable markings should be engraved against each accessory in order to identify the same. Marking by paint will not be accepted. Suitable engraving must be made on separate plates and affixed against each instruments/switch, indicating lamps etc. 17.2 The cabinet should be such that the same could be opened up easily without disturbing the connections/components. A wiring diagram plate giving the details of the various components and their interconnections shall also be fixed on the inside cover for easy reference to the maintenance staff. 17.3 The transformer and the stacks should be so mounted that the centre of gravity lies near the centre of the base. 17.4 The cabinet should be painted with a primary coat of anti-corrosive paint of durable nature and finished with two coats of dark admiralty grey paint. The inner surface may be painted as per the manufacturers standard practice. 17.5 The input/output connection may be terminated inside the charger circuit. The terminals may be of brass studs and nuts. Three cable glands of suitable size may be provided in the rear sides for entry of input and output cables. The earthing terminals shall be provided on the cabinet. 18.0 SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS The tenderers are requested to furnish the Guaranteed Technical particulars in the Schedule-F enclosed.

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Bid Ref. No: CE/D/CNR//R-APDRP (Part-B)/Specn. No: E-1069/ 2013-14

19.0 General conditions for erection 1. The Battery stand should be in teak wood with 3 coats of anti corrosive and acid proof paint and the stand should be insulated from floor. 2. The Battery charger should be mounted in sufficient operated height. If required necessary fabricated MS stand may be provided. 3. The cell tester, Hydrometer and Thermometer should be fixed with proper stand on wall at Battery room. 4. The Battery should be erected with required space for ease of maintenance. 5. The Change over switch should be provided for battery chargers 1 and 2. The connections should be connected in AC input either one of battery charger in service and other will be in standby. 6. The control cables should be properly laid using GI channels and the end terminations should be made with necessary glands, lugs, ferrules, etc., 7. Battery set and Battery charger isolation should be given for replacing of the faulty cell during maintenance.

(C) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR DC PANEL BOARD The DC panel Board shall consist of the following: (i) Ammeter (0-60A ) - 1 no. (ii) Voltmeter (+130 - 0 - (-)130) - 1 no. (iii) Voltmeter Selector switch - 1 no. (iv) 60A Bakelite Fuse carrier with HRC fuse - 2 nos. (v) 25A Double pole MCB - 4 nos. (vi) 16A Bakelite Fuse carrier with HRC fuse - 8 nos. (vii) Battery healthiness indication 1 No. (viii) 25mm X 6mm electrolyte copper bar - 3 nos. (insulated with HS sleeve and colour coding for positive, negative and earth terminals) The Panel should be made of 16 SWG MS sheet and painted with good quality powder coated paint preferably in Siemens grey. The cables shall be connected to the Bakelite terminals using only suitable lugs and by crimping. The wiring should be neatly arranged using PVC channel and tie to avoid unnecessary crossing. Incoming and outgoing cables should be terminated by providing glands and connections shall be neatly done. Proper labeling shall be done for easy identification of circuits.

Volume-II ,Section V,Battery,Battery charger & DC panel Board

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