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SALINE WATER CONVERSION CORPORATION

KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

SWCC WATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

SAUDI CONSOLIDATED ENGINEERING COMPANY

KHATIB & ALAMI

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LIST OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 3
2 CODES AND STANDARDS ..................................................................................................... 3
3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................................... 3
4 TECHNICAL DATA.................................................................................................................. 3
5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 3
5.1 Components and Equipment................................................................................................. 3
5.2 Tagging .................................................................................................................................. 3
5.3 Units and Scales .................................................................................................................... 4
6 EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS.......................................................................................... 4
6.1 Base Frame ............................................................................................................................ 4
6.2 Tank ........................................................................................................................................ 4
6.3 Bushings ................................................................................................................................ 4
6.4 Off-Load Tap Changers ......................................................................................................... 5
6.5 Cores ...................................................................................................................................... 5
6.6 Insulation ............................................................................................................................... 5
6.7 Cooling ................................................................................................................................... 5
6.8 Instrumentation...................................................................................................................... 5
6.9 Auxiliary Equipment .............................................................................................................. 5
7 PAINTING ................................................................................................................................ 6
8 MARKING ................................................................................................................................ 6
9 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................... 6
10 TESTS ..................................................................................................................................... 6
10.1 Workshop Tests ..................................................................................................................... 6
10.2 Type Tests .............................................................................................................................. 7
10.3 Site Tests................................................................................................................................ 7
11 DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................................. 7
12 SHIPPING................................................................................................................................ 8
13 SPARE PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS .................................................................................. 8
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1 SCOPE

This document covers the requirements for the design, manufacturing, construction,
installation, test and commissioning of distribution transformers with a rating up to 2500
kVA and other auxiliary transformers for the stations of the SWCC Water Transmission
Systems. Power transformers are not covered in this specification.

2 CODES AND STANDARDS

The design, manufacturing, construction, installation, test and commissioning of

transformers shall be in accordance with the following codes and standards, at least. The
latest revision of the publication referred to shall apply.
IEC 60038 IEC standard voltages
IEC 60071 Insulation co-ordination
IEC 60076 Power transformers
IEC 60085 Electrical insulation - thermal evaluation and designation
IEC 60137 Insulation bushings for alternating voltages above 1000 V
IEC 60270 High-voltage test techniques - partial discharge measurements
IEC 60296 Fluids for electrotechnical applications - unused mineral insulating oils
for transformers and switchgear
IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60616 Terminal and tapping markings for power transformers
As far as the power supply authority (SEC) and permits of other authorities require
additional codes and standards, respectively impose additional requirements, these are
also part of the contract.

3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The transformers shall be designed and constructed for continuous operation at full load
under the climatic and environmental conditions as described in the specification “Design
and Construction of Power Supply Systems”.

4 TECHNICAL DATA

The technical data of the transformers are defined in the data sheets. The Contractor has to
guarantee the fulfilment of these requirements.

5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Components and Equipment

The Contractor has to take care, that all components and equipment are selected
considering easy maintenance, simple and quick diagnosis and long maintenance intervals.
All components and equipment shall be designed for continuous duty at rated load and
under the given climatic conditions. Standard industrial high performance systems and
components of suppliers standard lists shall be used as far as possible. Components and
equipment of same kind and type shall be selected for equivalent functions. The
interchangeability must be guaranteed.

5.2 Tagging
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All components, equipment and installations shall receive the respective tagging plates,
labels, etc., which have to be of extremely durable material resistant against the
environmental conditions.
For further requirements, reference is made to specification “Design and Construction of
Power Supply Systems”.

5.3 Units and Scales

The metric system on basis of SI-units shall be used for all scales and indications.

6 EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS

6.1 Base Frame

The base frame shall be fitted with removable flat-rim wheels which can be arranged
for either longitudinal or cross travel. The base frame shall be welded to the tank bottom and
shall be equipped with four towing lugs.

6.2 Tank

The transformer tanks shall be welded and made of steel of the required thickness. All
welding seams shall be stress relieved and must withstand possible impacts during short
circuit without distortion.
The walls of the tanks shall be reinforced by stiffeners of structural steel. The tanks
shall have sufficient strength to withstand without any deformation, mechanical shocks
during transportation and oil filling by vacuum.
Gaskets and joints shall be weather – proof, hot oil resistant, oil tight, water – tight and
carefully designed for the relevant operating conditions.
Bolts and screws shall be used only. The employed metals shall be corrosion resistant.
After assembling, the screws shall receive normal protection by painting.
The tanks shall be equipped with radiators, bracketed and connected with piping to be tank
for natural oil circulation, which shall be welded into one piece.
The transformers shall be provided with suitable eyebolts and/or lugs for lifting the
essential parts and for lifting the completely assembled transformer.

6.3 Bushings

Bushings shall be absolutely oil-tight and shall be able to be maintained and replaced
without disassembling of the lid. They shall be provided to withstand, without damage all
thermic and dynamic stress to which they may be exposed to, as well as the specific
conditions.
Bushings with full-thread stud bolts shall be provided with nuts and lock nuts made of
brass and lockwashers, permitting the connection of the conductor with a lug. Bushings with
smooth type stud bolts shall be provided with connection pieces allowing the connection
of the conductor with a lug.
The primary and secondary terminals of the transformers shall be designed to allow
connection with cables.
For primary and secondary cable connection the respective termination boxes with
suitable cable glands shall be provided. The terminal boxes shall have a degree of
protection of IP 55.
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6.4 Off-Load Tap Changers

The transformers shall be fitted with manual off-load tap changers on the primary side, which
are accessible form outside. The tap range shall be 0, + 2.5, + 5% of the rated primary
voltage.

6.5 Cores

The core of the transformer shall be constructed from highest quality non-aging cold rolled
grain-oriented silicon steel. The transformer average sound level due to operation of the
transformer and accessories shall be determined in accordance with the IEC. Flux
distortion assembly shall be provided with suitable lugs for purposes of lifting of the entire
assembly.
The core stack shall be earthed internally through grounding links located on top of the core.

6.6 Insulation

The insulation levels and the test voltages shall correspond with the different voltages
of the networks to which the transformers are connected.
The insulating oil shall confirm with the regulations, silting has to be prevented and only
mineral oil shall be used.
Insulation material according to IEC 60076 shall be provided. The temperature rise shall
be according to insulation class A.

6.7 Cooling

The transformers described in this specification shall be of natural air cooling type. The
cooling fluid shall be mineral oil with natural circulation. The cooling agent in contact with
the outdoor cooling system will be air with natural circulation.

6.8 Instrumentation

In order to ensure a good and safe operation of the transformers at least the following
basic supervision and protection devices shall be provided:
 Buchholz protection relay, with normally closed and normally open contacts, alarm and
tripping and manual test button or alternative protection for sealed tanks
(overpressure, gas accumulation, sudden pressure),

 Dial type thermometer with two adjustable maximum contracts (placed in such a
position that accurate reading is possible), incl. maximum pointer,

 Embedded temperature sensors in the critical points of the windings (per winding
one in operation and one spare) or CT based winding temperature indicators (WTI),

 Oil level indicator gauge with maximum and minimum contact.

Contacts shall be suitable for operation between 24 V AC/DC and 230 V AC/DC. All
instrumentation shall be wired on the transformer to a common terminal box with degree
of protection of IP 55. All wiring must be provided in sealed steel pipes.

6.9 Auxiliary Equipment

The transformers shall be equipped with all auxiliary equipment which is necessary for a
safe operation and an easy maintenance (e. g. oil draining valve, sampling valve, oil filling
plug, pressure relief device, air dehydrating device for transformers with conservator, etc.).
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7 PAINTING

The transformer tanks, radiators and the other devices shall be spray galvanised. An
alternative painting system or an oil resistant coating of tanks and radiators will be
accepted as well.
All painting work shall be performed in accordance with the approved manufacturer
standards. The finish top layer colour shall be in line with the approved colour code
schedule.
Damages, caused by transport, installation, cabling or commissioning shall be repaired in
a way, that the original quality is restored.
An additional painting at location of installation is not allowed.

8 MARKING

The following plates (may be combined also) shall be mounted on the low-voltage side of each
transformer tank at a height of about 1.5 m above ground:

 a rating plate as specified in IEC 60076, including space for Owner’s serial number,
and alpha-numerical identification number,

 a diagram plate with internal connections of windings,

 a general plate showing the layout of the transformer covering the locations of
terminals, control devices, valves and all essential transportation details.
All the above plates shall be made form brass or stainless steel. Inscriptions shall be written in
English language.

9 INSTALLATION

The delivery, installation and commissioning of transformers shall include, but not be limited to
the following items:

 transport to location of installation (if necessary storage), and the complete mounting,

 grounding andpotential equalization for the transformers, including connection with the
next grounding bus bars,

 termination of all cables at the transformers,

 commissioning of the functioning transformers and adjustment of all protection
devices,

 briefing of the operation personnel in operation and maintenance during installation

and commissioning phase.
The transformers shall be mounted after erection of the oil catch basins and the fire
protection walls. Sun shades and protection fences can be installed later, but before
energising of the transformers.
For each oil type transformer a separate transformer box with oil catch basin, suitable for
the complete oil volume contained in the transformer, must be foreseen.

10 TESTS

10.1 Workshop Tests

All transformers shall be tested completely and detailed in manufacturer’s workshop. All
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tests required by the codes and standards as well as all manufactures tests have to be
performed.
The test program for the work shop test has to be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to start of
the tests.
Tests in factory shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the relevant
standards.
These are according to IEC regulations mainly but not limited the following:

 Measurement of winding resistance,

 Measurement of ratio,

 Measuring of short circuit voltage, short circuit impedance and short check of on-load
circuit losses,

 Measuring of no-load losses and no-load current,

 Operation tests of the measuring equipment,

 Test of transformer oil,

 Test of auxiliary electrical devices.

Detailed test protocols of all tests performed have to be submitted prior to installation.

10.2 Type Tests

Type tests shall not be performed if the Contractor submits a copy of the type test certificates
for similar type and rating. If not available type tests shall be carried out on one identical
unit.

10.3 Site Tests

The site tests shall include the following steps:

 Pre-installation testing,

 Pre-commissioning (including “Loop Testing”),

 Commissioning and test on completion,

 Test runs,
 Performance tests.
The aim of the tests is to ensure and prove the proper function of the complete scope.

11 DOCUMENTATION

Complete documentation shall be provided for the design, manufacturing, testing,

commissioning, start-up, operation, maintenance and repair of the transformers and its
components.
All documents shall be in English language.
The documentation of transformers shall include the following documents and drawings
(minimum requirements):
a) technical data sheets
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b) layout drawings for all transformers and devices

c) block diagrams
d) wiring diagrams
e) termination drawings
f) cable lists
g) list of used devices with manufacturer
h) spare parts list
i) operation and maintenance manual
j) reports of tests and commissioning with protocols.
The documents listed above shall be handed over for approval.
Special attention has to be given to the fact, that documentation must be submitted with
sufficient time allocated for approval prior to manufacturing / assembly.
Documentation has to be prepared in accordance with the relevant ISO standards or in the
absence of relevant details in those standards the DIN standards shall apply.
The final documentation shall be delivered on paper in sufficient number and with exception of
the signed protocols in electronic form, too. The type of the electronic files shall be agreed
with the Client.

12 SHIPPING

All equipment, material and spare parts shall be sufficient packaged and shall be shipped as
a common delivery. The material, especially loose parts and spare parts shall be clearly
labelled according to the designation.

13 SPARE PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS

The Contractor shall deliver all spare parts, which are necessary for commissioning and for
operation during warranty period (see “General Description for Project and Works”).
Spare parts shall be available until ten years after commissioning. The following special tools
shall be supplied:

 Two (2) oil filter machines with filer earth filter.

 One (1) digital HV Insulation resistance Testing kits (Megger) with PI measuring
facilitity.

 Two (2) oil dielectric strength test kits