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REC SPECIFICATIONS FOR MATERIALS & EQUIPMENTS

FOR THE POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Compiled by CIRE, REC Ltd.

Prior to creation of Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), various State Electricity Boards
(SEBs) were following different practices with regard to type of materials, equipments and
construction practices. As an apex organization, REC realized the need for standardization
of the materials as well as construction practices. Systematic efforts made have resulted
into more than 300 standards which include specifications and construction practices.

The standards are evolved in close consultation with State Electricity Boards, Power
Utilities, Bureau of Indian Standards, and Manufacturers etc. For this purpose periodical
standardization meetings are convened by REC for discussions and final decisions. The
existing standards also are reviewed on the basis of feed back from SEBs as well as
manufacturers.

Along with efforts in the field of standardization the REC is also making endeavours to keep
pace with the advances in technology. Over the years, many materials and improved
construction practices have been introduced.

Benefits from standardization

The importance of standardization becomes apparent from the fact that 70% of the cost of
equipment and materials go into it.

Standardization of major items and materials by REC reduced the variety of materials which
resulted into minimum inventories cost to the SEBs. Bulk production of equipment and
materials of uniform ratings and designs not only optimizes the production cost but also
ensures quicker deliveries by the suppliers.

Adoption of uniform and efficient construction practices has increased the pace of work and
improved the quality of construction.

The enclosed annexure gives the brief particulars of REC specification in respect of
materials and equipment to be used on overhead lines upto 33 KV, 33/11 KV Sub-station
and distribution transformer centres.

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REC Specifications for Materials/Equipment

1. Support for Over Head Lines/Distribution Transformers Centres

1. 15/1979 PCC Poles Length/Working Loads For 11 KV without earth wire

(Solid 1) 7.5 Mt/140; 200 Kg and LT Lines with horizontal
Rectangular configurations
Poles
2) 8.0 Mt/140; 200 Kg For 11 KV lines with earth
wire and LT lines with vertical
configuration
3) 9.00 Mt/140; 200 Kg For DTCs/special locations
on 11 KV/LV lines
2. 24/1983 i) PCC 1) 9.0 Mt/300; 400 Kg At tangent locations of 33 KV
(R-1987) (Virendeel lines
poles) 2) 9.5 Mt/200; 300 & 400 Special locations of 33 KV
Kg lines such as road crossings
ii) PCC 1) 9.0/200; 300; 400 Kg At tangent locations of 33 KV
(Solid lines
Rectangular 2) 9.5 /200; 300; 400 Kg Special locations of 33 KV
Poles) lines such as road crossings

Note : The earthing shall be provided by using 8 Swg GI wire embeded in concrete during
manufacture and the ends of wire left projecting from the pole to a length of 50 mm
at 250 mm from top and 150 mm below ground level.

3. 47/1987 PCC Spun 1) 7.5 Mt/140 & 200 Kgs 11 KV & LT Lines
Concrete Poles 2) 8.0 Mt/140 & 200 Kgs
Hollow Circular
3) 9.0 Mt/200 Kg 1) Special location of 11 KV
and LT lines
(Road crossings)
2) 33 KV lines in wind
pressure zone of 50 Kg M2
4) 9.0 Mt/300 Kg 33 KV lines with W.P. of 75
kg/M2
5) 9.0 Mt/400 Kg 33 KV lines with W.P. of
100 Kg/M2
6) 9.5 Mt/200, 300 & For special locations of 33
400 Kg KV lines

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4) 41/1985 Rectangular 1)7.5 Mt/140kg Shall be used at tangent

Hallow 2)7.50 Mt/200 kg locations of 11KV and
Steel Poles 3)8.00/140 kg LT lines in wind pressure
4)8.00/200 kg zone upto 100 kg/M2

1) The planting depth shall be 1.5 Mt.

2) The factor of safety for design of the poles shall not be less than 1.5 as per
provisions of IE Rules.

The maximum weight of the different varieties of poles shall be as under

Sl Length Working Load Combined weight of two Maximum weight of

No sections (Excluding nuts & individual poles
bolts)
1. 7.5 Mt 140 Kg 55 – 65 Kg 45 Kg
2. 7.5 Mt 200 Kg 70 – 80 Kg 50 Kg
3. 8.0 Mt 140 Kg 60 – 70 Kg 50 Kg
4. 9.0 Mt 200 Kg 90 – 100 Kg 60 Kg

2. Conductors for Overhead Lines

S. Specification Conductor Size Application

No. Number
1 1/1971 i) AAC 1) 7/2.21 mm (25 mm2 Al. Area) For use on LT lines
2) 7/3.10 mm (50 mm2 Al. Area) -do-
ii) ACSR 1) 7/2.11 mm (20 mm2 Al. Area) For use on LT and
11 KV lines
2) 7/2.59 mm (30 mm2 Al. Area) -do-
3) 7/3.35 mm (50 mm2 Al. Area) -do-
1) 7/3.35 mm (50 mm2 Al. Area) For use of 33 KV
lines
2) 7/4.09 mm (80 mm2 Al. Area) -do-
3) 6/4.72 mm + 7/1.57 (100 mm2 -do-
Al. Area)
2 33/1984 All 1) 3/2.50 mm (14 mm2 Al. Area) For street lights
(R-1991) Aluminum only.
Alloy 2) 7/2.00 mm (20 mm2 Al. Area) For 11 KV & LT
Stranded 3) 7/2.50 mm (30 mm2 Al. Area) Lines
Conducto 4) 7/3.15 mm (50 mm2 Al. Area)
r(AAAC)
1) 7/3.15 mm (50 mm2 Al. Area) For 33 KV Lines
2) 7/3.81 mm (80 mm2 Al. Area)
3) 7/4.26 mm (100 mm2 Al. Area)

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The Aluminum Alloy Stranded Conductors have lower resistance resulting in superior
electrical performance of lines i.e. lower voltage drop and reduced power losses. Because
of lesser weighty, spans can be increased which means lesser supports. These are
corrosion resistant and hence suitable in coastal areas. Another advantage is elimination of
theft of conductors.

3. Aerial Bunched Cables (ABC System) for LT Over Head Lines

In ABC System, the insulated Aluminum Alloy Conductors (3 or 4 numbers as required) are
twisted around high strength aluminium alloy bearer wire which carries the main weight and
also serves as the earth-cum-neutral wire. The phase conductors are not under tension.
The advantages of system are: 1) The system is very safe and LT faults are practically
eliminated, interruptions of supply are minimized and the life of the transformers is
increased. 2) The problem of tree cutting is minimized. 3) Due to reduction of height of
poles, elimination of insulators and associated hardware. The sizes specified are:

A) For Phase and Street Lighting :

Sl Nominal No of Diameter of Approximate Mass Maximum DC

No Sectional Strands compacted Kg/.Km Resistance at
Area conductor 200 C/KM
1. 16 mm2 1 4.4 42 1.91
2. 25 7 5.5 65 1.20
3. 35 7 6.8 95 0.868
4. 50 7 7.9 127 0.641

B) Messenger Wire

1. 25 mm2 55 1.830
2. 25 mm2 7 6.8

C) Composition and Designation of Finished Cables

S. Designation Complete Bunched Cables

No. Overall dia Approx Total mass
(mm) (Approx Kg/Km
1. 3 x 16 + 25 mm2 19 250
2. 3 x 16 + 16 + 25 19 310
3. 3 + 25 + 25 22 330
4. 3 x 25+ 16 + 25 22 390
5. 3 x 35 + 16 + 25 24 430
6. 3 x 35 + 16 + 25 24 490
7. 3 x 50 + 35 32 580
8. 3 x 50 + 16 + 35 32 640

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First Part : Phase conductors

Second Part : Street light phase
Third Part : Bare messenger wire

D) ABC for 11 KV OH Lines

64/1993 Aerial Bunched The specification covers XLPE insulated 11 KV Aerial

Cables for 11 Bunched Cables for OH lines. Nominal size of the
KV Lines conductors are 35 mm2 and 70 mm2. Nominal section
area of messenger wire 70 mm2
Designation Complete Bunched Cable
Overall dia Total mass
(Appx.) mm (Appx.) Kg/Km
3 x 35 + 70 53 1450
3 x 70 + 70 59 1900

3. Distribution Transformers (3 Phase & Single Phase)

Specification Item Ratings

i) 2/1971 Outdoor type 3 phase DT
upto and including 100 KVA
(Conventional Type)
ii) 11/1976 Outdoor type 3 phase sealed
(R-1988) distribution transformer upto
and including 100 KVA
11 KV/433-250 V for 16,25,63 & 100 KVA
10.450 KV/433-250 V for 100 KVA only
11 KV/433-250 V for 16, 25, 63 & 100 KVA
10.450 KV/433-250 V for 100 KVA only
(wherever specified)

iii) 23/1983 Outdoor type 3 phase 11 KV/433-250 V for 16,25,63 & 100 KVA
Completely Self Protected 10.450 KV/433-250 V for 100 KVA only
(CSP) upto and including (wherever specified)
100 KVA These transformers have built in LT Circuit
breakers, 11 KV fuses and 11 KV LA
iv) 56/1988 Outdoor type 3 phase Fail- 11 KV/433-250 V for 16,25,63 & 100 KVA
Safe Distribution 10.450 KV/433-250 V for 100 KVA only
Transformers (wherever specified)

These transformers have built in LTCB which is controlled by special electronic

device to provide fool-proof protection against excessive overloads, system faults and low
oil level. A signal light will indicate that the transformer is being overloaded so that
necessary action can be taken to either relieve load or to augment the transformers
capacity. However, pending this action, transformer will not get damaged. Another special
feature is the provision of automatic closing of the circuit breaker. This will result in
automatic restoration of supply following temporary faults. Even in case of tripping due to
excessive overloading, supply will be automatically restored after a short interval to allow for
cooling of oil by 50C. The work load of maintenance staff will be resulted and ensure more
reliable power supply to consumers.

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Specification Item Rating

No.
v) 30/1983 Outdoor type 3 phase 11 11 KV/433-250 V for 25,63 & 100 KVA
KV/433 – 250 V Cast ratings
Resin Dry Type DT upto
and including 100 KVA
vi) 70/1993 Amorphous Metal Core Amorphous metal core transformers offer
Transformers substantially lower no load losses compared
to CRGO. Initial cost is about 35% higher,
but considering the savings in energy,
additional cost will be recovered in few years.
KVA Rating No Load loss No Load loss
AMDT CRGO
25 25 watts 100 watts
63 45 watts 180 watts
100 60 watts 260 watts

These transformers have the advantage of being practically maintenance free.

These have better short circuit withstand capability and longer life compared to conventional
transformers.

vii) 49/1987 Single Phase Resin 11/ √3 / 0-250 V KV (Phase to Neutral)

Encapsulated Dry Type
distribution transformers
10 KVA & 16 KVA
viii) 50/1987 Single Phase Oil filled
distribution transformers
ix) 7/1984 3 Phase 33/11 KV Step
down Power transformer
x) 17/1981 On load tap changer for
33/11 KV transformer
11 KV/0-250 V (Phase to Phase)
11/√3 / 0-250 V KV (Phase to neutral)
11 KV/0-250 V (Phase to Phase)
Standard ratings shall be 630, 1600,
3150 KVA and 5000 KVA
For 3150 KVA and 5000 KVA
transformers + 5% to – 15% @ 2.5% on
HV side

4. Insulators

Specification No Item Brief Particulars

i) 3/1971 Porcelain Insulators and
(R-1988) insulator fittings for 11 KV
overhead power lines
(OH)
ii) 4/1972 Porcelain Insulators and
insulator fittings for 11 KV
overhead power lines
(OH) for 415 V/240 V OH
lines
The specification includes pin/strain
insulators and the associate ed fittings.
The revised specification incorporates
dimension of 11 KV pin insulators
The specification covers porcelain
insulators (Pin/Shackle) and fittings for
415/240 V lines

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iii) 13/1979 Porcelain Insulators and The specification covers porcelain

insulator fittings for 11 KV insulators and insulators fittings for 33 KV
overhead power lines OH lines
(OH)
for 33 OH lines
iv) 21/1981 Guy strain insulators for The specification covers porcelain
OH lines guy strain insulator for use on 415/240 V,
11000 V and 33000 V OH lines

5. Energy Meters

1. 5/1974 Single/Three phase whole Single Phase meters 2.5 – 5 Amps and
current AC electricity 10 – 20 Amps
meters (240 volts) 3 Phase meters 10, 30, 50 Amps ratings
Voltage rating
Single Phase = 240 Volts
3 phase = 3 x 240 V

Some of the recommendations in the specification are as follows:

1) 2 sealing screws for 1 phase meters and 3 sealing screws in case of 3 phase meters
2) The sealing screws shall have two independent sealing holes
3) The sealing screws used shall be fixed upside down
4) The maximum power loss in potential coil shall be 1.5 watts
5) 8 mm clearance between window glass and disc
6) The current/potential coils shall be made of enameled copper wire
7) All electrically alive screws shall be electroplated.

6. Lightning Arresters

Specification No. Item Features

i) 10/1976 11 KV LA Voltage rating = 9 KV
Normal discharge current = 5 KA
ii) 16/1981 33 KV LA Voltage rating = 30 KV
Normal discharge current = 10 KA

iii) 55/1987 11 KV and 33 KV The metal oxide LA has gapless

Metal Oxide LA constructions. MOLA have higher life
expectancy/higher energy handling capacity
1) Voltage ratings : 9 KV/30 KV
2) Discharge current : 5 KA/10 KA ratings

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7. Circuit Breaker

Specification No. Items Ratings

i) 8/1975 11 KV Oil Circuit 3 Pole, 50 HZ, 11 KV OBC for both

Breaker indoor/outdoor instruments
1) The rated voltage : 12 KV
2) Normal current : 400 A
3) SC breaking current : 8 & 12.5 KA
4)Standard DC voltage : 24 V
5) CT Ratio 50 – 25/5, 200-100/5 A and
300 – 150 A/5A
6) VT : 11 KV/110 Volts

ii) 18/1981 LT Circuit Breaker The specification for current setting/ minimum
(R-1983) breaking unit for Transformer are
Current Breaking current
16 KVA 22 A 2.5 KA
25 KVA 35 2.5 KA
63 KVA 90 3.0 KA
100 KVA 140 5.0 KA
iii) 22/1983 11 KV Vacuum 1) The rated voltage : 12 KV
Circuit Breaker 2) Normal current : 400 A
3) SC breaking current : 8 & 12.5 KA
4) DC Voltage : 24 V
5) PT Ratio : 11000/11
6) CT Ratio : 50-25/5A, 200 –
100/5 A and 300-150 A/5A
Metering on Incoming/Outgoing feeders
Protection =
i) O/C = 2 Relays
ii) E/P = 1 Relay
iv) 12/1979 33 KV Vacuum/SF6 3 Phase, 50 Hz, Outdoor installation in 33/11
(R-1993) Circuit Breakers KV S/S of 2 x 5 MVA capacity
1) Rated Voltage : 36 V
2) Normal Current : 630 A
3) SC Breaking Current : 12.5 KA
(750 MVA)
4) CT Ratio : 200/100/5 A
5) PT : 11 KV/100 V
v) 20/1981 11 KV CB for 3 Phase, 50 Hz, 11 KV Vacuum /SF6 CB
(R-1993) Controlling Both for indoor and outdoor use. To control 11
Capacitors KV shunt capacitors Bank of 1200 KVAR, 2400
KVAR & 3600 KVAR at 33/11 KV S/S.
1) The rated voltage : 12 KV
2) Rated Current : 400 A
3) Bus bar rating (indoor type) : 800 A

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4) Standard rating for capacitive breaking

current = 300 Amps
5) Breaking capacity : 12.5 KA
6) Rated voltage for operating devices :
24 V DC/240 V AC
7) CT Ratio : 300 –150/5A (for 2400 and 3600
KVAR Bank)
8) Metering and protection shall be provided

. Cables

Specification Item Size Type Use

No.
i) 26/1983 PVC 2.5 mm2 Twin core Single Phase S/C upto 2 KW
(R-1987) Insulator (unarmoured) CL
LT Cables 3 Phase S/C 3 HP
4.0 mm2 Twin core Single Phase S/C 2 & 4 KW
(unarmoured) 3 Phase S/C 3 HP – 5 HP
6.0 mm2 4 Core 3 Phase S/C 5 HP – 10 HP
(unarmoured)
10.0 mm2 4 Core 3 Phase S/C 10 HP – 15 HP
(unarmoured)
16.0 mm2 4 Core 25 KVA DT
10.0 mm2 (unarmoured)
Single core
(Unarmoured)
70 mm2 3 Core 63 KVA DT
(armoured) or
4 Core
50 mm2 (unarmoured)
Single Core 63 KVA DT
(unarmoured)

120 mm2 3 Core 100 KVA DT

(armoured) or
4 Core
95 mm2 (unarmoured)
Single Core
(unarmoured)
ii) 27/1983 PVC These cables are especially intended for use in coastal areas.
Insulated LT
Service Cab Size Type Use
les with 2.5 mm2 Twin core Single Phase S/C upto 2 KW
(unarmoured) 3 Phase S/C upto 3 HP

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Embedded 4.0 mm2 Twin core 1 Phase S/C 2 KW- 4 KW

bearer wire (unarmoured) 3 Phase 3 HP – 5 HP
2
6.0 mm 4 Core 3 Phase S/C 5 HP - 10 HP
(unarmoured)
2
10.0 mm 4 Core 3 Phase S/C 10 HP – 15 HP
(unarmoured)
iii) 63/1993 11 KV cross A) Transformer Cables
linked Poly 33/11 KV 3- Core Cables 3 Single Core
Ethylene Al. Transformer (KVA) (nominal area of Cables
Cables for cross section) (nominal area of
33/11 KV mm2 cross section) mm2
SS
1) 1600 35 25
2) 3150 120 95
3) 5000 240 100
B) Feeder Cables
1) 20 mm2 ACSR 35 25
2) 30 mm2 ACSR 70 50
3) 50 mm2 ACSR 120 95

9. Rubber Hand Gloves

9/1975 Rubber hand gloves 1) For working on live low and medium lines
and equipment
2) For operation of 11 KV and 33 KV
AB Switch operating handles
9. Rewirable Fuses

28/1973 LT Rewirable Fuses A) Single Phase S/C with load

(415 V AC) 1) Upto 2 KW = 16 A
2) 2 KW – 4 KW = 32 A
B) 3 Phase S/C
Upto 7.5 HP = 16 A
7.5 HP - 15 HP = 32 A
15 HP - 30 HP = 63 A
30 HP - 50 HP = 100 A
C) 16 KVA = 32 Amps
25 KVA = 63 Amps
63 KVA = 100 Amps

11. LT Spacers
29/1983 1) Spiral Spacers (PVC) The spacers shall be suitable with ambient air
(R-1987) 2) Composite Spacers temperature of 500 C; humidity of 100% and wind
(Poly Propylene) pressure of 150 Kg/ M2

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31/1084 Earth knobs for LT Lines Cast iron earth knobs for supporting neutral cum
earth wire used for earthing of metal pares or
supporting structures of OH lines with voltage
upto 1000 V

12. Helically Formed Fittings

25/1983 Helically formed fittings For use on 11 KV & LT OH lines covering the
following -
1) Conductor dead end fitting
2) Distribution ties, side ties and double ties
3) Conductor splices
4) Guy grid dead ends
5) Tap connectors
6) Service grip dead ends

13. Fibre Glass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Cross Arms

40/1985 Fibre glass cross arms 1) Shall be either channel or rectangular hollow
(R-1987) for 11 KV lines section with an over all length of 1150 mm
and a top width of 45 mm
2) The cross arm shall have two holes of 22 mm
dia for fixing of pin insulator
3) Centre to centre distance between two holes
shall be 1070 mm
42/1985 Fibre glass cross arms 1) Shall be either channel or rectangular hollow
(R-1987) for 33 KV lines section with an over all length of 1605 mm and a
top width of 50 mm
2) The X -cross arm shall have two holes of 26
mm dia for fixing of pin insulators
3) Centre to centre distance between two holes
shall be 1525 mm

14. Nicad Battery with Charger

34/1984 24 V Nicad Battery with 24V 110 V

(R-1987) charger 1) 33/11 KV SS 66/11 KV SS
2) 1.2 V x 20 1.2 V x 90 Cells
3) 15 AH 15 AH
The capacity at room temperature (32ºC)
1) 3 Amps for 5 hours to end voltage not less
than 1.0 V per Cell
2) 100 Amps for 0.5 Sec to end voltage not less
than 1.0 V per cell

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These batteries have much longer life and less maintenance requirement compared to lead
acid batteries; besides better stability of voltage under severe cyclic loads; fast recovery on
trickle change, more compact size.

15. Capacitors

Specification Item Features of Specifications

No
i) 6/1974 415 V 3 Phase 1) 415 v, 3 Phase 50 HZ outdoor type capacitor for
Shunt Capacitors PF improvement upto and including 10 HP induction
motors
2) Ratio voltage : 415 V
3) Recommended ratings for Motor & Capacitor
3 HP 1 KVAR
5 HP 2 KVAR
7.5 HP 3 KVAR
10 HP 4 KVAR

68/1983 LT Switched The specification coves outdoor type automatically

Capacitors switched LT capacitors banks for use on the second
(415 V) side of the distribution transformers. The equipment
covered in the specification comprises (i) Capacitor
bank and

(ii) Automatic control panel

DT rating Capacitor Bank rating
25 KVA 9 KVAR 1 x 9 KVAR
63 KVA 27 KVAR 3 x 9 KVAR
100 KVA 36 KVAR 4 x 9 KVAR
iii) 35/1984 11 KV Pole 11 KV 50 HZ pole mounted switched capacitor
(R-1993) Mounted Switched comprising of (i) 11 KV Automatic capacitor switches
Capacitor and (ii) 11 KV switched capacitor bank of 600 KVAR
rating
1) Rated voltage : 12 V
2) Rated normal current : 200 A
3) The capacitor shall be self powered for the 11 KV,
no AC or DC control supply shall be required for its
operation
4) The control parameters for switching operation
shall be line current at the point of installation of
switches. The maximum value of the line current
shall be 150 A and accordingly CT of 150/5A shall be
supplied to monitor current in one of the phases for
control

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5) The switch shall have adjustable values of current

at which capacitor bank shall be switched “On” and
“Off”.
ii) 19/1981 11 KV Capacitor 1) The rated output of Capacitor Bank shall be 12 KV
(R-1993) Banks for 33/11 KV (Phase to Phase) and individual capacitors shall be
SS rated for 12/13 KV
ii) Standard output of Capacitor Bank shall be 1200,
2400 and 3600 KVAR at 12 KV voltage. The bank
shall comprise of single phase units of 200 KVAR
each connected in single/double star (with floating
neutral).
69/1993 11 KV The specification covers capacitor bank, automatic
Automatically control unit, capacitor switches and auxiliary
Switched Capacitor equipment. This bank is to be installed at 33/11 KV
Banks at S/S and 66/11 KV Sub-Station. Switching “on” and “off”
capacitor banks depend on load KVAR.
PT capacity Capacitor Bank size
1x3.15 MVA PTR 2 x 600 KVAR
1x5.00 MVA PTR 1 x 600 + 1 x 1200 KVAR

16. Automatic Transformer Disconnection Switch

36/1984 Automatic To reduce no load losses in the distribution

transformer transformer and to prevent tubewell consumes
disconnection switch typing to run 3 phase motors on two phase supply,
(for 11/04 KV 3 these switches have been developed. The
phase DT upto 100 specification covers 11 KV, single core, 50 HZ pole
KVA rating) mounted for 11/0.4 KV 3 phase DT upto 100 KVA

17. Automatic Voltage Boosters/ Regulators

37/1984 11 KV 1) Standard continuous current rating : 100 A

(R-1990) AVB/Regulators 2)Standard automatic voltage regulation will be
(-) 10%); (0%) Boost only
(-) 15%); (0%) Boost only
(-) 15%); (+5%) Boost and Buck only
Equipment shall provide boost or buck in steps of
2.5% each
Equipment can be in single or 3 phase.
The equipment shall be designed to give normal
current of 11,250 V on load side’s terminals.
The percentage sensibility for automatic tap
change operation shall be 80% of step voltage on
either side of nominal voltage of 11,250 volts

18. Auto Reclosers

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38/1984 11 KV 3 Phase 50 HZ, 11 KV Autorecloser for outdoor/indoor

(R-1987) Autorecloser installation
Rated voltage : 12 KV
Normal current : 400 A
SC Breaking capacity at 12 KV = 6 KA
1) The air shall be useful to control major T-oft lines
there by providing discrimination of faulty section
and ensuring uninterrupted supply to healthy
network and
2) To set up low cost unattended 33/11 KV SS

19. Line Sectionalisers

44/1987 11 KV Line 3 Phase, 11 KV 50 HZ Pole mounted automatic line

(R-1993) Sectionalisers sectionalisers for outdoor installations
(Vacuum/SF-6) - Can be voltage sensing/current sensing type
- Rated voltage: 12 KV
- Normal current : 200 Amps
- The sectionalisers work in coordination with
11 KV CB/AR controlling the main line
- Serve for purpose of load break and fault make
switches

20. Air Break Switches

43/1985 11 KV Air Break 11 KV, 50 HZ, AB switches for outdoor installation

Switches - suitable for operation under off load condition only
- for use on DTCs and tapping/sectionalizing points
Can be voltage sensing/current sensing type
- Rated voltage: 12 KV
- Normal current : 400 Amps

21. GI Wire

45/1987 GI Wire 1) Bearer wire 3.15mm for single phase service for
service cables
2) Earth of 4 mm for 3 phase services transformer
3) Continuous 4 mm earthwire for 11 KV line
4) Protective guarding at 3.15, 4 and 5 mm
crossings (Road/Railway)

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22. GI Stay Wire

46/1987 GI Stay Wire 7/2.5 mm )

7/3.15 mm ) For OH lines and DTCs
7/4.0 mm )

23. Batteries for Solar Street Lightings

48/1987 12 Volts Batteries The specification is for NICAD or Lead Acid batteries
for solar street NICAD : 1.2 v/Cell x 10 cells = 12 V or
lightings Lead acid : 2 V/cell x 6 cells/12 V
NICAD or 5 Amps for 5 hrs = 25 Amps
Lead acid 6 Amps for 10 hours

24. Switch Isolators

52/1987 33 KV Switch 33 KV 50 HZ, AC switch isolators for outdoor

Isolators installations for use at 33/11 KV SS
Rated voltage = 36 V
Normal current = 630 Amps

25. Drop Out Fuse

53/1987 11 KV DO Fuse 11 KV, 50 HZ, type DO fuse cutout for installation in

Cutouts 11 KV Distribution System
Rated voltage = 12 KV
Rated normal current = 100 Amps

26. Load Break Switches

54/1987 33 KV load break 33 KV 50 HZ, AC load break switches for outdoor

switches installation for use on sectionalizing and tapping
points of 33 KV lines
Rated voltage = 36 KV
Rated normal current = 400 Amps

27. Current Transformers

59/1993 Current Transformers Two standard ratings of CTs for use at 33/11 KV
Sub-stations
300m - 150/5-5 A
200m - 100/5-5 A
100m - 50/5-5 A
50m - 25/5-5 A

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28. Voltage/Potential Transformers

60/1993 Voltage/Potential The rating of the voltage transformer for use at

Transformers 33/11 KV substation is 11 KV/110 volts

29. Miniature Circuit Breakers

61/1993 Miniature Circuit The specification covers 1-pole and 3-pole LT

Breakers for Service Miniature Circuit Breaker suitable single phase
Connections and 3 phase service connection.

Single Phase MCBs Connected load Rated Current

Upto 0.5 KW 4 Amps
0.6 to 1 KW 8 Amps
1.1 to 2 KW 16 Amps
2.1 to 3 KW 25 Amps
3.1 to 4 KW 32 Amps
3 Phase MCBs 2.2 KW (3 HP) 6 Amps
3.7 KW (5 HP) 8 Amps
5.5 KW (7.5 HP) 16 Amps
7.5 KW (10 HP) 20 Amps
11 KW (15 HP) 32 Amps

30. Cross Linked Poly Ethylene Cables (XLPE)

63/1993 11 KV XLPE This specification covers 11 KV XLPE insulated and PVC

Cables sheathed aluminum cables for 33/11 KV sub-station
Application Size of cable (nominal
cross section) mm2
a) For 33/11 KV transformers Three Core Single
(KVA capacity) Core
1600 35 25
3150 120 95
5000 240 185
b) For 11 KV Outgoing
Feeders (Conductor size in
nominal aluminum area)
20 mm2 ACSR 35 25
(7/2.11 mm) or AAAC (7/2.0
mm)
30 mm2 ACSR 70 50
(7/2.59 mm) or AAAC (7/5.0
mm)
50 mm2 ACSR 120 95
(7/3.35 mm) or AAAC (7/3.15
mm)

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31. Residual Current Operated Circuit Breaker (RCCB)

66/1993 Residual Specification covers 2 pole, and 4 pole RCCBs for use
Current in single phase and 3 phase installations/service
Operated connections respectively. Rated current shall be 30 milli
Circuit Breaker amps. Rated voltage shall be 240 V for single phase
415 C for 3 phase.

32. Remote Controlled Load Management

71/1993 Remote This specification covers design, survey, manufacture,

Controlled inspection, installation, commissioning, operation and
Load maintenance of the following load management scheme.
Management i) Remote controlled circuit breakers
ii) Master control unit at 33/11 KV S/S/
iii) Communication system

This scheme will ensure round the clock supply to the villages for domestic, commercial and
industries load whereas agricultural load can be subjected to load rostering. This will
reduce peak demand on the system and also the losses.

38. Low Cost Unattended 33/11 KV S/S

In this layout, maintenance free vacuum/SF-6 11 KV auto-reclosures are used on 11

KV feeders in the place of CBs. As 80% of the line faults are temporary nature, these 11
KV auto reclosers clear the faults in 1 or 2 trials, thus eliminating the need for an operator.
As the auto-enclosures are designed to function automatically, the provision of maintenance
staff (sub-station operators) is either fully or partially dispensed with and also there is no
need for costly civil works including control room and staff quarters, etc. Due to simple
layout and elimination of civil works, the sub-station can be set up at practically half the cost
of a conventional attended type station. The requirement of land is also considerably
reduced and sub-station can be commissioned much faster. At the discretion of SEBs,
skelton maintenance staff can be stationed at the sub-station for attending consumer’s
complaints and also to carry out required switching operations in connection with periodical
load rostering. The standard lay out of low cost unattended 33/11 KV sub-station is attached
separately.

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