Observations on QP for GT for KKNPP3,4

Sr. No. Reference Clause Description NPCIL observation

1 1 Materials 1.1 Receiving isnpection: Checks, inspections and tests may please be detailed.
Magnetic Steel Strip Guidelines may be taken from a typical QAP for
1.2 Receiving inspection/ Control Generator Transformer attached along with these
of dimensions: Rectangular and observations.
Continuously Transposed
Insulated Copper Conductor
3. Receiving inspection:
Transformer Board

2 1 Materials Detailed incoming inspection may also be included for

the following items:
1. Insulating paper
2. Paper covered copper conductors
3. Insulating spacers and insulating supports
4. Wedling requirements
5. Gaskets
6. Polyster resin impregnated weftless unidirectional
glass tape.
Guidelines may be taken from a typical QAP for
Generator Transformer attached along with these
observations.

3 2 Tank and 2.1 Receiving inspection: Steel Details regarding inspection may please be provided.
Components Plate Guidelines may be taken from a typical QAP for
Generator Transformer attached along with these
observations.
4 2 Tank and Following additonal tests may please be added with
Components detailed description of tests and checks performed:
1. Air Pressure test on transformer tank at fabrication
stage
2. Full Vacuum test on transformer tank at fabrication
stage
3. Air Pressure test on conservator
4. Air Pressure test on piping
5. Wheel dimensions, proper turning of wheels
through 90degrees and further dimensional checks
6. Physical proper ties of materials for lifting and
jacking pads
7. DP tests on load bearing welds ( pulling eyes, lifting
hooks, and jacking pads)
8. Check for flatness of gasketing surface.
9. Leak proofness of oil filed compartments.
10. Verfication of tank profile as per approved drawing
11. Paint type and shade.
12. Paint adhesion test.
Guidelines may be taken from a typical QAP for
Generator Transformer attached along with these
observations.

5 3 Core and Windings Please provide details of the tests being performed
under different heads like control of manufacture,
control of manufacture (completed core, active part
testing, etc.
Some of the tests and checks are found to be missing
and the same shall be brought in line with the
indicative QAP sent to AEP for incorporating the same
in this QAP.
Please refer to our indicative QAP attached along with
this set of observations.
You may please refer to clause 2.22 and 2.24 for the
same.
6 4 Accsories 4.1 Bushings For HV, LV and Neutral Bushings following may
included:
1. Dimensional Checks (creepage and lead length)
2. All type tests as per IEC 60137
3. Check LV palm of bushings as per standard
procedure.
Guidelines may be taken from a typical QAP attached
along with this set of observations.

7 4 Accsories 4.2 Buchholz relay Detailed testing plan for Buchholz relay including
functional check may please be provided.
Guidelines may be taken from a typical QAP attached
along with this set of observations.

8 4 Accsories 4.3 Oil level indicator Detailed testing plan for oil level indicator including
functional check may please be provided.
Guidelines may be taken from a typical QAP attached
along with this set of observations.

9 4 Accsories 4.4 Pressure relief devices Detailed testing plan for pressure relief devices
including functional check may please be provided.
Guidelines may be taken from a typical QAP attached
along with this set of observations.
10 4 Accsories 4.5 Tap Changer Detailed testing plan for tap changer including routine
test may please be provided.
Guidelines may be taken from a typical QAP attached
along with this set of observations.

11 4 Accsories 4.6 Temperature Indicators Detailed testing plan may please be provided. The
testing plan may separately for oil temperature
indicator and winding temperature indicator (both
local and remote)
Guidelines may be taken from a typical QAP attached
along with this set of observations.

12 4 Accsories 4.7 Control cabinet Detailed testing plan for control cabinet including
functional checks may please be provided.
Guidelines may be taken from a typical QAP attached
along with this set of observations.

13 4 Accsories 4.8 Bushing Current Transformer Detailed testing plan for bushing current transformer
including routine tests may please be provided.
Guidelines may be taken from a typical QAP attached
along with this set of observations.

14 4 Accsories 4.9 Cooler Name of the equipment may please be changed to

"Cooling fan and pump".
Detailed testing plan for Cooling fan and motors
including routine tests and type tests for fan motor
and pump and motor units may please be provided.
Guidelines may be taken from a typical QAP attached
along with this set of observations.
15 4 Accsories Following components are found to be missing from
the QAP submitted and may please be added along
with relevant checks/ tests and inspection details:
1. Gas operated relay (Reed type with magnetic
operated switches)
2. Axles and wheels
3. Fiber Optic sensor based temperature monitor
system
4. Online DGA monitor
5. Marshalling box
6. Pressed steel Radiators
7. Terminal connectors
8. Valves
9. Atmoseal air bag
10. Silica gel breather
11. Flow meters
12. Tank, conservator and other fabricated steel items.
13. Core with core clamps.
14. Drying & Oil impregnation
15. Tanking
16. Hardware
Guidelines may be taken from indicative QAP for
Generator Transformers attached along with this set of
observations

16 5 Tanking and Final 5.1 Visual Checks (receiving Please refer to our Indicative QAP for the incoming
Assembly inspection) Tank, pipelines, inspection and other tests to be performed for
coolers equipment like tank, pipelines and coolers. Please
incorporate the same in the present QAP.

17 5 Tanking and Final With respect to tanking following tests may also be
Assembly included:
1. IR value between internal body and tank before
connecting earth lead
2. Dimensions and insulation clearances
3. Looseness of connections
4. Insulation clearance between high voltage leads,
earth and other live parts.
For guidelines please refer to our Indicative QAP being
attached along with these set of observations.
18 5 Tanking and Final 5.5 Filling with oil With respect to drying and oil impregnation please
Assembly 5.6 Testing of oil breakdown incorporate the tests and guidelines given in our
voltage indicative QAP clause 2.25.
The indicative QAP is being attached for your ready
refernce.

19 5 Tanking and Final In addition to the tests mentioned in the subject

Assembly clause please include these tests as well:
1. Inspectio of completely assembled transformer.
A.) Conformity with approved OGA drawing
b.) Provision of all fittings & accessories as per
approved OGA drawing
c.) Finish and dimensions
2. Testing of Tr. oil at refinery
20 a.) All
6 Final Tests- Routine 6.5 Lightning impulse test for the Kinldy tests standard
specify documents
the voltage at source.
level of the waveformCheck for
along
Test line with Um <= 170kV drum quality leakage.
with rise time and duration.
The same shall be performed for both HV and LV
windings of the GT.

21 6 Final Tests- Routine 6.5 Lightning impulse test Kinldy specify the voltage level of the waveform along
Test chopped wave with rise time and duration.

22 6 Final Tests- Routine 6.10 Switching impluse test or Kinldy specify the voltage level of the waveform.
Test the line terminal (SI)

23 6 Final Tests- Routine Please include the following tests as part of routine
Test tests:
1.AC long duration withstand test (ACLD) on HV
winding of GT shall also be included.
2. AC short duration withstand (ACSD) test on HV
winding of GT shall also be included.

24 6 Final Tests- Routine 6.16 Capacities and tg delta The test may be corrected as "measurement of
Test capacitances and tan delta between windings and
windings to earth"

25 6 Final Tests- Routine 6.15 Measurement of insulation The test may be corrected as "Measurement of
Test resistance to earth of the insulation resistance between windings and windings
winding and the core to earth as well as core."
26 6 Final Tests- Routine Following test may also be included:
Test "Measurement of no load losses at 90% and 110% of
rated voltage"

27 6 Final Tests- Type General Document for recording of test results is given to be
Test & "Routine test reports". Kindly correct.
Special Test

28 6 Final Tests- Type 6.19 Determination of sound The test may be corrected as "measurement of sound
Test level level for each method of cooling for which a
guaranteed sound level is specified"

29 6 Final Tests- Type Following test may also be included:

Test 1. Measurement of no load losses and current at 90%
and 110% of rated voltage.
2. Dielectric Type tests

30 6 Final Tests- Special Following test may also be included:

Test 1.Winding hot spot temperature rise measurement.
2. Measurement of tand delta of the insulation system
capacitances.
3. Measurement of zero sequence impdeance.
4. Short circuit withstand test performance as per IEC
60076 part 5.
5. Determination of transient voltage transfer
characterisitcs.
6. Frequency response analysis before and after short
circuit test, before shipment of the equipment to site
and after receiving of the same at site.
7. Check of external coating as per ISO 2178 and ISO
2409 or as specified by ASE.
8. Mechanical test or assessment of tank for suitability
for transport.
9. Determination of weight by measurement or
calculation as agreed between manufacturer and
purchaser.
31 7. Pre-shipment Following tests may also be included in pre-shipment
check checks:
1. Dew point measurement of N2 at the time of filling
& after 24 hours in transformer tank.
2. Nitrogen gas tightness, pressure reading, availability
of pressure gauge, availability of 2 nos. reserve gas
cylinders
3. Check on completeness of despatchable
transformer mounting of nitrogen gas cylinder and
regularisation of pressure.
4. Check for proper loading of transformer on road
trailor/railway wagon, proper bracing & anchoring.
5. Proper packing of accessories & fittings
Guidelines may please be taken from the indicative
QAP attached along with this set of observations.

32 Additional Tests The following tests may please be included:

1. Painting:
a) Material, shade, number of coats (shade 631 of IS-5)
b) Quality of paint, Dry film thickness.(DFT)
c) Paint adhesion test.
D) Peel test & Scratch test
Guidelines may please be taken from the indicative
QAP attached along with this set of observations.

33 Additional checks and tests for Please include the following checks and tests before
Transportation transportation:
1. Core and coil in tank
a) Nitrogen pressure 0.15 Kg/Sq.Cm to 0.20 Kg/SqCm
above atmosphere.
B) Leak test before dispatch
2. Components: Packing method
3. Oil: Drum quality, leak tightness and oil quality
34 Additional information Please provide the document
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NPCIL observation

pections and tests may please be detailed.

s may be taken from a typical QAP for
Transformer attached along with these
ns.

coming inspection may also be included for

ng items:
g paper
overed copper conductors
g spacers and insulating supports
requirements

resin impregnated weftless unidirectional

may be taken from a typical QAP for

Transformer attached along with these
ns.

arding inspection may please be provided.

may be taken from a typical QAP for
Transformer attached along with these
ns.
additonal tests may please be added with
escription of tests and checks performed:
sure test on transformer tank at fabrication

uum test on transformer tank at fabrication

sure test on conservator

sure test on piping
dimensions, proper turning of wheels
0degrees and further dimensional checks
proper ties of materials for lifting and
ds
on load bearing welds ( pulling eyes, lifting
jacking pads)
r flatness of gasketing surface.
ofness of oil filed compartments.
tion of tank profile as per approved drawing
ype and shade.
dhesion test.
may be taken from a typical QAP for
Transformer attached along with these
ns.

vide details of the tests being performed

rent heads like control of manufacture,
manufacture (completed core, active part
.
e tests and checks are found to be missing
me shall be brought in line with the
QAP sent to AEP for incorporating the same
.
r to our indicative QAP attached along with
observations.
ease refer to clause 2.22 and 2.24 for the
and Neutral Bushings following may

onal Checks (creepage and lead length)

tests as per IEC 60137
V palm of bushings as per standard

may be taken from a typical QAP attached

this set of observations.

sting plan for Buchholz relay including

check may please be provided.
may be taken from a typical QAP attached
this set of observations.

sting plan for oil level indicator including

check may please be provided.
may be taken from a typical QAP attached
this set of observations.

sting plan for pressure relief devices

unctional check may please be provided.
may be taken from a typical QAP attached
this set of observations.
sting plan for tap changer including routine
ease be provided.
may be taken from a typical QAP attached
this set of observations.

sting plan may please be provided. The

n may separately for oil temperature
nd winding temperature indicator (both
emote)
may be taken from a typical QAP attached
this set of observations.

sting plan for control cabinet including

checks may please be provided.
may be taken from a typical QAP attached
this set of observations.

sting plan for bushing current transformer

outine tests may please be provided.
may be taken from a typical QAP attached
this set of observations.

he equipment may please be changed to

n and pump".
sting plan for Cooling fan and motors
outine tests and type tests for fan motor
and motor units may please be provided.
may be taken from a typical QAP attached
this set of observations.
components are found to be missing from
ubmitted and may please be added along
ant checks/ tests and inspection details:
rated relay (Reed type with magnetic
witches)
d wheels
tic sensor based temperature monitor

DGA monitor
ling box
steel Radiators
l connectors

al air bag
el breather
eters
onservator and other fabricated steel items.
ith core clamps.
& Oil impregnation
g
are
may be taken from indicative QAP for
Transformers attached along with this set of
ns

r to our Indicative QAP for the incoming

and other tests to be performed for
like tank, pipelines and coolers. Please
e the same in the present QAP.

ct to tanking following tests may also be

between internal body and tank before

g earth lead
ons and insulation clearances
ss of connections
n clearance between high voltage leads,
other live parts.
nes please refer to our Indicative QAP being
long with these set of observations.
 ct to drying and oil impregnation please
e the tests and guidelines given in our
QAP clause 2.25.
tive QAP is being attached for your ready

to the tests mentioned in the subject

ase include these tests as well:
o of completely assembled transformer.
ormity with approved OGA drawing
ision of all fittings & accessories as per
OGA drawing
h and dimensions
of Tr. oil at refinery
sts standard
cify the voltagedocuments at source.
level of the waveformCheck for
along
ty leakage.
me and duration.
shall be performed for both HV and LV
f the GT.

cify the voltage level of the waveform along

me and duration.

cify the voltage level of the waveform.

ude the following tests as part of routine

duration withstand test (ACLD) on HV

GT shall also be included.
duration withstand (ACSD) test on HV
GT shall also be included.

ay be corrected as "measurement of
es and tan delta between windings and
o earth"

may be corrected as "Measurement of

resistance between windings and windings
well as core."
 est may also be included:
ment of no load losses at 90% and 110% of
ge"

t for recording of test results is given to be

est reports". Kindly correct.

ay be corrected as "measurement of sound

ach method of cooling for which a
d sound level is specified"

est may also be included:

ement of no load losses and current at 90%
of rated voltage.
c Type tests

est may also be included:

hot spot temperature rise measurement.
ement of tand delta of the insulation system
es.
ement of zero sequence impdeance.
cuit withstand test performance as per IEC
5.
ination of transient voltage transfer
itcs.
cy response analysis before and after short
, before shipment of the equipment to site
eceiving of the same at site.
f external coating as per ISO 2178 and ISO
specified by ASE.
ical test or assessment of tank for suitability
ort.
nation of weight by measurement or
as agreed between manufacturer and
 ests may also be included in pre-shipment

nt measurement of N2 at the time of filling

hours in transformer tank.
n gas tightness, pressure reading, availability
e gauge, availability of 2 nos. reserve gas

n completeness of despatchable
er mounting of nitrogen gas cylinder and
tion of pressure.
r proper loading of transformer on road
way wagon, proper bracing & anchoring.
packing of accessories & fittings
may please be taken from the indicative
hed along with this set of observations.

ing tests may please be included:

:
, shade, number of coats (shade 631 of IS-5)
of paint, Dry film thickness.(DFT)
hesion test.
t & Scratch test
may please be taken from the indicative
hed along with this set of observations.

ude the following checks and tests before

tion:
d coil in tank
n pressure 0.15 Kg/Sq.Cm to 0.20 Kg/SqCm
osphere.
t before dispatch
ents: Packing method
m quality, leak tightness and oil quality
vide the document
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