Power Transformer Specs Vietnam
Power Transformer Specs Vietnam
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This Specification shall cover the minimum requirements for the design, materials, fabrication,
inspection, testing, painting, documentation and preparation for shipment for the supply of Power
Transformer to be installed as part of the Ca Rong Do TLWP.
This document does not preclude any proven technology which can meet the requirements outlined
in this specification in a safe and cost effective manner.
CONTRACTOR: The firm or entity to whom the CRD TLWP CONTRACT will be
awarded by the COMPANY.
1.2 Abbreviations
AC Alternating Current
CRD Ca Rong Do
dB(A) Decibel (of noise), ‘A’ weighting scale
DC Direct Current
DGPT2 Detection of Gas, Pressure and Temperature
FAT Factory Acceptance Test
FPSO Floating Production, Storage and Offloading
HV High Voltage
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IP Institute of Petroleum (Energy Institute)
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
KNAN Fluids with a flash point of greater than 300°C circulates by natural
process and air on outside for cooling is circulates by natural process
LV Low Voltage
MTBF Mean Time between Failure
MTTR Mean Time To Repair
QA Quality Assurance
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QC Quality Control
RFSU Ready for Start-Up
SPIR Spare Parts List and Interchangeability Record
TLWP Tension Leg Wellhead Platform
V Volt
VDML VENDOR Data Master Lists
VDRL VENDOR Data Requirements List
VDS VENDOR Data Schedule
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The codes contained in that document shall be interpreted as the minimum requirements applicable
to the subject work, and no statement contained in this document shall be construed as limiting the
work to such minimum requirements.
CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible to ensure that the WORK shall fully comply with all
relevant Codes, Standards, Laws and Regulations which may be applicable at the various sites where
the WORK shall be performed, even if such Codes, Standards, Laws and Regulations may not be
identified in that document.
2.2 Conflicts
In the event of conflict between this specification and COMPANY general specifications, codes and
standards, VENDOR shall bring the matter to the COMPANY’s attention for resolution and approval
in writing.
In general the most stringent requirement shall be applicable and the following order of precedence
shall govern:
Project specific Datasheets
This specification and project specific drawings
COMPANY General Specifications
National / International Codes
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Transformers shall be suitable for continuous operation at full load for at least 40,000 hours without
maintenance requiring the transformer to be de-energised.
The Power Transformer shall be designed for outdoor operation to operate without protective shelter
and suitable for continuous operation (based on site conditions defined below and in datasheet),
without any deterioration of its performance or capabilities. The effect of rapid changes in ambient
temperature shall also be incorporated in the design.
Where the VENDOR’s standard or preferred design options do not meet the site operating conditions
and CONTRACTOR specified design requirements, the VENDOR shall give details of the technical
changes and commercial impact of complying with the stated site operating conditions.
It shall be suitable for operation, without deleterious effect, with variations of voltage and frequencies
as follows:
High voltage supply: ± 5%
Frequency: ± 2.5%.
Power Transformer vector type shall be Dyn11 suiting respective electrical system requirements. The
neutral point of the star connected winding shall be used for system earthing (solidly earthed).
The Power Transformer shall be designed for continuous operating while not exceeding the stated
temperature rise limits stated in the voltage and frequency tolerance envelopes and at the ambient
temperature as stated on the datasheets.
In general, the transformers shall be 3 phase Delta connected primary and Wye connected secondary.
If any other voltage or power conversion required for utilities purposes within the Power Transformer
assembly based on the specific requirement shall be provided by VENDOR.
The Power Transformer shall be designed meeting high safety standard for personnel and installed
components during installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair.
The hermetically sealed system prevents oxygen, nitrogen, or humidity from contact with the
insulating oil. This improves the ageing properties of the oil to the extent that no maintenance is
required on these transformers for their lifetime.
5.2 Core
Power Transformer core shall be fabricated from cold-rolled grain-oriented or other approved steel
having low-loss characteristics with magnetic permeability. All structures, sheeting and other metal
parts shall be adequately protected against corrosion. Frame and partitions may be of galvanized
steel without further paint coating. Those parts / covers requiring painting shall be properly pre-treated
before the final coat(s) of oil resistant finishing paint is applied.
The transformer magnetic circuit shall be designed to avoid static discharges and the development of
short circuit paths within itself or to the earthed clamping structure. Mitred joints between cores and
yokes shall be employed on all sizes of transformer in which this technique is practicable.
All parts of the core shall be of robust design capable of withstanding mechanical shocks, and bracing
of the core and winding assembly must be adequate to prevent any movement relative to the tank
during normal lifting, transportation and handling of the transformer.
The magnetic circuit shall be earthed to the clamping structure through one removable core-insulation
test link only, placed in an accessible position beneath an inspection opening in the main-tank cover.
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When operating under conditions of system voltage with loads at 0.8 power factor the flux density in
any part of the magnetic circuit shall not exceed 1.9 Tesla.
5.3 Winding
The Power Transformer shall have separate HV and LV windings. The windings shall be of high-
conductivity electrolytic copper and transposed winding conductors shall be employed where
appropriate.
Windings connection inside transformers shall be brazed or crimped. Soldered connection shall not
be used.
The windings and connections shall be adequately braced to withstand mechanical shocks and
electro-magnetic impulsive forced which may occur during handling, transportation and transient-
current surges.
The insulation of windings and connections shall be free from insulating composition liable to soften,
ooze out, shrink or collapse during service. The Power Transformer HV and LV windings shall have
insulation withstand level as stated in datasheets.
5.4 Tank
The tank will be built in such a way as to avoid any water accumulation.
The components of the Power Transformer such as insulation material, varnish, painting, etc. have
to be new and PCB-free.
The filling of the transformer will be made under vacuum, in order to guarantee the maximum
preservation of dielectric properties.
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The live part of the transformer will be previously oven dried so as to remove all residual humidity.
5.4.3 Gaskets
All the gaskets (in general made of elastomer) have to be resistant against the action of the mineral
oil, at the working temperature.
5.5 Tapping
Power Transformer shall have off-load primary side tapping with ratio of ±5% in 2.5% step tapping.
The tap changing facilities shall vary the turns-ratio of the transformers without producing phase
displacement. Primary winding tap changing shall employ the variable flux, variable voltage method
as per IEC 60214.
The tap changer shall function satisfactorily within the primary voltage and frequency variations as
specified on the datasheet. At all tapping, the rating for tapping current in the primary winding shall
be at least equal to rated current at the principle tapping, over the specified voltages and frequency
range. The transformer shall meet the specified requirements for rated power on every tap.
Tap changing shall be performed manually. Insulated copper rod bolted links shall be used.
Tap changing equipment shall be capable of carrying the same fault current as the windings.
Any tap switch shall be provided with a clearly marked position indicator and mechanical stops to
prevent over-running. The tap switch shall be pad lockable with the switch only on a definite tapping.
Transformer main earth bar shall be provided to facilitate connection to earth. The main earth bar for
each transformer/panel shall be provided with suitable bolts for connection to adjacent
equipment/panel or to the COMPANY’s main connection to the earth electrodes.
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All parts of the transformer enclosure, metal relay and instrument cases, cable gland, earthing
terminals and other non-electrical networks on each switch panels shall be connected to earth by
means of main and subsidiary earth bars,
Subsidiary earth bars shall be provided for connection of the various non-electrical metal components
to the main earth bars,
The main and subsidiary earth bars shall be of high conductivity copper and their sizes shall be
selected taking into consideration the rated short circuit current of the transformers and motors etc.
Terminals shall be clearly marked to identify the phase connections in accordance with the connection
diagram on the rating plate. HV terminals shall be colour coded. Colour coding for phase identification
shall be as follows:
Phase R or L1 or U = Red
Phase W or L2 or V = White
Phase B or L3 or W = Blue
Sufficient barriers shall be provided between the terminals compartments and the transformers.
HV Terminals shall be suitable for the cable conductors’ sizes and types indicated on the attached
datasheets.
Neutral = Black
Sufficient barriers shall be provided between the terminals compartments and the transformers.
The LV neutral conductor and terminal shall be located next to the phase terminals. The LV neutral
conductor and terminals shall be dimensioned to carry 100% of the rated load of the phase conductors
and terminals.
The transformer LV neutral point shall be connected directly to earth by others using an insulated
single core cable. A separate non-magnetic gland plate shall be provided at the bottom of the
transformer enclosure for glanding of the neutral cable using compression type gland.
The transformer neutral connection where specified, shall be provided with dedicated connecting box
with sufficient space to accommodate a current transformer. Termination box for the current
transformer shall be provided.
The construction of current transformer shall be in accordance with IEC 61869-2. All secondary
terminals of current transformers shall be wired to a terminal block in the transformer auxiliary cable
connecting box. The terminals shall be provided with short-circuiting links. One side of the secondary
winding of each current transformer circuit shall be earthed at this terminal block.
Insulating materials for current transformers shall be flame retardant, low smoke and toxic emissions
and completely free of halogens.
Alarm and trip contacts shall be suitable for utilization category AC-15 and DC-13 according to IEC
60948-5-1.
The displays and digits on instruments and protective relays shall be directly visible with all enclosure
doors closed and covers in place.
All relays, switches and terminal blocks shall be identified by nameplates and labels, which shall be
securely attached adjacent to the devices.
The enclosure of the control marshalling cabinet shall not be less than IP55 for outdoor. It shall have
hinged doors, with all devices accessible from the front of the cabinet.
230V AC anti condensation heater with thermostat shall be provided at the enclosure. The power
supply shall be supplied by others.
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Control cabinets shall have top cable entry. All unused entries are to be plugged or blanked to
maintain the designated IP rating.
A dedicated terminal block shall be provided for all external connections for control, alarm, auxiliary
supplies, etc. Individual terminals shall be provided for each external cable core.
5.9.6 Wiring
Supports for holding the cables from loosening and elastic stress shall be provided. The materials
shall be of flame retardant material.
All cable cores shall be permanently marked at each end in accordance with the certified wiring
diagrams.
All control and auxiliary wiring shall have flexible, stranded copper conductors, with a cross section
not less than 1.5mm². Wiring shall be insulated to voltage grade of 0.6/1kV. All wirings shall be one
continuous length from terminal to terminal.
Wiring shall be run in wire ways wherever possible. Wiring shall be supported away from sharp edges
to avoid damaging the insulation.
Wires shall be numbered at each end with the wire numbers shown on the approved schematic and
wiring diagrams. Wire shall be marked at each end by heat imprinting directly on the wire insulation
or by using sleeve-type markers.
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6.1.1 General
Permanent nameplates or labels shall be provided to identify each control device, meter, relay,
indicating light, circuit breaker compartment, etc. Equipment and auxiliary relays within the
components shall be suitably identified.
In addition, labels shall be provided as appropriate to convey operating instructions, warning plates,
rating data and other general information.
Name, identification, instruction and warning plates and their fixing materials shall be of durable,
corrosion resistant material. They shall be provided with indelible inscriptions in the English
Language. Plates mounted on the outside of the equipment shall be fixed by means of durable self-
threading screws or pop rivets.
Tagging shall be provided with stainless steel tag secured by SS 316 wires or rivet to the component
body as necessary. Sticker type is not acceptable for equipment tagging.
Access to termination box or terminals shall be provided with a danger label on the cover with
“DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE”.
All other removable covers, terminal boxes, etc. containing normally live terminals, shall have the
following warning label “DANGER LIVE TERMINALS – ISOLATE ELSEWHERE BEFORE
REMOVING COVER”
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Inspection and testing shall be in accordance with the relevant standards and codes. Inspection and
Test Plans (ITP) shall be submitted to the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY for approval at the bid stage.
VENDOR shall indicate in its bid the location of key production, inspection or testing activities (as
identified in the Inspection and Testing Plan).
Any manufactured part, which does not comply with the requirements, or material which shows
defects during inspection will be rejected. When a part of the unit is rejected, the VENDOR will be
notified in written form, if any rectification work is required to be done, it shall be carried out by the
VENDOR at its own expense and without delay to the work.
The CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s inspector shall have the right to request additional inspection or
examinations if required to ensure that the system/equipment complies with the relevant codes and
standards. These inspections will be to the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s account, unless such
examinations reveal defects not previously detected in which case the VENDOR shall bear the full
cost of such inspection, repairs and subsequent examinations necessary to ensure the satisfactory
manufacturing/installation of the equipment and system.
All testing shall be done using certified test equipment, which has been calibrated and checked within
six (6) months prior to the test. The calibration records shall be furnished to the
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY for review/approval.
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Certificates of Test shall be provided for each item of equipment to prove it has been satisfactorily
tested to meet all requirements of its appropriate manufacturing standards, whether or not witnessed
by the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY.
Where appropriate, test certificates shall state values for all test results. Tests for which the results
are indicated as pass or fail shall be qualified by the relevant acceptance criteria.
A pro-forma of test reports shall be presented to the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY for approval before
placing the order. The test report dossier shall be included in the contractual technical documents,
and shall be considered as an integral part of them.
Type tests shall be carried out in accordance with IEC and the following Certificates shall be available
during quotation submission.
Temperature-rise test (IEC 60076-2);
Lightning Impulse voltage test (IEC 60076-3)
The cost for each test specified in Type Test and Special Tests shall be separately itemized and
clearly indicated in the bid proposal. COMPANY’s will decide which testing of the Type Test and
Special Tests shall be carried out on the transformer.
COMPANY’s at its discretion may accept the existing transformer Type Test Certificates issued by
internationally recognized accredited third party laboratories in lieu of carrying out actual type test or
special testing.
Additional tests and inspections as specified in IEC 60076 shall be conducted by the VENDOR as
follows:
i. Dielectric tests: impulse-voltage withstand test including chopped waves (IEC 60076-3)
ii. Measurement of acoustic sound level as per IEC60076-10
iii. Partial discharge test as per requirement (IEC 60270)
COMPANY may require additional testing if test results are unsatisfactory or marginal. Any
components rejected shall be replaced to COMPANY’s satisfaction and the relevant tests shall be
repeated.
VENDOR shall submit a fully detailed FAT procedure for CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s review and
approval minimum 1 month prior to commencement of tests.
Detailed testing procedure shall be submitted immediately after order placement for
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s approval.
SAT shall be made before the transformer is energised and/or place in service and include:
i. Measurement on winding insulation resistance test;
ii. Measurement of winding resistance;
iii. Measurement of voltage ratio and check of voltage vector relationship (IEC 60076-1);
iv. Voltage tap change ratios test;
v. Visual inspection of overall finish, painting, welding, metal work, lifting lugs, terminal
fastening, termination, fixings, insulation, etc.
VENDOR shall assign a qualified engineer for the period of the site acceptance test (SAT) to provide
all necessary assistance and engineering support. VENDOR shall provide separate unit rates for this
scope of work.
Switching during commissioning shall be done by CONTRACTOR competent person and shall be
assisted and supervised by VENDOR specialists.
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VENDOR shall include in the tender documents, quantity and priced lists of electrical spare parts
recommended for:
Start-up, commissioning and 1st year operation spares to be supplied as part of the package
Itemized list of recommended spares, with price, to be used in the 2nd year of operation
List of recommended operational and special tools with itemized prices (if applicable) required
for maintenance and operation of the equipment/package
Where applicable, consumables such as filter elements, gaskets, etc. shall be double the normal
quantity.
Recommended spare shall take into account related factor of equipment reliability, time delivery, costs
of parts and availability of equipment services facilities.
VENDOR shall provide all the special tools and calibration tools necessary for the installation, testing,
maintenance and operation of the Transformer. This shall include as a minimum the following:
All operational and maintenance materials.
All necessary materials for fixing the Transformer. (I.e. anchor bolts, nuts, washers etc.).
Warning, operation and maintenance notices/instructions on the Transformer.
List of spare parts, operational and special tools shall subject to CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s
approval. VENDOR shall include a list of recommended special tools with itemized prices, required
for the maintenance of the supplied equipment.
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VENDOR shall use painting system which must be suitable for industrial in the marine, tropical
environment.
VENDOR shall submit the safety procedures for the surface preparation and application of paints for
the VENDOR standard system with the Tender for the CONTRACTOR’s approval.
VENDOR shall also provide details of inspection and testing requirements for the VENDOR’S
standard surface preparation and painting.
Damage to painting in transit will be the responsibility of the VENDOR. VENDOR shall include
sufficient matching colour paint for this purpose and for any damage during construction.
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VENDOR shall develop specific Equipment Preservation and protection procedure and implement to
preserve and protect the equipment during shipment, storage, construction, and till commissioning.
VENDOR specific Preservation Procedures shall be established and implemented for preservation of
equipment/material during and after manufacture, installation and commissioning and until hand over
to the COMPANY.
Preservation shall be provided to prevent the corrosion and deterioration of equipment and material
from the effects of environmental conditions during shipping, storage, and construction. The internals
as well as externally exposed materials shall be protected.
Equipment shall be protected against the effects of climatic conditions such as rain, high humidity,
fresh and salt water splashing, salt air, sunlight, and mildew.
VENDOR shall submit the preservation procedure for the shipped equipment for
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY review and approval.
Plastic or wooden closures are not accepted. Temporary closures shall be painted with a distinctive
color
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VENDOR shall provide mechanical and performance guarantee for the equipment/package to meet
the design requirements stipulated in this Specification. The guarantee terms are covered under the
commercial contract document. The guarantee shall cover both, the supply of material and manpower
to replace/make good any defective components or equipment offshore.
VENDOR shall provide a performance guarantee certificate for the duty specified as stated in
datasheets, and for the listed process, utilities and site operating conditions.
12.2 Warranty
VENDOR shall warrant that the Power Transformer as stipulated in this specification supplied are
new, unused, comply fully with this technical specifications, free from defects in materials, free from
defects in workmanship, fit and suitable for the purpose and use for a period of thirty six (36) months
from the delivery and acceptance of the package in accordance with the specification or the delivery
term which shall be specified upon Purchase Order issuance or eighteen (18) months after the
package have been successfully commissioned offshore.
However, if required, VENDOR will be asked to extend the warranty period to twelve (12) months
after successful 72 Hours of Performance Test Run.
The Scope of Warranty coverage shall include replacement of all materials found defective during
warranty period at no cost to COMPANY & CONTRACTOR. VENDOR shall bear the cost of all
technical services required for making good any defective parts during the warranty period.
Any new goods replacing the defective goods during warranty period shall be warranted under the
same terms and conditions, for a period of time stipulated above or for another period of 12 months
from the date of replacement, whichever is later.
The scope of VENDOR's warranty shall cover all expenses incurred in the repair, replacement,
remedy, field services personnel and transportation of the defective parts at the mill, CONTRACTOR
fabrication yard, COMPANY Supply Base or in offshore.
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VENDOR shall set up and maintain such Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC) and inspection
systems as are necessary to ensure that all requirements of this Specification and of
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY are satisfied.
VENDOR shall ensure that all Sub-VENDOR set up and maintain equivalent QA and inspection
systems.
COMPANY shall retain the right to carry out agreed quality and technical reviews at VENDOR’s and
Sub-VENDOR’s works.
VENDOR shall submit a Production, Inspection and Test Plan to CONTRACTOR/COMPANY for
review and approval. CONTRACTOR/COMPANY shall determine the level of activities to witness or
review.
VENDOR shall submit a manufacturing plan and overall project schedule for review and approval by
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY. These plans shall be updated on a monthly basis.
All project documents shall be shown and tracked in a Document Register, which shall be generated
and maintained by CONTRACTOR during project execution.
VENDOR shall be responsible for keeping documentation on file for five years. All such records shall
be made available to COMPANY upon proper request.
VENDOR shall provide the following final documentation to allow CONTRACTOR and COMPANY to
ship to the point of use, install, and commission the equipment:
As-Built Manufacturing Data Books (including material certification and test results)
As-built set of drawings
The following documents shall be submitted for review not more than 10 days after award of contract:
Project Quality Plan
Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Testing and Delivery schedule
Inspection and Test Plan
Vendor Document Master Lists
Submitted drawings and documentation shall be subject to a CONTRACTOR and COMPANY review
cycle.
All documents shall be marked in the right-hand bottom corner with the CONTRACTOR’s order and
item number together with the VENDOR’s references. All documents shall be in English language
and shall be distributed as specified in this Functional Specification.
VENDOR shall prepare complete VENDOR Document Master List (VDML) based on agreed and
approved VDRL.
VENDOR shall then complete the information required in the attached VDML and utilize the list for
tracking VENDOR’s documents.
All electronic files shall be complied in CD-ROM and shall be properly organized in file directories for
easy reference and review.
VENDOR shall check and verify completeness of the VDRL proposed and highlight any discrepancy
or missing required documents.
VENDOR to provide detail execution plan in his bid proposal for electronic based documentation i.e.
VENDOR Master Document List (VDML) submission/approval status.
All finalized and approved documents as required in the VDRL must be of clean (without history)
original documents or good master print. All Certificates (i.e. Mill, Material, Manufacturing, Test, and
Third-party Inspection) shall be origin copy. Certificates which are not of origin copy must be stamped
with “Certified True Copy” and signed by 3rd party certification agency for the purpose of Final
Documentation compilation.
VENDOR shall provide certificates of equipment, materials and components as per VDRL.
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VENDOR shall provide procedures and checklist for equipment pre-commissioning and
commissioning including parameters for performance acceptance test.
VENDOR shall quote rates (including mob-demob, daily rates and response time) for fabrication yard
and offshore technical assistance. For offshore assistance, the VENDOR personnel shall possess a
valid medical and sea survival training certificate.
VENDOR shall advise their nearest service representative and nearest service facility to the
fabrication yard and the facility location. VENDOR should, wherever applicable, recommend any
routine maintenance of the supplied equipment/package based on normal daily, weekly and monthly
etc. routine operations. VENDOR to recommend and supply any special tools required for routine
maintenance. VENDOR shall provide as minimum the maintenance programme for the
equipment/package.
VENDOR shall quote training within the proposal complete with details and pricing of any training
necessary at VENDOR’s work and site (onshore/offshore) for CONTRACTOR/COMPANY evaluation.
Training as minimum shall consists of developed training syllabus, training material, training program,
safety requirements, theoretical knowledge and practical work.
VENDOR shall provide details of training programme available and the regulatory requirements of
personnel who would attend.