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Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission
Notification
Date : 22 Agrahayon, 1430 BS/07 December, 2023 AD
S.R.O. No.-336-Law/2023.WHEREAS the Bangladesh Energy
Regulatory Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, in exercise
of the power conferred by sub-section (3) of section 59 of the Bangladesh
Energy Regulatory Commission Act, 2003 (Act No. 13 of 2003), hereinafter
referred to as the said Act, has made pre-publication of the Notification S.R.O
No-410-Law/2019 on January 9, 2020 and has requested all concerned to raise
objection or give suggestion, if any, within 21 (twenty one) days from the date of
such pre-publication; and

WHEREAS no objection or suggestion is received against this Notification;

NOW THEREFORE, the Commission, in exercise of the power conferred

under sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 59 of the said Act, is pleased to make
the final publication of the following Regulations, namely:-

1. Title and commencement.— (1) These regulations may be called the

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (Electricity Grid Code)
Regulations, 2023.

(2) It shall come into force at once.

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2. Definitions.—In these regulations, unless there is anything repugnant in the
subject or context,
(a) “Grid Code” means the Electricity Grid Code, 2023 as annexed to
the Schedule; and
(b) “Schedule” means the schedule of these regulations.
3. Application.—The Grid Code shall apply in the field of electricity
transmission system planning, connection conditions, outage planning,
schedule and dispatch, frequency and voltage management, contingency
planning, cross boundary safety, operational event or accident reporting,
protection, metering, communication and data acquisition, testing,
numbering and nomenclature, data registration, performance standards for
transmission, financial standards and all other matters relating to the
electricity transmission system of Bangladesh.

BERC (Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2023

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1.1 Title:
The provisions contained in this document shall constitute and
be collectively known and may be cited as the Electricity Grid
Code, 2023, and will hereafter be called the Grid Code or Code.
1.1.2 General:
The Grid Code is a document that governs the boundary
between the Licensee and Users and establishes procedures for
the operations of facilities that will use the Transmission
System. The Grid Code specifies criteria, guidelines, basic rules,
procedures, responsibilities, standards, and obligations for the
operation, maintenance, and development of the Electricity
Transmission System of Bangladesh to ensure a transparent,
non-discriminatory, and economic access and use of the Grid,
whilst maintaining a safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the
same to provide a quality and secure electricity supply as
reasonably practicable.
It should be noted that the Grid Code is not concerned with the
detailed design and operation of Power Stations and
Distribution Systems, provided that their overall compatibility
with the Transmission System needs is assured.
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1.2 STRUCTURE OF THE GRID CODE

The Grid Code contains criteria and provisions in the following
areas:
i. Management of the Grid Code: specifying the
responsibilities of the Transmission Licensee (Licensee),
the formation and functioning of the Grid Code Review
Panel, and Grid Code review and revision;
ii. Planning: specifying the technical and design criteria and
procedures to be applied by the Transmission Licensee
(Licensee) in the planning, design, and development of
the Transmission System and by other Users connected to
or seeking Connection to the Transmission System;
iii. Connection: specifying the technical design criteria and
standards to be complied with by the Licensee and other
Users connected to or seeking Connection to the
Transmission System;
iv. Outage: specifying the procedures relating to
coordination of the Outages for scheduled maintenance of
the Transmission System, Generating unit and
Distribution System that will use the Transmission
System;
v. Schedule and Dispatch: specifying the procedures to be
followed by the System Operator, the Licensee and Users
relating to the scheduling and dispatch of Generating
Units to meet the electrical demand;
vi. Operations: specifying the conditions under which the
Licensee, System Operator shall operate the
Transmission System and other Users of the
Transmission System shall operate their plant and/or
systems for the generation and distribution of electricity
in so far as necessary to protect the security and quality
of supply and the safe operation of the Licensee’s
Transmission System under both normal and abnormal
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operating conditions. Operation of the Grid generally

covers:
Frequency and Voltage Management
Contingency Planning
Cross-Boundary Safety
Operational Event and Accident Reporting
Tests
Numbering and Nomenclature
Data Registration.
vii. Protection: specifying the coordination responsibility and
minimum standards of protection that are required to be
installed by Users of the Transmission System;
viii. Metering: specifying the minimum operational and
commercial metering to be provided by the Single Buyer,
the Licensee and Users, Communication requirements,
Data acquisition;
ix. Performance Standard: specifying the technical
standards, uniform accounting system, and financial
standards and reporting indices in these respects to be
implemented by the Licensee.
1.3 THEPURPOSE OF THIS CODE
(a) The operating procedures and principles governing
Licensee’s relationship with all Users are set out in the
Grid Code.
(b) The Grid Code specifies procedures for both planning
and operational purposes and covers both normal and
exceptional circumstances.
(c) This Code also sets out the technical requirements to be
met by those who are connected to the Transmission
System.
(d) It is conceived as a statement of what is optimal
(particularly from a technical point of view) for all Users
as well as the Single Buyer in relation to the planning,
operation, and use of the Transmission System.
(e) It seeks to avoid any undue discrimination between Users
and categories of Users. It should be noted that the holder
of the Transmission License is also defined as a User.
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1.4 SCOPE
The Licensee shall comply with the Grid Code in its capacity as
holder of the Transmission License and Generators,
Distribution Utilities, and Bulk Power Consumers shall also
comply with it as Users of the Transmission System in the
course of their generation, distribution and utilization of
electricity.
1.5 INTERPRETATION
1.5.1 The meaning of certain terms (which are printed in bold letters)
used in the Grid Code shall be in accordance with the
definitions listed in Section 2, “Definitions”, of the Grid Code.
1.5.2 Section 2 of this code has been developed on the premise that
accepted engineering terms do not require additional
definitions.
1.5.3 The term “Grid Code” means any or all parts of this document.
1.6 IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION OF THE GRID
CODE
1.6.1 The Licensee has the duty to implement the Grid Code. All
Users are required to comply with the Grid Code that will be
enforced by the Licensee. Users must provide the Licensee
reasonable rights of access, service and facilities necessary to
discharge its responsibilities on the Users’ premises and to
comply with instructions issued by the Licensee, reasonably
required to implement and enforce the Grid Code.
1.6.2 If any User fails to comply with any provision of the Grid
Code, it shall inform the Licensee without delay of the reason
for its non-compliance and shall remedy its non-compliance
promptly. Consistent failure to comply with the Grid Code may
lead to Disconnection of the User’s plant and/or facilities to
ensure Power System security. The Commission may impose
appropriate sanctions, fines, or penalties in the case of such
non-compliance.
1.6.3 The operation of the Grid Code will be reviewed regularly by
the Grid Code Review Panel in accordance with the provisions
of the relevant Section of the Grid Code.
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1.7 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.7.1 The Grid Code contains procedures to permit equitable
management of day-to-day technical situations in the Power
System, taking into account a wide range of operational
conditions likely to be encountered under both normal and
abnormal circumstances. It is nevertheless necessary to
recognize that the Grid Code cannot predict and address all
possible operational conditions.
1.7.2 Users must therefore understand and accept that the Licensee
and the System Operator in such unforeseen circumstances,
may be required to act decisively to discharge their obligations
under its License. Users shall provide such reasonable
cooperation and assistance as the Licensee and the System
Operator may request in such circumstances.
1.8 CODE RESPONSIBILITIES
In discharging their duties under the Grid Code, the Licensee
and the System Operator have to rely on information that other
Users supply regarding their requirements and intentions. All
required information must be made available to the Licensee
and System Operator by Users with the utmost accuracy in
order to help avoid or overcome abnormal operational
circumstances.
1.9 CONFIDENTIALITY
Under the terms of the Grid Code, the Licensee and the System
Operator will receive information from Users relating to their
intentions in respect of their Generation, Distribution or Supply
businesses. The Licensee shall not, other than as required by the
Grid Code, disclose such information to any other person
without the prior written consent of the provider of the
information.
1.10 PROCEDURES TO SETTLE DISPUTE
1.10.1 In the event of any conflict between any provision of the Grid
Code and any contractor agreement between the Licensee and a
User, the provision of the Grid Code will prevail.
1.10.2 In the event of any dispute regarding the interpretation of any
part of the Grid Code provision between any User and the
Licensee, the matter may be referred to the Commission for its
decision. The Commission’s decision shall be final and
binding.
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1.11 COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE LICENSEE AND
USERS
1.11.1 All communications between the Licensee and Users shall be in
accordance with the provisions of the relevant Section of the
Grid Code.
1.11.2 Unless otherwise specifically required by the Grid Code, all
communications shall be in writing, save that where operation
time scales require oral communication, these communications
shall be confirmed in writing as soon as practicable.
1.12 PARTIAL INVALIDITY
If any provision or part of a provision of the Grid Code should
become or be declared unlawful for any reason, the validity of
all remaining provisions or parts of provisions of the Grid Code
shall not be affected.
1.13 DIRECTIVE
Under the provisions of Section 24 of the Act, the Government
may issue policy directives on matters concerning electricity,
including measures that are considered necessary for the overall
planning and coordination of the development of the electricity
sector. The Licensee shall promptly inform the Commission
and all Users of the requirement of such a direction that affects
the Grid Code. The Users shall comply with the directions.
1.14 MAINTENANCE
1.14.1 It is a requirement that all User’s Plants and Apparatus on the
Licensee’s sites are maintained properly to ensure that they do
not pose a threat to the safety of any of the Licensee’s Plants,
Apparatus or Personnel on the Licensee’s site. The Licensee
shall have the right to inspect test results and maintenance
records relating to such Plant and Apparatus at any time.
1.14.2 It is also a requirement that all the Licensee’s Plants and
Apparatus on User’s sites are maintained properly to ensure that
they do not pose a threat to the safety of any User’s Plants,
Apparatus or Personnel on the User site. Users shall have the
right to inspect test results and maintenance records relating to
such Plants and Apparatus at any time.
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1.15 CITIZEN CHARTER
The Licensee shall publish a Citizen Charter incorporating its
obligations under the License issued by the Commission and the
Grid Code.

2. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

2.1 DEFINITIONS
Defined Term Definition
Act The Bangladesh Energy
Regulatory Commission Act,
2003 (Act 13 of 2003).
Apparatus Electrical Apparatus includes all
machines, fittings, accessories,
and appliances in which
conductors are used.
Appendix An Appendix to a Section of the
Grid Code.
Area of Supply The area within which alone a
Distribution Utility is for the time
being authorized, by his License
to supply electricity.
Automatic Generation Automatic Generation Control
Control (AGC) (AGC) is a closed-loop control
system to maintain system
frequency by adjusting the base
point economic allocation in
response to small-scale changes
in demand and to control tie-line
power flow for meeting
interchange schedule in cases
where the power system is
interconnected synchronously
with other operating areas.
Back to Back Back to Back is an interface
substation where both a Rectifier
and an Inverter are present for
conversion and reconversion of
AC and DC transmission.
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Defined Term Definition

BERC Bangladesh Energy Regulatory
Commission. Also known as the
Commission. Established by the
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory
Commission Act of 2003.
Black Start The process of recovery from a
total or partial blackout of the
Transmission System.
Bulk Power A person or establishment to
Consumer whom electricity is provided and
who has a dedicated supply from
the Grid at 132 kV or 230 kV.
Capability Curve Boundaries of the P-Q
characteristic area within which a
Generating Unit can operate safely.
Check Metering The tariff Metering System is
System installed as a Back Up or Check
Meter.
Connection The electric lines and electrical
equipment used to effect the
Connection of a User’s system to
the Transmission System.
Connection An agreement between the
Agreement Licensee and a User setting out
the terms relating to the
Connection to and/or use of the
Transmission System.
Connection The technical conditions to be
Conditions complied with by any User
having a Connection to the
Transmission System are laid
down in Section 5: “Connection
Conditions” of the Grid Code.
Connection Point The point of Connection of the
User system or equipment to the
Grid.
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Defined Term Definition

Control Person A person identified as having
responsibility for cross-boundary
safety under Section 10: “Cross
Boundary Safety” of the Grid
Code.
Conventional A Generating Unit or Plant that is
Generating Unit/ not a Variable Renewable Energy
Plant Generating Unit or Plant or an
energy storage unit.
Declared Available The estimated net capacity of the
Capacity Generating Units announced by
the Generator that equals the
Dependable Capacity less any
reductions due to scheduled
outages, forced outages or
maintenance outages.
Detailed Planning As referred to in the Data
Data Registration Section.
Directive A policy Directive issued by the
Government of Bangladesh or the
Commission under the provisions
of the Act.
Disconnect The act of physically separating a
User’s electrical equipment from
the Transmission System.
Distribution Utility/ An organization that is licensed to
Distributor own and/or operate all or part of
the Distribution System and is
responsible for the supply of
electricity.
Distribution System The system of electric lines and
electrical equipment owned and
operated by a Distribution Utility.
Electricity Act, 2018 The Electricity Act was adopted
in 2018 (Act 7 of 2018).
Electricity Rules, 2020 The Electricity Rules were
formulated in 2020.
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Defined Term Definition

Energy Management An Energy Management System
System (EMS) (EMS) is a system of computer-
aided tools used by the system
operator to monitor, control, and
optimize the performance of the
generation and/or transmission
systems.
Entity Any Establishment, including the
Single Buyer, Generator,
Licensee, Distributor, System
Operator, System Planner, and
User, who uses the Transmission
System and who must comply
with the provisions of the Grid
Code.
External Electric lines and electrical
Interconnection equipment used for the
transmission of electricity
between the Transmission System
and any other Transmission
System other than the Power
System of Bangladesh.
Extra High Voltage or Nominal voltage levels of 132 kV
EHV and above.
Generating Unit The combination of an alternator
and a turbine set (whether steam,
gas, water, or wind-driven) or a
reciprocating engine or a PV
Generating Unit and all of its
associated equipment, which
together represent a single
electricity generating machine.
Generating Plant A facility consisting of one or
more Generating Units where
electrical energy is produced
from some other form of energy
by means of suitable Apparatus.
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Defined Term Definition

Generator An organization that has a
License to generate electricity
and is subject to the Grid Code.
Grid Code/ Code The set of principles and
guidelines is managed and
serviced by the Licensee in
accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Transmission
License and approved by the
Commission.
Grid Code Review The Panel was set up under
Panel/ Panel Section 3: “Management of the
Grid Code”.
IPP An Independent Power Producer
is a Power Station owned by a
Generator that sells power to a
Single Buyer under a PPA signed
according to the Private Sector
Power Generation Policy of
Bangladesh.
Licensee The holder of the Transmission
License for the bulk transmission
of electricity between Generators
and Distributors or Bulk Power
Consumers.
Load Dispatch Centre The control centre operates round
(LDC) the clock for the purpose of
managing the operation of the
Transmission System and the
coordination of generation and
distribution on a real-time basis.
Merit Order A way of ranking Generating
Units based on ascending order of
variable cost (fuel and variable
O&M) to meet demand at the
least cost.
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Defined Term Definition

Metering System The tariff metering system is
installed at the Connection Points
in the Transmission System and
owned by the Single Buyer.
National Load Same as definition of LDC.
Dispatch Centre
(NLDC)
National Plan The National Development Plan
was prepared and produced by the
Planning Commission.
Net Electrical Output The net electrical energy,
expressed in kW or kWh
delivered to the Connection Point
by the Generator.
Operating Committee The committee, with members
representing the Generator, the
Single Buyer, the System
Operator, and the Licensee, deals
with all operational matters
affecting the Transmission
System and meets regularly.
Off Peak Period That period in a day when
electrical demand is the lowest.
Outage The reduction of capacity or
taking out of service of a
Generating Unit, Power Station,
or part of the Transmission
System or Distribution System.
Peak Period That period in a day when
electrical demand is at its highest
level.
Photovoltaic (PV) A method of generating electrical
energy by converting solar
radiation into direct current
electricity using semiconductors
that directly produce electricity
when exposed to light.
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Defined Term Definition

Photovoltaic A Generating Plant is made up of
Generating Plant one or more solar panels, a
controller or inverter with or
without a storage unit, and the
interconnections and mounting
for the other components, which
are connected to the system at a
single Connection Point.
Power Purchase The agreement between a
Agreement or PPA Generator and the Single Buyer in
which, subject to certain
conditions, the Single Buyer
agrees to purchase the electrical
output of the Generator’s
Generating Unit and the
Generator agrees to provide
services from this Unit.
Power Station An installation of one or more
Generating Units (even when
sited separately) owned and/or
operated by the same Generator
and which may reasonably be
considered to be managed as a
single integrated generating
complex.
Power System The combination of the
generation system, Transmission
System and Distribution System.
Power System Master The Master plan for the Power
Plan (PSMP) System is reviewed and updated
periodically, preferably every 5
years, covering all issues relating
to the Power System.
Power System A supplementary excitation
Stabilizer controller is used to damp
Generator electro-mechanical
oscillations in order to stabilize
the Grid.
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Defined Term Definition

Private Generator A Generator that is not classified
as a Public Sector Entity and
operates as an IPP, rental or on
any other basis under a PPA with
the Single Buyer.
Public Sector Entities The Bangladesh Power
Development Board, the
Bangladesh Rural Electrification
Board constituted under the
relevant Order, Ordinance and
Act, or any other power sector
entity owned by the Government.
Section A Section or part of this Grid
Code that is identified as covering
a specific topic.
Single Buyer An Entity in the public sector
purchasing electricity from both
public and Private Generators and
selling it to Distributors or Bulk
Power Consumers under Power
Purchase and Power Sales
Agreements, respectively. It may
ultimately be responsible for the
planning of least-cost generation
expansion, the establishment of
private power generating stations
as per the generation expansion
plan, and the operation of the
Power System, including the
economic dispatch of generation.
Standard Planning As referred to in the Data
Data Registration Section.
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Defined Term Definition

Supervisory Control SCADA refers to a centralized
and Data Acquisition / real-time control and monitoring
SCADA system architecture that uses
software and hardware elements
where data collection functions
are carried out from field the
through a communications
system, system data is monitored
centrally, and control instructions
are issued from the master station
to all parts of the system. In
Power System it is the
combination of transducer (IED,
RTU, PMU), communication
links, and data processing
systems that provides information
to the NLDC and issues
commands to the field on the
operation of the generation,
transmission, and distribution.
System Operator The organization or department
assigned to operate the
Transmission System and Load
Dispatch (presently NLDC).
System Planner The organization or department
assigned by the government for
preparing Master Plan for the
Power Sector (presently BPDB as
Single Buyer).
Transmission License The License granted to the
Transmission Company by the
Commission as per the provisions
of the Act.
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Defined Term Definition

Transmission System The system of EHV electric lines
(Grid) and electrical equipment owned
and/or operated by the Licensee
for the purpose of the
transmission of electricity
between Power Stations, External
Interconnections and the
Distribution System, and Bulk
Power Consumers.
User A person or establishment,
including the Licensee, the Single
Buyer, the System Operator,
Generator, Distribution Utility
and Bulk Power Consumer who
uses the Transmission System
and who must comply with the
provisions of the Grid Code.

2.2 ABBREVIATIONS
Term Meaning
AACIR Average Annual Customer Interruption
Rate
ABCB Air Blast Circuit Breaker
ACP Average Collection Period
AFC Automatic Frequency Control
AGC Automatic Generation Control
AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator
APSCL Ashuganj Power Station Company
Limited
B2B Back to Back
BERC Bangladesh Energy Regulatory
Commission
BPDB Bangladesh Power Development Board
BREB Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board
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Term Meaning
CPGCBL Coal Power Generation Company of
Bangladesh Limited
DPDC Dhaka Power Distribution Company
Limited
DESCO Dhaka Electricity Supply Company
Limited
EBIT Earnings Before Interest and Taxes
EGCB Electricity Generation Company of
Bangladesh Limited
EHV Extra High Voltage
EMS Energy Management System
FGMO Free Governor Mode of Operation
HP Horse Power
HV High Voltage
HVAC High Voltage Alternating Current
HVDC High Voltage Direct Current
Hz Hertz
IEC International Electro technical
Commission
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers
IPP Independent Power Producer

kA Kilo ampere
kV Kilo volt
kVAR Kilo volt Ampere Reactive
kW Kilo watt
kWh Kilo watt hour
LDC Load Dispatch Centre
mG Milli-Gauss
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Term Meaning
MPEMR Ministry of Power Energy and Mineral
Resources
MOCB Minimum Oil Circuit Breaker
mT Milli-Tesla
MTBF Mean Time Between Failures
MTTR Mean Time To Repair
MW Megawatt
MWh Megawatt Hour
MVA Megavolt Ampere
MVAR Megavolt Ampere Reactive
NESCO Northern Electricity Supply Company
Limited
NLDC National Load Dispatch Centre
NWPGCL North West Power Generation Company
Limited
PBS Palli Bidyut Samity
PGCB Power Grid Company of Bangladesh
Limited
PPA Power Purchase Agreement
PSA Power Sales Agreement
RMS Root Mean Square
ROA Return on Assets
RPCL Rural Power Company Limited
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data
Acquisition
SF6 Sulphur Hexafluoride
TDD Total Demand Distortion
THD Total Harmonic Distortion
USoAC Uniform System of Accounts
VRE Variable Renewable Energy
WZPDCL West Zone Power Distribution Company
Limited
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3. MANAGEMENT OF THE GRIDCODE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The Licensee is required to implement and comply with the
Grid Code and periodically review the same and its
implementation. For the above purpose, a Grid Code Review
Panel comprising representatives of all Users of the
Transmission System shall be established.
Subject to the conditions in the next paragraph of this Section, a
specific and important feature of the Grid Code is that no
revision or modification of the Code, however large or small,
may be made without being discussed at the Grid Code Review
Panel meeting and approved by the Commission.
The Commission may issue directions requiring the Licensee to
revise the Grid Code in such a manner as may be specified in
those directions and the Licensee shall promptly comply with
any such directions.
This document defines the procedure to be followed by the
Licensee in maintaining the Grid Code and also in pursuing any
change.
3.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this procedure is to define the method of
managing the Grid Code, the submission and pursuit of any
proposed change to the Grid Code and the responsibilities of all
Users to effect that change.
3.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
3.3.1 The Licensee will be responsible for managing and servicing
the Grid Code in order to discharge its obligations under the
License.
3.3.2 The Licensee shall establish and service the requirements of the
Grid Code Review Panel in accordance with the provisions of
sub-section 3.4 of the Code.
3.4 GRID CODE REVIEW PANEL/ PANEL
3.4.1 The Grid Code Review Panel shall be maintained to undertake
the following:
i. To keep and maintain the Grid Code and its
workings under scrutiny and review.
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ii. To analyze any major Grid disturbances soon after
their occurrence and evolve any consequent
revision to the Grid Code.
iii. To consider any proposal for amendment to the
Grid Code that any User makes.
iv. To publish recommendations for changes to the
Grid Code together with the reason for the change
and any objections, if applicable.
v. To issue guidance on the interpretation and
implementation of the Grid Code.
vi. To examine problems raised by Users.
3.4.2 The Panel shall be chaired by the Transmission Company in its
capacity as the transmission Licensee and consist of the
following members:
1. A Chairman from the Licensee not below the rank
of Executive Director;
2. A Technical Member (Secretary) from the
Licensee not below the rank of Chief Engineer;
3. A Technical Member from the System Operator
or Planning Department of the Licensee.
Representatives from each of the following:
4. One Member to represent the Single Buyer;
5. One Member from BPDB to represent Generation;
6. One member from EGCB, NWPGCL, APSCL,
RPCL, or CPGCBL (for tenure of one year each
on a rotation basis);
7. One Member from IPPs or Private Generators (for
tenure of one year each on a rotation basis to be
notified by the Licensee, to represent all the IPPs
or Private Generators in Bangladesh);
8. One Member from BPDB to represent
Distribution;
9. One Member from BREB;
10. One Member from DPDC or DESCO (for tenure
of one year each on a rotation basis);
11. One Member from WZPDCL or NESCO (for
tenure of one year each on a rotation basis).
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3.4.3 The Licensee will inform all Users of the names and addresses
of the Panel Chairman and Technical Secretary at least seven
days before the first Panel meeting and shall inform Users in
writing of any subsequent changes.
3.4.4 Each User shall inform the Panel Technical Secretary of the
name and designation of their Panel Representative not less
than 3 working days before the first Panel meeting and shall
inform the Panel Technical Secretary, in writing, of any
subsequent change.
3.4.5 The Rules to be followed by the Panel in conducting their
business shall be formulated by the Panel itself and approved
by the Commission. The Panel will meet at least once every
three months.
3.4.6 Sub-meetings may be held by the Licensee with a User to
discuss individual requirements and with groups of Users to
prepare proposals for the Panel meeting. The Panel may set up
sub-committees for detailed studies of related problems.
3.5 GRID CODE REVIEW AND REVISIONS
3.5.1 The Technical Secretary shall present all proposed revisions of
the Grid Code to the Panel for its consideration.
3.5.2 The Licensee shall send to the Commission following reports at
the conclusion of each Review Meeting of the Panel.
(a) A report on the outcome of such a review.
(b) Any proposed revisions to the Grid Code that the Licensee
reasonably thinks necessary for the achievement of the
defined objectives.
(c) All written representations or objections from Users
arising during the review.
3.5.3 All revisions to the Grid Code shall require the approval of the
Commission. The Commission shall publish revisions to the
Grid Code once approved by the Commission.
3.5.4 The Licensee shall present proposals to the Commission to
allow relaxation, where Users have justified difficulties
meeting the Grid Code requirements.
3.5.5 The revision number and date of issue shall appear on every
page of the Grid Code.
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3.5.6 Every change from the previous version shall be clearly marked in
the margin. In addition, a revision sheet shall be placed at the front
of the revised version that lists the number of every changed sub-
Section, together with a brief description of the change.
3.5.7 The Licensee shall keep an up-to-date list of the recipients and
locations of all serviced copies of the Grid Code.

4. TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PLANNING

4.1 INTRODUCTION
This Section specifies the technical and design criteria and
procedures to be applied by the Licensee in the planning and
development of the Transmission System. This section also
identifies the method for data submissions by Users to the
Licensee for the planning and development of the Transmission
System.
A requirement for reinforcement or extension of the
Transmission Systemmay arise for a number of reasons,
including but not limited to the following:
i. Development in a User’s system already connected to the
Transmission System.
ii. The introduction of a new Connection Point between the
User’s system and the Transmission System.
iii. An increase in system capacity to remove operating
constraints and maintain standards of security.
iv. Stability and Reliability considerations.
v. Cumulative effect of any of the above.
Accordingly, the reinforcement or extension of the Transmission
System may involve work at an entry or exit point (Connection
Point) of a Generator or Distribution Utility or Bulk Power
Consumer to the Transmission System.
Since development of all Users’ systems must be planned well
in advance to permit consents and way leaves to be obtained and
detailed engineering design or construction work to be
completed, the Licensee will require information from Users and
vice versa. To this effect, the Planning Code imposes a time
scale for the exchange of necessary information between the
Licensee and Users having regard, where appropriate, to the
confidentiality of such information.
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4.2 OBJECTIVE
The provisions of this Section are intended to enable the
Licensee in consultation with the Single Buyer, Generators and
Users, to provide an efficient, coordinated, secure, and
economical Transmission System to satisfy future demand.
4.3 PERSPECTIVE PLAN
4.3.1 The System Planner will prepare and submit a long-term
(preferably 20 years, which may be termed planning-term)
Power System Master Plan to the Government and to the
Commission for generation expansion and for Transmission
System expansion to meet future demand.
4.3.2 For fulfillment of the above requirement, the System Planner
and the Licensee shall work together to:
i. Forecast the demand for power within the Area
of Supply in each of the succeeding planning
terms and provide to the Commission details of
the demand forecasts, data, methodology, and
assumptions on which the forecasts are based.
ii. Prepare a least=cost generation plan for the
Power System based on an analysis of primary
fuel supply availability to meet the long-term
load demand as per the forecast after examining
the technical, economic, and environmental
aspects of all available alternatives, taking into
account the existing contracted generation
resources and the effects of demand-side
management.
iii. Prepare a long-term plan for the expansion of the
Transmission System compatible with the above
load forecast and generation plan.
iv. Combine the above elements to form the Power
System Master Plan, which shall be reviewed
yearly to identify any major changes or
requirements or whenever the government urges
urgent power generation, and communicated to
the Commission.
4.3.3 The Power System Master Plan shall be updated periodically,
preferably every 5 years, and used as an input to the national
plan.
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4.4 PLANNING AND SECUIRITY STANDARDS
The Transmission System shall be planned in accordance with
the following transmission system planning and security
standards.
Voltage limits:
Normal Operating Condition
±5% for 400 kV Bus
±6% for 230 kV and 132 kV Bus
Emergency Condition
±10 % for 400 kV Bus
+10/-15% for 230 kV and 132 kV Bus.
Transient voltage variation due to switching or tripping
of transmission system equipment may exceed the above
limit.
Minimum Contingency Criteria for Transmission Line Outages:
Single contingency of a permanent three-phase outage
of any one circuit element or transformer.
Stability:
To be maintained stable during a fault clearance by a
three-phase trip within 5 cycles and followed by
successful reclosure within 50 cycles (1 sec dead time),
provided the fault is not a permanent one.
4.5 PLANNING RESPONSIBILITY
4.5.1 The primary responsibility for load forecasting within its area
rests with each of the Distribution Utilities. The Distribution
Utilities shall determine peak load and energy forecasts for
their respective areas for each category of loads for each of the
succeeding planning terms and submit the same annually by
March 31st to the Licensee and System Planner, along with
details of the demand forecasts, data, methodology, and
assumptions on which the forecasts are based. The load
forecasts shall be made for each of the Connection Points
between the Licensee and User and shall include annual peak
load and energy projections and a daily load curve. The demand
forecasts shall be updated annually or whenever major changes
are made in the existing forecasts or planning. While indicating
the requirements of single consumers with large demands (5
MW or higher), the Distribution Utility shall satisfy itself as to
the degree of certainty of the demand materializing.
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4.5.2 The Licensee and System Planner are responsible for integrating the load
forecasts submitted by each of the Distribution Utilities and
determining the long-term (20-years) load forecasts for the
Power System. In doing so, the Licensee and System Planner
may apply appropriate diversity factors and satisfy itself
regarding the probability of materialization of bulk loads of
consumers with demands above 5 MW in consultation with the
Distribution Utility concerned.
4.5.3 The Licensee and System Planner may also review the methodology and
assumptions used by the Distribution Utility in making the load
forecast, in consultation with the Distribution Utility. The
resulting overall load forecast will form the basis of planning
for expansion of generation and the Transmission System.
4.6 PLANNING DATA REQUIREMENT
4.6.1 To assist the System Planner to discharge its responsibilities,
the Licensee and the System Planner shall jointly conduct
system studies and prepare perspective plans for the
Transmission System as detailed in paragraph 4.3 of this
Section. The Users shall furnish data to the Licensee and
System Planner from time to time as detailed under the Data
Registration Section and categorized as Planning Data (PD).
4.6.2 To enable Users to coordinate planning, design, and operation
of their plants and systems with the Transmission System they
may seek certain salient data of Transmission system as
applicable to them, which the Licensee shall supply from time
to time as detailed under the Data Registration Section and
categorized as Detailed System Data (Transmission).

5. CONNECTION CONDITIONS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
Connection Conditions specify the technical, design, and
operational criteria that must be complied with by any User
connected to the Transmission System.
5.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this Section is to ensure the following:
i. By specifying minimum design and operational
criteria to assist Users in their requirement to
comply with License obligations and hence
ensure that a system of acceptable quality is
maintained.
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ii. Any new Connection shall not impose any
adverse effects on existing Users, nor shall a new
Connection suffer adversely due to existing
Users.
iii. All Users or prospective Users are treated
equitably.
iv. Specify the data required by the Licensee and
System Operator from Users.
v. The ownership and responsibility for all items of
equipment are clearly specified in a schedule
(Site Responsibility Schedule) for every site
where a Connection is made.
5.3 SITE RESPONSIBILITYSCHEDULE
5.3.1 For every Connection to the Transmission System for which a
Connection Agreement is required, the Licensee shall prepare a
schedule of equipment with information supplied by the
respective Users. This schedule, called a Site Responsibility
Schedule, shall state the following for each item of equipment
installed at the Connection Site:
i. The ownership of equipment.
ii. The responsibility for the control of equipment.
iii. The responsibility for the maintenance of equipment.
iv. The responsibility for the operation of equipment.
v. The manager of the site.
vi. The responsibility for all matters relating to safety of
persons on site.
An illustrative Site Responsibility Schedule is provided in
Appendix.
5.3.2 The User owning the Connection site shall provide reasonable access
and other required facilities to another User whose equipment is
installed at the Connection site for installation, operation,
maintenance, etc.
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5.4 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
5.4.1 All equipment connected to the Transmission System shall be
of such design and construction as to satisfy at least the
requirements of the relevant Bangladesh Standard
Specification, where no Standard exists, the appropriate IEC
Standard or other International Standard will apply.
5.4.2 Installation of all electrical equipment shall comply with The
Electricity Rules, 2020, and revisions thereof.
5.4.3 The Transmission System frequency shall normally be 50.0 Hz
and shall normally be controlled in the range 49.5 – 50.5 Hz
(50 Hz ± 1%). The User shall, however, be subject to the Grid
discipline directed by the Commission.
5.4.4 Voltage variation on the Transmission System shall normally
be ±5% for 400 kV, ±6% for 230 kV and 132 kV buses during
normal operations, and ±10 % at 400 kV, + 10%-15% for 230
kVand 132 kV buses during emergencies in accordance with
the provisions of the Planning and Security Standards for
Transmission System.
5.4.5 Insulation coordination of the Users’ equipment and rupturing
capacity of switchgear shall conform to applicable Bangladesh
Standards and Codes.
5.4.6 Protection schemes and Metering shall be as detailed in the
Protection and Metering Sections of the Code.
5.4.7 For existing Power Stations, the equipment for communications
(voice and data) and the SCADA and EMS systems shall be
owned and maintained by the Licensee, unless alternative
arrangements are mutually agreed upon. The Users shall be
responsible for providing compatible SCADA, EMS, and
Communication interfaces (Voice, Data and Tele-protection)
with the System Operator’s SCADA, EMS, and
Communication systems for exchanging required system
information and delivering control commands as stated in this
Grid Code.
5.4.8 For new Power Stations or User’s substations or facilities, the
equipment within their site for communication (voice and data),
SCADA Control (for example, RTU or SAS), and EMS
interface shall be installed, owned, and maintained by the
respective Generator or Bulk Power Consumer or other User.
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5.5 CONNECTION POINT
5.5.1 Generator
5.5.1.1 Voltage may be 400 kV, 230 kV,or 132 kV or as agreed with
the Single Buyer and the Licensee.
5.5.1.2 For new Power Stations or Connections
Unless specifically agreed with the Licensee and the Single
Buyer, the Connection Point shall be at the outgoing gantry of
Power Station switchyard. The metering point shall be at the
outgoing Connection Point. All the substation equipment,
including protection, control, and metering equipment, owned
by the Generator within the perimeter of the Generator’s site
shall be maintained by the Generator. Other Users’ equipment
shall be maintained by the respective Users. From the outgoing
feeder gantry onward, the Licensee shall maintain all electrical
equipment.
5.5.1.3 For existing Power Stations
The existing arrangement for maintenance of all line bay
equipment installed within the substation attached to the Power
Station, viz. Circuit Breaker, Isolator, Lightning Arrester,
Current Transformer, Voltage Transformer, etc., shall continue
to be with the Generator. However, maintenance of line
protection and communication equipment shall continue to be
the responsibility of the Licensee as before.
5.5.2 Distribution Utility
5.5.2.1 Voltage may be 132 kV or 33 kV or as agreed with the Single
Buyer and the Licensee.
5.5.2.2 The Connection and metering point of a Distribution Utility
shall be at the outgoing 132 kV or 33 kV feeder gantry of the
Licensee’s Grid substation as agreed by the Licensee and the
Single Buyer. The Licensee shall maintain all the terminal,
communication, protection and metering equipment within the
premises of the Licensee.
5.5.2.3 Provided that the metering point and Connection Point may be
at the LV side of Grid Transformer when the LV bus and all the
outgoing feeders are owned and utilized by a single
Distribution Utility.
5.5.2.4 From the Connection Point onwards, the respective Distribution
Utility shall maintain its electrical line and equipment.
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5.5.2.5 Any disagreement or dispute in respect of Connection Point,
metering point, and a portion of the common metering units
shall be referred in writing to the Commission for settlement.
5.5.3 Bulk Power Consumers
5.5.3.1 Voltage may be 230 kVor 132 kV, or as agreed with the Single
Buyer, Distribution Utility and Licensee.
5.5.3.2 The Connection and metering point shall be at the outgoing
feeder gantry of the Licensee’s Grid substation.
5.5.3.3 From the Connection Point onwards, Bulk Power Consumer
shall maintain its own electrical equipment.
5.5.3.4 Substation at the consumer’s electricity utilization premises
shall be built, owned, and maintained by the Bulk Power
Consumer in accordance with the design approved by the
Licensee.
5.5.3.5 The Bulk Power Consumer’s substation shall only be fed by a
radial feeder from the nearest Grid substation.
5.5.3.6 To ensure Grid safety, transmission lines shall not be diverted
to the consumer’s substation, i.e., Line In and Line Out (LILO)
shall not be permitted by the Licensee.
5.6 DATA REQUIREMENTS
Users shall provide the Licensee with data for this Section as
specified in the Data Registration Section.
5.7 PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR
CONNECTION TO AND USE OF THE TRANSMISSION
SYSTEM
5.7.1 Any User seeking to establish new or modified arrangements
for Connection to and/or use of the Transmission System shall
submit the following report, data, and undertaking along with
an application to the Licensee:
i. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), or Power Sales
Agreement (PSA), or other relevant Agreement with the
Single Buyer.
ii. Report stating purpose and concurrence from the Single
Buyer for the proposed Connection and/or modification,
Connection site, description of Apparatus to be connected
or modification to Apparatus already connected.
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iii. Data as applicable and as listed in the Data Registration
Section.
iv. Confirmation that the prospective installation complies
with the provisions in the Electricity Act, 2018.
v. Construction schedule and target completion date.
vi. An undertaking that the User shall abide by the Grid Code
and provisions of the Electricity Rules, 2020, and
revisions thereof, for installation and operation of the
Apparatus.
5.7.2 For every new Connection sought, the Licensee and the Single
Buyer jointly shall specify the Connection Point and the voltage
to be used, along with the metering, protection, communication,
EMS, and SCADA requirements as specified in respective
Sections.
5.7.3 The Licensee shall normally make a formal offer to the User
within 2 months of receipt of the application, complete with all
information as may reasonably be required, subject to the
provision in paragraph 5.7.6.
5.7.4 The offer shall specify and take into account any works
required for the extension or reinforcement of the Transmission
System to satisfy the requirements of the Connection
application and for obtaining statutory clearances and way
leaves as necessary.
5.7.5 In respect of offers for modification of an existing Connection,
the terms shall take into account the existing Connection
Agreement.
5.7.6
i. If the nature of the complexity of the proposal is such that
the prescribed time limit for making the offer is not
adequate, the Licensee shall make a preliminary offer
within the prescribed time limit. The offer shall indicate the
extent of further time, required with the consent of the
Commission for a more detailed examination of the issues.
ii. On receipt of the preliminary offer, the User shall promptly
indicate whether the Licensee should proceed further to
make a final offer within the extended time limit.
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5.7.7 All offers (other than preliminary offers), including revised
offers, shall remain valid for 60 days from the date of issue.
5.7.8 The Licensee shall make a revised offer upon request by a
User, if necessitated by changes in data earlier furnished by the
User.
5.7.9 In the event of the offer becoming invalid or not being accepted
by any User within the validity period, no further action shall
be taken by the Licensee on the Connection applications.
5.7.10 The Licensee may reject any application for Connection to
and/or use of Transmission System:
i. If such a proposed Connection will violate any
provisions of the Transmission Licensee.
ii. If the proposed works stated in the application do
not lie within the purview of the Licensee or do
not conform to any provision of the Grid Code.
iii. If the applicant fails to give confirmation and
undertakings according to sub- Section 5.7.1 and
5.7.3.
5.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVENTIONAL GENERATORS
5.8.1 Frequency Withstand Capability
The Generator shall ensure that each Generating Unit is capable
of generating a full-rated power output within the frequency
range of 49.5 to 50.5 Hz. Any decrease in power output occurring
in the frequency range of 49.5 to 47.5 Hz shall not be more than
the required proportionate value of the frequency decay.
Any variation of the system frequency within the range of 48.0
Hz to 51.5 Hz shall not cause the disconnection of the
Generating Unit. The Generating Units shall be capable of
operating, for at least 15 minutes in the case of an increase in
frequency within the range of 51.5 to 52 Hz and for at least 30
minutes in the case of a decrease in frequency within the range
of 48.0 to 47.5 Hz, in both cases provided the voltage at the
Connection Point is within +/- 10% for 400 kV and +10/-15%
for 230 kVand132 kV of the nominal value.
If the system frequency momentarily rises above 52.0 Hz or
falls below 47.5 Hz, the Generation Unit shall remain in
synchronism with the system for at least five (5) seconds. The
System Operator may waive this requirement if there are
sufficient technical reasons to justify the waiver.
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5.8.2 Voltage Withstand Capability
The Generator shall ensure that each Generating Units capable
of supplying its full rated power output (both active and
reactive) within voltage variations within the range of +/- 5%
for 400 kV and +/- 6% for 230 kV and 132 kV during normal
operating conditions. Outside this range and up to a voltage
variation of +/-10% for 400 kV and +10%/-15% for 230 kV and
132 kV, a reduction in active and/or Reactive Power is allowed,
provided that this reduction does not exceed 5% of the
Generator’s declared data.
5.8.3 Reactive Power Capability and Control
The Generator shall ensure that each Generating Unit is capable
of supplying its full rated Active Power output within the limits
of lagging and leading power factor at the Generator terminals as
mentioned in the PPA and in accordance with its Reactive Power
Capability Curve.
The Generating Unit shall be capable of contributing to system
voltage control by continuous regulation of the Reactive Power
supplied to the Grid. For such reason, it shall be fitted with a
continuously acting automatic excitation control system to
control the terminal voltage without instability over the entire
operating range of the Generating Unit.
The performance requirements for excitation control facilities,
including eventual Power System Stabilizers, where necessary
for appropriate Power System operations shall be specified in
the Connection Agreement.
5.8.4 Speed-Governing System
The Generating Unit shall be capable of contributing to
Frequency Control by continuous regulation of the Active
Power supplied to the system. The Generating Unit shall be
fitted with a fast-acting speed-governing system and FGMO to
provide Frequency Control under normal operating conditions.
The speed-governing system shall have an overall speed-droop
characteristic of five (5) percent or less. Unless waived by the
System Operator, the speed-governing system shall be capable
of accepting raise and lower signals from the control center of
the System Operator.
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5.8.5 Black Start Capability
The Power System shall have Black Start capability at a
number of strategically located Generating Plants. The
Generator shall specify in its application for a Connection
Agreement if its Generating Unit has a Black Start capability.
5.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR VRE GENERATORS
5.9.1 Frequency Withstand Capability
The Generator shall assure that each VRE Generating Units
capable of generating at maximum power output, depending on
the availability of the primary resource, within the frequency
range of 49.5 to 50.5 Hz.
The VRE Generating Unit shall be capable of continuously
operating with any variation of the Power System frequency
within the range of 48.0 Hz to 51.5 Hz. It shall also be capable
of operating, for at least 5 minutes in the case of an increase in
frequency within the range of 51.5 to 52 Hz and for at least 30
minutes in the case of a decrease in frequency within the range
of 48.0 to 47.5 Hz, in both cases provided the voltage at the
Connection Point is within +/- 10% for 400 kV and +10%/-15%
for 230 kV and 132 kV of the nominal value. In case the
frequency momentarily falls below 47.5 Hz, the VRE
Generating Unit shall remain connected for at least 5 seconds.
In the case of an increase in frequency above 52.0 Hz, the VRE
Generator shall decide whether to disconnect the VRE
Generating Plant and/or its Generating Units from the Grid.
5.9.2 Voltage Withstand Capability
The VRE Generating Units shall be capable of generating at
maximum power output, depending on the availability of the
primary resource and the interchange of Reactive Power at the
Connection Point, as specified in paragraph 5.9.3,within the
voltage variations within the standard limits for normal
operating conditions. Outside this range and up to a voltage
variation within standard limits for an emergency condition, a
reduction in active and/or Reactive Power can be allowed,
provided that this reduction does not exceed 5% of the
Generator’s Declared Data.
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5.9.3 Reactive Power Capability and Control

The VRE Generating Plant shall be capable of supplying
Reactive Power output, at its Connection Point, within the
following ranges:
(a) +/- 20 % of the Generating Plant capacity, as specified in
the Generator’s Declared Data, if the Active Power output,
depending on the availability of the primary resource, is
equal to or above 58% of the Generating Plant capacity;
(b) Any Reactive Power value within the limits of power factor
0.98 lagging to 0.98leading, if its Active Power output,
depending on the availability of the primary resource, is
within 10 % and 58% of the Generating Plant capacity;
(c) No Reactive Power interchange with the Grid if the Active
Power output, depending on the availability of the primary
resource, is equal to or less than 10% of the Generating
Plant capacity.
The VRE Generating Plant shall be capable of contributing to
voltage control by continuous regulation of the Reactive Power
supplied to the Grid in any of the following modes, as it will be
determined by the System Operator:
(a) Maintaining constant voltage at the Connection Point, at a
set point instructed by the System Operator;
(b) Maintain an injection of Reactive Power, at the Connection
Point, at a set point instructed by the System Operator;
(c) Maintaining a constant power factor of the injected Active
Power at the Connection Point, at a value prescribed by the
System Operator; or provided the limits of Reactive Power
output established above are not exceeded.
In order to comply with these requirements, the VRE Generating
Plant shall be equipped with an appropriate control system able
to control voltage or Reactive Power interchange over the entire
operating range, which shall not create oscillations in the Grid.
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5.9.4 Active Power Control
VRE Generating Plants should be equipped with an Active
Power regulation control system able to operate, at least, in the
following control modes, provided that the system frequency is
within the range 49 Hz – 51 Hz:
(a) Free Active Power production (no Active Power control):
The VRE Generating Plant operates to produce maximum
Active Power output, depending on the availability of the
primary resource.
(b) Active Power constraint: The VRE Generating Plant shall
operate producing Active Power output equal to a value
specified by the System Operator (set-point), provided the
availability of the primary resource is equal or higher than
the prescribed value, or producing the maximum possible
Active Power in case the primary resource availability is
lower than the prescribed set-point;
In cases where the VRE Generating Plant operates in Active
Power constraint mode, whenever any control parameter is
changed, such change must be commenced within two seconds
and completed not later than 30 seconds after receipt of an order
to change any parameter. The accuracy of the control performed
must be within ±2% of the entered value or by ±0.5% of the
rated power, depending on which yields the highest tolerance.
In case the system frequency exceeds 51.0 Hz, the Active Power
control system should reduce the Active Power injected to the
Grid previously according to the following formula:

 51.0  f n 
P  33  Pm   
 50 
Where:
ΔP: is the variation in Active Power output
that should be achieved
Pm: is the Active Power output before this
control is activated
fn: is the Grid frequency.
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The reduction in Active Power output shall be performed at the

maximum possible gradient, provided the technical capabilities
of the VRE Generators are not exceeded. If the Active Power for
any VRE Generating Plant is regulated downward below its
minimum technical limit, shutting down of individual VRE
Generating Units is allowed.

5.9.5 Performance During Grid Disturbances

The VRE Generating Plant shall be able to withstand voltage

dips without disconnectionat the Connection Point, produced by
faults or disturbances in the Grid, whose magnitude and duration
profiles are within the shaded area in Figure 5.1. This area is
defined by the following characteristics:

(a) If the voltage at the Connection Point falls to zero in any

of the three phases, the Photovoltaic Generating Plant shall
remain connected for at least 0.15 seconds;

(b) If the voltage at the Connection Point drops but it is still

above 30% of the nominal value, in all three phases, the
VRE Generating Plant shall remain connected for at least
0.60 seconds;

(c) If the voltage at the Connection Point is equal to or above

90% of the nominal value in all three phases, the VRE
Generating Plant shall remain connected indefinitely, up to
fault clearance;

(d) For voltages between 30% and 90% of the nominal value,
the time the VRE Generating Plant shall remain connected
shall be determined by linear interpolation between the
following pairs of values: [voltage = 30%; time = 0.60
seconds] and [voltage = 90%; time = 3.0 seconds].
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In the case of larger voltage deviations and/or lasting longer, the
VRE Generating Plantis allowed to be disconnected from the
Grid.

1.0
0.9 p.u.

Voltage (p.u.)
0.8
No Disconnection

0.6

0.4
0.3
0.2

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Time (seconds)
0.60 sec
0.15 sec

Figure 5.1: Low voltage withstand capability – VRE

Generating Plant
In the case of three-phase faults on the Grid, at least the
following performance should be achieved:
(a) Both during the time the fault exists in the Grid and during
the voltage recovery period after fault elimination, there
should be no Reactive Power consumption by the VRE
Generating Plant at the Connection Point. Reactive Power
consumption is only allowed during the first 150
milliseconds after the initiation of the fault and during the
150 milliseconds immediately after fault elimination,
provided that during these periods the net consumption of
Reactive Power by the VRE Generating Plant is not
greater than 60% of the registered nominal capacity of the
facility;
(b) Both during the time the fault exists in the Grid and during
the voltage recovery period after fault elimination, there
should be no consumption of Active Power by the VRE
Generating Plant. Small consumptions of Active Power are
allowed during the first 150 milliseconds immediately
after the initiation of the fault and during the first 150
milliseconds immediately after the fault clearing.
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(c) Both during the fault period and during the recovery
period after the fault elimination, the VRE Generating
Plant should inject into the system the maximum possible
current (Itotal). This injection of current shall be carried out
in such a way that the operation of the facility is situated
inside the shaded area of Figure 5.2 after 150 milliseconds
from the initiation of the fault or the moment the fault has
been eliminated.
In the case of unbalanced faults (single-phase faults and/or two-
phase faults), at least the following performance should be
achieved:
(a) Both during the fault period and the recovery period after
fault elimination, there should be no Reactive Power
consumption by the VRE Generating Plant at the
Connection Point. Small amounts of Reactive Power
consumption are allowed during the first 150 milliseconds
immediately after the start of the fault and immediately
after its elimination. In addition, transitory consumption is
allowed during the fault period, provided that the following
conditions are met:
• Net consumption of Reactive Power by the
VRE Generating Plant shall not exceed an
amount equivalent to 40% of the VRE
Generating Plant installed capacity during any
100 millisecond period; and
• The Net consumption of reactive powerin each
cycle (20 milliseconds) shall not exceed 40% of
the VRE Generating Plant’s installed capacity.
(b) Both during the period of existence of the fault and during
the recovery period after fault elimination, there should be
no consumption of Active Power by the VRE Generating
Plant at the Connection Point. Transitory consumption of
Active Power is allowed during the first 150 milliseconds
after the initiation of the fault and the first 150 milliseconds
after fault elimination.
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I reactive / Itotal Fault and voltage
recovery Normal Operation
(pu)

Reactive power
generation

Voltage at the
Connection
Point (pu)

Reactive power
absorption

Figure 5.2: Allowed generation of Reactive Power

during Voltage Dips
The VRE Generator shall demonstrate to the System Operator
that the VRE Generating Plant complies with the above
prescriptions through:
(a) A certification issued by the VRE Generating Units
manufacturer stating that its VRE Generating Units have
been tested and certified in a reputable laboratory, showing
compliance with the stated requirements. A Copy of the
laboratory certification shall be included.
(b) A formal declaration from the VRE Generator and/or its
EPC Contractor indicating that the VRE Generating Plant’s
installed protection system and its settings, do not impair
the performance required by this sub-Section.
5.10 REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS AND OTHER
GRID USERS
5.10.1 Determination of the Connection Point
The Distributor’s , Bulk Power Consumer or other Grid User’s
equipment shall be connected to the Grid at the voltage level(s)
agreed to by the Licensee, the Single Buyer and the Distributor
(or Bulk Power Consumer or other Grid User) based on the
studies performed by the Licensee.
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5.10.2 Protection Arrangements

The Distributor’s or other Grid User’s equipment shall be
connected to the Grid at the voltage level(s) agreed to by the
Licensee and the Distributor (or other Grid User) based on the
studies performed by the Licensee.
5.10.3 Reactive Power Compensation
Reactive Power Compensation and/or other facilities shall be
provided by concerned Users as far as possible in the low-
voltage systems close to the load points to avoid the need for
exchange of Reactive Power to or from the Transmission System
and to maintain Transmission System voltage within the
specified range. Concerned Users shall ensure or maintain the
load power factor as specified by the Commission at Connection
Points by providing reactive compensation facilities at their
network.
5.11 INTERNATIONAL AND INTER-REGIONAL CONNECTION
5.11.1 International and Inter-regional Connections will be:
(a) Synchronous; or
(b) Asynchronous.
5.11.2 The procedure for International Connection to the Grid and the
execution of agreement for the same shall be done by the
Licensee in consultation with the Single Buyer and the Line
Ministry.
5.11.3 HVDC Transmission
5.11.3.1 Asynchronous Connection may be established by HVDC
transmission having any of the following options:
(a) Rectifier at the sending end and Inverter at
the receiving end
(b) Back-to-Back (B2B) with a Rectifier and
Inverter at both ends.
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5.11.3.2 HVDC transmission design and appropriate configuration of
overhead and underground transmission Connections will be
determined according to international standards. Configurations
may be:
(a) Monopole with ground return
(b) Monopole with metallic return grounded at
both ends
(c) Bipolar, opposite polarity, grounded neutral
at both ends
(d) Bipolar, opposite polarity, with a metallic
return conductor.
5.11.4 HVAC Asynchronous Connection
Asynchronous Connection may be established by HVAC
transmission running up to a Back-to-Back (B2B) interface
substation.
5.12 CONNECTION AGREEMENTS
A Connection Agreement shall include, as appropriate, within its
terms and conditions the following:
i. A condition requiring both parties to comply
with the Grid Code;
ii. Details of the Connection;
iii. Details of any capital-related payments arising
from the necessary reinforcement or extension
of the system;
iv. A Site Responsibility Schedule;
5.13 APPENDIX
General format for the Site Responsibility Schedule.
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APPENDIX
CONNECTION CONDITIONS

SITE RESPONSIBILITY SCHEDULE

Name of Power Station/Substation:.............................

Site Owner:.................................
Tel. Number:................................
Fax Number:................................

Item of Plant/ Plant Safety Control Operation Maintenance Remarks

Apparatus Owner Responsibility Responsibility Responsibility Responsibility
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

........ kV Switchyard

All equipment including

busbar

Feeders
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Name of Power Station/Substation:.............................

Site Owner:.................................
Tel. Number:................................
Fax Number:................................

Item of Plant Safety Control Operation Maintenance Remarks

Plant/Apparatus Owner Responsibility Responsibility Responsibility Responsibility
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Generating
Units
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6. OUTAGE PLANNING
6.1 INTRODUCTION
This Section describes the process by which the Licensee carries
out the planning of Transmission System Outages, including
interface coordination with Users.
6.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this Section is to define the process that will
allow the Licensee to optimize transmission Outages in
coordination with Generator’s and other Users’ Outages while
maintaining system security to the extent possible.
6.3 DEMAND ESTIMATION
6.3.1. Demand estimation is necessary both in the medium time scale
to ensure adequate system plant margins and ratings and in the
shorter time scale to assist with Frequency Control (see
Schedule and Dispatch Section).
6.3.2. Distribution Utilities shall provide to the Licensee their
estimates of demand at each Connection Point for the period
from July to June by March 31st on a year-ahead, month-ahead,
and day-ahead basis as required.
6.3.3. Based on this, the Licensee shall make monthly peak and off-
peak period demand estimates for the year ahead, daily peak and
off-peak period demand estimates for the month ahead, and
hourly demand estimates for the day ahead.
6.3.4. Distribution Utilities shall provide to the Licensee estimates of
theload that may be shed, when required, in discrete blocks with
details of the arrangements for such load shedding.
6.3.5. All data shall be collected in accordance with procedures agreed
upon between the Licensee and each User.
6.3.6. The Licensee shall maintain a database of demand on an hourly
basis.
6.4 GENERATOR OPERATING COMMITTEES
6.4.1. The Licensee, the System Operator, the Single Buyer and the
Generators shall establish Operating Committees, which shall
serve as a point of coordination for the respective parties.
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6.4.2. They shall meet at least once a month and establish the
procedures relating to the operational interfaces between the
parties. They shall include:
(a) The coordination of programs for testing and operation of
the interconnections and associated transmission Grid
system Apparatus, the Metering System, and the site;
(b) Incident coordination (i.e., force majeure events);
(c) Outage coordination;
(d) Generation Scheduling;
(e) Safety matters;
(f) Emergency Plans;
(g) Protection coordination;
(h) Frequency and voltage management;
(i) Black Start capabilities and procedures;
(j) Any other operational matters agreed upon by the
Committees.
6.5 TRANSMISSION OUTAGE PLANNING PROCESS
6.5.1. The Licensee shall produce a yearly transmission Outage
program for the period July to June.
6.5.2. All Generators shall provide the Licensee, the System Operator
and the Single Buyer with their proposed Outage programs in
writing for the year ahead (July to June) by March 31st each
year.
6.5.3. All Distribution Utilities shall provide the Licensee, the System
Operator, and the Single Buyer with their proposed Outage
programs in writing for the year ahead (July to June) by March
31st each year.
6.5.4. Outage programs shall contain the identification of the unit (for
Generating Units), the Outage start date, and the duration of the
Outage.
6.5.5. The Licensee shall produce a draft Outage program based on the
information received from Generators and Distribution Utilities,
taking into account demand estimation and shall carry out
studies as required each year.
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6.5.6. The Licensee shall interact with all Users as necessary to review
and optimize the draft plan, agree to any changes, and produce
an acceptable coordinated generation and transmission Outage
plan. The Licensee shall release the finally agreed transmission
Outage plan, which takes account of User requirements, to all
Users by May 31st each year.
6.5.7. The Licensee shall review the final Outage plan monthly in
consultation with Users, who shall be informed by the Licensee
of any proposed changes.
6.5.8. Users’ requests for additional Outages will be considered by the
Licensee and accommodated to the extent possible.
6.5.9. The Licensee shall inform Users promptly of any changes that
affect them.
6.6 RELEASE OF CIRCUITS AND GENERATOR UNITS
INCLUDED IN OUTAGE PLAN
6.6.1. Notwithstanding provision in any approved Outage plan, no
cross-boundary circuits or Generating Unit of a Generator shall
be removed from service without specific release from the
System Operator.
6.6.2. Once an Outage has commenced, if any delay in restoration is
apprehended, the System Operator or User concerned shall
inform the other party promptly, along with a revised estimation
of restoration time.
6.7 DATA REQUIREMENTS
6.7.1. Users shall provide the Licensee with data for this Section as
specified in the Data Registration Section.

7. SCHEDULE AND DISPATCH

7.1 INTRODUCTION
This section specifies the procedure to be adopted for the
scheduling and merit order dispatch of Generating Units to meet
system demand.
7.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this section is to detail the actions and
responsibilities of the Licensee, the Single Buyer and the System
Operator in preparing and issuing generation schedules as well
as the responsibilities of Users to supply the necessary data and
comply with those schedules.
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7.3 GENERATION SCHEDULING
7.3.1 Yearly/ Monthly/ Weekly Schedules
7.3.1.1. The System Operator shall coordinate and prepare yearly,
monthly, and weekly load-generation balance schedules and
generation schedules.
7.3.1.2. The demand estimation for each case shall be made by the
System Operator using the data made available by the
Distribution Utilities and historical data maintained by the
Licensee and the System Operator.
7.3.1.3. The System Operator shall prepare a yearly schedule of Net
Electrical Output on a monthly basis, using the information from
the dependable capacity of Generating Units, VRE generation
forecasts, the yearly outage program, and estimated demands.
7.3.1.4. The Generator shall promptly inform the System Operator and
the Single Buyer of any changes to any of the Net Electrical
Output notifications.
7.3.1.5. The System Operator shall provide to the Licensee, Single
Buyer and Generators yearly estimates of requirements for Net
Electrical Output on a monthly basis for the year ahead (year-
ahead notification) not less than 60 days before the beginning of
each fiscal year. The Licensee in turn, submits the monthly
estimates of Net Electrical Output requirements to the
Commission.
7.3.1.6. The System Operator shall prepare a monthly schedule of
generation on a day-by-day basis, using any Net Electrical
Output changes provided by the Generator and estimated
demands.
7.3.1.7. The System Operator shall provide to the Licensee, the Single
Buyer and Generators monthly estimates of requirements for Net
Electrical Output on a day by day basis for the month ahead
(month-ahead notification), with provisional estimates for the
following 2 months, not less than 14 days before the beginning
of each month.
7.3.1.8. The System Operator shall prepare a weekly schedule of
generation on an hourly basis, using any Net Electrical Output
changes provided by the Generator and estimated demands.
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7.3.1.9. The System Operator shall provide to the Licensee, the Single
Buyer and Generators weekly estimates of requirements for Net
Electrical Output on an hourly basis for the week ahead (week
ahead notification), with provisional estimates for the following
week,not less than 60 hours before the beginning of each week.
7.3.2 Day Ahead Schedule
7.3.2.1. The System Operator shall coordinate and prepare day-ahead
schedules for generation.
7.3.2.2. All Generators shall provide the MW/ MVAR Declared
Available Capacity (00.00 -24.00 hours) of all Generating Units
to the System Operator during each hour of the day commencing
36 hours ahead and provisionally for the day immediately after
(plant availability notification) by 12.00 hours.
7.3.2.3. VRE Generators shall provide forecasted production for the
VRE Generation Unit’s hourly MW/MVAR availability to the
System Operator.
7.3.2.4. In working out the MW/ MVAR availability, Hydro Power
Stations shall take into account their respective reservoir levels
and any other restrictions and report the same to the System
Operator.
7.3.2.5. The Single Buyer shall prepare, update Merit Order of
Generating Units and provide it to the System Operator.
7.3.2.6. After consolidation of the data provided by the Generators, the
System Operator shall produce a day-ahead hourly generation
schedule based on Merit Order of the Generating Units. It shall
consist of availability, scheduled generation, allocated spinning
reserve, and Generating Unit standby requirements. It shall also
take into account the hourly demand estimates and the
following:
Transmission System constraints
Hourly forecasts for VRE generations
Generating Units Schedule and Dispatch
parameters
Requirements for voltage control
Allocated spinning reserve/ Operating reserve
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7.3.2.7. The System Operator shall provide to the Licensee, the Single
Buyer and Generators the generation schedule requirements
for Net Electrical Output, start-ups, and Reactive Power on an
hourly basis for that day, with provisional estimates for the
following day, not less than 8 hours before the beginning of
each day.
7.3.2.8. Generators shall promptly report to the System Operator and the
Single Buyer, any changes in Generating Unit availability or
capability or any unexpected situation that could affect their
operation, including updated meteorological information that
may affect VRE Generators production.
7.3.2.9. The System Operator shall advise Users as soon as possible of
any necessary rescheduling.
7.3.2.10. The System Operator shall instruct Generators to hold capacity
reserves (spinning and/or standby) according to the agreed
Commission guidelines or as determined for local conditions. In
normal operation, VRE Generators are exempt from providing
spinning and/or standby reserves.
7.3.2.11. The System Operator may also require the Generators to
generate MVAR within their respective capability limits to hold
station busbar voltages at specified levels.
7.4 GENERATION DISPATCH
7.4.1. All Generators will be subject to dispatch instructions and shall
regulate generation according to these instructions.
7.4.2. In the absence of any dispatch instructions by the System
Operator, Generators shall generate according to the day-ahead
generation schedule, or in the case of VRE Generators,
according to the available primary resources.
7.4.3. Dispatch instructions shall be in standard format. These
instructions will recognize declared availability, Merit Order and
other parameters that have been made available by the Single
Buyer and Generator to the System Operator. These instructions
shall include time, Power Station, Generating Units, and the
names of operators sending and receiving the same.
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7.4.4. Dispatch instructions include, but are not limited to:
i. Switching a Generating Unit into or out of service.
ii. To increase or decrease MW generation from
Generating Units, including VRE (subject to primary
resource availability).
iii. Details of the reserve to be carried on a unit.
iv. To increase or decrease MVAR generation to assist
with the voltage profile.
v. To begin pre-planned Black Start procedures.
vi. To hold spinning reserve.
vii. To hold Generating Units on standby.
7.4.5. The required spinning reserve of Generators shall be maintained
to meet the performance standards of the system, except in
conditions of shortfall in supply or operation restrictions. In case
of any emergencies, the Generators shall be instructed by the
System Operator to operate with a lower reserve margin. The
System Operator shall promptly inform the Licensee, Single
Buyer and Distribution Utilities about this matter in the most
practicable way.
7.5 COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE SYSTEM OPERATOR
AND GENERATORS
Dispatch instructions or feedback from Generators shall be
issued by e-mail, teleprinter, telephone, or computer-to-
computer communication, confirmed by the exchange of names
of operators sending and receiving the same and logging the
same at each end. All oral instructions shall be complied with
forthwith, and written confirmation shall be issued promptly by
e-mail, fax, teleprinter or otherwise.
7.6 ACTION REQUIRED BY GENERATORS
7.6.1. All Generators shall comply promptly with a dispatch
instruction issued by the System Operator unless this action
would compromise the safety of the plant or personnel.
7.6.2. The Generator shall promptly inform the System Operator in the
event of any unforeseen difficulties in carrying out an
instruction.
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7.6.3. Generators shall immediately inform the System Operator by
telephone of any loss or change (temporary or otherwise) to the
operational capability of any Generating Unit (including
significant changes in VRE generation forecasts), which is
synchronized to the system or which is being used to maintain
system reserve. Generators shall inform the System Operator of
any change in AVR and/or governor control mode of service
with reasons.
7.6.4. Generators shall not de-synchronize Generating Units without
instruction from the System Operator except on grounds of
safety to plant or personnel, which shall be promptly reported to
the System Operator.
7.6.5. Generators shall report any abnormal voltage and frequency-
related operation of Generating Units/ feeders promptly to the
System Operator.
7.6.6. Generators shall not synchronize Generating Units without
instruction from the System Operator. In emergency situations,
the Generator may synchronize Units with the Grid without prior
intimation in the interest of the operation of the Grid following
standing instructions developed for such purposes under
“contingency planning”.
7.6.7. Should a Generator fail to comply with any of the above
provisions, it shall promptly inform the System Operator of this
failure.
7.6.8. The System Operator shall ensure that the Licensee and the
Single Buyer is kept informed and up-to-date with all operation
changes and deviations from the planned schedule.
7.7 DATA REQUIREMENTS
Users shall provide the System Operator with data for this
section as specified in the Data Registration Section.
7.8 SHORTFALL MANAGEMENT
7.8.1 In preparing the day-ahead generation schedule and dispatch
schedule, the System Operator shall consider the probable
shortfall in generation, if any, and apportion the available
generation among the entities by maintaining a definite principle
approved by the Commission. The entities, in turn, manage the
demand shortfall by imposing load shedding in a systematic and
rational manner by maintaining a definite principle approved by
the Commission.
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7.8.2 The System Operator and Distribution Utilities shall always
endeavor to restrict the net drawl at the Connection Point from
the Grid within the drawl schedules whenever the system
frequency is within normal operating limits. The concerned
Distribution Utilities/ User shall ensure that their automatic
demand management scheme ensures that there is no overdraw
when frequency is 49.5 Hz or below. Distribution Utilities shall
establish their own SCADA system to impose automatic load
management in 11 kV feeders in case of shortfall.

8. FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGE MANAGEMENT

8.1 INTRODUCTION
This section describes the method by which all Users of the
Transmission System shall cooperate with the Licensee in
contributing towards effective control of the system frequency
and managing the voltage profile of the Transmission System.
The System Operator has the overall responsibility of enforcing
Grid discipline and managing the frequency of the Power
System. The Users are required to follow the instructions of the
System Operator for backing down generation, regulating load,
etc. to meet the objective. The System Operator shall
accordingly instruct Generating Units to regulate generation and
export and hold reserves of Active and Reactive Power, within
their respective declared parameters. The System Operator shall
also regulate load as may be necessary to meet this objective.
The System Operator and the Licensee shall optimize voltage
management by adjusting transformer taps to the extent
available, and switching of circuits, reactors, capacitor banks
and other operational steps. The System Operator will instruct
Generating Units to regulate MVAR generation within their
declared parameters. The System Operator shall also instruct
Distribution Utilities to regulate demand if necessary.
The supply of quality power at the proper voltage and frequency
is dependent on the active cooperation of Generators and
Distribution Utilities as well as the fulfillment of individual user
obligations in Transmission System.
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8.2 OBJECTIVE
The objectives of this section are as follows:
i. To define the responsibilities of all Users in contributing to
frequency management.
ii. To define the actions required to enable the Licensee to
maintain Transmission System voltages and frequencies
within acceptable levels in accordance with Commission
directives, and planning and ecurity standards for
Transmission System.
8.3 FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT
The normal frequency range will be 49.5 – 50.5Hz (50 Hz
±1.0%). The System Operator shall identify frequency
deviations and take appropriate action to keep the frequency
within the normal range.
8.3.1 Responsibilities
8.3.1.1 The System Operator shall monitor actual generation and load-
generation balance and regulate generation and demand to
maintain frequency within the prescribed limits.
8.3.1.2 The System Operator and the Licensee shall continuously
monitor 400 kV/ 230 kV/ 132 kV transmission Grid line
loadings on the Transmission System.
8.3.1.3 Generators shall follow the dispatch instructions issued by the
System Operator.
8.3.1.4 All Generating Units shall have the governor available and in
service and must be capable of automatic increases or decreases
in output within the normal declared frequency range and within
their respective capability limits.
8.3.1.5 Under certain conditions, the system frequency could rise to 52
Hz or fall to 47.5 Hz. All Generating Units should be capable of
operating within the range according to clauses 5.8.1 and 5.9.1
and the System Operator should be promptly informed of any
restrictions. Generators shall be responsible for protecting their
Generating Units against damage should frequency excursions
outside 52 Hz and 47.5 Hz ever occur. The Generator shall
inform the System Operator immediately after taking such
action.
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8.3.1.6 Generators shall provide the following parameters of their
Generating Units to the NLDC to ensure their participation in
frequency and voltage regulations:
(a) Primary Frequency Control (i.e., Droop, Dead Band,
Limiter, etc.);
(b) Secondary Frequency Control (the System Operator shall
provide a list for AGC and EMS requirements);
(c) Tertiary Frequency Control (manual from the System
Operator);
(d) Primary Voltage Control.
8.3.1.7 The Generating Units shall be designed to process the following
capabilities:
(a) All Generating Units shall be frequency-sensitive.
(b) Power and Frequency Control of the Generating Units
shall be achieved with a fast-acting prime mover Speed
Governor.
(c) The governor shall have the capability to freely regulate
the frequency with adjustable governor speed droop
settings in the range of 2% to 3% for Hydro Turbines, 4%
to 6% for GT and ST, and up to 10% for nuclear plants.
(d) Capable of responding automatically to normal variation
in the system frequency.
(e) Governor dead band shall be within the range of ±0.05Hz.
However, the governor shall respond to full frequency
deviation once the system frequency deviation exceeds
this specified dead band.
(f) Limiter (regulation range) setting shall be specified by the
System Operator in collaboration with plants.
(g) If and when the Generating Unit is required to operate in
an islanded mode, then the Governor Control System shall
ensure that the islanded system will operate within the
frequency range.
8.3.1.8 Distribution Utilities and Bulk Power Consumers shall cooperate
with the System Operator in managing load on instructions from
the NLDC as required.
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8.3.1.9 The Licensee and the System Operator shall ensure that
frequency and df/dt load shedding schemes are always
functional.
8.3.1.10 Close coordination between Users and the NLDC shall exist at
all times for the purposes of effective frequency and voltage
management.
8.3.2 Sustained Rising Frequency
8.3.2.1 Under rising (from 50 Hz) frequency conditions, Generators
having governor in service shall be capable of automatically
decreasing output within the normal declared frequency range
(49.5 Hz to 50.5 Hz) and within their respective limit (specified
limiter or regulation range) in the mode of Primary Control or
Free Governor Mode of Operation (FGMO).
8.3.2.2 The governors system of the plants running on FGMO shall be
fitted with adjustable droop and shall have capability to operate
with droop of 4% to 6% for thermal units & 2% to 3% for hydro
units. The response (decrease of output) to a change (rising
state) of system frequency shall be fully available within 10
seconds of the frequency change and be sustainable for a further
30 seconds.
8.3.2.3 The selected plants shall be capable of running in Automatic
Generation Control (AGC/ LFC) Mode. Therefore, those plants
shall automatically reduce output as per the AGC command(s) in
secondary frequency regulation. Secondary response shall be
fully available by 30 seconds from the time of frequency change
to take over from primary response and shall be sustainable for a
period of at least 30 minutes.
8.3.2.4 When the frequency rises above 50.5Hz, actions must be taken
immediately by the Generators that are beyond the AFC. The
System Operator shall take appropriate action to issue instructions
to Generators to arrest the rising frequency and restore it within the
normal range. Such instructions may include reducing generated
output (i.e., tertiary or manual control), de-synchronizing
Generating Units or adding load to the system if there is any
loadshed. Frequency up to 52.0Hz Generators shall have frequency
withstand capability as mentioned in sub-Section 5.8.1.
8.3.2.5 Generators shall be responsible for protecting their Generating
Units against damage should frequency excursions outside 52
Hz and 47.5 Hz ever occur.
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8.3.3 Sustained Falling Frequency
8.3.3.1 Under falling (from 50 Hz) frequency conditions, Generators
having governors in service shall be capable of automatically
increasing output within the normal declared frequency range
(49.5 Hz to 50.5 Hz) and within their respective limit (specified
limiter or regulation range) in the mode of Primary Control or
Free Governor Mode of Operation (FGMO).
8.3.3.2 The governor system of the plants running on FGMO shall be
fitted with adjustable droop and shall have the capability to
operate with droop of 4% to 6% for thermal units and 2% to 3%
for hydro units. The response (increase of output) to a change
(falling state) of system frequency shall be fully available within
10 seconds of the frequency change and be sustainable for a
further 30 seconds.
8.3.3.3 The selected plants shall be capable of running in Automatic
Generation Control (AGC/ LFC) Mode. Therefore, those plants
shall automatically increase output as per the AGC command(s)
in secondary frequency regulation. Secondary response shall be
fully available by 30 seconds from the time of frequency change
to take over from primary responses and shall be sustainable for
a period of at least 30 minutes.
8.3.3.4 If the secondary control is insufficient, tertiary control operates
to return frequency to the target value and restore the secondary
control reserve. Tertiary frequency response is normally in the
form of security-constrained economic dispatch.
8.3.3.5 When the frequency falls below 49.5 Hz, the System Operator
shall take appropriate action to issue instructions to Generators
to arrest the falling frequency and restore it within the normal
range. Such instructions may include dispatch commands (i.e.,
tertiary or manual control) or instructions to Generators to
increase output or synchronize standby Generating Units to the
Transmission System.
8.3.3.6 All Generating Units that have been declared available shall be
required to be synchronized and loaded in the event of a
sustained low frequency below 49.5 Hz, provided local and
safety conditions permit. This action shall be performed without
delay after failed attempts to contact the System Operator. The
Generator shall inform the System Operator immediately after
taking such action.
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8.3.3.7 Distribution Utilities and Bulk Power Consumers should not
increase load when the frequency is below 49.5 Hz.
8.3.3.8 When frequency falls below 49.35 Hz, the System Operator
shall take appropriate action to issue instructions to Distribution
Utilities to reduce load demand through appropriate manual
and/or automatic load shedding.
8.3.3.9 When the frequency falls below 49.25, the System Operator
shall impose SCADA operation to open the CB of outgoing
feeders to the Distribution Utilities/ Bulk Consumers at
Connection Points to stabilize the system frequency.
8.3.3.10 The System Operator shall be responsible for the coordination,
selection among the feeders by rotation (provision for
automatic), and settings of staged automatic relay-initiated
under-frequency load shedding designed for system protection.
8.3.3.11 Frequency up to 47.5 Hz, the Generator shall have frequency
withstand capability as mentioned in sub-Section 5.8.1.

8.4 VOLTAGE MANAGEMENT

8.4.1 The Licensee and the System Operator shall carry out load flow
studies and perform voltage stability analysis from time to time
to predict where voltage problems may be encountered and to
identify appropriate measures to ensure that voltages remain
within the defined limits as specified in sub-section 4.4. On the
basis of these studies, the System Operator shall instruct
Generators to maintain specified voltage levels at their
generation buses.
8.4.2 All Generating Units shall have Automatic Voltage Regulator
(AVR) in service.
8.4.3 Generators shall inform the System Operator of their reactive
reserve capability promptlyupon request.
8.4.4 Generators shall make available to the System Operator the up-
to-date Capability Curves for all Generating Units, as detailed in
Section 5, indicating any restrictions, to allow accurate system
studies and effective operation of the Transmission System.
a. The System Operator and the Licensee shall continuously
monitor 400 kVor 230 kVor 132 kV transmission Grid voltage
levels at all Grid substations.
b. The System Operator and the Licensee shall regulate voltage
levels within the prescribed range.
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8.4.5 The System Operator and the Licensee shall jointly take
appropriate measures to control Transmission System voltages,
which may include but are limited to transformer tap changing
and the use of MVAR reserves with Generating units within
technical limits. These may include the operation of the
following equipment:
(a) Synchronous Generating Units
(b) Synchronous Condenser
(c) Tap Changing Transformers
(d) Auto-Transformer Tap Changing
(e) Booster Transformers
(f) Shunt Capacitors and Reactors
(g) Static VAR Compensator (SVC)
(h) Static Compensator (STATCOM)
(i) Line Reactance Compensator (Series Cap)
(j) Flexible AC Transmission (FACT) Devices. etc.
8.4.6 The Licensee shall coordinate with the Distribution Utilities to
determine voltage levels at the Connection Points.
8.4.7 The Distribution Utilities and Bulk Power Consumers shall
maintain power factor within the range of 0.90 lagging and 0.95
leading at the Connection Point.

8.4.8 Distribution Utilities shall participate in voltage management by

regulating their demand and changing tap positions on the 33/11
kV transformers as may be required.
8.5 MONITORING OF GENERATION
8.5.1 Available Capacity and Bus Voltage Monitoring
8.5.1.1 For effective operation of the Transmission System, it is
important that a Generator’s declared availability is realistic
and that any departures are continually fed back to the
Generator to help effect improvement. The monitoring by the
System Operator of Generating Unit output and active and
reactive reserve capacity shall be carried out to evaluate the
reliability and performance of the plant.
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8.5.1.2 The System Operator shall continuously monitor Generating
Unit outputs and bus voltages. More stringent monitoring may
be performed at any time, as detailed in the Testing Section,
when there is reason to believe that a Generator’s declared
availability may not match the actual availability or that its
declared output does not match the actual output.
8.5.1.3 Generators shall provide to the System Operator hourly
generation summation outputs where no automatically
transmitted metering or SCADA equipment exists.
8.5.1.4 The Generator shall provide other logged readings that the
System Operator may reasonably require for monitoring
purposes where SCADA data is not available.
8.5.2 Generating Unit Tripping
8.5.2.1 Generators shall promptly report the tripping of a Generating
Unit, with reasons, to the System Operator in accordance with
the Operational Event/ Accident Reporting Section. The
System Operator shall keep a written log of all such tripps,
including the reasons, with a view to demonstrating the effect
on system performance and identifying the need for remedial
measures.
8.5.2.2 Generators shall submit a more detailed report of all tripping
and forced outages or shut downs of each Generating Unit to
the System Operator monthly.
8.5.3 Data Requirements
Generators shall submit data to the System Operator as listed in
the Data Registration Section, termed Frequency and Voltage
Management.

9. CONTINGENCY PLANNING
9.1 INTRODUCTION
A contingency in the Transmission System may arise owing to
generation deficiencies, inadvertent tripping of Transmission
System components, failure of Transmission System equipment
or operational errors. These may result in partial or total
blackouts of the Grid.
This section describes the recovery process to be followed by
the Licensee, the System Operator and all Users in the event of
Transmission System total or partial blackouts.
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9.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this section is to define a general guideline for
the recovery process and responsibilities of all Users to achieve
the fastest recovery in the event of a partial or total system
blackout, taking into account essential loads, Generating Units
capabilities and system constraints.
9.3 STRATEGY
9.3.1 The situation prevailing prior to the occurrence of the
contingency, e.g., availability of specific Generators,
transmission circuits, and load demands, will largely determine
the restoration process to be adopted in the event of a total
blackout. The System Operator shall advise all Users of the
situation and follow the strategy outlined below for restoration.
9.3.2 User’s persons authorized for operation and control shall be
available at User’s end for communication and acceptance of all
operational communications throughout the contingency.
Communication channels shall be restricted to operational
communications only untill normality is restored.
9.4 TOTAL SYSTEM BLACKOUT
9.4.1 The System Operator shall instruct all relevant Generators
having Power Stations with Black Start capability to commence
their pre-planned Black Start procedure.
9.4.2 The System Operator shall prepare the Transmission System for
restoration by creating discrete power islands with no
interconnection. Close coordination with concerned Distribution
Utilities shall be maintained during the restoration process to
arrange for discrete demand blocks to becoming available to
stabilize Generating Units, as they become available on
individual islands.
9.4.3 Generators to whom start-up power supply is made available
shall sequence their start-up to match their auxiliary power
demand with the supply available.
9.4.4 Each discrete power island should contain at least one Black
Start Generator capable of running in Isochronous Mode.
9.4.5 Generators shall inform the System Operator as Generating
Units become available to take loadin order that the System
Operator may assess the MW demand that the Generating Unit
is likely to pick up on circuit breaker closure.
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9.4.6 The System Operator shall coordinate with Generators and
Distribution Utilities to:
(a) Form discrete power islands with one Generating Unit
feeding some local demand.
(b) Extend islands by adding more Generating Units and more
demand in a coordinated manner while maintaining load
generation balance.
(c) Synchronize islands to form a larger, more stable island.
9.5 PARTIAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM BLACKOUT
9.5.1 The System Operator shall ensure with the Licensee and Users
that the security of the healthy part of the Transmission System
is maintained.
9.5.2 The System Operator and the Licensee shall gradually extend
the healthy system to provide start-up power to appropriate
Generating Units.
9.5.3 The System Operator and the Licensee in close coordination
with Distribution Utilities and Generators shall gradually restore
demand to match generation as it becomes available.
9.5.4 All Users shall take care to ensure load-generation balance is
maintained at all times under the System Operator’s direction.
9.6 RESPONSIBILITIES
9.6.1 The Single Buyer shall ensure sufficient Black Start and Fast
Start capability at strategic locations in the PPA with the
selected Generators.
9.6.2 The System Operator shall maintain a record of Power Station
Black Start capability and associated Power Station Black Start
plans.
9.6.3 The System Operator shall prepare, distribute, and maintain up-
to-date Black Start procedures covering the restoration of the
Transmission System following total or partial blackout.
Updated Black Start procedures shall be submitted to the
Commission.
9.6.4 Users shall agree regarding Black Start procedures with the
System Operator and the Licensee and promptly inform the
System Operator when unable to follow the procedure.
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9.6.5 The System Operator and the Licensee shall be responsible for
directing the overall Transmission System restoration process in
coordination with all Users.
9.6.6 Distribution Utilities shall be responsible for sectionalizing the
Distribution System into discrete, unconnected blocks of
demand. They shall advise the System Operator of the amount of
MW likely to be picked up by the synchronizing Generator.
9.6.7 Generators shall be responsible for commencing their planned
Black Start procedure on the instruction of the System Operator
and steadily increasing their generation according to the demand
that the System Operator is able to make available.
9.7 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
9.7.1 During the restoration process following Transmission System
blackout conditions, normal standards of voltage and frequency
shall not apply.
9.7.2 A list of essential loads and priorities for restoration is shown in
the Appendix. An updated list of essential loads and priorities
for restoration shall be submitted to the Commission.
9.7.3 Distribution Utilities with essential loads shall separately
identify non-essential components of such loads, which may be
kept off during system contingencies.
9.7.4 Distribution Utilities shall draw up an appropriate schedule with
corresponding load blocks in each case. The non-essential loads
can be put on only when system normalcy is restored, as advised
by the System Operator.
9.7.5 All Users shall pay special attention to carrying out the
procedures so that secondary collapse due to undue haste or
inappropriate loading is avoided.
9.7.6 Despite the urgency of the situation, careful, prompt, and
complete logging of all operations and operational messages
shall be ensured by all Users to facilitate a subsequent
investigation into the incident and the efficiency of the
restoration process. Such an investigation shall be conducted
promptly after the incident.
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9.8 APPENDIX
Essential loads and the priority of restoration.
APPENDIX
CONTINGENCY PLANNING

ESSENTIAL LOADS AND PRIORITY OF RESTORATION

Priority Type of Load Name of Remarks

Substation

10. CROSS BOUNDARY SAFETY

10.1 INTRODUCTION
This section sets down the requirements for maintaining safe
working practices associated with cross-boundary operations. It
lays down the procedure to be followed when work is required
to be carried out on electrical equipment that is connected to
another User’s system.
10.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this section is to achieve agreement and
consistency on the principles of safety as prescribed in the
Electricity Rules, 2020, and revisions thereto,as well as widely
practiced international rules, with the concern of the Licensee
when working across a control boundary between the Licensee
and another User.
10.3 CONTROL PERSONS
The Licensee and all Users shall nominate suitably authorized
persons to be responsible for the coordination of safety across
their boundaries. These persons shall be referred to as Control
Persons.
10.4 PROCEDURE
10.4.1 The Licensee shall issue a list of Control Persons (names,
designations, and telephone numbers) to all Users who have a
direct control boundary with the Licensee. This list shall be
updated promptly whenever there is a change of in name,
designation, or telephone number.
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10.4.2 All Users with a direct control boundary with the Licensee shall
issue a similar list of their Control Persons to the Licensee,
which shall be updated promptly whenever there is a change to
the Control Persons list.
10.4.3 Whenever work across a control boundary is to be carried out,
the Control Person, of the User (which may be the Licensee),
wishing to carry out the work shall directly contact the other
relevant Control Person. Code words will be agreed upon at the
time of work to ensure correct identification of both parties.
10.4.4 Contact between the Control Persons shall normally be by direct
telephone. Should the work extend over more than one shift, the
Control Person shall ensure that the relief Control Person is fully
briefed on the nature of the work and the code words in
operation.
10.4.5 The Control Persons shall cooperate to establish and maintain
the precautions necessary for the required work to be carried out
in a safe manner. Both the established isolation and the
established earth shall be locked in position, where such
facilities exist, and shall be clearly identified.
10.4.6 Work shall not commence until the Control Person, of the User
(which may be the Licensee), wishing to carry out the work, is
satisfied that all the safety precautions have been established.
This Control Person shall issue agreed-upon safety
documentation to the working party to allow work to commence.
10.4.7 When work is completed and safety precautions are no longer
required, the Control Person who has been responsible for the
work being carried out shall make direct contact with the other
Control Person to request the removal of those safety
precautions.
10.4.8 The equipment shall only be considered suitable for return to
service when all safety precautions are confirmed as removed by
direct communication using code word contact between the two
Control Persons, and the return of agreed safety documentation
from the working party has taken place.
10.4.9 The Licensee, Generators and Distribution Utilities shall jointly
develop an agreed-upon written procedure for cross-boundary
safety and continually update it.
10.4.10 Any dispute concerning crossbBoundary Safety shall be
resolved at an appropriate higher level of authority.
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10.5 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
10.5.1 For cross boundary circuits all Users shall comply with the
agreed safety rules, which must be in accordance with the
Electricity Rules, 2020 and revisions thereof, and widely
practiced international rules.
10.5.2 All equipment on cross-boundary circuits that may be used for
the purpose of safety coordination and the establishment of
isolation and earthing shall be permanently and clearly marked
with an identification number or name, that number or name
being unique in that substation. This equipment shall be
regularly inspected and maintained in accordance the with
manufacturer's specifications.
10.5.3 Each Control Person shall maintain a legibly written safety log,
in chronological order, of all operations and messages relating to
safety coordination sent and received by themselves. All safety
logs shall be retained for a period of not less than 10 years.

11. OPERATIONAL EVENT/ ACCIDENT REPORTING

11.1 INTRODUCTION
This section describes the requirements for reporting, in writing,
incidents that were initially reported orally by or to other Users.

11.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this section is to define the incidents to be
reported, the reporting route to be followed, and the information
to be supplied to ensure a consistent approach to the reporting of
incidents and accidents on the Transmission System.
11.3 REPORTABLE INCIDENTS
Typical examples of reportable incidents that could affect the
Transmission System are the following:
i. Exceptionally high or low system voltage or
frequency;
ii. Serious equipment problem, e.g., major circuit,
transformer, or bus barfault;
iii. Loss of a major Generating Unit;
iv. Falling of a transmission line or tower due to a
natural calamity;
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v. System split, Transmission System break away, or
black out;
vi. Major fire incidents;
vii. Major failure of protection;
viii. Accidents;
ix. Equipment and transmission line overload;
x. Minor equipment alarms.
The last two reportable incidents are typical examples of those
that are of lesser consequence but still affect the Transmission
System and can be reasonably classified as minor. They will
require corrective action but may not warrant management
reporting until a later, more reasonable time.
11.4 REPORTING PROCEDURE
11.4.1.
i. All reportable incidents occurring in lines and
equipment of 33 kV and above at Grid substations
shall promptly be reported orally by the User whose
equipment has experienced the incident (The
Reporting User) to any other significantly affected
Users and to the System Operator who shall
immediately inform the Licensee.
ii. Within 1 (one) hour of being informed by the
Reporting User, the System Operator or the Licensee
may ask for a written report on any incident.
iii. If the reporting incident cannot be classified as
minor, then the Reporting User shall submit an initial
written report within two hours of being asked for
one by the System Operator. This has to be further
followed up by the submission of a comprehensive
report within 48 hours of the initial written report.
iv. In other cases, the Reporting User shall submit a
report within 5 (five) working days to the System
Operator.
v. The System Operator shall immediately
communicate all oral or written reportable incidents
to the Licensee.
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11.4.2 The System Operator or the Licensee may call for a report from
any User on any reportable incident affecting other Users and
the Licensee in case the same is not reported by such a User
whose equipment might have been the source of the reportable
incident.
The above shall not relieve any User from the obligation to
report events in accordance with prevailing laws and regulations.
The format of such a report will be as agreed at the Grid Code
Review Panel, but it will typically contain the following
information:
i. Location of the incident;
ii. Date and time of the incident;
iii. Plant or equipment involved;
iv. Supplies interrupted and duration, if applicable;
v. Amount of generation lost, if applicable;
vi. Brief description of the incident;
vii. Estimate of time to return to service;
viii. Name of the originator;
ix. Action taken to overcome the situation.

11.5 REPORTING FORM

The standard reporting form, other than for accidents, shall be as
agreed from time to time by the Grid Code Review Panel. When
such a form has been agreed upon in Grid Code Review Panel
meeting, it will be included as an Appendix in this Section of the
Grid Code. The accepted form is to be numbered and included in
the ISO/ Quality form of the users, where applicable.

11.6 MAJOR FAILURE

Following a major failure, the Licensee and other Users shall
cooperate to inquire into and establish the cause of such failure
and produce appropriate recommendations. The Licensee shall
report the major failure to the Commission immediately for
information and shall submit the inquiry report to the
Commission within 2 (two) months of the incident.
11.7 ACCIDENT REPORTING
In both fatal and non-fatal accidents, the report shall be sent to the
concerned authorities according to Section 29 of the Electricity Act,
2018 and to the Commission in the prescribed form.
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APPENDIX
INCIDENT REPORTING

FIRST REPORT Date :.....................

Time :....................
Date and time of the incident
Location of the incident :
Type of incident :
System parameters before the incident :
(Voltage, Frequency, Flows,
Generation, etc.)
System parameters after the incident :
Network configuration before the :
incident
Relay indications received and :
performance of protection
Damage to equipment :
Supplies interrupted and duration, :
if applicable
Amount of Generation lost, :
if applicable
Estimate of time to return service :
Cause of the incident :
Any other relevant information and :
remedial action taken
Recommendations for future :
improvement or repeat incident
Name of the Organization :
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12. PROTECTION
12.1 INTRODUCTION
In order to safeguard a User’s system from faults that may occur
on another User’s system, it is essential that certain minimum
standards of protection be adopted. This section describes these
minimum standards.
12.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this Section is to define the minimum
protection requirements for any equipment connected to the
Transmission System and thereby minimize disruption due to
faults.
12.3 GENERAL PRINCIPLES
No item of electrical equipment shall be allowed to remain
connected to the Transmission System unless it is covered by
appropriate protection aimed at reliability, selectivity, speed, and
sensitivity. Guidelines mentioned in protection manuals may be
kept in mind.
All Users shall cooperate with the Licensee to ensure correct and
appropriate settings of protection to achieve effective ,non-
discriminatory removal of faulty equipment within the time for
target clearance specified in this Section.
Protection settings shall not be altered, bypassed or or
disconnected without the consultation and agreement of all
affected Users. In the case where protection is bypassed and/or
disconnected, by agreement, the cause must be rectified and the
protection restored to normal condition as quickly as possible. If
agreement has not been reached, the electrical equipment will be
removed from service immediatly.
Generator personnel shall not work upon or alter busbar
protection, mesh corner protection, circuit breaker fail
protection, or AC or DC wiring (other than power supplies or
DC tripping associated with the Generating Unit itself) in the
absence of a representative of the Licensee. Protection and relay
settings shall be coordinated across Connection Point to ensure
effective disconnection of faulty apparatus.
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12.4 PROTECTION COORDINATION
The Licensee shall be responsible for arranging periodic
meetings between all Users to discuss coordination of
protection. The Licensee shall investigate any malfunction of
protection or other unsatisfactory protection issues. Users shall
take prompt action to correct any protection malfunction or issue
as discussed and agreed to in these periodic meetings.
The Licensee shall be responsible for carrying out any required
system studies to determine the necessary protection and
discrimination settings.
12.5 FAULT CLEARANCE TIMES
From a stability standpoint, the maximum fault clearance times
for faults on any User’s system directly connected to the
Transmission System, or any faults on the Transmission System
itself are as follows:
Target Clearance Times:
i. 400kV& Above : 80 ms
ii. 230kV : 100 ms
iii. 132kV : 120 ms
iv. 33kV : 300 ms
12.6 GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS
12.6.1 All Generating Units and all associated electrical equipment of
the Generator connected to the Transmission System shall be
protected by adequate and coordinated protection so that the
Transmission System does not suffer due to any disturbance
originating from the Generating Unit.
12.6.2 In the event of failure of the protection systems provided to meet
the requirements of fault clearance detailed above, backup
protection shall be provided by the Generator with a fault
clearance time not slower than 400 ms for faults on the
Generating Unit’s HV Connections.
12.6.3 The Generating Unit’s shall remain stable for external faults and
tripping in the Transmission System. However, the generator
tripping time for external faults in the Transmission System shall
not be less than 1.6 seconds.
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12.6.4 The protection shall also cover EHV lines and transformers to
the same standards as for Transmission System and busbar
protection, circuit breaker failure, pole slipping, loss of
excitation, Power System Stabilizer, and negative phase
sequence tripping.
12.6.5 Busbar Protection shall be provided and maintained by the
Generators for each generation bus and substation bus owned by
the Generators.
12.7 TRANSMISSION LINE REQUIREMENTS
Every EHV line taking off from a Power Station or a substation
shall have main protection and backup protection as mentioned
below. The Licensee shall notify Users of any changes in its policy
on protection from time to time. Protection panels for the protection
of lines of the Licensee taking off from a Power Station/substation
shall be owned and maintained by the Licensee. Power Station or
substation shall provide adequate space, Connection facilities, and
access to the Licensee for such purposes.
The Generating units shall ensure that all common facilities
needed for installing the required protective relaying are made
available to the Licensee.
The Requirement of Reactive Power compensation devices shall
be considered as per the system study, and an appropriate
protection scheme shall be incorporated accordingly.
12.7.1 Transmission line (Overhead/Underground) of 230 kV and
400 kV
Two distance/line differential protections (depending upon line
length) plus directional Earthfault function (in a directional
comparison scheme) shall be provided as the Main-1 and Main-2
protections, respectively. One stand-alone 3-phase directional over-
current or 2-phas eover-current plus one earth fault with a
directional feature shall provide the backup protection. Main-1 and
Main-2 protection shall be distance or line differential protection
recommended by Licensee based on the system study. Main-1 and
Main-2 protection relays shall be from two different manufacturers
if the same type of protection is applied to Main-1 and Main-
2.Three-pole and/or single-pole single-shot auto-reclosing
equipment shall be fitted, as appropriate, as considered by the
Licensee. All auto-reclosing equipment will be made inoperative
for two=phase trip-out and/or back-up protection operations except
for Directional Earth Fault with carrier-aided schemes. Both
Distance and Directional Earth-fault functions shall have a
compatible Communication-Aided Transfer Trip Scheme.
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12.7.2 Transmission line (Overhead/Underground) of 132 kV
One distance/line differential protection (depending upon line
length) plus directional earth-fault protection (in a directional
comparison scheme) shall be provided as the main protection.
One stand-alone 3-phase directional over-current or 2-phase
Over-current plus one earthfault with a directional feature shall
provide the backup protection. The Main protection shall be
distance or differential protection recommended by Licensee
based on the system study. Three-pole and/or single-pole single
shot auto-reclosing equipment shall be fitted, as appropriate, as
considered by the Licensee. All auto-reclosing equipment will
be made inoperative for 2-phase trip-out and/or backup
protections operation except Directional Earth Faults with
carrier-aided schemes. Both Distance and Directional Earth-fault
functions shall have a compatible Communication=Aided
Transfer Trip Scheme.
12.8 DISTRIBUTION LINE REQUIREMENTS
All 132 kV and 230 kV lines, not owned by the Licensee, at
Connection Points shall have the same protection requirements
as for the Transmission Line requirements under Sections 12.7.1
and 12.7.2.
All 33 kV lines at Connection Points shall be provided with a
minimum of overcurrent and earth-fault protection, with or
without directional features as given below.
12.8.1 Non-Parallel Radial Feeders
Non-directional time lag Over-current and Earth-fault relays
with a high set instantaneous element and suitable settings to
obtain discrimination between adjacent relay stations.
12.8.2 Parallel Feeders/ Ring Feeders
Directional time lag Over-current and Earth-fault relays with a
high set instantaneous element with suitable settings to obtain
selectivity and coordination.
12.8.3 Long Feeders/ Transformer Feeders
For long feeders or transformer feeders, the relays should
incorporate a high-set instantaneous element along with the
time-lag over-current and earth-fault relays.
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12.9 TRANSFORMER REQUIREMENTS
12.9.1 Generating Station/ Transmission System
All windings of auto-transformers and power transformers of the
EHV class shall be protected by two dedicated differential relays
and REF relays as main protection. Differential and REF
protection shall be either in one relay or in separate relays.
Main-1 and Main-2 protection relays shall be from two different
manufacturers. In addition, there shall be one backup time-lag 3-
phase over-current and earth-fault protection relay for each
winding, as appropriate as considered by the respective
authority. For parallel operation, such backup protection shall
have a directional feature. For protection against heavy short
circuits, the over-current and earth-fault relays should
incorporate a high-set instantaneous element. There shall be
standby Earth-fault protection as a backup for an uncleared earth
fault on the STAR winding. In addition to electrical protection,
gas-operated relays, winding temperature protection, and oil
temperature protection shall be provided. Overvoltage, thermal
overload, and overfluxing protection should also be provided.
12.9.2 Distribution System
For smaller transformers of HV class in a regular-type sub-
station on the Distribution System differential protection shall be
provided for 10 MVA and above, along with backup time lag
over-current and earth-fault protection (with a directional feature
for parallel operations). Transformers 1.6 MVA and above and
less than 10 MVA shall be protected by time-lag over-current,
earth-fault and instantaneous REF relays. In addition, all
transformers 1.6 MVA and above shall be provided with gas-
operated relays, temperature protection, winding temperature
protection, and oil temperature protection.
12.10 SUBSTATION BUSBAR AND FIRE PROTECTION
12.10.1 All Users shall provide adequate bus zone protection
incorporated with Breaker Failure Protection (BFP) for busbars
in all 400 kV, 230 kV, and 132 kV class substations.
For 132 kV levels,one busbar protection system shall be
implemented, and for 230 kV and 400 kV levels, redundant
(Main-1 and Main-2) busbar protection systems shall be
implemented. Main-1 and Main-2 bus bar protection systems
shall be from two different manufacturers. Main-1 and Main-2
bus bar Differential Protection shall be from two different cores
of CT/ CTs with dedicated relays and trip schemes. During
expansion of any substation, integration into the busbar
protection system shall have to be done by the owner of the new
feeders with the necessary engineering work and hardware.
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12.10.2 Adequate precautions shall be taken and protection shall be
provided against fire hazards to all Apparatus of the Users
conforming to relevant Bangladesh Standard Specification
and/or provisions in the Electricity Rules, 2020 and amendments
thereof and other standard engineering practices.
12.11 DATA REQUIREMENTS
Users shall provide the Licensee with data for this Section as
specified in the Data Registration Section.

13. METERING, COMMUNICATION AND DATA ACQUISITION

13.1 INTRODUCTION
This Section specifies the minimum operational and commercial
metering, communication, and data acquisition requirements to
be provided by each User at the Connection Points and also at
the cross-boundary circuits.
13.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this Section is to define the minimum
acceptable metering and communication, and data acquisition
requirements to enable the Licensee to manage the Transmission
System in a safe and economic manner consistent with License
requirements.
13.3 GENERATION OPERATIONAL METERING
13.3.1 This sub-section specifies the facilities that shall be provided for
the practices that shall be employed for monitoring the output
and response of Power Stations and Generating Units.
13.3.2 The Generator shall install operational metering to the
Licensee’s and Single Buyer’s specifications so as to provide
operational information for both real-time and recording
purposes in relation to each Generating Unit at each Power
Station in respect of:
i. Bus Voltage
ii. Frequency
iii. MW
iv. MWhr
v. MVAR
vi. MVARhr
vii. MVA
viii. Power Factor
ix. Any other additional data as agreed between the
Licensee, the Single Buyer and Generator.
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13.3.3 All current transformers and voltage transformers used in
conjunction with operational metering shall conform to relevant
Bangladesh Standard Specifications or the relevant IEC, be of
accuracy class 0.2s, and be of suitable rating to cater to the
meters and the lead wire burdens. All new or replacement current
and voltage transformers shall be of accuracy class 0.2s and 0.2s
respectively. The Overall accuracy of the Metering System shall
be within 0.2%. In case of failure to achieve the accuracy of
individual equipment or the overall accuracy limit, a correction
factor will be applied to calculate the correct energy.
13.3.4 Metering shall be calibrated so as to achieve overall accuracy of
operational metering within the limits agreed between the
Licensee and Generator. All new Metering Systems shall
provide an overall measured accuracy of +/-0.2%.Records of
calibration shall be maintained for reference and made available
to the Licensee upon request.
13.3.5 Generators shall furnish recorded data of all electrical
measurements and events recorded by the operational metering
to the Licensee daily or as agreed between the Licensee and the
Generator.
13.4 TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OPERATIONAL METERING
13.4.1 This sub-Section specifies the facilities that shall be provided for
practices that shall be employed for monitoring electrical supply
and load characteristic at each substation.
13.4.2 The Licensee shall install operational metering so as to provide
operational information for both real-time and recording
purposes in relation to each feeder, transformer, and
compensation device at each substation in respect of:
i. BusVoltage
ii. Frequency
iii. MW
iv. MWhr
v. MVAR
vi. MVARhr
vii. MVA
viii. Power Factor
ix. Current
x. Any other additional data as agreed between the
Licensee, the Single Buyer and Generator.
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13.4.3 All current transformers and voltage transformers used in
conjunction with operational metering shall conform to relevant
Bangladesh Standard Specifications or the relevant IEC, be of
accuracy class 0.2s for CT and 0.2 for VT and be of suitable
rating to cater to the meters and the lead wire burdens. All new
or replacement current and voltage transformers shall be of
accuracy class 0.2. The accuracy class should be maintained
strictly for new or replacement current and voltage transformers.
13.4.4 The Licensee shall furnish such data of all electrical
measurements and events recorded by the operational metering
to the Generator as required on request or as agreed between the
Licensee and the Generator.
13.5 SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION
(SCADA)
13.5.1 The System Operator and the Licensee shall install and make
operationl an operational metering data collection system under
SCADA for storage, display, and processing of metering data.
For Generators, Distribution Utilities, Bulk Consumers and other
Users, the equipment within their site for communication (voice
and data), and SCADA control (for example, RTU/ Gateways)
shall be installed, owned, and maintained by the respective
Users.-
13.5.2 Necessary data shall be collected or acquired,; stored and real-
time data is to be displayed at the NLDC.
13.5.3 The responsibilities for SCADA are detailed in the Metering,
Communication and Data Acquisition Section.
13.6 COMMERCIAL (TARIFF) METERING
13.6.1 This sub-section specifies the provision of commercial (tariff)
metering at Connection Points between the Transmission System
and Generating Stations, and the Transmission System and
Distribution Systems. It also specifies metering facilities that
shall be provided for the measurement of electricity produced by
Generating Units and for the measurement of electricity
consumed at Power Stations.
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13.6.2 Metering shall be installed to measure:
(a) Active energy for export
(b) Active energy for import
(c) Reactive energy for import
(d) Reactive energy for export
(e) Av Voltage
(f) Av frequency
(g) Reactive Energy while voltage >106%
(h) Reactive Energy while voltage >94%
13.6.3 At each commercial metering point associated with the
determination of energy exported or imported, the Single Buyer
shall install, own, and maintain (with the assistance of the
Licensee) a metering system defined as the Metering System,
and Check Metering System.
13.6.4 The Generator or Distribution Utility/ Bulk Power Consumer
mayinstall, own, and maintain a metering system on their
premises or substations.
13.6.5 Minimum standard of accuracy of meters shall be of class 0.2S
or as agreed between the Single Buyer and the User and shall
conform to the relevant Bangladesh Standard Specification or
relevant IEC.
13.6.6 All current transformers and voltage transformers used in
conjunction with commercial (Tariff) metering shall conform to
the relevant Bangladesh Standard Specification or relevant IEC.
The accuracy class of current transformers shall be 0.2S, and the
accuracy class of voltage transformers shall be 0.2 S. The
Burden rating of CTs and VTs must be suitable to cater to the
meter and lead wire burdens.
13.6.7 The Metering System and the Check Metering System shall be
designed and installed based on Prudent Utility Practices,
providing a measured accuracy of +/-0.2% or as agreed between
the Single Buyer and the User.
13.6.8 Data collection shall be used to integrate impulses from meters
over each integration period as per agreement, store values, and
transmit values to the data collection system of the Single Buyer.
Data shall be collected from the Metering System.
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13.6.9 Voltage supply to the metering shall be assured with the
necessary voltage selection schemes. Voltage failure relays or
the internal voltage monitoring feature of the Tariff Meter shall
be provided, which will initiate alarm on the loss of one or more
phases of the voltage supply to any meter.
13.6.10 The Single Buyer shall ensure that the testing and calibration of
the Metering System and Check Metering System are carried out
at intervals after 5 years, along with periodic yearly testing of
the meter and associated equipment. The Single Buyer shall give
no less than fifteen days notice to the User according to
guidelines provided in the relevant Bangladesh Standard
Specification or relevant IEC, as applicable. Records of the
meter calibration test shall be maintained for future reference.
The User may, at any time, request to inspect the test results
and/or request a test if the User suspects the meter is incorrect.
13.6.11 The Single Buyer and the User shall jointly seal the Metering
System and the Check Metering System. The Single Buyer shall
break the seals only after giving at least twenty-four (24) hours
notice, except under emergency conditions. The User may attend
the breaking of the seals if considered necessary by the User.
13.6.12 Any dispute arising between the parties that cannot be resolved
between the parties shall be referred to the Commission with all
supporting documentation for a decision.
13.7 COMMUNICATION
Independent dedicated communication links such as microwave,
PLC, Optical Fiber, etc. for voice communication, written
communication, and data acquisition shall be installed between
all Power Stations, substations, other User’s premises, and the
NLDC.
The Licensee, the System Operator and Generators are
authorized to tape record all telephoned voice communications
relating to Declared Available Capacity control and schedule,
and dispatch and shall supply at the request of the other party a
copy or transcript of any such recording.
The Licensee, the System Operator and Users are authorized to
tape record all cross-boundary safety communications and shall
supply, at the request of the other party, a copy or transcript of
any such recording.
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13.8 DATA ACQUISITION & CONTROL
13.8.1 For effective control of the Transmission System, the System
Operator needs real-time data as follows:
i. Voltage, Current Flow, Real & Reactive power of
transmission lines, Generators, Grid transformers, and
distribution feeders;
ii. Voltage and frequency of all buses;
iii. Digital status and control of all switching devices;
iv. Status and control of Grid transformers;
v. All necessary alarms;
vi. All necessary signals and controls for EMS including
AGC;
vii. Digital status and control of at least 50% load shed
feeders;
viii. Wind Speed and directions at each Wind Generation
Plant;
ix. Solar irradiations at each PV Plant;
x. Necessary weather data.
13.8.2 The Licensee shall provide and install all the facilities and
equipment for Telemetering, communication, control, and
monitoring, including voice channels, between the Connection
Point and the NLDC.
13.8.3 The Generators shall provide and install within the complex
such equipment, including power line carrier equipment and/or
fiber optic multiplexers, as needed for the complex to
interconnect with the Transmission System equipment for tele-
metering, communication, control, and monitoring, including
voice channels, compatible with the Licensee’s system or as
agreed by the Licensee.
13.8.4 For the SCADA and EMS systems, the Single Buyer shall be
responsible for providing and installing the equipment, including
any Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)/ IEDs/PMUs/ Gateways
within the Generator or Distribution Utility or Bulk Power
Consumer sites. The Generator, Distribution Utility, and Bulk
Power Consumer shall provide and install the complex interface
terminals on the metering system and such other equipment
needed to interface with the SCADA and EMS systems.
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13.8.5 No Power Station and Transmission System substation shall be
commissioned without communication and SCADA integration.
13.9 AGREED PROCEDURE FOR COMMUNICATION AND
DATA TRANSMISSION
Mutually agreed procedures shall be drawn up between the
Licensee, the System Operator, and other Users, outlining inter-
responsibility, accountability, and recording of day-to-day
communication and data transmission on operational matters.
13.9.1. Data Requirement
The Licensee, the System Operator, and the Users shall furnish
metering data to each other as applicable and as detailed in the
Data Registration Section.

14. TESTING
14.1 INTRODUCTION
This section specifies the responsibilities and procedures for
arranging and carrying out tests that have (or may have) an
effect on the Transmission System or the Generation or
Distribution System.
14.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of the section is to establish whether Generating
Units can operate within their Generation Schedule and Dispatch
parameters as registered under the Data Registration Section and
that the Generator and Distributor/ Bulk Power Consumer
comply with Section 5 “Connection Conditions”. It shall also
establish whether each Generating Unit’s Declared Available
Capacity is as declared and that the requirements of the
provisions of frequency, voltage management, and reserve
capability are met in accordance with the provisions of the Grid
Code.
14.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
The System Operator is responsible for ensuring that the
following procedures are carried out. All Users are required to
fully cooperate to ensure that all arrangements are made for the
smooth execution of tests.
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14.4 PROCEDURE
The System Operator shall monitor the performance of
Generating Units against the registered parameters and the
compliance by the Generator or Distributor with Section 5
“Connection Conditions” of the Grid Code.
The System Operator shall inform a Generator, and confirm in
writing if monitoring demonstrates an apparent persistent or
material mismatch in meeting the Generating Unit registered
parameters or a breach of the Connection Conditions.
For all parameters except availability, the relevant Generator
shall, as soon as possible, provide the System Operator with an
explanation of the reasons for the failure to meet the
requirements and the details of the action it proposes to take to
meet the requirements and comply with the Grid Code.
The System Operator and the Generator will then discuss the
action and endeavor to reach agreement on the actions required.
In the event that agreement cannot be reached within 10 days of
the notification, the System Operator shall be entitled to propose
that a test be carried out.
For the allocation of the costs of testing, the general principle
shall be that the Test Proposer (the System Operator/ the Single
Buyer) shall bear the costs if the results show that the test was
not justified, and the Generator or Distribution Utility or Bulk
Power Consumer shall bear the costs if the results show the test
was justified.
14.5 TEST PROCEDURES FOR CONVENTIONAL
GENERATION
14.5.1 Declared Available Capacity Testing
If the System Operator has reasonable suspicion that the
Declared Available Capacity of a Generating Unit is not as
declared, the System Operator may test that availability by
issuing a dispatch instruction to the Generating Unit to attain the
Declared Available Capacity. This may be instructed at any
time, even though it has not been previously scheduled or
dispatched on Merit Order or system grounds.
The issue of a Dispatch instruction shall initiate the test.
The Generating Unit will pass the test if it can attain and
maintain its load at the Declared Available Capacity for 2 hours.
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14.5.2 Schedule and Dispatch Instruction Testing
If the System Operator has reasonable suspicion that the
scheduling and dispatch parameters of a Generating Unit are not
as registered and has not received notification of a temporary
change to the parameters, he may instruct the Generating Unit to
demonstrate its capability of meeting its parameters. The
Generator shall be given at least 48 hours notice of the test, and
the duration shall be consistent with the time taken to measure
the result.
The issue of a Dispatch instruction shall initiate the test.
The performance of the Generating Unit shall be recorded in the
presence of a representative of the System Operator, the
Generator and the Single Buyer.
The Generating Unit will pass the test if the parameters under
test are within +/- 2.5% of the declared value.
14.5.3 Reactive Power Testing
If the System Operator has reasonable suspicion that the
Reactive Power capability of a Generating Unit is not as
registered and has not received notification of a temporary
change, he may instruct the Generating Unit to demonstrate the
capability of meeting its registered capability. The Generator
shall be given at least 48 hours notice of the test, and the
duration will be up to 60 minutes. The Transmission System
voltage at the entry point shall be maintained by the Generator at
the voltage specified by the test proposer by adjustment of
Reactive Power on the remaining units (if available) or by the
Licensee by appropriate tap changing at the substation, as
necessary.
The issue of a Dispatch instruction shall initiate the test.
The performance of the Generating Unit shall be recorded in the
presence of a representative of the System Operator, the
Generator and the Single Buyer.
The Generating Unit will pass the test if it is within +/- 2.5% of
the registered capability. Due account shall be taken of any
conditions on the system that may affect the test.
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14.5.4 Automatic Frequency Sensitive Testing

If the System Operator has reasonable suspicion that the
capability of the automatic frequency sensitive performance
(Primary & Secondary response) of a Generating Unit is not as
registered and have not had notification of a temporary change
he may instruct the Generating Unit to demonstrate the
capability of meeting its registered capability. The Generator
shall be given at least 48 hours notice of the test.
The performance of the Generating Unit and system frequency
shall be recorded in the presence of a representative of the
System Operator, the Generator and the Single Buyer. Where
measurements of the Governor pilot oil/valve position are to be
made such measurements should indicate that the Governor
parameters are within limits. The Generating Unit will pass the
test if it is within +/- 2.5% of the level of response registered.
14.5.5 Fast Start CapabilityTesting
If the System Operator has reasonable suspicion that the
capability of the fast start performance of a Generating Unit is
not as registered and has not received notification of a temporary
change, he may instruct the Generating Unit to demonstrate the
capability of meeting its registered capability. The Generator
shall be given at least 48 hours notice of the test.
The issue of a Dispatch instruction shall initiate the test.
The performance of the Generating Unit and system frequency
shall be recorded in the presence of a representative of the
System Operator, the Generator and the Single Buyer. Where
measurements of the Governor pilot oil or valve position are to
be made, such measurements should indicate that the Governor
parameters are within limits.
The Generating Unit will pass the test if, when synchronizing
and running up to full declared availability, it meets its fast start
capability.
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14.5.6 Black Start Testing
The System Operator may, at any time, require aGenerator with
Black Start capability to carry out a “Black Start Test” on a
Generating Unit in order to demonstrate that the Black Start
Power Station has Black Start capability.
Where the System Operator requires the Generator to carry out
the “Black Start Test” the NLDC shall not require the test to be
carried out on more than one Generating Unit.
The System Operator shall not require a Generator with a Black
Start capability to carry out a “Black Start Test” more than once
every calendar year in respect of any particular Generating Unit.
When the System Operator requires a “Black Start Test” it shall
notify the relevant Generator at least 7 days prior to the start of
the test with details of the proposed test.
All “Black Start Tests” shall be carried out at a time specified by
the Licensee in the notice given and shall be undertaken in the
presence of a representative of the System Operator, the
Generator and the Single Buyer.
The Generating Unit will pass the test if it meets its Black Start
capability.
14.5.7 Synchronization Time and Ramp Rate
If the System Operator has reasonable suspicion that the time
required for the synchronization process and Ramp Rate of a
Generating Unit are not as registered and has not had
notification of a temporary change, he may instruct the
Generating Unit to demonstrate its capability of meeting its
registered capability. The Generator shall be given at least 48
hours notice of the test and the duration will be up to 60
minutes.
The issue of a Dispatch instruction shall initiate the test.
The performance of the Generating Unit shall be recorded in the
presence of a representative of the System Operator, the Single
Buyer and the Generator.
The Generating Unit will pass the test if, in the case of
synchronization, the process is achieved within +/- 5 minutes of
the registered synchronization time and, in the case of meeting
Ramp Rates (up or down), the actual Ramp Rate is within +/- 10
% of the registered Ramp Rate.
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14.6 TEST PROCEDURES FOR VRE GENERATION
14.6.1. If the System Operator has reasonable suspicion that any VRE
Generating Plant or VRE Generating Unit is not in accordance
with the requirements indicated in Section 5 (Connection
Conditions) it may instruct the VRE Generating Plant or VRE
Generation Unit to demonstrate the capability of meeting such
requirements. The Generator shall be given at least 48 hours
notice of the required test, and the duration will be for a period
of up to 60 minutes.
The issue of a Dispatch instruction shall initiate the test.
The performance of the VRE Generating Plant or VRE
Generating Unit shall be recorded in the presence of a
representative of the System Operator and the Generator.
14.6.2. Following tests can be performed for VRE Generating Plants:
(a) The Reactive Power test shall demonstrate that the VRE
Generation Plant meets the registered Reactive Power
capability requirements specified in sub-section5.9.2.
The VRE Generating Plant shall pass the test if the
measured values are within ±5 percent of the indicated
requirements.
(b) The Active Power control test shall demonstrate that the
VRE Generation Plant has the capability to control the
injected power, as specified in sub-Section 5.9.3.The
VRE Generation Plant shall pass the test if the measured
response is within ±5 percent of the required level of
response within the timeframes indicated in such ub-
section.
(c) The Voltage Control test shall demonstrate that the VRE
Generation Plant has the capability to control the voltage
at the Connection Point, as specified in sub-s ection
5.9.2. The VRE Generating Plant shall pass the test if:
i. In voltage control mode, the VRE Generating Plant
is capable of controling the voltage at the
Connection Point within a margin not greater than
0.01 p.u., provided the Reactive Power injected or
absorbed is within the limits specified.
ii. Following a step change in voltage, the VRE
Generation Plant shall be capable of achieving 90%
of the change in Reactive Power output within a
time of less than 5 seconds, reaching its final value
within a time of no greater than 30 seconds.
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iii. In power factor control mode, the VRE
Generation Plant is capable of controlling the
power factor at the Connection Point within the
required Reactive Power range, with a target
power factor in steps no greater than 0.01.
(d) The Low Voltage Ride Through and performance under
disturbance capability tests shall demonstrate that the
VRE Generation Plant is capable of withstand voltage
drops as indicated in sub-Section 5.9.5. The VRE
Generation Plant shall pass the test if its performance is
equal to or better than the prescriptions in the said sub-
section. The System Operator and the VRE Generator
shall agree on the way that this test should be carried out.
14.7 FAILURE OF GENERATOR TO PASS TEST AND DISPUTES
If a Generating Unit fails to pass a test, the Generator shall
provide the System Operator and the Single Buyer with a written
report detailing the reasons for the failure, as far as they are
known, within 3 days of the test. If a dispute arises relating to
the failure, the System Operator may, with the agreement of the
Generator, carry out a test on 48 hour notice.
If the Generating Unit fails to pass the test or re-test and a
dispute occurs, then either party may refer the dispute to the
Commission. The decision of the Commission shall be binding
on both parties.
If the System Operator and the Generator agree that the
Generating Unit has failed the test or re-tested, the Generator
shall submit in writing to the System Operator and the Single
Buyer for approval the date and time by which the Generator
shall restore the faulty unit to a condition where it would pass
the test.
If the Generating Unit fails to pass the test or re-test, the
Generator may amend the relevant registered parameters of that
Generating Unit to reflect the capability achieved under test until
the Generating Unit can achieve the previously registered values
in a further re-test.
Once the Generator has indicated to the System Operator the
time and date that the Generating Unit can achieve the
previously registered parameters, the System Operator may
either accept them or require a further test on 48-hour notice to
demonstrate that they can be achieved. If a dispute occurs, then
either party may refer the dispute to the Commission. The
decision of the Commission shall be binding on both parties.
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15. NUMBERING AND NOMENCLATURE
15.1 INTRODUCTION
This section sets out the requirement that:
a. Licensee’s HV Apparatus on User’s sites and
b. User’s HV Apparatus on Licensee’s Sites
shall have numbering and nomenclature in accordance with the system
used from time to time by the Licensee.
The numbering and nomenclature of each item of HV Apparatus shall be
included in the Operation Diagram prepared for each site.
15.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this Section is to ensure, in so far as possible, the safe
and effective operation of the Power System and to reduce the risk of
human error faults by requiring that the numbering and nomenclature of
User’s Apparatus shall be in accordance with the Licensee’s system at
Connection Point sites.
15.3 SCOPE
The section applies to the Licensee and all Users.
15.4 PROCEDURE
Licensee’s HV Apparatus on User’s Sites
(a) Licensee’s HV Apparatus on a User’s sites shall have numbering
and nomanclature in accordance with the system used by the
Licensee.
(b) When the Licensee is to install HV Apparatus on a User’s site, the
Licensee shall notify the relevant User of the numbering and
nomanclature to be adopted for that HV Apparatus at least eight
months before installation.
(c) The notification shall be made in writing to the relevant User and
will consist of a proposed Operation Diagram incorporating the
proposed new HV Apparatus to be installed, its proposed
numbering, and the date of installation.
(d) The relevant User shall respond in writing within one month of the
notification, confirming receipt and confirming either that any
other HV Apparatus of the User on the site does not have the
numbeing and/or nomenclature that could be confused with that
proposed by the Licensee, or, to the extent that it does, and that the
relevant numbering and/or nomanclature will be changed before
installation of the Licensee’s HV Apparatus.
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(e) The relevant User shall not install, or permit the installation
of, any HV Apparatus on the site that has numbering
and/or nomenclature that could be confused with the
Licensee’s HV Apparatus which is either already on that
site or which the Licensee has notified the User will be
installed on that site.
User’s HV Apparatus on Licensee’s Sites
(a) User’s HV Apparatus on Licensee’s sites shall have
numbering and nomenclature in accordance with the
system used by the Licensee.
(b) When a User is to install its HV Apparatus on the
Licensee’s site or wishes to replace existing HV Apparatus
on the Licensee’s site and also wishes to adopt new
numbering and nomenclature for such HV Apparatus, the
User shall notify the Licensee of the details of the HV
Apparatus and the proposed numbering and nomenclature
to be adopted for that HV Apparatus at least eight months
before installation or change.
(c) The notification shall be made in writing to the Licensee
and will consist of a proposed Operation Diagram
incorporating the proposed new HV Apparatus to be
installed, its proposed numbering, and the date of
installation.
(d) The Licensee shall respond in writing within one month of
the notification, confirming receipt and confirming whether
or not the Licensee accepts the User’s proposed numbering
and nomenclature, and, if they are not acceptable, shall give
details of the numbering and/or nomenclature that will be
adopted for the User’s HV Apparatus.
Changes
Where the Licensee, in its reasonable opinion, has decided that it
needs to change the existing numbering or nomenclature of the
Licensee’s HV Apparatus on a User’s site or the User’s HV
Apparatus on the Licensee’s site:
(a) The provisions of the above paragraphs shall apply to such
a change in the numbering of Licensee’s HV Apparatus
with any necessary amendments to those provisions to
reflect that only a change is being made, and
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(b) In the case of a change in the numbering or nomenclature
of User’s HV Apparatus on the Licensee’s site, the
Licensee shall notify the User of the numbering or
nomenclature the User shall adopt for that HV Apparatus at
least eight months prior to the change being needed, and
the User shall respond in writing to the Licensee within one
month of the notification confirming receipt.
In either case, the notification shall indicate the reason for the
proposed change.
Users shall be provided upon request with details of the
Licensee’s current numbering and nomenclature system.
When either the Licensee or the User installs HV Apparatus
which is subject to this Section, the Licensee or the User, as the
case may be, installing such Apparatus shall be responsible for
the provision and erection of clear and unambiguous labeling
showing the numbering and nomenclature. Where a User is
required to change the numbering and nomenclature, he shall be
responsible for the provision and erection of clear and
unambiguous labeling showing the numbering and nomenclature
by the required date.
Where the Licensee changes the numbering and nomenclature of
its HV Apparatus, under this Section, the Licensee shall be
responsible for the provision and erection of clear and
unambiguous labeling showing the numbering and nomenclature
by the required date.
The Licensee shall not change the system of numbering and
nomenclature unless to reflect new or newly adopted technology
or for reasons of safety.
The Licensee shall submit the numbering and nomenclature to
the Commission whenever adopted and whenever changed or
revised.
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16. DATA REGISTRATION

16.1 INTRODUCTION
This Section contains a list of all data required by the Licensee
that is to be provided by Users and data required by Users to be
provided by the Licensee at times specified in the Grid Code.
Other Sections of the Grid Code contain the obligation to submit
the data and defines the times when data is to be supplied by
Users.
16.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of the Section is to list all the data required to be
provided by Users to the Licensee and vice versa, in accordance
with the provisions of the Grid Code.

16.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
All Users are responsible for submitting up-to-date data to the
Licensee in accordance with the provisions of the Grid Code.
All Users shall provide the Licensee with the name, address, and
telephone number of the person responsible for sending the data.
The Licensee shall inform all Users of the name, address and
telephone number of the person responsible for receiving data.
The Licensee shall provide up-to-date data to Users as provided
in the relevant schedule of the Grid Code.
Responsibility for the correctness of the data rests with the
concerned Users providing the data.

16.4 DATA CATEGORIES AND STAGES IN REGISTRATION

Data as required to be exchanged have been listed in the
Appendices of this Section under various categories with cross-
reference to the concerned Sections. The Licensee and the
System Operator may prepare structured formats for the Users to
provide required data (based on data listed in the Appendices)
for efficient management of related software.
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16.5 CHANGES TO USERS DATA
Whenever any User becomes aware of a change to any items of
data that are registered with the Licensee, the User must
promptly notify the Licensee of the changes. The Licensee upon
receipt of intimation of the changes, shall promptly correct the
database accordingly. This shall also apply to any data compiled
by the Licensee regarding its own system.

16.6 DATA NOT SUPPLIED

Users are obliged to supply data as referred to in the individual
Section of the Grid Code and listed in the Data Registration
Section Appendices. In case any data is unavailable and hence
not supplied by any User, the Licensee may, acting reasonably,
if and when necessary, estimate such data depending upon the
urgency of the situation. Similarly, in case any data is
unavailable and not supplied by the Licensee, the concerned
User may, acting reasonably if and when necessary, estimate
such data depending upon urgency of the situation. Such
estimates will, in each case, be based upon corresponding data
for similar plants or Apparatus or upon such other information
as the User or Licensee, as the case may be, deems appropriate.

16.7 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

The Licensee and any other User may at any time make
reasonable requests for extra data as necessary.
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APPENDICES

APPENDIX SUBJECT PAGE

A STANDARD PLANNING DATA 86-96

A.1 STANDARD PLANNING DATA 86

(GENERATION)
A.2 STANDARD PLANNING DATA 94
(TRANSMISSION)
A.3 STANDARD PLANNING DATA 95
DISTRIBUTION
B DETAILED PLANNING DATA 97-113

B.1 DETAILED PLANNING DATA 97

(GENERATION)
B.2 DETAILED SYSTEM DATA, 111
TRANSMISSION
B.3 DETAILED PLANNING DATA, 113
DISTRIBUTION
C OPERATIONAL PLANNING DATA 114-117

C.1 OUTAGE PLANNING DATA 114

C.2 GENERATION SCHEDULING 116

DATA
C.3 DATA 117

C.4 RESPONSE TO FREQUENCY 117

CHANGE
C.5 ESSENTIAL AND NON- 117
ESSENTIAL LOAD DATA

D PROTECTION DATA 118

E METERING DATA 119
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APPENDIX- A
DATA REGISTRATION
A. STANDARD PLANNING DATA
REFERENCE TO:
SECTION 4: SYSTEM PLANNING
SECTION 5: CONNECTION CONDITION

A.1 STANDARD PLANNING DATA(GENERATION)

A.1.1 THERMAL (FOSSILFUEL)

A.1.1.1 GENERAL
i. Site Give a location map to
scale showing roads,
railway lines, transmission
lines, rivers, and
reservoirs, if any.
ii. Fossil Fuel Give information on
means of coal transport
Natural Gas, Diesel, from coal mines in the
Furnace Oil, Coal case of pithead stations or
etc., means of coal carriage and
handling if coal is
imported.
[In the case of other fuels,
give details of the source
of the fuel and its
transport.]
iii. Water Sources Give information on the
availability of water for
the operation of the Power
Station.
iv. Environmental State whether forest or
landsmining clearance
areas are affected.
v. Site map (To Scale) Showing the area required
for the Power Station, coal
linkage, coal yard, water
pipe line, ash disposal
area, colony, etc.
vi. Approximate period
of construction.
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A.1.1.2 CONNECTION

i. Connection Point Give a single-line diagram of

the proposed connection with
the system.
ii. Step up voltage for kV.
Connection

A.1.1.3 STATION CAPACITY

i. Total Power Station State whether development
capacity (MW) will be carried out in phases,
and if so, furnish details.
ii. No. of units & unit MW.
size

A.1.1.4 GENERATING UNIT DATA

i. Steam Generating State type, capacity, steam
Unit pressure, steam temperature,
etc.
ii. Steam turbine State type and capacity.
iii. Generator (a) Type.
(b) Rating (MVA).
(c) Terminal voltage (kV).
(d) Rated Power Factor.
(e) Reactive Power
Capability (MVAR) in
the rangeof 0.95 leading
and 0.85 lagging.
(f) Short Circuit Ratio.
(g) Direct axis Synchronous
reactance (% on MVA
rating).
(h) Direct axis Transient
reactance (% on MVA
rating).
(i) Direct axis sub-transient
reactance (% on MVA
rating).
(j) Auxiliary Power
Requirement (MW).
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iv. Generator (a) Type.

Transformer
(b) Rated capacity (MVA).
(c) Voltage Ratio
(HV/LV).
(d) Tap change Range (+%
to -%) Percentage
Impedance (Positive
Sequence at Full load).
A.1.2 HYDRO ELECTRICAL
A.1.2.1 GENERAL
i. Site Give a location map to
scale showing roads,
railway lines, and
transmission lines.
ii. Site map (To scale) Showing the proposed
dam, reservoir area, water
conductor system,
forebay, power house, etc.
iii. Submerged Area Give information on areas
submerged, villages
submerged, submerged
forest land, agricultural
land, etc.
iv. Approximate period of
construction.
A.1.2.2 CONNECTION

Connection Point Give a single-line diagram of

the proposed connection with
the Transmission System.
i. Step up voltage for kV.
Connection
A.1.2.3 STATION CAPACITY
i. Total Power State whether development
Stationcapacity will be carried out in phases,
(MW) and if so, furnish details.
ii. No of units & unit MW.
size
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A.1.2.4 GENERATING UNIT DATA

i. Operating a) Maximum.
Head (in Mtr.) b) Minimum.
c) Average.
ii. Turbine State Type and capacity
iii. Generator a) Type.
b) Rating (MVA).
c) Terminal voltage (kV).
d) Rated Power Factor.
e) Reactive Power Capability
(MVAR) in the range of
0.95 for leading and 0.85 for
lagging.
f) Short Circuit Ratio.
g) Direct axis Synchronous
reactance
(% on MVA rating).
h) Direct axis Transient
reactance
(% on rated MVA).
i) Direct axis sub-transient
reactance (% on rated
MVA).
j) Auxiliary Power
Requirement (MW).
iv. Generator Transformer a) Type.
b) Rated Capacity (MVA).
c) Voltage Ratio.
d) HV/LV.
e) Tap change Range (+% to -%).
f) Percentage Impedance
(Positive sequence at full load).
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A.1.3 WIND FARMS
A.1.3.1 GENERAL
i. Site Give a location map to
scale showing roads,
railway lines, and
transmission lines.
ii. Site map (To scale) Showing the proposed
Wind Farm area, location
of each Wind Turbine,
power house, etc.
iii. Approximate period of
construction.

A.1.3.2 CONNECTION
i. Connection Point Give a single-line diagram
of the proposed connection
with the Transmission
System.
ii. Step up voltage for kV.
Connection

A.1.3.3 STATION CAPACITY

i. Total Power Station State whether development
capacity (MW) will be carried out in phases,
and if so, furnish details.
ii. No of units & unit MW.
size

A.1.3.4 GENERATING UNIT DATA

i. Wind State the number of Wind

Generating Plant Turbines, type, and capacity.
ii. Wind Turbines a) Type (fixed speed/ variable
speed); (induction machine,
double-fed induction
machine, synchronous
Generator);
(directly coupled or
coupled through inverters).
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b) Wind Turbine
manufacturer.
c) Rating (MVA).
d) Terminal voltage (kV).
e) Rated Power Factor.
f) Reactive Power Capability
(MVAR) curve.
g) Frequency tolerance range.
h) Rated wind speed (m/s).
i) Cut-in wind speed (m/s).
j) Cut-off wind speed (m/s).
k) Short Circuit Ratio (% on
MVA rating).
l) Auxiliary Power
Requirement (MW).
iii. Generator a) Type.
Transformer
b) Rated Capacity (MVA).
c) Voltage Ratio HV/LV.
d) Tap change Range (+% to -%).
e) Percentage Impedance
(Positive sequence at full
load).
A.1.4 PV GENERATING PLANTS
A.1.4.1 GENERAL
i. Site Give a location map to scale
showing roads, railway lines,
and transmission lines.
ii. Site map (To scale) Showing the proposed PV
Generation Plant area,
location of PV panels, and
general arrangement.
iii. Approximate period
of construction.
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A.1.4.2 CONNECTION
i. Connection Point Give a single-line diagram proposed
connection with the Transmission
System.
ii. Step up voltage for kV.
Connection
A.1.4.3 STATION CAPACITY
i. Total Power State whether development
Stationcapacity will be carried out in phases,
(MW) and if so, furnish details.
ii. No of units & unit MW.
size

A.1.4.4 GENERATING UNIT DATA

i. PV Generating State number of solar panels,
Plant type and capacity.
ii. PV solar panels a) Type and technology.
b) PV panels and inverter
manufacturers.
c) Solar Panels Rating
(MWdc).
d) Inverters rating (MWac).
e) Terminal voltage (kV).
f) Rated Power Factor.
g) Reactive Power Capability
(MVAR) curve.
h) Frequency tolerance range.
i) Auxiliary Power
Requirement (MW).
iii. Generator a) Type.
Transformer b) Rated Capacity (MVA).
c) Voltage Ratio HV/LV.
d) Tap change Range (+% to -%).
e) Percentage Impedance (Positive
sequence at full load).
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A.2 STANDARD PLANNING DATA (TRANSMISSION)
Note: The compilation of the data is an internal matter of the
Licensee, and as such, the Licensee shall make arrangements
for getting the required data from different Departments of the
Licensee to update its Standard Planning Data in the format
given below:
i. Name of line (Indicating Power Stations and
substations to be connected).
ii. Voltage of line (kV).
iii. No. of circuits.
iv. Route length (km).
v. Conductor type and sizes.
vi. Line parameters (p.u. values).
a. Resistance/km.
b. Inductance/km.
c. Susceptance/km (B/2).
vii. Approximate power flow expected in MW and
MVAR.
viii. Terrain of route - Give information regarding the
nature of the terrain, i.e., forest land, fallow land,
agricultural and river basins, hill slopes, etc.
ix. Route map (to Scale) - Furnish topographical map
showing the proposed route, showing existing power
lines and telecommunication lines.
x. Purpose of Connection - Reference to scheme.
xi. Approximate period of Construction.
A.3 STANDARD PLANNING DATA DISTRIBUTION
A.3.1 GENERAL
i. Area map (to Scale)- Marking the area in the map
for which Distribution License is applied for.
ii. Consumer Data- Furnish categories of consumers,
their numbers, and connected loads.
iii. Reference to the Electrical Divisions presently in
charge of the Distribution.
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A.3.2 CONNECTION
i. Connection Points - Furnish a single-line diagram
showing Connection Points.
ii. Voltage of supply at Connection Points.
iii. Names of Grid substations feeding the Connection
Points.
A.3.3 LINES AND SUBSTATIONS
i. Line data- Furnish lengths of line and voltages
within the area.
ii. Substation data- Furnish details of 33/11 kV
substations, 11/0.4 kV substations, and capacitor
installations.
A.3.4 LOADS
i. Loads drawn at the Connection Points.
ii. Details of loads fed at EHV, if any Give the name of
the consumer, the voltage of supply, the contract
demand, the name of Grid substation from which the
line is drawn, and the length of the EHV line from
Grid substation to the consumer's premises.
A.3.5 DEMAND DATA (FOR ALL LOADS 5 MW AND
ABOVE)
i. Type of load - State whether furnace loads, rolling
mills, traction loads, other industrial loads, pumping
loads, etc.
ii. Rated voltage and phase.
iii. Electrical loading of equipment- State the number
and size of motors, types of drives, and control
arrangements.
iv. Sensitivity of load to voltage and frequency of
supply.
v. Maximum Harmonic content of the load.
vi. Average and maximum Phase unbalance of load.
vii. Nearest substation from which loads are to be fed.
viii. Location map (to scale)- Showing the location of the
load with reference to lines and substations in the
vicinity.
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A.3.6 LOAD FORECAST DATA
i. Peak load and energy forecasts for each category of
load for each of the succeeding 20 years.
ii. Details of the methodology and assumptions on
which forecasts are based.
iii. If supply is received from more than one
Substation, the substation-wise break down of peak
load and energy projections for each category of
loads for each of the succeeding 20 years along
with the estimated daily load curve.
iv. Details of loads 5 MW and above.
a. Name of the prospective consumer.
b. Location and nature of the load or complex.
c. Substation from which to be fed.
d. Voltage of supply.
e. Phasing of load.
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APPENDIX- B

B. DETAILED PLANNING DATA

REFERENCE TO:
SECTION 4: SYSTEM PLANNING
SECTION 5: CONNECTION CONDITIONS

B.1 DETAILED PLANNING DATA (GENERATION)

PART1. FOR ROUTINE SUBMISSION

B.1.1 THERMAL POWER STATIONS (FOSSIL FUEL)

B.1.1.1 GENERAL
i. Name of Power Station.
ii. Number and capacity of Generating Units
(MVA).
iii. Ratings of all major equipment (boilers and
major accessories, turbines, alternators,
Generating Unit transformers etc.).
iv. Single-line diagram of Power Station and
switchyard.
v. Relaying and metering diagram.
vi. Neutral Grounding of Generating Units.
vii. Excitation control (What type is used? e.g.
Thyristor, Fast Brushless?).
viii. Earthing arrangements with earth resistance
values.
B.1.1.2 PROTECTION AND METERING
i. Full description, including settings for all relays
and protection systems installed on the
Generating Unit, Generating Unit
transformer, auxiliary transformer, and electrical
motor of major equipment listed, but not limited
to, above.
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ii. Full description, including settings for all relays
installed on all outgoing feeders from Power
Station switchyard, tie circuit breakers, and
incoming circuit breakers.
iii. Full description of the inter-tripping of circuit
breakers at the Connection Point with the
Transmission System.
iv. Most probable fault clearance time for electrical
faults on the User's system.
v. Full description of operational and commercial
metering schemes.
B.1.1.3 SWITCHYARD
In relation to interconnecting transformers:
i. Rated MVA.
ii. Voltage Ratio.
iii. Vector Group.
iv. Positive sequence reactance for maximum,
minimum, and normal tap. (% on MVA).
v. Positive sequence resistance for maximum,
minimum, normal Tap. (% on MVA).
vi. Zero sequence reactance. (% on MVA).
vii. Tap changer Range (+% to -%) and steps.
viii. Type of Tap changer. (OFF/ON).
In relation to switchgear including circuit breakers, isolators on
all circuits connected to the Connection Points:
i. Rated voltage (kV).
ii. Type of circuit breaker(MOCB, ABCB, or SF6).
iii. Rated short circuit breaking current (kA) 3- phases.
iv. Rated short circuit breaking current (kA) 1- phases.
v. Rated short circuit, making current (kA) 3- phases.
vi. Rated short circuit making current (kA) 1-phase.
vii. Provisions for auto-reclosing with details.
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Lightning Arresters:
Technical data.
Communication:
Details of equipment installed at Connection
Points.
Basic Insulation Level (kV):
i. Busbar.
ii. Switchgear.
iii. Transformer bushings.
iv. Transformer windings.
B.1.1.4 GENERATING UNITS
(a) Parameters of Generating Units:
i. Rated terminal voltage (kV).
ii. Rated MVA.
iii. Rated MW.
iv. Inertia constant (MW Sec./MVA)H.
v. Short circuit ratio.
vi. Direct axis Synchronous reactance (% on
MVA)Xd.
vii. Direct axis Transient reactance (% on MVA)X'd.
viii. Direct axis sub-transient reactance (% on
MVA)X"d (Saturated/ Unsaturated).
ix. Quadrature axis Synchronous reactance (% on
MVA)Xq.
x. Quadrature axis Transient reactance (% on
MVA)X'q.
xi. Quadrature axis sub-transient reactance (% on
MVA)X"q(Saturated/ Unsaturated).
xii. Direct axis Transient open circuit time constant
(Sec)T'do.
xiii. Direct axis sub-transient open circuit time
constant (Sec)T"do.
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xiv. Quadrature axis Transient open circuit time
constant (Sec)T"qo.
xv. Quadrature axis sub-transient open circuit time
constant (Sec)T'qo.
xvi. Stator resistance (Ohm)Ra.
xvii. Stator leakage reactance (Ohm)Xl.
xviii. Stator time constant (Sec).
xix. Rated field current (A).
xx. Open circuit saturation characteristic for various
terminal giving the compounding current to
achieve the same.
xxi. Negative sequence reactance, X2 (Saturated/
Unsaturated).
xxii. Zero-sequence reactance, X0(Saturated/
Unsaturated).
(b) Parameters of Excitation Control System:
i. Type of excitation.
ii. Maximum field voltage.
iii. Minimum field voltage.
iv. Rated field voltage.
v. Details of the excitation loop are shown in
block diagrams showing the transfer functions
of individual elements using IEEE symbols.
vi. Dynamic characteristics of an over-excitation
limiter.
vii. Dynamic characteristics of an under-excitation
limiter.
(c) Parameters of Governor:
i. Governor average gain (MW/Hz).
ii. Speeder motor setting range.
iii. Time constant of the steam or fuel governor
valve.
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iv. Governor valve opening limits.
v. Governor valve rate limits.
vi. Time constant of the turbine.
vii. Governor block diagram showing transfer
functions of individual elements using IEEE
symbols.
(d) Operational Parameters:
i. Minimum notice required to synchronize a
Generating Unit from de-synchronization.
ii. Minimum time between synchronizing different
Generating Units in a Power Station.
iii. The minimum block load requirements for
synchronizing.
iv. Time required for synchronizing a Generating
Unit for the following conditions:
a) Hot
b) Warm
c) Cold
v. Maximum Generating Unit loading rates for
the following conditions:
a) Hot
b) Warm
c) Cold
vi. Minimum load without oil support (MW).
B.1.2 HYDRO-ELECTRIC STATIONS
B.1.2.1 GENERAL
i. Name of Power Station.
ii. No. and capacity of units.(MVA)
iii. Ratings of all major equipment.
a) Turbines (HP).
b) Generators (MVA).
c) Generator Transformers (MVA).
d) Auxiliary Transformers (MVA).
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iv. Single-line diagram of Power Station and
switchyard.
v. Relaying and metering diagram.
vi. Neutral grounding of Generator.
vii. Excitation control.
viii. Earthing arrangements with earth resistance
values.
ix. Reservoir Data.
a) Salient features
b) Type of Reservoir
1. Multipurpose.
2. For Power.
c) Operating Table with
1. Area capacity curves and
2. Unit capability at different
net heads.
d) Rule Curve.
B.1.2.2 PROTECTION
i. Full description, including settings for all relays
and protection systems installed on the
Generating Unit,generator transformer, auxiliary
transformer and electrical motor of major
equipment, includeding but not limited to those
listed above.
ii. Full description, including settings for all relays
installed on all outgoing feeders from Power
Station switchyard, tie breakers, and incoming
breakers.
iii. Full description of inter-tripping of breakers at
the point or Connection Points with the
Transmission System.
iv. Most probable fault clearance time for electrical
faults on the User's System.
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B.1.2.3 SWITCHYARD
(a) Interconnecting Transformers:
i. Rated MVA.
ii. Voltage ratio.
iii. Vector group.
iv. Positive sequence reactance for
maximum, minimum, and normal tap.
(% on MVA).
v. Positive sequence resistance for
maximum, minimum, and normal Tap
(% on MVA).
vi. Zero sequence reactance (% on
MVA).
vii. Tap changer range (+% to -%) and
steps.
viii. Type of tap changer (OFF/ON).
(b) Switchgear (including circuit breakers and
isolators on all circuits connected to the
Connection Points.)
i. Rated voltage (kV).
ii. Type of Breaker (MOCB/ABCB/SF6).
iii. Rated short circuit breaking current
(kA) 3sphases.
iv. Rated short circuit breaking current
(kA) 1 phase.
v. Rated short circuit making current
(kA) 3 phases.
vi. Rated short circuit making current
(kA) 1 phase.
vii. Provisions for auto-reclosing with
details.
(c) Lightning Arresters: Technical Data.
(d) Communications:
Details of communications equipment installed
at Connection Points.
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(e) Basic Insulation Level (kV):
i. Busbar.
ii. Switchgear.
iii. Transformer Bushings.
iv. Transformer windings.
B.1.2.4 GENERATING UNITS
(a) Parameters of the Generator
i. Rated terminal voltage (kV).
ii. Rated MVA.
iii. Rated MW.
iv. Inertia constant (MW sec/MVA) H.
v. Short circuit ratio.
vi. Direct axis synchronous reactance. (%
on MVA) Xd.
vii. Direct axis transient reactance (% on
MVA) X'd.
viii. Direct axis sub-transient reactance (%
on MVA) X"d (Saturated/
Unsaturated).
ix. Quadrature axis synchronous
reactance (% on MVA) Xq.
x. Quadrature axis transient reactance
(% on MVA) X'q.
xi. Quadrature axis sub-transientre actance
(% on MVA) X"q (Saturated/
Unsaturated) .
xii. Direct axis transient open circuit time
constant (sec) T'do.
xiii. Direct axis sub-transient open circuit
time constant (Sec) T"do.
xiv. Quadrature axis transient open circuit
time constant (Sec) T'qo.
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xv. Quadrature axis transient open circuit
time constant (Sec) T"qo.
xvi. Stator Resistance (Ohm) Ra.
xvii. Stator leakage reactance (Ohm) Xl.
xviii. Stator time constant(Sec).
xix. Rated Field current(A).
xx. Open-Circuit saturation
characteristics of the Generator for
various terminal voltages giving the
compounding current to achieve this.
xxi. Type of Turbine
xxii. Operating Head (Mtr.).
xxiii. Discharge with Full Gate Opening
(cusecs).
xxiv. Speed Rise on Total Load Throw Off (%).
xxv. Negative sequence reactance, X2
(Saturated/ Unsaturated).
xxvi. Zero-sequence reactance, X0
(Saturated/ Unsaturated).
(b) Parameters of the Excitation Control System: As
applicable to thermal Power Stations.
(c) Parameters of the Governor:
As applicable to thermal Power Station.
(d) Operational Parameter:
i. Minimum notice required to
synchronize a Generating Unit from
de-synchronization.
ii. Minimum time between
synchronizing different Generating
Units in a Power Station.
iii. Minimum block load requirements for
synchronizing.
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B.1.3 VRE GENERATING PLANTS
B.1.3.1 GENERAL
i. Name of Power Station.
ii. No. and capacity of wind turbines. (MVA)
iii. Ratings of all major equipment:
a) Wind Turbines (MVA) or PV panels
(MVA)
b) Generator Transformers (MVA).
c) Auxiliary Transformers (MVA).
iv. Single-line diagram of Power Station and
switchyard.
v. Relaying and metering diagram.
vi. Neutral grounding of Generator.
vii. Voltage control.
viii. Earthing arrangements with earth resistance
values.
ix. Wind Characteristics (for Wind Power plants):
a) Expected monthly production (MWh)
b) Average wind and direction (monthly)
c) Wind Turbine Operating
characteristics
1. Cut-in wind;
2. Cut-off wind; and
3. Wind-electrical power
curve
x. Characteristics of the PV system (for PV power
plants):
a) Expected monthly production (MWh)
b) Hourly average irradiation (for each
month)
c) PV system characteristics:
1. Threshold irradiation
(W/m2) for plant startup;
2. Irradiation-electrical power
curve; and
3. Plant performance ratio.
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B.1.3.2 PROTECTION
i. Full description, including settings for all relays
and protection systems installed on the VRE
Generating Plant, generator transformer,
auxiliary transformer, and electrical motor of
major equipment included, but not limited to
those listed above.
ii. Full description, including settings for all relays
installed on all outgoing feeders from Power
Station switchyard, tie breakers, and incoming
breakers.
iii. Full description of intertripping of breakers at
the point or points of C\connection with the
Transmission System.
iv. Most probable fault clearance time for electrical
faults on the User's System.
B.1.3.3 SWITCHYARD
a) Interconnecting Transformers:
i. Rated MVA.
ii. Voltage ratio.
iii. Vector group.
iv. Positive sequence reactance for
maximum, minimum, and normal tap
(% on MVA).
v. Positive sequence resistance for
maximum, minimum, and normal Tap
(% on MVA).
vi. Zero sequence reactance (% on MVA).
vii. Tap changer range (+% to -%) and
steps.
viii. Type of tap changer. (OFF/ON).
b) Switchgear (including circuit breakers, and
isolators on all circuits connected to the
Connection Points):
i. Rated voltage (kV).
ii. Type of Breaker (MOCB/ ABCB/ SF6).
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iii. Rated short circuit breaking current
(kA) 3 phase.
iv. Rated short circuit breaking current
(kA) 1 phase.
v. Rated short circuit making current
(kA) 3 phase.
vi. Rated short circuit making current
(kA) 1 phase.
vii. Provisions for auto-reclosing with
details.
c) Lightning Arresters:
Technical data.
d) Communications:
Details of communications equipment installed at
Connection Points.
e) Basic Insulation Level (kV):
i. Busbar.
ii. Switchgear.
iii. Transformer Bushings.
iv. Transformer windings.
B.1.3.4 VRE GENERATING UNITS
a) Parameters of the Generator:
i. Rated terminal voltage (kV).
ii. Rated MVA.
iii. Rated MW.
iv. Inertia constant (MWsec/MVA) H.
(for wind turbines directly connected)
v. Short circuit ratio.
vi. Frequency tolerance range.
vii. Voltage tolerance range.
viii. Overload capability and duration.
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ix. THD level.
x. Maximum fault level.
xi. Auxiliary power requirement.
xii. Reactive power capability (MVAR).
b) Parameters of the Voltage Control System:
i. Type of control voltage.
ii. Details of the voltage control loop are
shown in block diagrams showing the
transfer functions of individual
elements using IEEE symbols.
c) Parameters of the Active Power control:
i. Block diagram showing transfer
functions of individual elements using
IEEE symbols.
d) Operational Parameter:
i. Minimum notice required to
synchronize a VRE Generating Plant
from desynchronization.
ii. Minimum block load requirements for
synchronizing.
iii. Minimum synchronization time.
e) Protection Features:
i. Type of anti-islanding protection
scheme.
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PART 2. FOR SUBMISSION ON REQUEST BY LICENSEE

B.1.4 THERMAL POWER STATIONS

B.1.4.1 GENERAL
i. Detailed Project Report.
ii. Status Report:
a. Land.
b. Fossil Fuel.
c. Water.
d. Environmental clearance.
e. Rehabilitation of displaced persons.
iii. Techno-economic approval by the Commission.
iv. Approval of the Bangladesh Government
v. Financial Tie-up.
B.1.4.2 CONNECTION
i. Reports of Studies for parallel operation with the
Transmission System:
a. Short circuit studies.
b. Stability studies.
c. Load flow studies.
ii. Proposed Connection with the Transmission
System:
a. Voltage.
b. Number of circuits.
c. Connection Point.
B.1.5 HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER STATIONS
B.1.5.1 GENERAL
i. Detailed Project Report.
ii. Status Report:
a. Topographical survey.
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b. Geological survey.
c. Land.
d. Environmental clearance.
e. Rehabilitation of displaced persons.
iii. Techno-economic approval by the Commission.
iv. Approval of the Bangladesh Government.
v. Financial Tie-up.
B.1.5.2 CONNECTION
i. Reports of Studies for Parallel Operation with the
Transmission System:
a. Short circuit studies.
b. Stability studies.
c. Load flow studies.
ii. Proposed Connection with the Transmission
System:
a. Voltage.
b. Number of circuits.
c. Connection Point.
B.1.6 VRE GENERATING STATIONS
B.1.6.1 GENERAL
i. Detailed Project Report.
ii. Status Report:
a. Topographical survey.
b. Geological survey.
c. Land.
d. Environmental clearance.
e. Rehabilitation of displaced persons.
iii. Techno-economic approval by the Commission.
iv. Approval of the Bangladesh Government.
v. Financial Tie-up.
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B.1.6.2 CONNECTION
iii. Reports of Studies for parallel operation with the
Transmission System:
a. Short circuit studies.
b. Stability studies.
c. Load flow studies.
iv. Proposed Connection with the Transmission
System:
a. Voltage.
b. Number of circuits.
c. Connection Point.
B.2 DETAILED SYSTEM DATA, TRANSMISSION
B.2.1 GENERAL
i. Single-line diagram of the Transmission System
down to the 33 kV bus at Grid substation details:
a. Name of the Substation.
b. Power Station, connected.
c. Number and length of circuits.
d. Interconnecting transformers.
e. Substation bus layouts.
f. Power transformers.
g. Reactive compensation equipment.
ii. Substation layout diagrams show:
a. Busbar layouts.
b. Electrical circuitry, lines, cables,
transformers, switchgear, etc.
c. Phasing arrangements.
d. Earthing arrangements.
e. Switching facilities and interlocking
arrangements.
f. Operating voltages.
g. Numbering and nomenclature:
1) Transformers.
2) Circuits.
3) Circuit breakers.
4) Isolating switches.
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B.2.2 LINE PARAMETERS (For all circuits)
i. Designation of Line.
ii. Length of line (km).
iii. Number of circuits.
iv. Per Circuit values:
a. Operating voltage(kV).
b. Positive Phase Ssequence Reactance
(p.u.on100MVA)Xl.
c. Positive Phase Sequence Resistance
(p.u.on100MVA)Rl.
d. Positive Phase Sequence Susceptance (p.u.
on 100 MVA)Bl.
e. Zero-Phase Sequence Reactance
(p.u.on100MVA)Xo.
f. Zero-Phase Sequence Resistance
(p.u.on100MVA)Ro.
g. Zero-Phase Sequence Susceptance (p.u. on
100 MVA)Bo.
B.2.3 TRANSFORMER PARAMETERS (For all transformers)
i. Rated MVA.
ii. Voltage Ratio.
iii. Vector Group.
iv. Positive sequence reactance, maximum, minimum,
and normal (p.u. on 100 MVA)Xl
v. Positive sequence, resistance maximum, minimum,
and normal (p.u. on 100 MVA)R1
vi. Zero-sequence reactance (p.u. on 100MVA).
vii. Tap change range (+% to -%) and steps.
viii. Details of Tap changer (OFF/ON).
B.2.4 EQUIPMENT DETAILS (For all substations)
i. Circuit Breakers.
ii. Isolating switches.
iii. Current Transformers.
iv. Potential Transformers.
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B.2.5 RELAYING AND METERING
i. Relay protection installed for all transformers and
feeders along with their settings and level of
coordination with other Users.
ii. Metering Details.
B.2.6 SYSTEM STUDIES
i. Load flow studies (peak and off-peak loads).
ii. Transient stability studies for three-phase faults in
critical lines.
iii. Dynamic Stability Studies
iv. Short circuit studies (three-phase and single-phase
to earth)
v. Transmission and distribution losses in the system.
B.2.7 DEMAND DATA (For all substations)
i. Demand Profile (Peak and off peak load).
B.2.8 REACTIVE COMPENSATION EQUIPMENT
i. Type of equipment (fixed or variable).
ii. Capacities and/or inductive rating or its operating
range in MVAR.
iii. Details of control.
iv. Connection Point to the System.
B.3 DETAILED PLANNING DATA, DISTRIBUTION
B.3.1 GENERAL
i. Distribution map (to scale) showing all lines up to
33 kV and 33/11 kV substations belonging to the
Distribution Utility.
ii. Single-line diagram of Distribution System
(showing distribution lines Connection Points with
the Transmission System, 132/33 kV and 33/11 kV
substations).
iii. Numbering and nomenclature of lines and
substations (Identified with feeding Grid
substations of the Transmission System and
concerned 132/33 kV and 33/11 kV substations of
the Distribution Utility).
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B.3.2 CONNECTION
i. Connection Points (Furnish details of the existing
arrangement of connections).
ii. Full description of the operational and commercial
metering schemes.
B.3.3 LOADS
i. Connected load - Furnish consumer details,
numbers of consumers category- wise, and details
of loads 1 MW and above.
ii. Information on diversity of load and coincidence
factor.
iii. Daily demand profile (current and forecast) on
each 132/33 kV and 33/11 kV substation.
iv. Cumulative demand profile of Distribution System
(current and forecast).
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APPENDIX- C

C. OPERATIONAL PLANNING DATA

C.1 OUTAGE PLANNING DATA

REFERENCE TO:
SECTION 6: OUTAGE PLANNING

C.1.1 DEMAND ESTIMATES

Item To be Submitted By
i. Estimated aggregate annual 31st March of current
sales of energy in million year.
units and peak and off-peak
demand in MW and MVAR
at each Connection Point
for the period from July of
the current year to June of
next year.
ii. Estimated aggregate monthly 15th of current month
sales of energy in million
units and peak and off-peak
demand in MW and MVAR
at each Connection Point for
the next month.
iii. Hourly demand estimates 10.00 Hours every day
for the day ahead.

C.1.2 ESTIMATES OF LOAD SHEDDING

Item To be Submitted By
i. Details of discrete load Soon after connection
blocks that may be shed to is made.
comply with instructions
issued by the System
Operator when required
from each Connection
Point.
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C.1.3 YEAR AHEAD OUTAGE PROGRAMME
(For the period July to June)

C.1.3.1 GENERATORS OUTAGE PROGRAMME

Item To be Submitted By
i. Identification of Generating 31st March of each
Unit. year
ii. MW, which will not be 31st March of each
available as a result of the year
Outage.
iii. Preferred start date and start 31st March of each
time or range of start dates year
and start times and period of
Outage.
iv. If outages are required to 31st March of each
meet statutory requirements, year
then the latest date by which
the Outage must be taken.
C.1.3.2 YEAR AHEAD DISTRIBUTION UTILITY'S OUTAGE
PROGRAMME
Item To be Submitted By
i. Loads in MW are not 31st March of each
available from any year
Connection Point.
ii. Identification of 31st March of each
Connection Point. year
iii. Period of suspension of 31st March of each
drawal with start date and year
start time.

C.1.3.3 THE LICENSEE’S OVERALL OUTAGE PROGRAMME

Item To be Submitted By
i. Report on proposed Outage 31st April of each
program year
ii. Release of finally agreed 31st May of each year
Outage plan.
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C.2 GENERATION SCHEDULING DATA
REFERENCE TO:
SECTION 7 : SCHEDULE AND DISPATCH

Item To be Submitted By
i. 36 hours ahead of hourly 12.00 Hours every
MW and MVAR day.
Declared Available
(forecasted in the case of
VRE) Capacity
(00.00 - 24.00 Hours) of
all Generator Units.
ii. Status of Generating Unit 12.00 Hours every
excitation AVR (or day.
voltage control system)
in service (Yes orNo).
iii. Status of Generating Unit 12.00 Hours every
speed control system. day.
Governor (or Active
Power control system) in
service (Yes or No).
iv. Spinning reserve 12.00 Hours every
capability (MW) day.
v. Backing down capability 12.00 Hours every
with or without oil day.
support (MW)
vi. Hydro reservoir levels 12.00 Hours every
and restrictions (rule day.
curve)
vii. Generating Units hourly 12.00 Hours every
summation outputs day
(MW)
viii. Provisional day after
Declared Availability
Capacity notification
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C.3 DATA
REFERENCE TO:
SECTION 8 : FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGE MANAGEMENT
Item To be Submitted By
i. Generators shall submit to On receipt of
the Licensee up-to-date request by the
Capability Curves for all Licensee
Generating Units.
C.4 RESPONSE TO FREQUENCY CHANGE
REFERENCE TO:
SECTION 8: FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGE MANAGEMENT
i. Primary response in MW at different levels of loads
ranging from minimum generation to registered
capacity for frequency changes resulting in fully
opening the governor valve.
ii. Secondary response in MW to frequency changes.
Item To be Submitted By
i. Generators shall provide To be submitted by
hourly generation real time basis
summation to LDC.
ii. Logged readings of As required
Generators to LDC.
iii. Detailed report of In the first week of the
Generating Unit tripping succeeding month
on monthly basis.
C.5 ESSENTIAL AND NON-ESSENTIAL LOAD DATA
REFERENCE TO:
SECTION 9: CONTINGENCYPLANNING
Item To be Submitted By
i. Schedule of essential and As soon as possible
non-essential loads on after Connection
each discrete load block
for purposes of load
shedding.
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APPENDIX- D
D. PROTECTION DATA
REFERENCE TO:
SECTION 12: PROTECTION

Item To be
Submitted By
i. Generators shall submit details As applicable to
of protection requirements and Detailed
schemes installed by them as Planning Data
referred to in B.1. Detailed
Planning Data under sub-
Section "Protection and
Metering".
ii. The Licensee shall submit As applicable to
details of protection Detailed
equipment and schemes Planning Data
installed by them as referred to
in B.2. Detailed System Data,
Transmission under sub-
Section "Relaying and
Metering" in relation to
Connection with any User.
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APPENDIX- E
E. METERING DATA
REFERENCE TO:
SECTION 13: METERING

Item To be Submitted By
i. Generators shall submit As applicable to
details of metering Detailed Planning
equipment and schemes Data
installed by them in
accordance with PPA as
referred to in B.1. Detailed
Planning Data under sub-
section "Protection and
Metering".
ii. The Licensee shall submit As applicable to
details of metering Detailed Planning
equipment and schemes Data
installed by them as
referred to in B.2. Detailed
System Data, Transmission
under sub-section
"Relaying and Metering" in
relation to Connection with
any User.

iii. The Distribution Utilities As applicable to

shall submit details of Detailed Planning
metering equipment and Data
schemes installed by them
in accordance with PSA as
referred to in B.3. Detailed
Planning Data, Distribution
under sub-section
"Relaying and Metering" in
relation to Connection with
any User.
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17. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR TRANSMISSION
17.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
17.1.1 Purpose
(a) To ensure the quality of electric power on the Grid;
(b) To ensure that the Grid will be operated in a safe and
efficient manner and with a high degree of reliability; and
(c) To specify safety standards for the protection of personnel
in the work environment.
17.1.2 Scope of Application
This Chapter applies to all Grid Users, including:
(a) The Licensee;
(b) System Operator;
(c) Generators;
(d) Distribution Utilities; and
(e) Any other Entity (e.g., owners of HVDC converters, Bulk
Power Consumers, large furnaces, etc.) with a User
System connected to the Grid.
17.2 POWER QUALITY STANDARDS
17.2.1 Power Quality Problems
For the purpose of this Section, Power Quality shall be defined
as the quality of the voltage, including its frequency and the
resulting current, that are measured in the Grid during normal
conditions.
A Power Quality problem exists when at least one of the
following conditions is present and significantly affects the
normal operation of the system:
(a) The System Frequency has deviated from the nominal
value of 50Hz;
(b) Voltage magnitudes are outside their allowable range of
variation;
(c) Harmonic frequencies are present in the System;
(d) There is an imbalance in the magnitude of the phase
voltages;
(e) The phase displacement between the voltages is not equal
to 120 degrees;
(f) Voltage fluctuations cause flicker that is outside the
allowable Flicker Severity limits; or
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(g) High-frequency Overvoltages are present in the Grid.
17.2.2 Frequency Variations
The nominal fundamental frequency shall be 50 Hz.
The control of System frequency shall be the responsibility of
the System Operator.The System Operator shall maintain the
fundamental frequency within the limits of 49.5 Hz and
50.5 Hz during normal conditions.
17.2.3 Voltage Variations
For the purpose of this Section, Voltage Variation shall be
defined as the deviation of the root-mean-square (RMS) value
of the voltage from its nominal value, expressed in
percent.Voltage variations will either be of short-duration or
long duration.
A short-duration Voltage Variation shall be defined as a
variation of the RMS value of the voltage from the nominal
voltage for a time greater than one-half cycle of the power
frequency but not exceeding one minute. A short-duration
Voltage Variation is a Voltage Swell if the RMS value of the
voltage increases to between 110 percent and 180 percent of the
nominal value. A short-duration Voltage Variation is a Voltage
Sag (or Voltage Dip) if the RMS value of the voltage decreases
to between 10 percent and 90 percent of the nominal value.
A long-duration Voltage Variation shall be defined as a
variation of the RMS value of the voltage from the nominal
voltage for a time greater than one minute. A Long Duration
Voltage Variation is an Undervoltage if the RMS value of the
voltage is less than or equal to 90 percent of the nominal
voltage. A Long Duration Voltage Variation is an Overvoltage
if the RMS value of the voltage is greater than or equal to
110 percent of the nominal value.
The Licensee and the System Operator shall ensure that the
long-duration Voltage Variations result in RMS values of the
voltages that are greater than 95 percent but less than
105 percent of the nominal voltage at any Connection Point
during normal conditions.
17.2.4 Harmonics
For the purpose of this Section, Harmonics shall be defined as
sinusoidal voltages and currents having frequencies that are
integral multiples of the fundamental frequency. The Total
Harmonic Distortion (THD) shall be defined as the ratio of the
RMS value of the harmonic content to the RMS value of the
fundamental quantity, expressed in percent.
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The Total Demand Distortion (TDD) shall be defined as the
ratio of the RMS value of the harmonic content to the RMS
value of the rated or maximum fundamental quantity, expressed
in percent.
The Total Harmonic Distortion of the voltage and the Total
Demand Distortion of the current at any Connection Point shall
not exceed the limits given in Tables 17.1 and 17.2,
respectively.

Table 17.1: Maximum Harmonic Distortion Factor

Harmonic Voltage Distortion

Voltage Level THD * Individual

Odd Even
400 kV 1.5% 1.0% 0.5%
132-230 kV 2.5% 1.5% 1.0%
* Total Harmonic Distortion

Table 17.2: Maximum Harmonic Distortion Factor

Harmonic Current Distortion

Voltage Level TDD * Individual

Odd Even
400 kV 1.5% 1.0% 0.5%
132-230 kV 2.5% 2.0% 0.5%
* Total Demand Distortion
17.2.5 Voltage Unbalance
For the purpose of this Section, the Negative Sequence
imbalance Factor shall be defined as the ratio of the magnitude
of the negative sequence component of the voltages to the
magnitude of the positive sequence component of the voltages,
expressed in percent. For the purpose of this Section, the Zero-
Sequence imbalance Factor shall be defined as the ratio of the
magnitude of the zero sequence component of the voltages to the
magnitude of the positive sequence component of the voltages,
expressed in percent.
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The maximum Negative Sequence Unbalance Factor at the
Connection Point of any User shall not exceed one (1) percent
during normal operating conditions.
The maximum Zero Sequence Unbalance Factor at the
Connection Point of any User shall not exceed one (1) percent
during normal operating conditions.
17.2.6 Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker Severity
For the purpose of this Section, Voltage Fluctuations shall be
defined as systematic variations of the voltage envelope or
random amplitude changes where the RMS value of the voltage
is between 90 percent and 110 percent of the nominal voltage.
For the purpose of this Section, Flicker shall be defined as the
impression of unsteadiness in the visual sensation induced by a
light stimulus whose luminance or spectral distribution
fluctuates with time.
In the assessment of the disturbance caused by a Flicker source
with a short duty cycle, the Short-Term Flicker Severity shall be
computed over a 10-minute period.
In the assessment of the disturbance caused by a Flicker source
with a long and variable duty cycle, the Long Term Flicker
Severity shall be derived from the Short-Term Flicker Severity
levels.
The Voltage Fluctuation at any Connection Point with a
fluctuating demand shall not exceed one percent (1%) of the
nominal voltage for every step change, which may occur
repetitively. Any large Voltage Fluctuation other than a step
change may be allowed up to a level of threepercent (3%)
provided that this does not constitute a risk to the Grid or to the
System of any User.
The Flicker Severity at any Connection Point in the Grid shall
not exceed the values given in Table 17.3.
Table 17.3: Maximum Flicker Severity

Short Term Long Term

132 kV and above 0.8 unit 0.6 unit
below 132 kV 1.0 unit 0.8 unit
17.2.7 Transient Voltage Variations
For the purpose of this Section, Transient Voltages shall be
defined as high- frequency Overvoltages that are generally
shorter in duration compared to the Short Duration Voltage
Variations.
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Infrequent short-duration peaks may be permitted to exceed the
levels specified in Section 17.2.4 for harmonic distortions,
provided that such increases do not compromise service to other
end-users or cause damage to any Grid equipment.
Infrequent short-duration peaks with a maximum value of two
(2) percent may be permitted for Voltage imbalance, subject to
the terms of the Connection Agreement or Amended Connection
Agreement.
17.3 RELIABILITY STANDARDS
17.3.1 Criteria for Establishing Transmission Reliability Standards
The Commission shall impose a uniform system of recording
and reporting of Grid reliability performance.
The numerical levels of performance (or targets) shall be unique
and shall be based initially on the Grid’s historical performance.
The Grid shall be evaluated annually to compare its actual
performance with the targets
17.3.2 Transmission Reliability Indices
The Commission shall prescribe a reliability index that will
measure the total number of sustained power interruptions in the
Grid. Initially, the following indices will be applicable:
(a) Availability Factor
(b) AACIR: Average Annual Customer Interruption Rate
(c) MTTR: Mean Time to Repair
(d) MTBF: Mean Time Between Failures.
The Commission shall prescribe a reliability index that will
measure the total duration of sustained power interruptions in
the Grid.
After due notice and hearing, the Commission may impose
other indices that will monitor the reliability performance of the
Grid.
17.3.3 Inclusions and Exclusions of Interruption Events
A power interruption shall include any outage in the Grid that
may be due to the tripping action of protective devices during
faults or the failure of transmission lines and/or power
transformers and which results in the loss of service to a Grid
User or a group of Users.
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The following events shall be excluded in the calculation of the
reliability indices:
(a) Outages that occur outside the Grid;
(b) Outages due to generation deficits;

(c) Planned Outages where the Users have been notified at

least seven (7) days prior to the loss of power;
(d) Outages that are initiated by the System Operator or
Market Operator during the occurrence of Significant
Incidents or the failure of their facilities;
(e) Outages caused by Adverse Weather or Major Storm
Disasters that result in the declaration by the government
of a state of calamity; and
(f) Outages due to other events that the Commissionshall
approve after due notice and hearing.

17.3.4 Submission of Transmission Reliability Reports and

Performance Targets
The Licensee and the System Operator shall submit
interruption reports every three (3) months using the standard
format prescribed by the Commission.

The Commission shall set the performance targets after due

notice and hearing.

17.4 SYSTEM LOSS STANDARDS

17.4.1 System Loss Classifications
System Losses shall be classified into three categories:
Technical Loss, Non-Technical Loss, and Administrative Loss.
The Technical Loss shall be the aggregate of conductor loss,
bus loss, core and copper loss in transformers, and any loss due
to technical metering error.
The Non-Technical Loss shall be the aggregate of the Energy
loss due to underbilling, meter-reading errors, etc.
The Administrative Loss shall include the Energy that is
required for the proper operation of the Grid such as station
use, consumption by auxiliaries, etc.
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17.4.2 System Loss Cap
The Commission shall, after due notice and hearing, prescribe a
cap on the System Loss that can be passed on to the Grid Users.
17.5 SAFETY STANDARDS
17.5.1 Safety Compliance
The Licensee and the System Operator shall develop, operate,
and maintain the Grid in a safe manner and shall always ensure
a safe work environment for their employees. The Electricity
Rules 2020 and revisions thereof govern the safety
requirements for electrical installation, operation, and
maintenance, which cover electrical equipment and associated
work practices employed by the electric utility. Compliance
with these Codes is mandatory. Hence, the Licensee and the
System Operator shall at all times ensure that all provisions of
these safety codes are not violated.
17.5.2 Measurement of Performance for Personnel Safety
The Following pertinent matters are to be ensured for the
measurement of performance for personnel safety that shall be
applied to the Licensee and the System Operator:
(a) Exposure to work injuries shall be measured by the total
number of hours of employment of all employees in each
establishment or reporting unit.
(b) Employee hours of exposure for calculating work injury rates
are intended to be the actual hours worked. When actual
hours are not available, estimated hours may be used.
(c) The Disabling Injury or Illness Frequency Rate shall be
based upon the total number of deaths and permanent
total, permanent partial, and temporary total disabilities
that occur during the period covered by the rate. The rate
relates those injuries and illnesses to the employee hours
worked during the period and expresses the number of
such injuries in terms of a million man-hour units.
(d) The Disabling Injury/Illness Severity Rate shall be based
on the total of all scheduled charges for all deaths,
permanent total, and permanent partial disabilities, plus
the total actual days of the disabilities of all temporary
total disabilities that occur during the period covered by
the rate. The rate relates these days to the total employee-
hours worked during the period and expresses the loss in
terms of million man-hour units.
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17.5.3 Submission of Safety Records and Reports
The Licensee and System Operator shall submit copies
of records and reports to the Commission. These shall
include the measurement of performance specified in
sub-section 17.5.2.
17.6 ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELD (EMF)
The Licensee shall calculate the intensity of Electric and
Magnetic Field (EMF) at the edge of the right of way for
different line configurations and operating voltages. The values
of Electric Field shall be determined in V/m and those of
Magnetic Field in mT (milli-Telsa) or mG (milli-Gauss).
Actual intensity shall be practically measured in accordance
with IEEE Standard 644 (latest revision), and the finding shall
be submitted to the Commission. The Safety level with respect
to human exposure to electromagnetic field shall also be
determined and maintained in accordance with IEEE C95.1
throgh IEEE C95.6 (2002 or the latest revision).
17.7 NOISE LEVEL
The Noise level having its source at Grid substations and the
Noise level around the transmission lines shall be in accordance
with the Environmental laws of Bangladesh. International
standards shall be followed if boundary conditions are missing
in the pertinent laws of the country.

18. FINANCIAL STANDARDS

18.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
18.1.1 Purpose
(a) To specify the financial capability standards for the
Entities listed in sub-section 18.1.2;
(b) To safeguard against the risk of financial non-
performance;
(c) To ensure the affordability of electric power supply while
maintaining the required quality and reliability; and
(d) To protect the public interest.
18.1.2 Scope of Application
This Chapter applies to the Entities listed below:
(a) The Licensee;
(b) The System Operator;
(c) The Single Buyer; and
(d) Distribution Utilities.
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18.2 FINANCIAL STANDARDS FOR THE ENTITIES
18.2.1 Financial Ratios
The following Financial Ratios shall be used to evaluate the
Financial Capability of the Entity:
(a) Leverage Ratios;
(b) Liquidity Ratios;
(c) Financial Efficiency Ratios; and
(d) Profitability Ratios.
18.2.2 Leverage Ratios
Leverage Ratios for the Entity shall include the following:
(a) Debt Ratio;
(b) Debt-Equity Ratio; and
(c) Interest Cover.
The Debt Ratio shall measure the degree of indebtedness of the
Entity. The Debt Ratio shall be calculated as the ratio of total
liabilities to total assets.
The Debt Ratio shall be used to measure the proportion of
assets financed by creditors. The risk addressed by the Debt
Ratio is the possibility that the Entity cannot pay off interest
and principal.
The Debt Ratio can also be calculated as the ratio of Long-
Term Debt plus Value of Leases to Long-Term Debt plus Value
of Leases plus Equity. Equity is the sum of Outstanding Capital
Stock, Retained Earnings, and Revaluation Increment.
The Debt-Equity Ratio shall indicate the relationship between
longterm funds provided by creditors and those provided by the
Entity. The Debt-Equity Ratio shall be calculated as the ratio of
the sum of longterm Debt plus the Value of Leases to Equity.
Equity shall be the sum of Outstanding Capital Stock, Retained
Earnings, and Revaluation Increment.
The Debt-Equity Ratio shall be used to compare the financial
commitments of creditors relative to those of the Entity.
The Debt-Equity Ratio shall be used as a measure of the degree
of financial leverage of the Entity.
The Interest Cover shall measure the ability of the Entity to
service its debts. The Interest Cover shall be computed as the
ratio of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) plus
Depreciation to Interest plus Principal Payments.
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The Interest Cover shall also be used as a measure of financial
leverage for the Entity that focuses on the extent to which
contractual interest and principal payments are covered by
earnings before interest and taxes plus depreciation. The
Interest Cover is identical to Debt Service Coverage Ratio
because principal payments due during the year are included in
the denominator of the ratio.
18.2.3 Liquidity Ratios
Liquidity Ratios shall include the following:
(a) Current Ratio; and
(b) Quick Ratio.
The Current Ratio shall measure the ability of the Entity to
meet short-term obligations. The Financial Current Ratio shall
be calculated as the ratio of Current Assets including
inventories to Current Liabilities. Current Assets shall consist
of cash and assets that can readily be turned into cash by the
Entity. Current Liabilities shall consist of payments that the
Entityis expected to make in the near future.
The Financial Current Ratio shall be used as a measure of the
margin of liquidity of the Entity.
The Quick Ratio shall measure the ability of the Entity to
satisfy its short-term obligations as they become due. The
Quick Ratio shall be calculated as the ratio of the sum of Cash,
Marketable Securities and Receivables to the Current
Liabilities.
The Quick Ratio shall be used to measure the safety margin for
the payment of the entity’s current debt if there is shrinkage in
the value of cash and receivables.
18.2.4 Financial Efficiency Ratios
Financial Efficiency Ratios shall include the following:
(a) Sales-to-Assets Ratio; and
(b) Average Collection Period.
The Sales-to-Assets Ratio shall measure the efficiency with
which the Entity uses all its assets to generate sales. The Sales-
to-Assets Ratio shall be calculated as the ratio of Sales to
Average Total Assets. The Average Total Assets shall be
determined using the average of the assets at the beginning and
end of the year. The higher the Sales-to- Assets Ratio, the more
efficiently the Entity’s assets have been used.
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The Average Collection Period (ACP) shall measure how
quickly other entities pay their bills to the Entity. The Average
Collection Period shall be calculated as the ratio of Average
Receivables to Daily Sales. The Average Receivables shall be
determined using the average of the receivables at the
beginning and end of the year. Daily Sales shall be computed
by dividing Annual Sales by 365 days.
The Average Collection Period shall be used to evaluate the
credit and collection policies of the Entity.
Two computations of the Average Collection Period shall be
made:
(a) ACP with government accounts and accounts under
litigation; and
(b) ACP without government accounts and accounts under
litigation.
18.2.5 Profitability Ratios
Profitability Ratios shall include the following: (a) Net Profit
Margin; and (b) Return on Assets.
The Net Profit Margin shall measure the productivity of sales
efforts. The Net Profit Margin shall be calculated as the ratio of
Net Profits After Taxes to Sales. The Net Profits After Taxes
shall be computed as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes minus
Tax (EBIT – Tax). The Average Total Assets shall be
computed as the average of the assets at the beginning and end
of the year.
The Net Profit Margin shall be used to measure the percentage
of sales that remain after all costs and expenses have been
deducted.
The Return on Assets shall measure the overall effectiveness of
the Entity ingenerating profits from its available assets. The
Return on Assets shall be calculated as the ratio of Earnings
before Interest and Taxes minus Taxes to the Average Total
Assets. The Average Total Assets shall be computed as the
average of the assets at the beginning and end of the year.
18.2.6 Submission and Evaluation
The Entity shall submit to the Commission true copies of the
audited balance sheet and financial statement for the preceding
financial year on or before October 15 of the current year.
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The Entity shall submit to the Commission the average power
consumption and revenue income for each class of customers
for the preceding financial year. This requirement is due on or
before September 30 of the current year.
Failure to submit to the Commission the requirements shall
serve as grounds for the imposition of appropriate sanctions,
fines, penalties, or adverse evaluation.
A duly authorized officer must certify all submissions.
18.3 UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS (USoAC)
The Entity shall follow the accounting procedures of the
Commission namely the Uniform System of Accounts
(USoAC), in fulfilling the requirements of the Financial
Standard of Transmission stated in this Grid Code.
If Anything in the Financial Standard of Transmission is
contradictory to the provisions or procedures of the USoAC,
then the provisions or system of the latter shall prevail.

By the order of the Commission

BARRISTER MD. KHALILUR RAHMAN KHAN
Secretary.

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