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Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission 

ELECTRICITY GRID CODE 

2018

Effective Date: December, 2018 

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission 

NOTIFICATION 

Dated: xx December 2018 

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 59 of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act 2003 (Act 13 of  2003), read with sub-sections 2(e) and 2(f) thereof and for the fulfillent of the objectives of the Act, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission is pleased to make the following regulations: 

Short Title and Commencement 

(i)    These regulations may be called Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2018 or in short Grid Code. 

(ii)  These regulations shall come into force from the date of publication in the official gazette. 

GRID CODE CONTENTS 

             SECTION SUBJECT                                                                                              PAGE

1.  INTRODUCTION                                                                                                  1 

2.  DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS                                                                6 

3.  MANAGEMENT OF THE GRID CODE                                                               15 

4.  TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PLANNING                                                              18 

5.  CONNECTION CONDITIONS                                                                             22 

6.  OUTAGE PLANNING                                                                                         38 

7.  SCHEDULE AND DISPATCH                                                                             41 

8.  FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGE MANAGEMENT                                                46 

9.  CONTINGENCY PLANNING                                                                              53 

10.  CROSS BOUNDARY SAFETY                                                                          58 

11.  OPERATIONAL EVENT/ ACCIDENT REPORTING                                          60 

12.  PROTECTION                                                                                                   64 

13.  METERING, COMMUNICATION AND DATA ACQUISITION                         69 

14  TESTING                                                                                                            75 

15  NUMBERING AND NOMENCLATURE                                                             81 

16  DATA REGISTRATION                                                                                     84 

17  PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR TRANSMISSION                                     120 

18  FINANCIAL STANDARD                                                                                 128 

GRID CODE REVISIONS

                                                                                                                                 Electricity Grid Code 2018 

1.         INTRODUCTION

1.1                  GENERAL: 

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 59 of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act 2003 (Act 13 of  2003), for the fulfillent of the objectives of the Act, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has formulated the Electricity Grid Code; hereafter called the Grid Code.  

The Grid Code is a document that governs the boundary between the Licensee and Users and establishes procedures for 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, nondiscriminatory 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 as 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. 

1.2                  STRUCTURE OF THE GRID CODE 

The Grid Code contains criteria and provisions on the following areas: 

1. Management of the Code: specifying the responsibilities of the Transmission Licensee (Licensee), formation and functioning of Code Review Panel, and Grid Code review and revision; 

1. Planning: specifying the technical and design criteria and procedures to be applied by the Transmission Licensee (Licensee) in the planning and development of the Transmission System and by other Users connected or seeking Connection to the Transmission System; 

1. Connection:specifying the technical design criteria and standards to be complied with by the Licensee and other Users connected or seeking Connection to the Transmission System; 

1. 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; 

1. Schedule and Dispatch: specifying the procedures to be followed by the System Operator, theLicensee and Users relating to the scheduling and dispatch of Generating Units to meet the electrical demand; 

1. Operations:specifying the conditions under which the Licensee, System Operator shall operate the Transmission System and other Usersof 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 safe operation of  the  Licensee’s Transmission System under both normal and abnormal operating conditions. Operation of the Gridgenerally covers: 

Frequency and Voltage Management  

Contingency Planning 

Cross Boundary Safety 

Operational Event and Accident Reporting  

Tests  

Numbering and Nomenclature  

Data Registration; 

1. Protection: specifying the coordination responsibility and minimum standards of protection that are required to be installed by Users of the Transmission System; 

1. Metering: specifying the minimum operational and commercial metering to be provided by the Licensee and Users, Communication requirements, Data acquisition; 

1. 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 day-to-day 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 Usersas 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.

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 User’s 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                           Section2 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 in 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 Userfails 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 noncompliance promptly. Consistent failure to comply with the Grid Code may lead to Disconnection of the User’s plant and/ or facilities. 

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. 

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                           Usersmust therefore understand and accept that the Licensee and the System Operator in such unforeseen circumstances may be required to act decisively to discharge its obligations under its License. Users shall provide such reasonable co-operation and assistance as the Licenseeand theSystem Operator may request in such circumstances. 

1.8                              CODE RESPONSIBILITIES 

In discharging its duties under the Grid Code, the Licensee has to rely on information that other Users supply regarding their requirements and intentions. The Licensee shall not be held responsible for any consequences that arise from its reasonable and prudent actions on the basis of such information.

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 or Distribution/ 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 contract or agreement between the Licenseeand a User, the provision of theGrid Code will prevail. 

1.10.2                        In the event of any dispute regarding 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. 

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  on  measures that  are considered necessary for the overall planning and coordination for the development of the electricity sector. The Licensee shall promptly inform the Commission and all Users of the requirement of such 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 Plant and Apparatuson the Licensee’s sites are maintained properly to ensure that they do not pose a threat to safety of any of the Licensee’s Plant,Apparatusor Personnel on the Licensee’s site. The Licensee shall have the right to inspect test results and maintenance records relating to such Plant and Apparatusat anytime. 

1.14.2                     It  is also a  requirement that all the Licensee’s Plant and Apparatuson User’s sites are maintained properly to ensure that they do not pose a threat to the safety of any User’s Plant, Apparatusor Personnel on theUsersite. Users shall have the right to inspect test results and maintenance records relating to such Plant and Apparatusat  anytime. 

1.15                 CITIZEN CHARTER 

The Licensee shall publish Citizen Charter incorporating also its obligation 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 and 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. 

Back to Back  Back to Back is an interface substation where both Rectifier and Inverter are present for conversion and reconversion of AC and DC transmission. 

BERC  Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission. Also known as the Commission. Established by Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act 2003. 

                          Black Start                                                  The process of recovery from a total or partial 

blackout of the Transmission System. 

Bulk Power Consumer  A person or establishment to whom electricity is provided and who has a dedicated supply from the Gridat 132kV or 230kV. 

                          Capability Curve                                 Boundaries of the area within which a Generating 

Unit can operate safely. 

Check Metering System  The tariff Metering Systeminstalled as Back-Upor Check Meter.  

Utility. 

betweenPower Stations, External Interconnections and the Distribution System, Bulk Power Consumers. 

User                                                               A person or establishment, including the Licensee,the    Single   Buyer, the        System            Operator,Generator Distribution Utility andBulk Power Consumer who uses the Transmission System and who must comply with the provisions of the Grid Code.

2.2                  ABBREVIATIONS 

3.             MANAGEMENT OF THE GRID CODE 

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 of 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, submitting and pursuing of any proposed change to the Grid Code and the responsibilities of all Usersto effect that change. 

3.3                    RESPONSIBILITIES 

3.3.1                                   TheLicensee will be responsible for managing and servicing the Grid Code for

discharging 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 provisions of sub-Section 3.4 of the Code. 

3.4                    GRID CODE REVIEW PANEL/ PANEL 

3.4.1                 TheGrid Code Review Panel shall be maintained to undertake the following: 

1. To keep and maintain the Grid Code and its workings under scrutiny and 

review. 

1. To analyze any major Griddisturbances soon after  the  occurrence and  evolve any consequent revision to the Grid Code. 
2. To consider all requests for amendment to the Grid Code which any User makes.
3. To publish recommendations for changes to the Grid Code together with the reason for the change and any objections, if applicable. 
4. To issue guidance on the interpretation and implementation of the Grid Code. 
5. 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 Licenseenot below the rank of Executive Director;  
2. A Technical Member (Secretary) from the Licenseenot below the rank of Chief Engineer; 
3. A Technical Member from the System Operator or Planning Department of the Licensee.

Representative from each of the following: 

1. One Member to represent the Single Buyer;  
2. One Member from BPDB to represent Generation; 
3. One member from EGCB/ NWPGCL/ APSCL/ RPCL/ CPGCBL (for tenure of one year each on rotation basis); 
4. One Member from IPPs/ Private Generators (for tenure of one year each on rotation basis to be notified by the Licensee, to represent all the IPPs/ Private Generators in Bangladesh); 
5. One Member from BPDB to represent Distribution; 
6. One Member from BREB; 
7. One Member from DPDC/ DESCO (for tenure of one year each on rotation basis); 
8. One Member from WZPDCL/ NESCO (for tenure of one year each on rotation basis). 

3.4.3 The Licensee will inform all Usersof the names and addresses of the  Panel Chairman and Technical Secretary at least seven days before the first Panelmeeting, 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 themselves and shall be approved by the Commission. The Panel will meet at least once in 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 Commissionfollowing reports at the conclusion of each Review Meeting of the Panel. 

(a)     A report on the outcome of such review. 

(b)     Any proposed revisions to the Grid Code as the Licensee reasonably thinks necessary for the achievement of the defined objectives. 

(c)     All written representations or objections from Usersarising during the review. 

3.5.3 All revisions to the Grid Code shall require approval of theCommission. 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 difficulties in meeting the Grid Code requirements. 

3.5.5                 The revision number and date of issue shall appear on every page of the Grid Code. 

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  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 Sectionidentifies the method for data submissions by Users to the Licenseefor the planning and development of the Transmission System. This Sectionalso specifies the technical and design criteria and procedure to be applied by the Licenseein the planning and development of the Transmission System.

A requirement for reinforcement or extension of the Transmission System may arise for a number of reasons, including but not limited to the following: 

1. Development in a User’s system already connected to the Transmission System. 
2. The introduction of a new Connection Pointbetween the User’s system and the Transmission System. 
3. An increase in system capacity to remove operating constraints and maintain standards of security. 
4. Stability considerations. 
5. 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 wayleaves to be obtained and detailed engineering design/ 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 exchange of  necessary information between the Licensee and Users having regard, where appropriate, to the confidentiality of such information. 

4.2                              OBJECTIVE

The provisions of this Sectionare intended to enable the Licensee in consultation with the Single Buyer,Generators andUsers, to provide an efficient, co-ordinated, secure and economical Transmission System to satisfy requirement of future demand. 

4.3                              PERSPECTIVE PLAN 

4.3.1                           The System Plannerwill prepare and submit a long-term (preferably 20 years which may be termed as planning-term) Power System Master Plan to the Government and to the Commission for generation expansion and for Transmission System expansion to meet the future demand.

4.3.2                           For fulfillment of the above requirement theSystem Planner and theLicensee shall work together to:

1. Forecast the demand for power within the Area of Supply in each of the succeeding planning-term and provide to the Commission details of the demand forecasts, data, methodology and assumptions on which the forecasts are based. 

1. Prepare a least cost generation plan for the Power System based on 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 effects of demand side management. 

1. Prepare a long-term plan for the expansion of the Transmission System compatible with the above load forecast and generation plan. 

1. Combine the above elements to form the Power System Master Plan which shall be reviewed yearly to identify any major changes/requirements or whenever the government urges for urgent powergeneration and communicated to the Commission.

4.3.3 The Power System Master Planshall be updated periodically, preferably every 5 years and used as an input to the national plan.

4.4                    PLANNING AND SECUIRITY STANDARDS  

The Transmission System shall be planned in accordance with the following transmission systemplanning 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 Contigency Criteria of 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 three-phase trip within 5 cycles and followed by successful reclosure within 15 cycles.  

4.5                    PLANNING RESPONSIBILITY 

4.5.1 The primary responsibility of load forecasting within its area rests with each of the Distribution Utilities. The Distribution Utilities shall determine peak load and energy forecasts of their respective areas for each category of loads for each of the succeeding planning-term and submit the same annually by 31^stMarch 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 daily load curve. Thedemand forecasts shall be updated annually or whenever major changes are made inthe existing forecasts or planning. While indicating 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.

4.5.2                  TheLicensee 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 probability of materialization of bulk loads of consumers with demands above 5 MW in consultation with that 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 Licenseeand the System 

Planner shall jointly conduct system studies and prepare perspective plans for the 

Transmission Systemas 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 Data Registration Sectionand categorized as Planning Data (PD). 

4.6.2 To enable Users to co-ordinate 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 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 Userconnected to the Transmission System.

5.2                    OBJECTIVE 

The objective of this Sectionis to ensure the following: 

1. By specifying minimum design and operational criteria, to assist Users in their requirement to comply with Licenseobligations and hence ensure that a system of acceptable quality is maintained.  

1. Any new Connectionshall not impose any adverse effects on existing Users, nor shall a new Connectionsuffer adversely due to existing Users.

1. All Usersor prospective Users are treated equitably. 

1. Specify the data required by the Licenseeand System Operatorfrom Users.

1. The ownership and responsibility for all items of equipment is clearly specified in a schedule (Site Responsibility Schedule) for every site where a Connection is made. 

5.3                    SITE RESPONSIBILITY SCHEDULE 

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: 

1. The ownership of equipment. 
2. The responsibility for control of equipment. 
3. The responsibility for maintenance of equipment. iv.The responsibility for operation of equipment. v.The manager of the site. 

vi.The responsibility for all matters relating to safety of persons at site. 

An illustrative Site Responsibility Schedule is provided at 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 and maintenance, etc. 

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 Electricity Rules, 1937 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 Griddiscipline directed by the Commission. 

5.4.4 Voltage variation on the Transmission System shall normally be ±5% for 400 kV, ±6% for 230 kV & 132 kV bus during normal operations and +/- 10 % at 400 kV, + 10/-15% for 230 kV, 132 kV bus during emergencies in accordance with the provisions of 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/ Codes. 

5.4.6                  Protection schemes and Metering shall be as detailed in the Protection & Metering Sections of the Code. 

5.4.7 For existing Power Stations, the equipment for communications (voice and data) and SCADAsystem shall be owned and maintained by the Licensee, unless alternative arrangements are mutually agreed. The Usersshall be responsible to provide compatible 

SCADAand Communication interfaces (Voice, Data & Tele-protection) with the System OperatorSCADAand Communication system for exchanging required system information and deliver control commands as stated in this Grid Code. 

5.4.8 For new Power Stations or User’s substations/ facilities, the equipment within their site for communication (voice & data), SCADAControl (for example RTU/ SAS) shall be installed, owned & maintained by the respectiveGeneratoror Bulk Power Consumeror other User. 

5.5                   CONNECTION POINT 

5.5.1                 Generator 

5.5.1.1               Voltage may be 400 kV/ 230 kV/ 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 theSingle Buyer, the Connection Pointshall be 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’ equipmentshall be maintained by the respective Users. From the outgoing feeder gantry onwards, the Licensee shall maintain all electrical equipment.

5.5.1.3               For existing Power Stations 

The existing arrangement of 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., by the Power Station, 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/ 33 kV or as agreed with the Single Buyer and the Licensee.  

5.5.2.2 The Connection and Metering pointof a Distribution Utilityshall be the outgoing 132 kV or 33 kV feeder gantry of the Licensee’sGrid substation as agreed by the Licensee and the Single Buyer. TheLicensee 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 andConnection Pointmay be at the LV side of GridTransformer when LV bus and all the outgoing feeders are owned and utilized by a single Distribution Utility. 

5.5.2.4 From the Connection Pointonwards, the respective Distribution Utility shall maintain its own electrical line and equipment.  

5.5.2.5 Any disagreement or dispute in respect of Connection Point, metering point and apportion of 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 kV/ 132 kV or as agreed with the Single Buyer and the Licensee.

5.5.3.2 The Connection and metering point shall be the outgoing feeder gantry of the Licensee’s Grid substation.  

5.5.3.3 From the Connection Pointonwards, Bulk Power Consumer shall maintain its own electrical equipment. 

5.5.3.4Substation at consumer’s electricity utilization premises shall be built, owned and maintained by the Bulk Power Consumer in accordance with thedesign approved by the Licensee. 

5.5.3.5 The Bulk Power Consumer’s substation shall only be fed by radial feeder from nearest Grid substation. 

5.5.3.6               To ensure Grid safety, transmission lines shall not be diverted to 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 Connectionto and/or use of the Transmission Systemshall submit the following report, data and undertaking along with an application to the Licensee: 

1. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)/ Power Sales Agreement (PSA) with the Single Buyer.
2. 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. 
3. 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.
4. Construction schedule and target completion date. 
5. An undertaking that the User shall abide by Grid Code and provisions  of the Electricity Rules, 1937and revisions thereof, for installation and operation of the Apparatus. 

5.7.2 For every new Connection sought, the Licenseeand the Single Buyer jointly shall specify the Connection Pointand the voltage to be used, along with the metering, protection, communication and SCADArequirements as specified in respective Sections.

5.7.3 The Licenseeshall normally make a formal offer to the Userwithin 2 months of receipt of the application complete with all information as may reasonably be required, subject to 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 Systemto satisfy the requirements of the Connection application and for obtaining statutory clearances, way leaves as necessary 

5.7.5 In respect of offers for modification of existing Connection, the terms shall take into account, the existing Connection Agreement.  

5.7.6                  

1. If the nature of complexity of the proposal is such that the prescribed time limit for making the offer is not adequate, theLicenseeshall make a preliminary offer within the prescribed time limit. The  offer  shall indicate the extent of further time required with the consent of the Commissionfor more detailed examination of the issues 

1. On receipt of the preliminary offer, the Usershall indicate promptly whether the Licenseeshould proceed further to make a final offer within the extended time limit. 

5.7.7 All offers (other than preliminary offers) including revised offers shall remain valid for 60 days of issue of offer. 

5.7.8   The Licenseeshall 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 Userwithin the validity period, no further action shall be taken by the Licensee on the Connection applications. 

5.7.10                TheLicensee may reject any application for Connection to and/ or use of Transmission System: 

1. If such proposed Connection will violate any provisions of the TransmissionLicensee. 
2. 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. 
3. 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 Generatorshall 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 of 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 to operate, for at least 15 minutes,in case of increase in frequency within the range of 51.5 to 52 Hz; and for at least 30 minutes, in 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 Pointis within +/- 10% for 400 kV and +10/-15% for 230 kV, 132 kV of the nominal value. 

If the system frequency momentarily rises above 52.0 Hz or falls below 47.5 Hz, the Generation Unitshall 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. 

5.8.2                           Voltage Withstand Capability

The Generator shall ensure that each Generating Unit is capable of supplying its full rated power output (both active and reactive) within voltage variations within the range +/- 5% for 400 kV and +/- 6% for 230 kV, 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, 132 kV, a reduction on 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 Generatorterminals as mentioned in PPA, and in accordance with its Reactive Power Capability Curve. 

The Generating Unitshall 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 Unitshall be capable of contributing to frequency control by continuous regulation of the Active Power supplied to the system.The Generating Unitshall be fitted with a fast-acting speed-governing system 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.   

5.8.5                           Black Start Capability

The Power System shall have Black Startcapability at a number of strategically located Generating Plants.The Generatorshall specify in its application for a Connection Agreementif its Generating Unithas a Black Start capability.  

5.9                   REQUIREMENTS FOR VRE GENERATORS 

5.9.1                           Frequency Withstand Capability

The Generator shall assure that each VRE Generating Unit is 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 Unitshall be capable to continuously operate with any variation of the Power System frequency within the range of 48.0 Hz to 51.5 Hz. It shall be also capable to operate, for at least 5 minutes, in case of increase in frequency within the range of 51.5 to 52 Hz; and for at least 60 minutes, in 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 Pointis within +/- 10% for 400 kV and +10%/-15% for 230 kV, 132 kV of the nominal value. In case the frequency momentarily falls below 47.5 Hz the VRE Generating Unitshall remain connected for at least 5 seconds. In case of increase in Frequency above 52.0 Hz the VRE Generator shall decide whether to disconnect the VRE Generating Plantand/ or its Generating Unitsfrom the Grid. 

The VRE Generation Plantshall remain synchronized during a rate of change of frequency of values up to and including plus or minus 1.0 Hz per second measured as a rolling average over 500 milliseconds.  

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 condition. Outside this range, and up to a voltage variation within standard limits for emergency condition, a reduction on active and/or reactive power can be allowed, provided that this reduction does not exceed 5% of the Generator’s Declared Data. 

5.9.3                           Reactive Power Capability and Control

The VRE Generating Plantshall be capable of supplying reactive power output, at its Connection Point, within the following ranges: 

• +/- 20 % of the Generating Plant capacity,  as specified in the Generator’sDeclared Data, if the active power output, depending on the availability of the primary resource, is equal or above 58% of theGenerating Plantcapacity;  

• Any reactive power value within the limits of power factor 0.95 lagging to 0.95 leading, if its active power output, depending on the availability of the primary resource, is within the 10 % and 58% of the Generating Plant capacity;  

• No reactive power interchange with the Gridif the active power output, depending on the availability of the primary resource, is equal or less than 10% of the Generating Plantcapacity. 

The VRE Generating Plantshall 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 theSystem Operator: 

• Maintaining constant voltage at the Connection Point, at a set point instructed by the System Operator;

• Maintain an injection of reactive power, at the Connection Point, at a set point instructed by the System Operator;   

• 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 Plantshall 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. 

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 system frequency is within the range 49 Hz – 51 Hz: 

a)     Free active power production (no active power control): The VRE Generating Plantoperates producing 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 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 with the following formula: 

_DP ₌ 33_×Pm _×æ_ç51.0- f_n ö_÷

                                                                            è     50     ø

Where:  

ΔP: is the variation in Active Power output that should be achieved P_m: is the Active Power output before this control is activated f_n: is the Gridfrequency. 

The reduction in active power output shall be performed at the maximum possible gradient, provided the technical capabilities of the VRE Generatorsare not exceeded. If the active power for any VRE Generating Plantis regulated downward below its minimum technical limit, shutting-down of individual VREGenerating Unitsis allowed. 

5.9.5                Performance During Grid Disturbances

The VRE Generating Plant shall be able to withstand without disconnection voltage dips at the Connection Point, produced by fault or disturbances in the Grid, whose magnitude and duration profiles are within the shaded area in Figure 1. This area is defined by following characteristics: 

a)     If the voltage at the Connection Pointfalls to zero in any of the three phases, the PVS shall remain connected for at least 0.15 seconds;

b)     If the voltage at the Connection Pointdrops but it is still above 20% of the nominal value, in all the three phases, the VRE Generating Plantshall remain connected for at least 0.625 seconds; 

c)     If the voltage at the Connection Pointis equal or above 90% of the nominal value, in all the 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 Plantshall remain connected, shall be determined by linear interpolation between following pairs of values [voltage = 30%; time = 0.625 seconds] and [voltage = 90%; time = 3.0 seconds]. 

 In the case of larger voltage deviations and/ or lasting longer, the Wind Farm is allowed to be disconnected from the Grid. 

Figure 1: Low voltage withstand capability – VRE Generating Plant 

In 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 Gridand 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 of the VRE Generating Plantis not greater than 60% of the registered nominal capacity of the facility; 

b)     Both during the time the fault exists in the Gridand 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 could be allowed.  

c)     Both during the fault period and during the recovery period after the fault elimination, the VRE Generating Plantshould 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 of the shaded area of Figure 2, after 150 milliseconds from the initiation of the fault or the moment the fault has been eliminated. 

In 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 Plantat the Connection Point. Small amounts of reactive power consumption are allowed during the first 150 milliseconds immediately after the start of fault and immediately after its elimination. In addition, transitory consumptions are allowed during the fault period, provided that the following conditions are met: 

• Net consumption of reactive power by the VRE Generating Plantshall not exceed an amount equivalent to 40% of the VRE Generating Plantinstalled capacity during any 100 milliseconds period; and
• Net consumption of reactive power, in each cycle (16.6 milliseconds), shall not exceed 40% of VRE Generating Plantinstalled 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.

Figure 2: Allowed generation of Reactive Power during Voltage Dips 

The VRE Generatorshall demonstrate to the System Operatorthat the VRE Generating Plant complies with the above prescriptions through:  

a)     A certification issued by the VRE Generating Units manufacturer, stating that its VREGenerating Units have been tested and certified in a reputable laboratory showing compliance with the stated requirements. Copy of the laboratory certification shall be included.

b)     A formal declaration from the VRE Generatorand/ or its EPC Contractor indicating that the VREGenerating Plantinstalled protection system and their 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 or other Grid User’s equipment shall be connected to the Gridat voltage level(s) agreed to by the Licensee, theSingle Buyerand the Distributor(or other Grid User) based on the studies performed by the Licensee. 

5.10.2                     Protection Arrangements

The Distributor’s or other Grid User’s equipment shall be connected to the Gridat voltage level(s) agreed to by the Licenseeand 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/ from the Transmission System and to maintain Transmission System voltage within the specified range. Concerned Usersshall ensure/ maintain 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 Connectionwill be: 

(a)Synchronous; or (b)Asynchronous.

5.11.2                     The procedure for International Connectionto 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

5.11.3.1Asynchronous Connectionmay be established by HVDC transmission having any of the following options: 

(a)Rectifier at sending end and Inverter atreceiving-end (b)Back to Back(B2B) with Rectifier and Inverter at both ends. 

5.11.3.2            HVDCtransmission design and appropriate configuration of overhead and underground transmission Connections will be determined following 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 metallic returnconductor. 

5.11.4              HVAC AsynchronousConnection

Asynchronous Connectionmay be established by HVAC transmission running up to 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 Connection; 

1. Details of any capital related payments arising from necessary reinforcement or extension of the system; 
2. A Site Responsibility Schedule; 

5.13                 APPENDIX 

General format for Site Responsibility Schedule. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Electricity Grid Code 2018 

                                                                                                                                                                                                            APPENDIX

CONNECTION CONDITIONS                                                                                                       

SITE RESPONSIBILITY SCHEDULE

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

Tel. Number:................................ Fax Number:................................ 

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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 Sectionis to define the process that will allow the Licensee to optimize transmission Outages in coordination with Generator’sand 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 DispatchSection). 

6.3.2.Distribution Utilities shall provide to the Licensee their estimates of demand at each Connection Pointfor the period from July to June by 31st March on 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 load that may be shed, when required, in discrete blocks with the details of the arrangements of such  load shedding. 

6.3.5. All data shall be collected in accordance with procedures agreed between the Licensee and each User. 

6.3.6.               TheLicensee shall maintain a database of demand on an hourly basis. 

6.4                  GENERATOR OPERATING COMMITTEES 

6.4.1.   The Licensee, the System Operator, theSingle Buyerand the Generators shall establish Operating Committees, which shall serve as a point of coordination for the respective parties. 

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 Gridsystem Apparatus, the Metering Systemand 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 Startcapabilities and procedures; 

(j)       Any other operational matters agreed by the Committees. 

6.5                  TRANSMISSION OUTAGE PLANNING PROCESS 

6.5.1.                       The Licenseeshall produce a yearly transmission Outageprogram for the period July  to June.

6.5.2.                       All Generatorsshall provide the Licensee, the System Operatorand the Single Buyer with  their proposed Outage programs in writing for the year ahead (July to June) by 31^stMarch 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 31^stMarch each year. 

6.5.4.                       Outageprograms shall contain identification of unit (for Generating Units), Outage start date and duration of  Outage. 

6.5.5.                       The Licenseeshall 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. 

6.5.6.                       The Licenseeshall 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 Outageplan. The Licensee shall release the finally agreed transmission Outage plan, which takes account of User requirements, to all Users by 31^stMay each year.

6.5.7.                       The Licenseeshall review the final Outage plan monthly in consultation with Users, who shall be informed by 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 Licenseeshall inform Users promptly of any changes that affect them. 

6.6                  RELEASE OF CIRCUITS AND GENERATOR UNITS INCLUDED IN OUTAGE  

                        PLAN 

6.6.1.                       Not withstanding 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 Outagehas commenced, if any delay in restoration is apprehended, the System Operatoror User concerned shall inform the other party promptly together with 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 Orderdispatch of  Generating Units to meet system demand.

7.2                  OBJECTIVE 

The objective of this Sectionis to detail the actions and responsibilities of  the  Licensee, the Single Buyer and the System Operatorin preparing and issuing generation schedules and the responsibilities of Users to supply the necessary data and to comply with those schedules. 

7.3                  GENERATION SCHEDULING 

7.3.1               Yearly/ Monthly/ Weekly Schedules 

7.3.1.1. The System Operatorshall coordinate and prepare yearly/ monthly and weekly loadgeneration 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 Licenseeand the System Operator. 

7.3.1.3. The System Operatorshall prepare a yearly schedule of net electrical output on a monthly basis, using the information from the dependable capacity of Generating Units, VREgeneration forecasts, yearly outage program and estimated demands. 

7.3.1.4. The Generator shall inform the System Operatorand the Single Buyer promptly of any changes to any of the net electrical output notifications. 

7.3.1.5. The System Operator shall provide to the Licensee,the Single Buyerand 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 Licenseein turn submit the monthly estimates of net electrical output requirement 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, theSingle Buyer andGenerators 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 Generatorand estimated demands. 

7.3.1.9. The System Operator shall provide to the Licensee, theSingle Buyer andGenerators 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.            TheSystem Operator shall co-ordinate and prepare day ahead schedules of 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 generatorsshall provide forecasted production for the VRE generation unitshourly 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 shall report the same to the System Operator. 

7.3.2.5. The Single Buyer shall prepare, update Merit Orderof Generating Unitsand provide to theSystem Operator.   

7.3.2.6. After consolidation of the data provided by the Generators,the System Operatorshall produce a day ahead hourly generation schedule based on Merit Orderof 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 VREgenerations 

Generating Units Schedule and Dispatch parameters  

Requirements for voltage control 

Allocated spinning reserve/ Operating reserve  

7.3.2.7. The System Operator shall provide to the Licensee, theSingle Buyerand 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, changes of Generating Unit availability or capability, or any unexpected situation that could affect its operation including updated meterogical information which may affect VRE Generatorsproduction.  

7.3.2.9.              TheSystem Operator shall advise Users as soon as possible of any necessary rescheduling. 

7.3.2.10. The System Operatorshall instruct Generatorsto hold capacity reserves (spinning and/or standby) to the agreed Commission guidelines or as determined for local conditions. In normal operation, VRE Generatorsare exempted to provide spinning and/ or standby reserves. 

7.3.2.11. The System Operatormay 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 absence of any dispatch instructions by the System Operator,Generators shall generate according to the day ahead generation schedule, or in the case of VREGenerators, 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 Buyerand Generator to the System Operator. These instructions shall include time, Power Station, Generating Units, name of operators sending and receiving the same. 

7.4.4.               Dispatch instructions include but not limited to: 

1. Switching a Generating Unit into or out of service. 
2. Details of reserve to be carried on a unit. 
3. To increase or decrease MVAR generation to assist with voltage profile. 
4. To begin pre-planned Black Start procedures. v.To hold spinning reserve. 

vi.To hold Generating Units on standby. 

7.4.5. The required spinning reserve of Generatorsshall be maintained to meet the performance standards of the system, except in conditions of shortfall of supply or operation restrictions. In case of any emergencies, the Generators shall be instructed by the System Operatorto operate with a lower reserve margin. The System Operatorshall promptly inform the Licensee, Single Buyerand Distribution Utilitiesabout this matter in the most practicable way. 

7.5                     COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE SYSTEM OPERATOR AND GENERATORS 

Dispatch instructions/ feedback from Generators shall be issued by e-mail, tele-printer, telephone or computer to computer communication, confirmed by 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, tele-printer or otherwise. 

7.6                  ACTION REQUIRED BY GENERATORS 

7.6.1. All Generators shall comply promptly with a dispatch instruction issued by the System Operatorunless this action would compromise the safety of plant or personnel. 

7.6.2. The Generator shall promptly inform the System Operatorin the event of any unforeseen difficulties in carrying out an instruction. 

7.6.3.Generators shall immediately inform the System Operatorby 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 of 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 Operatorexcept on the 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.   Generatorsshall not synchronize Generating Units without instruction from the System Operator. In emergency situations, the Generatormay synchronize Units with the Grid

without prior intimation in the interest of the operation of the Gridfollowing standing instructions developed for such purpose under “contingency planning”. 

7.6.7. Should a Generator fail to comply with any of the above provisions, it shall inform the System Operatorpromptly of this failure. 

7.6.8.               TheSystem Operatorshall ensure that the Licenseeand 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 Operatorwith data for this Section as specified in the Data Registration Section. 

7.8                  SHORTFALL MANAGEMENT 

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. 

The System Operatorand Distribution Utilitiesshall always endeavor to restrict the net drawl at the Connection Point from the Gridwithin the drawl schedules, whenever the system frequency is within normal operating limits. The concerned Distribution Utilities/ Usershall ensure that their automatic demand management scheme to ensure that there is no over drawl when frequency is 49.5 Hz or below. Distribution Utilitiesshall establish their own SCADAsystem 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 theTransmission System shall cooperate with the Licensee in contributing towards effective control of the system frequency and managing voltage profile of the Transmission System. 

The System Operatorhas the overall responsibility of enforcing Griddiscipline and managing the frequency of the Power System. TheUsers are required to follow the instructions of the System Operatorfor the backing down generation, regulating load, etc. to meet the objective. The System Operatorshall accordingly instruct Generating Units to regulate generation/export and hold reserves of active and reactive power, within their respective declared parameters. The System Operatorshall also regulate load as may be  necessary to meet this objective. 

The System Operatorshall optimize voltage management by adjusting transformer taps to the extent available and switching of circuits/ reactors/ capacitor banks and other operational steps. The System Operatorwill instruct Generating Units to regulate MVAR generation within their declared parameters. The System Operatorshall also instruct Distribution Utilities to regulate demand if necessary. 

The supply of quality power at proper voltage and frequency is dependent on active cooperation of Generators and Distribution Utilities as well as fulfillment of obligations of individual Users of the Transmission System. 

8.2                  OBJECTIVE 

The objectives of this Section are as follows: 

1. To define the responsibilities of all Usersin contributing to frequency management. 
2. To define the actions required to enable the Licenseeto maintain Transmission System voltages and frequency within acceptable levels in accordance with Commission Directives, and Planning and Security Standards for Transmission System. 

8.3                            FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT 

The normal frequency range will be 49.5 – 50.5 (50 Hz ±1.0%). The System Operatorshall identify frequency deviations and take the appropriate action to keep the frequency within the normal range. 

8.4                            RESPONSIBILITIES

The System Operatorshall monitor actual generation and load-generation balance and regulate generation and demand to maintain frequency within the prescribed limits. 

The System Operatorand the Licensee shall continuously monitor 400 kV/ 230 kV/ 132 kV transmission Gridline loadings on the Transmission System. 

Generators shall follow the dispatch instructions issued by the System Operator. 

All Generating Units shall have the governor available and in service and must be capable of automatic increase or decrease in output within the normal declared frequency range and within their respective capability limit. 

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 the clause 5.9.1. and the System Operatorinformed promptly of any restrictions. Generatorsshall be responsible for protecting their Generating Units against damage should frequency excursions outside 52 Hz and 47.5 Hz ever occur. The Generatorshall inform the System Operatorimmediately after taking such action. 

Generatorsshall provide following parameters of their Generating Units to the NLDCto 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 list for AGC/ EMS requirements);  

(c)     Tertiary Frequency Control (manual from the System Operator);  (d)Primary Voltage Control.   

The Generating Unitsshall be designed to process the following capabilities:  

(a)     AllGenerating Unitsshall be frequency sensitive. 

(b)     Power and Frequency Control of the Generating Unitsshall be achieved with fastacting 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 Turbine, 4% to 6% for GT & ST and up to 10 % for Nuclear plant.  

(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 system frequency deviation exceeds this specified dead band.  

(f)     Limiter (regulation range) setting shall be specified by the System Operatorin collaboration with plants.  

(g)     If and when the Generating Unitis required to operate in an islanded mode, then the Governor control system shall ensure that the islanded system will operate within the frequency range. 

Distribution Utilities and Bulk Power Consumers shall co-operate with the System Operatorin managing load on instruction from the NLDCas required. 

The Licensee and the System Operator shall ensure that under frequency and df/dt load shedding schemes are always functional. 

Close coordination between Users and the NLDC shall exist at all times for the purposes of effective frequency and voltage management. 

8.4.1                 Sustained rising frequency 

Under rising (from 50 Hz) frequency conditions, Generatorshaving governor in service shall be capable of automatic decrease 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).  

The governor 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. 

The selected plants shall be capable of running on Automatic Generation Control (AGC/ LFC) Mode. Therefore, those plants shall automatically reduce output as per AGC command(s) in secondary frequency regulation. Secondary response shall 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.   

When the frequency rises above 50.5 Hz actions must be taken immediately by the Generatorswhich are beyond AFC. The System Operator shall take appropriate action to issue instructions to Generatorsto arrest the rising frequency and restore frequency within normal range. Such instructions may include reducing generated output (i.e. Tertiary or manual control) or de-synchronizing Generating Units or adding load to system if there is any load-shed. Frequency up to 52.0 Hz Generators shall have frequency withstand capability as mentioned in sub-Section 5.8.1.  

Generators shall be responsible for protecting their Generating Unitsagainst damage should frequency excursions outside 52 Hz and 47.5 Hz ever occur 

8.4.2                 Sustained falling frequency 

Under falling (from 50 Hz) frequency conditions, Generatorshaving governor in service shall be capable of automatic increase 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). 

The governor 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 (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. 

The selected plants shall be capable of running on Automatic Generation Control (AGC/ LFC) Mode. Therefore, those plants shall automatically increase output as per AGC command(s) in secondary frequency regulation. Secondary response shall 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. 

If the secondary control is insufficient, tertiary control operates to return frequency to target value and restore the secondary control reserve. Tertiary frequency response is normally in the form of security constrained economic dispatch. 

When  the  frequency falls  below  49.5 Hz, the System Operator shall take appropriate action to issue instructions to Generatorsto arrest the falling frequency and restore it within  normal range. Such instructions may include dispatch commands (i.e. Tertiary or manual control) or instructions to Generators to increase output, to synchronize standby Generating Units to the Transmission System.  

All Generating Units that have been declared available shall be required to be synchronized and loaded in the event of the 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 Generatorshall inform the System Operator immediately after taking such action. 

Distribution Utilities and Bulk Power Consumers should not increase load when frequency is below 49.5 Hz. 

When frequency falls below 49.3 Hz, the System Operatorshall take appropriate action to issue instructions to Distribution Utilities to reduce load demand by appropriate manual and/ or automatic load shedding. 

When the frequency falls below 49.1, the System Operator shall impose SCADAoperation to open the CB of outgoing feeders to the Distribution Utilities/ Bulk Consumersat Connection Pointsto stabilize the system frequency. 

The System Operatorshall 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. 

Frequency up to 47.5 Hz, Generator shall have frequency withstand capability as mentioned in sub-Section 5.8.1. 

8.5                    VOLTAGE MANAGEMENT 

The Licensee and the System Operatorshall 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 Operatorshall instruct Generators to maintain specified voltage levels at their generation bus. 

All Generating Units shall have Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) in service. 

Generators shall inform the System Operatorof their reactive reserve capability promptly on request. 

Generators shall make available to the System Operatorthe up-to-date Capability Curves for all Generating Units, as detailed inSection 5, indicating any restrictions, to allow accurate system studies and effective operation of the Transmission System. 

The System Operatorand the Licensee shall continuously monitor 400 kV/ 230 kV/ 132 kV transmission Gridvoltage levels at all Gridsubstations. 

The System Operatorand the Licensee shall regulate voltage levels within the prescribed levels. 

The System Operatorand the Licensee shall jointly take appropriate measures to control Transmission System voltages that may include but not be limited to transformer tap changing and use of MVAR reserves with Generating units within technical limits.These may include operation of the following equipments: 

a)   SynchronousGenerating 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. 

The Licensee shall co-ordinate with the Distribution Utilities to determine voltage levels at the Connection Points.  

The Distribution Utilities and Bulk Power Consumers shall maintain power factor within the range 0.90 lagging and 0.95 leading at the Connection Point.  

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. 

8.6                    MONITORING OF GENERATION 

8.6.1                  

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 Operatorof Generating Unit output, and active and reactive reserve capacity, shall be carried out to evaluate the reliability and performance of plant. 

The System Operatorshall 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’sdeclared availability may not match the actual availability or declared output does not match the actual output. 

Generators shall provide to the System Operatorhourly generation summation outputs where  no automatically transmitted metering or SCADA equipment exists. 

The Generator shall provide other logged readings, that the System Operator may reasonably require, for monitoring purposes where SCADA data is not available. 

8.6.2                 Generating Unit Tripping 

Generators shall promptly inform the  tripping of a Generating Unit, with reasons, to the System Operatorin accordance with the Operational Event/ Accident Reporting Section. TheSystem Operatorshall keep a written log of all such tripping, including the reasons with a view to demonstrating the effect on system performance and identifying the need for remedial measures. 

Generators shall submit a more detailed report of all trippings and forced outage/shut downs of each Generating Unit to theSystem Operatormonthly. 

8.6.3                 Data Requirements 

Generators shall submit data to theSystem Operatoras listed in Data Registration Section,  termed as Frequency and Voltage Management. 

9.             CONTINGENCY PLANNING

9.1                  INTRODUCTION 

A contingency in the Transmission Systemmay arise owing to generation deficiencies, inadvertent tripping of Transmission Systemcomponents, and failure of Transmission Systemequipment 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,theSystem Operatorand all Users in the event of Transmission System total or partial blackouts. 

9.2                  OBJECTIVE 

The objective of this Sectionis to define a general guideline of 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 Unitscapabilities 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 restorations process to be adopted in the event of a total blackout. TheSystem Operator shall advise all Users of the situation and follow the strategy as 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 till normality is restored. 

9.4                  TOTAL  SYSTEM BLACKOUT 

9.4.1 TheSystem Operatorshall instruct all relevant Generators having Power Stations with Black Start capability to commence their pre-planned Black Start procedure. 

9.4.2 TheSystem Operatorshall 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 becoming available to stabilize Generating Units,  as these become available in individual islands.  

9.4.3                Generatorsto whom start up power supply is made available shall sequence their start up to match their auxiliary power demand with supply available. 

9.4.4 Each discrete power island should contain at least one Black StartGenerator capable of running on Isochronous Mode. 

9.4.5Generators shall inform theSystem Operatoras Generating Units become available to take load,  in order that the System Operatormay assess the MW demand which the Generating Unit is likely to pick up on circuit breaker closure. 

9.4.6                TheSystem Operatorshall co-ordinate with Generatorsand 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 maintaining load generation balance. 

(c)       Synchronize islands to form a larger, more stable island. 

9.5                  PARTIAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM BLACKOUT 

9.5.1                        TheSystem Operatorshall ensure with the Licenseeand Users that security of the healthy part of the Transmission System is maintained. 

9.5.2                        TheSystem Operatorand the Licensee shall gradually extend the healthy system to provide start-up power to appropriate Generating Units. 

9.5.3                        TheSystem Operatorand the Licensee with close coordination with Distribution Utilities and Generators shall gradually restore demand to match generation as it becomes available. 

9.5.4                        All Usersshall 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 PPAwith the selected Generators. 

9.6.2                        TheSystem Operatorshall maintain a record of Power Station Black Start capability and associated Power Station Black Start plans.

9.6.3                        The System Operatorshall prepare, distribute and maintain up-to-date Black Start procedures covering the restoration of the Transmission System following total or partial blackout. Updated Black Startprocedures shall be submitted to the Commission.

9.6.4                        Usersshall agree regarding Black Start procedures with the System Operatorand the Licensee and promptly inform theSystem Operatorwhen unable to follow the procedure.

9.6.5                        TheSystem Operatorand the Licensee shall be responsible for directing the overall Transmission System restoration process by 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 advisethe System Operatorof the amount of MW likely to be picked up by the synchronizing Generator.

9.6.7                        Generatorsshall be responsible for commencing their planned Black Start procedure on the instruction of theSystem Operatorand steadily increasing their generation according to the demand that the System Operatoris 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 priority of restoration is shown in the Appendix. Updated list of essential loads and priority of 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 theSystem Operator. 

9.7.5                        All Usersshall pay special attention in carrying out the procedures so that secondary collapse due to undue haste or in-appropriate 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 subsequent investigation into the incident and the efficiency of the restoration process. Such investigation shall be conducted promptly after the incident. 

9.8                  APPENDIX 

Essential loads and priority of restoration. 

APPENDIX 

CONTINGENCY PLANNING 

ESSENTIAL LOADS AND PRIORITY OF RESTORATION 

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 Sectionis to achieve agreement and consistency on  the principles of safety as prescribed in the Electricity Rules, 1937 and revisions thereof and widely practiced international rules by 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 boundary. These persons shall be referred to as Control Persons. 

10.4                 PROCEDURE 

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 change of name, designation or telephone number. 

All Users with a direct control boundary with the Licenseeshall 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. 

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 work shall directly contact the other relevant Control Person. Code words will be agreed at the time of work to ensure correct identification of both parties. 

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. 

The Control Personsshall co-operate 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. 

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 safety documentation to the working party to allow work to commence. 

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 removal of those safety precautions. 

The equipment shall only be considered as 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 return of agreed safety documentation from the working party has taken place. 

The Licensee, Generators andDistribution Utilities shall jointly develop an agreed written procedure for cross boundary safety and continually update it. 

Any dispute concerning Cross Boundary Safety shall be resolved at an appropriate higher level of authority. 

10.5                 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 

For cross boundary circuits all Users shall comply with the agreed safety rules which must be in accordance with the Electricity Rules, 1937 and revisions thereof and widely practiced international rules. 

All equipment on cross boundary circuits which may be used for the purpose of safety coordination and 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 with manufacturer's specification. 

Each Control Personshall 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/ to other Users. 

11.2                 OBJECTIVE 

The objective of this Sectionis 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:

1. Exceptionally high/ low system voltage or frequency. 
2. Serious equipment problem, e.g. major circuit, transformer or bus-bar fault. iii.Loss of major Generating Unit. 
3. Falling of Transmission line/ Tower due to natural calamity 
4. System split, Transmission System breakaway or black out. 
5. 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 which still affect the Transmission System and can be reasonably classed 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.              

1. All reportable incidents occurring in lines and equipment of 33kV and above at Gridsubstations 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 Operatorwho shall immediately inform the Licensee. 

1. Within 1 (one) hour of being informed by the Reporting User, the System Operatoror the Licensee may ask for a written report on any incident. 

1. If the reporting incident cannot be classed as minor then the Reporting User shall submit an initial written report within two hours of asking for a written report by theSystem Operator. This has to be further followed up by the submission of a comprehensive report within 48 hours of the submission of the initial written report. 

1. In other cases the Reporting User shall submit a report within 5 (five) working days to theSystem Operator. 

1. The System Operatorshall immediately communicate all oral or written reportable incidents to the Licensee. 

11.4.2 TheSystem Operatoror the Licenseemay call for a report from any User on any reportable incident affecting other Usersand the Licensee in case the same is not  reported by  such Userwhose equipment might have been source of there portable 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 will typically contain the following information: 

1. Location of incident. 
2. Date and time of incident. iii.    Plant or equipment involved. 

iv.      Supplies interrupted and duration if applicable. v.          Amount of generation lost if applicable. 

1. Brief description ofincident. 
2. Estimate of time to return to service. 
3. Name of originator. ix.      Action taken to overcome 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 in Grid Code Review Panel meeting it will be  included as  an Appendixin 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 co-operate to inquire and establish the cause of such failure and produce appropriate recommendations. The Licenseeshall report the major failure to the Commissionimmediately for information and shall submit the enquiry 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 concern authorities according to section 29 of the Electricity Act, 2018and to the Commission in the prescribed form.  

APPENDIX

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 inview. 

All Users shall co-operate with the Licensee to ensure correct and appropriate settings of protection to achieve effective, discriminatory removal of faulty equipment within the time for target clearance specified in this Section. 

Protection settings shall not be altered, or protection bypassed and/ or Disconnected without consultation and agreement of all affected Users. In  the case  where  protection is bypassed and/ or Disconnected, by agreement, then 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 forthwith. 

Generator personnel shall not work upon or alter busbar Protection, mesh corner Protection, circuit breaker fail Protection, 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 Pointto ensure effective disconnection of faulty Apparatus. 

12.4                 PROTECTION COORDINATION 

The Licensee shall be responsible for arranging periodical 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 periodical meetings. 

The Licensee shall be responsible for carrying out any required system studies to determine the necessary protection discrimination settings. 

12.5                 FAULT  CLEARANCE TIMES 

From a stability consideration 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: 

1. 400kV& Above            :           80 ms 
2. 230kV              :           100 ms iii.132kV                      :           120 ms iv.33kV                            :           160 ms   

12.6                 GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS 

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. 

In the event of failure of the protection systems provided to meet the fault  requirements detailed above, back up protection shall be provided by the Generator with a fault clearance time not slower than 400ms for faults on the Generating Unit’s HV Connections. The Generating Unit’sshall remain stable for external faults & tripping in the Transmission System.

The protection shall also cover EHV lines and transformers to the standards as for the Transmission System and circuit breaker fail, pole slipping, loss of excitation, Power System Stabilizerand negative phase sequence tripping.  

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 Licenseetaking off from a Power Station/ substation shall be owned and maintained by the Licensee.Power Station/ substation shall provide adequate space, Connectionfacility, and access to the Licensee for such purpose. 

The Generating unitsshall ensure that all common facilities needed for installing required protective relaying are made available to the Licensee. 

Requirement of reactive power compensation devices shall be considered as per system study and 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 plus directional Earth-fault protection (in directional comparison scheme) shall be provided as the Main-1 and Main-2 protection respectively. One stand alone directional 3-phase directional over-current or 2-phase  overcurrent plus one earth-fault with directional feature shall provide the backup protection. Main-1 and Main-2 protection shall be distance or differential protection recommended by Licenseebased on the system study. Main-1 and Main-2 protection relays shall be from two different manufacturers if same type of protection is applied for 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 operation except Directional Earth Fault with carrier aided scheme. Both Distance and Directional Earth-fault functions shall have compatible communication aided Transfer Trip Scheme. 

12.7.2              Transmission line (Overhead/ Underground) of 132 kV  

One distance/ line differential protection plus directional Earth-fault protection (in directional comparison scheme) shall be provided as the main protection. One stand alone 3phase directional over-current or 2-phase Over-current plus one earth-fault with directional featureshall provide the backup protection. Main protection shall be distance or differential protection recommended by Licenseebased 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 three phase trip-out and/ or backup protection operation except Directional Earth Fault with carrier aided scheme. Both Distance and Directional Earth-fault functions shall have 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 Pointsshall have the same protection requirements as for the Transmission Line requirements under Section 12.7.1 and 12.7.2. 

All 33 kV lines at Connection Points shall be provided with a minimum of over-current 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 relay with a high set instantaneous element with 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. 

12.9                 TRANSFORMER REQUIREMENTS 

12.9.1              Generating Station/ Transmission System 

All windings of auto-transformers and power transformers of EHVclass 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 separate relay. Main-1 and Main-2 protection relays shall be from two different manufacturers. In addition there shall be one backup time lag 3phase Over-current and Earth-fault protection relay for each winding as appropriate as considered by respective authority.  For parallel operation such backup protection shall have directional feature. For protection against heavy short circuits, the Over-current and Earthfault relays should incorporate a high set instantaneous element. In addition to electrical protection, gas operated relays, winding temperature protection and oil temperature protection shall be provided. Over-voltage, thermal overload and over-fluxing protection should also  be provided. 

12.9.2              Distribution system 

For smaller transformers of HV class 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 directional feature for parallel  operations). Transformers 1.6 MVA and above and less than 10 MVA shall be protected by time lag Over-current, Earthfault and instantaneous REF relays. In addition all transformers 1.6 MVA and above shall be provided with gas-operated relays, temperature protection and winding temperature  protection and  oil  temperature protection. 

12.10               SUBSTATION BUSBAR AND FIRE PROTECTION 

12.10.1 All Users shall provide adequate main and back-up bus zone protection incorporated with Local Breaker Backup (LBB) or Breaker Fail Protection (BFP) for busbars in all 400 kV, 230 kV and 132 kV class substations.  

For 132 kV, one busbar protection system shall be implemented and for 230 kV & 400 kV levels, redundant (Main-1 & Main-2) busbar protection systems shall be implemented. Main-1 and Main-2 bus bar protection system shall be from two different manufacturers. During expansion of any substation, integration in the busbar protection system shall have to be done by the owner of the new feeders with necessary engineering works and hardware. 

12.10.2Adequate 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, 1937 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 Pointsand also at the cross boundary circuits. 

13.2                 OBJECTIVE 

The objective of this Sectionis to define the minimum acceptable metering and communication and data acquisition requirements to enable the Licenseeto manage the Transmission System in a safe and economic manner consistent with Licenserequirements. 

13.3                 GENERATION OPERATIONAL METERING 

13.3.1 This sub-Section specifies the facilities that shall be provided for practices that shall be employed for monitoring 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 specification 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

1. MVAR 
2. Power Factor 
3. Any other additional data as agreed between the Licensee, the Single Buyerand Generator. 

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, of accuracy class 0.2s and of suitable rating to cater to the meters and the lead wire burdens. All new or replacement of current and voltage transformers shall be of accuracy class 0.2s and 0.2 respectively. Overall accuracy of the Metering Systemshall be within 0.2%. In case of failure to achieve the accuracy of individual equipment’s or overall accuracy limit, correction factor will be applied to calculate correct energy.

13.3.4  Metering shall be calibrated, so as to achieve overall accuracy of operational metering in the limits as agreed between the Licensee and Generator. All new Metering Systemsshall provide an overall measured accuracy of +/-0.2%.Records of calibration shall be maintained for reference and shall be made available to the Licensee upon request. 

13.3.5Generators 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 Licenseeshall 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

1. MVAR 
2. Power Factor vii.Current 
   1. Any other additional data as agreed between the Licensee, the Single Buyerand Generator. 

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, of accuracy class 0.2s for CT and 0.2 for VT and 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. Accuracy class should be maintained strictly for new or replacement current and voltage transformers.

13.4.4                     The Licenseeshall furnish such data of all electrical measurements and events recorded by the operational metering to the Generatoras 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 Operatorand theLicensee shall install and make operative an operational metering data collection system, under SCADA for storage, display and processing of metering data. For Generators,  Distribution Utilities, Bulk Consumersand other Users, the equipments within their site for communication (voice & data), SCADAControl (for example RTU/ Gateways) shall be installed, owned & maintained by the respective Users..

13.5.2                     Necessary data shall be collected/ acquired, stored and real-time data is to be displayed at the System Operator.

13.5.3                     The responsibilities for SCADA are detailed in Metering, Communication and Data 

Acquisition Section.

13.6                 COMMERCIAL (TARIFF) METERING 

13.6.1                     This sub-Section specifies provision of commercial (Tariff) metering at Connection Pointsbetween 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 measurement of electricity consumed at Power Stations. 

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. 

13.6.3 At each commercial metering point associated with determination of energy exported or imported theSingle Buyer shall install, own and maintain (with the assistance of the Licensee) a metering system defined as the Metering System, and CheckMetering System. 

13.6.4 The Generator or Distribution Utility/ Bulk Power Consumer mayinstall, own and maintain a Metering System in their premises/ substations.  

13.6.5Minimum standard of accuracy of meters shall be of class 0.2S or as agreed between the Single Buyerand 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. Accuracy class of current transformers shall be 0.2S and voltage transformers shall be 0.2. Burden rating of CTs and VTs must be suitable to cater to the meters and the lead wire burdens. 

13.6.7 The Metering Systemand the CheckMetering Systemshall 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. 

13.6.9 Voltage supply to the metering shall be assured with 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 loss of one or more phases of the voltage supply to any meter. 

13.6.10 The Single Buyershall ensure that the testing and calibration of the  Metering System is carried out at intervals of not less than one hundred and eighty days (180). The Single Buyershall give no less than fifteen days notice to the User according to guidelines provided in relevant Bangladesh Standard Specification or relevant IEC as applicable. Records of 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 Usersuspects the meter is incorrect. 

13.6.11 The Single Buyerand the User shall jointly seal the Metering Systemand the CheckMetering System. The Single Buyershall break the seals only after giving at least twentyfour (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 a joint sub-committee convened by the Grid Code Review Panel Chairman and consisting of representatives of the parties in dispute and 2 independent Grid Code Review Panel Members representatives. If the joint sub-committee cannot resolve the dispute the Single Buyershall refer it, with all supporting documentation, to the Commission for a decision. 

13.7                 COMMUNICATION

Independent dedicated communication links such as microwave, PLC, Optical Fiber, etc. for voice communication, for written communication and  for data acquisition shall be installed between all Power Stations, substaions, otherUser’s premises and the NLDC. 

The Licensee, theSystem Operatorand Generators are authorized to tape record all telephoned voice communications relating to Declared Available Capacitycontrol and schedule and dispatch and shall supply at the request of the other party a copy or transcript of any such recording. 

The Licensee, theSystem Operatorand 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. 

13.8                 DATA ACQUISITION & CONTROL 

13.8.1               For effective control of the Transmission System, the theSystem Operatorneeds real time data as follows: 

                        i.       Voltage, Current flow, Real & Reactive power of transmission line, Generators,Grid

Transformers, and distribution feeders;ii.Voltage & frequency of all buses;

iii.       Digital status & control of all switching devices;iv.       Status & control of Gridtransformers;v.            All necessary alarms;vi.           All necessary signals & controls for AGC;vii.   Digital status & control of of atleast 50% load shed feeders;viii.Wind Speed and directioons at each Wind Generation Plant; ix.      Solar irradiations at each PVPlant; x.            Necessary weather data.  

13.8.2 The Licensee shall provide and install all the facilities and equipment for Tele- metering, communication, control and monitoring, including voice channels, between the Connection Pointand the NLDC.

13.8.3               TheGenerators shall provide and install within the complex such equipment, including power line Carrier equipment and/ or Fiber Optics Multiplexers, as needed  for the complex to interconnect with the Transmission System equipment for Tele- metering, communication, control and monitoring, including voice channels,  compatible to the Licensee’s system or as agreed by the Licensee. 

13.8.4 For the SCADA system the Single Buyershall be responsible for providing and installing the equipment including any Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)/Gateways within the Generator orDistribution Utility orBulkPower Consumersites. The Generator,Distribution Utility and Bulk Power Consumershall provide and install within the complex interface terminals on the Metering  System and such other equipment needed to interface with the SCADA system.  

13.8.5 No Power Station and Transmission System substation shall be commissioned without communication & SCADAintegration. 

13.9                 AGREED PROCEDURE FOR COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSMISSION 

Mutually agreed procedures shall be drawn up between the  Licensee,theSystem Operatorand 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, theSystem Operatorand Users shall furnish metering data to each other, as applicable and as detailed in Data Registration Section. 

14.     TESTING 

14.1                 INTRODUCTION

This Section specifies the responsibilities and procedures for arranging and carrying out Tests which have (or may have) an effect on the Transmission System or the Generation or Distribution Systems. 

14.2                 OBJECTIVE 

The objective of the Sectionare to establish whether Generating Units can operate within their Generation Schedule and Dispatch parameters as registered under the Data Registration Sectionand that the Generator and Distributor/ Bulk Power Consumer comply with the 

Section 5 “Connection Conditions”. It shall also establish whether each Generating Unit’s Declared Available Capacityis 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 Operatoris responsible for ensuring that the following procedures are carried out. All Users are required to fully co-operate to ensure that all the arrangements are made for smooth execution of tests.  

14.4                 PROCEDURE 

The System Operatorshall monitor the performance of Generating Units against  the registered parameters and the compliance by the Generatoror Distributor with the Section 

5 “Connection Conditions” of the Grid Code. 

The System Operatorshall inform a Generator, and confirm in writing, if monitoring demonstrates an apparent persistent or material mismatch in meeting the Generating Unit registered parameters or breach of the Connection Conditions. 

For all parameters, except availability, the relevant Generator shall, as soon as possible, provide the System Operatorwith 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 Operatorand the Generator will then discuss the action and endeavor to reach agreement on the actions required. 

In the event that agreement cannot be made within 10 days of the notification the System Operatorshall 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 (theSystem Operator/ theSingle Buyer) shall bear the costs if the results show that the test was not justified and the Generator or Distribution Utility/ 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 Operatorhas reasonable suspicion that the Declared Available Capacityof a Generating Unit is not as declared theSystem Operatormay 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 had not been previously scheduled or dispatched on Merit Orderor system grounds. 

The issue of a Dispatch instruction shall initiate the test.  

The Generating Unitwill pass the test if it can attain and maintain its load to the Declared Available Capacityfor 2 hours. 

14.5.2              Schedule and Dispatch Instruction Testing 

If the System Operatorhas reasonable suspicion that the Scheduling and Dispatch parameters of a Generating Unit are not as registered and have not had notification of a temporary change to the parameters he may instruct the Generating Unit to demonstrate the 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, theGenerator and the Single Buyer. 

The Generating Unitwill pass the test if the parameters under test are within +/-  2.5% of the declared value tested. 

14.5.3              Reactive Power Testing 

If the System Operatorhas reasonable suspicion that the reactive power capability 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 and the duration will be for a period up to 60 minutes. The Transmission System voltage at the entry point shall be maintained by the Generator at the voltage specified by 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, theGenerator and the Single Buyer. 

The Generating Unitwill 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. 

14.5.4              Automatic Frequency Sensitive Testing 

If the System Operatorhas 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 frequencyshall 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 Operatorhas reasonable suspicion that the capability of the fast start performance  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 Generatorshall 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 frequencyshall 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 Unitwill pass the test if when synchronizing and running up to full declared availability it meets its fast start capability 

14.5.6              Black Start Testing 

The System Operatormay, at any time require a Generator withBlack Start capability to carry out a “Black Start Test” on a Generating Unit in order to demonstrate that the Black Start Power Station has a Black Start capability. 

Where the System Operatorrequires the Generator to carry out the “Black Start Test” theNLDC shall not require the test to be carried out on more than one Generating Unit.  

The System Operatorshall not require a Generator with aBlack Start capability to carry out a “Black Start Test” more than once every calendar yearsin respect of any particular Generating Unit. 

When the System Operatorrequires 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 Unitwill pass the test if it meets its Black Startcapability. 

14.5.7              Synchronization Time and Ramp Rate 

If the System Operatorhas reasonable suspicion that the time required for synchronization process & Ramp Rate of a Generating Unitis not as registered and have not had notification of a temporary change he may instruct the Generating Unitto 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 for a period up to 60 minutes. 

The issue of a Dispatch instruction shall initiate the test. 

The performance of the Generating Unitshall be recorded in the presence of a representative of the System Operator, the Single Buyer and theGenerator. 

The Generating Unitwill pass the test if in case of synchronization; the process is achieved within +/- 5 minutes of the registered synchronization time and in case of meeting Ramp Rates (up/down), the actual Ramp Rate is within +/- 10 % of the registered Ramp Rate. 

14.6                 TEST PROCEDURES FOR VRE GENERATION 

14.6.1. If the System Operatorhas reasonable suspicion that any VRE Generating Plant orVRE Generating Unitis not in accordance with the requirements indicated in Section 5 (Connection Conditions) it may instruct the VRE Generating Plant orVRE Generation Unitto demonstrate the capability of meeting such requirements. The Generatorshall be given at least 48 hours notice of the required test and the duration will be for a period up to 60 minutes.  

The issue of a Dispatch instruction shall initiate the test. 

The performance of the VRE Generating Plant or VRE Generating Unitshall 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 Plantmeets 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 Planthas the capability to control the injected power, as specified in sub-Section 5.9.3. The VRE Generation Plantshall pass the test if the measured response in is within ±5 percent of the required level of response within the time-frames indicated in such Sub-section. 

c)         The Voltage Control test shall demonstrate that the VRE Generation Planthas the capability to control the voltage at the Connection Point, as specified in subSection5.9.2. The VRE Generating Plantshall pass the test if:  

1. In voltage control mode, the VRE Generating Plantis capable to control the voltage at the Connection Pointwithin a margin not greater than 0.01 p.u., provided the reactive power injected or absorbed is within the limits specified. 

1. 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 less than 5 seconds, reaching its final value within a time no greater than 30 seconds. 

1. In power factor control mode, the VRE Generation Plant is capable of controlling the power factor at the Connection Pointwithin the required reactive power range, with a target power factor in steps no greater than 0.01.

d)        The frequency withstand capability tests shall demonstrate that the VRE Generation Plant is capable to operate in the frequency ranges stated in subSection5.9.1. The VRE Generation Plant shall pass the test if it is capable to maintain stable operation during at least 95% of the times stated in such sub-Section, provided voltage at the Connection Pointis within +/- 5 % of the nominal values.  

e)         The Low Voltage Ride Through and performance under disturbances capability tests shall demonstrate that the VRE Generation Plant is capable to withstand voltage drops as indicated in sub-Section5.9.5. The VRE Generation Plantshall pass the test if its performance is equal or better than the prescriptions in the said subSection. The System Operatorand the VRE Generatorshall agree 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 Generatorshall provide the System Operatorand 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 Operatormay,  with the agreement of the Generator, carry out a re-test on 48 hours 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 Operatorand the Generator agree that the Generating Unit has failed the test, or re-test, the Generator shall submit in writing to the System Operator and the Single Buyerfor 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 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 Operatorthe time and date that the  Generating Unit can achieve the previously registered parameters, the System Operatormay either accept them  or require a further test on 48 hours 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. 

15.       NUMBERING AND NOMENCLATURE

15.1                 INTRODUCTION

This Section sets out the requirement that: 

1. Licensee’s HV Apparatuson User’s sites and 
2. User’s HV Apparatuson 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 Apparatusshall be included in  the Operation Diagram prepared for each site.

15.2                         OBJECTIVE

The objective of this Sectionis 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 Apparatusshall be in accordance with the Licensee’s system at Connection Pointsites. 

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 Apparatuson a User’s sites shall have numbering and nomenclature in accordance with the system used by theLicensee. 

(b)     When the Licensee is to install HV Apparatuson a User’s site,  the  Licensee shall notify the relevant User of the numbering and nomenclature to be adopted for that HV Apparatusat 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 ofinstallation 

(d)     The relevant User shall respond in writing within one month of the notification, confirming receipt and confirming either that any other HV Apparatusof  the User on the site does not have that numbering and/ or nomenclature which could be confused with that proposed by the Licensee, or, to the extent that it does and that the relevant numbering and/ or nomenclature will be changed before installation of the Licensee’s HV Apparatus.

(e)     The relevant User shall not install, or permit the installation of, any  HV  Apparatuson the site which has numbering and/ or nomenclature that could be confused with the Licensee’s HV Apparatuswhich is either already on  that site  or which the Licensee has notified that Userwill be installed on that site. 

User’s HV Apparatus on Licensee’s Sites 

(a)     User’s HV Apparatuson Licensee’s sites shall have numbering  and  nomenclature in accordance with the system used by the Licensee. 

(b)     When a User is to install it’s HV Apparatus on the Licensee’s site, or wishes to replace existing HV Apparatuson the Licensee’s site and also wishes to adopt  new numbering and nomenclature for such HV Apparatus, the User shall notify the Licenseeof the details of  the  HV Apparatus  and the proposed numbering and nomenclature to be adopted for that HVApparatusat 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 Apparatusto be installed, its proposed numbering and the date of installation. 

(d)     TheLicensee 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 which 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’sHV Apparatuson a User’s site  or the User’sHV Apparatuson the Licensee’s site: 

(a)     The provisions of the above paragraphs shall apply to such change of numbering of Licensee’s HV Apparatuswith any necessary amendments to those provisions to reflect that only a change is being made, and 

(b)     In the case of a change in the numbering or nomenclature of User’s  HV Apparatuson the Licensee’s site, the Licenseeshall notify the User of the numbering or nomenclature the User shall adopt for that HV Apparatusat 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 Licenseeor the User installs HV Apparatuswhich 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, then 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 reasons of safety. 

The Licensee shall submit the Numbering and Nomenclature to the Commission whenever adopted and whenever changed or revised. 

16.       DATA REGISTRATION

16.1                 INTRODUCTION

This Section contains a list of all data required by the Licenseethat 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 besuppliedbyUsers. 

16.2                 OBJECTIVE 

The objective of the Sectionis to list all the data required to be provided by Users to the Licensee and vice versa, inaccordance 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 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. 

16.5                 CHANGES TO USERS DATA

Whenever any User becomes aware of a change to any items of data that is registered with the Licensee, the User must promptly notify the Licenseeof the changes. The Licensee on receipt of intimation of the changes shall promptly correct the database accordingly. This shall also apply to any data complied by the Licensee regarding to 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 out 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 Usermay, 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 plant or Apparatus or upon such other information, the User or the Licensee, as the case may be, deems appropriate. 

16.7                 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 

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

APPENDICES  

        APPENDIX     SUBJECT                                                                            PAGE

A                  STANDARD PLANNING DATA             87 

B                   DETAILED PLANNING DATA   98 

C                  OPERATIONAL PLANNING DATA       114 

D                  PROTECTION DATA      118 

E                   METERING DATA         119 

APPENDIX- ADATA REGISTRATION 

1. STANDARD PLANNING DATA 

REFERENCE TO: 

SECTION 4 SYSTEM PLANNING  

SECTION 5 CONNECTION CONDITION 

A.1                             STANDARD PLANNING DATA (GENERATION) 

A.1.1                          THERMAL ( FOSSIL FUEL) 

A.1.1.1                      GENERAL

1. Site                 Give location map to scale showing roads, 

railway lines, transmission  lines, rivers and reservoirs if any. 

1. Fossil Fuel                  Give information on means of coal transport 

                                     Natural Gas, Diesel, Furnace               from coal mines in case of pithead stations or 

Oil, Coal etc,                                 means of coal carriage and handling if coal is imported. 

[In case of other fuels, give details of source of fuel and their transport.] 

1. Water Sources             Give information on availability of water for 

operation of the Power Station. 

1. Environmental             State whether forest, lands mining clearance 

areas are affected. 

1. Site map (To Scale)  Showing area required for Power Station, coal linkage, coal yard, water pipe  line,  ash disposal area, colony etc.

1. Approximate period of              construction. 

A.1.1.2                      CONNECTION

1. Connection Point                   Give single line diagram of the proposed 

Connection with the system. 

1. Step up voltage for                   kV. 

                                     Connection                                   

A.1.1.3                      STATION CAPACITY 

1. Total Power Station capacity               State whether development will be carried out 

                                     (MW)                                          in phase and if so, furnish details. 

1. No. of units & unit size                         MW.

A.1.1.4                      GENERATING UNIT DATA 

1. Steam Generating Unit  State type, capacity, steam pressure, steam temperature etc. 

1. Steam turbine             State type and capacity. 

1. Generator                  a)        Type  

b)        Rating (MVA) 

c)        Terminal voltage (kV) 

d)        Rated Power Factor 

e)        Reactive Power Capability (MVAR) in the range 0.95 of 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) 

                          iv.      Generator Transformer                   a)     Type 

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

1. Site 

railway lines and transmission lines. 

1. Site map (To scale)  Showing proposed dam, reservoir area, water conductor system, fore-bay, power house etc. 

1. SubmergedArea                       Give information on area submerged, villages 

submerged, submerged forest land, agricultural land etc. 

1. Approximate period of              construction. 

A.1.2.2                      CONNECTION

Connection Point  Give single line diagram proposed Connection with the Transmission System. 

                          i.        Step  up voltage for                       kV 

Connection

A.1.2.3                      STATION CAPACITY 

1. Total Power Station  State whether development be carried out in capacity (MW) phases and if so furnish details. 

1. No of units & unit size             MW 

A.1.2.4                      GENERATING UNIT DATA 

A.1.3                          WIND FARMS  

A.1.3.1                      GENERAL

1. Site 

railway lines and transmission lines. 

1. Site map (To scale)  Showing proposed Wind Farm area, location of each Wind Turbine, power house etc. 

1. Approximate period of              construction. 

A.1.3.2                      CONNECTION

1. Connection Point  Give single line diagram proposed Connectionwith the Transmission System. 

1. Step  up voltage for                  kV

Connection

A.1.3.3                      STATION CAPACITY 

1. Total Power Station  State whether development be carried out in capacity (MW) phases and if so furnish details. 

1. No of units & unit size             MW 

A.1.3.4                      GENERATING UNIT DATA 

                          i.        Wind Generating Plant

     State number of Wind Turbines, type and capacity. 

A.1.4                          PV GENERATING PLANTS  

A.1.4.1                      GENERAL

1. Site 

railway lines and transmission lines. 

1. Site map (To scale)                  Showing proposed PV Generation Plant area, 

location of PV panels and general arrangement. 

1. Approximate period of              construction. 

A.1.4.2                      CONNECTION

1. Connection Point  Give single line diagram proposed Connectionwith the Transmission System. 

1. Step  up voltage for                  kV

Connection

A.1.4.3                      STATION CAPACITY 

1. Total Power Station  State whether development be carried out in capacity (MW) phases and if so furnish details. 

1. No of units & unit size             MW 

A.1.4.4                      GENERATING UNIT DATA 

1. PV Generating Plant             State number of solar panels, type and capacity. 
2. PV solar panels 

a)         Type and technology 

b)        PV panels and inverter manufacturers 

A.2                             STANDARD PLANNING DATA (TRANSMISSION) 

Note: The compilation of the data is the internal matter of the Licensee, and  as such  the Licenseeshall make arrangements for getting the required data from different Departments of the Licensee to update its Standard Planning Data in the format given below: 

1. Name of line (Indicating Power Stations and substations to be connected). 

ii.Voltage of line (kV). 

1. No. of circuits. iv.Route length (km). 
   1. Conductor type and sizes. 
   2. Line parameters (PU values). 
      1. Resistance/km.
      2. Inductance/km.
      3. Susceptance/km (B/2). vii.Approximate power flow expected MW & MVAR. viii.Terrain of route - Give information regarding nature of terrain i.e. forest land, fallow land, agricultural and river basin, hill slope etc. ix.Route map (to Scale) - Furnish to pographical 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

1. Area map (to Scale)- Marking the area in the map for which Distribution License is applied for. 
2. Consumer Data- Furnish categories of consumers, their numbers and connected loads. 
3. Reference to Electrical Divisions presently in charge of the Distribution. 

A.3.2                          CONNECTION

1. Connection Points - Furnish single line diagram showing Connection Points. 
2. Voltage of supply at Connection Points. iii.Names of Gridsubstation feeding the Connection Points. 

A.3.3                          LINES AND SUBSTATIONS 

i.Line data- Furnish lengths of line and voltages within theArea. ii.Substation data- Furnish details of 33/11 kV substations, 11/0.4 kV substations, capacitor installations. 

A.3.4                          LOADS

1. Loads drawn at Connection Points. 
2. Details of loads fed at EHV, if any. Give name of consumer, voltage of supply, contract demand and name of Gridsubstation from which line is drawn, length of EHV line from Gridsubstation to consumer's premises.

A.3.5                          DEMAND DATA (FOR ALL LOADS 5 MW AND ABOVE) 

1. Type of load - State whether furnace loads, rolling mills, traction loads, other industrial loads, pumping loads etc. 
2. Rated voltage and phase. 
3. Electrical loading of equipment- State number and size of motors, types of drive and control arrangements. 
4. Sensitivity of load to voltage and frequency of supply. v.      Maximum Harmonic content of load. 

vi.Average and maximum Phase unbalance of load. vii.Nearest substation from which load is to be fed. 

viii.Location map (to scale)- Showing location of load  with  reference to lines and substations in the vicinity. 

A.3.6                          LOAD FORECAST DATA 

1. Peak load and energy forecast for each category of loads for each of the succeeding 20 years. 
2. Details of methodology and assumptions on which forecasts are based. iii.If supply is received from more than one Substation, the substation wise break up of peak load and energy projections for each category of loads for each of the succeeding 20 years along with estimated daily load curve. 

iv.Details of loads 5 MW and above. 

1. Name of prospective consumer. 
2. Location and nature ofload/ complex. 
3. Substation from which to be fed. 
4. Voltage of supply. 
5. Phasing of load. 

APPENDIX- B

1. DETAILED PLANNING DATA 

REFERENCE TO: 

SECTION 4 SYSTEM PLANNING  

SECTION 5 CONNECTION CONDITIONS 

B.1                              DETAILED PLANNING DATA (GENERATION) PART 1. FOR ROUTINE 

SUBMISSION 

B.1.1                          THERMAL POWER STATIONS (FOSSIL FUEL) 

B.1.1.1                      GENERAL

1. Name of Power Station. 
2. Number and capacity of Generating Units (MVA). 
3. Ratings of all major equipments (boilers and major accessories, turbines, alternators, Generating Unit transformers etc.). 
4. Single line diagram of Power Station and switchyard. v.           Relaying and meteringdiagram. 

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 

1. 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. 
2. Full description including settings for all relays installed on all outgoing feeders from Power Station switchyard, tie circuit breakers, incoming circuit breakers. 
3. Full description  of inter-tripping of circuit breakers at the point or points of Connection with the Transmission System. 
4. 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. 

1. Positive sequence reactance for maximum, minimum, normal Tap. (% on MVA). 
2. Positive sequence resistance for maximum, minimum, normal Tap. (% on MVA). 
3. 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: 

1. Rated voltage (kV). 
2. Type of circuit breaker (MOCB/ABCB/SF6). iii.           Rated short circuit breaking current (kA) 3phase. iv.            Rated short circuit breaking current (kA) 1phase. v.       Rated short circuit making current (kA) 3phase. vi.       Rated short circuit making current (kA) 1-phase. vii.      Provisions of auto reclosing with details. 

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: 

1. Rated terminal voltage (kV). 
2. Rated MVA. iii.Rated MW. 

iv.    Inertia constant (MW Sec./MVA)H. v.  Short circuit ratio. vi.    Direct axis Synchronous reactance (% on MVA)X_dvii.Direct axis Transient reactance (% on MVA)X'_dviii.Direct axis sub-transient reactance (% on MVA)X"_dix.    Quadrature axis Synchronous reactance (% on MVA)X_qx.         Quadrature axis Transient reactance (% on MVA)X'_qxi.Quadrature axis sub-transient reactance (% on MVA)X"_qxii.      Direct axis Transient open circuit time constant (Sec)T'_doxiii.Directaxissub-transient open circuit time constant (Sec)T"_doxiv.Quadrature axis  Transient open circuit time  constant (Sec)T"_qoxv.     Quadrature axis sub-transient open circuit time constant (Sec)T'_qoxvi.Stator resistance (Ohm)R_axvii.Stator leakage reactance (Ohm)X_lxviii.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. 

                        (b)    Parameters of Excitation Control System: 

1. Type of excitation. 
2. Maximum field voltage. iii.       Minimum field voltage. iv.       Rated field voltage. 
3. Details of excitation loop  in block diagrams  showing transfer functions of individual elements using IEEE symbols. 
4. Dynamic characteristics of over-excitation limiter. 
5. Dynamic characteristics of under-excitation limiter. 

                        (c)    Parameters of Governor: 

1. Governor average gain (MW/Hz). 
2. Speeder motor setting range. 
3. Time constant of steam or fuel governor valve. 
4. Governor valve opening limits. v.         Governor valve rate limits. 
   1. Time constant of turbine. 
   2. 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 desynchronization. ii.Minimum time between synchronizing different Generating Unitsin a Power Station. 

1. The minimum block load requirements on synchronizing. 
2. 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

1. Name of Power Station. 
2. 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). 

iv.Single line diagram of Power Station and switchyard. v.Relaying and  metering diagram. vi.Neutral grounding of Generator. vii.Excitation control. 

1. Earthing arrangements with earth resistanc evalues. 
2. Reservoir Data. 

a)     Salient features 

b)     Type of Reservoir 

1. Multi purpose 
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

1. 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 included, but not limited to those listed above. 

1. Full description including settings for all relays installed on all outgoing feeders from Power Station switchyard, tie breakers, incoming breakers. 

1. Full description of inter-tripping of breakers at the point or Connection Pointswith the Transmission System. 

1. Most probable fault clearance time for electrical faults on the User's System.

B.1.2.3                      SWITCHYARD

                                      (a)     Interconnecting Transformers: 

i.Rated MVA. ii.Voltage ratio. iii.Vector group. 

1. Positive sequence reactance for maximum, minimum and normal tap. (% on MVA). 
2. Positive sequence resistance for maximum, minimum and normal Tap (% on MVA). 
3. Zero sequence reactance (% on MVA). vii.Tap changer range (+% to -%) andsteps. 

viii.Type of tap changer (OFF/ON). 

(b)Switchgear (including circuit breakers, isolators on all circuits connected to the Connection Points.) 

1. Rated voltage (kV). 
2. Type of Breaker (MOCB/ABCB/SF6). iii.Rated short circuit breaking current (kA) 3phase. iv.Rated short circuit breaking current (kA) 1phase. v.     Rated short circuit making current (kA) 3phase. vi.Rated short circuit making current (kA) 1phase. 

vii.Provisions of 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.1.2.4                      GENERATING UNITS 

                                    (a)      Parameters of Generator

1. Rated terminal voltage (kV). 
2. Rated MVA. iii.Rated MW. 

iv.Inertia constant (MW sec/MVA) H. v.Short circuit ratio. vi.Direct axis synchronous reactance. (% on MVA) X_dvii.Direct axis transient reactance (% on MVA) X'_d. viii.Direct axis sub-transient reactance (% on MVA) X"_d. ix.Quadrature axis synchronous reactance (% on MVA) X_qx.Quadrature axis transient reactance (% on MVA) X'_qxi.Quadratureaxissub-transientreactance(% on MVA) X"_qxii.Direct axis transient open circuit time constant (sec) T'_doxiii.Direct axis sub-transient open circuit time constant (Sec) T"_doxiv.Quadrature axis transient open circuit time constant (Sec) T'_qoxv.Quadrature axis transient open circuit time constant (Sec) T"_qoxvi.Stator Resistance (Ohm) R_axvii.Stator leakage reactance (Ohm) X_lxviii.Stator time constant(Sec). xix.Rated Field current(A). xx.Open Circuit saturation characteristics of the Generatorfor 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 (%). 

(b)         Parameters of Excitation Control System: As applicable to thermal Power Stations.

(c)         Parameters of 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 Unitsin a Power Station. 

iii.Minimum block load requirements on synchronizing.  

B.1.3                          VRE GENERATING PLANTS 

B.1.3.1                      GENERAL

1. Name of Power Station.  
2. 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 Stationand 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. Cut-in irradiation;  
2. Cut-off irradiation; and 
3. Irradiation-electrical power curve.

B.1.3.2                      PROTECTION

1. Full description including settings for all relays and protection systems installed on the Wind Generating Plant,generator transformer, auxiliary transformer and electrical motor of major equipment included, but not limited to those listed above. 
2. Full description including settings for all relays installed on all outgoing feeders from Power Stationswitchyard, tie breakers, incoming breakers. 

1. Full description of inter-tripping of breakers at the point or points of Connection with the Transmission System. 

1. Most probable fault clearance time for electrical faults on the User'sSystem. 

B.1.3.3                      SWITCHYARD

                                      a)     Interconnecting Transformers: 

i.Rated MVA. ii.Voltage ratio. iii.Vector group. 

1. Positive sequence reactance for maximum, minimum and normal tap (% on MVA). 
2. Positive sequence resistance for maximum, minimum and normal Tap (% on MVA). 
3. Zero sequence reactance (% on MVA). vii.Tap changer range (+% to -%) and steps. 

viii.Type of tap changer. (OFF/ON). 

b)Switchgear (including circuit breakers, isolators on all circuits connected to the Connection Points): 

1. Rated voltage (kV). 
2. Type of Breaker (MOCB/ ABCB/ SF6). 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 of 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 Generator: 

1. Rated terminal voltage (kV). 
2. Rated MVA. iii.Rated MW. 
   1. Inertia constant (MWsec/MVA) H. (for wind turbines directly connected) 
   2. Short circuit ratio. 

                                      b)     Parameters of the Voltage Control System: 

1. Type of control voltage. 
2. Details of the voltage control loop in block diagrams showing transfer functions of individual elements using IEEE symbols. 

                                      c)     Parameters of the active power control: 

i.Governor block diagram showing transfer functions of individual elements using IEEE symbols. 

                                      d)     Operational Parameter: 

1. Minimum notice required to synchronize a VRE Generating Plant from de-synchronization. 
2. Minimum block load requirements on synchronizing. 

PART 2. FOR SUBMISSION ON REQUEST BY LICENSEE 

B.1.4                          THERMAL POWER STATIONS 

B.1.4.1                      GENERAL

1. Detailed Project Report. 
2. Status Report: 
   1. Land.
   2. Fossil Fuel. 
   3. Water.
   4. Environmental clearance. 
   5. Rehabilitation of displaced persons. 

iii.Techno-economic approval by the Commission. 

iv.Approval of Bangladesh Government v.Financial Tie-up. 

B.1.4.2                      CONNECTION

                                       i.     Reports of Studies for parallel operation with the Transmission System:

1. Short circuit studies. 
2. Stability studies. 
3. Load flow studies. 

                                       ii.    Proposed Connection with Transmission System: 

1. Voltage.
2. Number of circuits. 
3. Connection Point. 

B.1.5                          HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER STATIONS 

B.1.5.1                      GENERAL

1. Detailed Project Report. 
2. Status Report: 
   1. Topographical survey. 
   2. Geological survey. 
   3. Land.
   4. Environmentalclearance.
   5. Rehabilitation of displaced persons. 

iii.Techno-economic approval by the Commission. iv.Approval of Bangladesh Government. v.Financial Tie-up. 

B.1.5.2                      CONNECTION

                                       i.     Reports of Studies for parallel operation with the Transmission System:

1. Short circuit studies. 
2. Stability studies. 
3. Load flow studies. 

                                       ii.    Proposed Connection with Transmission System: 

1. Voltage.
2. Number of circuits. 
3. Connection Point. 

B.1.6                          VRE GENERATING STATIONS 

B.1.6.1                      GENERAL

1. Detailed Project Report. 
2. Status Report: 
   1. Topographical survey. 
   2. Geological survey. 
   3. Land.
   4. Environmental clearance. 
   5. Rehabilitation of displaced persons. 

1. Techno-economic approval by the Commission. 
2. Approval of Bangladesh Government. v.           Financial Tie-up. 

B.1.6.2                      CONNECTION

iii.Reports of Studies for parallel operation with the Transmission System:

1. Short circuit studies. 
2. Stability studies. 
3. Load flow studies. 

iv.Proposed Connection withTransmission System: 

1. Voltage. 
2. Number of circuits. 
3. Connection Point. 

B.2                              DETAILED SYSTEM DATA, TRANSMISSION 

B.2.1                          GENERAL

i.Single line diagram of the Transmission System down to 33 kV bus at Gridsubstation detailing: 

1. Name of Substation. 
2. Power Station, connected. 
3. Number and length of circuits. 
4. Interconnecting transformers. 
5. Substation bus layouts. 
6. Power transformers. 
7. Reactive compensation equipment. 

                                   ii.   Substation layout diagrams showing: 

1. Busbar layouts. 
2. Electrical circuitry, lines, cables, transformers, switchgear etc. 
3. Phasing arrangements. 
4. Earthing arrangements. 
5. Switching facilities and interlockingarrangements. 
6. Operating voltages. 
7. Numbering and nomenclature: 

1)     Transformers.

2)     Circuits.

3)     Circuit breakers. 

4)     Isolating switches. 

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: 

1. Operating voltage (kV). 
2. Positive Phase sequence reactance (pu on 100 MVA)X_l
3. Positive Phase sequence reactance (pu on 100MVA)R_l
4. Positive Phase sequence susceptance (pu on 100 MVA)B_l
5. Zero Phase sequence reactance (pu on 100 MVA)X_o
6. Zero Phase sequence resistance (pu on 100 MVA)R_o
7. Zero Phase sequence susceptance (pu on 100 MVA)B_o

B.2.3                          TRANSFORMER PARAMETERS (For all transformers) 

i.Rated MVA. ii.Voltage Ratio. iii.Vector Group. 

1. Positive sequence reactance, maximum, minimum and normal (pu on 100 

MVA)X_l

1. Positive sequence, resistance maximum, minimum and normal (pu on 100 

MVA)R₁

1. Zero sequence reactance (pu on 100 MVA). 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 

B.2.5                          RELAYING AND METERING 

1. Relay protection installed for all transformers and feeders along with their settings and level of coordination with other Users. 
2. Metering Details. 

B.2.6                          SYSTEM STUDIES 

1. Load flow studies (peak and off peak loads). 
2. Transient stability studies for three phase fault in criticallines. iii.Dynamic Stability Studies iv.Short circuit studies (three phase and single phase toearth) 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 

1. Type of equipment (fixed or variable). 
2. Capacities and/ or inductive rating or its operating range in MVAR. 
3. Details of control. iv.ConnectionPoint to the System. 

B.3                              DETAILED PLANNING DATA, DISTRIBUTION 

B.3.1                          GENERAL