ODMRPCP Rules 40Chapter X · Design and Inspection of Equipment for Electric Traction

Section 40 · Approval of energization of high tension lines

(1)

Application shall be submitted at least a fortnight before energization of high tension lines to the Electrical Inspector of the Government for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for the following, namely-

(a)

formal approval, if not already received to the design and layout of all high voltage equipment including traction sub-stations, transmission lines, 25 kV/33 kV and 1500 V DC feeders, switching stations, booster stations, etc.;

(b)

approval for energization of high tension installations mentioned above including overhead equipment for AC/DC traction ;

(c)

the application should be accompanied by documents as specified in AC/DC Traction Manual.

(2)

On receipt of an application under sub-rule (1), the Electrical Inspector shall scrutinize and inspect the design and installations in respect of the following, namely-

(a)

the layout and design for receiving sub-stations, traction sub-stations auxiliary sub-stations, 1500 V DC/25 kV AC overhead equipment and other installations for compliance with the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 (9 of 1910) and the rules made thereunder and the relevant Indian standards or International standards; and

(b)

inspection of completed installations, either personally or by deputing his officers for compliance with the safety requirements.

(3)

After conducting the inspection under sub-rule (2), the Electrical Inspector shall convey his approval for the energization of 25 kV/33 kV/1500 V DC feeder lines from receiving sub-stations, energization of receiving sub-stations, traction sub-stations, auxiliary sub-stations, traction sub-stations to feeding posts, switching stations, booster transformer stations, track cabins and auxiliary transformer stations subject to such conditions as he may consider necessary.

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