CONTRACT SPECIFIC PROCEDURE FOR TESTING OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS & 132KV OHL

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PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to define the tests to be conducted on site for all electrical equipment and to specify the acceptable values. SCOPE This procedure shall be applicable for testing and commissioning of transformers, circuit breakers, switchgears, potential transformers, current transformers, HV & LV cables, battery, battery charger etc of ontract !o" #$%&'&' $#()V *HL +einforcement, !orth -ro.ect. RESPONSI*ILIT/ Testing /ngineer shall perform the activity. The tests will be witnessed by 0 12nspector3 4 /lectrical. 05% 0 /ngineer will verify the test results for conformance to specifications. -6* representative will witness the activity. DOCUMENT REFERENCE 8-, $$&& , 8pecification for Testing and ommissioning of /lectrical /quipment

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RECORD The inspection results are recorded on the prescribed site test report. PROCEDURE

I. TRANSFORMERS 1Au2#'#&(+3
These tests cover all inspection and testing to be performed after installation and prior to energisation. /quipment +equired ,:eg ohmmeter ;&&v,;kV ,:ultimeter ,*hmmeter ,Voltmeter ,5mmeter ,-hase sequence tester :echanical hecks heck all the gasketed .oints to ensure that there is no leakage of transformer oil at any point heck all bushings for any crack or any breakage of porcelain. heck oil level of main tank 1should be up to the level mark on oil gauge3 heck alarm and trip contacts of <T2, *T2, pressure relief device etc. *ff load tap changers to be checked as per supplier=s instruction manual. :ake sure that all tanks and cable bo>es etc are connected with earth. heck the main tank and marshalling cubicle are earthed at two points. heck that the thermometer pockets on tank cover etc are fitted with oil T=s secondary terminals must be shorted and earthed.

heck the tightness of all e>ternal electrical connections. lear of e>traneous materials like tools earthing rods, pieces of cloth, waste, etc. Lock the unit to foundation, where applicable. I R !e$! 2nsulation resistance test is conducted on transformer with ;&&&v & ;&&V meggers. 8tandardi?ed motori?ed megger set is used. heck 2+ value between" -rimary4/arth with ;&&&V megger -rimary48econdary with ;&&&V megger 8econdary4/arth with ;&&V The minimum value allowed at 9& is $&& : *hms. 2+ 9& % 2+ $& @A $.# 5pplied Voltage" , Bor au>iliary transformer 1$$ % &.7$; kV3 HV side ,;&&&V & LV side ,;&& Volts. 1 heck for manufacturer=s requirements as per installation manual and compare with B5T results3
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R&!#o Te$! To check the voltage ratio for each tapping between pair of winding Voltage ratio is the ratio of number of turns of HV to number of turns of LV. Voltage ratio can be directly measured by ratio meter directly or either giving a low voltage on HV winding and measure the induced voltage across the LV winding. :easurement shall be done at each tapping of all three phases.

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This test is to check the phase displacement between the instantaneous induced voltage in the primary and the secondary winding. Three,phase supply is given on the HV side after shorting one HV and LV terminals 1$C and (C3. Then the voltage is measured between different terminals. Bor 6yn$$ transformer the voltage must be measured between the terminals as shown $V,(V 1$3 $<,(< 1(3 $<,(V 1#3 $V,(< 173 2f the vector group is correct then 1$3, 1(3 and 173 are equal and the voltage 1#3 is higher. M&4 e!#c *&'& ce Te$! This test is conducted to find out the balanced voltage .5 single phase voltage 1(#&v3 is given to HV between one phase and neutral and the voltages on the other phases are measured with the respect to neutral. -rocedure is repeated by changing the supply to other terminals also. <ith voltage applied on C phase, voltage measured on V phase should be 9& to E&F of applied voltage and < phase (& to 7&F of applied voltage. <ith voltage applied on V phase, voltage measured on C & < phases should be 7& to 9&F of applied voltage. Comm#$$#o # 4 5fter the inspection is completed, the transformer may be energi?ed from the incoming side on no load and kept on soak for (7 hours. 2t is preferable to keep the settings of all protective relays to the minimum during this period. />cessive vibration of radiator parts etc should be located and corrected. The transformer hum should be observed for any abnormality. 5fter that it may be checked for gas collection. *ther instruments may also be checked for any abnormal indication.

2f every thing is found satisfactory, the transformer may be energi?ed again and loaded gradually. 2t should be under observation during the first few hours of operation and check the transformer in parallel operation with load and without load, observe the load is shared equally in both transformers.

II. *ATTER/ CHARGERS 6 *ATTERIES

8tation batteries are an important element in a facilityGs electrical system. They are called upon to provide power during some of the most critical moments in a power systemGs operation. These batteries provide power to operate protective relay and monitoring systems and trip high voltage circuit breakers, thus preventing or minimi?ing damage and interruption to the system caused by various faults, both internal and e>ternal to the facility. 5 battery system should be maintained through a program, which includes periodic inspection and testing. This is important since battery failure does not always coincide with its average service life e>pectancy. There are many factors that may dramatically shorten the service life of a battery or interfere with its operation as designed. They include but are not limited to ,, ell post damage 2nter,cell bus or cable work and associated connections orrosion of connections & Leakage Variation in voltage from cell to cell Hattery charger settings 5mbient temperature or lack of proper ventilation. Testing is useful for two reasons. Birst it confirms that the batteries meet the specifications of both the manufacturer and the customer, and second it provides a baseline for comparison with future testing results. -erformance testing provides data on the present condition of the battery and its capacity, and may spot problems before they impede the ability of the battery to meet the needs of the system. 8ervice testing is used to determine if the capacity of the battery is adequate to meet the needs of the 6 system. E7u#)me ! (e7u#(e% ,:ultimeter ,:illiohm meter for continuity measurement ,:egger ;&&V 6 ,8econdary in.ection kit ,Test power supply ,Hydrometer ,Load Hank 1Bor load test3 -reliminary checks

 heck battery, battery charger and 6H constituent parts and confirm to the applicable drawings 1type, rating, ground fault sensor, low and high voltage sensors, voltage monitoring relays, voltmeter, ammeters, circuit breakers and isolators. heck that it is not possible to come into contact with the energi?ed equipment when working on the system. hecks the batteries inter link bars, cables, 6H Husbars and au>iliary circuits 1control, monitoring alarm, and fault3 for continuity. heck the ground Husbar continuity and connection to the main grounding system. heck that the hinged doors and panels are connected to the frame by grounding braids. heck that the door locks for correct operation. *pened all input and outgoing circuit breakers % isolators. *&!!e(+ C8&(4# 4 6 D#$c8&(4# 4 !e$! onstant current can only be obtained through the use of specially designed test equipment. This is due to the fact that as a battery discharges, the voltage decreases and the current will decrease proportionally when connected to a standard load bank. The proper test equipment will constantly monitor the system and lower the resistance of the load to compensate for the decrease in battery voltage and keep the current draw constant. The test should be performed until the battery terminal voltage decreases to a value equal to the specified average voltage per cell 1end cell voltage3 multiplied by the number of cells. +eadings of individual cell voltages and battery voltage should be taken while the load is connected at the beginning and end of the test, as well as at specified intervals during the test. 5t the conclusion of the test, the capacity of the battery can then be calculated. This shall be compared with the B5T report. 8pecific gravity <ith a hydrometer, the specific gravity of each cell can be measured. The best way to monitor battery condition is to measure the specific gravity of each cell. The readings should be within the range $.$I to $.(' for !i ad batteries.

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IR Te$! o9 Po-e( -#(# 4 2nsulation megger is used for measurement of insulation resistance of battery wiring ommissioning /nsure that the battery is in charged condition prior to commencement of tests. This can be checked by reading specific gravity of the electrolyte in sample cells. Top up battery, if necessary, with distilled water. 6emineralised water may be used sub.ect to approval by the battery manufacturer. onnect load equivalent to ;&F of charger rating and with charger switched off, check that battery discharges correctlyJ also that low voltage alarm relay operates. 6ischarge should not e>ceed the cell voltage less than $.& volt. 8witch on the charger to KfloatL position when batteries are fully charged. heck that the dc voltage is within limits covered by the specification concerned. heck operation of earth fault detector by connecting each pole of the system to earth through variable potentiometer. heck the specific gravity and voltage of each cell after disconnecting discharge load and values shall be recorded.

IV. CIRCUIT *REAKERS 1LV & HV3

/lectrical Tests and checks heck H on local closing order. heck H on local tripping order. heck that H does not close with a permanent tripping order. heck the transfer of information=s , losing ,Tripping ,Bault heck the insulation applying a ;&&&V1for HV3 % ;&&V1for LV3 6 between each phase and the others connected to the ground.

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ontact +esistance ontact resistance of H main contacts are measured by :icro,ohmmeter. The readings shall be comparable with B5T results % in line with manufacturer=s recommendations. *utdoor circuit breaker, Timing test to be carried out by using suitable test kit. +esults should be as close as possible to that indicated in manual.

V. HV ISOLATORS
heck the operation of 2solators, , losing , *pening heck operation of earth switch & it=s interlock with operation of 2solator. heck the insulation by using ;&&&V :egger between each phase and the others and with ground. ontact resistance of 2solators contacts are measured by :icro,ohmmeter. The readings shall be comparable with B5T results % in line with manufacturer=s recommendations.

VI. 132 KV SURGE ARRESTOR

heck the insulation by using ;&&&V :egger between terminal and ground. The readings shall be comparable with B5T results % in line with manufacturer=s recommendations.

VII. HV & LV CA*LES

Pu()o$e, The procedure e>plains the method of testing the high voltage cable in the system. I #!#&' C8ec:$, heck the HV cable termination .ob is completed in all respect including gland earthing to the system. 6raw out both HV H & VT unit 1if any3 from the :ain Hus Har. )eep the cable spout,earthing switch in open position.

P8&$# 4 Te$! The phasing test is conducted to check the correct phases of the cables i.e. +,+, M,M, H,H. This is done by using phasing tester. I $u'&!#o Re$#$!& ce Te$! The cable to be tested is disconnected and prepared at each end. The equipment grounds are connected to the main ground system. 5pply ;&&V 6 to the cable by megger. <ait for one minute, and then take the readings. 5cceptable value is $&&: ohm 1for LV able3 The value can be calculated using the following formulas :inimum value 1: ohm3 A kV % length of the cable in ): 5cceptable value 1: ohm3 A $&> kV % length of the cable in ): 2nsulation test is conducted on HV power cable between $3 ore,to, ore, (3 ore to /arth, #3 ore 1all conductors connected together3 to 5rmour and ground. This is done by ;kV,motori?ed megger. The minimum acceptable value is kV rating % Length of the cable in km. HV P(e$$u(e Te$! HV pressure test is conducted using the high voltage dc tester. HV test shall be conducted on each phase and earth with the remaining phases connected to earth and loads disconnected. The high voltage 6 is applied to the cables, for #,minute duration. The ma>imum reading allowed is $&&m5%km. )eep the H2-*T )2T 16. 3 to the point of testing the HV cable. onnect HV lead to the one phase of the circuit under test and other two phases to the ground terminal in the test kit. 5gain connect kit ground terminal to the Deneral :ass of earth. +ecommended Test voltages are as under " able Voltage NkV,acO Test Voltage NkV,dcO

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8elect the required voltage and current level for meter readings. 8tart with potentiometer in the ?ero position, energi?e the kit and gradually increase the voltage within a minute to the required level and observe the current. 8tart the stopwatch and select current range to the readable position. *bserve for # minutes and then take final voltage and current readings. 6uring the above period, readings should be more or less steady and minor fluctuations shall be ignored. 5t the end of the elapsed time, reduce the voltage gradually to ?ero and isolate the power. Then discharge the HV cable and change to the ne>t phase.

+epeat the same procedure by connecting all # phases together with respect to earth. Take the insulation readings of cable before and after the test Co !# u#!+ Te$! The continuity of all phases of cables is checked by :ultimeter or by continuity tester. 5rmour Testing" , onnect the armor to the main earth system through an equipment ground. -erform the test between all conductors connected together and the armor. 8hield Testing" , 8hield to armour insulation resistance onnect the armour to the main ground system through an equipment ground. -erform the test between the shield and the armor. 8hield to conductor insulation resistance -erform the test between the shield and all conductors connected together onductor testing" , -erform the test between one outer conductor and all other conductors connected together 8hield continuity test", The cable is disconnected and prepared at each end. The equipment grounds are connected to the main ground system. <ith the cable shield connected to the ground system at one end, check that the resistance between the other end and ground is close to ?ero, using an ohmmeter. V#$u&' # $)ec!#o ;e9o(e e e(4#<# 4 ,+econnect the cables at both endsJ check the terminations for the conformity with the applicable drawings. , heck the cable markings for conformity with the applicable drawings. , heck the amour ground for conformity with the applicable drawings.

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CURRENT TRANSFORMER
Hefore testing the relaying, metering and measuring equipment, it is necessary to check the associated current transformers. /quipment required ,:ultimeter 1analogue3 ,-olarity test set ,Voltmeters & 5mmeters , lamp,on meters

,$ milli ohmmeter % digit volt, ohm meter ,5utotransformer & 8tep,up transformer ,:egger ;&&V,;kV I #!#&' C8ec:, heck the type and rating of the T with the specification % 6rawings. The wiring circuit shall be checked to ensure proper termination, core marking and wiring harness I R Te$! Hetween primary winding and ground This test is performed by using megger of appropriate range. Test is conducted on primary winding of each phase, with the primary windings of the other phases temporarily connected to ground. The secondary windings are connected together and to ground. 5pply the test voltage for one minute. Bor -rimary side, apply voltage depending on rating of voltage rating of T. Bor LV T, apply ;&& Volts Bor 9.9 kV T, apply (.; kV and Bor ## kV T, apply ;.& kV. Hetween secondary winding and ground

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<hile closing the circuit, if the ammeter deflects for positive deflection the connection is correct. 2f the needle direction changes, repeat the test again by inter changing the secondary leads in the terminals. 6uring the process of testing one T, other T leads shall be kept in shorted condition. 5 self contained +8 polarity test set with rechargeable battery can also be used for this purpose. ircuit resistance measures Bor differential relays, high impedance relays the secondary side and the loop resistance must be measured. The loop resistance is measured by :illi *hm :eter. -rimary current test

The measurements are performed with single,phase current, with the secondary loops in final condition 1relays, meters etc3 and grounded. Bor current measurement, use a clamp on ammeter to avoid opening the secondary circuits. :easure the voltage 1mV3 across the primary winding as a check that the primary winding is in correct operating condition and that the connections are correct 1very low contact resistance3 Transformer turns ratio tests The purpose of this test is to confirm the ratio marked in the nameplate of the T manufacturer with our test results. :easure the primary and secondary currents. This will give the 2-%28 ratio and allows checking the equipment ratings. 5rrange the primary in.ection kit with loading unit with the main supply connected to the (7&V 5 system 8elect suitable current range in the kit and set variac in the start position. /nergise the supply and increase the current gradually to the required position between $&F to $&&F of the T ratio. onfirm the ratio by recording the primary and secondary current readings. +epeat the same procedure to the ne>t T
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onnect $ phase supply of suitable rating through Voltmeter, 5mmeter & variac to the secondary side of the T. +emove all other outgoing metering & protection leads from the T. 2ncrease the voltage gradually and achieve knee point voltage where a $&F increase in voltage increases ;&F of the e>citation current and further raise upto the saturation level. !ow record voltmeter & ammeter readings by gradually decrease the voltage upto the ?ero level and disconnect the supply. onfirm the readings are according to the manufacturer test results. 5gain in.ect the secondary voltage to the protection or metering T lead and record the voltage required for full load current. +eport the same procedure for other TGs.

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VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER
/quipment required ,-olarity test kit ,:egger ;&&,;&&&V ,*hmmeter ,:ultimeter ,5utotransformers & 8tep,up transformers Deneral inspection :echanical checks Deneral visual inspection and compliance with the drawings and manuals. heck nameplate ratings and HV, LV terminal markings. heck that all parts of the transformer are properly assembled and tight. heck the HV connections are tight. heck the cable connections on the LV side and the markings. heck the oil levels and inspect for leakage. 1<here applicable3 apacitor dividers type heck that all parts of the transformers are properly assembled. /lectromagnetic type heck the installation of different sections /lectrical hecks heck the equipment grounding 1 ontinuity and connection3 heck the fuse rating of secondary side. -erform the operation described in the following I $u'&!#o Re$#$!& ce Te$! To obtain values as close as possible to the manufacturer=s specifications the insulators must be very clean. 8elect the megger range corresponding to the ratings of the equipment under test. Bor -rimary side, apply voltage depending on rating of voltage rating of VT. Bor 9.9 kV VT, apply (.; kV and Bor $#( kV VT, apply ;.& kV. :easurement between primary and secondary

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HV 6 MV S>ITCHGEAR PANELS
These tests cover all the inspection and testing to be performed on the HV % :V switchgear panels after installation and prior to energisation. /quipment required ,5 Denerator ,:icro *hmmeter ,Voltmeter ,5mmeter ,-rimary current in.ection kit ,8econdary current in.ection kit ,High voltage test kit ,Test supply ,Torque spanner -reliminary hecks :echanical checks heck that setting up has been completed and Husbar tightened. heck that all switchgear components are fitted.

 heck earthing switch operation. heck the mechanical interlocks preventing any ha?ardous operation. heck that it is not possible to close the ground switch with the circuit breaker in closed position. heck that it is not possible to insert the circuit breaker into service with the earth switch closed. heck the voltage transformer mechanical operation where applicable. heck that it is not possible to open the rear panel with the earth switch open 1where applicable3 /lectrical checks heck that the ground circuit is connected with main grid Local % remote circuits -rotection circuits 2nstrument circuits -ower circuits 1au>3 heck that the supply cable tests have been performed. heck fuses % : H=s for continuity heck H operation in test % service condition as per approved scheme drawings. Husbar 6ielectric Tests -reliminary steps /nsure that all earthing switches are open and locked. 6isconnect, short out and ground the potential transformer primary windings. /nsure all the H=s are open and racked out. 8hort out and earth the current transformer secondary windings. 6isconnect the power cables connected to the switchgears panels and short out with ground. :ake sure the entire panel Husbars compartment cover replaced and cleaned. -ad lock the bus section panel Husbars shutters. Test -rocedure 5pply the voltage two times of normal voltage as per -6* standard by connecting each phase conductor to the HV terminal of the test supply. onnect all the other Husbars to ground. Test duration 4$ minute. The dielectric tests are performed with all circuit breakers open and racked out. Bor circuit break HV test, make short of all H=s top pole and bottom pole separately. Hefore and after HV test 2+ value must be checked. 8witchgear Tests :echanical tests and checks hecks the operation of the spring charging mechanism.

heck the breaker rack in % out operation with appropriate interlock and bus bar shutter operation. heck the mechanical tripping and closing of circuit breaker. heck the mechanical operation indicators. 2nstrument % 2nstrument transformer tests 5pply a #,phase voltage to the -T primary, measure secondary values and confirm the ratio. 5pply current to the primary side of the current transformer, measure secondary current at switchgear and appropriate panels and confirm the ratio of T=s The measuring instruments shall be checked with secondary in.ection and ratio to be confirmed. heck that T=s secondary cores are earthed at one place only. heck that the VT=s primary % secondary star points are connected with main ground circuit. :agneti?ing current measurement shall be checked for class R T=s. -rotective device Tests Voltage -rotection 5pplying a 5 voltage across the potential transformer secondaries 1primary shall be isolated to avoid reverse voltage3. heck the relay trip and non trip values and time delay measurements. heck the relay trip and alarm indication in local % remote mode. urrent -rotection 5pply variable current source to the T secondaries 1disconnecting T sec terminals3 heck relay trip and non,trip operation values and time delay. heck the associated tripping of H=s and alarm indications. onfirm T=s circuit protection relays are not open. /nergi?ing heck that the above test has been performed. onfirm all the equipments are ready for energisation % VT=s are in service position. onfirm all the associated panels are ready for energisation. heck all the outgoing H=s are in racked out position and locked. 8end a closing order from incoming H=s to energi?e the switchgear panels. 5fter energisation check the voltage indication value in voltmeter at local % remote mode. -hase sequence for incoming supply shall be checked. H tripping shall be checked with switchboard live condition.

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CONTROL AND RELA/ PANEL

+elay testing includes verification of operation of switching device tripping mechanism and all alarm and intertrips. +elays should be tested and

commissioned in accordance with manufacturer=s instruction. 5ll protection relays shall be tested by means of primary in.ection at the normal settings to verify their operating parameters. Hecause of e>treme current requirements for primary current in.ection, it is impracticable to use the primary current in.ection. Therefore relays can be tested by secondary in.ection as per -6*=s approval. Seco %&(+ I ?ec!#o o9 )(o!ec!#o (e'&+$ & % # $!(ume !$

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6isconnect the secondary of T for checking the proper working of relaysJ This test is performed with single,phase current in.ecting with secondary connected to relays and meters. The secondary in.ection is done by in.ecting the current of rated value of the relay and check the relays are tripped within functional limit 1time delay, instantaneous operation, alarm operation etc3 P(#m&(+ I ?ec!#o o9 )(o!ec!#o (e'&+$ & % # $!(ume !$
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HV *US*AR AND CIRCUIT *REAKER

The procedure e>plains the method of testing the HV Hus Har and Hreakers in system. /quipment required ,; kV 2nsulation Tester ircuit

,(#& V supply Cnit -+* /6C+/ $. lose all the breakers connected to the bus bar under test. (. :easure the insulation resistance of + phase of the bus bar with reference to the earth by keeping the two phases of bus bar at earth potential. #. +epeat the step,(, for other two phases and note down the values. 7. onnect HT voltage terminal of HV test kit to the + phase of the bus bar and other two phases of the bus bar should be earthed. ;. 5pply High Voltage 5 from ?ero to test value recommended by manufacturer for # minutes to + phase of the bus bar. 9. :easure the insulation resistance of the phase tested. +epeat the steps , 7 to 9 for other phases and note down the values. 2f the bus bar and circuit breaker under test withstood the high voltage, the test is considered as passed. +ecord the values format and verify the values of insulation resistance before and after test

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132KV OVERHEAD LINE

onductor Soint Tests ontact resistance of the clamps, .oints and terminal fittings shall be measured and noted in the format during stringing activity. <here the .oint consists of several parts bolted together 1dead end clamp with bolt on .umper terminal3, resistance to be measured is that of the completed assembly and resistance of such fittings shall not e>ceed ';F of the resistance of an equivalent length of conductor. The contact resistance shall be measured by using the 6uctor instrument 1micro ohm meter digital3. 5fter completion of the stringing activity, overall installation checks shall be carried out with presence of company representative. The inspection of the overhead line shall be carried out as mentioned in the company format and results recorded. -re,commissioning Tests 8ubsequent to the inspection the following tests shall be carried out for overhead lines. Line continuity shall be measured with an approved insulation tester $&&& Volt rated. 2nsulation resistance of the line to earth and between phases shall be measured with an approved ;)V motori?ed insulation resistance tester. Line 2mpedance test to be carried out for total length of *HL.

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LV AC DISTRI*UTION *OARD
These tests covers all inspection and testing to be performed on the distribution board after installation and prior to energisation

/quipment required ,Variable transformer ,2nsulation tester ,Voltmeter ,-hase sequence tester ,Test supply ,:ega *hmmeter & :icro *hmmeter -reliminary hecks heck that all the distribution boards constituent parts are fitted and conform to the applicable drawings 1Voltmeters, ammeters, circuit Hreakers3 heck the mains Husbars and au>iliary circuit 1control, supervision, alarm, fault3 for continuity. heck the grounding Husbar continuity and connection to the main grounding circuit. heck that the hinged doors and panels are connected to the frame by grounding braids. heck door locks for correct operation. heck the connections for conformity with the reference drawings. *pen all the input and load circuit breakers. Dround ontinuity test Test the continuity between all the metal parts and ground with :illi *hmmeter. 2nsulation +esistance test 6isconnect the devices which cannot withstand the test voltage 6isconnect the potential transformer. -ower circuit 1Husbars3 5pply ;&& V 6 for $ minute Hetween each phase and the other two connected to ground. Hetween each phase 5u>iliary ircuit 1 ontrol, 2ndication3 5pply ;&& V 6c for $ minute between the au>iliary circuit and ground. 5cceptance criteria @(& mega *hm :echanical hecks heck the H rack in and rack out operation. heck the H close % open operation.

/lectrical checks Test all the equipments 1 T, thermal relay, fuse3 of each H. heck the wiring and tightness of each connection. Test all the current circuit equipments 1 T, Thermal relay, :eters3 by primary in.ection. /nergise the au>iliary circuit and heck that the contactor or circuit breaker closes on local control mode. heck the contactor or H tripping by protection trip. heck the operation from remote panel in remote control mode.

heck the following indications , ontactor closed , ontactor open ,-otential transformer fault -rotection device tests ircuit breaker and disconnecting switch protections :agnetic protection ,This protection should cause the circuit breaker to trip when a short circuit occurs. ,Visually check that the tripping value, check the value is as indicated in applicable documents. Thermal protection ,This protection should cause the circuit breaker to trip when an overload occurs. ,Visually check that the tripping, check the value same as that indicated in the applicable documents. /nergising Hefore energi?ing the equipment the above tests shall be performed.

*nce again check the insulation value. lose all the covers. heck that the mechanical and electrical operation with interlock. 6isconnect and lock all the circuit breakers. +ack in the incoming H at upstream switchgear. 8end a close command to incoming H heck for ,Voltage on voltmeters. , orrect -hase sequence

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TESTING OF EARTH RESISTANCE

/arth resistance of earth electrodes can be measured using earth megger 4 # point method. The megger has 7 terminals $, -$, ( and -(. $ and -$ are shorted and connected to the test electrode. Brom ( and -(, two leads with spikes are connected. The spikes are driven to earth at a distance of $; mtr from each other. 5pply voltage through earth megger by cranking. The value shown on earth megger intrepreted with the range selection gives the earth resistance. !ull deflection earth megger can also be used to measure earth resistance.

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FIRE ALARM S/STEM

Bunctional test of Bire 5larm 8ystem Bire Das detection and alarm system 1BD8s3 shall detect at an early stage" The presence of fire.

The presence of smoke from smoldering or incipient fires. 5 full site acceptance test will be performed to demonstrate the BD8s functions correctly. The complete BD8 system and control systems shall be commissioned on the basis of realistic tests prior to startup. 5fter ensuring installation of heat and smoke detectors as per the approved drawing, testing of the system shall be carried out in presence of vendor representative. The following simulation tests shall be carried out and confirmed for proper functioning" $3 Testing of all detectors (3 Testing of manual call points #3 Testing of hooter % alarm 73 Testing control panel for logic, indications of fault in respective ?ones, sequence, logic and contacts to 8 565 % 5 shut,off, etc.