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HV Cable Commissioning Test Report

Region: From (source): Preliminary Details: Cable Type: Rated Voltage: Conductor Type and Size: Approx Length: Cable Age (if known): Town: To (destination): Location: Cable Number:

Sheath Insulation Resistance

Readings in Megohms or

Instrument Number: 3 Phase Cables Sheath

Single Phase Cables A phase B phase C phase Test Voltage: 1 kV for 1Min Core Insulation Resistance Readings in Megohms A to B+C+E All U/G HV Cables Test Voltage: (5 kV for
11kV) & (10 kV for 22 & 33kV)

Instrument Number: B to A+C+E C to A+B+E


A major HV underground cable would be defined as: All 33kV cables. 22kV cables greater than 185mm2. 11kV cables greater than 240mm2. All zone substation and feeder exit cables. Note: SWER cable will be treated as minor cable. Feeder exists will still be major cables.

@ 1Min @ 2Min @ 5Min @ 1Min @ 2Min @ 5Min

After H.V. Test (Major Cables Only)

High Voltage Parallel cores to be tested as one core Withstand Test (Major Cables Only) A.C. (V.L.F) - XLPE CABLES Connection (3 phase cables) A&B B&C To To C&E A&E Voltage (Peak) Voltage (Peak)

Instrument Number:

Test Duration 30min. 30min. Test Duration 30min.

Start Leakage (mA)

Finish Leakage (mA)

Connection (Single phase or triplex ) A&B&C To E

Start Leakage (mA)

Finish Leakage (mA)

D.C. - PAPER/LEAD CABLES Connection A&B&C A C To To To E B&C A&B Voltage Test Duration 15min. 15min. 15min. Start Leakage (mA) Finish Leakage (mA)

Phasing Correct Yes / No Frame Leakage insulation okay: Yes / No / NA Screen/Sheath Earthing Correct: Yes / No SDs/VT connected: Yes / No / NA Lugs bolted securely: Yes / No Insulating barriers/boots fitted Yes / No / NA Cable number marked: Yes / No Operational nameplate fitted: Yes / No / NA Screen/Sheath reconnected after test: Yes / No / NA Closed Ferrous path around single core cable: Yes / No / NA REMARKS: Weather conditions CAUTION: For cables that have not undergone an applied high voltage withstand test, it is advisable to observe a 24 hour restriction period following energising. Refer to Section 5.13 of SWP SP0407. TEST OFFICER: DATE: SUPERVISOR:

File Name: Location_From_To_CableNumber_Date.doc e-mail to Cable Test Results Filing Location: \\ecasd01\Protection\Test Data - (Test-Commissioning-Maintenance)\Region\Cable Tests\Town
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Ergon Energy Corporation Limited ABN 50 087 646 062 Ergon Energy Queensland Pty Ltd ABN 11 121 177 802

Form SP0407C01 Ver 6

HV Cable Commissioning Test Report


1) Sheath Test Criteria New HDPE Sheaths Cable Length / Size 11kV or less 185 - 240mm2 35mm2 22kV or more 185 - 630mm3 35mm2 250m M 300 500 M 500 400 500m M 150 250 M 250 200 1000m M 75 125 M 125 100 2000m M 37 62 M 62 50

2) Sheath Test Criteria New PVC Sheaths The minimum acceptable value is 1 M 3) Insulation Resistance Criteria New XLPE cables Cable Length / Size 11kV or less 185 - 240mm2 35mm2 22kV or more 630mm3 185mm2 35mm2 250m G 20 40 G 20 35 60 500m G 10 20 G 10 17 30 1000m G 5 10 G 5 9 15 2000m G 2.5 5 G 2.5 4 7.5

4) HV Withstand Test Voltages dead switchgear. New cables use table below, aged cables use 75% of the figures below DC Test Voltage (kV ph to earth) 15 min 1.9/3.3 3.8/6.6 6.35/11 12.7/22 19/33 7 15 25 50 75 DC Test Voltage (kV ph to ph) 15 min 10 20 34 VLF Test Voltage (kV pk ph to earth) 30 min 6 12 19 38 57 50Hz AC Test Voltage (kV RMS ph to earth) 1 min 10 20 28 50 70 15 min 6 12 16 29 40

Uo/U

4) HV Withstand Test Voltages live switchgear. New or aged cables DC Test Voltage (kV ph to earth) 1 min 1.9/3.3 3.8/6.6 6.35/11 12.7/22 19/33 5) Cable Box Clearances Rated Voltage 12 kV Enclosure Type Fully Insulated Air Insulated 24 kV Fully Insulated Air Insulated 36 kV Fully Insulated Air Insulated Phase to Phase clearance (mm) 45 127 (184) 100 242 (322) 125 356 (437) Phase to Earth clearance (mm) 32 76 (160) 75 140 (280) 100 222 (380) 6 12 19 33 45 VLF Test Voltage (kV peak ph to earth) 1 min 6 12 19 33 45 50Hz AC Test Voltage (kV RMS ph to earth) 1 min 5 11 14 24 32

Uo/U

For comparison AS2067-1984 Switchgear Assemblies and Ancillary Equipment for alternating Voltages above 1 kV clearances are shown in brackets and should be used where vermin entry or cable box contamination is possible. Check this is the latest version before use. Page 2 of 2
Ergon Energy Corporation Limited ABN 50 087 646 062 Ergon Energy Queensland Pty Ltd ABN 11 121 177 802

Form SP0407C01 Ver 6

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