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Report Title:
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Asset
(AMS)
Verified by:
Niall Kearns
Title:
Manager,
Commissioning
Protection Maintenance, AMS
Approved by:
Mick Sherlock
Title:
Management
16/04/2014
Services
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Summary of Change
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Power Transformers
Circuit Breakers
Instrument Transformers
Disconnects
Surge Arresters
Lines/Cables/Busbar phasing
Interlocking
Earth Grid
HV Lines
HV Cables
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Table of Contents
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1.1 General
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1.2 Procedure
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1.4 Clearances
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2.1 General
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3.1 General
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4.1 General
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6.1 General
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7.1 General
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8.1 General
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8.2 Procedure
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9.1 General
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9.2 Scope
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Procedure38
10.1 General
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10.2 Procedure
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11.1 General
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11.2 Procedure
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12.2 Procedure
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14.2 Procedure
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15.1 General
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15.2 Procedure
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Station
bus
zone
circuit
breaker
failure
protection
commissioning procedure
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18
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16.1 General
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16.2 Procedure
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17.1 General
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17.2 Procedure
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HV Lines
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18.8 Jumpers
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18.10
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Station Busbar
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HV Cables
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1 Power
Transformer
Procedure
Commissioning
1.1 General
1.1.1 Scope
This document describes the test procedure to be performed on all high
voltage power transformers installed on the transmission network. The tests
described in this document should be performed prior to commissioning and
when applicable during subsequent preventive maintenance. The
appropriate tests from this document shall also be performed after the
replacement of any equipment forming part of the power transformer.
These tests may also be used in conjunction with other specialised tests
recommended by power transformer manufacturer for corrective
maintenance tasks and condition assessment.
1.1.2 Object
The object of this document is to provide a minimum set of test procedures
that ensure the integrity and correct operation of all power transformers.
1.2 Procedure
1.2.1 Power Transformer Tests
The following tests shall be performed on the equipment that comprises the
power transformer as per section 1.1.1.
All test results and site data shall be recorded on the relevant test results
form.
All non compliances shall be investigated and rectified as necessary. If a
non compliance cannot be rectified, or any doubt exists over the
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No physical damage
Paintwork in good condition
Oil levels are correct and no leaks present.
Earthing requirements are as specified.
1.4 Clearances
Check clearances to be in accordance with Safety Standards/ Rules or IEC
60071
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2.1.2 Object
The object of this document is to provide a minimum set of test procedures
that ensure the integrity and correct operation of all circuit breakers.
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2.2.4 Clearances
Check clearances to be in accordance with Safety Standards/ Rules or IEC
60071
2.2.10
2.2.11
Functional checks
Test operation of the circuit breaker in manual, local, remote and SCADA
modes.
2.2.12
Final Checks
Test sheet has been completed, all tests assessed and signed off
HV connections torqued
All test equipment has been removed.
All labelling, and warning notices have been applied
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3 Instrument
Procedure
Transformer
Commissioning
3.1 General
3.1.1 Scope
This document describes the test procedure to be performed on all high
voltage instrument transformers installed on the transmission network. The
tests described in this document should be performed prior to
commissioning and when applicable during subsequent preventive
maintenance. The appropriate tests from this document shall also be
performed after the replacement of any equipment forming part of the
instrument transformer.
These tests may also be used in conjunction with other specialised tests for
corrective maintenance tasks and condition assessment.
3.1.2 Object
The object of this document is to provide a minimum set of test procedures
that ensure the integrity and correct operation of all instrument transformers.
WARNING:
No physical damage.
Oil levels are correct and no leaks present.
Earthing requirements are as specified.
3.2.4 Clearances
Check clearances to be in accordance with Safety Standards/ Rules or IEC
60071
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Verify polarity.
Verify turns ratio.
Conduct connected secondary wiring integrity, polarity and
functionality checks
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4.1.2 Object
The object of this document is to provide a minimum set of test procedures
that ensure the integrity and correct operation of all disconnects.
WARNING:
No physical damage.
Earthing requirements are as specified.
No leaks (for air operated disconnects)
4.3.3 Clearances
Check clearances in open and closed position to be in accordance with
Safety Standards/ Rules or IEC 60071
4.3.5 Setting Up
Test sheet has been completed; all tests assessed and signed off.
All test equipment has been removed.
All labelling, and warning notices have been applied.
HV connections torqued
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5.1.2 Object
The object of this document is to provide a minimum set of test procedures
that ensure the integrity of the surge arrestor.
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Record all necessary surge arrestor data as per relevant test result
forms.
Confirm that nameplate rating corresponds to Single Line Diagram.
No physical damage.
Earthing requirements are as specified.
Counter reading recorded
5.2.4 Clearances
Check clearances to be in accordance with Safety Standards/ Rules or IEC
60071
Test sheet has been completed; all tests assessed and signed off.
All test equipment has been removed.
All labelling, and warning notices have been applied.
Primary connections torqued.
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6 Lines,
Cables
Procedure
and
Busbar
Phasing
6.1 General
6.1.1 Scope
The purpose of this procedure is to describe the test methodologies
associated with checking the correct phase correspondence between two or
multiple ends of a transmission line and for HV substations busbars.
It is necessary to carry out this phasing test after conductors have been
altered\changed or repaired at any part of the line or station busbar, as well
for all new installations.
6.1.2 Object
It is intended to prove the continuity of the conductors, that there is no
connection between phases, that the phasing is still as is designated at both
ends of the line and that all local earths have been removed.
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WARNING:
Test sheets have been completed; all tests assessed and signed off.
All test equipment has been removed.
All labelling, and warning notices have been applied.
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7.1.2 Object
The purpose of these tests is to establish that the cubicle/substation
equipment and control interlocks are functioning correctly.
WARNING:
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Test sheets have been completed; all tests assessed and signed off.
All labelling, and warning notices have been applied.
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8.1.2 Object
The object of this document is to provide a minimum set of test procedures
that ensure the integrity of the substation earth grid.
8.2 Procedure
The existence of the High Voltage (HV) infrastructure creates a special set
of safety circumstances. The earth grid system is one of the main elements
to mitigate any unsafe conditions. Commissioning the earth grid certifies that
the implemented system fulfils to the pertinent necessities.
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WARNING:
Test sheets have been completed; all tests assessed and signed off.
All test equipment has been removed.
All labelling, and warning notices have been applied.
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9 AC and
Procedure
DC
circuits
Commissioning
9.1 General
This procedure has been prepared to cover the commissioning activities for
all HV Substations AC/DC common services.
9.2 Scope
This document describes the test procedure to be performed on station
common AC systems, batteries and chargers installed in transmission
stations. The appropriate tests from this document shall also be performed
after the replacement of any equipment forming part of the above systems.
These tests may also be used in conjunction with other specialised tests
recommended by the battery/charger manufacturer for corrective
maintenance tasks and condition assessment.
9.2.1 Object
The object of this document is to provide a minimum set of test procedures
that ensure the integrity and correct operation of all station AC and DC
common systems.
Check against the design the correct type and rating for all AC
MCBs
Insulation tests
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Check against the design the correct type and rating for all DC
MCBs
Insulation tests
o between positive and negative
o positive to ground
o negative to ground
Correct polarity for all circuits and MCBs
Tightness of all connections
Measure the load for each circuit and confirm that each DC MCB
operates correctly
Verify the open and trip alarms for all DC MCBs
Check there is no AC presence
Phase-ground voltage
No physical damage
Electrolyte levels are correct and no leaks observed.
Positive and Negative conductors installed and rated as specified.
Appropriate ventilation provided in battery room
Lamps, fittings and sensors appropriately rated for application
Availability and access to First Aid /safety equipment
No physical damage
Installed, connected and earthed as per manufacturers instruction
Verify appropriate rating of MCBs
WARNING:
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Scope
10.1.2
Object
10.1.3
Reference Documents
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10.2 Procedure
10.2.1
10.2.2
Site Data
10.2.3
Record all relevant relay data as per relevant test result forms.
Confirm that the relay is suitable for the application.
Visual Inspection
No physical damage.
No ingress of moisture, dust or any other particle which could impair
the performance of the equipment.
No damage to keypad or HMI
No signs of contact erosion due to arcing or corrosion
No signs of excessive heating
Nameplate ratings as per appropriate application and substation
single line diagram and nominal voltage and current values.
All wiring and connection shall be verified for correctness and
tightness
Labelling is appropriate to the application.
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10.2.4
All external wiring associated with the protection equipment will be proven in
accordance with standard procedures.
These circuits include;
10.2.5
The protection relay tests will be carried out to ensure that all
settings\configuration etc. have been applied correctly to the relay and that
the functions are mutually compatible. All enabled functions shall be fully
tested.
Secondary current injection tests will be carried out using Power System
Simulator test kits with the appropriate test plan to prove the following;
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10.2.6
In schemes where more than one relay per bay is installed, all signals
exchanged between these relays must be proven functionally, by secondary
injection using Power System Simulator test kits.
As applicable, confirm the following relay functions as per appropriate
substation design schematic diagrams.
10.2.7
Protection relay circuit breaker tripping and, if applicable, AutoReclosing tests and cross-blocking
Circuit Breaker Failure Starts
All binary inputs operated correctly for all enabled functions from
source to relay
All binary outputs operated correctly for all enabled functions from
relay to destination
All LEDs operated correctly for all enabled functions
All relay functions provide the correct local and remote indications
Power System Simulator test kits shall be used for all the above
tests.
Final Tests
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10.2.8
On Load Tests
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Scope
11.1.2
Object
11.1.3
Reference Documents
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11.2 Procedure
11.2.1
11.2.2
Site Data
11.2.3
Record all relevant relay data as per relevant test result forms.
Confirm that the relay is suitable for the application.
Visual Inspection
No physical damage.
No ingress of moisture, dust or any other particle which could impair
the performance of the equipment.
No damage to keypad or HMI
No signs of contact erosion due to arcing or corrosion
No signs of excessive heating
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11.2.4
All external wiring associated with the protection equipment will be proven in
accordance with standard procedures.
These circuits include;
11.2.5
The protection relay tests will be carried out to ensure that all
settings\configuration etc. have been applied correctly to the relay and that
the functions are mutually compatible. All enabled functions shall be fully
tested.
Secondary current injection tests will be carried out using Power System
Simulator test kits with the appropriate test plan to prove the following;
These tests shall be carried out on all relay elements in accordance with the
appropriate approved test plan and must comply with the pass\fail criteria
identified in the test plan.
A relay slope\characteristic test will be carried out using GPS synchronised
power system simulation test kits. These test kits will simulate stable and
faulted system conditions on both differential relays at either end of the
feeder simultaneously.
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11.2.6
In schemes where more than one relay per bay is installed, all signals
exchanged between these relays must be proven functionally, by secondary
injection using Power System Simulator test kits.
As applicable, confirm the following relay functions as per appropriate
substation design schematic diagrams.
11.2.7
Protection relay circuit breaker tripping and, if applicable, AutoReclosing tests and cross-blocking
Circuit Breaker Failure Starts
All binary inputs operated correctly for all enabled functions from
source to relay
All binary outputs operated correctly for all enabled functions from
relay to destination
All LEDs operated correctly for all enabled functions
All relay functions provide the correct local and remote indications
Power System Simulator test kits shall be used for all the above
tests.
Final Tests
11.2.8
On Load Tests
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Scope
These tests may also be used in conjunction with other specialised tests for
corrective maintenance tasks or protection investigations after a system
disturbance.
12.1.2
Object
12.1.3
Reference Documents
12.2 Procedure
12.2.1
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12.2.2
Site Data
12.2.3
Record all relevant relay data as per relevant test result forms.
Confirm that the relay is suitable for the application.
Visual Inspection
12.2.4
No physical damage.
No ingress of moisture, dust or any other particle which could impair
the performance of the equipment.
No damage to keypad or HMI
No signs of contact erosion due to arcing or corrosion
No signs of excessive heating
Nameplate ratings as per appropriate application and substation
single line diagram and nominal voltage and current values.
All wiring and connection shall be verified for correctness and
tightness
Labelling is appropriate to the application.
All external wiring associated with the protection equipment will be proven in
accordance with standard procedures.
These circuits include;
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12.2.5
DC circuits
o Supply circuits
o Logic circuits
o Tripping circuits
o Alarm circuits
The protection relay tests will be carried out to ensure that all
settings\configuration etc. have been applied correctly to the relay and that
the functions are mutually compatible. All enabled functions shall be fully
tested.
Secondary current injection tests will be carried out using Power System
Simulator test kits with the appropriate test plan to prove the following;
All enable parameter sets shall be tested.
These tests shall be carried out on all relay elements in accordance with the
appropriate approved test plan and must comply with the pass\fail criteria
identified in the test plan.
12.2.6
In schemes where more than one relay per bay is installed, all signals
exchanged between these relays if applicable, must be proven
functionally, by secondary injection using Power System Simulator test kits.
As applicable, confirm the following relay functions as per appropriate
substation design schematic diagrams.
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Power System Simulator test kits shall be used for all the above tests.
12.2.7
Final Tests
12.2.8
On Load Tests
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13.1.2
Object
13.1.3
Reference Documents
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13.2.2
Site Data
13.2.3
Record all relevant relay data as per relevant test result forms.
Confirm that the relay is suitable for the application.
Visual Inspection
No physical damage.
No ingress of moisture, dust or any other particle which could impair
the performance of the equipment.
No damage to keypad or HMI
No signs of contact erosion due to arcing or corrosion
No signs of excessive heating
Nameplate ratings as per appropriate application and substation
single line diagram and nominal voltage and current values.
All wiring and connection shall be verified for correctness and
tightness
Labelling is appropriate to the application.
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13.2.4
All external wiring associated with the protection equipment will be proven in
accordance with standard procedures.
These circuits include;
13.2.5
CT secondary circuits
DC circuits
o Supply circuits
o Logic circuits
o Tripping circuits
o Alarm circuits
The protection relay tests will be carried out to ensure that all
settings\configuration etc. have been applied correctly to the relay and that
the functions are mutually compatible. All enabled functions and parameter
sets shall be fully tested.
Secondary current injection tests will be carried out using Power System
Simulator test kits with the appropriate test plan to prove the following;
These tests shall be carried out on all relay elements in accordance with the
appropriate approved test plan and must comply with the pass\fail criteria
identified in the test plan.
13.2.6
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13.2.7
All binary outputs operated correctly for all enabled functions from
relay to destination
All LEDs operated correctly for all enabled functions
All relay functions provide the correct local and remote indications
Power System Simulator test kits shall be used for all the above
tests.
Final Tests
13.2.8
On Load Tests
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14 Transformer
Non
Current
Commissioning Procedure
Protection
14.1 General
14.1.1
Scope
14.1.2
Object
14.1.3
Reference Documents
14.2 Procedure
Non current based transformer protections refer but not limited to:
Overfluxing protection
Temperature protection
Gas/Bucholz protection
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14.2.1
Overfluxing Protection
All external wiring associated with the protection equipment will be proven in
accordance with standard procedures.
These circuits include;
VT secondary circuits
DC circuits
o Supply circuits
o Logic circuits
o Tripping circuits
o Alarm circuits
Secondary voltage injection tests will be carried out using Power System
Simulator test kits with the appropriate test plan to prove the following;
All binary inputs operated correctly for all enabled functions from
source to relay
All binary outputs operated correctly for all enabled functions from
relay to destination
All LEDs operated correctly for all enabled functions
All relay functions provide the correct local and remote indications
Power System Simulator test kits shall be used for all the above tests.
On completion of the differential relay tests the following must be confirmed;
14.2.2
Temperature protection
14.2.3
Gas/Bucholz protection
Transmission transformers are fitted usually with at least one Bucholz relay
on the main tank. From case to case, depending on the type of the power
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14.2.4
Final Tests
Test sheet has been completed; all tests assessed and signed off.
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Scope
15.1.2
Object
15.1.3
Reference Documents
15.2 Procedure
Commissioning synchronising schemes involves commissioning a voltage
selection scheme as a prerequisite. Therefore this procedure will list the
minimum steps required for voltage selection scheme commissioning first
and synchronising after.
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15.2.1
Testing the voltage selection scheme is a two steps process. First stage is
commissioning of the voltage selection scheme for each bay individually. In
this stage the following test will be carried out:
Correct bay image into voltage selection scheme for all feeding
arrangements
Secondary injection for VT circuits
Reference and Incoming voltage presence at the synchronising
device input
Once each bay has been successfully tested and integrated into the station
voltage selection scheme, overall scheme shall be tested to prove that the
scheme performs as per requirements for all busbar and feeding
arrangements.
Special attention must be taken not to backfeed the VT during these tests.
15.2.2
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15.2.3
Site Data
15.2.4
Visual Inspection
The bay controller and synchronising device shall be examined to confirm the
following:
15.2.5
No physical damage.
No ingress of moisture, dust or any other particle which could impair
the performance of the equipment.
No damage to keypad or HMI
No signs of contact erosion due to arcing or corrosion
No signs of excessive heating
Nameplate ratings as per appropriate application and substation
single line diagram and nominal voltage and current values.
All wiring and connection shall be verified for correctness and
tightness
Labelling is appropriate to the application.
All external wiring associated with the protection equipment will be proven in
accordance with standard procedures.
These circuits include;
VT secondary circuits
DC circuits
o Supply circuits
o Logic circuits
o Control circuits
o Alarm circuits
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Scope
16.1.2
Object
16.1.3
Reference Documents
16.2 Procedure
The process of commissioning these types of schemes is a two stage
process. Stage one involves the commissioning of the bay wiring, and stage
two involves testing the per bay protection and overall scheme functional
tests.
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16.2.1
This process shall be followed for every bay within the substation, and
requires outages on all bays during this phase in order to commission the
wiring.
No testing of the relays(s) should be carried out during this phase.
The following tests must be carried out during this phase:
All bays must have phase one completed in order to proceed to the next
phase.
16.2.2
Scheme testing
Secondary current injection tests will be carried out using Power System
Simulator test kits with the appropriate test plan to prove the following;
Relay Pick-up for all fault loops for bus zone and CBF functions
Timing test for bus zone and CBF functions
Differential Slope\Characteristic
Circuit Breaker Failure Protection functions
Non current starts for circuit breaker failure protection
Internal/External blocking functions
Relay alarms
The above tests shall be run for every bay being part of the bus zone circuit
breaker protection scheme.
The protection tests are to be carried out with the in-service
configuration\settings\marshalling applied.
All test routines, test results and site data shall be recorded on the relevant
test results database.
All non compliances shall be investigated and rectified as necessary. If a
non compliance cannot be rectified, or any doubt exists over the
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16.2.3
Site Data
16.2.4
Record all relevant relay data as per relevant test result forms.
Confirm that the relay is suitable for the application.
Visual Inspection
16.2.5
No physical damage.
No ingress of moisture, dust or any other particle which could impair
the performance of the equipment.
No damage to keypad or HMI
No signs of contact erosion due to arcing or corrosion
No signs of excessive heating
Nameplate ratings as per appropriate application and substation
single line diagram and nominal voltage and current values.
All wiring and connection shall be verified for correctness and
tightness
Labelling is appropriate to the application.
Power System Simulator test kits shall be used for all the above tests.
16.2.6
Final Tests
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16.2.7
On Load Tests
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Scope
17.1.2
Object
17.1.3
Reference Documents
17.2 Procedure
17.2.1
Prerequisites
17.2.2
Site Data
17.2.3
Record all relevant relay data as per relevant test result forms.
Confirm that the bay controller is suitable for the application.
Visual Inspection
No physical damage.
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17.2.4
All external wiring associated with the bay controller will be proven in
accordance with standard procedures.
These circuits include;
17.2.5
Commissioning Tests
The commissioning tests will be carried out to ensure that all controls,
alarms and measurands work in concordance with design and the
manufacturer specifications.
Secondary current injection tests will be carried out using Power System
Simulator test kits with the appropriate test plan to prove the correct local
and remote measurands indication for each bay.
As applicable, confirm the following functions as per appropriate substation
design schematic diagrams.
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All controls, position indication and alarms have been tested locally
and remotely to the control center(s)
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18 HV Lines
18.1 Line Corridor
18.1.1
Scope
18.1.2
Objective
18.1.3
Reference Documents
18.1.4
Procedure
18.1.4.1
The appointed project designer must provide the commissioner with all
relevant design information from the project safety file prior to any
commissioning work proceeding.
The minimum information a commissioner requires is:
Line Design Sheet detailing structure numbering, type/grade and
Height;
Line Profiles detailing conductor sag and line crossings/conflicts;
Line Route Map detailing structure locations;
Conductor sag charts or tables.
18.1.4.2
Ground Clearance
18.1.4.3
Timber
Check all timber along the line corridor adheres to clearances set out
within EN 50341-1 and Irish NNA EN 50341-3-11.
18.1.4.4
Line Crossings
18.1.4.5
Building Conflicts
Check all buildings maintain clearances set out within EN 50341-1 and
Irish NNA EN 50341-3-11.
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Scope
18.2.2
Objective
18.2.3
Reference Documents
18.2.4
Procedure
18.2.4.1
The appointed project designer must provide the commissioner with all
relevant design information from the project safety file prior to any
commissioning work proceeding.
The minimum information a commissioner requires is:
Line Design Sheet detailing structure numbering, type/grade, tower
orientation and height;
Line Route Map detailing structure locations;
Tower foundation drawing(s) and any specific design requirements
on tower foundation material and/or construction method;
Tower structure drawing(s) and any specific erection specifications;
Tower dimension tolerances.
18.2.4.2
Foundation Supervision
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18.2.4.3
When the tower foundation and base is constructed the tower dimensions
must be checked to verify they meet the tower tolerance specified within
the project safety file. Tolerance conformance must be checked for relative
tower leg levels, diagonal dimensions, face dimensions and overall tower
orientation. The tower dimensions must be verified as meeting the relevant
design tolerances prior to conductor stringing occurring.
18.2.4.4
The commissioner must verify that all cube samples taken during the
foundation construction stage meet the minimum strength requirements
specified within the project safety file. The concrete cube samples must be
verified as meeting the minimum strength requirements specified within the
project safety file prior to conductor stringing occurring. The commissioner
may appoint a competent civil engineer to carry out this supervisory role on
their behalf.
18.2.4.5
Visual Inspection
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18.3.2
Objective
18.3.3
Reference Documents
18.3.4
Procedure
18.3.4.1
The appointed project designer must provide the commissioner with all
relevant design information from the project safety file prior to any
commissioning work proceeding.
The minimum information a commissioner requires is:
Line Design Sheet detailing structure numbering, type/grade,
monopole orientation and height;
Line Route Map detailing structure locations;
Monopole foundation drawing(s) and any specific design
requirements on monopole foundation material and/or construction
method;
Monopole structure drawing(s) and any specific erection
specifications;
Monopole orientation tolerances.
18.3.4.2
Foundation Supervision
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18.3.4.3
18.3.4.4
The commissioner must verify that all cube samples taken during the
foundation construction stage meet the minimum strength requirements
specified within the project safety file. The concrete cube samples must be
verified as meeting the minimum strength requirements specified within the
project safety file prior to conductor stringing occurring. The commissioner
may appoint a competent civil engineer to carry out this supervisory role on
their behalf.
18.3.4.5
Visual Inspection
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Scope
18.4.2
Objective
18.4.3
Reference Documents
18.4.4
Procedure
18.4.4.1
18.4.4.2
Foundation Supervision
18.4.4.3
Visual Inspection
Inspect all woodpoles to verify that they meet the design standard
specified within the project safety file;
Verify that the correct Name Plate and Danger Notices are installed
as per design.
110 kV Intermediate Woodpole
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Scope
18.5.2
Objective
18.5.3
Reference Documents
18.5.4
Procedure
18.5.4.1
18.5.4.2
Visual Inspection
Scope
18.6.2
Objective
18.6.3
Reference Documents
18.6.4
Procedure
18.6.4.1
The appointed project designer must provide the commissioner with all
relevant design information from the project safety file prior to any
commissioning work proceeding.
The minimum information a commissioner requires is:
Line Design Sheet detailing conductor straights, span lengths and
conductor details;
Line Profiles detailing conductor sag;
Line Route Map detailing line route;
Conductor sag charts or tables;
Conductor hardware drawing(s).
18.6.4.2
Visual Inspection
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18.6.4.3
Sag Check
Check conductor sag to verify that it meets the sag limits specified within
the project safety file.
Scope
18.7.2
Objective
18.7.3
Reference Documents
18.7.4
Procedure
18.7.4.1
The appointed project designer must provide the commissioner with all
relevant design information from the project safety file prior to any
commissioning work proceeding.
The minimum information a commissioner requires is:
Line Design Sheet detailing insulator arrangement at each structure;
Line Route Map detailing structure locations;
Insulator assembly drawing(s).
18.7.4.2
Visual Inspection
18.8 Jumpers
18.8.1
Scope
18.8.2
Objective
18.8.3
Reference Documents
18.8.4
Procedure
18.8.4.1
The appointed project designer must provide the commissioner with all
relevant design information from the project safety file prior to any
commissioning work proceeding.
The minimum information a commissioner requires is:
Line Design Sheet detailing structure locations;
Line Route Map detailing structure locations;
Jumper assembly drawing(s).
18.8.4.2
Visual Inspection
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18.8.4.3
Inspect the overall jumper assembly to verify that it meets the clearances
specified within the project safety file. If jumper clearance requirements are
not specified within the project safety file, the commissioner must verify that
the jumper clearances comply with clearances specified within the current
revision of EN 50341-1 and Irish NNA EN 50341-3-11.
Scope
18.9.2
Objective
18.9.3
Reference Documents
18.9.4
Procedure
18.9.4.1
The appointed project designer must provide the commissioner with all
relevant design information from the project safety file prior to any
commissioning work proceeding.
The minimum information a commissioner requires is:
Station lead-in arrangement drawing;
Station lead-in conductor type.
18.9.4.2
Visual Inspection
Inspect all deadend joints, clamps and spacers (if present) to verify
that they meet the design standard specified within the project safety
file.
18.10
Station Busbar
18.10.1
Scope
18.10.2
Objective
18.10.3
Reference Documents
18.10.4
Procedure
18.10.4.1
The appointed project designer must provide the commissioner with all
relevant design information from the project safety file prior to any
commissioning work proceeding.
The minimum information a commissioner requires is:
Station busbar support drawing(s);
Station busbar phase design/type.
18.10.4.2
Visual Inspection
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19 HV Cables
19.1 Visual Inspection
19.1.1
Scope
19.1.2
Objective
19.1.3
Reference Documents
19.1.4
Procedure
19.1.4.1
The appointed project designer must provide the commissioner with all
relevant design information from the project safety file. The minimum
information a commissioner requires is:
Cable Route Map, showing all joint bay locations and all termination
locations.
Bonding Diagram, showing phasing of circuit, termination types,
cable type, bonding design, sheath interruptions.
19.1.4.2
Scope
This document describes the Sheath Tests that must be performed on all
new HV Cables before the circuit is connected to the transmission network.
The tests described in this document should be performed during the
commissioning stage of a new build project and, where applicable, during
subsequent corrective maintenance where some sections of the cable circuit
or the entire cable circuit may be replaced or repaired.
19.2.2
Objective
19.2.3
Reference Documents
19.2.4
Procedure
19.2.4.1
The appointed project designer must provide the commissioner with all
relevant design information from the project safety file. The minimum
information a commissioner requires is:
19.2.4.2
Cable Route Map, showing all joint bay locations and all termination
locations.
Bonding Diagram, showing phasing of circuit, termination types,
cable type, bonding design, sheath interruptions.
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Scope
19.3.2
Objective
19.3.3
Reference Documents
19.3.4
Procedure
19.3.4.1
The appointed project designer must provide the commissioner with all
relevant design information from the project safety file. The minimum
information a commissioner requires is:
19.3.4.2
Cable Route Map, showing all joint bay locations and all termination
locations.
Bonding Diagram, showing phasing of circuit, termination types,
cable type, bonding design, sheath interruptions.
Cable Manufacturers Specification.
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Scope
This document describes the Oil Impregnation Test that must be performed
on all new Oil Filled HV Cables, where applicable, before the circuit is
connected to the transmission network. The tests described in this
document should be performed during the commissioning stage of a new
build project and, where applicable, during subsequent corrective
maintenance where some sections of the cable circuit or the entire cable
circuit may be replaced or repaired.
19.4.2
Objective
19.4.3
Reference Documents
19.4.4
Procedure
19.4.4.1
The appointed project designer must provide the commissioner with all
relevant design information from the project safety file. The minimum
information a commissioner requires is:
19.4.4.2
Cable Route Map, showing all joint bay locations and all termination
locations.
Cable Profile, showing all joint bay locations, all termination locations
and all oil tank locations.
Bonding Diagram, showing phasing of circuit, termination types,
cable type, bonding design, sheath interruptions.
Cable Manufacturing Specification, including volume of oil per
kilometre.
Accessories (termination, joints, tanks) Manufacturers Specification,
including volume of oil per accessory.
Scope
This document describes the Cable Flow Test that must be performed on
all new Oil-Filled HV Cables, where applicable, before the circuit is
connected to the transmission network. The tests described in this
document should be performed during the commissioning stage of a new
build project and, where applicable, during subsequent corrective
maintenance where some sections of the cable circuit or the entire cable
circuit may be replaced or repaired.
19.5.2
Objective
19.5.3
Reference Documents
19.5.4
Procedure
19.5.4.1
The appointed project designer must provide the commissioner with all
relevant design information from the project safety file. The minimum
information a commissioner requires is:
Cable Route Map, showing all joint bay locations and all termination
locations.
Cable Profile, showing all joint bay locations, all termination locations
and all oil tank locations.
Bonding Diagram, showing phasing of circuit, termination types,
cable type, bonding design, sheath interruptions.
Cable Manufacturing Specification, including volume of oil per
kilometre.
Accessories (termination, joints, tanks) Manufacturers Specification,
including volume of oil per accessory.
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19.5.4.2
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