Document Number: ECP 11-0201

Date: 23/03/2015

ENGINEERING COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE

ECP 11-0201

GRID AND PRIMARY COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE

TEST FORMS
Network(s):

EPN, LPN, SPN

Summary:

This document details the grid and primary system test forms for commissioning
and maintenance.

Owner:

Kevin Burt

Date:

23/03/2015

Approved By:

Steve Mockford

Approved Date:

06/05/2015

This document forms part of the Companys Integrated Business System and its requirements are mandatory throughout UK
Power Networks. Departure from these requirements may only be taken with the written approval of the Director of Asset
Management. If you have any queries about this document please contact the author or owner of the current issue.

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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT, THE READER MUST CONFIRM ITS VALIDITY BEFORE USE

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Document Number: ECP 11-0201

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Revision Record
Version

3.0

Review Date

23/03/2019

Date

23/03/2015

Author

Stephen Tucker

Why has the document been updated: Document revised to incorporate the test form matrix and
changes to other test forms. Document re-titled.
What has changed:

General test form renumbered from ECP 11-0201 to ECP 11-0201a.

Voltage transformer test forms ECP 11-0211 and ECP 11-0212 converted to new template.
Current transformer test forms ECP 11-0302, ECP 11-0303 and ECP 11-0304 converted to new
template.
G59 test form ECP 11-0315 updated.
Test form ECP 11-0404 updated.
Earthing test form ECP 11-0406 added.
Metering CT/VT commissioning form ECP 11-0010a referenced.

Version

2.2

Review Date

11/03/2016

Date

11/03/2011

Author

Stephen Tucker

Version

2.0

Review Date

24/04/2012

Date

24/04/2007

Author

Stephen Tucker

Document rebranded

Updated to include additional test forms

Version

1.0

Review Date

17/11/2009

Date

17/11/2004

Author

Stephen Tucker

Original

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Contents
1

Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4

Scope ....................................................................................................................... 4

References ............................................................................................................... 4

Test Form Matrix ..................................................................................................... 5

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Introduction

1.1

This document details the available test forms for commissioning and maintenance
of plant, protection, equipment and systems at grid and primary substations and
other locations on the 132kV and 33kV network.

1.2

This procedure and the associated check list (ECP 11-0201a) are provided to assist
with the commissioning of grid and primary substations and other locations.

Scope

2.1

The test forms apply to the EPN, LPN and SPN networks. Please contact the
author if any additional/forms are required.

2.1

This document is intended for use by UK Power Networks field staff, contractors
and external connection providers.

References

3.1

This procedure should be read in conjunction with the following references:

3.2

ECS 11-0001 Grid and Primary Commissioning Requirements.

This procedure should be used with the following form:

ECP 11-0201a Grid and Primary Substation Commissioning Form.

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High Voltage Pressure Test

Resistance Measurements
Disconnector - Manually Operated
Disconnector - Motorised
Earthing Switch
Maintenance Earthing Device
Fault Throwing Switch
Interlocks
Circuit Breaker
Capacitor Voltage Transformer
Electromagnetic Voltage Transformer
Transformer (& Reactor)
Neutral Earthing Resistor
Surge Diverter
Substation 415V Switchboard
General Secondary Wiring & Multicore Cabling
DC Supplies & Common Services
DC Operations
Overall Tripping & Control
Instrument & Transducer Circuits
Synchronising Scheme
Delayed Auto-reclose (including Check Sync)
Automatic Voltage Control
SuperTAPP Automatic Voltage Control
Insulation Resistance
Current Transformer Magnetisation Curve
Current Transformer Primary Injection
Current Transformer & Lead Resistance Diagram
Tripping & Auxiliary Relays
IDMT & Instantaneous Overcurrent & Earth Fault Protection
High Impedance Earth Fault (REF) Protection
DUOBIAS Biased Differential Transformer Protection
Circulating Current Protection
High Impedance Differential Busbar Protection
SOLKOR R & RF Feeder Unit Protection
SOLKOR N Feeder Unit Protection
TRANSLAY S Feeder Unit Protection
Distance Protection Automatic Test Results
Pilot Supervision
Directional Overcurrent & Earth Fault
G59 Generator Connection Tests
Telecontrol Checks
Scheme Functional Checks
Pre-energisation Checks
Post-energisation Checks
Pilot Cable Tests
Earthing System
Metering Equipment Commissioning

ECP 11-0203
ECP 11-0204
ECP 11-0205
ECP 11-0206
ECP 11-0207
ECP 11-0208
ECP 11-0209
ECP 11-0210
ECP 11-0211
ECP 11-0212
ECP 11-0213
ECP 11-0214
ECP 11-0215
ECP 11-0216
ECP 11-0217
ECP 11-0218
ECP 11-0219
ECP 11-0220
ECP 11-0221
ECP 11-0222
ECP 11-0223
ECP 11-0224a
ECP 11-0224b
ECP 11-0301
ECP 11-0302
ECP 11-0303
ECP 11-0304
ECP 11-0305
ECP 11-0306
ECP 11-0307
ECP 11-0308
ECP 11-0309
ECP 11-0310
ECP 11-0311a
ECP 11-0311b
ECP 11-0311c
ECP 11-0312
ECP 11-0313
ECP 11-0314
ECP 11-0315
ECP 11-0401
ECP 11-0402
ECP 11-0403
ECP 11-0404
ECP 11-0405
ECP 11-0406
ECP 11-0010a

* Tests if applicable
ECP 11-0202

Tests mandatory
General

ECP 11-0201

Grid and Primary Commissioning and Maintenance Test Forms

Disconnector

Earthing Switch

Earthing Device

Fault Throwing Switch

Circuit Breaker

Feeder Circuit Breaker

Current Transformers

Voltage Transformers

Surge Diverter

Transformer

Neutral Earthing

Synchronising

Delayed Auto-reclose

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Test Form Matrix

PLANT

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LVAC Switchboard
High Voltage Pressure Test
Resistance Measurements
Disconnector - Manually Operated
Disconnector - Motorised
Earthing Switch
Maintenance Earthing Device
Fault Throwing Switch
Interlocks
Circuit Breaker
Capacitor Voltage Transformer
Electromagnetic Voltage Transformer
Transformer (& Reactor)
Neutral Earthing Resistor
Surge Diverter
Substation 415V Switchboard
General Secondary Wiring & Multicore Cabling
DC Supplies & Common Services
DC Operations
Overall Tripping & Control
Instrument & Transducer Circuits
Synchronising Scheme
Delayed Auto-reclose (including Check Sync)
Automatic Voltage Control
SuperTAPP Automatic Voltage Control
Insulation Resistance
Current Transformer Magnetisation Curve
Current Transformer Primary Injection
Current Transformer & Lead Resistance Diagram
Tripping & Auxiliary Relays
IDMT & Instantaneous Overcurrent & Earth Fault Protection
High Impedance Earth Fault (REF) Protection
DUOBIAS Biased Differential Transformer Protection
Circulating Current Protection
High Impedance Differential Busbar Protection
SOLKOR R & RF Feeder Unit Protection
SOLKOR N Feeder Unit Protection
TRANSLAY S Feeder Unit Protection
Distance Protection Automatic Test Results
Pilot Supervision
Directional Overcurrent & Earth Fault
G59 Generator Connection Tests
Telecontrol Checks
Scheme Functional Checks
Pre-energisation Checks
Post-energisation Checks
Pilot Cable Tests
Earthing System
Metering Equipment Commissioning

ECP 11-0202
ECP 11-0203
ECP 11-0204
ECP 11-0205
ECP 11-0206
ECP 11-0207
ECP 11-0208
ECP 11-0209
ECP 11-0210
ECP 11-0211
ECP 11-0212
ECP 11-0213
ECP 11-0214
ECP 11-0215
ECP 11-0216
ECP 11-0217
ECP 11-0218
ECP 11-0219
ECP 11-0220
ECP 11-0221
ECP 11-0222
ECP 11-0223
ECP 11-0224a
ECP 11-0224b
ECP 11-0301
ECP 11-0302
ECP 11-0303
ECP 11-0304
ECP 11-0305
ECP 11-0306
ECP 11-0307
ECP 11-0308
ECP 11-0309
ECP 11-0310
ECP 11-0311a
ECP 11-0311b
ECP 11-0311c
ECP 11-0312
ECP 11-0313
ECP 11-0314
ECP 11-0315
ECP 11-0401
ECP 11-0402
ECP 11-0403
ECP 11-0404
ECP 11-0405
ECP 11-0406
ECP 11-0010a

* Tests if applicable
General

Tests mandatory

ECP 11-0201

Grid and Primary Commissioning and Maintenance Test Forms

General

Transformer

Metering

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IDMT & Instantaneous

Unit

Directional

Distance

Busbar

G59 Generator

PROTECTION

Earthing

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MISCELLANEOUS

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