Title: SOP (Standard operating Procedure) for LT Panel PDI

FOURTH PARTNER ENERGY PVT. LTD

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CIN No: U40108AP2010PTC070806

✓ Following are the tests which were performed in LT Panel PDI:

Visual & Mechanical Checks:

● Check switchgear & all the components for any physical damage / defects.

● Check nameplate of panel with the actual/Approved design.

● Inspect enclosure’s for proper alignment, foundation and grounding.

● Inspect all covers, panel sections & doors for fixing along with painting.

● Check for proper alignment of primary and secondary contacts.

● Check components of the panel with the actual designs & BOM.

● Check for the Size of Busbar & verify Current carrying capacity.

● Check for operation of all mechanical interlocks.

● Check for tightness of all the bolted connections.

● Check for phasing connection of bus bar with the drawings.

● Perform mechanical check and visual inspection for breaker / Contractor as

per section.

● Perform mechanical check and visual inspection for instrument transformers

(CT’s) as per section.

● Perform mechanical check and visual inspection on all disconnect /

grounding switches as per section.

● Dimensional checks of Panel, Bus bars & Phase to Phase & Phase to ground
clearances.

● Check for Galvanizing thickness of panel as per standards & designs.

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Title: SOP (Standard operating Procedure) for LT Panel PDI

Insulation Resistance Test

The insulation resistance test is a DC evaluation test of the insulation and gives
a reliable indication of the presence of moisture, contamination or breakdown in
the insulation. This test also establishes a benchmark for future comparative tests.

It includes panel enclosure, busbar, CT and circuit breaker. The following

precautions should be taken care, before starting the testing.

● A visual inspection to ensure the surface dust and moisture removal/ clear from
the component under test.

● Make sure the section is isolated from other joined system, which may feed to
other sections or circuits which aren’t under test.

● On testing, voltage shall be applied between one phase and other phases
connected with ground, testing shall be repeated for other phases as mentioned
above.

● Test voltage limits mentioned in table below:

Rated voltage Test Voltage

100-1000V AC/DC 1000V DC

>1000 to <5000V AC 2500V DC

> 5000V AC 5000V DC

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High Voltage Test

● To determine the equipment is in proper condition to put in service, as it was
designed and to predict the healthy status or if deterioration is underway which
can shorten.

● To conduct the test all connections to the earth circuit should be removed.

● Furthermore, electronic equipment for control/ signal/ electronic instrument or

DC control equipment which are included in the control circuit, shall be
disconnected or removed during the test.

Voltage to be applied=2xOperating Vol., + 1KV (For 60 sec)

● IR Test after HV:

• Same must be repeated after the HV Test to the LT panel

• To check break down’s in the Insulation due to HV test.

✓ Functional Checks of Panel:

• Verify all the Connections & Terminations
• Check for Functional tests by using Indicational lamps

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General checks Acceptance Applicable/Not

A Type of check criteria Applicable
1 Visual inspection Physical Witness
Measuremen
2 Dimensional check t Witness
3 BOM check Verification Witness
Measuremen
4 Paint thickness check t Witness
5 verification of type test certificates Verification Witness
verification of brought items test
6 certificates Verification Witness
7 Bus bar calculation sheet Verification Witness

8 Wiring check (Ferrules & connections) Verification Witness

9 Recommended protection relay settings Verification Witness
B Routine tests

1 Mechanical & Dimensional checks Verification Witness

2 Insulation resistance test (Before HV test) Verification Witness
Measuremen
3 HV test t Witness
Measuremen
4 Insulation resistance test (After HV test) t Witness
Breaker operational tests (Electrical &
5 Mechanical) Physical Witness
6 Functional tests Physical Witness
Numerical relay configuration & Functional
7 check Physical Witness
8 Review all the Type & RMTC’s Certificates Review

Summary of testing:
● Testing reduces your business risks by meeting your requirements as well as
standards.

● Testing helps to Increase quality and safety of your products and processes.

● Shorten your time & increase market access by partnering with experts in
regulatory requirements and standards.

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