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Project: STANDARD COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES
Equipment Description : SWITCHYARD TEST SHEET NO. AT380 X

sh. 1 of 1
Scope of test : Pre-Commissioning

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FOREWORD
This procedure contains the following Pre-commissioning checks, test and specification:
 Earth specific resistance measurement
 Leakage test
 SF6 moisture measurement
 Main circuit insulation resistance
 Timing and discrepancy test
 Dielectric test of aux. circuit
 Operational checks of bay
 Operational test of trips, interlocks and alarms on SF6
 Operational test of trips, interlocks and alarms on air
 Air consumption test
 Pre-operational. and operational test of disconnecting devices
 Voltage test on main circuits
 Data log form
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Equipment Description : SWITCHYARD EARTHING TEST SHEET NO. AT381 X

NETWORK sh. 1 of 4
Description :
Item :
SINGLE LINE : FCD :

Test : Earth Net & Earth Specific
Resistance Measurement
Pre-Commissioning
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(A) VISUAL INSPECTION
Visual Inspection shall be carried out to check the correct installation of the equipment and that it is
complete and connected in any parts.
(B) TEST CIRCUIT & PROCEDURES
The tests shall be performed according to the scheme:
B.1) EARTH NET RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT
as short as poss 1 1
<--------------------> <--------------------------------------------> <--------->
= or < 3m (*)
E A/B C probe D auxiliary earth

A
R --
T E E U/ HE A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .
H 1 2 S D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .
meter . . . . . . . .. . . . . .
. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .
V V V. . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .
(*) Only one connection instead of two wires.
B.1.1) Test Procedure

Suggested Rod location :
A/B 1 C
A/B C D A/B + --------------------+
1 1
1 1
D +----------+ C
v 1 v 1 v b) c) D
+-----------------+ +
1= normally ~ 20 mt.

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NETWORK sh. 2 of 4
generally 3 - 5 times the electrodes extension, where extension is :

. length when pipes etc.
. diagonal when plate or net
. diameter when circular
In any case 1 shall be so greater that moving the auxiliary rod, the reading of the instrument shall not
vary.
d = depth of rods from 40 to 90 cm.
. the rods shall have 1 to 1,5 cm. diameter
. the auxiliary earth (D) can be any existing earth connection like earthed lattice, water pipe etc.
. the probe (C) and the auxiliary earth rod can be buried into wet clay bags, laid on the ground.
. to improve contact use of salted water is suggested.
. readings shall be made, moving the rods location of 1800 to minimize the disturbing voltage effects.
B. 2) EARTH SPECIFIC RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT

(Wanner method - 4 rods)
A
B probes
C
E E U/ HE
1 2 S
meter D auxiliary
< ----------- a ------------ > < ------------------- a ----------------- > < ---- a ----- > earth
. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . d
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. 2.1) Test Procedure
Same procedure as per B. 1.1) shall apply, except for the following :
. earth rods location :
A B C D
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NETWORK sh. 3 of 4
. a = normally 20 mt.
a
. d > or = -------
20
. the rods normally have 1 mt. length and 0 1, 5 to 2, 5 cm.
Earth specific resistance calculation (rho) :
rho = R x 2 x 3, 14 x a
- where :
rho = earth specific resistance (ohm.m)
R = earth resistance (ohm)
a = distance between B & C probes (m)
C) TEST RESULTS
C.1) Visual Inspection :

- Installation according to drawing
- Earthing leads
- Cross-section of protective conductors according to earthing system spec.
- Network completion (See attachment)
C.2) Ambient condition :

- General soil condition
- Ambient temperature
- Humidity
C.3) Instrumentation :
- Type of meter
- Model of meter
- Dimensions of probes :
A : 1 = _______ m 0 = ________ mm
B : 1 = ________ m 0 = ________ mm
C : 1 = _______ m 0 = ________ mm
D : 1 = _______ m 0 = ________ mm
- depth of probes :
A : _______ m C : ________ m
B : ________ m D : ________ m

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NETWORK sh. 4 of 4
C.4) Earth Net & Earth Specific Resistance Measurement
Distance between probes B. 1) B.2)

Earth net Resistance Earth Net Specific Resist.
A- B B-C C-D (ohm) instrument spec. resist.
(m) (m) (m) reading (ohm.m)
Earth Resistance Value Obtained : _________________________________________________
Design Earth Resistance Value : _________________________________________________

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 AX

Test : LEAKAGE MEASUREMENT sh. 1 of 2
1) GENERAL
For all the joints realized at site during the erection must be checked if there are
gas leakages.
The inspection should be carried out BT a 24 hours shift in order to reduce at
minimum the time required taking into consideration the high number of joints.
Jointly could be agreed to check joints with a random mode in order to reduce the
time required according to the vendor’s practice experience.
2) INSTRUMENT REQUIRED
- Vacuum pump
- Test equipment (probe and gauge).
3) ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
56 mbar dropping after waiting time of 15 minutes.
4) PRE-COMMISSIONING TEST PROCEDURE
Will be checked only the joint realized at site see.
To verify the leak rate proceed as follows :
- remove the set screw locking the ball seal from the hole for leak test.
- connect the test equipment
- open the connecting valve
- let the vacuum pump run for 15 minutes
- close the connecting valve, wait 15 minutes to allow the vacuum gauge to stabilize
and make a note of the vacuum degree existing in the chamber between the O-
rings.
- after 15 minutes take a new reading of the vacuum gauge.
5) CONCLUSIONS
The forms RV04 must be filled up for each bay. See form attached.

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 AX

Test : LEAKAGE MEASUREMENT sh. 2 of 2
FLUID LEAKAGE TEST
BAY LINE / REMARKS
Room temperature _________________ C Test Form : RV04

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 BX

Test : SF6 MOISTURE MEASUREMENT sh. 1 of 2
1 GENERAL
On all the compartment the moisture content must be measured by the moisture monitor.
The test should be done BT a team. Number of test will be ................ . This test must be
done as close as possible of H.V. test.
2 INSTRUMENT REQUIRED
Moisture monitor Dupont 303 or similar.
3 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
The maximum limited permitted are :

- circuit breakers compartments :
............ ppm (as per supplier specific)
- other compartments :
........... ppm (as per supplier specific)
4 TEST PROCEDURE
Connect the instrument to the SF6 sample as shown on the sketch enclosed.
Select the power switch on AC or DC position according to the supply available.
(A.C. 230 V 50 Hz or D.C. 67. 5V. with battery).
Turn the selector cell range ON cell position.

Check the gas sample as follow :
- pressure range : 0,7  7 bars

- flowrate : 100 cm 3/h
- inlet gas temperature : between 10 500 C
Select the knob on the highest range (x 100) and wait for the stabilization before doing the
final reading on the correct scale.
CONCLUSIONS :
The forms RV05 must be filled for each BAY. See forms attached.
Note: In order to prevent the cell saturation shut off the gas inlet always before switching off
the instrument.

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 BX

Test : SF6 MOISTURE MEASUREMENT sh. 2 of 2
MEASUREMENT OF GAS MOISTURE
BAY LINE / REMARKS
Room temperature _________________ C Test Form: RV05
Type of instrument :
Dupoint 303 Moisture Monitor or equivalent device.

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 CX

Test : RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT OF THE MAIN CIRCUITS sh. 1 of 2
1 GENERAL
During this test the D.C. voltage drop or resistance of each pole of the main circuit
shall be measured under condition as near as possible similar with a regard to
ambient air temperature, and point of measurement must be the same of those used
during factory test. Measurements will be ......................
- DC Current generator with ammeter

- Digital multimeter
The measured value on site shall not exceed 1.2 of the sum of the corresponding
values measured during the factory test.
4 TEST PROCEDURE
Two power clamps will be connected at the terminal bushings lug A-B on the same
phase. As per sketches enclosed, from the clamps by a suitable cables will be
connected to a DC generator.
From the same clamps will be connected two wires to a digital multimeter.
By a DC generator a current of 100 amperes will be injected. By a digital multimeter

will be measured the drop voltage (millivolts).
The same measurement will be repeated for the three phases of the bus involved in
the test.
5 CONCLUSIONS
The forms RV02 must be filled up for each Bay.

See attached.

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 CX

Test : RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT OF THE MAIN CIRCUITS sh. 2 of 2
MEASUREMENT OF THE RESISTANCE OF THE MAIN CIRCUITS
BAY LINE / REMARKS
Room temperature _________________ C Test form : RV02

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 DX

Test : MECHANICAL OPERATION sh. 1 of 3
TIMING TEST AND POLES DISCREPANCY CHECK ON THE CIRCUIT BREAKER
1 GENERAL
Scope of the test is to ascertain the closing time, opening time discrepancy of poles during closing
and opening operation.
- Milligraph recorder supplied BT 220 V. 50 Hz. Track time will be 10 ms. (or equivalent).
Rated breaker closing time : < .......... ms

Rated breaker opening time : < ......... ms
Tollerance poles discrepancy
While closing : < 5 ms
Tollerance poles discrepancy
While opening : < 5 ms
4 TEST PROCEDURE (I.E)
Opening the bus bar isolating switches

Close slow earthing switches
Open quick earthing switches
Close line isolating switches if any.
Connect the common terminal of milligraph to the grounding system of the substation.
Connect the three phases output to the bushing of GIS by clamps. Connect to milligraph to the closing
and opening coils of the breaker.
Set up the milligraph paper.
4.1 CLOSING TIME
Push the closing push button and pull the paper by a constant movement. During this action the
breaker will close and the paper will be recorded.
Read the poles discrepancy after closing if any.
4.2 OPENING TIME
Push the opening push button and pull the paper by a constant movement. During this action the
breaker will open and the paper will be recorded.
Read the zero time.
From this mark to the blank line read the aveage of breaker opening time.
Read the poles discrepancy after opening if any.
5 CONCLUSIONS
The forms RV06 must be filled up along with the proper annex containing the recorded diagram.
See forms attached.

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CIRCUIT BREAKER TIMING TEST
BAY LINE / REMARKS
Room temperature _________________ C Test Form: RV06

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Opening Time ms See annex ....................

Poles discrepancy on opening operation ms at sheet ......................
Closing time ms See annex ....................
Poles discrepancy on closing operation ms at sheet ......................
CIRCUIT BREAKER TIMING TEST

Annex ‘A’
Room temperature _________________ C Annex “A”

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 EX

Test : DIELECTRIC TEST ON THE AUXILIARY CIRCUITS sh. 1 of 2
1 GENERAL
Auxiliary and control circuits of switchgear and control gear shall be subjected to 1
minute power frequency voltage with stand test.
This test will involve only wirings and multi-plug connectors handled at site. For the
remaining equipment (motors, electro-valves, mano-densostat boards) the test will be
carried out by D.C. megger 500 V D.C.
For convenience of testing, the duration may generally be reduced to 1 second.
Dielectric strength H.V. equipment up to 2 kV 50 Hz.
Auxiliary and control circuits of the switching devices shall be considered to have
passed the test if no disruptive discharge occurs during each test.
4 TEST PROCEDURE
As per convenience (from terminal strip or connectors) all the wires involved on the
test will be connected as follow :
- all the wires will be connected one by one to one end of the testing equipment.
The other end will be grounded.
- if practicable one end of the testing device will be connected one by one to all
remaining wires.
5 CONCLUSIONS
The forms RV03 must be filled up mentioning the list of the connectors related to
each bay.
With this test will be checked the insulation between the all wires and ground and
between wire and wires.
See forms attached.

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 EX

Test : DIELECTRIC TEST ON THE AUXILIARY CIRCUITS sh. 2 of 2
VOLTAGE TEST FOR THE AUXILIARY AND CONTROL CIRCUITS

RV03 FORM
Bay Line Unit / Line / Line / Start-up
Room Temperature ...................... °C

Operator ........................... Customer ................... Date .......................

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 FX

Test : OPERATIONAL CHECK OF INTERLOCKS & INDICATIONS sh. 1 of 2
1 GENERAL
This test will be carried out after the dielectric test of the aux. circuit.
The following procedure will describe the logic sequences of the component pertaining each
typical bay that are as follows :
1.1 Outgoing lines from line ......... to line ........ composed of the following
equipment :
- bus bar disconnectors ................

- ............. earthing disconnectors upstream and downstream of breakers ........
- main breaker ...............................
- line disconnectors ......................
- quick earthing disconnectors (if any)
1.2 Incoming step up transformers composed of the following equipment :
- bus bar disconnectors .................

- ............... earthing disconnectors ...............
- main breaker ..............................
- quick earthing disconnector (if any)
1.3 Outgoing start up transformer composed of the following equipment :
- bus bar disconnectors .......................

- ............... earthing disconnectors ................
- main breaker ..............................
- quick earthing disconnectors (if any) ....................
1.4 Bus coupler composed of the following equipment :
- bus bar disconnectors .............................

- ................. earthing disconnectors ..................
- main breaker .................................
The logic sequences of each bay will be accomplished as follows :
- local opening and closing checks

- remote opening and closing checks
- local interlocks
- remote interlocks
- process lock-outs (SF6 - Air pressure phases discrepancy)
- protection trips
- alarms and local indications
- Multimeters

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 FX

Test : OPERATIONAL CHECK OF INTERLOCKS & INDICATIONS sh. 2 of 2
The test will be accepted if all the contacts of the logic chain will carry out two commutation
while closing and while opening for ascertaining the action of the final relay. Two different
color marks on each contact of the chain will confirm the correct sequence. Test record RV 11.
4 PRECAUTION
During the test if possible the overhead lines (incoming & outgoing) to the bushings must be
disconnected.
5 TEST PROCEDURE (SEE MANUFACTURER DOCUMENT N°:........................ )
INDICATING LAMP CHECK AND CONTROL WIRING CHECK
All indicating lamps have been checked on local control panel
The results are :
CONTROL WIRING CHECK HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT
The results are :
Room temperature _________________ C Test form: RV 011

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 GX

Test : SF6 GAS PRESSURE LOCKS AND ALARMS sh. 1 of 2
1 GENERAL
Each compartment is provided with a manodensostat (if any). This manodensostat with the
related gauge will measure the pressure of SF6 gas.
These manodensostats are compensated in temperature. In this way the reading pressure is
proportional directly to the gas among each manodensostat is provided with three contacts :
- one for minimum pressure alarm

- two or minimum pressure lock out and trips
- Multimeter for checking manodensostat contacts.
- Correct actuation of the relays, interlocks and alarms.
4 SETTING
4.1 CIRCUIT BREAKER

- rated pressure ...................... bar
- alarm ...................... bar
- lock out ...................... bar
4.2 DISCONNECTING & EARTHING SWITCHES VOLTAGES & CURRENT TRANSFORMERS BUSHING & DUCTS
- rated pressure ...................... bar
- alarm 1st stage ...................... bar
- alarm 2nd stage ...................... bar
5 TEST PROCEDURE
Test will be carried out by simulation.

The fix contacts will be moved towards the needle of the gauge to ascertain the
closing of the contacts. In this way will be energized the related relays causing the
alarms and trips of breakers.
6 CONCLUSIONS
The forms RV10 must be filled up for each bay.

See forms below attached.

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 GX

Test : SF6 GAS PRESSURE LOCKS AND ALARMS sh. 2 of 2
SF6 GAS PRESSURE ALARM AND LOCK
BAY LINE / REMARKS
Room temperature _________________ C RV10

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 HX

Test : AIR PRESSURE LOCKS AND ALARMS sh. 1 of 2
1 GENERAL
Each breaker is provided with independent motor compressor with all the control aux. device
for all the three poles by a set of copper tubes.
- pressure gauge for testing

- multimeter for checking the operations of relays, interlocks and alarms
- Correct actuation of the relay interlocks and alarm by adjusting the air pressure at
the design value and tuning the position of the switches if necessary.
4 SETTING
- Rated pressure ................................

- Air compressor starting ................................
- Lock out of reclosing circuit ................................
- Alarm ................................
- Lock out of closing & opening ................................
5 PROCEDURE
- Before starting with the air pressure test, must be checked the correct rotation of
the motor compressor.
- Check the correct setting of the motor relay.
- Start with the compressor and arrive to the rated pressure; adjust it if required.
Check and remove circuit leakages if any.
- Vent the air for achieving the air compressor starting pressure.
- Stop the compressor and vent air to reach the pressure valve causing the inhibition
of reclosing breaker circuit.
- Continue to vent air up to alarm actuation and check local alarm on and remote
alarm window (control room).
- Continue to vent air to reach the pressure value causing the two opening breaker
circuits and the lock-out of closing breaker circuit.
- Start again motor compressor and check the reset of lock out of closing breaker
circuit and the two opening circuits.
- Continue to raise the air pressure up to the reset of alarm.
- Continue to raise the air pressure up to the reset of the reclosing breaker circuit.
- Continue to raise the air pressure up to the automatic stop of compressor at the
rated pressure.
6 CONCLUSIONS

See form attached.

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 HX

Test : AIR PRESSURE LOCKS AND ALARMS sh. 2 of 2
AIR PRESSURE LOCK AND ALARM
BAY LINE/ UNIT/ LINE/ START-UP

Identific. number of
the motor compr.
1. Compr. stop bar
2. Compr. start bar
3. Inhibition of
reclosing circ.
breaker bar
4. Local and
remote
alarm bar
5. First opening &
lock-out closing
breaker bar
6. Second
opening & lock-
out closing
breaker bar
7. Reset of lock-
out and first
open bar
8. Reset of lock-
out and
second open
bar
9. Reset of alarm
bar
10. Reset of
reclosing circuit
bar
11. Auto stop of
compressor bar

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 IX

Test : AIR CONSUMPTION CHECK sh. 1 of 2
1 GENERAL
Each breaker must be tested in order to ascertain as follows :

- filling time of compressor air tank.
- sealing test of breaker in open and close condition
- rated operating sequence.
- Chronometer
- Testing pressure gauge
3 REFERENCE CRITERIA
- The filling of air compressor tank should be about ........... minutes from 0 bar
to .............. bar and about ................... minutes from ................... bar
to ................ bar
4.1 Breaker closed :

~ 1 bar air compressed dropping.
4.2 Breaker open :

~ 1 bar air compressed dropping.
4.3 Rated operating sequence :

Open -0, .. sec. - Close-open-............ minutes - close - open.
5 TEST PROCEDURE
5.1 Install testing pressure gauge and take a chronometer. Start the compressor and
read the time, After 10  20  30 minutes read air pressure and fill up the form.
5.2 As soon as the air compressor has reached the rated pressure switch-off power of
compressor and take the time. Wait for 24 hours and take the second reading of air
pressure.
5.3 Start again the air compressor and maintain it in running condition until the rated
pressure will be reached. At that moment switch on the reclosing circuit of breaker.
Set first reclosing with a delay of .......... second.
Arrange a second reclosing with a delay of .......... minutes. Simulate at the relay
board one fault and verify the correct sequence of breaker. At the completion of the
sequence take the reading of air pressure at the testing gauge for reference only.
6 CONCLUSIONS

(i.e. see form attached).

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 IX

Test : AIR CONSUMPTION CHECK sh. 2 of 2
AIR COMPRESSOR CHECK ON CIRCUIT BREAKERS
BAY LINE/ UNIT/ LINE/ LINE/ START-UP

circuit breaker
the compressor
1. AIR TANK FILLING TIME FROM 0 TO ............ BARS
A. After 10 minutes
bar
B. After 20 minutes
bar
C. After 30
minutes bar
2. SEALING TEST OF BREAKER IN CLOSE CONDITION (dp)
A. Time :
24 hours
bar
3. SEALING TEST OF BREAKER IN OPEN CONDITION (dp)
A. Time :
24 hours
bar
4. OPERATION SEQUENCE
Initial condition
of the circuit
breaker
Number of
opening
operation
Number of
closing
operation

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 LX

Test : OPERATIONAL CHECK OF DISCONNECTORS sh. 1 of 4
PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECK OF DISCONNECTORS AND OPERATIONAL CHECK

OF THE ABOVE COMPONENTS UNDER MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM VOLTAGE CONDITION
1 GENERAL
All disconnectors have been delivered to site in single phase sub system. At site it is
required to carry out adjustment of the related strokes. This test must be carried out at the
presence of the vendor’s specialist.
- Adjustable D.C. supply ...................... %  20%

- Testing disconnector panel
- Electronic timer for checking slow & quick earthing disconnectors
- D.C. Ammeters and D.C. Voltmeters
All disconnectors must operate with aux. supply from :

- minus 20% of ........... V.D.C. = .................. V.D.C. to :
- plus 15 % of ............ V.D.C. = ................ V.D.C.
4 REFERENCE CRITERIA
Line and bus bar disconnectors opening and closing time about ................... sec.
- earthing disconnectors opening closing time about ........... sec

- quick earthing disconnectors springs charging time for opening and closing
operation (if any about .......... sec).
(Closing time not appreciable due to quick spring discharge)
Rated closing speed = .............. m/sec
Max. current consumption :
- line and bus bar disconnectors .............. amper
- slow earthing disconnectors ................. amper
- quick earthing disconnectors ................. amper
5 TEST PROCEDURE (REFERENCE DRWG ............... )
5.1 FOR ALL DISCONNECTORS
A. Check key lock out (if any)

B. Check inspection door lock out (if any)
C. Carry out manual closing operation and manual opening operation in order to check
the following limit switches :
- LS .............. and LS ......... related to bus bar and line disconnectors
- LS .............. related to slow and quick earthing, disconnectors (See Sh. ..........)

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D. Check the correspondence between the aux. contacts and the aux. contacts and the
status of the disconnectors in open and close condition / See Sh. ............
E. In order to avoid damages to the equipment due to connection mistakes, before
starting any operation of the procedure will be as follows : -
E1. By manual operation set the actuator at 50% of stroke
E2. Press the close push bottom and then switch off DC supply (See Sh. ......)
Check the correct rotation of the motor.
E3. Press the open push button and then switch off DC supply (See Sh. .....) Check
the correct rotation of motor.
E4. Set again at 50% of stroke and than during closing and opening, operator the
related limit switches for checking the stop of the motor (See Sh. .............. )
IMPORTANT NOTE
During the above operation do not switch off ............... V.D.C. supply in order to avoid damages of
the mechanical pin due to the loss of breaking system of DC motor (if any).
5.2 BUS BAR DISCONNECTORS (ACTUATOR TYPE ........... INSTR. BOOK............... )
A. Check of linkages of single phase disconnectors and strokes

B. Check breaking system and opening as follows :
B1. Check the mechanical acting of limit switches at a distance of .......... mm
about before the mechanical stop of driving device.
B2. Open and close the bus bar disconnectors in order to ascertain after the motor
stopping the distance between the driving device and mech. stop is ............
m/m.
C. Increase DC supply at ........... V.D.C. and repeat the operation described at point B2.
5.3 EARTHIND DISCONNECTORS (ACTUATOR TYPE ........ INSTR. BOOK ........... )
A. Check of linkages and needle of single phase disconnectors and strokes by a

manual operation
B. Check breaking system of D.C. motor while closing and opening as follows :
B1. Check the mechanical acting of limit switches ............................... and

LS ................ - LS ............ at about ..................
Turn off hand wheel before the mechanical stop of driving device.
B2. Open and close the ........... earthing disconnectors in order to ascertain after
motor stopping about ........... turn of gap between the driving device and
mechanical stop.
C. Increase DC supply at ........... V.D.C. and repeat the operation described at point B2.
Decrease DC supply at .......... V.D.C. and repeat the operation described at point
B2.

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5.4 QUICK EARTHING DISCONNECTORS (IF ANY ACTUATOR TYPE..... INSTRUC. BOOK ....................... )
A. Check of linkages and needles of single phase disconnectors and strokes by
manual operation.
B. Check break system of D.C. motor while closing and opening as follows : -
B1. Check the mechanical acting of limit switchers LS .......... - LS ............ and
LS .............. about .................
Turns of hand wheel before the mechanical stop of driving device.
B2. Open and close the quick earthing disconnectors in order to ascertain after
motor stopping about ........... turn of gap between the driving device and
mechanical stop.
C. As soon as the above adjustment will be over carry out some closing and
opening operation in order to verify the correct operation of actuators.
D. Tuning of closing speed (rated .......... m/sec + ..................... ;
- ................... m/sec)
D1. Install on aux. contacts dev .... a disc with angle marks that can show the
stroke position of main moving contracts.
D2. Connect the digital chronometer with the contacts mounted on the disc with
angle marks.
D3. Close the quick disconnector and check the speed. If the speed is incorrect
adjust the closing spring to reach the rated value.
F. Increase DC supply at ........... V.D.C. and repeat the operation described at

point C.
Decrease DC supply at .......... V.D.C. and repeat the above operation.
6 CONCLUSIONS
The form RV09 must be filled up for each BAY. See form attached.

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OPERATIONAL CHECK UNDER THE MAXIMUM & MINIMUM VOLTAGE
BAY LINE/ UNIT/ LINE/ LINE/ START-UP

1. MINIMUM VOLTAGE CONDITION (80% of ............. V d.c.) = V. DC
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2. MAXIMUM VOLTAGE CONDITION (115% of .............. V D.C.) = V. DC

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 MX

Test : VOLTAGE TEST ON THE MAIN CIRCUIT sh. 1 of 3
1 GENERAL
Scope of the test is to ascertain the good condition of insulation of all the phases
and the related ducts. Each test will be carried out for each phase and ground. It
is often convenient to divide the whole installation of GIS in sections for the
following reasons:
- for limiting the load capacitive of the testing equipment
- to limit the discharge energy if disruptive discharge occurs
- in case of disruptive discharge the location of the fault will be facilitated
The sections not involved in the test must be disconnected shorted and grounded.
IMPORTANT NOTE :
If one section will be dismantled during high voltage test the test must be repeated only
for the section involved. For potential transformers the above test will change as per the
test procedure that will be described hereafter being the P.T. disconnected.
- N.1 Megger 0,5  5 kV D.C.

- N.1 High Voltage test equipment until rated ................ kV 50 Hz
- N.1 Chronometer
The switchgear shall be passed successfully the test if each section has withstood
the specified test voltage without any disruptive discharge for 1 minute.
4 PRECAUTIONS
Substation area during the test must be completely segregate by a boundary. All
the gates must be closed. Warning posts must be installed along the boundary.
Only the personnel involved in the test can enter the substation. The safety
distance must be more than ............ meter. The over head lines connection to the
bushing must be removed. All the grounding nets must be checked as per
drawing before the H.V. Test.

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5 TEST PROCEDURE FOR THE SECTION
A. Before starting the test it is convenient to divide the switchgear n section by

opening the disconnector and to limit the capacitive load. All disconnectors
and circuit breakers of the sections involved in the test must be in close
condition.
B. The configuration of the section under ........ must be as follows :

- the phase involved on the test shall be connected by a suitable
conductor from the bushing to the testing equipment to the bushing of the
section under test.
C. Before carry out the connection between the bushing as described on point
B megger the section involved on the test with 5 kV D.C. and fill up the
form.
D. Complete the connections between the bushings.

D.1. Switch on the power at the testing equipment and increase the voltage
up to ...... kV for .......... minutes.
D.2. At the expiring of the test time of the first step, increase the voltage
up to ......... kV r.m.s. for ......... minutes.
D.3. At the expiring of the test time of the second step, increase the
voltage up to ............ kV r.m.s. for ............... minutes.
Read the leakage current and fill up the form.
D.4. At the expiring of the test time of the third step increase the voltage
up to ........... kV r.m.s. for ........... minutes.
D.5. At the expiring of the test time of the fourth step, increase the voltage
up to ........... kV r.m.s. for ........... minutes.
Read the leakage current and fill up the form.
D.6. As soon as the high voltage test will be completed on the section
must be repeat the meggering with 5 kV D.C. and fill up the form.
6 TEST PROCEDURE FOR POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER

As soon as will be completed the H.V. test of all sections, the potential transformer
must be re-installed. Filling the P.T. with gas and complete the post construction
checks. Connect the testing equipment to the bus bar and increase the voltage up
to ......... kV r.m.s. and read the secondary voltage of P.T. with multimeter the value
must be ........ V a.c.
7 CONCLUSIONS
The form RV1 must be filled up for each section.

See form attached.

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HIGH VOLTAGE TEST

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 NX

Test : CONTROL OF GIS WIRES AND PLUGS sh. 1 of 2
1 Check that the wiring is done as per drawing (terminal boards and connector amphenol).
2 Check of the correspondence with drawings of the tags to be fixed on the cables.
3 Check that the pins (male and female) are properly locked into the amphenols plug. The
check will be performed by pushing with fingers the pins to ascertain that they are well
fixed.
4 Check that the amperometric and voltmetric circuits are properly tight (pulling the wire) and
inspect visually core by core the C/T and P/T grounding connections.
5 Install on all the plugs the mechanical code (if any) to avoid mismatch of plugs during
maintenance.
6 Carry out with plug disconnected (see procedure N.6 GIS) the insulation strength of wires of
connectors, all other equipment, as C/T and P/T cables, motor, limit switches, etc.; will
be checked with 500 VDC.
7 Mark all inconvenient found.
P.S. All the item which have mentioned follow the international standard IEC 517 7.107.2
a) c).
8 PRIMARY INJECTION ON 3PH CURRENT
A good method to check the C/T ratios, the polarity (P1 P2 ------ > S1 S2) and the groups
of the interposing C/Ts differential protections is to inject a suitable three phase and
symmetrical 3 pH system into bus bar.
If one three phase equipment injection (adjustable) motor-operated 3 PH auto transformer is

not available it is easy to have the same injection with the following circuits (or equivalent
calculated). Feed bushing from step-up transformer. Than line by line install a suitable
transformer with the secondary short circuited, close the relevant disconnectors and breakers.
The current shall be at least 5% of rated current (ie. 1200/5 will need current current of 60
[A] but also 1% or 2% give good results :
the current to be injected will be according the following formula :
IINJECTION = I (rated primary) x Vj (line) x 100

03 x (% imped. voltage) x xV primary
Vj (line) = Line voltage injected
I.E. one transformer with impedance voltage of 5% and rated power
2000 [kVA] ratio 11 / 0,4 (kV) will result :
I rated primary = 2.000.000 ~ 105 (A)

1,73 x 11.00

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 NX

Test : CONTROL OF GIS WIRES AND PLUGS sh. 2 of 2
The primary current of transformer feeding with 3PH 380 [V] the primary 11 kV with the
secondary (0,4 kV) shorted, will be :
I inject = 105 x 380 x 100= ~ 42 A

03 x 5 x 11.000
Suppose the C/T is 1200/5
42A will represent the 42 = 3,5% (enough good test value)

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NOTE : During injections respect ................................ direction of power
THE SKETCH FOR LINE 1 WILL BE :
T.E. (Respect always sense of power)
Read all the currents on protection panels ................................ on metering

panels .................... and measuring panel .......................... and mimic panels .................. record
all measures.

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 OX

DATA LOG sh. 1 of 1
Item Test BAY Remarks

LINE/ UNIT/ LINE/
1. Earth Specific Resistance
Measurement
2. Fluid Leakage Test
3. Measurement of SF6 Moisture
4. Measurement of Resist. of Main

Circuit
5. Timing and Poles Discrepancy Test

of C.B.
6. Dielectric Test on the Aux. Circuits
7. Oper. check of Bay with Interlocks

& Indicator Lamps
8. SF6 gas pressure locks and alarms
9. Air pressure locks and alarms
10. Air consumption checks
11. Oper. check of main comp. & oper.

check under max/ min voltage
12. Voltage Test on Phase R

Main circuits
Phase S
Phase T
13. Check conformity of wiring with

diagram & assem. bay drawings
Control wiring check
Junctions and Pipings tightening
14. Primary Injection Test

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Equipment Description : SWITCHYARD TEST SHEET NO. AT380 X

Scope of test : Pre-Commissioning

 Earth specific resistance measurement

 SF6 moisture measurement

 Main circuit insulation resistance

 Timing and discrepancy test

 Dielectric test of aux. circuit

 Operational checks of bay

 Operational test of trips, interlocks and alarms on SF6

 Operational test of trips, interlocks and alarms on air

 Air consumption test

 Pre-operational. and operational test of disconnecting devices

 Voltage test on main circuits

 Data log form

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Equipment Description : SWITCHYARD EARTHING TEST SHEET NO. AT381 X

SINGLE LINE : FCD :

(A) VISUAL INSPECTION

(B) TEST CIRCUIT & PROCEDURES

The tests shall be performed according to the scheme:

B.1) EARTH NET RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT

E A/B C probe D auxiliary earth

B.1.1) Test Procedure

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Equipment Description : SWITCHYARD EARTHING TEST SHEET NO. AT381 X

generally 3 - 5 times the electrodes extension, where extension is :

d = depth of rods from 40 to 90 cm.

. the rods shall have 1 to 1,5 cm. diameter

. to improve contact use of salted water is suggested.

B. 2) EARTH SPECIFIC RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT

B. 2.1) Test Procedure

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Equipment Description : SWITCHYARD EARTHING TEST SHEET NO. AT381 X

. the rods normally have 1 mt. length and 0 1, 5 to 2, 5 cm.

Earth specific resistance calculation (rho) :

C.1) Visual Inspection :

C.2) Ambient condition :

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Equipment Description : SWITCHYARD EARTHING TEST SHEET NO. AT381 X

C.4) Earth Net & Earth Specific Resistance Measurement

Distance between probes B. 1) B.2)

Earth Resistance Value Obtained : _________________________________________________

Design Earth Resistance Value : _________________________________________________

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 AX

56 mbar dropping after waiting time of 15 minutes.

4) PRE-COMMISSIONING TEST PROCEDURE

Will be checked only the joint realized at site see.

To verify the leak rate proceed as follows :

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 AX

FLUID LEAKAGE TEST

BAY LINE / REMARKS

Room temperature _________________ C Test Form : RV04

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Equipment Description : SWITCHGEAR BAYS TEST SHEET NO. AT382 BX

Moisture monitor Dupont 303 or similar.

The maximum limited permitted are :

Turn the selector cell range ON cell position.

- pressure range : 0,7  7 bars

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