In 2005, this document was approved for the first time as an american national standard. Perform new benchmark electrical equipment testing perform new ct testing perform ct current pushes must be. Medium and large power transformers in distribution or transmission power system are often. Use substation equipment testing to reach a maximum of sevennines of downtime each year. Functional performance test facility commissioning group.
Calibration makes certain that your equipment is producing accurate measurements every time its used. Transformer a to z testing column switch for autom. Testing will commence only after the equipment is completely installed as per approved method statement for the installation of the transformer and released for testing commissioning. All equipment tests and precommissioning tests must have been completed, reterminated in case cables were isolated for testing purpose and documented. Inspection, testing and tagging of double insulated equipment must be conducted every 12 months and nondouble insulated equipment must be conducted every six months.
The main equipment and technical characteristics of testing stations in countries like india, china, japan, spain, brazil and others countries around the world are described in detail. Milstd883e, test method standard for microcircuits scipp. This bulletin provides a basic design guide and a reference tool for designing rural substations. Iec 606011 medical electrical equipment part 1 tdklambda emea. Purpose and scope the purpose of this standard work practice swp is to provide guidelines for testing methods for capacitive and inductive voltage transformers. Ueeneei107a install instrumentation and control cabling. Testing and tagging of electrical equipment procedure. This edition of the frequency manual was prepared to make the frequency of sampling and testing conform to the. Ieee 1248 guide for the commissioning of electrical. Primary winding secondary winding apply 500v for 1 minute.
This functional performance test document represents fcgs standard test protocol, basic functional test, and fcgs best understanding of the designed sequence of operation. Substation equipment maintenance and checkings photo credit. Commissioning of distribution transformer before actually charging the transformer the following points should be checked. Secondary winding secondary winding apply 500v for 1 minute.
Transformer oil testing by robert turcotte, manager, electrical loss control the hartford steam boiler inspection and insurance company the value of transformer oil testing transformer oil testing is a proven loss prevention technique which should be a part. The first neta maintenance testing specifications for electrical power equipment and systems was published in 1975. Design guide for rural substations usda rural development. All other electrical work and testing of non portable fixed residual current devices rcds, commonly known as safety switches, can only be tested by a licensed electrician.
Testing it is the procedure to reveal particular equipments capability by different types of procedures and suitable arrangements. Additionally, complete modular distribution substation configurations for all voltages mod subs are also included, since. Substation equipment maintenance, tests and checkings eep. The basic operating concepts, however, are common to all transformers. Inspection forms for each of the three tests are filled in by the inspectors as testing progresses. Pat portable appliance testing hses answers to popular questions. Standard test methods for vibration testing of shipping. Substation equipment testing power circuit breakers power transformers capacitors. The standards guidance and test methods are intended to. Therefore, testing methods have been developed to provide the information required of the test object without rendering it unfit for service. Availability standards continue to increase, growing from fivenines in the 1990s to sevennines today. Check that all parts of the transformer are properly assembled and tight.
Use of electrical test equipment test equipment is necessary for determining proper setup, adjustment, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems and control panels. Transmission, sub transmission and distribution substation 4. Ks01tts24a testing and commissioning procedures for field devices and substations design. All materials and relevant documentation to this testing works shall be checked by the responsible personnel prior to the commencement of testing activities.
The following is a general procedure for use of test equipment. Portable safety switches are to be tested daily by the operator or before every use, whichever is the longer, and by facilities management at intervals of not greater than 12. The system must be formally declared ready for energization and handed over for operation in writing. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.
Inspection and test procedures section 7 section 7 is the main body of the document with specific information on what to do relative to the inspection and acceptance testing of electrical power distribution equipment and systems. Circuit breakers used for reactor switching duties shall be tested for inductive. Scope substation transformers can range from the size of a garbage can to the size of a small house. This test indicates the condition of the insulation i. The different power supply architectures and output combinations also dictate the need for versatile test instruments that can accommodate a broad range of specifications.
Chapter 12testing of cement part 1 page 61 a bed of cement is prepared in special permeability cell and have exact porosity e 0,500 weight a quantity of cement. Electric substations with equipment used to convert highvoltage, extrahighvoltage ehv, or ultrahighvoltage uhv transmission lines to the intermediate voltage subtransmission lines or to switch subtransmission circuits operating at voltages in the range of 34. Use megger mit1020 to measure insulation resistance. This document, concerning uninterruptible power supplies. Ups installation testing and commissioning method statement. Also to ensure that agreed procedures are implemented during execution of the previously described or associated work. Design of substation equipment sizing, testing and. This document does not define design intent, supersede contract documents, or direct means and methods. Check nameplate ratings and hv, lv terminal markings.
Transformer, throughfault, substation, commission and testing. The equipment goes through every possible hardened or. The testing of machine reveals its quality, performance and reliability. Check all the control wiring terminations and plugs for tightness. Ups systems commissioning test and inspection procedures.
Visually inspect all equipment for signs of damage or foreign materials. Since 1989, revised editions of the maintenance testing specifications have been published in 1993, 1997, and 2001. Equipment, inspection, testing and tagging procedure. The purchase, preparation, assembly, operation and maintenance of transformers represent a large expense to. The testing procedure is done to confirm the technical information as well as safe operation of the gis over its life duration. We calibrate a wide range of these types of instruments, covering all functions including power factor, frequency, ma leakage currents, timing functions, high voltage of up to 100kv, current injection of up to. Milstd810, environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests, is a united. Electricity meters, primary overcurrent protection equipment. If a team fails a test, the failure is documented on the form, and the team is asked to remedy problems and re. Guidelines for power plant equipments to attract wider participation by equipment suppliers and. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of designing testing and commissioning procedures for substation and field devices. Medium voltage switchgear shall be thoroughly tested at the factory to assure that there. New construction acceptance testing and existing substation maintenance testing are primary factors in prolonging the life of your electrical equipment and the ongoing reliability of a utilities service to their customers.
All references will be updated once the final iec 620403 standard is published. Tm 5686 power transformer maintenance and acceptance. Types voltmeters for measuring differences of potential voltage between two points in an electrical circuit. Introduction substation commissioning and testing is a critical task prior to substation energization to ensure all equipment will function safely in the intended manner.
Introduction the procedures stated in this document cover the activities in preliminary tests and inspections, functional performance tests and the commissioning of newly completed installations and existing ones after major alteration. The commissioning procedure is the general guideline that each engineer at firstenergy. Uettdrts24a design testing and commissioning procedures. Observe the type of ventilation, the cleanliness of the room, the use of proper signs, and any other safety related factors. Equipment and testing procedures for small strain triaxial tests article pdf available in journal of the chinese institute of engineers 304. General inspection mechanical checks general visual inspection and compliance with the drawings and manuals.
Megger enjoys an outstanding reputation in the areas of ground testing, oil testing and as a supplier of electrical contractor maintenance tools such as multimeters, portable appliance testers and clampon meters. Substation equipment, testing, is and iec standards. Testing and commissioning procedure for electrical installation 1. Testing and tagging of portable equipment and have received a certificate of competency may undertake testing and tagging of electrical equipment. Commissioning services for equipment rated equal to, or greater than 100 kv, and the protection schemes that directly affect equipment rated equal to, or greater than 100 kv are performed by a corporate engineering department. Standard for testing specifications electrical power. Vibration, basic environmental testing procedures for electronic components and electrical equipment, available from american national standards institute, inc. Standard test method for impact testing for shipping. The mot inspection manuals for cars and passenger vehicles and motorcycles set out the processes and standards for the mot test itself. Testing procedure safety prior to performing the throughfault test, it is important that all safety procedures regarding the switching, locking, and tagging be observed and formalized to avoid protection engineers and technicians from being exposed to substation equipment that has not been properly deenergized.
We calibrate any make or model of substation or high voltage test instruments. It is not intended that this document list how to test specific pieces of equipment or systems. The pushwire connectionin applications with exclusively solid conductors. Guidebook for the fabrication of nondestructive testing. An interlaboratory testing program is used to evaluate the consistency of test results obtained from a well defined test procedure by different laboratories testing the same controlled material. Doe last amended this test method with the publication of a test procedure final rule on june 1, 2011, which codified a new activemode test procedure and amended the existing standby and offmode test procedures.
Guidebook on nondestructive testing of concrete structures. Page 1 of 4 functional performance test pass fail remarks. Commissioning process for new substation equipmenthayes. The department standard specifications, section 106. Type testing is newly electrical system for the first time, considering its size, type of new installation, equipment used, ratings, etc. Installation and commissioning manual protectit line differential protection terminal rel 5512. Testing manual for electrical equipment nahed alhajeri 1and anantha madhavan 2 abstract quality assurance qa refers to a program for the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met. The device shown in the illustration is used for enviromental testing of electronic components equipped with biaxial leads. Tests and testing procedures according to iecen standards conductor connection two connection systems have proven themselves in the market for spring clamp connectors. Rules of procedure cb scheme of the iecee for mutual recognition of test certificates for electrotechnical equipment and. The equipment supplied shall be the tested and ul and cul csa listed product of a manufacturer of electrical power equipment with a minimum of five years experience in the production of the type of equipment herein specified.
The purpose of this method statement is to define the procedure for installation, testing and commissioning of ups. Operation testing of the generating unit from initialpowered rotation to. Substation high voltage calibration, test instruments. Generally it is done before putting into widespread use or practice. Voltage transformer testing swp page 1 of 19 standard work practice sp0508 ver 7 ergon energy corporation limited abn 50 087 646 062 1. This guide sets out the rules you have to follow to run an mot test station. All testing required prior to rotating the generating unit under power hydraulic or electrical which is unique to the unit and not associated with system testing. Testing power transformers highvoltage transformers are some of the most important and expensive pieces of equipment required for operating a power system. An interlaboratory testing program removes the material and sampling variability and provides information about the equipment and test procedure. Testing of power transformers 9 a 6 appendix 92 a 6. Introduction testing and commissioning of electric substation equipment is essential to the start design of a given type of manufactured item. Megger guide to electrical insulation testing pdf instrumart.
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