Acceptance test


Site Tests

The tests to be carried out on the equipment at pre‑commissioning stage shall include:              

1.EHV Circuit breaker
    
1.IR test on each pole by Megger (Between poles and lower poles to ground).
2.IR tests on control circuits.
3.Functional check  of breaker operation on minimum and maximum specified control voltages
4.Checking of interlocks with isolators & earthing switches.
5. Checking of remote operation  and tripping from protection relays and from other devices as per approved scheme.
6. Measurement of contact resistance
7. Testing for leakage of compressor and hydraulic oil system.
8. Checking tightness of termination connectors.
9. Checking tightness of earthing connections.
10. Checking of insulators for cracks etc.
11. Checking the settings of pressure switches.
12 Check level of pressure of air, oil and gas as  per the manufacturer's manual.
13. Check direction of compressor motor and oil pump.
14. Check operation of breaker at minimum specified pressure.
15. Check for air leakage in air reservoir.
16. Check for closing and opening time and simultaneous closing of all poles through oscillograph.
17. Tripping of circuit breaker at reduced or over voltage i.e. at 60% & 110% .
18. Checking of hydraulic system and oil leakage in oil pump.

2.EHV Isolator/Disconnecting switches

1.IR test by HV Meggar on main poles.
2.IR test on control circuits.
3.Measurement of contact resitance for all three  phases.
4.Functional checking for electrial and manual operation.
5.Checking of interlockings with earth switch and as per     write up and checking of earth switch operation.
6.Checking operation of earth switch.
7.Setting and checking of auto  trip operation of motor on complete close / open position of isolator (close/open operation are to be repeated ten times to observe).
8.Testing of overload relay of motor.
9.Checking for remote operation.

10.Checking of operation on minimum  and maximum specified voltages (local as well as remote).
11.Checking tightness of earthing connections.
12.Checking of insulators for cracks.

3.Lightning Arrestor

1.Continuity check (for metal oxide type only)
2. Check for connection to ground.
3.Check insulators for cracks.
4.Check reading of leakage current.
5.HT and IR test of each element.

4.Current Transformer

1.IR test on each winding, winding to earth and between windings.
2.Checking of winding ratios by primary injection set.
3.Polarity check on each winding.
4.Continuity check for all windings.
5.Check for connections to correct taps.
6.Measurement of knee point voltage and secondary winding resitance for   the  CTs     used for differential protection.
7.Checking of oil level.
8.Checking of continuity and IR values for cables from CT to Marsh Box.
9.Checking tightness of earthing connections
10.Checking of insulator for cracks.
11.Check output after loading of the main circuit.

5.Potential Transformer

1.IR test of primary winding by HV megger between windings and earth
2.IR test of secondary winding by LV megger between windings and winding to          earth
3.Checking of voltage ratio      
4.Verification of terminal markings and polarity
5.Checking of oil level
6.Checking of continuity and IR values for cables from PT to Marsh Box
7.Checking tightness of earthing connections
8.Checking of insulator for cracks
9.Check output on charging of the system with connected meters/relays

6.INSULATORS

1.Checking of tightness of connection.
2.Check for minor damage/cracks after cleaning.
3.Verification of number of disks as per drawing.
4.Check for creepage distance on one type of each set.
5.Check heating at termination point during shut down.

7.ACSR/ALUMINIUM TUBES

1.Check for continuity
2.Check for tightness of connections for all the termination points. 
3.Check for phase sequence marking and for their correctness.

8.HT Switchgear

1.IR test
2.HV one minute P.F test for bushbar and CTs.
3.Checking of SF6 gas pressure on each unit
4.Measurement of contact resistance for HT breakers
5.Test to prove inter changeability of similar parts (including breaker module)
6.Testing of relays as per bidder's commissioning manual
7.Testing and calibration of all meters
8.Operation of all relays by secondary injection
9.Testing of CT polarities and CT ratio by primary injection test and CT                       characteristics
10.Measurement of knee point voltage and secondary resistance for CTs used for differential protection
11.IR and voltage ratio test for PTs
12.Functional test of all circuit components for  each panel/feeder
13.Test to prove closing /tripping operation at minimum and maximum specified voltage in test and service position and also measurement of time for above operation

9.LT Switchgear/MCC

1.IR test before and after HV test.
2.HV test with 2.5 kV megger
3.Functional test for all feeders  
4.Testing and calibration of all meters             
5.Checking and calibration of overload relays and protective relays as per bidder's commissioning manuals.
6.Check operation of contactors from local and remote points
7.Checking of interlockings between incomers/bus coupler and other feeders.
8.Test to prove interchangeability of similar parts
9.Tests to prove correct operation of breakers at  minimum and maximum specified control voltages.
10.Checking operation of RC circuit (if there) for tripping of circuit breaker after disappearance of control voltage
11.Checking of earthing connection for neutral‑earth bus, cable armour location of E/F CT etc. as per the scheme
12.Check test, service and drawout position of all the breakers and operations of mechanical flag indicator and electrical indication lamps.
13.Check functioning of various elect. schemes like autochangeover signalling etc.   
14.Contact pressure test
15.Testing of CT as per CT testing details mentioned under sl.no. 4.
16.Breaker : IR value checking with breaker ON  Phase to phase & phase to earth and between phases in off position
    
10. HT Busduct

1.IR measurement before and after HV test
2.HV test
3.Checking tightness of bolts with torque wrench
4.Checking for phase sequence marking               
5.Check for clearances between phase to phase and phase to earth
6.Check for minor damages and cracks in supporting insulators and bushings after cleaning.
7.Checking of busbar cracks by DP method  and rectification of same.
8.Checking for inspection openings and accessibility for replacement of insulator etc
9.Check tightness of earthing connections on enclosure          
10.Checking of silica gel breather (if there)
11.Checking of working of space heater   
12.Hot air blowing to remove moisture if required.

11.ACDB/DCDB/MLDB etc.

1.IR test before and after HT test
2.HV test by HV megger (2.5 kV)
3.Checking for functions of components for each module
4.Checking for interchangeability of similar components
5.Checking of tightness of earth connection.
6.Testing and calibration of all indicating meters         
7.Check output of each feeder after energisation.                

12.AC Motors (including slip rings motor)

1.IR test of stator and rotor windings.
2.Heating of both windings upto the permissible temp. limit from heating curve. (only for HT motors).
3.Ensure that checking/testing of associated switchboard , cables,relays/meter interlockings  as mentioned in relevant chapters are completed.
4.Check tightness of cable connection
5.Winding resistance measurement of stator and rotor.
6.Checking continuity of winding.
7.Check tightness of earth connections.
8.Check space heaters and carryout heating of winding (if required)
9.Check direction of rotation indecoupledcondition during kick start
10.Measure no load current for all phases.              
11.Measurement of temperature of body during no load and load conditions.
12.Check for tripping of motor from local/remote switches and from electrical/technological protection including differential protection.
13.Checking of vibration (if required)
14.Checking of noise level (if required).        
15.During load running , measurement of stator and bearing temperatures (if applicable) for every half an hour interval till saturation comes.
16.Checking tightness of foundation bolts
17.Check operation of speed switch (if there)
18.Check continuity of temp. detectors.
19.Check alignment,paralleling of shafts, level of lubricating oil etc. as per manufacturer's manual
20.Check contact of slip ring brush and measure brush pressure (150‑200 gm/sq. cm)
21.For CACW drive check cooling water and system/piping, availability of pressure, cleaning and pressure testing of pipelines etc.
22.Check for polarisation index of stator winding, R60/R15 by motorised megger (The value should not be less than 1.5).
23.Dielectric test (only for HT motors)
24.Measurement of open circuit rotor winding voltage for slip ring motor.
25.For actuator drives following shall be checked/tested :
·         Visual and dimensional
·         Hydraulic pressure for valves
·         IR and operation of limit switches
·         Winding resistance  

13.Battery

1.Checking for completion of civil/ventilation requirement of battery room.
2.Checking of adequacy of charger output/requirement wrt current required for battery charging as per the manual
3.Check availability of safety devices, water and first aid box.
4.Check polarity of connections between battery and charger.
5.Visual inspection test for level and leakages.
6.Checking of layout as per approved drawing
7.Checking of IR value from positive to earth and negative to earth.
8.Checking of voltage per cell and total voltage between positive negative and earth to positive/negative and also tap call voltage (as applicable).
9.Checking of tightness of connectors on each cell.
10.Checking of capacity test and hourly measurement of specific gravity and voltage for each cell

14.Battery Charger

1.IR test
2.HV test
3.Checking voltage ratio of boost and float mode transformers
4.Checking for charging mode of batteries, constant current and constant voltage mode.
5.Load test on chargers by running of DC drives and by liquid resistance system.
6.Checking of tightness of earthing connections.
7.Check for all alarm conditions. 
8.Checking and calibration of all indicating meters.
9.Check functional operation of charger, auto/manual change over from float to boost and boost to float etc.
10.Checking and setting of all relays       
11.Check AC ripple in boost and float mode after charging.
12.Check polarity of cables connected to battery. 

 15.Cables & Cables Supporting Structures

1.Checking of continuity/phasing and IR values for all the cables before and after HV test.
2.HV test and measurement of leakage current after termination of cable kits (for HT cables).
3.Checking of earth continuity for armour and fourth core (if applicable).
4.Check for mechanical protection of cables.
5.Check for identification ( tag numbr system) distance placement of cable marker, cable joint etc. as per the cable layout drawing.
6.Check earthing of cable structures.
7.Check safe head room in gallery area.
8.Check clearances from ventilation duct and light fittings for cable structures.
9.Check proper fixing of cable structures.
10.Check for proper drainage and removal of water (if any).

16.Indoor Lighting

1.Check dressing of cable    
2.Measurement of lux level at various places   
3.Check accessibility for replacement of lamps
4.Checking for black spots or poor visibility near operating and indicating equipments
5.Check for mechanical protection of cables
6.Checking for adequacy of emergency DC light           
7.Checking for starting system of periphery lighting
8.Check for auto switching of battery supply on failure of AC
9.Checking of earthing of light panel, socket boards, light fittings
10.Checking of type of fittings wrt specification at various locations
11.Check adequacy of support of fittings
12.Check water tightness of outdoor located panels


17.Outdoor Lighting System

1.Check lux level of general lighting.
2.Check for visibility of insulators, bushings and indicating instruments of transformers, breaker and isolator cabinets etc. during night.
3.Check for adequacy of escape light during night after failure of general light.
4.Check for proper painting of lighting supporting structures
5.Check for automatic switching of light (if applicable)  
6.Check for earthing connections on light fittings, and other control accessories.
7.Check for mechanical protection of cables.                   
8.IR measurement of lighting cables.

18.Earthing

1.Check tightness of all earth connections
2.Check earthing of all metallic equipments, cable trays, busbar supporting structures, yard fencing steel structures of yard, rails, gates, building column (if steel) all elect. equipments, gas/oil/water pipe lines etc. as per the drawing /specification
3.Measurement of earth resistance for each electrode.
4.Measurement of total earth resistance.
5.Measurement of earth loop resistance for E/F path of biggest LT drive.

19.Lightning Protection

1.Check continuity of all the earth strips/shield wire
2.Check tightness of all connections.
3.Measure earth resistance of each electrode and combined system

20.Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

1.Assembly inspection
2.Hardware components inspection      
3.Measurement of insulation resistance
4.Standard function test
5.Integrated functional check including sequential interlocks for start/stop of various drives.

21.Control, Relay & Metering Panels

1.IR value test by megger
2.Checking of control cable connection.
3.Operational test of all components mounted on control panel.
4.Testing and calibration of indicating meters     
5.Testing of all relays including aux. relays for their pick up drop up values, operation at all taps (current, voltage and time) etc. as per the manufacturer's commissioning manuals with the help of relay testing kits.
6.Setting of relays as per approved setting table and checking its operation for one below and one upper settings, in the scheme.
7.Measurement of current and voltage in relay operating coils by secondary injection in CT and PT circuit at switchboard.
8.Measurement of current and voltage in relay and meter circuits during loading of the primary circuit/system
9.Testing of all schemes for their functions as per approved drawings
10.Checking stability of differential protection schemes          
11.Checking inter changeability of similar equipments
12.Verification of accessibility of all operating points including resetting knob of relays
13.Check operation of each annunciation facias, operation of bell/hooter etc. and sequence of the system
14.Check operation of relays at minimum/maximum control voltage as per the specification
15.Integrated testing of protective relays for operation of master trip relays and tripping of breakers from operatin of master trip relay
16.Check dressing of cables, sealing of openings in gland plate and for provision of double compression glands
17.Check earthing connection of panels, fixing of panels and openings from side and bottom.
18.Testing of energy/TVM meters and operation of recorders     
19.Test working of recorders on failure of AC supply (if applicable)
20.Checking and adjustment in trivector meters as per the manufacturer's instructions.
   
22.Ventilation system

1.Check tightness of all foundation bolts, coupling bolts
2.Check for cable dressing
3.Check level of fan
4.Check for lubrication of bearing and tightness of bearing
5.Check for belt alignment
6.Checking of all duct support
7.Checking for close/open operation of all dampers
8.Check for key in motor and fan pulley                      
9.Check no foreign material inside fan casing
10.Check freeness of fan and impeller by hand rotation
11.Check tightness of belt
12.Check for safety guard for all rotating drives.
13.Flexible machinery connection at fan inlet and outlet  
14.Fan air washing system, spary nozzle, supply and return pipe re circulating pipe line, make up water pipeline, float valve, water line gate valve, pump operation should be checked for proper functioning.
15.Dry panel filter to be cleaned at regular interval and check whether the PD is within allowable limit if manometer is provided.
16.For viscous oil filter, rotation of filter mat, sludge removal, gear motor functioning to be checked at regular interval. Filter should rotate/move freely.
17.Check the completeness of the system and layout wrt approved drawings.
18.Check whether vibration is excessive.
19.Operation (closing/opening) of damper can be done freely.  
20.For electric drives :
·         IR measurement
·         Measurement of no load current
·         Calibration and operation of overload relays
·         Measurement of vibration without and with belt
·         Measurement of vibration
·         Checking for earthing connection
·         Check for all inter lockings
·         Check temp. rise of body
21.Performance 
·         Air flow measurement at various entry points of switchgear room basement etc. and total as per approved drawings
·         Velocity of air at various grill points to be measured
·         Noise measurement
·         Measurement of dust contain and filtration efficiency
·         Measurement of inside and outside temperatures and humidity
·         Static press at fan outlet
·         Pressure difference between inside and ambient in case of plenum system.

22.Air Conditioning System

1.Checking of foundation bolts and nuts for all the drives
2.Checking of belt alignment for AHU motor                       
3.Check key fixing in motor and fan pulleys
4.Check operation of all dampers
5.Check support arrangement for ducts
6.Check connection and dressing of cables
7.Check earthing of panels and all metallic structures
8.Checking and calibration of all gauges and instruments      
9.Checking and calibration of all indicating meters
10.IR of elect. panel (MCC) and control panel         
11.Check functional checking of all components
12.Test and calibration of over load relays            
13.Measurement of no load current for all motors       
14.Measurement of vibration (with and without belt for AHV motor)
15.Check temp. rise of motor body
16.Checking of all inter lockings.
17.Pressure testing of all pipes
18.Vacuum testing of refrigeration lines   
19.Expansion valve should not be frosted and to be set properly
20.Air filter cleanness to be checked.
21.Compressor head temp should not be too high.
22.Return line to the compressor should not be frosted.
23.Safety valves at condenser should be set properly
24.In case of water cooled condenser water flow switch should be interlocked with compressor
25.Pipe routing of refrigerated line shall must be done as per the approved drawing.
26.For welding/soldering of pipe gasket (if any) in the near by pipeline shall be removed before starting the welding/ soldering.
   

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