GPTS 150 kVA Transformer Inspection & Testing (12
months interval)
Document ID: P06300337
Revision: A
Created: A. Giron
Approved: J. Pearson
Issue Date: 12/08/2020
APPLICABILITY
Product Dry Type Auxiliary LV Transformer
Part Number N/A
SCOPE
This document provides the detailed instructions required to carry out inspections and testing on a
LV Transformer.
PLANNING
Competency
Intermediate
Advanced
Task Time Competent In Man Hrs
Entry
Core
Preparation 15 min Electrical 1 0.25
Shutdown all equipment supplied by this
45 min Electrical 1 0.75
transformer
Apply LOTO 30 min Electrical 1 0.5
Inspect / test 45 min Electrical 1 0.75
Remove LOTO 45 min Electrical 1 0.75
EQUIPMENT
Item Qty Part No.
LOTO kit 2 20-0024470
LV Potential Indicator 1 11-0025240
Megger Metter 1 20-0015176
Multimeter 1 20-0015177
Spanner set 1 20-0015530
Vacuum cleaner 1 20-0015168
Blower Air Hose & Fitting 1 20-0021321
Compressor 1 20-0015561
Wire brush 1 20-0015556
Dustpan 1 Local Purchase
Cotton rags 1 20-0020924
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PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Item Notes
Standard PPE If in doubt refer to your local HSE representative
RISK CONTROL
Risk Risk Control Measures that can minimise Legal & Other Residual Risk
Hazards Risks
Rating Scoring the risk level to ALARP Requirements Risk Scoring
S L R L M H S L R H M L
LOTO applied as detailed in the Energy
Electrical/ Safety Rules (ESR). ESR
Electric shock/
Mechanical 5 3 15 High Employees training in LOTO procedures and ST-01 5 1 5 Low
burns.
Isolation authorised under Letter of Electrical ST-05
Authorisation (LEA).
Make sure working area/ground is kept free
Slips, Trips Sprains, strains, GSCS
3 2 6 Medium from tools and discarded waste. 3 1 3 Low
and Falls lacerations OPO
Be aware of trailing cables.
Trapped fingers,
Wear task specific PPE- hardhat, safety SOP 04
Hand Tools cuts, lacerations, 3 3 9 Medium 3 1 3 Low
glasses and gloves. ST-05
bruises
Electrical shocks
or burns from
Safety checks of the electrical equipment
faulty electrical
and installations are carried out to ensure ST-01
Portable equipment or on
5 3 15 High that equipment continues to be safe. Where 5 1 5 Low
Appliances installation. ST-05
necessary this is done by a competent
Electrical faults
electrician.
can also lead to
fires
REFERENCES
Document No Document Title
AGG-ALL-ALL-HS-00-ST-00 HSE ST 00 – Standard Zero
AGK-ALL-ALL-HS-01-ST-01 HSE Standard 01- Working with Energy
AGK-ALL-ALL-HS-05-ST-01 HSE Standard 05- Work Equipment
GSCS General Service Centre Standards
OPO Optimised Project Operations
HS-00-SOP-04 Personal Protective Equipment
AGK-ALL-ALL-HS-01-SOP-01 Energy Safety Rules
P06300247 Routine Maintenance LOTO Procedure
P06000942 Containerised Gas Generators LOTO Procedure
P06001110 Canopy Generators LOTO Procedure
P06000944 Containerised Diesel Generators LOTO Procedure
P06300336 A Service – GPTS 150 kVA Transformer Inspection
REVISION HISTORY
Prepared Reviewed Approved
Rev. Rev. Date Details of Change
By By By
A.
A 12/08/2020 First Issue O. Farron J. Pearson
Khachaturov
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DETAILED WORK INSTRUCTION
1 Preparation
1.1 Please make sure all Aggreko HSE Standards and Risk Assessments applicable with
the tasks in this document are followed.
1.2 Ensure that the Transformer is due for service/inspection.
1.3 Before B Service is carried out, make sure that visual inspection as per Work
Instruction P06300336 have been completed.
DANGER
Hazard of electric shock, explosion or arc flash. Failure to follow these instructions will result in
death or serious injury. Internal maintenance must be performed only with the transformer de-
energized, isolated and with all the terminals grounded.
IMPORTANT
All personnel that isolate energy sources must be competent and authorised in accordance
with the Aggreko Energy Safety Rules (minimum level of authorisation under ESR’s is LOTO
LV) and must have a valid individual Letter of Electrical Authorisation (LEA).
1.4 Isolate the genset from all energy sources in accordance with the Energy Safety Rules
and LOTO procedures.
1.5 Use an approved test probe and proving unit to test the equipment for dead.
1.6 If unsure, please consult the Line Manager for more clarity.
2 Transformer Internal Visual Inspection
2.1 Open primary and secondary terminal boxes and both access covers.
2.2 Visually inspect internal constructions, walls, doors, cowers of enclosure. Any damage
found must be repaired or scheduled for repair. Corrosion and foreign objects must be
removed.
Figure 1
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2.3 Check all terminals and ground connections condition. If rust or corrosion is present
(see Figure 1 and Figure 2), determine and if possible eliminate the cause. It can be
doors, covers or cables entry holes with inadequate sealing (Figure 3), damaged
enclosure. If the site environmental condition is accelerated corrosion cause, consult
line manager for additional countermeasures (applying internal heaters, covering the
transformer, location change, etc.) or reduce service interval.
Figure 2
DANGER
Failure to property ground the transformer will result in serious personal injury or death.
2.4 Visually inspect cabling for cuts, cracks, abrasions, colour and heat stress. Ensure the
cable entry is sealed. Cables must not touch sharp edges.
Figure 3
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2.5 Visually inspect winding core. Check for rust, corrosion, and deterioration of the
insulation, varnish or paint wear. Check for signs of overheating and tracking or
carbonization marks and the general condition of the transformer. Any deterioration
must be reported to the Line Manager to coordinate further actions.
Figure 4
3 Cleaning
3.1 Use compressed air to blow off any dust and dirt particles from the transformer.
3.2 Use clean dry rag to clean off any remains after compressed air cleaning.
3.3 Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust that might have accumulate inside the
compartments and confined areas.
3.4 Clean terminal boxes using vacuum cleaner and clean dry rags.
IMPORTANT
For harsher environments where there is dust, metallic particles or chemical fumes, excessive
dust, moisture, snow, etc a more frequent inspection and cleaning should be carried out .
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4 Insulation Resistance Test, Terminals Tightness
4.1 Turn off both primary and secondary CB.
Figure 5
4.2 Disconnect primary taps cables.
Figure 6
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4.3 Disconnect secondary taps cables.
Figure 7
4.4 Remove any corrosion from the taps and cable terminals with a wire brush.
4.5 Use the Insulation Resistance Tester and set to 500 V. connect probes to primary taps
of the input winding (delta connection) L1-L2, L2-L3, L1-L3, L1- earth bolt, L2- earth
bolt, L3- earth bolt.
Figure 8
4.6 Connect probes to any of secondary taps (I1, I2 or I3) of the output winding (star
connection) to the earth bolt.
Figure 9
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4.7 To perform testing between primary and secondary windings using extension cables
connect probes to the tabs on the different sides of the transformer: L1-I1, L1-I2, L1-I3,
L2- I1, L2-I2, L2-I3, L3-I1, L3-I2, L3-I3.
4.8 Run each of the tests for 60 sec. Resistance should be equal or greater than 300 MΩ.
If the readings are less than 300 MΩ dry the windings and test again. If the reading
remains under 300 MΩ inform your Line Manager.
4.9 Remove earth bolts, clean out rust and any corrosion with wire brush.
4.10 Restore earth bolts and all removed before cables. Using torque wrench tighten all
taps, earth bolts, bus bar terminals and CB connections with the correct torque
according to the table in Figure 10.
Figure 10
4.11 Switch both CB's ON.
4.12 Close all doors and covers.
5 Job Completion
5.1 Clear the work area of all tools, test equipment and rags.
5.2 Complete B service report.
5.3 Complete B service sticker and attach it to the terminal box door.
5.4 Remove all locks and tags.
5.5 Inform the Site OS that all work has been completed and transformer ready for
operation.
5.6 Release unit back into operation.
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