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COMMISSIONING FORM

TYPE: 11KV MV SITE TANZANIA PROJECT KINYEREZI II

PANEL
240MW
CCPP

LOCATION MV SWITCH SUB CLIENT TANESCO

GEAR ROOM STATION
NAME

N Panel Status Date

o YES / NO

1 All the panels are erected and in position

2 Control cable termination

3 Power cable termination

4 Helper to assist Commissioning team

5 Equipment Earthing connection

6 Auxiliary supply availability (DC and AC

source)

7 Interpanel wiring

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NAME……………............. NAME………………………………… NAME……………………………….

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8 Approved drawings and cable schedule

9 FAT Report

10 Panel room cleanliness

11 Witness Engineer availability

12 Bus bar tightness

CHECKED BY NAME SIGNATURE

Consultant

End user

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TEST PROCEDURE FOR CURRENT TRANSFORMERS:

1. Date of Erection :

2. Equipment Details :

LINE I LINE II LINE III

Make
Type
CT. Ratio
Burden
Class
Ratio
Selected Ratio
Sl. No.
Mfg Year

3. INSULATION RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT TEST

Aim:
To ensure the insulation healthiness of the primary and secondary circuits by measuring
Insulation resistances

Equipment Required:
The major equipment required for performing IR measurement test are,
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i) 0-5kVdc Megger.
ii) Test Leads.

Test Procedure:
The above test to be conducted at following points,
a) Primary to Earth
b) Primary to Secondary
c) Secondary to Earth
d) Between Secondary Cores
Note: a) Remove the connected earthing to system involving CT under test
b) Disconnect the connected terminals of CT M. Box.

a. Primary to earth
1) Connect the line terminal of the Megger (5000V) to either P1 (or) P2 of the Current
Transformers
2) Connect the Earth terminal of the Megger to the earth stud provided at the equipment
3) Switch on the Megger.
4) Take down the readings (It should be in Mega Ohms).

b. Primary to Secondary
1) Connect the line terminal of the Megger (5000V) to either P1 (or) P2 of the Current
Transformers
2) Connect the Earth terminal of the Megger to the S1 (or) S2 of the Current transformers
3) Switch on the Megger
4) Take down the readings (It should be in Mega Ohms)

c. Secondary to Earth
1) Connect the line terminal of the Megger (500V) to either S1 (or) S2 of the Current
Transformers
2) Connect the Earth terminal of the Megger to the earth stud provided at the equipment
3) Switch on the Megger.

Insulation Resistance Test Result :

Ref LINE I LINE II LINE III

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Primary to Earth

Primary to Sec.1

Primary to Sec-2

Sec-1 to Earth

Sec-2 to Earth

Sec-1 to Sec-2

4 . SECONDARY WINDING RESISTANCE TEST

Aim:
To check for the winding resistance on the secondary side value, so that the value matches
With the factory test values

Equipment Required:
The Secondary winding resistance test can be performed with the following equipment,
i) Milli ohm meter.
ii) Test Leads.

Test Procedure:
a) Select the Multi meter in Resistance Mode.
b) Connect the Multi meter across the secondary terminals of various cores.
c) Note down the readings
d) Compare the test results with Factory Test Report (If available)

Winding Resistance Test Result : (Using Equipment Details)

Ref LINE I LINE II

Core-1

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Core-2

4. POLARITY TEST

Aim:
To check for the correct sequence of polarity on the primary and secondary side of the
Current transformer (for eg., When P1 is positive w.r.t. P2, then S1 also must be positive w.r.t S2,
According to the scheme requirement)

Equipments Required:
The equipments required for polarity tests are as follows,
i) Battery of suitable rating or Polarity tester.
ii) Analog Multimeter / Galvanometer.
iii) Connecting leads.

Test Procedure:
i) Connect battery + Ve to P1(Primary) Terminal of CT
ii) Connect battery - Ve to P2(Primary) Terminal of CT
iii) Connect Multi meter (Analog)+ Ve to S1(Secondary) Terminal of CT
iv) Connect Multi meter (Analog)- Ve to S2(Secondary) Terminal of CT
v) Momentarily apply the D.C Voltage across the Primary terminals of CT
If the meter deflects forward then the polarity is O.K

Polarity Test Result : (Using Equipment Details)

Ref LINE I LINE II LINE III

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Core-1

Core-2

5. MAGNETIZING CURRENT CHARACTERISTIC(KNEE POINT VOLTAGE) TEST

Aim:
To prove that the CT cores do not saturate during the application of peak voltage and
ensure that the saturation of the core is avoided at knee point voltage

Equipment Required:
The following are the equipment required for performing magnetizing current characteristics,
i) High Voltage Transformer test kit.
Ii) Digital Multimeter.
iii) Clamp Meter.
iv) Connecting cables
Test Procedure:
Note: a) CT should not saturate at 110% of KVp
b) If knee point voltage is not mentioned the knee point current may be taken
into consideration
c) Magnetization of Metering core should not been done.

i) Connect the Hi-voltage Transformer across the secondary terminals of PS Class

core.
ii) Apply 10% of Knee point Voltage mentioned in rating plate
iii) Then Raise the voltage to 20%, 30%, 40% ….. and 110%
iv) Note down the Magnetizing
Current.
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v) Repeat the test for all cores.

Knee Point voltage & Excitation Current mentioned in name plate

Applied  Applied Measured Current

Voltage(V)1S1- Measured Current Voltage(V)2S1- (mA)
1S2 (mA) 2S2

10% 10%
20% 20%

30% 30%

40% 40%

50% 50%

60% 60%

70% 70%

80% 80%

90% 90%

100% 100%

110% 110%

6. PRIMARY INJECTION (RATIO) TEST

Aim:
To check the ratio of the primary turns to the secondary turns and compare it with the
given rated values.

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Equipment Required:
The equipment required for primary injection test or ratio test are as
follows, i)Primary injection test kit I Loading Transformer.
ii) Clamp Meter.
iii) Connecting cables.
Test Procedure:
a) Connect the Primary injection kit across the primary terminals (Pl, P2)
b) Initially apply 10% of rated current
c) Then Raise the current to 20%, 40% and 50%
d) Note down the corresponding Secondary current at various cores.

Ratio Test Result: (Using Equipment Details)

Circuit Ref CT Ratio Applied Current Measured Current in Sec (mA)

in Pri(A)
R ph Y ph B ph

Core – 1

Core – 2

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6. Functional Checks :

1 CT Secondary Spare Terminal Should be Short & Earthed

2 CT Secondary All Terminals Tightness Should be Checked

7. Remarks :

TEST PROCEDURE FOR VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

1. Date of Erection :

2. Equipment Details :

LINE I LINE II LINE III

Make
Type
VT. Ratio
Burden
Class
Ratio
Sl. No.
Mfg Year

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3. INSULATION RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT TEST

Aim :
To ensure the insulation healthiness of the primary and secondary windings by measuring
the insulation resistance value
Equipment Required:
1 1) Insulation Tester.
2) Test leads.
Test Procedure:
The Above test to be conducted at following
points a) Primary to Earth
b) Primary to Secondary
c) Secondary to Earth

d) Between Secondary cores

Note: a) Remove the connected earthing to system involving CVT/PT under

test b) Disconnect the connected terminals of CVT/PT M. Box.
c) Permissible values for 400 kV > 400 MΩ and for 220 kV > 200
MΩ
a. Primary to earth
1) Connect the line terminal of the Megger(5000V) to either P1 (or) P2 of the Voltage
Transformers
2) Connect the Earth terminal of the Megger to the earth stud provided at the equipment
3) Switch on the Megger
4) Take down the readings (It should be in Mega Ohms).

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b. Primary to Secondary
1. Connect the line terminal of the Megger (5000V) to either P1 (or) P2 of the
Voltage transformers
2. Connect the Earth terminal of the Megger to the a (or) n of the Voltage transformers
3. Switch on the Megger
4. Take down the readings (It should be in Mega Ohms)

c. Secondary to Earth
1. Connect the line terminal of the Megger (500V) to either a (or) n of the Voltage transformers
2. Connect the Earth terminal of the Megger to the earth stud provided at the equipment
3. Switch on the Megger
4. Take down the readings (It should be in Mega Ohms)

d. B etween Secondary cores

1. Connect the line terminal of the Megger (500V) to either a (or) n of one core of the
Voltage transformers
2. Connect the Earth terminal of the Megger (500V) to either a (or) n of the other cores of the
Voltage
transformers
3. Switch on the Megger
4. Take down the readings (It should be in Mega Ohm)

Insulation Resistance Test Result : (Values in Meg Ohms)

LINE I LINE II LINE III

Primary to Secondary

Primary to Earth

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Secondary to Earth

4. SECONDARY WINDING RESISTANCE TEST

Aim:
This test is mainly done in order to calculate the winding resistance value and compare it
with the factory test report and approve if the values are found satisfactory.
Equipment Required:
1) Multimeter.
2) Test Leads.
Test Procedure:
a) Select the Multi meter in Resistance Mode.
b) Connect the Multi meter across the secondary terminals of various
cores. c) Note down the readings
d) Compare the test results with Factory Test Report (If available)

Winding resistance Test Value :

CORE LINE I LINE III LINE III

7. POLARITY TEST

Aim:
To check for the correct sequence of polarity on the primary and secondary side of the
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voltage transformer (for eg., When A is positive w.r.t. N, then S1 also must be positive w.r.t S2,
According to the scheme requirement)

Equipment Required:
The equipment required for polarity tests are as follows,
i) Battery of suitable rating or Polarity tester.
ii) Analog Multi meter / Galvanometer.
iii) Connecting leads.

Test Procedure:
i) Connect battery + Ve to A(Primary) Terminal of VT
ii) Connect battery - Ve to N(Primary) Terminal of VT
iii) Connect Multi meter (Analog)+ Ve to S1(Secondary) Terminal of VT
iv) Connect Multi meter (Analog)- Ve to S2(Secondary) Terminal of VT
v) Momentarily apply the D.C Voltage across the Primary terminals of VT
If the meter deflects forward then the polarity is O.K

Polarity Test Value :

R ph Y ph B ph

8. RATIO TEST
Aim:
To calculate the value of the turns ratio and compare it with the name plate details
and approve it, if the values are found to be satisfactory.
Equipment Required:
1) Ratio test kit.
2) Test
Leads. Test Procedure:
a) Connect the Ratio Test kit across the primary terminals (Pl, P2)

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b) Apply 415V (For220 KV), 4000V (For 400 KV)

c) Note down the corresponding Secondary Voltage at various
cores. d) Compare the ratio with Factory Test Reports (If available)

Voltage Ratio Test Result :

Phase Primary Voltage Secondary Volts

Rated Tested Core-1 Core-2

9. Functional checks: (Whether Operational Checks OK / Not OK / Not Available)

1 Wiring checks

2 Correct operation of appropriate indicator / aux. relay

3 Correct initiation of alarm contacts

4 Correct circuit breaker tripping contacts

5 Relay cover properly fixing

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6 Correct operating reset switch

7 Relay Draw out conditions VT shorting link should be short

7. Remarks :

TEST PROCEDURE FOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS

1. Date of Erection :

2. Equipment Details :

Make
Type
Rated Volts
Rated Current
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3. INSULATION RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT TEST

Aim :

To find the insulation resistance value of the equipment and ensure the performance of
the equipment based on the values obtained.
Equipment Required:
1) Insulation
tester.
2) Test leads.
Test Procedure:
The above test is to be conducted at following
points. a) Control Circuit of Breakers
b) Main Circuit of Breakers (pole)

a) Control Circuit of Breakers

i) Connect The Megger across the various points on the control
circuit ii) Switch ‘ON’ the Megger
iii) Take down the readings

b) Main Circuit of Breakers (pole)

i) Connect The Megger across the Interrupter while Breaker on ‘Open’ Condition
ii) Connect The Megger across the Pole & Earth while Breaker on ‘Close’ Condition iii) Switch ‘ON’ the Meggar

Insulation Resistance Test Result :

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Ref R-R’ Y-Y’ B-B’

CB open condition

Ref R-E Y-E B-E

CB close condition

Ref R-Y Y-B B-R

CB close condition

4. TRIP COIL & CLOSE COIL RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT TEST

Aim:
To find the value of trip and coil resistance across the respective coils and compare with
the factory approved values.
Equipment Required:

1) Multi meter.
2) Test Leads.

Test Procedure:
a) Select the Multi meter in Resistance Mode.
b) Connect the Multi meter across the Trip/Close
coils.
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c) Note down the readings

TRIP COIL & CLOSE COIL RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT TEST RESULT

Ref OHMS

OPEN COIL

Ref OHMS

CLOSE COIL

5. OPENING & CLOSING TIME MEASUREMENT TEST

Aim:
To calculate the timing of the opening and closing of the breaker contacts and ensure that
the values are within acceptable limits.
Equipment Required:
o Single I three pole timer.
o Test leads.
Test Procedure:
a) Connect the Timer across the Breaks for the Opening Time
b) Connect the Timer across the Pole for the Closing Time/ "Close-Open" Time

Breaker Closing & Opening Time Test Result : (timings in milli-seconds)

LINE I LINE II LINE III

Close Time

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Open Time

Close - Open

6. CONTACT RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT TEST

Aim:
To calculate the value of the contact resistance and compare the value with factory
report and approve the equipment for further use.
Equipment Required:
o Contact resistance meter.
o Test leads.
Test Procedure:
i) Connect the CRM kit across the contact while Breaker in
Close Condition.
ii) Switch ON the test kit.

Contact Resistance Test Report : (values in micro ohms)

Applied Current(A) Rph Yph Bph

100

7. Operational Checks :

1 Manual

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Close

Open

2 Electrical

Close

Open

3 Protection Tripping

4 Anti Pumping Function

8. Functional Checks : (Whether Operational Checks OK / Not OK / Not Available)

1 Emergency Trip

2 ON-OFF Indication

3 Spring charge Limit Switch

4 CB Aux. contacts

5 Auto Trip Indication

6 Trip circuit healthy

9. Remarks :

TEST PROCEDURE FOR HV CABLES

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1. Date of Erection :

2. Equipment Details :

Make
Type
Size / Length
Rated Current
Sl. No.
Mfg Year
System (Earthed (or) Unearthed)

3. INSULATION RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT TEST

Aim :

To find the value of insulation resistance of the cable, and ensure that the value is
in acceptable limit.
Equipment Required:
o Insulation tester.
o Test leads.
Test Procedure:
i) Connect the Megger across conductor & Earth
ii) Switch 'ON' the Megger
iii) Take down the readings
iv) Repeat the test for other phases of the cable

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Insulation Resistance Test Result : (Values in Meg Ohms)

Ref Before HV Test After HV Test

R ph to Earth

Y ph to Earth

B ph to Earth

R ph to Y ph

Y ph to B ph

B ph to R ph

4. DC HIGH VOLTAGE TEST

Aim:
To ensure that the power cables are withstanding the high voltage and to spot out
minute defects in cables and approve the performance of the cables under operation.
Equipment Required
o High voltage test kit.
o Test leads.
Test Procedure:
i) Connect the Hi-Pot test kit across the conductor and cable armour
ii) Connect the other conductors (other phases) and connect it to the
earth
iii) Switch “on” the kit for 1 Minutes.
iv) Repeat the test for other phases of the cable
v) Take down the leakage current reading
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DC High Voltage Test:

Ref Voltage Applied Leakage Current Result

Between in milli Amps

Start Finish

R ph to Earth + Y + B

Y ph to Earth + Y + B

B ph to Earth + Y + B

5. Functional Checks: (Whether Operational Checks OK / Not OK / Not Available)

1 Check Cable Proper clearance

2 Check Cable Earthed or Unearthed, When Earthed Cable Should be Earthed

3 Cable End Lugs Properly Crimped

4 After Hi Pot Test Terminals Tightness to be checked

6. Remarks :

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TEST PROCEDURE FOR BUS BAR

1. Date of Erection :

2. Equipment Details :

LINE I LINE II LINE III

Make
Type
No. of Joints
Size / Length
Sl. No.
Mfg Year

3. INSULATION RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT TEST

Aim :
To find the insulation resistance value of the equipment and ensure the performance of the
equipment based on the values obtained.
Equipment Required:
o Insulation Tester.
o Test leads.
Test Procedure:
The Above test to be conducted at following
points
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a) Each Phase to Earth

b) Between Phase to Phase

a. Phase to earth
1) Connect the positive terminal of the Megger (5000V) to one phase.
2) Connect the Earth terminal of the Megger to the common earth terminal.

3) Switch on the Megger.

4) Take down the readings.

5) Similarly note down the reading for all phases and earth.

b. Between one phase to other phase

1) Connect the positive terminal of the Megger (5000V) to one phase.

2) Connect the Earth terminal of the Megger to the other phase.
3) Switch on the Megger
4) Take down the readings.

5) Similarly note down the reading for all phases.

Insulation Resistance Test Value:

REF MEASURED VALUE

R ph – Y ph

Y ph – B ph

B ph – R ph

R ph – Earth

Y ph – Earth

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B ph – Earth

4. CONTACT RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT TEST

Aim :
To calculate the value of the contact resistance and compare the value with the factory
report and approve the equipment for further use.

Equipment Required:
o Contact resistance meter(CRM).
o Test leads.

Test Procedure:

The contact resistance measurement of each of the bus bar is measured by the following
method

a) Ensure the required tightness of each bus bar joints.

b) Short one end of any two phases.
c) Now connect the CRM kit across the other end of the shorted phase.
d) Note down the reading.

Contact Resistance Test: (Values in micro Ohms)

Ref Measured value(micro Ohms)

R ph – Y ph

Y ph – B ph

B ph – R ph

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5. HIGH VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT TEST

Aim :
To ensure that the bus bar withstands high voltage and to spot out minute defects in the
bus bar and approve the bus for usage.

Equipment Required:
o High voltage test kit.
o Test leads.

Test Procedure:

The test is done by the following ways.

a) Connect the positive terminal of the test kit to one of the phase.
b) Short the other two phases to earth.
c) Connect the earth terminal of the kit to the same earth point.
d) Supply the rated high voltage to the bus bar.
e) Note down the reading.

AC High Voltage Test :

Test Voltage___________________ Duration __________________

Ref. Voltage Applied Leakage Current In micro-Amps

Between Start Finish Result

R ph – Earth + Y + B

Y ph – Earth + Y + B

B ph – Earth + Y + B

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NAME……………............. NAME………………………………… NAME……………………………….

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DATE…………………….. DATE…………………………………. DATE………………………………..

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6. Remarks :

TESTED BY WITNESSED BY CONSULTANT WITNESSED/APPROVED BY OWNER

NAME……………............. NAME………………………………… NAME……………………………….

DESIGNATION…………….. DESIGNATION…………………………. DESIGNATION………………………..

DATE…………………….. DATE…………………………………. DATE………………………………..