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Title: Work Instructions Index Number: Revision No.: Page Number:

WI-NG-6460-002-027 02 1 of 10
Prepared By: Original Issue Date:
2015-07-01
Revision Date:
Khalid Hassan Gharib
Technical Support & Coordination Division 2022-06-22
Reviewed By:

Hybrid / SF6 Gas Insulated Muhammad Al-Buhairi, Division Manager

Switchgear (GIS) Technical Support & Coordination Division, CSD
Validated By:
Commissioning
Abdulaziz M. AlKulaib, Division Manager
Standards and Procedures Division, AQPD, Technical Services
Approved By:

Emad A. Bawajih, Department Manager (A)

Commissioning Services Department, Technical Services BL

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Proper testing and commissioning of new GIS Equipment is an important issue to prove that
the GIS Equipment has been properly shipped and correctly erected and installed. This work
instruction highlights the necessary steps related to proper commissioning of GIS Equipment
in HV and EHV substations.
All GIS Equipment must be tested in the factory before delivery to the site. Commissioning
tests at site are done to prove that:
 No GIS Equipment was subjected to any damages during transportation.
 Each GIS Equipment has been installed correctly.
 Each GIS Equipment is working in coordination with other equipment, as specified.
 All installed GIS Equipment are safe and ready for putting into service.

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

- Anyone working in testing location during the commissioning stage must follow the
safety instructions as per SEC rules, and CSD employees are responsible for applying
safety rules in all places that they are working in.
- The main contractor is responsible for committing the contractor to prepare testing and
commissioning places to be done in proper climate conditions as per Company policies,
procedures and accepted temperatures the relays, devices and test equipment can be
tested or operated within it.

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- CSD staff is responsible for witnessing the activities according to approved

specifications and design.
- The Testing & Commissioning Contractor engineer is responsible to provide the following
before starting the test:
o Test forms
o Checklist for Hybrid / SF6 Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) CL-NG-6460-002-027
o Factory Test Results
o Approved schematic drawings (Pre-Check & Commissioning Copies)
o Protection requirement
o Test equipment valid calibration certificates and they are available in the Prequalified
Testing Equipment/Tools List DS-TS-6450-006-001
o Contractor engineer pre-qualification certificate
o Technical Data Schedule
- CSD employees are responsible to check and witness all activities required for GIS
Equipment following all of this work instruction.
- CSD employee and the T&C Contractor Engineer shall sign the test format and checklist
once testing has been finished after checking all test values compared with GIS
Equipment in the data schedule and FAT results.

3.0 WORK INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Visual Inspection

Description Reference / Criteria

Item
Limit
1. Inspect for physical damages or defects.
Rupture discs/pressure relief devices shall be fitted in each gas
compartment including GIS / HGIS surge arrester.
Vent deflector shall be fitted with each rupture disc/pressure relief
2. device. The vent deflector orientation shall be such that the gas 32-TMSS-02
shall not throw directly to the personnel.
Check GIS overpressure relief discs are not cracked or deformed
(if allocable).
3. Nameplates: 32-TMSS-02
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a) Check each main component of the GIS nameplate and

information along with drawings and specifications as specified
in Data Schedule.
b) Check that each nameplate material is stainless steel or non-
corrodible no-plastic material and all markings are engraved or
etched in black and non-fading.
c) Verify that all devices are correctly labelled.
d) Check all ratings of all equipment and devices as per the
standard & specification, manufacturer design and Data
Schedule.
Check online partial discharge monitoring sensors are provided as
4. 32-TMSS-02
per the data schedule.
All gauges, counters and position indicators shall be readable by
5. the operator standing on the substation floor or GIS Platform near 32-TMSS-02
the equipment.
SF6 gas density gauges: 32-TMSS-02
a) The glass cover of the SF6 gauge should be intact and there
should be no leakage of oil.
b) The label of each SF6 gauge should be correct as per
compartment number and should be visible.
c) Check that the gauges have correct, legible and readable
scales.
d) Check that the gauges have definite mark scale.
6.
e) Check that the gauges are ambient temperature compensated.
f) Check that the pressure relays have two convertible potential-
free auxiliary contacts for two-stage alarm initiation as
mentioned below:
i. Stage I: Alarm above minimum safe operating gas density
(and block breaker closing) (Refill stage).
ii. Stage II: Alarm in the event of gas density falling below the
minimum safe operating limit (and block breaker tripping).
a) Check that all circuit breakers, disconnectors and grounding 32-TMSS-02
switches are provided with mechanically driven auxiliary
switches. Check all of these auxiliary switches are provided with
7.
minimum 6 normally open (NO) and 6 normally closed (NC)
spare auxiliary potential-free contacts.
b) All “ON” and “OFF” indications are installed in visible locations.

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c) Check that the DC control/operating voltage and that of the

auxiliary switches shall be 125 V, unless otherwise specified.
Wiring: 32-TMSS-02
a) Check that all control and instruments cables are properly TES-P-119.10
shielded, and the cable shield is grounded at both ends.
b) Check that all wiring is heat resistant and flame retardant, with
maximum temperature of 90C° and rated 600/1000V, stranded
annealed copper conductor.
c) Check color coding of control cabinet wiring.
d) Check that all circuit wiring terminations are identified by a
permanent marking at each termination with a non-adhesive
ferrule or plastic sleeve marker in accordance with schematic
drawing.
e) Check AC circuit terminals and DC circuit terminals are fitted
with non-inflammable transparent plastic covers, to prevent
8. accidental contact with live parts.
f) Check that all phases are marked, and circuit labelling has been
installed as per specifications.
g) Check that 10% spare terminals from each type are provided.
h) Check the cable tag at GIS side and LCC side.
i) Check that the wiring between devices and terminal blocks is
carried in troughs or in neatly formed packs, which shall be tied
or otherwise secured at frequent intervals to prevent undue
stress on equipment or connection. Check connections across
portions, which are hinged or otherwise movable, are made with
flexible wires formed to distribute the bending stress. Check no
wires are teed or jointed between terminal points.
j) All spare auxiliary switches shall be wired and terminated on
the terminal blocks in the control cabinet.
Ensure that all disconnector switches are provided with viewing
windows or mechanical indicators for verification of contact
9. 32-TMSS-02
positions and that all grounding switch positions can be visually
verified from ground level.
Check and confirm the three-phase test adaptor and bushing for
10.
HV test on GIS have been provided. (as per the Scope Of Work).
Check and confirm there are no any sharp edges for the cable trays
11.
or other metallic parts.

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Check the labelling and phasing marking on the cable head

12.
compartments.
Grounding:
a) Check all grounding points are connected as per the approved
detailed design.
b) Check that all auxiliary equipment such as mechanism boxes
13. 32-TMSS-02
and control cabinets are provided with a separate grounding
connector.
c) Check that all specified grounding switches are insulated, with
removable grounding links.
Local Control Cabinet: 32-TMSS-02
a) Check the color of the mimic bus is as specifications.
b) Verify that all front panel mounted devices (meters, push
buttons, switches, indicator lamps, mimic buses, etc.) are
installed as per design and drawings, fixed permanently and are
correctly labelled.
c) Check that at least 10% spare contacts (NO & NC) are provided
with each auxiliary relay and terminated on the terminal blocks
in the control cabinet.
d) Check that at least 10% spare windows from
14.
alarms/annunciators in control cabinet.
e) Check that the cabinet is provided with thermostatically
controlled anti-condensation space heater rated 230Vac with
manual On/Off control switch.
f) Check 230Vac interior lighting with door switch and manual
On/Off control switch.
g) Check that the hinged door of the panel and swing frame are
grounded by a flexible grounding connections.
h) Check that all cubicle space heaters and thermostats are
functional and at correct temperature control settings.
Ensure that all special tools and equipment are provided as
15.
specified with proper storage.
Ensure that adequate ladders and walkways are provided for 32-TMSS-02
16.
access to meters, filling ports, cranes, lights, etc.
Check that padlock facility is available for manual operation of all
17.
high-speed ES and ES also.

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Adequate clearances around GIS shall be provided for free 32-TMSS-02

18. movement of the SF6 gas service cart, CB maintenance and easy
removal of the largest GIS part.
Sufficient clearances around bushing for cable HV AC testing shall
19.
be provided as per the approved design.
Check that at each gas compartment, provisions are made for
20. connecting online moisture measurement instrumentation and the
gas service cart.

3.2 Electrical Test

Description Reference / Criteria

Item
Limit
IEEE 525
 Test Voltage = 1000
Check that the Insulation resistance test for all wiring has been V
1.  Minimum value of R
done and the results are Ok.
in MΩ = (rated
voltage +1)*304.8 /
length in meters
Perform all AC/DC MCBs test by trip test for each pole through
2.
current injection.
Test all SF6 gas density gauges:
a) Calibrate gas pressure (density) gauges.
b) Check the operation of all gas density switches. Confirm correct
set points. This test should be done by isolating the SF6 gas
relay from the body, and then connect it with professional
inspection equipment of the SF6 gas density relay calibrator for
inspection, or as per the manufacturer recommendations, using
3.
SF6 gas for testing purpose and not to use any other gas, the
SF6 emissions should be reduced.
c) Verify the alarms being initiated by SF6 density gauges on LCC
annunciator and BCU and up to the control room at SAS
HMI/control panel.
d) Verify the alarms being initiated by SF6 density gauges on BCU
and SAS HMI are compartment wise.
SF6 Gas:
4. a) Check SF6 gas at each gas compartment for moisture content moisture content in
after filling at rated pressure. the gas as per 32-
TMSS-02:
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b) Test the Dew point. < 200 ppmv (parts per

c) Test gas SF6 purity. million per volume) in
circuit breakers and
< 250 ppmv in other
equipment.

IEEE C137.122.5
ASTM 2472-81
dew point as per IEC
62271-1:
< -5 °C, for a
measurement at 20
°C

SF6 purity: as per

Table-1 of IEC
60376:2018 (Table-1)
Perform all Auxiliary Relays and Contactors tests, and attach their
5. WI-NG-6460-002-059
test forms and checklists with GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-002-027.
Perform tests of Metrosil Resistors and attach their test forms and
6. WI-NG-6460-002-067
checklists with GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-002-027.
Test all Meters and attach all their test forms and checklists with WI-NG-6460-002-103,
7. 104, 105, 106, 107,
GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-002-027.
108 and 109
Test Annunciator and attach its test form and checklist with GIS
8. WI-NG-6460-002-080
checklist CL-NG-6460-002-027.
Test Circuit Breakers and attach their test forms and checklists with
9. WI-NG-6460-002-032
GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-002-027.
Disconnect Switches and Grounding Switches: WI-NG-6460-002-034
Perform all tests of Disconnect Switches and Grounding Switches
10.
and attach the test forms and checklists with GIS checklist CL-NG-
6460-002-027.
Current Transformers: WI-NG-6460-002-023
a) Witness Current Transformers tests as per WI-NG-6460-002-
11. 023.
b) Attach their test forms and checklists with GIS checklist CL-NG-
6460-002-027.
Voltage Transformers: WI-NG-6460-002-024
12. a) Witness voltage transformers tests as per WI-NG-6460-002-
024.

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b) Attach their test forms and checklists with GIS checklist CL-NG-
6460-002-027.
Perform the Surge Arresters tests and attach their checklist and WI-NG-6460-002-020
13.
test forms with GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-002-027.
Perform contact resistance test as per factory conditions. Not more than 1.2 X
14.
Rdesign
Perform scheme & function test and attach the test form and WI-NG-6460-002-084
15.
checklist with GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-002-027.
Perform all tests for Phase Synchronizing Device PSD and attach
16. the test form and checklist with GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-002-
027. (If Applicable)
Perform all tests for On-Line Partial Discharge Monitoring System
17. and attach the test form and checklist with GIS checklist CL-NG-
6460-002-027. (If Applicable)
Confirm that All tests for Trolley are completed (Synchro-Check
18. Relay, Meters, VT Secondary Test, Scheme and Function Check
with all bays). (If Applicable)
Interlocking: 32-TMSS-02
19. The interlock shall be checked during the scheme & function test WI-NG-6460-002-084
of LCC.
Perform Tightness Test (Gas leaks test) of all flanges and joints
20.
after warping all joints and test gas leakage for 24hrs.
Perform high voltage test and attach its checklist and test form, with WI-NG-6460-002-028
21.
GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-002-027.
Table 1 – Requirements for technical grade SF6
Substance Concentration
For use pure gas > 98,5 % volume in the gas phase
SF6
For use in mixtures: > 99,7 % volume in the gas phase

The SF6 in mixture is used in GIL (especially long distance GIL).

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4.0 REFERENCES

Index/Reference
Title
Number
PR-NG-6460-002 Project Commissioning Procedure
DS-TS-6450-006-001 Prequalified Testing Equipment/Tools List
CL-NG-6460-002-027 Checklist for Hybrid / SF6 Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
WI-NG-6460-002-020 Surge Arrestors
WI-NG-6460-002-023 Current Transformer Commissioning
WI-NG-6460-002-024 Voltage Transformer Commissioning
WI-NG-6460-002-028 HV Tests on Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
WI-NG-6460-002-032 Indoor Circuit Breakers
WI-NG-6460-002-034 Disconnect and Grounding Switches Commissioning
WI-NG-6460-002-059 Auxiliary Relays
WI-NG-6460-002-067 Metrosil and Non-Linear Resistor
WI-NG-6460-002-080 Annunciator
WI-NG-6460-002-084 Local Control Cubicle (LCC) Panel Scheme Check and Function Test
WI-NG-6460-002-103 Ammeter Commissioning
WI-NG-6460-002-104 Voltmeter Commissioning
WI-NG-6460-002-105 Power Meter Commissioning
WI-NG-6460-002-106 Energy Meter Commissioning
WI-NG-6460-002-107 Frequency Meter Commissioning
WI-NG-6460-002-108 Power Factor Meter Commissioning
WI-NG-6460-002-109 Transducer Commissioning
IEC 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 1: Common
specifications for alternating current switchgear and controlgear
31-TMSS-01 Relay and Control Panels
32-TMSS-02 SF6 Gas Insulated Switchgear & Hybrid SF6 Gas Insulated Switchgear,
110kV And Above
IEC 60376:2018 Specification of Technical Grade Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) and
Complementary Gases to be Used In Its Mixtures for Use In Electrical
Equipment
IEEE C137.122.5 IEEE Guide For Moisture Measurement and Control in SF6 Gas-
Insulated Equipment
IEEE 525 Guide For the Design and Installation of Cable Systems and in
Substations

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5.0 REVISION HISTORY

Revision Date Description of Modifications/Reasons for Change

00 2015-07-01 First issue of this Work Instructions.
All criteria were reviewed and corrected as per international and
01 2018-05-15 Company standards and all tests were reviewed to cover all
practical issues.
02 2022-06-22 Review all tests and criteria and update all related items.

This document shall comply in accordance with the existing Company’s Rules and Regulations.
Any modifications/discrepancies therein found not conformance shall be declared invalid.
For clarification and verification on this document, contact the following:

Engr. Khalid Hassan Gharib

Commissioning Services Department
Technical Services Business Unit
Extension No. 78710 Email: [email protected]

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1.0 Equipment General Data and Information

Substation
Bay/Panel
Equipment Serial No
2.0 Visual Inspection
Item Description Done Remarks
1. Inspect for physical damages or defects.
Ensure that Rupture discs/pressure relief devices are fitted in
each gas compartment including GIS / HGIS surge arrester.
Ensure that vent deflector is fitted with each rupture
2. disc/pressure relief device, and the vent deflector orientation is
such that the gas does not throw directly to the personnel.
Check GIS overpressure relief discs are not cracked or deformed
(if allocable).
Nameplates:
a) Check each main component of the GIS nameplate and
information along with drawings and specifications as
specified in Data Schedule.
b) Check that each nameplate material is stainless steel or non-
3. corrodible no-plastic material and all markings are engraved
or etched in black and non-fading.
c) Verify that all devices are correctly labelled.
d) Check all ratings of all equipment and devices as per the
standard & specification, manufacturer design and Data
Schedule.
Check online partial discharge monitoring sensors are provided
4.
as per data schedule.
Check all gauges, counters and position indicators are readable
5. by the operator standing on the substation floor or GIS Platform
near the equipment.
SF6 gas density gauges:
a) Check the glass cover of the SF6 gauge should be intact and
there should be no leakage of oil.
b) The label of each SF6 gauge should be correct as per
6. compartment number and should be visible.
c) Check the gauges have correct, legible and readable scales.
d) Check the gauges have definite mark scale.
e) Check the gauges are ambient temperature compensated.
f) Check that the pressure relays have two convertible
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potential-free auxiliary contacts for two-stage alarm initiation

as mentioned below:
i. Stage I: Alarm above minimum safe operating gas density
(and block breaker closing) (Refill stage).
ii. Stage II: Alarm in the event of gas density falling below the
minimum safe operating limit (and block breaker tripping).
a) Check that all circuit breakers, disconnectors and grounding
switches are provided with mechanically driven auxiliary
switches. Check all of these auxiliary switches are provided
with minimum 6 normally open (NO) and 6 normally closed
7. (NC) spare auxiliary potential-free contacts.
b) All “ON” and “OFF” indications are installed in visible
locations.
c) Check that the DC control/operating voltage and that of the
auxiliary switches shall be 125 V, unless otherwise specified.
Wiring:
a) Check all control and instruments cables are properly
shielded, and the cable shield is grounded at both ends.
b) Check that all wiring is heat resistant and flame retardant,
with maximum temperature of 90C° and rated 600/1000V,
stranded annealed copper conductor.
c) Check color coding of control cabinet wiring.
d) Check that all circuit wiring terminations are identified by a
permanent marking at each termination with a non-adhesive
ferrule or plastic sleeve marker in accordance with schematic
drawing.
e) Check AC circuit terminals and DC circuit terminals are fitted
with non-inflammable transparent plastic covers, to prevent
8.
accidental contact with live parts.
f) Check that all phases are marked, and circuit labelling has
been installed as per specifications.
g) Check that 10% spare terminals from each type are provided.
h) Check the cable tag at GIS side and LCC side.
i) Check that the wiring between devices and terminal blocks is
carried in troughs or in neatly formed packs, which shall be
tied or otherwise secured at frequent intervals to prevent
undue stress on equipment or connection. Check
connections across portions, which are hinged or otherwise
movable, are made with flexible wires formed to distribute the
bending stress. Check no wires are teed or jointed between
terminal points.
j) All spare auxiliary switches shall be wired and terminated on
the terminal blocks in the control cabinet.
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Ensure that all disconnector switches are provided with viewing

windows or mechanical indicators for verification of contact
9.
positions and that all grounding switch positions can be visually
verified from ground level.
Check and confirm the three-phase test adaptor and bushing for
10.
HV test on GIS have been provided. (as per Scope Of Work).
Check and confirm there are no any sharp edges for the cable
11.
trays or other metallic parts.
Check the labelling and phasing marking on the cable head
12.
compartments.
Grounding:
a) Check all grounding points are connected as per the
approved detailed design.
b) Check that all auxiliary equipment such as mechanism
13.
boxes and control cabinets are provided with a separate
grounding connector.
c) Check that all specified grounding switches are insulated,
with removable grounding links.
Local Control Cabinet:
a) Check the color of the mimic bus is as specifications.
b) Verify that all front panel mounted devices (meters, push
buttons, switches, indicator lamps, mimic buses, etc.) are
installed as per design and drawings, fixed permanently and
are correctly labelled.
c) Check that at least 10% spare contacts (NO & NC) are
provided with each auxiliary relay and terminated on the
terminal blocks in the control cabinet.
d) Check that at least 10% spare windows from
14.
alarms/annunciators in control cabinet.
e) Check that the cabinet is provided with thermostatically
controlled anti-condensation space heater rated 230Vac with
manual On/Off control switch.
f) Check 230Vac interior lighting with door switch and manual
On/Off control switch.
g) Check that the hinged door of the panel and swing frame is
grounded by a flexible grounding connection.
h) Check that all cubicle space heaters and thermostats are
functional and at correct temperature control settings.
Ensure that all special tools and equipment are provided as
15.
specified with proper storage.
Ensure that adequate ladders and walkways are provided for
16.
access to meters, filling ports, cranes, lights, etc.
17. Check that padlock facility is available for manual operation of all
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high-speed ES and ES also.

Check that adequate clearances around GIS are provided for
18. free movement of the SF6 gas service cart, CB maintenance and
easy removal of the largest GIS part.
Check sufficient clearances around bushing for cable HV AC
19.
testing as per the approved design.
Check that at each gas compartment, provisions are made for
20. connecting online moisture measurement instrumentation and
the gas service cart.
3.0 Electrical Test

Item Description Done Remarks

Check that the Insulation resistance test for all wiring has been
1.
done and the results are Ok.
Perform all AC/DC MCBs test by trip test for each pole through
2.
current injection.
Test all SF6 gas density gauges:
a. Calibrate gas pressure (density) gauges
b. Check the operation of all gas density switches. Confirm
correct set points. This test should be done by isolating the
SF6 gas relay from the body, and then connect it with
professional inspection equipment of the SF6 gas density
relay calibrator for inspection, or as per the manufacturer
3.
recommendations. Using SF6 gas for testing purpose and not
to use any other gas, the SF6 emissions should be reduced.
c. Verify the alarms being initiated by SF6 density gauges on
LCC annunciator and BCU and up to the control room at SAS
HMI/control panel.
d. Verify the alarms being initiated by SF6 density gauges on
BCU and SAS HMI are compartment wise.
SF6 Gas:
a. Check SF6 gas at each gas compartment for moisture
4. content after filling at rated pressure.
b. Test the Dew point.
c. Test gas SF6 purity.
Perform all Auxiliary Relays and Contactors tests, and attach
5. their test forms and checklists as per the WI-NG-6460-002-059
with GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-002-027.
6. Perform tests of Metrosil Resistors and attach their test forms and
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checklists as per the WI-NG-6460-002-067 with GIS checklist CL-

NG-6460-002-027.
Test all Meters and attach all their test forms and checklists as
7. per the (WI-NG-6460-002-103 to 109) with GIS checklist CL-NG-
6460-002-027.
Test Annunciator and attach its test form and checklist as per the
8.
WI-NG-6460-002-080 with GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-002-027.
Test Circuit Breakers and attach their test forms and checklists as
9. per the WI-NG-6460-002-032 with GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-
002-027.
Disconnect Switches and Grounding Switches:
Perform all tests of Disconnect Switches and Grounding Switches
10.
and attach the test forms and checklists with GIS checklist CL-
NG-6460-002-027.
Current Transformers:
a. Witness Current Transformers tests as per WI-NG-6460-002-
11. 023.
b. Attach their test forms and checklists as per the WI-NG-6460-
002-023 with GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-002-027.
Voltage Transformers:
a. Witness voltage transformers tests as per WI-NG-6460-002-
12. 024.
b. Attach their test forms and checklists as per the WI-NG-6460-
002-024 with GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-002-027.
Perform the Surge Arresters tests and attach their checklist as
13. per the WI-NG-6460-002-020 and test forms with GIS checklist
CL-NG-6460-002-027.
14. Perform contact resistance test as per factory conditions.
Perform scheme & function test, and attach the test results and
15. checklist as per the WI-NG-6460-002-084 with GIS checklist CL-
NG-6460-002-027.
Interlocking:
Check all interlock conditions during the scheme & function test
16. of LCC and ensure that they are included in the test results and
checklist as per the WI-NG-6460-002-084 with GIS checklist CL-
NG-6460-002-027.
Perform all tests for Phase Synchronizing Device PSD and attach
17. the test form and checklist with GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-002-
027. (If Applicable)
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Perform all tests for On-Line Partial Discharge Monitoring System

18. and attach the test form and checklist with GIS checklist CL-NG-
6460-002-027. (If Applicable)
Confirm that All tests for Trolley are completed (Synchro-Check
19. Relay, Meters, VT Secondary Test, Scheme and Function Check
with all bays). (If Applicable)
Perform Tightness Test (Gas leaks test) of all flanges and joints
20. after erection and gas filling by warping all joints and test gas
leakage after 24hrs.
Perform high voltage test and attach its checklist as per the CL-
21. NG-6460-002-028 and test form, with GIS checklist CL-NG-6460-
002-027.

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