ITEM 2

2.1

TEST OBJECTIVE

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Objectives
To
commission
6.6
KV/
11KV
Switchgears Incomer Tie and out going
feeders.

2.2

Proposals
Commissioning
HT
Switchgear
proposed in the following steps.

is

Pre commissioning tests

Commissioning Checks.
ITEM 3

SERVICES REQUIRED

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3.1

Availability of competent testing team with

required test kits for conducting tests.

3.2

Availability of operating
out/coordinate activities.

3.3

Availability of lighting arrangements and

communication facilities in operating floors.

3.4

personal

Availability of LT power supply

to

carry

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SAFETY

4.1

All members of the test team and all other

persons involved in the testing /commissioning
schedule must be made familiar with the
contents of the testing /commissioning
schedule.

4.2

Safe access to and adequate escape routes from

the confined areas must be maintained.

4.3

The test area must be effectively defined.

4.4

Access to the test area shall be restricted where

necessary by use of barriers and /or warning
notices/Danger Boards.

4.5

The test area shall be clear of obstructions.

4.6

Permanent lighting, supplemented by temporary

lighting wherever necessary, must be availed to
give adequate lighting to all equipments.

4.7

All hand rails access stairs, ladders, guards and

trench covers must be permanently fitted unless
specified exempted by the test method.

4.8

Safety clearance certificate shall be in force

4.9

Fire fighting equipment suitable for electrical

fire shall be available.

ITEM 5
5.1

5.2

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
The test team should be aware of the procedure
to be adopted in case of damage to machinery /
injury of any personnel connected to the
activity.
The test team should be well aware of the
procedures to be adopted in case of any
abnormality in the activity

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5.4

ITEM 6

Fire extinguishers to be used for the quenching

minor or major fires.
The testing team should be aware of the first aid
procedures to be followed in case of accident
involving personnel injury.

STATE OF PLANT

6.1

Electrical PICL / C&I PICL completed

6.2

Safety clearance certificate available.

6.3

Protocols shall be signed by the concerned

authorities

6.4
6.5

All services must be available ( as per item No.3)

Erection completion must be ascertained
(erection shall be inline with the erection
drawings and all punch points must be cleared)
and House keeping to be done properly.
HT Switchgear all shipping sections are erected

6.6

6.7

6.8

6.9

as per recommended drawing.

All erection log sheets are followed up/signed by
concerned agencies for HT Switchgear.
All local and remote instrumentation for the
system is complete.
Schemes of Incomers Bus coupler/Tie Panel to
be checked for proper functioning. Interlocks
and protection system simulation checking to be
completed.

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ITEM 8

ITEM 9

Visual inspection as per check list-1

Testing as per annexure-2
Charging as per annexure-3
Reinstatement & preservation
i
Check the vermin proofing of all cable
entries & spare gland holes thoroughly.
ii
Check all doors & covers closed properly.

Staffing.
During testing & charging of panels adequate &
Skilled staff members are required with a proper
mode of communication

ITEM 10

Responsibilities & communications

10.1

Test team leader responsibilities are: -

10.1.1

10.1.2

10.1.3
10.1.4

To ensure that all the items within the

testing/commissioning Schedules are compiled.
He has the authority to delegate some of the
functions and checking contained within the
schedule. Functional responsibilities of team
members shall be clearly defined and
communicated
To ensure that the effective communications
link has been set up and the other affected
operating plant.
To ensure that the detailed log of all events has
been kept.
All test team members have responsibility of
carrying out the test method in a manner that
will safe guard both plant and personnel
Communications:

10.2
10.2.1

A reliable communication system must be

established between the unit control board and
switchgear floor.

10.2.2

The
test
team
should
have
a
clear
understanding of how they should communicate
with other during testing.