Pre-Commissioning Check List

Shunt Reactors
(Standard Reference is IEC 60076)
P-CL-E02.0
Power Plant Unit Plant Code Contents Code Reg. No.

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No. Activity (Items not applicable to be marked N/A) Remarks Confirmed

1.1. Mechanical Checks and Visual Inspections

1. Check the impact recorder for any abnormal impact during transit.
2. Check all components are installed.
3. Check for quality of paint, lifting lugs, quality of weld areas, rust
spots and wheel stoppers.
4. Check nameplates information (visible location) as per contract
specifications.
5. Check tightness of all bolts (torque wrench method).
6. Check that all grounding is securely connected (two grounding
connections to main tank are required).
7. Check that the piping to Buchholz relay has proper slope.
8. Check that the tank pressure is positive, if applicable.
9. Check that the valves between the main tank and radiators are open.
10. Check the bushings for any damage and completeness.
11. Check for correct colour and quantity of desiccant (moisture
absorbing media) in breather. Check for correct breather oil level.
12. Check heaters and humidity meters in local panel are at correct
settings.
13. Check that phase marking in cable box matches with GIS and cables.
14. Check all pipes, hoses and fan protection (not rubber or plastic).
15. Check the vertical and horizontal clearances of live parts to adjacent
grounded points conform to standard.
16. Check integrity of diaphragm/air bag in the conservator.
17. Perform all of the manufacturer’s specific checks.
18. Check labelling of all auxiliary devices as per approved drawing.
19. Check proper operation of auxiliary devices as follows:
a) Cooling fans/pumps (for all settings).
b) Oil level gauges.
c) Top oil temperature gauges.
d) Buchholz relay by gas injection.
e) Winding temperature gauges.
f) Ensure correct operation of the Pressure Relief Device micro switch.
g) Push buttons and indicators.
h) Oil sampling port (main tank).
i) Upper and lower main tank valves.
20. Check oil leakage; if any noted, apply 0.35 kPa over pressure for 24
hrs to make sure.
21. Check that the oil sampling valves for the main tank are accessible
from ground level.
22. Check oil level in main tank, conservator and bushings, etc. Test the
oil level gauges and their alarms.
23. Bleed trapped air at the bushing turrets and radiators.
24. Check all external wiring for correctness and tightness.
1.2 Electrical Tests
1. Core Insulation Resistance Test.
2. Winding Insulation Resistance Measurement Test and Polarization
Index (P.I.) Test at 5 kV DC.

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 Pre-Commissioning Check List
Shunt Reactors
(Standard Reference is IEC 60076)
P-CL-E02.0
Power Plant Unit Plant Code Contents Code Reg. No.

System:
Component: Page: 2 of 2

No. Activity (Items not applicable to be marked N/A) Remarks Confirmed

3. Winding Resistance Test.

4. Inductance Measurement.
5. Impedance Measurement.
6. Winding temperature device test by heating the sensor in oil bath
and checking against standard thermometer. Also check by current
injection. Setting as per approved drawing to be applied and tested.
7. Oil temperature device to be calibrated by heating in oil bath.
Setting as per approved drawing to be applied and tested.
8. Insulation power factor and bushing test at 10 kV AC.
9. Bushing Current Transformer Tests:
a) Polarity.
b) Insulation Resistance.
c) Secondary Winding Resistance (all windings and all taps).
d) Current Ratio (inject current).
e) Magnetization Characteristics (minimum five points below and two
points above the knee point).
f) Verify secondary circuits, terminal to terminal.
g) Burden Test.
h) Demagnetize CT cores after all tests.
i) Ensure no open circuit on CT secondary side.
10. Functional Checks for the Following:
a) Liquid level (alarm and trip).
b) Top Oil Temperature Device: fans/pumps (stop, start alarm and trip).
c) Winding Temperature Device.
d) Buchholz Relay (alarm and trip).
e) Pressure Relief Device (alarm and trip)
11. Insulating Oil Tests:
Prior to energization, the contractor should submit insulating oil test
reports tested at an independent laboratory, for the following:
a) Dielectric Strength
b) ASTM D 877 (2.5 mm gap) for unprocessed oil
c) ASTM D 1816 (1.0 mm gap) for oil in main tank
d) Neutralization Number (ASTM D 974).
e) Interfacial Tension (ASTM D 971).
f) Color (ASTM D 1500).
g) Moisture Content (ASTM D 1533).
h) Power Factor Test (ASTM D 924).
i) Dissolved Gas in Oil Analysis (ASTM D3 612)
j) (Dielectric Dissipation Factor, Resistivity, Sediment and/or
Precipitable Sludge).
Another oil sample shall be given to SEC transmission for their own
analysis and comparison purposes. A syringe oil sample shall be
taken by contractor.
12. Cooling system checks and measure for fan motors and pumps (as
applicable), etc., for current, supply voltage and air flow direction.

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