Renewables On-Shore Wind P&S

Electrical Service Bulletin

EHS-Ren-P&S-E7.9
Révision n°. : 11

Date : 22-Sept-2017
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Document History

Rev
Rev. Date Description & Modified Sections Written by Reviewed by Approved by
. n°.
0 6/13/05 Initial release L. Tow EHS group
1 06/29/08 Update erratta on Page 5. Update Purpose D. Schultz EHS Group
section, Page5
2 09/26/08 Add provisions for assessing and deviating D. Schultz
from the
requirement to isolate all energy in cabinet
prior to work
in section 5. Clarify PPE requirements in EHS group
section 4. Clarify
scope of document applies to work in or
around systems
over 50 volts in Purpose section.
Add provisions applicable to 1.5 and 2.x GE H.P. Haring
Series Wind
3 03/27/09 Turbines and updated to NFPA 70E 2009 EHS group
edition PPE
chart
Table A: NFPA Category Selection Chart J.M. Stewart
4 04/05/11 modified, EHS group
K1 contactor details added, Page 6
Edited De-energization / access guidance for M.
ESS DTE, Winward,
added acceptable activities without 1000V L. Barlow,
5 6/2/11 gloves, section A. Petricko EHS group
on conductive articles of clothing, and 2.x
WTG tables
FR replaced by AR, DTA-ESS PPE0, Updated A. Petricko
6 6/7/12 2.x Tables, EHS group
Appendix A.
Added 1.6e Converter table, and 2.x DFIG L. Barlow
table. Added requirement for grounding
within the WTG, excluding collection system
7 6/12/14 to General Work Requirements section. EHS group
Changed format in tables to include category
number in chart. Added Access Guidance for
1.6e converter units.

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Added K1 notes in Non-ESS units. Changed A. Petricko

300MVA to 1300MVA in 1.6e tables and
changed notes for PDC Upper and Mid.
8 12/22/14 EHS group
Added PPE0 in SSC for zero voltage
verification, including added notes about the
shock protection requirements.
Added 2.0/2.4 tables and the access A. Petricko
guidance. Removed reference to NFPA70E,
specified G2003 Rev2.1 as the main
document to be followed and replaced HRC
with GE-REN categories. Changed the format
of Table F and added Balaclava requirement
to PPE1. Added additional notes for the grid
strength, including TIL info in tables A. Added
9 12/15/15 EHS group
2MW and 3MW platform names. Specified
the requirements for Pitch slipring,
Generator slipring and junction boxes for all
platforms. Additional comments in 4.0
General work practices about the sites
specific equipment exceeding 1000V and
requirements for the DC Link grounding.
Added Appendix B.

10 10 Mar 2016 Adaption to FW 2.0 Sabas EHS group S Mertens

11 22 Sept 2017 Addition of ECO 74/80 Sabas EHS group A Sekulovic

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1.5 Non-ESS DTE before: 1.5 Non-ESS DTE after Arc Flash within LVMD:

2.5 PMG after Arc Flash within PPM: 2.5 PMG after Arc Flash within PPM:

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Contents

1.0 Purpose and Scope

2.0 Background and PPE Requirements

2MW Platform:
 Table A: GE-REN Category Selection Chart: 1.x WTG (ESS and Non-ESS units)
 Table B: GE-REN Category Selection Chart: 1.x units with 1.6e Converter
 Table C: GE-REN Category Selection Chart: 2.0/2.4 DFIG WTG
3MW Platform:
 Table D: GE-REN Category Selection Chart: 2.x PMG WTG
 Table E: GE-REN Category Selection Chart: 2.x/3x DFIG WTG
ECO Platform:
 Table E: GE-REN Category Selection Chart: ECO 74/80 Dry transformer WITHOUT fuses
 Table E: GE-REN Category Selection Chart ECO 74/80 Dry transformer WITH fuses

Table H: GE Renewables (GE-REN) Arc Flash PPE

3.0 Access Guidance

4.0 General Work Practices
5.0 Auditing
6.0 Applicable Documents
Appendix A: Site Specific GE-REN Category Selection Chart

1.0 Purpose and scope

1.1 The purpose of this document is to provide Wind Field personnel with requirements for:
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing energized equipment and cabinets within GE
wind turbine generators. And additional equipment if specified in Appendix B–region specific.
 Work practices when accessing energized electrical equipment and cabinets within GE wind
turbine generators. And additional equipment if specified in Appendix B–region specific.

1.2 This document is meant to instruct personnel in the requirements associated with work on systems found
in the GE wind product line. Specialized work such as padmount transformer and substation switching
is covered by region specific rules and added in Appendix B. Personnel must work within the scope of their
training and qualification and not exceed the voltage thresholds defined by their level of training. Restricted
Work Authorization and/or other written authorization or competency programs will designate employees
as authorized to work on specific electrical components or systems.

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2.0 Background and PPE Requirements

1. For recalculation of Arc energy levels from Calories per cm² (Cal / cm²) to Joule per cm² (J / cm²), following rule
apply:

1 Cal / cm² = 4.19 Joule / cm² = 4,19 watt-sec / cm² = 4.19 V*A*t / cm²

The fault energy calculations are complex and time consuming but in a very simplified form they can be
expressed as:

Electrical energy = Volts * Amps * time

 V - Voltage = the circuit voltage at point of fault (may raise or lower due to the fault conditions)
 A - Amperage = the fault amperage, usually found determined by laboratory testing of device in
question
 t - Time = time to clear the fault determined by the trip curve of the next piece of electrical
protection up-stream of the fault

2. Incident energy is also affected by other factors. For example, the size and shape of an enclosure determines
which path the arc energy will follow and what concentration level it will reach. Once arc energy is determined
it can be classified into 6 GE-REN categories.

3. Proper protective equipment must be worn when any work is conducted within the established flash protection
boundary for said equipment. This zone extends to the area in front of and within arm’s reach of any open
electrical cabinet. Refer to Section 5 –Tables A,B,C,D,E: ‘GE-REN Category Selection Chart’ for specific guidance on
PPE required in various locations within the turbines.

4. Refer to the following charts to determine the proper PPE for accessing energized cabinets on all series GE wind
turbines for visual inspection, circuit breaker switching and voltage measurement (including verification of zero
energy.

5. For correct use of the below Tables A, B, C, D, E, F, the following steps must be taken:

 Determine for the type of wind turbine generator to be worked on.

 Find the cabinet to be entered in Table A, Table B, Table C, Table D, Table E.
 Check which category of PPE is required in this cabinet. Do this by finding the category number in the
shaded box in the row for cabinet. You can also check the top of the table for the assigned category.
 With the category identified, proceed to Table F to identify required electrical PPE for that category.
 Always check the Notes and any additional restrictions, such as Short Circuit MVA rating, etc..
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Table A: GE-REN Category Selection Chart – 2MW Platform - 1.x WTG (Non-ESS and ESS)

GE-REN
Cat 0 Cat 1 Cat 2 Cat 3 Cat 4 Out of Cat
Category
Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm²
up to 1.2 1.2 to 4 4.1 to 8 8.1 to 25 25.1 - 40 Over 40 Restrictions
Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm²
5 5 - 16.16 17 - 27.3 28 - 104 104 - 167 Over 167
Location
WTGOff-Line

2MW Platform: 1.x WTG - ESS and Non-ESS

No access while energized.
Right side main door of LVDP Follow site-specific LOTO
Out of Cat
cabinet procedures to de-energize
wind turbine.

CB-1 access panel on right side

main door of LVDP cabinet (GE 3
Model 610 and 611 only)

Left side of LVDP cabinet 1

K1 contactor Gen 1 -
GE, ABB ACS600, ABB
2
ACS800, Alstom, Alstom
ProWind, SEG CB1500GE
K1 contactor Gen 2 60Hz -
Apply only to K1 external to
SEG CW1500TW, SEG
3 LVDP. For K1 in separate
1500 TW, SEG 1500 ZE,
cabinet.
SEG 1500E2
K1 contactor Gen 2 50Hz -
SEG CW1500TW, SEG
2
1500 TW, SEG 1500 ZE,
SEG 1500E2

Main Cabinet 0

Top Box 0

Hub Main Controller (Center Box) 0

Hub Axis Controllers 0

Hub Battery Boxes 0

Slipring must be de-

Pitch Control Slipring 0 energized while removing
or installing bolted covers.

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Table A: GE-REN Category Selection Chart – 2MW Platform - 1.x WTG (Non-ESS and ESS units) (cont.)

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Table A: GE-REN Category Selection Chart – 2MW Platform -1.x WTG (Non-ESS and ESS units) (cont.)

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Note for Tables A: For small sites with 6 or fewer WTGs follow: TIL 201209171r1

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Table B: GE-REN Category Selection Chart – 2MW Platform - 1.x units with 1.6e Converter

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Table B: GE-REN Category Selection Chart – 2MW Platform - 1.x units with 1.6e Converter (cont.)

Notes for 1.x units with 1.6e converters:

 Calculations are provided for 3 different grid strengths:
 ≥7.5MVA, ≥15MVA, 20-1300MVA

Q1 LOTO test leads check and Q1 LOTO:

 If Q1 or Q5 is closed, verify voltage presence on Q1 LOTO test leads in PDC Aux.
 If Q1 is opened / tripped, the test leads are back-fed via Q5. If CCONT is opened, alternative method for Q1 verification has to be
considered – contact your GE Regional EHS Manager.
 After the test leads are verified (as stated above), open Q1 and Q5, apply LOTO lock and tag to Q1 LOTO Tab. Applying
LOTO Lock to Q1 LOTO tab prevents Q1 from closing locally or remotely. Observe all visual indicators for proper
operation / indication before and after each operation.
 Verify zero voltage on Q1 LOTO test leads (Hot-Cold-Hot check)

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 Continue with additional LOTO steps if required. Note that Q1 and Q5 have to be LOTO’d together all the time if either Q1 or Q5 are
part of the LOTO procedure for the work you are doing.

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Table C: GE-REN Category Selection Chart – 2 MW Platform - 2.0/2.4 DFIG units

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Table C: GE-REN Category Selection Chart – 2 MW Platform - 2.0/2.4 DFIG units. (cont.)

Notes for 2.0-2.4 ESS DFIG units:

 Calculations are provided for 2 different grid strengths:
 ≥7.5MVA, 15-1300MVA

 Q1 LOTO test leads check and Q1 LOTO:

 If Q1 or Q5 is closed, verify voltage presence on Q1 LOTO test leads in PDC Aux.
 If Q1 is opened / tripped, the test leads are back-fed via Q5. If CCONT is opened, alternative method for Q1
verification has to be considered – contact your GE Regional EHS Manager.
 After the test leads are verified (as stated above), open Q1 and Q5, apply LOTO lock and tag to Q1 LOTO Tab.
Applying LOTO Lock to Q1 LOTO tab prevents Q1 from closing locally or remotely. Observe all visual
indicators for proper operation / indication before and after each operation.
 Verify zero voltage on Q1 LOTO test leads (Hot-Cold-Hot check)
 Continue with additional LOTO steps if required. Note that Q1 and Q5 have to be LOTO’d together all the
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time if either Q1 or Q5 are part of the LOTO procedure for the work you are doing.

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Table D: GE-REN Category Selection Chart – 3MW Platform - 2.x PMG units

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GE-REN
Cat 0 Cat 1 Cat 2 Cat 3 Cat 4 Out of Cat
Category
Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm²
up to 1.2 1.2 to 4 4.1 to 8 8.1 to 25 25.1 - 40 Over 40 Restrictions
Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm²
5 5 - 16.16 17 - 27.3 28 - 104 104 - 167 Over 167
Location
WTGOff-Line

3MW Platform: 2.x PMG

No access while turbine is
energized. Access with
energized power cables
from grid to MVSG is
allowed for visual
2.x Transformer Level inspection and
Out of Cat
(Medium-High voltage) anchor/ flange bolt
maintenance only
(additional cable protection
must be installed). For
additional tasks, obtain
approval from Regional EHS
No access while energized.
No access behind MVSG
2.x MVSG Out of Cat
while energized, even with
covers installed.
Switching only while all
2.x MVSG switching 2
panels of MVSG are closed

2.5 PDP 1 3

2.75 PDP 1 4

2.x PDP 2 Out of Cat No access while energized

2.x PDP 3 Out of Cat No access while energized

2.x PDP back (PDP Converter

Out of Cat No access while energized
fused busbar)
No access while turbine
2.x 34Q3 - small opening on PDP online. Turbine must be
1
3 stopped while operating
34Q3.
2.x Main Control Cabinet (MCC -
0
main level)

Table D: GE-REN Category Selection Chart – 3MW Platform - 2.x PMG units (cont.)

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GE-REN
Cat 0 Cat 1 Cat 2 Cat 3 Cat 4 Out of Cat
Category
Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm²
up to 1.2 1.2 to 4 4.1 to 8 8.1 to 25 25.1 - 40 Over 40 Restrictions
Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm²
5 5 - 16.16 17 - 27.3 28 - 104 104 - 167 Over 167
Location
WTGOff-Line

3MW Platform: 2.x PMG

No access while turbine
online or starting up. Access
2.x Converter Level Out of Cat to the converter level
allowed only if turbine is
stopped.
2.x Low Voltage Transformer
Out of Cat No access while energized.
cabinet TR-S1

2.x 10F1, 11F1 - small openings

1
on TR cabinet

Turbine must be stopped to

Converter Master Cabinet (MCP) 0
access converter level
Converter Electronics Section
(small hinged opening of the 0
converter's top section)
Generator-Converter cable entry
Out of Cat No access while energized
/ reactor section

Liq-to-Liq Exchanger 0

Shadow Effect Control Box -

0
Option

Junction box - weather station 0

No access while turbine

online or starting up.
Turbine must be stopped
and rotor lock applied
GMCB 0
(LOTO'd) to open GMCB
cabinet with PPE0. To
perform work inside GMCB,
follow LOTO procedure.

Top Box 0

Slipring must be de-

Pitch Control Slipring 0 energized while removing
or installing bolted covers.

Hub Axis Cabinets 0

Hub Battery Cabinets 0

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Table E: GE-REN Category Selection Chart – 3MW Platform - 2.x/3.x DFIG units

GE-REN
Cat 0 Cat 1 Cat 2 Cat 3 Cat 4 Out of Cat
Category
Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm²
up to 1.2 1.2 to 4 4.1 to 8 8.1 to 25 25.1 - 40 Over 40 Restrictions
Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm²
5 5 - 16.16 17 - 27.3 28 - 104 104 - 167 Over 167
Location
WTGOff-Line

3MW Platform: 2.x/3.x DFIG

No access while turbine
energized. Access with
energized power cables
from grid to MVSG is
Transformer level (MV allowed for visual
Out of Cat
transformer in the basement) inspection, anchor/ flange
bolt maintenance, aux.
transformer maintenance.
Additional tasks require GE
Regional EHS approval.

Transformer level and aux.

No access while aux.
transformer (MV transformer is Out of Cat
transformer energized.
outside of the turbine)

No access to the basement

when MV cables from MVSG
to transformer are
Hybrid tall towers (139m, etc.) -
energized. No access to the
transformer room, OLTC (LV&MV)
Out of Cat transformer room when MV
and downtower console
transformer energized.
platform underneath DTA
Follow site specific /
transformer LOTO
procedures.
No access while turbine
MVSG Out of Cat
energized.

Switching only while all

MVSG Switching only 2
covers installed.

No access while MVSG/ MV

transformer energized.
Stator Switch Cabinet (SSC) - 0
Follow site specific LOTO.
at 36" Out of Cat
6kV Access with PPE0 only for
(914mm)
zero voltage verification
after switch (10Q1) opened
and grounded. See Notes.
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Table E: GE-REN Category Selection Chart – 3MW Platform - 2.x/3.x DFIG units (cont.)

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Table E: GE-REN Category Selection Chart – 3MW Platform - 2.x/3.x DFIG units (cont.)

Notes for 2.x/3.x DFIG units:

 Calculations are provided for grid strength in the following range: 33MVA to 1200MVA
 SSC - PPE 0 at 36” (914mm) for zero voltage verification only, after switch (10Q1) opened and grounded
(PPE0 for arc flash protection only)
 Shock protection for 6kV must be utilized within limited approach boundaries
 Follow the regional/country specific requirements for shock protection within approach boundaries.

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Table F GE-REN Category Selection Chart – ECO 74/80 - DRY TRANSFORMER WITHOUT FUSES

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GE-REN
Cat 0 Cat 1 Cat 2 Cat 3 Cat 4 Out of Cat
Category Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm²
up to 1.2 1.2 to 4 4.1 to 8 8.1 to 25 25.1 - 40 Over 40 Restrictions
Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm²
Location 5 5 - 16.16 17 - 27.3 28 - 104 104 - 167 Over 167
WTGOff-Line

ECO74/80 S1-S9 - MVSWG W/ FUSE & DRYTRANSFORMER W/O FUSES

MV SWITC HGEAR INPUT Out of C at

No access while
energized. Follow
site specific LOTO
MV TRANSFORMER INPUT Out of C at
procedure to de-
energize wind
turbine

690V TRANSFORMER OUTPUT Out of C at

PC 690V 1
C ONVERTER 0
GENERATOR STATOR 1
No access while
energized. Follow
site specific LOTO
400V TRANSFORMER OUTPUT Out of C at
procedure to de-
energize wind
turbine
PC 400V Out of C at
P2 BOX 0
P1 BOX 0
PB BOX 0
LIFT BOX 0
B1C INPUT-BLOC K1 0
BEAC ON BOX 0
C RANE-BLOC K1 0
C ONTROL C ABINET 0
C OLD KIT BOX 0
MUL C ABINET 0
C H C ABINET 0

No access while
energized. Follow
site specific
C C TO PITC H Out of C at
LOTO procedure
to de-energize
wind turbine
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Table G GE-REN Category Selection Chart – ECO 74/80 - DRY TRANSFORMER WITH FUSES

GE-REN
Cat 0 Cat 1 Cat 2 Cat 3 Cat 4 Out of Cat
Category Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm² Cal/ cm²
up to 1.2 1.2 to 4 4.1 to 8 8.1 to 25 25.1 - 40 Over 40 Restrictions
Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm² Joule/ cm²
Location 5 5 - 16.16 17 - 27.3 28 - 104 104 - 167 Over 167
WTGOff-Line

ECO74/80 S1-S9 - MVSWG W/ FUSE & DRYTRANSFORMER WITH FUSES

MV SWITC HGEAR INPUT Out of C at

No access while
energized. Follow
site specific LOTO
MV TRANSFORMER INPUT Out of C at
procedure to de-
energize wind
turbine

690V TRANSFORMER OUTPUT Out of C at

PC 690V 1
C ONVERTER 0
GENERATOR STATOR 1
No access while
energized. Follow
site specific LOTO
400V TRANSFORMER OUTPUT Out of C at
procedure to de-
energize wind
turbine
PC 400V 0
P2 BOX 0
P1 BOX 0
PB BOX 0
LIFT BOX 0
B1C INPUT-BLOC K1 0
BEAC ON BOX 0
C RANE-BLOC K1 0
C ONTROL C ABINET 0
C OLD KIT BOX 0
MUL C ABINET 0
C H C ABINET 0
C C TO PITC H 0
PITC H INPUT 2
PITC H DC BUS BATT 2

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Table H: Arc Flash PPE by GE-REN Category

 This PPE is in addition to what is required by the Wind Turbine Climbing Rules.

Arc Flash PPE by GE-REN Category

Arc Flash GE-REN PPE Category
PPE Description 0 1 2 3 4
Calculated Incident Exposure (cal/cm2)
<1.2 ≥1.2-4 >4-8 >8-25 >25-40
Required PPE
Min. arc thermal performance value –ATPV (cal/cm2) 4 8 25 40
Non-melting untreated natural fiber clothing (such
as all-cotton) or arc-rated underlayers (when used) X X X X X
– including underwear.
Non-melting or untreated natural fiber long sleeve
shirt & long pants or coverall. Class 1 in EU X
Arc-rated long-sleeve shirt & arc-rated pants or
X X
arc-rated coverall. Minimum Class 1 in EU
Arc-rated arc flash suit jacket and pants
X X
Class 2 in EU
Arc-rated jacket, parka, rainwear or hard hat liner. AN3 AN3 AN3 AN3
Class 1 in EU for PPE1,2 and Class 2 in EU for PPE3,4
Arc-rated arc flash suit hood. Class 1 in EU for PPE1,2 X2 X2 X X
and Class 2 in EU for PPE3,4
Arc-rated face shield X2 X2
Arc-rated balaclava X X
1000V or higher el. gloves and leather shells X1 X1 X1 X1 X1
Heavy duty leather gloves X1 X1 X1
Arc-rated gloves X1 X1
Hard hat electrically insulated rated for the task X X X X
Non-conductive safety glasses with side shields or
X X X X X
goggles (choose at least one or the other)
Hearing protection (ear canal inserts) X X X X X
All leather upper heavy duty work footwear AN X X X X
Notes: X = Required, AN=As Needed

1. If rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors are used, additional leather or arc-rated gloves are not required. The
combination of rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors satisfies the arc flash protection requirement.
Exemption from using electrical gloves 1000V or higher must be approved by EHS based on risk analysis.
2. Face shields are to have wrap-around guarding to protect not only the face, but also the forehead, ears, and neck, or,
alternatively, an arc-rated flash suit hood must be worn.
3. “As needed” (AN) for the jacket or parka means, if working in weather conditions where a jacket or parka is needed,
the jacket or parka must be arc-rated

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3.0 Access Guidance

Access Guidance for 1.x ESS units (DTE Sections)

o Excluding Service Entrance

For the items in the preceding table that reference this section, access to these specific cabinets/DTE sections while
energized can be obtained with Category 2 PPE after performing the following steps: (Note: these steps can be
performed with PPE Class 0, unless otherwise noted)

These steps should be incorporated into and used with existing site specific (Americas) and standard LOTO
procedures.

1. De-energize DTE
a. Apply LOTO to the UPS
b.Access PDC Mid Q1 Door and open Q1
c. Apply LOTO to Q1 and Q5 using the following steps:
i. Turn off Q1 and Q5
ii. Remove the bolted cover from the PDC Upper (K1) cabinet (in Category 2 PPE)
1. Treat PDC Upper (K1) cabinet as energized while removing the bolted
cover.
iii. Verify zero energy on Q1 output in PDC upper cabinet – hot / cold / hot check (in
Category 2 PPE)
iv. Verify zero energy of Q5 (if lexan cover hole retrofit not implemented) by
measuring on CCONT at L1, L2, L3 (PDC upper cabinet) (in Category 2 PPE)
v. Re-install the bolted cover on PDC upper cabinet if needed – depends on the task.
vi. Place LOTO lock and tag on Q1.
d.Access PDC Aux and open Q2, Q3, Q5, FB3 and FB4
e. Apply LOTO to PDC Aux
 Verify zero voltage on the DC Link (wait 20 minutes after Q1&Q5 are de-energized)
f. Remove panels where access is needed
2. Energize DTE (in Category 2 PPE)
a. Remove LOTO on PDC Aux
b.Access PDC Aux and close Q2, Q3, Q5, FB3 and FB4
c. Access PDC Mid Q1 Door
d.Remove LOTO on Q1 and close Q1
3. With PPE Class 2: Proceed to perform maintenance on energized section of DTE
4. De-energize DTE (in Category 2 PPE)
a. Access PDC Mid Q1 Door and open Q1
b.Apply LOTO to Q1 – same as in step 1, but in Category 2 PPE
c. Access PDC Aux and open Q2, Q3, Q5, FB3 and FB4, including DC Link zero voltage verification
d.Apply LOTO to PDC Aux – same as in step 1, but in Category 2 PPE
e. Re-install panels that were removed, with the appropriate torque
5. Energize DTE
a. Remove LOTO on PDC Aux
b.Access PDC Aux and close Q2, Q3, Q5, FB3 and FB4
c. Access PDC Mid Q1 Door
d.Remove LOTO on Q1 and close Q1

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 Excluding Service Entrance and PDC Mid-Q1 (Bolted)

2. De-energized DTE
a. Q1 LOTO test leads check and Q1, Q2, Q3, Q5, FB3, FB4 LOTO:
 If Q1 or Q5 is closed, verify voltage presence on Q1 LOTO test leads in PDC Aux.
 If Q1 is opened / tripped, the test leads are back-fed via Q5. If CCONT is opened, alternative method
of for Q1 verification has to be considered – contact your GE Regional EHS Manager.
 Open Q1, Q2, Q3, Q5, FB3, FB4, and apply LOTO lock and tag to Q1 LOTO Tab. Applying LOTO Lock to
Q1 LOTO tab prevents Q1 from closing locally or remotely. Observe all visual indicators for proper
operation / indication before and after each operation.
 Verify zero voltage on Q1 LOTO test leads and on Q2, Q3, Q5, FB3, FB4 (Hot-Cold-Hot check)
 Apply LOTO locks and tags on the actual breakers or on the PDC Aux and TVSS cabinet doors.
b. Apply LOTO to the UPS
c. Verify zero voltage on the DC Link (wait 20 minutes after Q1&Q5 are de-energized)
d. Remove panels where access is needed.
 Energized access to ESS DTE Left Side is not allowed as specified in PPE tables above.

3. Energize DTE if energized access is needed.

a. Remove LOTO on PDC Aux and TVSS or from the actual breakers.
b. Access PDC Aux and TVSS and close Q2, Q3, Q5, FB3, FB4 (close breakers / fuses as needed).
c. Remove LOTO from UPS and turn it on (if needed)
d. Access PDC Mid Q1 Door
e. Remove LOTO on Q1 and close Q1 (if needed)
f. While wearing proper PPE, proceed with activities in energized section of DTE.
 Only limited tasks are allowed in energized electrical cabinets (visual inspection, circuit breaker
and fuse block (pull down fuses) operation, and circuit metering with a CAT III 1000V or greater
rated meter.
 Energized access to ESS DTE Left Side is not allowed as specified in PPE tables above.

4. De-energize DTE
a. Follow steps in section 1 above for the breakers which were energized
b. Since bolted panels are removed, utilize the highest required PPE from the tables above during de-
energization. For example, if PDC Aux access requires PPE0 but CFC access requires PPE1 and the bolted
covers are removed from the CFC, you must use PPE1 during the whole de-energization
c. Re-install panels that were removed, using appropriate torque

5. Energize DTE
a. Follow the steps in section 2 above to re-energize DTE.

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Access Guidance for 2.0/2.4 units

 Excluding Service Entrance and PDC Mid-Q1 (Bolted)

6. De-energized DTE
a. Q1 LOTO test leads check and Q1, Q2, Q5, FB7 LOTO:
 If Q1 or Q5 is closed, verify voltage presence on Q1 LOTO test leads in PDC Aux.
 If Q1 is opened / tripped, the test leads are back-fed via Q5. If CCONT is opened, alternative method
of for Q1 verification has to be considered – contact your GE Regional EHS Manager.
 Open Q1, Q2, Q5, FB7, and apply LOTO lock and tag to Q1 LOTO Tab. Applying LOTO Lock to Q1 LOTO
tab prevents Q1 from closing locally or remotely. Observe all visual indicators for proper operation /
indication before and after each operation.
 Verify zero voltage on Q1 LOTO test leads and on Q2, Q5, FB7 (Hot-Cold-Hot check)
 Apply LOTO locks and tags on the actual breakers or on the PDC Aux and TVSS cabinet doors.
b. Apply LOTO to the UPS
c. Verify zero voltage on the DC Link (wait 20 minutes after Q1&Q5 are de-energized)
d. Remove panels where access is needed.
 Energized access to ESS DTE Left Side is not allowed as specified in PPE tables above.

7. Energize DTE if energized access is needed.

a. Remove LOTO on PDC Aux and TVSS or from the actual breakers.
b. Access PDC Aux and TVSS and close Q2, Q5, FB7 (close breakers / fuses as needed).
c. Remove LOTO from UPS and turn it on (if needed)
d. Access PDC Mid Q1 Door
e. Remove LOTO on Q1 and close Q1 (if needed)
f. While wearing proper PPE, proceed with activities in energized section of DTE.
 Only limited tasks are allowed in energized electrical cabinets (visual inspection, circuit breaker
and fuse block (pull down fuses) operation, and circuit metering with a CAT III 1000V or greater
rated meter.
 Energized access to ESS DTE Left Side is not allowed as specified in PPE tables above.

8. De-energize DTE
a. Follow steps in section 1 above for the breakers which were energized
b. Since bolted panels are removed, utilize the highest required PPE from the tables above during de-
energization. For example, if PDC Aux access requires PPE0 but CFC access requires PPE1 and the bolted
covers are removed from the CFC, you must use PPE1 during the whole de-energization
c. Re-install panels that were removed, using appropriate torque

9. Energize DTE
a. Follow the steps in section 2 above to re-energize DTE.

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4.0 General Work Practices

Entrance into an energized cabinet is only allowed in the following cases:

- Visual inspection
- Circuit breaker and fuse block (pull down fuses) operation.
- Circuit metering with a CAT III 1000V or greater rated meter

Voltage measurement requires the use of 1000V rated gloves in all cabinets. All metering to be performed with: CAT
III 1000V or greater rated meters.
 Some site specific equipment within the wind turbine generator might exceed 1000V AC or DC
o Examples: MV/HV equipment, Stored energy within some FAA lights, etc.
 Always use properly rated electrical gloves, tools and metering equipment

All other work (including component change out) requires that the entire cabinet be de-energized and if necessary
the whole wind turbine including the padmount transformer. Exceptions to this will be evaluated and approved by
the Regional EHS Leader on a case-by-case basis after a JSA/SRA is proposed by the site a/o department requesting
the work, including Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP).

As an example, in some configurations work is authorized in the Top Box and Hub axis cabinets with the lighting
circuits energized as long as the site identifies the location of the lighting circuitry and reviews the potential hazards
with the authorized employees.

For work within the Wind Turbine Generator (excluding the collection system), application of temporary safety
grounds will be required on de-energized equipment >750V prior to work being performed. Equipment must be
designed to accommodate the type of safety grounds used.
 For DC Link within 2MW Platform (1.6e, 2.0/2.4) and 3MW Platform (2.x/3.x DFIG):
o Grounding cables must be minimum 35mm2 or larger (2AWG or larger) according to ASTM F855 or
equivalent regional standard/requirement
o Follow G2003 for Temporary Safety Grounding guidance

For turbine de-energization, grounds should be applied as follows:

a) If turbine is de-energized at pad mount transformer (PMT), grounds should be applied at PMT (low voltage
side of PMT or medium voltage switchgear at PMT, etc.).
b) If turbine(s) are de-energized and grounded at locations within the collection system (i.e. at substation,
MVSG in the field, junction box, etc.) additional grounds must be applied at the PMT or inside the WTG if
there is potential for unexpected energization (for example, induced voltage due to proximity of high
voltage transmission lines, backfeed, contact with another energized source, etc.).

The following activities are acceptable to complete without wearing 1000v gloves and leather protectors:
 Cat 5 or fiber-optic cable insertion
 Turning on/off the UPS
 Checking settings on MFR or IFM
 Replacing tower PC and/or monitor
 Operating pitch controller

Conductive articles of jewelry and clothing (such as watchbands, bracelets, rings, key chains, necklaces, metalized
aprons, cloth with conductive thread, metal headgear, or metal from glasses) shall not be worn where they present an
electrical contact hazard with exposed live parts. However, such articles may be worn if they are rendered
nonconductive by covering, wrapping, or other insulating means.

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5.0 Auditing

5.1 The implementation of this procedure will be audited based on the already existing safety program:
Simplified Work Plan, Short Duration Plan, Turnkey and Business specific auditing program.
5.2 This procedure will be reviewed annually by referencing the CEP Health and Safety Framework element
9 “Personal Protective Equipment” for changes and updating the procedure accordingly.

6.0 Applicable Documents

GE EHS Corporate Guidance No. G2003 Rev.2.1 or newer - main document to be followed

 Link to OneEHS G2003 - http://oneehs.ge.com/electrical-work/

Reference documents:
- Europe: EN 61482-1-2
o EN 61482-1-2 identifies only 2 different classes for Arc flash protecting clothing:
 Class 1 – 4kA / 500mSec
 Class 2 – 7kA / 500mSec
- Asia: TBD; follow GE EHS Corporate Guidance No. G2003 Rev.2.1 or newer

Appendix A

Site Specific GE-REN Category Selection Chart:

 Some sites may have site-specific PPE requirements which are different from the tables above.
 In those cases, the site-specific PPE table in Appendix A replaces the PPE tables above.

Appendix B

Region or Site Specific High Voltage (HV) work rules and work practices:
 Examples: HV Rules, Additional PPE requirements for HV work, HV Work Practices and procedures, etc.

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