Inspection Procedure

16-SAIP-11 18 April 2009

Medium and High Voltage Oil Switches
Document Responsibility: Inspection Engineering Standards Committee

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Purpose.......................................................... 2
3 Abbreviation................................................... 2
4 General.......................................................... 2
5 Inspection Frequency..................................... 3
6 References..................................................... 3

Attachment 1 – Inspection Report Form for High

Voltage Oil Switch Inspection Procedure…… 4

Previous Issue: 31 August 2004 Next Planned Update: 18 April 2014

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Primary contact: Kakpovbia, Anthony E. on 966-3-8747226

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Document Responsibility: Inspection Engineering Standards Committee 16-SAIP-11
Issue Date: 18 April 2009
Next Planned Update: 18 April 2014 Medium and High Voltage Oil Switches

1 Scope

1.1 This Inspection Procedure covers the physical inspection and the witnessing of
specific tasks performed by the maintenance personnel during the routine
scheduled maintenance of GRAM type high voltage oil switches rated 2.4 kV to
34.5 kV.

1.2 This Procedure shall be used in conjunction with the applicable manufacturer's
installation and maintenance instruction manual.

1.3 Where the Power Distribution Department has responsibility for the operation
and maintenance of oil switches, their inspection schedules and procedures shall
take precedence over this procedure.

1.4 This SAIP is intended to establish a standardized methodology by Saudi Aramco

inspection personnel in the implementation of inspection programs within Saudi
Aramco facilities. The SAIP shall not be included in purchase order or contract
documents issued to outside agencies.

2 Purpose

2.1 This procedure is to guide the assigned Inspector in carrying out the
manufacturer's instructions for inspection and maintenance of medium and high
voltage oil switches.

2.2 This Procedure is to insure that all inspection requirements are met and that the
findings and corrective action are in a standard format.

3 Abbreviation

SAEP Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAIP Saudi Aramco Inspection Procedure
SAES Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard
ANSI American National Standards Institute
PCV Polychlorinated Biphenyl

4 General

All inspection report forms (see Attachment 1) shall be filled out and submitted to the
responsible maintenance and operations personnel. Copies shall be retained in the
Inspection Unit's files.

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5 Inspection Frequency

Routine maintenance inspection should be performed at 2 year intervals or sooner as

dictated by manufacturer's recommendations.

6 References
GI-0002.100 Work Permit
GI-0006.012 Use of Hold Tags and Multiple Lockouts
PDI 10.0 Operations Switching and Clearances
SAES-H-001 Selection Requirements for Industrial Coatings
SAES-H-101 Approved Protective Coating Systems
ANSI C57.106 Acceptance and Maintenance of Insulating Oil in
Equipment

Manufacturer's Instructions Manuals:

G & W Electric Co.

Nelson Electric Co.

ESCO Manufacturing Co.

Revision Summary
18 April 2009 Editorial revision to change the primary contact.
Revised the “Next Planned Update”.

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Attachment 1 – Inspection Report Form for High Voltage

Oil Switch Inspection Procedure

(Page 1 of 10)

I. OIL SWITCH IDENTIFICATION

1. Location:______________________________________________

2. Plant No.:_____________________________________________

3. Circuit ID No.:________________________________________

4. Switch No.:____________________________________________

5. Mfg. Drawing No.:_____________________________________

6. Manufacturer:_________________________________________

7. Catalog/Model No.:____________________________________

8. Serial No.:___________________________________________

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Attachment 1 (Page 2 of 10)

INSPECTION REPORT FORM FOR HIGH VOLTAGE
OIL SWITCH INSPECTION PROCEDURE

II. EXTERNAL INSPECTION DE-ENERGIZED

CHECKLIST AND FINDINGS (NOTE 1)

1. Oil leaking at gaskets___________________________________

2. Damaged gaskets______________________________________

3. Evidence of physical damage_____________________________

4. Presence of rust or corrosion_____________________________

5. Proper operation of external

switch mechanism_____________________________________

6. Switch properly mounted

on foundation_________________________________________

7. Switch properly grounded_______________________________

8. External hardware secured_______________________________

9. Oil level in sight

glass___________________________________

10. General appearance of

oil________________________________

11. Switch operator platform

a. Switch case properly

bonded to platform________________________________

b. Platform structure
serviceable_______________________________________
NOTE 1: See Section X, of this Procedure for corrective action log sheet.

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Attachment 1 (Page 3 of 10)

INSPECTION REPORT FORM FOR HIGH VOLTAGE

OIL SWITCH INSPECTION PROCEDURE

III. DIELECTRIC INSPECTION DE-ENERGIZED

CHECKLIST ITEM AND FINDINGS

1. General condition of oil

a. Oil clarity
see ASTM D1524_________________________________

b. Presence of particles
in oil___________________________________________

2. Oil sample test (Note 2)

a. Dielectric strength
of oil. (25 kV Min.)
See ASTM D877__________________________________

b. PPM H2O (50 ppm Max.)

See ASTM D1533_________________________________

c. Neut. No. (0.40 Max.)

See ASTM D974__________________________________

d. PCB report or test

NOTE 2: Attach copy of oil sample test report.

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Attachment 1 (Page 4 of 10)

INSPECTION REPORT FORM FOR HIGH VOLTAGE
OIL SWITCH INSPECTION PROCEDURE

IV. INTERNAL INSPECTION DE-ENERGIZED

CHECKLIST ITEM AND FINDINGS

1. Interior free of damage,

dirt and moisture____________________________________

2. Verify fasteners are

torqued to require values____________________________

3. Insulation material clean

and dried (Note 3)___________________________________

4. Internal switch surfaces and

hardware flushed with clean
insulating oil________________________________________

5. Contacts and current

carrying components free of
arc and stress damage_________________________________

6. Contacts properly aligned_____________________________

7. Presence of rust or corrosion___________________________

8. Proper tank wall painting______________________________

NOTE 3: Evidence of carbon tracking on internal insulating material indicates contaminated oil or absorption of
moisture. For contaminated fiberglass reinforced plastic, these parts should be replaced. For
contaminated plastic, these parts should be dried out and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

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Attachment 1 (Page 5 of 10)

INSPECTION REPORT FORM FOR HIGH VOLTAGE
OIL SWITCH INSPECTION PROCEDURE

V. TANK SEAL CONFIRMATION DE-ENERGIZED

CHECKLIST ITEM AND FINDINGS

1. Gasket surfaces
clean and dry________________________________________

2. Gasket seals properly

installed____________________________________________

3. Lids, covers & hardware

fasteners properly torqued______________________________

4. Soap bubble test with

3 psig N2 or dry air___________________________________

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Attachment 1 (Page 6 of 10)

INSPECTION REPORT FORM FOR HIGH VOLTAGE
OIL SWITCH INSPECTION PROCEDURE

VI. ELECTRICAL TESTS DE-ENERGIZED

CHECKLIST ITEM AND FINDINGS

1. Prior to oil filling

a. Dielectric test of
oil (Note 4)____________________________________

b. DC Hipot test of
cable insulation
if conducted (Note 5)___________________________

c. Insulating material
cleaned and dried ______________________________

2. After oil filling

perform DC Hipot
of cable insulation if
required (Note 5 & 6)________________________________
NOTES:
4. 30 kV is minimum acceptable level for reconditioned or new insulating oil.
5. Attach copy of Hi-Pot test reports.
6 Reference SAES-P-104, para. 13 for hi-pot testing of new and existing cables.

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Attachment 1 (Page 7 of 10)

INSPECTION REPORT FORM FOR HIGH VOLTAGE
OIL SWITCH INSPECTION PROCEDURE

VII. FILLING OF OIL DE-ENERGIZED

CHECKLIST ITEM AND FINDINGS

1. Make up oil meets min.

dielectric strength
(30 kV min.)__________________________________________

2. Oil is filled to proper

level w/o excessive pressure______________________________

3. Upper air space purged

with dry N2___________________________________________

4. Air space left with

½ psig dry N2_________________________________________

5. Switch tank is free

of oil leaks____________________________________________

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Attachment 1 (Page 8 of 10)

INSPECTION REPORT FORM FOR HIGH VOLTAGE
OIL SWITCH INSPECTION PROCEDURE

VIII. MECHANICAL OPERATIONAL CHECK DE-ENERGIZED

CHECKLIST ITEM AND FINDINGS

1. Switch position
operated several times____________________________________

2. Switch position free of

binds, interference, and
corrosion______________________________________________

3. Padlocking, key interlock

and other safety items
checked for security
coordination and
proper operation________________________________________

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Attachment 1 (Page 9 of 10)

INSPECTION REPORT FORM FOR HIGH VOLTAGE
OIL SWITCH INSPECTION PROCEDURE

IX. OPERATIONAL CHECK-ENERGIZED (NOTE 7)

CHECKLIST ITEM AND FINDINGS

1. Verify proper oil level_______________________________

2. Oil leaks at gaskets__________________________________

3. Padlock(s) installed and locked

on operating handles and ground
position protecting devices.
(where applicable)____________________________________

4. Adequate working space

surrounding switch____________________________________
NOTE 7: Manufacturer's instructions recommend that the oil should stand for 24 hours prior to energizing the switch.

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Attachment 1 (Page 10 of 10)

INSPECTION REPORT FORM FOR HIGH VOLTAGE
OIL SWITCH INSPECTION PROCEDURE

X. CORRECTIVE ACTION LOG SHEET

Record all corrective action required for each checklist item number.

CHECKLIST

ITEM NO. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED

_________ ____________________________________________

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________________________ ______________________
INSPECTORS NAME DATE OF INSPECTION

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