MV cables VLF AC High Voltage with stand test

Contents
1 Objective........................................................................................................................ 2

2 Local regulations.......................................................................................................... 2

3 Role and Responsibility...............................................................................................2

4 Requirements for step up transformer feeders relay testing....................................3

5 MV cables testing Procedure.......................................................................................3

5.1 Initial Check..............................................................................................................3
5.2 Phasing Test.............................................................................................................3
5.3 Insulation Resistance Test........................................................................................4
5.4 VLF AC high voltage Test.........................................................................................4
5.5 Recommended Test Voltage:...................................................................................5
5.6 Test Procedure.........................................................................................................5
5.7 Test completion........................................................................................................ 6

6 Measurement Sources..................................................................................................6

7 Tools.............................................................................................................................. 6

8 Reference Documents..................................................................................................7

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1 Objective

The objective of this document is to Describe step by step Procedure to perform MV

cables VLF AC high voltage withstand testing activities are performed as per the standard
guidelines and compline with project requirements
2 Local regulations

Qualified and licensed personnel where appropriate shall work with the local Electricity
Authority and shall carry out the works. All material and work shall comply with the
requirements of the local Electricity Authority, including any amendments or other
regulations issued by National or local Authorities

3 Role and Responsibility

The process of commissioning of the MV cables VLF AC high voltage withstand testing
and associated devices is to be organized by Commissioning Manager and nominated
team.
 Commissioning Lead/Manager
 Oversees the overall management of the MV cables VLF AC high voltage
withstand testing process and procedures
 Ensures suitable trained resources and calibrated equipment is available to
perform the commissioning activities in a timely.
 Organize test schedules and tests, verifies the test results and organize the
submission process.
 Electrical engineer
 verifies this MV cables VLF AC high voltage withstand testing procedure by
reviewing, compiling and approving the testing as per the Quality Management
Plan
 Ensures all the test equipment is correct for the task and calibrated
 Ensure and Review all the Safety requirements involved to complete the
testing and commissioning tasks, and ensuring barricading, signage, valid
Permits as required
 Supervise and manage the MV cables VLF AC high voltage withstand testing as
required
 HSE Engineer

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  Organize the Permit to work process to ensure all activities required during the
testing, commissioning and energization of the MV cables VLF AC high voltage
withstand testing is done safely & LOTO is in place.
 Creates the MV Switching Program and carries out the MV Switching and
associated isolations as required under the Permit to work / LOTO Process and
associated Permits and Isolation lists in consultation with the site technical
team.

4 Requirements for step up transformer feeders relay testing

 Install signs and barriers, electrical warning signs and power on signs around
the test area as applicable
 Ensure the personnel assigned for the task are fully aware of all applicable
hazards and JSA is made.
 Ensure the suppliers factory acceptance testing documentation and test results
are available.
 Ensure all critical safety items in the punch list under category A is completed
and Category B items are agreed.
 Obtain permit to work.
 Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with the relevant work permit and
JSA.

5 MV cables testing Procedure

5.1 Initial Check

Check the MV cables to be tested are complete with terminations at either ends in all
respect include gland earthing to be system

5.2 Phasing Test

The Phasing test is conducted to check cables are correct with phases i.e. L1 to L1, L2 to
L2 and L3 to L3. This is done by verifying continuity of the cable using Digital Multimeter.

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5.3 Insulation Resistance Test

Prior to carrying out insulation Test ensure the cable to be tested are disconnected and prepared at
each end.

Insulation resistance of the cable is carried out with 5kV Insulation tester – Megger.

Tests are carried out between:

L1 to L2, L3 Screen, Armor & Earth.

L2 to L1, L3Screen, Armor& Earth.

L3 to L1, L2Screen, Armor& Earth. and readings are to be recorded

5.4 VLF AC high voltage Test

VLF AC HV test is conducted using VLF AC – HI pot Kit

VLF AC HV test shall be conducted as per IEEE 400:2

VLF AC HV test shall be conducted on each phase and earth with remaining phases conducted to
earth and loads disconnected.

Test shall be conducted as Below:

Keep the VLF AC HI pot kit to the Point of test of the HV cable under test.

Connect HV lead to one phase/the HV cable under test and other two phases / cables to the ground
terminal in the test kit.

Now connected the kit Ground terminal to the General mass of earth.

VLF AC High Voltage from the test kit is applied to cables under test for 60 minutes.

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5.5 Recommended Test Voltage:

5.6 Test Procedure

Safety is of the utmost importance. The areas around both ends of the cable under test should be
cordoned off. Adequate Clearance between the cables or circuit test end and any grounded objects,
and to other equipment not under test shall be stablished.

All equipment must be disconnected from the cable circuit such a surge arrestors , switches
transformer busbars .VLF with stand testing all the three phases can be tested together at the same
time provided the maximum capacitance of test set not exceeded

Select the required Voltage and current range in the Hipot Test kit meter.

Energize the HI pot test kit

Apply a very low Frequency AC(f=0.1 HZ Sinusoidal) test voltage for 60 min

Start the stopwatch and select current range to readable positions

Observe for 60 minutes and record final voltage and current readings.

During the period, readings should be more or less steady and minor fluctuations to be ignored.

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At the end of elapsed time, reduce the voltage gradually to zero and isolate kit power supply.

Then discharge the MV cable under test and charge to next phase / MV cable to be tested

After completing VLF AC HV test discharges the cables with discharge rod and carry out insulation
test again as mentioned in above 6.1.3. a readings are to be recorded

5.7 Test completion

On completion of the tests reconnect the cables at both ends

Check and confirm cable markings and terminations are as per cable schedules drawings

Check armor ground and confirm for continuity.

6 Measurement Sources

 VLF AC High Voltage test Kit

 Insulation tester

7 Tools
 Power tools
 Hand Tools
 Digital Multimeter
 Jumper Leads
 Mobile Telephones / Handheld Radios
 5KV Insulation Tester
 VLF AC HIPOT
 Temp/Hygrometer
 First Aid Equipment

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  Gas Testers/Analyzer
 Warning Tape
 PPE
 Tools and associated appliances
8 Reference Documents
 Hand Over Package
 Manufacturers Documents
 MV Cables FAT and associated documents
 Permit to work
 IRF(Isolation record form)
 JSEA
 Cable Schedule.
 SQAD Form

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