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MV SWITCHGEAR CIRCUIT BREAKER INSPECTION AND TEST PROCEDURE

Technical Report · October 2019

DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.15947.95529

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MV SYSTEMS

CIRCUIT BREAKER INSPECTION AND TEST PROCEDURE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CIRCUIT BREAKER CHECKS

1. Visual inspections.
2. Contact resistance measurements.
3. Insulation Resistance Test of primary parts at 5kv DC.
4. Insulation resistance test of all low voltage wiring and cabling at 500 V.
5. High- Pot Test.
6. Functional check of trip free and anti pump circuits.
7. Functional checks of breaker operation counter.
8. Check correct operation of all auxiliary contacts (for breaker open/closed positions).
9. Timing test using an electronic oscillograph.
10. Check the correct functioning of interlocks and limits switches.

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CIRCUIT BREAKER INSPECTION AND TEST PROCEDURE

1. Visual Inspections.
• Check nameplate information for correctness.
• Check tightness of all bolted connections (torque wrench method).
• Check all wiring is correct according to approved drawings terminal connections are secured.
• Check quality of paintwork.
• Check that all grounding cables are securely connected.
• Check breakers, truck, rails, for proper alignment and smooth movement.
• Check operation of all mechanical interlocks with associated disconnects, grounding switches,
racking truck mechanism, cubicle doors, etc.
• Check for correct breaker position indication (breaker open/closed).
• Check manual spring charge operation.
• Verify correct spring status indication (spring charge d/discharged).
• Verify that correct Dispatch Numbers have been installed.

2. Contact Resistance Measurements.

• Close the CB.
• The micro ohmmeter test is conducted with a current of 100 ADC.
• Connect the test set to the first phase of the CB.
• Record the reading.
• Repeat it for all CB phases.
CB MAIN CONTACTS

MICRO OHM
METER R Y B

CB CONTACT RESISTANCE TESTING ARRANGEMENT

3. Insulation Resistance Test of primary parts at 5kv DC.

 At the CB Closed
• Connect the phases Y, B to ground and apply the test voltage between phase R and ground.
• Connect the phases B, R to ground and apply the test voltage between phase Y and ground.
• Connect the phases R, Y to ground and apply the test voltage between phase B and ground.
• Record the corresponding resistance readings.
 At the CB Open
♦ Connect the phases R, Y, B Cable side to the ground.
♦ Connect the phases R, Y, B Bus side to the test set.
♦ Record the corresponding resistance readings.

4. Insulation Resistance Test Of All Low Voltage Wiring And Cabling at 500 V DC.
• Connect all low voltage wires together and apply the test voltage between the wires and ground.
• Record the corresponding resistance readings.

5. High-Pot Test
♦ AC high- pot test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC standard at site.
♦ The test will carry out at test voltage 38 KV fore 60 second.
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♦ If the test have been done at factory at 38 kV it will be done at site at 80% of the last time.
 At the CB Closed
 Connect the phases Y, B to ground and apply the test voltage between phase R and ground.
 Connect the phases B, R to ground and apply the test voltage between phase Y and ground.
 Connect the phases R, Y to ground and apply the test voltage between phase B and ground.
 Record the corresponding leakage current readings.

CB MAIN CONTACTS

HIGH POT
TESTER R Y B

AC WITHSTAND VOLTAGE TESTING ARRANGEMENT

 At the CB Open
♦ Connect the phases R, Y, B Cable side to the ground.
♦ Connect the phases R, Y, B Bus side to the test set.
♦ Record the corresponding leakage current readings.

CB MAIN CONTACTS

HIGH POT
TESTER R Y B

AC WITHSTAND VOLTAGE TESTING ARRANGEMENT

6. Functional Check Of Trip Free And Anti Pump Circuits.

♦ The Anti- Pump feature in the Breakers were tested as follows:

♦ The Breaker was closed and the control switch was held in close position.
♦ It was ensured that the breaker closes
♦ The Breaker was tripped as below while the control switch was held in Close position: A: Manually
B: Electrically
♦ It will be noted from the results that the Breaker does not attempt to re-close if a permanents
closing signal is applied.

7. Functional Checks Of Breaker Operation Counter.

8. Check Correct Operation Of All Auxiliary Contacts (For Breaker Open/Closed Positions).

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9. Timing Test Using An Electronic Oscillograph.

• Connect the test set to the CB.
• Perform the following operations at the rated DCV.
• Close ( C ) , Open ( O ) , Close - Open ( C – O ) & Open – Close – Open ( O – C – O )
• Record the corresponding readings.

CB MAIN CONTACTS

CH. 1

R Y B
CH. 2

CH. 3

CLOSING
CB CLOSING TERMINALS
ORDER

TRIPPING
CB TRIPPING TERMINALS
ORDER

DC SUPPLY +

CB TIMING TEST ARRANGEMENT

10. Check The Correct Functioning Of Interlocks And Limits Switches.

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