bd16080 FIELDTEST

BURJ DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SOM 203188 28 JAN 2005
SECTION 16080
FIELD TESTING AND DEMONSTRATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. General: Provide Field Testing and Demonstration of Electrical Systems in
accordance with requirements of the Contract Documents.
1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. General:
1. Provide materials, equipment and labor required, and make such tests as
specified in the various Electrical Power and Lighting Systems and as deemed
necessary to show proper execution of the work in the presence of the
Consultant.
2. Any defects or deficiencies discovered as a result of such tests shall be
corrected without additional cost to the Employer.
3. After the installation is complete and properly adjusted, and at such time as the
Consultant may direct, the Contractor shall conduct operating tests. The
various equipment and systems shall be demonstrated to operate in accordance
with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Tests, including thermal
scanning of the entire electrical power distribution system, shall be performed
in the presence of the Consultant. Provide electric power, instruments and
personnel necessary for performing the various tests.
4. Engage the services of a recognized independent testing laboratory to perform
tests herein specified. Testing laboratory shall provide all material, equipment,
labor and technical supervision to perform such tests.
5. It is the intent of these tests to assure that all electrical equipment is operational
within industry and manufacturer’s tolerances.
6. Upon completion of the tests noted in these specifications, a label shall be
attached to all serviced devices. These labels shall indicate date serviced and
the service company responsible and the name of the Contractor.
7. Tests shall determine suitability for continued reliable operation.
8. Instructions for testing are compatible with and in most cases identical to those
recommended by the National Electrical Testing Association (NETA), from
whose copyrighted recommendations these instructions have been prepared.
Testing shall also comply with applicable IEE Wiring Regulations.
B. Division of Responsibility:
1. Contractor shall perform routine insulation resistance, continuity and rotation
tests for all distribution and utilization equipment prior and in addition to tests
performed by the testing laboratory.
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2. Contractor shall supply suitable and stable source of test power to test
laboratory at each test site. Testing laboratory shall specify requirements.
3. Contractor shall notify testing laboratory when equipment becomes available
for acceptance tests. Work shall be coordinated to expedite project scheduling.
4. Contractor shall supply complete set of electrical plans, specifications and any
pertinent change orders to the testing laboratory prior to commencement of
testing.
5. Testing laboratory shall notify the Consultant prior to commencement of any
testing.
6. Testing laboratory shall be responsible for implementing all final settings and
adjustments on protective devices and tap changes in accordance with
specified values.
7. Any system material or workmanship which is found defective on the basis of
acceptance tests shall be reported directly to the Consultant.
8. Testing laboratory shall maintain written record of all tests and upon
completion of project, assemble and certify final test report.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Certifications: Submit for Consultant’s information. Furnish certified test reports
for the equipment ratings of available fault current.
B. Quality Control Testing and Inspection Reports: Submit for Consultant’s
information. Furnish reports of the specified Quality Control inspections and tests.
C. Record Documents: Submit for Employer’s documentation. Furnish record
drawings annotated with the changes made during installation of the Work so as to
be a complete set of “as installed” plans and wiring diagrams.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Contractor’s Quality Control Responsibilities: Contractor is solely responsible for
quality control of the Work.
B. Qualifications of Testing Agency:
1. Testing laboratory shall meet Safety and Health at Work Act criteria for
accreditation of testing laboratories.
2. Testing laboratory shall submit proof of the above qualifications.
3. All instruments used to evaluate electrical performance shall meet NETA’S
Specifications for Test Instruments.
4. Terms used such as Test Agency, Test Contractor, Contractor Test Company
mean testing laboratory.
C. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with applicable requirements of the laws,
codes, ordinances and regulations of the authorities having jurisdiction. Obtain
necessary approvals from all such authorities.

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1.5 PROJECT / SITE CONDITIONS

A. Weather Conditions: Do not proceed with the Work during inclement weather nor
when weather forecasts are unfavorable, unless the Work will proceed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s requirements and instructions and any agreements or
restrictions of the Pre-Construction Conference.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
NOT USED
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verification of Conditions: Examine the areas to receive the Work and the
conditions under which the Work would be performed. Identify conditions
detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the Work. Do not proceed until
unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. General: The Contractor shall procure sufficient number of instruments in order to
meet the Construction / Testing and Commissioning Schedule.
B. Test Instrument Traceability:
1. Testing laboratory shall have calibration program which maintains all
applicable test instrumentation within rated accuracy.
2. Instruments shall be calibrated in accordance with following frequency
schedule.
a. Field Instruments: 6 months maximum.
b. Laboratory Instruments: 12 months.
c. Leased Speciality Equipment: 12 months. (Where accuracy is
guaranteed by lessor)
3. Dated calibration labels shall be visible on all test equipment.
4. Records must be kept up-to-date which show date and results of all instruments
calibrated or tested.
5. An up-to-date instrument calibration instruction and procedure shall be
maintained for each test instrument.
C. Test Report: Test report shall include the following. Furnish copies of the
completed report to the Consultant no later than thirty (30) days after completion of
project unless directed otherwise.
1. Summary of project.
2. Description of equipment tested.
3. Description of test.
4. Test results.

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5. Conclusions and recommendations.

6. Appendix, including appropriate test forms.
7. List of test equipment used and calibration date.
D. Safety and Precautions:
1. Safety practices shall include, but are not limited to, the following
requirements.
a. Factories Act, including Electricity Board, local Authority and Insurance
Company’s Standards.
b. Applicable local safety operating procedures.
c. NETA Safety/Accident Prevention Program.
d. Employer’s safety practices.
2. All tests shall be performed with apparatus de-energized except where
otherwise specifically required herein.
3. The testing laboratory shall have a designated safety representative who shall
be present on the project and supervise operations with respect to safety.
4. Power circuits shall have conductors shorted to earth by a hotline earthed
device approved for the purpose.
5. In all cases, work shall not proceed until it has determined that it is safe to do
so.
6. The testing laboratory shall have available sufficient protective barriers and
warning signs to conduct specified tests safely.
3.3 SCOPE OF SPECIFIC WORK
A. The following items of equipment (as detailed in the Contract Documents) shall be
tested in accordance with Article “Inspection and Test Procedures” of this
specification.
1. 11 kV Switchgears:
a. 11 kV electrically operated vacuum circuit breakers.
b. Associated protective relays and Instruments.
c. Associated earthing.
d. Associated controls and their power sources.
e. Associated interlocks.
f. Associated synchronizing controls and their power sources.
2. Double Ended Unit Substations:
a. Two (2) 11 kV electric operated, fusible, load interrupter switches.
b. Two cast resin dry type transformers and associated cooling fans and
controls.

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c. Associated metering instruments, current transformers and instrument

control switches.
d. Associated 400 volts power circuit breakers with solid state type
protection.
e. Associated earthing.
f. Associated main breaker trip alarm contact.
3. Single or Double Ended Switchgears:
a. Associated metering instruments, current transformers and instrument
control switches.
b. Associated 400 volts power circuit breakers with solid state type
protection.
c. Associated earthing.
d. Associated main breaker trip alarm contact.
4. Emergency Generator System:
a. One (1) mains failure KW standby rating as shown on the drawings, 400
volts diesel engine generator.
b. Associated engine-starting and operating equipment.
c. Associated instruments and earthing.
B. Following systems shall be operationally tested in accordance with Article
“SYSTEM FUNCTION TESTS”.
1. Emergency generator system.
C. All devices and materials to perform inspection and maintenance must be obtained
prior to commencing work.
1. All instruments required must be available and in proper operating condition.
2. All dispensable materials such as solvents, rags and brushes required must be
provided.
3. All equipment handling devices such as cranes, vehicles, chain falls and other
lifting equipment must be available or scheduled.
4. All instruction books, calibration curves or other printed material to cover the
electrical devices must be available.
5. Data sheets to record all test results must be available before the work is
started.
3.4 INSPECTION AND TEST PROCEDURES
A. Switchgear and Switchboard Assemblies - General:
1. Visual and Mechanical Inspection:
a. Inspect for physical damage.

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b. Compare equipment nameplate information with latest single line

diagram and report discrepancies.
c. Inspect for proper alignment, anchorage and earthing.
d. Check tightness of accessible bolted bus joints by calibrated torque
wrench method. Refer to manufacturer’s instruction for proper foot
pound levels. In the absence of specific instructions use Table 1.
e. Key interlock systems shall be physically tested to insure proper
function.
1) Closure attempt shall be made on locked open devices. Opening
attempt shall be made on locked closed devices.
2) Key exchange shall be made with devices operated in off-normal
positions.
f. All doors, panels and sections shall be inspected for paint, dents,
scratches and fit.
2. Electrical Tests:
a. Insulation Resistance Test: Measure insulation resistance of each bus
section phase to phase and phase to earth for one (1) minute. Test voltage
and minimum acceptable values in accordance with requirements
hereinafter specified.
b. Over-potential Test: Perform over-potential test on each bus section
phase to earth. Potential application shall be for one (1) minute. Test
voltage shall be in accordance with requirements hereinafter and/or
manufacturer’s recommendations.
TABLE 1
Bolt Torques for Bus Connections
Heat Treated Steel
Grade (SAE) 1 & 25 6 8
Minimum Tensile42 MPA 70 MPA 89 MPA 100 MPA
Bolt Diameter Torque (Kg - M)
6 mm 0.7 1.0 1.4 1.5
8 mm 1.2 1.9 2.6 3.0
10 mm 2.0 3.5 4.7 5.0
11 mm 3.3 5.5 7.6 8.3
12 mm 5.0 8.0 12.0 12.7
14 mm 7.0 12.0 16.0 18.3
16 mm 10.0 16.0 23.0 25.0
19 mm 16.0 28.0 39.0 41.0
22 mm 25.0 42.0 60.0 65.0
24 mm 39.0 64.0 90.0 98.7
NOTE: Reduce torque by 20% when cadmium plated bolts are used.
3. Test Values:

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a. Bolt torque levels shall be in accordance with Table 1 unless otherwise

specified by manufacturer.
b. Insulation resistance test shall be performed in accordance with Table 2.
TABLE 2
Insulation Resistance Test Voltage
Voltage Rating Test Voltage
150 - 600V 1000V DC
601 - 5000V 2500V DC
5001 - 5000V DC
Values of insulation resistance less than manufacturer’s minimum or kV
+1 in mega-ohms should be investigated. Over-potential tests should not
proceed until insulation resistance levels are raised to said minimum.
c. Over-potential test voltages shall be applied in accordance with Table 3.
TABLE 3
Overpotential Test Voltages
Rated kV Test Voltage kV
A.C. D.C.
5 14.3 20.2
15 27.0 37.5
25 45.0 Consult Manufacturer
35 60.0 Consult Manufacturer
Test results are evaluated on a go no-go basis by slowly raising the test
voltage to the required value and applying the final test voltage for one
(1) minute.
B. Transformers - Dry Type:
b. Compare equipment nameplate information with latest single line
diagram and report discrepancies.
c. Verify proper auxiliary device operation such as fans, indicators and tap
changer.
d. Check tightness of accessible bolted electrical joints in accordance with
Table 1.
e. Perform specific inspections and mechanical tests as recommended by
manufacturer.
a. Insulation resistance tests shall be performed winding to winding and
winding to earth. Appropriate guard circuit shall be utilized under all

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bushings. Test voltage and minimum acceptable values in accordance

with requirements hereinafter specified.
b. A dielectric absorption test shall be made winding to winding and
winding to earth for ten (10) minutes. The polarization index shall be
computed. Test voltage and minimum acceptable values in accordance
with requirements hereinafter specified.
c. A turn ratio test shall be performed between windings for all tap
positions. The final tap setting will be determined by the Consultant and
set by the testing laboratory upon completion of the ratio testing
acceptable values in accordance with requirements hereinafter specified.
d. A.C. over-potential test shall be made on all high and low voltage
winding to earth.
e. Winding resistance tests shall be made for each winding at nominal tap
position.
f. Individual exciting current tests shall be performed on each phase in
accordance with established procedure.
g. Perform special tests and adjustments as suggested by manufacturer for
tap changer, fan and controls, and alarm functions.
3. Test Values:
a. Insulation resistance and absorption test voltage to be in accordance with
Table 2. Results to be temperature corrected in accordance with Table 4.
TABLE 4
Insulation Resistance Conversion Factors
for Conversion of Test Temperature to 20oC
Temperature (oC) Dry Transformer
0 0.40
5 0.45
10 0.50
15 0.75
20 1.00
25 1.30
30 1.60
35 2.05
40 2.50
45 3.25
50 4.00
55 5.20
60 6.40
65 8.70
70 10.00
75 13.00
80 16.00

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b. The absorption test polarization index should be above 2.0 unless an

extremely high value is obtained at the end of one (1) minute that when
doubled will not yield a meaningful value with the available test
equipment.
c. A.C. high potential test voltage shall not exceed seventy-five percent
(75%) of factory test voltage or Table 5 for a one (1) minute duration.
Evaluation shall be on go no-go basis.
d. Power factor test values in excess of three percent (3%) should be
investigated.
e. Winding resistance test results should compare within one percent (1%)
of adjacent windings.
f. Turns ratio test results should not deviate more than one-half of one
percent (0.5%) from calculated ratio.
TABLE 5
Applied Potential Test Voltages
Nameplate Winding
Voltage Rating (volts) Test Potential kV
0 - 250 2.5
251 - 1200 4
1201 - 2500 10
2501 - 5000 12
5001 - 8660 19
8661 - 15000 31
Over 15000 Consult Manufacturer
C. Cables - Medium Voltage:
1. Visual and Mechanical Inspections:
a. Inspect exposed section for physical damage.
b. Verify cable is supplied and connected in accordance with single line
diagram.
c. Inspect for shield earthing, cable support, and termination.
d. Visible cable bends shall be checked against manufacturer’s minimum
allowable bending radius.
e. Inspect for proper fireproofing in common cable areas.
a. Perform D.C. Hypotential Test:
1) Each conductor shall be individually tested with all other
conductors earthed. All shields shall be earthed.
2) Terminations shall be properly corona suppressed by guard ring,
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3) A D.C. hypotential shall be applied in at least eight (8) equal

increments until maximum test voltage is reached. D.C. leakage
current shall be recorded at each step after a constant stabilization
time consistent with system charging current decay.
4) A graphic plot shall be made of leakage current (X axis) versus
voltage (Y axis) at each increment.
5) The test conductor shall be raised to a maximum test voltage and
held for a total of ten (10) minutes. Readings of leakage current (Y
axis) versus time (X axis) shall be recorded and plotted on thirty
(30) second intervals for the first two (2) minutes and every minute
thereafter.
6) The applied conductor test potential shall be reduced to zero (0)
and earths applied for a period adequate to drain all insulation
stored potential. The customer must be advised if earthing cables
are left in place.
7) Maximum test voltages shall be in accordance with Table 6.
b. Perform a shield continuity test by ohm meter method. Ohmic value shall
be recorded.
3. Test Values:
a. D.C. Hypotential Test Results:
1) Step voltage slope should be reasonably linear.
2) Absorption slope should be flat or negative. In no case should
slope Exhibit positive characteristic.
3) Maximum leakage current should not exceed 1L corrected to 15oC.
where 1L = E
KLOGD/d
K = insulation specific resistance Megohm/MFT at 15oC
D = diameter over insulation
d = diameter under insulation
E = maximum test voltage
TABLE 6
High Voltage Acceptance Test
For Rubber - Thermoplastic - XLPE - EPR Insulations
Test Voltage, kV
Rated Circuit Voltage, Conductor Size, 100 Percent 133 Percent
Phase to Phase, Volts mm2 Insulation Level Insulation Level
2001 - 5000 10-500 25 25
5001 - 8000 16-500 35 35
8001 - 15000 35-500 55 65
15001 - 25000 50-500 80 100

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25001 - 28000 50-500 85 -

28001 - 35000 70-500 100 -
D. Cables - Low Voltage (600 Volts and Less):
a. Cables to be inspected for physical damage and proper connection in
accordance with single line diagram.
b. Cable connection shall be torque tested to manufacturer’s recommended
values.
a. Perform insulation resistance test on each cable with respect to earth and
adjacent cables.
b. Perform continuity test to insure proper cable connection.
3. Test Values:
a. Insulation resistance tests shall be performed at 1000 volts D.C. for one-
half (1/2) minute.
b. When insulation resistance must be determined with all switchboards,
panel-boards, fuse holders, switches, and over-current devices in place,
the insulation resistance when tested at 500 volts D.C. shall be no less
than Table 7.
TABLE 7
Minimum Insulation Resistance
Conductor or Circuit Size mm2 Minimum Resistance
2.5 and 4.0 1,000,000 ohms
25 ampere circuits and above 250,000 ohms
E. Load Interrupter Switches - Medium Voltage (Fusible):
a. Inspect for physical damage and compare nameplate data with plans and
specifications.
b. Perform mechanical operator tests in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
c. Check blade alignment and arc interrupter operation.
a. Perform insulation resistance test on each phase to earth and from
each phase to each other phase.
b. Perform A.C. or D.C over-potential test on each pole to earth and pole to
pole.
c. Perform contact resistance test across each switch blade.

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3. Test Values:
a. Over-potential test voltages shall be applied in accordance
with Table 8.
TABLE 8
A.C. / D.C. Overpotential Test Voltages
A.C. Test D.C. Test
Rated kV Voltage kV Voltage kV
5 14.3 20.2
15 27.0 37.5
b. Contact resistance shall be determined in micro-ohms. Any value
exceeding 50 micro-ohms or any value which deviate from adjacent
poles or similar switches by more than fifty percent (50%) should be
investigated.
F. Circuit Breakers - Medium Voltage (Vacuum):
a. Inspect for physical damage and compare nameplate data with plans and
specifications.
b. Inspect anchorage, alignment and earthing.
c. Perform all mechanical operator and contact alignment tests on both the
breaker and its operating mechanism in accordance with manufacturer’s
instruction.
d. Check tightness of bolted bus joints by calibrated torque wrench method.
Refer to manufacturer’s instruction for proper foot pound levels. A mark
shall be placed on each tightened bolt to insure completeness.
e. Cell fit and element alignment shall be checked.
a. Measure contact resistance.
b. Perform minimum pickup voltage tests on trip and close coils.
c. Circuit breaker shall be tripped by operation of each protective device.
d. Perform an insulation resistance test pole to earth, pole to pole and
across open pole.
e. Perform insulation resistance test at 1000 volts D.C. on all control
wiring. (Do not perform this test on wiring connected to solid state
relays.)
f. Perform overpotential tests, or power factor test with breaker in the open
and closed position.
3. Test Values:

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a. Contact resistance shall be determined in micro-ohms. Resistance values

should in no case exceed 500 micro-ohms. Manufacturer should be
consulted for acceptable range.
b. Over-potential test voltages shall be applied in accordance with Table 8.
G. Circuit Breakers - Low Voltage (Molded Case):
a. Inspect for physical damage and nameplate compliance with single line
diagrams.
b. Mechanical operational tests shall be made in accordance with
manufacturer’s instruction manuals.
c. Cell fit and element alignment shall be checked.
d. Check tightness of connections.
a. A contact resistance test shall be performed.
b. An insulation resistance test shall be performed at 1000 volts D.C. for
one (1) minute from pole to pole and from each pole to earth and across
open contacts of each phase.
c. Determine minimum pick up current by a primary current injection.
d. Determine long time delay by primary injection at 300% pick up current.
e. Determine short time pick up and time delay by primary injection of
current.
f. Instantaneous pick up current shall be determined by primary injection.
g. Trip unit reset characteristics shall be verified.
h. Make adjustments for final settings in accordance with prescribed
settings.
i. Auxiliary protective devices, such as earth fault or under-voltage relay,
shall be activated to insure operation of shunt trip devices.
3. Test Values:
a. Contact resistance shall be determined in micro-ohms. Any values
exceeding 200 micro-ohms or any values which deviate from adjacent
poles or similar breakers by more than 50% should be investigated.
b. Insulation resistance shall not be than 50 mega-ohms.
c. Minimum pick up current, trip times and instantaneous pickup values
shall be adjusted to prescribed settings. Test values should fall within
manufacturer’s published time-current characteristic tolerance band.
H. Low Voltage Power Air Circuit Breakers:

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a. Circuit breaker shall be checked for proper mounting, conductor size and
feeder designation.
b. Operate circuit breaker to insure smooth operation.
c. Inspect case for cracks or other defects.
d. Check tightness of connection with torque wrench in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
a. Contact resistance shall be measured.
b. Time-current characteristic tests shall be performed by passing three
hundred percent (300%) rated current through each pole separately. Trip
time shall be determined.
c. Instantaneous pickup current shall be determined by run-up or pulse
method. Clearing times should be within four (4) cycles or less.
d. Insulation resistance shall be determined pole to pole, across pole and
pole to earth. Test voltage shall be 1000 volts D.C.
3. Test Values:
a. Contact resistance shall be compared to adjacent poles and similar
breaker. Deviations of more than fifty percent (50%) shall be
investigated.
b. Insulation resistance shall not be less than fifty (50) megohms.
c. All trip times shall fall within Table 9. Circuit breakers exceeding
maximum three hundred percent (300%) time (column 5) shall be
replaced.
d. Instantaneous pickup current levels should be within twenty percent
(20%) of manufacturer’s published values.
TABLE 9
Values for Overcurrent Trip Test
(at 300 percent of Rated Continuous Current of Breaker)
Tripping Time (Seconds)
Voltage Range of Rated Minimum Maximum Maximum
(volts) Continuous Thermal Magnetic (For Cable
Current Breakers Breakers Protection*)
(Amperes)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
240 15- 45 3 - 50 100
240 50 - 100 5 - 70 200
600 15 - 45 5 5 80 100
600 50 - 100 5 5 150 200

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240 110 - 225 10 5 200 300

600 110 - 225 10 - 200 300
600 250 - 450 25 - 250 300
600 500 - 600 25 10 250 350
600 700 - 1200 25 10 450 600
600 1400 - 2500 25 10 600 750
* These values are based on heat tests conducted by circuit breaker manufacturers on
conductors in conduit. IEE Reference
I. Protective Relays:
a. Relays shall be inspected for physical damage and compliance with
specifications.
b. Inspect cover gasket, cover glass, presence of foreign material, moisture,
condition of spiral spring, disc clearance, rust and contacts.
c. Check mechanically for freedom of movement, proper travel and
alignment, and tightness of mounting hardware and tap screws.
d. All settings shall be made in accordance with Consultant’s provided
settings.
a. Perform insulation resistance test on each circuit branch to frame. Do not
perform this test on solid state relays.
b. Perform the following tests on the nominal settings specified by
Consultant:
1) Pickup parameters on each operating element.
2) Timing test shall be performed at three (3) points on time dial
curve.
3) Pickup target and seal in units.
4) Special test as required to check operation of restraint, directional
and other elements per manufacturer’s instruction manual.
c. Perform phase angle and magnitude contribution tests on all differential
and directional type relays after energization to vectorially prove proper
polarity and connection.
J. Instrument Transformers:
a. Inspect for physical damage and compliance with design drawings.
b. Check mechanical clearances and proper operations of all disconnecting
and earthing devices associated with potential transformers.

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c. Verify proper operation of earthing or shorting devices.

a. Current transformers shall have secondary saturation tests done at a
minimum of three (3) points below and one (1) point above knee of
saturation curve.
b. Confirm transformer polarity electrically.
c. Burden tests to be made at the secondary levels of the CT to assure
accurate translation of primary current.
d. Verify connection to secondary CT leads by driving a low current
through the leads and checking for this current at applicable devices.
e. Confirm transformer ratio.
f. Measure insulation resistance of transformer secondary and leads with
five hundred (500) volt megohm meter.
g. Measure transformer primary insulation with applicable overpotential
tests.
h. Verify connection of secondary PT leads by applying a low voltage to
the leads and checking for this voltage at applicable devices.
i. Check for PT secondary load with secondary voltage and current
measurements. Make sure load is less than VA of PT.
K. Metering and Instrumentation:
a. Examine all devices for broken parts, indication of shipping damage and
wire connection tightness.
b. Verify meter connections in accordance with single line meter and relay
diagram.
a. Calibrate all meters at midscale. Calibration instruments shall have
precision no more than fifty percent (50%) of the instrument being
tested.
b. Calibrate watt-hour meters to one-half percent (1/2%).
c. Verify all instrument multipliers.
L. Earth Fault Systems:
a. Inspect for physical damage and compliance with plans and
specifications.
b. Inspect neutral main bonding connection to assure:
1) Zero sequence system is earthed upstream of sensor.

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2) Earth strap systems are earthed through sensing device.

3) Earth connection is made ahead of neutral disconnect link.
c. Inspect control power transformer to insure adequate capacity for
system.
d. Monitor panels (if present) shall be manually operated for:
1) Trip test
2) No trip test
3) Non-automatic reset
Proper operation and test sequence shall be recorded.
e. Zero sequence systems shall be inspected for symmetrical alignment of
core balance transformers about all current carrying conductors.
f. Earth fault device circuit nameplate identification shall be verified by
device operation.
g. Pickup and time delay settings shall be set in accordance with
Consultant’s provided settings.
a. System neutral insulation resistance shall be measured to insure no shunt
earth paths exist, neutral-earth disconnect link shall be removed, neutral
insulation resistance measured and link replaced.
b. The relay pickup current shall be determined by primary injection at the
sensor and the circuit interrupting device operated.
c. The relay timing shall be tested by injecting one hundred fifty percent
(150%) and three hundred percent (300%) of pickup current into sensor.
Total trip time shall be electrically monitored.
d. System operation shall be tested at fifty-seven percent (57%) rated
voltage.
e. Zone interlock systems shall be tested by simultaneous sensor current
injection and monitoring zone blocking function.
3. Test Parameters:
a. System neutral insulation shall be a minimum of one hundred (100)
ohms preferably one (1) megohm or greater.
b. Relay pickup current shall be within ten percent (10%) of device dial or
fixed setting, and in no case greater than twelve hundred (1200) amperes.
c. Relay timing shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s published time-
current characteristics curves but in no case longer than one (1) second.
M. Earthing Systems:
1. Visual and Mechanical Inspection: Inspect earth system for compliance with
plans and specifications.

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2. Electrical Tests: Perform earth continuity test between main earth system and
equipment frame, system neutral and/or desired neutral point. This test shall be
made by passing a minimum of ten (10) amperes D.C. current between earth
reference system and the earth point to be tested. Voltage drop shall be
measured and resistance calculated by voltage drop method.
3. Test Values: The main earth electrode system resistance to earth shall be no
greater than one (1) ohm or less.
N. Motor Control Centers and Motor Starters:
a. Inspect for physical damage, proper anchorage and earthing.
b. Compare equipment nameplate data with design plans or starter
schedule.
c. Compare overload heaters with motor full load current for proper size.
d. Check tightness of bolted connections.
a. Insulation Tests:
1) Measure insulation resistance of each bus section phase to phase
and phase to earth for one (1) minute. Test voltage and minimum
acceptable values in accordance with requirements hereinafter
specified.
2) Measure insulation resistance of each starter section phase to phase
and phase to earth with the starter contacts closed and the
protective device open. Test voltage and minimum acceptable
values in accordance with requirements hereinafter specified.
3) Measure insulation resistance of each control circuit with respect
to earth.
b. Motor overload units shall be tested by injecting primary current thru
overload unit and monitoring trip time.
c. Perform operational tests by initiating control devices to affect proper
operation.
3. Test Values:
a. Bolt torque levels shall be in accordance with Table 1 unless otherwise
specified by manufacturer.
b. Insulation resistance test to be performed in accordance with Table 2.
c. Control wiring insulation test voltage shall be 500V D.C. Manufacturer
shall be consulted for test voltage where solid state control devices are
utilized.
d. Overload tests shall be made at three hundred percent (300%) of motor
full load current. Trip times shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s

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tolerances. Values in excess of one hundred twenty (120) seconds shall

be investigated.
O. Rotating Machinery:
b. Compare equipment nameplate information with single line diagram and
report discrepancy.
c. Inspect for proper anchorage, mounting, earthing and connection.
d. Special tests as suggested by manufacturer, such as gap spacing and
pedestal alignment, shall be made where applicable.
a. Dielectric Absorption Tests:
1) Large Motors: A dielectric absorption test shall be made on motor
and starter circuit. Polarization index shall be determined for motor
winding.
2) Small Motors: A dielectric absorption test shall be made on motor
winding. The thirty/sixty (30/60) second ratio shall be determined.
b. Perform insulation resistance test on pedestal per manufacturer
instructions, where applicable.
c. A rotation test shall be made to insure proper shaft direction.
d. Measure no load and full load running current and compare to
nameplate.
e. Observe proper operation and sequence of any reduced voltage starters.
f. Vibration Tests:
1) Large Motors: Perform vibration base line tests. Amplitude to be
plotted vs. frequency.
2) Small Motors: Perform vibration amplitude test.
g. Check all protective devices in accordance with other sections of these
specifications.
h. Perform over-potential test on winding to earth.
3. Test Values:
a. Dielectric absorption tests shall be made in accordance with test voltage
listed in Table 2. Polarization tests shall be for ten (10) minute duration.
Sixty/thirty (60/30) second ratio tests shall be for a one (1) minute
duration. Polarization index readings less than three shall be
investigated. Sixty/thirty (60/30) second ratio readings less than 1.4 shall
be investigated.
b. Motor measured full load current shall not exceed nameplate value.

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c. Overpotential test shall be made at eighty percent (80%) of twice rated

voltage plus one thousand (1000) volts.
d. Vibration amplitude shall not exceed values shown in Table 10.
TABLE 10
Maximum Allowable Vibration Amplitude
Speed (RPS) Amplitude (peak to peak)
50 and above 0.025 mm
25 - 49.98 0.05 mm
16.66 - 24.98 0.0625 mm
16.65 and below 0.075 mm
P. Automatic Transfer Switches:
b. Compare equipment nameplate information and connections with single
line diagram and report any discrepancies.
c. Check switch to insure positive interlock between normal and alternate
sources.
d. Check tightness of all cable connections and bus joints.
e. Perform manual transfer operation.
a. Perform insulation resistance tests phase to phase and phase to earth with
switch in both source positions.
b. Set and calibrate in accordance with the Consultant’s specifications.
1) Voltage sensing relays.
2) Transfer time delay relay.
3) Engine shutdown relay.
c. Perform automatic transfer by the following.
1) Simulating loss of normal power.
2) Return to normal power.
d. Monitor and verify correct operation and timing:
1) Normal voltage sensing relays.
2) Engine start sequence.
3) Time delay upon transfer.
4) Alternate voltage sensing relays.
5) Automatic transfer operation.
6) Interlocks and limit switch function.

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7) Timing delay and retransfer upon normal power restoration.

8) Engine shutdown feature.
3. Test Values: Insulation resistance test voltages and minimum values to be in
accordance with Table 2.
Q. Battery System:
b. Verify system configuration with specification and drawings.
c. Check intercell bus link integrity.
a. Measure system charging voltage and each individual cell voltage.
b. Measure electrolyte specific gravity and level.
c. Perform infrared scan of the intra cell links under battery current
discharge conditions.
3. Test Values:
a. Compare measured values with manufacturer specified tolerances.
b. Inter cell connector links should exceed 10oC temperature differential.
R. Surge Arresters:
a. Inspect for physical damage, such as chipped or fractured porcelain.
b. Verify location and nameplate rating with plans and specifications.
c. Inspect earth and discharge counter connections for integrity.
a. Perform a 50-Hz spark-over test.
b. Perform a radio influence voltage (RIV) test.
c. Perform an insulation power factor-test.
d. Perform earth continuity test to Earth Grid System. Refer to paragraph
“Earthing Systems”.
3. Test Values:
a. Spark-over voltage must meet the following.
1) Exceed 1.5 times rating.
2) Not exceed 2.0 times rating.
b. Radio influence voltage (RIV) must not be detected within voltage rating
of arrester.

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c. Power factor tests should show similar dielectric loss between similar
arresters.
d. Earth grid connections should not exceed 0.5 ohms maximum.
S. Engine Generator:
b. Compare nameplate rating and connection with specifications and single
line diagram.
c. Inspect for proper anchorage and earthing. Engine cooling and fuel
system integrity shall be verified.
a. A dielectric absorption test shall be made on generator winding with
respect to earth. A polarization index shall be determined.
b. Phase rotation test shall be made to determine compatibility with load
requirements.
c. Protective relay devices shall be tested in accordance with applicable
sections of these specifications.
d. Engine shutdown features shall be function tested:
Low oil pressure
Over-temperature
Over-speed
Other features as applicable.
e. Perform vibration base line test. Amplitude vs. frequency to be plotted
for each main bearing cap.
f. Perform resistive load bank test at 100% nameplate rating. Loading shall
be as follows.
25% rated for 30 minutes
100% rated for 3 hours
Record voltage, frequency, load current, oil pressure and coolant
temperature during test. Voltage regulation, frequency stability and
maximum temperature rise shall be calculated.
g. Perform overpotential test between winding to earth.
3. Test Values:
a. Dielectric absorption test shall be made at test voltages hereinbefore
listed in Table 2. Polarization index shall be made for ten (10) minute
durations. Readings less than three (3) shall be investigated.

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b. Vibration levels shall not exceed those listed in Building Research

Association.
c. Overpotential test shall be made at eighty percent (80%) of twice rated
voltage plus one thousand (1000) volts. Evaluation is go no-go basis.
d. Load test results shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s
specifications.
3.5 SYSTEM FUNCTION TESTS
A. General:
1. Each system specified shall be function tested to insure total system operation.
2. Upon completion of equipment tests the system functional tests shall be
performed. It is the intent of system functional tests to prove the proper
interaction of all sensing, processing and action devices to effect the design
end product or result.
B. Implementation:
1. The testing laboratory shall develop a test matrix which consists of the
following.
a. Input Signal or Stimuli (example):
Current Transformers
Potential Transformers
b. Decision Process (example):
Earth Fault Relay System
c. Action Device (example):
Circuit Breaker - VCB
d. End Product or Result (example):
Zone Fault Protection
2. All interlock safety devices and fail safe functions shall be tested in addition to
design function.
3. The testing laboratory shall propose methods to initiate the sensing device by
physical stimuli and quantitatively monitor the end result or output by
measurement.
4. The Consultant’s review of the test matrix must be obtained before testing is
started.
END OF SECTION

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BURJ DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SOM 203188 28 JAN 2005

Field Testing and Demonstration of Electrical Systems

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1.5 PROJECT / SITE CONDITIONS

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5. Conclusions and recommendations.

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c. Associated metering instruments, current transformers and instrument

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b. Compare equipment nameplate information with latest single line

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a. Bolt torque levels shall be in accordance with Table 1 unless otherwise

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bushings. Test voltage and minimum acceptable values in accordance

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b. The absorption test polarization index should be above 2.0 unless an

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3) A D.C. hypotential shall be applied in at least eight (8) equal

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25001 - 28000 50-500 85 -

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a. Contact resistance shall be determined in micro-ohms. Resistance values

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240 110 - 225 10 5 200 300

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c. Verify proper operation of earthing or shorting devices.

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2) Earth strap systems are earthed through sensing device.

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tolerances. Values in excess of one hundred twenty (120) seconds shall

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c. Overpotential test shall be made at eighty percent (80%) of twice rated

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7) Timing delay and retransfer upon normal power restoration.

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b. Vibration levels shall not exceed those listed in Building Research

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