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Prepared By: Original Issue Date:
2015-07-01
Revision Date:
Tarek Mohammad Ahmad
Technical Support & Coordination Division 2023-08-29
Reviewed By:

AC Distribution Panels Muhammad Al-Buhairi, Division Manager

Commissioning Technical Support & Coordination Division, CSD
Validated By:

Abdulaziz M. AlKulaib, Division Manager

Policies & Procedures Division, SM&BPED, NG BS Sector
Approved By:

Faleh F. Al-Qahtani, Department Manager

Commissioning Services Department, Asset Management
Sector- Transmission Engineering & Asset Management BL

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Proper testing and commissioning of new AC Distribution Panels is an important issue

to prove that AC Distribution Panels have been properly shipped and correctly erected
and installed. This work instruction highlights the necessary steps related to proper
commissioning of the AC Distribution Panels in HV and EHV substations.

All AC Distribution Panels must be tested in the factory before delivery to the site and
must be tested by a pre-qualified testing and commissioning contractor at the site after
installation for processing to begin the on-site testing and commissioning phase.
Commissioning tests at the site are done to prove that:

 No AC Distribution Panel was subjected to any damage during transportation.

 Each AC Distribution Panel has been installed correctly.
 Each AC Distribution Panel is working in coordination with other equipment, as
specified.
 All installed AC Distribution Panels are safe for putting into service.

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

- Anyone working in the testing location during the commissioning stage must follow
the safety instructions as per SEC rules and CSD employees are responsible for
applying safety rules in all places that they are working in.
- The PMD is responsible for committing the Main Contractor to prepare the testing
and commissioning places to be done in proper climate conditions as per Company

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policies, procedures and accepted temperatures the relays, devices and test
equipment can be tested or operated within it.
- CSD Employee is responsible for:
o Witnessing the activities according to the approved specifications and design.
o Checking and witnessing all activities required for AC Distribution Panels
following all of this work instruction.
o Signing the commissioning schemes of AC Distribution Panels, checklists, and
the test formats once tests have been finished after checking all tests’ values
compared with AC Distribution Panels in the data schedule, and FAT results.
- The Testing & Commissioning Contractor Engineer is responsible for:
o Providing the following before starting the test:
o Test forms
o Approved schematic drawings (Pre-Check & Commissioning Copies)
o Test equipment valid calibration certificates and it is available in the
Prequalified Testing Equipment/Tools List DS-TS-6450-006-001
o Contractor engineer pre-qualification certificate
o Protection requirement
o Technical Data Schedule
o Approved final settings.
o Approved schematic drawings.
o Performing the testing and commissioning of the AC Distribution Panels using
an approved test equipment in the presence of the CSD witness.
o Signing the commissioning schemes of AC Distribution Panels checklists, and
the test formats once tests have been finished after checking all test values
compared with AC Distribution Panels in the data schedule, nameplate, and FAT
results.

3.0 WORK INSTRUCTION

3.1 Mechanical check and Visual Inspection

Reference /
Item Description
Criteria Limit
1. Inspect for physical damage or defects including quality of paint work
Inspect and verify ACDB Rating Plate, check bus-bar rating, short
2.
circuit withstand current & main MCCBs rating at 55oC.
3. Verify correct rating of each circuit breaker per design drawings
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4. Check tightness of all bolted connections

Verify that all front panel mounted devices (meters, selector
5. switches, push buttons, timers, indication lamps, etc.) are installed
per layout drawing and are correctly labeled
6. Check for proper grounding connection (torque wrench method)
Check that all wiring within the panel are rated 1000/600V and not
7.
smaller than 2.5mm2
Check that wiring made without splices. The control wires have
8. solderless insulating ring type terminals, tin plated copper crimp
type.
9. Check color coding as per specifications.
Check no more than two conductors terminated together at one
10.
terminal point.
11. Check all ferruling as per specification.
12. Check CT circuits terminal blocks are as per specification. 31-TMSS-02
Check terminal blocks are grouped according to function, i.e. (AC or
13. DC power supply), CT, DC CONTROLS, ANNUNCATION, SOE,
SCADA etc. and are labeled accordingly.
Check not less than 20% spare terminals are provided on each 31-TMSS-02
14.
terminal block.
Check all spare contacts of relays, conductors, switches etc. are
15.
wired up to terminal blocks for future use.
16. Check the grounding as per specification. 31-TMSS-02
17. Check nameplates as per specification and schematic drawings. 31-TMSS-02
18. Check indications, alarms.
3.2 Electrical Test
Reference /
Item Description
Criteria Limit
1. Perform insulation test of all buses and wiring.
2. Check phasing
3. Check all MCBs for their ratings and alarms.
4. Apply trip test for all MCCBs by pole- pole current injection method
Test all voltmeters, ammeters, watt-meters, MCBs, Auxiliary
5.
relays, protection relays and control devices.
6. Perform functional check of main power supply circuit breaker.
7. Perform functional check of each branch circuit breaker
8. Perform functional check phase selector switches
9. Perform Scheme check for all panels and control circuits.
10. Check Automatic Transfer Switching scheme (ATS) 31-TMSS-02

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4.0 REFERENCES

Index/Reference
Title
Number
CL-NG-6460-002-048 Checklist for AC Distribution Panels Commissioning
DS-TS-6450-006-001 Prequalified Testing Equipment/Tools List
31-TMSS-02 TMSS for Substation Panels (Document 2)
TES-P-119.30 TES for Substation Design Standards (Document 30)

5.0 REVISION HISTORY

Revision Date Description of Modifications/reason for Change

00 2015-07-01 First issue.

Reviewed/updated the document/processes as part of the
01 2023-08-29 actions taken to comply with the recommendation of the
process gap observations as a result of internal audit.

This document shall comply in accordance with the existing Company’s Rules and Regulations.
Any modifications/discrepancies therein found not conformance shall be declared invalid.
For clarification and verification on this document, contact the following:

Engr. Tarek Mohammad Ahmad

Technical Support & Coordination Division
Commissioning Services Department
Asset Management Sector-
Transmission Engineering & Asset Management BL
Extension No. 77469 Email: 69608@ngrid.sa

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1.0 Equipment General Data and Information

Substation
Bay/Panel
Equipment Serial No
2.0 Mechanical check and Visual Inspection
Item Description Done Remarks
Inspect for physical damage or defects including quality of paint
1.
work
Inspect and verify ACDB Rating Plate, check bus-bar rating, short
2.
circuit withstand current & main MCCBs rating at 55oC.
3. Verify correct rating of each circuit breaker per design drawings
4. Check tightness of all bolted connections
Verify that all front panel mounted devices (meters, selector
5. switches, push buttons, timers, indication lamps, etc.) are
installed per layout drawing and are correctly labeled
6. Check for proper grounding connection (torque wrench method)
Check that all wiring within the panel are rated 1000/600V and not
7.
smaller than 2.5mm2
Check that wiring made without splices. The control wires have
8. solderless insulating ring type terminals, tin plated copper crimp
type.
9. Check color coding as per specifications.
Check no more than two conductors terminated together at one
10.
terminal point.
11. Check all ferruling as per specification.
12. Check CT circuits terminal blocks are as per specification.
Check terminal blocks are grouped according to function, i.e. (AC
13. or DC power supply), CT, DC CONTROLS, ANNUNCATION,
SOE, SCADA etc. and are labeled accordingly.
Check not less than 20% spare terminals are provided on each
14.
terminal block.
Check all spare contacts of relays, conductors, switches etc. are
15.
wired up to terminal blocks for future use.
16. Check the grounding as per specification.
17. Check nameplates as per specification and schematic drawings.
18. Check indications, alarms.
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3.0 Electrical Test

Item Description Done Remarks

1. Insulation test of all buses and wiring.
2. Phasing check
3. Check all MCBs for their ratings and alarms.
4. Apply trip test for all MCCBs by pole- pole current injection method
Test all voltmeters, ammeters, watt-meters, MCBs, Auxiliary
5.
relays, protection relays and control devices.
6. Functional check of main power supply circuit breaker.
7. Functional check of each branch circuit breaker
8. Functional check phase selector switches
9. Schem check for all panels and control circuits.
10. Check Automatic Transfer Switching scheme (ATS)

CSD T&C Contractor Item Number

Name
Sign.
Date
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