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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:

Control Cable 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 Control Cables is an important issue to prove
that Control Cables have been properly shipped and correctly erected and installed. This
work instruction highlights the necessary steps related to proper commissioning of the
Control Cables in HV and EHV substations.

All Control Cables 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 Control Cablewas subjected to any damage during transportation.

 Each Control Cable has been installed correctly.
 Each Control cable is working in coordination with other equipment, as specified.
 All installed Control cables 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 policies,
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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 Control cables following all of this
work instruction.
o Signing the commissioning schemes of Control cables, checklists, and the test
formats once tests have been finished after checking all tests’ values compared with
Control cables 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 Factory Test Results
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 Technical Data Schedule
o Approved final settings.
o Approved schematic drawings.
o Performing the testing and commissioning of the Control cables using an approved
test equipment in the presence of the CSD witness.
o Signing the commissioning schemes of Control cables checklists, and the test
formats once tests have been finished after checking all test values compared with
Control cables in the data schedule, nameplate, and FAT results.

3.0 WORK INSTRUCTION

3.1 Mechanical Checks and Visual Inspections
Reference/ Criteria
Item Description
limit
1. Inspect for physical damage/defects and verify the thickness / 11-TMSS-11
quality of the insulation, metallic sheath, metallic shield, and
jacket.
2. Verify all cable connections as per approved drawing.
3. Verify that all cables and cores are labeled correctly.
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4. Check for proper cable duct, support, clamping, trays and proper
grounding.
5. Check tightness of terminals, ferrule numbering and confirm the
cables are secured.
6. Check that all cable trays are secure and correctly grounded.
7. Check all cables are securely supported throughout.
8. Check the path/separation of control & power cables
9. Visual inspection, size and rating confirmation.
10. Size checking against rating required.
3.2 Electrical Tests
Reference/ Criteria
Item Description
limit
Insulation Resistance Test with 1 kV DC insulation tester. IR > 100 Mega-
ohms
1. Phasing and continuity check.

Note:
1. The test is done without witness.
2. The test shall be done before commissioning stage.
3. The test results shall be provided to and checked by CSD.

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4.0 REFERENCES

Index/Reference
Title
Number
CL-NG-6460-002-043 Checklist for Control Cable Commissioning
DS-TS-6450-006-001 Prequalified Testing Equipment/Tools List
11-TMSS-10 TMSS for Insulated Conductor (Document 10)
TES-P-119.29 Substation Design Standard (Document 9)
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 and 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 Checks and Visual Inspections
Item Description Done Remarks
1. Inspect for physical damage/defects and verify the thickness
/ quality of the insulation, metallic sheath, metallic shield, and
jacket.
2. Verify all cable connections as per approved drawing.
3. Verify that all cables and cores are labeled correctly.
4. Check for proper cable duct, support, clamping, trays and
proper grounding.
5. Check tightness of terminals, ferrule numbering and confirm
the cables are secured.
6. Check that all cable trays are secure and correctly grounded.
7. Check all cables are securely supported throughout.
8. Check the path/separation of control & power cables
9. Visual inspection, size and rating confirmation.
10. Size checking against rating required.
3.0 Electrical Tests
Item Description Done Remarks
1. Insulation Resistance Test with 1 kV DC insulation tester.
2. Phasing and continuity check.

CSD T&C Contractor Item Number

Name
Sign.
Date
Name
Sign.
Date