Sf6 Testing Procedure

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SE-SCI-CON-S-59 Design & Engineering Procedure
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Department – Design & Engineering
Date: 01/01/2013
SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKER
SF6 CIRCUIT
BREAKER
CAUTION: - Hard copy of this document is for information purposes only. The content of the procedures may
be changed with out notification. The controlled procedures are those only on the SCI server. P1 of 9
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1.0 Introduction
The following test procedure has been prepared for the testing and commissioning of the SF6
Circuit Breaker at …………………………………………… project India.
All Testing and Commissioning documentation must be produced in accordance with all relevant
codes of practice of India and international standard.
2.0 Test Equipment
The following test instrumentation & tools will be required to undertake the tests detailed within this
procedure:
A Megger (5KV)
B CRM Kit
C Timing Test Kit
D Gas Leakage Detector Test Kit
3.0 Testing and Commissioning

 The installation of equipment is substantially complete, and is live. Equipment and System
Testing and Commissioning documentation must be provided to verify the following tests
and inspections have been carried out.
 All testing and commissioning documentation, including manufacturers recommended
procedures, shall be supplied to the commissioning management team to confirmed
 Wear insulating gloves. Perform the discharge and grounding of the circuit at the conclusion
of each test.
 The following steps shall have been carried out:
4.0 Visual Checks – General.

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 Visual checks for physical installation against approved drawings.

 Check the Breaker ratings are in accordance with the approved working drawings
 Check general construction and standard of finishing are acceptable.
 Check leveling and alignment are correct and acceptable.
 Check equipment properly mounted as per manufacturers recommendations,
 Check warning labels and signage are fitted
 Check maintenance access provided for equipment.
 Check earthing bar and connections are provided and correct.
 Check bolts, nuts, screws etc for supports, insulators and connections have been tightened
correctly and torque tightened where applicable.
 Check operating handles and keys c/w mounting cabinet have been provided.
 Check rubber insulating mats have been provided to front and rear of panels.
 Check ‘As Built’ record schematic diagrams have been installed in the room. The schematics
to be framed and wall mounted.
 Check operation sequence instructions have been provided for interlock facilities.
5.0 Commissioning Test

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5.1 I R Value Test
5.1.1 Circuit Diagram:
5.1.2 Procedure:
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IR test of breaker is done using 5 KV Megger. Meggering is generally done under specified
conditions namely, when CB is closed and when CB is opened. During these conditions, Megger
value is noted down for all the phases. The values thus measured are preferably in giga ohms.
The breaker closed condition R pole to Earth and Y pole to Earth and B pole to Earth.
The breaker open condition R pole to Earth and Y pole to Earth and B pole to Earth
The breaker open condition R-R pole and Y-Y pole and B-B pole. The above values are noted and
recorded on site register / test report. The value should be in Meg Ohms.
5.1.3 Testing Report:
Insulation Resistance Test Values in Meg Ohms

Sl.
(With 5000V Megger) “R” PH “Y” PH “B” PH
No
Across Poles/Contacts (When CB
(i)
Open)
(ii) Pole to Earth (When CB Closed)
(iii) Pole to Pole (When CB Open)
5.2 Contact Resistance Test

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5.2.2 Procedure:
Contact resistance of the breaker R ph, Y ph and B ph pole is seen by injecting 100A dc current
with the help of CRM Kit and thus the corresponding resistance is displayed. The value thus
shown should ideally be less than 100 micro ohms.
Stationary & Moving Contacts are built from materials that provide good resistance from arcing.
However if contacts are not maintained on a regular basis, resistance due to repeated arcing
builds up resulting in the contacts disability to carry currents
Contact resistance Values in Micro Ohms
Sl. no Description “R” PH “Y” PH “B” PH
(I) Contact Resistance value
5.3 Timing Test of C – CO – O

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5.3.2 Procedure:
It is necessary to time each breaker, in order to have its functional signature. Incorrect operation
can have disastrous consequences on the equipment or the substation personnel. Not to mention
the out of service losses of revenue and the repair costs. Timing tests are done first in the factory
during the routine tests and after installation, during the commissioning tests. They have to be done
periodically in order to validate the good working order and reliability of the breaker. Timing tests
are also a powerful tool for troubleshooting faulty breakers.
Four steps constitute the main activities to accomplish a timing test:
 Cable installation and connection

 Data Acquisition
 Data interpretation
 Data analysis

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Breaker closing & opening Time Test Timings in milli-seconds

Sl. No Description “R” PH “Y” PH “B” PH
(i) Close
(ii) Open-1
(iii) Open-2
5.4 Gas Leakage Detection Test
5.4.1 Procedure:
The gas is filled in the gas leakage detector test kit and it is kept for 24hrs under observation.
Then after 24 hours the pipe joints are checked for any detection of leakage of gas
If the pressure drop is more than 1KV then the gas leakage detector detects it
6.0 Operational Check

(A) Manual Operation Close / Open
(B) Electrical Operation (L/R) Close / Open
(C) Protection Trip Trip
(D) Anti Pumping
7.0 Functional Check

(A) ON/OFF Indication
(B) Spring Charge Indication
(C) CB Aux Contact
(D) Auto Trip Indication
(E) Trip Circuit Healthy
(F) SF6 Low Alarm
8.0 RECORDS
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 SF6 Test Report

 Pre Commissioning Check List
 Loto Check Sheet
 Energizing Protocol
9.0 DOCUMENT CONTROL
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SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKER

2.0 Test Equipment

3.0 Testing and Commissioning

4.0 Visual Checks – General.

 Visual checks for physical installation against approved drawings.

5.0 Commissioning Test

5.1 I R Value Test

5.1.1 Circuit Diagram:

5.1.3 Testing Report:

Insulation Resistance Test Values in Meg Ohms

(ii) Pole to Earth (When CB Closed)

(iii) Pole to Pole (When CB Open)

5.2 Contact Resistance Test

5.2.3 Testing Report:

Contact resistance Values in Micro Ohms

Sl. no Description “R” PH “Y” PH “B” PH

(I) Contact Resistance value

5.3 Timing Test of C – CO – O

Four steps constitute the main activities to accomplish a timing test:

 Cable installation and connection

5.3.3 Testing Report:

Breaker closing & opening Time Test Timings in milli-seconds

5.4 Gas Leakage Detection Test

6.0 Operational Check

7.0 Functional Check

 SF6 Test Report

9.0 DOCUMENT CONTROL

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