Title: Procedure for testing of the Electrical Switchboard, Power Prepared by: Electrical Dept.

& Lightning Panel Reviewed by: QHSE Dept.

Approved by: VP Projects & Services
Procedure Name: TP-ESPL-01, Rev: 01, 15-April-18

TESTING OF ELECTRICAL SWITCHBOARD, POWER & LIGHTNING PANEL

TP-ESPL-01

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Title: Procedure for testing of the Electrical Switchboard, Power Prepared by: Electrical Dept.
& Lightning Panel Reviewed by: QHSE Dept.
Approved by: VP Projects & Services
Procedure Name: TP-ESPL-01, Rev: 01, 15-April-18

TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Task
a. Work Status-------------------------------------------------------------------------2
b. Documentation---------------------------------------------------------------------2
c. Personnel----------------------------------------------------------------------------2
d. Measuring Instrumentation------------------------------------------------------2

2. Preconditions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
3. Precautions----------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
4. Scope------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
5. Execution-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
a. Visual Checks----------------------------------------------------------------------3
b. Testing of Current Limiting Reactor
1. Wiring Check ------------------------------------------------------------3
2. Insulation Resistance Measurement-------------------------------3
3. Contact Resistance.----------------------------------------------------4
4. Trip Test-------------------------------------------------------------------4
5. Ammeter Test------------------------------------------------------------4
6. Checking Protective Earthing----------------------------------------4

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Title: Procedure for testing of the Electrical Switchboard, Power Prepared by: Electrical Dept.
& Lightning Panel Reviewed by: QHSE Dept.
Approved by: VP Projects & Services
Procedure Name: TP-ESPL-01, Rev: 01, 15-April-18

1. Task.
This instruction comprises a description of the testing of the ELECTRICAL
SWITCHBOARD, Power & Lighting Panel

2. Preconditions

2.1. Work Status

 Erection has been completed.
 Labelling of the equipment and designation of live enclosed plant sections has
been carried out.

2.2. Documentation
 The circuit diagrams and Single Line Drawings are available.

2.3. personnel
 Commissioning engineer: - (1) engineer with experience in commissioning of
Electrical switchboard & Panels.
 Technician or helper: - (2) skilled worker with adequate on -the-job training
 Witness from the client ‘s concern department

2.4. Measuring Instrument

 Primary injection test equipment
 Sverker
 Insulation Test Equipment (Megger 10KV)
 Contact resistance Test Equipment.

3. Precautions
The work will only proceed when a Permit to Work (PTW) in work permit area has been
obtained. The PTW will be kept on site for consultation during the testing works.
 Observe the rules for handling electronic components sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD measures).
 Special safety arrangements shall be made for all areas which are not explicitly
designated as” electrical operating areas” when performing tests at voltages in
excess of 50V.
 Closing of the work permit after completion of the work (if the test area is to be
considered in work permit area) is necessary.
 Before test voltages are applied a check shall be carried out to ensure that no
unauthorized persons are working at the corresponding load-where ever necessary
barriers should be provided.

4. Scope
 Testing of Electrical Switchboard
 Visual Checking

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Title: Procedure for testing of the Electrical Switchboard, Power Prepared by: Electrical Dept.
& Lightning Panel Reviewed by: QHSE Dept.
Approved by: VP Projects & Services
Procedure Name: TP-ESPL-01, Rev: 01, 15-April-18

 Structure Checking
 Wiring Check
 Insulation Resistance Measurement
 Contact resistance

5. Execution
5.1. Visual Inspection.
Prior to carrying out electrical tests, a visual check of the CLR should be carried out
paying particular attention to the following points
 Correct labeling of devices and cables
 Equipment and cables are undamaged
 Correct execution of the cable gland/sealing end
 Name plate data, match with drawing and ambient condition
 Firm cable termination/terminal connection and ferruling

5.2. Wiring Check

Following tests to be carried out

1- Busbar check
2- Power cable connection check
3- Control cable connection check
4- Control cable marker check

5.3. Insulation Resistance Measurement

Following tests to be carried out

1- Insulation resistance measurement between Phase to Phase

2- Insulation resistance measurement between Phase to Neutral
3- Insulation resistance measurement between Phase to Ground

5.4. Contact Resistance

5.5. Trip Rest

5.6. Ammeter Test

5.7. Checking the Protective Earthing

Bus duct protective earthing bond must be earthed in order to afford protection to
human beings. Protective earthing bond should be checked for continuity.

***End of the procedure***

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