THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY ENGINEERING AUDIT FORM

ELECTRICAL G7M-1055-05
GLOBAL 20-AUG-2003
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ON-LINE VISUAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES AND CHECKLIST
FOR POWER FACTOR CORRECTION CAPACITOR BANKS

Scope This procedure defines the requirements and methods for performing on-line
(capacitors are energized) visual inspections on power factor correction
capacitor banks.

Safety Safety is an integral part of all jobs. As such, all applicable Corporate and site-
specific safety and loss prevention practices and procedures shall be rigidly
applied in the execution of the work described in this standard. It is the
responsibility of the lead person administering this Practice to assure that such
safety related Practices/procedures are identified and followed by all involved.

Because of inherent dangers in any high voltage work, special care must be
taken to safeguard personnel in the inspection of this equipment. Use of
personal protective equipment is mandatory when performing these job tasks.

Visual Inspection Perform the following visual inspections on the capacitors.

(VISIN1) Checklist

Capacitor Bank #: Date:

Item Inspection Results

General condition of the capacitor support system and terminals. Look
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for signs of rust, corrosion, dirty insulators, etc.

Visual inspection of grounding connections. Confirm good condition of

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grounding connections.

3 Visual check of fuse elements. Look for blown fuse indicators, etc.

Visual check of bus/cable connections. Look for signs of high temperature

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like discoloration of joins, bus, and cable terminations.

5 Visual checks for oil leaks around case, bushings, etc.

Verify the area around the capacitor bank is clear from obstructions.
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Flammable materials should not be stored around capacitor bank systems!

Create a work order (with service code “REP”) to correct any

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deficiencies noted.

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