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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD

TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING
LIST OF CONTENTS
1. PLANT DETAILS
2. TESTING OBJECTIVES
3. TESTING PROPOSALS
4. SERVICES REQUIRED
5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
7. STATE OF THE PLANT
8. COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE
9. COMPLETION CRITERIA
10. APPENDICES

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD

TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING
1. PLANT DETAILS:
The system consists of
i.

400 kv line

ii.

400 kv switchyard feeder equipments

a) Lightning arrestor
b) Capacitor Voltage Transformer
c) Current transformers
d) Isolators
e) Earthswitches
f) Circuit breaker

iii.

Control & Relay panels

MAKE : BHEL BHOPAL

RELAYS MOUNTED : LBB (ALSTOM Make,MCTI-40 Type)
(R,Y, B PHASES)

Instantaneous Diff. Relay(ALSTOM Make,CAG34 Type)

Biased Differential Relay (ALSTOM Make,MBCH-13 Type)

Over Voltage Relay (ALSTOM Make, VTU 21 Type)
Distance relays for line protection(ALSTOM Make, EPAC
Type, MICROMHO-SHNB Type)
Line bay can be charged/commissioned in two ways
1 By charging the 400 KV main buses through Generator supply via
Generator transformer.Closing the breaker isolators,line isolators

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD

TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING
and Circuit breaker,Generator supply will be sent to Grid through
the main line after synchronization with the Generator supply.
2 By backcharging the bay through the line,for which, line isolator is
closed at first and the breaker isolator and circuit breaker are
closed subsequently after getting all required permissives.

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2. TESTING OBJECTIVE:
2.1 To test and charge/commission the line bay and
2.2 extend the power upto the line
2.3 To charge the main bus 1&2 after getting supply from the line

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD

TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING
3. TESTING PROPOSAL:
3.1 To test the protection relays for line bay in the Relay panel through
secondary injection
3.2 Scheme checking by green marking
3.3 To check the interlocking scheme
3.4 To check the voltage selection and synchronizing circuit
3.5 Secondary injection of CVT
3.6 To check the alarm/annunciation circuits
3.7 To check the event logger circuits
3.8 To check the disturbance recorder signals
3.9 To check the remote operation of yard equipments and their status in the
control panel
3.10

To check trip logics of Circuit breaker

3.11

Primary injection of current transformer

3.12

To check the stability of Tee differential protection

3.13

To check the stability of busbar protection

3.14

Final meggering of 400 KV bus before charging the line bay

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4. SERVICES REQUIRED:
4.1 Calibrated Test Kit
a. 5 KV DC Hand/Motorised Megger
b. 500 V DC Megger
c. Digital Multimeter
d. Clamp-on meter for current measurement
e. Phase sequence meter
4.2 ZFB Kit
4.3 Current Injection Kit (Primary & Secondary)
4.4 3 Phase 415 V AC 50 Hz Supply
4.5 Walkie talkie set for communication

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD

TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING
5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
5.1 The engineer-in-charge of the testing team will inform each member of
the test as to exact nature and extent of his contribution and
responsibilities towards tests carried out.
5.2 Only nominated persons will take part in the tests. All others will remain
clear of the area.
5.3 All persons must acquaint themselves with use and location of fire
extinguishers and First-Aid Box.
5.4 Each test will be carried out under the control of test team leader
5.5 A strict and safe method of applying test leads shall be practiced. Bare
wires should not be used in stead proper lugs must be used. All test
connections shall be tightened and rechecked.
5.6 A record of any alterations made during the tests such as shorts or
disconnections shall be made and annexed to the relevant test
procedures.
5.7 Each test will be carefully planned so that there is no mechanical or
electrical damage to the equipment under test.
5.8 Test area will be kept clean ,clearly defined and cardoned off.
5.9 When high voltage test are being made Danger/Warning notices shall
be fixed at relevant points to ensure safety and a sanction for test taken.
All isolating points to be manned.

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD

TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING

6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE:
6.1 Shock treatment chart and first-aid box will be made available.
6.2 Emergency telephone numbers for hospital and fire services shall be
prominently displayed.
6.3 A telephone will be available nearby

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD

TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING
7. STATE OF THE PLANT:
7.1 Erection of line bay equipments as listed in plant details are completed.
7.2 Earthing of the equipments completed
7.3 Oil level in CT,CVT & Circuit Breaker is OK.
7.4 400 KV Bus Bar is dead
7.5 Clearance from erection department for carrying out various tests obtained.
7.6 Area of test is completely isolated from illegal entry of trespassers

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD

TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING
8. COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE:
8.1 Testing of protection relays in Relay panel
The relays mounted in Relay panel are tested as per the checklist
8.2 Scheme checking by green marking:
The schematic drawings are fully checked for all trip logics, alarm/
annunciation logic and control logics by simulating the actual conditions. In
this manner, all the internal wiring/bus wiring of the control /Relay panel is
checked with the help of a digital multimeter and a continuity tester. Each
and every circuit is then green marked with the help of a highlighter.
8.3 Interlocking scheme checking:
The interlocking scheme is checked as per the schematic drawings(viz
schematic diagram No. 3 562 006 0296) for the sequential and correct
operation of isolators, circuit breaker and earthswitches.
8.4 Checking of Voltage selection and synchronizing circuit:
To check the voltage selection circuit and synchronisation circuit,selected
voltage of Bus-1 and Bus-2 are extended to metering circuit and
synchronisation circuit through relays 75A and 75 B. Relays 75A & 75B
operate depending upon the selection of Main bus-1/2.
8.5 SECONDARY INJECTION OF CVT:
This involves passing current/voltage through protection relays i.e.
simulating CVT output voltages, and confirming correct operation at two
settings. The relay then has its recommended settings applied and the
operation is rechecked to confirm the set values of voltage. If applicable, the
timer of the relay is also tested. Modern relays, particularly those mounted in
modular cases, can be tested in panel by injection of a special plug
connected to the secondary injection test set.

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8.6 Alarm/Annunciator circuit checking:
The Alarm/Annunciator circuit is checked as per the schematic drawings(viz
schematic diagram No. 3 562 006 0296)
8.7 Checking of Event logger circuits:
The checking for Event logger circuits are carried out as per their Standard
Check list.
8.8 Checking of Disturbance recorder signals:
The checking for Disturbance recorder signals are carried out as per their
Standard Check list.
8.9

Remote operation of Yard equipments from the control panel:

Remote operation of Isolators and circuit breaker are done by giving
manual command from the control panel through a rotary switch and its
close/open status is verified from glowing of signal lamps mounted on
control panel.

8.10 TRIP LOGICS OF CIRCUIT BREAKER:

Various protections / schemes are provided in a feeder / Transformer bay for
the safety of the equipment / system viz. LBB, Busbar, Over-current,
Restricted earth fault etc. The operation of the relays designated for the
above-mentioned protections can be tested by secondary injection. These
relays give command to a master trip relay, which in turn gives command to
the Breaker to trip, thus isolating the rest of the equipments from the faulty
zone.

In system-level testing, all trip tests of the Breaker are performed before
charging the system. The format for the above tests is to be filled in the
following way:

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD

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TABULATION OF TRIP LOGICS
SL.
NO.

DESCRIPTION
TEST

SOURCE OF
INITIATION

WINDOW
DESCRIPTION

PROTECTION
RELAY
AS
PER SCHEME.

BREAKER
AUTO TRIP

I)

CLOSE THE BREAKER

AND TRIP THROUGH
PROTECTION
WHICH
ARE APPLICABLE
MAIN - I

II)

MAIN - II

III)

OVER VOLTAGE

IV)

LBB

V)

BUS BAR

VI)

TEE DIFFERENTIAL I &

II

RESULT
OK/NOT
OK

REMARKS

BREAKER
AUTO TRIP
BREAKER
AUTO TRIP
BREAKER
AUTO TRIP
BREAKER
AUTO TRIP
BREAKER
AUTO TRIP
BREAKER
AUTO TRIP

8.11 PRIMARY INJECTION OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER :

This type of test involves each protection circuit, including all interconnecting
wiring. It is usually carried out as a final proving test to ensure that all
terminations are correct and that all CTs are mounted correctly. Typically, a
primary injection test set of up to 100A output should be adequate for the
majority of circuits encountered in a switchyard.
It is customary to see the operation of the relay during Primary injection. The
Breaker should trip as the relay operates. If required, the relay setting be
lowered to facilitate the operation of relay.
The observations can be recorded in the enclosed test format:
8.12 Checking the stability of TEE Differential Protection:
a) Through fault
Following is the format for this test
CTs involved :
Stability
:
Through fault
Phase
:

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Procedure
: Select any two CTs out of 3 CTs of TEE formation of
busbar.Close the concerned isolator & circuit breaker connecting these two
selected CTs. Primary current is injected from P1 terminal of One of the
CTs(Say first CT) through a primary injection kit whose another end is
connected to earth. Close the Earthswitch after the P2 terminal of the
Second CT for return path so that primary current flows through both CTs
and gets earthed after Second CT. In through fault stability or out zone
fault,current in neutral circuit should be negligible. I.e. current in First CTs
secondary circuit should balance with the current in second CTs secondary
circuit provided their polarity is correctly matched.
PRIMARY PANEL
TERMINAL RATIO ABSOLUTE RELAY
CURRENT REFERENCE BLOCK
USED VALUE OF CIRCUIT
NO.
SEC.
CURRENT

Remarks:
b) Zone fault
Following is the format for this test
CTs involved :
Stability
:
In Zone or Zone fault
Phase
:
Procedure
: Select any one CT out of 3 CTs of TEE formation of
busbar. Primary current is injected from P1 terminal of the CT through a
primary injection kit whose another end is connected to earth. Close the
Earthswitch after the P2 terminal of the CT for return path so that primary
current flows through CT and gets earthed after the CT. In Zone fault
stability or zone fault, current in secondary will not be balanced and relay
will sense differential current.87TT1 & 87TT2 relays are set at a particular
value . Increase the primary current from Zero to a value for which relay in
the secondary circuit operates. Note those values as follows
PRIMARY PANEL
TERMINAL RATIO ABSOLUTE RELAY
CURRENT REFERENCE BLOCK
USED VALUE OF CIRCUIT
NO.
SEC.
CURRENT

Observation :
Remarks :

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8.13 Checking the stability of Bus bar Differential Protection:
a) Through fault
Following is the format for this test
CTs involved :
Stability
:
Through fault
Phase
:
Procedure
: Select two CTs of same phase of the busbar. Close the
concerned isolator & circuit breaker connecting these two CTs. Primary
current is injected from P1 terminal of One of the CTs(Say first CT) through
a primary injection kit whose another end is connected to earth. Close the
Earthswitch after the P2 terminal of the Second CT for return path so that
primary current flows through both CTs and gets earthed after Second CT.
In through fault stability or out zone fault, current in neutral circuit should be
negligible. I.e. current in First CTs secondary circuit should balance with
the current in second CTs secondary circuit provided their polarity is
correctly matched.
PRIMARY PANEL
TERMINAL RATIO ABSOLUTE RELAY
CURRENT REFERENCE BLOCK
USED VALUE OF CIRCUIT
NO.
SEC.
CURRENT

Remarks:
b) Zone fault
Following is the format for this test
CTs involved :
Stability
:
In Zone or Zone fault
Phase
:
Procedure
: Select any one CT out of above selected 2 CTs. Primary
current is injected from P1 terminal of the CT through a primary injection kit
whose another end is connected to earth. Close the Earthswitch after the
P2 terminal of the CT for return path so that primary current flows through
CT and gets earthed after the CT. In Zone fault stability or zone fault,
current in secondary will not be balanced and relay will sense differential
current. Bus bar differential relays, MBCZ(Main-1) & PBDCB(Main-2), are
set at a particular value . Increase the primary current from Zero to a value
for which relay in the secondary circuit operates. Note those values as
follows.

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PRIMARY PANEL
TERMINAL RATIO
CURRENT REFERENCE BLOCK
USED
NO.

ABSOLUTE RELAY
VALUE OF CIRCUIT
SEC.
CURRENT

Observation :

Remarks :

8.14 Final meggering of 400 KV Line:

Final Insulation Resistance is measured using a 5 KV Motorised Megger for
checking the healthiness of insulators. It is measured between pole-to-pole
and between each pole and earth.

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD

TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING
9. COMPLETION CRITERIA:
ALL MEASUREMENTS TAKEN DURING TESTS HAVE BEEN
RECORDED AND FOUND IN ACCEPTANCE LIMITS. LINE BAY IS
CLEARED FOR COMMISSIONING/CHARGING.

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10. APPENDICES:
DRAWING :
1. SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM OF 400 KV SWITCHYARD(NO: TB DG 186
510 0101,REV 02)
2. OGA DRAWINGS OF CT,CVT & LIGHTNING ARRESTORS(No: TB
DG 186 316 0241/01,251/01 & 351/01)
3. SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS FOR ISOLATORS AND EARTHSWITCHES
(No: 3 562 510 0277)
4. SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS FOR CONTROL & RELAY PANELS for
LINE-1 & 2(NO: 3 562 006 0296/Rev 03) and LINE-3 & 4(NO: 3 562
006 0298,Rev 02)