Description: Site Test Procedure For MV Cable

Index Ref. : CABLE.MV.TEST

Effective date: 01-07-2012

Waleed A. Awady
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Prepared by:

01-07-2012
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Date:

Osama Hussain
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Approved by:

01-07-2012
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Date:

Revision Number: 2
Total No of Pages: 2

1. PURPOSE:

The purpose of this procedure is to verify functions of MV cable.

2. APPLICABILITY:

This procedure applies to MV cable.

3. DEFINITIONS:

Non

4. FORM:

Site Test Report for MV cable.

5. REFERENCES:
All inspections and tests shall utilize the following references;
A.
Project design drawings and specifications
B.
Manufacturers instruction manuals applicable to each
particular apparatus.
6. STANDARDS:
The following codes and standards apply,
a.
B.
C.

National Electrical Testing Association: NETA

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers: IEEE.
SEC Transmission Construction Standards TCS-P-105
Rev.0

7. EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED:

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Description: Site Test Procedure For MV Cable

Index Ref. : CABLE.MV.TEST

8. PROCEDURE:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
Always refer to instruction manuals of test equipment used for detailed safety instructions
and precautions.
MECHANICAL CHECKS AND VISUAL INSPECTION:
Item
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Description
Inspect For Physical Damage or Defects
Verify All Cable Connections As Per Drawing
Check all cables and cores are labeled correctly
Check tightness of terminals and confirm the cables are secured
Check cable size against rating required
Check cable entry path trench or ducts are to be properly sealed
Check for proper cable support ,clamping trays, blocking
Check cable bends to ensure that the bending radius is equal to or greater
than that specified
Visual inspection, size and rating confirmation
Check that phases are identified and color
Coded

ELECTRICAL TESTS:
Item
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3
4

Description
Continuity check
Sheath insulation resistance at 1000 V
Insulation resistance test and phasing check before and after HV test
A.C. high voltage test ( test frequency = 60 HZ)

9. ACCEPTANCE CRITERION :
Check the Test results against applicable standards and/or manufacturers instructions.

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