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Standard for dc Traction Power System Field

Testing and Acceptance Criteria for System
Applications up to 1500 Volts dc Nominal
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Introduction
This introduction provides background on the rationale used to develop this standard, which may
aid in the understanding, usage, and applicability of this standard.
This standard is intended to apply to field testing of installed dc traction power substation (TPSS)
equipment rated at 1500 V dc nominal or less. Installed traction power substations may be ready
for revenue service once the tests included in this standard are performed and accepted by the
authority. Factory testing, design and production tests of a traction power substation and its
individual equipment is covered in other standards. This standard is designed to verify the
integration of individual pieces of equipment covered in other standards to achieve their intended
function once they are assembled and integrated as a complete traction power substation
configured into a system-wide traction power system.
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At the time this standard was completed, the working group had the following membership:
Jay Sender, Chair
Sam Kundu, Vice Chair
Ahmed Zobaa
Alexander Kline
Arthur McVitty
Ashton Robinson
Benjamin Stell
Bob Fisher
Chris Pagni
Chuck Ross
Dave Prakash
Constantinos Orphanides
David Groves
Dev Paul
David Reinke
Earl Fish
Fred Rooney
Gary Touryan
Gilbert Cabral
Greg Thompson
Herb Zwilling
Jeffrey Sisson
Jeftic Mladen
John Pascu
John Whitney
Keith Miller
Mark Griffiths
Mike Dinolfo
Nerendra Shah
Nick Rassias
Oscar Ravarra
Paul Forquer
Peter Lloyd
Raj Ganeriwal
Ramesh Dhingra
Ray Davis
Raymond Strittmatter
Richard Shiflet
Roger Avery
Ron Clark
Sergo Sagareli
Stephen Norton
Steve Bezner
Stuart Kuritzky
Tanuj Khandelwal
Theodre Bandy
Tim Fink
Timothy McBride
Tom Langer
Tom OHara
Tom Young
Tristan Kneschke
Vince Paparo
Yunxiang Chen
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Contents
1.Overview......................................................................................................................................................2
1.1Scope......................................................................................................................................................2
1.2Purpose...................................................................................................................................................2
2.Definitions,Abbreviations,andAcronyms..................................................................................................2
2.1Definitions..............................................................................................................................................2
2.2 AbbreviationsandAcronyms.................................................................................................................2
3.TestingRequirements...................................................................................................................................3
3.1General3
3.2Procedures..............................................................................................................................................3
3.3TestEquipment.4
3.4SubstationPhysicalInspectionandMechanicalOperation..
4
3.5Electrical InsulationTests
5
3.6GroundVerificationTest..
5
3.7SubstationFunctionalTest....................................................................................................................5
3.8ShortCircuitTest..................................................................................................................................7
3.9TrainStartingTests...............................................................................................................................8
3.10AudibleSoundLevelTest...................................................................................................................9
3.11InfraredThermographicInspection/Test9
AnnexA
Bibliography.10
AnnexB
B.1ShortCircuitTest
B.2TrainStartTest
B.3StrayCurrentStructuretoEarthVoltageTest...........................................................................12
B.42 RunningRailtoEarthResistanceTest
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Standard for dc Traction Power System Field

Testing and Acceptance Criteria for System
Applications up to 1500 Volts dc Nominal
1. Overview
1.1
Scope
This standard provides field test and acceptance criteria for transportation system applications
powered by a dc traction power system up to 1500 volts nominal.
1.2
Purpose
The purpose is to ensure that the installed equipment will function as intended by the plans and
specifications, thereby providing reliable service for the anticipated life of the equipment.
2. Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

2.1
2.1.1
Definitions
General
For purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply. IEEE 100, The
Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms, Seventh Edition, should be referenced for
terms not defined in this clause.
2.1.2
authority The owner/user as defined by the contracting specificationdocument.
2.1.3 contingency operation The condition occurring when power normally supplied to a
segment under test is restricted due to one or more traction power substations being deenergized and/or one or more dc feeder breakers being open.
2.1.4 safety/security equipment Certain equipment including intrusion alarm, fire protection,
safety interlocks, and annunciation devices.
3. Testing Requirements
3.1
General
This standard provides field test and acceptance criteria for equipment once it is assembled and
integrated as a complete traction power substation. Where there are field testing
requirements for certain components addressed in other applicable standards, these
standards are referenced in the appropriate clauses of this standard. This standard does not
attempt to identify or address the detailed testing or sequence of the tests performed on
ancillary components associated with a system-wide traction power system in the vicinity of
a traction power substation. As a standard it is limited to addressing the traction power
substation components and the corresponding criteria which that are required for safety and
effective functioning after installation. This standard is intended to provide a set of uniform
field test requirements to verify that installed traction power substation equipment satisfies
safety and performance criteria when assembled and integrated as a complete traction
power substation to serve as a source of dc traction power for the train propulsion system.
This standard references contract documents for the technical requirements needed to
perform a test. In lieu of an authority incorporating specific technical requirements into the
contract documents the authoritys design criteria may be referenced in the contract.
3.2
3.2.1
Procedures
General
This clause describes the criteria and requirements for test planning, performance, recording of
data, and reporting of test results.
3.2.2
Test Plan
A test plan shouldshall identify the approach to be used for accomplishing each of the specified
tests, and include the projected test schedule, installation verification procedures, test execution
and acceptance criteria.
3.2.3
Failure and Retesting
Failure of equipment to meet test specifications or ratings shouldshall be grounds for rejection of
equipment. Failed equipment shouldshall be retested in accordance with this standard after
renewal or repair work and conforming test(s) witnessed by the authority for acceptance have
been successfully completed.
Revised drawings or diagrams shouldshall be prepared if modifications or changes affect any
drawings, diagrams, or other documents previously submitted to and accepted by the authority. The
requirements for specified tests, performance specifications, drawings and design calculations of
the original unit shouldshall be applicable to the new unit.
3.2.4
Test Procedures and/or Reports
Test procedures and/or reports shouldshall include as a minimum:

a.
Title of test(s), including equipment model and serial numbers (where applicable).
b.
Scheduled location and date of test(s).
c.
Equipment to be tested.
d.
Objective and scope of test(s).
e.
Test set-up, physical and wiring diagrams of test(s).
f.
Test equipment to be used, with manufacturers name and model number.
g.
Abbreviations and references used in the test(s) description.
h.
Personnel required for the test(s), including primary and supporting personnel.
i.
Estimated duration of test(s).
j.
Pass/fail criteria of each test and probable results, including calculations, curves,
photographs, and other supporting data.
k.
Samples of test(s) data sheets to be used for recording test(s) parameters and results.
l.
Step by step instructions for performing the test(s), identifying the points where data are to
be recorded and the limits for acceptable data.
m.
Instructions for recording data on data sheets or verifying that individual procedural steps
have been completed.
n.
Ambient condition limitations including temperature, altitude, barometric pressure, air

humidity, maximum available short circuit fault current from utility company, noise, and
vibration.
o.
Signature space(s) provided with printed name/title/company below on test(s) data sheets.
p.
Company performing instrument calibration and date calibration performed.
In addition to the requirements specified above, test reports shouldshall include accuracy and
calibration data of the test equipment used, summary and conclusions, results including
calculations, curves, and photographs, descriptions of any failures and/or modifications
including reasons for such failures and/or modifications, names of individuals approving such
modifications, other supporting data, and signature(s) of test witness(s).
Revisions to the test procedures may be proposed based upon the results of the first items
tested. Modified test procedures shouldshall be resubmitted to the authority for acceptance and
shouldshall meet the same submittal requirements indicated herein unless waived by the
authority.
3.3
Test Equipment
Instruments and devices used quantitatively shouldshall be within current calibration period and
current certificates shouldshall be provided to the authority.
3.4
Substation Physical Inspection and Mechanical Operation
A physical inspection and mechanical operation shouldshall be conducted on all substation

equipment prior to energizing the rectifier transformer. For this inspection all compartment
doors/panels shouldshall be opened and/or removed to allow access to the equipment. During
this inspection special instructions to transit operators shouldshallshould assure be given so that
adjacent traction power substations do not back-feed dc power on the load side of the dc feeder
breakers. The isolated dc sections shouldshall be properly grounded, and/or the appropriate dc
feeder breaker(s) shouldshall be opened, locked and tagged. Likewise ac primary power
switch(es) outside the traction power substation shouldshall be opened, locked and tagged to
assure the traction power substation is electrically isolateisolated the substation under test from
all sources of ac and dc power. The purpose of performing this inspection/operation is to verify
insure all equipment is properly secured, bolted connections are tightened within torque
specifications, bus bars and/or cables are adequately supported, grounding and testing devices
function properly, insulation levels are not compromised, no undesirable material and/or tools
have been inadvertently left inside the equipment, protective and safety/security equipment are
operational, battery cases are not cracked or leaking, and safety labels are affixed.
3.5
Electrical Insulation Tests
The following electrical insulation tests shouldshall be performed prior to energizing the rectifier
transformer, control power circuits, and dc feeder cables to insure verify that no equipment
damage occurred during delivery and installation, and the equipment is effectively grounded:
a. Wiring insulation resistance testing when specified by in the authoritycontract.
b. Ac and dc bus dielectric testing when specified in the contract.
c.
AcAcC and DC dc Ccircuit breaker dielectric testing.
d. Rectifier transformer dielectric testing.

e. Rectifier unit(s) dielectric testing.
f.
Insulated Ffloor dielectric testing.
3.6
3.6.1
Ground Verification Test

General
The following tests shouldshall be performed to verify that the grounding at each substation
location meets the contract requirements. A detailed visual inspection of all bond and grounding
wires shouldshall be conducted prior to performing the following tests:
a. System grounding test conforming to maximum acceptable grounding resistance.
b. Equipment grounding/bonding test per maximum acceptable resistance value criteria.
3.6.2 Test Description
3.6.2.1. Measure the resistance of the bond wires between metallic enclosures/surge arresters
and a substation grounding system using a low resistance ohm-meter. Connect the test point
between the enclosure and the station perimeter ground, or ground bus.
3.6.2.2. Measure the resistance between the ground grid and conductors connected to the
substation ground bus using a low resistance ohm-meter.
The minimum resolution of the low resistance ohm-meter shouldused should be 1 .The low
resistance ohm-meter shouldshall provide 1 micro-ohm measurement resolution.
3.6.2.3. Measure the resistance of the substation ground grid(s) in accordance with IEEE Std. 81.
3.6.3 Acceptance Criteria
Total resistance of a bond and/or ground connection shouldshall not exceed contract
requirements (typically between 5 and 1 m or the maximum value specified in the
contractexcluding conductor resistance)measured between an enclosure and perimeter ground
or copper bus (excluding conductor resistance).
The substation grounding system resistance shouldshall not exceed contract requirements (a
value oftypically 5 or the maximum value specified by in the authoritycontract).
3.7
Substation Functional Tests
3.7.1
General
The following tests shouldshall be performed to verify proper operation of traction power
substation equipment.
3.7.2 Prior to Rectifier Transformer and DC Feeder Cable Energization
These tests shouldshall be performed after the batteries reach full charge and control circuit lowvoltage services are energized, but before the traction power rectifier transformer and dc feeder
cables are energized. For safety reasons, operation of all of the protective devices and medium
voltage switchgear shouldshall be confirmed before the feeder is energized. Before the feeder is
energized is the best and safest time to confirm the operation of all the protective devices and
medium voltage switchgear.Relay contacts shouldshall be blocked, jumpers installed, or digital
signals generated to simulate an energized traction power rectifier transformer, main dc bus and
dc feeders. Equipment shouldshall be isolated and grounded according to applicable safety
standards prior to proceeding with functional tests. Timing devices shouldshall be set in this
phase. Test procedures shouldshall simulate the operation of each device under test by
manipulation, contact jumpering, or digital signal generation. The operation of a relay having
multiple inputs shouldshall be confirmed from each and every input device. (i.e.: a lockout relay
having multiple inputs from various devices shouldshall be operated from each device to confirm
operation of the lockout relay).
Test records shouldshall provide means to document that all functions have been verified for
compliance with the control schematics, plans and specifications; and the relays and meters are
calibrated. Devices tested shouldshall include as a minimum:
a. Control circuits, annunciator circuits, supervisory circuits, load measuring circuits,
emergency trip system (ETS) circuits, transfer trip circuits, and safety/security circuits.
b. Protective relays.
c.
Metering equipment.
d. Safety/security equipment including but not limited to smoke alarms, emergency lighting and
intrusion devices.
e. Circuit breaker and interlock(s) operation.
f.
Station battery system and charger. The battery shouldshall be subjected to a battery load
test in accordance with the battery manufacturers test procedure once the battery is fully
charged. The individual battery cell voltages shouldshall be measured and recorded.
g. Environmental control devices integral to the equipment. This test may be delayed until
subclause 3.7.443 if insufficient power prevents testing of these devices at this time.
h. Grounded structure and hot structure protection. Each protected surface shouldshall be
tested by actually applying a ground and ac and/or dc voltage to the surface.
i.
Remote monitoring and control devices. Each I/O point shouldshall be tested using a
diagnostic computer to verify proper operation.
3.7.3
AdditionalPre-Requisites Prior to Performing Energized Testing
The following tasks should be performed prior to performing energized testing:

a. Short Circuit and Protective Device Coordination Study - completed by the authority or its
designate.
b. Recommended equipment short circuit ratings and protective device settings - implemented.
c. Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and equipment labeling - completed and implemented per NFPA70E and or IEEE STD 1584 and as specified by the authority for specific application.
d. Utility Provisions - reviewed and approved by the utility(s).
e. Transfer trip scheme - tested at adjacent substations.
The following task shall be performed prior to performing energized testing:

f.
Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and equipment labeling - completed and implemented per NFPA70E or IEEE STD 1584 and as specified by the authority for specific application.
3.7.4 After Rectifier Transformer and DC Feeder Breaker Energization (No Load)
The following tests shouldshall be performed to verify proper operation of a substation after the
rectifier transformer and dc feeder breakers are energized, but before load is applied by closing
the dc feeder breakers. Test records shouldshall provide means to document that all control
functions have been verified prior to proceeding to energized testing. Devices tested shouldshall
include as a minimum:
a.
Incoming ac power supply feeder alive device (27/47 or 27/59device). The device
shouldshall be tested by removing and restoring the feeder PT fuses.
b.
Rectifier unit polarity and voltage.
c.
Rectifier transformer tap voltage.
d.
Ac incoming power supply voltage circuit breaker (device 52) and rectifier output circuit
breaker (device 72) electrical interlocks.
e.
Voltage sensing circuits at dc switchgear.
3.7.5 After Substation Energization (Load Test)

In the final stage of traction power substation equipment functional testing the rectifier
shouldshall be energized and the dc feeder breakers closed. Proper operation of dc and ac
ammeters, dc and ac voltmeters, and dc feeder load measuring shouldshall be confirmed as
load is applied as described under clause 3.9. Short circuit current testing and train start testing
shouldshall be performed in accordance with clauses 3.8 and 3.9.
All traction power substation equipment shouldshall functionshould functioned as intended and
as specified in the contract documentsby the authority.
3.8
3.8.1
Short Circuit Test

General
These optional tests (when specified in the contract documentsby the authority) are shall be
performed to verify the correct selective tripping sequence of all protective devices in the event
of an applied short circuit, and to optimize adjustment of substation protective devices. Other
tests (subclause B.1) may be specified in the contract to verify proper operation of all protective
devices at adjacent substations.
3.8.2 Test Description
3.8.2.1 CloseInTPSSExternalFault
With all the traction power substation to be tested energized and all other substations connected
to the line segment under test de-energizedenergized and the dc feeder breakers of adjacent deenergized substations serving the line energizeds normally connected to the segment under test
openenergized, and the electrical overhead contact system or third rail section configured
according to contract requirements, apply a switched connection between the positive and
negative current collection points just outside the traction power substation where maximum
substation fault current magnitude is likely to occur. Obtain digital or analog oscillographic
recordings of current and voltage, impulse time, clearing time, and recovery voltage. For safety
reasons, remote tripping of dc feeder breakers connected to the line segment under test
shall be provided so the breaker can be tripped in the event the protective devices fail to
operate properly.
3.8.2.2MediumDistanceTPSSExternalFault
With all traction power substations normally connected to the segment under test energized, and
the electrical overhead contact system or third rail section configured according to contract
requirements, apply a switched connection between the positive and negative current collection
points at the track position located midway between two adjacent substations. Obtain digital or
analog oscillographic recordings of current and voltage, impulse time, clearing time, and
recovery voltage.
3.8.2.3
RemoteDistanceTPSSExternalFault
With the traction power substation to be tested energized and all other substations connected to
the line segment under test de-energized and the dc feeder breakers of adjacent de-energized
substations serving the line segment under test open, and the electrical overhead contact system
or third rail section configured according to contract requirements, With one substation normally
connected to the segment under test energized, the electrical overhead contact system or third
rail section configured according to contract requirements, and adjacent substations deenergized, apply a switched connection between the positive and negative current collection
points at the track position where the minimum fault current magnitude supplied by the traction
power substation is likely to occur. Obtain digital or analog oscillographic recordings of current
and voltage, impulse time, clearing time, and recovery voltage. For safety reasons, remote
tripping of dc feeder breakers connected to the line segment under test shall be provided
so the breaker can be tripped in the event the protective devices fail to operate properly.
With all traction power substations normally connected to the segment under test
energized,
The ac and dc protective relay settings shouldshall achieveshould achieved the desired relay
coordination between protective devices, and shouldshall operateshould operated to trip and
lockout the appropriate circuit breakerswithout any adverse event.
3.9
3.9.1
Train Starting Tests

General
This test shouldThisese tests shouldshall be performed to verify proper operation and
coordination of the ac and dc protective devices during normal and contingency operation under
the vehicle loading specified in the contract. documents. Other tests (subclause B.2) may be
specified in the by the contract to verify proper performance of the vehicles.authority.
3.9.2 Test description
With thetheall traction power substation substations under test energized and all other
substations normally connected to the line segment under test de-energized and the dc feeder
breakers of adjacent de-energized substations serving the line segment under test open, and the
electrical overhead contact system or third rail section configured according to contract
requirementsdocuments, simultaneously accelerate the maximum number of fully loaded
vehicles as specified in the contract contractby the authority documents for normal operation
(loaded weight per specificationcontract) toward away from the energized substation. The
vehicles shouldshall operate at maximum specified acceleration to attain the maximum
permitted speed for the area under test, and then brake to a full stop using full service brake. A
high resolution chart record of dc feeder current and dc bus voltage shouldshall be obtained.
Other measurements such as rail to ground voltage (subclause B.3) and vehicle voltage may
also be recorded by the authority for the purpose of estimating hazardous contact voltage at the
vehicle surface during train starting as well as allowing the authority to estimate the level of stray
leakage current for short time intervals. The test shouldshould be repeated with the system
configured for contingency operation while operating the maximum number of vehicles as
specified by the authority for contingency operation. EachThe test shouldshall be conducted with
the vehicles starting at a location midway between just outside the substation, and again at a
location furthest frommidway betweenjust outside the energized substation. and the end of the
line segmentwhich would produce the lowest vehicle voltage.
Traction power substation equipment shouldshall sustain the train currents produced with no
indication that substation protective devices have operated improperly. Voltage at the vehicle
should remain within the limits set by the vehicle manufacturer for proper vehicle operation.
3.10 Audible Sound Level Test

3.10.1 General
These tests shouldshall be performed to verify that the sound generated from a traction power
substation does not exceed contract requirements with all substations normally connected to the
line segment under test energized, and the electrical overhead contact system or third rail
section configured according to contract requirements. During this test the maximum number of
fully loaded vehicles as specified in the contract requirementsrequirementsby the authority for
normal operation shouldshall be in operation.
3.10.2 Test description
Record ambient sound level at the substation location under no-load conditions per the contract
specificationdocuments. Simultaneously accelerate the maximum number of fully loaded
vehicles permitted within an overhead contact system or third rail section as specified in the
contract documents,for normal operation (loaded weight per specification) away from the by the
energized substationauthority, at maximum acceleration, to the maximum permitted speed for
the area under test. The vehicles shall operate at maximum specified acceleration to attain the
maximum permitted speed for the area under test, and then brake to a full stop using full service
brake. Record the maximum sound level while the vehicles are accelerating.
The sound level generated by the substation under vehicle accelerationoperation shouldshall not
exceed contract specified levels.
3.11 INFRARED THERMOGRAPHIC INSPECTION /TEST (Load)

3.11.1 General
Thermographic inspection shall be performed is recommended to check for
manufacturing/installation flaws after energizing and loading the substation equipment for a
sufficient time to raise the equipment temperature to operating limits, and before short circuit
tests are performed. During this test the maximum number of fully loaded vehicles as specified
in the contract requirements for normal operation shouldshall be in operation.

All traction power substation equipment shouldshall functionshould functioned as specified in the
contract documentsdocumentsby the authority and with no hot spots are detected by the
thermographic inspection.
ANNEX A (Informative)
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ANNEX B (Informative)
B.1
B.1.1
Short Circuit Test

General
This test may be specified to verify the correct selective tripping sequence of all protective
devices in multiple substations service a single line segment in the event of an applied short
circuit, and to optimize adjustment of substation protective devices.
B.1.2 Test Description
With all traction power substations normally connected to the segment under test energized, and
the electrical overhead contact system or third rail section configured so that adjacent
substations are electrically interconnected (jumper placed across air gap separating adjacent
substations), apply a switched connection between the positive and negative current collection
points at the track position located midway between two adjacent substations. Obtain digital or
analog oscillographic recordings of current and voltage, impulse time, clearing time, and
recovery voltage. For safety reasons, remote tripping of dc feeder breakers in all energized
substations connected to the line segment under test shall be provided so breaker s can
be tripped in the event protective devices fail to operate properly.
B.1.3 Acceptance Criteria
The ac and dc protective relay settings of all energized traction power substations connected to
the line segment under test shall achieve the desired relay coordination between protective
devices, and shall operate to trip and lockout the appropriate circuit breakers without any
adverse event.
B.2
B.2.1
Train Starting Test

General
These tests may be specified in the contract to verify proper operation of the substation ac and
dc protective devices, and the performance of the vehicles under test.
B.2.2 Test description
With all traction power substations normally connected to the line segment under test energized,
and all other substations normally connected to the segment under test de-energized, and the
electrical overhead contact system or third rail section configured according to contract
documents, simultaneously accelerate the maximum number of fully loaded vehicles as
specified in the contract documents for normal operation (loaded weight per specification) toward
the substation under test. The vehicles shall operate at maximum specified acceleration to attain
the maximum permitted speed for the area under test, and then brake to a full stop using full
service brake. A high resolution chart record of dc feeder current, dc bus voltage and vehicle line
voltage shall be obtained. Other measurements such as rail to ground voltage may also be
recorded by the authority for the purpose of estimating hazardous contact voltage at the vehicle
surface during train starting as well as allowing the authority to estimate the level of stray
leakage current for short time intervals. The test shall be conducted with the vehicles starting at
a location furthest from the substation under test which would produce the lowest line voltage.
The test shall be repeated with the train loading specified in the contract for contingency
operation, with one substation energized and all other substations de-energized. The vehicles
shall be located at a point furthest from the energized substation which would produce the lowest
line voltage. All other parameters of the second test shall be identical to those stated in the first
test
(normal
operation).

Traction power substation equipment shall sustain the train currents produced with no indication
that substation protective devices have operated improperly, and the train performance shall be
within manufacturer specified limits.
B.3
B.3.1
Stray Current Structure-to-Earth Voltage Test

General
These tests may be specified in the contract to verify that adjacent structures located in a
predetermined influence area of the dc traction power system experience structure-to-earth
potential variations within predefined limits.
B.3.2 Description
These tests shall be conducted in accordance with IEC 62128-2, Railway Applications Fixed
Installations.
DC traction power system operation shall not cause unacceptable loss of the cathodic protection,
or cause overprotection on the structure under test as established by the criteria in NACE
RP0169-02 and ANSI/NACE RP0502. The criteria for non-cathodically protected structures has
to be individually determined by the authority for each structure within the zone of influence of
the negative return system.
B.4
B.4.1
Running Rail - to - Earth Resistance Test

General
These tests may be specified in the contract to verify that the negative return rail (track) to earth
resistance is not less than the contract-specified value. These tests shall be conducted after track
work completion, which forms the return path for train operating current.
B.4.2 Description
Theses tests shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM G 165-2005 - Standard Practice for
Determining Rail-to-Earth Resistance.
Acceptance shall be based on the evaluation of what is reasonable for the specified construction
(100 per 1000 feet of track, 2 rails in parallel, is used by some authorities).

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Standard for dc Traction Power System Field

Copyright 2008 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

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Standard for dc Traction Power System Field

2. Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

authority The owner/user as defined by the contracting specificationdocument.

Failure and Retesting

Test Procedures and/or Reports

Test procedures and/or reports shouldshall include as a minimum:

Scheduled location and date of test(s).

Objective and scope of test(s).

Test set-up, physical and wiring diagrams of test(s).

Test equipment to be used, with manufacturers name and model number.

Abbreviations and references used in the test(s) description.

Estimated duration of test(s).

Ambient condition limitations including temperature, altitude, barometric pressure, air

Company performing instrument calibration and date calibration performed.

Substation Physical Inspection and Mechanical Operation

A physical inspection and mechanical operation shouldshall be conducted on all substation

Electrical Insulation Tests

AcAcC and DC dc Ccircuit breaker dielectric testing.

d. Rectifier transformer dielectric testing.

Insulated Ffloor dielectric testing.

Ground Verification Test

Substation Functional Tests

AdditionalPre-Requisites Prior to Performing Energized Testing

The following tasks should be performed prior to performing energized testing:

The following task shall be performed prior to performing energized testing:

Rectifier unit polarity and voltage.

Rectifier transformer tap voltage.

Voltage sensing circuits at dc switchgear.

3.7.5 After Substation Energization (Load Test)

Short Circuit Test

Train Starting Tests

3.10 Audible Sound Level Test

3.11 INFRARED THERMOGRAPHIC INSPECTION /TEST (Load)

3.11.2 Acceptance Criteria

IEEE/ANSI C2, NESC, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

IEEE 1653.2, Draft Standard for Uncontrolled Traction Power Rectifiers

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Short Circuit Test

Train Starting Test

B.2.3 Acceptance Criteria

Stray Current Structure-to-Earth Voltage Test

Running Rail - to - Earth Resistance Test

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