Title HV-LV Cable Maintenance Strategy Sheet # 1 of 8 Owner GDH -

Electrical
Engineering
Strategy # PML201.18 Issue date 13-06-2011 Security Restricted
Discipline Electrical Review date 24-01-2014 Revision 5.0

1. STRATEGY COVERAGE

System/Equipment Systems/Equipment Other Relevant

# Function
Included Not Included Strategies
1 Electrical power Cables distributing Certified electrical PML201.05 Certified
transmission to Low and High Voltage equipment electrical equipment
electrical equipment Earthing cable Earthing PML201.06 -
at high or low voltage. Underwater cable Trace heating Earthing
Topsides Structures (all PML201.12 - Trace
buildings where cables heating
will be routed and PML208.05 -
maintained) Topsides Structure
* = (PS) Performance Standard

SAP BP SAP GAME SAP BP Class EIS

SAP BP Description GAME Object Type
Object Type Description (EIS_) Description
Low Voltage
E_CBL_LV
Cable
ETCA Electrical Cables Eis_Ee_Cable Power Cable
Other Electr.
E_CBL_X
Cable

2. DOMINANT FAILURE MODES

Hidden Age
Failure Modes
Failure Related
Cable Insulation Failure N N
Cable Continuity Failure Y N
Cable Termination Failure N N
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Strategy # PML201.18 Issue date 13-06-2011 Security Restricted
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3. MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

Failure Optimiza
Applicable Standard Comme
Type modes Intent Freq -tion
to (Extent) Text nts
covered Method
Operational
Checks

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Cable
insulation
failure
Cable Functional Test
XX_TL_PML201
Continuity to check for All 4Y RCM
-18_01
Failure degradation
Condition Based Maintenance

Cable
Termination
Failure
Cable Internal and
Termination external
Failure integrity Underwater
XX_TL_PML201 4Y RCM
Cable inspection to Cables
-18_02
insulation check for
failure degradation
Cable
Continuity External
Failure inspection to
All XX_TL_PML201 4Y RCM
Cable check for
-18_03
Termination degradation
Failure
Maintenance
Preventative

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Maintenance
Corrective

N/A N/A N/A N/A

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Strategy # PML201.18 Issue date 13-06-2011 Security Restricted
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4. SAP IMPLEMENTATION

Task lists:

- HV LV Cable PM Tasks
- HV LV Underwater Cable PM Tasks

General Task List Task List Group Maintenance

HV LV Cable PM Tasks XXETCA01 XX02
Header Description Name Strategy
Reference Object
ETCA Application Level Unit
Type
Discipline/ Complian
Count MA Package Dura
Operation Standard Text Work ce MIC No.
er/ID T Freq tion
centre Category
4Y-HV-LV
XX_TL_PML201-
0010 Cable PFT DUMELEC 4Y R
18_01
Testing
4Y-HV-LV
XX_TL_PML201-
0020 Cable PIN DUMELEC 4Y R
18_03
Inspection

General Task List HV LV Underwater Task List Group Maintenance

XXETCA02 XX02
Header Description Cable PM Tasks Name Strategy
Reference Object
ETCA Application Level Unit
Type
Discipline/ Complian
Count MA Package Dura
Operation Standard Text Work ce MIC No.
er/ID T Freq tion
centre Category
4Y-HV-LV
Underwat XX_TL_PML201-
0010 PIN DUMINSP 4Y R
er Cable 18_02
Inspection
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Strategy # PML201.18 Issue date 13-06-2011 Security Restricted
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5. STANDARD TEXT

Failure Applicable Optimiza

Standard
modes Intent to Freq tion Comments
Text
covered (Extent) Method
Cable
insulation
failure
Functional
Cable
Test to check XX_TL_PML2
Continuity All 4Y RCM
for
Failure 01-18_01
degradation
Cable
Terminatio
n Failure

A.) Objective:
To verify the integrity/condition of cables and ascertain they are able continue to perform their function.

B.) Required Steps:

Where possible partial discharge gun, thermography to be used e.g. at surge arresters, cable termination,
fuse holders.
The relevant safety procedures as per the OU need to be adopted before testing is commenced i.e.
isolation/earthing etc.
1. Testing of cables with increased DC voltage. (to be agreed with cable manufacturer)
2. Testing insulation resistance of cables together with the connected equipment
3. Remove covers of plugs (and sockets of extension leads where these are not sealed).
4. Inspect terminations inside plugs, sockets and equipment casings.
5. Ensure that cord grips are effective.
6. Check that terminations are secure and correct, including an earth wire if appropriate.
7. Check that the correct fuse is in place.
8. Check that there is no sign of internal damage, overheating or ingress of liquid of foreign matter.
9. Insulation resistance test (where applicable).
10. Earth loop impedance test (where applicable).

Equipment rated at or above 1 kV a.c. and assembled on-site shall be subject to a high voltage dielectric
test after assembly.
Tests on completed cables, operating at or above 1 kV, shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60092-
350.

INSULATION TESTING INSTRUMENTS

Calibrated and approved instruments (if in doubt contact the manufacturer) shall be used for the testing
of the cables. Where earthing is required, this shall be inspected and tested prior to commencement of
the testing.

The insulation resistance shall be measured, preferably by self-contained instruments such as a direct
reading insulation resistance tester, applying an appropriate voltage.

NOTE 1 It is not considered practicable to specify a minimum value for insulation resistance as this will
depend on climatic conditions at the time of the test. However, a minimum value of 1 M Ohm between
each conductor and earth, should be obtained under average conditions on circuits operating at a
nominal voltage of 50 V and above up to 400 V, and not less than 0.3 M Ohm for circuits operating at a
nominal voltage below 50 V.
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Strategy # PML201.18 Issue date 13-06-2011 Security Restricted
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INSPECTION, TESTING, PRE-COMMISSIONING AND COMMISSIONING

1. All inspection and test results should be recorded on the appropriate Inspection and Test Record Sheets.
Inspection and test record sheets shall be prepared by the technician and approved by the COMPANY
2. The Technician shall transfer all original Inspection & Test Record sheets to the COMPANY in accordance
with, and as indicated in the COMPANYs procedures.
3. The Technician shall carry out standard tests of insulation, continuity, phase orientation and correct
operation, together with all other tests that may be deemed necessary to prove that the electrical
installation is satisfactory. Installations failing to pass such tests, to the satisfaction of the COMPANY, will
be rejected and the Technician shall carry out all work necessary to bring the electrical installation to a
satisfactory working condition and repeat the tests to the satisfaction of the COMPANY.

INSULATION TESTING
1. Insulation resistance testing, applicable to all electrical equipment including, but not limited to,
generators, transformers, switchgear, motors, UPS systems, distribution boards, trace heating
installations, lighting and small power installations, field cables, earthing and bonding systems and all
other items of electrical equipment. Where equipment contains components, such as silicon diodes or
transistors, or wiring, that is susceptible to damage by over voltage, these items shall be disconnected
prior to commencing tests.
2. High voltage testing, applicable to switchgear rated at 400V and above and HV cables.
3. Test voltages shall be in accordance with the relevant IEC Standard or manufactures recommendation
and shall be specified in the equipment commissioning procedure.

INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTS

Insulation resistance tests shall be conducted prior to executing high voltage tests. Insulation resistance
shall be measured by applying a dc test voltage from a Megger insulation meter or equal. For correct
comparison of test data, any subsequent insulation resistance tests should be carried out at the same
voltage level as the initial test.
The measured resistance value is also dependent on the temperature of the insulation and shall be
corrected as necessary. As a guide, the insulation resistance of windings reduces by approximately 50% for
each 10C rise in temperature.

EARTH RESISTANCE TESTS

1. Earth resistance tests shall be conducted in accordance with the relevant International Standards.
2. All earth electrodes shall be tested by measurement of the resistance of the electrode against the mass of
earth, using a purpose made test set.
3. On offshore installations, random continuity checks using a Ducter or similar low resistance ohmmeter
shall be carried out to verify that equipment is effectively bonded to the structure.

Note 1: Cables shall be tested as part of the maintenance routine of the equipment (AND NOT
SEPARATELY)

C.) Minimum Assurance Tasks:

N/A
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Strategy # PML201.18 Issue date 13-06-2011 Security Restricted
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Optimiza
Failure modes Applicable Standard
Intent Freq tion Comments
covered to (Extent) Text
Method
Cable Internal and
Termination external integrity
Underwater XX_TL_PML20
Failure inspection to 4Y RCM
Cable
Cable insulation check for 1-18_02
failure degradation

A.) Objective:
The purpose of this maintenance routine is to verify the integrity/condition of underwater cables.

B.) Required Steps:

Where possible partial discharge gun, thermography to be used e.g. at surge arresters, cable termination,
fuse holders.

The following inspections can be performed for verifying underwater (submarine/subsea) power cables:
1. Where relevant the manufacturer instructions to be adhered to when testing to be carried out.

2. For assessing water-tree growth in insulators

D.C. leak current testing (up to 6.6 kV)
Residual charge voltage sweep method (for wet cross-linked cables and for 22-33kV applications)
loss current method (for dry cross-linked cables and for 22-33kV applications)
3. For assessing Electrical corrosion
Inspection by divers
Inspection by underwater robot

Primary distribution cables with solid-dielectric insulation have experienced a high rate of electrical failure
after several years of operation as a result of electrochemical trees. The electrochemical treeing is
generally caused by the presence of water in the conductor that penetrates the insulation. It has been
successfully demonstrated that the life of the cables can be extended by flushing the conductor with dry
nitrogen to remove the moisture and then filling the conductor with a pressurized high-dielectric fluid
compatible with the insulation.
Note 1: Cables shall be tested as part of the maintenance routine of the equipment (AND NOT
SEPARATELY)

C.) Minimum Assurance Tasks:

N/A
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Strategy # PML201.18 Issue date 13-06-2011 Security Restricted
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Failure Optimiza
Applicable Standard
modes Intent Freq tion Comments
to (Extent) Text
covered Method
Cable
Continuity External
Failure inspection to XX_TL_PML2
All 4Y RCM
Cable check for
01-18_03
Termination degradation
Failure

A.) Objective:
Inspection to monitor cables integrity

B.) Required Steps:

Where possible partial discharge gun, thermography to be used e.g. at surge arresters, cable termination,
fuse holders.

1. Tests of the plastic sheath (hose) by the increased rectified voltage

Equipment rated at or above 1 kV a.c. and assembled on-site shall be subject to a high voltage dielectric
test after assembly.
Tests on completed cables, operating at or above 1 kV, shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60092-
350.
Where relevant the manufacturer instructions to be adhered to when testing to be carried out.

INSULATION-TESTING INSTRUMENTS
The insulation resistance shall be measured, preferably by self-contained instruments such as a direct
reading insulation resistance tester, applying an appropriate voltage.
NOTE 1 When an insulation test is carried out on a circuit incorporating capacitors of a total capacitance
exceeding 2 mF, an insulation tester of the constant-voltage type should be used in order to ensure that
accurate test readings are obtained.
NOTE 2 Care should be taken on equipment operating below 60 V and on semiconductor devices to
ensure that no damage is sustained due to the application of excessive voltages

A test for insulation resistance should be applied to all permanent wiring of communication, lighting and
power circuits between all insulated poles and earth and, where practicable, between poles.
NOTE 1 It is not considered practicable to specify a minimum value for insulation resistance as this will
depend on climatic conditions at the time of the test. However, a minimum value of 1 M Ohm between
each conductor and earth, should be obtained under average conditions on circuits operating at a
nominal voltage of 50 V and above up to 400 V, and not less than 0.3 M Ohm for circuits operating at a
nominal voltage below 50 V.
NOTE 2 For nominal voltages above 400 V the minimum insulation resistance should be not less than:
Nominal voltage + 1.0 M Ohm
1 000
NOTE 3 The installation may be subdivided to any desired extent and appliances may be disconnected if
initial tests give results lower than those indicated above.

C.) Minimum Assurance Tasks:

N/A
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Electrical
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Strategy # PML201.18 Issue date 13-06-2011 Security Restricted
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6. IMPLEMENTATION CONSIDERATIONS

Category* Consideration

Cable Abandonment: Cables no longer in use should be disconnected & earthed at both the power
Criticality supply end i.e. switchboard and at the consumer and clealy labeled.
.

*Criticality, Medium, Spare Parts, Environment, Legislation, Execution, Policy, Interferences, Resources, Other

7. REFERENCES

Source Document Title & Number

DEP 33.64.10.10-Gen - Electrical engineering design

DEP 33.64.10.12-Gen - Electrical supply and generation - design and operation
DEP 63.10.08.11-Gen - Field commissioning and maintenance of electrical installations and equipment
RMP 63.10.08.50-Gen -Maintenance of electrical installations and equipment
Shell Design Engineering
DEP 70.08.10.13-Gen - Electrical workshop - Test equipment and tools
Practice (DEP)
DEP 80.00.10.10-Gen - Area classification (amendments/supplements to IP 15)
DEP 80.00.10.13-Gen - Area classification and electrical equipment spacing for North American
application
DEP 80.64.10.10-Gen - Electrical safety rules
IEC 60885-3 - Electrical test methods for electrical cables - Part 3: Test methods for partial discharge
International Standards
measurements on lengths of extruded power cable

8. CHANGE LOG

Date Changes by Changes/ Comments Revision

st
13-06-2011 Mark Ewe 1 review on content 0.1
nd
21-06-2011 Justin van Loon 2 review on layout 0.2
18-08-2011 ADD Latent Consolidation Rework 0.3
09-11-2011 Jan Buraczynski Rework 0.4
25-11-2011 Justin van Loon Final Review (IDC) 1.0
30-01-2012 Bas Carpaij Strategy ready for Approval 2.0
30-01-2012 Wim de Wilt Strategy Approved by PTE 3.0
22-11-2012 Belinda Ikazoboh Strategy updated based on PTE review 3.1
23-11-2012 Wim de Wilt Strategy approved by PTE 4.0
26-09-2013 Mark Sloet Template changes 4.1
SME Review. Included comment at start of each
28-11-2013 Wouter van Zanten 4.2
standard text.
24-01-2014 Wim de Wilt Strategy Apporved by PTE 5.0