HG Power Transmission Sdn. Bhd.

Client : Tenaga Nasional Berhad Date : 01/10/2018

Contract Title 500kV Double Circuit Transmission Line from PMU Bentong
South to PMU Lenggeng (Point L to LGNG) and 275kV Double
: Circuit Transmission Line from PMU Lenggeng to PMU Mahkota
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Contract No : TNB 369/2018 : MS-ER/01/REV1
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METHOD STATEMENT
Earthing

Description
1.0 1.0 Installation of Standard Footing Resistance

1.1 Upon completion of foundation works, standard Tower Footing Resistance (TFR)
shall be installed. It consists of ground steel tape (25mm x 3mm thick) to be laid
diagonally in excavated trench of 600mm depth. The ground steel tape should be
connected to each tower leg. At the intersection of two ground steel tape, copper
cladded rod (16mm diameter x 9 meter long, up to a maximum) shall be driven into
the ground and connected to the steel tape.

1.2 The steel tape shall be laid out straight at the bottom of trenches, properly connected
to the tower legs and backfilled. Mud, debris and vegetation shall not be used as
backfill materials.

1.3 Footing resistance shall be measured and record shall be kept before installation of
ground wire.

2.0 2.0 Installation of Additional Grounding

2.1 If the value of the grounding resistance for any tower location exceeds permitted
value the additional grounding shall be installed. Excavate two(2) 60m long trench of
at least 600mm depth which is diagonally in opposite direction to the tower leg.

2.2 Install galvanized steel wire (7x4mm) into the trench and connect one end to the lug
and bolted to the tower stub.

2.3 Backfill the installed wire, backfilling the soil to the degree at least equal to the
surrounding area.

2.4 Measure the tower grounding resistance by approved method. If the grounding
resistance is still higher than the specified value, repeat the above procedure for the
leg located diagonally opposite of the leg that additional grounding have just been
installed but one leg at a time.

2.5 Measure the grounding resistance again and if the result of the measuring is still over
the specified value, repeat the same procedure of above and measuring the result of
the grounding resistance.
 HG Power Transmission Sdn. Bhd.

Client : Tenaga Nasional Berhad Date : 01/10/2018

Contract Title 500kV Double Circuit Transmission Line from PMU Bentong
South to PMU Lenggeng (Point L to LGNG) and 275kV Double
: Circuit Transmission Line from PMU Lenggeng to PMU Mahkota
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2.6 Record all data with regard to grounding resistance to appropriate form, as per Tower
Inspection and Testing Plan.

3.0 3.0 Exothermic Welding

Exothermic welding process is a molecular chemical reaction between copper oxide and aluminium,
generates tremendous superheat with molten metal reaching approximately temperature up to
2600°C ( 4000°F ). The process can be completed itself automatically without external source of
power or heat.

Exothermic welding withstands about 5 times higher than clamp's connection in mechanical force.
Unlike compression and bolt clamp, exothermic welded joint become homogeneous metal.

Suitable for grounding and lightning protection's connections, that is, copper to copper, copper to
steel, copper to stainless steel and stainless steel to stainless steel.

Method Of Statement for Copper Tape to Copper Tape

on Straight Joint (BB7) and Tee Joint (BB14)

1. Ensure that both copper tapes are flat (not wavy) so

that it fits nicely into the mould.
2. Clean the surface of both copper tapes with a card
cloth brush and then ensure that the surface are free
from dirt, oil & dry by heating it with a burner.
3. Secure both copper tapes with the mould and check if
both copper tapes are snugly fitted to the mould.
4. Then seal the cavities between copper tapes and
mould with dux seal to prevent leakage of weld metal.
5. Ensure that a correct metal retaining disk properly in
the bottom of the mould crucible.
6. Pour the weld metal into the crucible and spread the
starting powder over the weld metal and mould edge.
7. Close the mould lid and ignite with a flint gun from the
side directing it to the starting powder.
8. The reaction will take place safely within the mould.
9. Refrain from opening the mould for another 10 seconds
before checking on the joint.
 HG Power Transmission Sdn. Bhd.

Client : Tenaga Nasional Berhad Date : 01/10/2018

Contract Title 500kV Double Circuit Transmission Line from PMU Bentong
South to PMU Lenggeng (Point L to LGNG) and 275kV Double
: Circuit Transmission Line from PMU Lenggeng to PMU Mahkota
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10. After the joint is removed from the mould, clean the
mould with a scrapper and cleaning brush for the next
joint

Method Of Statement for Copper Tape to Earth Rod on

Tee Joint (BR2)

1. Ensure that both copper tape and earth rod are flat (not
wavy) so that it fits nicely into the mould.
2. Clean the surface of copper tape and earth rod with a
card cloth brush and then ensure that the surface are
free from dirt, oil and dry by heating it with a burner.
3. Secure copper tape and earth rod with the mould and
check if copper tape and earth rod are snugly fitted to
the mould.
4. Then seal the cavities between copper tape and earth
rod and mould with Dux seal to prevent leakage of weld
metal.
5. Ensure that a correct metal retaining disk properly in
the bottom of the mould crucible.
6. Pour the weld metal into the crucible and spread the
starting powder over the weld metal and mould edge.
7. Close the mould lid and ignite with a flint gun from the
side directing it to the starting powder.
8. The reaction will take place safely within the mould.
9. Refrain from opening the mould for another 10 seconds
before checking the joint.
10. After the joint is removed from the mould, clean the
mould with a scrapper and cleaning brush for the next
joint.

Method Of Statement for Copper Cable to Copper Cable

on Straight Joint (CC1)

1. Ensure that both copper cable are flat (not wavy) so

that it fits nicely into the mould.
2. Clean the surface of both copper cable with a card
cloth brush and then ensure that the surface are free
from dirt, oil and dry by heating it with a burner.
3. Secure both copper cable with the mould and check if
both copper cables are snugly fitted to the mould.
4. Then seal the cavities between copper cable and
mould with Dux seal to prevent leakage of weld metal.
5. Ensure that a correct metal retaining disk properly in
the bottom of the mould crucible.
6. Pour the weld metal into the crucible and spread the
starting powder over the weld metal and mould edge.
7. Close the mould lid and ignite with a flint gun from the
side directing it to the starting powder.
8. The reaction will take place within the mould.
9. Refrain from opening the mould for another 10 seconds
before checking on the joint.
 HG Power Transmission Sdn. Bhd.

Client : Tenaga Nasional Berhad Date : 01/10/2018

Contract Title 500kV Double Circuit Transmission Line from PMU Bentong
South to PMU Lenggeng (Point L to LGNG) and 275kV Double
: Circuit Transmission Line from PMU Lenggeng to PMU Mahkota
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10. After the joint is removed from the mould, clean the
mould with a scrapper and cleaning brush for the next
joint.

Method Of Statement for Copper Cable to Copper Cable

on Cross Joint (CC4)

1. Ensure that both copper cable are flat (not wavy) so

that it fits nicely into the mould.
2. Clean the surface of both copper cable with a card
cloth brush and then ensure that the surface are free
from dirt, oil and dry by heating it with a burner.
3. Secure both copper cable with the mould and check if
both copper cables are snugly fitted to the mould.
4. Then seal the cavities between copper cable and
mould with Dux seal to prevent leakage of weld metal.
5. Ensure that a correct metal retaining disk properly in
the bottom of the mould crucible.
6. Pour the weld metal into the crucible and spread the
starting powder over the weld metal and mould edge.
7. Close the mould lid and ignite with a flint gun from the
side directing it to the starting powder.
8. The reaction will take place within the mould.
9. Refrain from opening the mould for another 10 seconds
before checking on the joint.
10. After the joint is removed from the mould, clean the
mould with a scrapper and cleaning brush for the next
joint.