Pre-Commissioning Tests for Circuit Breakers

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED-ECC DIVISION PROCEDURE NO:
T&C/T& C P/AIS-GIS/001
TESTING & COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE FOR
SWITCHYARD EQUIPMENTS &SWITHGEARS Page 76 of 187
PRE COMMISSIONING TEST PROCEDURE FOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS

1.0 SCOPE
This procedure covers the Pre commissioning Test for Circuit Breakers
2.0 PURPOSE
This procedure is prepared to carry out various pre- commissioning tests to be conducted in
systematic manner for Circuit Breakers to ensure the healthiness and performance of the
equipment.
3.0 PRE-REQUISITES
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1. Relevant Drawings and layouts.
2. 415 V AC, 3 Ph power supply is available for Testing.
3. All Cables pertaining to Circuit Breakers were laid & terminated.
4. Make sure that the equipment erected is as per approved drawings & Layouts.
5. Check the Name Plate & Rating Plate Of the equipment Erected.
4.0 REQUIREMENTS OF TESTING KITS

S.No Testing Kit Range
1 Contact resistance kit with test leads 0 – 2000milliohm
2 Three pole timer with test leads 0 – 99sec
3 DCRM kit with test leads 100A
4 Dew point test kit with connector and cable 20 deg C to -110 deg C
5.0 REQUIREMENT OF TESTING INSTRUMENTS

1. Digital Multi meter.
2. 500 V, 5000 V Insulation Tester
3. 3 Ph- A.C Supply Extension Board with MCB Protection.
6.0 HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. Unauthorized persons should not be allowed to enter Testing Area.
2. Barricade the Testing Area With Warning Tape
3. There should not be any temporary (hooking of supply) arrangement for Testing. Proper A.C
supply extension board should be used
4. Ensure protection MCB is provided in the circuit of AC supply used for testing
5. Ensure Proper Tools & Tackles are Available for carrying out Tests.
6. Ensure Proper PPE ( Personal Protective Equipments) are used
7. Ensure the Healthiness of the test leads (Check for any insulation Damages).
8. Competent Authority to maintain shutdown & Work permit system in existing Live Bay works.
9. Any conducting element should be carried horizontally at waist level in the area used for pre-
commissioning tests.
7.0 POST INSTALLATION CHECKS

1. Equipment is cleaned and free from dust / dirt, foreign materials etc.
2. Equipment is free from all visible defects on physical inspection.
3. Support structures, marshalling box has been provided with double earth.
4. All nuts and bolts are tightened correctly as per specified torque.
5. Equipment erection is complete in all respect.
6. Permanent pole labeling and identification is done.
7. Leveling and alignment of structure and base frame checked.
8. Control box / marshalling kiosk is free from Any physical defects
9. Tightness of nuts bolts of terminal connectors are checked
10. Auxiliary contacts and relays have been cleaned and free from rust / damage
11. Check all the valves in the SF6 pipe line are tightened and DILO coupling are tightened.
12. Erection completion certificate along with list of outstanding activities reviewed
8.0 TESTS TO BE CONDUCTED

1. SF6 Gas Lockout / Low Alarm Test.
2. Dew Point Test
3. Insulation Resistance Measurement Test.
4. Trip Coil/Close Coil Resistance Measurement
5. Opening/Closing Time Measurement Test
6. Main Circuit Contact Resistance Measurement Test.
8.1 SF6 GAS LOCKOUT/LOW ALARM TEST

The above test can be done while filling the SF6 Gas in to the Breaker Pole
a) Select the Multi meter in Resistance Mode.
b) Connect the Multi meter across the Lock out Contact Terminal of Density Monitor.
c) The Contact should open after the lock out pressure is reached
d) Connect the Multi meter across the Low alarm Contact Terminal of Density Monitor.
e) The Contact should open after the low pressure point is reached
Test Format For the above test are enclosed in Annexure-IV
8.2 DEW POINT TEST

DEW POINT MEASUREMENT OF SF6 GAS FOR CIRCUIT BREAKER
• Dew Point is the temperature at which moisture content in SF6 gas starts condensing.
• Dew Point at rated pressure of CB: Dew Point when measured keeping regulating valve in
service at the outlet of dew point kit to allow required flow rate of gas, is called at rated
pressure of CB. Inlet valve is opened completely.
• Dew Point at atmospheric pressure: Dew Point when measured by regulating the gas flow
at the inlet of dew point kit and keeping outlet regulating valve (if provided) in fully open
condition so that flow rate of gas is maintained as required, is called at atmospheric
pressure.
TESTING PROCEDURE
a) Make the connections to the kit from CB pole ensuring that regulating valve is fully closed
at the time of connections of the Dew Point kit.
b) By regulating the flow rate of SF6 gas (0.2 liter/min to 0.5 liter/min - ref. IEC 60480), the
value of dew point is observed till it becomes stable.
c) If the regulating valve is provided at outlet of the dew point kit then values as given in
Doc. no. for rated pressure is to be monitored.
Dew Point of SF6 gas varies with pressure at which measurement is being carried out. This
Is due to the fact that Saturation Vapour Pressure decreases with increase in Pressure of the
SF6 gas. Hence, dew point of SF6 gas at higher pressure is lower than dew point at
Atmospheric pressure Therefore, it is to be ensured that if measurement has been done at a
Pressure other than the atmospheric pressure; same is to be converted to the atmospheric
Pressure as given in the table below used at the time of commissioning for various CB
Manufacturers: Method for converting dew point at different gas pressures, is
Given/described in IEC-60480.
Sl. Make of CB Dew point at Dew point at Atmospheric
rated pressure Pressure ( Limit )
No.
1 BHEL -15̊ C -36̊C
2 M&G -15̊ C -39̊C

3 CGL -15̊ C -35̊C
4 ABB -15̊ C -35̊C
5 NGEF -15̊ C -36̊C
Test Format For the above test are enclosed in Annexure-III
8.3 IR VALUE TEST

Aim:
To find the insulation resistance value of the equipments and ensure the performance of the
equipments based on the values obtained.
Equipments Required:
o Insulation tester.
o Test leads.
Test Procedure:
The above test is to be conducted at following points.
a) Control Circuit of Breakers
b) Main Circuit of Breakers (pole)
a) Control Circuit of Breakers

i) Connect The Meggar across the various points on the control circuit
ii) Switch ‘ON’ the Meggar
iii) Take down the readings
Test Format For the above test are enclosed in Annexure-V
b) Main Circuit of Breakers (pole)

i) Connect The Meggar across the Interrupter while Breaker on ‘Open’ Condition
ii) Connect The Meggar across the Pole & Earth while Breaker on ‘Close’ Condition
iii) Switch ‘ON’ the Meggar
ANNEXURE – I
Details of Equipment
LOA No. :
Make :
Type: :
Sl. No. :
Year of manufacture:
Feeder Name :
Operating Voltage:
Rated breaking capacity:
Control Voltage:
ANNEXURE – II
Post Installation check list
S. Description Status Remarks, Record

No. Yes No discrepancies, if any
1. Equipment is cleaned and free from dust /
dirt, foreign materials etc.
2. Equipment is free from all visible defects on
physical inspection
3. Support structures, marshalling box has been
provided with double earth
4. All nuts and bolts are tightened correctly as
per specified torque
5. Equipment erection is complete in all respect
6. Permanent pole labelling and identification
is done
7. Levelling and alignment of structure and
base frame checked
8. Control box / marshalling kiosk is free from
Any physical defects
9. Tightness of nuts bolts of terminal
connectors are checked
10. Auxiliary contacts and relays have been
cleaned and free from rust / damage
11 All spare wires terminated at the terminal
blocks
12 i Check all the valves in the SF6 pipe line are
tightened and DILO coupling are tightened.
13. Erection completion certificate along with
list of outstanding activities reviewed
ANNEXURE – III
Dew Point Test
Sl. No. Description Measured Value

A Dew point (Min Value -15 C)
B Air content (Max 0.05% by mass)
ANNEXURE – IV
SF6 Gas Lockout/ Low Alarm Test
Phase Details Blocking Unblocking SF6 gas

Factory Site Factory Site filled at
R - Phase Refill Alarm ……Bar at
Operation Block ……Degre
Y – Phase Refill Alarm e on …/…/
Operation Block
B – Phase Refill Alarm
Operation Block
ANNEXURE – V
Insulation Resistance Measurement test
Caution: Isolate necessary DC for trip coils and closing coil before measuring
Control Circuit
Coil details Measured value

R-Phase trip coil - I MΩ
R-Phase trip coil – II MΩ
R-Phase closing coil MΩ
Y-Phase trip coil - I MΩ
Y-Phase trip coil – II MΩ
Y-Phase closing coil MΩ
B-Phase trip coil - I MΩ
B-Phase trip coil – II MΩ
B-Phase closing coil MΩ
Main Circuit
Breaker in Open Condition

Across Inteerupters Measured Value
R-Phase MΩ
Y-Phase MΩ
B-Phase MΩ
Breaker in Closed Condition

Between Measured Value
R-Phase and Earth MΩ
Y-Phase and Earth MΩ
B-Phase and Earth MΩ
ANNEXURE – VI
Operating Time Measurement Test
Phase Break Close Trip Close trip using Pole

Trip – I Trip – II Trip – I Trip - discrepancy
II clear time
R-Phase Main Break - I
contact
R-Phase PIR
R-Phase Main Break - II
contact
R-Phase PIR
Y-Phase Main Break - I
contact
Y-Phase PIR
Y-Phase Main Break - II
contact
Y-Phase PIR
B-Phase Main Break - I
contact
B-Phase PIR
B-Phase Main Break - II
contact
B-Phase PIR
ANNEXURE – VII
Contact Resistance Measurement Test
Sl. Phase Across each pole Across interrupter 1 Across interrupter 2

No. Factory Site Factory Site Factory Site
R
Y
B
Pre-Commissioning Checks For Hydraulic Operating System

Accumulator
R-Phase Y-Phase B-Phase

Make
Sl. No.
Type
Year of manufacture
Pump details
Make Volt
Sl. No. Amp.
Type HP/kW
Year of manufacture Oil setting
Details of relay / contractors used : Schematic Drawing No…………….
Circuit reference Make Sl. No. Type NO + NC

Oil pressure monitor
Closing lockout
Auto reclosing lockout
General lockout
Anti pumping contractor
Pole discrepancy timer
Auxiliary
Power contractor
Others
Operations check:
Date of filling hydraulic oil

Type of Hydraulic oil
Aero shell fluid 4
Other (Type…………….)
Venting of hydraulic system is done
(i) Pump
(ii) Pilot valve
(iii) Accumulator
(iv) Hydraulic mechanism
Pressurising hydraulic system
Factory Site Test

Test value Value
Pre filling pressure of N2 in accumulator (Bar / deg ….bar at ….bar at
C) …….deg …….deg
C C
Pump running time for charging hydraulic system Min

from initial pressure to working pressure
Checking safety valve (Open / close) Bar
Hydraulic pressure drop for 1 hour
Breaker ON position Bar
Breaker OFF position Bar
Oil pressure monitor
Pump ON/OFF Bar
Pump running time Sec
Auto reclosing lockout (Oil)
Pressure contact…… make / Break Bar
Factory Site Test
Test value Value
Closing lockout (Oil)
General lockout (Oil)
Checking anti pumping contactor
Checking loss of nitrogen
Factory test report ref. No.
Oil pressure drop during operations and pump running time in seconds
Factory Test Value Site Test Value

(i) Pressure before operation Bar
Pressure after closing operation Bar
(ii) Pressure before operation Bar

Pressure after opening operation Bar
(iii) Pressure before operation Bar

Pressure after close / open operation Bar
(iv) Pressure before operation Bar

Pressure after O-C-O operation Bar
Pre-Commissioning Checks for Pneumatic Operating System
Operating system details:
R - Phase Y - Phase B - Phase

Air receiver No.
Control block No.

Pneumatic drive No.
Magnetic ventile No.
Motor details:
Make Volt
Sl. No. Amp.
Type HP / kW
Year of manufacture Setting (Thermal
overload)
ICU details:
Make
Sl. No.
Type
Discharge
Capacity
Year of manufacture
Details of relays / contactors used: Schematic drawing No.:………………………..
Circuit reference Make Sl. No. Type NO + NC

Air pressure monitor
Closing lockout
Auto reclosing lockout
General lockout
Pole discrepancy timer
Auxiliary
Power contactor in ICU
Others
Pressure switch setting:
Circuit Reference Factory setting Site setting Make Remarks

Block Unblock Block Unblock
Tripping circuit - I
Tripping circuit - II
Closing circuit
Auto reclosing circuit
Low / High pressure
alarm circuit
ICU auto setting
ICU safety valve
operations
Pressure drop during operation: (In bar)
S. No. Description Factory setting value Site setting value

A Tripping through TC-
B Tripping through TC-II
C Closing circuit
D Close – Open operation
E Open – close – open operation
Number of operation from local:

Tank pressure ………. Bar
Breaker initially close:
Factory Test O-C ] Please keep pneumatic valve

Site Test O-C closed in these operation
Breaker initially open:
Factory Test C-O ] Please keep pneumatic valve

Site Test C-O closed in these operation
Leakage check:
Air pressure drop in 24 hours:
Breaker ON drop in pressure: Bar

Breaker OFF, drop in pressure: Bar
Pre-Commissioning Checks for Spring Charge Operating System
Spring operating system:
Motor details:
Make Volt
Sl. No. Amp.
Type HP / kW
Year of manufacture Setting (Thermal
overload)
Spring operating time:
Time taken by the spring to charge fully after closing of breaker

Details R – Phase Y – Phase B – Phase
Factory Site Factory Site Factory Site
Charging Time
SF6 Gas Lekage Checks
A Initial filling of SF6 gas at ….deg C Bar

B Drop in SF6 gas pressure in 24 hours Bar
C Final SF6 gas pressure at …… deg C after all testing Bar
Circuitry/Operational Checks
S. No. Circuit reference Circuitary checks Operational checks

Local Remote Local Remote
A Tripping through TC – I
B Tripping through TC – II
C Closing circuit
D Anti hunting feature (Close
open operation)
E Pole discrepancy feature
F Breaker position indication
G Heater in switch cubicle
H Heater in control cubicle
I Illumination in switch cubicle
J Illumination in control cubicle
Breaker operation counter reading
Counter Type Sl. No. Phase Reading Date

A
Electrical B
Mechanical C
Check for annunciation in control room as per the following formats and record the
reading
S. Description of test Source of Window description Result Remarks
No. initiation
A Switch off the Dc switch in Control cubicle Source I / II DC fail /
control cubicle DC switch ON / AC fail
OFF
B Switch off the AC switch in Control cubicle Source I / II DC fail /
control cubicle AC switch ON / AC fail
OFF
C Short the alarm contacts of SF6 Density Monitor SF6 gas density low
gas density monitor (R-Phase)
D Short the alarm contacts of SF6 Density Monitor SF6 gas density low
gas density monitor (Y-Phase)
E Short the alarm contacts of SF6 Density Monitor SF6 gas density low
gas density monitor (B-Phase)
F Remove the cable connected to Density Monitor Operation / closing
Density monitor (R-Phase) lockout
G Remove the cable connected to Density Monitor Operation / closing
Density monitor (Y-Phase) lockout
H Remove the cable connected to Density Monitor Operation / closing
Density monitor (B-Phase) lockout
I Give tripping command to R-Ph Pole discrepancy Breaker pole
only and check the operation of relay at breaker discrepancy
pole discrepancy relay cubicle
J Give tripping command to Y-Ph Pole discrepancy Breaker pole
K Give tripping command to B-Ph Pole discrepancy Breaker pole
L Check other alarms as per plant
circuit diagram
M Close the breaker and trip Protective relay Breaker auto trip
through protection which are as per scheme
applicable
i) Main – I Breaker auto trip
ii) Main – II Breaker auto trip
iii) Over Voltage Breaker auto trip
iv) LBB Breaker auto trip
v) Bus bar Breaker auto trip
vi) Differential Breaker auto trip
vii) Carrier inter tripping Breaker auto trip
viii) Back up O/C & E/F Breaker auto trip
ix) Restricted earth fault Breaker auto trip
S. Description of test Source of Window description Result Remarks
No. initiation
x) Over fluxing Breaker auto trip
xi) OTI trip Breaker auto trip
xii) WTI trip Breaker auto trip
xiii) Buchholz trip Breaker auto trip
xiv) PRD Breaker auto trip
xv) TEE differential Breaker auto trip
Calibration Status Table

TEST INSTRUMENT DETAILS:
Sr Instrument description Range Calibration status
no

Pre-Commissioning Tests for Circuit Breakers

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Pre-Commissioning Tests for Circuit Breakers

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED-ECC DIVISION PROCEDURE NO:

PRE COMMISSIONING TEST PROCEDURE FOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS

4.0 REQUIREMENTS OF TESTING KITS

5.0 REQUIREMENT OF TESTING INSTRUMENTS

6.0 HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

7.0 POST INSTALLATION CHECKS

8.0 TESTS TO BE CONDUCTED

8.1 SF6 GAS LOCKOUT/LOW ALARM TEST

Test Format For the above test are enclosed in Annexure-IV

8.2 DEW POINT TEST

2 M&G -15̊ C -39̊C

Test Format For the above test are enclosed in Annexure-III

8.3 IR VALUE TEST

a) Control Circuit of Breakers

b) Main Circuit of Breakers (pole)

Rated breaking capacity:

S. Description Status Remarks, Record

Dew Point Test

Sl. No. Description Measured Value

SF6 Gas Lockout/ Low Alarm Test

Phase Details Blocking Unblocking SF6 gas

Insulation Resistance Measurement test

Coil details Measured value

Breaker in Open Condition

Breaker in Closed Condition

Phase Break Close Trip Close trip using Pole

Contact Resistance Measurement Test

Sl. Phase Across each pole Across interrupter 1 Across interrupter 2

Pre-Commissioning Checks For Hydraulic Operating System

R-Phase Y-Phase B-Phase

Details of relay / contractors used : Schematic Drawing No…………….

Circuit reference Make Sl. No. Type NO + NC

Date of filling hydraulic oil

Pressurising hydraulic system

Factory Site Test

Pump running time for charging hydraulic system Min

Factory Test Value Site Test Value

(ii) Pressure before operation Bar

(iii) Pressure before operation Bar

(iv) Pressure before operation Bar

Pre-Commissioning Checks for Pneumatic Operating System

Operating system details:

R - Phase Y - Phase B - Phase

Control block No.

Details of relays / contactors used: Schematic drawing No.:………………………..

Circuit reference Make Sl. No. Type NO + NC

Pressure switch setting:

Circuit Reference Factory setting Site setting Make Remarks

Pressure drop during operation: (In bar)

S. No. Description Factory setting value Site setting value

Number of operation from local:

Breaker initially close:

Factory Test O-C ] Please keep pneumatic valve

Breaker initially open:

Factory Test C-O ] Please keep pneumatic valve

Breaker ON drop in pressure: Bar

Pre-Commissioning Checks for Spring Charge Operating System

Spring operating system:

Spring operating time:

Time taken by the spring to charge fully after closing of breaker

SF6 Gas Lekage Checks

A Initial filling of SF6 gas at ….deg C Bar