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Document No: SMI 100
Amendment No: 14
Substation Maintenance Instruction
Minimum requirements for

maintenance of
transmission and zone
substation equipment
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Substation Maintenance Instruction
Document No : SMI 100
Amendment No : 14
ASSET STANDARDS & DESIGN Approved By : GMAM
Approval Date : 31/08/2016
Review Date : 31/08/2019
SMI 100 Minimum requirements for maintenance of transmission and zone

substation equipment
CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE............................................................................................................................ 4
2.0 SCOPE ................................................................................................................................ 4
3.0 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................... 4
4.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................ 5
5.0 ACTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 8
5.1 Duty of care.................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Safety standards............................................................................................................ 9
5.3 Standards ....................................................................................................................... 9
5.4 Deviations from an instruction ..................................................................................... 9
5.5 Maintenance minimum criteria overview ..................................................................... 9
5.5.1 General...................................................................................................................... 9
5.5.2 Environmental............................................................................................................ 9
5.5.3 Insulation coordination ............................................................................................... 9
5.5.4 Spares ..................................................................................................................... 10
5.5.5 Interchangeable components ................................................................................... 10
5.5.6 Quality of materials and workmanship ..................................................................... 10
5.5.7 Maintenance data entry and asset structures ........................................................... 10
5.5.8 Data validation update ............................................................................................. 10
5.6 Routine maintenance .................................................................................................. 10
5.6.1 General.................................................................................................................... 10
5.6.2 Inspections .............................................................................................................. 10
5.6.3 Maintenance work.................................................................................................... 11
5.6.4 Condition monitoring ................................................................................................ 11
5.6.5 Diagnostic testing using infra-red thermometry ........................................................ 11
5.7 Materials used in maintenance ................................................................................... 11
5.7.1 General.................................................................................................................... 11
5.7.2 Insulation oil and oil handling equipment ................................................................. 11
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRANSMISSION AND Amendment No: 14
ZONE SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT
5.8 Schedules of maintenance.......................................................................................... 12

5.8.1 HV circuit breakers .................................................................................................. 12
5.8.2 HV switchgear ......................................................................................................... 18
5.8.3 Switchboards – AIS, hybrid, and low pressure GIS .................................................. 19
5.8.4 Switchboard - high pressure GIS ............................................................................. 20
5.8.5 Transformers ........................................................................................................... 21
5.8.6 Tap changers........................................................................................................... 22
5.8.7 Fire control equipment ............................................................................................. 23
5.8.8 Miscellaneous substation equipment ....................................................................... 24
5.8.9 SCADA and voltage regulating equipment ............................................................... 25
5.8.10 Earthing system and equipment earthing system ..................................................... 25
5.8.11 Battery and charger ................................................................................................. 25
5.8.12 AFIC load control equipment.................................................................................... 26
5.8.13 Accommodation ....................................................................................................... 26
5.8.14 Reclosers................................................................................................................. 27
5.8.15 Emergency spares ................................................................................................... 27
5.8.16 Substations identified in HAZMAT Register ............................................................. 27
6.0 AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES......................................................................... 28
7.0 DOCUMENT CONTROL .................................................................................................... 28
Annexure 1 – Fault Cycles for Vacuum/SF6 CBs...................................................................... 29

1.0 PURPOSE
To define the broad maintenance requirements for all equipment relating to transmission and zone
substations.
2.0 SCOPE
This instruction is to be read in conjunction with all relevant transmission and zone substation
Mains Maintenance Instructions and Substation Maintenance Instructions.
It covers routine, condition based, and fault and emergency maintenance for all transmission and
zone substation equipment, including substations, switching stations and field reclosers.
This and any referenced instructions are designed to cover all the general requirements that need
to be satisfied when maintaining transmission and zone substation assets.
The Regional Transmission Managers are responsible for preparing detailed workplace
instructions for the maintenance of transmission and zone substation equipment based on this
instruction. Workplace instructions shall be coordinated between all regions so that each type of
asset will be maintained in the same manner.
3.0 REFERENCES
Internal
 Company Policy 4.0 - Environment
 Company Policy 9.2.5 - Network Asset Design
 Company Policy 9.9.1 - Network Asset Maintenance
 Company Procedure GPE 0069 - Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Management
 Company Procedure GSU 0006 - Disposal of Surplus Goods and Equipment
 Company Procedure GSY 0067 – Personal Protective Equipment
 Company Procedure GSY 1065 - Asbestos Management
 Company Form FSY 0118 - Worksite Coordination/ Hazard and Risk Assessment
 Environmental Management Standards
 Equipment Technical Specification ETS0029 – Regenerated Mineral Insulating Oil
 Protection Maintenance Instruction PMI 4120 – Maintenance of protection
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI101 - Minimum requirements for maintenance of
distribution substation equipment
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 102 – Substation batteries
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 103 – Testing of in-service insulation oil
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 104 – Major substation earthing system test
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 106 – Zone and transmission substation
accommodation
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 108 – Miscellaneous substation equipment
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 109 – SCADA equipment
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 110 – Voltage regulating equipment
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 115 – Oil separators and bunds
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 117 – Essential spares
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 119 – Transmission and zone substation data entry,
asset structure and nameplate details
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 124 - Maintenance data entry and defect
prioritisation
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 150 – Isolating transformers
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 151 – On load tap changers and tap changer motor
boxes

 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 152 – Auxiliary transformers

 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 153 – Voltage transformers and capacitor voltage
transformers
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 154 – Reactors
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 155 – Power, auto and regulating transformers
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 158 – Current transformers
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 200 – HV circuit breakers
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 204 – Disconnectors, links and air break switches
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 205 – AFIC load control equipment
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 207 – HV reclosers, sectionalisers and load break
switches
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 209 – Capacitors
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 210 – 33kV -132kV indoor air and gas insulated
switchgear
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 212 – HV switch and switch fuse units
 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 250 – Low voltage distribution boards
 Network Management Plan December 2013 Review
 Endeavour Energy PCB Management Plan
 Electrical Safety Rules
 Hazardous Material Database (HAZMAT Register)
External
 ENA National Electricity Network Safety Code (Doc 01-2008)
 Electricity Supply Act 1995 (as amended)
 Work Health and Safety Act 2011(NSW)
 AS 1767:1999 - Insulating liquids
 AS 1851:2005 - Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment
 AS 1852 - International electrotechnical vocabulary
 AS 2067 - Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.
 AS 2467 - Maintenance of electrical switchgear
 AS/NZS 3947 - Low voltage switchgear and controlgear
 AS 60265.2:2005 - High-voltage switches - High-voltage switches for rated voltages of 52kV
and above
4.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Definitions - general
For the purpose of this SMI, referenced SMIs and any associated project, the following general
definitions shall apply:
AIS air insulated switchgear
drawings Drawings and detailed drawings shall mean all drawings
indicated by a drawing number and any drawings referenced to
by that drawing or any drawing referenced to by a referenced
drawing
Ellipse Endeavour Energy asset database
EMS Environmental Management Standard
exercise Trip and close the circuit breaker electrically
GIS Gas Insulated Switchgear
HAZMAT Hazardous material
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets
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MMI Mains Maintenance Instruction

Network Endeavour Energy’s electrical network of poles, wires,
substations and the like, which transmits electrical power to its
customers.
Latitude The allowable variance from the prescribed maintenance period
PCB Polychlorinated Biphenyl
PD Partial discharge
PD(TEV) Partial discharge test detecting the levels of emitted transient
earth voltages
RCD Residual Current Device
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
SDI Substation Design Instruction
site Location or an area within the boundaries shown on any
indicative general arrangement drawing that may be supplied in
the project.
SMI Substation Maintenance Instruction
system reliability The ability of a system to perform its required functions under
stated conditions for a specified period of time.
works All of the work necessary to complete the maintenance activity
as described in an SMI or MMI.
Definitions - electrical switchgear assemblies (refer AS 2067-2008)

Switchgear
A general term covering switching devices and their combination with associated control,
measuring, protective and regulating equipment; and, assemblies of such devices and equipment
with associated inter-connections, accessories, enclosures and supporting structures.
Indoor switchgear
Switchgear designed for use entirely indoors where the effects of atmospheric conditions are
controlled.
Outdoor switchgear
Switchgear designed for use out of doors and capable of withstanding the full effects of the
specified atmospheric conditions.
Circuit breakers (refer AS 1852 [441] - 1985)
A mechanical switching device capable of making, carrying and breaking currents under normal
circuit conditions, and also making, carrying for a specified time, and breaking currents under
specified abnormal circuit conditions, such as those of short circuit.
Note: A circuit breaker is usually intended to operate infrequently, although some types are
suitable for frequent operation.
Switch (refer AS 1852 [441] – 1985)
A switching device capable of making, carrying and breaking currents under normal circuit
conditions that may include specified operating overload conditions, and also carrying for a
specified time, currents under specified abnormal circuit conditions, such as those of short circuit.
Disconnector (refer AS 60265-2005)
A mechanical device, which for reasons of safety provides, in the open position, an isolating
distance in accordance with specified requirements.

A disconnector is capable of opening and closing a circuit when negligible current is broken or
made. Negligible current implies currents up to 0.5A, such as the capacitance currents of
bushings, busbars, connections, very short lengths of cables, and currents of voltage transformers
or dividers.
A disconnector is capable of opening and closing a circuit when no significant change occurs in the
voltage across the terminals of each of the poles of the isolator. No significant change of voltage
refers to such applications as the bypassing of circuit breakers.
A disconnector is capable of carrying currents under normal circuit conditions and carrying, for a
specified time, currents under abnormal conditions, such as those of short-circuit.
Fuse (refer AS 1852 [441] - 1985)
A switching device that, by the fusion of one or more of its specially designed and proportioned
components, opens the circuit in which it is inserted and breaks the current when it exceeds a
given value for a sufficient time.
Note: The fuse comprises all the parts that form the complete switching device.
A fuse element is that part of a fuse designed to melt when the fuse operates.
A fuse-link is that part of a fuse, including the fuse element(s), which requires replacement by a
new fuse-link after the fuse has operated and before the fuse is put back into service.
A current-limiting fuse is a fuse that, during and by its operation at its rated breaking capacity, limits
the current to a value substantially lower than the peak value of the prospective current.
An expulsion fuse is a fuse in which the arc is extinguished by expulsion of gases produced by the
arc (an expulsion fuse does not exhibit significant current limiting features).
Fuse switch (refer AS 1852 [441] - 1985)
A switch in which a fuse link, or fuse carrier with fuse link, forms the moving contact.
Switch fuse combination (refer AS 1852 [441] - 1985)
A combination of a three-pole switch with three (3) fuses provided with strikers, the operation of
any striker causing all three (3) poles of the switch to open automatically.
Note: Also known as a fuse-switch combination.
Switch-fuse (refer AS 1852 [441] - 1985)
A switch in which one or more poles have a fuse in series in a composite unit.
Definitions - maintenance of electrical switchgear
Maintenance (refer AS 2467)
Routine maintenance is organised and carried out in accordance with a predetermined policy or
plan to prevent breakdown or reduce the likelihood of an item failing to meet an acceptable
condition.
Non-routine maintenance is unplanned maintenance that is not the result of a breakdown.
Inspection (refer AS 2467)
Maintenance action comprising a careful scrutiny of an item, carried out without dismantling and
using all the senses as required, to detect anything that causes the item to fail to meet an
acceptable condition.
Note: An inspection may be followed by an operational check.
Overhaul (refer AS 2467)
Maintenance of an item, including examination and replacement or rebuilding as required.
Overhaul can be further categorised as follows:

Minor overhaul or servicing - limited to lubrication and/or replacement of consumables.

Major overhaul - includes major dismantling and/or replacement of items to complete the
maintenance.
Examination (refer AS 2467)
An inspection with the addition of partial dismantling, as required, supplemented by means such as
measurements and non-destructive tests in order to arrive at a reliable conclusion as to the
condition of an item.
Note: An examination should be followed by an operational check.
Test (refer AS 2467)
A measurement carried out to determine the condition of an item.
Diagnostic testing (refer AS 2467)
A technique involving the establishment of comparative data for monitoring and checking the
condition of equipment.
Operational check (refer AS 2467)
An action carried out to determine whether an item functions correctly.
Condition monitoring
The use of advanced technologies in order to determine equipment condition and performance,
and potentially predict failure.
Condition based maintenance (CBM)
Maintenance activities to rectify equipment defects and abnormalities that are likely to deteriorate
to a failed condition and impact on safety, system reliability and the environment, and impose
unacceptable operational constraints on the network. This also includes rectification of defects
found during other maintenance activities, which are more economical to rectify in conjunction with
that maintenance activity.
Fault and emergency (F&E) maintenance
Maintenance activities to rectify any emergency, unpredicted or impending failure, incident or
event, impacting on safety, the environment, loss of supply to customers or imposing unacceptable
operational constraints on the network.
Post fault and emergency (Post F and E) maintenance
Any repairs, which are the direct result of a fault and emergency, but could not be made
immediately due to lack of resources, network constraints, or other causes.
5.0 ACTIONS
5.1 Duty of care

Employees attending to maintenance work and during the course of their work shall display a duty
of care to the public, Endeavour Energy employees and others. If a potential safety or
environmental issue is identified, it is the employee’s responsibility to correct the problem or make
the problem safe and repair it at a later date.
If the work is postponed to a later date, the Regional Transmission Manager shall be informed of
the delay, and will make a risk assessment of the situation and have processes in place to manage
the risk in the interim.
Electrical equipment, such as transformers and circuit breakers, may contain asbestos or material

containing asbestos. In transformers, gaskets may be made out of asbestos material, while arcing
chutes in circuit breakers may also contain asbestos.
If any equipment is suspected of containing asbestos, Endeavour Energy's procedure GSY 1065
must be followed to manage the associated risks.
5.2 Safety standards
All employees shall abide by Endeavour Energy’s Safety Rules and the ENA National Electricity
Network Safety Code (Doc 01-2008) throughout the duration of the work to be carried out as a
result of this instruction.
5.3 Standards
All maintenance, design, construction, testing and commissioning shall be carried out in
accordance with Endeavour Energy’s substation instructions, protection instructions, mains
instructions, Environmental Management Standards, ESAA industry guidelines, manufacturers’
and suppliers’ literature and recommendations, and the Australian Standards, as appropriate.
Australian Standards are to be adopted in general. British, IEC or other international standards
may be used if such standards are no less exacting than the corresponding Australian Standard. If
other standards are to be used, a copy of the relevant standard shall be forwarded to the Manager
Asset Standards & Design and written approval given before it may be used.
All employees shall have the appropriate workplace instructions and contingency plans in place to
cover related safety, environmental and operational issues as outlined in Endeavour Energy’s
Company Procedures (Safety - Electrical) and Company Procedures (Safety - General), and in
accordance with the relevant Environmental Management Standards.
5.4 Deviations from an instruction
In general, the maintenance work scope must be according to the manufacturer’s instructions,
while the maintenance frequencies must be according to this maintenance instruction. Written
approval must be obtained from the Manager Asset Standards & Design to deviate from these
requirements. Any request for deviations must be fully documented and contain substantiating
proof of performance to the recommended Australian Standard or other standard, as nominated in
the instruction.
5.5 Maintenance minimum criteria overview
Each item of equipment shall be specified, chosen, designed, installed, tested, maintained and
commissioned to meet the following minimum requirements.
5.5.1 General
For general requirements, such as electrical, mechanical and technological; the contractor shall be
fully responsible to check that all items of plant and equipment are supplied to be compatible with
each other and the installation is complete in all respects, including finishing, painting, labeling and
the like.
5.5.2 Environmental
All equipment shall be suitable for the environment in which it will need to operate. Kiosks,
cubicles and similar enclosures shall be adequately ventilated to restrict condensation and, where
necessary, anti-condensation heaters shall be fitted with thermostatic control. Contactors, relays,
steelwork, equipment and the like, shall be protected against corrosion by, for example, suitable
galvanising, plating, or painting.
5.5.3 Insulation coordination
Plant and equipment shall be designed and installed so that insulation coordination is provided
between different items of plant, such as transformers, surge arresters, circuit breakers and
transmission lines, and also between different components of items within a particular item of

equipment.
5.5.4 Spares
Spare parts used in equipment must be from the original equipment manufacturer or under their
license, as locally fabricated parts may de-rate the switchgear with respect to fault current
withstand capability, lightning impulse withstand voltages, and current ratings. Accordingly, locally
fabricated spares may not be used unless they have been type-tested or otherwise proven to be fit
for purpose, and their use approved by the Manager Asset Standards & Design.
5.5.5 Interchangeable components
Components of similar types of switchgear shall be interchangeable as far as possible, without the
need to modify designs and settings.
5.5.6 Quality of materials and workmanship
All materials used shall be new and of a quality and class most suitable for working under the
conditions specified without distortion, deterioration or setting up undue stresses on other
equipment.
All work shall be neat and carried out to trade standards and in a professional manner.
5.5.7 Maintenance data entry and asset structures
All details for maintenance activities, defects, prioritisation and the like, shall be entered into Ellipse
within one week of the work being completed. This data is to be entered at the lowest possible
level of asset (refer to SMI 119 and SMI 124 for maintenance data entry requirements.
Results of the review of hazardous materials shall be provided to the Asset Owner (Transmission
Manager) within one week of the work being completed. The Transmission Manager shall arrange
the update of HAZMAT Register.
5.5.8 Data validation update
The work activity is to include the entering of any general data that has not been included in
Ellipse, for the particular item on which the work is being performed. If other data not listed in the
instructions is considered necessary, the Manager Asset Standards & Design should be informed
and the data collected. The parent/child hierarchy is shown in the SMI schedules to allow the
correct input of data (refer to SMI 119 - Transmission and zone substation data entry, asset
structure and details, for details of the Ellipse hierarchy).
5.6 Routine maintenance

5.6.1 General
Routine maintenance shall be carried out according to the attached schedules, except where
indicated otherwise in writing by the Manager Asset Standards & Design.
Where a maintenance requirement is duplicated, either by its time period, or by a corresponding
instruction, the duplicated maintenance requirement is not to be carried out.
Spare circuit breakers installed within housings at a substation are to be maintained in the same
manner as in-service equipment
5.6.2 Inspections
Inspection requirements are to be carried out as far as practical with the item energised, while
observing safe working procedures and clearances. Closer inspections are to be carried out on
de-energised equipment prior to the commencement of other routine maintenance.
The inspection is to include the repair of simple defects and abnormalities that can be easily and
safely rectified during the inspection, such as gummy locks, hinges, replacement of light globes

and fluorescent tubes.

Where required, the inspection is to include the review of the hazardous materials listed in the
HAZMAT Register.
All defects and abnormalities found during inspections are to be prioritised in accordance with SMI
124.
5.6.3 Maintenance work
Each examination, operational check and overhaul is to be preceded by an inspection. All defects
and abnormalities found during this work are to be rectified as part of the maintenance work on the
particular item.
5.6.4 Condition monitoring
Carrying out condition monitoring of equipment will reduce unplanned failures and consequential
damage to adjacent equipment. All defects and abnormalities found during condition monitoring
shall be acted upon and prioritised in accordance with SMI 124 - Maintenance data entry and
defect prioritisation.
5.6.5 Diagnostic testing using infra-red thermometry
Diagnostic testing using infra-red thermometry equipment shall be carried out as indicated in the
maintenance schedules. Infra-red thermometry is a non-contact measurement system that detects
radiant energy emitted from a surface. All defects and abnormalities found during diagnostic
testing should be acted on and prioritised in accordance with SMI 124 - Maintenance data entry
and defect prioritisation.
5.7 Materials used in maintenance
5.7.1 General
All requirements of the maintenance minimum criteria overview (section 5.5) are to be fulfilled.
Maintenance employees have the responsibility to check that they have all the relevant safety data
sheets (MSDS) for the materials they use for their work, and that they comply with the instructions
for the use and handling of such materials.
All equipment to be disposed of shall be handled in accordance with Company Procedure GSU
0006 and appropriate Environmental Management Standards.
5.7.2 Insulation oil and oil handling equipment
All new, used or refurbished oil used to carry out maintenance work must not contain more than
2ppm of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). This oil is to be of a minimum standard to meet the
requirements of AS 1767 and ETS0029 – Regenerated Mineral Insulating Oil.
Care is to be taken to check that equipment used for oil handling is clean and not infected with
PCB. Reference shall be made to Endeavour Energy’s PCB Management Plan and Company
Procedure GPE 0069 - Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Management.

5.8 Schedules of maintenance

5.8.1 HV circuit breakers
Table 1: Oil Circuit Breakers
Maint. interval
Cap. Switch
Fault cycles
Op. cycles
Reference
Latitude
(years)
cycles
Routine
Item Brand Type
maintenance
Inspection 0.5 - - - -
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
B18
Westinghouse Minor o/haul 5.5^ 0.5 - - -
Major o/haul
11 1 - 5 -
Westinghouse J 18 & J 22 Inspection 0.5 - - - -

Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Minor o/haul 5.5^ 0.5 - - -
Major o/haul 11 1 - 6 -
English Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Electric/GEC OLX
Minor o/haul 5.5^ 0.5 - - -
SMI 200 & #SMI140

Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Reyrolle LMT/LMI
12/24kV Minor o/haul 5.5^ 0.5 - - -
Bulk oil Major o/haul 11 1 - 7 -
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
South Wales
D series
Electric
Minor o/haul 5.5^ 0.5 - - -
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Hawker
All Thermovision # 1 - - - -
Siddeley
Minor o/haul 5.5^ 0.5 - - -
All other Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -

brands and Minor o/haul 5.5^ 0.5 - - -
types

Maint. interval
Cap. Switch
Fault cycles
Op. cycles
Reference
Latitude
(years)
cycles
Routine
Item Brand Type
maintenance
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Westinghouse Bushing test 3 0.25 - - -

345GCN
* Minor
SMI 200
6 0.5 - - -
maintenance
Major
12 0.5 500 6 300
maintenance
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
36kV Minor
AEI LGIC44 6 0.5 - - -
maintenance
Bulk oil Major
12 0.5 500 6 -
maintenance
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Reyrolle L800
Major
9 0.5 500 6 -
maintenance
All other Exercise ** 1 - - - -
SMI 200
brands and --- Minor o/haul 4.5 - - - -
types
Major o/haul 9 - 500 6 300
EIB All types Minor o/haul 4.5 - - - -
12/24kV Major o/haul 9 - - 4 -
Min. oil All other
brands and --- Minor o/haul 4.5 - - - -
types Major o/haul 9 - - 7 -
Inspection 0.5 0.5 - - -
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Magrini
MG (indoor) Minor
Galileo 6 0.5 - - -
maintenance
Major
12 0.5 500 7 -
maintenance
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
SMI 200
36kV
Magrini Minor
MGE (outdoor) 6 0.5 - - -
Galileo maintenance
Min. oil
Major
12 0.5 500 7 -
maintenance

brands and ---
types Minor o/haul 4.5 - - - -
Major o/haul 9 - 500 7 300

Maint. interval
Cap. Switch
Fault cycles
Op. cycles
Reference
Latitude
(years)
cycles
Routine
Item Brand Type
maintenance

Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
ASEA HLC Major
maintenance 4 0.5 500 7 -
SMI 200
72.5kV
Sprecher & Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
HPF
Min. oil Schuh Minor o/haul 6 - - - -
Major o/haul 12 - 500 7 300
brands and ---
Major o/haul 9 - 500 7 300
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
HLR Minor
6 0.5 - - -
maintenance
Major
ASEA 12 0.5 500 7 -
maintenance
SMI 200
HLD145/1200A Exercise ** 1 - - - -
HPL13L6352B
145kV &C Minor o/haul 4.5 - - - -
Major o/haul 9 - 500 7 300
Min. oil Inspection 0.5 - - - -
brands and ---
Major o/haul 9 - 800 7 -
^Outdoor bulk oil circuit breaker maintenance cycle can be changed to 4.5 years to align with bay maintenance outages.
* Westinghouse oil circuit breakers:
a) Breakers that perform capacitor-switching operations are to be maintained six monthly or at 300 capacitor switching
operations, whichever occurs first.
b) The dielectric dissipation factor of circuit breaker bushings to be tested as set out in Annexure 2 in SMI 200.
** Exercise only to be carried out if the circuit breaker has not been operated within the last year.
Table 2: SF6 Circuit Breakers

Op.cycle
Latitude
Referen
interval
cycles *
(years)
(years)
switch
cycles
Maint.
Cap.
Fault
Routine
ce
@
Item Brand Type

s
maintenance
Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - - SMI
ABB HB
200
12/24kV Major o/haul - - - * -
SF6 Inspection 0.5 - - - -
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
ABB GK1M
Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
Major o/haul - - - * -

Op.cycle
Latitude
Referen
interval
cycles *
(years)
(years)
switch
cycles
Maint.
Cap.
Fault
Routine
ce
@
Item Brand Type
s
maintenance
Schneider/
SM6 Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
Merlin Gerin
Yorkshire YSF6 Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
All other
brand and Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
types Major o/haul - - - * -
Magrini Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Galileo/ 36GI-E25
Merlin Gerin Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
Major o/haul - - 2000 * 2500
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
EDF Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
2000/
36kV Major o/haul - - 10,000 * 4000
ABB SMI
^ 200
SF6 Inspection 0.5 - - - -
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
PASS M00
Major o/haul - - 3,000 * -
Inspection 0.5 - - -
All other Exercise ** 1 - - -
brands and ---
types Minor o/haul 4.5 - - -
Major o/haul 9 5000 100 2500
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
EDF Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
2000/
Major o/haul - - 10,000 * 4000
ABB ^
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
PASS M00
72.5kV Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - - SMI
Major o/haul - - 3,000 * - 200
SF6
Areva / Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
DT1
Alsthom Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
Major o/haul - - 2000 *
GEC / Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Sprecher & HGF
Schuh Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -

Op.cycle
Latitude
Referen
interval
cycles *
(years)
(years)
switch
cycles
Maint.
Cap.
Fault
Routine
ce
@
Item Brand Type
s
maintenance
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Siemens 3AP1DT
brands and ---
Major o/haul 9 5000 100 2500
HPL145/2501 Inspection 0.5 - - -
HPL72.5- Exercise ** 1 - - -
170/25A1
ELF-1AR Minor o/haul 4.5 - - -
ASEA/Brown HPLBL61002A Major o/haul 9 5000 100 2500
Boveri Inspection 0.5 - - - -
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
PASS M00
Major o/haul - - 3,000 * -
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Areva DT1
Major o/haul - - 2000 * 2500
145kV GEC / Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Sprecher & HGF SMI
Schuh Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - - 200
SF6
3AP1DT/ Exercise ** 1 - - - -
Siemens
3AP1FG Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
Major o/haul - - 6000 * -
Hyosung HCSP-144B Exercise ** 1 - - - -
Major o/haul - - 2000 * -
brands and ---
Major o/haul 9 2500 25 -
Table 3: Vacuum Circuit Breakers

Reference
Latitude
cycles *
Op.cycl
interval
(years)
(years)
switch
cycles
Maint.
Fault
Cap.
Routine
es
@
Item Brand Type

maintenance
12/24kV ABB /Calor Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - - SMI
VD4
Vacuum Emag Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - - 200

Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
GEC SBV
Major o/haul - 0.5 - * -
Reyrolle LMVP Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
Schneider HWX Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
PD(TEV) test 1 0.25 - - -
Siemens 3AF
Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - - SMI
Major o/haul - - - * - 200
Siemens 3AH Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
Tamco VW2 Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
All other
brand and Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
types
Alstom / Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
OX36
Areva / GEC Minor o/haul 12 0.5 1,000 100 -
#
Major o/haul - - 5,000 - -
Hawker Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Horizon
Siddeley Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
Major o/haul - - 10,000 * 2500
36kV SMI
Inspection 0.5 - - - - 200
Vacuum
Exercise ** 1 - - - -
Sumitomo /
NVBOA Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -
Meidensha
Major o/haul - - 10,000 * -
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -
Schneider VOX
10,000
Major o/haul - - - -
#
Note: SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers that perform capacitor switching operations are to have operational checks, as
defined in SMI 200, performed 12 monthly.
# Major overhaul to be carried out either after specified ops cycle or when contact wear indicator shows primary contact
wear.
^ 2000 for capacitor banks without inrush reactor, 4000 for capacitor banks with inrush reactor.
* Refer to Annexure 1 for details on the fault cycles of these circuit breakers.
@ Op cycle is the number of CB operations at load current.

5.8.2 HV switchgear
Table 4: HV Switchgear
Maintenance Latitude
Voltage Routine
Item Brand Type interval (years) Ref.
kV maintenance
(years)
Inspection 0.5 -
12 Holec MD4 PD(TEV) test and SMI
Indoor 1 0.25
Switch and switch thermovision 212
fuse units epoxy Major overhaul 6 0.5
encapsulated Inspection 0.5 -
SMI
12 ABB RGB 12 Indoor PD(TEV) test 1 0.25
212
Major overhaul 6 0.5
Inspection 0.5 -
SMI
12 Holec SVS Indoor PD(TEV) test 1 0.25
212
Switch and switch Major overhaul 6 0.5
fuse combination Inspection 0.5 -
sheet steel SMI
12 ABB Safelink Indoor PD(TEV) test 1 0.25
enclosed 212
Major overhaul 12 1
Inspection 0.5 -
Merlin Gerin SMI
12/24 Indoor PD(TEV) test 1 0.25
SM6 212
Major overhaul 12 1
Areva/ Inspection 0.5 -
SMI
12 Schneider Indoor PD(TEV) test 1 0.25
212
Fluokit M24 Major overhaul 12 1
Other Inspection 0.5 -
(SF6 or PD(TEV) test 1 0.25 SMI
12/24 Indoor
vacuum 212
Major overhaul 12 1
interruption)
Inspection 0.5 -
Switch and switch
Indoor/ PD(TEV) test and SMI
fuse combinations 12 --- 1 0.25
outdoor thermovision 212
oil
Inspection 0.5 -
Fault throwers 145 --- Outdoor Minor 4.5 - *
Major overhaul 9 -
Indoor/ Inspection 0.5 - SMI
Links 12 to 36 ---
outdoor Major overhaul 9 - 204
Air break switches 12 to 145 ---
outdoor Major overhaul 9 - 204
Isolators # 12 to 145 ---
outdoor Major overhaul 12^ 0.5 204
Inspection 0.5 -
12/24 --- Indoor *
Inspection 0.5 -
Switch earthing # 36 to 145 --- Indoor
Major overhaul 12^ 0.5 SMI
Inspection 0.5 - 204
12 to 145 --- Outdoor
Major overhaul 12^ 0.5
*Maintenance references same as similar switchgear
^Recommended period for major overhaul, however the period can be reduced or extended as required to coincide with
work on other equipment.
# Excludes isolators and earthing switches associated with 36-145kV air and gas insulated switchgear. Maintenance

requirements for equipment associated with 36-145 kV air and gas insulated switchboards can be found in 5.8.3 and
5.8.4. Isolators and earthing switches within 12/24kV capacitor banks (indoor and enclosed) shall be maintained with the
capacitor bank maintenance (refer to 5.8.8 and Substation Maintenance SMI 209 - Capacitors).
5.8.3 Switchboards – AIS, hybrid, and low pressure GIS
Table 5: Switchboards
Fault cycle
Reference
Op.cycles
Latitude
interval
(years)
(years)
Maint.
Routine
Voltage Brand Item
maintenance
Overall SMI
Merlin Installation Clean and
1 0.25 - - 210
36kV Gerin vacuum
and
FG4/F400 Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - -
Circuit breaker manual
Major o/haul - - 10,000 *
Overall
Installation
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - -
WSA SMI
Alstom / Minor o/haul 12 0.5 10,000 -
36kV 210
Areva WS Circuit breaker
Major o/haul - - - * and
manual
Disconnector / Minor o/haul - - 1000 -
earth switch Major o/haul - - 2,000 -
Overall
Installation
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - SMI
Minor o/haul 12 0.5 2,000 - 210
GV30 and
TAMCO wipe
manual
36kV Circuit breaker gap
GV3 Major o/haul - 10,000 *
reduces
to 1mm
Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - SMI
Disconnector / 210
earth switch Major o/haul - - 2,000 - and
manual
Overall
Installation
Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - SMI
ABB Circuit breaker Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - 210
72.5kV
ELG/ENK and
Major o/haul - - 1,500 * manual
Disconnecting Minor o/haul 12 - - -
switch Major o/haul - - 2,500 -
*Refer to Annexure 1 for details on the fault cycles of these circuit breakers.

5.8.4 Switchboard - high pressure GIS

Table 6: Switchboard- high pressure GIS
Reference
Op.cycles
Latitude
interval
(years)
(years)
Maint.
cycles
Fault
Routine
Brand Item
maintenance
Overall Installation Inspection 0.5 - - -

Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - -
Circuit breaker
Disconnector/ Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - SMI 210 and
ABB
earth switch Major o/haul - - 5,000 - manual
Earthing switch with Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - -
short circuit making
capacity Major o/haul - - 2,000 2
Circuit breaker
Areva
Circuit breaker
Hyosung
Circuit breaker
Hyundai
*Refer to Annexure 1 – Fault cycles for vacuum/SF6 CBs for details on the fault cycles of these circuit breakers.

5.8.5 Transformers
Table 7: Transformers
Voltage Routine Maintenance Latitude

Item Type Ref.
kV maintenance interval (years) (years)
Inspection 0.5 -
Transformer isolating 0.433 Indoor SMI 150
Exercise 1 -
Inspection 0.5 -
Non-padmount
Transformer auxiliary 12 Major overhaul 6 0.5 SMI 152
Padmount@ Inspection 0.5 -
Inspection 0.5 -
Transformer auto 12 to 36 Indoor/outdoor SMI 155
Major overhaul 6 -
Inspection 0.5 - SMI 155
Transformer regulating 12 Outdoor and
Major overhaul 6 - SMI 151
Inspection 0.5 -
12/24 Indoor
Indoor (oil Inspection 0.5 -
Transformer voltage 36 to 145 SMI 153
only) # Major overhaul 12^ 0.5
Inspection 0.5 -
12 to 145 Outdoor
Transformer capacitor Inspection 0.5 -
12 to 145 Indoor/outdoor SMI 153
voltage Major overhaul 6 0.5
Inspection 0.5 -
Transformer current 12 to 145 Indoor/outdoor SMI 158
Inspection 0.5 -
Reactors oil 36 Outdoor SMI 154
Major overhaul 6 -
Reactors air 36 Outdoor Major overhaul 6 - SMI 154
Transformer power 132 Indoor/outdoor Oil test 2 - SMI 103
Major overhaul 7 1 SMI 155
From date of
commissioning,
every four (4)
Transformer power 132, 66 months for one
Indoor/outdoor Oil test - SMI 103
(after commissioning) and 33 (1) year and then
annually before
warranty period
expires*
*The last oil test during warranty period shall be carried out six (6) months before warranty expiry.
# Excludes voltage transformers associated with 36-145kV indoor air and gas insulated switchgear. Maintenance
requirements (if any) for these voltage transformers are included separately in the specific switchgear maintenance
schedules (refer to 5.8.3 and 5.8.4).
^Recommended period for major overhaul, however the period can be reduced or extended as required to coincide with
work on other equipment.
@ Padmount auxiliary transformers are only to be inspected and do not require a major overhaul.

5.8.6 Tap changers

Table 8: Tap changers
Latitude
Voltage Routine Maintenance Operation
Item Type (years) Ref.
kV maintenance interval (years) cycles
Inspection 0.5 - -
Major overhaul 7 1 25000
B, BC Replace energy
---
and C accumulator spring (in
- - 50000
conjunction with major
overhaul)
BC and #
--- Oil drainage 1 - -
C
Reinhausen Inspection 0.5 - -
D ---
Inspection 0.5 - -
F ---
Inspection 0.5 - -
M ---
Inspection 0.5 - -
V ---
Inspection 0.5 - -
ACEC - ---
Major overhaul 7 - 20000
Associated Inspection 0.5 - - SMI
Tap 151
All ---
Changers Major overhaul 7 1 60000 *
Ltd
Inspection 0.5 - -
Ferranti - ---
English Inspection 0.5 - -
- ---
Electric Major overhaul 7 1 30000
Inspection 0.5 - -
UCG
Major overhaul 7 1 100,000
Inspection 0.5 - -
ABB UCL
Inspection 0.5 - -
UZF
F317 Inspection 0.5 - -
Fuller and ---
F315 Major overhaul 7 1 50,000
All other Inspection 0.5 - -
brands and - ---
types Major overhaul 7 1 60000 *
* Number of operations can be extended or reduced to coincide with manufacturer’s recommendations for a specific
type.
# Drain the oil in the tap changer until no carbon contaminated oil emerges. Do not drain all the oil in the tap changer, as
it will cause the damage of the tap changer.

5.8.7 Fire control equipment

Table 9: Fire control equipment
Maintenance interval Ref.
monthly
monthly
Monthly
Three-
Yearly
yearly
Five -
Item
Six-
Pump sets (electric motor driven)    
Fire hydrant systems   
Fire detection    
Smoke and heat alarms   
 AS 1851
Fire alarm monitoring systems
Table 1.11(A)
Gaseous fire extinguishing systems    
Portable and wheeled fire extinguishers   
Fire blankets 
Passive fire and smoke systems (fire doors and fire stopping)   

5.8.8 Miscellaneous substation equipment

Table 10: Miscellaneous substation equipment
Maintenance
Voltage Routine
Item Location interval Ref.
kV maintenance
(years)
Inspection 0.5
Bushings/wall bushing 12 to 145 Indoor/outdoor
Minor overhaul 5*
Inspection 0.5
Insulators 12 to 145 Indoor/outdoor
Minor overhaul 5*
Inspection 0.5
Surge arrestors 12 to 145 Indoor/outdoor Minor overhaul ^
Replace 30
Cable boxes 12 to 145 Indoor/outdoor Inspection 0.5
Inspection 0.5 SMI
108
Control panels - Indoor/outdoor Minor overhaul 5
Diagnostic test 1
Inspection 0.5
Busbars/conductors/connections 12 to 145 Indoor/outdoor
Diagnostic test 1
Panel lamps - Indoor/outdoor Inspection 0.5
Inspection 0.5
Lightning masts - Outdoor
Minor overhaul 5
Voltage chart recorder - label units out of
- - Inspection 0.5
service and remove fuses
ABB ABBACUS Minor overhaul 1
11kV capacitors Major overhaul 9*
AmpControl Minor overhaul 1 SMI
Capacitors 12 to 145
11kV capacitors Major overhaul 9* 209
Other Inspections 0.5
capacitors Major overhaul 9*
SMI
Auxiliary board - - Inspection 0.5
250
Inspection 0.5 SMI
Compressor - -
Minor overhaul 9* 200
SMI
RCD Testing #
108
* Recommended period for minor/major overhaul, however period can be extended as required to coincide with work on
other equipment.
^ Maintenance shall align with major equipment in the bay and shall only be carried out if extended isolation for surge
arrestor maintenance does not result in extended outage of network.
# Testing of RCDs shall be carried out in accordance with the table below:
Table 11: RCD Testing
Operating time and

Substation Push-button test
push-button test Standard
environment
Portable Fixed Portable Fixed
Sites with After connection to a socket
AS/NZS 3012-Electrical Installations-
construction or before connection of 3 12
1 month Construction and demolition sites(Periodic
and demolition equipment, and at least once months months
verification details-Table 3)
work every day in use
AS/NZS 3760-In-service inspection and
Daily, or before every use, 6 12 12 testing of electrical equipment (Indicative
All other times
whichever is the longer months months months testing and inspection intervals for
electrical equipment-table 4)

5.8.9 SCADA and voltage regulating equipment

Table 12: SCADA and voltage regulating equipment
Item Routine maintenance Maintenance interval Ref.

(years)
Minor overhaul (zone substation and regulating 4*
Voltage regulating substation) SMI
equipment 110
Minor overhaul (transmission substation) 4*
Inspection 0.5 SMI
SCADA
Minor overhaul 4 109
* Where V/R is incorporated in the SCADA software, the minor overhaul is to be done as part of the SCADA routine
maintenance.
5.8.10 Earthing system and equipment earthing system

Table 13: Earthing system
Maintenance interval
Item Routine maintenance Ref.
(years)
Inspection 0.5
Earth grid SMI
Test 12
104
Inspection 0.5
Portable earthing equipment
Test 3
Inspection 0.5 SMI
Indoor CB earthing trucks
Test and maintain 3 200
5.8.11 Battery and charger

Table 14: Battery and charger
Note: The following is only applicable to batteries in zone and transmission substations. Refer to SMI101 for
maintenance requirements for batteries associated with distribution assets.
Item Function Voltage Routine maintenance Maint. Ref.

interval
(years)
Minor overhaul 0.25
Station Quick discharge test 1
120V
High current discharge test 2.5*
Lead acid
Capacity cycle test 5
Minor overhaul 0.25
Communications 50V^ Quick discharge test 1
Minor overhaul 0.25
Station Quick discharge test 1
120V
Nickel High current discharge test 2.5* SMI
Cadmium Capacity cycle test 5 102
Minor overhaul 0.25
Communications 50V^ Quick discharge test 1
Minor overhaul Pre 10 years 0.5
Lead acid Pre 10 years 1
Quick discharge test
sealed/valve Substation 120V Post 10 years 0.5
regulated Pre 10 years 5
Capacity cycle test
Post 10 years 1

Item Function Voltage Routine maintenance Maint. Ref.

interval
(years)
Inspection+ 1
50V^ Quick discharge test # 0.25
Communications
Capacity cycle test* 2
Lead acid Miscellaneous, Minor overhaul 0.5
sealed/valve for example, 12V/24V
Replace 3
regulated radio/ reclosers
* Commence after 5 years of age
# Only for sites capable of performing a remote quick discharge test
+ Dedicated Comms Sites only, does not include substations (0.5 years). To be carried out by Comms staff.
^ Includes 12V communications batteries
5.8.12 AFIC load control equipment

Table 15: AFIC load control equipment
Maint.
Item Routine maintenance interval Ref.
(years)
Contactors Minor overhaul 2

Controller Minor overhaul 2
Supervision unit Minor overhaul 2
Inspection 0.5
Static frequency unit
Minor overhaul 2 SMI
Inspection 0.5 205
Coupling equipment Test 2
Major overhaul 4.5
Inspection 0.5
Motor generator
Major overhaul 4.5
5.8.13 Accommodation
Table 16: Accommodation
Item Season Routine maintenance Ref.
(years)
- Inspection 0.5
Building/yard
- Minor overhaul 1
October to March Minor overhaul 2 weeks
Lawns and gardens
April to September Minor overhaul 4 weeks
Grass mowing - Minor overhaul Keep height to 100mm
Back flow prevention - Inspection 0.5
device - Minor Overhaul 1
Roof access system - Inspection 1 SMI
Spill kit - Inspection 0.5 106
Lighting tower winding
- Minor Overhaul 1
mechanism
Building Interior
- Minor Overhaul 12 weeks*
Hygiene
Gross pollutant traps / - Inspection 1
stormwater drains / on-
- Minor overhaul As required
site detention systems

Item Season Routine maintenance Ref.
(years)
- Inspection 0.5
In-ground oil/water
separator - Minor overhaul 1
- Major overhaul 3 SMI
- Inspection 0.5 115
Coalescing plate As required or maximum of
- Minor overhaul
oil/water separator six (6) month interval
- Major overhaul 1
* Interior cleaning may be performed at 8 weeks for more frequently visited sites as required
5.8.14 Reclosers
Table 17: Reclosers
Routine Maintenance Operation

Item Voltage (kV) Ref.
maintenance interval (years) cycles
PMI4120
Recloser * 12 to 36 Inspection 0.5 - and
SMI 207
* Refer to Protection Maintenance Instruction PMI 4120 – Maintenance of protection, for further maintenance
requirements (such as battery replacement and protection checks). This only applies to reclosers associated with zone
and transmission substations; refer to Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI101 - Minimum requirements for
maintenance of distribution substation equipment for distribution reclosers.
5.8.15 Emergency spares

Table 18: Emergency spares
Maintenance interval Operation

(years) cycles
All free-standing Inspection and testing as set out in
1 - SMI 117
emergency spares SMI 117
5.8.16 Substations identified in HAZMAT Register

Table 19: HAZMAT register
Maintenance interval Operation

(years) cycles
GSY1065
Review of items containing hazardous and
1 -
materials HAZMAT
Substation site Register
(including buildings,
equipment and yard) GSY1065
and
Hazardous materials assessment 5 -
HAZMAT
Register

6.0 AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Manager Asset Management has the authority and responsibility for approving this
instruction.
Manager Asset Standards & Design has the authority and responsibility for making
recommendations to the General Manager Asset Management in respect to this instruction.
Network Maintenance Manager has the authority and responsibility for keeping the content of this
instruction up to date.
Network Substations Manager has the authority and responsibility for interpreting test results in
conjunction with the Network Maintenance Manager.
The Regional Transmission Managers have the authority and responsibility for:
 confirming that Endeavour Energy employees or contractors performing the work have
appropriate qualifications;
 meeting the requirements of this instruction;
 working in accordance with local and statutory requirements;
 maintaining a high level of public safety;
 confirming that employees are conversant with, and work in accordance with, the Electrical
Safety Rules; and
 analysing test results to identify potential problems and take appropriate action.
7.0 DOCUMENT CONTROL
Documentation Content Coordinator : Network Maintenance Manager
Documentation Distribution Coordinator : Branch Process Coordinator

ANNEXURE 1 – FAULT CYCLES FOR VACUUM/SF6 CBS
The fault cycle is dependent on individual characteristics of the circuit breaker type and the fault current that is
interrupted. The fault cycle for each of these circuit breakers has been (conservatively) determined by using the
maximum fault level at the substation where the type of circuit breaker is located. The table below provides the formula
that can be used to calculate the fault cycle for each of these circuit breaker types.
Fault Cycle (FC)

Item Brand Type [If = max fault current at Reference
substation]
ABB GK1M FC = 8561/(If)^2.1 SMI200
ABB HB_12 FC = 3179/(If)^2.2 SMI200
11kV
ABB HB_25 FC = 2226/(If)^1.7 SMI200
SF6
Schneider/Merlin Gerin SM6 FC = 15625/(If)^2 SMI200
Yorkshire YSF6 FC = 2897/(If)^1.7 SMI200
ABB/Calor Emag VD4 FC = 49281/(If)^2.3 SMI200
GEC SBV FC = 13852/(If)^1.6 SMI200
Reyrolle LMVP FC = 14425/(If)^1.6 SMI200
11kV
Schneider HWX2 FC = 42804/(If)^2.1 SMI200
Vacuum
Siemens 3AF FC = 60422/(If)^3.1 SMI200
Siemens 3AH FC = 18436/(If)^2.7 SMI200
Tamco VW2 FC = 15414/(If)^1.9 SMI200
Hawker Siddeley Horizon FC = 100681/(If)^2 SMI200
36kV Areva WSA FC = 31831/(If)^1.7 SMI210
Vacuum Tamco GV3 FC = 52879/(If)^1.8 SMI210
Sumitomo / Meidensha NVBOA FC = 47709/(If)^2.3 SMI200
Merlin Gerin 36GI-E25 FC = 4500/(If)^1.7 SMI200
36kV Merlin Gerin FG4/F400 FC = 84938/(If)^2.5 SMI210
SF6 ABB EDF FC = 14731/(If)^2.2 SMI200
ABB PASS M00 FC = 4760/(If)^2.0 SMI200
ABB EDF FC = 14731/(If)^2.2 SMI200
ABB ELK FC = 31006/(If)^2.0 SMI210
ABB ENK FC = 17499/(If)^2.1 SMI210
72.5kV
Areva / Alstom DT1 FC = 18526/(If)^2 SMI200
SF6
Hyosung HLSP FC = 11521/(If)^1.9 SMI210
Hyundai 145-SP-1 FC = 4581/(If)^1.7 SMI210
GEC / Sprecher & Schuh HGF FC = 19739/(If)^2 SMI200
Siemens 3AP1DT FC = 117300/(If)^2.5 SMI200
GEC / Sprecher & Schuh HGF FC = 19200/(If)^2 SMI200
Siemens 3AP1DT/FG FC = 107258/(If)^2.5 SMI200
Areva F35 FC = 16000/(If)^1.7 SMI210
Areva DT1 FC = 18526/(If)^2 SMI200
132kV
HCSP-144A FC = 11521/(If)^1.9 SMI210
SF6 Hyosung
HCSP-144B FC = 11521/(If)^1.9 SMI200
Hyundai 145-SP-1 FC = 4581/(If)^1.7 SMI210
ABB ELK FC = 31006/(If)^2.0 SMI210

Note: The fault cycle for a circuit breaker may be reviewed if the fault level for a substation significantly changes (for
example, due to changes in network configuration). The Network Maintenance Manager may be consulted to obtain the
fault cycle for new circuit breakers installed.
The fault cycle assigned to an after-fault maintenance MST shall be rounded to values as shown in the table below. This
is to provide easier interpretation when running reports.
Calculated Fault cycle (FC) Value for MST

1 to 200 Round down to closest 5
> 1000 1000
As detailed in SMI 200, when the number of fault operations for (any pole/phase of) a circuit breaker has been reached,
certain checks must be made prior to carrying out major maintenance. These checks (which may include reviewing the
validity of recorded faults and taking dynamic resistance measurements) are necessary to determine if the circuit breaker
actually requires major intrusive maintenance.

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Substation Maintenance Instruction

Minimum requirements for

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SMI 100 Minimum requirements for maintenance of transmission and zone

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 Substation Maintenance Instruction SMI 152 – Auxiliary transformers

4.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

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MMI Mains Maintenance Instruction

Definitions - electrical switchgear assemblies (refer AS 2067-2008)

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Minor overhaul or servicing - limited to lubrication and/or replacement of consumables.

5.1 Duty of care

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5.6 Routine maintenance

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and fluorescent tubes.

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5.8 Schedules of maintenance

Westinghouse J 18 & J 22 Inspection 0.5 - - - -

SMI 200 & #SMI140

Bulk oil Major o/haul 11 1 - 7 -

All other Exercise ** 1 0.25 - - -

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Westinghouse Bushing test 3 0.25 - - -

All other Exercise ** 1 - - - -

Major o/haul 9 - 500 7 300

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Inspection 0.5 0.5 - - -

Table 2: SF6 Circuit Breakers

Item Brand Type

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Table 3: Vacuum Circuit Breakers

Item Brand Type

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Schneider HWX Minor o/haul 12 0.5 - - -

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5.8.3 Switchboards – AIS, hybrid, and low pressure GIS

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5.8.4 Switchboard - high pressure GIS

Overall Installation Inspection 0.5 - - -

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Voltage Routine Maintenance Latitude

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5.8.6 Tap changers

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5.8.7 Fire control equipment

Maintenance interval Ref.

Fire hydrant systems   

Smoke and heat alarms   

Portable and wheeled fire extinguishers   

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5.8.8 Miscellaneous substation equipment

Operating time and