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PR-1948 - Electrical Safety Operating Procedures
PR-1948 - Electrical Safety Operating Procedures
PR-1948 - Electrical Safety Operating Procedures
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i Document Authorisation
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Contents
i Document Authorisation.........................................................................3
ii Revision History........................................................................................4
iii Related Business Processes......................................................................4
iv Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Documents....4
1. Introduction............................................................................................11
1.1 Purpose.............................................................................................................11
1.1.1 Specific Precautions..............................................................................................11
1.1.2 Distribution of Procedures....................................................................................11
2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS, SPECIFICATION AND CODES....12
3. ESOP Index............................................................................................13
4. ESOP-1....................................................................................................15
1. General..............................................................................................................15
2. Custodian..........................................................................................................15
3. Scale of Issue of the ESR..................................................................................15
4. Scale of Issue of the ESOPs..............................................................................15
5. Identification of the ESR and ESOPs................................................................15
6. Issue of the ESR and ESOPs.............................................................................15
7. LOSS OF ESR OR ESOPs...............................................................................16
5. ESOP – 2.................................................................................................17
1. Objectives.........................................................................................................17
2. Standard Electrical Locks..................................................................................17
2.1 Details of Approved Electrical Locks...............................................................17
3. Locking of Substations and Power Stations......................................................19
4. Locking of Switchgear......................................................................................19
5. Safety Padlocks.................................................................................................19
6. Provision of Key Safes......................................................................................19
7. Design and Use of Key Safes............................................................................20
8. Issue of Keys.....................................................................................................21
9. Securing of Safety Padlock Keys when Key Safes are not available................21
6. ESOP – 3.................................................................................................22
1. General..............................................................................................................22
2. Selection of Electrical Persons and Appointed Persons....................................22
2.1 General..................................................................................................................22
2.2 Competent Electrical Person (CEP).....................................................................23
2.3 Competent Electrical Switching Person (CESP)..................................................23
2.4 Authorised Electrical Person (AEP).....................................................................23
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2. Objections.........................................................................................................76
3. Accidents and Incidents....................................................................................76
4. Failure of Supply / Electrical Fault...................................................................76
5. Emergency Switching.......................................................................................77
6. Control Person Reports.....................................................................................77
7. Guidelines for Preparing Fault / Failure Reports..............................................77
21. ESOP – 21...............................................................................................82
1. General..............................................................................................................82
2. The Need for Approved Portable LV Earthing Equipment...............................82
3. Approved Equipment for Use as LV Earths......................................................82
4. Maintenance of LV Earthing Equipment..........................................................83
5. Application of LV Earthing Devices.................................................................83
6. Applying LV Earths to Low Voltage Switchboards..........................................83
22. ESOP – 22...............................................................................................85
1. General..............................................................................................................85
2. Objectives.........................................................................................................85
3. Live Line Working Practices.............................................................................85
3.1 General Precautions to be Observed for LLW.....................................................85
3.2 Routine Care, Inspection and Electrical Testing of LLW Tools.........................87
3.3 Provision of Sufficient LLW Tools for LLW Procedures...................................88
3.4 LLW Team Numbers Required for Specific Procedures.....................................88
3.5 Safe Working Clearances or Distances................................................................88
3.6 Illustration of LLW Procedures............................................................................88
4. Live Line Washing Practices.............................................................................89
4.1 General..................................................................................................................89
4.2 Nozzle Design and Use.........................................................................................89
4.3 Water Pressure at the Nozzle................................................................................89
4.4 Conductivity of Water Used for LL Washing......................................................89
5. Contractor's LLW Procedures...........................................................................90
5.1 What to Look for In Contractor's LLW Procedures.............................................90
5.2 English Translation of LLW Procedures..............................................................91
5.3 Stress Conditions of Conductors and Supports during LLW...............................91
6. Contractor's Live Line Washing Procedures.....................................................92
6.1 What to Look for in Contractor's LL Washing Procedures.................................92
6.2 Portable LL Washing Equipment.........................................................................92
6.3 Conductivity of the Water Used for LL Washing................................................93
7. PDO ESR and Live Line Working Procedures.................................................93
7.1 LLW Procedures - Initiation, Progress and Completion......................................93
7.2 Interpretation of the ESR for LLW Procedures...................................................94
7.3 PDO AEPs Duties for LLW Procedures...............................................................95
8. PDO ESR and Live Line Washing Procedures.................................................96
8.1 LLW Procedures Initiation, Progress and Completion.......................................96
8.2 Application of the ESR for LL Washing Procedures...........................................96
ESOP – 23...........................................................................................................100
1. Objectives.......................................................................................................100
2. PDO Policy.....................................................................................................100
3. Action Required on PDO Sites.......................................................................100
4. Operation of Units Subject to an Operational Restriction...............................100
5. Removal Of A PDO Operational Restriction..................................................101
23. ESOP – 23/S1........................................................................................103
1. Background to Restriction...............................................................................103
2. Operational Restriction...................................................................................103
3. Requirements Of ESOP 23.............................................................................104
24. ESOP – 24.............................................................................................105
1. Objectives.......................................................................................................105
2. Purpose of the ESOP.......................................................................................105
3. Relevant Requirements of the ESR.................................................................105
4. Provision of Safety Equipment Called for by other ESOP..............................105
5. Provision and Inspection of Approved Insulated Tools..................................105
6. Provision, Storage and Testing of Approved Electrical Rubber Gloves..........106
7. Provision of Eye Protection for Use When Switching....................................106
8. Flexible Leads for Use with Portable Voltage Operated Instruments..............106
8.1 Permanently Attached Leads..............................................................................106
8.2 Temporarily Attached Leads..............................................................................107
8.3 Fuses for Flexible Leads.....................................................................................107
25. ESOP – 25.............................................................................................109
1. General............................................................................................................109
2. Use of Electrical Safety Documents................................................................109
3. Preparation of Electrical Safety Documents....................................................110
4. Issue of Electrical Safety Documents..............................................................111
4.1 Electrical Permits-to-Work.................................................................................111
4.2 Sanctions-for-Test...............................................................................................111
4.3 Limitations-of-Access.........................................................................................111
5. Cancellation of Electrical Safety Documents..................................................111
5.1 Electrical Permits-to-Work.................................................................................111
5.2 Sanctions-for-Test...............................................................................................112
5.3 Limitations-of-Access.........................................................................................112
6. Retention of Electrical Safety Documents.......................................................112
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A - GLOSSARY OF DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS...............................128
SP USER-COMMENT FORM........................................................................................................................117
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
These ELECTRICAL SAFETY OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES are issued by the
Corporate Functional Discipline Head Electrical to supplement the PDO ELECTRICAL
SAFETY RULES and define policies that assist in their implementation.
The policies defined in these PROCEDURES cover a wide range of subjects that affect the
safe operation work on the PDO HIGH and associated LOW VOLTAGE electrical systems
and include the detail of the APPROVED method and devices called for in the
ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES.
3. ESOP Index
13 DELETED
SWITCHING
4. ESOP-1
1. General
1.1 All persons who have to operate work or supervise activities on the PDO HV or
associated LV electrical systems require a copy of the ESR.
1.2 All EPs and those who are involved in managing these systems require a copy of the
ESOPs.
1.3 This PROCEDURE is issued to ensure that all such persons who require ESR or
ESOPs either have personal copies or have ready access to them.
2. Custodian
2.1 The Custodian for both the ESR and ESOPs is the CFDH-E.
2.2 All new issues, revisions, amendments or additions to both ESR and ESOPs shall be
prepared, approved and issued under the direction of the CFDH-E.
2.3 The scale of issue of both ESR and ESOPs shall be the responsibility of the CFDH-
E.
6.2 Recipients shall be instructed to maintain their personal copies of ESR and ESOPs in
good order and be responsible for updating them when revisions, amendments and
additions are issued.
6.3 When copies of ESR and ESOPs are issued for information to a Contractor,
Consultant or PDO Department, then a named representative shall sign a receipt and
be made responsible for maintaining them in good order, and updating them when
revisions, amendments or additions are issued.
5. ESOP – 2
Types of Locks
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SAP No.:1090002028
Type: CCRK
Series : OHL
Size: 50 mm.
Description: “Pin tumbler padlock, 50mm, brass automatic locking with Nickel plated
hardened steel spring shackle to be master keyed to existing CCRK/OHL locks, complete
with 2 keys. Lock and keys engraved with serial nos.
Note: Required serial numbers are to be obtained from the Control Person, Yibal Power
station
4. Locking of Switchgear
4.1 HV switchgear in indoor substations shall not normally have its lockable parts (i.e.
racking handles, panel doors, control handles etc.) locked when in the service
position, as only persons appointed under the ESR will have access to the
switchgear.
4.2 If persons not appointed under the ESR are to have access to the HV switchgear,
then the SAEP shall decide if it is prudent to fit STANDARD ELECTRICAL
PADLOCKS to the switchgear's lockable parts.
4.3 Emergency trip buttons or switches shall be left unlocked, unless the AEP
responsible for operation of the switchgear in that indoor substation requires them to
be secured.
4.4 Each lockable part of HV switchgear in outdoor substations shall be locked with a
STANDARD ELECTRICAL PADLOCK when in the service position.
4.5 Each mechanism of all manually operated HV disconnector or circuits breakers,
mounted on poles or structures outside substations, etc., shall be locked with a
STANDARD ELECTRICAL PADLOCK when in the service position.
5. Safety Padlocks
5.1 SAFETY PADLOCKS shall be of a non standard or unique type and be supplied with
only one key for each lock (i.e. no master key shall be supplied or be available).
Each such lock shall be marked with a clearly readable individual number.
5.2 SAFETY PADLOCKS shall be kept available for issue to SAEPs, AEPs, CESPs and
CEPs for their use when carrying out SWITCHING, prior to work being carried out on
either HV or LV APPARATUS.
5.3 These SAFETY PADLOCKS shall be used in accordance with the ESR, on points of
ISOLATION for APPARATUS that is subject to an ELECTRICAL SAFETY
DOCUMENT.
8. Issue of Keys
8.1 The level of STANDARD ELECTRICAL PADLOCK/LOCK keys shall be issued to
SAEPs, AEPs, CESPs and CEPs according to their duties.
8.2 Some APs may need to be issued with the lower level of STANDARD ELECTRICAL
PADLOCK/LOCK keys depending on the specific duties they have been appointed to
carry out.
8.3 All persons issued with STANDARD ELECTRICAL PADLOCK/LOCK keys shall sign
a key Receipt form.
Such keys shall be returned when the recipient leaves the PDO Area or when his
authorisation is withdrawn.
8.4 The Area Operations Electrical Supervisor shall maintain a record of all such keys
that he is responsible for issuing.
9. Securing of Safety Padlock Keys when Key Safes are not available
9.1 ESR Rule 5.3(b) requires that keys of SAFETY PADLOCKS used for locking points
of ISOLATION shall be placed in a KEY SAFE or secured by another APPROVED
security method. i.e., for long transmission lines the key for the far end can be
placed in a far end key box and the box key retained by an AEP.
If KEY SAFES are not readily available, or the work is to be only of short duration,
either of the methods detailed in 9.2 and 9.3 are APPROVED for use.
9.2 The SAEP or AEP issuing an ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENT shall retain on his
person the SAFETY PADLOCK keys used to lock the points of ISOLATION, etc., for
the APPARATUS to be worked on, until the ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENT is
cleared and cancelled by the same SAEP or AEP.
9.3 The SAEP or AEP issuing an ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENT shall apply two
SAFETY PADLOCKS to each point of ISOLATION.
One of the two SAFETY PADLOCK keys shall be issued to and retained by the
recipient of the ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENT, the other shall be retained by
the SAEP or AEP until the ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENT is cleared and
cancelled by the same SAEP or AEP.
6. ESOP – 3
2.1 General
As stipulated in ESR, Rule 2.1.4, it is possible for non-PDO staff to be appointed as EPs or
APs, if so required for business reasons. Most often this is the case for contractor or
vendor staff involved in the commissioning and/or maintenance of new facilities or
equipment.
The requirements to obtain authorisation for a specific category are defined
in Sections 2.2 u/i 2.7, and shall be equally valid for PDO and non-PDO staff, except
that in case of non-PDO staff, the CofA shall clearly state that the scope of authority
is limited to commissioning and/or maintenance/contracted out system operation
within prescribed boundaries (e.g., equipment of an EPC contractor's site).
In case of the appointment of non-PDO staff, it is the vendor's or contractor's responsibility
to provide a suitably electrically qualified candidate to undertake this role and to provide
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evidence to show that the candidate has sufficient operational experience to carry out the
duties and responsibilities commensurate with the level of appointment sought. This shall
include the ability to be able to understand and work to the ESR and any relevant ESOPs.
Irrespective of a candidate's qualifications it is required that he follows the ESR courses and
be assessed to the same degree as would apply for a PDO staff seeking a similar level of
appointment.
2.5.2 Electrical engineering personnel, with operational experience, arriving from another
Operating Company or similar organisation, shall first be assessed and if found suitable,
appointed as AEPs. When they have been made familiar with the ESR, the ESOPs and
PDO operational practices, and have been given opportunities to discover the details of the
electrical systems and HV and LV APPARATUS they are to operate, then is the time to
consider them for SAEP status.
3.1 General
3.1.1 If the selection process laid down in Section 2.0 is followed, the training required by all EPs
and APs can follow a similar pattern depending only on the level of authorisation required.
3.1.2 A copy of the ESR shall be made available to all candidates at least four weeks prior to
assessment with a note setting out the Sections that apply to this particular authorisation.
This is so the person can make himself familiar with the intention and detail of the Sections
of the ESR affecting the operations and work he is to undertake.
3.1.3 A copy of the ESOPs shall be made available at least four weeks prior to assessment to
candidates to be authorised. This is so the person can make himself familiar with the
specific ESOPs that affect the operations or work he is to undertake.
3.1.4 All candidates shall attend and pass with a minimum mark of 70% the formal operational
training course to become familiar with the ESR and any ESOPs relevant to their intended
'authorisation'. This course shall be attended prior to authorisation. In addition candidates
for level AEP and up shall attend and pass with a minimum mark of 70% the high voltage
ESR familiarisation course.
SAFETY PADLOCK keys, use voltage testing devices, apply CMEs and prepare and issue
the ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENT.
The person under training shall discuss the reasons for the items he has entered on his
SWITCHING PROGRAMME with the 'supervisor', explaining the reasons why he is taking
the precautions he has listed, prior to issuing the ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENT.
An essential part of the training is that the person issuing the ELECTRICAL SAFETY
DOCUMENT explains its purpose to the recipient and makes sure that he is aware of the
work the document covers. This is a particularly important aspect of a person's training, for
when issuing such documents, some recipients of ELECTRICAL PERMITS-TO-WORK may
not be familiar with the ESR and its requirements (e.g., contractors staff), while others may
be very experienced PDO personnel and 'think' they know what is to be done!
3.2.5 The above paragraphs in Section 3.0 are not exhaustive but shall be used as a basic guide
to the type of training necessary before assessing persons for appointment as EPs.
3.2.6 TRAINING FOR APPOINTED PERSONS
The training of APs to carry out selected tasks shall be carried out under the supervision of
the Area Operations Electrical Supervisor or his delegate.
The person in charge of AP training shall have AEP status as a minimum requirement.
The importance of specifying the limits of clearly defined activities that such APs shall be
allowed to carry out is the prime object of training.
The same assessment as 4.1, but as he should have a greater experience on the LV
electrical systems, the candidate shall be given a more complex LV SWITCHING
programme to carry out, including operations on switchboards with back feeds. Check that
his knowledge of the relevant Sections of the ESR is adequate.
CP candidate profile:
- For operational areas and the coastal utilities area he is the most senior electrical
supervisor.
- For a utilities area the CP will be nominated for assessment and appointment by the
Head of Utility.
4.5.2 It is not necessary that the CP should be familiar with the specific operation of all
APPARATUS on the system for which he is to be responsible, but he should have a good
appreciation of its capabilities and technical limitations.
All nominated Control Persons must be interviewed by the CFDH-E as part of the
assessment procedure.
4.5.3 All operational and utilities areas with permanent electrical installations must have a CP in
the area at all times.
6.2 The Head of Utility or his nominee shall attend a site where the EP or AP is carrying out
SWITCHING, or operational duties, and implement random checks, as detailed in Sections
6.3, 6.4 and 6.5.
6.3 If a SWITCHING PROGRAMME is being used, it shall be checked for accuracy and
legibility. Times of the operation of individual items of SWITCHING shall have been
recorded.
6.4 If SWITCHING is in progress, items that can be checked are:-
· Correct log book or SWITCHING PROGRAMME entries?
· SAFETY LOCKS correctly applied at points of ISOLATION?
· Have CMEs been correctly applied, and if consisting of portable EARTHING leads,
labelled 'CME'?
6.5 If a SAFETY DOCUMENT has been issued, items that can be checked are:-
· Is the document and its copy legible and 'printed'?
· Does the recipient understand the work he is to undertake?
· Is the information, e.g., CMEs, accurate?
· Have any AEs been issued, and recorded, on the ELECTRICAL SAFETY
DOCUMENT?
· Is the CP's name recorded?
· Are both Issue and Receipt sections properly signed?
6.6 If the Head of Utility or his nominee is satisfied with the results of the re-assessment, then a
new CofA shall be issued for the next three years, duly approved by the assessing SAEP
(for levels up to including AEP) or the CFDH-E.
The old CofA shall be destroyed.
7.1 General
Each Head of Utility shall maintain an up-to-date recording and registration system for all
EPs and APs assessed.
· Region/Area
· Authorisation level
· Date of appointment
· Dates of LV/HV courses followed
· Focal point
· Acknowledgment of ESR received
· Issue & expiry data of certificate
· Re-assessment date
· Remarks
Note: 1. The ESR number is a unique number. Care shall be taken to avoid
duplication, i.e. by assigning blocks of numbers to each Head of Utility.
2. In case of cancellation of the certificate (disciplinary measure, resignation), the
person's record shall be deleted from the register, and the certificate shall be
destroyed.
3. In case of transfer of a person, the person's details shall transfer with him.
4. The registration shall preferably be kept in a database or spreadsheet format.
FRONT OF CERTIFICATE
7. ESOP – 4
2. Objective
2.1 To produce SWITCHING PROGRAMMES that shall act as a check list and record all the
operations required to safely carry out a particular purpose on the system.
2.2 To achieve uniformity in PDO and prevent misunderstandings, standard terms for items of
APPARATUS and instructions for SWITCHING operations shall be used.
The time of each item of SWITCHING completed shall be recorded by the person
performing the operations on his SWITCHING PROGRAMME.
4.3 At the completion of the SWITCHING PROGRAMME the completed form shall be signed
and returned to the CP.
mean!
8. ESOP – 5
1. General
1.1 This PROCEDURE lists the APPROVED voltage testing and phasing out devices that are to
be used on PDO electrical HV and LV systems to meet the requirements of the ESR.
1.2 Also included are methods detailing the manner in which the devices should be used and
maintained.
2. Approved Devices
The list shown in Appendix- A of this ESOP is the devices that have been APPROVED by
the CFDH-E for use in PDO. This list may be added to when further APPROVALS of the
devices are made.
3. Use of Devices
3.1 No person shall use a voltage testing or phasing out device until he has been adequately
trained in its use.
3.2 Before use, the operator shall check the device is APPROVED for the purpose and system
voltage he is testing. Additionally, the device should be examined for visible defects and
withdrawn from service if any are found.
3.3 The insulation of the device shall be wiped with a dry cloth before and after use.
3.4 The device shall be tested for correct indication before and after use. A proving unit is the
recommended method of testing the device, but if one is not available a LIVE conductor
may be used.
3.5 Operators shall hold the device by the handle provided and shall not touch any other part of
the device when it is being used.
3.6 If the design of the switchgear allows easy access for a HV testing device, then it is good
operational practice to test prior to applying a CME via a circuit breaker
(i.e., feeder spouts on horizontal and vertical isolatable units).
4. Method of Testing
4.1 In all situations each phase or conductor shall be tested in succession.
4.2 Most APPROVED devices are not designed for use on unearthed systems. If there
is a DANGER of the ISOLATED HV APPARATUS being made LIVE by inversion from a LV
source, then to ensure that misleading indications are not obtained when using these
devices, the following practice shall be followed.
Test all three phases, and then apply an APPROVED EARTH to one phase and then test
the other two phases. This will ensure that there is an earthed reference for the device.
VOLT
NAME & TYPE OF SERVICE COMMENTS & USE
RANGE
HV DETECTOR TYPE KP TEST III REF. 132 kV · Overhead line and exposed
KPT 3.5 BY K. PFISTERER GERMANY conductors
FROM ROTEL ELECTRICAL UK
LIVE LINE TESTER & ACCESSORIES FOR · Metal clad switchgear
USE UP TO: MODEL 257a 33 kV · Overhead line and exposed
EDGCOMBE INSTRUMENTS UK AGENT: conductors
AL-MAAMARY · For phasing and potential
detection
HV DETECTOR TYPE KP TEST IIE BY K. 11 kV · Metal clad switchgear
PFISTERER GERMANY FROM ROTEL
ELECTRICAL UK
HV DETECTOR TYPE 1990/ST BY 1-100 kV · Overhead line and exposed
CHANCE USA. See note 2 & conductors
100-800 kV
CATU HV Detector type: CC245-66/132kV 66 – 132kV Use with stick CM-4000
series.
Refer to CATU catalogue
for details
SOFAMEL HV Detectors Refer to Sofamel
catalogue
MULTIMETERS: 415 V · Metal clad switchgear and
· BECKMANN HD 110 conductors
· FLUKE Note: AVO shall only be
· AVO used with fused leads
Note: 1. Additionally, devices supplied by the equipment manufacturer for that equipment can
also be used, provided they have been APPROVED by CFDH–E (Electrical).
e.g., COQ, SIEMENS, HOLEC, etc.
2. There are two types on the market, a type with one 9 V battery and a type with two 1½ V
batteries. Only the type with 9 V batteries shall be used.
9. ESOP – 6
3.3 The choice of fittings for line, earth end clamps and the length of the leads will depend on the
APPARATUS on which the portable EARTHING leads are to be applied.
3.4 Leads for use in substations with exposed HV conductors shall be of a length suitable to
reach from the DEAD conductors to the nearest substation EARTH bar. The line and earth
end clamps shall be of a design suitable to enable an effective connection to be made at both
ends.
3.5 Leads for use on wood pole overhead lines conductors, shall be of a design suitable for
applying a line end clamp to each conductor and have sufficient length and size to connect to
EARTHING rods which can be driven into the ground.
3.6 If portable EARTHING leads are required as CMEs on steel tower overhead lines, then those
specified for use in substations with exposed HV conductors can be used providing that the
line end clamps are suitable for applying to the overhead conductors and the earth end
clamps are suitable for connecting to the steelwork of the tower.
3.7 When portable EARTHING leads are applied in position as CMEs they shall have an
APPROVED label attached with the letters C.M.E. Appendix A gives details.
7.2 The operating rods shall be examined immediately prior to use to ensure they are in good
condition.
7.3 At three monthly intervals all such operating rods shall be maintained in accordance with the
relevant SAP maintenance routines.
APPENDIX A - APPROVED LABELS FOR CIRCUIT MAIN EARTH, ADDITIONAL EARTH AND
EARTHED NOTICE
Portable EARTHING leads and relevant accessories of other manufacturers shall not be
used unless they have been APPROVED by the CFDH-E (ELECTRICAL).
10. ESOP – 7
4. Scope of ESR
4.1 From the time, that the first connection is about to be made, it is essential that standard PDO
un-climbable fences and gates are erected and complete for outdoor type substations and
that doors in the case of indoor substations are ready for locking with STANDARD
ELECTRICAL LOCKS or PADLOCKS. The ESR shall then be applied and an SAEP shall
ensure that all its provisions can be met.
4.2 Work in that substation shall now be under an ELECTRICAL PERMIT-TO-WORK,
SANCTION FOR TEST or LIMITATION-OF-ACCESS (i.e. an ELECTRICAL SAFETY
DOCUMENT).
It is important at this time to remember that building and civil engineering contractor’s staffs
are not as conversant with electrical safety requirements as PDO electrical personnel and
electrical contractors, so clear instructions, to ensure the use, movement and storage of their
equipment, materials and especially ladders and scaffolding, shall be given to comply with the
ESR.
These forms shall be sent to all contractors, manufacturers, consultants and other PDO
Departments who have been involved in the on site construction of the substation and
associated overhead lines and cables terminating in it.
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5.2 The first electrical connection shall not be made until the receipt of the Notice of
Commissioning form has been acknowledged by all parties, and such connection shall not be
made prior to the date indicated on the form.
5.3 The PDO Project Engineer shall be responsible for confirming in writing to the SAEP, who is
to supervise or witness the electrical commissioning of the substation that all parties have
been informed and have returned the receipt part of the Notice of Commissioning form.
5.4 The SAEP shall inform the CP that this PROCEDURE has been completed before
commencing the issue of ELECTRICAL PERMIT-TO-WORK, SANCTION-FOR-TEST or
LIMITATION-OF-ACCESS for the APPARATUS or associated work.
APPENDIX- A
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______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
The SENIOR AUTHORISED ELECTRICAL PERSON responsible, who can explain the requirements,
is: ________________________________________________________________________
who may be contacted on site or at: ______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
DATE: ______________
SIGNED: ___________________________________________________________________
DESIGNATION: PDO PROJECT ENGINEER
11. ESOP – 8
2. Basic Rules
Before carrying out any SWITCHING operations on a unit of HV or LV switchgear, check if it
has a 'Plant Restriction' marker label fixed to it [see ESOP 23] and check its general
condition by a visual inspection. The latter is of particular importance for outdoor switchgear
exposed to ambient conditions.
2.1 Do not trust your memory; consult your SWITCHING PROGRAMME or written instructions
before carrying out any operation.
2.2 When instructed to carry out SWITCHING by telephone or radio, write down the instruction
and read it back to the person who has given it to you.
2.3 Make sure you understand how the APPARATUS you are going to operate works.
If in doubt, ask for assistance or check if information that would help is available.
Do not experiment with LIVE APPARATUS.
2.4 Check the position of any switch you are to operate. Is it in the position you expected (i.e.,
closed, open or EARTHED)? If not, find out why your SWITCHING PROGRAMME is not
correct or why you have been told to operate it.
2.5 Check the title of any circuit twice before operating. If the title is not the same as your
SWITCHING PROGRAMME or instruction, find out why.
2.6 When SWITCHING remove one padlock at a time to allow the operation. Lock again with a
padlock when the operation is complete. Do NOT remove all the STANDARD
ELECTRICAL PADLOCKS from another unit of switchgear that you are next going to
operate before you are ready to carry out that SWITCHING operation.
2.7 Close and open all hand-operated circuit breakers, disconnectors and EARTH switches with
a smart quick movement. If the circuit breaker trips immediately on closing, check the
reason before attempting to close again.
2.8 After completing an operation, check immediately that you have performed what you
intended to do. Is the circuit breaker closed or open? Are all three disconnector blades in
the same position? Check the visual indications, ammeters, voltmeters, etc.
If you make a mistake, operate the wrong switch or carry out an incorrect operation, check
first what has happened and if practicable confirm with the CP what operations you should
then carry out to rectify the error.
2.10 All protection relay indications shall be recorded in the log book before resetting any relay.
2.11 Remember to pause and think before you act in an operational substation or situation. All
your actions should be deliberate and not impulsive.
2.12 When leaving a substation or disconnector switch, make sure everything is correctly locked
and the substation door secure.
a) Ensure that there is an adequate clear working space in front of the fuse-board.
b) Ensure when operating on LV switchboards from above, that you remove all loose
objects (e.g. pens, combs, sunglasses etc.) which could fall from your pockets into the
switchboard.
3.2 Ensure that phase barriers in LV switchboards are in position and are in good condition.
3.3 Wear APPROVED LV rubber gloves. [See ESOP 24]
3.4 Confirm the electrical conditions with an APPROVED voltage testing device.
[see ESOP 5]
3.5 Check that the fuse-carrier is in good mechanical condition and free of dust and grease.
3.6 Use a suitable fuse extractor.
5. Energising LV Circuits
When commissioning and re-commissioning of new LV cables, insulation resistance tests
will provide a reasonable assurance that the cable is healthy. If the time between testing
and energising is kept to a minimum the risks are small.
5.1 Check that the incoming supply is normal between all phases and neutral and between
phases.
5.2 Carefully check that the correct fuse rating has been selected.
5.3 Insert the first fuse or link. Using an APPROVED voltage testing device, check for the
presence of any back-feed on the other phases which, in the light of local knowledge, may
determine if a phase-to-phase fault exists.
5.4 Insert the second fuse or link and check (as in Section 5.3) that there is no back-feed on the
remaining phase.
5.5 Insert the remaining fuse or link. Check on the circuit contacts that all supplies are healthy .
6. Fuse Replacement
When a fuse has blown and the cause is uncertain, particular care is required with its
replacement.
6.1 Check the substation log book to see if there is a fault history for the cable circuit.
If it appears that a transitory fault may be the cause of the fuse operation, careful checking
of the cable insulation value should be carried out.
6.2 Where reasonably practicable, check the cable route for damage (e.g. open excavations).
6.3 Check the fuse cabinet and visible length of cable for signs of damage.
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6.4 Carefully check that the correct fuse rating has been selected.
6.5 If there is concern that there may be a high possible fault current, consideration should be
given to de-energising the supply transformer to allow the fuse to be replaced dead.
12. ESOP – 9
2. Scope
2.1 This procedure is applicable to PDO and third parties with whom PDO has an agreement or
intends to make an agreement for supplying or receiving electric power.
4. Procedures
4.1 Initiation
4.1.1 Before entering into any agreement / contract to supply electric power or to receive electric
power, both concerned parties shall ensure that they fully understand the boundaries, the
roles of the responsible persons and the procedures as laid down in this ESOP for the
interface.
4.1.2 Corporate Function Discipline Head, Electrical (CFDH-E) is the focal point in PDO for
interfacing with third parties.
CFDH-E or his appointed nominee(s) is responsible for negotiations with third parties.
All communication shall be between CFDH-E or his appointed nominee and the responsible
person of the third party until the interface project is finalised.
After the interface project is finalised and until the project work is completed, commissioned
and handed over to PDO operations the focal point shall be the PDO nominated person and
all communication shall be between the nominated person and the third party nominee.
Boundary demarcation of the new interface section shall be made in writing and approved
by CFDH-E and shall be incorporated in the respective ESOPs (ESOP.15 or 17) and asset
holder’s drawings, if applicable.
Once the interface connection is completed the Operations Area Coordinator responsible for
the area shall be the PDO focal point and all correspondence shall be between the area
coordinator or his nominated person.
Refer to appendix-1 for details of contact numbers for each area.
Custodian of this isolator / circuit breaker shall be the power supply receiving party.
7.3 The authorised PDO electrical person shall carry out the isolation / de-isolation using the
isolation / de-isolation certificate (Appendix-2)
APPENDIX –1
PDO ACTION
2. The above O/H line is Isolated From:...................................................................................
Safety Padlock Nos.....................and caution notices have been applied at..........................
Key Safe No. (if applicable).............................
Signed............……................Name ...........…..............Time..................Date.....…........
(PDO Authorised Electrical Person)
_____________________________________________________________________
ACCEPTANCE BY THIRD PARTY WORK INCHARGE
3. I accept responsibility for carrying out the work on the overhead line described in section.1 and no
attempt will be made by me or persons under my charge to work on any other line or apparatus.
Signed..........................…......Name...........................Company..........……….............
Time.......................….Date.................……….............
(Third party work in charge)
__________________________________________________________________
______
THIRD PARTY DE-ISOLATION REQUEST
4. I hereby confirm that I have completed the work described in section.1, and that
all men and materials under my control used on the above O/H line have been
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withdrawn, additional earth removed and the line is made safe to de-isolate and
energise.
The job is * COMPLETED / INCOMPLETE. (List outstanding work)
Signed...........……Name...............…….....Company……...…...Date……............
(Third party work in charge)
PERMISSION IS GIVEN TO DE-ISOLATE THE LINE DESCRIBED IN SECTION.1.
Signature.............…Name................….............Time::........…….......Date
(Responsible third party person-the originator)
_______________________________________________________________
PDO ACTION
5. I CONFIRM THAT THIS ELECTRICAL ISOLATION/DE-ISOLATION CERTIFICATE IS
CANCELED AND DE-ISOLATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. ALL EQUIPMENT ARE
CONSIDERED LIVE AND ENERGISED.
Name:............................. Ref.Ind.:.............Signature..................Time:..............Date :.................
White copy: 3rd party work in charge After completion: White copy: Third party file
Blue copy: Third Party Blue copy: PDO file after completion of work Pink copy: PDO file
*Delete as applicable
13. ESOP – 10
ESOP 10 IDENTIFICATION OF HIGH VOLTAGE UNDERGROUND
CABLES
1. Objectives
1.1 To ensure that any work or testing undertaken on a PDO HV cable shall be carried out in
accordance with the ESR. These Rules call for the cable to be made DEAD, ISOLATED
and EARTHED, to be identified at the point of work, and proved DEAD by APPROVED
spiking equipment or other APPROVED means.
1.2 This PROCEDURE shall be adopted, and these APPROVED methods used, when it is
necessary to positively identify a PDO HV cable, particularly when it is laid, or runs, in the
proximity of one or more other cables.
2. Cable Records
2.1 Cable records are of help to locate the position of cables in the ground, or in runs, and
assist in identifying the actual cable on which work or testing is to be carried out. The use
of such records is an obvious help in looking for and finding such cables but, by itself, is not
normally a sufficient positive methods to identify a cable before using APPROVED spiking
equipment.
5.2 The APPROVED cable identification signal transmitter equipment shall be connected
between two phases of the cable via suitable test connections.
5.3 The test signal can now be injected after removing the cable EARTHING connection at the
point of signal injection. The cable under test can normally remain EARTHED at its remote
end during such testing. The cable cores remaining EARTHED at the remote end should
not affect the method of testing, providing that the output of the transmitter is correctly
applied between two cores and not from one core to EARTH.
5.4 The search coil shall be applied to every cable in the trench, or near the point of work, and
shall be moved completely round the circumference of every cable emitting a signal.
5.5 When the cable under test has been identified using this method, mark the cable by
wrapping coloured tape on each side of the point of work.
Note: If a LIVE cable has been spiked in error, there will not necessarily be an explosion
at the point of spiking. The clearance speed of some types of circuit protection
could reduce the effects of the short-circuit fault current, so that in consequence,
there could only be a minimal disturbance at the site of the spiking.
APPENDIX A
MODEL NO.:
14. ESOP – 11
ONLY.
PROCEDURE:
1. Permit holder completes and signs section 11 of work permit, section 4 of immobilisation /
mobilisation certificate and hand over the key.
2. Ensure work party has completed the job, tools and lifting equipment removed guards, covers
etc. has been reinstated.
3. Motor control panel:
a) Open KEY SAFE and collect SAFETY PADLOCK keys.
b) Remove CAUTION NOTICE, SAFETY PADLOCK and Tag/label.
c) Move the isolator to the "ON" position.
d) Enter in the logbook.
4. Motor Remote Control unit.
a) Remove CAUTION NOTICE, Padlock and Tag/Label.
4.3Training Procedure:
Sr.
ACTIVITIES PERIOD ACTION BY MONITORED BY
No
01 Selecting personnel for 1 week Area Electrical Area Coordinator
appointment of "APPOINTED Supervisor,
PERSON" Area
Coordinator
02 Selected personnel should 10 days UIE/3E Area Coordinator
undergo the following technical
courses-
* ELECTRICAL SAFETY (LEL
040)
* ESR LOW VOLTAGE COURSE
( LEL 060)
03 Selected personnel should 2 months Area Electrical Area Coordinator
familiarise the area under his Supervisor
preview and acquire good
knowledge in the following areas-
* Various types of switchgear and
their operation in MCC room for
which this procedure is applicable
* RCU and their operations.
* Identification of cables
* Identification of equipment
* Log book keeping etc.
04 On the job training to the selected 6 months Area Electrical Area Coordinator
personnel as per the standard Supervisor
procedures
05 Observe the selected personnel 2 months Area Electrical Area Coordinator
performing the procedures Supervisor
independently
06 Examination/Testing of selected 1 week Area electrical Area Coordinator
personnel for giving "APPOINTED Supervisor
PERSON" authority
07 Review of "PROCEDURES" to the every 6 Area Electrical Area Coordinator
"APPOINTED PERSONS" months Supervisor
08 Review the activities stated above every 3 Head-Power Area Coordinator
months system
operation and
maintenance.
Note: The period mentioned against Sl no 4 and 5 may be varied from person to person. The period
can be increased or decreased till the Area Electrical Supervisor fully satisfies the Appointed Persons
performance.
15. ESOP – 12
2. Notices
2.1 All designated entrances to all substations shall show an APPROVED WARNING sign in
both English and Arabic.
2.2 All designated entrances to substation enclosures protected by fixed CO 2 fire fighting
installations, shall have a notice calling attention to the installation and the need to make the
automatic control feature inoperative before entering.
An indication lamp shall be provided to call attention that the automatic control feature has
been made inoperative.
2.3 A notice shall be posted in all substations, in both English and Arabic, containing directions
on the resuscitation of persons suffering from the effects of electric shock.
2.4 A number of DANGER, CAUTION and EARTHING NOTICES shall be provided at all
substations.
2.5 Each substation shall have labels mounted on the outside clearly identifying it from all other
substations.
2.6 A notice shall be posted identifying the CP responsible for the substation and his contact
telephone number.
3. Equipment to be Provided
3.1 Where CO2 fire fighting installations are installed a switch shall be provided to remove the
automatic control feature and put it on manual control.
3.2 Company approved portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in all substations, close to
the entrance and access doors. For Company approved fire extinguishers refer to HSE
procedure SRD/S/02.
3.3 When adjacent to an outside switchyard, the substation shall be provided with APPROVED
portable EARTHING leads that can be used as CMEs in that switchyard. APPROVED
labels inscribed 'CME' shall be made available to be attached to such leads. [see ESOP 6]
3.4 First aid kits shall be provided at all substations.
3.5 A telephone shall be provided at all substations with a list of telephone numbers of all
emergency services, Control Rooms, other substations and associated power stations.
3.6 All substations shall be provided with a log book that can be used to record SWITCHING,
visits, inspections and protection relay trip indications prior to relay reset.
3.7 All major substations shall be provided with a single line diagram to indicate the position of
all circuit breakers and disconnectors.
3.8 All major substations containing oil filled equipment shall be provided with a fire proof
blanket.
3.9 Ladders provided on site for use in switchyards shall be of a non-conductive type and be
secured, when not in use, with a STANDARD ELECTRICAL PADLOCK.
4. Information
4.1 All major substations shall be provided with the following information on site.
4.1.1 A SOP for the types of switchgear installed in the substation. [see ESOP 16]
4.1.2 Drawings for types of switchgear installed.
4.1.3 Drawings for the transformers and tap changers installed.
4.1.4 Drawings for the batteries and battery chargers.
5. Technical Data
5.1 All major substations shall be provided with the following technical data on site.
5.1.1 Schematics for protection systems installed
5.1.2 Wiring diagrams for switchgear and associated control panels.
5.1.3 Schematics for transformer tap changer and automatic voltage control system installed.
5.1.4 Wiring diagrams for tap changer and automatic voltage control system.
5.1.5 Setting figures for all protection relays including any winding or oil temperature alarms or
trips. 'Cutting in' temperature figures for fans and/or pumps from transformer instruments (if
this is not available at the Area Control Room).
5.1.6 Any other technical data that would assist maintenance or post-fault investigations on site.
6. Storage of Information
6.1 Each major substation shall be provided with a suitable storage cabinet to accommodate the
information, drawings and technical data called for in Sections 4.0 and 5.0.
16. ESOP – 14
ESOP 14 LOSSES OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENTS AND
ELECTRICAL KEYS
1. Objectives
1.1 This PROCEDURE is issued to provide guidelines that shall be followed to ensure the safety
of personnel when any of the following operational situations occur in PDO.
a) ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENTS issued to allow work or testing, on or near PDO
electrical APPARATUS are missing or lost and the work or testing is not complete.
b) ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENTS issued to allow work or testing, on or near PDO
electrical APPARATUS are missing or lost and the APPARATUS is urgently required
back in service.
c) The recipient of an ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENT issued to allow work or
testing, on or near PDO electrical APPARATUS is away from the site and cannot be
traced to sign the Clearance Section of the document, or to agree to its cancellation,
when the APPARATUS is urgently required back in service.
d) The loss of or missing keys to:-
· STANDARD ELECTRICAL LOCKS or PADLOCKS,
· SAFETY PADLOCKS and
· KEY SAFES as defined in ESOP 2.
1.2 The ESR state that ELECTRICAL PERMITS-TO-WORK, SANCTIONS-TO-TEST,
LIMITATIONS-OF-ACCESS and ELECTRICAL ISOLATION/DE-ISOLATION
CERTIFICATES are all ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENTS.
17. ESOP – 15
ESOP 15 BOUNDARY PROCEDURES FOR THE INTERIOR HIGH
VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM-INTERIOR
1. General
1.1 The Infrastructure Power system generation, transmission and distribution, with its
associated substations and electrical plant, requires clearly defined boundaries of
responsibility to be established for the Control personnel, who are involved in the system
control and operation of these interconnected HV electrical systems.
1.2 The ESR require a CP to be appointed in writing for each section of a HV system, within
defined electrical boundaries, and this PROCEDURE identifies where such boundaries exist
in the Infrastructure Power system generation, transmission and distribution system.
1.3 Attached to this PROCEDURE, are a SCHEDULE and a set of single line diagrams, which
clearly define system boundaries and identify each PDO operations Electrical group,
including OETC responsible for a system's control and operation.
Refer Appendix- A (SCHEDULE) and Appendix- B (list of single line diagrams).
4. Operation of Apparatus
4.1 SWITCHING or the application and removal of CMEs shall be with the agreement or at the
direction of the CP responsible for that circuit or busbar. Actual SWITCHING operations
shall be performed in accordance with a SWITCHING PROGRAMME. For apparatus which
has the facility of remote SWITCHING by Scada, for which 'DIST' is responsible for control,
then the 'TRANS' authorized person in the Yibal or Marmul Control Room using the SCADA
equipment may act as an operator.
4.2 'TRANS' and 'DIST' personnel may operate any apparatus and apply and remove CMEs on
circuits for which they are not operationally responsible, but only after request and
agreement of the CP responsible for that circuit or busbar.
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APPENDIX B
Note: The following single line diagrams, form part of this ESOP
DRAW. NO. ISSUED
AREA DESCRIPTION/SUB AREA REV.
EFD 4 .... ATE
0252 001 North Oman Lekhwair & Yibal, 07/2009 G
0252 002 North Oman Yibal-2, Fahud, Nahada 1&2, Kauther & 07/2009 F
Burhaan
0252 003 North Oman Qarn Alam, Saih Nihayda, Burhaan, 07/2009 E
Ghaba North, Saih Rawl & Mabrouk
0252.007 North Oman Saih Rawl 132kV GIS Substation 07/2009 O
0252 004 South Oman Anzauz, Suwaihat, Zauliyah, Bahja, 07/2009 E
Sayyala & Barik
0252.005 South Oman Hubara, Rima, Runib, Mukhaizna, Nimr- 07/2009 B
E, Nimr West, NGS &NRPS
18. ESOP – 16
ESOP-16 PROVISION OF SWITCHGEAR OPERATING PROCEDURES
& PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTED PERSONS
1. Objectives
1.1 This PROCEDURE is issued to ensure that:
(a) When a new type of switchgear is installed at a power station, or substation, a
complete SOP is available on site for the Custodian who is to operate the units.
(b) When activities have been identified, which can be carried out by APs, a complete PAP
is available on site for the respective AP(s).
1.2 A dedicated SOP shall be prepared and be available on site, prior to the commissioning for
each new type of switchgear that is being handed over to the Custodian to operate.
Note: There is no need to prepare an SOP for a type of switchgear, which is provided
under a project, but is existing in PDO somewhere else.
1.3 A dedicated PAP shall be prepared and be available on site, prior to the start of tasks or
activities to be carried out by the respective APs. Prior to applying the PAP the respective
APs shall be fully familiar with the PAP for which they are authorised.
1.4 SOPs and PAPs resort under the 'Operations Standards & Practices' .
The PAP is typically meant for small and uncomplicated tasks, for which little or no electrical
knowledge is required. It shall at least cover the following:-
a) A clear title stating the objective of the PAP.
b) A list of permits required to carry out the tasks specified in the PAP.
c) Precise and concise step by step instructions in chronological order
d) Instructions which safety precautions shall be taken. E.g., the application of SAFETY
PADLOCKS, CAUTION and/or DANGER NOTICES etc.
e) Potentially hazardous situations shall be highlighted and instructions given to avoid or
manage these hazards.
19. ESOP – 17
ESOP-17 BOUNDARY PROCEDURE FOR COASTAL AREA MEDC /
ORPC / PDO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1. General
1.1 The MAF area electrical generation and distribution system, with its associated substations
requires clearly defined boundaries of responsibility to be established between PDO
Electrical Supervisors, ORPC Operations personnel and MEDC Control personnel who are
involved in the system control and operation of these interconnected HV electrical systems.
1.2 The ESR require a CP to be appointed in writing for each section of HV system within
defined electrical boundaries and this PROCEDURE identifies where such boundaries exist
at the PDO Main Intake Substation.
1.3 A SCHEDULE detailing major items of electrical APPARATUS and identifying the MEDC,
ORPC and PDO responsibilities for their control and operation are attached to this
PROCEDURE.
4.2 That CP shall consult with other CPs when the SWITCHING he is agreeing to will affect
electrical systems for which they are responsible. [see ESR Rule 5.2.2.]
Example: If one of the 33 kV incoming circuits has to be switched out then the MEDC CP
shall first consult with PDO CP before the circuit switching commences.
4.3 Control boundaries of the HV interconnected MEDC/PDO electrical system shall be at the
33kV incoming cable spouts of the isolatable metal-clad 33kV switchgear in the PDO Main
Intake Substation:-
· Incoming cable spouts Al Falaj No.1, 2 3 & 4
4.4 Control boundaries of the HV interconnected ORPC/PDO electrical systems shall be at the
outgoing 33kV cable spouts of the isolatable metal-clad 33kV switchgear in the PDO Main
Intake Station:-
· Outgoing cable spouts ORPC-1 & ORPC-2
· Outgoing cable spouts ORPC-PP-1 & ORPC-PP-2
5. Operation of Apparatus
5.1 SWITCHING or the application and removal of CMEs shall be with the agreement or at the
direction of the CP responsible for that circuit or busbar. Actual SWITCHING operations
shall be performed in accordance with a SWITCHING PROGRAMME.
6. Identification of Apparatus
The circuit breaker, transformer and associated plant numbering used in this PROCEDURE
have been taken from the following drawing:-
· MEDC/ORPC/PDO Electrical Boundaries - Drawing No: EFD-4-0252-010 Rev.B
ISOLATION
CONTROL OPERATIONS EARTHING
APPARATUS AND CIRCUITS OR MAINTEN
PERSON CLOSING ELECTRICAL
VOLTAGE ITEMS ANCE
RESPONSIBLE TRIPPING SAFETY
DOCUMENTS
33kV OVERHEAD Al Falaj
MEDC -- MEDC/PDO MEDC
LINE/CABLE No.1, 2, 3 & 4
INCOMERS:-
Al Falaj-1, 2, 3, PDO PDO PDO PDO
4
Bus bars PDO -- PDO PDO
Bus Section PDO PDO PDO PDO
33kV Outgoing:-
PDO PDO PDO PDO
SWITCHGEAR PDO-1, 2, 3
outgoing:-
ORPC PDO/ORPC PDO PDO
ORPC-1, 2
Outgoing:-
ORPC PDO/ORPC PDO PDO
ORPC-PP-1, 2
33kV PDO-1, 2, 3 PDO PDO PDO PDO
CABLES ORPC-1, 2
ORPC -- PDO/ORPC ORPC
ORPC-PP-1, 2
ALL OTHER
SUBSTATION PDO PDO PDO PDO
EQUIPMENT
20. ESOP – 18
ESOP-18 REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS AND EMERGENCY
SWITCHING
1. General
1.1 The ESR (Sections 3.4, 3.5) requires reports to be made in accordance with APPROVED
PROCEDURES in the event of abnormal incidents, accidents or loss of supply.
The following guidelines are the APPROVED PROCEDURES to be followed in the event of
such circumstances.
2. Objections
2.1 ESR Rules 3.2 directs that any person who objects to performing operations or work on HV
APPARATUS shall make their reasons known to the person issuing the instructions. It is
expected that they will endeavour to reach an agreement and come to a decision whether
the instructions should be amended or cancelled.
2.2 When an agreement cannot be reached, the person issuing the instructions will refer the
matter to a higher Electrical Authority for a decision or advice before issuing further
instructions.
Example: An AEP may refer to a SAEP and a SAEP to CFDH-E.
2.3 The higher Electrical Authority will decide if a report on the objections, and the reasons,
should be submitted to the:-
· Area Coordinator
· The CFDH-E
4.4 The CP will coordinate the preparation of any further reports required by Operations or the
CFDH-E.
5. Emergency Switching
5.1 ESR Rule 5.2.1.7 and ESR Rule 5.2.3 both may require EPs and suitable authorised
operators to implement emergency SWITCHING to avoid DANGER to persons or
APPARATUS.
5.2 When the CP becomes aware that such SWITCHING has taken place, first he shall
consider what further action needs to be taken to safeguard persons, APPARATUS, or to
restore power supplies to PDO facilities and consumers.
5.3 The CP then shall decide if the seriousness of the incident and possible subsequent loss of
power supplies requires him immediately to make a verbal report to the Area Head of
Operations or wait until normal office hours.
5.4 The CP then shall confirm this verbal report in writing by e mail or fax to head of Operations
and maintenance, with a copy telex to the CFDH-E.
0
Fault number:
1
0
Type of Fault
2
0
Date of Fault:
3
0
Time of Fault:
4
0
Date Power Restored:
5
0
Time Power Restored:
6
0
Area
7
0
Weather Conditions:
8
0
System Interruption
9
1 System Configuration Prior to
0 Fault:
1
Station Affected
1
1
Generator Alarms:
2
1
Protection Relay Indication:
3
1
Action Taken:
4
1
Net Oil Deferment m3
5
1
Supplies Restored:
6
1
Cause of Fault:
7
1
Remarks:
8
1
Report made by:
9
2
Reference Ind.:
0
2
Department:
1
EFR No.
Area
Voltage
Type of Fault
Effect
Deferment
Maintenance
History
Compliance
Status
Priority
Action Ref No. Action Action Close
Party Out
Date
Action Follow up
EFR No.
Area
Voltage
Type of Fault
Effect
Deferment
Maintenance
History
Compliance
Status
Priority
Action Ref No. Action Action Close
Party Out
Date
Action Follow up
21. ESOP – 21
ESOP-21 APPLICATION OF LV EARTHING DEVICES TO LOW
VOLTAGE SWITCHBOARDS
1. General
1.1 The ESR (Rule 5.4) require that before work can take place on LV APPARATUS, or
conductors, they shall be made DEAD, ISOLATED and where practicable locked off with
SAFETY PADLOCKS.
Additionally the Rules require that when it is necessary, because of the design of the LV
system or switchboard, or because of the nature of the work to be done, LV EARTHS shall
be applied.
1.2 ESR Rule 5.5.3.2 requires that an LV EARTH shall be of an APPROVED design and ESR
Rule 5.5.3 details the procedures that shall be followed when such LV EARTHS are applied
to LV APPARATUS.
1.3 ESR Rule 7.8 details the precautions, including the application of any LV EARTH, before
work takes place on LV switchboards.
1.4 This PROCEDURE proposes guidelines to follow when it is necessary to apply LV EARTHS
to PDO LV APPARATUS and specifies the APPROVED equipment that shall be used.
3.2 The choice of the cross sectional size of the leads or conductors used in the construction of
such portable EARTHING devices, will depend on the short circuit levels of the PDO
electrical system on which they are to be used.
3.3 The portable EARTHING devices shall have leads and end clamps that can be connected to
all phase conductors and the EARTH bar, and for preference shall have a lead that can,
where necessary, be connected to the neutral conductor.
The selection of fittings, leads and end clamping arrangements will depend on the LV
APPARATUS on which the devices are to be used. Appendix A gives details.
APPENDIX -A
22. ESOP – 22
ESOP-22 LIVE LINE WORKING AND LIVE LINE WASHING PRACTICES
1. General
1.1 This PROCEDURE has been issued to provide guidelines for PDO personnel who are
required to become involved with LIVE LINE WORKING (LLW) activities, or those of LIVE
LINE WASHING (LL WASHING), in the course of their duties.
1.2 The CFDH-E has a responsibility to check that any Contractor approved by PDO for either
LLW or LL WASHING, has the necessary proven Procedures, the special equipment and
the trained staff to be able to carry out such work safely on PDO HV APPARATUS.
1.3 The ESR call for AEPs to ensure that Contractors who are employed to carry out either
LLW or LL WASHING, do it in accordance with the requirements of Sections 8.0 or 9.0 of
those Rules.
These Sections of Rules require the AEP, initiating the work, to carry out specific operations
and checks before allowing the Contractor to start, and to monitor the progress of the LIVE
LINE activities on site.
1.4 This ESOP contains Sections that outline internationally accepted LLW and LL WASHING
practices, while others give guidance on the precautions and details of equipment that shall
be contained in a Contractor's Procedures.
In addition, Sections are included that explain what to look for when such activities are being
carried out on site, and when Rules, other than those in ESR Sections 8.0 and 9.0, apply to
Contractor's personnel following their disconnection of HV APPARATUS using LLW
methods.
2. Objectives
2.1 To provide information for personnel assessing a Contractor's submitted LLW and LL
WASHING Procedures for PDO approval.
2.2 To provide guidance to AEPs initiating and observing Contractor's LLW and LL WASHING
Procedures on site.
2.3 To provide guidelines on the application of the ESR when LLW Procedures are carried out
on overhead lines, or in substations.
3.1.1 General
(i) No LLW shall be carried out except in accordance with proven Procedures.
(ii) Safety belts shall be worn by members of the Team working from an overhead line
support or structure.
(iii) Safety hats shall be worn at all times by members of the Team and any
persons working with them.
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(iv) Tinted safety spectacles shall be worn by all members of the Team unless it is
considered by the person in charge that vision would be restricted by these, due to
poor light. [See ESOP 24]
(v) LLW shall not be used if the line conductors have been jointed with mid-span joints,
other than approved compression joints (provided this does not exclude any
Procedure designed to replace such non-compression type joints).
(vi) LLW Procedures shall not be used which involve conductor displacement on wood
pole lines with an over-slung earth wire.
(vii) Wood poles erected beneath and into LIVE lines shall be shrouded at the top with a
suitable insulating shroud.
(viii) No equipment shall be fixed to a pole which is being erected into a LIVE line other
than the insulating shroud and the lifting equipment.
(ix) Where transformers are to be disconnected using LLW Procedures, prior ISOLATION
of the LV system shall take place to prevent any possibility of a back-feed, energising
the transformer during the LLW operation.
(x) Ensure that where under-slung aerial earth wires are installed, these are detached
from their fixing and lowered beneath the operating area and either secured to the
wood pole or pulled to one side.
(xi) Before climbing a wood pole, and after it has been sounded, test the pole-top
steelwork for leakage current. Should the pole steelwork be found to be LIVE, the
pole shall not be climbed.
(xii) LLW shall normally be restricted to dry weather conditions and shall not be permitted
in misty, foggy or thunder conditions. Work may continue in light rain at the discretion
of the person in charge, except in those Procedures in which insulating ropes are
used in close proximity to LIVE conductors. Where unfavourable weather conditions
occur during LLW, the work shall be suspended leaving the structure, conductor and
LLW Tools in a secure situation.
lowest conductor(s) have been removed, provided that any bonding between the
steelwork at different levels is cut and removed.
(iii) Ensure adequate shrouding is used to prevent contact of conductors or wire binding
with the supporting steelwork.
(iv) For system voltages of 33kV and higher, a leakage monitoring device shall be
installed.
(v) When an LLW Tool is in contact with a LIVE conductor, it shall only be handled below
the appropriate Safe Handling Mark on the Tool.
(vi) Where conductors are displaced from their normal positions, Safe Working
Clearances between the conductors and the ground or other object(s) shall be
maintained.
(vii) Whilst moving conductors supported by LLW Tools, the operators shall at all times be
prepared to lock the Wire Tongs in their saddles should a dangerous situation
develop or arise.
(viii) When working after conductors have been removed to a safe distance, operators
shall take care to position themselves and the equipment to give maximum clearance
from the conductors.
(ix) No vehicle, or person, other than a member of the Team, shall be allowed in the near
vicinity of the point of work without the permission of the person in charge of the
Team.
(x) In the event of adverse weather conditions arising the work shall be made safe as
quickly as possible with the conductors either in their normal positions or securely
held by the LLW Tools. Work shall be suspended until the adverse weather
conditions have passed.
Before recommencing the LLW, the Tools shall be dried as necessary using clean
chamois leather. Electrical rubber gloves shall be worn for this operation.
3.2.1 General
Approved epoxy glass Tools for LLW shall be resistant to moisture absorption and have a
smooth, highly polished finish to prevent contamination. It is essential to keep the LLW
Tools in a clean and dry condition.
LLW Tools shall not be laid directly on the ground. They shall be kept in their carrying bags
or transport until they are required: alternatively they may be laid on a waterproof sheet or
on temporary supports above the ground.
LLW Tools shall be wiped clean before being passed up the structure for use, and again
before being stored. When the Tools are exposed to rain or any contamination they shall be
wiped dry and cleaned at the earliest opportunity.
Each Tool shall be stamped with a reference number and a safe working load, where this
applies. The Tools shall be subject to at least a six-monthly detailed examination .
4.1 General
Portable washing equipment used for cleaning polluted insulators supporting LIVE HV
conductors, are dependent on three main factors that determine if the LL WASHING
Procedure can be used safely. These are:-
(i) Nozzle design, size and type.
(ii) Water pressure available at the nozzle.
(iii) The conductivity of the water to be used for the washing.
When considering these three factors it is important to be aware that the safety of the
person operating the portable washing equipment depends on:-
(iv) Avoiding large leakage currents in the water jet between the LIVE HV conductors and
the nozzle the operator is holding.
(v) Avoiding large leakage currents down the LIVE conductor's insulator stack which
could lead to an electrical flashover near to the operator .
5.1.1 General
The ESR Section 8.0 (LLW) calls for selected Contractors to use only proven Procedures;
have adequately trained experienced staff and well maintained LLW Tools and equipment.
Establishing all this before actually employing a Contractor to carry out a particular LLW job
can be difficult. However a study of his written Procedures should give a reasonable guide
to the methods he intends to use, and can indicate whether he has a professional, and safe
approach to such work.
The following guidelines are not exhaustive; however this Section does suggest the
information and technical detail which should be looked for in a Contractor's Procedures.
This study of his Procedures shall be followed by PDO personnel witnessing the LLW Team
in action, confirming the Team's operational discipline is good, and that the LLW Tools and
equipment they are using are suitable and well maintained.
Section 3.2 of this ESOP gives a summary of the preferred methods that shall be adopted
by LLW Contractors to ensure that the Tools they use are kept in good condition. Check if
the Contractor has such written instructions on the transporting, care, inspection and
electrical testing of his LLW Tools.
Do his LLW Teams have such instructions, as their safety depends on their careful handling
and use of insulated LLW Tools?
Each LLW Procedure shall state the list of equipment and Tools that are required for that
particular job. It is most important that the recommended numbers of each type of LLW
Tool required shall be clearly established prior to 'approving' a Procedure.
For example, when moving a LIVE, non-tension conductor, there shall always be two Wire
Holding Sticks employed for controlling this operation and the Procedure shall state that two
are required.
LLW Procedures for double circuit steel tower lines, usually require an additional Team
member on the ground, plus a further operator in the body of the tower. As a guide it is
probable that a minimum of six Team members would be needed for this type of Procedure.
5.3.1 General
Typical calculations are given in Appendix A so that it can be seen that LLW imposes
additional stresses on overhead line conductors and their supports, which in some situations
create hazards not always generally appreciated by engineers. It is not necessary for PDO
personnel to carry out such calculations for all Procedures submitted by a Contractor, but
only that they shall have sufficient technical appreciation and background knowledge to
query any specific Procedure that appears to impose unusual loads on overhead line or
substation APPARATUS.
6.1.1 General
ESR Section 9.0 (LL WASHING) calls for selected Contractors to use only proven
Procedures, have adequately trained experienced staff and use well maintained portable
washing equipment. The Contractor's written Procedures shall give a reasonable guide to
the methods and equipment he intends to use, and indicates whether he has a professional
and safe approach to such work.
The following guidelines cannot cover all aspects of LL WASHING but this Section does
suggest what to look for in the technical detail of the portable washing equipment offered,
and the precautions that the Contractor states he will take while carrying out such washing
of HV insulators.
This study of the Contractor's Procedures shall be followed by PDO personnel witnessing
LL WASHING taking place so as to ensure the Contractor's personnel are using the
equipment in a safe manner, and are also not subjecting APPARATUS to unnecessary
hazards during the LL WASHING.
greater for higher voltages, so the jet of water has to be 'thrown' a greater distance, but still
has to provide a satisfactory 'break-up' of the jet.
Check that the Contractor's Procedures identifies both the 'safety clearance distance' for the
voltage of the system on which the LL WASHING is to be carried out, and also specifies the
nozzle size to be used for particular equipment.
It is essential that the hose nozzle is EARTHED to protect the operator if by accident
leakage current of any magnitude is carried down the jet of water to EARTH.
ESR Rule 9.2.3 calls for the nozzle to be bonded to EARTH by a lead of not less than
70mm2 copper equivalents. Possibly more important, ESR Rule 9.3.3 (second paragraph)
calls for the Contractor's Supervisor to install a temporary EARTH electrode when no fixed
EARTH plate is available for use (e.g. LL WASHING on wood pole overhead lines).
Check the Contractor's Procedures to see if there are directions for both installing an
adequate temporary electrode and for making a proper connection from it onto the hose
nozzle.
NB: Soil conditions often prevent the provision of low resistance earthing.
In such cases it is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that the lowest possible
resistance-to-earth is achieved, so as to ensure safe working conditions for the crew.
7.1.1 General
ESR Section 8.0 - LIVE LINE WORKING contains Rules that call for LLW to be carried out
by selected Contractors using proven Procedures etc.
Also included in ESR Section 8.0, to assist PDO personnel who have to initiate and monitor
the progress of the LLW, are Rules which are based on accepted safety standards enabling
them to keep a 'watching brief' on the Contractor's LLW activities on HV APPARATUS.
These Rules, for example, give dimensions for 'Safe Handling Distance Markers' to be
maintained on LLW Tools, and the 'Safe Working Distances', to be observed by the LLW
Team members.
ESR Rule 8.3 calls for an AEP to initiate the LLW, to keep a watching brief on site during
the LLW activities, and finally, to inform the CP when the work is complete. It is important
to appreciate that this Rule assumes that all the work will be carried out in a continuous
operation, using LLW methods and LLW Tools, only by persons in a Contractor's LLW
Team.
This type of Procedure is not effectively covered by ESR Section 8.0, as only the
'disconnection' of the APPARATUS by the LLW Team using LLW methods and LLW Tools
is catered for in those Rules.
Other Sections of the ESR have also to be considered when the 'LLW part' of such a
Procedure is followed by 'bare hand working'.
ESR Rule 5.3 calls for all work on HV APPARATUS to be carried out under an
ELECTRICAL PERMIT-TO-WORK only after all the precautions in that Rule have been
taken. The final paragraph of ESR Rule 5.3 does however state that "any work on LIVE HV
conductors or insulators shall be carried out under the LIVE LINE WORKING Rules in
Section 8.0".
The intention of the ESR is that all work shall be carried out safely, and in particular, when
work or access is necessary either on, or in the close vicinity of, LIVE HV conductors. It is
then necessary to decide where work under the LLW Rules ends and which Rules shall
apply for the 'bare hand working' that may follow.
If PDO personnel are then to be used to move, or work, on the 'disconnected' piece of HV
APPARATUS in the substation, then ESR Rule 7.5 shall apply and a LIMITATION-OF-
ACCESS shall be issued to the CEP in charge of the work.
7.3.2 Authorised Electrical Person's Role for LLW Procedures Wood Pole Overhead Line Circuits
ESR Rule 8.3.3 requires the AEP to issue a LIMITATION-OF-ACCESS to the Contractor's
Supervisor who is in charge of the LLW. ESR Rule 8.3.4 does allow the AEP to leave the
site of the LLW taking place on wood pole overhead lines, if he appoints a CEP to represent
him, with full authority to stop the work if he considers the Contractors are not working
safely, i.e. to the requirements of the proven Procedure and ESR Section 8.0
7.3.3 Authorised Electrical Person's Role for LLW Procedures Steel Tower Double Circuit
Overhead Lines and Substations
The third paragraph of ESR Rule 8.3.4 directs the AEP to remain on site if the LLW is to
take place in substations or on a circuit of a double circuit overhead tower line. This is
because these operational situations are very different to an LLW Procedure taking place on
a wood pole overhead line circuit, where the dangers from the circuit's LIVE conductors are
obvious, and where normally the pole to be climbed is well away from other LIVE circuits.
Additionally LLW on a wood pole overhead line circuit is normally carried out in a situation
that has been created virtually 'earth-free', by the LLW Contractor who shall fit suitable
shrouding on the cross arm etc., whereas it is difficult to shroud all adjacent EARTHED
steelwork in a 132kV substation or on a steel tower overhead line.
ESR Rule 7.5 puts the responsibility on the AEP to carry out the requirements of that Rule.
E.g. identify the area in the substation where the work may be carried out safely and specify
how the SAFETY DISTANCES shall be maintained, etc. The intention of that Rule is that it
requires an AEP with the full knowledge of the substation's exposed LIVE HV conductor
layout etc.; and the full details of the work to be done, to decide how it can be carried out
safely to meet the full requirements of all relevant Rules.
When an LLW Procedure is to be carried out in a substation compound (or on a double
circuit overhead line), the AEP shall first discuss and agree with the Contractor's Supervisor
how the LLW Procedure will be carried out by the LLW Team, then issue him with a
LIMITATION-OF-ACCESS.
The AEP shall then remain on the site of the work and keep a 'watching brief' on the LLW.
If the LLW Procedure takes place in substation compounds, it is necessary to take into
account the requirements of ESR Rules 5.6 and 7.5. Any LLW Procedure to be used shall
at the least meet the intention of those requirements.
ESR Rule 8.2.2 requires that a Safe Handling Distance Marker of 1.7m shall be maintained
on all LLW tools and equipment to be used for 132kV LLW. However the practical problem
in substation compounds is in determining how any LLW Procedure ensures that the LLW
Safe Working Distance from all LIVE conductors (not just those the LLW Team are working
on) is established and maintained.
In brief, the AEP shall establish from the Contractor's Supervisor how the 'safe working
area' for the LLW Team members and the equipment they are using, is to be identified and
defined whilst the LLW is carried out.
8.1.1 General
ESR Section 9.0 - LIVE LINE WASHING contains Rules that call for LL WASHING to be
carried out by selected Contractors using proven Procedures etc.
Also included in ESR Section 9.0, to assist PDO personnel who have to initiate and monitor
the progress of the work, are Rules based on accepted LL WASHING practices to enable
them to keep a 'watching brief' on the Contractor's LL WASHING activities on HV
APPARATUS.
These Rules, for example, call for a close check to be kept on the conductivity of the water
being used for the LL WASHING, the necessity for the hose nozzle to be effectively
EARTHED and for the water jet to be broken up into a spray, or droplets, before it hits the
insulator carrying an exposed LIVE conductor.
ESR Rule 9.3 calls for an AEP to initiate the LL WASHING, to keep a watching brief on site
during the LL WASHING activities, and finally, to inform the CP when the work is complete.
conductivity to be less than 400mS/cm and calls attention to the DANGER of a rise in
temperature affecting the conductivity of the water.
ESR Rule 9.2.1 calls for monitoring devices to be on site to enable the water conductivity to
be checked, before and during the LL WASHING.
If the Contractor's Supervisor can satisfy the AEP that his portable washing equipment can
meet all these requirements, then the Team should be able to carry out LL WASHING in a
satisfactory manner working to their proven Procedure and the Rules in ESR Section 9.0.
8.2.4 PDO Authorised Electrical Persons Duties Prior and During LL Washing Procedures
The Rules in ESR Section 9.0 are written so that the responsibility for an LL WASHING
Procedure is placed on the Contractor's Supervisor. ESR Rule 9.1.4 states that he is
responsible for the safety of his LL WASHING Team and for ensuring that the Procedure is
carried out correctly and in accordance with the Rules in ESR Section 9.0.
ESR Rule 9.3.2 requires the AEP to issue a LIMITATION-OF-ACCESS to the Contractor's
Supervisor who is in charge of the LL WASHING. ESR Rule 9.3.2 does allow the AEP to
leave the site of the LL WASHING taking place on wood pole overhead lines, if he appoints
a CEP (this person can be the LLWashing crew leader) to represent him, with full authority
to stop the work if he considers the Contractors are not working safely.
i.e. to the requirements of the proven Procedure and ESR Section 9.0.
The AEP shall satisfy himself before leaving the site that the guidelines in Sections 8.1 and
8.2 of this ESOP are being followed by the Contractor's LL WASHING Team.
The fourth paragraph of ESR Rule 9.3.2 directs the AEP to remain on site if the LL
WASHING is to take place in substations or on one circuit of a double circuit overhead
tower line.
This is because these operational situations are very different to an LL WASHING
Procedure taking place on a wood pole overhead line circuit, where the dangers from the
circuit's LIVE conductors are obvious. The AEP shall remain on the site of the insulator
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washing and keep a 'watching brief' on the LL WASHING Procedure being satisfied that the
guidelines in Sections 8.1 and 8.2 of this ESOP are being followed.
APPENDIX A
ESOP – 23
ESOP-23 IDENTIFICATION OF HIGH OR LOW VOLTAGE
SWITCHGEAR SUBJECT TO AN OPERATIONAL
RESTRICTION
1. Objectives
1.1 This ESOP has been issued to ensure that any unit of HV or LV switchgear (or any other
electrical APPARATUS), which may be subject to a PDO operational restriction, is readily
identifiable to any person before he attempts to carry out any operations on such units.
1.2 Any units subject to an operational restriction are only operated in such a way that does not
place personnel in DANGER or present a hazard to APPARATUS.
2. PDO Policy
2.1 The CFDH-E shall issue a specific ELECTRICAL SAFETY OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE
(ESOP 'S' category) for any type of HV or LV switchgear (or any other electrical
APPARATUS) when it is known from PDO operating experience, information received from
SIPM, other Shell Operating Companies, Consultants or manufacturers that such units may
place in DANGER personnel carrying out operations on them.
2.2 The ESOP shall state the operational restriction that shall apply to the units affected and
may call for certain operations on them to be conducted in a specific manner (eg., closing of
a circuit breaker from a remote position only).
2.3 A Plant Restriction marker label shall be fitted to all units of switchgear which are subject to
any type of PDO operational restriction imposed by the CFDH-E.
This marker label used to identify a switch (or any other APPARATUS) subject to an
operational restriction shall be a yellow square, self adhesive and have the words "PLANT
RESTRICTION" printed on it. [see Appendix A]
2.4 The Plant Restriction marker label shall only be used in accordance with this ESOP.
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PLANT
RESTRICTION
1. Background to Restriction
An Electrical Technician suffered an accident while he was replacing a fuse on a 415V
switchboard of this type. While he was inserting the fuse, back into the switchboard, one
end of it accidentally touched a second LIVE phase or EARTH, resulting in a flashover
which caused the injuries. Fuses on this type of switchboard are fitted on the LIVE side of
the isolator.
In the design followed for Starter feeders, the draw out type starter feeders rated 5.5kW &
less; do not have an isolator in the individual feeders. Isolation of power is presently done by
withdrawing the modules. This type of switchboards is presently in operation in Qaharir and
other Marmul area Gathering Stations.
There may be some isolated cases where the contacts of the contactor are welded and the
module is attempted to be withdrawn under these circumstances. This may cause a safety
hazard and accident.
The following operational restriction shall apply until this ESOP is replaced or cancelled by
the CFDH-E.
2. Operational Restriction
WHEN FUSES ARE REMOVED OR REPLACED ON HOLEC CAPITOLE 3 & 3N LV
SWITCHBOARDS THE ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONS DETAILED
BELOW SHALL BE FOLLOWED:-
2.1 THE SWITCHING OPERATIONS SHALL BE CARRIED OUT BY A CESP WHO SHALL
BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CEP.
2.2 THE CESP SHALL WEAR APPROVED ELECTRICAL RUBBER GLOVES.
[see ESOP 24]
2.4 THE CEP SHALL WEAR AN ULTRAVIOLET PROTECTION FACE SHIELD AND INFRA-
RED PROTECTING GLASSES. [see ESOP 24]
2.5 THE CESP SHALL USE A SUITABLE FUSE EXTRACTOR FOR THESE SWITCHING
OPERATIONS.
Note: This restriction applies unless the SWITCHING operations are to be carried out on
a Holec Capitole 3 or 3N switchboard unit that has been made DEAD, or the fuses
to be removed or replaced have been made DEAD and there are no exposed
LIVE conductors adjacent to the fuse bases.
2.6 For proper & safe isolation of STARTER modules (RATED BELOW 5.5KW), the following
steps shall have to be adhered to. All other applicable
3. Requirements Of ESOP 23
3.1 ESOP 23 paragraph 3.0 calls for a 'Plant Restriction' marker label to be fixed in a prominent
position on all Holec Capitole 3 & 3N switchboards of this type.
3.2 ESOP 23 paragraph 4.0 requires all 'electrical personnel', before undertaking any
SWITCHING operations on a unit of plant that has a 'Plant Restriction' marker label fixed to
it, to first read the relevant category 'S' ESOP, detailing the operational restriction that
applies, and check that they can operate the unit in accordance with the precautions called
for in that special ESOP.
24. ESOP – 24
ESOP-24 PROVISION OF MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY EQUIPMENT
FOR OPERATIONAL PURPOSES
1. Objectives
1.1 To ensure that suitable and APPROVED safety equipment is available for use when
SWITCHING, work or testing is carried out on HV and LV APPARATUS on PDO sites.
1.2 To ensure that reasonable inspections are carried out on such miscellaneous safety
equipment to meet the requirements of Petroleum Development Oman LLC, Shell Safety
Recommendations and any statutory legislation applicable in the Sultanate of Oman.
user from making accidental contact with LIVE metal. The test prod must be insulated and
have a minimum of exposed metal at the tip.
8.1.3 Where not more than two fused leads are required for any one instrument the insulated
holders shall be fitted with insulated test prods. Where three leads are required, e.g. phase
rotation indicators, two fused leads shall be provided with insulated test prods and the third
with an insulated crocodile clip. The crocodile clip shall be enclosed within a silicone rubber
or similar suitable sheath so as to expose a minimum of metal.
For normal single or twin fuse lead connections, crocodile clip terminations shall not be
used.
8.2.2 The instrument termination for this type of lead shall be a hook-type spade terminal with
brass cable grip extensions, or insulated push-in connectors. The cable grip extensions will
be fully insulated and adequately clamped to the flexible cables.
8.2.3 The leads shall be fitted with an insulated fused holder similar to that for permanently
attached leads. The holder shall be fitted with an insulated test prod.
Note: The attached sketch in Appendix-A gives illustrations of some types of
'temporarily attached leads'.
25. ESOP – 25
ESOP-25 PREPARATION, ISSUE, CLEARANCE, CANCELLATION AND
RETENTION OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENTS
1. General
1.1 This ESOP is issued to provide simple basic guidelines for SAEPs and AEPs who have to
prepare, issue and cancel ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENTS as part of their
operational duties.
1.2 The ESR defines ELECTRICAL PERMITS-TO-WORK, SANCTIONS-FOR-TEST,
LIMITATIONS-OF-ACCESS and ELECTRICAL ISOLATION/DE-ISOLATION
CERTIFICATES as ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENTS.
[see ESR Rule 2.1.2]
1.3 ELECTRICAL PERMITS-TO-WORK are normally only for use on HV APPARATUS and
shall be prepared, issued and cancelled by SAEPs or AEPs.
1.4 SANCTIONS-FOR-TEST are for use on HV APPARATUS and shall be prepared, issued
and cancelled only by SAEPs.
1.5 LIMITATIONS-OF-ACCESS are for use when access is required to carry out work or
inspections in the vicinity of LIVE HV APPARATUS and shall be prepared, issued and
cancelled by SAEPs or AEPs.
A LIMITATION-OF-ACCESS is issued for this purpose when verbal instructions are not
considered sufficient, or when a specific Rule calls for one to be issued (e.g. LLW activities).
1.6 LIMITATIONS-OF-ACCESS are also issued when access is required to carry out work or
inspections in the vicinity of LIVE LV and shall be prepared, issued and cancelled by SAEPs
or AEPs.
A LIMITATION-OF-ACCESS is issued for this purpose when verbal instructions are not
considered sufficient.
1.7 LIMITATIONS-OF-ACCESS are also issued to allow work on ISOLATED LV APPARATUS
when verbal instructions are not considered sufficient.
Note: ELECTRICAL ISOLATION/DE-ISOLATION CERTIFICATES are not included in
this ESOP as other documents call for their issue, etc., by the Custodian for his
equipment.
2.6 When the recipient is ready to sign the Clearance Section of the ELECTRICAL SAFETY
DOCUMENT, the SAEP or AEP shall place the top white copy on top of the copies still
retained in the book. The recipient shall then complete the Clearance Section and the
SAEP or AEP shall then complete the Cancellation Section of the document.
2.7 The SAEP or AEP cancelling the ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENT shall record the date
and time of its cancellation in the site electrical log book or on the relevant SWITCHING
PROGRAMME.
2.8 The SAEP or AEP cancelling the ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENT shall then remove all
the copies of that ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENT from the book, staple them both
together and place them in the appropriate file [see note] in the PDO site storage system.
Note: Each type of cancelled ELECTRICAL SAFETY DOCUMENT i.e. ELECTRICAL
PERMITS-TO-WORK, SANCTIONS-FOR-TEST and LIMITATIONS-OF-ACCESS
shall each have a separate storage file provided for their secure retention on site.
4.2 Sanctions-for-Test
4.2.1 After the recipient has read the SANCTION-FOR-TEST to the SAEP it is important to check
that he clearly understands the written entries. Check he knows which CMEs he may
remove when carrying out the testing required by the SANCTION-FOR-TEST and that he
understands that under no circumstances shall he reconnect the ISOLATED APPARATUS
to the electrical system under the SANCTION-FOR-TEST.
4.2.2 Make sure the recipient checks and counts the number of AEs he is issued with, if he
requires any under the SANCTION-FOR-TEST.
4.2.3 The SAEP shall impress on the recipient that he shall tell all persons testing with him, under
this SANCTION-FOR-TEST, exactly the testing which is to be carried out and the limits and
extent of the testing.
4.2.4 Finally before the recipient signs the SANCTION-FOR-TEST it is good operational practice
for the SAEP to demonstrate to the recipient (the AEP) that 'safe testing conditions exist'.
4.2.5 The recipient shall at the site of the work be shown the precautions that have been taken
including the 'locked off' ISOLATION points with SAFETY PADLOCKS, KEY SAFES,
CAUTION, DANGER & EARTHED NOTICES and the position of the CMEs. Where it is
practicable the SAEP shall touch the EARTHED conductors of the APPARATUS to show it
is safe to test under this SANCTION-FOR-TEST.
4.3 Limitations-of-Access
4.3.1 After the recipient has read the LIMITATION-OF-ACCESS to the SAEP or AEP, it is
important to check that he clearly understands what work or access is allowed.
4.3.2 The SAEP or AEP shall impress on the recipient that he shall tell all persons working with
him, under this LIMITATION-OF-ACCESS, exactly what work is to be carried out and the
limits and extent of the work, or access allowed.
5.1.2 The SAEP or AEP shall always check that all AEs have been 'taken off' and the number of
sets returned by the recipient agrees with the number shown as having being issued on the
ELECTRICAL PERMIT-TO-WORK.
5.1.3 The SAEP or AEP shall make a visual check to see if the work has been completed on the
APPARATUS and that it is in a satisfactory condition to be restored to service.
5.2 Sanctions-for-Test
5.2.1 It is most important that when cancelling SANCTIONS-FOR-TEST that the SAEP checks
the 'Clearance Section' has been completed by the recipient, to establish if the testing is
complete and the APPARATUS is in the operational condition he expects it to be. In
particular, have all the CMEs been re-applied following the testing?
5.2.2 The SAEP shall always check that all AEs have been 'taken off' and the number of sets
returned by the recipient agrees with the number shown as having being issued on the
SANCTION-FOR TEST.
5.2.3 The SAEP shall make a visual check to see if the testing has been completed on the
APPARATUS and that it is in a satisfactory condition to be restored to service.
5.3 Limitations-of-Access
5.3.1 It is important that when cancelling LIMITATIONS-OF-ACCESS that the SAEP or AEP
checks the 'Clearance Section' has been completed by the recipient, to establish if the work
is complete and any APPARATUS involved is in the condition he expects it to be.
5.3.2 The SAEP or AEP shall make a visual check to see if the work has been completed on any
APPARATUS involved and that it is in a satisfactory condition.
5.3.3 If the LIMITATION-OF-ACCESS was issued only to allow access, a check shall be made to
ensure that all the gates or doors been locked etc.
APPENDIX A –
DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS & REFERENCE INDICATORS
A-2 Abbreviation
AE - Additional Earth
AEP - Authorised Electrical Person
AP - Appointed Person
BS - British Standard
CEP - Competent Electrical Person
CESP - Competent Electrical Switching Person
CFDH-E - Corporate Functional Discipline Head Electrical
CME - Circuit Main Earth
CofA - Certificate of Appointment
CP - Control Person
ELV - Extra Low Voltage
EMC - Engineering Maintenance Contract
EP - Electrical Person
EPC - Engineer, Procure & Construct contract
ESB - Electrical Safety Bulletin
ESOP - Electrical Safety Operational Procedure
ESR - Electrical Safety Rule
HSESM - Health Safety Environmental Protection Standards Manual
HV - High Voltage
IEC - International Electrical Committee
LLW Live Line Work
LL Washing - Live Line Washing
LV - Low Voltage
MEDC Muscat Electricity Distribution Company SAOG
MJEC - Majan Electricity Company SAOG
MZEC - Mazoon Electricity Company SAOG
OETC - Oman Electricity Transmission Company SAOC
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