CIRCUIT BREAKER TESTING

1. Visual Inspections.

 Check nameplate information for correctness.

 Check tightness of all bolted connections (torque wrench method).
 Check all wiring is correct according to approved drawings terminal connections are secured.
 Check quality of paintwork.
 Check that all grounding cables are securely connected.
 Check breakers, truck, rails, for proper alignment and smooth movement.
 Check operation of all mechanical interlocks with associated disconnects, grounding switches,
racking truck mechanism, cubicle doors, etc.
 Check for correct breaker position indication (breaker open/closed).
 Check manual spring charge operation.
 Verify correct spring status indication (spring charge d/discharged).
 Verify that correct Dispatch Numbers have been installed.

2. Contact Resistance Measurements.

 Close the CB.

 The micro ohmmeter test is conducted with a current of 100 ADC.
 Connect the test set to the first phase of the CB.
 Record the reading.
 Repeat it for all CB phases.

CB MAIN CONTACTS

MICRO OHM
METER
R Y B

CB CONTACT RESISTANCE TESTING ARRANGEMENT

3. High- Pot Test.

3.1 Insulation Resistance Test At 5kv DC.

At the CB Closed
 Connect the phases Y, B to ground and apply the test voltage between phase R and ground.
 Connect the phases B, R to ground and apply the test voltage between phase Y and ground.
 Connect the phases R, Y to ground and apply the test voltage between phase B and ground.
 Record the corresponding leakage current readings.

At the CB Open

 Connect the phases R, Y, B Cable side to the ground.

 Connect the phases R, Y, B Bus side to the test set.
 Record the corresponding leakage current readings.
 3.2 High-Pot Test

 AC high- pot test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC standard at site. Normally it is
Three times of the phase to neutral voltage.
 The test will carry out for 60 second.
 If the test has been done at factory at any kV it will be done at site at 80% of the last time.

At the CB Closed

 Connect the phases Y, B to ground and apply the test voltage between phase R and ground.
 Connect the phases B, R to ground and apply the test voltage between phase Y and ground.
 Connect the phases R, Y to ground and apply the test voltage between phase B and ground.
 Record the corresponding leakage current readings.

CB MAIN CONTACTS

HIGH POT
TESTER
R Y B

AC WITHSTAND VOLTAGE TESTING ARRANGEMENT

At the CB Open

 Connect the phases R, Y, B Cable side to the ground.

 Connect the phases R, Y, B Bus side to the test set.
 Record the corresponding leakage current readings.

CB MAIN CONTACTS

HIGH POT
TESTER
R Y B

AC WITHSTAND VOLTAGE TESTING ARRANGEMENT

 3.3 Insulation Resistance Test At 5kv DC.

At the CB Closed
 Connect the phases Y, B to ground and apply the test voltage between phase R and ground.
 Connect the phases B, R to ground and apply the test voltage between phase Y and ground.
 Connect the phases R, Y to ground and apply the test voltage between phase B and ground.
 Record the corresponding leakage current readings.

At the CB Open
 Connect the phases R, Y, B Cable side to the ground.
 Connect the phases R, Y, B Bus side to the test set.
 Record the corresponding leakage current readings.

4. Functional Check Of Trip Free And Anti Pump Circuits.

 The Anti- Pump feature in the Breakers were tested as follows:

 The Breaker was closed and the control switch was held in close position.
 It was ensured that the breaker closes
 The Breaker was tripped as below while the control switch was held in
 Close position: A: Manually B: Electrically
 It will be noted from the results that the Breaker does not attempt to re-close if a permanents
closing signal is applied.

5. Functional Checks Of Breaker Operation Counter.

6. Check Correct Operation Of All Auxiliary Contacts (For Breaker Open/Closed Positions).
7. Timing Test Using An Electronic Oscillograph.

 Connect the test set to the CB.

 Perform the following operations at the rated DCV.
 Close ( C ) , Open ( O ) , Close - Open ( C – O ) & Open – Close – Open ( O – C – O )
 Record the corresponding readings.

CB MAIN CONTACTS

CH. 1

R Y B
CH. 2

CH. 3

CLOSING ORDER
CB CLOSING TERMINALS

TRIPPING ORDER
CB TRIPPING TERMINALS

DC SUPPLY +

CB TIMING TEST ARRANGEMENT

8. Check The Correct Functioning Of Interlocks And Limits Switches.