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DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF POWER TRANSFORMERS

SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Date

AND CHECKS/TESTS OF POWER TRANSFORMERS
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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Maintenance Work Safety Precautions

1. Visual inspection (A walk
around visual inspection from
ground level and keeping in view
the safe limits of approach to live
and moving parts to check
apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
etc.)
2. Oil level: Conservator Tank
Main
3. Oil level: Conservator Tank
OLTC
4. Oil level: Bushings
5. De-railing locking devices
6.Cooling System (AF): Fans
7. Cooling System(OF): Oil
Circulation Pumps
8. Oil Temperature Gauges
9. Oil Temperature Indicators
10. Winding Temperature Gauges
11. Winding Temperature
Indicators
12. Ground Connections of
Neutral Terminal
13. Ground Connections of Body
Tank
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Wear PPE and carry basic
tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
ammeter, etc. Make entries of
the observations in check
sheets/note book.
Should be OK as per indicator.
The indicator should be kept
clean and visible. Should be no
oil leakages
Should be OK as per indicator.
The indicator should be kept
clean and visible. Should be no
oil leakages
Should be OK as per indicator.
The indicator should be kept
clean and visible. Should be no
oil leakages
Should be intact as per design
Should be as per transformer
construction design and
operative. Check for proper
speed, correct direction and
noisy bearings.
Should be as per transformer
construction design and
operative. Check for correct
direction and noisy bearings.
Should be healthy and accurate
Should be OK at local/remote
Should be healthy and accurate
Should be OK at local/remote
Measure neutral current with
clip-on-ammeter to ensure
healthy connection between
terminal and the earth mesh.
Transformer neutral is
grounded at two points i.e. with
earth mesh and with separate
earth electrode.
Should be proper and tight.
Measure leakage current with
clip-on-ammeter to ensure
healthy connection between the

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14. Ground Connections of
Tertiary Winding Terminal as
applicable (see note at the end)
15. Silica-gel Breather of Main
Conservator Tank
16. Silica-gel Breather of OLTC
Conservator Tank
17. Oil Leakages all around the
transformer
18. Bushing Condition
(HV,LV,Neutral, Tertiary, etc.)
20. Radiator Tubes Fixture
Control Cubicle
24. Doors, Door locks, Door
packing, Door stops, Light,
Cleaning, Ground connections,
Proper glands at wiring cable
entrance, Wiring cable numbering,
Vermin proofing, etc.
On Load Tap Changers (OLTC)
28. Motor drive unit cubicle:
Doors, Door locks, Door stops,
Door packing, Light, Cleaning,
Proper glands at wiring cable
entrance, Wiring cable numbering,
Vermin proofing, Ground
connections, etc.
29. Tap Position Indication
(Local/Remote)
31. Motor drive unit cubicle:
Space heaters & Thermostat
setting
32. Motor drive unit cubicle:
Controls and Accessories
33. Motor drive unit cubicle:
Operation Counter Reading
body tank and earth mesh.
Transformer body tank has two
grounding points.
Measure neutral current with
clip-on-ammeter to ensure
healthy connection between the
terminal and earth mesh.
Bubbling in the oil indicates
healthy breathing. The colour
of silica-gel should be BLUE
and oil in glass pot clean. If 1/3
volume of the silica-gel has
changed colour into PINK then
recondition or replace the
whole silica-gel
Bubbling in the oil indicates
healthy breathing. The colour
of silica-gel should be BLUE
colour and oil in glass pot
clean. If 1/3 volume of the
silica-gel has changed colour
into PINK then recondition or
replace the whole silica-gel
Should be no oil leakages
Should be neat and clean, no
damages and no oil leaks
Should be secured with proper
clamping/supports
Should be OK and no
defect/damage
Should be OK and no
defect/damage
Should be OK and no defect
Should be intact and operative
Should be OK and no
defect/damage
Should be healthy functioning.
Record reading for over
hauling reference
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 2. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECKS/TESTS OF HV CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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Maintenance Work Safety Precautions
1. Visual inspection (A walk Wear PPE and carry basic
around visual inspection from tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
ground level and keeping in view ammeter, etc. Make entries of
the safe limits of approach to live the observations in check
and moving parts to check sheets/note book.
apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
position of opening and closing
indicators, etc.)
2. SF6 Gas Pressure (GCB) Should be OK as per rated
pressure/indicator and
corrected at temperature 20 °C
(*). The indicator should be
kept clean and visible. Should
be no gas leakages
*(+0.025 bar for every 1°C)
3. Oil Level (OCB) Should be OK as per indicator.
The indicator should be kept
clean and visible. Should be no
oil leakages
4. Air Pressure (ABCB) Should be OK as per rated
pressure/indicator. The
indicator should be kept clean
and visible. Should be no oil
leakages
5. Steel Structure Ground Should be OK as per design
Connections
6. HV Terminal Connections Dismantle connections, clean
properly, apply corrosion
inhibitor and fix/tight with
recommended torque. Should
be no hotspot/s (check during
night patrolling/thermovision
survey)
7. Porcelain Bushing Condition Should be clean and no damage
Control Cubicle
9. Cubicle Doors, Door locks, Should be OK and no
Door packing, Door stops, Light, defect/damage
Cleaning, Proper glands at wiring
cable entrance, Wiring cable
numbering, Vermin proofing,
Ground connections, etc.
10. Control switches, Key Should be OK and no
switches, Indications, defect/damage
Accessories, etc.
11. Space heaters & Thermostat Should be intact and operative
setting
13. Operation Counter Should be intact and operative

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Motor Spring Operating Mechanism
14. Cubicle Doors, Door locks, Should be OK and no
Door packing, Door stops, Light, defect/damage
Cleaning, Proper glands at wiring
cable entrance, Wiring cable
numbering, Vermin proofing,
Ground connections, etc.
15. Control switches, Key Should be OK and no
switches, Indications, defect/damage
Accessories, etc.
16. Space heaters &Thermostat Should be intact and operative
setting
18. Operation Counter Should be intact and operative
19. Cleaning Should be OK neat and clean
26. CB Close/Open or ON/OFF Should be in accordance with
Indication (electrical/mechanical the actual position of CB and
indicators) OK as per design
Hydraulic Oil Pressure Operating Mechanism
27. Cubicle Doors, Door locks, Should be OK and no
Door packing, Door stops, Light, defect/damage
Cleaning, proper glands at wiring
cable entrance, Wiring cable
numbering, Vermin proofing,
Ground connections, etc.
28. Control switches, Key Should be OK and no
switches, Indications, defect/damage
Accessories, etc.
29. Space heaters &Thermostat Should be intact and operative
setting
31. Operation Counter Should be intact and operative
33. Hydraulic Oil Replacement Should be replaced as per
recommendations
34. Hydraulic Oil Pressure Should be OK as per design
35. Hydraulic Oil Leakages Should be no leakages
41. Hydraulic Oil Pump and Should be OK as per design,
Accessories Mounting Structure Tight and secure
Nut/Bolts/Level
Pneumatic Operating Mechanism
42. Cubicle Doors, Door locks, Door Should be OK and no
packing, Door stops, Light, Cleaning, defect/damage
proper glands at wiring cable entrance,
Wiring cable numbering, Vermin
proofing, Ground connection, etc.
43. Control switches, Key Should be OK and no
switches, Indications, defect/damage
Accessories, etc.
44. Space heaters & Thermostat Should be intact and operative
46. Operation Counter Should be intact and operative
47. Rated Air Pressure Should be OK as per design
51. Air Compressor: Operation Should be intact and operative
Hours Counter Check
Tests
55. CB Position Mechanical Should be correct as per actual
Indication (ON/OFF) position
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 3. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF ISOLATORS/DISCONNECT SWITCHES
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECKS/TESTS OF ISOLATORS/DISCONNECT SWITCHES
(BUS BAR AND LINE)
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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1. Visual inspection (A walk Wear PPE and carry basic
around visual inspection from tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
ground level and keeping in view ammeter, etc. Make entries of
the safe limits of approach to live the observations in check
and moving parts to check sheets/note book.
apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
position of opening and closing
indicators, etc.)
Isolator
2. Contact Alignment Should be OK either fully
(Close/Open) Closed or Opened
3. Contact Grip/Pressure (Close Should be OK as per contact
Position) fingers design
4.Mechanical Stops Should be OK as per design
5. Steel Structure Ground Should be OK as per design
Connections
6. Inter Phases Mechanical Should be intact and no
Linkages damages
8. HV Terminal Connections Should be OK as per design
and no hotspot/s (check during
night patrolling / thermovision
survey)
9. Porcelain Insulator Condition Should be Clean and no
damage
10. Porcelain Insulator base Should be OK as per design
bearing condition & lubrication
Earth Switch (For Line Isolator)
11. Earth Blade/Contact Should be OK either fully
Alignment (Close/Open) Closed or Opened
12. Contact Grip/Pressure (Close Should be OK as per contact
Position) fingers design
13. Mechanical Stops Should be OK as per design
14. Ground Connections Should be OK as per design
15. Inter Phases Mechanical Should be intact and no
Linkages damages
Control Cubicle
16. Cubicle Doors, Door locks, Should be OK and no
Door packing, Door stops, Light, defect/damage
Cleaning, proper glands at wiring
cable entrance, Wiring cable
numbering, Vermin proofing,
Ground connections, etc.
17. Control switches, Key Should be OK and no
switches, Indications, defect/damage
Accessories, etc.
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18. Space heaters & Thermostat Should be intact and operative
setting
20. Operation Counter Should be intact and operative
Operating Mechanism of Isolator
21. Cubicle Doors, Door locks, Should be OK and no
Door packing, Door stops, Light, defect/damage
Cleaning, proper glands at wiring
cable entrance, Wiring cable
numbering, Vermin proofing,
Ground connections, etc.
22. Control switches, Key Should be OK and no
switches, Indications, defect/damage
Accessories, etc.
23. Space heaters &Thermostat Should be intact and operative
setting
25. Operation Counter Should be intact and operative
26. Cleaning Should be OK neat and clean
30.Ground Potential Gradient Should be OK as per design,
Control Mat Condition and tight and secured
Grounding
Operating Mechanism of Earth Switch
31. Cubicle Doors, Door locks, Should be OK and no
Door packing, Door stops, Light, defect/damage
Cleaning, proper glands at wiring
cable entrance, Wiring cable
numbering, Vermin proofing,
Ground connections, etc.
32. Control switches, Key Should be OK and no
switches, Indications, defect/damage
Accessories, etc.
33. Space heaters &Thermostat Should be intact and operative
setting
35. Operation Counter Should be intact and operative
35. Cleaning Should be OK neat and clean
40.Ground Potential Gradient Should be OK as per design,
Control Mat Condition and tight and secured
Grounding

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 4. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (CT)
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECKS/TESTS OF CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (CT)
Description of inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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maintenance work Safety Precautions
1. Visual inspection (A walk Wear PPE and carry basic
around visual inspection from tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
ground level and keeping in view ammeter, etc. Make entries of
the safe limits of approach to live the observations in check
and moving parts to check sheets/note book.
apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
etc.)
2. Oil Level Should be OK as per indicator.
The indicator should be kept
clean and visible. Should be no
oil leakages
3. HV Terminal Connections Should be OK as per design
(P1&P2) and no hotspot/s (check during
night patrolling/thermovision
survey)
4. Porcelain Bushing Condition Should be clean and no damage
6. Ground Connections Should be OK as per design
7.Secondary Terminal Box: Should be OK and no
Cover, Cover locks, Cover damage/no defect, water
packing, Cleaning, Proper glands proofing& vermin proofing
at wiring cable entrance, Wiring intact
cable numbering, Vermin
proofing, Ground connections, etc.
Tests
Marshaling Kiosk/Cubicle
18. Doors, Door locks, Door Should be OK and no
packing, Door stops, Light, defect/damage
Cleaning, Proper glands at wiring
cable entrance, Wiring cable
numbering, Vermin proofing,
Ground connections, etc.
19. Space heaters &Thermostat Should be intact and operative
setting

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 5. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF POTENTIAL TRANSFORMERS (PT)
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECKS/TESTS OF POTENTIAL TRANSFORMERS (PT)
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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Maintenance Work Safety Precautions
1. Visual inspection (A walk around Wear PPE and carry basic tools,
visual inspection from ground level and multi-meter, clip-on-ammeter, etc.
keeping in view the safe limits of Make entries of the observations in
approach to live and moving parts to check sheets/note book.
check apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the equipment
and component parts, etc.)
2. Oil Level Should be OK as per indicator. The
indicator should be kept clean and
visible. Should be no oil leakages
3. HV Terminal Connections (Line) Should be OK as per design and no
hotspot/s(check during night
patrolling/thermovision survey)
4. Porcelain Bushing Condition Should be clean and no damage
6. Ground Connections Should be OK as per design
7. Secondary Terminal Box: Cover, Should be OK and no damage no
Cover locks, Cover packing, Cleaning, defect, water proofing& vermin
Proper glands at wiring cable entrance, proofing intact
Wiring cable numbering, Vermin
proofing, Ground connections, etc.
Tests
15. Doors, Door locks, Door packing, Should be OK and no
Door stops, Light, Cleaning, Proper defect/damage
glands at wiring cable entrance, Wiring
cable numbering, Vermin proofing,
Ground connections, etc.
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 7. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF SURGE ARRESTERS/LIGHTNING ARRESTERS
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECKS/TESTS OF SURGE ARRESTERS/LIGHTNING
ARRESTERS
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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Maintenance Work Safety Precautions
1. Visual inspection (A walk around Wear PPE and carry basic tools,
visual inspection from ground level multi-meter, clip-on-ammeter,
and keeping in view the safe limits etc. Make entries of the
of approach to live and moving parts observations in check sheets/note
to check apparent condition, book.
abnormal noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
etc.)
2. HV Terminal Connections (Line) Should be OK as per design and
no hotspot/s(check during night
patrolling/ thermo-vision survey)
3. Porcelain Bushing Condition Should be clean and no damage
4. Corona Ring Condition Should be intact and secured
6. Ground Connections (at L/A Base Should be OK as per design
Plate, Operation Counter and Steel
support Structure)
7. Operation Counter Condition and Should be OK as per design and
Reading operative
8. Leakage Current Monitor Should be OK as per design and
(Optional and built in accessory in operative along with remote
the operation counter), Proper glands indications
at wiring cable entrance, Vermin
proofing, Ground connections, etc.
9. Insulators between L/A Base Plate Should be intact and secured (an
and Steel Support Structure essential requirement for proper
functioning of Operation
Counter)
10. Insulation of Conductor between Should be intact and secure (an
L/A Base Plate and Operation essential requirement for proper
Counter functioning of Operation
Counter)

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 8. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF BUSBARS
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECKS/TESTS OF HV OUT DOOR BUSBARS
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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Maintenance Work Safety Precautions
1. Visual inspection (A walk around Wear PPE and carry basic
visual inspection from ground level and tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
keeping in view the safe limits of ammeter, etc. Make entries of
approach to live and moving parts to
check apparent condition, abnormal
the observations in check
noise, rust on body of the equipment sheets/note book.
and component parts, etc.) Telescope/binocular is also
useful for inspection of
overhead bus bars.
Flexible Stranded Conductor Bus Bar
2. Bus Bar Conductor Name / Should be OK as per design
Rating: ------------------- / --- and rated capacity of G/S
-------------A
3. Bus bar Conductor Should be OK and no
Condition (broken/damaged damage
strands, etc)
4. Bus Bar Conductor Sag or Should be OK and normal
abnormal side-tension
5. Disc Insulators Condition Should be OK, clean and no
(broken/chipped, etc ), Pins, damage
Clamps, Cotter-keys, etc.
6. Equipment Connections Should be OK and no
(Risers & Droppers) damage, OK as design and
no hotspot/s (check during
night patrolling/
thermovision survey)
Tubular Pipe/ Rigged Bus Bar
7. Bus Bar Pipe Size & Rating
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8. Porcelain Support Insulators Should be OK,clean and no
(broken/chipped, etc) damage
9. Supporting Structure Should be OK as per
Nut/Bolts/Level design, tight and secured
10. Supporting Steel Structure Should be OK as per design
Ground Connections
12. Equipment Connections Should be no damage, OK
(Risers & Droppers) as per design and no
hotspot/s (check during
night
patrolling/thermovision
survey)
11 KV INDOOR BUS BAR
16. Vermin Proofing Should be as per design,
intact and secured

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 9. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF STATION GROUNDING SYSTEM
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECKS/TESTS OF STATION GROUNDING SYSTEM
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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Maintenance Work Safety Precautions
1. Visual inspection (A walk Wear PPE and carry basic
around visual inspection from tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
ground level and keeping in view ammeter, etc. Make entries of
the safe limits of approach to live the observations in check
and moving parts to check sheets/note book.
apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
etc.)
2. Earth Mesh Layout Should be OK as per Approved
Earth Mesh Layout Plan
3. Equipment Ground Connections Should be OK and intact as per
(each equipment) design
6. Laying of Overhead Ground Should be OK as per design.
Conductor Shield/Sky Wire and A 30° angle from top of the
Angle of Protection structure should be sufficient
to protect the area.
8 Direct Earthing of Overhead Should be OK and intact as per
Ground Conductor Shield/Sky design
Wire at Earth Mast

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 10. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF 11KV CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECKS/TESTS OF 11 KV CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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Maintenance Work Safety Precautions
1. Visual inspection (A walk Wear PPE and carry basic
around visual inspection from tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
ground level and keeping in view ammeter, etc. Make entries of
the safe limits of approach to live the observations in check
and moving parts to check sheets/note book.
apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
etc.)
2. Abnormal Sound and Smell There should be no abnormal
noise, sound and smell
3. Panel Board Indication Lamps Should be OK and intact as per
design
4. Operation Counters Should be OK and intact and
operative
5. Panel Board Indicating meters Should be OK and intact as per
design
8. LV Compartment: Doors, Should be OK and no
Door locks, Door packing, Door defect/damage
stops, Light, Cleaning, Vermin
proofing, Ground connections, etc.
11. Protection Relays and Should be OK and no
Accessories defect/damage
Note. LV Compartment are normally sealed so the inspection and maintenance frequency may change
CB Trolley& Compartment
12. Trolley Rack IN/OUT way Should be OK and no
and Floor Level defect/damage

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 11. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF DC BATTERIES/STATION BATTERY BANK
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECKS/TESTS OF DC BATTERIES
/STATION BATTERY BANK
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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1. Visual inspection (A walk Wear PPE and carry basic
around visual inspection from tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
ground level and keeping in view ammeter, etc. Make entries of
the safe limits of approach to live the observations in check
and moving parts to check sheets/note book..
apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
etc.)
2. Battery Room Exhaust Fan Should be OK and operative
3. Electrolyte Level in Cells Should be OK as per indicator
4. Voltage of Pilot Cell (s) Should be OK as per
specification.
5. Specific Gravity of Pilot Cell Should be OK as per
(s) specifications after correction
of S.G. at 25 °C
8. Battery Stand Level and Should be OK as per design
Condition and no damage
13. Battery Maintenance Tools Must always be available in
and Accessories (Hydrometer, battery room
Thermometer, Volt meter,
Insulated Spanner, Plastic jug,
Plastic funnel, PPE, etc.

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 12. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF DC BATTERY CHARGERS
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECKS/TESTS OF DC BATTERY CHARGERS
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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Maintenance Work Safety Precautions
1. Visual inspection (A walk Wear PPE and carry basic
around visual inspection from tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
ground level and keeping in view ammeter, etc. Make entries of
the safe limits of approach to live the observations in check
and moving parts to check sheets/note book.
apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
etc.)
2. Abnormal Sounds and Smell Should be OK and no abnormal
sound/smell
3. Vermin proofing Should be OK and intact
4. Cubicle: Doors, Door locks, Should be OK and no
Door packing, Door stops, Light, defect/damage
Cleaning, etc.
5. Front panel Indication lamps Should be OK as per design
7. Control Switches and Should be intact as per design
Accessories
15. Body Ground Connections Should be OK and intact and
tight
16. Audible Alarm Function Should be OK and intact and
operative

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 13. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF AUXILIARY SUPPLY SYSTEM
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECKS/TESTS OF AUXILIARY SUPPLY SYSTEM
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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Maintenance Work Safety Precautions
1. Visual inspection (A walk Wear PPE and carry basic
around visual inspection from tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
ground level and keeping in view ammeter, etc. Make entries of
the safe limits of approach to live the observations in check
and moving parts to check sheets/note book.
apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
etc.)
Auxiliary Transformers
2. Abnormal Sounds and Smell Should be OK and no abnormal
sound/smell
3. Vermin Proofing Should be OK and intact
4. Cubicle: Doors, Door locks, Should be OK and no
Door packing, Door stops, Light, defect/damage
Cleaning, Proper Glands for Cable
Entrance, Vermin Proofing, etc.
5. Cable Terminations Should be OK intact and secure
6. MCB, Switches and Fuses Should be OK and intact as per
design
Auxiliary Supply Panels (AC/DC)
12. Abnormal Sounds and Smell Should be OK and no abnormal
sound/smell
13. Vermin Proofing Should be OK and intact
14. Doors, Door locks, Door Should be OK and no
packing, Door stops, Light, defect/damage
Cleaning, Proper Glands for Cable
Entrance, Cable Numbering,
Vermin Proofing, etc.
15. Cable Terminations Should be OK and intact and
secured
16. MCB, Switches and Fuses Should be OK and intact as per
design
17. Ground Connections Should be OK and intact and
secured
19. DC Grounding Relay Should be OK and intact and
functioning. Test the relay after
every 6 months. Alarm and
indication function should be
OK and intact
20. No/Loss of AC supply Relay Should be OK and intact and
functioning. Test the relay after
every 6 months. Alarm and
indication function should be
OK and intact

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 16. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF POWER CABLES AND CONTROL CABLES
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECK/TESTS OF POWER CABLES AND CONTROL
CABLES
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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1. Visual inspection (A walk Wear PPE and carry basic
around visual inspection from tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
ground level and keeping in view ammeter, etc. Make entries of
the safe limits of approach to live the observations in check
and moving parts to check sheets/note book.
apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
etc.)
2. Cable Marking / Numbering Should be OK as per design

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 17. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF SHUNT CAPACITOR BANKS
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Date
AND CHECKS/TESTS SHUNT CAPACITOR BANKS
(132KV & 11KV)
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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1. Visual inspection (A walk Wear PPE and carry basic
around visual inspection from tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
ground level and keeping in view ammeter, etc. Make entries of
the safe limits of approach to live the observations in check
and moving parts to check sheets/note book.
apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
etc.)
2. Capacitor Tank Condition Tank body should be intact and
have no signs of bulging or
rupture. OK as per indicator.
The capacitor unit should be
kept clean
3. Capacitor Oil Leakage Should be no oil seepage or
leakages
4. Fuses Condition (for 11kV Should be OK as per design
only)
5. De-railing locking devices Should be intact as per design
7.Ground Connections Should be OK as per design
9. Porcelain Insulators Condition Should be clean and no damage
10.Neutral CT Condition Should be OK as per design,
and tight and secured
12. Oil Level in Neutral CT Should be OK as per indicator.
(132kV only) The indicator should be kept
clean and visible. Should be no
oil leakages
13. 132kV Neutral CT: Secondary Should be OK and no
Terminal Box: Cover, Cover damage/no defect, water
locks, Cover packing, Cleaning, proofing & vermin proofing
Proper glands at wiring cable intact
entrance, Wiring cable numbering,
Vermin proofing, Ground
connections, etc.

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 18. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE FIGHTING ARRANGEMENTS
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECK/TESTS OF FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE FIGHTING
ARRANGEMENTS
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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6. Portable fire extinguishers Should be OK and as per
chemical-foam type, CO2 gas design, intact and operative
type, etc.
7. Sand Buckets, Water Buckets, Should be OK and as per
Shawls, design, intact and useable

19. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF ARRANGEMENTS FOR WORK SUPPORT AND FACILITIES AT
CONTROL BUILDING
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OF Date
ARRANGEMENTS FOR WORK SUPPORT AND FACILITIES
AT CONTROL BUILDING
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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2. Safety and security Should be OK intact and
arrangements, secured as per yardstick
requirements
3. Work support provisions and Should be intact and secure as
facilities at Control room, Relay per yardstick requirements
room, Battery room, Offices,
Stores, Wash rooms, etc.
(cleaning, drinking water supply,
standby electricity supply
arrangements, emergency lights,
air conditioning, doors fittings,
window fittings, fire detection,
fire protection and fire fighting,
personal protective equipment
(PPE), distribution supply boards,
first-aid-arrangements, emergency
exits, safety awareness
arrangements of the employees,
etc.)
4. Lightning Arrangements Should be OK as per design,
(including emergency lights) intact and operative

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 20. DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF ARRANGEMENTS FOR WORK SUPPORT AND FACILITIES AT OUTDOOR SWITCH
YARD AREA

SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OF Date

ARRANGEMENTS FOR WORK SUPPORT AND FACILITIES
AT OUTDOOR SWITCH YARD AREA
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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2. Lightning Arrangements Should be OK as per design,
intact and operative
3. Safety and security Should be OK and intact and
arrangements, secured as per yardstick
requirements
4. Transformer ways Should be OK and intact and
operative
5. Roads/walking ways Should be OK and intact and
operative
6. Sanitation , rain water drainage Should be OK and intact and
and disposal arrangements operative
7. Overall cleaning and pollution Should be OK and cleaned,
free atmosphere (maintenance of intact and secured
lawns, dealing with wild growth,
etc.)
8. Elimination or control of Adequate safety arrangements
hazardous conditions for safety should be made
of the employees and the
equipment.
9. Cable Trenches and Covers Should be OK and cleaned,
intact and secured

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 6.1 DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF CONTROL PANELS (CP)
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECKS/TESTS OF CONTROL PANELS (CP)
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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1. Visual inspection (A walk Wear PPE and carry basic
around visual inspection from tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
ground level and keeping in view ammeter, etc. Make entries of
the safe limits of approach to live the observations in check
and moving parts to check sheets/note book.
apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
etc.)
2. Abnormal Sounds and Smell Should be OK and no abnormal
sound/smell
Vermin Proofing Should be OK and intact
3. Indications bulbs/lamps Should be OK and healthy as
per design
4. Semaphore Indicators Should be OK and healthy as
per design
5. Indication Test/Reset Buttons Should be OK and intact and
operative
6. Indicating Meters AC & DC Should be OK and healthy as
per design
7. Audible Alarm (Hooter) Should be OK and intact and
operative
8. Control Markings Should be OK as per design
9. Doors, Door locks, Door Should be OK and no
packing, Door stops, Light, defect/damage
Cleaning, Proper Glands for Cable
Entrance, etc.
10. Cable Terminations Should be OK and intact and
secure
12. MCB, Switches and Fuses Should be OK and intact as per
design
14. Ground Connections Should be OK and tight and
secured

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 6.2 DAILY / WEEKLY CHECK LIST OF PROTECTION RELAY PANELS (RP)
SOP CHECK SHEET: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND Date
CHECKS/TESTS OF PROTECTION RELAY PANELS(RP)
Description of Inspection and Remarks/Criteria/Standard/

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Maintenance Work Safety Precautions
1. Visual inspection (A walk Wear PPE and carry basic
around visual inspection from tools, multi-meter, clip-on-
ground level and keeping in view ammeter, etc. Make entries of
the safe limits of approach to live the observations in check
and moving parts to check sheets/note book.
apparent condition, abnormal
noise, rust on body of the
equipment and component parts,
etc.)
2.Abnormal Sounds and Smell Should be OK and no abnormal
sound/smell
3. Vermin Proofing Should be OK and intact
4. Relay Fittings Should be OK and intact and
secured
5. Relay Indication Lamps, Flags, Should be OK and intact and
etc. secured
6. Control Number Markings Should be OK as per design
7. Doors, Door locks, Door Should be OK and no
packing, Door stops, Light, defect/damage
Cleaning, Proper Glands for Cable
Entrance, etc.
8. Cable Terminations Should be OK and intact and
secured
10. MCB, Switches and Fuses Should be OK and intact as per
design
12. Ground Connections Should be OK and tight and
secured

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