QEHS DEPARTMENTAL MANUAL BORL, Bina

MCMP, HEMGIR

MAINTENANCE (ELECTRICAL) DOC SOP/08/ELE/

SMP/OCPL/ELE/
SOP of PMProcedure
Standard Maintenance PitEARTH PIT NO.
of Earth for 019 015
RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT

1 PURPOSE: Preventive Maintenance of Earth Pit.

2 SCOPE OF To check Healthiness Earth Pit.

APPLICATION:
3 CROSS ISO 9001:2008 CL. NO. 5.4.2
REFERENCES: ISO 14001:2004 CL. NO.4.3.3
OHSAS 18001:2007 CL. NO. 4.3.3

4 PROCEDURE:
TASK RESPONSIBILITY
1 Ensure the proper permit / clearance as per the WPS
2 Join / short C1 and P1 terminals on the earth megger and
connect a lead from them to the earth electrode “E” under test.

3 Keep the shorting lead as short as possible since this resistance

will be included in the test
4 Connect the lead from P2 terminal to one test spike and the lead
from C2 terminal to another test spike. The test spikes are called
as current electrode C2 and potential electrode P2
5 Install the test spikes, by driving them to a depth of 30 cm in
earth. DM / AM / AE
6 The spacing between the two test spikes / Electrodes is such
that, the current electrode C2 is 30 to 50 meters from the
electrode under test “E”. the potential electrode P2 should be Engg/Supervisor/AM
inserted at 61.896 % of this distance in a straight line with the
other two.
7 Connect the instrument for the particular test equipment as
described above
8 Set the range selector switch to the highest range, if any.
9 Rotate the earth megger handle at desired speed and observe the
ohmmeter deflection
10 If the ohmmeter deflection is very low, change the range selector
switch to the next lower range.
11 Rotate the earth megger handle and record the reading as shown
by the deflection on the meter.
Measurement of Earthing Resistance by Stake less Method:
12 The
In case of of
number storage tanks
Resistance (fixed
path as connected
must be well as floating roof
in Series- type)
parallel check
way

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1/00 01/04/2022
01/02/2013
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Manager – Electrical ViceDGM ELECTRICAL
President - Electrical
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 QEHS DEPARTMENTAL MANUAL BORL, Bina
MCMP, HEMGIR

MAINTENANCE (ELECTRICAL) DOC SOP/08/ELE/

SMP/OCPL/ELE/
SOP of PMProcedure
Standard Maintenance Pit EARTH PIT NO.
of Earth for 019 015
RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT

the connection
If there isn’t a loop tightness.
to measure youCheck
couldand record
create one withearth resistance
a temporary
jumper lead.
values at final point of connection to the tank.
13 In case
The of the
greater storage
number tank (floating
of parallel roofthetype)
paths, closercheck the connection
the measured value
tightness
will be to theatactual
different
earthjoints of floating
resistance roof earthing
of the electrode under cable,
test. i.e.
You can test without disconnecting the electrode from the system
 Connection
No need to drive auxiliary
betweentest spikes toroof
floating test and pontoon.
14 The
Checkstake-less tester can
the continuity ofeasily
earthindicate a poor
connection electrode
from whether
the earth there
pit to DM / AM / AE
the Engg/Supervisor/AM
are a few
final parallel
point on thepaths
roofinby
series with thethe
measuring measured value, or many
earth resistance value of
parallel paths present.
the trailing earthing cable at the final point of connection on the
floating roof.
15 Recordthe
Record thetest
earth resistance
report value format
in the document of the in floating roof earthing
given format &
mentioned the method
cable and ensure that,used
theyfor
aremeasuring
within the theacceptable
resistance limits.
16 Inspect for loose connections and components. Tighten as
required. Check the condition of jointing nut & bolts, replace if
required.
17 Remove the vegetation from the earth pit, if required.

5. VERIFICATION, CORECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION:

Head of the Department shall ensure the implementation of the above procedure. In case of
any deviation, corrective and preventive actions shall be initiated.

6. RECORDS:

Record Title Record No. Location Responsibility Retention Time

Earthing PM R/OCPL/ELE/015
Checklist Record R/08/ELE/006 Sub Station Area Manager Min Two Year

ISSUE / REV. NO DATE REVIEWED & ISSUED BY APPROVED BY

1/00 01/04/2022
01/02/2013
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Manager – Electrical ViceDGM ELECTRICAL
President - Electrical
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