SP 1111

Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.
Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.

SP-1111
Specification for Temporary Electrical Supply for
Construction and Maintenance Work
Document ID SP-1111
Document Type Specification
Security Unrestricted
Discipline Electrical
Owner UIE (UEE) – CFDH-Electrical
Issue Date Dec-19
Version 6.0
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ii Document Authorisation
Authorised For Issue
Document Authorisation
Document Owner Document Custodian Document Author

(CFDH)
Haddabi, Salim UEE Kindi, Nabil UEE3 Saifi, AbdulRahim UEE31
Date : 29-12-2019 Date : 29-12-2019
Date : 29-12-2019
User Note:
The requirements of this document are mandatory. Non-compliance shall only be authorised by
the Document Owner or his Delegate through Variance Tracking Tool approval.
A controlled copy of the current version of this document is on PDO's EDMS. Before making
reference to this document, it is the user's responsibility to ensure that any hard copy, or
electronic copy, is current. For assistance, contact the Document Custodian or the Document
Author.
Users are encouraged to participate in the ongoing improvement of this document by
providing constructive feedback.
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iii Revision History

The following is a brief summary of the 4 most recent revisions to this document. Details of all
revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.
Version No. Date Author Scope / Remarks

Version 2.0 June 99 C.V. Raghavan, Converted to Specification as per PDO
Policy Cascade
OIE/11
Version 3.0 Oct. 03 O. Nilsson, TTE1X General Revision
Version 4.0 Apr.06 Saif Al Harthy, UIE/4 Updated applicable standards list and
reformatted
Version 5.0 Dec.16 UIE44, Noora Naamani Format changed and minor corrections
made
Version 6.0 Dec 19 Saifi, AbdulRahim Reformatted & made minor changes
UEE31
iv Related Business Processes

Code Business Process (EPBM 4.0)
v Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF)

Documents
The related CMF Documents can be retrieved from the Corporate Business Control
Documentation Register CMF.
Code Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Document

CP-117 Project Engineering Code of Practice
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
II DOCUMENT AUTHORISATION ................................................................................... 8
III REVISION HISTORY ..................................................................................................... 9
IV RELATED BUSINESS PROCESSES ........................................................................... 9
V RELATED CORPORATE MANAGEMENT FRAME WORK (CMF) DOCUMENTS ..... 9
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 12
1.1 PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................. 12
1.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND ADVISORY LEAFLETS ........................... 12
1.2.1 Equipment standards ................................................................................................ 12
1.2.2 Installation standards ................................................................................................ 13
1.2.3 Advisory Leaflets ...................................................................................................... 13
2 SCOPE ......................................................................................................................... 14
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF TOOLS .................................................................................................. 14
2.2 WELDING MACHINES .............................................................................................................. 14
2.3 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM .......................................................................................................... 14
2.3.1 Basis ......................................................................................................................... 14
2.3.2 Source of Supply ...................................................................................................... 14
2.3.3 Distribution and Utilisation Voltages ......................................................................... 15
2.3.4 Supply System for Portable Tools ............................................................................ 15
2.3.5 System Capacity Required ....................................................................................... 16
2.3.6 System Single Line Diagram .................................................................................... 16
2.4 EARTHING ................................................................................................................................ 17
2.4.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 17
2.4.2 Portable Hand Held Tools System............................................................................ 17
2.5 EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................. 17
2.5.1 Distribution Equipment ............................................................................................. 17
2.5.2 Plugs, Socket Outlets and Couplers ......................................................................... 18
2.5.3 Cable ........................................................................................................................ 18
2.6 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 19
2.6.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 19
2.6.2 Distribution Equipment Location ............................................................................... 19
2.6.3 Cables ...................................................................................................................... 20
2.6.4 Welding Generators .................................................................................................. 21
2.7 TESTING AND INSPECTION .................................................................................................... 21
2.7.1 System Testing ......................................................................................................... 21
2.7.2 Planned Inspection ................................................................................................... 21
2.7.3 Inspection System .................................................................................................... 22
2.8 DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................................... 22
APPENDIX 2 - ELECTRICAL LOAD ASSESSMENT DATA SHEET ...................................... 19
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE
This Specification (SP) is for use by all Contractors involved in Site construction work for PDO.
It specifies the type of electrical equipment Contractors shall use for the distribution and
utilisation of electricity for construction and related purposes on all construction Worksites, and
gives guidelines for the safe installation, use and maintenance of this equipment.
This SP does not cover:
• Supply of camps (refer to SP-1110).
• Work permit system (refer to GU-273 and PDO HSESM).
1.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND ADVISORY

LEAFLETS
Equipment shall be manufactured and installed in accordance with the following Standards, but
other recognised national and international standards may be acceptable, subject to approval
by the Company at the tender stage. Latest editions of the listed standards, with all
amendments, shall be used.
1.2.1 Equipment standards

IEC 60309 Plugs, Socket-Outlets and Couplers for Industrial purposes
IEC 60745 Hand held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety
IEC 60755 General Requirements for Residual Current Operated
Protective Devices
IEC 61029 Safety of Transportable Motor-Operated Electric Tools
BS 4363 Specification for Distribution Assemblies for Reduced Low
Voltage Electricity Supplies for Construction and Building Sites
IEC 60502 Extruded Solid Dielectric Insulated Power Cables for Rated
Voltages from 1 kV up to 30 kV.
DEP 33.64.10.10 –
Clause 4.10.5 Electrical Engineering Guidelines
SP-1103 Amendments/ Supplements to DEP-33.64.10.10-Gen,
Engineering Guidelines
IEC 60947-1 Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear – Part 1: General
Rules
IEC 60245 Rubber Insulated Cables - Rated Voltages up to and Including
450/750 V
CENELEC EN 60694-1 Safety Requirements for Arc Welding Equipment Part
1: Welding Power Sources; (Supersedes HD 24:1973)
BS 638-5:1988 Arc Welding Power Sources, Equipment and Accessories.
Specification for Accessories
BS 6708:1991 Flexible Cables for Use at Mines and Quarries
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1.2.2 Installation standards
SP-1099 Electrical Installation Practice (ERD-63-01 Superseded by SP-

1099)
SP-1110 Electrical Supply of Mobile Camps
SP-1109 Earthing and Bonding
DEP 33.64.10.10
Appendix 5 Electrical Engineering Guidelines
IEE Regulations for Electrical Installations
BS 7375 Code of Practice for Distribution of Electricity on Construction
and Building Sites
IEC 60364 Parts 3;
4-41; 4-43; 7-704 Electrical Installations of Buildings
1.2.3 Advisory Leaflets
The following documents have been used or referred to in the preparation of this Standard.
1.2.3.1 Health and Safety Executive (UK) Guidance Notes

NGS 6 Avoidance of Danger from Overhead Electric Lines.
NGS 24 Electricity on Construction Sites.
NPM 32 The Safe Use of Portable Electrical Apparatus.
1.2.3.2 Construction Industry Training Board (UK)

Construction Safety Notes Section 20, Electricity.
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2 SCOPE
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF TOOLS
Class 1 A tool having at least basic insulation throughout and under

certain conditions required to be earthed.
NOTE: Class 1 tools shall not be approved for PDO contracts.
Class 2 A tool with double insulation and/or reinforced insulation
throughout and without provision for earthing (IEC 61140).
All class 2 tools of accepted design have the symbol on the nameplate and are
often referred to as "Double insulated".
Class 3 A tool designed for operation at safety extra low voltage (IEC
61140).
Safety Extra A nominal voltage not exceeding 42 Volts between conductors
Low Voltage and between conductors and earth. No-load voltage not
(SELV) exceeding 50 Volts
2.2 WELDING MACHINES

When engine driven welding generators are equipped with a 240 V auxiliary single phase
winding, supplying socket outlets for the use of hand held tools in compliance with Class 2
requirements, the installation shall be fitted with overload and earth fault protection devices as
detailed in 2.6.4 and Figures 3 & 4. All sockets outlets shall be mounted on the generator.
2.3 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
2.3.1 Basis
The system and equipment described in this Specification are designed to allow safe, efficient,
flexible and economic working on construction worksites in all matters relating to the distributing
and use of electricity.
Installation of equipment and cables shall be in accordance with the same stringent standards
used for permanent installations, with minor exceptions relating to cable supports. Although the
installation may be only temporary, the harsh conditions on site require that the standard of
installation should be equal to that of the company's permanent installations.
Installation of equipment on a PDO worksite shall allow convenient and safe access to permit
authorised and competent operatives to work on apparatus contained within.
2.3.2 Source of Supply

The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of electrical power in the construction site
area. Normally this will be in the form of portable AC generator sets. Where a main supply is
available, this requirement may be waived. However, it will be subject to agreement with the
Company. Auxiliary socket outlets on welding machines may be used for the supply of hand
tools of Class 2.
Metalwork of generating sets shall be bonded to metalwork of the Site distribution system. The
star point of a three-phase generating set and the neutral of a single-phase generating set shall
be included in the above bonding (TN-S system). The bonding then should be effectively
earthed. For welding generators refer to 2.6.4.
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All generator sets shall be provided with overcurrent and earth-fault protection. The protective
apparatus should be capable of interrupting, without damage, any short-circuit current that may
occur.
2.3.3 Distribution and Utilisation Voltages

The following voltages shall not be exceeded for each application without prior permission of the
company.
TABLE 1 - Utilisation Voltages
EQUIPMENT VOLTAGE
Fixed plant 415 V 3-phase
Moveable plant fed via a trailing cable 415 V 3-phase
or 240 V 1-phase
Installations in Worksite buildings 240 V 1-phase
Fixed flood lighting 240 V 1-phase
Portable and hand-held tools 42 V or 240 V 1-phase
Site lighting (other than floodlighting) 240 V 1-phase
Portable hand-lamps (general use) 42 V 1-phase
Portable hand-lamps (confined and 25 V 1-phase
damp situations)
2.3.4 Supply System for Portable Tools

For portable hand-held tools and equipment, the preferred system shall be a Class 3 SELV
type. An SELV (42 V) supply shall be derived from a safety isolating transformer (see Figure 2
and Tables 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5).
Portable hand-held tools and equipment shall include, but not be limited to hand lamps,
soldering iron, grinders and drills.
When portable hand-held tools of Class 3 are not available, as for example with larger sizes of
tools, Class 2 tools may be used.
In the event of Class 2 equipment being offered, the Contractor shall utilise either of the
following systems, but shall not employ different systems on the same site.
2.3.4.1 Mains Connected System

A 240 V piece of Class 2 equipment shall be connected via an earth leakage protection device
of maximum 30 mA, protecting both the supply cord and the equipment (Figure 1 and Tables 1,
2, 3, 4 and 5).
The equipment shall confirm to IEC 60745 and IEC 61029.
2.3.4.2 Welding Set Connected System

A 240 V piece of Class 2 equipment shall be connected to the auxiliary single phase socket
outlet of the welding machine. The welding machine shall be wired as outlined in 2.6.4.
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2.3.5 System Capacity Required

The Contractor shall be responsible for determining both peak and average power requirements
of electrical equipment to be used during the construction period. This shall include not only
equipment directly used in construction but also ancillary services such as site and office
lighting, air conditioning, water heaters, etc, and shall include all equipment at all voltages. The
assessment shall take account also of motor starting currents to ensure that suitably rated
generating equipment has been installed.
The Contractor shall prepare this assessment for approval by the Company prior to mobilisation
and shall present it in tabular form with separate columns for each voltage level. A sample is
given in Appendix 2.
2.3.6 System Single Line Diagram
2.3.6.1 Content and Preparation

The Contractor shall prepare a single line diagram of his proposed site distribution system,
which shall be submitted with the Tender for the construction works. Both single line diagram
and distribution system shall be subject of approval by the Company before commencement of
work at site. The single line diagram shall be accompanied by a layout drawing showing
proposed initial location of all equipment, identified by the use of numbers on the single line
diagram. A typical single line diagram is shown in APPENDIX 1, illustrating the principles which
shall be followed. The Contractor may vary both rating and number of units, as convenient.
Each single line diagram shall give information on:
- Earthing arrangements.
- Number of Sub-Main Distribution Units (in addition to the Main Distribution Unit).
- Number of Transformer Units.
- Number of Outlet Units.
- All transformer ratings.
- All switch, fuse, MCB and RCD ratings.
- All socket outlet ratings.
- All cable sizes and numbering.
- Fixed lighting rating.
- Office, workshop and similar supplies with ratings.
- All power supplies to fixed equipment at 415 V and 240 V.
2.3.6.2 Component and System Identification

Cable numbers shall be stated for all cables, except those to hand tools or lamps.
Identification numbers shall be stated for all distribution equipment. These numbers shall form
part of a rational numbering system and shall be in line with the serial numbers required by the
Inspection Record System (see Section 2.7.3).
2.3.6.3 Additional Data

Accompanying the single line diagram, either as a drawing note or as a separate list, the
Contractor shall also provide additional information on:
- Manufacturing standards, if different to those quoted in this Specification.
- Manufacturers type and serial numbers of all distribution equipment, preferably
with illustrated leaflets.
- Cable types.
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2.4 EARTHING
2.4.1 General
All metalwork of distribution systems and fixed equipment not carrying a current shall be
effectively earthed.
Circuit protection conductors shall be installed to provide the return path from each unit of any
installation to the main earth terminals.
Equipment operating at 415 V and 240 V shall be earthed in accordance with normal PDO
practice.
Earth conductors shall be either 25 mm2 or 70 mm2 copper conductor, depending upon the
equipment to be earthed, with green and yellow PVC sheath.
For metal enclosures, all cable armouring shall be securely made-off, using suitable brass
compression glands with armour clamping rings, and the glands shall be bonded together. The
earthing thus provided by armouring is in addition to the separate earth conductor described
above. All armoured cables shall be terminated using double compression cable glands.
Refer SP-1109 Appendix 1 for more information.
2.4.2 Portable Hand Held Tools System

All portable tools and hand lamps conforming to this Specification, being either Class 2 or Class
3, shall not to be earthed.
2.5 EQUIPMENT
2.5.1 Distribution Equipment

Equipment constructed in accordance with BS 4363 shall be used. Equipment manufactured
according to other international standards but embodying the principles of BS 4363 may also be
used, provided it is approved by the Company. Full details of all distribution equipment to be
used shall be submitted with the Tender.
The distribution equipment shall be connected as illustrated in the typical single line drawing in
Appendix 1.
Of the equipment described and specified in BS 4363, the only equipment that shall
be used is:
- Main Distribution Unit (MDU)
- Transformer Unit (TU)
- Outlet Unit (OU)
- Extension Outlet Unit (EOU)
The principal features of distribution equipment complying with BS 4363 are:

- Robust enclosure.
- Rain proof and dust proof enclosure classification according to IP 54 degree of
Protection (reference IEC 60947-1).
- Lifting lugs and handles.
- Earthing facilities
- Provision for bonding of cable armouring.
- Live parts inaccessible.
- Padlocking facilities on isolators ('OFF' position only).
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In addition to the requirements of BS 4363, Residual Current Devices (RCDs) shall be provided
on all outgoing circuits from MDU and sub-main distribution units.
NOTE: RCDs are often known as current operated Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers
(ELCBs).
Sensitivity of the earth fault cutout device shall be for:
- Circuits up to and including 63 A : 30 mA
- Circuits above 63 A : 100 mA
Equipment identification numbers in accordance with single line diagrams (see Section 2.3.6)
shall be clearly and indelibly marked on all equipment.
2.5.2 Plugs, Socket Outlets and Couplers

All plugs, socket outlets and cable-couplers shall conform to the requirements of IEC 60309.
The Contractor shall ensure that cable-couplers, extension leads and the plugs on the end of
hand tools, lamps, etc., are equipped with the correct components.
All current-carrying accessories such as plugs, socket outlets and cable-couplers shall be
manufactured from robust insulating material, have a degree of protection of IP 54 minimum of
IEC 60947-1 and be colour-coded as in Table 2 and 3.
AC OPERATING COLOUR
VOLTAGE
25 Violet
50 White
240 Blue
415 Red
Table 2 - Colour-Coding for Current-Using Accessories
OPERATING POLES EARTH PIN

VOLTAGE POSITION
25 2 None
50 2 None
240, single phase 2+E 6h
415, three phase 3+E+N 6h
Table 3 - Pin Arrangement for Plugs, Socket Outlets and Cable-Coupler

NOTE: Class 2 and 3 portable tools and Class 2 lamps systems are not earthed.
Supply cables between outlet units and tools shall be of two core type. The
earth pins shall remain unconnected.
2.5.3 Cable
All cables forming part of fixed installations shall conform to IEC 60502 with the requirements
specified in Table 4
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COMPONENT MATERIAL
Conductor Stranded copper

Insulation XLPE or PVC
Armouring Galvanised steel wire or steel
braid. Aluminium wire for
single core cables.
Overall Sheath PVC(Polyvinyl Chloride) or
HOFR(Heat-Resisting Oil
Resistant) sheath
Table 4 - Material for Cables for Fixed Installation
All cables forming part of re-locatable or portable installation shall conform to IEC 60245 with
the requirement specified in Table 5
COMPONENT MATERIAL
Conductor Flexible (multi-strand) copper

Insulation Elasteric
Armouring Flexible braided unarmoured
for Class 2 and Class 3
equipment
Overall Sheath Heavy duty HOFR sheath
Table 5 - Material for Cables for Re-locatable and Portable Installation
2.6 INSTALLATION
2.6.1 General
The standard of installation shall be in accordance with SP-1099.
2.6.2 Distribution Equipment Location

All equipment described in Section 2.5 shall be located to meet criteria of:
- Easily accessible in case of emergency.
- Unlikely to be obstructed as construction continues.
- Cable runs kept as short as possible; power sources close to points of use.
- Protected from damage by other plant.
- Protected from direct sunlight.
In addition, the main distribution unit shall be located close to the power source (generator) and
separate from the rest of the worksite. It should not be accessible to non-electrical staff, and for
this reason it should be installed in a fenced-off area.
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2.6.3 Cables
2.6.3.1 Cable Fixing

Cables shall be installed to avoid being damaged and to minimise obstruction to other
construction plant and services. Cables within building or Porta-cabins shall be installed in
accordance with SP-1099.
Main incoming cables to the MDU:s shall be directly buried. All cables that are buried shall be at
a minimum depth of 0.5 meter.
All temporary cables shall be of a type incorporating a galvanised steel wire armour or braiding
which is continuous and effectively earthed, with the exception of flexible leads to Class 2 and
Class 3 tools.
Cables shall be directly buried where possible, unless otherwise agreed at site; in which case
an approved means of physical protection shall be applied, e.g., conduit, trunking or elevation
on catenaries or supports above the working area.
Cables may be supported in any convenient manner, provided that:
- Supports are arranged so that there is no appreciable mechanical strain on any
cable termination.
- They shall not be damaged by site activities.
- As far as possible they shall be installed such that they do not need to be moved
during the construction period.
- They shall not obstruct site activities and movements.
- They shall not constitute a hazard to personnel.
The Contractor shall submit a cable route drawing with the Tender, showing the planned
location of all transformer and outlet units, and cable routings, indicating how the cables are to
be run.
It is accepted that in some instances, for short periods, cables may need to lie on the ground, in
which case additional protection shall be provided such as protective ramps to allow vehicles to
cross, and the cable route shall be clearly marked.
2.6.3.2 Cable Termination

All cables, armoured or unarmoured, terminating in fixed power outlets, shall be terminated
using compression glands. All armoured cables shall be terminated using double compression
cable glands with armour clamps.
Cables terminating in plugs or sockets shall be securely anchored with insulated clamps at
points of entry. A tough resilient sheath shall be fitted over the cable and the mouth of the plug
or socket, to minimise excessive flexing.
For more information on cable termination refer SP-1099, Appendix 1.
2.6.3.3 Cable Extension

Cable joints shall not be used. If cable extensions are required they shall be made using
Extension Outlet Units, as described in Section 2.5.1. Other types of extensions shall not be
permitted.
Flexible leads and cables to portable tools shall be of sufficient length to reach work areas
without exerting any mechanical strain on cable.
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2.6.4 Welding Generators

The auxiliary single phase winding shall be provided with overload protection in the form of a
Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) and all individual socket outlets shall have an earth
leakage circuit breaker (30 mA / 40 ms). The wiring shall comply to 2.6.4.1 or 2.6.4.2 for earthed
or non earthed systems respectively.
2.6.4.1 Earthed system

A moulded case circuit breaker rated to the maximum output current of the generator auxiliary
single phase winding but not exceeding 16 A, shall be fitted in the phase conductor (L). An earth
leakage circuit breaker shall be provided between phase (L) and neutral (N) conductor (double
pole). The neutral line of the auxiliary single phase winding shall be bonded to the frame of the
welding generator, before the ELCB. In addition, the frame of the welding machine shall be
bonded to an earth electrode with a maximum electrode resistance of 25 ohm. Existing plant
earthing / bonding points may be used. For wiring diagram see Figure 3.
2.6.4.2 Non Earthed system

The neutral of the single phase winding and the frame of the generator shall not (intentionally)
be earthed.
single phase winding, but not exceeding 16 A shall be fitted in the phase conductor (L).
An earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) shall be fitted across phase (L) and neutral conductor
(double pole) between the MCCB and the socket outlet.
The protective conductor (PE) shall be bonded to the neutral of the auxiliary single phase
winding i.e. up stream of the ELCB. The generator frame shall be bonded to the protective
conductor. For wiring diagram, see Figure 4.
2.7 TESTING AND INSPECTION
2.7.1 System Testing

Before the distribution system is put into service it shall be tested by the Contractor according to
the requirements of the IEE Regulations, and subsequently at three-monthly intervals.
Test results shall be recorded on Inspection Certificates conforming to the specimen in
Appendix 3, copies of which shall be submitted to the Company.
Testing and Inspection shall include:
- Visual inspection.
- Continuity of final circuit conductors.
- Continuity of protective conductors.
- Earth fault loop impedance.
- Polarity.
- Insulation resistance.
- Operation of residual current devices by an approved test method.
- Earth electrode resistance.
2.7.2 Planned Inspection

In addition to the testing described above, the Contractor shall implement a system of planned
inspections of all equipment at regular intervals not exceeding two-weeks. The main Contractor
shall ensure that all subcontractors adopt a similar system. Particular attention shall be paid, but
not be limited to:
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• Power Tools : Integrity of cable and unit general

condition.
• Plugs, Socket Outlets, Couplers : Free from improvised modifications and
signs of malfunction, mal-operation or
maltreatment.
• Cables : Free from defects caused by impact or
chaffing.
NOTE: A typical checklist is included as a guide in Appendix 4.
2.7.3 Inspection System
2.7.3.1 Implementation
The Contractor shall be responsible for implementation of an inspection/maintenance system
and he shall provide details of his system with the Tender. The following points are the
minimum required.
All portable apparatus shall be identified by a serial number which shall be recorded in a
register.
The register shall indicate how often each item should be recalled for routine inspection and
maintenance, and a competent person shall be appointed to recover each item on its due date.
A register of competent persons who perform inspection shall be maintained.
A tag shall be affixed to equipment (generators, transformers, switchboards, motors etc.) and
tools with the following information, so that it is clear to the Inspector / User when the inspection
and maintenance are due:
- Maintenance / Inspection due date:
- Date carried out:
- Carried out by:
- Next due date:
Frequency of recall shall depend on both type and use of apparatus and is best determined in
the light of experience by a qualified person, taking into account any recommendations made by
Manufacturers.
Both inspection and maintenance shall be performed by competent persons, appointed by the
Contractor.
Units which are unserviceable or in unsafe condition shall be withdrawn from use until defects
have been rectified.
2.7.3.2 Repairs
Repairs shall be performed only by competent persons experienced in this kind of work.
All repaired equipment shall be inspected and approved for use by the nominated competent
electrical persons before being returned to service.
2.8 DOCUMENTATION
The Contractor shall establish a register on the worksite to record and hold documents relating
to the electrical installation. These shall include:
- Single-Line Diagrams.
- Cable/Tray/Trench Routing.
- Load Calculations.
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- Inspection Test Certificates.

- Equipment Inspection Records.
- Records of Alterations.
Originals of drawings and at least one print of each shall be kept. All alterations shall be marked
on a master print and the original shall be brought up to date. All issues of drawings shall be
retained to record the history of all additions and alterations to the distribution systems.
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FIGURE 1 AND 2 - CIRCUITS FOR PORTABLE TOOLS
240 V SINGLE PHASE

SOCKET OUTLET
SHALL BE FITTED
WITH R.C.D.
Fig. 1 Circuit for 240V

Class 2 Portable Tool
HAND HELD
TOOL
(CLASS 2)
2. CORE
CORD
PORTABLE
240 V SINGLE 250/42 V
ISOLATING
PHASE SOCKET TRANSFORMER
OUTLET SHALL
BE FITTED WITH
R.C.D. 2 PIN PLUG
& SOCKET
Fig.2 Circuit for 42V
3-CORE Class 3 Portable Tool
CORD
HAND HELD
TOOL
(CLASS 3)
2. CORE
CORD
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FIGURE 3 - CIRCUIT FOR EARTHED AUXILLIARY SUPPLY FROM WELDING SETS
PH (L)
MCCB 16A
Generator/frame
ELCB
30 mA
Socket outlet
240V
FIGURE 4 - CIRCUIT FOR NON-EARTHED AUXILLIARY SUPPLY FROM WELDING SETS
PH (L)
MCB
MCCB 16A16A
Socket
Socket outlet
outlet
N 240V
PE ELCB
Generator/frame 30 mA
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APPENDIX 1 - TYPICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM
GENERATOR
440V, 3PH
INCOMING
SUPPLY
MCCB 250A MAIN DISTRIBUTION UNIT
440V, 3PH (MDU)
(R.C.D.'s)
30 A 30 A 100 A 60A 100 A 30 A
(30 mA) (30 mA) (100mA)(100mA)(100mA)(30 mA)
2
2 c x 10mm SITE OFFICE
MCB
MCB MCCB 30A
5A 5A 240V, 1PH
TRANSFOMER 240V,1PH
UNIT (TU)
MCB 10/15/20A
1PHASE
240/24V, 250 VA TO A/C UNITS, LIGHTING,WATER HEATERS
PHOTOCOPIERS.ETC.
16A 16A
SWITCH/MCCB
4 c x 95 mm2 100A
M
1PHASE SKT OUTLETS WITH
INTERLOCKING SWITCHES FOR
LIGHTING AND PORTABLE TOOLS
AIR COMPRESSOR 30 KW
2c x 16 mm2
SWITCH/MCCB
60A
MCB 4 c x 50 mm2
M
10A
240/50V, TRANSFOMER
UNIT (TU) CRANE 15 KW
1600VA 4 c x 95 mm2
SWITCH/MCCB
MCB /SWITCH SUB DISTR UNIT
100A
32A
(R.C.D.)
30A
SOCKET OUTLETS (30mA)
SUPPLIES TO FIXED OR
PORTABLE EQPT.
MCB
10A TRANSFORMER
UNIT (TU)
240/50V
1600VA
32A 16A 16A 16A
SKTS WITH INTERLOCKED

SWITCHES
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APPENDIX 2 - ELECTRICAL LOAD ASSESSMENT DATA SHEET
TEMPORARY
PLANT 415 V 3-PHASE PORTABLE TOOLS SITE LIGHTING ACCOMMODATION
240 V 1-PHASE
Type kW No. Total Type kW No. Total Location Type kW Requirement kW

Tower Crane Chasers Lighting
Hoist Hammers Air Conditioning
Platform Hoist Saws Water Heating
Air Compressor Drills Drying
Pump ' A ' Sanders Cooking
Pump ' B ' Vibrators Miscellaneous
Saw Bench Air Blowers External Lighting
Batching Dehumidifiers
Plant
Total Load Total Load Total Load Total Load

Diversity Factor Diversity Factor Diversity Factor Diversity Factor
Demand Load Demand Load Demand Load Demand Load
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APPENDIX-3 - DCS SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
Contract No.: Location: Site contact:
Intake supply Size: A Short-circuit current at intake kA
Main protection type: Fuses MCCB MCCB/RCD /mA
Type of earthing TN-S TN-C-S TT

arrangements
Line / earth loop impedance at intake: ohm (Ω)
Sub-circuit details Fuses MCCB/MCB MCCB/MCB/

RCD
MDU No.: Main protection A A A/mA

Circuit No: Sub-CCT protection A A A/mA
Fixed or portable equipment:
Line/earth loop impedance: ohm Continuity: ohm (Ω)

(Ω)
Polarity check Cable type: Cable size:
Cable installation: U/G O/H Surface Cable

Condition
Cable insulation resistance in megohm (MΩ):
P-E P-P P-N
Recommended action:
Date of inspection: Inspector's signature:
Date of next inspection:

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APPENDIX 4 - ANCILLARY ITEMS FOR SUBSTATIONS
AREA / INSPECTION GUIDE LINES CONFIRM OBSERVATION

EQUIPMENT CHECKE / REMARKS
D
General Confirm single line diagram is correct
and current
Main distribution / ENCLOSURE
Sub-main Defective door hinges / seals.
distribution
Locking facilities and devices.
Vermin-proof integrity.
Identification / warning notices.
Integrity of earth bonding.
INTERNAL ARRANGEMENT.
Missing phase separation panels.
Defective components.
Integrity of connections and glands.
Ingress of dust and moisture
Transformer ENCLOSURE
Damaged sockets outlets
Vermin proof integrity
Identification and warning labels
Integrity of earth bonding
INTERNAL ARRANGEMENT
Integrity of connections and glands
Defective components
Plugs / Sockets / EXTERNAL
Outlets / Cover damages
Couplers
Correct plugs are fitted and colour
coding is correct and distinctive
INTERNAL
Cable grips fitted
Connection are correct
Cables EXTERNAL
Ensure that distribution cables are not
causing a hazard at openings,
passages, ladders, stairs etc.
Ensure that cables are not lying on
ground unprotected from physical
damage or wet conditions.
Ensure that lighting circuits are used
for power tools.
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Cables TERMINATION
Cable identification at both ends
Use of armoured / unarmoured cables
Integrity of glanding
Mechanical support of above ground
cables.
Terminal boxes are totally enclosed.
Proper bonding of armour.
Cable route markers.
Portable Tools EXTERNAL
Fitted with correct type and
undamaged plug.
Double-insulation symbol on class 2
tools.
Machines are not damaged.
Chuck of drilling machines in good
condition and correct key attached
INTERNAL
Brush gear and commutator
All screws are in position/secure.
Cable entry to the tool protected with
heavy rubber sleeve
Welding sets General condition of the set.
Wires are not exposed.
ELCB operating correctly
Overload protection provided
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APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY OF DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
The following terms and abbreviations used in this specification, are defined below:
General Terminology
Company - Petroleum Development Oman LLC of Muscat, Sultanate of
Oman
Contractor A party holding a Contract with the Company and who is
responsible for the construction, commissioning and other related
works specified in the Contract. A Contractor may be responsible
for the duties of both Consultant and Contractor
Manufacturer - A party responsible for the manufacture of material or equipment

to perform the duties specified by the Consultant, Contractor or
the Company
May - The word 'may' is to be understood as indicating a possible
course of action
Shall - The word 'shall' is to be understood as mandatory
Should - The word 'should' is to be understood as strongly recommended
User A qualified engineer, Consultant or Contractor who applies these
standards in the execution of a PDO project or Contract
Worksite - The defined place designated by the Company where all Works
and services shall be executed by the Contractor under the
Contract
Abbreviation
BS - British Standard
DEP Design Engineering Practice
ERD - Engineering Reference Document
IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission
IEE - Institute of Electrical Engineers
MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker
MCCB - Moulded Case Circuit Breaker
PDO - Petroleum Development Oman LLC.
CFDH - Corporate Functional Discipline Head
SP - Specification (PDO)
GU - Guidelines (PDO)
PR - Procedures (PDO)
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SP USER-COMMENT FORM
SP User-Comment Form
If you find something that is incorrect, ambiguous or could be better in an SP, write your
comments and suggestions on this form. Send the form to the Document Control Section
(DCS). They make a record of your comment and send the form to the correct CFDH. The
form has spaces for your personal details. This lets DCS or the CFDH ask you about your
comments and tell you about the decision.
SP Details Title Issue Date:

Number:
Page number: Heading Number: Figure Number:
Comments:
Suggestions:
User’s personal details

Name: Ref. Ind: Signature: Date:
Phone:
Document Control Section Actions
Comment Number: Dates CFDH
Recd: To CFDH: Ref. Ind.:
CFDH Actions
Recd Decision: Inits: Ref. Date:
Date: Reject: Ind.:
Accept, revise at next issue:
Accept, issue temporary amendment
Comments:
Originator Date: Inits: Document Date: Inits:

Advised: Control Section
Advised:
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Specification for Temporary Electrical Supply for

Construction and Maintenance Work
Document ID SP-1111
Document Type Specification
Security Restricted
Discipline Electrical
Owner UIE (UEE) – CFDH-Electrical
Issue Date Dec-19
Version 6.0
Keywords: This document is the property of Petroleum Development Oman, LLC. Neither the whole nor
any part of this document may be disclosed to others or reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form by any means (electronic, mechanical, reprographic recording or otherwise)
without prior written consent of the owner.
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vi Document Authorisation
Authorised For Issue
Document Authorisation
Document Owner Document Custodian Document Author

(CFDH)
Haddabi, Salim UEE Kindi, Nabil UEE3 Saifi, AbdulRahim UEE31
Date : 29-12-2019 Date : 29-12-2019
Date : 29-12-2019
User Note:
The requirements of this document are mandatory. Non-compliance shall only be authorised by
the Document Owner or his Delegate through Variance Tracking Tool approval.
A controlled copy of the current version of this document is on PDO's EDMS. Before making
reference to this document, it is the user's responsibility to ensure that any hard copy, or
electronic copy, is current. For assistance, contact the Document Custodian or the Document
Author.
Users are encouraged to participate in the ongoing improvement of this document by
providing constructive feedback.
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vii Revision History

The following is a brief summary of the 4 most recent revisions to this document. Details of all
revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.
Version No. Date Author Scope / Remarks

Version 2.0 June 99 C.V. Raghavan, Converted to Specification as per PDO
Policy Cascade
OIE/11
Version 3.0 Oct. 03 O. Nilsson, TTE1X General Revision
Version 4.0 Apr.06 Saif Al Harthy, UIE/4 Updated applicable standards list and
reformatted
Version 5.0 Dec.16 UIE44, Noora Naamani Format changed and minor corrections
made
Version 6.0 Dec 19 Saifi,AbdulRahim Reformatted & made minor changes to
UEE31 the text
viii Related Business Processes

Code Business Process (EPBM 4.0)
ix Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF)

Documents
The related CMF Documents can be retrieved from the Corporate Business Control
Documentation Register CMF.
Code Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Document

CP-117 Project Engineering Code of Practice
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
II DOCUMENT AUTHORISATION....................................................................................8
III REVISION HISTORY .....................................................................................................9
IV RELATED BUSINESS PROCESSES............................................................................9
V RELATED CORPORATE MANAGEMENT FRAME WORK (CMF) DOCUMENTS .....9
1 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................12
1.1 PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................12
1.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND ADVISORY LEAFLETS ............................12
1.2.1 Equipment standards ................................................................................................ 12
1.2.2 Installation standards ................................................................................................ 13
1.2.3 Advisory Leaflets ...................................................................................................... 13
2 SCOPE .........................................................................................................................14
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF TOOLS...................................................................................................14
2.2 WELDING MACHINES ..............................................................................................................14
2.3 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ..........................................................................................................14
2.3.1 Basis ......................................................................................................................... 14
2.3.2 Source of Supply ...................................................................................................... 14
2.3.3 Distribution and Utilisation Voltages ......................................................................... 15
2.3.4 Supply System for Portable Tools ............................................................................. 15
2.3.5 System Capacity Required ....................................................................................... 16
2.3.6 System Single Line Diagram..................................................................................... 16
2.4 EARTHING ................................................................................................................................17
2.4.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 17
2.4.2 Portable Hand Held Tools System ............................................................................ 17
2.5 EQUIPMENT ..............................................................................................................................17
2.5.1 Distribution Equipment .............................................................................................. 17
2.5.2 Plugs, Socket Outlets and Couplers ......................................................................... 18
2.5.3 Cable ........................................................................................................................ 18
2.6 INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................19
2.6.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 19
2.6.2 Distribution Equipment Location ............................................................................... 19
2.6.3 Cables....................................................................................................................... 20
2.6.4 Welding Generators .................................................................................................. 21
2.7 TESTING AND INSPECTION ....................................................................................................21
2.7.1 System Testing ......................................................................................................... 21
2.7.2 Planned Inspection ................................................................................................... 21
2.7.3 Inspection System .................................................................................................... 22
2.8 DOCUMENTATION ...................................................................................................................22
APPENDIX 2 - ELECTRICAL LOAD ASSESSMENT DATA SHEET .......................................19
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3 INTRODUCTION
3.1 PURPOSE
This Specification (SP) is for use by all Contractors involved in Site construction work for PDO.
It specifies the type of electrical equipment Contractors shall use for the distribution and
utilisation of electricity for construction and related purposes on all construction Worksites, and
gives guidelines for the safe installation, use and maintenance of this equipment.
This SP does not cover:
• Supply of camps (refer to SP-1110).
• Work permit system (refer to GU-273 and PDO HSESM).
3.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND ADVISORY

LEAFLETS
Equipment shall be manufactured and installed in accordance with the following Standards, but
other recognised national and international standards may be acceptable, subject to approval
by the Company at the tender stage. Latest editions of the listed standards, with all
amendments, shall be used.
1.2.1 Equipment standards

IEC 60309 Plugs, Socket-Outlets and Couplers for Industrial purposes
IEC 60745 Hand held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety
IEC 60755 General Requirements for Residual Current Operated
Protective Devices
IEC 61029 Safety of Transportable Motor-Operated Electric Tools
BS 4363 Specification for Distribution Assemblies for Reduced Low
Voltage Electricity Supplies for Construction and Building Sites
IEC 60502 Extruded Solid Dielectric Insulated Power Cables for Rated
Voltages from 1 kV up to 30 kV.
DEP 33.64.10.10 –
Clause 4.10.5 Electrical Engineering Guidelines
SP-1103 Amendments/ Supplements to DEP-33.64.10.10-Gen,
Engineering Guidelines
IEC 60947-1 Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear – Part 1: General
Rules
IEC 60245 Rubber Insulated Cables - Rated Voltages up to and Including
450/750 V
CENELEC EN 60694-1 Safety Requirements for Arc Welding Equipment Part
1: Welding Power Sources; (Supersedes HD 24:1973)
BS 638-5:1988 Arc Welding Power Sources, Equipment and Accessories.
Specification for Accessories
BS 6708:1991 Flexible Cables for Use at Mines and Quarries
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1.2.2 Installation standards
SP-1099 Electrical Installation Practice (ERD-63-01 Superseded by SP-

1099)
SP-1110 Electrical Supply of Mobile Camps
SP-1109 Earthing and Bonding
DEP 33.64.10.10
Appendix 5 Electrical Engineering Guidelines
IEE Regulations for Electrical Installations
BS 7375 Code of Practice for Distribution of Electricity on Construction
and Building Sites
IEC 60364 Parts 3;
4-41; 4-43; 7-704 Electrical Installations of Buildings
1.2.3 Advisory Leaflets
The following documents have been used or referred to in the preparation of this Standard.
1.2.3.1 Health and Safety Executive (UK) Guidance Notes

NGS 6 Avoidance of Danger from Overhead Electric Lines.
NGS 24 Electricity on Construction Sites.
NPM 32 The Safe Use of Portable Electrical Apparatus.
1.2.3.2 Construction Industry Training Board (UK)

Construction Safety Notes Section 20, Electricity.
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4 SCOPE
4.1 CLASSIFICATION OF TOOLS
Class 1 A tool having at least basic insulation throughout and under

certain conditions required to be earthed.
NOTE: Class 1 tools shall not be approved for PDO contracts.
Class 2 A tool with double insulation and/or reinforced insulation
throughout and without provision for earthing (IEC 61140).
All class 2 tools of accepted design have the symbol on the nameplate and are
often referred to as "Double insulated".
Class 3 A tool designed for operation at safety extra low voltage (IEC
61140).
Safety Extra A nominal voltage not exceeding 42 Volts between conductors
Low Voltage and between conductors and earth. No-load voltage not
(SELV) exceeding 50 Volts
2.2 WELDING MACHINES

When engine driven welding generators are equipped with a 240 V auxiliary single phase
winding, supplying socket outlets for the use of hand held tools in compliance with Class 2
requirements, the installation shall be fitted with overload and earth fault protection devices as
detailed in 2.6.4 and Figures 3 & 4. All sockets outlets shall be mounted on the generator.
4.2 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
4.2.1 Basis
The system and equipment described in this Specification are designed to allow safe, efficient,
flexible and economic working on construction worksites in all matters relating to the distributing
and use of electricity.
Installation of equipment and cables shall be in accordance with the same stringent standards
used for permanent installations, with minor exceptions relating to cable supports. Although the
installation may be only temporary, the harsh conditions on site require that the standard of
installation should be equal to that of the company's permanent installations.
Installation of equipment on a PDO worksite shall allow convenient and safe access to permit
authorised and competent operatives to work on apparatus contained within.
4.2.2 Source of Supply

The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of electrical power in the construction site
area. Normally this will be in the form of portable AC generator sets. Where a main supply is
available, this requirement may be waived. However, it will be subject to agreement with the
Company. Auxiliary socket outlets on welding machines may be used for the supply of hand
tools of Class 2.
Metalwork of generating sets shall be bonded to metalwork of the Site distribution system. The
star point of a three-phase generating set and the neutral of a single-phase generating set shall
be included in the above bonding (TN-S system). The bonding then should be effectively
earthed. For welding generators refer to 2.6.4.
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All generator sets shall be provided with overcurrent and earth-fault protection. The protective
apparatus should be capable of interrupting, without damage, any short-circuit current that may
occur.
4.2.3 Distribution and Utilisation Voltages

The following voltages shall not be exceeded for each application without prior permission of the
company.
TABLE 1 - Utilisation Voltages
EQUIPMENT VOLTAGE
Fixed plant 415 V 3-phase
Moveable plant fed via a trailing cable 415 V 3-phase
or 240 V 1-phase
Installations in Worksite buildings 240 V 1-phase
Fixed flood lighting 240 V 1-phase
Portable and hand-held tools 42 V or 240 V 1-phase
Site lighting (other than floodlighting) 240 V 1-phase
Portable hand-lamps (general use) 42 V 1-phase
Portable hand-lamps (confined and 25 V 1-phase
damp situations)
4.2.4 Supply System for Portable Tools

For portable hand-held tools and equipment, the preferred system shall be a Class 3 SELV
type. An SELV (42 V) supply shall be derived from a safety isolating transformer (see Figure 2
and Tables 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5).
Portable hand-held tools and equipment shall include, but not be limited to hand lamps,
soldering iron, grinders and drills.
When portable hand-held tools of Class 3 are not available, as for example with larger sizes of
tools, Class 2 tools may be used.
In the event of Class 2 equipment being offered, the Contractor shall utilise either of the
following systems, but shall not employ different systems on the same site.
4.2.4.1 Mains Connected System

A 240 V piece of Class 2 equipment shall be connected via an earth leakage protection device
of maximum 30 mA, protecting both the supply cord and the equipment (Figure 1 and Tables 1,
2, 3, 4 and 5).
The equipment shall confirm to IEC 60745 and IEC 61029.
4.2.4.2 Welding Set Connected System

A 240 V piece of Class 2 equipment shall be connected to the auxiliary single phase socket
outlet of the welding machine. The welding machine shall be wired as outlined in 2.6.4.
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4.2.5 System Capacity Required

The Contractor shall be responsible for determining both peak and average power requirements
of electrical equipment to be used during the construction period. This shall include not only
equipment directly used in construction but also ancillary services such as site and office
lighting, air conditioning, water heaters, etc, and shall include all equipment at all voltages. The
assessment shall take account also of motor starting currents to ensure that suitably rated
generating equipment has been installed.
The Contractor shall prepare this assessment for approval by the Company prior to mobilisation
and shall present it in tabular form with separate columns for each voltage level. A sample is
given in Appendix 2.
4.2.6 System Single Line Diagram
4.2.6.1 Content and Preparation

The Contractor shall prepare a single line diagram of his proposed site distribution system,
which shall be submitted with the Tender for the construction works. Both single line diagram
and distribution system shall be subject of approval by the Company before commencement of
work at site. The single line diagram shall be accompanied by a layout drawing showing
proposed initial location of all equipment, identified by the use of numbers on the single line
diagram. A typical single line diagram is shown in APPENDIX 1, illustrating the principles which
shall be followed. The Contractor may vary both rating and number of units, as convenient.
Each single line diagram shall give information on:
- Earthing arrangements.
- Number of Sub-Main Distribution Units (in addition to the Main Distribution Unit).
- Number of Transformer Units.
- Number of Outlet Units.
- All transformer ratings.
- All switch, fuse, MCB and RCD ratings.
- All socket outlet ratings.
- All cable sizes and numbering.
- Fixed lighting rating.
- Office, workshop and similar supplies with ratings.
- All power supplies to fixed equipment at 415 V and 240 V.
4.2.6.2 Component and System Identification

Cable numbers shall be stated for all cables, except those to hand tools or lamps.
Identification numbers shall be stated for all distribution equipment. These numbers shall form
part of a rational numbering system and shall be in line with the serial numbers required by the
Inspection Record System (see Section 2.7.3).
4.2.6.3 Additional Data

Accompanying the single line diagram, either as a drawing note or as a separate list, the
Contractor shall also provide additional information on:
- Manufacturing standards, if different to those quoted in this Specification.
- Manufacturers type and serial numbers of all distribution equipment, preferably
with illustrated leaflets.
- Cable types.
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4.3 EARTHING
4.3.1 General
All metalwork of distribution systems and fixed equipment not carrying a current shall be
effectively earthed.
Circuit protection conductors shall be installed to provide the return path from each unit of any
installation to the main earth terminals.
Equipment operating at 415 V and 240 V shall be earthed in accordance with normal PDO
practice.
Earth conductors shall be either 25 mm2 or 70 mm2 copper conductor, depending upon the
equipment to be earthed, with green and yellow PVC sheath.
For metal enclosures, all cable armouring shall be securely made-off, using suitable brass
compression glands with armour clamping rings, and the glands shall be bonded together. The
earthing thus provided by armouring is in addition to the separate earth conductor described
above. All armoured cables shall be terminated using double compression cable glands.
Refer SP-1109 Appendix 1 for more information.
4.3.2 Portable Hand Held Tools System

All portable tools and hand lamps conforming to this Specification, being either Class 2 or Class
3, shall not to be earthed.
4.4 EQUIPMENT
4.4.1 Distribution Equipment

Equipment constructed in accordance with BS 4363 shall be used. Equipment manufactured
according to other international standards but embodying the principles of BS 4363 may also be
used, provided it is approved by the Company. Full details of all distribution equipment to be
used shall be submitted with the Tender.
The distribution equipment shall be connected as illustrated in the typical single line drawing in
Appendix 1.
Of the equipment described and specified in BS 4363, the only equipment that shall
be used is:
- Main Distribution Unit (MDU)
- Transformer Unit (TU)
- Outlet Unit (OU)
- Extension Outlet Unit (EOU)
The principal features of distribution equipment complying with BS 4363 are:

- Robust enclosure.
- Rain proof and dust proof enclosure classification according to IP 54 degree of
Protection (reference IEC 60947-1).
- Lifting lugs and handles.
- Earthing facilities
- Provision for bonding of cable armouring.
- Live parts inaccessible.
- Padlocking facilities on isolators ('OFF' position only).
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In addition to the requirements of BS 4363, Residual Current Devices (RCDs) shall be provided
on all outgoing circuits from MDU and sub-main distribution units.
NOTE: RCDs are often known as current operated Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers
(ELCBs).
Sensitivity of the earth fault cutout device shall be for:
- Circuits up to and including 63 A : 30 mA
- Circuits above 63 A : 100 mA
Equipment identification numbers in accordance with single line diagrams (see Section 2.3.6)
shall be clearly and indelibly marked on all equipment.
4.4.2 Plugs, Socket Outlets and Couplers

All plugs, socket outlets and cable-couplers shall conform to the requirements of IEC 60309.
The Contractor shall ensure that cable-couplers, extension leads and the plugs on the end of
hand tools, lamps, etc., are equipped with the correct components.
All current-carrying accessories such as plugs, socket outlets and cable-couplers shall be
manufactured from robust insulating material, have a degree of protection of IP 54 minimum of
IEC 60947-1 and be colour-coded as in Table 2 and 3.
AC OPERATING COLOUR
VOLTAGE
25 Violet
50 White
240 Blue
415 Red
Table 2 - Colour-Coding for Current-Using Accessories
OPERATING POLES EARTH PIN

VOLTAGE POSITION
25 2 None
50 2 None
240, single phase 2+E 6h
415, three phase 3+E+N 6h
Table 3 - Pin Arrangement for Plugs, Socket Outlets and Cable-Coupler

NOTE: Class 2 and 3 portable tools and Class 2 lamps systems are not earthed.
Supply cables between outlet units and tools shall be of two core type. The
earth pins shall remain unconnected.
4.4.3 Cable
All cables forming part of fixed installations shall conform to IEC 60502 with the requirements
specified in Table 4
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COMPONENT MATERIAL
Conductor Stranded copper

Insulation XLPE or PVC
Armouring Galvanised steel wire or steel
braid. Aluminium wire for
single core cables.
Overall Sheath PVC(Polyvinyl Chloride) or
HOFR(Heat-Resisting Oil
Resistant) sheath
Table 4 - Material for Cables for Fixed Installation
All cables forming part of re-locatable or portable installation shall conform to IEC 60245 with
the requirement specified in Table 5
COMPONENT MATERIAL
Conductor Flexible (multi-strand) copper

Insulation Elasteric
Armouring Flexible braided unarmoured
for Class 2 and Class 3
equipment
Overall Sheath Heavy duty HOFR sheath
Table 5 - Material for Cables for Re-locatable and Portable Installation
4.5 INSTALLATION
4.5.1 General
The standard of installation shall be in accordance with SP-1099.
4.5.2 Distribution Equipment Location

All equipment described in Section 2.5 shall be located to meet criteria of:
- Easily accessible in case of emergency.
- Unlikely to be obstructed as construction continues.
- Cable runs kept as short as possible; power sources close to points of use.
- Protected from damage by other plant.
- Protected from direct sunlight.
In addition, the main distribution unit shall be located close to the power source (generator) and
separate from the rest of the worksite. It should not be accessible to non-electrical staff, and for
this reason it should be installed in a fenced-off area.
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4.5.3 Cables
4.5.3.1 Cable Fixing

Cables shall be installed to avoid being damaged and to minimise obstruction to other
construction plant and services. Cables within building or Porta-cabins shall be installed in
accordance with SP-1099.
Main incoming cables to the MDU:s shall be directly buried. All cables that are buried shall be at
a minimum depth of 0.5 meter.
All temporary cables shall be of a type incorporating a galvanised steel wire armour or braiding
which is continuous and effectively earthed, with the exception of flexible leads to Class 2 and
Class 3 tools.
Cables shall be directly buried where possible, unless otherwise agreed at site; in which case
an approved means of physical protection shall be applied, e.g., conduit, trunking or elevation
on catenaries or supports above the working area.
Cables may be supported in any convenient manner, provided that:
- Supports are arranged so that there is no appreciable mechanical strain on any
cable termination.
- They shall not be damaged by site activities.
- As far as possible they shall be installed such that they do not need to be moved
during the construction period.
- They shall not obstruct site activities and movements.
- They shall not constitute a hazard to personnel.
The Contractor shall submit a cable route drawing with the Tender, showing the planned
location of all transformer and outlet units, and cable routings, indicating how the cables are to
be run.
It is accepted that in some instances, for short periods, cables may need to lie on the ground, in
which case additional protection shall be provided such as protective ramps to allow vehicles to
cross, and the cable route shall be clearly marked.
4.5.3.2 Cable Termination

All cables, armoured or unarmoured, terminating in fixed power outlets, shall be terminated
using compression glands. All armoured cables shall be terminated using double compression
cable glands with armour clamps.
Cables terminating in plugs or sockets shall be securely anchored with insulated clamps at
points of entry. A tough resilient sheath shall be fitted over the cable and the mouth of the plug
or socket, to minimise excessive flexing.
For more information on cable termination refer SP-1099, Appendix 1.
4.5.3.3 Cable Extension

Cable joints shall not be used. If cable extensions are required they shall be made using
Extension Outlet Units, as described in Section 2.5.1. Other types of extensions shall not be
permitted.
Flexible leads and cables to portable tools shall be of sufficient length to reach work areas
without exerting any mechanical strain on cable.
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4.5.4 Welding Generators

The auxiliary single phase winding shall be provided with overload protection in the form of a
Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) and all individual socket outlets shall have an earth
leakage circuit breaker (30 mA / 40 ms). The wiring shall comply to 2.6.4.1 or 2.6.4.2 for earthed
or non earthed systems respectively.
4.5.4.1 Earthed system

single phase winding but not exceeding 16 A, shall be fitted in the phase conductor (L). An earth
leakage circuit breaker shall be provided between phase (L) and neutral (N) conductor (double
pole). The neutral line of the auxiliary single phase winding shall be bonded to the frame of the
welding generator, before the ELCB. In addition, the frame of the welding machine shall be
bonded to an earth electrode with a maximum electrode resistance of 25 ohm. Existing plant
earthing / bonding points may be used. For wiring diagram see Figure 3.
4.5.4.2 Non Earthed system

The neutral of the single phase winding and the frame of the generator shall not (intentionally)
be earthed.
single phase winding, but not exceeding 16 A shall be fitted in the phase conductor (L).
An earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) shall be fitted across phase (L) and neutral conductor
(double pole) between the MCCB and the socket outlet.
The protective conductor (PE) shall be bonded to the neutral of the auxiliary single phase
winding i.e. up stream of the ELCB. The generator frame shall be bonded to the protective
conductor. For wiring diagram, see Figure 4.
4.6 TESTING AND INSPECTION
4.6.1 System Testing

Before the distribution system is put into service it shall be tested by the Contractor according to
the requirements of the IEE Regulations, and subsequently at three-monthly intervals.
Test results shall be recorded on Inspection Certificates conforming to the specimen in
Appendix 3, copies of which shall be submitted to the Company.
Testing and Inspection shall include:
- Visual inspection.
- Continuity of final circuit conductors.
- Continuity of protective conductors.
- Earth fault loop impedance.
- Polarity.
- Insulation resistance.
- Operation of residual current devices by an approved test method.
- Earth electrode resistance.
4.6.2 Planned Inspection

In addition to the testing described above, the Contractor shall implement a system of planned
inspections of all equipment at regular intervals not exceeding two-weeks. The main Contractor
shall ensure that all subcontractors adopt a similar system. Particular attention shall be paid, but
not be limited to:
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• Power Tools : Integrity of cable and unit general

condition.
• Plugs, Socket Outlets, Couplers : Free from improvised modifications and
signs of malfunction, mal-operation or
maltreatment.
• Cables : Free from defects caused by impact or
chaffing.
NOTE: A typical checklist is included as a guide in Appendix 4.
4.6.3 Inspection System
4.6.3.1 Implementation
The Contractor shall be responsible for implementation of an inspection/maintenance system
and he shall provide details of his system with the Tender. The following points are the
minimum required.
All portable apparatus shall be identified by a serial number which shall be recorded in a
register.
The register shall indicate how often each item should be recalled for routine inspection and
maintenance, and a competent person shall be appointed to recover each item on its due date.
A register of competent persons who perform inspection shall be maintained.
A tag shall be affixed to equipment (generators, transformers, switchboards, motors etc.) and
tools with the following information, so that it is clear to the Inspector / User when the inspection
and maintenance are due:
- Maintenance / Inspection due date:
- Date carried out:
- Carried out by:
- Next due date:
Frequency of recall shall depend on both type and use of apparatus and is best determined in
the light of experience by a qualified person, taking into account any recommendations made by
Manufacturers.
Both inspection and maintenance shall be performed by competent persons, appointed by the
Contractor.
Units which are unserviceable or in unsafe condition shall be withdrawn from use until defects
have been rectified.
4.6.3.2 Repairs
Repairs shall be performed only by competent persons experienced in this kind of work.
All repaired equipment shall be inspected and approved for use by the nominated competent
electrical persons before being returned to service.
4.7 DOCUMENTATION
The Contractor shall establish a register on the worksite to record and hold documents relating
to the electrical installation. These shall include:
- Single-Line Diagrams.
- Cable/Tray/Trench Routing.
- Load Calculations.
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Versio:5.0
- Inspection Test Certificates.

- Equipment Inspection Records.
- Records of Alterations.
Originals of drawings and at least one print of each shall be kept. All alterations shall be marked
on a master print and the original shall be brought up to date. All issues of drawings shall be
retained to record the history of all additions and alterations to the distribution systems.
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Versio:5.0
FIGURE 1 AND 2 - CIRCUITS FOR PORTABLE TOOLS
240 V SINGLE PHASE

SOCKET OUTLET
SHALL BE FITTED
WITH R.C.D.
Fig. 1 Circuit for 240V

Class 2 Portable Tool
HAND HELD
TOOL
(CLASS 2)
2. CORE
CORD
PORTABLE
240 V SINGLE 250/42 V
ISOLATING
PHASE SOCKET TRANSFORMER
OUTLET SHALL
BE FITTED WITH
R.C.D. 2 PIN PLUG
& SOCKET
Fig.2 Circuit for 42V
3-CORE Class 3 Portable Tool
CORD
HAND HELD
TOOL
(CLASS 3)
2. CORE
CORD
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FIGURE 3 - CIRCUIT FOR EARTHED AUXILLIARY SUPPLY FROM WELDING SETS
PH (L)
MCCB 16A
Generator/frame
ELCB
30 mA
Socket outlet
240V
FIGURE 4 - CIRCUIT FOR NON-EARTHED AUXILLIARY SUPPLY FROM WELDING SETS
PH (L)
MCB
MCCB 16A16A
Socket
Socket outlet
outlet
N 240V
PE ELCB
Generator/frame 30 mA
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Versio:5.0
APPENDIX 1 - TYPICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM
GENERATOR
440V, 3PH
INCOMING
SUPPLY
MCCB 250A MAIN DISTRIBUTION UNIT
440V, 3PH (MDU)
(R.C.D.'s)
30 A 30 A 100 A 60A 100 A 30 A
(30 mA) (30 mA) (100mA)(100mA)(100mA)(30 mA)
2
2 c x 10mm SITE OFFICE
MCB
MCB MCCB 30A
5A 5A 240V, 1PH
TRANSFOMER 240V,1PH
UNIT (TU)
MCB 10/15/20A
1PHASE
240/24V, 250 VA TO A/C UNITS, LIGHTING,WATER HEATERS
PHOTOCOPIERS.ETC.
16A 16A
SWITCH/MCCB
4 c x 95 mm2 100A
M
1PHASE SKT OUTLETS WITH
INTERLOCKING SWITCHES FOR
LIGHTING AND PORTABLE TOOLS
AIR COMPRESSOR 30 KW
2c x 16 mm2
SWITCH/MCCB
60A
MCB 4 c x 50 mm2
M
10A
240/50V, TRANSFOMER
UNIT (TU) CRANE 15 KW
1600VA 4 c x 95 mm2
SWITCH/MCCB
MCB /SWITCH SUB DISTR UNIT
100A
32A
(R.C.D.)
30A
SOCKET OUTLETS (30mA)
SUPPLIES TO FIXED OR
PORTABLE EQPT.
MCB
10A TRANSFORMER
UNIT (TU)
240/50V
1600VA
32A 16A 16A 16A
SKTS WITH INTERLOCKED

SWITCHES
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Versio:4.0
Petroleum Development Oman LLC Effective: Apr.06
APPENDIX 2 - ELECTRICAL LOAD ASSESSMENT DATA SHEET
TEMPORARY
PLANT 415 V 3-PHASE PORTABLE TOOLS SITE LIGHTING ACCOMMODATION
240 V 1-PHASE
Type kW No. Total Type kW No. Total Location Type kW Requirement kW

Tower Crane Chasers Lighting
Hoist Hammers Air Conditioning
Platform Hoist Saws Water Heating
Air Compressor Drills Drying
Pump ' A ' Sanders Cooking
Pump ' B ' Vibrators Miscellaneous
Saw Bench Air Blowers External Lighting
Batching Dehumidifiers
Plant
Total Load Total Load Total Load Total Load

Diversity Factor Diversity Factor Diversity Factor Diversity Factor
Demand Load Demand Load Demand Load Demand Load
Page 19 Specification for Temporary Supply for Constr. and Maint. Work Printed 08/09/21
Revision:5.0
Petroleum Development Oman LLC Effective: Dec. 2016
APPENDIX-3 - DCS SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
Contract No.: Location: Site contact:
Intake supply Size: A Short-circuit current at intake kA
Main protection type: Fuses MCCB MCCB/RCD /mA
Type of earthing TN-S TN-C-S TT

arrangements
Line / earth loop impedance at intake: ohm (Ω)
Sub-circuit details Fuses MCCB/MCB MCCB/MCB/

RCD
MDU No.: Main protection A A A/mA

Circuit No: Sub-CCT protection A A A/mA
Fixed or portable equipment:
Line/earth loop impedance: ohm Continuity: ohm (Ω)

(Ω)
Polarity check Cable type: Cable size:
Cable installation: U/G O/H Surface Cable

Condition
Cable insulation resistance in megohm (MΩ):
P-E P-P P-N
Recommended action:
Date of inspection: Inspector's signature:
Date of next inspection:
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Revision:5.0
APPENDIX 4 - ANCILLARY ITEMS FOR SUBSTATIONS
AREA / INSPECTION GUIDE LINES CONFIRM OBSERVATION

EQUIPMENT CHECKE / REMARKS
D
General Confirm single line diagram is correct
and current
Main distribution / ENCLOSURE
Sub-main Defective door hinges / seals.
distribution
Locking facilities and devices.
Vermin-proof integrity.
Identification / warning notices.
Integrity of earth bonding.
INTERNAL ARRANGEMENT.
Missing phase separation panels.
Defective components.
Integrity of connections and glands.
Transformer ENCLOSURE
Damaged sockets outlets
Vermin proof integrity
Identification and warning labels
Integrity of earth bonding
INTERNAL ARRANGEMENT
Integrity of connections and glands
Defective components
Plugs / Sockets / EXTERNAL
Outlets / Cover damages
Couplers
Correct plugs are fitted and colour
coding is correct and distinctive
INTERNAL
Cable grips fitted
Connection are correct
Cables EXTERNAL
Ensure that distribution cables are not
causing a hazard at openings,
passages, ladders, stairs etc.
Ensure that cables are not lying on
ground unprotected from physical
damage or wet conditions.
Ensure that lighting circuits are used
for power tools.
Contimue next page
Revision:5.0
Cables TERMINATION
Cable identification at both ends
Use of armoured / unarmoured cables
Integrity of glanding
Mechanical support of above ground
cables.
Terminal boxes are totally enclosed.
Proper bonding of armour.
Cable route markers.
Portable Tools EXTERNAL
Fitted with correct type and
undamaged plug.
Double-insulation symbol on class 2
tools.
Machines are not damaged.
Chuck of drilling machines in good
condition and correct key attached
INTERNAL
Brush gear and commutator
All screws are in position/secure.
Cable entry to the tool protected with
heavy rubber sleeve
Welding sets General condition of the set.
Wires are not exposed.
ELCB operating correctly
Overload protection provided
Revision:5.0
APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY OF DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
The following terms and abbreviations used in this specification, are defined below:
General Terminology
Company - Petroleum Development Oman LLC of Muscat, Sultanate of
Oman
Contractor A party holding a Contract with the Company and who is
responsible for the construction, commissioning and other related
works specified in the Contract. A Contractor may be responsible
for the duties of both Consultant and Contractor
Manufacturer - A party responsible for the manufacture of material or equipment

to perform the duties specified by the Consultant, Contractor or
the Company
May - The word 'may' is to be understood as indicating a possible
course of action
Shall - The word 'shall' is to be understood as mandatory
Should - The word 'should' is to be understood as strongly recommended
User A qualified engineer, Consultant or Contractor who applies these
standards in the execution of a PDO project or Contract
Worksite - The defined place designated by the Company where all Works
and services shall be executed by the Contractor under the
Contract
Abbreviation
BS - British Standard
DEP Design Engineering Practice
ERD - Engineering Reference Document
IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission
IEE - Institute of Electrical Engineers
MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker
MCCB - Moulded Case Circuit Breaker
PDO - Petroleum Development Oman LLC.
CFDH - Corporate Functional Discipline Head
SP - Specification (PDO)
GU - Guidelines (PDO)
PR - Procedures (PDO)
Revision:5.0
SP USER-COMMENT FORM
SP User-Comment Form
If you find something that is incorrect, ambiguous or could be better in an SP, write your
comments and suggestions on this form. Send the form to the Document Control Section
(DCS). They make a record of your comment and send the form to the correct CFDH. The
form has spaces for your personal details. This lets DCS or the CFDH ask you about your
comments and tell you about the decision.
SP Details Title Issue Date:

Number:
Page number: Heading Number: Figure Number:
Comments:
Suggestions:
User’s personal details

Name: Ref. Ind: Signature: Date:
Phone:
Document Control Section Actions
Comment Number: Dates CFDH
Recd: To CFDH: Ref. Ind.:
CFDH Actions
Recd Decision: Inits: Ref. Date:
Date: Reject: Ind.:
Accept, revise at next issue:
Accept, issue temporary amendment
Comments:
Originator Date: Inits: Document Date: Inits:

Advised: Control Section
Advised:

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Issue Date Dec-19

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iii Revision History

Version No. Date Author Scope / Remarks

iv Related Business Processes

v Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF)

Code Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Document

1.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND ADVISORY

1.2.1 Equipment standards

1.2.2 Installation standards

SP-1099 Electrical Installation Practice (ERD-63-01 Superseded by SP-

1.2.3 Advisory Leaflets

1.2.3.1 Health and Safety Executive (UK) Guidance Notes

1.2.3.2 Construction Industry Training Board (UK)

2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF TOOLS

Class 1 A tool having at least basic insulation throughout and under

2.2 WELDING MACHINES

2.3 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

2.3.2 Source of Supply

2.3.3 Distribution and Utilisation Voltages

2.3.4 Supply System for Portable Tools

2.3.4.1 Mains Connected System

2.3.4.2 Welding Set Connected System

2.3.5 System Capacity Required

2.3.6 System Single Line Diagram

2.3.6.1 Content and Preparation

2.3.6.2 Component and System Identification

2.3.6.3 Additional Data

2.4.2 Portable Hand Held Tools System

2.5.1 Distribution Equipment

The principal features of distribution equipment complying with BS 4363 are:

2.5.2 Plugs, Socket Outlets and Couplers

Table 2 - Colour-Coding for Current-Using Accessories

OPERATING POLES EARTH PIN

Table 3 - Pin Arrangement for Plugs, Socket Outlets and Cable-Coupler

Conductor Stranded copper

Table 4 - Material for Cables for Fixed Installation

Conductor Flexible (multi-strand) copper

Table 5 - Material for Cables for Re-locatable and Portable Installation

2.6.2 Distribution Equipment Location

2.6.3.1 Cable Fixing

2.6.3.2 Cable Termination

2.6.3.3 Cable Extension

2.6.4 Welding Generators

2.6.4.1 Earthed system

2.6.4.2 Non Earthed system

2.7 TESTING AND INSPECTION

2.7.1 System Testing

2.7.2 Planned Inspection

• Power Tools : Integrity of cable and unit general

2.7.3 Inspection System

- Inspection Test Certificates.

FIGURE 1 AND 2 - CIRCUITS FOR PORTABLE TOOLS

240 V SINGLE PHASE

Fig. 1 Circuit for 240V

FIGURE 3 - CIRCUIT FOR EARTHED AUXILLIARY SUPPLY FROM WELDING SETS

FIGURE 4 - CIRCUIT FOR NON-EARTHED AUXILLIARY SUPPLY FROM WELDING SETS

APPENDIX 1 - TYPICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM