Mainteance SOP - Rev 06

Annexure 1_ AIS Substations
 Maintenace activities & their frequencies are subjected to change based on learnings , RCA
recommendations & OEM Recommendations.
Sr. No. Activity Frequency

1 Transformers and Reactor
1.01 Checking of bushing oil level Daily – Monthly
1.02 Checking of oil level in Conservator Daily
1.03 Checking of oil level in OLTC Conservator Daily
1.04 Visual inspection of Bushings as per checklist Monthly – Two Yearly
1.04 Checking of cooler oil pumps and fans
(a) Manual actuation Monthly– Half Yearly
(b) Auto Starting with Operation of WTI/OTI Two Yearly– Yearly
(C) Standby changover in case of failure of any fan Half Yearly
1.05 Checking of oil leaks Daily
1.06 Checking condition of Silica gel in breather Daily
1.07 Checking of oil level in oil cup of breather Daily
1.08 (a) Testing of oil for DGA _ IEC 60567 Half Yeraly
(b) other oil parameters _Grp1& 2 _IS1866:2017 Yearly
1.09 Measurement of BDV of OLTC oil Yearly
Half Yearly – If on load
operation of OLTC done in
last six month.
1.10 Measurement of DGA of OLTC oil
Two Yearly - If above
condition is not applicable.
Vibration measurements (for Shunt Reactors only) and SOS

1.11
Noise level (both Reactors and Transformers)
1.12 Tanδ measurement with FDS for Bushings Two Yearly

1.13 Tanδ measurement of Windings Two Yearly
IR measurement of Windings (Polarization Index and D.A. Two Yearly
1.14
ratio)
Measurement of Windings resistance at Princiapal tap +-2
positions.
1.15
(Measure winding resistance on existing tap . Perform Test Two Yearly
& again measure winding resistance keeping tap in existing
tap position . Ensure resistance before & after test is same.)
Two Yearly
1.16 Measurement of winding turns Ratio. (Tap +-2)
1.17 Measurement of short circuit Impedance SOS
Checking and Tightness of terminal connectors, Jumpers Two Yearly

1.18
and associated hardware.
1.19 Cleaning of all Bushings Two Yearly– Yearly
1.2 Frequency Response Analysis SOS
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CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Maintenance of OLTC driving mechanism .
1.21
Greasing of Bevel Gears . Tightness of connecting rods. Two Yearly
Two Yearly – If on load
operation of OLTC done
1.22 Checking of Diverter Contacts OLTC DCRM atleast once in year.
Else – As & When required

Physical checking of Divertor contacts by removing OLTC Based on inside getting
1.23 from various tests.
out of tank.
Calibration & Checking of all remote indications (WTI , OTI
1.24 Two Yearly
and Tap position Indicator)
Electrical checking/testing of Pressure Relief Device,
1.25 Two Yearly
Buchholz relay and OLTC surge Relay
Checking/testing of Buchholz relay by oil draining, if
1.26 Two Yearly
possible or test button.
1.27 Marshalling boxes of ICT/Reactor:
(a) Cleaning & Hole Sealing of Marshalling boxes of
ICT/Reactor and OLTC Six- Monthly
(b) Tightening of power terminations Two Yearly

(c) Tightness of CT & Control terminals Two Yearly
(d) Checking of thermostat , space heaters & Illumination Six- Monthly
(e) Checking of door sealing gaskets and replacement, if Yearly
necessary
(f) Thermovision of CT , Power & Control Terminals Six- Monthly

(h)Inspection & Sealing for moisture ingress .
Measurement of winding Resistance & IR value of cooling Yearly
fan Motors
Based on
1.28 Replacement of oil of OLTC DGA results.
1.29 Filtration/ Degassing of main tank Oil SOS
1.30 Earth Resistance of transformer Earth Pits ( With Grid) Six Monthly
1.31 Thermo-vision Scanning of Transformer Quaterly
1.32 Thermo-vision scanning of Bushing Quaterly

Core Insulation Test (if CC, CL&G Terminals are Two Yearly
1.33
accessible)
On-Line Partial Discharge measurement of Transformer SOS
1.34
and Reactor
1.35 Removal of Rust & touch up painting SOS
Visual Inspection of Tanδ Earthing Points and Checking of Two Yearly

1.36
tightness .
Biannaul
1.37 Testing of Bushing CT – Resistance, IR, Knee Point
1.38 Maintenace of NGR

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1. IR Mesurement Two Yearly
2. Resistance Measurement
3. Primary Connection Tightness
Checking of Earthing system
1. No Gaps in Flat Connection with Transfirmer / MB. Yearly
1.39 2. No Rusting of Nut Bolts
3. No loose connections
4. Double Earthing provided to Trasformer & MB
1.40 DC & AC Supply Changeover Two Yearly
2 CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2.1 BREAKER OPERATION CHECKS
a CB Operating Timings (Main, PIR, Aux. Contacts Yearly
b Static Contact Resistance Yearly
Insulation Resistance across CB each Interrupter Chamber Yearly

c
(In CB Open Condition with 10kV CB)
Dynamic Contact resistance (DCRM), Contact wipe along Yearly – Bus Reactor CB.
d
with injected current and close/trip coil currents Two Yearly – Other CB
e Checking of Pole Discrepancy relay Yearly

f Checking of Anti-Pumping relay Yearly
g Checking of all operation lockouts Yearly
Checking of healthiness of Trip and Closing Circuits Yearly
h
including measurement of Coil resistances
i Cleaning of Breaker Insulator Petticoats Yearly
j IR & Resistance of Drive Motors Yearly
k SF6 Pressure Monitoring & Trending Fornightly - Daily
l Measurement of SF6 Dew point & Purity Two Yearly

Physical inspection of CB auxiliary contacts for any rusting Yearly
m
or moisture ingress
Checking of tightness of interconnectors, terminal
n Yearly
connectors, corona rings.
Checking of Trip Circuit Healthiness – Post & Pre Close by Yearly
o
removing one wire.
p Thermography of Gradient Capacitors Quaterly
2.2 MEASUREMENT/ TESTING

a Checking of healthiness of Operation Counter Year
b Capacitance and tanδ measurement of grading Capacitors In 4 Years
c Checking of oil leaks from Grading capacitors Monthly

2.3 CONTROL CABINET
a Checking of tightness of all cable terminations in MB Yearly
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Checking of door sealing gaskets and replacement, if
b Yearly
necessary
Cleaning of MB , Hole Sealing & Illuminitation of Operating Yearly
c
Drive MB
Cleaning of MB , Hole Sealing & Illuminiation of Common
d Six Monthly
MB
2.4 Other Checks

a. No Gaps in Flat Connection with Transfirmer / Yearly
MB.
a.
b. No Rusting of Nut Bolts
c. No loose connections
d. Double Earthing provided to structure & MB
Checking of Tighness of Structure nut Bolts & foundation
b. Two Yearly
nut bolts . Repalcing of rusted nutbolts.
2.5 CB Maintenace as per O&M Manual Frequency Defined as per

manual
3 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
3.1 TESTING AND MEASUREMENTS
IR measurement of Secondary cores ( 60 Sec)(@1kV)
a Two Yearly
from CTJB
b Measurement of Tanδ and Capacitance

Two Yearly
c Measurement of CT Secondary resistance Two Yearly
d Magnetization Characteristics Two Yearly
e CT ratio test ( Secondary Voltage Injection Method) Two Yearly

SOS
f DGA & testing of other parameters of oil
g Thermo-vision Scanning of CT and Top dome Quaterly

SF6 Gas Monitoring Daily
h SF6 gas dew point & Purity . SOS
i Tightness of Terminal Connectors Two Yearly
j Checking of Tightness of Tan delta Test Tap earthling Two Yearly
3.2 VISUAL INSPECTION
a Checking of Bellow Expansion / oil level Daily - Monthly
Visual inspection of CT for oil leakage and cracking
b Daily - Monthly
Insulator etc.
3.3 MARSHALLING BOX
a Checking of healthiness of gaskets Yearly – Six Monthly
b Checking of space heater & Illumination Six Monthly
Two Yearly
c Checking the tightness of all connections including earthing
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d Cleaning of marshalling box and junction box Six Monthly
e Thermal Scanning of CT Terminal Blocks Six Monthly
3.4 Other Checks
a. No Gaps in Flat Connection with Transfirmer / MB. Yearly
a b. No Rusting of Nut Bolts
d. Double Earthing provided to CT Structure & CTJB.
Checking of Tighness of Structure nut Bolts & foundation Two Yearly
b
4 CAPACITIVE VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
4.1 VISUAL CHECKS & CLEANING
Visual checking of earthing HF point (in case it is not being
a Two Yearly
used for PLCC)
Checking for any breakage or cracks in cementing joint &
b Fortnightly - Monthly
Inspection of bellows
c Checking of oil leaks Daily - Monthly
Cleaning of CVT capacitor stacks and tightness of terminal

d Two Yearly
connections
4.2 TESTING AND MEASUREMENTS
a Capacitance and Tanδ measurement Two Yearly
b Measurement of Secondary voltage Monthly
c Testing of EMU tank oil for BDV (if oil found discolored) Based on requirement
Thermovision Scanning of Capacitor stacks, terminal

d Quaterly
connector, EMU tank etc.
4.3 MARSHALLING BOX
a Checking of space heater & Illumination Six Monthly
Checking and tightness of all connections including earth
b Two Yearly
connections
Cleaning & Hole Sealing of marshalling box and junction Six Monthly
c
box.
d Checking of healthiness of gaskets Yearly – Six Monthly
4.4 Other Checks
e. No Gaps in Flat Connection with Transfirmer / MB. Yearly
a f. No Rusting of Nut Bolts
g. No loose connections
Double Earthing provided to CT Structure & CTJB.
Checking of Tighness of Structure nut Bolts & foundation Two Yearly
b
5 ISOLATORS & Earthswitch
5.1 ISOLATORS
Lubrication of operating mechanism hinges, lock joints on
a Two Yearly
levers, Bearings
b Checking tightness of all mounting bolts Two Yearly
c Cleaning and lubrication of main contacts Two Yearly
d Check Alignment Two Yearly
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e Checking of terminal Connectors Checking of Tightness Two Yearly
Contact resistance measurement including contact
f Two Yearly
assembly and current transfer assembly
g Tightness of Bolts, nuts and pins etc. Two Yearly
Cleaning of support insulators and checking of insulator Two Yearly
h
cracks, If any
i Checking of Interlock (mechanical and electrical) Two Yearly
j Thermovision Scanning Quaterly
Reference marking on moving contact for 765kV SPOLT Two Yearly
k
Isolators – GE Make.
L IR of Drive Motors Yearly – Two Yearly
5.3 EARTH SWTICH
a Checking & Alignment of earthing blades Two Yearly
b Cleaning of contacts Two Yearly
Only if some alignment
c Contact resistance work done / Hotspot
attended.
d Checking of earth connections of structure and MOM box Yearly
e IR of Drive Motors Yearly - Two Yearly
5.4 MARSHALLING BOX
a Visual check of auxiliary contacts Yearly – Six Monthly
b Tightening of Cable terminals and Gland Tightness Yearly – Two Yearly
c Checking of space heaters & illumination Six Monthly

d Checking of healthiness of gaskets Yearly – Six Monthly
e Cleaning & Hole Sealing of MB Quaterly - Six Monthly
5.5 Other Checks
a b. No Rusting of Nut Bolts
b
nut bolts . Repalcing of rusted nutbolts. Two Yearly
6 SURGE ARRESTERS
Checking of leakage current (Third Harmonic Resistive
a Half yearly
Current) (Pre-Monsoon and Post Monsoon)
b Testing of counters Two Yearly
c Cleaning of L.A. insulator Two Yearly
Only if Leakge Current is
d Measurement of Insulation Resistance of each stack
having increasing trend.
Visual inspection of Base Insulators and LA stacks, terminal Two Yearly
e
Connectors for any cracks
f Counter Reading & Trending Daily
g LA Leakage Current Reading & Trending Daily
h Thermovision of LA Half Yearly - Quaterly
i Checking of Earthing system
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7 BUS-BAR, JUMPERS, CONNECTORS, CLAMPS
a Cleaning of insulators SOS
b Checking of Support Insulators for cracks Quaterly – Six Monthly

Thermovision Scanning of all conductor joints, Terminal Quaterly
c
connectors/clamps
d Thermovision Scanning of insulator String Quaterly
Checking for any bending in tower member , missing /loose

e Six Monthly
tower member
Once in four year /
h Bus Clamp connector tightness Based on Thermovision
results - SOS
i Repainting, rust removal of all structures, equipment etc. SOS
8 WAVE TRAPS
a Thermography of all Clamp & Connectors Quaterly
b Tightness of top & bottom clamp connections Two Yearly
c Verify the Bird Guard Two Yearly
Two Yearly
d Checking for any cracks, Cleaning and Tightness of BPI

a. No Gaps in Flat Connection Yearly
e

f
nut bolts . Repalcing of rusted nutbolts. Two Yearly
9 PROTECTION SYSTEMS
9.1 GENERAL
Testing of DR/EL for-Time Synchronization _Manual
a Two Yearly
Triggering of DR.
Cleaning of Panels , Hole Sealing & Proper Closing of
b Yearly
panel doors.
c Checking of cable terminations Tightness Two Yearly
Calibration of panel meters (Indicating/Recording
d SOS
instruments along with the transducers)
9.2 LINE PROTECTION (as and where applicable)
9.2.1 DISTANCE TYPE
a Reach check for all 4 zones* Three Years
b Time measurement Three Years
c Power swing blocking check Three Years
d SOTF Three Years
e VT Fuse failure check Three Years
f Fault locator initiation check Three Years
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g Stub Protection Three Years
h Directional Over Current and Earth fault Functions Three Years
i LBB Initiation Three Years
j Carrier Aided Checks Three Years
k AUTO-RECLOSE FUNCTIONS Three Years
Three Years
l OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION
COMMON TESTS FOR ALL PROTECTIONS
9.5
(as and where applicable)
a Trip Logics as per Trip Matrix Two Yearly
b Annunciation checks as per schemes Two Yearly
Auxiliary relays healthiness
a. Physical check for any coil burning or contact
melting.
c Two Yearly
b. Check last switching log
c. DC supply changeover realy operation check by
switching of one supply at a time
d Soft logic Two Yearly
e BI / BO status for relays Two Yearly
Relay & BCU Local Display parameter monitoring &
creating report in excel Quaterly
a. Currents ( I , I1 , I2 & I0)
f
b. Voltages (VPh-N, Vph-Ph , V1, V2, V0)
c. Differential Currents
d. Restraint/Baised Currents
9.6 REACTOR PROTECTION
a Reactor back up impedance Three Years
b Carrier send for remote trip (in case of non-switchable) Three Years
Actual Operation of auxiliary relays (Buchholz, PRD, WTI, Three Years
c
OTI, SPR etc.) by simulation from field.
d Reactor differential protection Three Years
e REF protection Three Years
9.7 TRANSFORMER PROTECTION
a Over fluxing relay Three Years
b Directional over current& Earth Fault relay Three Years
Actual Operation of Auxiliary relays (Buchholz, PRD, WTI,
c Three Years
OTI, Oil Surge Relay etc.) by simulation from field.
d Transformer differential protection Three Years
e Restricted earth fault Three Years
LBB PROTECTION TIE Three Years
9.8
( By isolating Tripping wires)
9.9 BUS BAR PROTECTION
Primary Injection Test*
a To be done whenever the protection ac circuits are SOS
disturbed like addition of new feeder.
b Bus Bar Protection Relay checking Four Year
9.10 SCADA
a. Check for Persisting Alarms List with Reason Daily
b. Check for Heathiness of all Relays , Relay Communication Daily
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& GPS.- PMU & Subsation
Check for Heathiness of all Systems & System Daily
c
communication ( Server , OWS , Gateway)
d Check for All analog display parameters are in valid state. Daily
Check WTI/OTI/SF6 Gas Pressure readings matching with Quaterly
local readings.
e Check for any alarm in Ethernate Switches Weekly - Daily
Extract & Check relay settings is as per recommended Yearly
f
settings
Extract Settings & PSL for relay . Create Backup for Realy Yearly
g
Setting Project & upload on DMS.
Take backup of SCADA System ( Server , OWS , Quaterly – Six Monthly
h
Engineering PC , Ethernate Switches , Firewall Etc)
i Chageover of Server Six Monthly
j Data Communication Link Healthiness upto RLDC Daily
10 PLCC AND OPGW SYSTEM
SOS
a LMU composite/ Return loss
Cleaning , Hole Sealing for LMU Two Yearly – Six Monthly

b AMC of FOTE panel Six Monthly
c AMC of PLCC panel Six Monthly
d Protection Coupler loop test Biannaul
Cleaning of Panels , Hole Sealing & cleaning fan filters for Six Monthly
e
OPGW & PLCC panels
Any Alarm on local panel , PLCC / FOTE Counter & AGC Daily
f
Reading .
11 TELEPHONE EXCHANGE Maintenance Quaterly
12 BATTERIES AND DC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
1. Battery Terminal Voltage
2. Complete Battery Terminal voltage
12.1 3. Healthiness of exust fan in battery room
4. Replenishment of Eye Washer Daily
12.2 Nickel Cadmium Battery - IEEE 1106

a) Float voltage measured at the battery terminals &
Individual cell teminal.
b) General appearance and cleanliness of the battery, the
battery rack, and the battery rack area
c) Charger output current and voltage
d) Electrolyte Monthly
a of electrolyte
f) Any evidence of corrosion at terminals, connectors, or
rack
g) Adequacy of ventilation
h) Individual cell electrolyte temperature levels
e) Cracks in cells or leakage
i) Application of Petrolleum Gelly on cell terminals
b Integrity of the battery rack Yearly
c Impedadnce Measurement Yearly
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Service Test - Battery Capacity check on water / in house
d Yearly
resistance load for 4 -5 Hours .
a. Within the first two years
Performance capacity Test
of service.
b. After that once in five-
(Excessive capacity loss is indicated when the battery
year intervals.
e capacity drops more than an average of 1.5% per year of
c. Annually if the battery
rated capacity from its capacity on the previous
shows signs of
performance test. )
excessive capacity loss.
12.3 Flooded Lead Acid Battery – IEEE 450

a) Float voltage measured at battery terminals
b) General appearance and cleanliness of the battery, the
battery rack and/or battery cabinet, and the
battery area
c) Charger output current and voltage
d) Electrolyte levels
e) Cracks in cells or evidence of electrolyte leakage
a f) Any evidence of corrosion at terminals, connectors, racks, Monthly
or cabinets
g) Ambient temperature and ventilation
h)Individual Cell voltage and electrolyte temperature
i) Battery float charging current or pilot cell specific gravity
j) Unintentional battery grounds
k) All battery monitoring systems are operational, if installed
l) Application of Petrolleum Gelly on cell terminals
Visual inspection of Cell condition as per IEEE 450 - Annex
b.
E. Yearly
Service Test - Battery Capacity check on water / resistive
c Yearly
load for 4 -5 Hours .
a.Within the first two years
of service
Performance Capacity Test
b. After that once in 5 Year
c. Annually when the
d (Degradation is indicated when the battery capacity drops
battery shows signs of
more than 10% from its capacity on the previous capacity
degradation or has reached
test or is below 90% of manufacturers rating)
85% of the expected
service life.
e Impedadnce Measurement Yearly
12.4 Sealed Lead Acid Battery – IEEE 1188
a a) Overall float voltage measured at the battery terminals

b) Charger output current and voltage.
c) Ambient temperature.
d) The condition of ventilation and monitoring equipment. Monthly
e) Visual individual cell/unit condition check to include
1) Cell/unit integrity for evidence of corrosion at terminals,
connections, racks, or cabinet.
2) General appearance and cleanliness of the battery, the
battery rack or cabinet, and battery
area, including accessibility.
3) Cover integrity and check for cracks in cell/unit or
leakage of electrolyte.
f) Excessive jar/cover distortion.
g) DC float current (per string). This should be measured
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using equipment that is accurate at low
(typically less than 1 A) currents.
a) Temperature of the negative terminal of each cell/unit of
b battery Quaterly
b) Voltage of each cell/unit
AC ripple current and/or voltage imposed on the battery
c Yearly
Refer IEEE 1188 Annex C.5 .
Service Test - Battery Capacity check on existing load for
d Yearly
4 -5 Hours .
e Impedadnce Measurement Yearly
12.5 Battery Charger
a Charger Input AC Voltage , DC Output Voltage Daily
b Charger Total DC Current & Battery Current Daily
c DC +VE to E & -VE to E , DC Earthfault Daily
Check for Alarm on Charger Panel Daily
Hole Sealing , Cleaning , Filter cleaning , Door Sealing of

d. Quaterly
charger
e. Checking of Charger Cards & Cleaning of Cards. Yeraly
f Tightness of all AC & DC Connections Yeraly
g Check AC Supply Changeover Yeraly
h. IR measurement of Charger Transformer Yeraly
12.6 DC Distribution System
Hole Sealing , Cleaning of DCDB panels & Cleaning of

a Yearly
Cable Alley.
Checking of electrical connections of DCDB panels for
b Yearly
tightness.
c Thermography of Connection in cable alley , MCB. Quaterly
d Testing of DC E/F relay and Under Voltage relays Yearly

13 Fire Prevention System
13.1 NIFPS
13.1.1 Fire Extinguisher Cubicle
a Check N2 tank pressure PO1 and PO2 Daily
b Any leakage of Oil from Oil Drain Valve.

Daily
c Check for leakage of N2 in the N2 inlet valve using Soap SOS
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water
d Check for any leakage of oil from Oil drain pipe joints. Daily
e NIFPS is in Service & In Auto Mode Daily
Check signal light at control box by pressing the button Monthly

f
“Lamp Test “
g Complete system & function Check by CTR Seven Year
h Check for any oil inside oil Pit . Six Monthly
i Cleaning of Oil Pit Yearly
j Any alarm on control cubicle Daily
k Check Sealing of Gas Flow control unit Quaterly

l Testing of PNRV proximity switch Two Yearly
Functional test of thermostat and Heating element & Six Monthly
m
Illumination in FEC.
Cleaning , Sealing , Gasket Healthiness of Fire
Extingushing cubicle , Control Cubicle , Fire Sensor Six Monthly
n
connection box & Signal Box.
o Checking of Signals reporting to SCADA Two Yearly

13.1.2 Fire Detector
a Check tightness of glands, Limit Switch Cover Two Yearly
Two Yearly
b Check for mechanical damage to heat Sensor
Check Fire Detectors Operation check by simulation . Four Year

c
Do it with one sensor only.
13.2 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
a Detectors
i)Sequence test for annunciation in Control Room panel Yearly
ii) Smoke test Yearly

iii) Cleaning of fire detector & Panels Six Monthly
iv) Battery Voltage measurment Monthly
13.3 DIESEL ENGINE
a Checking of auto starting of Diesel Engine Monthly
b Diesel Engine - Check oil level, top up if required Monthly
Checking/replacement of fuel oil filter Lube oil filter, Air filter
c Yearly
13.4 MOTORS
a Tightness of Terminal connection checking Half Yearly
b Lubrication of Bearings Half Yearly
c Overhauling Half Yearly
13.5 PUMPS
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Checking of operation of Hydrant pumps Sump pumps,
a Jockey pumps. Monthly
b Sequence of Operation to be verified Half Yearly
Adjustments of glands for leakages and tightening of nuts

Half Yearly
c and bolts
Yearly
d Checking of alignment of pump set
e Replenishment of grease SOS
SOS
f Overhauling
Monthly
g Check leakage & Lubrication of Jockey Pump
13.6 HYDRANT SYSTEM
Checking of pressure of the hydrant system at the remotest Weekly

a
end, auto-starting of pumps, diesel engine etc.
b Cleaning of strainer Half Yearly
c Checking of Pressure gauges and replacement of defective Weekly
d Water Level Check Monthly
e Cleaning of water tank & prime tank. Once in five year
13.7 DEISEL ENGINE HYDRANT PUMP SYSTEM

Check outlet pressure check alarm, check starting of diesel/
a Monthly
electrical pump.
13.8 ELECTRICAL PANELS
a Cleaning Six Monthly
b Tightening of terminals Yearly
c Checking of Gaskets Yearly
13.9 GENERAL
a Greasing of all valves Half Yearly
b Painting of pipes, air lines, marshalling box Yearly
c Check for Water leakage from valve Monthly
13.10 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Yearly & Based on
a Re-filling of Fire Extinguishers and calibration/testing
requirement
10 years from the date of
b Life of Fire Extinguishers manufacture (for CO2 it is
15 years)
c Inspection checks- Monthly
 Confirm the extinguisher is visible, unobstructed,

and in its designated location.
 Verify the locking pin is intact and the tamper seal
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is unbroken. Examine the extinguisher for obvious
physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or clogged
nozzle.
 Confirm the pressure gauge or indicator is in the
operable range or position, and lift the extinguisher
to ensure it is still full.
 Make sure the operating instructions on the
nameplate are legible and facing outward.
 Check the last professional service date on the tag.
(A licensed fire extinguisher maintenance
contractor must have inspected the extinguisher
within the past 12 months.)
 Initial and date the back of the tag.
14. DG
a Diesel Level in DG (must be Greater than 25%) Daily
b Check for engine oil level Daily
c Check engine oil Quality Monthly
d Check for cleanliness of air inlet filter Monthly

e Check for battery voltage Weekly
f Check for Battery electrolyte level Weekly
g Check for healthiness of battery charger Weekly
Stack condition Monthly
h
Check for any loose wiring Monthly

i
k Check DG coolant level Daily

l Smoke quality at stack (Black or normal) Yearly
m Check for fuel filter (filter DP ok) & Cleaning of same Monthly
n Check for belt for any looseness ( DG running condition) Monthly
o Any over heating ( DG running condition) Monthly
p Any engine oil leak( DG running condition) Monthly
q Measurement of Vibration/Sound Level Yearly
As per recommended
r Replacement of various filters
running hours
s DG AMC Maintenance by OEM Authorised Vendor Quaterly
Cleaning , Hole Sealing , Gasket Sealing & Proper Door Six Monthly
t
Closing , Illumination for DG cabinet.
a.Checking of Black Starting of DG Weekly
b.Checking of Auto mode.
Earthing
1. Two earthings provided Six Monthly
u
2. No Gap in Earthing connection.
3. No rusted nutbolt / welded joint.
HT & LT SWITCHGEAR, HT/LT TRANSFORMER, LT
15
PANLE , BMK ETC.
15.1 HT/LT PANELS
a Cleaning of panels, bus bar insulators etc. Yearly
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b Relays testing Two Yearly
c Tightness of all electrical connections Yearly
d Checking of Indicating meters Yearly
e Check for change-over facility Yearly
LT CB Maintenace
1. Cleaning , hole sealing of control cabinets
2. Cleaning of LT switchgear contacts.
f Yearly
3. Tightening of power & control connections
4. Check close -open operation in test mode
5. Check for Heating Circuit & Illumination
Maintenance of all LT SFU
1. Cleaning , hole sealing of SFU cabinet
2. Cleaning of power connections Yearly
g 3. Tightening of power & control connections
4. Check close -open operation.
5. Gasket Healthiness
6. Proper Door lock
Maintenance of all BMK in yard
1. Cleaning , hole sealing .
2. Tightening of power & control connections Yearly
3. Ensure Proper Two earthings provided to BMK.
h 4. Check for any rusted nutbolt & replace same
5. No Gap in Earthfalt & BMK connection
6. Heater Circuit & Illumination
7. Gasket Healthiness
8. Proper Door Lock
15.2 LT SWITCHGEARS
Yearly
a Functional checking (Trip, close etc.) of 33/11 KV CBs.
Yearly
b Measurement of Operating timings if provided
Cleaning of Insulators and tightness of terminal connections Yearly

c
of CBs, CTs. PTs, Isolators etc.
d Alignment checking of Isolators Yearly
LT TRANSFORMERS/ TERTIARY
15.3
TRANSFORMERS/MLDB Transformers
a Testing of oil BDV Yearly
b IR measurement Yearly
c Visual Inspection of HV & LV Connections . Yearly

Yearly
d Tightness of HV & LV Connections
e Testing/Checking of OTI, WTI and Buchholz (if provided) Yearly

Yearly.
f Cleaning , Hole & Gasket sealing of MB
g Checking of pressure relief system Yearly
16 Miscellaneous
A Daily Parameter Monitoring as per checksheet. Daily

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( Which will include all daily monoting items as mentioned
above)
Daily Walkdown checklist – Substaion Incharge /Operation Daily
B
Incharge /Operation Engineer .
C Pre Monsoon / Pre Summer Checks as per Checklist Six Monthly
Measurement of station earth resistance covering all

G Six Monthly
Earthpits provided in station.
(In Summer & Winter)
J Measurement of Lumens with Lux Meter Quaterly
Civil Asset Checks as per checksheet (Heathiness of Cable

K Six - Monthly
trenches , Civil Foundations , Roads & drainage etc)
17 EOT crane
17.1 Hoisting
Gear Box-Check and top up oil Yearly

A
Wire Rope Guide-Check and grease Monthly

B
Sheaves &Pulleys-Check and grease bearings Quarterly

C
Hooks- Check and grease bearings Quarterly

D
Plummer Blocks- Check and grease Quarterly

E
Bearing Housing-Check and grease Quarterly

F
Motor Bearings -Thorough check Halfyearly
Motor Bearings -Routine check Monthly

G
Brake Functioning- Routine check Monthly

H
Thrustor -Oil Change Yearly

I
Limit Switch- Check functioning Monthly

J
Overload Test -Check after thorough attention Yearly

K
Traversing
17.2
Gear Box -Check and top up oil Yearly

A
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Motor Bearings- Routine check Monthly
Motor Bearings- Thorough check SIX Monthly

B
Brake Functioning-Routine check Monthly

C
Limit Switches -Check functioning Monthly

D
Wheel condition - Check for wear Yearly

E
17.3 Travelling
Gear Box -Check and top up oil Yearly

A
Motor Bearings- Routine check Monthly
Motor Bearings- Thorough check Six Monthly

B
Brake Functioning-Routine check Monthly

C
Limit Switches -Check functioning Monthly

D
Wheel condition - Check for wear Yearly

E
17.4 Control
Terminals & Connections- Check, Clean and Fix. Quarterly

A
Switch Gears - Check, Clean Monthly

B
Push buttons, control switches -Check, Clean Monthly

C
18 Air handling unit (AHU)
Checking V- belt tightness of fan Monthly

A
Checking the healthyness of pulley Monthly

B
Cleaning of Panel and Bag filter Monthly

C
Power Contactor Coil Healthiness Quarterly

D
Cleaning of HEPA Filters & Healthiness Quarterly

E
F a. checking wiring connections of Electric heater. Six - Monthly
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b. Ensure sufficient earth connection to terminal
provided.
Cleaning of Eliminators & Healthiness Six - Monthly

G
Checking of Damper operation Six - Monthly

H
Checking Carbon filter healthiness Six - Monthly

I
Lubrication Fan motor Six - Monthly

J
Healthiness Fan shaft bearings Yearly

K
Externel surfaces and panel cleaning Yearly

L
19 Ventilation system
19.1 Indoor unit
Removal, cleaning and ac servicing of air filter Quarterly

A
Thorough brushing and flushing of fan blower Quarterly

B
Clean the suction grille Quarterly

C
Cleaning algae and disinfecting the water tray Quarterly

D
Inspection of aircon fan and cover Quarterly

E
Indoor cooling coil checking and brushing Quarterly

F
19.2 Outdoor unit
Thorough cleaning of body panels, fans and filters Quarterly

A
Condenser coil checking and cleaning Quarterly

B
Flushing the drainage system Quarterly

C
D Clear out blockages by flushing the drainage system Quarterly
Exhaust Fan
20
Examine the airways in to the fan guards (if fitted) Six – Monthly
A
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Examine motor cooling fins Six – Monthly
B
Examine impeller for dirt build-up or any physical Six – Monthly

C damage
Check condition and tautness of fan safety support Six – Monthly

D chains / harnesses / ropes (if fitted)
Examine and operate vibration sensors (if fitted), and Six – Monthly
E temperature sensors (if fitted)
Examine condition of safety guards (if fitted) and their Six – Monthly
F fixings
Check operation of anti-condensation heaters (if fitted) Six – Monthly

G
On ‘bifurcated’ motors remove the impeller and inspect Six – Monthly

the packing located behind the motor shaft-seal
H
retaining plate
Examine the clearance between the fan impeller blade Yearly

tips and the fan duct. Check the angle, and the security
I
of the impeller blades
Check torque of fan-to- support fixings Yearly

J
Examine motor, fan and ancillary equipment fixings Yearly

K
Check movement of vibration isolators (if fitted) Yearly

L
Check motor voltage and current consumption Yearly

M
Inspect paintwork / galvanising Yearly

N
Grease motor bearings check fan assembly wiring Yearly

O
CCTV
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Visual inspection of all cameras Monthly

A
Backup checking of individual camera Half yearly

B
Healthiness of UPS , media converter and ethernet Monthly

C switches
Cleaning of CCTV storage system Half yearly

D
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CCTV JB tightness and cleanliness Monthly
E
ROOF TOP SOLAR

22
Daily
A Check for Daily Generation & Any Alarm on Invertor.
Also check them for any sorts of cracks and other Monthly
B mechanical defects.
Check the panels for any sort of animal infestation and Monthly
C remove it when found.
Cleaning the panels with normal water or gentle soap Half Yearly
D water.
Any sort of dust or dirt accumulation on the inverters need Monthly

E to removed.
Ensure that the wires that come to and go from the Half Yearly
F inverters are not loose.
Air Conditioner
23
Temperature checking of SCADA ROOM , ALL BMK , VRLA Daily

A Battery room.
Check for any water leakage from AC Indoor Unit & Quaterly
B Cooling efficiency of AC.
Yearly
C Cleaning of Air Filters for Indoor & Outdoor units.
Yearly
D Ensure Properr sealing of Outdoor Unit power connections
Check insulation of copper pipe & availability of gas Yearly

E inside AC.
Note :-
 Nut bolts tightness of Clamp , Structure , Bushing , CT , CVT , CB ,Transformer , Bus Bar ,
LT bus bar etc to be done with recommended torque with the help of torque wrench .
 Refer respective clamp , structure drawings & respective equipment manuals for
recommended torque value.
 Ensure Diagonal Tighness of nut bolts .
 After tightening of nut bolts , wherever possible do marking with paint marker to avoid
overtightening in subsequent AMP work.
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HV & EHV Bushng Visual Inspection Checklist
A
General condition of the bushing (surface condition, position, rating plate
presence and readability, porcelain condition and damages, etc.).
Condition of the sheds (pollution, hydrophobicity –Good Condition -water
droplets are round and do not wet
B
the surface , if silicone sheds losing their original shape may be a sign of oil
leaking somewhere above, etc.
Oil level . If the oil level gauge is equipped with a floating ball, misreading
C happens occasionally because of oil absorption by the ball can cause it to
sink.
Oil Colour (via the gauge) Oil should be of light colour and transparent.
D Darkening of the oil and/or opacity (cloudy appearance) is a sign of ageing,
excessive moisture or carbon particles.
E
Gasket condition at the bushing head and flange and between
transformer’s tank/turret and flange. Look for oil leaks and moisture ingress.
F
Cement condition between the upper porcelain envelope and the head
or flange. Look for oil leaks.
Mechanical condition of connections to the switchyard (flexibility,
G connection should not be too rigid, prevention of mechanical overloading
caused by thermal dilatation).
Upper contact condition (overheating traces appearing as a colour
H change, mechanical tightness) & Condition and position of corona rings
and arcing horns.
Condition of test tap and/or voltage tap (leakage and/or moisture
I
ingress, internal connection –•often performed during diagnostic testing).
J
Grounding connection between the bushing flange and transformer
tank/cover/turret.
GIS Substations
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 Maintenace activities & their frequencies are subjected to change based on learnings , RCA
recommendations & OEM Recommendations.
Frequency
Sr. No. Activity
1 General GIS Plant

Yearly
1.1 Visual inspection- Report damage and initiate repair
All compartments-Finding SF6 gas leaks (if more than one Yearly
1.2
alarm per year)
Checking pressure using the permanent pressure gauge (if
1.3
applicable) or BW3 Yearly
Gas density, Moisture and Gaspressure- Check and if 5 years
1.4
necessary , replenish SF6
5 years
1.5
Gas humidity- Carryout due point measerement
5 years
1.6
Checking of SF6 gas Purity
Density monitor- Check switching points of micro switches 5 years
1.7
with portable density monitor tester.
Control cubicle and operating mechanisms- Check heaters 5 years
1.8
with correct functioning
Contact resistance measurement- Test as per circuit 5 years
1.9
proposed during commissioning
PD Measurement (Only for GIS with embedded UHF 5 years
1.10 sensors)- Background noise measurement and PD
measurement at system voltage
Circuit Breaker, Fast Acting earth switch, maintenance earthing 5 years
1.11 switch, disconnector switch- Check End position of Switching
elements
Static elements (especially with outdoor installations)- Check for 5 years
1.12
Corrosion
5 years
1.13
Bay Structure-Retighten all Anchor bolts to normal torque
2 Circuit Breakers Operating Mechanism
Percentage- Carry out % - SF6 measurement 5Y
2.1
Optical indicator- Spring & On/off position check 5Y
2.2
Auxiliary contacts- Change over position check 5Y
2.3
Spring Charge motor- Charging time and current measurement 5Y
2.4
Operating Mechanisms- Check Switching times, oil level, 5 Y or 5000
2.5 Carbon brushes, possible leaks, electrical connections, Operations
Circuit Breaker- Major inspection (5 days per CB) 15 Y
2.6
Operating mechanism- DCRM and Travel measurement 15 Y
2.7
2.8 Arcing unit 5000 CB
Operations
 Inspection/overhaul,
 replacement of spring & pins
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Frequency
Sr. No. Activity
 replacement of coupling capacitor in case of

double braking system.
Record travel measurement after refurbishment
Opening the pole and inspection of contacts and the 5,000 operations
2.9 nozzle.
Gas Density, Gas pressure- Check and if necessary, replenish 5Y

2.10 SF6
Gas Humidity- Carry out dew point measurement 5Y

2.11
Check of connections of spring charging motor 5 years or 5000 operations

2.12
Hydraulic operating mechanism

3
Pre-inflation pressure- Minor Overhaul 5Y
3.1
Pressure Switch- Minor Overhaul 5Y
3.2
Oil level in the tank- Visual inspection 1Y
3.3
Operating mechanisms 1Y
Analyze the pump counter state according to the operating

3.4
instructions of the hydro- mechanical spring operating
Mechanism
Tightness of the Hydraulic circuits- Visual Inspection 1Y

3.5
Replacement of Pressure Switch & the Control unit- Major 12Y to 18Y or 3000 CB
3.6 Overhauls operations
Replacement of the Filter- Major Overhauls 12Y to 18Y or 3000 CB

3.7 operations
Replacement of the Oil- Major Overhauls 12Y to 18Y or 3000 CB
3.8 operations
Maintenance of the Actuators & the accumulator in the operating 12Y to 18Y or 3000 CB
mechanisms- Operations.
Every 5000 operations or
Inspection of the CB Contacts & Disconnector & operating when electrical
3.9 wear is reached
mechanism
Major Overhauls
3.10 Recording the movement curves (opening & closing)- 12Y to 18Y or 3000 CB
Operations
Inspection of the CB Contacts & Disconnector & operating Every 5000 operations or
mechanism when electrical wear is
reached
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Frequency
Sr. No. Activity
Major Overhauls
Disconnectors/Eart switch
4
Mechanical functions (travel, safety devices, auxiliary 5 years or 5000 operations

4.1 contacts.)
Operating Mechanism 5Y
4.2
Check Switching times, on/off Current measurement, Check
end positions if necessary. Check operation functionality.
Operating Mechanism 5Y
4.3
Optical position indication check for change over
Earth Switch- 5Y
4.4
Insulated Earth Switch External Earthing link installation
and tightness check
Operating mechanism- Check maximum operating torque 5Y
4.5
Lubrication (if applicable)- Major overhauls 12Y to 18Y

4.6 or 3000 operations
Insulation (if applicable)- Major overhauls 12Y to 18Y
4.7 or 3000 operations
Main Contacts- Inspection/Overhaul 5000 Operations
4.8
Operating mechanism- Inspection/Overhaul 5000 Operations

4.9
Adsorber- Exchange (on Overhaul) 5000 Operations

4.10
Earthing Switch with short circuit making capacity
5
5.1 Main Contacts- Inspection/overhaul. Overhaul after max. short 1000 Op.
circuit closures
5.2 Operating Mechanism- Inspection/Overhaul 2000 Op.
SF6/Air bushing
6
Cleaning the SF6/air-bushing insulators 5 years

6.1
Pressure Relief Device
7
Protective Plate (especially with outdoor installation)- 5 years

7.1
On occasional Rounds, check for damage
Surge Arrester
8
Recording of the discharge counter 5 years

8.1
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Frequency
Sr. No. Activity
Measurement of leakage current. 15 years

8.2
Miscellaneous checks
9
Heating of boxes- Checking of heaters Yearly

9.1
Counters Yearly
9.2
Optical indicators 5 years

9.3
Labelling of operating mechanisms and gas filling valves 5 years

9.4
Checking of cable terminations tightness 5 years

9.5
Control and alarm functions 5 years

9.6
Box tightness- MB 5 years

9.7
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Annexure 1_ AIS Substations

Sr. No. Activity Frequency

Vibration measurements (for Shunt Reactors only) and SOS

1.12 Tanδ measurement with FDS for Bushings Two Yearly

1.17 Measurement of short circuit Impedance SOS

Checking and Tightness of terminal connectors, Jumpers Two Yearly

1.2 Frequency Response Analysis SOS

Else – As & When required

(b) Tightening of power terminations Two Yearly

(f) Thermovision of CT , Power & Control Terminals Six- Monthly

1.29 Filtration/ Degassing of main tank Oil SOS

1.32 Thermo-vision scanning of Bushing Quaterly

Visual Inspection of Tanδ Earthing Points and Checking of Two Yearly

1.38 Maintenace of NGR

1.40 DC & AC Supply Changeover Two Yearly

Insulation Resistance across CB each Interrupter Chamber Yearly

e Checking of Pole Discrepancy relay Yearly

k SF6 Pressure Monitoring & Trending Fornightly - Daily

l Measurement of SF6 Dew point & Purity Two Yearly

p Thermography of Gradient Capacitors Quaterly

2.2 MEASUREMENT/ TESTING

b Capacitance and tanδ measurement of grading Capacitors In 4 Years

c Checking of oil leaks from Grading capacitors Monthly

2.4 Other Checks

Checking of Earthing system

2.5 CB Maintenace as per O&M Manual Frequency Defined as per

b Measurement of Tanδ and Capacitance

c Measurement of CT Secondary resistance Two Yearly

d Magnetization Characteristics Two Yearly

e CT ratio test ( Secondary Voltage Injection Method) Two Yearly

g Thermo-vision Scanning of CT and Top dome Quaterly

Cleaning of CVT capacitor stacks and tightness of terminal

Thermovision Scanning of Capacitor stacks, terminal

b Tightening of Cable terminals and Gland Tightness Yearly – Two Yearly

c Checking of space heaters & illumination Six Monthly

a Cleaning of insulators SOS

b Checking of Support Insulators for cracks Quaterly – Six Monthly

d Thermovision Scanning of insulator String Quaterly

Checking for any bending in tower member , missing /loose

i Repainting, rust removal of all structures, equipment etc. SOS

Checking of Earthing system

Checking of Tighness of Structure nut Bolts & foundation

b Bus Bar Protection Relay checking Four Year

Cleaning , Hole Sealing for LMU Two Yearly – Six Monthly

12.2 Nickel Cadmium Battery - IEEE 1106

b Integrity of the battery rack Yearly

c Impedadnce Measurement Yearly

12.3 Flooded Lead Acid Battery – IEEE 450

e Impedadnce Measurement Yearly

12.4 Sealed Lead Acid Battery – IEEE 1188

a a) Overall float voltage measured at the battery terminals

e Impedadnce Measurement Yearly

12.5 Battery Charger

a Charger Input AC Voltage , DC Output Voltage Daily

b Charger Total DC Current & Battery Current Daily

c DC +VE to E & -VE to E , DC Earthfault Daily

Check for Alarm on Charger Panel Daily

Hole Sealing , Cleaning , Filter cleaning , Door Sealing of

e. Checking of Charger Cards & Cleaning of Cards. Yeraly

f Tightness of all AC & DC Connections Yeraly

g Check AC Supply Changeover Yeraly

h. IR measurement of Charger Transformer Yeraly

12.6 DC Distribution System