Ims-Sop-F02-Ehv Tower Erection Stringing

KSHEMA POWER AND Doc. No.
IMS/SOP/F02
INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY Rev. No. 02
Rev.Date. 18.10.2021
PRIVATE LIMITED–(KPICPL)
Issue No. 03
Issue Date 25.10.2021
INTEGRATED MANGEMENT SYSTEM -STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
EHV TOWER ERECTION, STRINGING WORKS
ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001: 2018
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR TOWER ERECTION, STRINGING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.0 PURPOSE..............................................................................................................................................................5
2.0 SCOPE..................................................................................................................................................................5
3.0 REFERENCE.........................................................................................................................................................5
4.0 DEFINITIONS.......................................................................................................................................................5
5.0 RESPONSIBILITY.................................................................................................................................................5
6.0 PROCEDURES.......................................................................................................................................................6
6.1 Codes and standards..............................................................................................................6
6.2 Erection of Towers................................................................................................................7
6.3 Stringing Works...................................................................................................................7
6.4 Earthing & Final Testing.......................................................................................................8
6.5 Documentation.......................................................................................................................8
7.0 Attachments .....................................................................................................................................................9
1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to ensure the concrete works at the project site is being
done in a sequence and the activities shall be carried out in accordance with relevant Indian
Standards/project technical specifications.
2.0 SCOPE
This procedure is applicable to Tower erection, Stringing & commissioning works being
carried out at site.
3.0 REFERENCE
 IS Codes

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 Drawing-Site plan, Point of Supply and Substation layout, Schematic layout,

physical layout, Generator layout, OH Lines Layout etc.
 Technical Specifications
 Bill of Quantity (BOQ)
 Manufacturer Specifications
4.0 DEFINITIONS
 QM – Quality Manager / Lead
 PM – Project Manager
5.0 RESPONSIBILITY
QA/QC Representative:
 To initiate the process of works considering all the aspects including testing to the
requirements and obtaining the approval from client wherever necessary.
 To ensure all the activities are carried out as per relevant IS/technical specifications
and drawings
 To co-ordinate with client for inspection and other approval processes wherever
necessary.
Discipline Engineer:
 Responsible for execution of works in line with safety and quality requirements
 To follow the standard operating procedures and to ensure the erection &
commissioning works are being done sequentially.
 Report to the discipline lead regarding issues if any and other clarifications required
on execution of works.
 Co-Ordinate with safety and quality representative for timely inspection and testing.
 Engineer on site will be responsible to ensure the Quality of construction activities
6.0 PROCEDURES
6.1 Codes and standards

 The following order of precedence shall be followed if it is not mentioned in the contractual
documents
1. Good for Construction drawings
2. Bill of Quantity (BOQ)
3. Technical Specification
4. Indian Standards

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 The GFC drawings, BOQ & technical specifications is the basis for construction
In general, all materials and workmanship will comply with the relevant clauses of
Indian Standards.

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6.2 Erection of Towers

 Erection / assembly of towers shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved
drawings.
 Tower members shall not be strained or bent during erection. No wire poles shall be directly
mounted on tower members without adequate protection. Contact surface of joints shall be
cleaned and cleared of foreign material and dirt before assembly.
 Drilling of bolt holes to enable connection to be made at the site shall not be permitted
without approval by the concern in charge. Such drilling if approved shall be repainted with
Zinc paint as directed by the concern in charge.
 All bolts shall be so installed that their heads are in the down and in position.
 Tac welding for Bolt & Nut in structure shall be done properly as mentioned in the
drawings.
 Contractor shall verify the property of tightness of bolts with calibrated torque wrench.
 Number plates, danger plates, phase indication shall be fixed on front and back faces of each
tower at height of approx. 3m from the ground as indicated in the approved drawings.
 Anti-climbing devices shall be fitted at a height of 3-5m above the highest ground level as
per approved drawings.
 Erection shall be done manually, and tractor shall be used for pulling.
 After erection, towers shall be cleaned of all foreign materials and dirt.
 Climbing step bolts below the anti-climbing devices shall be removed immediately after the
stringing work is completed.
6.3 Stringing Works
 Quality of stringing material i.e. type, size, grade shall be checked as per approved
drawings.

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 Care shall be taken during handling and storage to prevent abrasion or other damage to the
cables. Prior to installation, reels of conductor shall be stored blocked-up off the ground and
adequately supported to avoid damage to reel, lagging and conductor. Cables and reels shall
be kept free of standing water, dust, and mud
 Placement of insulator grading ring, arching horn shall be done as per approved drawings.
Hardware tightness shall be done properly.
 Electrical and ground clearance for stringing shall be ensured.
 Sag of conductor stringing and conductor tightness at both ends shall be visually ensured at
site.
 Jumpering shall be as per standards and damper shall be done as per drawings.
 Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) shall be approved from engineer in charge and stringing shall
be done as per standards.
6.4 Earthing & Final Testing
 Earthing shall be done for each tower as per drawings.
 Earthing for continuous overhead earth wires shall be check visually and it should be as per
approved drawings.
 Testing shall be done as per approved procedures. ITP attached.
6.5 Documentation
 The following documentation related to erection / stringing works shall be maintained
1. Material Test Reports
2. Inspection Reports
3. Equipment calibration reports
7.0 ATTACHMENTS
 Inspection Test plan / Field Quality Plan


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KSHEMA POWER AND Doc. No.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR TOWER ERECTION, STRINGING

This document is to be issued and completed by Author only:

Document Number Rev. No. Description of Change Effective

Prepared by: Approved by:

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 Drawing-Site plan, Point of Supply and Substation layout, Schematic layout,

6.1 Codes and standards

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6.2 Erection of Towers

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