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EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED TEST DATE & TIME ACTUAL TEST DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
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SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

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ITEM
TEST PROCEDURE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-TEST DATE
No.

A. Preparation for Test

The personnel conducting the testing must be qualified to operate the

SAES-P-104
A1 test equipment and also familiar with the cable system and its
Sec. 4.1
components.
At all ends from where the test equipment is to be connected, position a
SAES-P-104
A2 guard or barricade the area to prevent unauthorized access to the
Sec. 4.1
Overhead system under test.

Check the DC high-potential test set for proper operation. Ensure that the
SAES-P-104
A3 input voltage to the test set is regulated. Check test set and test leads at
Sec. 4.1
testing voltage level (lead in place but not connected).

SAES-P-104
A4 Check clearances at the Overhead conductor ends.
Sec. 4.1

SAES-P-104
A5 Use weather protection.
Sec. 4.1

Ground adjacent conductors and adjacent objects near the conductor SAES-P-104
A6
ends. Conductors not under test are to remain grounded at all ends. Sec. 4.1

SAES-P-104
A7 Remove all grounds from conductor to be "hi-potted".
Sec. 4.1

SAES-P-104
A8 Determine temperature of test set at the time of test.
Sec. 4.1

SAES-P-104
A9 Determine rate of rise on voltage applied at the time of testing.
Sec. 4.1

Hi-pot test After Mounting or Forming Terminations - Check that

termination have creepage distance per SAES-P-104, Sec 6.12
summarized in the table below:

Minimum Creepage Distance

Termination (in mm)
Voltage Rating Indoor Outdoor
(@ 25mm/kV L-L) (@ 40mm/kV L-L)

5 kV 125 200 SAES-P-104

A10
Sec. 13.2 (d)
6/10 kV 250 400

15 kV 375 600

12/20 kV 500 800

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Hi-pot Test After Mounting or Forming Terminations - Check that

terminations are not connected to the equipment. ( Note: If conductors SAES-P-104
A11
are left connected to the equipment, the hi-pot shall not exceed the rating Sec. 13.2 (d)
of the equipment).

Hi-pot Test After Mounting or Forming Terminations - Check that there SAES-P-104
A12
are sufficient clearances from enclosures and other adjacent objects. Sec. 13.2 (d)

The medium conductors shall be tested in accordance to the voltage

level listed below.

DC High-Potential Field Test Voltages

Conductor Voltage Rating
After installation - before cable is placed SAES-P-104
A13 in regular service Sec. 4.1 & 13.2
(b)
5kV or 6/10kV 36 kV

15 kV or 12/20 kV 64 kV

35 kV 100 kV

Test voltages shall not exceed 80 percent of conductor manufacturer's

factory test value or the maximum test voltage in attachment 1, Table SAES-P-104
A14
10.6. Sec. 4.1
(NETA ATS, Sec 7.3.3.2.4)

Check the insulation resistance of the conductor using a 5000 volts dc SAES-P-104
A15
megger tester. Sec. 4.1

Perform DC High-potential testing in accordance with conductor and test SAES-P-104

A16
instrument manufacturer recommendations. Sec. 4.1

Apply the test voltage slowly in a minimum of five equal increments until
maximum test voltage is reached, with no increment exceeding the
SAES-P-104
A17 voltage rating of the conductor, and with each voltage step being held for
Sec. 4.1
an equal interval of time long enough to allow the leakage current to
reach stability, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.

Reading of leakage current and voltage shall be recorded at the end of

each minute prior to increasing to the next specified voltage level. SAES-P-104
A18
NOTE: A linear increase in leakage current is expected, and it should Sec. 4.1
stabilize or decrease from the initial value at each step.

Plot test voltage versus leakage current on graph paper as the test
progresses.
SAES-P-104
A19 NOTE: Any excessive or non-linear increase in leakage current can
Sec. 4.1
indicate imminent cable failure. Discontinue the test and, consult the
manufacturer for recommendations.

Calculate the resistance of the cable at each step. Note: At any step
where the calculated leakage resistance decreases approximately 50%
SAES-P-104
A20 or more of that of the next lower voltage, discontinue the test to prevent
Sec. 4.1
conductor failure and to retain the conductor in a serviceable condition
until a replacement conductor is available.

Upon satisfactory completion of test, connect conductors to equipment. SAES-P-104

A21
Tighten connectors to manufacturer recommended torque levels. Sec. 4.1

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SAES-P-104
A22 Appropriate records shall be made, as indicated in the test result form.
Sec. 4.1

The results of all tests performed on conductors rated 5 KV and above

SAES-P-104
A23 shall be documented on the Saudi Aramco H. V. Cable Test Record
Sec. 13.5
Form 7823-ENG.

Insure that the input voltage to the test set is regulated. SAES-P-100
A24
(NEC 110.3B, NETA 7.3.3.4.1) Sec. 5.2

Current- sensing circuits in test equipment shall measure only the

leakage current associated with the cable under test and shall not include SAES-P-100
A25
internal leakage of the test equipment. Sec. 5.2
(NEC 110.3B, NETA 7.3.3.4.2)

Record wet-and dry-bulb temperatures or relative humidity and SAES-P-100

A26
temperature. (NEC 110.3B, NETA 7.3.3.4.3) Sec. 5.2

Test each section of conductor individually. (NEC 110.3B, NETA SAES-P-100

A27
7.3.3.4.4) Sec. 5.2

Individually test each conductor with all other conductors grounded. SAES-P-100
A28
Ground all shields. (NEC 110.3B, NETA 7.3.3.4.5) Sec. 5.2

Termination shall be adequately corona-suppressed by guard ring, field

SAES-P-100
A29 reduction sphere, or other suitable methods as necessary.
Sec. 5.2
(NEC 110.3B, NETA 7.3.3.4.6)

Insure that the maximum test voltage does not exceed the limits for
SAES-P-100
A30 terminations specified in ANSI/IEEE Standard 48, IEEE 386, or
Sec. 5.2
manufacturer's specifications. (NEC 110.3B, NETA 7.3.3.4.7)

Apply a dc high-potential test in at least five equal increments until

maximum test voltage is reached. No increment shall exceed the voltage
SAES-P-100
A31 rating of the cable. Record dc leakage current at each step after a
Sec. 5.2
constant stabilization time consistent with system charging current.
(NEC 110.3B, NETA 7.3.3.4.9)

Raise the conductor to the specified maximum test voltage and hold for
15 minutes on shielded cable and five minutes on no shielded cable. SAES-P-100
A32
Record readings of leakage current at 30 seconds and one minute and at Sec. 5.2
one minute intervals thereafter. (NEC 110.3B, NETA 7.3.3.4.9)

Reduce the conductor test potential to zero and measure residual voltage SAES-P-100
A33
at discrete intervals. (NEC 110.3B, NETA 7.3.3.4.10) Sec. 5.2

Apply grounds for a time period adequate to drain all insulation stored SAES-P-100
A34
charge. (NEC 110.3B, NETA 7.3.3.4.11) Sec. 5.2

B. TEST EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS CRITERIA

SAES-P-104
B1 Test shall be performed using a high-potential tester.
Sec. 4.1
Schedule Q
B2 The test equipment calibration cycle shall not exceed twelve months. Att. IV
Sec. 7

Test Equipment Manufacturer: Serial Number:

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Scale Range and accuracy: Calibration date:

Calibration Company and Technician: Calibration Expiration Date:

C. TEST RESULTS

Note: Use applicable MV Cable Test Report Forms (Attachments 1 to 6) for recording of test data.

ITEM
TEST RESULTS ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-TEST DATE
No.

The step voltage slope should be reasonably linear for the graphic plots SAES-P-104
C1
of leakage current versus step voltage at each increment. Sec. 4.1

Perform a physical inspection of the overhead feeders to ensure any

SAES-P-104
C2 damage to the poles, conductors at termination points, insulators,
Sec. 4.1
jumpers, cable supports, stays etc. prior to energization.
Capacitive and absorption current should decrease continually until
SAES-P-104
C3 steady state leakage is approached for the graphic plots for leakage
Sec. 4.1
current versus time at the final test voltage.
Test results are acceptable and in accordance with Saudi Aramco
C4 N/A
Engineering Standards and contractual requirements.

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. Schedule G -- Material, Tools and Equipment (Pro Forma MP-IK-LS Contract)
2. Schedule Q -- Quality Requirements (Pro Forma Contract), February, 2008
3. 15-SAMSS-502 Medium Voltage Power Cable 5 KV through 35 KV (02 August, 2006)
3. SAES-P-100 Basic Power System Design Criteria, 25 June 2007
4. SAES-P-104 Wiring Methods and Materials, 31 January 2008
5. Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electric Power Distribution Equipment and Systems- NETA (1999)
6. SA Pre- Commissioning Form # P-000 Testing Guide Lines (issue Date 10/97)
7. SA Pre- Commissioning Form # P-004 Medium Voltage Cables (Issue Date 10/97)
ATTACHMENT DOCUMENT: HI-POT TEST REPORT FOR MV CABLE

NOTES:
1. Approved - Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction (i.e., Saudi Aramco ID).
2. Identified - Recognizable as suitable for the specific application by a qualified testing laboratory (i.e., listing and/or labeling).
3. Listed - Equipment and materials included in a list published by an approved qualified organization concerned with evaluation of products
or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing
states
that the equipment, material, or services either meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified
purpose.
4. Labeled - Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an approved qualified organization
concerned
with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer
indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Technician Performing Test* PMT Representative
Name, Title, Department, Test Performed Successfully and Results are Acceptable: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Company, Initials and Name, Initials and Date:
Date:

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No.
QC Inspector PID Representative
Witnessed Test Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Implementation of Test and Analysis of Results Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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Attachment 1 - HI-POT TEST REPORT FOR MV CABLE

PROJECT DATA
B.I. or W.O. No. _________________________________________________________ DATE: ____________________________
PLANT NO:________________________________________________________________________________________________
LOCATION ________________________________________________________________________________________________

CABLE DATA
CIRCUIT # OR DESIGNATION _______________________________________________________________________________
CABLE SIZE:_______________________ CABLE LENGTH ___________________ RATED VOLTAGE: ___________
INSULATION AND JACKET TYPE: _______________________________________ INSULATION THICKNESS: ____________
MAX. LEAKAGE CURRENT AFTER 100% TEST VOLTAGE APPLIED: _______________________________________________
CABLE TEST VOLTAGE : ________________ NOTE: REDUCE THE CABLE TEST VOLTAGE LEVEL AND HOLD TIME ACCORDINGLY,
TEST HOLD TIME IN MINUTES:_____________ WHEN PERFORMING THE TEST WITH ELBOW CONNECTOR AND/OR EXISTING CABLE.
GENERAL TEST RECORD
CABLE ACCEPTABLE : _______________________________________ Not ACCEPTABLE: ____________________________
TEMPERATURE: ______________ % RELATIVE HUMIDITY: ___________________WEATHER CONDITIONS: _______________
REMARKS:________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

RESISTANCE TEST
PHASE 1 TO GND PHASE 2 TO GND PHASE 3 TO GND (MEGGER)
TEST VOLTAGE
& HOLD TIME Leakage Cable Leakage Current Cable Leakage Cable
Current (μA) Resistance (μA) Resistance Current (μA) Resistance PHASE MΩ
Step 1 kV PH 1 - 2
Step 2 kV PH 2 - 3
Step 3 kV PH 3 - 1
Step 4 kV PH 1 - G
Step 5 kV PH 2 - G
15 SEC PH 3 - G
30 SEC
45 SEC POL. INDEX = 1 MINUTE
1 MIN 5 MINUTE
2 MIN
3 MIN
4 MIN
5 MIN
6 MIN
7 MIN
8 MIN
9 MIN
10 MIN
11 MIN
12 MIN POL. INDEX RESULTS
13 MIN If 1.25 - 2.0 good
14 MIN If below 1.0 failure
15 MIN If 1.0 - 1.25 marginal
NOTES: 1. READING AT END OF I MIN. DURATION PRIOR TO RAISING VOLTAGE TO NEXT STEP.
2. BETWEEN EACH STEP RAISE VOLTAGE UNIFORMLY.
3. STOP TEST IF CURRENT STEADILY INCREASES AT CONSTANT VOLTAGE.
4. ATTACH A SEPARATE GRAPH FOR PLOT OF TEST VOLTAGE VERSUS LEAKAGE CURRENT.
TESTED BY: CHECKED BY: WITNESSED BY:

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