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    33 KV VLF Method - Statement For ATS

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    The document describes procedures for phasing verification and high voltage AC VLF testing of 33kV cables. The phasing verification procedure checks that the cable phases are correctly terminated at both ends by grounding each phase individually and using a multimeter to check continuity. The high voltage test applies up to 24kV of alternating voltage for 15 minutes to each cable phase using a VLF test set, checking for breakdowns in insulation. Safety precautions are outlined including barricades, signage and clearance distances during the high voltage testing.

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    The document describes procedures for phasing verification and high voltage AC VLF testing of 33kV cables. The phasing verification procedure checks that the cable phases are correctly terminated at both ends by grounding each phase individually and using a multimeter to check continuity. The high voltage test applies up to 24kV of alternating voltage for 15 minutes to each cable phase using a VLF test set, checking for breakdowns in insulation. Safety precautions are outlined including barricades, signage and clearance distances during the high voltage testing.

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    The document describes procedures for phasing verification and high voltage AC VLF testing of 33kV cables. The phasing verification procedure checks that the cable phases are correctly terminated at both ends by grounding each phase individually and using a multimeter to check continuity. The high voltage test applies up to 24kV of alternating voltage for 15 minutes to each cable phase using a VLF test set, checking for breakdowns in insulation. Safety precautions are outlined including barricades, signage and clearance distances during the high voltage testing.

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    33 KV VLF Method - Statement For ATS

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    The document describes procedures for phasing verification and high voltage AC VLF testing of 33kV cables. The phasing verification procedure checks that the cable phases are correctly terminated at both ends by grounding each phase individually and using a multimeter to check continuity. The high voltage test applies up to 24kV of alternating voltage for 15 minutes to each cable phase using a VLF test set, checking for breakdowns in insulation. Safety precautions are outlined including barricades, signage and clearance distances during the high voltage testing.

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    33 KV HV VLF TESTING

    Reference Tests to be Performed

    01 Phasing Verification
    02 VLF High Voltage

    Page 1 of 4
    1 PHASING VERIFICATION

    1.1 TEST EQUIPMENT


    Digital multimeter, jumper cable terminated by crocodile clamps, mobile telephone.

    1.2 METHOD
    The phasing will be checked for end to end correspondence via 33kV cable conductors. At one
    end of the circuit Red Phase cable conductor will be grounded whilst Yellow & Blue Phase
    conductors remain isolated from ground. At the other end of the circuit the grounded cable
    conductor will be determined by the digital multimeter set to audible loop indication and
    connected between ground and each cable conductor in turn. It should be found that Red Phase
    cable conductor is grounded. The procedure is repeated for Yellow Phase cable conductor and
    repeated again for Blue Phase cable conductor. If the same phase colour cable is found to be
    grounded at both ends of the circuit in all three cases the phasing will be verified.
    Where the cables terminate into GIS the connections to the conductors for this test will be made
    either directly onto the termination upper metalwork (if the cable termination housing is open)
    or via the circuit grounding switch external links.
    Where the cables terminate into transformer cable boxes, connections to the cable conductors
    will be made at the cable terminations top connections.

    1.3 DIAGRAM

    DVOM

    Cable Near End Cable Far End


    Terminations Terminations

    Page 2 of 4
    2 HIGH VOLTAGE AC VLF TEST
    2.1 TEST EQUIPMENT
    VLF HV Test Set Model HIGHVOLTAGE VLF – 6022 CMF; Connecting and Grounding Leads;
    Warning Signs & Barricade Tape; Stopwatch; Temp/Hygrometer; Small Gauge Tinned Copper Wire.

    2.2 METHOD:
    At the remote end of the circuit the cable termination HV connectors/lugs
    must be separated from grounded materials and one phase from another by at
    least 25 mm per 10kV of the test voltage to be applied. The area around the
    terminations shall be secured to prevent danger to personnel during the
    testing. Warning notices and barricade tape will be used to define the
    exclusion zone. A person will be stationed hereby to ensure that the safety
    precautions are observed.

    At the testing end the VLF HV test set will be prepared. The HV cable shields
    must be grounded, preferably by the permanent means.

    A safety zone will be established around the testing zone so that only
    persons directly involved in the testing will approach the area.

    The IR of each separate phase will be measured and recorded. If the circuit
    consists of multiple cables per phase the cables of each phase will be looped
    together by tinned copper wire attached to the HV terminal lugs.

    The cores of the two phases not under test will be securely grounded. The
    phase to be tested will be connected to the output lead of the VLF set.
    Clearance of at latest 25mm per 10kV of test voltage must be observed
    between parts to be subjected to the HV test and all other items and
    materials.

    The VLF set will be adjusted to the appropriate cable


    capacitance setting,
    Activate the VLF set and gradually raise the output voltage to 24kV. Start
    the stop-watch. The leakage current will be noted at intervals. When the
    specified test duration of 15 mins has elapsed reduce the output voltage to
    zero and switch off the VLF set. Discharge the cable by application of a
    ground lead before handling any connection.

    The VLF set output lead will be transferred to the next phase cable(s) to be
    tested and a ground applied to the first test group. The foregoing will be
    repeated for the second and third cable groups.

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    Upon completion of HV testing the IR of each separate core will be
    remeasured and noted on the test form.

    2.3 ACCEPTANCE CRITERION:


    No breakdown of insulation shall occur during HV testing.

    HV PROBE

    Far End Link-Box Near End Link-Box

    POLARITY
    VARIABLE HV SWITCH
    VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER

    50 Hz
    230 V +/- HV
    VLF

    SINUSOIDAL
    RATE-OF-RISE
    RECTIFIER AND
    DISCHARGE NETWORK

    Page 4 of 4

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