STP-ELECT-DB Distribution Board Test
STP-ELECT-DB Distribution Board Test
Service: Electrical
Reference: STP-ELECT- DB
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Menara Citi Bank
Site Test Procedure
Contents
1 Introduction………………………………….…… 4
4 Scope of Tests..…………………………………. 5
5 Codes of Practice....……………………………. 8
1.0 Introduction.
1.1 The following test procedure has been prepared as a guideline for the testing of
Distribution Boards for this project.
1.3 The tests proposed in this document are not exhaustive nor are they considered an
acceptable alternative to the current site tests performed by the manufacturer.
1.4 Whilst this document may be considered as the minimum standard of inspections and
tests performed at site, the responsibility for thorough testing of the equipment within
the site environment remains with the manufacturer. Therefore, where the
manufacturer believes necessary tests have been omitted from the guidelines it is the
responsibility of the manufacturer to include these within the Site Test Procedures
Document.
2.1 Prior to any site testing being conducted, a full Factory Test Report is to have been
submitted and approved by the client or his representative.
2.2 Should this document be a combination of factory and site then it must highlight the
areas that are unsuitable or inapplicable to site tests.
3.0 Instrumentation.
3.1 All instrumentation used for the testing of the switchboards, must have up to date (with
at least 6 months validity) calibration certificates that is traceable to international
standards.
3.2 Please supply a list of all instruments to be used during the test including serial
numbers.
3.3 Instrumentation must be suitable to record the information obtained during testing i.e.
Waveform capturing should be high resolution and if required 3 phase.
3.4 Details of actual test instrumentation, complete with copies of valid calibration
certificates for each instrument, are to be appended to this method statement.
4.1 The following tests are recommended only and should compliment the testing laid down
by manufacturer / supplier.
• Installation Checks
• Bolts & nut torque test
• Insulation Resistance test
• IDMTL protection relay calibration test
• Dielectric pressure test at 2000V DC for 1 minute.
• Busbar Joint Connection test
• Circuit Breaker Operational Checks
• Circuit breaker Setting Checks
• Circuit breaker Protection tests (Secondary Injection)
• Current Transformer Polarity Checks.
• Current Transformer Injection Test.
• Phase rotation & polarity check to every outgoing breaker terminals.
• Castell interlock of incoming ACB power failure change over check
• Inter tripping with HV feeder breaker, REF protection demonstration.
• Meter Calibration
• Instrumentation test
• Contact signal to interface such as BMS etc.
• Load Test & Thermal scanning (if require)
After installation, the switchboard should undergo checks for the following:
• Base fixtures
• Assembly
• Paint finish
• Cable access
• Labelling
• Component Details
• Cleanliness
The above should be compared to the approved installation drawing and signed off
accordingly.
Once the Switchboard has been installed a check on the Insulation Resistance of the
busbar system is required.
Open all outgoing Circuit breakers and close any bus tie circuit breakers then using a
Insulation Resistance tester 500V DC (Meggar) Check the values between the following
points.
1. Tightness check – Using a calibrated torque wrench, the bolts are to be tightened
until the recommended torque is met.
2. Low Ohm (Ductor) Test – A Low Ohm (Ductor) meter is connected across a joint or
series of joint and the measurement recorded or alternatively the test can be
conducted using a current source and a voltmeter with the result being a
mathematical calculation.
Each circuit breaker is to be operated, Closed, Open and tripped so that they are
mechanically sound. If the Circuit Breaker has a motorised operation then the spring
charging mechanism is to be tested. Likewise should the unit be of the rack type, the
unit should be racked in and out to check for any mechanism issues.
The circuit breakers have a protection setting fixed at time of delivery. These settings
are to be recorded prior to the Circuit breaker protection test.
These test may be performed using a manufacturer’s propriety test unit or with a
conventional test unit using current injection and timer set up. In either case full
certification of calibration will be required for all instruments / equipment.
All protection is to be tested at both factory guaranteed setting and at the setting
required for this project.
Each of the tests is to be recorded and witnessed by the client or their representative.
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This test involves inducing a current into primary windings of the CT and measuring the
secondary winding output. This does not have to be at the full rating of the CT but the
results should be in line with the CT ratio i.e. a 100:5A CT injected with 10A should read
0.5A on the secondary winding.
For this test, a certified calibrated meter is used in conjunction with the panel meter.
Measurements of the different units (Volts, Amps etc) are taken with the certified meter
and the results are compared with the panel meter. For analogue Meters manufactured
to Class 1.5 (usually written on the scale) then the accuracy is within 1.5% at Full scale
deflection. Other classes include 0.5 (0.5%) & 2.5 (2.5%) as for digital meters the
accuracy is usually higher than 1 %.
The replacement mechanism of the meter shall be tested. The test shall
demonstrate that the replacement of the meter does not require the switching off of
the respective switchgear. Current transformers shorting block to prevent open
circuiting the current transformers shall also be tested. Simulate temporary plug load to
verify the correct kwh has been display at the meter.
Conduct load tests of switchboards for the duration specified at full load.
During the test measurements of voltage, current and frequency shall be recorded for
each phase as specified.
Infrared scans of the switchboards are to be conducted during the load test as specified.
5.2 Any codes that are local and contravene international standards should be submitted to
the design engineers for their approval prior to implementation.
6.2 All sheets must be completed at the time of testing so authorised signatures may be
taken.
6.3 All computer data / printouts must be produced on the day of testing and signed by the
witnessing Engineer.
Item Title
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System
A. insulation Resistance Test (1000V Megger)
With all switchgear closed
Test With all switchgear open(Meg Ohm)
(Meg Ohm)
R TO E MΩ MΩ
Y TO E MΩ MΩ
B TO E MΩ MΩ
N TO E MΩ MΩ
R TO Y MΩ MΩ
Y TO B MΩ MΩ
B TO R MΩ MΩ
R TO N MΩ MΩ
Y TO N MΩ MΩ
B TO N MΩ MΩ
B. Pressure Test (2.5KV A. C. With all switchgear closed)
R-S-T-N TO E SEC. R-S- TO T-N SEC. R-T TO S-N SEC.
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PRIMARY INJECTION
For over-current relays and earth fault relays set at specified settings.
Secondary Current
Primary Current Spill Current
R Y B N
Ref
R–Y
Y–B
B-R
R-N
Y-N
B-N
Ref
R–Y
Y–B
B-R
R-N
Y-N
B-N
Ref
R–Y
Y–B
B-R
R-N
Y-N
B-N
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Over-current Relay
Relay Setting Operating time (Sec)
Plug Setting Current inject (A)
Time Setting Normal Actual
%
R
R
R
Y
Y
Y
B
B
B
Earth Fault Relay
Relay Setting Operating time (Sec)
Plug Setting Current inject (A)
Time Setting Normal Actual
%
N
N
N
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1 Check the torque of the bolted connections as per the manufacturers instructions
2 Check gaskets
8 Check if anti-condensation heaters have been fitted and tested (if required)
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Position
Resistance (Micro Ohm)
(Positions of test should include all joints and
connections. The following are for reference only)
Joints on main busbars
Connections between horizontal and vertical busbars
Connections of ACB/fuse switches