SHS

PERFORMING PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES

IN COMMISSIONING
Learner’s Module in Technology and Livelihood
Education – Electrical Installation & Maintenance

Quarter 4 ● Module 1

LOUIE D. CARREON
Developer
Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

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 Republic of the Philippines
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 What I Know

Pre-test
Answer all the test items in this pretest. Write the letters of your chosen answer in your
answer sheet.

1. It is an electronic device used to verify the electrical insulation in a cable, printed circuit
board, electric motor, transformer or other wired assembly.
A. Multi-tester B. Hipot Tester C. Megger D. Voltage tester

2.It is used to assure proper and safe connection of the electrical equipment on three-
phase systems.
A. Multi-tester B. Hipot Tester C. Phase sequence tester D. Voltage tester

3.It is an instrument used to measure the insulation resistance of conductors or wire.

A. Multi-tester B. Hipot Tester C. Megger D. Voltage tester

4.It is used to measure either, the voltage, the resistance or the current of a circuit.
A. Multi-tester B. Hipot Tester C. Megger D. Voltage tester

5. It is a circuit constructed from conductors that are separately supported by insulators.

A. Short Circuit B. Construction circuit C. Open circuit D. Grounded Circuit

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 What’s In

Activity 1: Identify the following electrical commissioning measuring instrument. Write

your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

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3. 4.

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 What’s New

Activity 1: Look at the picture below, relate it to the topic.

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Great Job!!

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 What Is It

LESSON 1: Technical Term

Amprobe's Phase Sequence and Motor Rotation Tester is used to assure used to
assure proper and safe connection of the electrical equipment on three-phase systems
Amperage (Amps) is a measure of electrical current flow.
Circuit breaker or fuses are used to protect against overcurrent and short circuit
conditions that could result in potential fire hazards and explosion.
Closed circuit is a circuit where electricity flows from an energy source to the desired
endpoint of the circuit.
Commissioning is a process of verifying that building systems operate and function at a
high performance level, as designed.
Commissioning Process is a quality-oriented process for achieving, verifying and
documenting that the performance of the facilities, systems, and assemblies meets the
defined objectives and criteria.
Ground/grounding is a conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, by
which an electric circuit or equipment is connected to the earth, or to some conducting
body of relatively large extent that serves in place of the earth.
Hipot tester is an electronic device used to verify the electrical insulation in a cable, printed
circuit board, electric motor, transformer or other wired assembly.
LCD refers to Liquid Crystal Display.
Multi-tester is used to measure the voltage, the resistance or the current of a circuit. It is
connected in either parallel or series with the circuit depending on what to measure.
Megger is an instrument used to measure the insulation resistance of conductors or wire.
It is measured in ohms or meg-ohms.
Open circuit is a circuit constructed from conductors that are separately supported by
insulators.
PPE refers to Personal Protective Equipment.
Short circuit is an abnormal electrical path.
VAC refers to Voltage Alternating Current.
VDC refers to Voltage Direct Current.
Voltage (volts) is a measure of electrical potential.

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Lesson 2: Perform preliminary activities for commissioning

DIFFERENT WORK ACTIVITIES NEEDED IN COMMISSIONING

The enjoyment of opening a new building or starting up a new mechanical or electrical

system can be annoying quickly if the system does not work the way manufacturer,
integrator or designers intended. One way to help avoid this disappointment and
subsequent costly refinements or repairs is Commissioning.

Commissioning helps ensure that the system/s will meet the needs of the owner and
occupants. It also verifies that the designed system meets the owners requirements and
that construction confirms to the contract documents and the system/s operate as needed.

Commissioning building usually covers air conditioning, electrical, communications,

security and fire management system and their controls. It may also include other
systems and components, particularly if they are unusual or complex.

Electrical System Commissioning

A. Work included.

● Systems and equipment testing and start-up.

● Validation of proper and thorough installation of systems and equipment
● Equipment performance verification.
● Functional testing of electrical systems.
● Documentation of tests, procedures, and installations.
● Coordination of training.

B. Scope

● Systems to be commissioned include the following:

1. Secondary Service Electrical Systems

2. Motor Control Centers
3. Distribution and Branch circuit panel boards
4. Lighting Fixtures and Controls
5. Lightning Protection Equipment and Lightning Protection Systems
6. Equipment Monitoring
7. Fire Alarm Equipment/Fire Alarm Equipment Monitoring System
8. AC motors
9. Grounding Equipment and Building Grounding System
10. Security System
11. Emergency Generators and Distribution System
12. Uninterruptible Power Systems

Along with drawings and equipment manuals, a final commissioning report is also
submitted to the owner. A complete commissioning report contains:

● All record of the commissioning procedures

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 ● Testing results
● Deficiency notices and records of the satisfactory corrections of deficiencies.

The following areas are addressed: general commissioning criteria, commissioning

plan, documentation requirements, verification procedures system functional performance
tests, deferred performance tests, corrective measures, acceptance documentation, post
commissioning follow-up procedures and examples of commissioning.

General system testing requirements

The purpose of electric systems commissioning is to increase the reliability of electric

power system after installation by identifying problems and providing a set of baseline
values for comparison with subsequent routine tests. A procedure should be developed to
include a planned approach (road map) of what should be done in order to verify the proper
system installation. This procedure is the commissioning plan. Specific areas addressed
in a commissioning plan include the verification of the installation of all
equipment/components, interface connections between equipment and individual system,
and interconnection drawings. The development of this test plan specific to each system
and/or component is key to the usefulness of any maintenance program. The plan consists
of: a) the schedule of when acceptance and routine tests should be performed; b) test
forms to be used to record the outcome of the tests which are retained for comparison with
previous and subsequent tests; and c) a listing of the required test devices. Since the
results of the commissioning tests become baseline test values to compare with later tests
and the results of the routine maintenance tests are compiled to identify any downward
trend in performance, it is vital to the maintenance program to have accurate and complete
records. To perform the testing, the plan lists all required tests in order of performance and
gives a schedule for each test. The work items and schedule depend on many items
including the importance and cost of the equipment, consequences of failure, age of
equipment, past and future frequency of service, hours of operation, future maintenance
availability, environmental conditions, and safety requirements.

Component testing

Commissioning requirements for the system components are typically provided with
the original proposal for the procurement of the equipment. The requirements provided by
the equipment manufacturer should be adhered to in addition to the recommended testing
herein. Although there are many different components in any electrical system, there are
some tests that are common among the equipment. Examples of the common testing
procedures include the assembly check, alignment check, grounding verification, insulation
resistance tests and polarization index to name a few.
Sufficient time should be allocated to define the inspections required, perform the
check, and document the results. A review of the system drawings will show major pieces
of equipment. Specific procedures should be developed for each test referencing the
equipment to be used, drawings to be followed, and step by step procedures with readings
to be recorded and forms for the results.

System commissioning testing

Electrical system commissioning on new projects is critical to ascertain that a system

is installed properly and that it will operate as designed. The commissioning of a system
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encompasses the individual testing of the related components, the verification of the
component interconnection against the drawings, and the functional testing of the system
as a whole. An understanding of the equipment involved and the modes of operation for a
system are essential to the development of the system commissioning plan. A survey of
the equipment of the system and listing the equipment in order of importance and startup
is the first step in developing the commissioning plan. The schedule of the tests and
inspections is dependent on many aspects of the equipment such as its importance and
cost, the frequency of service, hours of operation, environmental conditions, accessibility,
and safety requirements. The inspection, testing, and startup plan is then developed in
conjunction with this schedule with instructions and procedures for the test plan. Problems
may arise during the testing of the equipment and system. In order to identify and correct
these problems, troubleshooting techniques should be developed. Checking of equipment
such as fuses, lights, and breakers for continuity, equipment calibration and settings, and
investigating for faulty equipment or connections should be the first troubleshooting steps.
For all problems, the equipment and component manuals are consulted for troubleshooting
directions.

Equipment Needed in Commissioning

Multi-tester is used to measure

the voltage, the resistance or the
current of a circuit. It is connected in
either parallel or series with the
circuit depending on what to
measure.

A multimeter can be a hand-held

device useful for basic fault finding
and field service work or a bench
instrument which can measure to a
very high degree of accuracy. They
can be used to troubleshoot electrical
problems in a wide array of industrial and household devices such as batteries, motor
controls, appliances, power supplies, and wiring systems.

Megger is an instrument used to measure the insulation

resistance of conductors or wire. It is measured in ohms or
meg-ohms. It is connected in parallel with the circuit.
A megger (or sometimes meggar) is often used as an
alternate term for an insulation tester - a circuit tester which
puts a very high voltage at a very low current across two
conductors to make sure that they are properly insulated.
The word is short for megohm-meter.

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 High potential tester is an electronic device used to verify the electrical insulation in a
cable, printed circuit board, electric motor, transformer or other wired assembly. A hipot
tester is used to perform a high potential test. Generally a hipot tester consists of:

● A source of high voltage,

● A current meter,
● A switching matrix used to connect the high
voltage source and the current meter to all of the contact
points in a cable.

In addition to these parts a hipot tester may also have

a microcontroller and a display to automate the testing
process and display the testing results.

A hipot tester can be very similar to a cable tester and often the two are combined into
a single device.

A hipot tester is used to verify the circuits that should be insulated. It is done by applying
a high voltage between the circuits and making sure no current flows.

In a typical wired assembly, a hipot test should connect all circuits in common to ground.
Then, one by one the tester will disconnect a given circuit from ground and connect that
circuit to high voltage. The current that flows is monitored to verify that it is low enough.

Phase sequence tester - is two measurement devices in one

unit that provides three functions - phase sequence
identification, open phase condition and motor rotation
indication. Amprobe's Phase Sequence and Motor Rotation
Tester is used to assure proper and safe connection of the
electrical equipment on three-phase systems.

Phase sequence testing is crucial for some of the three-

phase loads, whenever they need to be connected to the
electrical system. Improper connection of three-phase motors
may lead to reverse rotation, and as a result it may damage equipment powered by a
motor.

Note. In this module, the focus of the commissioning process lies on the following:
● Insulation resistance
● Earth resistance test
● Phase sequence test

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 What’s More
Accomplish the activity using a separate sheet of paper.

A. Write the procedure how to use Multimeter in measuring Voltage

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B. Write the procedure on how to use Megger in measuring resistance.

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 1: Accomplish the activity using a separate sheet of paper.

Direction: Enumerate the following:

A. Scope of commissioning electrical system

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B. Work included in commissioning process

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 What I Can Do

Application
INSTRUCTION: By using a multi meter, measure the current flowing in every outlet of
your house. Write and indicate what area in your home the outlet you are measuring and
write the reading on a separate sheet of paper.

Assessment

Post-test
Answer all the test items below. Write the letters of your chosen answer in your answer
sheet.

1. It is an electronic device used to verify the electrical insulation in a cable, printed circuit
board, electric motor, transformer or other wired assembly.
A.Multi-tester B.Hipot Tester C. Megger D. Voltage tester

2.It is used to assure proper and safe connection of the electrical equipment on three-
phase systems.
A.Multi-tester B.Hipot Tester C. Phase sequence tester D. Voltage tester

3.It is an instrument used to measure the insulation resistance of conductors or wire.

A.Multi-tester B.Hipot Tester C. Megger D. Voltage tester

4.It is used to measure either, the voltage, the resistance or the current of a circuit.
A.Multi-tester B.Hipot Tester C. Megger D. Voltage tester

5. It is a circuit constructed from conductors that are separately supported by insulators.

A. Short Circuit B. Construction circuit C. Open circuit D. Grounded Circuit

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 Additional Activity

Activity 1: Movie Time. See a Movie

1.How to use Hi potential meter---https://youtu.be/RtUeHhnAqvU
2.How to use multimeter in measuring current---https://youtu.be/lr5BGzUsjJ8
3.How to use Megger insulation--https://youtu.be/1mtHXtZy96I
4. How to use phase sequence tester---https://youtu.be/lHQMJmrYQAQ
5.Preliminary commissioning--https://youtu.be/HTzA3kyl5Dc

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ANSWER MAY VARY
What ‘s More
ANSWER MAY VARY
What is New
1.B
2.C 1.MEGGER
2.ANALOG MULTI METER
3.C
3.DIGITAL MULTI METER
4.A
4.HIPOT TESTER
5.C
5.PHASE SEQUENCE
TESTER
Assessment
What,s In
ANSWER MAY VARY 1.B
2.C
What I Can Do 3.C
4.A
ANSWER MAY VARY 5.C
What I Have Learned Prestest
Answer Key
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