Form No.

P- 033 Issue Date: March 2006

Sheet 1 of 3

SAUDI ARAMCO PRE-COMMISSIONING FORM

HIGH VOLTAGE DEAD TANK SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Equipment Type:
Equipment Tag No:
BI/JO No:
Ref. Drawings & Documents:
Manufacturer:
Model No:
Test Completion Date:

User Reference:
Equipment Description:
Plant No. / Location:
Serial No:

FIELD INSTALLATION TESTS

VISUAL INSPECTION
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7.
8.

Yes

No

Yes

No

Inspect for physical damage and nameplate compliance with single line diagram.
Check special tools are supplied.
Inspect primary bushings/porcelains for cracks and damage.
Inspect external primary contact adapters etc. for damage and proper installation.
Inspect SF6 piping, filling valves and pressure gauges and overpressure relief
diaphragm. Verify that an isolation valve is fitted that allows removal of the
pressure gauge etc. without depressurizing the circuit breaker.
Check for adequate electrical and mechanical clearances.
Check mounting frame and supports.
Check Door seal. Check for proper lubrication of the mechanism, and that
mechanism parts are rust free. Check auxiliary switch configuration.

MECHANICAL INSPECTION/TESTS
1. Check the operating mechanism for friction.
2. Check the phase drive linkages.
3. Check the trip mechanism, latch load, and sneak settings if applicable.
4. Check manual close, latch and trip operation if applicable.
5. Check trip free operation if applicable.
6. Check auxiliary switches for proper operating sequence, good contact alignment,
and proper adjustment of the operating linkage.
7. Check terminal blocks and connections.
8. Check the mechanical condition of auxiliary devices, shock absorbers, bumpers,
position indicators, latch checking switches, key lock out, etc.
9. Check air receivers, accumulators, associated pipe work and gauges and lockout
functions on hydraulic or pneumatic operating mechanisms as applicable.
10. Check for SF6 leaks using sniffer or gas detector. Check SF6 operating lockout
functions and alarms, SF6 dew point and final SF6 operating pressure.
11. Check and record opening and closing speed (timing) of the circuit breaker.

Witness
Signature & Date

PDD

Inspection

Operation/Maintenance

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Form No. P- 033 Issue Date: March 2006

Sheet 2 of 3

SAUDI ARAMCO PRE-COMMISSIONING FORM

HIGH VOLTAGE DEAD TANK SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Equipment Type:
Equipment Tag No:
BI/JO No:
Ref. Drawings & Documents:
Manufacturer:
Model No:
Test Completion Date:

User Reference:
Equipment Description:
Plant No. / Location:
Serial No:

ELECTRICAL INSPECTION/TESTS
Yes

No

1. Check bonding and ground connections. Verify correct preparation of primary

circuit aluminum connections.
2. Measure and record contact resistance of each pole with the test probes connected
to the bushing contact adapters. Values must be consistent with manufacturers
recommendations.
3. Perform Doble insulation power factor tests.
4. High Potential Testing: Consult PDD or CSD specialists for applicability and test
voltages. DC testing must not be performed.
5. Check space heater functioning. Verify wire numbering. Megger test circuit
breaker control wiring per recommended values in P-000.
6. Close and open the breaker using the control switch, trip the breaker from each
protective relay and trip device.
7. Auxiliary protective devices, such as ground fault or under voltage relays, shall be
activated to insure operation of shunt trip devices.
8. Report/investigate unusual noises after energization (e.g. CT vibration).

Witness
Signature & Date

PDD

Inspection

Operation/Maintenance

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Form No. P- 033 Issue Date: March 2006

Sheet 3 of 3

SAUDI ARAMCO PRE-COMMISSIONING FORM

HIGH VOLTAGE DEAD TANK SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Equipment Type:
Equipment Tag No:
BI/JO No:
Ref. Drawings & Documents:
Manufacturer:
Model No:
Test Completion Date:

User Reference:
Equipment Description:
Plant No. / Location:
Serial No:

TEST DATA
Electrical
Mechanical
tests
INSULATION
RESISTANCE

Manufacturers
recommended test
values

CONTACT
RESISTANCE

PHASE A

PHASE B

PHASE C

Breaker closed
Phase to ground
Megohms

Breaker closed
Phase to ground
Megohms

Breaker closed
Phase to ground
Megohms

Breaker closed
micro-ohms

Breaker closed
micro-ohms

Breaker closed
micro-ohms

TIMING TESTS
100% Voltage
CLOSE
100% Voltage
TRIP
50% Voltage
CLOSE
50% Voltage
TRIP
High Potential Test (Per manufacturer's instructions if necessary to perform)
Breaker Closed
A Phase to gnd
B Phase to gnd
C Phase to gnd

Witness
Signature & Date

Current AC milliamps

PDD

Breaker Open
Phase A line to load & gnd
Phase B line to load & gnd
Phase C line to load & gnd

Inspection

Current AC milliamps

Operation/Maintenance

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