Quality Control for Distribution Substation Construction

STANDARD
DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION CONTROLLED DISCLOSURE

REFERENCE REV
DISASAAQ1 5
TITLE: DISTRIBUTION PART 7: SUBSTATIONS DATE: September 2005
SECTION 4: QUALITY CONTROL PAGE 1 OF 76
PROCESS FOR THE CHECKING OF REVISION DATE:
DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATION September 2008
CONSTRUCTION BEFORE HANDING
OVER FOR COMMERCIAL OPERATION
COMPILED BY FUNCTIONAL RESP APPROVED BY AUTHORISED BY
Signed Signed Signed Signed

................................. ................................. ................................. .................................
C B Clark B Meyer A Bekker MN Bailey
IARC SC Chairman for TESCOD DTM for MD (D Div)
This document has been seen and accepted by:
B Meyer Study Committee

A Bekker for TESCOD
MN Bailey DTM
Contents
Page
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................ 2
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Normative References.................................................................................................................... 2
3 Definitions and Abbreviations......................................................................................................... 3
4 Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 3
4.1 Civil Works stage......................................................................................................................... 3
4.2 Steelwork stage ........................................................................................................................... 4
4.3 Power plant stage........................................................................................................................ 4
4.4 Plant Stage .................................................................................................................................. 4
4.5 Stringers and Droppers Stage..................................................................................................... 4
4.6 Control Plant Stage ..................................................................................................................... 4
4.7 Substation Building furniture stage ............................................................................................. 5
4.8 Plant/Equipment Handing Over Certificate Stage ....................................................................... 5
5 Revisions ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Annexes
A Impact assessment........................................................................................................................ 6
B Stage 1: Commencement of Civil Construction project form......................................................... 7
C Stage 2: Steelwork checklist........................................................................................................ 15
D Stage 3: Plant and connection checklist...................................................................................... 18
E Stage 4: Plant and Information form ............................................................................................ 46
F Stage 5: Stringing and Droppers checklist................................................................................... 59
G Stage 6: Control plant checklist ................................................................................................... 62
H Stage 7: Substation Building Furniture checklist ......................................................................... 74
I Stage 8: Plant/Equipment Handing Over Certificate .................................................................... 75
J Stage 8: Plant/Equipment Provisional Handing Over Certificate ................................................ 76
MGM/lm/AS-12/Aug’02
DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: CONTROLLED DISCLOSURE
DISTRIBUTION STANDARD PART 7: REFERENCE REV
SUBSTATIONS SECTION 4 QUALITY CONTROL DISASAAQ1 5
PROCESS FOR THE CHECKING OF DISTRIBUTION PAGE 2 OF 76
SUBSTATION CONSTRUCTION BEFORE HANDING
Foreword
This standard is based on the original document drawn up by A J Searle of the Cape Distributor. It has
been revised and updated by the HV/MV Substation Working Group comprising:
C Clark (Chairman) IARC

R Maitland-Stuart Eastern Region
B Meyer Westernn Region
H Prinsloo Northern Region
K Rozmiarek Northern Region
F Wahl Northern region
and
C D Smith IARC
J F Scholtz IARC
Any recommendations for corrections, additions or deletions to this standard should be sent to:
Technology Development Manager: Power Plant

Distribution Technology
Private Bag X1074
GERMISTON
1400
Telephone (011) 871-2416

Fax (011) 871-2352
Internet: Andre.bekker@Eskom.co.za
1 Scope
This standard sets out the requirements for the various quality checking stages up to the testing and
commissioning of substations. This standard shall be used in conjunction with all documentation used in
the testing and commissioning of substation plant.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions that, through reference in the text, constitute requirements of
this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards and
specifications are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged
to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the documents listed below.
Information on currently valid national and international standards and specifications can be obtained
from the Information Centre and Technology Standardization Department at Megawatt Park.
SANS 121, Hot-dip (galvanized) zinc coatings (other than on continuously zinc-coated sheet and wire).
SCSASAAA0: Standard for passive fire protection in Distribution substation yards.
ESKASAAF1: Sampling and testing of mineral insulating oil for power transformers and reactors.
SCSASAAM0: Distribution standard – Part 0: Structure, definitions, abbreviations and exemp-tions.
DISASAAN0: Standard for the labelling of high voltage equipment.
SCSASABK3: Distribution standard – Part 7: Substations section 2 generic substation design.

SCSPVAAR2:, Procedure for the commissioning of metering and measurements installations with a NMD
> 1 MVA
NWG 7014: Design for battery rooms.
SCSASABK2: Distribution standard – Part 2: Earthing section 3 substation earthing
SANS 1200: Specification for civil engineering construction
SABS 10400: National building regulations
Eskom Drawings Nos.: D-DT-5240
3 Abbreviations
3.1 CON: Contractor
3.2 C.O.W.: Clerk of Works
3.3 EDNM: Electricity Delivery Network Management
3.4 FS: Field Services
3.5 NWS: Network Services
3.6 PM: Project Management
3.7 EDNS: Electricity Delivery Network Services
3.8 NMD: Notify maximum demand.
3.9 IARC: Industry Association Resource Centre
3.10 CGP: Corner Gate Post
3.11 EDFS Electricity Delivery Field Services
4 Requirements
The quality checking standards required by the Distribution Group are given in the form of checklists.
These checklists are given in annexes A to H of this standard. There are 8 sets of checklists and these
shall be completed by the relevant CON. The COW is to ensure that these forms are completed prior to
the issuing of the applicable Handing over form, the COW is further responsible for identifying HOLD
POINTS with the CON prior to the commencement of any work and for the carrying out of SPOT
CHECKS.
4.1 Civil Works Stage
4.1.1 The C.O.W. shall be responsible for completing the Commencement of Civil Construction form
4.1.2 The Civil CON shall be responsible for completing the forms, Stage 1 A1 to Stage 1 A4 (see
annex A). On completion of all the forms, the CON shall request a Civil Works Handing Over Certificate
from the C.O.W.
4.1.3 The C.O.W. shall be responsible for completing the Civil Works Handing Over Certificate
4.2 Steelwork stage
4.2.1 The C.O.W. shall be responsible for completing the Commencement of Steelwork Construction
form.
4.2.2 The Steelwork CON shall be responsible for completing the forms, Stage 2 B1 (see annex B). On
completion of all the forms, the Contractor shall request a Steelwork Handing Over certificate from the
C.O.W.
4.2.3 The C.O.W. shall be responsible for completing the Steelwork Handing Over Certificate
4.3 Power plant stage
4.3.1 The C.O.W. shall be responsible for completing the Commencement of Power plant and
Connection Construction Project form.
4.3.2 The Power plant CON shall be responsible for completing the forms, Stage 3 C1 to Stage 3 C12.
On completion of all the forms, the CON shall request a Power plant and Connection Handing Over
Certificate from the C.O.W.
4.3.3 The C.O.W. shall be responsible for completing the Power plant and Connection Handing Over
Certificate.
4.4 Plant stage
4.4.1 The C.O.W. shall be responsible for completing the Commencement of Plant Information project
form
4.4.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for completing the forms, Stage 4 D1 to Stage 4 D10 (see
annex D). The C.O.W shall thereafter verify the information on the forms. On completion of the forms the
Plant Engineer shall request a Plant Handing Over Certificate from the C.O.W
4.4.3 The C.O.W. shall be responsible for completing the Plant Information Handing Over Certificate.
4.5 Stringers and Droppers stage
4.5.1 The C.O.W. shall be responsible for completing the Commencement of Stringing and Droppers
project form.
4.5.2 The Stringing and Dropper CON shall be responsible for completing the forms, Stage 5 E1 (see
annex E). On completion of all the forms, the CON shall request a Stringing and Droppers Handing Over
Certificate from the C.O.W.
4.5.3 The C.O.W. shall be responsible for completing the Stringing and Droppers Handing Over
Certificate.
4.6 Control plant stage
4.6.1 The C.O.W. shall be responsible for completing the Control plant project format.
4.6.2 The Control plant CON shall be responsible for completing the forms, Stage 6 F1 to Stage 6 F8
(see annex F). On completion of all the forms, the EDNS Plant Engineer shall request a Control plant
Handing Over Certificate from the C.O.W. (EDFS to be involved at all times).
4.6.3 The C.O.W. shall be responsible for completing the Control plant Handing Over Certificate.
4.6.4 The Control plant Handing Over Certificate shall be signed by the CON, EDNS Plant Engineer,
EDNS Project Engineer, EDFS as well as the C.O.W.
4.6.5 EDFS per discipline shall verify the correctness of plant installation as per SOW and Eskom
Standards. The EDNS Plant Engineer shall verify all control plant equipment is commissioned as per
SOW.
4.7 Substation Building furniture stage
4.7.1 The C.O.W. shall be responsible for completing the form, Stage 7 G1 (see annex G).
4.8 Plant/Equipment Handing Over Certificate stage
4.8.1 The Project Manager shall be responsible for completing the form, Stage 8 H or I (see annex H or
I)
5 Revisions
DATE REV. COMPILER NOTES
Project Flow Process added, entire document revised to allow for

Aug ‘98 0 C Clark
Stage takeovers.
April ‘99 1A C Clark Project Flow Process taken out, entire document changed.
Nov ‘99 2 C Clark Document changed comments added
Document changed item revised – 4.6.2

May ‘01 2A C Clark
Document changed comments added – 4.6.4 , 4.6.5
Comments addressed. General typographical errors rectified. Item
4.4.2 and associated forms revised. Annex H (Stage 8) – FS
added as a signatory. Annex I added to include provisional
July ‘01 2B C Clark handing over certificate. Annex C (Stage 3) C13 – Fire Protection
Checklist added. Annex A (Stage 1) A3 – changes/additions to
checklist. General changes to all other Annexes as per
comments.
Typographical errors rectified as per request from western region.
Sept ’01 2C C Clark
Alignment of document to include signatories on a single sheet.
June02 3(A) C Clark Page 75 EDNS added
Sept’02 4 C Clark Document approved
Telecontrol info updated according to comments received by
Sept’04 4(A) C Clark
Western Region. Electrical Certificate info on page 9 removed.
Sept’04 4(B) C Clark All comments answered. Send for Voting 11/2004.
All comments and new comments answered. Send for Voting
March’05 4(C) C Clark
03/2005.
Sept’05 5 C Clark Document approved.
Annex A
(informative)
Impact Assessment
Impact assessment
Document title: Substations Section 4: Quality control process for
the checking of distribution substation
construction before handing over for commercial
operation
Document no: DISASAAQ1 Revision no: 5
Activity Detail
1. What training is required to implement this document? Awareness
(e.g. Awareness training, practical / on job, module.)
2. Who will require training? (State designations.) Clerk of Works
3. What prerequisites are needed for students? N/A
4. What equipment will be required for training? (Computers etc.) N/A
5. What special tools will be required for training? N/A
6. What special requirements are needed for the trainer? N/A
7. Time period for training to be completed? N/A
8. What special tools / equipment will be needed to be purchased by N/A
the Region to effectively implement?
9. Are there stock numbers available for the new equipment? N/A
9. Does the document affect the budget? N/A
10. Time period for implementation of requirements after training is N/A
completed?
11. Does the Buyers Guide or Buyers List need updating? N/A
12. What Buyer’s Guides have been created? N/A
13. Was Training & Development consulted w.r.t training N/A
requirements?
14. Were the critical points in the document determined? N/A
15. Is any training material available on the subject in this document? N/A
16. Was the document SCSPVABE0 adhered to? N/A
Total implementation period

Total training cost
Total cost of tools / equipment
Total cost involved
Comments:
Assessment Compiled by: Recommended by (Functional Responsibility):

Name: C B Clark Name: B Meyer
Designation: Senior Engineer Designation: Project Engineering Manager
Dept: Plant Technologies IARC Dept: Project Engineering Western Region
Date: September 2005 Date: September 2005
Annex B
(normative)
Stage 1
Commencement of Civil Construction project form
1 Project a) ID/NAME : .................................................................................................
b) Scope : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
2 Contract/Order No. : .................................................................................................
3 Name of Contractor : .................................................................................................
4 Scope of extent
of work done
by Contractor : .................................................................................................
................................................................................
................................................................................
Received by Issued by C.O.W.

Contractor Name Name
Stage 1 A1 Site preparation
Stage 1 A2 Road and runway
Stage 1 A3 Buildings
Stage 1 A4 Earthing, foundations and
To be completed by the Clerk of Works
Form issued by : ............................................................................................

(C.O.W.) (NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Signature: ............................................................... Date: .....................................

(C.O.W.)
Form received by : ............................................................................................

(Contractor) (NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Signature: ............................................................... Date: .....................................

(Contractor)
Annex B
(continued)
Stage 1
Civil Works and Building checklist

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTOR
A.1 Site preparation
Substation: Document No: 1/01
Item checked Signature Name in block Requirements/

letters Specifications
1 Secure setting out Site plan drawing
pegs (X and Y) (Outside working area)
2 Cut and fill (As site Level and drainage
plan) drawing
3 Compaction Site plan drawing
Test certificate
varifying results
required
4 Bay centre lines Site plan drawing
5 Foundations Site plan drawing
excavations
6 Earth grid setting Earth grid layout
out drawing
8 Earth grid Earth grid layout
excavations drawing
7 Earth grid installed Earth grid layout
in accordance with drawing and earthing
substation specs. D-DT-5240
requirements
9 Earth grid Earth grid layout
compaction drawing
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
(C.O.W) (NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ...............................

(C.O.W)
Annex B
(continued)
Stage 1
Civil Works and Building checklist (continued)

A.2 Roads and runway

1 Main access road completed Level and drainage
drawing
2 Culverts provided and Foundation layout
indicated to drawing drawing
3 Drainage Level and drainage
drawing
4 Radius of corners adequate Site plan drawing
5 Pipes provided with draw Foundation layout
wires drawing
6 Road surface according to Site plan drawing
design specifications
7 Runway reinforcing Foundation layout
drawing
8 Runway shuttering Foundation layout
drawing
9 Runway levels Foundation layout
drawing
10 Runway concrete Foundation layout
drawing
Checked by : ............................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ...............................

(C.O.W)
Annex B
(continued)
Stage 1

A.3 Buildings

1 Setting out
2 Levels Foundation layout
drawing
3 Concrete, cube and Foundation layout
slump tests to be done drawing
4 Doors open outwards Control room/Switch
room detail drawings
5 Doors correct height Control room/Switch
room detail drawings
6 Rainwater channels Control room/Switch
provided room detail drawings
7 Unistruts and wire trays Control room/Switch
fitted room detail drawings
8 Ventilation/air Control room/Switch
conditioning correct room detail drawings
9 Cable trench covers Control room/Switch
correctly fitted and room detail drawings
painted
10 Sewer soak away and Foundation layout
septic tank in drawing
accordance with local
authority requirements
11 Ducting for telephone
(where applicable)
12 Paintwork in accordance Control room/Switch
with specifications room detail drawings
13 Vermin proofing (sealing Control room/Switch
of all possible points of room detail drawings
entry likely to be
accessible to rodents
etc)
Annex B
(continued)
Stage 1

A.3 Buildings (concluded)

Battery Room:
14 Battery room provided with NWG 7014: Battery
explosion-proof light and room detail drawing
extractor fans
15 Acid-proof flooring provided
and installed/applied in NWG 7014: Battery
accordance with room detail drawing
specification
16 Emergency shower or hand
held spray
17 Floor sloping towards water
outlet channel
18 Maintenance equipment
19 Safety equipment provided NWG 7014: Battery
room detail drawing
20 Extraction fans and air
inlets with filters positioned
correctly
21 Battery cable ducting
positioned correctly
22 Warning signs and notices SCSASABK3
23 Washable air vents and
frame in position
24 Air filters fitted to inside of
doors
25 Handrailings and steps as
per spec.
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex B
(continued)
Stage 1

A.4 Earthing, foundations and fencing

1 All gates earthed at both 50 mm × 3 mm flat copper
sides and all CGP All
earthed
2 Substation fence earthed Every 20 m, to be brought
in accordance with up on the inside of the
requirements station
3 Terminal tower bonded as Earth grid layout
per drawing.
4 Foundations reinforcing Foundation layout or detail
drawings
5 Foundations shuttering Foundation layout or detail
drawings
6 Foundations hold down Foundation layout or detail
bolts drawings
7 Foundations levels Foundation layout or detail
drawings
8 Foundations concrete Foundation layout or detail
drawings
9 All foundation surfaces Foundation layout or detail
correct and neatly drawings
finished
10 Cable trenches Foundation layout drawing
11 Kerbing 1,2 m outside substation
fence
12 Yard stone 36 mm crushed stone,
100 mm thick
Annex B
(continued)
Stage 1
Civil Works and Building checklist (concluded)

A.4 Earthing, foundations and fencing (concluded)

13 Fence galvanizing Galvanized to
SANS 121
14 Fence posts Fence detail drawings
15 Fence struts Fence detail drawings
16 Fence rods Fence detail drawings
17 Fence gates Fence detail drawings
18 Joints and strain points Fence detail drawings
19 Gates alignment Fence detail drawings
20 Clearances Fence detail drawings
21 Gates lockable Fence detail drawings
22 Razor wire Fence detail drawings
23 Wire thickness (4 mm)
– galvanized (strain
wire)
24 Chains on gates Fence detail drawings
25 Fire protection and oil SCSASAAA0
drainage in accordance
with standard specs
26 All excess material
removed and site
cleaned
27 Warning signs and SCSASBK3
notices
28 Site spoil Approved by Eskom
environmentalists
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
(C.O.W) (NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ..................................

Annex B
(concluded)
Stage 1
Civil Works Handing Over Certificate
In terms of this certificate the Clerk of Works accepts the work done by the Contractor.
1 Project a) ID/NAME : .................................................................................................

b) Scope : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
3 Name of contractor : .................................................................................................
4 Scope of extent …………………………………………………………………….

of work done
by contractor : .................................................................................................
..........................................................................
5 Checks for Civil Works Applicable Applicable Received
Yes No Yes/No
1 Compaction tests - If applicable
2 Certificate of Compliance - If applicable
3 Visual inspection: “Check Sheets ”
4 Concrete tests
5 As-built drawings
6 Spot checks 1. ........................................................

2. ........................................................
3. ........................................................
4. …………………………………………
Taken over by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W.)
Handed over by: .........................................................................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(Contractor)
Annex C
(normative)
Stage 2
Commencement of Steelwork Construction project form
1 Project a) ID/NAME : .................................................................................................
b) Scope : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
4 Scope of extent
of work done
by Contractor : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................

Contractor
Stage 2 B1 Steelwork
Form issued by : ............................................................................................

Signature: ............................................................... Date: .....................................

(C.O.W.)
Form received by : ............................................................................................

Signature: ............................................................... Date: .....................................

(Contractor)
Annex C
(normative)
Stage 2
Steelwork checklist
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTOR)
B.1 Steelwork

1 All steel structures leveled General arrangement
and straight and station elevations
2 Steelwork correctly Steelwork marking
assembled and all nuts plan/General
torqued arrangement
3 All bolts galvanized and SANS 121
correct sizes
4 Galvanizing of steel work SANS 121
satisfactory
5 Beams at correct levels General arrangement
and Station elevations
6 Beams correctly installed Angle irons facing
downwards
7 Phase centers correct General arrangement
and Station elevations
8 Working clearance correct Table 1 in Section 4 in
the Substation Standard
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ...............................

(C.O.W)
Annex C
(concluded)
Stage 2
Steelwork Handing Over Certificate
In terms of this certificate the Clerk of Works accepts, the work done by the Contractor.
1 Project a) ID/NAME : .................................................................................................

b) Scope : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
4 Scope of extent
of work done
by Contractor : .................................................................................................
................................................................................
................................................................................
5 Checks for steelwork Applicable Applicable Received
Yes No Yes/No
1 Visual inspection: “Check sheets ”
2 As-built drawings
3 Spot checks 1. ........................................................

2. ........................................................
3. ........................................................
4. …………………………………………
Taken over by : ...........................................................................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W.)
Handed over by: .........................................................................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(Contractor)
Annex D
(normative)
Commencement of Power plant and Connection Construction Project form

1 Project a) ID/NAME : .................................................................................................
b) Scope : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
4 Scope of extent
of work done
by Contractor : .................................................................................................
................................................................................
................................................................................

Contractor
Stage 3 C1 Transformers
Stage 3 C2 NECRTs
Stage 3 C3 Reactors
Stage 3 C4 Circuit-breakers
Stage 3 C5 Isolators
Stage 3 C6 Airbreak switches
Stage 3 C7 Current transformers
Stage 3 C8 Voltage transformers
Stage 3 C9 Coupling capacitors
Stage 3 C10 Surge arresters
Stage 3 C11 General
Stage 3 C12 Dead testing
Form issued by: ..........................................................................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W.)
Form received by: .......................................................................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(Contractor)
Annex D
(normative)
Stage 3
Power plant and Connection checklist

C.1 Transformers
No. Item checked Trfr Trfr Trfr Trfr Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
1 Equipment Serial No.:
1.1 Transformers
• Oil levels – conservator

– tap-changer
• Bushing oil levels
• Oil leaks
• Bushing (clean/siliconed
Check for broken
porcelain. Check for
acrylic covers on MV
bushings (Covers to
have drain holes to
prevent moisture build-
up)
• Silica gel
Colour – Blue
• Silica gel oil pot levels
• Temperature gauges
• Buchholz relay
• Heaters in Div Mech
DISASAAN0
• Labelling
• OLTC operation
The tap-changer is to be
tested through all its
taps.(Manually if
applicable)
Check that anti-
condensate heater is
serviceable
• Phase sequence
• Alarms
• General condition
• Fire protection A & P
• Earthing (4 straps on tank)
SCSASAAA0
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3
Power plant and Connection checklist (continued)

C.1 Transformers (continued)
1 2 3 4 letters
Equipment
• Fans and oil pumps

In case of forced oil and
air cooled transformers.
Check rotation of forced
cooling fans
• Oil sampling points
labelled
ESKASAAF1
• Valve positions correct
Valves on cooling
banks and between
conservator to be
open. (Feel
difference in heat
between cooling fans
and transformer
tanks)
• Oil sample results
ESKASAAF1
• Tertiaries insulated
• Drainage
• OCTS locked
• Buchholz relay
Bleed all air from the
Buchholz relay
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.1 Transformers (concluded)
1 2 3 4 letters
Equipment
• Tests
Ensure that the following
tests are carried out:
a) Insulation resistance
test,
b) Vector Group test,
c) Radio test;
d) Positive sequence
Impedance test;
e) Transformer
bushing tests;
f) Buchholz bushing
tests;
g) Buchholz and
temperature devices
• Transformer neutral
Transformer neutral
is separately earthed
from SAs and
transformer tank
(99TB013)
• Equipment ratings
Check if the equipment
ratings are in
accordance with the
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.2 NECRTs
No. Item checked NECRT NECRT NECRT NECRT Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
1.2 NECRTs

– tap-changer
• Oil leaks
• Bushing (cleans/
siliconed
Check for broken
porcelain
• Silica gel
Colour – Blue
• Silica gel oil pot levels
• Buchholz relay
• Heaters in Div Mec
ESKASAAN0
• Labelling
• Check that anti-
condensate heater is
serviceable
• Phase sequence
• Alarms
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.2 NECRTs (continued)
1 2 3 4 letters
Equipment

In case of forced oil
and air cooled
transformers. Check
rotation of forced
cooling fans
Oil sampling points
labelled
ESKASAAF1
• Valves on cooling
banks and between
conservator to be open.
(Feel difference in heat
between cooling fans
and transformer tanks)
ESKASAAF1
• Drainage
• OCTS locked
• Buchholz relay
Buchholz relay
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3
Power plant and connection checklist (continued)

C.2 NECRTs (concluded)
1 2 3 4 letters
Equipment
• Tests
Ensure that the
following tests are
carried out:
a) Insulation
resistance test,
b) Vector Group test,
c) Radio test;
d) Positive sequence
Impedance test;
e) Transformer
bushing tests;
f) Buchholz bushing
tests;
g) Buchholz and
temperature
devices
Check if the equip-
ment ratings are in
accordance with the
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.3 Reactors
No. Item checked Reactors Reactors Reactors Reactors Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
1.3 Reactors

– tap-changer
• Oil leaks
• Bushing (clean/siliconed
Check for broken
porcelain. Check for
acrylic covers on LV
bushings
• Silica gel
Colour – Blue
• Silica gel oil pot
levels
• Buchholz relay
• Heaters in Div Mech
ESKASAAN0
• Labelling
• Check that anti-
condensate heater
is serviceable
• Phase sequence
• Alarms
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.3 Reactors (continued)
No. Item checked Reactors Reactors Reactors Reactors Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
Equipment

In case of forced oil
and air cooled
transformers. Check
rotation of forced
cooling fans
• Oil sampling points
labelled
• ESKASAAF1
Valves on cooling
banks and between
conservator to be
open. (Feel difference
in heat between
cooling gans and
transformer tanks)
ESKASAAF1
• Drainage
• OCTS locked
• Buchholz relay
Buchholz relay
.
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3: Power plant and connection checklist (continued)

C.3 Reactors (concluded)
No. Item checked Reactors Reactors Reacotrs Reacotrs Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
Equipment
• Tests
Ensure that the
following tests are
carried out;
a) Insulation
resistance test,
b) Vector Group
test,
c) Radio test;
d) Positive
sequence
Impedance test;
e) Transformer
bushing tests;
f) Buchholz
bushing tests;
g) Buchholz and
temperature
devices
Check if the equip-
ment ratings are in
accordance with the
design
specifications
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.4 Circuit-breakers
No. Item checked Brkr Brkr Brkr Brkr Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
Equipment Serial No.:
1.4 Circuit-breakers
• Porcelain
Check for broken
porcelain insulators.
Porcelain insulators are
to be clean. If chipped,
insulators must be
treated with Glyptal
• Oil levels
Check for correct oil
levels
• Gas pressures
Check for correct gas
pressures according to
the environmental
temperature
• Oil leaks
• Operation
Check the operation of
the circuit-breakers for
closing and opening and
the spring rewind for
correct latching
• Mech. box heaters
Check that all
condensate heaters
are serviceable in the
mechanism boxes
• Special tools
• Phase sequence
• Labelling
• Jumper clearances
• Remote control
• Alarms
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.4 Circuit-breakers (concluded)
No. Item checked Brkr Brkr Brkr Brkr Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
Equipment
• Earthing
• Equipment rating
• Gearbox oil levels
• Check interlocking
(Indoor breakers only)
ratings are in
accordance with the
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.5 Isolators
No. Item checked ISOL ISOL ISOL ISOL Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
1.5 Isolators/Earth Switches
• Operation
• Contact
Open and close freely,
ensure proper contact.
Ensure that they are
correctly adjusted and
greased. Verify the number
of auxiliary contacts
• Arcing horns(if applicable)
• Interlocking (if appli-
cable)
• Porcelain
Check for broken
insulators must be
• Hazard guards in place
(weight operated)
• Vermin proofed
• Earthing
• Labelling ESKASAAN0
• Operating handle
Ensure that there are two
grub screws and they are
adequately secured.
Operating handle is to be
lockable.
• Flexible earths
Adequately secured
between operating
handle and frame
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.5 Isolators (concluded)
No. Item checked ISOL ISOL ISOL ISOL Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
Equipment
• Mechanism box (Handle

for manual operation)
Mechanism box is to be
locked
ratings are in accordance
with the design
specifications
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3
C.6 Airbreak switches
No. Item checked ABRKS ABRKS ABRKS ABRKS Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
1.6 Airbreak switches
• Operation
• Contact
Open an close freely,
ensure proper contact.
Ensure that they are
correctly adjusted and
greased. Verify the
number of auxiliary
contacts
• Arcing horns(if
applicable)
• Interlocking (if
applicable)
• Porcelain
Check for broken
insulators must be
treated with Glyptal.
• Hazard guards in place
(weight operated)
• Vermin proofed
• Earthing
• Operating handle
Ensure that there are two
grub screws and they are
adequately secured.
Operating handle is to be
lockable
• Flexible earths
• Adequately secured
between operating
handle and frame
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.6 Airbreak switches (concluded)
No. Item checked ABRKS ABRKS ABRKS ABRKS Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
Equipment
ratings are in accordance
with the design
specifications
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.7 Current transformers
No. Item checked CTs CTs CTs CTs Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
1.7 Current transformers
• Oil leaks/Level
• Porcelain
Check for broken
• P1 to face breaker.
• Ensure that all unused
cores are short circuited
• Gas/Oil levels
• Earthing
• Gas pressure
pressure according to
the environmental
temperature
• LT cables
Properly clamped and
glands properly
secured. Spare cable
cores are to be earthed
on one side only
• Tests
tests are carried out;
a) CTs insulation test,
b) Winding resistance test,
c) Polarity Flick test,
d) Magnetization test,
e) , Ratio test,
f) VTs Insulation test,
g) Polarity test,
h) Ratio test
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.7 Current transformers (concluded)
No. Item checked CTs CTs CTs CTs Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
Equipment
• Clamps
Check if correct clamps
are used. Ensure that
the proper contact area
is obtained. Clamps are
to be correctly torqued
• Corrosion
Inspect CT galvanizing
oil pots for damage to
the galvanizing
ratings are in accor-
dance with the design
specifications
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.8 Voltage transformers
No. Item checked VT VT VT VT Signature Name in block

1 2 3 4 letters
1.8 Voltage transformers
• Oil leaks/Level
• Porcelain
Check for broken
• Gas/Oil levels
• Earthing
• Gas pressure
the environmental
temperature
• LT cables
glands properly
on one side only
• Tests
e) , Ratio test,
g) Polarity test,
h) Ratio test
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.8 Voltage transformers (concluded)
No. Item checked VT VT VT VT Signature Name in block

1 2 3 4 letters
Equipment
• Clamps
to be correctly torqued.
• Corrosion
Inspect VT galvanizing
oil pots for damage to
the galvanizing
ratings are in
accordance with the
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.9 Coupling capacitors
No. Item checked CC CC CC CC Signature Name in block

1 2 3 4 letters
1.9 Coupling capacitors
• Oil leaks/Level
• Porcelain
Check for broken
Check for acrylic covers
on LV bushings. Putty
tape and P23 tape and
insulated condition.
• Silica gel
• Gas/Oil levels
• Earthing
• Gas pressure
the environmental
temperature
• LT cables
glands properly
on one side only
• Test certificates
(Factory Tests)
• Tests
e) , Ratio test,
g) Polarity test,
h) Ratio test
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.9 Coupling capacitors (concluded)
No. Item checked CC CC CC CC Signature Name in block

1 2 3 4 letters
Equipment
• Clamps
to be correctly torqued.
• Corrosion
Inspect galvanizing oil
pots for damage to the
galvanizing
ratings are in
accordance with the
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3 Power plant and connection checklist

C.10 Surge arresters
No. Item checked SA SA SA SA Signature Name in block

1 2 3 4 letters
1.10 Surge arresters
• Blow outs
SAs to be faced away from
expensive equipment
• Earthing
• Check earthing.
(Steel/Copper earth tail)
• Check for broken porcelain
insulators. Porcelain
insulators are to be clean. If
chipped, insulators must be
• Voltage specification
Ensure that the SA is correctly
specified for the appropriate
voltage. Ensure that when the
SA blows that the connecting
conductor does not short-
circuit with other equipment
• Connecting conductor
• Clamps
Check that correct clamps are
used. Ensure that proper
contact area is obtained.
Clamps are to be correctly
torqued
• Protection distances
Ensure that the SAs are
installed within Eskom
standard distance from the
equipment to be protected.
(See electrical layout drawing)
• Ensure that the SA’s are
station class
• SA’s to be megger tested as
per SCSPVABA5
Checked by : …………………………………….. Signature: ….......................................... Date:…………...

Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.11 General
No. Item checked Signature Name in block

letters
1.11 Insulators
• Clean
• No cracks
• No chips
• Correct amount for applicable voltage
2.11 General aux. equipment
• Labelled
• Locking devices
• Earthing
3.11 Capacitor banks
• Porcelains
• External fuses
All external fuses to be serviceable
• Damage to cans
No scratches and leakages on cans
(Scratches cause corrosion)
• “Danger” notice/signs
• Sufficient earthing gear
• Separate fencing
• Locking
Labelling
Annex D
(continued)
Stage 3

C.11 General
No. Item checked Signature Requirements/

Specifications
Capacitor banks (continued)
• Earthing
• General
• Discharge time
(enough discharge time from switching out to
switching in again)
• Rating
Ensure that the correct capacitor bank ratings
(kV and Mvar)
4.11 Plant General
• All equipment levelled and properly adjusted

Paintwork and galvanizing satisfactory SABS 763
• Phase sequence correct where applicable
Phase colour discs on all feeders ESKASAAN0
• General condition of all equipment satisfactory
• All excess material removed and site cleaned
• Cubicles, junction boxes and mech. boxes
water-tight and vermin proof
Adequate operational lighting
General arrangement
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex D
(concluded)
Stage 3
C.12 Dead Testing Certificates (concluded)
No. Item checked Bay Bay Bay Bay Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
1.12 Dead testing
certificates
Transformers
Circuit-breakers
Isolators/Earth
switches
Airbreak switches
CTs
VTs
Coupling capacitors
Insulators
General aux.
equipment
Line matching
equipment/line trap
Capacitor banks
Surge arresters
Plant general
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex D
(concluded)
Stage 3
Power plant and connection checklist (concluded)

C.13 Fire Protection
No. Item checked TRFR TRFR TRFR TRFR Signature Name in block
1 2 3 4 letters
1.13 Fire Protection
Firewalls
Bundwalls
Oil Holding Dams
Piping to Oil Dam
Bag Filters
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ……………………………….

(C.O.W)
Annex D
Stage 3
Power plant and Connection Handing Over Certificate
1 Project a) ID/NAME : .................................................................................................

b) Scope : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
4 Scope of extent
of work to be done
by Contractor : .................................................................................................
................................................................................
................................................................................
5 Checks for Power plant and Connections Applicable Applicable Received
Yes No Yes/No
2 As built drawings
3 Spot checks 1. ........................................................

2. ........................................................
3. ........................................................
4. …………………………………………
Taken over by : ...........................................................................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W.)
Handed over by: .........................................................................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(Contractor)
Annex E
(normative)
Stage 4
Plant Information Project form

1 Project a) ID/NAME : .................................................................................................
b) Scope : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
4 Scope of extent
of work done
by Contractor : .................................................................................................
................................................................................
................................................................................

Contractor
Stage 4 D1 Transformers
Stage 4 D2 Circuit-breakers
Stage 4 D3 Current transformers
Stage 4 D4 Voltage transformer
Stage 4 D5 Isolators/Earth switches
Stage 4 D6 Surge arresters
Stage 4 D7 Line trap
Stage 4 D8 Busbar
Stage 4 D9 Auxiliary transformer
Stage 4 D10 NECRT

Form issued by: ..........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W.)
Form received by: .......................................................................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(Contractor)
Annex E
(normative)
Stage 4
Plant Information check sheet

E.1 Transformers:
Transformer 1
Make: …………………………..Rating: …………………………. Vector: …………………………..
H/V amps: …………………….. M/V amps: ……………………. L/V amps: ……………………….
% Impedance: ………………………… % Positive sequence impedance: ……………..…….……...
% Zero sequence impedance: ………………………………………………..
Number of taps: ………………………….. Nominal tap: ……………………………………………
H/V volts: ……………………… M/V volts: ……………………… L/V volts: …………………………..
Serial number: ……………………………… Specification No……………………………
Transformer 2
Make: …………………………. .Rating: ……………………………. Vector: …………………………..
H/V amps: ……………………. M/V amps: ……………………. L/V amps: ………...……….……….
% Impedance: ……………………… % Positive sequence impedance: ………..…………….……...
% Zero sequence impedance: …………………………………...
Number of taps: ………………………….. Nominal tap: ……………………………………………………
H/V volts: ……………………… M/V volts: ……………………… L/V volts: ………..………………..
Transformer 3
Make: …………………………..Rating: ……………………………. Vector: …………………….……..
H/V amps: …………………….. M/V amps: …………………… L/V amps: …………….……..…
% Impedance: ………………………… % Positive sequence impedance: …………………..……...
% Zero sequence impedance: …………………………………...
Number of taps: ………………………….. Nominal tap: ……………….…………………………………
H/V amps: …………………. M/V amps: ……………………. L/V amps: …………….……..….

Annex E
(continued)
E.1 Transformers: (concluded)
Transformer 4
Make: ………………………….. Rating: ……………………………. Vector: …………………………..
H/V amps: …………………….. M/V amps: ………………………. L/V amps: ..………………….
% Impedance: ………………………… % Positive sequence impedance: ……………….……...
% Zero sequence impedance: ………………………………………………..
Number of taps: ………………………….. Nominal tap: …………………………………………
H/V volts: ………………………M/V volts: ……………………… L/V volts: …………………………..
Serial No.: …………………………………… Specification No……………………………
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTOR AND C.O.W
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
(CONTRACTORS NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................
Verified by : ...........................................................................................................
(C.O.W NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................:

Annex E
(continued)
Stage 4
Plant Information checksheet
E.2 Circuit-breakers:
Circuit–breaker 1:
Make: …………………………………………… Type: …………….…………………………………..
Operation: ……………………………………… Serial No.: ……….…………………………………..
Rupturing capacity: ……………………………. Full load current: ….……………………………….
Voltage: ………………………………………….
Make: …………………………………………… Type: ……………………………..…….……………..
Operation: ……………………………………… Serial No.: ……………………….…….……………..
Rupturing capacity: …………………………… Full load current: ……………...…….……………….
Voltage: ………………………………………….
Make: …………………………………………… Type: ……………………..…………….……………..
Operation: ……………………………………… Serial No.: …………………….………………………
Rupturing Capacity: …………………………… Full load current: ……...……….…………………….
Voltage: ………………………………………….
Make: …………………………………………… Type: ………………………..….……………………..
Operation: ……………………………………… Serial No.: …………….……….……………………..
Rupturing capacity: …………………………… Full load current: ………...…….…………………….
Voltage: ………………………………………….

Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................
Verified by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: …………………………..

Annex E
(continued)
Stage 4
E.3 Current transformers:
Current–Transformer 1:
Make: …………………………………………… Type: ……………………….………………………..
Red: White: Blue: Rupturing capacity: ……………………………
Full load current: …………...………………… Voltage: ………………………………………….
Serial No.: ……………………………………….
Make: …………………………………………… Type: ……………………….………………………..
Serial No.: ……………………………………….
Make: …………………………………………… Type: ……………………….………………………..
Serial No.: ……………………………………….
Make: …………………………………………… Type: ……………………….………………………..
Serial No.: ……………………………………….
Checked by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:………………………….
Verified by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:………………………….

Annex E
(continued)
Stage 4

E.4 Voltage transformers:
Voltage–Transformer 1:
Make: ………………………………………. Type: …………………………………..………………...

Serial No.: ………………………………… Voltage: ……………………….
Red: White: Blue:
Make: ………………………………………. Type: …………………………………..………………...

Red: White: Blue:
Make: ………………………………………. Type: …………………………………..………………...

Red: White: Blue:
Make: ………………………………………. Type: …………………………………..………………...

Red: White: Blue:
Checked by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:…………………………
Verified by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:…………………………

Annex E
(continued)
Stage 4

E.5 Isolators/Earth switches:
Isolator/Earth switch 1:
Make: …………………………………………. Type: …………..………………………………….
Rupturing capacity: …………………………. Full load current : .…………….…………………
Serial No.: ……………………………………..
Make: …………………………………………. Type: …………..………………………………….
Serial No.: ……………………………………..
Make: …………………………………………. Type: …………..………………………………….
Serial No.: ……………………………………..
Make: …………………………………………. Type: …………..………………………………….
Serial No.: ……………………………………..
Checked by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:…………………………
Verified by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:…………………………

Annex E
(continued)
Stage 4
Plant information checksheet

E.6 Surge arrester:
Surge arrester 1:
Make: ………………………………………. Type: …………………………………..………………...

Red: White: Blue: MCOV…………………………………..
Surge arrester 2:
Make: ………………………………………. Type: …………………………………..………………...

Surge arrester 3:
Make: ………………………………………. Type: …………………………………..………………...

Surge arrester 4:
Make: ………………………………………. Type: …………………………………..………………...

Checked by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:…………………………
Verified by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:…………………………

Annex E
(continued)
Stage 4
E.7 Line trap:
Line trap 1:
Make: …………………………………… Type: …………………….….……………………………….
Rating: ………………………………….. Serial No.: …………………………………………………..
Line trap 2:
Make: …………………………………… Type: …………………….….……………………………….
Rating: ………………………………….. Serial No.: …………………………………………………..
Line trap 3:
Make: …………………………………… Type: …………………….….……………………………….
Rating: ………………………………….. Serial No.: …………………………………………………..
Line trap 4:
Make: …………………………………… Type: …………………….….……………………………….
Rating: ………………………………….. Serial No.: …………………………………………………..
Checked by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:…………………………
Verified by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:…………………………

Annex E
(continued)
Stage 4
E.8 Busbar:
Conductor/Tube size: …………………………………..
Checked by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

(CONTRACTOR NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:………….…………….
Verified by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:………….…………….

Annex E
(continued)
Stage 4
E.9 Auxiliary transformer:
Auxiliary transformer 1:
Make: ………………………………………….. Vector: ………..…………………………
H/V amps: ……………………………………. L/V amps: ………………………………
Impedance: ………………………………….. Serial No.: …..……………….…………
Number of taps: ……………………………. Nominal tap: ………….……….……….
Make: ………………………………………….. Vector: ………..…………………………
H/V amps: ……………………………………. L/V amps: ………………………………
Number of taps: ……………………………. Nominal tap: …………….…….……….
Make: ………………………………………….. Vector: ………..…………………………
H/V amps: ……………………………………. L/V amps: ………………………………
Number of taps: ……………………………. Nominal tap: ……….………….……….
Make: ………………………………………….. Vector: ………..…………………………
H/V amps: ……………………………………. L/V amps: ………………………………
Number of taps: ……………………………. Nominal tap: …………….…….……….
Checked by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:………….…………….
Verified by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:………….…………….

Annex E
(continued)
Stage 4
E.10 NECRT:
Necrt 1:
Make: ………………………………………… Impedance/Phase: .…………………………
Rated current: ……………………………… Serial No.: …..……………….………………
Necrt 2:
Necrt 3:
Necrt 4:
Checked by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

(CONTRACTOR NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:………….…………….
Verified by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:………….…………….

Annex E
(concluded)
Stage 4
Plant Information Handing Over Certificate
1 Project a) ID/NAME : .................................................................................................

b) Scope : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
4 Scope of extent
of work done
by Contractor : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
5 CHECKS FOR PLANT INFORMATION

YES NO
2 As built drawings
3 Spot checks 1. ………………………………………….

2. ………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………….
4. ………………………………………….
Taken over by : ...........................................................................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: .....................................

(C.O.W.)
Handed over by: …....................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: .....................................

(Contractor)
SIGNATURE: …....................................................... Date: …........……....................

(Contractor)
Annex F
(normative)
Stage 5
Commencement of Stringers and Droppers Project sheet
1 Project a) ID/NAME : .................................................................................................
b) Scope : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
4 Scope of extent
of work done
by Contractor : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................

Contractor
Stage 5 E1 Stringing and Droppers
Taken over by : ...........................................................................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ..................................

(C.O.W.)
Handed over by: ..........................................................................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ..................................

(Contractor)
SIGNATURE: …....................................................... Date: …................….............

(Contractor)
Annex F
(continued)
Stage 5
Stringing and Droppers checklist
F.1 Stringing and Droppers
Item checked Signature Name in block

letters
1 Insulation correct.
Table 2 in Section 4 of the Substation
Standard
SCSASABK3
2 Phasing correct.
Electrical layout drawing/ General
arrangement
3 Strain clamps facing downwards
4 Conductor size correct for busbars and
droppers.
Hardware/Clamp schedule
a) Correct lugs crimped to droppers, etc., i.e.
copper to copper, and aluminum to
aluminum.
b) Non-oxide grease used on lugs and
clamps
5 Connectors correct type and torque.
Hardware/Clamp schedule
6 Tension of droppers correct
7 All electrical clearances correct.
Table 1 in Section 4 of the Substation
Standard
SCSASABK3
8 Excess material removed and site cleaned
9 Adequate operational lighting in yard.
General arrangement
Checked by: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………… Date:………….…………….

(C.O.W)
Annex F
Stage 5
STRINGING AND DROPPERS HANDING OVER CERTIFICATE
1 Project a) ID/NAME : .................................................................................................

b) Scope : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
4 Scope of extent
of work done
by Contractor : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
5 Checks for stringing and droppers

YES NO
2 As build
3 Spot check 1. ………………………..……………..
2. …………..…………………………..
3. ………………………………………
4. ……………...………………………..
To be completed by Clerk of Works
Taken over by : ….........................................................................……………

Signature: …....................................................... Date: …..............................

(C.O.W.)
Handed over by : ….........................................................................……………

Signature: …....................................................... Date: …..............................

(Contractor)
Annex G
(normative)
Stage 6
COMMENCEMENT OF CONTROL PLANT PROJECT FORM
1 Project a) ID/NAME : .................................................................................................

b) Scope : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
4 Scope of extent
of work to be done
by Contractor : .................................................................................................
Contractor
Stage 6 F1 AC/DC auxiliary systems
Stage 6 F2 Quality of the control wiring
Stage 6 F3 Marking, documentation and
certificates
Stage 6 F4 Protection and metering
Stage 6 F5 Telecommunications common
equipment
Stage 6 F6 Telecommunications supervisory
Stage 6 F7 Telecommunications carrier
equipment
Stage 6 F8 Telecommunications broadband
radio
Form issued by : ….........................................................................……………

Signature: …....................................................... Date: …..............................

(C.O.W.)
Form received by : ….........................................................................……………

Signature: …....................................................... Date: …..............................

(Contractor)
Annex G
(continued)
Stage 6
Control plant checklist

G.1 A.C./D.C. Auxiliary systems

1 Yard a.c. distribution
commissioning test
2 Relay house a.c. distribution
3 Battery Room acceptance
4 Battery charger
commissioning test
5 Battery commissioning test
6 Emergency lights
commissioning test
7 Panel wiring and cable checks
8 Incoming a.c. selection and

commissioning test
9 Incoming a.c. supply

commissioned temporary or
permanent.
10 Correct safety signs on self-

contained battery enclosures
11 Power electronic equipment

commissioning test
12 Battery cable ducting entry in

battery room sealed
Annex G
(continued)
Stage 6
Control plant checklist (continued)

G.1 A.C./D.C. Auxiliary systems (concluded)

14 Alarms tested to control
15 Handed over for service
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex G
(continued)
Stage 6

G.2 Quality of the control wiring

1 All wiring checked and
tested with an insulation
voltage tester (megger)
2 All cables numbered Cabling drawing
3 All wiring neatly strapped

and correctly numbered
4 380 V supplies, phase

sequence and colour
indication correct
5 Panels installed and Panel layout drawing

earthed in accordance with
substation requirements
6 Metal-clad switchgear Electrical layout.

neatly installed and earthed
in accordance with
substation requirements
7 Metal-clad busbar joints

torqued, correctly insulated
and electrically tested
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex G
(continued)
Stage 6
G.3 Marking, documentation and certificates

1 Switchgear operates freely
2 Special tools supplied where

applicable
New orders
3 Drawings and manuals on site
(scheme drawings and applicable
manuals)
4 All feeders correctly labelled DISASAAN0
5 Excess material removed and site

cleaned
6 Applicable certificates received from

Plant Specialists
Certificate Nos:.................................

Cable Construction/Contractor

Contractor
Certificate Nos:
.................................
.................................
9 Instruction given to PT&M section to

proceed with Dead Testing.
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex G
(continued)
Stage 6

G.4 Protection and metering
Dead certificate No:.........................
Circuit: Voltage:
Item Signature Name in block Comments

letters
1 Drawing checks
2 Protection panel
acceptance tests
3 Transformer acceptance
tests
4 Current transformers
acceptance tests
5 Voltage transformers
acceptance tests
6 Circuit-breakers
acceptance tests
7 Wiring and cabling checks
8 Transformer
commissioning tests
9 Current transformer
commissioning tests
10 Circuit-breaker
commissioning tests. (If
not done under point 6)
11 Protection functional tests
12 Auxiliary transformer/
commissioning test
13 Setting sheet handed over
Sheet No:
.................................
15 Metering: meters installed,
tested and calibrated
16 Handed over for service
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex G
(continued)
Stage 6
G.5 Telecommunications common equipment
Circuit: Voltage:

letters
1 Telecomms equipment
Telecomms equipment
installed
2 ID/NAMEF installation cross
connections: Cables
numbered and drawings
updated
3 Earthing of equipment
Station earth resistivity
checked and noted
4 Repeater buildings, cable
trays and feeders in place
Security equipment
5 Perimeter electrified fence:
Commissioned
6 Transformer enclosure
electrified: Commissioned
7 Microwave security system
and control box, etc.:
Commissioned
All records updated in
system book and Network
Diagram, etc.
General comments:
Checked by : ........................................................................................................... (C.O.W)

(NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Signature: …....................................................... Date: …………………………..

Annex G
(continued)
Stage 6
G.6 Telecontrol
SUBSTATION CHECKLIST
TELECONTROL DEAD TESTING CERTIFICATE
SUBSTATION: …………………………………………..
RTU TYPE:……………………………………………….
ITEM COMPLETED DATE COMMENTS

1. CONFIGURATION
1.1 Create RTU Configuration.
1.2 Create Master Station Database
1.3 Verify Communications link to Master.
1.3.1. Test and record AR Field Strength.
2. PRE-COMMISSIONING [Phase 1]
2.1 Verify correct cable termination on IDF. Supervisory
2.2 Verify cable and IDF numbering. Isolated
2.3 Assemble RTU and test Configuration.
2.4 Verify all RTU-to-IDF cabling.
2.5 Simulate all Digital Inputs from IDF to
Master.
2.6 Inject all Analog Inputs from IDF to
Master.
2.7 Measure Control Output Voltages on
IDF when sent from Master.
3. PRE-COMMISSIONING [Phase 2]
3.1 Install cross connection wiring on IDF. Supervisory
3.2 Test all Digitals, Analogs and Controls Isolated
from/to Control plant Panels from
RTU.
Annex G
(continued)
Stage 6
G.6 Telecontrol
4. COMMISSIONING
4.1 Verify all Digitals and Analogs form Supervisory
Equipment Panels to Master. Isolated
4.2 Verify all Controls from Master to
Equipment Panels by visual
confirmation of VAWA Relay operation.
5. Functional testing to be done in

accordance with Commissioning Supervisory
Schedule/Screed as supplied by On
Regional Control.
6. Ensure that all system records are

updated and modifications returned
to ED Project Engineering.
7. Ensure that latest version Configuration

and Station Records remain on site
after completion of commissioning.
General Comments:
I ………………………………………….certify that all the above tests have been completed and that
the equipment is ready for service.
Signature Date
Annex G
(continued)
Stage 6

G.7 Telecommunications carrier equipment
Circuit: Voltage:

letters
1 Equipment installation:
Visual check of mechanical installation
and Earthing
2 Wiring: (Internal and External)
Check for dry joints and loose
connections. Visual check on
ID/NAMEF
3 Line-Matching equipment:
Test carried out according to
Telecomms Standards
4 Line-up: System line-up Test Sheet
completed and signed
5 Alarms: All alarms checked from
innitiating panel through to Regional
Control Centre
6 Intertripping:
End-to-end intertripping
7 All records updated in System Book
and Network Diagram, etc.
General comments:
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex G
(continued)
Stage 6
Control plant Checklist (concluded)

G.8 Telecommunications broadband radio

Circuit: Voltage:
Item Completed Date Comments

1 Equipment Installation:
Visual check of mechanical installation
and earthing
2 Wiring: (Internal and External)
Check for dry joints and loose
connections. Visual check on
ID/NAMEF
3 Tower and Accessories:
Check feeder, antenna, brackets and
tower earthing
4 Station earth resistivity check and
noted
5 Line-up:
Installation and line-up sheets
completed and signed
6 Alarms:
Check alarms to Regional Control
Centre
7 All record updated in System Book and
Network Diagram, etc.
General comments:
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex G
(concluded)
Stage 6
Control plant Handing Over Certificate
1 Project a) ID/NAME : .................................................................................................
b) Scope : .................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
.................................................................................................
4 Scope of extent of work

done by Contractor : ……………………………………………………………………
.................................................................................................
5 Checks for control plant

YES NO
2 Spot checks 1 …………………………………………….
2 …………………………………………….
3 ……………………………………………..
4 ..……………………………………………
Taken over by : ...........................................................................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W.)
Handed over by: .........................................................................................................

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(Contractor)
Accepted by: (EDNS Plant Engineer) ………………………………………………

(EDNS Project Engineer) ……………………………………………….
(EDFS Protection HOTT's) ………………………………………….......
(EDFS Tele-Control HOTT's) .………………………………………….......
(EDFS Metering HOTT's) .……………………………………………..
(EDFS DC & Aux. HOTT's) .....…………………………………………..
Annex H
(continued)
Stage 7
Substation Building Furniture form

H.1 Substation building furniture
No. Item checked Signature Name in Requirements/

block letters Specifications
1 Substation Control room/
Switch House Buildings
• Desk, substation wood D-DT-6051
• Board, notice pin D-DT-6100
1200 mm x 900 mm
2 Optional items to be kept in a
Central Store
• Ladder, F/Gls 2,4 D-DT-6052
Rnd/Rng Sngl
• Ladder, F/Gls 3,6
D-DT-6052
Rnd/Rng Sngl
• Operating rod DSB 120-
2500 Isol D-DT-6062
• Operating Hot Line KP
363-179 204 D-DT-6066
• Hot Line Stick HFGP 2 × 2
44,4m D-DT-6067
• Hot Line Stick HFGP
SH200 D-DT-6067
• Netting, Barrier 50 × 2 D-DT-6103
Nylon
Checked by : ...........................................................................................................
Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................

(C.O.W)
Annex I
(normative)
Stage 8
Plant/Equipment Handing Over Certificate
Site: Document No: 8/01

Project No:
SCOPE OF PLANT/EQUIPMENT: ...................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
All construction work has been completed in accordance with Eskom’s specifications and
requirements. The following checklist/certificates are attached:
Completed and
checked by:
Certificate of compliance
Soil Test certificate
Earth Resistance Test Certificate
STAGE 1 Civil Works and Building checklist
STAGE 2 Steelwork checklist
STAGE 3 Power plant and Connection checklist
STAGE 3 Plant Pre-Commissioning checklist
STAGE 4 Plant
STAGE 5 Stringing and Droppers checklist
STAGE 6 Control plant checklist
STAGE 7 Substation Building Furniture checklist
STAGE 8 Plant/Equipment Handing Over Certificate
PLANT/EQUIPMENT HANDED OVER FOR COMMERCIAL OPERATION BY:
Name: ............................................................. Signature………………………….. Date………….

(Project Manager) (NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Plant/Equipment accepted by:
Name: ............................................................. Signature ………………………….. Date …………

(Network Services) (NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Plant/Equipment accepted by:
Name: ........................................................... Signature ……………………………. Date …………

(Field Services) (NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Annex J
(normative)
Stage 8
Provisional Plant/Equipment Handing Over Certificate
Site: Document No: 8/01
Project No:
SCOPE OF PLANT/EQUIPMENT PROVISIONALLY HANDED OVER : .........................

.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
DETAILS OF OUTSTANDING WORK : .....................................................

.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
Note: 1. This form should only be completed if the standard of construction does not meet
Eskoms requirements and specifications, and energization is urgently required.
2. Defects will still need to be rectified at a later stage
PLANT/EQUIPMENT PROVISIONALLY HANDED OVER FOR COMMERCIAL OPERATION BY
Name: ...............................................................………………………………………
(Project Manager) (NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Signature: .................................................... Date:.............................................

(Project Manager)
Plant/Equipment provisionally accepted by:
Name: ...............................................................………………………………………
(Network Services) (NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Signature: .................................................... Date:.............................................

(Network Services)
Plant/Equipment provisionally accepted by:
Name: ...............................................................………………………………………
(Field Services) (NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Signature: .................................................... Date:.............................................

(Field Services)
Accepted by:(EDFS Protection HOTT's) ………………………………………….......

(EDFS Tele-Control HOTT's) .………………………………………….......
(EDFS Metering HOTT's) .……………………………………………..
(EDFS DC & Aux. HOTT's) .....…………………………………………..

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DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION CONTROLLED DISCLOSURE

Signed Signed Signed Signed

B Meyer Study Committee

C Clark (Chairman) IARC

Technology Development Manager: Power Plant

Telephone (011) 871-2416

SCSASAAA0: Standard for passive fire protection in Distribution substation yards.

SCSASAAM0: Distribution standard – Part 0: Structure, definitions, abbreviations and exemp-tions.

DISASAAN0: Standard for the labelling of high voltage equipment.

SCSASABK3: Distribution standard – Part 7: Substations section 2 generic substation design.

NWG 7014: Design for battery rooms.

SCSASABK2: Distribution standard – Part 2: Earthing section 3 substation earthing

SANS 1200: Specification for civil engineering construction

SABS 10400: National building regulations

Eskom Drawings Nos.: D-DT-5240

3.1 CON: Contractor

3.2 C.O.W.: Clerk of Works

3.3 EDNM: Electricity Delivery Network Management

3.4 FS: Field Services

3.5 NWS: Network Services

3.6 PM: Project Management

3.7 EDNS: Electricity Delivery Network Services

3.8 NMD: Notify maximum demand.

3.9 IARC: Industry Association Resource Centre

3.10 CGP: Corner Gate Post

3.11 EDFS Electricity Delivery Field Services

4.1 Civil Works Stage

4.3 Power plant stage

4.4 Plant stage

4.5 Stringers and Droppers stage

4.6 Control plant stage

4.7 Substation Building furniture stage

4.8 Plant/Equipment Handing Over Certificate stage

DATE REV. COMPILER NOTES

Project Flow Process added, entire document revised to allow for

Nov ‘99 2 C Clark Document changed comments added

Document changed item revised – 4.6.2

Total implementation period

Assessment Compiled by: Recommended by (Functional Responsibility):

2 Contract/Order No. : .................................................................................................

3 Name of Contractor : .................................................................................................

Received by Issued by C.O.W.

To be completed by the Clerk of Works

Form issued by : ............................................................................................

Signature: ............................................................... Date: .....................................

Form received by : ............................................................................................

Signature: ............................................................... Date: .....................................

Civil Works and Building checklist

Substation: Document No: 1/01

Item checked Signature Name in block Requirements/

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ...............................

Civil Works and Building checklist (continued)

A.2 Roads and runway

Substation: Document No: 1/02

Item checked Signature Name in block Requirements/

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ...............................

Civil Works and Building checklist (continued)

Item checked Signature Name in block Requirements/

Civil Works and Building checklist (continued)

Substation: Document No: 1/03

Item checked Signature Name in block Requirements/

Signature: …....................................................... Date: ......................................