PRE-COMMISSIONING TESTS AND CHECKS

1- Visual Check and Inspection of all Electrical Equipment

A visual check will be carried out on all electrical equipment, internally and externally, to determine that no transit/erection damage has occurred (or where this has happened that satisfactory rectification work has been done). All control and relay panels, local control panels, Switchgear and electrical devices will be internally checked for compliance with the approved drawings and approved connection wiring diagrams. The tests carried out in order to satisfy the above will be: 1. Internal Panel Wiring Compliance Visual Check 2. Internal Panel Wiring/Devices Insulation Check 3. D.C. Supply Checks 4. A.C. Supply Checks 5. Scheme Checks (Positive and Negative Rail Principle) All relays will be visually checked to see that there is no packing, dirt, metal swarf, etc., present in the magnet gaps or on the contacts. All connections will be checked for tightness on the relays and at all other wiring terminations including the terminal blocks. All devices shall be checked to see that they are clearly numbered/identified in accordance with the general arrangement drawings and that the phases are marked where appropriate. 2- Earthing An earth survey is carried out for each substation at the beginning of the contract in order to obtain a value for the site earth resistivity which is required as part of the Earthing design brief. This should be witnessed and signed by Owner. Standard earthing tests are carried out during the erection stage by the erection staff. On completion of these tests, a copy of the results obtained must be submitted to the PCE for his approval and retention. These tests will be repeated during the acceptance testing stage by the erection staff in liaison with a commissioning team member, when they will be witnessed by the client. www.sayedsaad.com 3- Bus Wiring All inter-panel bus wiring will be tested and checked in accordance with the appropriate termination diagrams.

Insulation checks will be made using a 500V Megger on each bus wire to earth and from each bus wire to all others. These checks should be carried out with all individual fuses, links, miniature Circuit Breakers, etc., open or removed at a) the source of supply and b) all incoming and outgoing circuit panels and Switchgear. www.sayedsaad.com

4- Multi-Core Cables
All multi-core cables will be tested and checked in accordance with the appropriate termination diagrams. The insulation resistance will be measured using a 1000V megger after all the multi-core cables have been connected to the erected equipment. (These tests on the multi-core cables although done at the pre-commissioning stage to sort out any obvious problems will be repeated during the acceptance testing stage). 5 - Batteries and Chargers The batteries and chargers will be checked to see that they have been erected / assembled correctly in accordance with the manufacturers recommended procedures. The tests that are carried out at this stage will be to determine that the batteries and chargers are functioning correctly, within the recommended tolerances, so that their performance can be relied upon during the commissioning of the rest of the substation equipment. The responsibility for carrying out the above will be taken by a SCE. The actual acceptance tests, including the time-consuming discharge tests, to be witnessed by the client, are carried out towards the end of the commissioning programme. www.sayedsaad.com

6- 132kV GIS Site Tests

These tests are carried out in accordance with the format of the Works Site Test Report. The tests conducted are: 1. Bus-Bar and Connections - Conductivity Tests 2. Circuit Breaker - Contact Resistance Checks 3. Circuit Breaker - Contact Timing Tests 4. Mechanical and Local Electrical Operational Checks 5. Air and Gas Leakage Tests 6. SF6 Gas Pressure Switch Setting Check 7. Compressed Air System Sequence Checks

7- 132/11.5kV 30 MVA Transformer Site Tests

The Transformers are inspected and tested in accordance with the factory check sheets for Transformer installation. As well as detailed inspection this also includes oil testing.

8- Shunt Reactor
These tests are carried out in accordance with the format of the Works Site Test Report. The tests conducted are:(1) Visual Checks. www.sayedsaad.com (2) Winding Insulation Level. (3) Oil Tests. www.sayedsaad.com (4) Oil / Winding Temperature Gauge Calibration Fan Control Sequence Test. www.sayedsaad.com

COMMISSIONING AND ACCEPTANCE TESTS

1- 275, 220,132 and 66kV VT Tests The tests carried out will be: 1. Insulation test 2. Flick Test The polarity of the VT will be checked by carrying out the flick test. 2.2

2- 275, 220,132 and 66kV CT Tests

The tests carried out will be: 1. Insulation Test 2. Flick Test 3. Resistance Test 4. Saturation Test Where more than one CT is in each phase of a circuit, tests where practical will be carried out to prove the CT's are positioned correctly so that arranged overlap of zones of protection is correct This may be carried out by a) a visual inspection b) a continuity test. Flick tests will be done on all CT's in a group to prove that they are connected to the protection in the same polarity. These tests will also be done on CT's mounted in Transformer bushings. The flick

test results should be compared with those expected from the schematic diagrams. All CT's will have the dc secondary loop resistance and individual secondary winding resistances measured. The saturation tests will be carried out to prove there are no shorted turns associated with the CT and to establish the knee point voltage of the CT's The magnetization curve will be plotted for each CT or superimposed on the factory curves in order to determine that the correct CT is installed.

3- 275, 220,132 and 66kV Primary Injection

Tests these tests carried out will be: 1. CT Ratio and Polarity Test 2. Busbar Inter-Group CT Ratio and Polarity Tests3. Relay Operation Tests 4. Busbar Protection Operation and Stability Tests 5. Unit Protection Operation and Stability Tests 6. Directional Over current Operation and Stability Tests Primary current shall be passed through each CT to prove its ratio and polarity with reference to other CTs in its group. All relays and instruments will be proved to be wired in the correct phases. All current "test terminals" will be checked for correct phasing, CT shorting Switches will be proved and any withdrawable relays should have their shorting contacts checked. Inverse time relays shall be made to "creep' on minimum setting. Earth fault relays shall be checked for spill Current when injecting phase to phase and minimum operation. Transformer biased differential protection. The two groups of CTs, (one on the 132 kV side and one on the 11kV side of the Transformer) should each be proved for ratio and polarity, and the differential relay proved to operate for phase-phase, and phase-earth fault injection on each side of the Transformer. When the Transformer is energies, on load tests will be used to prove stability. Bus zone protection. The group of CT's of each circuit shall be checked for correct ratio and polarity. Each group of CT's should then be checked against the bus section/coupler CT's of the same zone of protection for out of zone stability by measuring spill currents. Directional Over current Protection Operation of the protection will be tested by primary injection of current and voltage simulating the fault direction. Reversal of the current polarity proves the stability of the protection.

4 - Secondary Injection Tests

The secondary injection tests will be made to prove the relays, transducers and meters are operating and measuring correctly. Secondary injection tests will consist of 'a.c.' injection into the relay coils to prove that the relay calibration is correct A record of the relay type, serial number, and its setting range shall be recorded. The secondary current injection shall take place from the point at which the primary injection checks were made on the CT's. For inverse time relays, the minimum starting current for which the relay will close its contacts with a maximum time dial setting shall be recorded. The resetting time of the disc shall be recorded, and the time of operation for a current injection of twice, five times and ten times setting current. These results should be carried out on the relays service setting (or nominal setting if service not known). The results should be compared with the relay curve supplied by the manufacturer. Also the time setting multiplier characteristics will be checked at 2 points (setting point + 1 other point). For instantaneous relays the operating current or voltage and the drop off value shall be recorded. For all relays fitted with a mechanical flag, the flag should operate just before the contacts make and the flag mechanism should not interfere with the operation of the relay. Differential Relays (e.g. Transformer biased differential or pilot wire relays will require "on-load" checks to prove their stability) in addition to secondary injection tests. Distance protection relays will require current and voltage of varying magnitude injected into them to simulate different values of fault impedance and "on-load" checks will be required to. prove the directional feature of the relay. Directional elements of inverse time O / C and E / F relays will require secondary injection of current and voltage of varying phase angle between them to determine the operation and stability zone. The calibration of all instruments and transducers will be checked at i scale and full scale by current and/or voltage injection with varying phase angle as required.

5- 275, 220,132 and 66kV GIS Operational Tests

The tests carried out will be: 1. Local and Remote Operations of all Isolators, Earth Switches and Circuit Breakers

2. Local and Remote Indications of above 3. Electrical Interlocks of above 4. Synchronizing Sequence Tests (including secondary injection of voltage selection scheme) (iv) 5. Gas Monitoring Sequence Tests 6. Alarm Sequence Tests 7. Tripping Tests Sequence tests will be carried out to prove all electrical circuits are operating correctly as shown in the schematic diagrams. The control circuits will be tested by the manual operation of all close-trip Switches from all positions, for all Circuit Breakers, disconnecting Switches (line Switches), ground Switches (earth Switches), and other devices in accordance with the schematic diagrams. The operation of all protection circuits will be proved to be in accordance with the protective gear schematic diagrams. The tests will be conducted by manually making every main relay contact or initiating device at source and observing Circuit Breaker tripping, auxiliary relay operation, lock-out relay operation and any others. Tripping initiated by each relay in a protection scheme will be tested with the appropriate trip link in and out to prove that the link is connected and labeled correctly. The annunciator circuits will be proved to be in accordance with the schematic diagrams including alarm buzzer and/or bell, lights and any other means of alerting staff. Operation tests of the alarm circuit will be by operating, at source, each alarm initiating relay, where possible, or otherwise by simulation. Operation of each Circuit Breaker, isolator, earthing Switch or other piece of equipment will be proved to be free or locked according to the interlock condition shown on the schematic diagrams. Synchronizing Sequence Tests will be made by secondary injection of voltage at the "VT test terminals" on the, appropriate panels. Care must be taken to ensure that the VT secondary are isolated from the VT voltage circuits so that no high Voltage is developed at the VT primary circuits.

6. 132/11.5kV 30 MVA Operational Tests and Measurement of Audible Noise Level

The following checks will be carried out. 1. Winding Insulation Level 2. Ratio Test

3. Vector Group Test 4. Cooling System Control Sequence Test 5. Local/Remote Tap Change Operations (Mech. and Elec.) 6. Operation of Protective Devices Load drop compensation and winding temperature CTs mounted in the trans-former should be proved to be in the correct phase and have the correct ratio where practicable. Buchholz relays: the alarm and trip initiation shall be proved by means of the test button, if provided, or by shorting the appropriate terminals at the relay. Winding temperature tripping and alarms shall be proved by operating the appropriate initiating Switches. The cooler control ON and OFF shall be proved when three phase 'A.C.' supplies are available by operating the ON/OFF Switch and the appropriate temperature indicating initiating Switches. The direction of the fan rotation must be checked in accordance with the mark. Tap-changer position indicator should be proved to indicate the correct tap position. The limit Switch must function properly to prevent the tap-changer from further movement beyond the two extreme tap positions. Tap-changing shall be tested for every step ensuring stepping relay functions correctly. Measurement of audible noise level on site will be carried out under the following conditions using a sound level meter (IEC Pub 551 type 1 or equivalent): 1. The background noise level at all measuring points shall not exceed 45dBA in accordance with ANSI standard. 2. Only the Transformer under test shall be energized and shall have been on soak for at least 24 hours prior to measurement. The tests shall be carried out at rated voltage with all normal fans running at no load conditions. 3. The audible sound level of each Transformer in turn will be measured at a number of points 30 meters from the substation. 4. The average value of the noise measurements for each Transformer shall be taken and this value checked to ensure it does not exceed 50dBA.

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7- 11/0.433kV 250kVA Transformer Tests

These tests are carried out in accordance with the format of the Works Site Test Report. The tests

conducted are:a) Winding Insulation Level b) Ratio Test www.sayedsaad.com c) Vector Group

8- HV Pressure Tests (132kV Equipment)

These tests will be carried out in accordance with the Works Site Test Reports. The magnitude and duration of the test voltage is given in Table below. An opportunity to check VT calibration will be taken during these tests. Equipment 132 GIS 11 KV Test Voltage KV 115 24 Test Duration 10 min. 1 min

9- Supervisory Interface Test

The tests carried out will be: a) Initiation of the appropriate alarms or indications at source and checking that the correct logic signals are received at the telemetry terminal (TTB) cabinet. b) Apply a 50V DC voltage to the (TTB) cabinet terminals and check that the correct Circuit Breaker or tap changer command is received and executed. 10 - 11kV VT Tests. www.sayedsaad.com The tests carried out will be: a) Insulation Test. www.sayedsaad.com b) Flick Test. www.sayedsaad.com The polarity of the VT will be checked by carrying out the flick test.

11 - 11kV CT Tests
The tests carried out will be: a) Insulation Test. www.sayedsaad.com b) Flick Test. www.sayedsaad.com c) Resistance Test d) Saturation Test

Where more than one CT is in each phase of a circuit, tests where practical will be carried out to prove the CT's are positioned correctly so that arranged overlap of zones of protection is correct This may be carried out by a) a visual inspection b) a continuity test. Flick tests will be done on all CT's in a group to prove that they are connected to the protection in the same polarity. These tests will also be done on CT's mounted in Transformer bushings. The flick test results should be compared with those expected from the schematic diagrams. All CT's will have the dc secondary loop resistance and individual secondary winding resistances measured. www.sayedsaad.com The saturation tests will be carried out to prove there are no shorted turns associated with the CT and to establish the knee point voltage of the CT's The magnetization curve will be plotted for each CT or superimposed on the factory curves in order to determine that the correct CT is installed.

12- 11kV Primary Injection

Tests the tests carried out will be: a) CT Ratio and Polarity Test b) Relay Operation Tests c) Unit Protection Operation and Stability Tests Primary current shall be passed through each CT to prove its ratio and polarity with reference to other CTs in its group. All relays and instruments will be proved to be wired in the correct phases.www.sayedsaad.com All current "test terminals" will be checked for correct phasing, CT shorting Switches will be proved and any withdrawable relays should have their shorting contacts checked. Inverse time relays shall be made to "creep' on minimum setting. Transformer biased differential protection. The group of CTs should be proved for ratio and polarity, and the differential relay proved to operate for phase-phase, and phase-earth fault injection. Transformer Restricted Earth F a u l t Protections. The groups of CTs shall be proved for ratio and p o l a r i t y and stability by measuring spill currents.

13- 11kV Secondary Injection Tests

The secondary injection tests will be made to prove the relays, transducers and meters are operating a n d measuring correctly.

Secondary injection tests will consist of 'a.c.' injection into the relay coils to prove that the relay calibration is correct A record of the relay type, serial number, and its setting range shall be recorded. The secondary current injection shall take place from the point at which the primary injection checks were made on the CTs. For inverse time relays, the minimum starting current for which the relay will close its contacts with a maximum time dial setting shall be recorded. The resetting time of the disc shall b_ recorded, and the time of operation for a current injection of twice, five times and ten times setting current. These results should be carried out on the relays service setting (or nominal setting if service not known). The results should be compared with the relay curve supplied by the manufacturer. Also the time setting multiplier characteristics will be checked at 2 points (setting point +1 other point). For all relays fitted with a mechanical flag, the flag should operate just before the contacts make and the flag mechanism should not interfere with the operation of the relay. The calibration of all instruments and transducers will be checked at scale and full scale by current and/or voltage injection as appropriate.

14. 11kV Switchgear Contact Resistance Checks

The contact resistance of all primary contacts will be checked by current injection and voltage drop measurement.

15. 11kV Switchgear Operational

Tests The tests carried out will be: a) Local and Remote Operations of all Circuit Breakers b) Local and Remote Indications of above c) Electrical Interlocks of above d) Gas Monitoring Sequence Tests e) Alarm Sequence Tests f) Tripping Tests including Arc Fault Tripping scheme www.sayedsaad.com Sequence tests will be carried out to prove all electrical circuits are operating correctly as shown in the schematic diagrams. The control circuits will be tested by the manual operation of all close-trip Switches from all positions, for all Circuit Breakers and other devices in accordance with the schematic diagrams. The operation of all protection circuits will be proved to be in accordance with the protective gear

schematic diagrams. The tests will be conducted by manually making every main relay contact and observing Circuit Breaker tripping, auxiliary relay operation, lock-out relay operation and any others. Tripping initiated by each relay in a protection scheme will be tested with the appropriate trip link in and out to prove that the link is connected and labeled correctly. www.sayedsaad.com The annunciator circuits will be proved to be in accordance with the schematic diagrams including alarm buzzer and/or bell, lights and any other means of alerting staff. Operation tests of the alarm circuit will be by operating, at source, each alarm initiating relay contact, where possible,-or otherwise by simulation. Operation of each Circuit Breaker disconnect Switch and earthing Switch will be proved to be free or locked according to the interlock condition shown on the schematic diagrams. www.sayedsaad.com

16.HV Pressure Tests (11kV Equipment)

These tests will be carried out in accordance with the Marugame Works Test Sheets. The magnitude and duration of the test voltages are given in Table 1 www.sayedsaad.com

17. Battery and Charger Tests

The batteries and chargers will have already been assembled, checked and put into service during the pre-commissioning stage by members of the commissioning team. However certain further tests are now done and others repeated during the acceptance testing stage to be witnessed by the client. These tests will be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers recommended testing procedures and will include the battery discharge tests. www.sayedsaad.com

18. Multi-Core Cable Tests

All the multi-core cables will have already been checked to be in accordance with the appropriate termination diagrams during the pre-commissioning stage. The insulation resistance tests will be repeated during the acceptance testing stage when they will be

witnessed by the client. www.sayedsaad.com

19. Earthing Tests

The erection staff will have originally conducted earthing tests but these will be repeated during the acceptance testing stage when they will be witnessed by the client. www.sayedsaad.com

20. Fire Fighting Equipment Tests

The Subcontractor will have already carried out limited post erection checks, i.e. mechanical checks including a pressure test on the main tank and air leakage tests on the air receiver. The commissioning tests for water spray system will be:www.sayedsaad.com a) Compressor Sequence Tests b) Alarm Sequence Tests c) Indication Sequence Tests d) Deluge Valve Sequence Tests e) Discharge and Water Spray Tests f) Inter-tripping Tests www.sayedsaad.com The commissioning for the other systems will be: www.sayedsaad.com a) Detector Operation Tests b) Detector Line Supervision Tests c) Pushbutton Function Tests

d) Tripping Tests e) Halon Discharge Test f) Dry Powder Discharge Test

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