CT Testing LT

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED-ECC DIVISION PROCEDURE NO:
T&C/T& C P/AIS-GIS/001
TESTING & COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE FOR
SWITCHYARD EQUIPMENTS &SWITHGEARS Page 10 of 187
PRE COMMISSIONING TEST PROCEDURE FOR CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

1.0 SCOPE
This procedure covers the Pre commissioning Test for current Transformers and the test
report format covers CT’s which is having 5 cores on its secondary.
2.0 PURPOSE
This procedure is prepared to carry out various pre- commissioning tests to be conducted in
systematic manner for Current Transformers to ensure the healthiness of the equipment.
3.0 PRE-REQUISITES
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1. Relevant Drawings and layouts.
2. 415 V AC, 3 Ph power supply is available for Testing.
3. All Cables pertaining to current transformers were laid & terminated.
4. Make sure that the equipment erected is as per approved drawings & Layouts.
5. Check the Name Plate & Rating Plate Of the equipment Erected.
4.0 REQUIREMENTS OF TESTING KITS
S.No Test Kit Range

1 Tan Delta Test Kit with test leads 0 – 12kV
2 Primary Injection Kit with test leads 0-2000A / 5V (AIS)
0-3000 / 5V (GIS)
3 High Voltage Transformer with test leads 0 -5kV
4 Contact Resistance Kit with test leads 0-2000 milliohm
5 Secondary injection kit with test leads 0 – 100A
5.0 REQUIREMENT OF TESTING INSTRUMENTS

1. Digital Multi meter.
2. 500 V, 5000 V Insulation Tester
3. Polarity Tester.
4. Clamp Meters (200mA – 2000A)
5. 3 Ph- A.C Supply Extension Board with MCB Protection.
6.0 HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. Unauthorized persons should not be allowed to enter Testing Area.
2. Barricade the Testing Area With Warning Tape
3. There should not be any temporary (hooking of supply) arrangement for Testing. Proper A.C
Supply extension board should be used
4. Ensure protection MCB is provided in the circuit of AC supply used for testing
5. Ensure Proper Tools & Tackles are Available for carrying out Tests.
6. Ensure Proper PPE ( Personal Protective Equipments) are used
7. Ensure the Healthiness of the test leads (Check for any insulation Damages).
8. Competent Authority to maintain shutdown & Work permit system in existing Live Bay
works.
9. Any conducting element should be carried horizontally at waist level in the area used for
pre-commissioning tests.
7.0 POST INSTALLATION CHECKS

Post installation check list should be done according to the annexure enclosed.
8.0 TESTS TO BE CONDUCTED

1. Insulation Resistance measurement Test.
2. Continuity Test.
3. Secondary Winding Resistance Test.
4. Polarity Test.
5. Tan Delta & Capacitance Test.
6. Primary Injection Test.
7. Magnetizing Current Characteristic Test (Knee Point Voltage Test).
8. Contact Resistance Measurement Test For Connectors.
9. Secondary Injection Test.
8.1 INSULATION RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT TEST

Aim:
To ensure the insulation healthiness of the primary and secondary circuits by measuring
insulation resistances.
Equipment Required:
The major equipment required for performing IR measurement test are,
i) 0-10kV Meggar.
ii) Test Leads.
Test Procedure:
The above test to be conducted at following points,
a) Primary to Earth
b) Primary to Secondary
c) Secondary to Earth
d) Between Secondary Cores
Note: a) Remove the connected earthing to system involving CT under test

b) Disconnect the connected terminals of CT M. Box.
c) Permissible values for 400 kV > 400 MΩ and for 220 kV > 200 MΩ
a. Primary to earth
1) Connect the line terminal of the Meggar(5000V) to either P1 (or) P2 of the Current
Transformers
2) Connect the Earth terminal of the Meggar to the earth stud provided at the equipment
3) Switch on the Meggar
4) Take down the readings (It should be in Mega Ohms).
b. Primary to Secondary
1) Connect the line terminal of the Meggar(5000V) to either P1 (or) P2 of the Current
transformers
2) Connect the Earth terminal of the Meggar to the S1 (or) S2 of the Current transformers
3) Switch on the Meggar
4) Take down the readings( It should be in Mega Ohms)
c. Secondary to Earth
1) Connect the line terminal of the Meggar(500V) to either S1 (or) S2 of the Current
transformers
2) Connect the Earth terminal of the Meggar to the earth stud provided at the equipment
3) Switch on the Meggar.
8.3 SECONDARY WINDING RESISTANCE TEST

Aim:
To check for the winding resistance on the secondary side value, so that the value matches
with the factory test values.
Equipments Required:
The Secondary winding resistance test can be performed with the following equipments,
i) Milli ohm meter.
ii) Test Leads.
Test Procedure:
a) Select the Multi meter in Resistance Mode.
b) Connect the Multi meter across the secondary terminals of various cores.
c) Note down the readings
d) Compare the test results with Factory Test Report (If available)
Test Format For the above test are enclosed in Annexure –VII
8.4 POLARITY TEST
Aim:
To check for the correct sequence of polarity on the primary and secondary side of the
current transformer. (for eg., When P1 is positive w.r.t. P2, then S1 also must be positive w.r.t S2,
according to the scheme requirement).
Equipments Required:
The equipments required for polarity tests are as follows,
i) Battery of suitable rating or Polarity tester.
ii) Analog Multimeter / Galvanometer.
iii) Connecting leads.
Test Procedure:
i) Connect battery + Ve to P1(Primary) Terminal of CT

ii) Connect battery - Ve to P2(Primary) Terminal of CT
iii) Connect Multi meter (Analog)+ Ve to S1(Secondary) Terminal of CT
iv) Connect Multi meter (Analog)- Ve to S2(Secondary) Terminal of CT
v) Momentarily apply the D.C Voltage across the Primary terminals of CT
If the meter deflects forward then the polarity is O.K.
ANNEXURE – I
DATA OF EQUIPMENT (Rating Plate)
Make :
Type: :
Sl. No. : R-Phase: Y-Phase: B-Phase:
Year of manufacture: R-Pahse: Y-Phase: B-Phase:
Feeder /Bay Name :
V. Rated data and duty:
Core Ratio Class Burden KVp Protection / Metering
Winding I
Winding II
Winding III
Winding IV
Winding V
KVp: Knee point voltage in volts

ANNEXURE – II
Post Installation check list
S. No. Description Status Remarks, Record
Yes No discrepancies, if any
1. Equipment is cleaned and free from dust /
dirt, foreign materials etc.
2. Equipment is free from all visible defects on
physical inspection
3. Check CT tank has been provided with
double earthing
4. Check that CT junction box is earthed
5. All nuts and bolts are tightened correctly as
per specified torque
6. Check tightness of terminal connector
7. All fitting as per out line general
arrangement drawing
8. Levelling and alignment of structure and
base frame checked
9. Erection completion certificate along with
list of outstanding activities reviewed
10. Any paint removed / scratched in transit has
been touched up
11. Check primary polarity of CT erected as per
relevant drawing
12. Check hermetically sealing is intact
13. Check the oil level and leakage through any
joint / secondary terminals
14. Check oil drain valve is properly closed and
locked
15. Check oil level, nitrogen pressure and oil
sampling
16. Oil level in top chamber gauge glass
17. Check nitrogen pressure at Schrader valve
18. BDV of oil sample taken from tank bottom

drain valve (Only if nitrogen pressure
measured zero)
19. All the cable identification tags provided and
all cores are provided identification ferrules
at MB
20. Check secondary cable end box is properly
fixed and ensure cable entry at the bottom
and unused holes sealed.
21. Ensure interpole cabling is completed and
check the continuity
22.. Check the IR value of secondary cables
23. Check external cabling from junction box to
relay / control panel completed
24. Ensure unused secondary cores, if any, has
been shorted
25. Check star point has been formed properly
and grounded at one end only
26. Check spark gap setting in P1 terminal
27. Check permanent pole labelling and
identification marking made
ANNEXURE – III
Insulation Resistance Measurement test
Primary to Earth/ Secondary
Core Phase
R- Phase Y- Phase B-Phase
Primary – Core – I
MΩ
Primary – Core – II
MΩ
Primary – Core – III

MΩ
Primary – Core – IV
MΩ
Primary – Core – V
Primary – Earth
Primary – Tan Delta Point

ANNEXURE – IV
Secondary to Earth
Permissible value for 1kV is 1Mohm.
Phase
Core
Secondary Core I - Earth
Secondary Core II - Earth
Secondary Core III - Earth
Secondary Core IV - Earth

Secondary Core V - Earth
ANNEXURE – V
Between Secondary Cores
Permissible value for 400 kV > 400 M Ω and for 220 kV > 220 M Ω
Core Phase
Core I- Core II
Core I – Core III
Core I – Core IV
Core I – Core V
Core II – Core III
Core II – Core IV
Core II – Core V
Core III – Core IV
Core III – Core IV
Core IV – Core V
ANNEXURE – VI
Continuity Test
Core Between Phase
Terminal R- Phase Y- Phase B-Phase
1S1 – 1S2
Core I
1S1 – 1S3
1S1 – 1S4
2S1 – 2S2
Core II
2S1 – 2S3
2S1 – 2S4
3S1 – 3S2
Core III
3S1 – 3S3
3S1 – 3S4
4S1 – 4S2
Core IV
4S1 – 4S3
4S1 – 4S4
5S1 – 5S2
Core V
5S1 – 5S3
5S1 – 5S4
ANNEXURE – VII
Secondary Winding Resistance Test
Secondary winding resistance (In Ohms):
Core Terminal R- Phase Y- Phase B- Phase

Factory Site Factory Site Factory Site
1S1 – 1S2
Core I
1S1 – 1S3
1S1 – 1S4
2S1 – 2S2
Core II
2S1 – 2S3
2S1 – 2S4
3S1 – 3S2
Core III
3S1 – 3S3
3S1 – 3S4
4S1 – 4S2
Core IV
4S1 – 4S3
4S1 – 4S4
5S1 – 5S2
Core V
5S1 – 5S3
5S1 – 5S4
ANNEXURE – VIII
Polarity Test
Polarity Test: (With 1.5 Volt DC supply)
Connect + ve at P1 and –ve at P2
Core Between Phase
R-Phase Y-Phase B-Phase
1S1 (+ve) 1S2 (-ve)
Core I 1S1 (+ve) 1S3 (-ve)
1S1 (+ve) 1S4 (-ve)
2S1 (+ve) 2S2 (-ve)
Core II 2S1 (+ve) 2S3 (-ve)
2S1 (+ve) 2S4 (-ve)
3S1 (+ve) 3S2 (-ve)
Core III 3S1 (+ve) 3S3 (-ve)
3S1 (+ve) 3S4 (-ve)
4S1 (+ve) 4S2 (-ve)
Core IV 4S1 (+ve) 4S3 (-ve)
4S1 (+ve) 4S4 (-ve)
5S1 (+ve) 5S2 (-ve)
Core V 5S1 (+ve) 5S3 (-ve)
5S1 (+ve) 5S4 (-ve)

ANNEXURE – IX
Tan Delta & Capacitance Test
A.
Capacitance (Measured Value)

Y-Phase B-Phase
Voltage R -Phase Remarks
Site Factory Site Factory Site Factory
5 kV
10 kV
B.
Remarks
Voltage Tan Delta (Measured Value)
Y-Phase B-Phase
R -Phase
Site Factory Site Factory Site Factory
5 kV
10 kV
ANNEXURE – X
Primary Injection Test
CORE PRIMARY CURRENT SECONDARY THEORETICAL ACTUAL % OF
S1 - S2 % ACTUAL CURRENT RATIO RATIO ERROR
CORE I 20%
(1S1 - 1S2) 40%
60%
80%
CORE II 20%
(2S1 - 2S2) 40%
60%
80%
CORE III 20%
(3S1 - 3S2) 40%
60%
80%
CORE IV 20%
(4S1 - 4S2) 40%
60%
80%
CORE V 20%
(5S1 - 5S2) 40%
60%
80%
CORE I 20%
(1S1 - 1S3) 40%
60%
80%
CORE II 20%
(2S1 - 2S3) 40%
60%
80%
CORE III 20%

(3S1 - 3S3) 40%
60%
80%
CORE IV 20%
(4S1 - 4S3) 40%
60%
80%
CORE V 20%
(5S1 - 5S3) 40%
60%
80%
CORE I 20%
(1S1-1S4) 40%
60%
80%
CORE II 20%
(2S1 - 2S4) 40%
60%
80%
CORE III 20%
(3S1 - 3S4) 40%
60%
80%
CORE IV 20%
(4S1 - 4S4) 40%
60%
80%
CORE V 20%
(5S1 - 5S4) 40%
60%
80%
ANNEXURE – XI
Magnetizing Current Characteristic (Knee Point Voltage) Test
R – Phase
Voltage Current Measurement
To be applied Actual Value Core - I Core II Core IV Core V
1S1 – 1S2 2S1 – 2S2 4S1 – 4S2 5S1 – 5S2
0.25 X KVp
0.50 X KVp
0.75 X KVp
1.00 X KVp
1.10 X KVp
Y- Phase
1S1 – 1S2 2S1 – 2S2 4S1 – 4S2 5S1 – 5S2
0.25 X KVp
0.50 X KVp
0.75 X KVp
1.00 X KVp
1.10 X KVp
B-Phase
1S1 – 1S2 2S1 – 2S2 4S1 – 4S2 5S1 – 5S2
0.25 X KVp
0.50 X KVp
0.75 X KVp
1.00 X KVp
1.10 X KVp
ANNEXURE – XII
Contact Resistance Measurement (For Connectors) Test
Contact Resistance R-Phase Y-Phase B-Phase

Micro
Across terminal P1 Ω
Micro
Across terminal P2 Ω
The value of contact resistance should not be more than 5 micro Ω per joint per connector
ANNEXURE – XIII
Secondary Injection Test
Core Terminal R- Phase Y- Phase B- Phase

Current Current Current Current Current Current
Injected Measured Injected Measured Injected Measured
1S1 – 1S2
Core I
1S1 – 1S3
1S1 – 1S4
2S1 – 2S2
Core II
2S1 – 2S3
2S1 – 2S4
3S1 – 3S2
Core III
3S1 – 3S3
3S1 – 3S4
4S1 – 4S2
Core IV
4S1 – 4S3
4S1 – 4S4
5S1 – 5S2
Core V
5S1 – 5S3
5S1 – 5S4
ANNEXURE – XIV
Calibration Status Table
TEST INSTRUMENT DETAILS:
Sr no Instrument description Range Calibration status

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LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED-ECC DIVISION PROCEDURE NO:

PRE COMMISSIONING TEST PROCEDURE FOR CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

4.0 REQUIREMENTS OF TESTING KITS

S.No Test Kit Range

5.0 REQUIREMENT OF TESTING INSTRUMENTS

6.0 HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

7.0 POST INSTALLATION CHECKS

8.0 TESTS TO BE CONDUCTED

8.1 INSULATION RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT TEST

Note: a) Remove the connected earthing to system involving CT under test

4) Take down the readings( It should be in Mega Ohms)

8.3 SECONDARY WINDING RESISTANCE TEST

8.4 POLARITY TEST

i) Connect battery + Ve to P1(Primary) Terminal of CT

Sl. No. : R-Phase: Y-Phase: B-Phase:

Year of manufacture: R-Pahse: Y-Phase: B-Phase:

Feeder /Bay Name :

V. Rated data and duty:

Core Ratio Class Burden KVp Protection / Metering

KVp: Knee point voltage in volts

18. BDV of oil sample taken from tank bottom

Primary to Earth/ Secondary

R- Phase Y- Phase B-Phase

Primary – Core – III

Primary – Tan Delta Point

Secondary Core I - Earth

Secondary Core II - Earth

Secondary Core III - Earth

Secondary Core IV - Earth

Core Terminal R- Phase Y- Phase B- Phase

1S1 (+ve) 1S2 (-ve)

Core I 1S1 (+ve) 1S3 (-ve)

1S1 (+ve) 1S4 (-ve)

2S1 (+ve) 2S2 (-ve)

Core II 2S1 (+ve) 2S3 (-ve)

2S1 (+ve) 2S4 (-ve)

3S1 (+ve) 3S2 (-ve)

Core III 3S1 (+ve) 3S3 (-ve)

3S1 (+ve) 3S4 (-ve)

4S1 (+ve) 4S2 (-ve)

Core IV 4S1 (+ve) 4S3 (-ve)

4S1 (+ve) 4S4 (-ve)

5S1 (+ve) 5S2 (-ve)

Core V 5S1 (+ve) 5S3 (-ve)

5S1 (+ve) 5S4 (-ve)

Capacitance (Measured Value)

(1S1 - 1S2) 40%

(2S1 - 2S2) 40%

CORE III 20%

(3S1 - 3S2) 40%

(4S1 - 4S2) 40%

(5S1 - 5S2) 40%

(1S1 - 1S3) 40%

(2S1 - 2S3) 40%

CORE III 20%

(3S1 - 3S3) 40%

(4S1 - 4S3) 40%

(5S1 - 5S3) 40%