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METHOD STATEMENT ELECTRICAL TESTING OF LV CABLES/WIRES

METHOD STATEMENT FOR


TESTING OF LV CABLES/WIRES

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METHOD STATEMENT ELECTRICAL TESTING OF LV CABLES/WIRES

1.0 Scope

1.1 Testing of LV Cables / Wires installed in Tower according to the requirement


of the Project Specification.

2.0 Material

2.1 XLPE / SWA / PVC cables,

2.2 PVC Insulated Cables and Flexible wires.

3.0 Testing Equipment

3.1 Continuity Tester

3.2 Insulation resistance tester. (Megger)

Note: The Calibration certificates of testing instruments shall be verified to have


current certificate, prior to usage.

4.0 Testing and Commissioning Method

4.1 Physical Checks

4.1.1 Physical checks will be conducted as follow, prior to testing:

4.1.1.1 Check the cables are layed properly with proper and adequate
support arrangement (i.e. supported in cable trays, trunking,
ladder etc.) properly layed, dressed and cleated/tied with cable
cleats/ties.

4.1.1.2 Check the cable support arrangements are fixed to the building
structure rigidly.

4.1.1.3 Check the Identifications and labeling are provided according to


the specification and DEWA requirement.

4.1.1.4 Check the glanding and gland earthing termination is correct.

4.1.1.5 Check if there are any physical damages. Replace as required if


any major damages are noticed.

4.2 Insulation Resistance Test

4.2.1 Insulation resistance test will be done by applying 0.5kV for the below
mentioned points with suitable insulation resistance tester (Megger).
a) Phase to Phase.
b) Phase to Neutral.
c) Phases to Earth.

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METHOD STATEMENT ELECTRICAL TESTING OF LV CABLES/WIRES

4.2.2 Record all results and details as per attached format. The readings to be
verified with permissible limits.

4.2.3 Phase rotation test shall be conducted after energisation.

4.2.4 Check if there is any over heating of cables after a 2 hours of


energisation.

4.2.5 Suitable corrective action shall be taken if any discrepancies are found.

4.2.6 Inspection requests shall be raised for consultant to witness the testing
(random test).

5.0 Records

5.1 Inspection request duly signed-off by Consultant.

6.0 Attachment

6.1 Cable continuity and Insulation test report.

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