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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING LIST OF CONTENTS 1. PLANT DETAILS 2. TESTING OBJECTIVES 3. TESTING PROPOSALS 4. SERVICES REQUIRED 5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 7. STATE OF THE PLANT 8. COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE 9. COMPLETION CRITERIA 10. APPENDICES

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING 1. PLANT DETAILS: The system consists of i. ii. 400 kv line 400 kv switchyard feeder equipments a) Lightning arrestor b) Capacitor Voltage Transformer c) Current transformers d) Isolators e) Earthswitches f) Circuit breaker iii. Control & Relay panels

MAKE : BHEL BHOPAL RELAYS MOUNTED : LBB (ALSTOM Make,MCTI-40 Type) (R,Y, B PHASES) Instantaneous Diff. Relay(ALSTOM Make,CAG34 Type) Biased Differential Relay (ALSTOM Make,MBCH-13 Type) Over Voltage Relay (ALSTOM Make, VTU 21 Type) Distance relays for line protection(ALSTOM Make, EPAC Type, MICROMHO-SHNB Type) Line bay can be charged/commissioned in two ways 1 By charging the 400 KV main buses through Generator supply via Generator transformer.Closing the breaker isolators,line

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING isolators and Circuit breaker,Generator supply will be sent to Grid through the main line after synchronization with the Generator supply. 2 By backcharging the bay through the line,for which, line isolator is closed at first and the breaker isolator and circuit breaker are closed subsequently after getting all required permissives.

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING 2. TESTING OBJECTIVE: 2.1 To test and charge/commission the line bay and 2.2 extend the power upto the line 2.3 To charge the main bus 1&2 after getting supply from the line

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING 3. TESTING PROPOSAL: 3.1 To test the protection relays for line bay in the Relay panel through secondary injection 3.2 Scheme checking by green marking 3.3 To check the interlocking scheme 3.4 To check the voltage selection and synchronizing circuit 3.5 Secondary injection of CVT 3.6 To check the alarm/annunciation circuits 3.7 To check the event logger circuits 3.8 To check the disturbance recorder signals 3.9 To check the remote operation of yard equipments and their status in the control panel 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 To check trip logics of Circuit breaker Primary injection of current transformer To check the stability of Tee differential protection To check the stability of busbar protection Final meggering of 400 KV bus before charging the line bay

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING 4. SERVICES REQUIRED: 4.1 Calibrated Test Kit a. 5 KV DC Hand/Motorised Megger b. 500 V DC Megger c. Digital Multimeter d. Clamp-on meter for current measurement e. Phase sequence meter 4.2 ZFB Kit 4.3 Current Injection Kit (Primary & Secondary) 4.4 3 Phase 415 V AC 50 Hz Supply 4.5 Walkie talkie set for communication

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING 5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: 5.1 The engineer-in-charge of the testing team will inform each member of the test as to exact nature and extent of his contribution and responsibilities towards tests carried out. 5.2 Only nominated persons will take part in the tests. All others will remain clear of the area. 5.3 All persons must acquaint themselves with use and location of fire extinguishers and First-Aid Box. 5.4 Each test will be carried out under the control of test team leader 5.5 A strict and safe method of applying test leads shall be practiced. Bare wires should not be used in stead proper lugs must be used. All test connections shall be tightened and rechecked. 5.6 A record of any alterations made during the tests such as shorts or disconnections shall be made and annexed to the relevant test procedures. 5.7 Each test will be carefully planned so that there is no mechanical or electrical damage to the equipment under test. 5.8 Test area will be kept clean ,clearly defined and cardoned off. 5.9 When high voltage test are being made Danger/Warning notices shall be fixed at relevant points to ensure safety and a sanction for test taken. All isolating points to be manned.

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6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE: 6.1 Shock treatment chart and first-aid box will be made available. 6.2 Emergency telephone numbers for hospital and fire services shall be prominently displayed. 6.3 A telephone will be available nearby

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING 7. STATE OF THE PLANT: 7.1 Erection of line bay equipments as listed in plant details are completed. 7.2 Earthing of the equipments completed 7.3 Oil level in CT,CVT & Circuit Breaker is OK. 7.4 400 KV Bus Bar is dead 7.5 Clearance from erection department for carrying out various tests obtained. 7.6 Area of test is completely isolated from illegal entry of trespassers

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING 8. COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE: 8.1 Testing of protection relays in Relay panel The relays mounted in Relay panel are tested as per the checklist 8.2 Scheme checking by green marking: The schematic drawings are fully checked for all trip logics, alarm/ annunciation logic and control logics by simulating the actual conditions. In this manner, all the internal wiring/bus wiring of the control /Relay panel is checked with the help of a digital multimeter and a continuity tester. Each and every circuit is then green marked with the help of a highlighter. 8.3 Interlocking scheme checking: The interlocking scheme is checked as per the schematic drawings(viz schematic diagram No. 3 562 006 0296) for the sequential and correct operation of isolators, circuit breaker and earthswitches. 8.4 Checking of Voltage selection and synchronizing circuit: To check the voltage selection circuit and synchronisation circuit,selected voltage of Bus-1 and Bus-2 are extended to metering circuit and synchronisation circuit through relays 75A and 75 B. Relays 75A & 75B operate depending upon the selection of Main bus-1/2. 8.5 SECONDARY INJECTION OF CVT: This involves passing current/voltage through protection relays i.e. simulating CVT output voltages, and confirming correct operation at two settings. The relay then has its recommended settings applied and the operation is rechecked to confirm the set values of voltage. If applicable, the timer of the relay is also tested. Modern relays, particularly those mounted in modular cases, can be tested in panel by injection of a special plug connected to the secondary injection test set.

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING 8.6 Alarm/Annunciator circuit checking: The Alarm/Annunciator circuit is checked as per the schematic drawings(viz schematic diagram No. 3 562 006 0296) 8.7 Checking of Event logger circuits: The checking for Event logger circuits are carried out as per their Standard Check list. 8.8 Checking of Disturbance recorder signals: The checking for Disturbance recorder signals are carried out as per their Standard Check list. 8.9 Remote operation of Yard equipments from the control panel: Remote operation of Isolators and circuit breaker are done by giving manual command from the control panel through a rotary switch and its close/open status is verified from glowing of signal lamps mounted on control panel. 8.10 TRIP LOGICS OF CIRCUIT BREAKER: Various protections / schemes are provided in a feeder / Transformer bay for the safety of the equipment / system viz. LBB, Busbar, Over-current, Restricted earth fault etc. The operation of the relays designated for the above-mentioned protections can be tested by secondary injection. These relays give command to a master trip relay, which in turn gives command to the Breaker to trip, thus isolating the rest of the equipments from the faulty zone.

In system-level testing, all trip tests of the Breaker are performed before charging the system. The format for the above tests is to be filled in the following way:

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING TABULATION OF TRIP LOGICS
SL. NO. DESCRIPTION TEST CLOSE THE BREAKER AND TRIP THROUGH PROTECTION WHICH ARE APPLICABLE MAIN - I MAIN - II OVER VOLTAGE LBB BUS BAR TEE DIFFERENTIAL I & II SOURCE OF INITIATION PROTECTION RELAY AS PER SCHEME. WINDOW DESCRIPTION BREAKER AUTO TRIP BREAKER AUTO TRIP BREAKER AUTO TRIP BREAKER AUTO TRIP BREAKER AUTO TRIP BREAKER AUTO TRIP BREAKER AUTO TRIP RESULT OK/NOT OK

REMARKS

I) II) III) IV) V) VI)

8.11 PRIMARY INJECTION OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER: This type of test involves each protection circuit, including all interconnecting wiring. It is usually carried out as a final proving test to ensure that all terminations are correct and that all CTs are mounted correctly. Typically, a primary injection test set of up to 100A output should be adequate for the majority of circuits encountered in a switchyard. It is customary to see the operation of the relay during Primary injection. The Breaker should trip as the relay operates. If required, the relay setting be lowered to facilitate the operation of relay. The observations can be recorded in the enclosed test format: 8.12 Checking the stability of TEE Differential Protection: a) Through fault Following is the format for this test CTs involved : Stability : Through fault Phase :

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING Procedure : Select any two CTs out of 3 CTs of TEE formation of busbar.Close the concerned isolator & circuit breaker connecting these two selected CTs. Primary current is injected from P1 terminal of One of the CTs(Say first CT) through a primary injection kit whose another end is connected to earth. Close the Earthswitch after the P2 terminal of the Second CT for return path so that primary current flows through both CTs and gets earthed after Second CT. In through fault stability or out zone fault,current in neutral circuit should be negligible. I.e. current in First CTs secondary circuit should balance with the current in second CTs secondary circuit provided their polarity is correctly matched. PRIMARY PANEL TERMINAL RATIO ABSOLUTE RELAY CURRENT REFERENCE BLOCK USED VALUE OF CIRCUIT NO. SEC. CURRENT

Remarks: b) Zone fault Following is the format for this test CTs involved : Stability : In Zone or Zone fault Phase : Procedure : Select any one CT out of 3 CTs of TEE formation of busbar. Primary current is injected from P1 terminal of the CT through a primary injection kit whose another end is connected to earth. Close the Earthswitch after the P2 terminal of the CT for return path so that primary current flows through CT and gets earthed after the CT. In Zone fault stability or zone fault, current in secondary will not be balanced and relay will sense differential current.87TT1 & 87TT2 relays are set at a particular value . Increase the primary current from Zero to a value for which relay in the secondary circuit operates. Note those values as follows PRIMARY PANEL TERMINAL RATIO ABSOLUTE RELAY CURRENT REFERENCE BLOCK USED VALUE OF CIRCUIT NO. SEC. CURRENT

Observation : Remarks :

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING 8.13 Checking the stability of Bus bar Differential Protection: a) Through fault Following is the format for this test CTs involved : Stability : Through fault Phase : Procedure : Select two CTs of same phase of the busbar. Close the concerned isolator & circuit breaker connecting these two CTs. Primary current is injected from P1 terminal of One of the CTs(Say first CT) through a primary injection kit whose another end is connected to earth. Close the Earthswitch after the P2 terminal of the Second CT for return path so that primary current flows through both CTs and gets earthed after Second CT. In through fault stability or out zone fault, current in neutral circuit should be negligible. I.e. current in First CTs secondary circuit should balance with the current in second CTs secondary circuit provided their polarity is correctly matched. PRIMARY PANEL TERMINAL RATIO ABSOLUTE RELAY CURRENT REFERENCE BLOCK USED VALUE OF CIRCUIT NO. SEC. CURRENT

Remarks: b) Zone fault Following is the format for this test CTs involved : Stability : In Zone or Zone fault Phase : Procedure : Select any one CT out of above selected 2 CTs. Primary current is injected from P1 terminal of the CT through a primary injection kit whose another end is connected to earth. Close the Earthswitch after the P2 terminal of the CT for return path so that primary current flows through CT and gets earthed after the CT. In Zone fault stability or zone fault, current in secondary will not be balanced and relay will sense differential current. Bus bar differential relays, MBCZ(Main-1) & PBDCB(Main-2), are set at a particular value . Increase the primary current from Zero to a value for which relay in the secondary circuit operates. Note those values as follows.

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING PRIMARY PANEL TERMINAL RATIO CURRENT REFERENCE BLOCK USED NO. ABSOLUTE RELAY VALUE OF CIRCUIT SEC. CURRENT

Observation :

Remarks :

8.14 Final meggering of 400 KV Line: Final Insulation Resistance is measured using a 5 KV Motorised Megger for checking the healthiness of insulators. It is measured between pole-to-pole and between each pole and earth.

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING 9. COMPLETION CRITERIA: ALL MEASUREMENTS TAKEN DURING TESTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED AND FOUND IN ACCEPTANCE LIMITS. LINE BAY IS CLEARED FOR COMMISSIONING/CHARGING.

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PLANT AREA : 400 KV SWITCHYARD TESTING SCHEDULE : LINE BAY COMMISSIONING 10. APPENDICES: DRAWING : 1. SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM OF 400 KV SWITCHYARD(NO: TB DG 186 510 0101,REV 02) 2. OGA DRAWINGS OF CT,CVT & LIGHTNING ARRESTORS(No: TB DG 186 316 0241/01,251/01 & 351/01) 3. SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS FOR ISOLATORS AND EARTHSWITCHES (No: 3 562 510 0277) 4. SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS FOR CONTROL & RELAY PANELS for LINE-1 & 2(NO: 3 562 006 0296/Rev 03) and LINE-3 & 4(NO: 3 562 006 0298,Rev 02)