Good Sample: (Workmanship - Baseplate Anchor Bolt Support & Grouting)

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‫إدارة مراقبة آداء األصول‬ Construction Of Al-Mounsiyah 132/13.8 KV S/S # 8257

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B. Material / Equipment and Installation Nonconformity
(Workmanship – Baseplate Anchor Bolt Support & Grouting)
SS#8257 Good Sample
Quality-NC # 8: (CRITICAL ISSUE) Sample from other NG project:

Necessary Anchor bolts and Grouting shall be provided for all Contractor provided grouting and anchor bolts on the
base plates. power transformer pedestal.
Recommendation
Contractor to install anchor bolts and provide grouting on all pedestal baseplates after final alignment is completed. This is to ensure safe
equipment loading on the foundations.
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‫دارة مراقبة أداء األصول‬ Construction of Durma 132/33/13.8 KV S/S # 8511
C. Quality Preventive Measures
(Power Cable Clamps & Riser Supports)
Bad Samples Good Sample
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Quality-Preventive Measures # 10:

• All necessary cable clamps and supports shall be provided, for both MV
power cables, in particular with riser support & clamps for both above and
underground structures. Maximum distance between two consecutive clamps
shall be 1000mm, (23-TMSS-04).
• And proper lighting shall be provided in the Cable Tunnels .
Contractor to confirm on the above mentioned requirements. 33
‫دارة مراقبة أداء األصول‬ Construction of Durma 132/33 & 132/13.8 KV S/S # 8511
(GIB Structural Supports)
Recommendations:
Contractor should get the approval from NG-Engineering regarding
both the supporting methodology of the side mounted GIB by the wall
supports and the additional floor mounted support.
References:
• PTS-15CN158, Section IV, clause 4.1.2 (d) The Structural supports
for the GIS designed and fabricated to withstand the short circuit
forces.
• 32-TMSS-02 Rev.01 clause 4.1.2 (d)
Quality-NC # 13 (Critical Issue):

a. The “132kV Gas Insulated Bus (GIB)” were not erected as per
NG standard practice and approved drawing.
b. The additional floor mounted for 132kV GIB Supports are not as
per NG standard practice and approved drawing.
c. GIB installed at the extended baseplate support ( which is not
centered). which is unsafe for carrying the GIB weight
Sample from other NG project:
Reinforced column is provided
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‫إدارة مراقبة آداء األصول‬ Construction of Durma 132/33 & 132/13.8 KV S/S # 8511
(Control cable support at the basement & dressing)
Bad Sample
Preventive Measure # 04:

a) All Control Cable risers shall be provided with adequate cable
supports. Cable bundling is not a recommended practice.
Quality Nonconformities
b) End caps/rubber bumpers are not provided .
Recommendation:
• Cable riser “supports” shall be provided to alleviate stress on the
control cables where they enter a conduit or other enclosure from
the raceway system.
• Whereas the end caps/rubber bumpers shall be provided for safety.
References:
TES-P-119.20 clause 4.7 (cable support, 1st para.) Sample from other NG project
24-TMSS-01 clause 4.2.7 (for rubber bumper/end caps)


(Auxiliary transformer HV & LV cable supports)
Site Photos Good Samples
Only approved type material power cable clamps shall be used in
Approved power cable clamps are provided.
accordance with NG standards,
such as; a) aluminum, b) stainless and b) non-magnetic/composite
materials shall only be used.
References:
23-TMSS-04
Contractor to confirm on the above mentioned requirements.
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‫إدارة مراقبة آداء األصول‬ Construction of Durma 132/33/13.8 KV S/S # 8511
(Power Transformer – Panel Access)
Site Photo Good Samples
Contractor shall provide step platform for adequate access, as the control cabinet
height shall be such that it is readily accessible from finished ground level. Contractor provided a step platform at the
Transformer control panel for easy access.
Reference:
53-TMSS-01 Rev.01, clause 4.6.1 Sample from other NG project:
Quality-Preventive Measures # 4: Contractor provided electrical cable

connection of the power transformer through
Cables from PVC stub-ups (from Control Room) entering the control cabinet and cable trays.
accessories shall be provided with metal raceways with cover.
Reference: Contractor to confirm on the above
24-TMSS-01, clause 4.3.2 (Outdoor Installation of Cable Tray) mentioned requirements. 26

( Power Transformer Control Cabinet cable sleeves provision)
Bad Samples Good Sample
Sample from other project:

Poor workmanship with cable laying, Necessary cable ducting are Separate dedicated cable sleeves were provided for both local
not provided for the power transformer local control cubicle. control cabinets on the power transformer
Recommendation:
a. Proper cable laying and ducting shall be provided.
b. Civil and Electrical QA/QC engineers shall be involved during the design stages and should cross-check during cable sleeves preparation /
concrete pouring to ensure better workmanship.
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(Power Cable laying – Scratches and Damages Issues )
Bad Samples
• Proper cable laying method statement shall be followed to minimize / prevent
cable scratches / damages.
• Only skilled personnel duly supervised by NG-approved supervisor/s shall do
the cable laying and preparation works.
• Cable terminators duly approved by NG shall terminate the cables as per their
approved voltage rating / Level only.
• The cables shall be marked and tagged/identified.
• Fire proof / retardant paint shall be provided.
“Negligence of abovementioned points resulted in unacceptable poor

workmanship and cable damages in other projects”


(Termination of MV Cable 3Cx300mm2 at Auxiliary Transformer Cable Box)
Bad Sample Good Sample
Preventive Measure # 18(Critical Issue): Sample from other project, Heat Shrinkable Cable
No Part of the MV Cable “cable termination” shall be exposed outside the Termination of MV Cables 3Cx300mm2 for Auxiliary
HV cable box of the Auxiliary transformer. T/F is inside the Transformer HV Cable Box.
Complete cable termination shall be completely inside the cable box.
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National grid
Resources planning projects Division
COA
Construction of Al Hayer 132/13.8KV S/S # 8063
Quality Preventive Measures
1. All panels unused baseplate holes are opened this is for the maintenance issues in the
panel operation, Contractor must and should provide Rubber cover or gland cover.
Reference : 31 TMSS -02, Rev-01,clause 4.3.16
Bad Sample
Good Sample
Sample From Other NG Projects
Page 19 of 22
National grid
COA
2. Capacitor Bank Cable terminations Excessive bending of the MV Power cable on the
capacitor bank shall be avoided as the heat shrinkable termination including the stress
cone will be under stress.
Bad Sample Good Sample
Termination Kit is
under Pressure
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‫إدارة مراقبة آداء األصول‬ Construction Of Al-Malaz 132/13.8 KV S/S # 8182

(Auxiliary Transformer Pad Locking Facilities)
Good Samples
SS#8182
Pad locking facilities on Auxiliary Transformer tap changer should be provided to avoid unnecessary operation when already
energize.
Reference: 53-TMSS-01 R1 clause 4.23.2 c 32
National grid
COA
3. Neutral Earthing Resistor(NER) to Power Transformer Neutral 630 SQMM XLPE Cable
terminations Excessive bending. The (NER) MV Power cable shall be avoided as the
heat shrinkable termination including the stress cone will be under stress.
Termination Kit is
under Pressure
Bad Sample
Good sample
Page 21 of 22

(Grounding Cables)
Good Sample
Quality Preventive Measure # 23:

Grounding cables shall be protected from damage / twisting.
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‫إدارة مراقبة آداء األصول‬ Construction of Al-Badi 132/33 kV S/S #8767

(PVC pipe - exposed / outdoor installation )
Site Photo
Quality-NC # 9 (Major):
PVC pipes were used for outdoor / exposed installation which is
not as per Company standards, TES-P-119.20 Rev.0, clause 3.2,
4th para).
Recommendations:
Contractor to rectify / replace accordingly as per Company
approved method.
• PVC pipes shall not be extended above grade

• RSC / metallic conduits are applicable for external
installation.
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(Workmanship – Multiple - Joints / connection of cable ladder)
Site Photos
Quality-NC # 11: Recommendations:

a.) Cable trays connectors are not provided with correct fittings, Metallic cable trays shall have adequate mechanical strength and
hence creating sharp edges that can damage the cables rigidity to provide adequate support without undue deflection.
during cable installation. They shall not have sharp edges, burrs or projections that can
damage the cable insulation/jackets or impose any unreasonable
Further, it is also not strong/rigid enough and not capable to
hazard to the user.
withstand the cables load (LV, control/communication).
b.) Cable ladder installation with bits and pieces for extend the
same is not accepted. Hence, correct fittings for cable trays & ladders shall be provided
and used.
c.) Bonding jumper is not installed and will require multiple
connections during installation. Reference : 24-TMSS-01 Rev.01 clause 4.2.2, 4.4.1.a & 4.4.4
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‫دارة مراقبة أداء األصول‬ Construction of Durma 132/33/13.8 KV S/S # 8511

(Battery Room Requirements)
Site Photo

The following shall be provided in the Battery room:
1. Exhaust fan (explosion proof type)
* Temporary operational exhaust fan shall be provided Quality especially
Nonconformities
when the battery banks are energized (Safety and health
concern)*
2. Eye wash
3. Danger/Warning Signs (TES-P-103.04, clause 3.3.2)
a. Danger Acid/chemical
b. Danger No Smoking
c. Danger No Sparks or Flames
d. Danger No Soldering or Welding Equipment
e. Danger No Clothing likely to acquire Electro-Static Charge.
References:
TES-P-119.19, clause 5.3.3 and TES-P-103.4 Rev.01, clause 3.0
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‫إدارة مراقبة آداء األصول‬ Construction Of Al-Bijadiya 132/33 KV S/S # 8608

(Grounding joints of the grounding Mesh)
Site Photo
Quality-NC # 24 :
Poor workmanship and quality of the grounding works.
Recommendation:
Contractor should follow Approved Methodology(Procedure) of the exothermic
welding and corrective action should be done and approval should be obtain from
NG .
Please refer to TES-P-119.19, clause 7.2.13.
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(Power Cable laying Issues )
Bad Samples Preventive Measure # 08:
• Proper cable laying method statement shall be

followed to minimize / prevent cable scratches /
damages.
• Only skilled personnel duly supervised by NG-

approved supervisor/s shall do the cable laying
and preparation works.
• Cable terminators duly approved by NG shall

terminate the cables as per their approved
voltage rating / Level only.
• The cables shall be marked and

tagged/identified.
• Fire proof / retardant paint shall be provided.
Contractor to confirm on the above mentioned

requirements.
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‫دارة مراقبة أداء األصول‬ Construction Of Al-Malaz 132/13.8 KV S/S # 8182
(LV ACDB Main & Sub-Distribution Panel - Exposed Live Parts)
Preventive Measure # 09 (Exposed Live Parts):
Bad Samples a) There shall be “no exposed live parts” on the cable
compartment (within the MCCB & external cable way).
Preferably, the power cable must be so arrange that it is directly
terminated to the MCCB.
b) In such case that termination/connection point is located
within the external cable way, the following shall be provided:
• Termination/connection point shall be provided with
“insulating boot or jacket”.
• The “bolts” used at the termination/connection between extended
bus bars and terminal lugs of the external power cables shall
have a min. 1-thread protrusion (as per Industry Standard), with
max. 5-thread protrusion depending on the standard length of the
bolt. Further, excessive protrusion of bolts will obstruct
installation of the required “cable insulating boot”.
• Mounting bolts which are used to secure/fix the extended bus
bars on the fiber supports/post insulators (which are exposed)
shall be provided with “insulating jacket/cover”
c) Multi-feeder MCCBs in one-single tier (left below photo) is not
a good practice, as each MCCB feeder is very near to each
other. Should there be such arrangement, the Contractor shall
ensure that isolation and or barrier is provided on each MCCB
feeder.
Please note that any future testing/re-connection of cables will
be difficult to achieve.
d) As a general requirements, “ insulation barrier” in between
phases and in between MCCB feeders (isolation of each MCCB
to one another) shall be provided. Reference: 31-TMSS-02,
clause 4.11.4.
Please note that all of the above mentioned requirements
concerned Safety of NG-Maintenance personnel.
Contractor to confirm on the above mentioned requirements
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(Damaged MV Switchgear pressure relief flaps)
SS#8182 Bad Samples
Quality-NC # 9: (CRITICAL ISSUE) Quality Remarks:
MV Switchgear pressure relief flaps are damaged.  Contractor’s QA/QC engineers should foresee any other
ongoing activities within the switchgear equipment (including
Recommendation: over head works) to ensure that no damages will occur.
Damaged switchgear ventilation louvers/pressure relief openings
shall be replaced with new materials.  Final Installation checklist shall be implemented to ensure that
the equipment has been installed according to standards in the
Necessary housekeeping shall be provided on the top
best status to operate.
Switchgear panels. 7

(Power Cables – Faulty Termination Issues )
Bad Samples
• Only Cable terminators duly approved by NG shall terminate the cables as per their approved voltage rating / Level only.
• Necessary structural supports from the floor to support the cable weights shall be provided as necessary prior to cable termination
“Negligence of abovementioned points resulted in unacceptable poor workmanship and cable damages in other projects”


(Battery Room Requirements)
Bad sample

The following shall be provided in the Battery room:
1. Exhaust fan (explosion proof type)
Quality especially
* Temporary operational exhaust fan shall be provided Nonconformities
when the battery banks are energized (Safety and health
concern)*
2. Eye wash
3. Permanent Danger/Warning Signs (TES-P-103.04, clause 3.3.2)
a. Permanent Danger Acid/chemical
b. Permanent Danger No Smoking
c. Permanent Danger No Sparks or Flames
d. Permanent Danger No Soldering or Welding Equipment
e. Permanent Danger No Clothing likely to acquire Electro-Static Charge.
References:
TES-P-119.19, clause 5.3.3 and TES-P-103.4 Rev.01, clause 3.0
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(Grounding on structures and supports)
Bad samples

Contractor should provide effective grounding in accordance with PTS#15CN158 requirements, in particular with TES-P-119.10 for all
metallic structures; including equipment frame & its supports, cable trays/supports, clamps & fittings, cage ladders, hand rails, metallic rain
pipe lines, etc.
.

(Cable glands)
Bad Samples
a) The size of the cable glands shall be of the proper size and not be bigger than the cables.
b) The size of the hole for the cable glands shall also be or proper size and not bigger than the cable gland.
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(HMI/SAS monitor installation)
Good Samples
Approved Sample from NG-Operation


Contractor shall ensure that the HMI monitors are securely installed, in accordance with the approved materials by NG-Field Operation.
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(Outdoor - Cable Trays)
Bad Samples

Contractor shall provide covers for outdoor cable trays/ladders, with ventilated flanged type covers
to protect cable from sunlight without accumulation of heat.
Reference:
24-TMSS-01, clause 4.3.2 (Outdoor Installation of Cable Tray)
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National grid
Resources planning projects division
COA
Construction of Al Moonsiyah 132/13.8KV S/S # 8257
1. LCC Panels Transformer grid T2,T3 Panels ,Line-1 Feeder Panels, Line -4
Feeder Panels and Bay bus coupler –A Panels cable troughs are Damaged
( without proper trough alignments) -Reference: 31 TMSS -01,Rev-01, clause-4.5.5
Page 4 of 18
National grid
COA
5. Cable trays/Cable ladders are damaged-Cable tray rungs were bending there is no
adequate Mechanical Strength and Rigidity at SWGR, GIS Basement area.
Recommendation: Contractor should Replace Damaged/Bending cable trays Reference
: 24 TMSS-01,Rev-01,clause-4.2.
Page 6 of 22
Saudi Electricity Company
Resources Planning Projects Division
COA
Construction of Al-Bijadiyah 132/13.8KV S/S # 8608 in Bijadiyah
9. Grounding Cable with Lug Connection for Cable size is bigger than the Lug size , so
contractor cutter outside copper wire for smooth lugging purpose. This is not As per SEC
recommended Practice. Recommendation: Contractor must and should Provide as per
cable equal to Lug size.
Grounding cable outer

copper core cutting
for convenience
lugging , so in this
effect for current
carrying capacity will
be reduce.
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B. Material / Equipment And Installation Nonconformity

(Design / Coordination - Workmanship)
Quality-NC # 13 (critical): Recommendation:
• Unsafe / Poorly fabricated Control room panel pedestal support • Control room Panel supports design ensuring safe handling for all
panels (est. 350kgs each) shall be provided and shall be
• Uneven / sharp edges. approved by NG-Projects.
• Incomplete welding joints. • Panel supports shall be prefabricated and completely galvanized.
• Missing galvanization / anti-rusting protection • Site fabrication / welding is not recommended practice.
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‫دارة مراقبة أداء األصول‬ Construction of Al-Badi 132/33 kV S/S #8767

(Panel support & baseplates)

Bad Samples
Poor quality workmanship in fixing the support under the raised
floor as they fix the support with the steel structure by a glue only
& not resting on the floor !.
Contractor shall provide a permanently fixed support under the
raised floor.
References:
24-TMSS-01 clause 4.2.5
Quality Remarks:
 QA/QC engineer shall check the raised floor activities with the
site engineers to ensure it will be installed according to NG
standard.
 QA/QC engineer shall be aware about NG standard &
requirements (TES-P-119.20).
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‫إدارة مراقبة آداء األصول‬ Construction of Durma 132/33/13.8 KV S/S # 8511

(cable tray grounding cable)
Control Room-Cable Tray below the raise floor
Site Photos
Quality NC # 17:
Recommendation:
Contractor did not provide the ground bonding jumpers for the cable Contractor to ensure to install bonding jumpers as per NG-
trays below the raise floor, (reference; 24-TMSS-01 Rev.01, clause standard. The bonding jumper shall be bare copper
4.4.9.b). conductor of 50 Sq.mm size and 400 mm long, in
With current ongoing activities it will be difficult to install or make accordance Company standards. with
inspection for the connectively of the grounding,
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(Workmanship – Cable fire stops / segregations in-between floors)
Site Photos
Quality-NC # 4 (Major):
a.) PVC sleeves for Control cable routed from basement to control room are overloaded.
b.) Due to overloaded cables on sleeve, cable penetration fire stops / fire resistive materials are not possible to install,
(TES-P-119.21 Rev0, clauses 5.3.5 & 5.4.1).
Recommendations:
a) Contractor to rectify the cable sleeve overloading and ensure provision for fire stops / barrier accordingly with Company approved
methodology.
b) Contractor to ensure that fire stop or fire break shall be installed accordingly, in accordance with 23-TMSS-02 (Duct Sealing Units-
Removable/Reusable type) and TES-P-119.21 (Fire & Loss prevention Requirements).
5

(GIB Supports - Rubber End Caps )
Site Photos
Quality PM # 16:
Rubber bumpers / end caps shall be provided on the GIB support edges.
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(Cables under the cavity/raised floor in the control room & LV ACDB room)
Floating support Floating support a. Contractor shall fix the floating supports.
b. Contractor shall do the grouting for the
baseplate supports so the it will be resting
directly on the floor.
c. Contractor shall do the proper cable
dressing and laying in order to minimize
the effect of overloading, as the cable
trays are designed to provide a minimum
of 20% spare space.
Bad Samples
Over loaded cable tray d. Contractor shall take immediate action
Floating baseplate support why the floor is getting wet and to resolve
the problem.
e. Contractor shall maintain housekeeping
and the good workmanship.
Reference:
24-TMSS-01 clause 4.2.5
Contractor to confirm on the above

mentioned requirements.
Over loaded cable tray and no proper cable laying

Wet area
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‫إدارة مراقبة آداء األصول‬ Construction Of Al-Mounsiyah 132/13.8 KV S/S # 8257

SS#8257 Good Sample

Quality-NC # 8: (CRITICAL ISSUE) Sample from other NG project:

Quality-Preventive Measures # 10:

Quality-NC # 13 (Critical Issue):

Preventive Measure # 04:

Contractor to confirm on the above mentioned requirements. 22

C. Quality Preventive Measures

Site Photos Good Samples

Contractor to confirm on the above mentioned requirements.

Site Photo Good Samples

Quality-Preventive Measures # 4: Contractor provided electrical cable

C. Quality Preventive Measures

Bad Samples Good Sample

Sample from other project:

C. Quality Preventive Measures

“Negligence of abovementioned points resulted in unacceptable poor

Contractor to confirm on the above mentioned requirements. 32

C. Quality Preventive Measures

Bad Sample Good Sample

Construction of Al Hayer 132/13.8KV S/S # 8063

Quality Preventive Measures

Sample From Other NG Projects

Construction of Al Hayer 132/13.8KV S/S # 8063

Bad Sample Good Sample

Sample From Other NG Projects

C. Quality Preventive Measures

Construction of Al Hayer 132/13.8KV S/S # 8063

Sample From Other NG Projects

C. Quality Preventive Measures

Quality Preventive Measure # 23:

B. Material / Equipment and Installation Nonconformity

• PVC pipes shall not be extended above grade

B. Material / Equipment and Installation Nonconformity

Quality-NC # 11: Recommendations:

C. Quality Preventive Measures

Quality-Preventive Measures # 12:

B. Material / Equipment and Installation Nonconformity

C. Quality Preventive Measures

Bad Samples Preventive Measure # 08:

• Proper cable laying method statement shall be

• Only skilled personnel duly supervised by NG-

• Cable terminators duly approved by NG shall

• The cables shall be marked and

• Fire proof / retardant paint shall be provided.

Contractor to confirm on the above mentioned

B. Material / Equipment and Installation Nonconformity

SS#8182 Bad Samples

Quality-NC # 9: (CRITICAL ISSUE) Quality Remarks:

C. Quality Preventive Measures

Preventive Measure # 15:

Contractor to confirm on the above mentioned requirements. 33

C. Quality Preventive Measures

Preventive Measure # 25:

C. Quality Preventive Measures

Preventive Measure # 26:

C. Quality Preventive Measures