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CODES AND STANDARDS........................................................................................................2
2
TESTS ............................................................................................................................................3
3
INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT TESTING ...................................................................................3
3.01 P
OWER
T
RANSFORMERS
..........................................................................................................3
3.02 C
IRCUIT
B
REAKERS
.................................................................................................................4
3.03 M
ETAL
-
CLAD
C
IRCUIT
B
REAKERS
A
ND
S
WITCHGEAR
.............................................................5
3.04 C
IRCUIT
S
WITCHERS AND
M
OTOR
O
PERATED
D
ISCONNECT
S
WITCHES
...................................5
3.05 R
EGULATORS
T
HREE
P
HASE
O
R
S
INGLE
P
HASE
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3.06 C
APACITOR
B
ANKS
..................................................................................................................6
3.07 T
RANSMISSION
L
INE
R
ELAYING
...............................................................................................6
3.08 PLC & HMI

E
QUIPMENT
S
ETUP
..............................................................................................7
3.09 SCADA
S
YSTEMS AND
A
NNUNCIATORS
.................................................................................8
3.10 S
UBSTATION
B
ATTERIES
& C
HARGERS
....................................................................................8
3.11 G
ROUND
G
RID
.........................................................................................................................8
3.12 P
OWER
C
ABLE
(I
F
R
EQUIRED
) .................................................................................................9
3.13 A
UXILIARY
A
ND
M
ISCELLANEOUS
E
QUIPMENT
.......................................................................9
3.14 M
OTORS
.................................................................................................................................10
3.15 P
HASING AND
S
YNCHRONIZING
.............................................................................................10
3.16 C
ORONA
T
ESTING
..................................................................................................................11
3.17 F
AULT
R
ECORDING
S
YSTEMS
.................................................................................................11
3.18 A
UTO
-R
ECLOSE
F
UNCTION
....................................................................................................11
3.19 S
UBSTATION
B
US
P
ROTECTION
..............................................................................................11
3.20 C
URRENT
T
RANSFORMERS
.....................................................................................................11
3.21 V
OLTAGE
T
RANSFORMERS
& C
OUPLING
C
APACITOR
V
OLTAGE
T
RANSFORMERS
.................12
3.22 W
IRE
C
HECKING
....................................................................................................................12
3.23 I
NFRARED
T
EMPERATURE
S
URVEY
........................................................................................13
3.24 AC
C
IRCUITS
.........................................................................................................................13
3.25 D
C
C
IRCUITS
..........................................................................................................................13
3.26 M
ETERING
.............................................................................................................................13
3.27 R
ELAY
S
ETTING
/T
ESTING
......................................................................................................14
3.28 V
OLTAGE
T
RANSFORMER
T
HROWOVER
S
CHEMES
.................................................................15
4
DEMONSTRATION TESTING................................................................................................15
5
POST-ENERGIZATION TESTING AND REVIEW .............................................................15
5.01 L
IMITATIONS ON
P
OST
-E
NERGIZATION
L
OAD
T
ESTING
.........................................................16
6
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION AND CLEAN UP ...............................................................16

Testing Criteria
Date:

Approved:

Rev.

Transmission Criteria for Substation

1/27/03
0
Sheet 1 of 17
TCS-4

1 Codes and Standards

Testing shall be performed in accordance with the applicable standards: (Note - some but not all applicable
specific standards are listed below as a convenience.)

American National Standard Institute (ANSI)
C2
National Electric Safety Code.
C12
Electricity Metering, Code for.
C37
Circuit Breakers, Switchgear, Relays, Substations, and Fuses, Guides and Standards for.
C57
Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers.
C62 Surge
Protection.
Std 43
Testing Insulation Resistance of Rotating Machines, IEEE Recommended Practice for.
Std 48
High-Voltage AC Cable Termination, IEEE Standard Test Procedures and Requirements for.
Std 81
Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Ground
System, IEEE Guide for.
Std 120
Electric Measurements in Power Circuits, Master Test Guide for.
Std 400
Making High-Direct-Voltage Tests on Power Cables in the Field, IEEE Guide for.
Std 450
Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Large Lead Storage Batteries for Generating Stations
and Substations, IEEE Recommended Practice for.
Std 525
Installation and Design of Cable Systems in Substations, Guide for.
Std 1106
Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Nickel-Cadmium Storage Batteries for Generating
Stations and Substations, IEEE Recommended Practice for.

American Society For Testing and Materials (ASTM).
D877
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Liquids Using Disk Electrodes, Methods of Test for.
D923
Sampling Electrical Insulating Liquids, Test Method for.
D1500
ASTM Color of Petroleum Products, Test Method for.
D1816
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin Using VDE Electrodes,
Methods of Test for.
D3284
Combustible Gases in Electrical Apparatus in the Field, Test Method for.

Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association (ICEA).
S-19-81
Rubber-insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy.
S-66-524 Cross-linked
Thermosetting
Polyethylene--Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and
Distribution of Electrical Energy.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
70
National Electrical Code (NEC.)
70B
Electric Equipment Maintenance, Recommended Practice for.
70E
Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces.
101
Life Safety Code.

International Electrical Testing Association (NETA), Acceptance Testing Specification,
http://www.netaworld.org.

National Electric Manufacturer's Association (NEMA).

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

EEI - Handbook for Electricity Metering.

Testing Criteria
Date:

Approved:

Rev.

Transmission Criteria for Substation

1/27/03
0
Sheet 2 of 17
TCS-4

2 Tests

For the following sections, the term function or function testing means applying the appropriate
inputs (voltage, current, pressure, temperature, etc.) to a device, and verifying all required responses or
outputs. Testing should be done on the specified equipment after it is fully assembled and installed at its
permanent location. The types of tests covered by this criteria document include, but are not be limited
to the following:

In general, all equipment will require the following:
(1)
Inspection - Visual and mechanical inspections shall be performed.
(2)
Verify the nameplate data against the design criteria and the "Bill of Materials".
(3)
Check that there are no broken or cracked parts or other physical damage. Check that
screws are tight. This includes relays, synchronizers, cases, and covers.
(4)
Check devices for moisture or damage from moisture and foreign materials that could
inhibit the proper operation and functioning of the devices.
(5)
Check for proper contact alignment and travel, disc rotation for freedom of movement,
target operation, etc. Adjust mechanical alignments according to the manufacturer's
specification.


3 Individual Equipment Testing
3.01 Power
Transformers
1. Physical Testing
(1)
Dew point test the atmosphere inside the transformer main-tank at time of arrival. Also
check pressure/vacuum gauge for proper shipping pressurization.
(2)
Core to ground Megger® test. This should be also be completed prior to offloading of
transformer. This should be completed on the main core as well as the PA core if present.
(3)
Power factor test Bushing & Arresters (before installation)
(4)
Internally inspect load tap changing mechanism (LTC) to make sure all parts are solidly
connected and are operating smoothly
(5)
Internal inspection the main-tank before oil filling.
(6)
Process the transformer oil and pull vacuum on the transformer to ensure no moisture
remains in the transformer or the oil (oil processing