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Specification Number: ES-1662
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph Page

1.0 Scope 1

2.0 References 1

3.0 General Requirements 1

4.0 Testing Requirements 3

5.0 Commissioning Requirements 5

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ELECTRICAL ACCEPTANCE TESTING

1.0 SCOPE

This Specification covers the general requirements for field testing and commissioning
of electrical facilities.

2.0 REFERENCES

The applicable provisions of the following publications are considered part of this
Specification.

ANSI (American National Standards Institute):

ANSI/IEEE C57.106 Guide for Acceptance and Maintenance of Insulating Oil in
Equipment (latest issue).

ANSI/IEEE Std. 43 Recommended Practice for Testing Insulation Resistance of
Rotating Machinery (latest issue).

API (American Petroleum Institute):

RP 14F Recommended Practices for Design and Installation of
Electrical Systems for Offshore Production Platforms,
(1985).

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The requirements of this Specification reflects only the minimum standards and
procedures to be followed before electrical facilities are placed in service or
turned over to COMPANY as being electrically and mechanically complete. It
shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to make any additional test or
commissioning checks necessary to provide a safe, reliable and functionally
sound electrical installation.

3.2 Where alternative methods are preferred by the CONTRACTOR or are
required to proof-test specific or specially rated equipment or systems, it shall
be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain COMPANY approval.

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3.3 Where applicable, the testing and commissioning requirements of this
Specification shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions or under the supervision of a manufacturer's representative when
equipment warranties would otherwise be voided.

3.4 Details of the procedures for testing and commissioning, including applicable
tables and forms for recording results, shall be developed by the
CONTRACTOR and submitted to COMPANY for approval.

3.5 All test equipment shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR and be subject to
approval by COMPANY for accuracy, calibration and suitability for the intended
function. Equipment should be operated only by trained personnel.

3.6 Measurement instruments, used to determine the quality of product, shall be
calibrated to maintain the accuracy of displayed quantities. The accuracy shall
meet the minimum requirements of the National Bureau of Standards.

Calibration certification documents shall be maintained by the vendor. These
documents shall be made available to the purchaser upon request.

3.7 COMPANY reserves the right to witness all tests and commissioning functions
and shall be notified in advance. The timing of the advance notice shall be
mutually agreed to by the appropriate field personnel of both COMPANY and
the CONTRACTOR.

3.8 Prior to high-voltage testing, the CONTRACTOR shall take necessary safety
precautions, such as issuing notices of intended testing and posting safety
signs and barriers.

3.9 Records of the results for each test and commissioning function shall be
submitted to COMPANY on a weekly basis unless otherwise mutually agreed
by the appropriate field personnel of both COMPANY and the
CONTRACTOR.

Normally, the results of repetitive-type tests or commissioning functions, such
as megohmmeter testing of motors or of motor feeding and control cables,
may be grouped on a single record form.

As a minimum, the records shall contain the following information:

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a. Description of the test or commissioning function, date performed and
identification of the test equipment used.

b. Applicable ratings, equipment numbers and location of the
facilities.

c. Size, length and rating of cables; whether cables are shielded or
unshielded; and manufacturer's test values for medium-voltage
cables.

d. Ambient temperature and humidity where applicable to the
particular test or commissioning functions.

e. Minimum test values acceptable in compliance with Project
specifications.

f. Test results including comments where necessary for clarification.

g. Details of any corrective actions taken.

h. Results after correction actions have been taken.

i. Signature of the contractor's representative.

3.10 Where facilities fail to meet acceptable standards or the intended functions
during testing and commissioning, COMPANY shall be immediately advised.

3.11 Where applicable, cables shall be visually inspected on the reels when
received at the platform or terminal. Where damage to metal-clad,
metal-sheathed or shielded cables is suspected or indicated, preliminary
insulation tests shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of this
Specification to determine that the cables are satisfactory and that the
insulation values are not less than those recommended by the manufacturer.
For nonmetallic sheathed and unshielded cables, special testing arrangements
may be necessary to proof-test cable insulation.

3.12 The insulation resistance of rotating equipment and transformers shall be
tested in accordance with the requirements of this Specification on receipt at
the job site. The results shall be recorded and forwarded to COMPANY.
These initial test results shall be compared with the results obtained at the
time of commissioning to determine if major insulation degradation has taken
place.
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3.13 Periodic clean-up of indoor equipment areas, especially substation and
electrical equipment buildings, shall be performed by the CONTRACTOR
during construction. As part of the final commissioning responsibility, the
CONTRACTOR shall thoroughly clean the areas, including dusting and
vacuuming of equipment enclosures on both the outside and inside, to ensure
that the equipment is completely free of dust or other contaminants which
could affect performance and reliability.

4.0 TESTING REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.2.1 The ambient temperature shall be measured and recorded at the
time of all insulation tests. Special humidity measurements will not
be required unless specifically requested by COMPANY,
CONTRACTOR or equipment manufacturer for a particular
equipment test.

4.2.2 Megohmmeter testers, except as otherwise required in Paragraph
4.2.3 of this Specification, are preferred for measuring the
insulation resistance of equipment and materials. Test voltages
shall conform to the following requirements.

a. Equipment rated 1000 V or less shall be tested at 500 V
minimum.

b. Equipment rated 4000 V through 5000 V shall be tested
at 5000 V.

4.2.3 Metal-clad, metal-sheathed and shielded medium-voltage cables
shall be acceptance tested using high-voltage direct current. Other
requirements of these test are as follows:

a. Maximum field test voltage shall be 80% of the factory
test voltage unless otherwise recommended by the
manufacturer.

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b. Values of leakage current shall be measured and
recorded at fixed increments of voltage between zero
and maximum field test voltage. Generally, a minimum
of 5 and a maximum of 10 voltage increments are
acceptable depending upon the voltage class of the
cable. Where breakdown of insulation is probably
indicated during testing, the increments of test voltage
shall be reduced to enable a more accurate
determination of the rate of rise of leakage current
versus test voltage.

c. The voltage at each test increment shall be sustained for
a minimum of 1 minute before recording the leakage
current. The maximum field test voltage shall be
sustained for at least 5 minutes with the leakage current
being recorded at the end of each 1-minute period.

4.3 Dielectric Tests

4.3.1 All equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers and switches,
containing insulating oil shall have the oil dielectrically tested.
Refer to ANSI/IEEE STD 64 for more specific information on
insulating oil for equipment.

4.3.2 Generally, the following dielectric breakdown voltages shall apply
for the testing of insulating oil:

a. Oil for transformers - 26 kV minimum with normally
expected values of 30 kV or more.

b. Oil for circuit breakers and switches - 24 kV minimum
with normally expected values of 26 kV or more.

4.3.3 The following procedures and equipment shall be used in testing
dielectric breakdown voltage:

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a. One breakdown voltage test shall be conducted on each
of two separate test samples. If either of the breakdown
voltages are less than the minimum acceptable, a
breakdown test shall be made on each of three
additional samples. The average of the breakdown
voltages from either the two or five tests, as applicable,
shall be reported as the dielectric breakdown voltage.

b. Test voltage shall be applied and increased at the rate of
3 kV/s.

c. Temperature of test sample shall not be less than 68
o
F
or greater than 86
o
F.

d. Test electrodes shall be 1 in. diameter discs spaced at
0.1 in.

4.3.4 Insulating oil which breaks down under test shall be filtered by
approved means or replaced where necessary.

5.0 COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

5.1 General

5.1.1 The specific commissioning requirements, including the necessary
procedures for assuring the operability and proper functioning of
the various systems and equipment, shall normally be developed
by the CONTRACTOR subject to COMPANY approval. These
shall include, but not be limited to, the applicable requirements of
this Section.

5.1.2 Tests shall be performed to determine the proper functioning of all
disconnect switches, circuit breakers, motor control equipment,
relays, motors, motor-operated valves, essential and main
generator facilities, uninterruptible power systems, including a
complete check of all control, interlock, alarm and sequence
circuits.

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Other checks or tests to be performed shall include:

a. Resistance measurements of grounding systems and
connections.

b. Phase orientation and marking of all applicable buses
and cable systems.

c. Tagging for identification purposes all cables and
conductors routed through pull and junction boxes or
other multicircuit routing points. This tagging shall be in
accordance with applicable installation drawings.

d. Installation of all equipment identification nameplates,
instruction plates and circuit directories.

e. Functional test of lighting and receptacle systems
including polarity and ground continuity checks of
receptacle circuits.

f. Check of seal fittings to ensure each has been properly
sealed with compound.

g. Check of illumination levels and area lighting
requirements.

5.1.3 All relays and control or equipment components that prove to be
sluggish or unpredictable in operation and could effect the
reliability of the facilities shall be repaired or replaced as
necessary.

5.2 Wire and Cable

Before being connected to equipment, installed wire and cable having all
splices, potheads, stress cones and metallic insulation shielding complete
shall be checked in accordance with the following requirements:

a. Test for continuity of all conductors and, where applicable,
continuity of metallic insulation shielding to ground.

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b. Test of insulation resistance of low-voltage and unshielded
medium voltage wire and cable using a megohmmeter.
Measurements shall be made between each phase conductor and
between each phase conductor and ground or metallic cover, as
applicable.

c. Test of insulation resistance of medium-voltage wire and cable
having no metallic insulation shielding or metallic covering using a
megohmmeter. Measurements shall be made between each
phase and ground and between phases.

d. Test of insulation resistance of metal-clad, metal-sheathed
shielded medium-voltage wire and cable using high-voltage direct
current in accordance with the requirements of Paragraph 4.2.3.
Tests on metal-clad and metal-sheathed cable having no metallic
insulation shielding shall be made between each phase and
metallic covering and between phases. Tests on wire and cable
having metallic insulation shielding shall be made between each
phase conductor and the metallic insulation shielding for that
conductor.

5.3 Motors

5.3.1 Insulation resistance shall be measured using a megohmmeter
before motors are connected to their supply conductors.

5.3.2 The value of insulation resistance for low-voltage motors may be
determined by a single measurement.

5.3.3 The representative value of insulation resistance for
medium-voltage motors shall be determined by the dielectric
absorption ratio calculated from two megohmmeter readings taken
during the same test in accordance with the following
requirements:

a. For motors rated 1000 HP and less, the representative
value of insulation resistance shall be the ratio of the
60-second reading to the 30-second reading.

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b. For motors rated over 1000 HP, the representative value
of insulation resistance shall be the ratio of the
10-minute reading to the 1-minute reading (Polarization
Index).

The minimum acceptable values are 1.25 for the 60- and 30-
second ratio and 2.0 for the 10- to 1-minute ratio, provided the
30-second and 1-minute readings of the respective ratios equals or
exceeds the requirements of Paragraph 5.3.4.

5.3.4 Generally, the minimum acceptable value of insulation resistance
in megohms shall equal the kilovolt rating of the motor plus 1
megohm corrected to 104
o
F in accordance with IEEE Std 43.

5.3.5 Other commissioning requirements for motors are as follows:

a. A check shall be made that bearings are properly
lubricated and, where applicable, filled to the correct oil
level. If necessary, because of the presence of water or
other contaminants in the lubricant, the grease or oil
shall be replaced before the motor is energized.

b. Where applicable, drain plugs shall be removed and
motors checked for accumulation of water within the
housing.

c. Each motor shall be checked for correct direction of
rotation.

d. Motors shall be run unloaded with the coupling
disconnected for a period of at least 2 hours for motors
rated 1000 hp and less, and 4 hours for motors rated
over 1000 hp. During the running period, the motors
shall be checked periodically for excessive noise,
vibration or overheating of the bearing housing and
motor frame.

e. A check shall be made that space heaters are properly
interlocked with the motor controller and energized when
the motor is not running.

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5.4 Generators

5.4.1 The services of a qualified manufacturer's representative shall be
obtained for supervising and performing the necessary tests,
inspections and commissioning requirements of the generators as
part of the overall responsibility for the complete
engine/turbine-generator equipment.

5.4.2 When the services of the manufacturer are not used for smaller
engine-generator units, the applicable commissioning
requirements for motors, Section 5.3, shall apply.

Other precautions and commissioning requirements are as follows:

a. The manufacturer's instructions shall be followed.
Unless otherwise stated, insulation tests on the exciter
and main generator fields shall be limited to a
megohmmeter rated 500 volts maximum. Precaution:
Diodes and other solid state field devices shall be
disconnected to avoid possible damage during
megohmmeter testing of the windings.

b. Insulation testing of the main windings of the generator
shall conform to the requirements of Section 4.2 using
the same precaution noted in Item a.

c. Where applicable and when permanent references are
provided on the generator shaft, a visual check shall be
made following alignment to assure the generator rotor
is located on the magnetic center.

d. Phase rotational tests shall be made on all multiple
generator installations. Dependence on only the
terminal identification for proper phase rotation is not
acceptable.

e. Functional tests shall be made in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations on all
generator control equipment including, as applicable, the
requirements of Section 5.5.
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5.5 Switchgear and Motor Control Equipment

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5.5.1 The insulation resistance of switchgear and motor control
equipment shall be tested in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations before completing the associated wire and cable
terminations. Generally, tests will consist of megohmmeter
measurements between each phase and ground and between
phases.

5.5.2 Precautions required to obtain reliable insulation measurements
will usually include disconnecting lighting arrestors, capacitors,
potential transformers and secondary ground connections on
current transformers.

5.5.3 On completion of the wire and cable terminations, a final insulation
measurement using a megohmmeter shall be obtained for the
entire system. Preferably, the measurement should be obtained
just prior to the equipment being energized or, where applicable,
prior to being turned over to COMPANY as being mechanically
complete.

5.5.4 Generally, the service of a manufacturer's representative is
preferred for the purpose of inspecting switchgear and
medium-voltage motor control equipment before energization. The
inspection should include, but not be limited to, a check of the
major components, including contact wipe or alignment, arc
chutes, relays and other control devices. Supervision of others in
replacing defective components or making equipment adjustments
that are critical to the successful operations of the equipment, shall
be part of manufacturer's service. Relays and control devices shall
be manually tripped or shorted to verify that main protective
devices will trip.

5.5.5 Bolted bus joints, terminals and other connections for each
separate equipment installation shall be checked for tightness on a
selected basis. Based on the result of these checks, COMPANY
reserves decision on whether additional checks shall be made and
how extensive they should be. Special tools shall be used where
necessary to conform with the manufacturer's recommendations.

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5.5.6 Protective relays shall be set and tested in accordance with the
requirements of the system coordination study. Relays having an
operating characteristic which varies with time shall be tested at a
minimum of three points to verify conformance with the
manufacturer's data. The integrity of the circuitry between relays
and their associated current or voltage transformers shall be
verified. A sticker shall be attached to each relay verifying
calibration completion.

5.5.7 Circuit protective devices that have adjustable settings, such as
molded-case circuit breakers, shall be set in accordance with the
system coordination requirements. At the option of COMPANY,
these devices may require load testing on a selected basis to verify
conformance with the manufacturer's data.

5.5.8 Heater elements of thermal overload relays used for motor
protection shall be individually checked to ensure the proper
element has been selected, installed and set for the motor
nameplate full-load current. Where fuses are used, their ampere
rating shall be checked for conformance with design requirements.

5.5.9 Other devices having variable timing characteristics shall be set
and tested in accordance with the intended control function.

5.6 Transformers

5.6.1 Using a megohmmeter, the insulation resistance of transformer
windings shall be measured between the following points:

a. Primary winding to ground.
b. Secondary winding to ground.
c. Primary to secondary windings.

5.6.2 Oil-immersed transformers shall be visually inspected for leakage
at fittings, bushings and other externally connected or gasketed
devices, such as oil temperature and level gages.

5.6.3 Control and protective equipment on transformers, such as
shutdown and alarm devices, fault-pressure relays and forced-air
cooling facilities, shall be checked for proper operation.
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5.6.4 Tap changers shall be manually operated and set at the proper tap

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setting in accordance with the load-flow or voltage profile studies.

5.6.5 Where liquid-immersed transformers have been shipped by the
manufacturer completely assembled, filled and factory tested,
tanks shall not be opened for internal inspections unless specific
conditions indicate otherwise. When tanks must be opened, every
precaution shall be taken to prevent the entrance of water or other
contaminants and, where applicable, to ensure proper
repressuring of the tank with dry air or inert gas as required.

5.6.6 Insulating oil of oil-immersed transformers shall be dielectrically
tested in accordance with the requirements of Paragraph 4.3 within
the two-week period prior to the transformer being energized.

5.7 Uninterruptible Power Systems

5.7.1 Preferably, an authorized manufacturer's representative should
field inspect and commission uninterruptible power systems.

5.7.2 In addition to routine inspection, the following minimum field
checks and tests shall be conducted:

a. Adjustment of the battery charger for normal float and
equalizing charge rates including, as applicable, a check
of the battery electrolyte or cell voltage.
b. Short-circuit test to check the performance of the inverter
in the current-limit mode and, where applicable, the
operation of the transfer switch without loss of load.
c. Transient-response tests, as applicable to that particular
installation, including measuring and recording the
results.
d. Simulation of all alarm conditions.

5.7.3 For short-circuit and transient-response tests, equivalent test loads
may be used when the actual loads cannot be connected for test.

5.7.4 Transient-response tests shall be made under the following
conditions:
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a. Simulation of inverter failure and operation of the
transfer switch without loss of load.
b. Retransfer of full load to the inverter without loss of load.
c. Simulation of an alternating-current power failure to the

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battery charger and direct-current power from the
charger.
d. Simulation of a battery failure where facilities are
provided to ensure successful inverter operation under
this condition.
e. Energization of the single largest inductive load or
combination of loads which may be energized
simultaneously without loss of other operating loads.

5.8 Alarms

Systems and circuits shall be individually checked by manually operating the
initiating device for each alarm condition.

5.9 Packaged Facilities

Where required or recommended by the manufacturer, special tests shall be
performed to confirm that equipment operation is in accordance
with the intended service.

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