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EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED TEST DATE & TIME ACTUAL TEST DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
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SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
TEST PROCEDURE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-TEST DATE
No.

A. Preparation for Test

The personnel conducting the testing must be qualified to operate the Schedule Q
A1 test equipment and also familiar with the cable sytem and its Att. IV
components. Sec. 7.3
All ends under test shall be guarded from accidental contact as well as
Schedule Q
A2 separation from all ends or elements not being subject to test.
Sec. 1.3
(NEC 110.3 B and NETA ATS 2009, Sec. 5.1)

Check the DC high-potential test set for proper operation. Ensure that
the input voltage to the test set is regulated. Check test set and test SAES-P-104
A3
leads at testing voltage level (lead in place but not connected). Sec. 3.2
(NEC 110.3 B and Manufacurer's Instructions)

Preparing Cable Ends to Minimize Corona During Testing - The cable

ends shall be prepared for testing using either one of the following
methods:
Method 1. Cover the bare cable conductor and adjacent bare shield
ends with an airtight application of six or more layers of half-lapped
rubber splicing tape. At the end where your connecting the test leads, the
tape covering should include the lead and its clip or connector as well as
the lug and conductor of the cable under test. Make sure you extend the
tape onto the cable insulation and test lead insulation for at least a
SAES-P-104
A4 couple of inches.
Sec. 3.2
If the shield ends are bare, place a temporary covering of tape about 1
inch from the edge of the cable or stress cone shield in each direction to
eliminate unexpected flashovers and increased safety.
Method 2. Cover the bare cable conductor and bare shield ends with a
plastic bag and secure it to the cable jacket with a rubber tape. No part
of the cover shall touch the conductors.
NOTE: While Method 1 is useful in getting accurate data, its more costly
than Method 2.
(NEC 110.3 B and Manufacturer's Instructions)

SAES-P-104
A5 The cable shall be tested after installation of stress relief devices.
Sec. 13.2 (d)
Check clearances at the cable ends. Schedule Q
A6
(NEC 110.3 B, IEEE 400, Sec. 4.5 and NETA ATS 2009, Sec. 5.1) Sec. 1.3
Use weather protection. Schedule Q
A7
(NEC 110.3 B, IEEE 400, Sec. 4.5 and NETA ATS 2009, Sec. 5.1) Sec. 1.3
Ground adjacent conductors and adjacent objects near the cable ends.
Schedule Q
A8 Phases not under test are to remain grounded at all ends.
Sec. 1.3
(NEC 110.3 B, IEEE 400, Sec. 4.5 and NETA ATS 2009, Sec. 5.1)
Remove all grounds from cable to be "hi-potted". Schedule Q
A9
(NEC 110.3 B and Manufacturer's Instructions) Sec. 1.3
Determine temperature of test set at the time of test. Schedule Q
A10
(NETA ATS 2009, Sec. 5.4.2.3) Sec. 1.3

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 Determine rate of rise on voltage applied at the time of testing. Schedule Q
A11
(NETA ATS 2009, Sec. 5.4.2.3) Sec. 1.3

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Hi-pot test After Mounting or Forming Terminations - Check that

termination have creepage distance per SAES-P-104, Sec 6.12
summarized in the table below:
Minimum Creepage Distance
Termination (in mm)
Voltage Rating Indoor Outdoor SAES-P-104
A12 (@ 25mm/kV L-L) (@ 40mm/kV L-L) Sec. 13.2 (d)
5 kV 125 200
6/10 kV 250 400
15 kV 375 600
12/20 kV 500 800
35 kV 875 1,400

Hi-pot Test After Mounting or Forming Terminations - Check that

terminations are not connected to the equipment. ( Note: If conductors SAES-P-104
A13
are left connected to the equipment, the hi-pot shall not exceed the Sec. 13.2 (d)
rating of the equipment).

Hi-pot Test After Mounting or Forming Terminations - Check that there SAES-P-104
A14
are sufficient clearances from enclosures and other adjacent objects. Sec. 13.2 (d)

Hi-pot Test After Installing Elbows - At the request of the cable

proponent, hi-pot test may be performed after installation of the elbows
SAES-P-104
A15 at a lesser or reduced test voltage level (see reduced test voltage levels
Sec. 13.2 (e)
per item A14, below)
NOTE: In most cases, it is chosen to test the cables without the elbows.

Hi-pot Test After Installing Elbows - For cables terminated with a 200
SAES-P-104
A16 Amp elbow connectors, the elbows shall be plugged into insulated
Sec. 13.2 (e)
parking bushings prior to the test.

Hi-pot Test After Installing Elbows - If 200A elbows are installed on both SAES-P-104
A17 ends of the cable, a feed-thru bushing instead of one of the two parking Commentary
bushings may be used to apply the test voltage. Note 13.2 (e)

Hi-pot For Cable Terminated with T-splice Connector - For cable

terminated with a 600 Amp T- splice connector, the splice shall be SAES-P-104
A18
capped prior to test. Sec. 3.2
(NEC 110.3 B and Manufacurer's Instructions)

The medium voltage cable shall be tested in accordance to the voltage

level listed below.

DC High-Potential Field Test Voltages

Cable Voltage Rating
After installation - before cable is placed SAES-P-104
A19
in regular service Sec. 13.3
5kV or 6/10kV 36 kV
15 kV or 12/20 kV 64 kV
35 kV 100 kV

DC Test Voltages After Installing Elbows - DC Test Voltages shall be

reduced, as follows:
SAES-P-104
1. For new 15 kV cable, when tested with elbows, the test voltage is
A20 Commentary
reduced from 64 kV to 53 kV DC.
Note 13.2 (e)
2. For new 35 kV cable, when tested with elbows, the test voltage
remains unchanged at 100 kV DC.

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Test voltages shall not exceed 80 percent of cable manufacturer's

Schedule Q
A21 factory test value or the maximum test voltage in Attachment 2, Table
Sec. 1.3
100.6. , NETA ATS 2009.

B. Field Testing of New Cables After Installation

Check the insulation resistance of each core to ground and between

SAES-P-104
B1 cores of the cable using a 5000 volts dc megger tester.
Sec. 3.1
(S A Pre-Commissioning Form # P-041)
Perform DC High-potential testing in accordance with the cable and test SAES-P-104
B2
instrument manufacturer's recommendations. (NEC 110.3 B) Sec. 3.2

Apply the test voltage slowly in a minimum of five equal increments until
maximum test voltage is reached, with no increment exceeding the
voltage rating of the cable, and with each voltage step being held for an SAES-P-104
B3
equal interval of time long enough to allow the leakage current to reach Sec. 3.1
stability, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
(S A Pre-Commissioning Form # P-041)

Reading of leakage current and voltage shall be recorded at the end of

each minute prior to increasing to the next specified voltage level.
Schedule Q
B4 NOTE: A linear increase in leakage current is expected, and it should
Sec. 1.3
stabilize or decrease from the initial value at each step.
(SAES-P-104, Sec. 13.6 and S A Pre-Commissioning Form # P-041)
Plot test voltage versus leakage current on graph paper as the test
progresses. NOTE: Any excessive or non-linear increase in leakage
current can indicate imminent cable failure. Discontinue the test and, Schedule Q
B5
consult the manufacturer for recommendations. Sec. 1.3
(SAES-P-104, Sec. 13.6 and S A Pre-Commissioning Form #
P-041)
Calculate the resistance of the cable at each step. Note: At any step
where the calculated leakage resistance decreases approximately 50%
or more of that of the next lower voltage, discontinue the test to prevent SAES-P-104
B6
cable failure and to retain the cable in a serviceable condition until a Sec. 3.2
replacement cable is available.
(NEC 110.3 B and Manufacturer's Instructions)

Raise the voltage to specified maximum test voltage and hold for 15
minutes on shielded cable and 5 minutes on non-shielded cable. Record
readings of leakage current at 15, 30, 45 seconds and at one minute
intervals thereafter.
NOTES:
1. As long as the leakage current decreases or remains steady after it
has leveled off, the cable is considered satisfactory.
2. If the leakage current starts to increase, excluding momentary
increases due to supply-circuit disturbances, extend the test for a
maximum of three more minutes to determine whether the rising trend
Schedule Q
B7 continues. If the leakage current rises and continues to rise during any
Sec. 1.3
one holding period, there's an unstable condition. You may decide not to
continue testing until cable failure. Increasing leakage current will result
in the complete breakdown of already-damaged insulation, evidenced by
an abrupt increase in leakage current accompanied by a sharp decrease
in test voltage.
3. Sudden failure or flashover can occur if the insulation is already
completely or nearly punctured. Voltage increase until it reaches the
sparkover potential of the air gap length, then flashover occurs.
Polyethylene cables exhibit this characteristic for all failure modes.
(S A Pre-Commissioning Form # P-041 and IEEE 400, Sec. 5.4.3)

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Calculate the polarization index for the cable. The polarization index is
the ratio of leakage current after 1 minute to the leakage current after 5
minutes of the maximum test voltage. Polarization index for satisfactory
Schedule Q
B8 cable is between 1.25 and 2. NOTE: Polarization indices less than 1
Sec. 1.3
are considered failures, and indices between 1 and 1.25 are considered
marginal. Consult the cable manufacturer for recommendations.
(NETA ATS 2009, Sec. 7.3.3.3.2.4.2)

After recording all measurements, rapidly turn the test equipment to zero
volts and monitor cable voltage. Record the decaying voltage every 15
seconds for 90 seconds, and then every 60 seconds until the charge is
Schedule Q
B9 down to 1000 volts, then ground the cable.
Sec. 1.3
NOTE: Ground tested conductors for a minimum of 60 minutes.
(S A Pre-Commissioning Form # P-041 and IEEE
400, Sec. 4.5)

Where one or more cable have not passed DC high-potential testing,

isolate and locate the failed section of the cable. Repair or replace the Schedule Q
B10
failed section in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Sec. 1.3
(NEC 110.3 B and NETA ATS 2009, Sec. 7.3.3.3.2.4.2)

Upon satisfactory completion of test, connect cable to equipment.

SAES-P-104
B11 Tighten connectors to manufacturer recommended torque levels.
Sec. 3.2
(NEC 110.3 B)

C. Field Testing of New Cables Jointed or Spliced to Existing Cable

After acceptance tests for new MV cables, have been made and new
cables are spliced to existing cables, only if the existing cable has been
in service for less than five years, a second test of the entire cable run, SAES-P-104
C1
from termination to termination shall be made. Sec. 13.2 (b)
NOTE: This is only applicable where an existing cable is introduced into
the circuit.

The procedure for testing shall be the same as indicated above except
that the test voltage will be reduced to the value indicated in the table
below.

DC High-Potential Field Test Voltages

Cable Voltage Rating
SAES-P-104
C2 In service - first 5 years Sec. 13.3
Table 3
5kV or 6/10kV 11 kV

15 kV or 12/20 kV 20 kV

35 kV 31 kV

The D.C. test voltage is to be held for a minimum duration of 5 minutes,

Schedule Q
C3 unless otherwise recommended by the cable manufacturer.
Sec. 1.3
(NEC 110.3 B and NETA ATS 2009, Sec. 7.3.3.4)

SAES-P-104
C4 Appropriate records shall be made, as indicated in the test result form.
Sec. 13.6

D. TEST EQUIPMENT CRITERIA

Schedule Q
D1 Test shall be performed using a high-potential tester. Att. IV
Sec. 7.1

Time measurement: For measurement of time, the instruments accuracy Schedule Q

D2
shall be 1% or better. (Ref: IEC 60896-11, Sec. 12.4) Sec. 1.3

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Schedule Q
D3 The test equipment calibration cycle shall not exceed twelve months. Att. IV
Sec. 7.1

Test Equipment Manufacturer: Serial Number:

Scale Range and accuracy: Calibration date:

Calibration Company and Technician: Calibration Expiration Date:

E. TEST RESULTS

Note: Use applicable MV Cable Test Report Forms (Attachments 1) for recording of test data.

The step voltage slope should be reasonably linear for the graphic plots
Schedule Q
E1 of leakage current versus step voltage at each increment.
Sec. 1.3
(NETA ATS 2009, Sec. 5.4.1.5)
Capacitive and absorption current should decrease continually until
steady state leakage is approached for the graphic plots for leakage Schedule Q
E2
current versus time at the final test voltage. Sec. 1.3
(NETA ATS 2009, Sec. 5.4.1.5)
Test results are acceptable and in accordance with Saudi Aramco
Schedule Q
E3 Engineering Standards and contractual requirements.
Sec. 1.3
(NETA ATS 2009, Sec. 5.4.1.5)

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. Schedule Q - Quality Requirements (Pro Forma Contract), Contract Specific
2. SAES-P-104 Wiring Methods and Materials, 08 August 2010
3. S A Pre-Commissioning Form # P-041) High Voltage Cable (5kV - 15 - 35kV), March 2006
4. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2011 Edition
5. Acceptance Testing Specifications - NETA (2009)
6. IEEE 400 Guide for Field Testing and Evaluation of the Insulation of Shielded Power Cable, December 2001

ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Attachment - 1 HI-Pot Test Report Form for MV Cable
2. Attachment - 2 Table 100.6 NETA ATS (2009) Medium -Voltage Cable Acceptance Test Values.

NOTES:
1. Approved - Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction (i.e., Saudi Aramco ID).
2. Identified - Recognizable as suitable for the specific application by a qualified testing laboratory (i.e., listing and/or labeling).
3. Listed - Equipment and materials included in a list published by an approved qualified organization concerned with evaluation of products
or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing states
that the equipment, material, or services either meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.
4. Labeled - Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an approved qualified organization concerned
with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer
indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

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Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Technician Performing Test* PMT Representative
Name, Title, Department, Test Performed Successfully and Results are Acceptable: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Company, Initials and Name, Initials and Date:
Date:
QC Inspector PID Representative
Witnessed Test Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Implementation of Test and Analysis of Results Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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Attachment 1 - HI-POT TEST REPORT FOR MV CABLE
PROJECT DATA
B.I. or W.O. No. _________________________________________________________ DATE: ____________________________
PLANT NO:________________________________________________________________________________________________
LOCATION ________________________________________________________________________________________________

CABLE DATA
CIRCUIT # OR DESIGNATION _______________________________________________________________________________
CABLE SIZE:_______________________ CABLE LENGTH ___________________ RATED VOLTAGE: ___________
INSULATION AND JACKET TYPE: _______________________________________ INSULATION THICKNESS: ____________
MAX. LEAKAGE CURRENT AFTER 100% TEST VOLTAGE APPLIED: _______________________________________________
CABLE TEST VOLTAGE : ________________ NOTE: REDUCE THE CABLE TEST VOLTAGE LEVEL AND HOLD TIME ACCORDINGLY,
TEST HOLD TIME IN MINUTES:_____________ WHEN PERFORMING THE TEST WITH ELBOW CONNECTOR AND/OR EXISTING CABLE.
GENERAL TEST RECORD
CABLE ACCEPTABLE : _______________________________________ Not ACCEPTABLE: ____________________________
TEMPERATURE: ______________ % RELATIVE HUMIDITY: ___________________WEATHER CONDITIONS: _______________
REMARKS:________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

RESISTANCE TEST
PHASE 1 TO GND PHASE 2 TO GND PHASE 3 TO GND (MEGGER)
TEST VOLTAGE
& HOLD TIME Leakage Cable Leakage Current Cable Leakage Cable
Current (A) Resistance (A) Resistance Current (A) Resistance PHASE M
Step 1 kV PH 1 - 2
Step 2 kV PH 2 - 3
Step 3 kV PH 3 - 1
Step 4 kV PH 1 - G
Step 5 kV PH 2 - G
15 SEC PH 3 - G
30 SEC
45 SEC POL. INDEX = 1 MINUTE
1 MIN 5 MINUTE
2 MIN
3 MIN
4 MIN
5 MIN
6 MIN
7 MIN
8 MIN
9 MIN
10 MIN
11 MIN
12 MIN POL. INDEX RESULTS
13 MIN If 1.25 - 2.0 good
14 MIN If below 1.0 failure
15 MIN If 1.0 - 1.25 marginal
NOTES: 1. READING AT END OF I MIN. DURATION PRIOR TO RAISING VOLTAGE TO NEXT STEP.
2. BETWEEN EACH STEP RAISE VOLTAGE UNIFORMLY.
3. STOP TEST IF CURRENT STEADILY INCREASES AT CONSTANT VOLTAGE.
4. ATTACH A SEPARATE GRAPH FOR PLOT OF TEST VOLTAGE VERSUS LEAKAGE CURRENT.
TESTED BY: CHECKED BY: WITNESSED BY:

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Attachment - 2 NETA ATS 2009, Table 100.6

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