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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
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
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. TEST PROCEDURE AND CHECKLIST

Inspection shall be performed by the project approved Quality Control

Schedule Q
A1 Inspector and witness point shall be coordinated with the Contractor and
Att.IV, Sec.3.2
Company.

Testing is to be carried out ONLY on de-energised cable bus.Cable bus

SAES-P-104
A2 shall be tested for its de-energised state before starting testing on them.
Sec. 3.2
(NETA ATS, 2009 Sec.5.1)

Inspect the cable bus for proper installation and freedom from surface 16-SAMMS-520
A3
defects. Sec. 9.1

Schedule Q
A4 Check the testing instrument for calibration validity.
Att.IV, Sec.7.1

Thoroughly clean the cablebus before starting the test. SAES-P-104

A5
(NFPA 70, NEC 110.3 Manufacturer instructions) Sec. 4.1

Using a continuity tester, verify the end to end continuity of the cablebus
SAES-P-104
A6 installation and record the results.( NFPA 70, NEC 110.3 Manufacturer
Sec. 4.1
instructions)

Record ambient temperature. SAES-P-104

A7
(NETA ATS, 2009 Table 100.1) Sec. 3.2

Record relative humidity. SAES-P-104

A8
(NETA ATS, 2009 Table 100.1) Sec. 3.2

Record length of cablebus that is being tested. SAES-P-104

A9
(NETA ATS, 2009 Table 100.1) Sec. 3.2

Test voltages shall be in accordance with manufacturer SAES-P-104

A10
recommendations. (NETA ATS, 2009 Table 100.1) Sec. 3.2

Measure the insulation resistance of each bus run phase to phase and SAES-P-104
A11
phase to ground for one (1) minute. (NETA ATS, 2009 Sec. 7.4.2.1) Sec. 3.2

Adjust the insulation resistance values to ambient temperature. SAES-P-104

A12
(NETA ATS 2009, Table 100.14, Attachment 1) Sec. 3.2

Convert the Temperature Adjusted Insulation Resistance value to the

1000 foot nominal value.
SAES-P-104
A13 R1000 ft.=((Temperature Adjusted Insulation Resistance) X
Sec. 3.2
(Length of Run / 1000))
(NETA ATS, 2009 Sec. 7.4.3.4, & Table 100.14)

The overpotential test shall proceed only if the cablebus has passed the SAES-P-104
A14
insulation resistance test. (NETA ATS, 2009 Sec. 7.4.2.2) Sec. 3.2

Test voltages shall be in accordance with manufacturer SAES-P-104

A15
recommendations. (NETA ATS, 2009 Table 100.1) Sec. 3.2

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After installation and before cablebus is placed in regular service, 16-SAMMS-520

A16
medium voltage power cables shall be 5KV megger tested. Sec. 9.3.2

The cables shall be DC high-potential tested at voltages specified in 15- 16-SAMMS-520

A17
SAMMS-502. Sec. 9.3.2

Insulating material for supporting and clamping cables and connections

shall be tested in accordance with section 7.8 of ANSI/IEEE C37.23 - 16-SAMMS-520
A18
1987. If requested, proof of successful testing shall be provided to the Sec. 9.4
BUYER as certified test results.

Perform an overpotential test on each cablebus, phase to ground with

SAES-P-104
A19 phases not under test grounded, in accordance with manufacturers
Sec. 3.2
published data. (NETA ATS, 2009 Sec. 7.4.2.2)

The test voltage shall be applied for one minute. SAES-P-104

A20
(NETA ATS 2009, Sec. 7.4.2.2) Sec. 3.2

All conductors shall be left grounded when not on test, during the testing
SAES-P-104
A21 on other conductors, until completely discharged of all DC potential.
Sec. 3.2
(IEEE 400, Sec.4.5)

B. TEST EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS CRITERIA

Model Serial Calib.

Equipment Name Brand Name Remarks
Number Number Date

B1 Digital Ohm Meter

B2 Insulation Resistance Tester

B3 Thermometer

B4 Hygrometer

B5 DC Overpotential Tester

Schedule Q
B6 Test equipment calibration cycle shall not exceed six (6) months.
Att. lV, Sec. 7.1

C. TEST RESULTS

Continuity of Cablebus Phases (End to End) _ PASS FAIL N/A REMARKS

C1 A Phase _

C2 B Phase _

C3 C Phase _

C4 Neutral Bus _

C5 Ground _

Insulation Resistance Test Voltages (NETA ATS, Table 100.1)

Minimum Insulation Resistance
Maximum Busduct Voltage Rating (volts) Recommended Test Voltage (volts)
(mega-ohms)
5000 2500 1000

8000 2500 2000

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15000 2500 5000

25000 5000 20000

35000 15000 100000

Percentage Humidity- Temperature (Celsius)-

Temperature
Measured R1000 ft.
Applied Adjusted
Insulation Length Insulation
Bus Phases Voltage Insulation PASS FAIL REMARKS
Resistance (ft.) Resistance
(volts) Resistance
(mega-ohms) (mega-ohms)
(mega-ohms)

C6 A Phase to Ground

C7 B Phase to Ground

C8 C Phase to Ground

C9 A Phase to B Phase

C10 B phase to C Phase

C11 C phase to A Phase

(R1000 ft.=(Temperature Adjusted Insulation Resistance) X (Length of Run / 1000))

Overpotential Test Voltages (NETA ATS, Table 100.17)

Maximum Busduct Voltage Rating Maximum Over Potential Test Voltage

4.76 KV 20.0 KV DC
15.0 KV 37.0 KV DC
25.8 KV 63.0 KV DC
38.0 KV Use AC Test at 60.0 KV AC

Note: The insulation shall withstand the overpotential test voltage applied.

Bus Phases Applied Voltage (volts) PASS FAIL N/A REMARKS

C12 A Phase to Ground

C13 B Phase to Ground

C14 C Phase to Ground

C15 A Phase to B Phase

C16 B phase to C Phase

C17 C phase to A Phase

D. CONCLUSIONS

Test results are acceptable and in accordance with Saudi Aramco Schedule Q
D1
Engineering Standards and contractual requirements. Sec. 1.3

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REMARKS:

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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. Schedule G -- Material, Tools and Equipment (Pro Forma MP-IK-LS Contract), Contract Specific
2. Schedule Q -- Quality Requirements (Pro Forma Contract), Contract Specific
3. NFPA 70 -- National Electrical Code (NEC), 2011
4. NETA ATS -- Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electric Power Equipment and Systems, 2009
5. SAES-P-104 -- Wiring Methods and Materials, 08 August 2010
6.16-SAMSS-520 -- Cablebus, 19 October 2008

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Technician Performing Test*
Name, Title, Department,
Company, Initials and
Date:
QC Inspector
Name, Initials and Date:
PMT Representative
Test Performed Successfully and Results are Acceptable: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date:
PID Representative
Witnessed Test Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
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
NETA ATS, 2009 Table 100.14
Insulation Resistance Factors for Conversion of Test Temperature to 20 degrees C

Ambient Temperature Multiplier

Degrees C Apparatus Containing Solid Insulations

0 0.40

5 0.45

10 0.5

15 0.75

20 1

25 1.3

30 1.6

35 2.05

40 2.5

45 3.25

50 4

55 5.2

60 6.4

65 8.7

70 10

75 13

80 16

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