FE Commissioning Policy - Field Engineer Package - Rev2

Commissioning Handbook
FirstEnergy
Commissioning Practice
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Revision Date: December 18, 2015
Table of Contents
Section Page
1. Preface 4
2. Definition of Terms 4
3. Qualifications of a Commissioner 7
4. Responsibilities of anyone who Commissions 8
5. Workflow 9
6. FirstEnergy Commissioning Practices 10
7. Equipment Testing 16
8. Energization Policies 24
9. Examples of Commissioning Checklists 25

i. Example 1
ii. Example 2
10. Documentation Retention 37
11. Attachments
i. Electrical Clearances 38
ii. In-service Load Angles Guide 39
iii. End-to-End Test Plans 41
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iv. Substation Control & Isolation Form 43

v. Breaker Energization Preferred Method 44
vi. FE Organizational Layout 45
vii. Transformer Receipt, Testing and 46
Processing Guidelines
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1.0 Preface
Substation Commissioning is a set of carefully planned and detailed activities performed

on any new or modified substation equipment that both
1) Validates the design approach employed .and
2) Identifies and Corrects any material deficiencies, application errors or
installation errors.
While also endeavoring to:
3) Minimize or entirely eliminate any risk to the Transmission and Distribution
System that can occur through equipment failure, unintentional loss of service
(false trips) or any period when adequate relay protection is not afforded.
This is accomplished through the application of testing protocols and other analysis
techniques, as well as specific approaches to how equipment is added to the existing
T&D infrastructure, to discover and eliminate any errors or deficiencies to the greatest
extent possible.
2.0 Definition of Terms
Checkout
A systematic approach to verify the installation and functionality of all equipment prior
to energization. Often used synonymously with Commissioning.
Commissioning
A systematic approach of placing equipment inservice with as little impact or risk to the
system as practical. Often used synonymously with Checkout.
Commissioner
A generic term referring to anyone approved to commission equipment on FirstEnergys
system. Commissioners who are not employees of the Transmission and Substation
Services (TSS) can only commission equipment at voltages less than or equal to 100 kV.
A commissioner is responsible for establishing a set of tests and procedures designed to

prove that any substation modification or new installation is functional. This employee is
also responsible for verifying the adequacy of the installation prior to energization, as
well as verifying that all post energization testing is complete. Once all test results meet
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the standards set by the commissioning agent and the equipment is energized and all in-
service readings are acceptable, the commissioner is responsible for approving its use by
Releasing it to the System Operator.
Commissioning Checklist
A detailed list of work tasks, substation modification specific and organized by
equipment type, that must be completed and signed off prior to a piece of equipment
being released for service. This list, which is prepared by the commissioner, is used by
both the commissioner and the field installation and test crews to keep track of required
testing during the modification and installation process. A master copy of this checklist,
showing line-item signoffs and completion dates is retained as an auditable document
upon completion of the work activity.
Commissioning Engineer
A specialized commissioner that is approved to checkout, commission and release all
substation equipment, regardless of service voltage or function. A commissioning
engineer is a field engineer or technician employed by the Transmission and Substation
Services (TSS) department of FirstEnergy. This employee can be either a fulltime
FirstEnergy employee or a contractor working directly for that department.
A list of approved Commissioning Engineers is maintained by TSS and is provided to the

Operations Department for use by the operators to validate whom is qualified to release
substation equipment for test or service at all service voltages.
In-service Date
The date that the substation modification or new equipment installation has been
energized and is in use and useful. This can be either at the time of Release for Test or
at the time of Release for Service.
In-service Load Angles

A measurement of the currents and voltages (magnitude and angle) supplied to all relays
and other metered devices as compared against a known reference. A load angle or power
factor angle is the angle between the voltage and the current. Load angles are performed
to verify that CT and PT/CCPD wiring is connected correctly. A commissioner must
WITNESS and give final approval to all in-service load angles and magnitudes results.
In-service Load Angles are to be captured for each connected device (relay, meter, etc.)
and are retained as auditable documents. See Attachment 2.
Manual of Operations
A collection of FirstEnergy Policies and Practices defining how the transmission and
distribution system will be switched. It defines the methods and controls for obtaining
clearances and operating conditions and the job duties and qualifications of individuals
allowed to perform switching activities.
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Release for Service

A FirstEnergy Switching Term as defined within the Manual of Operations. It is the
responsibility of the Commissioner to both determine when a Release for Service is
appropriate and to authorize this designation to the appropriate FE dispatch organization.
A Release for Service indicates that all post-energization checks are satisfactory and
any new substation equipment is now available to the Transmission System Operator or
Distribution System Operator to be used within its capabilities at the discretion of the
dispatching organization without limitation.
Release for Test

A FirstEnergy Switching Term as defined within the Manual of Operations. It is the
responsibility of the Commissioner to both determine when a Release for Test is
appropriate and to authorize this designation to the appropriate FE dispatch organization.
A "Release for Test" indicates that all pre-energization testing is complete and the
equipment is ready for the application of system nominal voltages and currents. The
individual authorized to grant a new equipment release shall retain authority over the
operation of the equipment since additional testing is required. The individual authorized
to grant the new equipment release is required to communicate to the Transmission
System Operator or Distribution System Operator what limitations are imposed on the
equipment while energized and Released for Test.
Verify
The Commissioner reviews the results of a work task and attests that the work was
completed in a satisfactory manner. The Commissioner is not required to be present
while the task is being completed.
Witness
The Commissioner is physically present as the task is being done, is directly engaged in
the activity and can attest that the work was performed in a satisfactory manner because
he/she was an active participant.
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3.0 Qualifications of a Commissioner

For an employee to commission and release any substation equipment on the FEU
system, regardless of voltage, they must meet these minimum requirements:
Taken Manual of Operation Training
Taken FEU Substation Entry Training
Be a management or non-bargaining unit employee
Understands and accepts the duties and responsibilities of a commissioning
agent
Knowledgeable of Substation Equipment and Test Methods
Familiar with and has been involved in the installation and testing of the
specific piece(s) of equipment.
Commissioning Engineer - For Equipment Greater than 100 kV, all Power Transformers
and new or portable substations, the following additional requirements apply.
Be employed within the Transmission and Substation Services Group
Be a licensed professional engineer or be working under the authority and
direct supervision of a licensed professional engineer.
Pictorial Representation of who can commission and release substation equipment

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500 kV COMMISSIONING ENGINEER ONLY
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115 KV
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Station CTs/PTs Switch DC Voltage Comm Relaying Reactor Capacitor Breakers Power Mod Subs SVC Portable
Power CCVTs Systems Regulator Transformer Sub
Substation Equipment
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4.0 Responsibilities of Anyone who Commissions
Safety
A Commissioner is responsible for performing his duties and responsibilities in a safe
manner. This includes wearing proper PPE (hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, FR
clothing), actively participating in job briefings (daily and whenever a change in the work
occurs including crew change, condition change, etc.), having a questioning attitude and
keeping vigil for the safety of himself/herself and those around him/her,
Define Required Testing and Communicate to Field Crews

The Commissioner is responsible for defining appropriate visual checks, measurements
and tests that will be required to verify that the design and construction of a substation
modification is appropriate for the intended application. The primary communication
tool is the Substation Checklist.
Technical Support during Construction

The Commissioner supports field installation and test crews by running down technical
questions. A Commissioner is expected to spend a portion of their time in the field
during equipment installation, prior to testing, in order to be readily available to answer
questions in support of timely answers.
Test Leader
The Commissioner is considered the Test Leader on any construction job. Although not
expected to directly perform any test themselves, all tests and measurements are under
the Commissioning Agents direction (whether present or not at the time of the test) and
require his/her approval before considered complete.
Field Modifications
The Commissioner often initiates minor to moderate design additions and changes as a
result of discovered design errors or gaps in the prepared engineering package. In these
cases the Commissioner directs field crews in these modifications and ensures that
marked-up prints are sent in for revision (as-built).
Work Verification
The Commissioner, as an independent technical resource from the design, test and
construction groups at FirstEnergy, is responsible to challenge all aspects of the
substations design and construction in order to discover any mistakes and make sure that
they are corrected before the new substation or modification to an existing substation
goes into service.
Job Completion
A Commissioner is responsible for determining when a new substation or new/modified
equipment in an existing substation is ready for energization and when any new
equipment is fully functional and ready to be turned over to the appropriate dispatch
organization for use. Refer to the definitions of Release for Test and Release for
Service.
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5.0 Workflow
The following flow chart provides a generalized look at the typical work flow and key
job duties and responsibilities that a FirstEnergy Commissioner performs during the
course of a construction job. Although some tasks that a Commissioner performs may
occur out of the below sequence listed, or may be performed at different phases (e.g.
construction may have started prior to assignment of a commissioner to a job), the tasks
are required.
Flow Chart
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6.0 FirstEnergy Commissioning Practices
The following are required policies that a Commissioner must incorporate into the
checkout, testing and commissioning of a FirstEnergy Substation modification.
1. Development of a Commissioning Checklist (Checkout Guide)

Every substation addition or modification requiring commissioning must have a
plan developed which defines the steps necessary to successfully commission it
and put it into service. The Commissioner is required to prepare a unique custom
made, equipment specific, Commissioning Checklist or checkout guide for each
individual project. The checklist is created after the prints are received and the
scope of the job is verified. The commissioning checklist is probably the most
important tool used to ensure a successful commissioning process. It provides
information on the job milestones, required tests, specific procedures, and tasks
that must be verified, witnessed, or documented by the commissioning team
and/or agent. The commissioning checklist assures job continuity, especially
when many different groups (both internal and external) may be involved in a
single project. It also allows temporal staff, who may be filling a particular job
for a short time due to a vacation or other absence, to understand what has been
accomplished and what remains to be done. Once created, this checklist is
discussed with all affected persons associated with the project, therefore, clearly
identifying specific items that must be addressed.
Through the Commissioning Checklist, the Commissioner defines up-front

exactly the level of scrutiny and review that will be required. For tasks that are
critical, such as those that are complex (e.g. high degree of error possible) or are
definitive as to the overall success, the expectation would be that the
Commissioner would take direct part in them. An example of this type of critical
task would be the DC functional testing. Other task or steps that are important,
but have a limited chance of invalidating the design, may simply require his or her
review of the results. An example of this could be performing CT saturation tests.
2. In-service Load Angles In-service Load Angles must be measured, verified and
approved for all new or modified relay analog (CT & PT) circuits. A
Commissioner must be physically present, witness and sign off that the measured
readings are appropriate. Also a copy of the measured values must be retained.
3. DC FUNCTIONAL TESTING -The evaluation of each protection control

scheme is performed through the functional testing of trip and close paths. This
evaluation is performed utilizing the schematic diagrams that detail the logic of
the protection and control schemes under test. Accordingly, the wiring diagrams
are not used.
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This process involves manipulating contacts, installing and removing fuses,

changing the position of test switches and all other components represented on a
DC schematic in a systematic fashion while energized from the DC source. As
each component is manipulated, allowing DC current to either flow or not flow,
the response of the system (e.g. illumination of a light, picking up or dropping out
of a relay coil, etc.) is witnessed to validate whether the expected response is
achieved. It is important to note at this juncture that this testing does not only
attempt to get the desired response (e.g. closing a contact results in a relay coil
picking up), but also verifying that no undesired responses occur. For example, if
opening a specific test switch isolates or disables a specific portion of the DC
circuit under test, you must also verify that no other portions of the overall circuit
are impacted in any way by the repositioning of that particular test switch. As a
result of this need to ensure that each component only impacts its intended part of
the circuit, DC functional testing can become very involved as every combination
of contact and test switch combinations are checked. This type of exhaustive
testing is critical to ensure that the circuit is wired correctly and that no
unintended circuit paths exist that may impact the overall performance of the
protection and control scheme.
Marking of Prints
The preferred method of documenting the DC functional testing is by marking up
a copy of the schematics utilizing a highlighter (or digital equivalent) to color
over every portion of the DC schematic that has been validated by testing.
Methods to manipulate DC circuits

Actual operation of device contact < PREFERRED
Jumper across device contact
Typical for lockout or auxiliary tripping relays that cannot be operated due
to shared equipment in service
Voltage check
Verify existence or absence of voltage
Use of auxiliary devices
Breaker simulators
If a method other than actual operation of the device, document the
method used on the schematic.
Functional testing limitations when working on in-service equipment

For new relay and control circuits, every portion of each circuit is required to be
fully tested. When modifying existing relay and control schemes, all affected
portions of the existing schemes require testing. Although retesting all portions of
the relay and control scheme regardless of whether they were disturbed is
preferred, this is not always possible. For example, fully testing a new trip initiate
contact from a breaker failure relay into an in-service bus differential scheme
(with plans to trip all breakers) may not be possible due to outage constraints.
Accordingly, the full relay and control scheme cannot be tested, however it is
essential that all portions of the scheme that may have been impacted by the new
wiring changes are checked to ensure that the full functionality of the existing
scheme remains.
When deciding how much of the existing scheme to functionally test, the
commissioning agent is aided in the task of evaluating protection schemes
through the application of an analysis technique called Disturbed Node
Functional Testing (DNFT). This analysis method and testing process applies to
any modifications made to various types of existing wired schemes and is
performed using the DC schematic diagrams. The process is summarized below:
Disturbed Node Functional Testing

(DNFT)
When a wire or component is added to, or subtracted from, a
trip, close, alarm, control or indication path than the electrical
nodes to which they are connected are considered disturbed
and must be identified (highlighted). As a minimum, every one
of the aforementioned AC or DC current paths connected to
those nodes shall be confirmed through functional testing.
The application of the DNFT technique is designed to identify both engineering

and wiring errors and minimize the risk of future mis-operations. This is
especially helpful when the additions and removals on a schematic diagram do not
adequately reflect the actual complexity of the wiring changes. An application of
this technique is shown in the example below (capital replacement of a breaker)
which necessitated the change of a 52a contact in an otherwise undisturbed relay
scheme. Figure 1 shows the DC schematic diagram with the contact identified.
Figure 2 shows all the portion of the circuit (highlighted in yellow) that must be
tested, as a minimum, as a result of disturbing the two nodes connected to the new
52a contact. Finally, Figure 3 shows two examples of possible circuit paths to be
checked for functionality to ensure that portions of the affected node remain intact
following the replacement of the 52a contact in this circuit. The orange/yellow
highlighted leg of the Figure 3 schematic illustrates a check through of the Zone 2
line relaying to ensure that portion of the coverall scheme remains intact and
functional. Similarly, the blue/yellow highlighted leg of the Figure 3 schematic
checks the continuity and functionality of the ground relaying. Further checks
through each yellow highlighted portion of the circuit must be conducted until
they are all tested and verified.
Adding an a contact to an existing relay scheme.

Figure 1
Affected nodes are highlighted.

Figure 2
Examples of two paths chosen to prove functionality.

Figure 3
4. End-to-End Testing A key method of validating a communication-assisted

protection scheme is through the use of dynamic testing utilizing GPS
synchronized test sets at each terminal. This type of testing is referred to as End-
to-End testing. End to End Testing is required on all communication-assisted
protection schemes applied at voltages greater than 100 kV and encouraged on
those applied below 100 kV. The End-to-End test should he performed prior to
energization, but is allowed under special cases to be deferred up to 6 months
after energization if resource conflicts prevent it from meeting an in-service date.
Obtaining a deferment requires the approval from both the Director of

Transmission and Substation Services (TSS) and the Director of Energy Delivery
Planning and Protection (EDPP). Also, during the 6 months the relay scheme
shall be only Released for Test.
See Attachment 3 for the format of an End-to-End test plan
5. Energization Plan
Substation modifications typically involve new or modified protective relay
schemes. Until these schemes can be validated under load, they are considered
unverified and cannot be counted on to perform correctly. As a result, decisions
must be made as to how the impact of an unverified relay scheme will impact the
transmission and distribution system and whether a protective relay scheme
should be enabled or disabled until operational measurements can be made and
the functionality of the scheme validated.
Accordingly, the commissioner must work with EDPP and systems dispatch to
discuss the options of energizing any piece of equipment to ensure that mis-
operations are minimized and that the extent of any outage from a mis-operation
is minimized, while also ensuring that adequate fault clearing exists to promptly
isolate any equipment failures. This vetting of options and the final plan is
referred to as an energization plan. The plan, once approved, can then be used to
develop switching orders.
6. Final Relay Settings The Commissioner must review verify that the all as-left
relay settings set on a protective relay match the setting orders approved and
issued to the field from the FirstEnergy protection engineer. A copy of the
downloaded relay settings, after all calibration and testing has been completed,
will be retained.
7. Post-Energization Tests As a minimum, the following tests must be scheduled

and performed after equipment is Released for Service to verify that equipment or
installation problems that cannot be identified upon initial test and energization
are uncovered prior to a serious problem occurring. A Commissioner must
account for these tests in his checklist, but it is understood that the regional
Substation Services Staff must follow up on completing and reviewing these tests
since some of these tests may occur well after the project is Released for Service.
a. Dissolved Gas-in-Oil (DGA) - All Power Transformers must have
multiple DGAs taken and sent to Lab for analysis. These tests are
performed one day, one week and one month after initial energization.
b. Thermography - All load-carrying connections must be scanned for hot-
spots once appreciable load is applied.
c. End-to-End Testing If GPS synchronized end-to-end testing of
communication-assisted relay schemes was not able to performed prior to
substation energization, it must be completed within six (6) months of the
in-service date.
8. Substation Control and Isolation Form The purpose of the Substation Control
and Protection Scheme Isolation Form is to ensure that all modifications made to
FirstEnergy owned substation control and protection schemes are properly
identified, tracked, and documented. The form is intended to capture information
regarding the change in status of any component of a control or protection scheme
that isolates that scheme and/or may affect the normal operation of that scheme.
The Substation Commissioner will ensure that during the modification process,
that field crews are tracking lifted wires, open test switches and other circuit
isolation methods through the use of this form (X-3710). See Attachment 4.
7.0 Equipment Testing

The following is a list of required work tasks requiring verification that can be used by
the commissioner in developing a specific commissioning checklist for a specific project.
This list is not comprehensive, since specific models and manufacturers of substation
equipment may have specific test and commissioning requirements. However, this list
does provide a relatively complete list of minimum acceptable checks that a
commissioner shall perform for a given set of standard substation equipment. Refer to
Substation Practices Section
1. Transformers
Acceptance Tests
1. Dew Point
2. Megger Core Ground
3. Impact Recorder
4. Inventory of Shipping Manifest
5. Fill out Transformer Receiving Report, FE Form X-729
Assembly
1. Lights/Heaters
2. Cooler Valves Open
3. Conduit Sealed
4. LTC Breather has oil in cup
5. Control Cabinet/External Boxes Grounded
Final Vacuum Oil Fill
Testing and Verification

1. Transformer Turns Ratio (All Windings and Taps including DETC and
OLTC)
2. Power Factor Testing
Overall Winding
C1 Bushings HV & LV
C2 Bushings HV & LV
Hot Collar if necessary
3. Surge Arresters
4. Insulating Oil
5. Excitation Tests (All Windings and Taps including DETC and OLTC)
6. Winding Resistance (All Windings and Taps including DETC and OLTC)
7. Insulation Resistance Tests of all Windings
8. Measure Oxygen Content (purge with Nitrogen until 3% or less)
9. Tap Changer Continuity Test
10. SFRA Signature (115kV Transformers and up)
11. Oil Tests on Transformer and Tapchanger (Verify SAP equipment number
and request barcode labeling
DGA
Moisture %RS
Oil Screen
12. Current Transformers

Ratio on all tap combinations
Excitation (on full ratio tap only)
Polarity (on full ratio tap only)
Megger (on full ratio tap only)
Verify Unused CTs Shorted
CT Grounding Matches Print
13. Tapchanger
Measurements and Adjustments
Apply Voltage Control Settings Bandwidth, Base Volts, Time Delay
Manual Operation Correct
Position Indication Correct
14. Verify Transformer Alarms (Test from Sensor to Annunciator and SCADA if
applicable)
15. Transformer Temperature Monitor
Verify Settings and Outputs
Functional Test Operation with Thermal Well
Verify Fail Safe Operation of Outputs
16. Check operation and calibration of Sudden Pressure Relaying
17. Verify Cooler Operation Manual/Auto
18. Verify Fan/Pump Proper Rotation
19. Verify Proper Grounding
20. Proper Phasing based on ABC or ACB rotation
21. Transformer No-Load Tap Set Correctly
2. Circuit Breakers Operated at 23KV and above

1. Proper Orientation on Pad (This is important to verify proper location and
phasing of 1-3-5 and 2-4-6 bushings)
2. Fill with SF6 Gas (GCBs)
Proper Pressure Based on Temperature
Moisture Test on SF6 Gas (GCBs)
Purity Test on SF6 Gas (115 KV and up)
3. Proper Clearances to other equipment
4. Ductor Micro-Ohmmeter
5. Power Factor Tests (assuming SF6 Puffer Breaker)
Open Breaker Test, GND
Closed Breaker Test, GND
Open Breaker Tests, UST for each bushing
6. Analyze Breaker - Time and Travel
7. AC Hipot (if system configuration will preclude remote energization to check
dielectric integrity)
8. Oil Tests (OCBs)
9. Verify Breaker Alarms (Test from Sensor to Annunciator and SCADA if
applicable)
10. Wire Check Breaker Cabinet

12. Breaker Auxiliaries/Heaters/Lights
13. Compressor Operation(Pneumatic Operators)
14. Station Power Adequacy (OCB Breaker Replacement) Check that Station
Power sized correctly for SF6 Brkr Tank Heaters.
3. Circuit Switchers
1. Verify SF6 Gas is filled
2. Timing Tests
3. Ductor Micro-Ohmmeter
4. If Shunt Trip Device is Used, Verify Proper Operation during Functional
Testing and Timing
5. Hipot Open Interrupters at appropriate voltage (see manufacturers IB)
6. Perform Power Factor testing if equipped with grading or shunt capacitors
4. Breakers Operated at voltages less than 23 KV

1. Wire Check Breaker Cabinet
2. Contact Resistance (Ductor)
3. Insulation Resistance (Megger P-P and P-G)
4. Fill with SF6 gas (GCBs)
Proper Pressure based on Temperature
Moisture Test
5. Hipot
6. Check Racking Position and Operation
7. Analyze Breaker - Time
8. Verify Breaker Alarms
9. Verify Cubicle Heaters
5. Power Fuses
1. Verify Proper Fuse Size/Type
2. Air-Flow Test (Only applicable to S & C)
3. Fuse Tube Condition
4. Fuse Switch-Alignment/Adequate Contact Pressure
5. Spare Fuses Exist/Stored at Station
6. Capacitor Banks
1. Check cans for damage/leaks
2. Record Capacitance of each capacitor can
3. Record Capacitance of each Phase-Neutral String
4. Check Capacitor Fuses/Clips
5. Visually verify interconnects/grounds
6. Verify Reactor Size (if equipped)
7. Relaying & Controls

1. Wire Check
2. CT Circuits
Megger
Ohm Check (with ohmmeter) or Light out (using light bulb)
Verify Phases by Secondary Loading(with Test Set) or Lighting Out
(using light bulb)
Verify all Test Switches during Ohm Check or Light out
Verify Correct Current at Relays
3. Relays
Verify Relay Settings
Verify CT/PT Ratios
Verify TRIP/OUT Equations on Microprocessor Relays make sense
Calibrate Relays by testing all in service elements
4. Functional Trip Check
Perform DC Trip Testing through all paths (Recommend listing each path
on checklist)
Verify 52a/b logic and all relay contact interlocks
Test relay input and output interfaces with communication
transmitters/receivers
Verify proper targeting and local alarms
5. Verify Sufficient Voltage applied to Trip Coils
6. Verify Interlocks for SCADA Closing (Control Handle Slip Contact)
7. Check Reclosing (Operate Breakers through all reclosing cycles)
8. Current Polarizing Test (if equipped)
9. Potential Polarizing Test (if equipped)
10. End to End Satellite Testing for communication-assisted tripping relay
schemes (Required for relays applied at 230 kV and Above Lines)
11. Verify Port Settings and Baud Rates for SEL 2020 or other communication
switches
12. Final check that applied relay settings match issued setting sheets/files. To be
performed after all relay testing is completed.
8. Medium Voltage Cabling (Feeder Exits)

1. Proper Terminations
2. Properly Grounded
3. Verify LAs
4. Hipot
5. Verify Feeder Exits IDs correspond with Pole IDs
9. Switchgear/Busswork
1. Check Bolted Connections
2. Ductor
3. Hipot or Megger (Phase-Phase and Phase-Ground)
4. Verify Heaters
5. Verify Bushings are Sealed (After Rain)
10. Fiber Optics

1. Verify Cable Type (Mode/Connectors/fiber diameter)
2. DB Loss Margin
3. Need for Attenuators (short length)
11. Voltage Regulators

1. Applied Potential
2. Ratio Test
3. Settings Applied
4. Operate Mechanism
5. Verify PT Ratio Correction Transformer is Set (if equipped)
6. Line Drop Compensation Test
12. CCVTs
1. Power Factor Tests (Per Instruction Manual)
2. Ratio/Polarity Test
3. Verify Voltage Switch Position before energization
4. Verify Carrier Switch Position before energization
5. Check secondary wiring for shorts and grounds
6. Check in-service phasing of secondary voltages
7. Verify Ground at CCVT
13. Potential/Station Transformers

1. Power Factor Tests (33kV and above)
2. Megger (13.8kV and below)
3. Ratio Test
4. Polarity
5. Verify Grounds
6. Verify Fuse Size
14. Batteries & Chargers

1. Visual Inspection
2. Verify Proper Torque of Inter-cell straps and Charger Connections

3. Verify Proper AC Voltage Tap
4. Apply Charger Settings
5. Verify Proper Operation of Charger
6. Check Operation of Charger Alarms
7. Check Ground Detector
8. Record Output Voltage and Ripple Voltage After Attaching Leads to Batteries
9. Battery Equalized
10. Verify Size & Operation of Battery Heaters (If Applicable)
11. Measure Cell Voltage
12. Perform Battery Impedance Test
13. Verify Current Limiter Operation
15. Lightning Arrestors

1. Proper Size and Rating
2. Located as specified
3. Proper grounding
4. Watts Loss test
16. MOABS/Disconnect Switches

1. Alignment (Check with Manufacturers Settings)
2. Travel/Stop
3. Aux Contact Interlocks (if equipped)
4. Hipot Load Break Bottles (if equipped)
5. Verify Load Break Bottles Open/Close Operation (if equipped)
6. Check for, and Ductor connections, of Ground Mat
7. Piercing Screws Set
17. Grounds/GRID
1. Grounds on all equipment
2. Fence Grounds
3. Ground grid point-to-point checks (Use 100 Amp microhm meter)
4. Fall of Potential Test (new installations/major changes) If EPRI Smart Ground
Meter is not used, all remote connections to ground (e.g. static lines) must be
disconnected prior to test.
18. Transmitters/ Line Tuners

1. Tuned to Proper Frequency
2. Proper Signal Strength (DB Loss)
3. HV Cable Properly Terminated
4. Hybrids Applied (if applicable)
5. Coaxial Cable Meggered
19. Wave Traps

1. Verify Rating
2. Check internal components and wiring for tightness
3. Visually check internal components for damage

4. Tuned to proper frequency
5. Check HV terminal for tightness
6. Perform signal level test
7. Electrical Location and Physical Clearances
20. SCADA
1. Functional Test (coordinated with FE Network Services)
Trip
Close
Indication
Alarms
2. Calibrate Transducers
3. Verify all Metering Settings are Correct
4. Secondary Load all Metering
21. Digital Fault Recorders/Sequence of Event(SOE) Recorders

1. Inputs Checked
2. Settings Applied
3. Functionally Tested
4. Remote Access (Dialup or Broadband) Functional
22. Station Computer/Data Concentrators/Programmable Logic Controls

1. Verify DC Power Available
2. Check I/O functionality
3. Software/Settings applied
4. Remote Communication Check
5. HMI Screens built (were applicable)
23. Cyber Security

1. Verify approved firmware on applicable devices
2. Verify appropriate configurations applied
3. Verify hardened passwords applied
4. Verify applicable IEDs are in database of record
5. Documentation Complete
24. Low Voltage Distribution Circuits

1. AC Distribution Circuits
Megger
Breaker/Switch Operation
Proper Labeling
2. DC Distribution Circuits
Megger
Breaker/Switch Operation
Polarity
Proper Labeling
25. Miscellaneous
1. Rod Gap Alignment and Spacing
2. Yard Lighting
26. Pre-Energization
1. Verify Switching Orders
2. Verify Equipment Labeling
3. Clearances-Phase to Phase, Phase to Ground
4. Fence
Gates Secured/Lockable with Lock
Proper Height/Allowable Gaps
Proper Signage
5. All protective grounds removed
6. Final Walkdown/Checklist Reviewed
27. Energization
1. Release for Test
Correct Phasing
In-service Metering Matches Load
In-service Load Angle Readings of Line Relaying
Current/Voltage Contributions of Differential Relaying
Neutral Unbalance Measurements of Capacitor Banks
Verify SCADA Metering and Indication are correct
2. Release for Service
Thermography Scheduled (Requires Follow-up)
In-service Oil Tests of Transformer scheduled (e.g. DGA tests performed
one day, one week and one month following energization)
28. Post Energization

1. As-built print markup/Sent to Substation Design Engineering
2. Test Sheets/Checklists Filed
8.0 Energization Policies

1. Transformer Initial Energization A new transformer should always be
energized such that it would minimize the impact on the system if a failure of that
transformer would occur. To this end, the following two approaches are
followed:
a. New Transformers should be energized through breakers where
relaying has been proven.
b. New Transformers should be energized with their load side breakers
OPEN and the differential protection in-service during this
energization.
c. Transformer Differential Relaying must be left in-service during the initial

energization of a Power Transformer. During the subsequent application
of load, the differential protection trip outputs can be temporarily isolated
to prevent a misoperation due to a CT wiring or ratio error as long as
adequate backup overcurrent protection (or equivalent) is in-service. It is
important that during this temporary condition, that the isolation of the trip
outputs is left open for only a brief time (e.g. Only as long as load angle
measurements can be verified)
2. Remote Energization of Open Power Circuit Breakers and Switchers

FirstEnergy has had instances of dielectric breakdown and equipment failure of
power circuit breakers when disconnect switches were initially closed onto an
open breaker that had never before been energized. Accordingly, Personnel
cannot be adjacent to a breaker or circuit switcher upon initial closing of any
disconnect switch or air break switch until nominal system AC voltage has been
applied across the insulation systems of the breaker. Switching Orders must be
checked and the order of energization must reflect remote energization through an
existing breaker or switch. The exception to this rule is if the Breaker or Circuit
Switchers insulation system can be AC hi-potential tested at a minimum of
nominal phase-to-ground voltage prior to energization with an adequate test
source. See Attachment 5.
9.0 Examples of Commissioning Checklists

Example #1
The following is an example of a checklist prepared for a radially tapped, customer
owned substation consisting of transformer with a high-side circuit switcher and
applicable relaying. There were no low-side breakers or switches within the scope of this
job.
Commission Testing Checklist Revised 11/13/08

Flower Hospital New 138 kV Substation
Gene Altenburger Cell: (419) 584-8081 Desk: (419) 249-5864
ITEM Entrance Switch Action Complete Comments

1 Check Operation and Alignment Visual Inspection Verify proper alignment and operation of entrance switch. Compare with manufacturer's data.
2 Electrical Clearances Visual Inspection Verify electrical clearances are satisfactory
3 Ductor Ground Mat Witness Test Verify proper grounding of ground mat
4 Check Piercing Screws Visual Inspection Ensure piercing screws are set
5 Verify Switch is Lockable Visual Inspection Verify switch can be locked out for service
6 Verify Equipment ID Signs Installed Visual Inspection Verify switch is numbered with First Energy equipment number
7 Arresters
a Located/Sized Properly (115 MCOV vs. 84?) Visual Inspection Check arresters to ensure proper rating and location
b Check Grounding Visual Inspection Verify arresters are propely grounded
8 Check Travel/Stop Compare to manufacturer's data
ITEM Transformer Action Complete Comments

9 Assembly/External Inspection Visual Inspection Visually inspect for proper assembly/defects
10 Arresters
a Located/Sized Properly (115 MCOV vs. 84?) Visual Inspection Check arresters to ensure proper rating and location
b Check Grounding Visual Inspection Verify arresters are propely grounded
11 Verify Transformer Alarms/Operations Operate alarm device and check for anunciator lights in transformer cabinet
a 63PR-1 Sudden Pressure Tank Witness Verify activation of 63PR-1 pressure switch trips circuit switcher and main breaker
12 Nameplate
a Verify Voltage Rating Visual Inspection Verify correct primary and secondary voltages for application
b Verify Winding Arrangement Visual Inspection Verify correct winding arrangement for application (eg. delta to wye)
c Verify Reasonable No-Load Tap Setting Visual Inspection Verify final tap setting is reasonable
13 Verify Proper Grounding Visual Inspection Verify proper grounding of transformer and X0 bushing
14 Check Connections for Proper Phasing Visual Inspection Walk down lines and visually check phasing - compare with prints of incoming lines
ITEM PT's Action Complete Comments

15 Verify PT Ratios Review Test Results
ITEM CT's Action Complete Comments

16 Verify Unused CT's are Grounded Visual Inspection Check that unused CT's are grounded
17 Check CT Grounding Visual Inspection Verify CT grounding matches drawings
18 SEL387A Transformer High Side CT's
a Verify Connections Visual Inspection Verify CT connections for proper ratio
b Verify Polarity Review Test Results Verify proper polarity of CT's
c Ratio Test Review Test Results Verify ratios between each tap
d Megger Test Review Test Results Lift ground leads and megger one tap to ground - review results
19 SEL387A Main Breaker Low Side CT's
20 SEL351A Transformer High Side CT's
21 SEL351 Phase CT's
22 SEL351 Transformer Neutral CT
23 SEL351-7 Primary CT's
24 SEL351-7 Backup CT's
25 Transformer Low Side LTC CT's
ITEM Circuit Switcher Action Complete Comments

26 Proper SF6 Gas pressure based on temp Visual Inspection See Manual
27 Verify Adequate Interrupt Rating Visual Inspection Verify interrupting current rating is suitable for application
28 Ductor Test Review Test Results Compare to manufacturer specifications
29 Hipot Test Open Interrupters Review Test Results Review test results
30 Analyze Circuit Switcher Timing Witness Compare to manufacturer specifications
a Verify Shunt Trip Operation Witness Verify correct shunt trip operation, if used
31 Verify Grounding of Ground Mat Review Test Results Ductor from ground mat to known earth ground
32 Verify Alarms (Low SF6 Pressure, etc.) if Used Witness
33 Check Proper Grounding Visual Inspection Verify structure is adequately grounded
34 Trip Check thru All Paths
a Push Button Witness Trip circuit switcher with pushbutton at circuit switcher
i. Push Button with Switcher Open Witness Press open pushbutton with switcher already open
b Control Switch Witness Trip circuit switcher using control switch 01/T
i. Verify Green Light Witness Verify green light on breaker control panel
c 86T
i. Verify Trip Witness Verify activation of 86T lockout relay trips circuit switcher
ii. Verify 86T Light Witness Verify 86T amber indicator light comes on when lockout relay activates
iii. Verify Block Close Witness Verify switcher will not close until lockout is reset
d 86G
i. Verify Trip Witness Verify activation of 86G lockout relay trips circuit switcher
ii. Verify 86G Light Witness Verify 86G amber indicator light comes on when lockout relay activates
iii. Verify Block Close Witness Verify switcher will not close until lockout is reset
35 Close thru All Paths
a Push Button Witness Close circuit switcher with pushbutton at circuit switcher
i. Push Button with Switcher Closed Witness Press close pushbutton with switcher already closed
b Control Switch Witness Close circuit switcher using control switch 01/C
i. Verify Red Light Witness Verify red light on breaker control panel
ITEM CCVT's Action Complete Comments

36 Doble %PF Tests Review Results
37 Potential Polarizing Test Witness
38 Verify Voltage Switch Position Visual Inspection
39 Verify Carrier Switch Position Visual Inspection
40 Check In-Service Phasing of Secondary Voltages Witness
41 Verify Ground at CCVT Visual Inspection
42 Verify Ratio Visual Inspection
ITEM Batteries and Chargers Action Complete Comments

43 Visual Inspection Visual Inspection Check for proper installation and operation
44 Check Specific Gravity Review Results Check for proper specific gravity
45 Measure Cell Voltage Review Results
46 Measure Intercell Resistance Review Results
47 Check Ground Detector Visual Inspection
ITEM Metering Action Complete Comments

48 Metering Equipment Set Up Action Verify with metering department that metering equipment is ready
ITEM Relaying & Controls Action Complete Comments

49 Meggar CT Leads Review Test Results
50 Secondary Load CT's OR Light Out CT's Witness
51 Ohm Check All CT's OR Light Out CT's Witness
52 SEL387A
a Verify Relay Settings Visual Inspection Verify relay settings are properly programmed into relay
b Verify Trip Equation Visual Inspection Verify trip equation makes sense
c Verify IN101 with Main Breaker Closed Visual Inspection Verify target IN101 when main breaker is closed
d Verify OUT101 Trip Witness Verify OUT101 trips 86T and circuit switcher
53 SEL351A
d Verify OUT101 Trip Witness Verify OUT101 trips 86G and circuit switcher
54 SEL351
d Verify OUT101 Trip Witness Verify OUT101 trips 86G and circuit switcher
55 SEL351-7 Primary
b Verify IN101 with Main Breaker Closed Visual Inspection Verify target IN101 when main breaker is closed
c Verify Correct Operation Witness Verify relay prevents parallel operation of generator and utility source when interlock contacts are
56 SEL351-7 Backup
b Verify IN101 with Main Breaker Closed Visual Inspection Verify target IN101 when main breaker is closed
c Verify Correct Operation Witness Verify relay prevents parallel operation of generator and utility source when interlock contacts are
57 2032 Set Up on All Relays - autoconfigure for ea. Relay Witness Verify proper setup of SEL2032
ITEM SCADA Complete Comments

58 Functional Test
a Test Line Air Brake Switches Review Test Results Verify First Energy line switch operation by SCADA
b Transfer Trip Witness Verify proper operation of transfer trip scheme
c Verify Local Alarms of TT Trouble Witness Verify alarms received when trouble with transfer trip occurs (loss of signal, receiver failure, etc.)
ITEM Miscellaneous Complete Comments

59 Verify Grounds on All Equipment Visual Inspection Verify all equipment and structures are grounded
60 Rod Gap Inspection Visual Inspection Verify proper rod gap settings, if used
61 Ground Grid Testing
a Point to Point Checks Review Test Results Use 100 amp ductor
b Fall of Potential Test Review Test Results
62 Wave Traps
a Sized as Specified Visual Inspection
b Located as Specified Visual Inspection
c Frequency Sweep Response Test Review Test Results Verify wave trap is tuned to proper frequency
ITEM Pre-Energization Complete Comments

63 Verify Switching Orders Visual Inspection
64 Verify Equipment Labeling Visual Inspection
65 Clearances - Line to Line, Line to Ground Visual Inspection
66 Fencing and Gate
a Proper Height/Allowable Gaps Visual Inspection 7 ft. fence or 6 ft. fence with three strands of barb wire
b Proper Grounding Review Test Results Ductor test to ensure fence is adequately grounded
c Lockable Gate w/FE Access Visual Inspection Ensure gate can be locked and FE has access
d Proper Sinage Visual Inspection Check for proper warning signs on fence
67 All Protective Grounds Removed Visual Inspection
68 Final Walkdown/Checklist Reviewed Visual Inspection
ITEM Energization Action Complete Comments

69 Verify Following Departments Have Been Notified
a Dispatch Action Verify dispatch has been notified of intent to energize
b Regional Engineering Action Verify regional engineering has been notified of intent to energize
c Metering Action Verify metering department has been notified of intent to energize
d System Protection Action Verify system protection has been notified of intent to energize
70 Release for Test Action Contact Dispatch and release for test
71 Energize Substation
a Close Disconnect Switch Witness Close gang operated disconnect switch
b Energize Transformer Witness Close circuit switcher to energize transformer
c Verify Station Power Visual Inspection Check to ensure proper output from station power transformer
d Verify TR and Bus Potential Visual Inspection Verify proper secondary voltage and current on transformer
72 Disable Transformer Differential Action Lift wire A02 from SEL387A output 101
73 Load Substation Lift differential trips prior to loading
a Check Phasing on First Load Circuit Witness Verify proper phasing with test instruments
b Energize First Load Circuit Witness Close breaker to pick up load
c Verify Load Pickup on First Circuit Witness Check for proper load current
d Check Phasing on Additional Load Circuits Witness Verify proper phasing with test instruments
e Energize Additional Load Circuits Witness Close breaker to pick up load
f Verify Load Pickup on Additional Circuits Witness Check for proper load current
74 In-Service Metering Matches Load Witness Verify metering matches load
75 In-Service Load Angle Readings of Line Relaying Witness Verify load angle readings of CT's used for SEL351, 351A, 351-7P, 351-7B and 387A
76 Current/Votlage Contributions of Differential Relaying Witness Check restraint and operate currents of SEL387A. If OK, reconnect wire A02 to output 101 of
77 Check Neutral Unbalance Measurement of Cap Bank Witness

78 Verify SCADA Metering and Indication are Correct Visual Inspection
79 Release for Service Action Contact dispatch and release equipment for service
ITEM Post Energization Complete Comments

80 Forward New One Line Diagram to Dispatch Action Send new one line diagram to Dispatch
81 Get Copy of New Transformer Nameplate Drawing Action Forward to EDPP
82 Test Sheets/Checklists Finalized Action
Example #2
The following is an example of a checklist prepared for a 230 kV modular distribution
substation.
Manchester
230-13.2kV Mod Sub Checkout Guide
Central Jersey
Item Initial Date
1. Overall external inspection of equipment _____ __________
2. Yard
2.1.1. Fence
2.1.1.1. Fabric _____ __________
2.1.1.2. Gates _____ __________
2.1.1.3. Grounds _____ __________
2.1.1.4. Signs _____ __________
2.2. Oil containment system
2.2.1. Installation _____ __________
2.2.2. Connection _____ __________
2.2.3. Operation FE to witness _____ __________
2.2.4. Alarm FE to witness _____ __________
3. Grounding
3.1. Soil resistivity test (remote earth) Document test results _____ __________
3.2. Cadweld inspection prior to burial FE to inspect _____ __________
3.3. Ground grid point-to-point checks (before ground grid resistance test)
Document test results _____ __________
3.4. Ground grid resistance (on installed ground grid, after point-to point)
3.5. Grounds on all equipment, per construction prints _____ __________
3.6. Ground mats properly grounded _____ __________
4. 230kV Line Disconnect Switches w/ Interrupters
4.1. 1098 LB 2 (Southern States type EV-2, with LLS-II Interrupter, 230kV,
2000A)
4.1.1. Install arcing horns _____ __________
4.1.2. Alignment (do not pierce until witnessed)
FE to witness _____ __________
4.1.3. Contact resistance Document test results _____ __________
4.1.4. Hipot Interrupter, per instruction book
4.1.5. Operate FE to witness _____ __________
4.2. 1098 LB 6 (Southern States type EV-2, with LLS-II Interrupter, 230kV,
2000A)
FE to witness _____ __________
4.2.4. Hipot Interrupter, per instruction book

5. 230kV Line Disconnect Switches
5.1. 1098 D 3 (Southern States type EV-2, 230kV, 2000A)
FE to witness _____ __________
FE to witness _____ __________
FE to witness _____ __________
FE to witness _____ __________
6. CCVTs
6.1. 1098 CC 8 (Trench, 133kV/115V 3ea, 1 with carrier accessories)
6.1.1. Check oil in basebox sight glass _____ __________
6.1.2. Doble Power Factor test Document test results _____ __________
6.1.3. 10kV Ratio test Document test results _____ __________
6.1.4. Carrier Ground Switch (CGS) position _____ __________
6.1.5. Potential Ground Switch (PGS) position _____ __________
7. Line Traps
7.1. No. 1 TR (Ritz, 230kV, 2000A, 130-200kHZ 2ea) - connected to C
7.1.1. Sized as specified _____ __________
7.1.2. Sweep test (before installation by FE Comm Tech)
7.2. Mobile / No. 2 TR (Ritz, 230kV, 2000A, 130-200kHZ 2ea) - connected to C
7.2.2. Sweep test (before installation by FE Comm Tech)
8. Circuit Breakers
8.1. 230kV Breaker (1098 B 10) (ABB, 245kV, 3000A, 50kA)
8.1.1. Check SF6 moisture content of SF6 cylinder before filling

8.1.2. Fill breaker to nominal pressure (per Instruction Book) _____ __________
8.1.3. Check SF6 moisture content of breaker after filling
8.1.4. Set time delay relays _____ __________
8.1.5. Timing & travel analysis (per Instruction Book)
8.1.7. Doble %PF (6 bushings-to-grd, 3 open bkr, 3 closed bkr)
8.1.8. Doble Hot Collar bushing test (6 bushings)
8.1.9. CT ratios Document test results _____ __________
8.1.10. CT polarities Document test results _____ __________
8.1.11. Megger CTs Document test results _____ __________
8.1.12. Short unused CTs _____ __________
8.1.13. Tightness check control cabinet _____ __________
8.1.14. Breaker alarms FE to witness _____ __________
8.1.15. Check heaters for proper operation _____ __________
8.1.16. Verify the anti-pump FE to witness _____ __________
8.2. Feeder #1 - 67210 (1098 B 18) Vacuum Circuit Breaker (ABB, type
AMVAC,15kV, 1200A, 500MVA)
8.2.1. Visual/functional insp. (racking mech., open/close, charging)
_____ __________
8.2.2. Vacuum interrupter AC HiPot test (36kVAC for 10 sec.)
8.2.3. Megger test (2.5kVDC, -to-, -to-grd for 1 min.)
8.2.8. Verify the anti-pump Detailed inspection _____ __________
8.3. Feeder #2 - 67211 (1098 B 22) Vacuum Circuit Breaker (ABB, type
AMVAC,15kV, 1200A, 500MVA)
8.3.1. Visual/functional insp. (racking mech., open/close, charging)
_____ __________
8.3.2. Vacuum interrupter AC HiPot test (36kVAC for 10 sec.)
8.3.3. Megger test (2.5kVDC, -to-, -to-grd for 1 min.)
8.3.8. Verify the anti-pump Detailed inspection _____ __________

9. HV Cables
9.1. 13.2 kV Feeder Cables (15kV, 2-500kcmil CU)
9.1.1. Feeder #1 - 67210 (1098 B 18)
9.1.1.1. DC HiPot Document test results _____ __________
9.1.1.2. Terminations _____ __________
9.1.1.3. Shield grounded (both ends) _____ __________
9.1.2. Feeder #2 67211 (1098 B 22)
9.1.2.1. DC HiPot Document test results _____ __________
9.1.2.2. Terminations _____ __________
9.1.2.3. Shield grounded (both ends) _____ __________
10. Arresters
10.1. 230kV Line Arresters (ABB, 228kV rated, 180kV MCOV 3ea)
10.1.1. 1098 AR 1
10.1.1.1. Visual inspection _____ __________
10.1.1.2. Sized as specified _____ __________
10.1.1.3. Located as specified _____ __________
10.1.1.4. Proper grounding _____ __________
10.1.1.5. Doble %PF test Document test results _____ __________
10.1.2. 1098 AR 5
10.2. No. 1 TR 230kV Arresters (1098 AR 11) (ABB, Sta. Class, 180kV rated,
144kV MCOV 3ea)
10.2.1. Visual inspection _____ __________
10.2.3. Located as specified _____ __________
10.2.4. Proper grounding _____ __________
10.2.5. Doble %PF test Document test results _____ __________
10.3. No. 1 TR ___kV Arresters (1098 AR 13) (ABB, Inter. Class, __kV rated,
___kV MCOV - 3ea)
10.3.1. Visual inspection _____ __________
10.3.3. Located as specified _____ __________
10.3.4. Proper grounding _____ __________
10.3.5. Doble %PF test Document test results _____ __________
10.4. Feeder Arresters (ABB, __kV rated, 8.4kV MCOV Dist. Class)
10.4.1. Feeder #1 67210 (1098 B 18) 3ea
10.4.2. Feeder #2 - 67211 (1098 B 22) 3ea

11. Switchgear bus work
11.1. Contact resistance all bus sections (Ductor, 100A)
11.2. Hi-pot test / Megger test (-to-Grd, -to- )
12. 230kV Buswork
12.1. Visual inspection of all connections _____ __________
12.2. Contact resistance all bus sections (Ductor, 100A)
13. Power Transformer No. 1 TR (1098 TR 12) (Delta-Star, 11.2/14 MVA 230-
13.2Y/7.62kV, ONAN/ONAF, 65C)
13.1. Assemble (Contractor) _____ __________
13.2. Dew point test (Contractor) Document test results _____ __________
13.3. Vacuum/Oil fill (Contractor) Document w/ fill log _____ __________
13.4. Oil sample %PF (Contractor) Document test results _____ __________
13.5. Oil tests (Dielectric ASTM D-1816) (Contractor)
13.6. DGA & Physical samples (Contractor)
13.7. Core ground tests (1000VDC) (Main & LTC) (Contractor)
13.8. De-energized tap setting - Pos # 2, 235750 volts _____ __________
13.9. SFRA Test (FE) Document test results _____ __________
13.10. TTR (all DETC taps on Neutral, all steps on in-service DETC tap) (Contractor)
13.11. Doble overall windings insulation %PF test (Contractor)
13.12. Bushing Doble %PF tests (C1, C2) (Contractor)
13.13. Excitation test (all DETC steps in Neutral & all LTC steps on in-service DETC
tap) (Contractor) Document test results ______ __________
13.14. Megger-1 thru 10 min PI test (5Kv, HV-Grd, LV-Grd, HV-LV) (Contractor)
13.15. Winding resistance temp. corr. (all DETC steps in Neutral & all LTC steps on
in-service DETC tap) Document test results _____ __________
13.16. Tightness check control cabinet _____ __________
13.17. CT ratios Document test results _____ __________
13.18. CT polarities Document test results _____ __________
13.19. Megger CTs Document test results _____ __________
13.20. Short unused CTs _____ __________
13.21. ETM set up _____ __________

13.22. Cooling fans FE to witness _____ __________
13.23. LTC auto controls set up _____ __________
13.24. Transformer alarms FE to witness _____ __________
14. Control Power Transformer (CPT) - (1098 TR 16) (ABB, 15kVA, 1, 13200-120/240V)
14.1. Visual inspection (damage, key interlock, draw-out) _____ __________
14.2. Ratio check Document test results _____ __________
14.3. Set at In Service Tap _____ __________
14.4. Doble/Megger test Document test results _____ __________
15. Potential Transformer (PT) (1098 PT 20) (7200-120V, - 3ea)
15.1. Visual inspection (damage, draw-out) _____ __________
15.2. Ratio check Document test results _____ __________
15.3. Doble/Megger test Document test results _____ __________
16. SCADA
16.1. SEL2020 Communications Processor
16.1.1. Correct settings applied _____ __________
16.1.2. Communicate with each connected relay _____ __________
16.1.3. Check dial-in capability from remote location _____ __________
16.2. SCADA Control & Indication
16.2.1. Control & indication
16.2.1.1. 1098 LB 2
16.2.1.1.1. Close FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.1.1.2. Open FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.1.1.3. Indication FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.1.2. 1098 LB 6
16.2.1.3. 1098 B 10
16.2.1.4. 1098 B 18
16.2.1.5. 1098 B 22
16.2.2. Alarms
16.2.2.1. Station Critical FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.2.2. Station Non-Critical FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.2.3. Station Door FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.2.4. DC Undervoltage FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.2.5. Loss of SCADA Control FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.2.6. Station Critical Transformer FE to witness _____ __________

16.2.2.7. 86T Operate FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.3. Analogs
16.2.3.1. No. 1 TR _____ __________
16.2.3.1.1. Winding Temperature FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.3.1.2. Tapchanger Position FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.3.1.3. Watts FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.3.1.4. Vars FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.3.1.5. Volts FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.3.1.6. Amps FE to witness _____ __________
16.2.3.2. 67210
16.2.3.3. 67211
17. Line Tuner (Trench)
18. Megger coaxial cable w/ 500VDC megger (>10M acceptable)
18.1. High Voltage cable terminated _____ __________
18.2. Tune to correct frequencies (by FE Comm Tech) _____ __________
19. Power Line Carrier
19.1. Transfer Trip Transmitters
19.1.1. Frequency
19.1.2. Forward power level
19.1.3. Reflected power level
20. Relay and Control Schemes
20.1. Tightness check all wiring _____ __________
20.2. Megger control wiring (500VDC) Document test results _____ __________
20.3. No. 1 TR SEL-551
20.3.1. Acceptance test Document test results _____ __________
20.3.2. Ring out current circuits FE to witness _____ __________
20.3.3. Correct CT ratio applied _____ __________
20.3.5. Test relay with applied setting Document test results _____ __________
20.3.6. Trip check FE to witness _____ __________
20.3.7. Remote relay communications FE to witness _____ __________
20.4. No. 1 TR SEL-587
20.4.5. Test relay with applied settings Document test results _____ __________
20.4.6. INputs FE to witness _____ __________
20.4.7. Trip checks (OUTputs) FE to witness _____ __________

20.5. No. 1 TR Fault Pressure
20.5.2. Trip check FE to witness _____ __________
20.6. 1098 B 10 Breaker Failure SEL-501
20.7. 67210 SEL-351
20.7.3. Ring out potential circuits FE to witness _____ __________
20.8. 67211 SEL-351
21. Metering
21.1. Program digital meters _____ __________
22. 48VDC Batteries
22.1. Check batteries for proper voltage FE to witness _____ __________
22.2. Check battery charger for proper float and equalize volts
FE to witness _____ __________
23. Miscellaneous
23.1. Check all heaters for proper operation _____ __________
23.2. Lighting _____ __________
23.3. Indoor cubicle lights (fluorescent and incandescent) _____ __________
23.4. Outdoor lights _____ __________

23.5. Proper labeling of all equipment _____ __________
23.6. Clearances of all equipment
23.6.1. 230kV (-to-) _____ __________
23.6.2. 133kV (-to-Grd) _____ __________
23.6.3. 13.2kV (-to-) _____ __________
23.6.4. 7.62kV (-to-Grd) _____ __________
24. Release for Test FE Engineer _____ __________
25. Phase low voltage cables to existing circuits (JCP&L)
FE to witness _____ __________
26. In-service tests
26.1. Verify station service FE to witness _____ __________
26.2. Verify relay potential FE to witness _____ __________
26.3. CCVT PGS Operation test FE to witness _____ __________
26.4. Verify LTC operation FE to witness _____ __________
26.5. Phase (refer to detailed phasing procedure) FE to witness _____ __________
26.6. Load equipment
26.6.1. Relay load checks/phase angles
26.6.1.1. No. 1 TR SEL-551 FE to witness _____ __________
26.6.1.2. No. 1 TR SEL-587 FE to witness _____ __________
26.6.1.3. 67210 SEL-351 FE to witness _____ __________
26.6.1.4. 67211 SEL-351 FE to witness _____ __________
26.6.1.5. No. 1 TR Satec Meter FE to witness _____ __________
26.6.1.6. No. 1 TR ETM FE to witness _____ __________
27. Release for Service FE Engineer _____ __________
28. Regional Responsibilities
28.1. Obtain thermal imaging of unit under load _____ __________
28.2. Obtain DGA sample 24hrs, 1 week, and 1 month after transformer is loaded
_____ __________
28.3. Mark all field revisions on clean set of prints/return to Substation Design
_____ __________
28.4. Update Cascade/SAP database _____ __________
28.5. Update SDCS database _____ __________
28.6. File forms, test results, and Checkout Guide _____ __________
10.0 Documentation Retention

A final important attribute of the commissioning process is the preparation, review and
accumulation of all pertinent documentation that validates that the commissioning
process was complete. This documentation, which is completed at various stages of the
commissioning process, needs to be assembled and retained in a manner that allows for
ready retrieval. As a whole, this documentation, when completed thoroughly, provides a
clear roadmap of the testing processes utilized to validate the in-service equipment.
The final activity of a Commissioner involves verifying that the commissioning checklist,
test data sheets, marked prints and other pertinent data have been retained and is ready for
retention within the document management system(s) employed.
As a minimum, the following documents must be retained:

1) A fully completed and signed commissioning checklist
2) Operational Test results showing the in-service magnitudes and angles of all
new or modified protective relays, meters, DFRs, etc under test.
3) A set of highlighted DC and AC schematics showing all circuit paths that
were checked
4) Protective Relay Calibration Test Files
5) An as-built set of relay settings. This would include the final, downloaded
settings left on any microprocessor-based relay
6) End-to-End Satellite Testing Files (When applicable). This would include
results (e.g. such as a spreadsheet showing the relay elements that actuated for
various applied faults)
7) Instrument Transformer and Transducer Test Results
8) Communication Channel checks
9) Battery and Battery Charger tests
Attachment 1 Electrical Clearances
Attachment 2 In-service Load Angle Guide
Attachment 2 (Cont) - Inservice Load Angle Guide
Attachment 3 End-to-End Test Plan
Typical DCB or POTT Scheme Test Plan
- Internal Phase and Ground faults (#1, #2, #3):

- 10%, 50%, and 90%
- A-Ground, B-C, and 3-phase
- Phase and Ground faults within local zone 3 and within remote
zone 2 (#4, #5)
- Phase and Ground faults within local zone 3 and outside remote
zone 2 (#6, #7)
- Micro relays setup for DCB respond differently than micro relays
setup for POTT
Test Plan Description for DCB scheme
Attachment 4 Substation Control and Isolation Form (FE Form # X-3710)
Attachment 5 Breaker Energization Preferred Switching Method
Attachment 6 FirstEnergy Utilities Organizational Layout (Simplified)
Attachment 7 Transformer Receipt, Testing and Processing Guidelines
Attachment 7 (Continued)
Revision History
Revision Effective Date Pages/Section Description of Change

0 9/21/2012 All Initial Issuance.
1 4/21/2015 Front Page, New Section Removed Contractor from Title; Added Preface, Added entire
1 & Section 3, Section 6, "Qualifications of a Commissioning Engineer" section; Revised Checklist
Section 7, Section 10, to include throw-over schemes; Split "Commissioning Policies" section
Attachment 3 and into two sections, adding "Energization Policies" section; Expanded on
Attachment 7. Commissioning Checklist preparation; Added more detailed DC
functional testing requirements with nodal analysis; Added End to End
Testing Discussion; Expanded on Document Retention; Added End to
End Test Plan Attachment; Added Transformer Receipt , Testing and
Processing Attachment.
2 12/18/2015 All Retired the term Commissioning Agent, replaced with

Commissioner, Expanded Checklist Requirements to include CIPv5
duties, Swapped Sections 6 and 7 and renamed Section 7 to Equipment
Testing. Minor corrections to List of Equipment Tests.

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Commissioning Handbook

4. Responsibilities of anyone who Commissions 8

6. FirstEnergy Commissioning Practices 10

9. Examples of Commissioning Checklists 25

10. Documentation Retention 37

iv. Substation Control & Isolation Form 43

Substation Commissioning is a set of carefully planned and detailed activities performed

2.0 Definition of Terms

A commissioner is responsible for establishing a set of tests and procedures designed to

A list of approved Commissioning Engineers is maintained by TSS and is provided to the

In-service Load Angles

Release for Service

Release for Test

3.0 Qualifications of a Commissioner

Pictorial Representation of who can commission and release substation equipment

500 kV COMMISSIONING ENGINEER ONLY

4.0 Responsibilities of Anyone who Commissions

Define Required Testing and Communicate to Field Crews

Technical Support during Construction

6.0 FirstEnergy Commissioning Practices

1. Development of a Commissioning Checklist (Checkout Guide)

Through the Commissioning Checklist, the Commissioner defines up-front

3. DC FUNCTIONAL TESTING -The evaluation of each protection control

This process involves manipulating contacts, installing and removing fuses,

Methods to manipulate DC circuits

Functional testing limitations when working on in-service equipment

Disturbed Node Functional Testing

The application of the DNFT technique is designed to identify both engineering

Adding an a contact to an existing relay scheme.

Affected nodes are highlighted.

Examples of two paths chosen to prove functionality.

4. End-to-End Testing A key method of validating a communication-assisted

Obtaining a deferment requires the approval from both the Director of

See Attachment 3 for the format of an End-to-End test plan

7. Post-Energization Tests As a minimum, the following tests must be scheduled

7.0 Equipment Testing

Testing and Verification

12. Current Transformers

2. Circuit Breakers Operated at 23KV and above

11. Current Transformers

4. Breakers Operated at voltages less than 23 KV

5. Spare Fuses Exist/Stored at Station

7. Relaying & Controls

8. Medium Voltage Cabling (Feeder Exits)

10. Fiber Optics

11. Voltage Regulators

13. Potential/Station Transformers

14. Batteries & Chargers

2. Verify Proper Torque of Inter-cell straps and Charger Connections

15. Lightning Arrestors

16. MOABS/Disconnect Switches

18. Transmitters/ Line Tuners

19. Wave Traps

3. Visually check internal components for damage

21. Digital Fault Recorders/Sequence of Event(SOE) Recorders

22. Station Computer/Data Concentrators/Programmable Logic Controls

23. Cyber Security

24. Low Voltage Distribution Circuits

28. Post Energization

8.0 Energization Policies

c. Transformer Differential Relaying must be left in-service during the initial

2. Remote Energization of Open Power Circuit Breakers and Switchers

9.0 Examples of Commissioning Checklists

8.3.8. Verify the anti-pump Detailed inspection _ ______

13.21. ETM set up _ ______

16.2.2.6. Station Critical Transformer FE to witness _ ______

20.4.8. Remote relay communications FE to witness _ ______

23.4. Outdoor lights _ ______