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Project : GNL NORTE GRANDE CHILE

Subject : Electrical installation works

02 07 05 22 FIN *J.-M. Antoine *P. Jardon *D. Verians

01 07 03 08 PRL *J.-M. Antoine *P. Jardon *D. Verians

00 07 01 22 PRL *J.-M. Antoine *P. Jardon *D. Verians

Rev. yy mm dd Stat. Written Verified Approved Validated

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8 6 6 2 9 0 0 4 P T S E 3 1 A
Imputation Technical subdivision Issuer
Avenue Ariane 7 - B-1200 Brussels C A P R I C O 4 F G 8 4 8 6 0 0 0 0 0 2
Project code Type Running number Folio Rev.
This document is the property of Suez-Tractebel s.a. Any duplication or transmission to third parties is forbidden without its prior approval.
* This document is fully electronically signed on 24/05/2007.
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Electrical installation works

Table of contents
Page

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4
2. Codes and standards ................................................................................................. 4
3. QHSE......................................................................................................................... 4
3.1. Quality Management, Assurance and Control Policy ...................................................................4
3.2. Health and Safety Policy...............................................................................................................4
3.3. Environmental Policy ....................................................................................................................4
3.4. Hazardous Area Classification......................................................................................................5
3.5. Safety ............................................................................................................................................5
3.6. Scope of works .............................................................................................................................6
3.7. Specific Engineering Studies ........................................................................................................7
3.8. Miscellaneous Supplies and Tasks...............................................................................................8
3.8.1. Supplies.........................................................................................................................8
3.8.2. Tasks ...........................................................................................................................10
3.9. Supplies with references on the specification.............................................................................12
3.10. Main equipment ..........................................................................................................................12

4. Technical Requirements .......................................................................................... 13

4.1. Mounting of equipment ...............................................................................................................13
4.2. Connection of electrical equipment.............................................................................................14
4.3. Corrosion protection....................................................................................................................14
4.4. Cable/wire markers .....................................................................................................................15
4.5. Lighting installation .....................................................................................................................15
4.6. Socket outlets and plugs.............................................................................................................16
4.7. Push-buttons and motor control stations ....................................................................................16
4.8. Junction boxes ............................................................................................................................17
4.9. Cables and cable installation ......................................................................................................17
4.9.1. Design of cable installation..........................................................................................17
4.9.2. Cables construction.....................................................................................................18
4.9.3. Cable installation .........................................................................................................18
4.9.4. Cable installation progress recording..........................................................................23

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4.10. Earthing installation.....................................................................................................................23

4.10.1. Earthing, materials, equipment and apparatus ...........................................................23
4.10.2. Earthing installation .....................................................................................................24
4.11. Installations in buildings ..............................................................................................................25
4.12. Security and telecommunication systems Installation ................................................................25

5. Tests and inspection/precommissioning .................................................................. 25

5.1. Acceptance Tests in the Workshop ............................................................................................25
5.2. General requirements for field testing and inspection ................................................................26
5.3. Specific requirements .................................................................................................................27
5.3.1. Cables .........................................................................................................................27
5.3.2. Earthing system...........................................................................................................28
5.3.3. Lighting and socket outlets..........................................................................................29
5.4. Testing procedure .......................................................................................................................29
5.4.1. Test reports .................................................................................................................29
5.4.2. Authorization for tests..................................................................................................29
5.4.3. Stages in testing..........................................................................................................30
5.4.4. Execution of tests ........................................................................................................31

6. Commissioning......................................................................................................... 32
7. Additional information............................................................................................... 32

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1. Introduction
The present technical specification defines the general requirements for the installation,
connection, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment to which must be
complied with in addition to the specific requirements laid down in specifications,
documents, data sheets, drawings, etc.. attached to the contract.
The purpose of this document is to provide the mandatory technical requirements for
the CONTRACTOR, describing brief details of the scope of supply and each
requirement for the execution of the GNL Norte Grande Chile terminal.

2. Codes and standards

The design, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical
equipment shall comply with the relevant codes, standards and legal requirements listed
in the Applicable Codes and Standards specification, and particularly with “Design of
Electrical System” specification.
In general applicable codes and standards are Chilean, then NFPA 59A with USA
standards, and IEC standards, in the event of conflict between the standards, the order
of precedence shall govern.

3. QHSE
3.1. Quality Management, Assurance and Control Policy
Unless otherwise agreed with CLIENT, the proposed quality system shall satisfy the
essential elements of ISO 9001-2000 and ISO/TS 29001-2003, "Quality Systems -
Model for Quality Assurance in Design / Development, Production, Installation and
Servicing". The quality system shall provide for the planned and systematic control of
all quality related activities performed during design, procurement, and construction
and commissioning.
Implementation of the system shall be in accordance with the CONTRACTOR's
Quality Manual and specific project procedures.

3.2. Health and Safety Policy

All those providing services and equipment on site shall comply with the safety
provisions in the CONTRACTOR safety manual. Safety induction shall be given to
every person entering the Site.

3.3. Environmental Policy

The environmental protection measures developed during EPC phase shall be strictly
complied with.

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3.4. Hazardous Area Classification

The terminal areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are classified into zones and
shown on the area classification layouts. Reserved areas for phase II and future
development shall also be considered for the installation of phase I equipment.
The equipment shall be certified for the applicable zone, or better. For equipment
installed in different zones, standardisation to the one used in the most severe zone
shall be proposed in option.
Prior to installation the CONTRACTOR shall check that the equipment to be installed
has a valid certificate, issued by an officially agreed testing laboratory and that all
materials are of the types approved for use with the equipment. A list of the agreed
testing laboratories shall be communicated to the CLIENT.

3.5. Safety
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all installation works are carried out with the
necessary procedures, supporting equipment and materials to ensure safe and secure
working conditions.
It is responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to draw up a detailed safety risk analysis
report for all the areas in which his personnel is present for working activities. After the
risk analysis the CONTRACTOR shall draw up the safety program plan.
Before starting electrical works, a safety instruction to workers must be done, specially
for activities in hazardous zones.
All the CONTRACTOR personnel shall be provided with adequate individual
protection equipment. It is under the CONTRACTOR responsibility to guarantee that
all the personnel wear the individual protection equipment for the entire shift.
The CONTRACTOR personnel shall check that the electrical equipment or system to
be worked on is without tension and isolated from any other electrical equipment and
that every precaution has been taken to ensure that the equipment shall not be made live
until the work has been completed.
The CONTRACTOR shall take into proper consideration the possible limitations
imposed by the presence of other CONTRACTORS in the same area.
The CONTRACTOR shall take into proper consideration that some of his activities
shall be performed close to energised equipment. In the light of this, he shall make
allowance in his bid for the limitations on his activities necessitated by safety
requirements.
The CONTRACTOR shall supply and install the warning signs and safety glass frames
with one-line diagram drawings related to the equipment of each electrical room.
Warning plates and strips shall be installed on all electrical equipment, prior to testing
and/or energising.
On all HV equipment, doors and fences of substation, transformers and fences of
transformer lodges, etc. a warning plate with the operating voltage shall be installed.

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All warning signs, operation instructions, safety instructions, first aid instructions and
key interlock diagrams shall be in Spanish and English.
All electrical equipment shall be isolated and locked off to avoid that the electrical
circuits would be energised during the construction phase.
The CONTRACTOR shall supply and install in each substation a cabinet for the
storage of the safety equipment as required as local and/or agreed regulations and
containing:
• N° 1 box with a pair of safety gloves according to rated voltage;
• N° 1 live rod;
• N° 1 portable lamp and battery charger;
• N° 1 voltage tester (HV);
• N° 1 insulation mat;
• N° 1 insulated foot table;
• N° 1 earthing cable set;
• N° 1 synchronising set for phase sequence checking with hand test generator;
• N° 3 helmets with transparent screen (shield) face protection;
• N° 1 framed single line diagram and interlocking.

3.6. Scope of works

The terms "electrical installation works" covers mainly following works on the
construction site:
• Design works to create, to elaborate and to complete the contractual requirements in
order to obtain all detailed documents in "as-built issue";
• Supply of bulk material and auxiliary equipment;
• Handling of material and equipment;
• Storage of material and equipment, even that supplied by others for the present job;
• Provision of necessary tools and testing equipment;
• Labour works and its management;
• Works for construction, erection, etc...;
• Cabling laying and connecting and its management;
• Testing of systems;
• Energizing of the system;
• As built update indications of project drawings;
• etc.

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The Electrical Installation Works cover the following items:

• Main electrical equipment (220kV and 110 kV GIS – 110 (220)/4,16 kV power
transformers – 4,16 kV Switchgears – 4,16 kV capacitor banks – 4,16 kV/420 V
distribution transformers – 400 V Switchgears (MCC) – 400/230 V distribution
panels – 400 V/230 V UPS – 110 V and 24 V battery charger);
• Cable trenches;
• Cable ladders and trays;
• Cables for 110 (220) kV, 4,16 kV, 400 V/230 V power supplies;
• Cables for 110 VDC/24 VDC power supplies, control and signalling;
• Cable glands, junction boxes;
• Socket outlets;
• Security equipment;
• Communications equipment;
• Lighting equipment.

The installation of electrical equipment shall be in accordance with the requirements of

the present technical specification and all documents and drawings attached to the
Contract. Any deviation omission and addition shall be specified in attachments to the
Contract.
The general technical requirements laid down in the present specification do not relieve
the CONTRACTOR from any statutory or technical responsibility resulting from the
awarded work.
The electrical installations shall be executed in accordance with the best standards of
practice and workmanship and in strict compliance with regulations and laws in force
unless otherwise specified in the Contract.

3.7. Specific Engineering Studies

The specific engineering studies for the equipment and material supplied by the
CONTRACTOR including:
• the definition of the equipment and the required characteristics;
• the detailed and elaborated drawings as necessary for construction, assembling and
cabling;
• the manual for handling, installation and assembling;
• the drafting of the manuals for attendance, adjustment, start-up, operation and
maintenance;
• the filing of data sheets;
• the list of recommended spare parts;

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• assembling, cabling and operative instructions for all installation activities;

• drawings list;
• the detailed layouts of all equipment with dimensions;
• the construction drawings for all the elements of the equipment to deliver and the
required details, the connection boxes for control and power;
• a data sheet of each equipment;
• the wiring and terminal diagrams, including the references and numbering of them,
including the interconnection diagram;
• the cable routing layout drawings;
• the cable lists;
• the earthing and lightning protection layouts drawings;
• the lighting layout drawings;
• the test certificates for the installation work particularly in hazardous areas;
• the equipment testing sheets;
• the detailed time schedule for installation works;
• the QA/QC documents;
The CONTRACTOR shall follow for construction only the drawings and documents
certified as "good for construction".
The documents drafted and drawn by the CONTRACTOR shall be submitted for
approval to the CLIENT.
The CONTRACTOR shall produce the “As built” version of documents, including the
equipment documents if modified during erection.

3.8. Miscellaneous Supplies and Tasks

The description given hereafter is not restrictive.
The CONTRACTOR shall supply and install all the accessories that are indispensable
to complete the equipment in order to ensure its good operation, safety and respect of
performances and regulations.
3.8.1. Supplies

Supply of all expendable and auxiliary materials, such as:

• shaped hot galvanised tubes or profiles for supports;
• cable identification markers for directly buried cables and above ground cables;
• individual identification markers for all conductors in the cables (power, control,
signalling) and for all wiring near to the terminals;

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• electrical and mechanical accessories as requested (such as switch boxes, junction

boxes...);
• seam-welded galvanised conduits and bends, sealing fittings and other accessories
in hazardous areas;
• supports and spacers as required for the support of conduits, ladders, trays;
• stainless steel cable trays and ladders for the jetty (offshore);
• hot dip galvanized steel cable trays and ladders for other areas (onshore);
• equipment necessary for cable installation;
• heat-shrinkable cable termination kits for HV cables;
• cable glands;
• PVC insulating tapes;
• clamps, clips and hooks for anchorage of cables or conduits;
• connectors and pressure type cable lugs;
• sealing compound, especially for all cable glands outdoors, and entries in tubes,
ducts, etc. in order to make them watertight, gastight and fire proof;
• filling compound for all passages in floors, walls, roofs, etc... The applied sealing
material shall be fireproof and no toxic. It shall comply with the official fire
resistance rating implemented to the civil construction wherein the passage is
located, in order to install a fire stop;
• plastic rings with letters and numerals for wire identification;
• welding electrodes;
• grease, paraffin, talc, tin, soldering flux, paint, etc.;
• insulating caps for pressure connections (heat-shrinkable type);
• plastic threaded covers for temporary protection of conduit terminals;
• various for aligning and fixing plumbing of equipment on bases;
• rust removal and greasing of contact or sliding surfaces rusted during transport or
storage;
• sand, red tiles and all material necessary for a good execution of cable trenches;
• cable trench markers;
• nameplates for all electrical equipment;
• earthing cables, rods, lugs, connectors and bars;
• lightning and equipotential bounding;

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• all installation accessories, including stainless steel bolts and nuts for the
completion of the mechanical part of the electrical installation;
• equipment necessary for blowing-out of cable conduits and inside cleaning of
conduits and cable racks before pulling cables;
3.8.2. Tasks

The following tasks and supply of materials are included:

• Unloading and installation of the main equipment;
• Connection of cables to the switchgears and motors, including the supply and
fabrication of cable terminations on site;
• Installation of electrical and mechanical accessories as indicated on the drawings
(such as switch boxes, junction boxes, etc...), or not shown on the drawings but
required to complete the work according to the required standards. All points
excluded by the CONTRACTOR shall be notified explicitly in his bid;
• Checking of internal circuits of electrical equipment with regard to both
connections and insulation levels.
• Installation of seam-welded galvanised conduit and bends, sealing fittings and other
accessories and supports. Cold bending, threading and any other such operation as
may be necessary;
• Preparation and installation of supports and spacers as required for the supporting
of conduits, ladders, trays, equipment and accessories;
• Completion of civil works related to electric systems, both underground and above
ground (excavations, embedding, propping, sand, fastening, compacting, etc...) as
called for in the present specification;
• Managing of the cable park, including cutting to size of cables after installation and
sealing of the end of the cable left on the drums, indicating the quantity removed on
a label fastened to the drum;
• Installation of straight joints as may be required on the basis of the cable route
length and of the maximum lengths supplied;
• Filling sealing fittings in accordance with good practice;
• Execution of all changes and reconstruction works, required resulting from
CONTRACTOR failure to comply with the specifications, standards, codes and
regulations and/or drawings and of incorrect work, including materials;
• Provide the optimum arrangement of cables on cable ladders and trays in
accordance with the drawings in order to facilitate connections and avoid crossings
and to facilitate above ground continuation with other works, possibly entrusted to
other CONTRACTORS;
• Carry out all inspections and tests both during construction and after completion in
accordance with the instructions;

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• Installation of hot-dip galvanised steel (or stainless steel if required) conduits for
cable protection when leaving the cable trenches to reach above ground users;
• Installation of special threaded couplings for reducers and junctions drilling and
special threading (where necessary) should some equipment (including junction
boxes, housings, etc.) be equipped with holes and/or threading not suitable for
direct coupling;
• Installation of cable trays and ladders for a proper cable distribution as well all
anchoring and fastening devices and terminals;
• Installation of all the stainless bolts and nuts necessary for the completion of the
mechanical part of the electrical installation;
• Installation of all supporting devices necessary for the equipment, to be mounted in
the field for proper installation and/or anchoring;
• The CONTRACTOR shall provide all material, labour, and equipment necessary
for correct cable installation;
• The CONTRACTOR shall terminate and connect all cables and provide protection
for them against any possible chemical and mechanical damage, including heat-
shrinkable cable termination kits for HV cables;
• All cable openings and spare openings through walls, floors, ceiling, etc. shall be
closed with cable sealing compound; the substation external opening (mainly the
ceiling of the cable cellar) shall be closed by gastight cable transits;
• Installation of all the accessory devices (like seal fittings, boxes, unions and small
lighting junction boxes not itemised on drawings) necessary to perform the
electrical installation;
• Install cable glands complying with the area classification and CLIENT or
CONTRACTORS specifications;
• Protect adequately all cable ends on which the connection is not made immediately
after laying;
• Design of the cable ladders and trays routings with dimensions and elevations;
• Labour and supervision for the loading, unloading operations for all material and
equipment related to electrical installation works;
• Handling and transportation of all material and equipment inside the plant area
from the designated storage area to the installation site;
• Execution and supervision under his responsibility of cable trenches back-filling,
levelling and sand imbedding;
• All meetings, in the presence of the CLIENT, with other CONTRACTORS
working at same time in order to co-ordinate their work;
• Provide workmanship and supervision for cleaning, checking and inspecting off all
electrical apparatus and workmanship and to carry out all tests and operations to put
the electrical system into operation;

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• All material and equipment damaged by the CONTRACTOR shall be taken out and
replaced by him at no cost to the CLIENT. A temporary and provisional solution
shall always be realized;
• Record carefully on two sets of red marked prints of drawings, all differences
between the works as shown on the drawings and the actual installation which
result from field approved changes. One copy shall stay in the CLIENT office, the
second copy in CONTRACTOR site offices;
• Turn the terminal boxes of motors to the direction from where the cables are
coming;
• Where the CLIENT considers it necessary to keep equipment dry, the
CONTRACTOR shall provide temporary power supplies to cubicle or motors space
heaters. If cubicle heaters are not installed, the CONTRACTOR shall provide
temporary cubicle heaters;
• The CONTRACTOR shall provide the scaffolding material and shall erect and
move it for his own requirements;
• Regular cleaning of all working areas and removing of debris.

3.9. Supplies with references on the specification

In the event of supplies with a reference (make, type, etc...), it is assumed that the
CONTRACTOR has based his price only on that specific origin.
The mention "or equivalent" allows the CONTRACTOR to submit to the CLIENT a
material of another origin with the same characteristic/performances. However the
CLIENT judges unilaterally on the equivalence of the proposed alternative.
Generally, when no reference is mentioned, and when the material is not specified
previously in the bid, the CONTRACTOR has the commitment to supply suitable
material and to submit it to the CLIENT for approval, before ordering it.

3.10. Main equipment

The CONTRACTOR shall unload, provide temporary storage and manage the
equipment stocks.
Main equipment can be unloaded near the substation buildings and immediately
installed in the respective substation buildings.
• 110 and 220kV GIS Switchgear;
• 110 and 220/4,16 kV power transformers;
• 4,16 kV switchgears;
• 4,16 kV capacitor banks;
• 4,16/0,42 kV distribution transformers;
• Emergency diesel generator;

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• 400 V switchgears (MCC), including package CONTRACTORS switchgears and

panels;
• UPS systems;
• Battery Chargers;
• Telecommunication equipment
• Etc…
Other equipment will be unloaded by the CONTRACTOR and stored on the storage
area or in the electrical warehouse. The CONTRACTOR has the responsibility of the
storage and will bring the equipment to the site at the time of installation.

4. Technical Requirements
4.1. Mounting of equipment
The CONTRACTOR shall provide sufficient personnel to erect and align the main
equipment.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide the supervision of the manufacturer's representative
for specific equipment, like packages.
The distribution equipment shall be installed at the locations as shown on the drawings.
Freestanding material and/or equipment shall be delivered with an integral base
steelwork of such size and construction in order to allow fixing of the complete unit to
the floor foundation.
For wall-mounted equipment, the CONTRACTOR shall provide a supporting frame.
Power and lighting panels shall be supported by rigid hot dip galvanised steel structures
fixed on concrete works. For additional weather protection (sun shield), a canopy shall
be added.
Power and lighting panels are installed in substations or allocated indoor locations,
eventual field mounted panels shall be approved by the CLIENT.
Stainless steel bolting shall be used for fixing small electrical equipment such as motor
control stations, junction boxes, lighting fittings and receptacles directly to walls and
steel structures and supports. Welding and clamping are prohibited.
Steel supports shall be fixed to walls by bolting and to steel structures by clamping or
with CLIENT approval by welding or drilling.
The sizes for bolts and screws shall be calculated according to the earthquake
requirements, and approved by the CLIENT.
Control stations installed on motors foundations shall be mounted as shown on the
typical standard mounting drawings.

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Equipment that shall be operated or frequently maintained shall be mounted so as to be

easily accessible from grade or platforms.
Motor control stations, lighting switches and receptacles shall be mounted at a height of
approximately 1,20 m. Lighting panels and terminal boxes shall have their centre lines
at a height of approximately 1,50 m.

4.2. Connection of electrical equipment

Power cables coming from the motor starter shall be directly connected to the motors or
to a junction box for the submerged motors.
For armoured cables, the armour shall be connected to the earthing network.
For outdoor cubicles and panels, the cables shall be brought into these enclosures from
the bottom via cable glands. They shall be installed in order to be dust and watertight.
The conductor connection to terminals shall be ensured by means of crimped lugs; the
use of soldered lugs being excluded.
Within equipment terminal boxes having stud-type terminals, all stranded conductors
shall be fitted with ring type-compression lugs. All bare earth wires shall be covered
with green-yellow PVC sleeve to avoid contact with live parts. The correct type and
size of terminations shall be used in all cases. Multi-stranded conductors 0,25 - 6 mm²,
when used with screw clamp-type terminals, shall be fitted with compression-type lugs.

4.3. Corrosion protection

Equipment shall be made of non-corroding materials such as polyester, fiberglas, PVC,
etc. This is the case for junction and terminal boxes, cable straps, etc.
Electrical equipment having steel enclosures (excepted for stainless steel enclosures)
shall be delivered painted with an anti-corrosive coating. The CONTRACTOR shall
provide painting touch-up if requested.
All steel supports and fixing material, conduit and fittings, cover sheets, etc. shall be
hot dip galvanised or stainless steel if required.
If galvanised material is cut, drilled or damaged by overheating or otherwise, the
CONTRACTOR shall clean and apply galvanisation on the damaged areas.
Where supports are welded to structural steel (with CLIENT approval only), the surface
shall be cleaned before welding. After welding and cleaning, the CONTRACTOR shall
paint the weld.
Where supports are bolted or clamped to structural steel, the CONTRACTOR shall
paint the contact surface.
Contact between dissimilar metals shall be avoided wherever possible. Approval shall
be obtained from the CLIENT prior to any installation involving dissimilar metals in
contact.

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Where approved by the CLIENT dissimilar metal contacts may be prevented by the use
of a 1 mm thick, black, high-density polyethylene-insulating strip or by bimetallic
jointing pieces.
All necessary steps shall be taken by the CONTRACTOR to reduce the effects of
corrosion.

4.4. Cable/wire markers

Cables shall be marked as shown on cable lists and cable layouts.
Cable cores shall be identified by sleeve-type ferrules in accordance with the wire
numbers shown on the schematic and connection drawings and fitted to the conductor
insulation at each termination.

4.5. Lighting installation

In substations buildings, the lighting points must be installed in such a way that the
tubes or bulbs can be removed without any risk, the equipment being still connected to
the power supply.
Lighting fixtures shall be fixed to walls or structures as shown on the typical standard
mounting details drawings.
Pole-mounted lighting fixtures shall be mounted as shown on the typical standard
mounting details drawings.
All lighting fixtures and junction boxes and associated circuits shall be installed as
indicated on the layout drawings. However, when necessary, the fixtures may be
repositioned with the prior approval of the CLIENT, where it is more practical to
support them from existing steelwork without seriously affecting light distribution, or
to avoid interference with other equipment.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide and install suitable non-corrodible labels to all
fixtures and junction boxes to clearly indicate fixture service and circuit connections as
specified on the layout drawings.
Lighting fixtures must be located to allow easy access for maintenance from walkways
or by temporary ladders.
In packages, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for running cable for each circuit
into the sub-distribution board, or, if no such board is foreseen, to a junction box as
indicated on the drawings. The point of supply shall be indicated on the drawings.
The supplies to lighting fixtures shall be arranged through local junction boxes, located
adjacent to each fixture, the looping of supplies through lighting fixtures is also
allowed.
Provision shall be provided to allow future extension of circuits (by spare plugs or
equivalent).
Outdoor junction boxes in classified area shall be classified according the location.
Junction boxes of plastic materials shall be flame retardant.

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Outdoor lighting and road lighting are controlled by one photoelectric cell via
contactors and with additional facilities for manual override.

4.6. Socket outlets and plugs

All socket outlets shall be installed approximately in the location indicated on the
drawings. The socket outlets shall be positioned as above the ground level as follows:
• either : 300 mm or in the floor in non industrial rooms;
• or either: 1100 mm in industrial rooms and outdoors.
All socket outlets shall be supplied with a plug.
All socket outlets shall have a nameplate.
The phase connections shall be identical for each type of socket outlet.
The following types of socket outlets shall be provided:
Welding and power outlets (three phases + N + PE, five pins)
• they shall be either of the weatherproof type and located in a non hazardous area, or
of the flame proof type (i.e. with switch and locked plug) if they are located in a
hazardous area;
• they shall be supplied from the M.C.C. by circuit breakers with 300 mA earth fault
protection, with max. 3 sockets for each circuit.
Convenience outlets (single phase + PE, three pins)
• the convenience outlets shall be of the two poles + earth;
• they shall be either of the weatherproof type and located in a non hazardous area or
of the flame proof type if they are located in a hazardous area;
• they shall be supplied in industrial areas from MCC with 4 poles circuit-breakers
and with 30 mA earth fault protection with max 6 sockets for each circuit;
• convenience outlets for non industrial areas shall be arranged in groups of not more
than 4 for each single phase lighting distribution boards circuit.
In the special case of bathrooms socket outlet and according to the Chilean electrical
code NSCH 4-2003, the differential breaker must be a sensibility not less than 10 [mA].

4.7. Push-buttons and motor control stations

Motor control stations shall be located adjacent to the equipment.
Motor control stations shall be either of the weatherproof type and located in a non-
hazardous area or of the flameproof type if they are located in a hazardous area.
Motor control stations fixed on suitable steel supports shall be located to avoid
obstruction to the removal of motor and belts, greasing of the motor, or any other
routine work.

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The push buttons shall be located approximately 1,5 m above floor level.
All push buttons and motor control stations shall have nameplates.

Where indicated on the motor control and indication schedule motors shall have an
emergency stop push-button or safety switch located next to the motor in the field.
Cranes and hoists shall be fitted with a local pad lockable power switch.

4.8. Junction boxes

Junction boxes shall be installed at the locations shown on the layout drawings.
Junction/marshalling boxes shall be sited in easily accessible locations and permit
ready access to the interior.
Junction boxes shall not be mounted on cable trays.
Junction boxes shall have nameplates.

4.9. Cables and cable installation

4.9.1. Design of cable installation

The installation of power, lighting and control cables shall conform to the installation
drawings.
The cable types shall be suitable for the classification of the area where they are
installed, as specified on drawings.
Cables within the process units shall run above ground on cable racks or trays,
preferably supported from support structures to other services such as the plant pipe
rack. Cables for plant feeders shall enter switchboards from bottom, routed from a
substation to cableways. Incoming feeder cables and off-site cabling which run
underground shall enter the substations from below.
Due to fire hazards, the cables shall generally be installed underground, as far as
practicable.
Cable shall have a suitable outer sheath to withstand the effects of solar radiations and
environmental conditions.
Cables in hazardous areas shall be suitably protected against mechanical damages by
armouring or other approved methods.
Power, control and instrument cables shall be separated as per “Design of electrical
system” specification.
The basis for cable sizing shall be as per “Design of system” electrical specification.
Remark : The wiring will be provided by cables instead of threaded rigid metal
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Rigid metal conduits can be allowed for some local equipment, and provided with
approved accessories as sealing fittings, flexible couplings, …
4.9.2. Cables construction

The construction and type of cables shall be as per technical specification.

4.9.3. Cable installation

The CONTRACTOR shall install, test and connect the cables as defined on the
drawings and schedules.
The drawings show the cable routings, CONTRACTOR shall provide the routing for
the secondary cable trays. The cable ladders and trays shall generally run along the
walls or main beams.
a) Aboveground cables installation
Cables in plant areas shall be installed on ladders or trays raised on steelwork
preferably shared with other services to form a common cable way.
Cable trays shall be supported at least each 2 meters with maximum sag of 10 mm
between supporting.
Cable ladders shall be supported at least each 3 meters with maximum sag of 10
mm between supporting.
The brackets shall be made up as shown typically on the detail drawings; in general
the standard support brackets from the ladder manufacturer shall be used. The cable
trays must be electrically continuous by connections. This shall be achieved by
cleaning the surfaces before bolting and bonding together.
Cable shall be fixed as required and normally at intervals as follows:
• Horizontal cables on horizontal mounted cable ladders: 100 cm
• Horizontal cables on vertically mounted cable ladders: 30 cm
Cables shall be spaced on rack/trays to enable sufficient air to circulate to obtain the
full in air rating of load carrying power cables. Closer stacking of cables shall
require a firm basis before proceeding with design.
Trays are connected by means of perforated stainless coupling plates.
The type and number of fixings shall allow each cable tray to support, under the
worst conditions, an additional 80 kg overload between supports without resulting
in permanent deformation.
The cable trays and ladders are sized so as to have 25 % spare space.
The low voltage cables shall be laid side by side or in trefoil (one tier only).
The high voltage cables shall be laid on trays or ladders with a space of at least one
largest diameter value between them.

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The cables trays or ladders shall be provided with covers where they cross
partitions in the horizontal plane and where they pass through slabs in the vertical
plane.
It is mandatory to connect all cable trays and ladders to the earth network.
Cable trays covers shall be used where heat radiation is expected (i.e. for the flare
system)
b) Underground cables installation
For cables arrangement into the trenches see “Design of electrical system”
specification.
Cables shall be directly buried or laid in trenches and concrete culverts.
Cables shall be installed with spacing dependant on their rating factors. Power and
control cables shall be segregated where necessary from signal and other sensitive
installations.
Motors control cables will be installed next to the corresponding motor power
cable(s).
Cable trenches shall be excavated so as to leave clean-cut sides and bottoms. A
compacted layer of sand, free of stones and sharp objects, shall cover the bottom
(see “Design of electrical system” specification.
Before backfilling trenches, the CONTRACTOR shall check electrical cable
continuity. After backfilling the insulation tests shall be performed. These shall be
made in the presence of the CLIENT.
A compacted layer of sifted soil or sand shall cover each layer of cables.
Subsequent backfilling shall be carried out with individually compacted layer of
soil, free of stones and sharp objects.
Concrete tiles or reinforced plastic tiles or strips shall be supplied by the
CONTRACTOR and laid on the compacted backfill across the full width of the
trench. A yellow plastic tape marked with the highest system voltage shall be also
installed.
Suitable markers shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR to indicate the cable
trench location and shall be placed at both sides of the trench, at 15 m intervals and
where the trench changes of direction.
Cables shall be installed in one length. Only in exceptional cases, in case of
damages, with the approval of the CLIENT, underground joints may be provided on
LV cables. They shall be of the epoxy resin encapsulated type.
Skilled cable jointers who have received instructions from the manufacturer shall
do the work. Manufacturer's instructions shall be strictly respected. All
underground, buried joints shall be listed on the "as-built" cable schedules and have
their locations indicated. Tags will be inserted on each end of the joint, indicating
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When cables pass under roadways they shall be installed in ducts or high density
PE pipes. If requested by the CLIENT, spare pipes for phase II will be installed.
Where cables leave the ground they shall be mechanically protected to a height of
30 cm above grade.
Instrumentation and electrical trenches or ducts shall generally be separated.
c) Cable installation procedures
Removable rollers shall be fitted under cables for installation purposes in the ladder
rack sections, spaced at 3 m centres. Triple pulleys shall be provided at angle
bends.
Maximum safe pulling tensions to manufacturers’ recommendations shall not be
exceeded.
Special care shall be taken to avoid the nicking of cable or damage to cable sheaths.
Where the cable sheath is damaged it shall be reported to the CLIENT and the
method of repair agreed.
Unless otherwise specified, the bending radius for cables shall not be less than 15
times the L.V. cable overall diameter, and 20 at 25 times the H.V. cable overall
diameter.
Where long vertical runs of cables are to be installed, this shall be done by using a
cable sock support and steel wire rope to limit the tension on the cable. Where
necessary, the cable sheath shall be protected against damage from the action of the
cable sock.
When depression of the ground is expected (maximum 40 cm), the
CONTRACTOR shall pay special attention on the spots when the cables are
leaving the ground to equipment fixed on foundation built on pillars. Sufficient
slack shall be designed between the last fixed point to the ground and the first fixed
point on the equipment foundation.
The CONTRACTOR shall request the CLIENT approval for each case.
d) Cable arrangement
All single core power cables shall be run in trefoil or flat formation for small
lengths.
Electronic and signal cables shall be adequately separated from power cables and
equipment to minimise interference. The minimum distances of 60 cm between
power cables and electronic or signal cables shall apply, spacing reduction is
allowed in some areas, and for a limited parallel run, after CLIENT’s approval.
Where intersection between groups is unavoidable the routing shall be such that
signal/electronic and power cables cross at right-angles (signal cables above power
cables).
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For fixing of cables to cable ladder racks and trays, stainless-steel cleats or ties shall
be used. Stainless-steel straps of type accepted by the CLIENT may be used where
the straps shall not be exposed to the weight of the cable.
Fire resistant cables shall be fixed by inox-metal type fixing devices.
The maximum number of power or lighting cables in a bunch shall be four.
Trefoil formations shall form separate bunches.
In general each cable is to be fixed at a maximum distance from the entrance into
an enclosure of 10 times the cable diameter (particularly important for the
explosion-protected equipment).
f) Marking of cables
All cables shall be tagged with indelible and non-corrosive cable markers to show
the reference notation as defined on the cable schedules.
Each cable shall have a marker at each extremity and on both sides of any cable
penetration, underground cables shall be marked every 50 meters at positions
indicated on drawings.
g) Cable glands
The CONTRACTOR shall install the cable glands of types and sizes for each cable
as defined on the cable schedule.
Cable glands shall be of compression type, adapted for armoured steel, tape or wire
cables, with screwed ISO metric thread as far as possible. For metal enclosures the
glands are to be made of brass. For enclosures of non-conductive materials the
glands are to be made of polyamide or material accepted by the CLIENT.
For Ex (e) terminal enclosures, through glands of minimum Ex (e) type shall be
used.
For Ex (d) terminal enclosures (direct entry) certified Ex (d) barrier type glands
shall be used.
All the electrical equipment shall be provided with as far as possible entries
screwed according to the ISO metric, then adaptors/reducers shall be fitted. For Ex
connections the device shall be certified.
For all outdoor installations, cable glands shall be installed on the bottom of panels
or junction boxes. If not possible, the cable glands shall be fitted with heat shrink
shrouds on lateral sides only.
Where the compression gland is fitted in an enclosure by employment of a back-
nut, then a serrated washer shall be employed under the back-nut to ensure good
contact between the gland and the enclosure metal.
Cable armours shall be connected to the earth terminal inside the box.
For Ex (d) terminal enclosures (direct entry) the armour shall be terminated in the
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There may be exceptions to the above in particular cases. In general, instructions

shall be as given.
Where no guidance is given, the CLIENT shall be consulted before starting the
work.
Unless otherwise specified glands shall be provided (mounted on equipment or
supplied separately for all the cable sizes based upon cable makers data in the
contract documents. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring that he
has glands of the correct sizes for each cable and advising any deficiencies in due
time, in order not to delay the work.
The CONTRACTOR shall check all drilled and tapped entries into the equipment
so that the correct size suits the cable glands.
In general, equipment shall be supplied with cable glands and entries drilled and
tapped. Note that equipment with Ex (e) terminal enclosures can be supplied with
undrilled removable gland plates. The CONTRACTOR shall check the
manufacturer requirements and contract drawings for the number and sizes of
glands in each gland plate before drilling and tapping.
h) Penetrations of walls and floors
The location and type of cable penetrations through walls shall be defined on the
drawings.
Penetrations through firewalls shall be arranged so that the fire-resisting properties
of the walls are maintained.
All penetration for cables in walls shall be filled after cable laying with a non
hygroscopic, flame resistant material which shall make the penetration watertight,
especially for underground cables in sleeves or not.
The main power substation and the process substation cable cellars will be above
ground, to avoid gas accumulation in below-grade location.
Substation penetrations are via fire resistant and gas tight multicable transit block/
frames, the correct block sizes for each cable shall be used. After completion of
cabling, all spaces shall be filled using the standard solid blocks being supplied.
Where a trefoil group of cables passes through a wall the cables shall occupy the
same transit and shall not be separated. Antimagnetic stay plates shall be used in
these cases.
Penetrations through firewalls shall be arranged in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
i) Under roads cables crossing
The method of crossing shall be either in covered ducts (filled with compacted
sand) with reinforced slabs, or through high density PE or PVC pipes.
The unused pipes (20 % of total and minimum one pipe) shall be fitted each with a
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j) Cable drums
Generally, according to the cable schedules particular cables shall be installed from
designated drums.
All cables shall be megger tested on the drums prior to cutting, to detect any
damage that may have been caused during shipping and storage.
The ends of the cables shall be covered to protect them against entrance of moisture
and mechanical damage. The above applies to ends of cables on drums and ends of
cable left coiled during the installation work.
The CONTRACTOR shall return empty cable drums to the storage area.
4.9.4. Cable installation progress recording

The CONTRACTOR shall provide the CLIENT the weekly work progresses, with a
record of the cables being laid, terminated and tested, signed by the CONTRACTOR
QA/QC department.

4.10. Earthing installation

The earthing installation shall conform to the installation drawings and the
CONTRACTOR shall carry out all connections as defined.
4.10.1. Earthing, materials, equipment and apparatus

The CONTRACTOR shall supply all materials, equipment and apparatus required for
the provision of earthing circuits and networks.
When the characteristics or the type of materials, equipment and apparatus are not
defined in the particular specifications or indicated on the drawings, the
CONTRACTOR must determine these characteristics and submit his project for
approval to the CLIENT.
Copper earthing cables shall be used with G/Y insulation above ground, and bare type
underground.
Above ground cable earthing bars used for junctions and connections shall be of copper
and clamps type.
The earth connection bars, made from copper having a section of 50 mm x 6 mm unless
otherwise indicated and of length suitable for the number of connections to be made,
length increased by at least two (2) connections for spares.
Connections of conductors between each other or between conductors and the various
earthing points that they connect shall be achieved by means of:
• Compression or thermoweld process underground
• bronze bolts, nuts, washers, captive type locknuts and cable lug above ground.
When it is necessary to connect two conductors or a conductor and an earth of
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bimetal or equivalent connection plate previously submitted to the CLIENT for

approval.
Earthing pits may be prefabricated.
They shall be solidly built and embedded in a concrete foundation slab.
They shall comprise an easily removed inspection cover, which shall be laid on
finished level grade. In traffic areas the well and its cover shall be designed to
withstand rolling loads.
When requested, the copper earth connection bars shall be insulated from the frame or
concrete or steel structure by isolators of a type agreed by the CLIENT.
Each conductor connected on earthing bar, and earthing bars, shall have an
identification label.
The test connection bars are provided for measuring the resistance value of earth
electrodes. A test connection bar shall be fitted in each of the earth electrode wells
(pits).
The isolator-mounted bar shall be made of an appropriately sized flat copper bar.
4.10.2. Earthing installation

Cable trays and ladders must be bonded at each discontinuity to maintain an earth path
and to maintain electrical continuity. The cable ladder shall be bonded to the structure
in certain points.
All earth terminations on steelwork; bosses, etc. shall be thoroughly cleaned before
connecting the earth conductor.
After connection, the whole termination shall be greased to preserve the connection
against corrosion.
Noiseless instrumentation earths required for radio, telemetry, communications and
instrumentation, shall be clearly indicated on the drawings.
Static earthing shall comprise the bonding of all storage tanks, vessels, heat exchangers,
ventilation ducts and similar equipment to structural steelwork for discharge of static
electricity potential equalizing. In order to accomplish this service, vessels shall be
delivered to jobsite - provided with suitable stainless steel screwed bosses or earthing
bosses to facilitate the connection to the vessel. Where, however, such bosses have not
been provided on vessels and pipe work, and then the CONTRACTOR shall seek the
advice of the CLIENT. The details for all types of connections shall be clearly
indicated on the drawings. The quantity of earthing points for each type of vessel,
tanks, etc. shall be as specified, but with a minimum of two points.
The fixing of above ground conductors and cables shall be by means of suitable
saddles, clamps or ties spaced (for example at 3 per metre for cables having a small
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When conductors are routed in the same direction as electric power supply cables, they
will be placed in the same trench as long as they are separated from electric power
cables.
The main cable trays routings shall be provided with an earthing cable installed on the
top cable tray.
The dispersing earth grid shall be covered with a material approved by the CLIENT in
order to ensure improved contact between the soil and grid. The dispersing earth grid
will guarantee a terminal earth resistance ≤ 1 ohm at any location.
The sub grade-earthing loop of a building shall be achieved by means of a bare copper
conductor placed at the bottom of excavations and in direct contact with undisturbed
earth and before pouring concrete footings.
The steelwork parts, the pipe flanges shall be bonded in order to ensure the electrical
continuity of the steelwork.

4.11. Installations in buildings

The installations in buildings shall conform to the installation layout drawings.
The layout of the substations buildings shall provide space for the addition of future
equipment for phase II.
Open conduits shall be fixed to walls, steel structures, etc., by screwed clamps at
intervals of 100 cm in horizontal and 30 cm in vertical direction.
Installation of cable trays and fixing of cables to them shall conform to good practice.
Using the conduit system for apparent installation, the CONTRACTOR shall interrupt
the conduit at about 10 cm from the connection points, so that the cable only, and not
the conduit, shall enter the enclosure.

4.12. Security and telecommunication systems Installation

The layout drawings of the security and telecommunication systems installation shall
show the positions of the equipment.

The cable glands and the supports shall be included with the equipment (junction boxes,
terminal boxes, telephone units, connection boxes and loudspeakers).

5. Tests and inspection/precommissioning

5.1. Acceptance Tests in the Workshop
This applies for equipment supplied by the installation CONTRACTOR.
The CLIENT shall normally witness the acceptance test.

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The tests shall be in conformity with the standards, regulations and recommendations
being in force. The CONTRACTOR shall submit, during the engineering phase, a
detailed test-procedure and the abstracts of the test-description.
Examination shall be related to:
• visual aspect;
• mechanical operation;
• correct operation of control and protection circuits;
• the routine tests/dielectric tests;
• the eventually required type-tests.

5.2. General requirements for field testing and inspection

The CONTRACTOR shall complete the "Construction Quality Control - Inspection and
tests record" sheets related to each type of equipment and installation (QC documents).
These forms include the details of the tests to be carried out, the expected readings and
boxes for recording the actual readings and signature, as well as filing. Each action
shall be indicated separately.
Following general requirements apply for the testing of electrical installations at the job
site, prior to energising the electrical system. Tests, which are necessary to keep the
manufacturer’s guarantee, shall be conducted in accordance with instructions from the
manufacturer.
All test equipment must be accompanied with the required calibration certificate,
signed by the CONTRACTOR QA/QC.
Tests shall be carried out in accordance with the local standards, and defined
procedures and sequences.
All installed fittings shall be inspected so that:
• no trace of damage or missing covers, gaskets, anchor screws and bolting are
shown;
• orientation of junction box covers permits easy inspection;
• satisfactory water-tightness is ensured in cases of outdoor installation;
• mechanical protection exists;
The correct location of lighting fixtures, junction boxes, panels, and all equipment in
general shall be inspected with reference to the relevant drawings and possible
revisions agreed by CLIENT during installation.
The conductor connection in the junction boxes and equipment terminal connections
shall be inspected as correctly installed.

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Personnel to be made available by the CONTRACTOR for the execution of the tests,
especially of the performance tests, shall be approved by the CLIENT both as regards
qualifications and numbers deployed.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide also communication facilities such as walkie-
talkies, but the Site Engineer shall approve the communication system.
In addition to normal testing equipment (Voltmeters, ammeters, etc.), the following
instruments and procedures are required for the tests hereafter specified:
z short time insulation resistance measurements hereafter described shall be made
with mega ohm instrument ("megger") rated 500 Volts, 1000 Volts or 2,5 kV/5 kV
D.C. output;

Resistance measurements shall be recorded on test report papers;

Insulation resistance shall be corrected to 20°C. Refer to Constructor instructions for

temperature coefficients;

z earthing connection resistance shall be measured with a portable ground testing

instrument;

z test results shall be submitted to the CLIENT before circuits or equipment are
energized for the first time;

z lighting: necessary luxmeter for measurement of mean illumination levels;

Upon completion of all tests described in the following paragraphs, the

CONTRACTOR shall submit to the CLIENT a QA/QC report, duly signed, certifying
that all tests have been carried out in compliance with the instructions given.
All equipment shall be energised the first time in presence of CLIENT and
CONTRACTOR representatives.

5.3. Specific requirements

5.3.1. Cables

All cabling shall be inspected for mechanical defects. Defects shall be brought to the
attention of the CLIENT who shall decide whether to replace the cable or to repair the
damage, (if the latter is not serious), according to cable supplier's recommendations.
All LV-power cables (distribution, lighting, heating, outlet, etc.) and control cables
shall be tested for continuity and shall be given a megger test using a 1000 Volt
megger.
Tests shall be made with cables disconnected from equipment. Insulation resistance
shall be measured between conductors and between conductors and ground. Each
conductor shall be tested in this manner.
If any cable should have a megger reading appreciable lower than average, even when
meeting minimum requirements, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the CLIENT
immediately and await further instructions.

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All interconnection cables shall be connected and checked with interconnection

drawings; marks on the ends shall be checked carefully.
HV-cables shall be tested in accordance with the supplier's recommendations.
The insulation resistance of the circuits listed below shall be measured as follows:
z power cables to motors: the cable shall be disconnected at the motor and the
insulation resistance measured at the outgoings of open circuit-breakers or
contactors;
z motor control circuits: connect the push-button stations and overload protections
and measure the insulation resistance between phase and earth;
z lighting panel supply cables: the insulation resistance shall be measured with the
main circuit-breakers, and panels connected, while branch circuit-breakers must be
open;
z lighting circuits: the insulation resistance shall be measured with all lamp holders,
outlets and lighting equipment connected but without lamps installed;
z where splicing of HV-cables is required, the insulation resistance of each portion of
cable shall be measured before making such connection or splicing; measurements
shall be taken again after connections or splicing have been completed;
z the insulation resistance of direct buried cable circuits shall be measured before
backfilling the trench; measurements shall be repeated after backfilling.
5.3.2. Earthing system

The CONTRACTOR shall check that all connections have been properly carried out to
specification and if necessary make additional earthing connections to achieve the
resistance limits.
The CONTRACTOR shall test all the following resistance and check that the values
measured are less than the values fixed as maximum limit in the control check list
approved by the CLIENT:
z between main earth bus and conductor/riser pipes;
z between auxiliary earth buses and main earth bus;
z between 400 V transformer or generator neutral point and main earth bus;
z between medium-voltage neutral earthing resistors earth terminal and main earth
bus;
z between electrical equipment frame and main structural steel, the above
measurements to be recorded;
z between each individual cable ladder section, and between any tray and main
structure.
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5.3.3. Lighting and socket outlets

Lighting circuits shall be separated in normal, emergency and safety / escape lighting.
The CONTRACTOR shall check and record the actual illumination levels and
uniformity. Should any discrepancies be found, with due allowance being made for
initial lamp lumen values, then they shall be brought to the attention of the CLIENT
and additional fittings shall be installed with his approval. When adding fittings, due
care shall be taken in order not to overload the circuits.
The CONTRACTOR shall conduct a lighting blackout test to check that all escape
routes are adequately lit by the self-contained battery fittings. The CLIENT shall
witness this test. If required, additional fittings shall be installed.
All lighting fittings and socket outlets shall be checked for proper operation.

5.4. Testing procedure

The procedure for testing is conducted by the CLIENT or this representative who shall
give all details on site.
5.4.1. Test reports

Test reports shall be completed at each stage. On the satisfactory completion of all four
stages, the test report shall be signed by the CONTRACTOR and submitted to the
CLIENT for approval and signature. One copy of the test report shall be returned to the
CONTRACTOR as an acceptance certificate for the completion of work on the item (or
loop) concerned.
The CONTRACTOR shall prepare a progress schedule in tabular form to show the
status of all loop testing. The Site Engineer shall make this schedule available for
routine issue/inspection.
Different forms for test reports are available according to the type of loop to be
considered.
Test reports shall be submitted to the CLIENT before circuits or equipment are
energized for the first time.
5.4.2. Authorization for tests

No tests shall be made on existing or new live equipment without a written work or test
permit sanction issued through the Site Engineer.
An adequate "energizing procedure" shall be applied; in order to fulfil this procedure
the CONTRACTOR shall after mechanical completion and potential free testing and
before starting energizing:
z collect all keys and copies of keys of the electrical panels (including panels of
packages installed by others);
z fit all switching devices (not located in a lockable panel) with a key pad-locking
device and collect all copies of keys in a key box;
z Copies of interlocking keys are not allowed;

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The collected keys shall be handed over to the Site Engineer.

No tests shall be made on circuits that run into operational hazardous areas, without a
written work permit issued through the Site Engineer. When such tests are required,
they shall be made with equipment approved for use in such areas.
No motor or other electrical equipment shall be started for the first time, even to check
direction of rotation, until clearance and approval has been given by the Site Engineer.
When reversal of rotation is necessary on a motor, the alteration to the wiring shall be
done at the motor terminal box.
When uncoupling of motors and driven equipment is required for checking the
direction of rotation, the coupling shall be uncoupled and/or removed by others, on
request to the Site Engineer.
No connections or switching to energize the installation shall be made without the
approval of the Site Engineer; an adequate "energizing procedure" shall be applied.
All errors found during the testing shall be corrected by the CONTRACTOR and
retested.
The CLIENT or his delegated representative may witness all stages of the testing.
5.4.3. Stages in testing

z Pre-installation tests:
Stage 1
Visual inspection and cleaning of the equipment and material for:
9 compliance with specifications and drawings;
9 being intact after shipment to the site.

Check if the comments of the final report of the acceptance tests in the workshop
have been followed.

z Post-installation tests:
Stage 2
Briefly a visual inspection for:
9 compliance with drawings/specification;

9 mechanical completion of installation; including earthing;

9 accessibility of equipment;

9 voltage levels are correct.

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Stage 3
Visual inspection and testing for:
9 correct connection;

9 insulation resistance;

9 continuity of cabling/wiring;

9 earthing resistance;

9 correct protection is fitted; in particular:

- correct protection relay type,

- setting of relay;

9 filling of oil, grease, etc.;

9 correct markings, labelling, etc.;

9 statement of damage, defects or shortage.

Stage 4
Test (with partial and temporary energizing) to ensure that:
9 after checking the setting of protection relays;

9 the operation of the relay is correct (current/voltage injection tests);

9 phase rotation is correct, in particular for motors;

9 check if all control and interlock devices operate correctly (by simulation
of this device if necessary);

9 check if all potential free contacts are correct at battery limit;

9 all temporary devices for testing have been removed;

9 all covers/doors are properly secured.

5.4.4. Execution of tests

The tests shall be carried out in accordance with the approved AQ/QC Test Report
Sheets.
Before the insulation resistance tests are made, the CONTRACTOR shall take the
necessary precautions to prevent damage to sensitive equipment (particularly electronic
instrumentation). Any damage so caused shall be repaired or replaced by the
CONTRACTOR at his expense. Capacitors shall be disconnected or short-circuited for
these tests, as well as rectifiers and inverters.

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After these tests all cable conductors shall be discharged to ground immediately; all
switching devices shall be set into the normal (safe) position.

6. Commissioning
After inspection and testing of the four stages described above, the electrical
distribution sections shall be commissioned.
The final commissioning stage contains:
z verification that all test by the Inspection Authority have been completed
satisfactorily or that all their comments have been implemented;
z demonstration to the CLIENT the satisfactory operation of the loop;
z drafting of the official "punch list", with all stated remarks and comments.
The CONTRACTOR shall make all necessary personnel available for repairs,
modifications and adjustments that could be necessary during commissioning. The
CLIENT can request the CONTRACTOR to call on the assistance of a representative
of his suppliers.

7. Additional information
The CONTRACTOR shall provide the following information:
z CONTRACTOR field organisation;
z list of the equipment to be used for mechanical and electrical erection;
z required mobilisation time;
z estimated man-hours to complete the works;
z time-schedule of the supplies and the works;
z necessary area for installation and material recovery;
z required utilities such as electrical supply, service water and telephone connection.

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