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PES/20440005011213 Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker Testing Report

Preface

This report describes the result of Condition Assesment tests on the following Circuit Breakers
at Balloki Power Plant, near Head Balloki:

Sr. Object Tested Make YOM Rating Quantity

1 MV Vacuum Circuit Breaker SIEMENS 2007 6.6 kV 08

The following tests were carried out:

Test No. Test Name Purpose

1 Timming Test To check Opening closing Time

Further included in details are:

 Reading charts
 Our Conclusion and recommendation.

We have taken all the necessary care and have used the best available expertise to analyze the data. The
results are compared with general standards and Doble recommendations. We sincerely hope that you
will find this report beneficial.

Testing Department
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Introduction to Testing Theory

Circuit-Breaker Terms
Rated Voltage

The maximum nominal RMS (root-mean-square) line-to-line voltage at which the breaker can
be operated.

Maximum Operating Voltage

The maximum operating voltage of a circuit breaker is the nominal or highest RMS line-to-line
voltage of the system at which it is operated.

Minimum Operating Voltage

The minimum operating voltage of a circuit breaker is the lowest RMS line-to-line voltage at
which the MVA rating is still maintained.

Recovery Voltage

Recovery voltage is the service frequency voltage component which occurs across the terminals
of a pole of an AC circuit-interrupting device upon interruption of current (or soon thereafter).

Transient Recovery Voltage Rate

The transient recovery voltage rate is the rate at which the voltage rises across the terminals of
a pole of a circuit interrupting device upon interruption of the current.

Re-strike

A re-strike is a resumption of current between the contacts of a circuit interrupting device

during opening operation after an interval of zero current of 1/4 cycle or longer at normal
frequency. Both service frequency and transient components are present.

Re-ignition

Re-ignition is a resumption of current between the contacts of a circuit interrupting device

during an opening operation after an interval of zero current of less than 1/4 cycle at normal
frequency.

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Circuit Breaker Currents

Rated Interrupting Current (Asymmetrical)

The rated interrupting current (asymmetrical) of a circuit breaker is the highest RMS value of
the total current comprising a-e and DC components, at a specified operating voltage which the
circuit breaker can interrupt.

Rated Making Current

The rated making current of a circuit breaker is the maximum - RMS value of the total current
(including the DC component) measured from the envelope of the current wave at the time of
its first major peak, against which the circuit breaker is capable of closing.

Rated Current

The RMS value of the current which the circuit breaker can carry continuously without
exceeding the specified temperature-rise limits of the individual components.

Definitions

Break Distance

The break distance of a circuit breaker is the minimum open gap distance between the
stationary and movable contacts, or conducting parts connected to either, when the contacts
are in the open position. This distance is the total series gap on multiple contact breakers.

Circuit Breaker Mechanism

A circuit-breaker mechanism is the complete assembly of levers and other parts which actuates
the movable contacts of the circuit breaker.

Operating Mechanism

An operating mechanism is a power-operated or manual mechanism by which the pole-unit

mechanisms of a circuit breaker are actuated.

Tripping Mechanism

A tripping mechanism is an electrically or mechanically operated device which releases the

holding means and permits the contacts of the circuit breaker to open.

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IEC 56 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

The IEC 56 international standard defines these times as follows:

Opening Time (IEC 56 3.105.32)

For a circuit breaker tripped by any form of auxiliary power, the opening time is the interval of
time between the instant of energizing the opening release, the circuit breaker being in the
closed position, and the instant when the arcing contacts have separated in all poles.

Notes:
 The opening time may vary significantly with the breaking current.

 For circuit breakers with more than one interrupting unit per pole the instant when the arcing
contacts have separated in all poles is determined as the instant of contact separation in the
first unit of the last pole.

 The opening time includes the operating time of any auxiliary equipment necessary to open the
circuit breaker and forming an integral part of the circuit breaker.

Closing Time (IEC 56 3.105.35)

The interval of time between energizing the closing circuit, the circuit breaker being in the open
position, and the instant when the contacts touch in all poles.

Note: The closing time includes the operating time of any auxiliary equipment necessary to
close the circuit breaker forming an integral part of the circuit breaker.

Open-Close Time, O-C or Isolation Time (IEC 56 3.105.38)

The interval of time between the instant when the arcing contacts have separated in all poles
and the instant when the contacts touch in the first pole during a reclosing operation.

Close-Open Time, or Short-Circuit Time (IEC 56 3.105.42)

The interval of time between the instant when the contacts touch in the first pole during a
closing operation and the instant when the arcing contacts have separated in all poles during
the subsequent opening operation.

Note: Unless otherwise stated, it is assumed that the opening release incorporated in the
circuit breaker is energized at the instant when the contacts touch in the first pole during
closing. This represents the minimum close-open time.
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Minimum Trip Duration (IEC 56 3.105.44)

The minimum time the auxiliary power has to be applied to the opening release to ensure
complete opening of the circuit breaker.

Minimum Close Duration (IEC 56 3.105.45)

The minimum time the auxiliary power has to be applied to the closing device to ensure
complete closing of the circuit breaker.

Referred Standards

IEC 60056 – 1996

Edition 4.0: Alternating Current Circuit Breakers

Amended by: IEC 62271-100.2006

Doble Reference Book on Circuit Breakers

Document Ref: 72A-1975-01 Rev. B 7/04

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ORIENT POWER COMPANY (PVT) LIMITED , HEAD BALLOKI

MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATION CONDITION ASSESMENT REPORT

TESTING REPORT DETAILS

JOB NUMBER PES/10840005271113

CUSTOMER GENERAL ELECTRIC INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS PAKISTAN
(Pvt) LIMITED COMPANY
SITE ORIENT POWER COMPANY (PVT) LIMITED , HEAD BALLOKI
JOB DESCRIPTION Medium Voltage Testing
WORK ORDER NO. BAL-1919
JOB START DATE 26th November 2013
JOB FINISH DATE 29th November 2013
OUR REPORT REF. 20440005011213
REPORT ISSUE DATE 7th December 2013
ISSUE NO. 01

Report Submitted To

Mr. Abid Hussain

Maintenance Manager
GEII-Balloki

Job Supervised & Report Written by

Waqas Mahmood Usman Ali Daud Yousaf

Team Lead Services Engineer Services Assistant Engineer Services
wmahmood@theprescon.com uali@theprescon.com Dyousaf@theprescon.com

Report Vetted By

Irfan Akhtar
Director Technical/CTO
Precision Engineering Services
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SUMMARY
This report contains the Condition assesment tests carried out on Medium Voltage Circuit
Breakers at Balloki Power Plant near Head Balloki, Pakistan.

Circuit Breakers Testing were started on 26th November 2013 in which our team has
successfully completed testing within 2 Days Time. When circuit breakers trollies were handed
over to us they were racked out form panels .We have physically inspected all circuit before
testing.

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Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction to Testing Theory ....................................................................................................... 2
TESTING REPORT DETAILS ...................................................................................................... 6
Test Equipment Details ................................................................................................................... 9
Test Details ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Breaker 01 ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Breaker 02 ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Breaker 03 ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Breaker 04 ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Breaker 05 ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Breaker 06 ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Breaker 07 ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Breaker 08 ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Overall analysis ............................................................................................................................. 18

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Test Equipment Details

DV POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER ANALYZER & TIMER CAT64

Test Details
There are three cables in DV POWER CAT 64 test set, one for each phase i.e. red, yellow and
blue. Each cable has three crocodile clamps. The two clamps are attached to the top of
circuit breaker and third clamp is attached to the lower of circuit breaker and the same is
done for remaining phases. The control coil of instrument is connected to circuit breaker’s
auxiliary contacts in the control cabinet to control the open closing mechanism of circuit
breaker according to drawing. The test set is operated from Laptop for different tests like
closed, open and trip free etc.

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Breaker 01

Manufacturer SIEMENS
Breaker Tag Number 3BBA07
Type of Breaker VCB
Serial No. S 3AH51 / 00011029
Type 3AH5124 - 2
Mechanism Type SPRING CHARGED
Voltage Rating 6.6 KV
Year of Manuf. 2007

Test Results:

Operation Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Pole

Phase A Phase B Phase C Discrepancy(ms)
Trip 45.6 45.5 45.4 0.2
Close 47.2 47.3 47.6 0.4
Trip Free 54.2 54 53.7 0.5
Reclose 347.1 347.2 347.6 0.5
C-O 53.8 53.6 53.2 0.6
O-C-O 392.3 392.3 392.6 0.3

Comments:
Opening & Closing time for all three phases are compareable to each others, According to
IEC 56 standard Pole discrepency is with in acceptable limits of 5.0 ms.

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Breaker 02

Manufacturer SIEMENS
Breaker Tag Number 3BBA08
Type of Breaker VCB
Serial No. S 3AH51 / 00011040
Type 3AH5124 - 1
Mechanism Type SPRING CHARGED
Voltage Rating 6.6 KV
Year of Manuf. 2007

Test Results:

Operation Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Pole

Phase A Phase B Phase C Discrepancy(ms)
Trip 44.3 44.3 44.4 0.1
Close 47.3 47.4 47 0.4
Trip Free 56.1 55.9 56.3 0.4
Reclose 347 347.1 346.7 0.4
C-O 55.8 55.5 56 0.5
O-C-O 391.1 391.2 390.9 0.3

Comments:
Opening & Closing time for all three phases are compareable to each others, According to
IEC 56 standard Pole discrepency is with in acceptable limits of 5.0 ms.

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Breaker 03

Manufacturer SIEMENS
Breaker Tag Number 3BBA10
Type of Breaker VCB
Serial No. S 3AH51 / 00011049
Type 3AH5124 - 1
Mechanism Type SPRING CHARGED
Voltage Rating 6.6 KV
Year of Manuf. 2007

Test Results:

Operation Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Pole

Phase A Phase B Phase C Discrepancy(ms)
Trip 44.4 44.2 44.3 0.2
Close 46.3 46.6 46.3 0.3
Trip Free 54.4 53.8 54.4 0.6
Reclose 346.6 346.9 346.6 0.3
C-O 54.7 54.2 54.6 0.5
O-C-O 391.7 391.8 391.5 0.3

Comments:
Opening & Closing time for all three phases are compareable to each others, According to
IEC 56 standard Pole discrepency is with in acceptable limits of 5.0 ms.

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Breaker 04

Manufacturer SIEMENS
Breaker Tag Number 3BBA11
Type of Breaker VCB
Serial No. S 3AH51 / 00011031
Type 3AH5124 - 2
Mechanism Type SPRING CHARGED
Voltage Rating 6.6 KV
Year of Manuf. 2007

Test Results:

Operation Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Pole

Phase A Phase B Phase C Discrepancy(ms)
Trip 42.9 43 43 0.1
Close 47 46.7 46.6 0.4
Trip Free 53 53.5 53.6 0.6
Reclose 346.9 346.6 346.5 0.4
C-O 53.5 53.9 54 0.5
O-C-O 390.4 390.3 390.1 0.3

Comments:
Opening & Closing time for all three phases are compareable to each others, According to
IEC 56 standard Pole discrepency is with in acceptable limits of 5.0 ms.

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Manufacturer SIEMENS
Breaker Tag Number 3BBB01
Type of Breaker VCB
Serial No. S 3AH51 / 00011028
Type 3AH5124 - 2
Mechanism Type SPRING CHARGED
Voltage Rating 6.6 KV
Year of Manuf. 2007

Breaker 05

Test Results:

Operation Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Pole

Phase A Phase B Phase C Discrepancy(ms)
Trip 45 44.8 44.7 0.3
Close 46.4 46.7 46.9 0.5
Trip Free 55.6 55.1 54.7 0.9
Reclose 346.6 346.9 347.2 0.6
C-O 55.6 55 54.6 0.4
O-C-O 390.9 391 391.1 0.2

Comments:
Opening & Closing time for all three phases are compareable to each others, According to
IEC 56 standard Pole discrepency is with in acceptable limits of 5.0 ms.

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Breaker 06

Manufacturer SIEMENS
Breaker Tag Number 3BBB07
Type of Breaker VCB
Serial No. S 3AH51 / 00011035
Type 3AH5124 - 1
Mechanism Type SPRING CHARGED
Voltage Rating 6.6 KV
Year of Manuf. 2007

Test Results:

Operation Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Pole

Phase A Phase B Phase C Discrepancy(ms)
Trip 44.3 44.4 44.3 0.1
Close 48.3 47.9 48.3 0.4
Trip Free 52.6 53 52.6 0.4
Reclose 347.4 347.1 347.4 0.3
C-O 53.1 53.6 53.1 0.5
O-C-O 391.7 391.4 391.7 0.3

Comments:
Opening & Closing time for all three phases are compareable to each others, According to
IEC 56 standard Pole discrepency is with in acceptable limits of 5.0 ms.

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Breaker 07

Manufacturer SIEMENS
Breaker Tag Number 3BBB08
Type of Breaker VCB
Serial No. S 3AH51 / 00011034
Type 3AH5124 - 1
Mechanism Type SPRING CHARGED
Voltage Rating 6.6 KV
Year of Manuf. 2007

Test Results:

Operation Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Pole

Phase A Phase B Phase C Discrepancy(ms)
Trip 44.1 44.2 44.3 0.2
Close 47.5 47.2 47.1 0.4
Trip Free 54.3 54.7 54.9 0.6
Reclose 348.2 347.9 347.8 0.4
C-O 54.5 54.9 55.2 0.7
O-C-O 392.4 392.2 392.3 0.2

Comments:
Opening & Closing time for all three phases are compareable to each others, According to
IEC 56 standard Pole discrepency is with in acceptable limits of 5.0 ms.

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Breaker 08

Manufacturer SIEMENS
Breaker Tag Number 3BBB11
Type of Breaker VCB
Serial No. S 3AH51 / 00011025
Type 3AH5124 - 2
Mechanism Type SPRING CHARGED
Voltage Rating 6.6 KV
Year of Manuf. 2007

Test Results:

Operation Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Time (ms) of Pole

Phase A Phase B Phase C Discrepancy(ms)
Trip 43.6 43.6 43.7 0.1
Close 45.7 45.6 45.4 0.3
Trip Free 55.4 55.5 55.7 0.3
Reclose 345.8 345.8 345.6 0.2
C-O 54.8 54.9 55.1 0.3
O-C-O 389.9 389.9 389.7 0.2

Comments:
Opening & Closing time for all three phases are compareable to each others, According to
IEC 56 standard Pole discrepency is with in acceptable limits of 5.0 ms.

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Overall analysis
All the VCB's tested were from the same manufacturer (Siemens) and same type, when
comparison was done of all breakers with each other all of them gave comparable results. All of
the breakers were working fine and no typical pole discrepancy was seen more than acceptable
limits.

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Maintenance Manager
GEII-Balloki

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Irfan Akhtar
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