STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS

SITE ACCEPTANCE TESTS (SAT) AFTER INSTALLATION

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Tests during Erection

During the erection the following tests shall be carried out by the Bidder/Contractor in the presence of
TRANSCO.

Item Description
1. Tower footing resistance
Support footing resistance
The resistance to earth of the complete foundation of individual structures
shall be measured in an approved manner before the earth conductors are
erected. The placing of the test electrodes shall normally be along the center
line of the route in such direction as to ensure the lowest resistance to earth
is recorded, and a note shall be made of the direction in the test log. The
schedule used for recording earth resistance test shall contain in addition to
the measured ohmic values, details of the surface soils and general ground
conditions at the time of test.
Additional tower footing tests
If, in the opinion of TRANSCO, it is necessary to reduce the tower footing
resistance by approved means, the Bidder/Contractor shall make further tests
after the additional measures have been carried out and before the earthwires
are erected. Any further re-testing shall be carried out as necessary without
extra charge.
2. Measurement of galvanising and paint thickness
The Bidder/Contractor shall have available on site for TRANSCO’s use an
instrument suitable for the accurate checking of painted coats and galvanising
thickness. The gauge shall be available from the time of arrival of the first
consignment of steel work until the issue of the final acceptance certificate. The
cost of the gauge and other operating expenses are deemed to be included in
the contract price and the gauge will remain the property of the
Bidder/Contractor.
3. Measurement of resistance of clamps and joints
4. Sagging reports, sagging control measurements
5. Clearance measurements at qualified crossing spans or other spans defined by
TRANSCO to ground and/or obstacles

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6. Checking of tightness of bolts prior to stringing and clamping

7. Checking of insulator plumb status

Tests on Commissioning

1. Prior to the energizing, the Bidder/Contractor shall provide TRANSCO with a

written statement that all personnel and all temporary erection earthing points
are withdrawn and the line is ready for energizing.
2. The Bidder/Contractor shall make all checks and measurements deemed
necessary by TRANSCO having a connection with the completion of the work.
The following electrical measurements shall be made, if specified in the scope of
work:
line resistance measurement, DC
line resistance measurement, AC
line reactance measurements (positive and zero sequence)
phase sequence test
3. The Bidder/Contractor shall be responsible for satisfying TRANSCO when the
lines are ready to be tested and shall conduct the tests in the presence of and as
instructed by TRANSCO. If any failure is detected, the Bidder/Contractor shall
locate and determine the cause of the failure and shall make any replacement or
repair necessary or correct any errors in the installation to the satisfaction of
TRANSCO and at no extra cost to TRANSCO.
4. The line shall be energized at full working voltage before handing over and the
arrangement for this, and such other tests as TRANSCO shall desire to make on
the complete line according to the standards of practice of TRANSCO, shall be
assisted by the Bidder/Contractor who shall provide such labour, transport and
other assistance as required without extra charge. Apparatus for special tests
will be provided by TRANSCO.
5. The line shall be tested for insulation by the continuous application for 24 hours
of the rated line voltage between the phases.

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