This article is about ITP Inspection Test Plan for MV Cable Pulling ,Termination & Testing as per international Standard and Codes.
Inspection and Test Plan for MV Cable Pulling ,Termination & Testing
| SI No. | Characteristics | Reference Documents | Records |
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Documentation |
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| Method Statements | Execution procedures and instructions approved | ||
| Laboratories accreditations | Local normative / Include in Vendor List | ||
| Design | Approved Updated Drawings | Applicable Drawings | |
| Equipments | Verification of valid updated certificates, calibration and documentations | Normative and standards | |
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Material |
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| Material Reception | Verification of material : – Material according ESP – Vendors supply the required QA/QC documents, tests and certs – Material free of damage and dirt – Handling and transport of material. – Proper storage |
Technical specifications EPC Contract Applicable Law/Regulations | |
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On-Reel Test before Cable Pulling |
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| On-Reel Test before Cable Pulling | Visual / Testing / Metric | IFC Drawing / Cable Schedule | |
4 |
MV Cable Pulling |
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| MV Cable Pulling | -Stub-up, concrete base & trench cleared for cable pulling -trench size, location, depth and sandbedding verified Duct bank -conduit clean and clear before cable pulling -cable tray assembly / installation -cable tray clean, clear and free from sharp edges -Source, routing & destination verified -Type, voltage, size & color coding verified -cable pulling tension observed -Bending radius checked -Segregation and separation of cable checked -Grouping (where applicable) , phase ordering and dressing -No physical damage during and after pulling -cable Identification tagging |
IFC Drawing / Cable Schedule | |
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MV Cable Dressing, Splicing / Termination |
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| MV Cable Dressing, Splicing / Termination | -Check splicing and termination kit materials are correct and approved type -Cable Dressing -Cable Gland execution verified and correct size -Splicing kit/termination kit installation as per manufacturer’s instruction -Required splicing/termination accessories installed -Jacket, armour, sheath tightened and as per manufacturer’s instruction -Proper size of lug and crimping -Conductor properly supported, tied or clamped -No physical damage -Cable Identification tagging -Ferrule |
IFC Drawing / Cable Schedule | |
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MV Cable Testing |
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| Continuity and Insulation Resistance Testing | Visual / Testing / Metric |
IFC Drawing / Cable Schedule | |
| DC High- Potential Testing | Visual / Testing / Metric |
IFC Drawing / Cable Schedule |
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MV Cable Final Termination |
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| MV Cable Final Termination | -Correct bolts, hardware installed and suitable to terminals -Terminal execution/connection according to manufacturer’s instruction and IFC drawing -Torque test of bolted connection (where applicable) -Bolted connections tightened |
IFC Drawing | |
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Documentation Final Inspection |
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| Final Visual Inspection / Walk through | Visual | IFC Drawing | |
| Punchlist close-out | Visual | IFC Drawing |
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