Inspection and Test Plan for MV Cable Pulling ,Termination & Testing

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

1

Documentation

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

2

Material

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

3

On-Reel Test before Cable Pulling

On-Reel Test before Cable Pulling Visual / Testing / Metric IFC Drawing / Cable Schedule

4

MV Cable Pulling

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

5

MV Cable Dressing, Splicing / Termination

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

6

MV Cable Testing

Continuity and Insulation Resistance Testing Visual / Testing / Metric
IFC Drawing / Cable Schedule
DC High- Potential Testing Visual / Testing / Metric
IFC Drawing / Cable Schedule

7

MV Cable Final Termination

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

8

Documentation Final Inspection

Final Visual Inspection / Walk through Visual IFC Drawing
Punchlist close-out Visual IFC Drawing

MV Control Panel of Adjustable Frequency Drive (SAT) Site Acceptance Testing

Methods for Installing Power and Control Cables as per NEC

Inspection Test Plan for Cable Tray and Accessories Installation


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