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Pre Energization Test Procedures

The document outlines PG&E's pre-energization test procedures for load-only and transmission-only entities connecting to PG&E's transmission system. It details various insulation, ratio, circuit breaker, current transformer, and relay tests that must be completed and approved by PG&E at least 30 days prior to energization. If tests are successful, PG&E will schedule an inspection and witness the energizing process, including trip checks and load verification tests, before final approval is given.

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Pre Energization Test Procedures

The document outlines PG&E's pre-energization test procedures for load-only and transmission-only entities connecting to PG&E's transmission system. It details various insulation, ratio, circuit breaker, current transformer, and relay tests that must be completed and approved by PG&E at least 30 days prior to energization. If tests are successful, PG&E will schedule an inspection and witness the energizing process, including trip checks and load verification tests, before final approval is given.

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PG&E Transmission Interconnection Handbook

Section L5: PRE-ENERGIZATION TEST PROCEDURES FOR


LOAD-ONLY ENTITIES AND TRANSMISSION-ONLY ENTITIES
PURPOSE
The following is PG&E's procedure for pre-energization inspections. For PG&E to
provide the Load Entity or Transmission Entity with timely service it is important that all
time requirements be met. It is the Load Entity’s or Transmission Entity’s responsibility
to ensure that any inspections required by local government agencies are complete and
permits signed off prior to the energize date. If the interconnection involves both
generation and load, or both generation and transmission, or transmission facilities
interconnecting network that connects to generation, then Section G5 shall also apply.
NOTE: The following tests apply only to the equipment at the interconnection point, up
to and including the main transformer, and the relays along with their connected circuits
that are required by PG&E. Items marked (***) are the common requirements for both
fused substations and substations protected by breakers or circuit switchers. Fused
substations need meet only the requirements marked (***).

L5.1. TESTS REQUIRED FOR LOAD ENTITIES PRIOR TO ENERGIZING


All tests outlined through sections L5.1.1.- L.5.1.7. must be completed and an electronic
or hard copy of the test reports submitted to a PG&E representative a minimum of thirty
(30) business days before the requested pre-parallel inspection date. All test reports
require header information reflecting the equipment identification matching the one or
three line diagrams. DC schematics, one line and three line diagrams, of the facility are
required with the test reports. Pre-parallel inspection dates will be scheduled a
minimum of ten (10) business days after all test reports are approved by PG&E. Failure
to meet PG&E approved test requirements will result in delay of energizing pre-parallel
inspection and testing of generation entity’s equipment.

L5.1.1. Proving Insulation


For any of the megger tests below, a 2,500-volt DC megger or a hi-pot is
preferred, but a 1,000-volt DC megger is acceptable.
 (***). The main transformer(s) must be meggered winding to winding and
each winding to ground.
 The circuit breaker(s) or circuit switcher(s) at the interconnection point that
are operated by PG&E-required relays must be meggered in the following
manner:
a) Breaker open: each pole to ground, pole 1-2, pole 3-4, pole 5-6;
b) Breaker closed: pole 1-ground, pole 3-ground, pole 5-ground; and
c) If the poles are in a common tank or cell: pole 1-3, pole 3-5, pole 5-1.
 (***). All busses from the interconnection point to the main transformer must
be meggered phase to phase and phase to ground.

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 (***). The main transformer(s) and main breaker(s) must have a dielectric test
performed on the insulating medium (gas or oil). This test is not required for
factory-sealed circuit switcher interrupters.
 (***). If the main transformer is fused, all fuses must be checked for continuity
before energizing.

L5.1.2. Proving Ratios


 (***). The main transformer(s) ratio(s) must be proven either by using a turns
ratio tester or a voltage ratio test on the final operating tap. This tap shall be
recommended by PG&E to best match current transmission system voltages.

L5.1.3. Circuit Breakers and Circuit Switchers


 A minimum to trip test at 70 percent or less of the nominal DC control voltage
must be performed on all circuit breakers or circuit switchers operated by
PG&E-required relays.
 A micro-ohm test must be performed on the main circuit breaker(s) or circuit
switcher(s) at the interconnection point.
 A timing test showing the time from trip initiation to main poles opening is
required.

L5.1.4. Current Transformers and Current Circuits


 A saturation check should be made on all current transformers (CT’s)
associated with the required PG&E relays. If this is not possible, a
manufacturer’s curve is acceptable.
 The ratio of all current transformers must be proven either by using current
(primary to secondary) or voltage (secondary to primary).
 Current transformers must be checked for proper polarity whenever they feed
a PG&E-required directional relay, differential relay or impedance relay.
 Current transformer circuits must be checked for proper connections, and
continuity must be checked by applying primary current or secondary current
at the current transformer block and reading proper current in each phase
relay and the ground relay. Each test (primary or secondary) must be
performed in all combinations to prove proper connections to all phase relays
and ground relays. The current must be applied or injected to achieve a
secondary reading of 5 amps in each relay to insure that no loose wiring or
parallel current paths exist.
 A single-phase burden check must be made on each phase of each current
circuit feeding PG&E-required relays.
 A megger check of the total circuit with the ground wire lifted must be done to
prove that only one ground exists.

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L5.1.5. Relays
 All relays must be utility grade and PG&E-approved. If multi-functional
relaying is used, some form of redundancy is required.
 All relays must be field tested on site to their specified settings to verify the
following:
 Minimum operating point at which relay picks up (minimum pickup).
 Time delays at three different current test points, in integral multiples of
minimum pickup that closely characterize the relay time-current curve.
 Phase angle characteristic of directional relay.
 Pickup points at maximum torque angle (MTA) and ± 30° of MTA on
impedance relays using the approved relay settings.
 PG&E tolerances are listed below:
o Current/Voltage/Time ± 10 percent
o Impedance/Phase Angle ± 0.05 percent
o Frequency ± 0.05 Hz
 If a pilot relay system is required by PG&E, signal level checks must be
performed to PG&E standards.

L.5.1.6. Primary Disconnect Switch


 (***). The primary disconnect switch at the point of interconnection shall be
assigned a PG&E number by PG&E System Operations. The switch,
platform and switch number target plate bracket must be constructed to
PG&E’s Engineering Standard 034851 and Engineering Design Standard
454092. A switch number plate bracket shall be furnished by PG&E.

L5.1.7. Station Battery


 When a battery is installed, proof of discharge testing is required to ensure
that the battery has the capacity to support the load and trip (see Appendix T)

L5.2. ENERGIZING
 (***). If possible, initial energizing of all equipment shall be done with a proven
PG&E breaker. A test program outlining all steps to be taken to energize the
equipment shall be written by a PG&E representative.
 Trip checks of all required relays must be witnessed by a PG&E technical
representative. This may require injecting a signal to trigger the relay. Jumpering
the studs on the back of the relay is not acceptable. This is done to prove that the
relay will handle the trip current of the breaker, and also provides relay targeting.

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 After load is placed on the substation a PG&E technical representative shall witness
reading of load current in each phase relay and absence of load current in the
ground relay. The relays shall then be sealed by the PG&E technical representative.
 If differential relays and/or impedance relays are required by PG&E, a load check
must be performed on the differential relays and a direction check must be
performed on the impedance relays using load current. These tests shall be
witnessed by a PG&E technical representative.
 All tests shall be performed by the Load Entity or its representative and observed by
a PG&E representative. The Load Entity shall provide all test equipment and
qualified personnel to perform the required tests. PG&E shall be there strictly as an
observer.

L5.3. GENERAL NOTES


 The PG&E system has A-C-B counterclockwise rotation.
 Any changes to PG&E-required protection equipment or major substation equipment
(transformer, breaker, etc.) must be submitted to the PG&E representative for review
and approval by the appropriate PG&E engineer prior to the changes being made.
In order to energize new equipment, the Load Entity must follow the pre-parallel
inspection process.
 Routine maintenance on PG&E-required protective relays and the breaker(s) must
meet PG&E’s maintenance and test practices. After completion of these tests, test
reports must be submitted to the PG&E representative for review and approval by
the appropriate PG&E engineer. A PG&E technical representative shall then come
to the customer’s facilities and reseal the PG&E-required relays.
 Questions shall be directed to the local PG&E representative.

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Contact Information Sheet

PG&E STATION CONSTRUCTION TEST DEPARTMENT


BASIC INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
Project Name
Site Address
Proposed PPI Date: Time: AM / PM
Date/Time
Type of Unit(s)
Number of Units
MW or kW
Job Accounting #
Operation #

PG&E CONTACTS
Project Manager
Phone #: Cell #: Email:

Planning Engineer
Phone #: Cell #: Email:

Sys. Prot. Engineer


Phone #: Cell #: Email:

Switching Center
Phone #:

CLIENT CONTACTS
Project Manager
Phone #: Cell #: Email:

Site Contact
Phone #: Cell #: Email:

Design Engineer
Phone #: Cell #: Email:

Testing Company
Phone #:
Tester Name:
Phone #: Cell #: Email:

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BASIC NEEDS ASAP


MINIMUM TWO (2) WEEKS PRIOR TO REQUESTED PPI DATE

 SINGLE-LINE METER AND RELAY DRAWING


 THREE LINE DRAWING
 DC SCHEMATIC (SHOWING TRIP & CLOSE CIRCUITS)
 COMPLETED AND ACCURATE DG-5 / PS-1 FORM (Approved by Planning / Protection Engineer)
 ANY & ALL TEST REPORTS AS OUTLINED IN SECTION G5 OF INTERCONNECTION HANDBOOK
 PROTECTION & CONTROL EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION
 COPY OF ALL PERTINENT LETTERS / EMAILS THAT AFFECT CONTROL & PROTECTION AS
AGREED TO BY PG&E

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