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MV Panel Method Statement

This method statement outlines the safe procedures for testing and commissioning Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear panels, including responsibilities, required tools, and safety measures. It details the steps for visual and mechanical inspections, insulation resistance testing, protection testing, and energization procedures. Acceptance criteria and emergency procedures are also specified to ensure safe operation and compliance.

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MV Panel Method Statement

This method statement outlines the safe procedures for testing and commissioning Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear panels, including responsibilities, required tools, and safety measures. It details the steps for visual and mechanical inspections, insulation resistance testing, protection testing, and energization procedures. Acceptance criteria and emergency procedures are also specified to ensure safe operation and compliance.

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METHOD STATEMENT – MV PANEL

COMMISSIONING
1. Purpose
To define safe procedure for testing and commissioning of Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear
panels.

2. Scope
Applicable for MV panels (e.g., 11kV / 33kV) including inspection, testing, protection checks,
and energization.

3. Responsibilities
Electrical Engineer: Overall responsibility
Supervisor: Execution
Technicians: Testing
Safety Officer: PTW, LOTO, PPE

4. Tools & Equipment


IR Tester, Primary/Secondary Injection Kit, Multimeter, CT Analyzer, Breaker Timing Kit

5. Safety Requirements
PTW, LOTO, PPE, arc flash protection, barricading. Refinery: gas test, fire extinguisher,
coordination.

6. Procedure

6.1 Visual Inspection


Check panel alignment, damage, labeling, busbar condition, cleanliness.

6.2 Mechanical Checks


Breaker operation (manual/electrical), interlocks, racking mechanism.
6.3 Insulation Resistance Test
Busbar to earth, phase to phase, cables.

6.4 HV Testing (if applicable)


Hi-pot test as per standard.

6.5 Protection Testing


Relay settings, secondary injection, trip checks.

6.6 CT/PT Checks


Polarity, ratio, wiring verification.

6.7 Functional Checks


Breaker open/close, indication, alarms.

6.8 Interlock Checks


Ensure mechanical & electrical interlocks working.

6.9 Pre-Energization
All tests OK, protections active, clearances obtained.

6.10 Energization
Energize panel, monitor voltage, abnormal sound, indications.

6.11 Post-Energization
Check load current, voltage balance, temperature.

7. Acceptance Criteria
All tests satisfactory, no abnormality.

8. Emergency Procedure
Trip breaker in case of fault, inform control room, follow safety protocol.
9. Documents
Test reports, relay settings, approvals.

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