11/28/2017 Main Distribution Board MDB Testing & Commissioning Procedure - Method Statement HQ
Main Distribution Board MDB Testing & Commissioning Procedure
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Upon completion of the LV Distribution Board installation including proper terminations into each breaker,
the same shall be offered up for inspection from consultants. Earth fault loop impedance test & earth
leakage test for LV Distribution Board shall be done & recorded in prescribed format.
There are 3 cases to be considered.
Case 1 is ONLY interconnecting cable between Upstream and Downstream Panels, e.g. between
Transformers and MDBs.
i) Physically inspect entire cable length for any tell tale signs like
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skirmish (peeled off cable outer sheath). Arrange for repair and
resume immediately.
ii) Inspect and confirm all cable terminations (cables to
Breaker/Busbars/Terminal Blocks) are in order including phase
sequence/rotation and insulation sleeve
iii) Thoroughly clean Panel/Cabinet just before energisation.
Conduct insulation Test with Megger set at 1000V at receiving end
(Upstream breaker remains at OFF position). Minimum
Insulation Resistance is 20 M. Rectify problem if reading obtained is below 20 M
iv) Panel is ready for energisation when results for above steps (i) through (iii) are OK. Arrange to Turn ON
respective Feeder in Upstream Panel while keeping receiving end incoming breaker at OFF position.
v) Note and record instruments reading in record book.
vi) Pad Lock receiving end Panel Incoming circuit breaker in OFF position and return key to Administrator
who will keep key inside designated Key Box (Kept inside LV Switch Room).
vii) Thoroughly clean area in front and around energized panel to ensure cleanliness and area free from
any conducting materials. Arrange and lay approved rubber mat around energized panel.
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Case 2 is Case 1 and some outgoing feeders simultaneously.
i) Repeat steps (i) as in Case 1 for all cables (include all available outgoing feeders circuit for consideration).
ii) Repeat steps (ii) through (vi).
Case 3 is the remaining outgoing feeders after partial energisation from Case 2.
i) To minimize unnecessary shutdown and or deprive others the chance to access the Upstream panel, all
work including cable laying and terminations away from Upstream panel have to be completed prior to
application for PTW.
ii) Physically inspect each length of cable laid from upstream panel to each sub-system like MDBs, SMDBs,
Lift and Escalator, AHUs etc. are properly terminated and free from cable skirmishes that require repair
work. Once completed proceed to step (iii) to completion.
iii) Apply for Permit to Work (PTW) describing in details type of work to be performed, extent of electrical
isolation required, place of work and expected duration (time to complete work).
iv) Confirm Administrator had Shutdown/Open Incoming circuit breaker in Upstream and downstream
Panels and an appropriate Warning Sign displayed against these 2 circuit breakers.
v) Keep the key/s given by Administrator and repeat steps (i) through (iii) as in Case 1 until work is
completed. Turn Off all feeder circuit breakers.
vi) Withdraw men and equipment/s from Site and return PTW (Declare Panel/Switchboard is Complete and
No further Addition/Alteration is required) when you are satisfied with the work executed for
Cancellation.
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vii) Arrange a Final Inspection for Complete Panel/Switchboard.
viii) Arrange Permit To Run (PTR) if you need to test run down stream sub-system like AHU, FCU, Pumps
etc.etc after step (v) above
Notice of testing shall be advised to consultant for their discretionary attendance and witnessing. Notice
shall be advised at least 48 hours prior to the proposed inspection and testing. The installation shall be
inspected for compliance with the design requirement.
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