Common use of Tests Prior to Sychronisation Clause in Contracts

Tests Prior to Sychronisation. The Company, or its Contractors, shall carry out the following tests: (a) Control and operation of protective devices that interface with the Grid System. These tests should include, but not be limited to: revision of connections and phasing; trip and close sequences; protective devices response and tripping characteristics and settings; interlocking; intertripping; alarms and data logging; circuit breaker operation; auxiliary and ancillary systems; batteries, chargers and uninterrupted power supplies (UPS). Included is the revision of the devices’ assigned nomenclature and drawings, diagrams and connection lists. (b) Automatic voltage regulator and governor setting, adjusting and response to Grid System signals. (c) Metering system operation and accuracy. (d) (e) Facility control and communication systems and their interfaces with the Control Center.

Tests Prior to Sychronisation. The Company, or its Contractors, shall carry out the following tests: (a) Control and operation of protective devices that interface with the Grid System. These tests should include, but not be limited to: revision of connections and phasing; trip and close sequences; protective devices response and tripping characteristics and settings; interlocking; intertripping; alarms and data logging; circuit breaker operation; auxiliary and ancillary systems; batteries, chargers and uninterrupted power supplies (UPS). Included is the revision of the devices’ assigned nomenclature and drawings, diagrams and connection lists. (b) Automatic voltage regulator and governor setting, adjusting and response to Grid System signals. (c) Metering system operation and accuracy. (d) Generator and transformer characteristics (some of these tests may be carried out at the respective factories). (e) Facility control and communication systems and their interfaces with the Control Center. (f) Testing and commissioning of the Black start facilities.