CEOP8079 - Connection Guidelines - Essential Energy

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OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE – Connection Guidelines for High
Voltage Connections and Embedded Generators
CEOP8079
12.2.7 Communications
Communications design shall comply with the requirements of CEOP8032 Design Guidelines
for Transmission and Zone Substations.
Note that the Connection Applicant will be responsible for the design, supply and installation
of all SCADA link equipment. Essential Energy, upon request, and for an appropriate fee,
will provide a radio link design and equipment specification.
12.3 Testing and Commissioning
12.3.1 General
Essential Energy will not proceed to connect or energise any HV equipment until it is
satisfied that the Connection Applicant has met the requirements of section 11.7, 11.8,
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Essential Energy has a vested interest in assets that are to be transferred. As such
Essential Energy has a policy to acceptance test or witness all appropriate tests to ensure all
HV equipment, control and protection equipment, auxiliary supplies and earthing
requirements are in compliance with specific manufacturer‟s requirements and/or its own
internal operational and maintenance requirements.
12.3.2 Notice and Acceptance Testing
In addition to requiring notice in writing of the ASP that the Connection Applicant intends to
use for commissioning and testing, Essential Energy will also require:
12.3.3 Standards
10 business days‟ notice to program employees for witness/acceptance testing in
accordance with 11.7.2
The Connection Applicant have employees available during Essential Energy‟s
acceptance tests to confirm operation of any equipment that is not being tested by
Essential Energy
All wiring diagrams and drawings made on site that reflect that actual construction
undertaken, including electronic vector versions, be available prior to Essential Energy
commencing acceptance tests on site
Copies of all pre-commissioning checks carried out by the Connection Applicant to be
provided to Essential Energy prior to Essential Energy commencing acceptance testing.
All tests must be carried out in accordance with the relevant standards, guides, codes, and
regulations for the relevant plant and equipment.
All tests required by the manufacturer of specific items of plant and equipment before
commissioning must be performed.
All tests must be recorded in a report that details:
The plant and equipment tested (including the type of plant or equipment,
manufacturer‟s name, type and serial numbers, ratings for voltage, current and other
relevant nameplate details)
Test equipment used (including type of equipment, manufacturers‟ name, type and
serial numbers and the date of last accuracy test)
Where relevant, temperature and humidity details
23 November 2012 - Issue 7
Approved By: Group Manager Major Customer Engagement
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