CEOP8079 - Connection Guidelines - Essential Energy
CEOP8079 - Connection Guidelines - Essential Energy
CEOP8079 - Connection Guidelines - Essential Energy
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UNCLASSIFIED<br />
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE – <strong>Connection</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> for High<br />
Voltage <strong>Connection</strong>s and Embedded Generators<br />
<strong>CEOP8079</strong><br />
14 HV OPERATING PROTOCOL<br />
14.1.1 General<br />
All <strong>Connection</strong> Applicants are required to have an operating protocol in place that<br />
outlines the procedures to be followed for the safe and efficient operation of the<br />
system arrangements. The protocol must be executed prior to the connection of the<br />
Electricity Works<br />
Where the <strong>Connection</strong> Applicant does not have authorised personnel on staff then an<br />
operating agreement between the <strong>Connection</strong> Applicant and a suitable qualified ASP<br />
must be provided to <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Energy</strong>.<br />
14.2 Operating Protocol<br />
An operating protocol should cover:<br />
Supply configuration<br />
Operational responsibilities including<br />
System constraints and limitations<br />
Network configuration<br />
Communications including<br />
Contacts<br />
Training and authorisation of staff<br />
Site access<br />
Planned switching<br />
Emergency and unplanned switching<br />
Faults and incidents<br />
Operating agreement.<br />
14.3 HV Customer Switching and Operational Protocol<br />
14.3.1 Ownership and maintenance<br />
The <strong>Connection</strong> Applicant must prepare a high voltage Operating Diagram<br />
<strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Energy</strong>‟s asset ownership and responsibility in respect of maintenance of<br />
high voltage equipment terminates at a point selected by <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> and<br />
indicated on the <strong>Connection</strong> Applicant‟s high voltage operating diagram (“connection<br />
point”)<br />
Ownership and maintenance of all high voltage equipment beyond the connection<br />
point, including all metering transformers, is the <strong>Connection</strong> Applicant‟s responsibility.<br />
14.3.2 Maintenance of Switchgear and Protection Equipment<br />
The <strong>Connection</strong> Applicant must have a maintenance program in place as outlined in AS<br />
2467-2008 Maintenance of Electrical Switchgear, AS/NZS 3000 Australian/New<br />
Zealand Wiring Rules and the relevant equipment manufacturer's instructions<br />
The maintenance program must be prepared by persons with acceptable qualifications<br />
to do so.<br />
23 November 2012 - Issue 7<br />
Approved By: Group Manager Major Customer Engagement<br />
Page 27 of 36<br />
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