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UNCLASSIFIED OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE – Connection Guidelines for High Voltage Connections and Embedded Generators CEOP8079 11.9 Training ....................................................................................................... 20 11.10 Authority for Placing Major Electrical/Plant Equipment into Service ...................... 21 12 HV ASSETS TO BE OWNED BY ESSENTIAL ENERGY ON COMPLETION .................. 21 12.1 Design, Equipment and Materials .................................................................... 21 12.2 Design References ........................................................................................ 22 12.2.1 Transmission, Zone, Generating and Switching Stations ................................ 22 12.2.2 Transmission Powerlines ........................................................................... 22 12.2.3 HV Cables ............................................................................................... 22 12.2.4 Protection ................................................................................................ 22 12.2.5 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Distribution System Automation.............................................................................................. 22 12.2.6 Load Control ............................................................................................ 22 12.2.7 Communications ...................................................................................... 23 12.3 Testing and Commissioning ............................................................................ 23 12.3.1 General ................................................................................................... 23 12.3.2 Notice and Acceptance Testing ................................................................... 23 12.3.3 Standards ............................................................................................... 23 12.3.4 Commissioning Tests ................................................................................ 24 12.3.5 Acceptance Testing by Essential Energy ...................................................... 25 12.4 Handover and Defects Liability Period .............................................................. 25 13 HV ASSETS TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED BY OTHERS .................................... 25 13.1 Design, Equipment and Materials .................................................................... 25 13.2 Design References ........................................................................................ 25 13.2.1 Transmission, Zone and Switching Stations ................................................. 25 13.2.2 Transmission Powerlines ........................................................................... 26 13.2.3 HV Cables ............................................................................................... 26 13.2.4 Protection ................................................................................................ 26 13.2.5 HV Metering ............................................................................................ 26 13.2.6 Load Control ............................................................................................ 26 13.3 Testing and Commissioning ............................................................................ 26 13.3.1 General ................................................................................................... 26 14 HV OPERATING PROTOCOL ............................................................................ 27 14.1.1 General ................................................................................................... 27 14.2 Operating Protocol ........................................................................................ 27 14.3 HV Customer Switching and Operational Protocol .............................................. 27 14.3.1 Ownership and maintenance ...................................................................... 27 14.3.2 Maintenance of Switchgear and Protection Equipment ................................... 27 14.3.3 Protection Coordination ............................................................................. 28 14.3.4 Auditing .................................................................................................. 28 14.3.5 HV Operations under Normal Conditions ...................................................... 28 14.3.6 HV Regulatory Requirements ..................................................................... 28 14.3.7 Operating Procedures ............................................................................... 29 14.3.8 Authorised Staff and Access Permits ........................................................... 29 14.3.9 Network Operations .................................................................................. 30 15 ATTACHMENT A – SUMMARY NER SCHEDULE 5.4 CONNECTION ENQUIRY ............ 31 16 ATTACHMENT B – EXAMPLE PROJECT TIMELINE ............................................... 32 17 KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ....................................................................... 33 18 REFERENCES ................................................................................................ 35 19 REVISIONS .................................................................................................. 36 23 November 2012 - Issue 7 Approved By: Group Manager Major Customer Engagement Page 4 of 36 UNCLASSIFIED UNCONTROLLED COPY IF PRINTED
UNCLASSIFIED OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE – Connection Guidelines for High Voltage Connections and Embedded Generators CEOP8079 1 INTRODUCTION This Operational Procedure is designed to cover the requirements that need to be satisfied by a retail customer or registered participant as a Connection Applicant to ensure that Essential Energy‟s minimum standards for High Voltage (HV) connection are met. This Operational Procedure applies to all HV load and generator connections. 2 WHY THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE IMPORTANT To ensure a safe and consistent standard is met when undertaking High Voltage connections and Embedded Generators to the Essential Energy Distribution Network (the Grid). 23 November 2012 - Issue 7 Approved By: Group Manager Major Customer Engagement Page 5 of 36 UNCLASSIFIED UNCONTROLLED COPY IF PRINTED
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