Course Title Commissioning of Electrical Equipments

Course Code EL803

Lecture : 04

Practical : 01
Course Credit
Tutorial : 00

Total : 05

Course Objective

The main objective is to know the fundamentals of to certain guidelines and broad
principles regarding the commissioning, installation of electrical equipment and provide a
comprehensive understanding of the various types of electrical equipment and the
methods used to maintenance them and increase their efficiency.

Detailed Syllabus
Sr. Hours
Name of chapter & Details
No. Allotted
Section - I
1. Transformer:
Specification of Power and distribution transformers as per BIS
standards Installation: Location and sites, Selection and design of
06
foundation details (like boltssize, their number, etc.) code of practice
for terminal plates, polarity and phase sequence, Oil tanks, drying of
windings with & without oil, general inspection.
2. Transformer Commissioning Test :
Following tests as per national & International standards, Volt
Ratio test, Earth resistance oil strength, Bochholz & other relays, tap
changing gear, Fans& pumps, Insulation test, impulse test, polarizing
index, load & temperature raise test. Specific Test: Determination of 08
performance curves like efficiency, regulation etc., Determination of
mechanical stress under normal & abnormal conditions, Maintenance
schedule.

3. Induction Motor:
Specifications for different types of motors, Duty, I.P. protection.
Installation: Location of the motors (including the foundation details) &
04
its control apparatus, Shaft &alignment for various coupling, fitting of
pulleys & couplings, Drying of windings.

4. Induction Motor Commissioning Test : 06

 Mechanical tests for alignment, air gap symmetry, tests for bearings,
vibrations & balancing. Electrical Tests - Insulation test, earth
resistance, High voltage test, starting up failure to speed up to take the
load type of test, routine test, factory test and site tests (in accordance
with ISI code). Specific Tests : Performance & temperature rise tests,
stray load losses, shaft elements & special duty capability.
Maintenance Schedule.
Total 24
Section - II
5. Synchronous Machines
Specifications As per BIS standards. Installation : Physical inspection,
Rating nameplate details, Foundation details,
Alignments, Excitation systems, Cooling & control gear, drying out.
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Commissioning Tests: Insulation, Resistance measurement of
armature & field wings, Wave from & telephone interference factors,
Line charging capacity.

6. Synchronous Machines Performance Tests:

Various tests IP estimate the performance for generator & motor
operations slip maximum lagging currents, Maximum reluctance power
tests, Sudden short circuit tests, transient & sub transient parameters,
measurements of sequence impedances, capacitive reactance, 09
Separation of losses, temperature rise tests, and Retardation test.
Factory Tests - Gap length, magnetic eccentricity balancing vibration,
bearing performance.

7. Switchgear & Protective Devices

Standards, types, Specification, Installation, Commissioning tests,
05
Maintenance schedule, Type & routine tests.

Total 21
Instructional Method and Pedagogy:
 Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media-projector,
blackboard, OHP etc.
 Assignments based on course content will be given to the students at the
end of each unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval.
 Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/will be conducted.
Students Learning Outcomes:

1) To know commissioning of electrical equipment

2) To know installation of electrical equipment
3) To testing of electrical equipment
4) To understand the various types of electrical equipment,

Text book:

1. Testing & Commissioning of electrical equipment by S. Rao: Khanna Publishers.

Reference Books:

1. Preventive Maintenance of Electrical Apparatus by SK Sharotri: Katson Publishing

House, Ludhiana
2. Relevant Bureau of Indian Standards
3. J & P transformer Handbook
4. J & P Switch gear Hand Book

Additional Resources

 http://www.bhel.com/dynamic_files/tender_files/pdf/pricebid_gvkgoindwal_803.pdf
 http://www.epic-edu.com/brochures/2181.pdf
 http://spwb.state.nv.us/PDFs/electrical-systems-commissioning.pdf.