Tests Prior to Sychronisation Sample Clauses
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 shall carry out the following tests prior to synchronisation of the Facility:
(a) automatic voltage regulator setting and adjusting in stand-still condition and with the generator running at no load;
(b) governor control checks, including a steam governor overspeed test;
(c) open and short circuit tests on the generator;
(d) functional testing and timing of high voltage switchgear in the sub-station of the Facility;
(e) The Company and the Off-Taker shall verify that the protection level settings for switchyard protection equipment are as agreed by the Joint Coordinating Committee;
(f) Voltage phasing checks will be carried out between the Grid System and the Facility; and
(g) All inter-tripping circuits between the Facility and the Off-Taker equipment will be proved.