CS 2-04 (Version 3)
CS 2-04 (Version 3)
CS 2-04
COMMISSIONING METHOD
STATEMENTS
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Central Networks plc Protection, Control, Automation & Signalling
Commissioning Specification
CS 2-04
Commissioning Method Statements
Document Author
Graham Brewster
Central Networks plc
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Commissioning Method Statements
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Commissioning Method Statements
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 5
2. DEFINITIONS 5
3. ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION 5
4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5
4.1 General 5
4.11 Format 9
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1. INTRODUCTION
2. DEFINITIONS
Definitions of some of the terms used within this document can be found in
Commissioning General CG-02: Commissioning Terminology.
3. ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION
4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1 GENERAL
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− Primary injection testing where primary current will pass through current
transformers associated with in-service protection systems (in addition to the
protection system being commissioned)
− Addition / removal of circuits to / from a busbar protection scheme
− Addition / removal of circuits to / from a mesh corner protection scheme
− commissioning of circuit breaker fail protection,
− Addition / removal of circuits to / from a synchronism-check systems
− Addition / removal of circuits to / from an interlocking scheme
− Any testing involving the application of voltages in excess of 5kV (ac or dc).
The title page of the commissioning method statement shall include the following
information:
− Title (Commissioning Method Statement)
− The name of the construction project
− The substation where the new or modified equipment is located
− The circuit on which the new or modified equipment resides
− The date on which the implementation of the commissioning method statement
is to take place
− The version number of the method statement
− The person responsible for preparing the method statement (Protection
Commissioning Engineer) and the date of preparation
− The person responsible for endorsing the method statement (Protection
Commissioning Supervisor) and the date of endorsement
− The persons responsible for accepting the method statement (Contract Manager
/ Project Manager & Control Engineer) and the date of acceptance
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The commissioning method statement shall be separated out into seven sections as
follows:
− Introduction
− Purpose of method statement
− Circulation list
− Personnel executing method statement
− Communications
− Preliminary checks
− Procedure
The circulation list section shall identify all individuals involved with, or affected by the
commissioning method statement, including:
− Control Engineer (where appropriate)
− Protection Commissioning Engineer
− Protection Commissioning Supervisor
− Contract Manager / Project Manager
− External Service Provider / Principal Contractor
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All personnel on the circulation list shall receive draft copies of, and be encouraged to
make comments on, the commissioning method statement.
All personnel on the circulation list shall receive a copy of the final version prior to the
implementation of the commissioning method statement.
The personnel executing method statement section shall identify all individuals involved
with the execution of the commissioning method statement and where they will be
located during that period. It shall typically include:
− Control Engineer
− Protection Commissioning Engineer
− Protection Commissioning Supervisor
− Contract Manager / Project Manager
The communications section shall list the contact telephone numbers for those
personnel responsible for implementing the commissioning method statement (identified
in section 4.7).
It shall include:
− Control room telephone numbers (plus the planned work approval number for
the telephone operated menu system)
− Relevant substation telephone numbers
− Appropriate mobile phone numbers
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The preliminary checks section shall identify those checks that must be completed
before the commissioning method statement can commence.
The procedure section shall comprise the step-by-step sequence of actions which must
be rigorously adhered to without deviation in order to control risk to safety or to the
distribution system to an acceptable level.
4.11 FORMAT
Copies of all method statements shall be provided in duplicate in the following formats:
− One electronic copy
− One paper copy
The electronic copy shall be supplied in Microsoft Word (*.doc) format using the
Central Networks template where possible.
The electronic copy shall be included within the electronic version of the
Commissioning File.
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The paper copy shall be supplied in A4 size format on white paper of a quality not
less than 80g/m2.
The paper copy shall be included within the paper copy version of the Commissioning
File.
Central Networks plc has prepared a suite of Commissioning Guidance Notes which
provide practical guidance with respect to Commissioning Specifications.
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