METHOD STATEMENT

Test and Commissioning Procedure for

Battery Charger

Project Name:
Client:
Contractor: Contract No.:

Contents

1 Introduction
2 Settings for Battery Chargers
3 Methods of Testing and Commissioning
4 Risk Assessment
5 List of Tools and Test Equipment
6 Test sketches
7 References
7.1 Manufacturers manuals
7.2 Drawings
7.3 Load calculation for breakers and MCBs
7.4 Calculation sheet of protection equipment
7.5 Interlocking Scheme

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1 Introduction
This Method Statement describes the method and scope of operations for the testing
and commissioning of battery chargers.
These two methods are used for testing and commissioning of battery chargers:
1.1 Visual Inspection
1.2 Electrical Tests and Checks

2 Settings for Battery Charger

2.1 Incoming and outgoing breakers and MCBs must be calculated and adjusted
according the specification. See ref. 7.3, calculations of Breakers and MCBs for
Battery charger.
2.2 Interlocks must be prepared according to the requirements of interlocking systems
for battery chargers. See ref. 7.5, interlocking scheme

3 Method Statement

3.1 Visual inspection of the cubicle. Confirm the technical and main dates of the
cubicle, the completeness of the panel erection, the labelling and locking facilities,
that the cubicle parts are clean and undamaged. The cabling and wiring, the
connection-terminals with the bridges and links must be according to the drawings.
See ref. 7.2. Complete erection is made under direct supervision by manufacturer.
Batteries are unloaded with care and stored in a safe place. The battery stands are
erected first then batteries are assembled. Terminal connections were made and
tightness checked. Charging and discharging cycle operations were made with SEC-
SOA witness and the readings were recorded. The charger wirings according to
approved drawings will be checked. Charger load test/operation tests are conducted
as per approved site test procedures.
3.1.1 Necessary tools and/or test equipment:
Hand tools. See ref. 5
3.1.2 Possible causes of damages during the inspection are:
Damaging of terminals during tidiness test.
3.1.3 Possible hazards during the inspection:

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See point 4, Risk assessments.

3.2 Electrical Tests and Checks.

Test the incoming and outgoing voltage and load, the phase sequence, the
frequency and the polarity correctness of Plus and minus, the settings of the
protection equipment and MCBs and breakers, the operations of MCBs and
breakers, the interlocking systems, indicating instruments and selector switches.
Make the isolation resistance test on the incoming and outgoing circuits and the
panel bus bars. Test the panel alarm, indicating and charging characteristics. Check
the panel heating system inclusive the setting of the thermostat/hygrostat. Check the
internal socket and lighting system. All electrical tests and checks must be performed
according to the erection and commissioning manual of the manufacturer and the
latest revised edition of drawings. See ref. 6, 7.1 and 7.2
All tests must be performed according to the SEC and NG Standard requirements.

3.2.1 Necessary tools and/or test equipment:

Multiple test instrument, clip-on-ammeter, phase sequence indicator, frequency and
loop impedance tester, isolation tester, hand tools for electrician. See ref. 5
3.2.2 Possible causes of damages during the tests and checks are:
Accidental damages on terminals during the wire re-connections, on indicator
instruments during the test and re-connections, on MCBs and breakers trough male
functionality or male functions of interlocks, burning of parts trough male functions or
male operations.
3.2.3 Possible hazards during the tests and checks:
See point 4, Risk assessments

4 Risk Assessment

According Risk Assessment Health and Safety Plan

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5 List of Tools and Test Equipment

1. Multifunction test instrument - 1 No.

Manufacturer: Type:
Last calibration:
2. Clip-On-Ammeter - 1 No.
Manufacturer: Type:
Last calibration:
3. Phase sequence indicator - 1 No.
Manufacturer: Type:
Last calibration:
4. Test device (frequency, loop impede.) - 1 No.
Manufacturer: Type:
Last calibration:
5. Insulation Tester - 1 No.
Manufacturer: Type:
Last calibration:
6 Hand tools for Electrician 1 Set

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6 Test sketches

Voltage and frequency check:

Phase sequence test:

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7 List of References

Algihaz reference
Manufacturers Costumers reference
Item Description and/or drawing
reference number and/or drawing number
number
Manufacturers
7.1
manuals
7.2 Drawings
Load
calculation for
7.3
breakers and
MCBs
Calculation of
7.4 protection
equipment
Interlocking
7.5
Scheme

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