9. General layout and transportation system ; Access roads at the site

Existent SS-330/110 kV «October» is located in town Kiev in the street Stecenka 1a. Dwelling building is from every quarter located substation. SS has a long term of exploitation, as a result of which the set equipment is moral and physically outdated and requires replacement.

Placing of new buildings is determined the terms of existent SS and technological connections with OSS. Version of reconstruction does not require expansion of territory of substation.

From a north side to the ground of substation an entrance motorway calls with concrete coverage. Reconstruction existing OSS(Outdoor switching substation) -330 kV, OSS-110 kV planned within the limits of existent ground of SS.

Relief of ground is in the places of implementation of works – quiet. Absolute marks hesitate within the limits of 173,5 – 177m.

In connection with building of new buildings dismantling of part of existent protection of SS and building of new is foreseen.

3. Inspection and tests

All equipment and materials used for contractual works shall be factory-inspected and factory-tested, according to the requirements of the codes and standards.

The Employer's representatives may witness the inspection and tests of the equipment and materials. The Contractor shall notify the Employer on the time of inspection and tests of the equipment as per the procedure stipulated in the Contract.

1. Factory tests and factory test reports

The factory-build structures and equipment shall be completely assembled, adjusted and inspected at manufacturer's factory.

Simultaneously with delivery of the equipment, the Contractor shall submit to the Employer the factory test reports, which confirm the quality and technical characteristics of the equipment.

The Contractor shall ensure compliance of factory test reports, certificates and other necessary documentation delivered with equipment, with the requirements of the current Ukrainian codes and standards.

The Contractor shall bear all cost of the FAT.

2. Site tests

After installation of the equipment, the Contractor shall perform setting-up, checking, tests and commissioning of the equipment according to the programs agreed with the Employer.

The Contractor shall prepare test programs on the basis of manufacturer's instructions, considering the requirements of SOU-N ЕЕ 20.302: 2007 and shall be submitted to the Employer for approval, three months prior to the tests.

The Contractor shall carry out tests of the assembled and installed equipment according to the requirements of SNiP III-4-80, part III "Rules of manufacture and acceptance of works", SOU-N ЕЕ 20.302:2007 "Electrical equipment test standards", rules and instructions confirmed by government supervision authorities, as well as according to manufacturer's operational instructions on this equipment.

Prior to equipment individual tests, the Contractor shall ensure health and safety rules by performing the following preparatory works:

a) work supervisor shall instruct the test personnel on the procedure of work execution and on necessary actions for their safe performance;

b) visual inspection, using instrumentations if necessary, of equipment fastening, condition of insulation and grounding of electrical elements, presence and operability of fittings, starting and stopping devices, test-instrumentation and plugs;

c) protection of test area with its marking using corresponding signs;

d) provision of emergency shutdown of the equipment being tested;

e) checking for absence of foreign objects inside and outside of the equipment;

f) assignment points and conditions of safe presence of persons involved in the tests;

g) bringing into the state of readiness of fire-extinguishing means and personnel capable to eliminate possible fire;

h) provision of lighting of workplaces, not less than 50 lux;

i) assignment of persons responsible for safe work performance, in accordance with the test program.

It is allowed to start equipment test only after timely notification of nearby standing persons and receiving the permission from the test supervisor.

During the equipment tests, the following actions are not allowed:

а) removal of safety barriers;

б) cleaning and greasing the equipment, touching its moving parts;

в) inspection and correction of electric circuits, electric equipment and automation devices.

Elimination of defects/malfunctions on the equipment, if found out during tests, shall be made after its disconnection from mains and at full stop. If any test result at the installation site does not meet the technical requirements, or if the equipment does not comply with guaranteed performance parameters, the Employer has the right to reject from acceptance of the equipment and request its replacement.