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Examples Examples & Guidance
| Exterior Inspection | Status | Discrepancies if any |
| Perimeter | In this field, enter "OK" or "Note #" | Walk the perimeter. Annotate any erosion, missing signage etc. |
| Fence | | Holes in fabric, barbed wire etc. |
| Fence grounds | | Any fence grounds broken or disconnected? |
| Gates | | Gates operable? Locks present? Signage present? Corrosion? |
| Gate grounds | | Any gate grounds broken or disconnected? |
| Building exterior | | Any cracks in walls, evidence of water intrusion? |
| Front door | | Doors corroded or evidence of water intrusion? Door is locked? |
| Back door | | Doors corroded or evidence of water intrusion? Door is locked? |
| Exterior building lights | | Are the lights operable? Replace light bulbs as necessary. |
| Switchyard lights | | Are the lights operable? Replace light bulbs as necessary. |
| Photocells | | Photocells appear working? |
| AC power wiring | | Any junction boxes found open, damaged, covers missing, corrosion etc. |
| Strobes | | |
| Weeds | | Does the switchyard require weed abatement? |
| Switching structures | | Corrosion or missing fasteners on the switching structures? |
| Insulators | | Any cracked, chipped or otherwise damaged insulators? |
| 70 kV switches | | Any visual problems with 70 kV gang switches or switch-blades? |
| Switch platform grounds | | Are the switching platform grounds broken or disconnected? |
| Transformers | N1 | |
| N2 main tank PSI | In this field, record data as indicated | Record the pressure in PSI for the N2 blanket on the main tank |
| N2 regulated PSI | | Record the pressure in PSI at the output of the pressure regulator |
| N2 reserve tank PSI | | Record the pressure in PSI for the N2 reserve tank. Replenish N2 as necessary |
| Main tank oil temperature | | Record the temperature in Deg C |
| Winding temperature | | Record the temperature in Deg C |
| Main tank oil level | | Record the temperature in Deg C |
| Bushing oil level | In this field, enter "OK" or "Note #" | Is the oil visible in the bushing sight glass? Is it at an acceptable level |
| Fan condition | | Fans corroded, disconnected? |
| Fan operation | | Do the fans work? |
| Heat exchangers | | Do the cooling fins show any signs of corrosion or failure? |
| Foundation | | Is the concrete slab intact? |
| Oil leak evidence? | | Any evidence under the cooling fins of oil leaks? |
| Control wiring | | Any evidence of corrosion or other failure on the control wiring conduits? |
| Bonding grounds | | Are the transformer grounds intact and connected? |
| Main tap setting | | Annotate the current coarse tap setting on the transformer |
| Bushing connections | In this field, enter "OK" or "Note #" | Any visual problems with the transformer bushings or arrestors? |
| Main tank Condition | | Does the transformer require corrosion control or other minor repairs? |
| Oil filtration unit | | Is the oil filtration unit OK? Replace dessicant filter as needed. |
| Load Tap Changers | B1 | |
| LTC tank oil level | In this field, record data as indicated | Record "OK" if the LTC tank level is good |
| LTC tap as found | | Record the position of the tap changer |
| Lowest tap since last reading | | Record the position of the low-side limit arm, reset to current tap position |
| Highest tap since last reading | | Record the position of the high-side limit arm, reset to current tap position |
| Tap operations counter | | Annotate the current count on the LTC operations counter |
| LTC cabinet lights | In this field, enter "OK" or "Note #" | Do the lights work inside the control cabinet? Replace bulbs. |
| LTC tank condition | | Does the LTC oil tank appear to have any problems? |
| Oil leak evidence | | Any evidence of oil leaks on the LTC? |
| 70 kV Breakers | SS70-1 | |
| Operations Counter | In this field, record data as indicated | Annotate the current count on the breaker operations counter |
| Pressure | | Annotate the SF6 pressure (or dry-air at Subs C and D). Replenish gases as necessary |
| Mechanism type | | Annotate the mechanism type ("spring") |
| Heaters | In this field, enter "OK" or "Note #" | Are the cabinet heaters working? |
| Control cabinet | | Any evidence of corrosion or water intrusion? |
| Interior light | | Does the cabinet lamp work? Replace light bulbs as necessary. |
| Pole condition | | Any visual problems with the mechanical linkage to the breaker assembly? |
| System leaks | | Does the SF6 (or dry-air) system appear to have any leaks? |
| Wiring and connections | | Any visual problems with the control wiring or terminal blocks in the cabinet? |
| 70 kV PTs | Bus 1 | |
| Phase A oil level | In this field, enter "OK" or "Note #" | Observe the oil indicator and mark "OK" or "problem", describe any problems |
| Phase B oil level | | Observe the oil indicator and mark "OK" or "problem", describe any problems |
| Phase C oil level | | Observe the oil indicator and mark "OK" or "problem", describe any problems |
| Oil leak evidence? | | Any evidence on the ground or on the pedestal of an oil leak? |
| Fuses | | Are fuses closed and intact? Annotate any blown or open fuses |
| 70 kV CPTs | Bus 1 | |
| Oil level | In this field, enter "OK" or "Note #" | Observe the oil indicator and mark "OK" or "problem", describe any problems |
| General condition | | Are the CPTs in good shape? Any evidence of leaks or failures? |
| Fuses | | Are fuses closed and intact? Annotate any blown or open fuses |
| PG&E Meter Yard | Sw 51 | |
| Switch platform grounds | In this field, enter "OK" or "Note #" | Are the switching platform grounds intact and connected? |
| Weeds | | Does the meter yard require weed abatement? |
| AF lock is present | | Is there an Air Force lock on the gearbox? Mark "OK" if present. |
| PG&E lock is present | | Is there a PG&E lock on the gearbox? Mark "OK" if present. |
| Meter pacakges | | Do the two meter packages show any signs of corrosion, contamination or failure? |
| Oil leak evidence | | Any evidence of oil leaks? |
| Perimeter | | Walk the perimeter. Annotate any erosion, missing signage etc. |
| Fence | | Holes in fabric, barbed wire etc. |
| Fence grounds | | Any fence grounds broken or disconnected? |
| Gates | | Gates operable? Locks present? Signage present? Corrosion? |
| Gate grounds | | Any gate grounds broken or disconnected? |
Problems Noted at Switching Station:
For any items not marked "OK" provide a numbered note to explain the discrepancy, in this section. See example below
| (Example:) |
| Note 1: A fence post is missing in the northeast corner of the yard due to corrosion |
| Note 2: Numerous strands of barbed wire are broken and/or laying on the ground |
| Note 3: We replenished SF gas in B70-7 for the second month in a row. We need to do a leak investigation |
| during the next scheduled outage. |
SS
Switching Station
Date inspected
| Exterior Inspection | Status | Discrepancies if any |
| Perimeter | | |
| Fence | | |
| Fence grounds | | |
| Gates | | |
| Gate grounds | | |
| Building exterior | | |
| Front door | | |
| Back door | | |
| Exterior building lights | | |
| Switchyard lights | | |
| Photocells | | |
| AC power wiring | | |
| Strobes | | |
| Weeds | | |
| Switching structures | | |
| Insulators | | |
| 70 kV switches | | |
| Switch platform grounds | | |
| 70 kV Breakers | SS70-1 | SS70-2 | SS70-3 | SS70-4 | SS70-5 | SS70-6 | SS70-7 |
| Operations Counter | | | | | | | |
| Pressure | | | | | | | |
| Mechanism type | | | | | | | |
| Heaters | | | | | | | |
| Control cabinet | | | | | | | |
| Interior light | | | | | | | |
| Pole condition | | | | | | | |
| System leaks | | | | | | | |
| Wiring and connections | | | | | | | |
| 70 kV Breakers | SS70-8 | SS70-9 | SS70-10 | SS70-11 | SS70-12 | SS70-13 |
| Operations Counter | | | | | | |
| Pressure | | | | | | |
| Mechanism type | | | | | | |
| Heaters | | | | | | |
| Control cabinet | | | | | | |
| Interior light | | | | | | |
| Pole condition | | | | | | |
| System leaks | | | | | | |
| Wiring and connections | | | | | | |
| 70 kV PTs | Bus 1 | Bus 2 |
| Phase A oil level | | |
| Phase B oil level | | |
| Phase C oil level | | |
| Oil leak evidence? | | |
| Fuses | | |
| 70 kV CPTs | Bus 1 | Bus 2 |
| Oil level | | |
| General condition | | |
| Fuses | | |
| PG&E Meter Yard | Sw 51 | Sw 53 | Sw 61 | Sw 63 |
| Switch platform grounds | | | | |
| Weeds | | | | |
| AF lock is present | | | | |
| PG&E lock is present | | | | |
| Meter pacakges | | | | |
| Oil leak evidence | | | | |
| Perimeter | | | | |
| Fence | | | | |
| Fence grounds | | | | |
| Gates | | | | |
| Gate grounds | | | | |
Problems Noted at Switching Station:
Sub A Substation A
Date Inspected
| Exterior Inspection | Status | Discrepancies if any |
| Perimeter | | |
| Fence | | |
| Fence grounds | | |
| Gates | | |
| Gate grounds | | |
| Building exterior | | |
| Front door | | |
| Back door | | |
| Exterior building lights | | |
| Switchyard lights | | |
| Photocells | | |
| AC power wiring | | |
| Strobes | | |
| Weeds | | |
| Switching structures | | |
| Insulators | | |
| 70 kV switches | | |
| Switch platform grounds | | |
| Switchyard CTs | | |
| Transformers | A1 | A2 |
| Main tank PSI | | |
| N2 regulated PSI | | |
| N2 reserve tank PSI | | |
| Main tank oil temperature | | |
| Winding temperature | | |
| Main tank oil level | | |
| Bushing oil level | | |
| Fan condition | | |
| Fan operation | | |
| Heat exchangers | | |
| Foundation | | |
| Oil leak evidence | | |
| Control wiring | | |
| Bonding grounds | | |
| Main tap setting | | |
| Bushing connections | | |
| Main tank Condition | | |
| Oil filtration unit | | |
| Load Tap Changers | A1 | A2 |
| LTC tank oil level | | |
| LTC tap as found | | |
| Lowest tap since last reading | | |
| Highest tap since last reading | | |
| Tap operations counter | | |
| LTC cabinet lights | | |
| LTC tank condition | | |
| Oil leak evidence | | |
Problems Noted at Substation A:
Sub B Substation B
Date Inspected
| Exterior Inspection | Status | Discrepancies if any |
| Perimeter | | |
| Fence | | |
| Fence grounds | | |
| Gates | | |
| Gate grounds | | |
| Building exterior | | |
| Front door | | |
| Back door | | |
| Exterior building lights | | |
| Switchyard lights | | |
| Photocells | | |
| AC power wiring | | |
| Strobes | | |
| Weeds | | |
| Switching structures | | |
| Insulators | | |
| 70 kV switches | | |
| Switch platform grounds | | |
| Transformers | B1 | B2 | B3 |
| Main tank PSI | | | |
| N2 regulated PSI | | | |
| N2 reserve tank PSI | | | |
| Main tank oil temperature | | | |
| Winding temperature | | | |
| Main tank oil level | | | |
| Bushing oil level | | | |
| Fan condition | | | |
| Fan operation | | | |
| Heat exchangers | | | |
| Foundation | | | |
| Oil leak evidence | | | |
| Control wiring | | | |
| Bonding grounds | | | |
| Main tap setting | | | |
| Bushing connections | | | |
| Main tank Condition | | | |
| Oil filtration unit | | | |
| Load Tap Changers | B1 | B2 | B3 |
| LTC tank oil level | | | |
| LTC tap as found | | | |
| Lowest tap since last reading | | | |
| Highest tap since last reading | | | |
| Tap operations counter | | | |
| LTC cabinet lights | | | |
| LTC tank condition | | | |
| Oil leak evidence | | | |
| 70 kV Breakers | B70-1 | B70-2 | B70-3 | B70-4 | B70-5 | B70-6 | B70-7 |
| Operations Counter | | | | | | | |
| Pressure | | | | | | | |
| Mechanism type | | | | | | | |
| Heaters | | | | | | | |
| Control cabinet | | | | | | | |
| Interior light | | | | | | | |
| Pole condition | | | | | | | |
| System leaks | | | | | | | |
| Wiring and connections | | | | | | | |
| 70 kV PTs | Bay B1 | Bay B2 | Bay B3 |
| Phase A oil level | | | |
| Phase B oil level | | | |
| Phase C oil level | | | |
| Oil leak evidence? | | | |
| Fuses | | | |
Problems Noted at Substation B:
Sub C Substation C
Date Inspected
| Exterior Inspection | Status | Discrepancies if any |
| Perimeter | | |
| Fence | | |
| Fence grounds | | |
| Gates | | |
| Gate grounds | | |
| Building exterior | | |
| Front door | | |
| Back door | | |
| Exterior building lights | | |
| Switchyard lights | | |
| Photocells | | |
| AC power wiring | | |
| Strobes | | |
| Weeds | | |
| Switching structures | | |
| Insulators | | |
| 70 kV switches | | |
| Switch platform grounds | | |
| Transformers | C1 |
| Main tank PSI | |
| N2 regulated PSI | |
| N2 reserve tank PSI | |
| Main tank oil temperature | |
| Winding temperature | |
| Main tank oil level | |
| Bushing oil level | |
| Fan condition | |
| Fan operation | |
| Heat exchangers | |
| Foundation | |
| Oil leak evidence? | |
| Control wiring | |
| Bonding grounds | |
| Main tap setting | |
| Bushing connections | |
| Main tank Condition | |
| Oil filtration unit | |
| Load Tap Changers | C1 |
| LTC tank oil level | |
| LTC tap as found | |
| Lowest tap since last reading | |
| Highest tap since last reading | |
| Tap operations counter | |
| LTC cabinet lights | |
| LTC tank condition | |
| Oil leak evidence? | |
| 70 kV Breakers | C70-1 | C70-2 | C70-3 |
| Operations Counter | | | |
| Pressure | | | |
| Mechanism type | | | |
| Heaters | | | |
| Control cabinet | | | |
| Interior light | | | |
| Pole condition | | | |
| System leaks | | | |
| Wiring and connections | | | |
| 70 kV PTs | Bay C1 |
| Phase A oil level | |
| Phase B oil level | |
| Phase C oil level | |
| Oil leak evidence? | |
| Fuses | |
Problems Noted at Substation C:
Sub D Substation D
Date Inspected
| Exterior Inspection | Status | Discrepancies if any |
| Perimeter | | |
| Fence | | |
| Fence grounds | | |
| Gates | | |
| Gate grounds | | |
| Building exterior | | |
| Front door | | |
| Back door | | |
| Exterior building lights | | |
| Switchyard lights | | |
| Photocells | | |
| AC power wiring | | |
| Strobes | | |
| Weeds | | |
| Switching structures | | |
| Insulators | | |
| 70 kV switches | | |
| Switch platform grounds | | |
| Transformers | D1 | D3 |
| Main tank PSI | | |
| N2 regulated PSI | | |
| N2 reserve tank PSI | | |
| Main tank oil temperature | | |
| Winding temperature | | |
| Main tank oil level | | |
| Bushing oil level | | |
| Fan condition | | |
| Fan operation | | |
| Heat exchangers | | |
| Foundation | | |
| Oil leak evidence | | |
| Control wiring | | |
| Bonding grounds | | |
| Main tap setting | | |
| Bushing connections | | |
| Main tank Condition | | |
| Oil filtration unit | | |
| Load Tap Changers | D1 | D3 |
| LTC tank oil level | | |
| LTC tap as found | | |
| Lowest tap since last reading | | |
| Highest tap since last reading | | |
| Tap operations counter | | |
| LTC cabinet lights | | |
| LTC tank condition | | |
| Oil leak evidence | | |
| 70 kV Breakers | D70-1 | D70-2 | D70-3 | D70-4 | D70-5 |
| Operations Counter | | | | | |
| Pressure | | | | | |
| Mechanism type | | | | | |
| Heaters | | | | | |
| Control cabinet | | | | | |
| Interior light | | | | | |
| Pole condition | | | | | |
| System leaks | | | | | |
| Wiring and connections | | | | | |
| 70 kV PTs | Bay D1 | Bay D3 |
| Phase A oil level | | |
| Phase B oil level | | |
| Phase C oil level | | |
| Oil leak evidence? | | |
| Fuses | | |
Problems Noted at Substation D:
Sub E Substation E
Date Inspected
| Exterior Inspection | Status | Discrepancies if any |
| Perimeter | | |
| Fence | | |
| Fence grounds | | |
| Gates | | |
| Gate grounds | | |
| Building exterior | | |
| Front door | | |
| Back door | | |
| Exterior building lights | | |
| Switchyard lights | | |
| Photocells | | |
| AC power wiring | | |
| Strobes | | |
| Weeds | | |
| Switching structures | | |
| Insulators | | |
| 70 kV switches | | |
| Switch platform grounds | | |
| Transformers | E1 |
| Main tank PSI | |
| N2 regulated PSI | |
| N2 reserve tank PSI | |
| Main tank oil temperature | |
| Winding temperature | |
| Main tank oil level | |
| Bushing oil level | |
| Fan condition | |
| Fan operation | |
| Heat exchangers | |
| Foundation | |
| Oil leak evidence? | |
| Control wiring | |
| Bonding grounds | |
| Main tap setting | |
| Bushing connections | |
| Main tank Condition | |
| Oil filtration unit | |
| Load Tap Changers | E1 |
| LTC tank oil level | |
| LTC tap as found | |
| Lowest tap since last reading | |
| Highest tap since last reading | |
| Tap operations counter | |
| LTC cabinet lights | |
| LTC tank condition | |
| Oil leak evidence? | |
| 70 kV Breakers | E70-1 | E70-2 | E70-3 |
| Operations Counter | | | |
| Pressure | | | |
| Mechanism type | | | |
| Heaters | | | |
| Control cabinet | | | |
| Interior light | | | |
| Pole condition | | | |
| System leaks | | | |
| Wiring and connections | | | |
| 70 kV PTs | Bay E1 |
| Phase A oil level | |
| Phase B oil level | |
| Phase C oil level | |
| Oil leak evidence? | |
| Fuses | |
Problems Noted at Substation E:
Sub F Substation F
Date Inspected
| Exterior Inspection | Status | Discrepancies if any |
| Perimeter | | |
| Fence | | |
| Fence grounds | | |
| Gates | | |
| Gate grounds | | |
| Building exterior | | |
| Front door | | |
| Back door | | |
| Exterior building lights | | |
| Switchyard lights | | |
| Photocells | | |
| AC power wiring | | |
| Strobes | | |
| Weeds | | |
| Switching structures | | |
| Insulators | | |
| 70 kV switches | | |
| Switch platform grounds | | |
| Transformers | F1 | F2 |
| Main tank PSI | | |
| N2 regulated PSI | | |
| N2 reserve tank PSI | | |
| Main tank oil temperature | | |
| Winding temperature | | |
| Main tank oil level | | |
| Bushing oil level | | |
| Fan condition | | |
| Fan operation | | |
| Heat exchangers | | |
| Foundation | | |
| Oil leak evidence? | | |
| Control wiring | | |
| Bonding grounds | | |
| Main tap setting | | |
| Bushing connections | | |
| Main tank Condition | | |
| Oil filtration unit | | |
| Load Tap Changers | F1 | F2 |
| LTC tank oil level | | |
| LTC tap as found | | |
| Lowest tap since last reading | | |
| Highest tap since last reading | | |
| Tap operations counter | | |
| LTC cabinet lights | | |
| LTC tank condition | | |
| Oil leak evidence? | | |
| 70 kV Breakers | F70-1 | F70-2 | F70-3 | F70-4 | F70-5 |
| Operations Counter | | | | | |
| Pressure | | | | | |
| Mechanism type | | | | | |
| Heaters | | | | | |
| Control cabinet | | | | | |
| Interior light | | | | | |
| Pole condition | | | | | |
| System leaks | | | | | |
| Wiring and connections | | | | | |
| 70 kV PTs | Bay F1 | Bay F2 |
| Phase A oil level | | |
| Phase B oil level | | |
| Phase C oil level | | |
| Oil leak evidence? | | |
| Fuses | | |
Problems Noted at Substation F:
Sub K Substation K
Date Inspected
| Exterior Inspection | Status | Discrepancies if any |
| Perimeter | | |
| Fence | | |
| Fence grounds | | |
| Gates | | |
| Gate grounds | | |
| Building exterior | | |
| Front door | | |
| Back door | | |
| Exterior building lights | | |
| Switchyard lights | | |
| Photocells | | |
| AC power wiring | | |
| Strobes | | |
| Weeds | | |
| Switching structures | | |
| Insulators | | |
| 70 kV switches | | |
| Switch platform grounds | | |
| Transformers | K1 | K2 |
| Main tank PSI | | |
| N2 regulated PSI | | |
| N2 reserve tank PSI | | |
| Main tank oil temperature | | |
| Winding temperature | | |
| Main tank oil level | | |
| Bushing oil level | | |
| Fan condition | | |
| Fan operation | | |
| Heat exchangers | | |
| Foundation | | |
| Oil leak evidence? | | |
| Control wiring | | |
| Bonding grounds | | |
| Main tap setting | | |
| Bushing connections | | |
| Main tank Condition | | |
| Oil filtration unit | | |
| Load Tap Changers | K1 | K2 |
| LTC tank oil level | | |
| LTC tap as found | | |
| Lowest tap since last reading | | |
| Highest tap since last reading | | |
| Tap operations counter | | |
| LTC cabinet lights | | |
| LTC tank condition | | |
| Oil leak evidence? | | |
| 70 kV Breakers | K70-1 | K70-2 | K70-3 | K70-4 | K70-5 |
| Operations Counter | | | | | |
| Pressure | | | | | |
| Mechanism type | | | | | |
| Heaters | | | | | |
| Control cabinet | | | | | |
| Interior light | | | | | |
| Pole condition | | | | | |
| System leaks | | | | | |
| Wiring and connections | | | | | |
| 70 kV PTs | Bay K1 | Bay K2 |
| Phase A oil level | | |
| Phase B oil level | | |
| Phase C oil level | | |
| Oil leak evidence? | | |
| Fuses | | |
Problems Noted at Substation K:
Sub N Substation N
Date Inspected
| Exterior Inspection | Status | Discrepancies if any |
| Perimeter | | |
| Fence | | |
| Fence grounds | | |
| Gates | | |
| Gate grounds | | |
| Building exterior | | |
| Front door | | |
| Back door | | |
| Exterior building lights | | |
| Switchyard lights | | |
| Photocells | | |
| AC power wiring | | |
| Strobes | | |
| Weeds | | |
| Switching structures | | |
| Insulators | | |
| 70 kV switches | | |
| Switch platform grounds | | |
| Transformers | N1 | N2 |
| N2 main tank PSI | | |
| N2 regulated PSI | | |
| N2 reserve tank PSI | | |
| Main tank oil temperature | | |
| Winding temperature | | |
| Main tank oil level | | |
| Bushing oil level | | |
| Fan condition | | |
| Fan operation | | |
| Heat exchangers | | |
| Foundation | | |
| Oil leak evidence? | | |
| Control wiring | | |
| Bonding grounds | | |
| Main tap setting | | |
| Bushing connections | | |
| Main tank Condition | | |
| Oil filtration unit | | |
| Load Tap Changers | N1 | N2 |
| LTC tank oil level | | |
| LTC tap as found | | |
| Lowest tap since last reading | | |
| Highest tap since last reading | | |
| Tap operations counter | | |
| LTC cabinet lights | | |
| LTC tank condition | | |
| Oil leak evidence? | | |
| 70 kV Breakers | N70-1 | N70-2 | N70-3 | N70-4 | N70-5 |
| Operations Counter | | | | | |
| Pressure | | | | | |
| Mechanism type | | | | | |
| Heaters | | | | | |
| Control cabinet | | | | | |
| Interior light | | | | | |
| Pole condition | | | | | |
| System leaks | | | | | |
| Wiring and connections | | | | | |
| 70 kV PTs | Bay N1 | Bay N2 |
| Phase A oil level | | |
| Phase B oil level | | |
| Phase C oil level | | |
| Oil leak evidence? | | |
| Fuses | | |
Problems Noted at Substation N: