STATEMENT OF WORK - ENGINEERING CIRCUIT BREAKER SAFETY TRAINING_.docx

Argonne National Laboratory STATEMENT of WORK (SOW) 480 Volt Power Circuit Breaker Maintenance & Safety Training 04/02/2025

1.0 Background

1.1 This requisition is to procure ten (10) consecutive one-day classroom training sessions over a two-week period during normal working hours presented Monday through Friday. During the 10 days of conduct there shall be an opportunity for 66 Argonne mechanics to be trained in 480-volt Power Circuit Breaker Maintenance & Safety Training outlined below. Ideally the Contractor will be local to the Midwest United States.

2.0 Scope

As made available, 480-volt circuit breaker maintenance training will include the following ANL circuit breakers to the appropriate ANL work group(s):

• Siemens Allis RL

• ITE k-600

• Magnum DS-II

• SQD Power Logic

• SQD Power Zone

• SQD Masterpiece

Topics:

▪ Purpose and function of the circuit breaker, components and safety interlocks.

▪ Circuit breaker maintenance practices.

• Inspection

• Cleaning

• Lubrication

• Operational checks

• Record inspection, maintenance, informational data

▪ Circuit breaker testing

• Purpose of AS FOUND and AS LEFT inspections and testing

• Insulation resistance.

• Contact resistance.

• Manual/electric trip/close testing of operation and safety interlock function.

• Tolerances and clearances of circuit breaker operating mechanisms.

• Record test data and operation performance issues.

▪ Evaluation of circuit breaker test data and performance.

▪ Racking of circuit breakers in and out of cabinets.

▪ Removal and insertion of circuit breakers into their cabinets.

▪ Evaluation of a circuit breaker prior to closing or attempting a reclosure.

▪ Actions taken prior to replacing defective circuit breakers.

▪ Circuit breaker protective relay settings purpose, interpretation and adjustment

• Long-time, short-time, instantaneous, ground fault, I2T in/out, sensor ratios and rating plug settings and purpose.

Ancillary Subject Material:

Substation components - purpose, intended function and operation:

▪ Switchgear cabinetry and components.

▪ Switchgear and circuit breaker operational and safety interlocks, including key interlock systems.

Inspection, maintenance and testing of switchgear:

▪ Inspection purpose and criteria.

▪ Maintenance practices

• Cleaning.

• Lubrication.

• Clearance.

▪ Testing

• Insulation resistance.

• Contact resistance.

• Infra-red inspection.

Electrical system and personal risks associated with inspection, repair and/or operation of:

▪ Circuit breakers

▪ Switchgear

▪ Metering transformers

▪ Stored energy devices

3.0 Objectives

Training to be conducted over 10 consecutive business days (Mon-Fri) spread across two consecutive weeks. Argonne Building Maintenance normal business hours are 7-3:30PM.

ANL Responsibilities:

• Provide a classroom area, white board or equivalent, and a projector or video monitor capable of connection to a laptop HDMI port.

• Provide digital versions of Argonne National Laboratory standards and Health and Safety Policy-Procedures regarding electrical safety for reference during training sessions.

• Provide up to date digital copy of electrical drawings prior to training sessions.

• Customer shall provide the following 480-volt circuit breakers for hands on training purposes Siemens Allis RL, ITE k-600, Magnum DS-II, SQD Power Logic, SQD Power Zone, SQD Masterpiece.

• Any repairs required for damaged or defective parts found or caused during the training sessions.

4.0 Tasks

Contractor will provide the following course deliverables, materials and services:

• Prices include training materials to complete the scope of work.

• A course completion certificate for each participant completing the training conduct.

• A final report detailing the effectiveness of the training conduct.

• The course will be conducted by a professional instructor, experienced and trained in both the course topic and facilitation of the learning process.

5.0 Delivery

5.1 Tentatively scheduled for June 2025.

6.0 Place of Performance: Argonne National Laboratory

7.0 Period of Performance: Tentatively scheduled for June 2025.