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  • Wolverine Power Cooperative - Visual Substation Inspection Report

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Substation Inspection Form

OVERVIEW

  • Visual inspections should encompass the entire substation area including the site, the control house, and all of the listed equipment and structures. The inspection will typically be made with the substation energized. Therefore, all inspections should be made from ground level to assure adequate safety clearances from energized parts. Binoculars should be used to view any equipment located on the structures. Under no circumstances should untrained or unauthorized persons handle, open, or work with energized electrical equipment.

  • All negative responses should be accompanied by a description of the issue, deficiency, or problem which requires repair or adjustment. Photographs should be included when a verbal description is insufficient or otherwise helpful.

SITE SAFETY

  • THIS QUESTION MUST BE BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ENTERING THE SUBSTATION'S FENCED AREA

  • Porcelain pieces on the ground, large missing sections of porcelain on equipment, or other visual evidence of obvious breakage of porcelain

  • !!! DO NOT ENTER THE SUBSTATION WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM SUBSTATION ENGINEER !!!
    Possible damaged equipment on-site. Contact the ECC and/or Substation Engineer to inform them of your findings and for further direction.
    (800) 282-1260

SITE SECURITY

  • Fence and gates intact with grounding attached

  • Gates have locks and locks are functioning

SITE CONDITIONS

  • Approximate outdoor temperature at time of inspection (the operation and testing of some equipment is temperature sensitive)

  • Fallen limbs, trash, debris or parts left over from repairs/construction (inside or outside)

  • Driveway in useable condition

  • Grassy areas at the substation in need of cutting

  • Approximate height of grass

  • Weeds and/or grass present where it should not be

SITE OIL CONTAINMENT

  • Containment area free of standing water

  • Containment area free of visible oil sheen and/or staining on surfaces

  • Containment area drainage valves are closed and locked

  • Prior to running the oil containment sump pump, visually inspect the sump for oil sheen. If there is a sheen, contact ECC.

  • Is there a sheen?

  • Possible damaged equipment on-site. Contact the ECC and/or Substation Engineer to inform them of your findings and for further direction.
    (800) 282-1260

  • Oil containment system working correctly

  • Was the effluent from oil containment sump inspected

  • Is there a visible oil sheen on surface runoff area

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

  • Arch Environmental Group employees are not trained to fully inspect electrical equipment, therefore they will conduct only a visual assessment looking for obvious signs of damaged, missing or malfunctioning equipment.

  • Surfaces show signs of leakage

  • Equipment foundation intact

  • Level gauges working properly

  • Valves, flanges and gaskets are free from leaks

  • Containment systems are intact (no visible oil)

TRANSFORMERS

  • Please collect the following information for the present power transformer(s). This will assist in ensuring that the SPCC plan is up to date with the most current information.

    Add transformers as necessary.

  • Transformer
  • Brand / Manufacturer

  • Phase

  • Base KVA

  • Primary Voltage

  • Secondary Voltage

  • Total Oil Capacity

  • Is there an LTC ?

  • LTC Type

  • LTC Oil Capacity

REGULATORS

  • Please collect the following information for the current regulator(s). This will assist in ensuring that the SPCC plan is up to date with the most current information.

    Add regulators as necessary.

  • Regulator
  • Brand / Manufacturer

  • Phase

  • Base KVA

  • Amperage

  • Voltage

  • Total Oil Capacity

OUTDOOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT STORAGE

  • Is there outdoor electrical equipment storage present at site?

  • Surfaces show signs of leakage

  • Equipment foundation intact

  • Level gauges working properly

  • Valves, flanges and gaskets are free from leaks

  • Containment walls and spill pallets are intact (if visible)

OTHER EQUIPMENT AND OIl CONTAINING DEVICES

  • Are there other types of equipment at site that require inspection or recording?

  • Other equipment at site that require inspection

  • Equipment
  • Equipment type

  • Arch Environmental Group employees are not trained to fully inspect electrical equipment, therefore conduct only a visual assessment looking for obvious signs of damaged, malfunctioning, or missing equipment.

  • Surfaces show signs of leakage

  • Equipment foundation intact

  • Level gauges working properly

  • Valves, flanges and gaskets are free from leaks

  • Containment systems are intact (no visible oil)

C.I.AGENT BARRIER BOOMS AND BARRIER MAT DEVICES

  • C.I.Agent Barrier Booms and Barrier Mats are used for existing containment areas to prevent oil from migrating. Barrier booms and mats are essentially the same devices, because they utilize all of the same material combinations and are used for the same purpose.

    C.I.Agent Barrier Booms and Barrier Mats should be inspected during the routine inspections of substation (quarterly / semi-annually).

C.I.Agent Barrier Boom and Barrier Mat Pre-Filters

  • Water flow normal and no visible obstructions

  • Replace with new pre-filter as listed in SPCC plan.

  • Integrity of pre-filter/geo-textile fabric intact

  • Replace with new pre-filter as listed in SPCC plan.

C.I.Agent Barrier Booms and Barrier Mats

  • Regardless of responses above, all C.I.Agent Barrier Booms and Barrier Mats, must be inspected completely at least once every five (5) years. Date of last inspection (if known)

  • The five (5) year inspection must include the following steps:

    1. Inspect portions of the boom by merely pulling back the gravel in a small 2 foot area.
    2. Inspect the boom material for thickness, should be from a ½” to ¾”.
    3. Recover the boom or replace when directed.

  • Evidence of debris, holes or solidification of barrier boom or mat (indicates exposure to oil)

  • Identify the spilled or leaked material and notify the Energy Control Center (ECC), if necessary.

  • Was ECC notified?

  • What are the present conditions? Why was the ECC not contacted?

  • Date and time called

  • Upon direction by the ECC, inspect all areas around the site for leakage. We're additional inspection activities conducted?

  • Was the location of leak found?

  • Do NOT remove barrier booms or barrier mat device until spill is completely cleaned up.

    Upon direction replace with affected or defective devices as listed in SPCC Plan.

    Disposal of waste material should be done in accordance to local, state and federal regulations.

    See Section 4.4 of SPCC Plan - Spill Reporting & Emergency Response - 112.7(a)(4) and (5) for additional directions.

C.I.AGENT HYDROCARBON FLOW FILTERS (HFF) DEVICES

  • C.I.Agent Hydrocarbon Flow Filters (HFF) are used for existing containment areas and existing gravity drain applications to process rain water and to prevent oil from migrating.

    C.I.Agent Hydrocarbon Flow Filters should be inspected during the routine inspections of substation (quarterly or semi-annually).

C.I.Agent Hydrocarbon Flow Filter Pre-Filters

  • Regardless of responses below, all pre-filters must be replaced every 6-months. Date of last pre-filter replacement

  • Water flow normal and no visible obstructions

  • Replace with new pre-filter as listed in SPCC plan.

  • Integrity of pre-filter intact

  • Replace with new pre-filter as listed in SPCC plan.

C.I.Agent Hydrocarbon Flow Filters

  • Evidence of debris, holes or solidification of barrier boom or mat (indicates exposure to oil)

  • Identify the spilled or leaked material and notify the Energy Control Center (ECC), if necessary.

  • Was ECC notified?

  • What are the present conditions? Why was the ECC not contacted?

  • Date and time called

  • Upon direction by the ECC, inspect all areas around the site for leakage. We're additional inspection activities conducted?

  • Was the location of leak found?

  • Do NOT remove barrier booms or barrier mat device until spill is completely cleaned up.

    Upon direction replace with affected or defective devices as listed in SPCC Plan.

    Disposal of waste material should be done in accordance to local, state and federal regulations.

    See Section 4.4 of SPCC Plan - Spill Reporting & Emergency Response - 112.7(a)(4) and (5) for additional directions.

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