Document No.

: KHI-IFM-INTT-SOP-003
Standard Operating Procedure
Planned Preventive Maintenance for Capacitor bank Version: 2.0

Effective Date: May. 2022

1: Introduction
Capacitor bank is merely a grouping of several capacitors of the same rating. Capacitor banks may be connected in
series or parallel, depending upon the desired rating. As with an individual capacitor, banks of capacitors are used to
store electrical energy and condition the flow of that energy.

2: Purpose
The purpose of this Standard operating procedure (SOP) is to set a procedure, which the technician will follow to
ensure the work is as per the technical and HSE standards.

3: Scope
 Permit to work (If Required)
 Isolate power source
 De-energize, Test and confirm, there is no power source available
 Ensure earthing is proper
 All power tools used should be of low voltage If possible, the tools should be double insulated with joint free
cables, PAT tested and tagged.
 Do not wear any jeweler while working with electricity and near rotating equipment.
 Proper access with fall protection (Ladders can be used for short duration, Scaffolds to be used for longer
duration and height. Work at height permit to be obtained if working at higher elevations)
 Manual handling is allowed for load below 20 kg only, for loads above mechanical handling to be employed.
 This load is not permissible at higher elevations.
 All enclosed area and tanks are considered as confined spaces and is controlled by permit Do not enter this
area unless atmosphere concentration is tested and confirmed safe and proper ventilation, adequate lighting
and safe access is provided.
 Provision for collection and proper disposal of spills to be provided to avoid flooding and damage of assets.
 MSDS of chemicals used should be displayed (if any is used).
 Breathing protection to be used to avoid contaminated / Toxic dust entering in to the body by inhalation
 Hearing protection to be used in plant rooms where noise levels are high
 All other appropriate P.P.E to be worn
 Long hair, long beard and loose clothing is a hazard of entanglement near moving equipment
 Hand tools to be inspected and tagged
 Do not remove any protection guards
 Hot work is controlled by permit, All necessary precautions like fire watch, fire blankets, flash back arrestor etc.
to be provided, all sparks from cutting or welding activities
 Portable fire protection systems and adequate singes to be posted
 Never attempt to reach overhead services without adequate access and proper visibility.
 Tool Box talk to be provided every day by the respective hard services supervisor or authorized technician
briefing the PPM expectations.

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 Document No.: KHI-IFM-INTT-SOP-003
Standard Operating Procedure
Planned Preventive Maintenance for Capacitor bank Version: 2.0

Effective Date: May. 2022

4: Responsibilities
 Site leadership team is responsible in devising the PPM schedule and in ensuring that the team on ground
follow the Annual PPM schedule.
 The Annual PPM schedule includes the Frequency of the PPM based on the asset condition. (FMR register to be
reviewed to validate if the PPM schedule captures the assets requiring regular maintenance)
 Site leadership to ensure system is functioning optimally after the PPM task.
 Site leadership to ensure care and maintenance requirements are followed by maintenance staff during the
PPM.
Site leadership team to validate the completed PPM tasks and to check in random the completed task to ensure the
service standards as per the OEM recommendations.
5: Safety Precautions
 Prior to any maintenance, shut off the electric power supply and lockout
 Check if the panel corresponds to the jockey pump in which we are going to work
 Check if there is any restriction or permit requirement in the equipment to open the panel. In that case inform,
your immediate manager
 To avoid hand injuries, always wear gloves
 Check if anything is forgotten before starting the unit again
 Never stop the motor by hand, but let it stop on its own
 Excessive grease can cause overheating
 Call for help for help for the Team Leader
 Conduct scene survey and make sure you are safe before touching the victim
 Make sure that there is no unsafe electrical power source
 If there is live electrical source Isolate the supply source if possible or try to release the victim with adequately
insulated safe material if you are totally safe, never use insulated metal
 Never attempt to give any First Aid unless you are trained, and the scene is totally safe
 Never attempt to move the victim or administer first aid unless you are sure that the victim sustains no spinal
injuries and the scene is totally safe
 Check Air way, Breathing and Circulation and establish if possible Arrest bleeding make sure not to come in to
contact with blood without gloves
 C.P.R. mouth to mouth mask and latex gloves to be carried along with first aid provisions
 Administer C.P.R Only if you are trained and the victim sustains no spinal injuries.

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 Document No.: KHI-IFM-INTT-SOP-003
Standard Operating Procedure
Planned Preventive Maintenance for Capacitor bank Version: 2.0

Effective Date: May. 2022

6: Procedure
SI No. Activity Photograph

Prepare all necessary tools / equipment before starting the

1.
work (vacuum cleaner, tool box and ladder)

Verify that Capacitor Bank way is matching with scheduled

2. PPM verify the load schedule (All the relevant parties shall
be informed prior)

Safe shutdown procedure of the Capacitor Bank to be

followed before starting the work note down last condition
3. status ensure all details of installation, including drawings,
diagrams, charts and previous commissioning data is
available

Switch "OFF" Capacitor Bank verify All outgoing services are

switched "OFF" verify that the Capacitor Bank has no load
4.
make sure all Warning Tags / Emergency Contact numbers
are placed and lock the electrical room

Open the MDB Front Panel located in LV room verify and

switch OFF MCCB / ACB feeding to the Capacitor Bank.
MCCB / ACB to be locked by Charge hand.
5.
MCCB / ACB to be locked by Team leader
Make sure all Warning Tags / Emergency Contact numbers
are placed and lock the LV room.

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Standard Operating Procedure
Planned Preventive Maintenance for Capacitor bank Version: 2.0

Effective Date: May. 2022

Visually inspect the Capacitor Bank

6.
Place warning tags and follow safety procedures

Open the capacitor bank

Check and tighten all loose contacts (If any)
7. Tighten incoming / outgoing Isolator terminal
Check for any foreign substance left over inside Capacitor
bank

Detailed cleaning of Capacitor Bank Joints cleans the dirt or

dust off using a brush and vacuum cleaner, never use air
8. blower or compressed air to avoid blowing dust into the
capacitor Bank joints. All the Capacitor Bank Joints to be
done

Barricade the area with warning tags / signs, make sure all
9. Warning Tags / Emergency Contact numbers are placed and
electrical room is locked

Open the MDB Front Panel located in LV room

Verify the MCCB / ACB feeding to the Capacitor Bank
10.
MCCB / ACB to be unlock by Charge hand
MCCB / ACB to be unlock by Team leader

Switch "ON" the MCCB / ACB feeding to the Capacitor Bank

11. Warning Tags/Emg Contact number to be provide
Lock the L.V room & place Warning Tags

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Standard Operating Procedure
Planned Preventive Maintenance for Capacitor bank Version: 2.0

Effective Date: May. 2022

Warning Tags for Live testing to be placed

All necessary safety PPE shall be used
12.
Open the Capacitor Bank Front Panel
Switch "ON" the incomer MCCB / ACB

Measure 3 phase Voltage / current, Check the Phase

13.
sequence (clockwise)

Use the Thermographic Scanner to scan for hotspot

14. Record any abnormal hot spot
Any hot spot found shall be verified / rectified

15. Check exhaust fan is working

Remove the barricade

Open the MDB Front Panel located in LV room
Verify the Capacitor Bank load current
16.
Remove Lockout Tags / Warning Tags / Contact number
Clean the LV room
Lock the LV room

Fill the PPM Check list and take the signatures from
17.
concerned Parties.

7: Reference Documents
ASSOCIATED CHECKLIST, FORMS OR DRAWING
Checklist Number: KHI-IFM-INTT-F-005
8: Revision & Approval

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 Document No.: KHI-IFM-INTT-SOP-003
Standard Operating Procedure
Planned Preventive Maintenance for Capacitor bank Version: 2.0

Effective Date: May. 2022

Revision # Author Revision Detail Date

1 Sarbjit Singh Photos were added in the procedure. May 2022

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