Doc.No.

: RP-PRJ(SOL)-SOP-53
SOP for CABLE LAYING, GLANDING & Ver no.: 1.1
TERMINATION IN Switchyard Eff. Dt.:01-03-2023
Approval Date: 03-03-2023

Prepared by: SOP Committee Members Vetted by: Project Team

Approved by: SOP Committee Approval Status- Approved

SOP
For

CABLE LAYING, GLANDING

&
TERMINATION IN Switchyard

REVISION HISTORY

Ver No Effective Date Approval Date Brief Revision Details

1.0 22-11-2022 23-11-2022 First Release
1.1 01-03-2023 03-03-2023 Quality Comments incorporated
 Doc.No.: RP-PRJ(SOL)-SOP-53
SOP for CABLE LAYING, GLANDING & Ver no.: 1.1
TERMINATION IN Switchyard Eff. Dt.:01-03-2023
Approval Date: 03-03-2023

Prepared by: SOP Committee Members Vetted by: Project Team

Approved by: SOP Committee Approval Status- Approved

PURPOSE- To Ensure that Cable Laying, Glanding & Termination Work in Switchyard will be executed safely
in accordance with the approved drawings and technical specification and that all quality /control activities
are conducted in systematic manner, works to be inspected and conformance is verified and documented.

SCOPE: Excavation, Material Lifting, Cable Pulling, Testing, Lugs Crimping, Cable Glanding, Cable
Termination, Heat shrinkable sleeves placing, Ferruling, cable tagging, Torquing/Marking etc.
RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager/Site In-Charge, Switchyard Section In-Charge & AC Contractors

Reference Document:
Site EHS Plan,
Field Quality Plan,
Approved Drawing,
Technical Specification
 Doc.No.: RP-PRJ(SOL)-SOP-53
SOP for CABLE LAYING, GLANDING & Ver no.: 1.1
TERMINATION IN Switchyard Eff. Dt.:01-03-2023
Approval Date: 03-03-2023

Prepared by: SOP Committee Members Vetted by: Project Team

Approved by: SOP Committee Approval Status- Approved

REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Tools Photo Application

1) Technician Knife Used to peel off insulation

For Insulation Resistance Testing

2) IR Tester

3) Cable Trench
Excavator For Excavation and backfilling of cable
trench

4) Measuring
Tape For measurement purpose

5)Crimping Tool Use proper Crimping tools as per cable Size

for crimping of lugs.

6) Torque Wrench For proper Tightness of cable as specified by

design and Quality torque value.

To Identify the area of trench by which

7) Lime Powder excavator operator will excavate the
trench to the right
place.
 Doc.No.: RP-PRJ(SOL)-SOP-53
SOP for CABLE LAYING, GLANDING & Ver no.: 1.1
TERMINATION IN Switchyard Eff. Dt.:01-03-2023
Approval Date: 03-03-2023

Prepared by: SOP Committee Members Vetted by: Project Team

Approved by: SOP Committee Approval Status- Approved

8) Cotton cord For straight marking of cable trench

9) Caution Tape For barricading excavated trench

10) Cable Lifting For Lifting of cable drum and smooth laying
Jack with Shaft of cable without damage.

11) Cable Roller For the free movement of the cable without
damage

12)Route marker To identify the route of the cable

13) Safety PPEs

viz., Safety Shoe, For Human Safety
helmet, Goggles,
Hand Gloves etc.

Procedure for Cable Laying-:

Before Commencement of Cable Laying, Site engineer shall ensure that the following:
1. Entire Tray work shall be complete like joining and tightening of trays with joining plates and corner
bends throughout the cable route wherever tray work is applicable
2. In case of underground cable trenches, Sand cushion of required thickness shall be ensured, depth of
sand bed as per EDRC Drawing.
3. Earthing of cable trench has to be completed before cable laying
4. Availability of Required tools like Cable drum lifting jacks & hydraulic heavy cable reeler , rolling
shafts and rollers for cable pulling are available at site
 Doc.No.: RP-PRJ(SOL)-SOP-53
SOP for CABLE LAYING, GLANDING & Ver no.: 1.1
TERMINATION IN Switchyard Eff. Dt.:01-03-2023
Approval Date: 03-03-2023

Prepared by: SOP Committee Members Vetted by: Project Team

Approved by: SOP Committee Approval Status- Approved

During Cable Laying:

• Cable Drum of required length and size according to cable schedule shall be shifted
to the location with the help of Farana
• Cable Drum shall be lifted to the required height to get clearance from the ground
level while rolling with the help of jocks
• Packing of drum shall be remove and care shall be taken to avoid the cable damage
• Cable drum shall be tested for its IR values and continuity with the help of megger
• Drum shall be rolled in the direction which is mentioned on the drum
• Cable should not be dragged on rough surface and rocky area
• During cutting of the length required (with reference to cable schedule) one-meter
extra length shall be kept.
Cable must be covered with the end cap from both the ends & should kept at
certain height.
• After completion of the laying and cutting, Cable identification tags shall be
provided at both the ends and at turnings
• Clamping at required intervals shall be provided.

After Completion of Cable Laying:

• Cable trenches shall be closed with slab plates in case of RCC Cable trenches and
shall be back filled with sand cushion followed by brick layer and removed soil in
case of underground cable trenches
• Danger tape shall be provided at required depth
• Cable trench route markers shall be provided along the route
 Doc.No.: RP-PRJ(SOL)-SOP-53
SOP for CABLE LAYING, GLANDING & Ver no.: 1.1
TERMINATION IN Switchyard Eff. Dt.:01-03-2023
Approval Date: 03-03-2023

Prepared by: SOP Committee Members Vetted by: Project Team

Approved by: SOP Committee Approval Status- Approved

Glanding And Terminations:

• Required tools shall be readily available before Glanding and terminations Those are
a. Crimping tool with required diameter of dies
b. Spanners of required sizes
c. Cutting pliers
d. Insulation tapes / Heat shrink sleeves
e. Hot air Blowers
f. Strippers and cutters etc.

Glanding
• Required quantum and diameter of holes shall be made on the Gland plate of each
panels
• Gland shall be fixed to the cable with the help of cable armoring and gland plate of the
panels
• Core end Insulation of required length shall be removed which can fit to lug length
• Crimping shall be done minimum in two stages and sleeves shall be provided.
• Fix the lugs to the contact terminals firmly with the help of Washers, nut& bolts.
 Doc.No.: RP-PRJ(SOL)-SOP-53
SOP for CABLE LAYING, GLANDING & Ver no.: 1.1
TERMINATION IN Switchyard Eff. Dt.:01-03-2023
Approval Date: 03-03-2023

Prepared by: SOP Committee Members Vetted by: Project Team

Approved by: SOP Committee Approval Status- Approved

After Glanding And Terminations:

• Extra Holes if any shall be properly sealed.

• HV test shall be done and record the results.
• IR Value test also done after HV test completion

6) LIST OF FINAL TESTING & COMMISSIONING RECORDS:

• Cable laying check lists
• IR value test formats of the cable
• HV test formats
• Cable laying check lists
• Glanding and termination check lists

Notes:
• All the Equipment’s must be calibrated by NABL approved lab, calibration certificate must
be submitted before starting of work
• Cable bending radius should be minimum 15D (IS:1255 to be refer for detailing)
• All the spare holes should be closed with cable-grommet/ Rubber Patch
• All the joints should be sealed with silicon only, use of putty and POP is not allowed.
• Size of fasteners should be appropriate as at least 5mm bolt projection must be available
outside of nut.
• Torque marking by permanent marker should be done for each fastener.
• Cable should be kept straight between termination point and gland below the gland as well
to eliminate chances of stress on termination. Sleeves shrinking should be done carefully,
it should not be burnt.
• Sleeves should be used as per standard color coding i.e., Red & Black for DC cable and
Red, Yellow & Blue for AC.
• Armor earthing should be done at one end of cable.
• Min. gap between power and control/communication cable should be maintained.
• SS / Metal cable tie should be used for dressing of cable only.
 Doc.No.: RP-PRJ(SOL)-SOP-53
SOP for CABLE LAYING, GLANDING & Ver no.: 1.1
TERMINATION IN Switchyard Eff. Dt.:01-03-2023
Approval Date: 03-03-2023

Prepared by: SOP Committee Members Vetted by: Project Team

Approved by: SOP Committee Approval Status- Approved

• Tre-foil clamp with extra soft cushion must be used for AC single core cable.
• Only laser embossed aluminum cable tags should be used for identification, use of ferules
not allowed.
• Spare or leftover cable in the drum should be sealed with packing to avoid moisture entry.
• Required gap between cables must be provided.
• All the termination must be neat and clean.
• Any cable should not be passed through sharp edges.
• All the dressing of cable should be well supported and secured.
• All the metal parts must be free from rust

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME

1 Safety Method Statement -Cable Laying ,Glanding and Termination in Switchyard

All workers shall provide with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and shall be worn every
time they are entering the site .
Safety induction to be conducted to all new workers that involved to this activity and safety
tool box meeting /FCD shall be conducted every day to remind the workers about concerning
the safety.
Area Manager / Safety Supervisor shall ensure that the activity shall carryout in a safe manner.
All workers shall fully support and actively participate in all safety related activities and
comply with all practicable safety measures.
All workers shall be advised to report any accident or injury to supervisor and proper
treatment to be obtained. JCB excavator must be checked with Renew checklist.
The site shall be kept clear of unnecessary obstruction. First aid kit boxes will be provided at
site office

2. Environmental All workers shall educate on good environmental management practices and
well-disciplined to environment. The garbage bin shall be provided at the working area and
Supervisor shall ensure its must be collected regularly and disposed-off at the approved dump
site. Safety team shall ensure that no open burning of construction or domestic wastes is
practiced.
All workers shall ensure that all tools and equipment machinery are in good condition to avoid
any oil leakage that could harm to environment