The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on November 13, 2024, issued Draft revised Guidelines for the Periodicity of Type Tests for Major Equipment used in Electrical Power Systems.
The following has been stated: -
•The Central Electricity Authority invites comments on the revised "Guidelines for the Periodicity of Type Tests for Major Equipment used in Electrical Power Systems" to address non-uniformity in testing across the power sector.
•The revisions aim to harmonize the periodicity of type tests and clarify provisions regarding their validity. Stakeholders are requested to submit their feedback by November 29, 2024.
•The revision also addresses concerns regarding unnecessary repetition of type tests and the associated costs and delays.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No. CEA-PS-14-195/3/2022-PSETD Division-Part(1)I/44413/2024]
