Power Frequency Test of Cables 1. Power Frequency Voltage Withstand Test Wet and Dry Withstand Test The test is performed in wet and dry conditions separately. Before commencement of the test, the insulator is exposed to artificial rain produced as per IS 2071 (Part 1) – 1974 for at least one minute before application of … Read more

Testing of Cables Q. Write a note on cable sample preparation before it is subjected to various tests. Cables play important role in transmission and distribution of electric power. The different tests on cables are tabulated in Table Item Test Category Sr. No Table to be performed   Power frequency test 1. Power frequency voltage … Read more

Other Test of Circuit Breakers Temperature Rise Test Mechanical Test 1. Temperature Rise Test Figure A Figure B For measuring temperature to find temperature rise either thermocouples, self resistance method or thermometer is used:In the above circuit thermocouple is used : In the test circuit a special transformer is used. This transformer has primary 230 … Read more

Power Frequency Test of Circuit Breakers Short Circuit Test Synthetic Testing of Circuit Breaker Dielectric Test or Over Voltage Test 1. Short Circuit Test The procedure for this test is similar to that of – Rated short time current test and momentary current withstand test on isolator. The circuit breaker should satisfactorily perform opening and closing … Read more

Other Test of Testing Isolators Temperature Rise Test (Heat Run Test) Mechanical Test (Endurance Test) 1. Temperature Rise Test (Heat Run Test) Figure A Figure B For measuring temperature to find temperature rise either thermocouples, self resistance method or thermometer is used:In the above circuit thermocouple is used : In the test circuit a special … Read more

Impulse Voltage Test of Isolators Impulse Voltage Withstand Test The test procedure is similar to that explain for insulators. The impulse generator is adjusted to produce a standard 1.2/50 impulse wave of peak value equal to the specified value of the impulse withstand voltage corrected for atmosphere conditions in accordance with I.S. Five impulse voltage … Read more

Power Frequency Test of Isolators Power Frequency Voltage Withstand Test Rated Short Time Current Test and momentary Current Withstand Test Dielectric Test or Over Voltage Test Power Frequency Voltage Withstand Test This test is similar to dry withstand test explained for insulators. The test is performed in wet and dry conditions separately. Before commencement of … Read more

Testing of Isolator Introduction to Isolators : When carrying out inspection or repairs in a sub – station or charged line repairs it is essential to disconnect the section of line on which the work is to be carried out. This disconnecting device is a isolator. As the name suggests it solates the of the … Read more