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INTRODUCTION:

Purpose of this document is to verify that the factory tests being performed by the
manufacturers on the contractual electrical equipment are in line with latest IEC standards read
with SEC specifications. It is also a guideline for SEC inspectors to check and approve the factory
procedures submitted prior to the tests executions. Factory Inspection is carried out to ensure that
various equipments ordered are manufactured/assembled with good engineering work meeting
contract specifications and design and all related tests prior to shipment are performed.

It is full responsibility of manufacturer to deliver zero defect equipment. This also needs to be
supported by all documentation which includes ‘Factory Test Records’.

SEC exercises right to do factory inspection & witness the tests and ask to fulfill deficiencies
pointed out prior to shipment of equipments. This inspection may be by SEC engineers or their
appointed Consultants/Inspecting agency.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this section is to specify the guidelines for witnessing of factory routine, special
and type tests on the new equipments used in Saudi Electricity Company transmission network.

NOTE:

Factory tests would be consisted of following kind of tests:

 Routine tests (to be performed on all units manufactured for client)

 Type tests (to be performed on one identical or same sample for design
confirmation purpose)
 Special tests (to be performed on few unit as agreement with client)
 SEC Requirements (to be provided with all units for client)
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1 TEST GUIDELINES
REFERENCE
EQUIPMENT TEST CHECKS, TEST LEVELS AND STANDARD AND
NO
DESCRIPTION ACCEPTANCE CRITERIAS REMARKS
IEC 60076-1
IEC 60076-2
1.0 POWER TRANSFORMERS IEC 60076-3
IEC 60076-4
IEC 60076-5
1.1 ROUTINE TESTS
Quality of paint and welding, serial
Visual inspection and no, hight, width, wheels, name plate
1.1.1
dimensional checks. data, fans radiators, valves open
close positions, etc.
Measurements by 5kv megger
between phase-ground and phase-
phase with guard used.
Measurement of insulation
PI = insulation resistance (IR) at ten
resistance (IR) and
1.1.2 minutes value / one minute value.PI
polarization index (PI) tests.
should be greater than 1.1and IR at
10 minutes value not less than 1000
mega ohms at room temperature.

Turn ratio error within ± 0.5% at

Measurement of voltage ratio principal tap.
1.1.3
and vector relationship. Vector group shall be as per
contract.
Resistance shall increase or
Measurement of winding
decrease with regular steps along
1.1.4 resistance of all taps and all
the taps. Any abrupt change
windings.
indicates loose connection.
No load loss and magnetizing At 100% rated voltage, no load loss
current measurement at 90%, deviation shall be within ± 15% to
1.1.5 100 % & 110% rated voltage the guaranteed value and for no
and at rated frequency (60hz) load current within + 30% of the
declared value.
Tolerance limit at principal tap for Load losses can be
short circuit impedance volts shall asked to be referred to
Short circuit impedance and be within ± 7.5 %, for load loss 105ºc instead 75ºc.
1.1.6 load loss test. within ± 15 % and for overall total
losses including auxiliary power
within ± 10 %.

1.1.7 Switching impulse test (SI).

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380/132/33 kv Power Transformer

SI (250/2500µs impulse shape) at
test voltage 1050kv.

380/132/33 kv Power Transformer

LI (1.2/50µs) test levels 1425kv
Lightening impulse test (LI). LI test level at 1425kv
1.1.8 Test with lightening impulse 132-115-110/33KV/8.8 KV Power
chopped on tail. Transformer
Li (1.2/50µs) test levels 650 kv.
Three impulses of –ve polarity to be
applied
Separate source voltage 38kv for graded insulation
1.1.9
withstand test.
Long duration induced ac Test sequence (um = 420kv) Make sure induced
voltage test (ACLD) with partial raise from zero to voltage test
discharge measurements as per 1.1um/√3=266kv for 5 minutes (ACLD) with pd
IEC-60076-3 (2000) clause 7.4 u2 = 1.5um/√3= 364kv 5 minutes measurements
(3 phase test) u1=1.732um/√3=420kv 5 sec shall be performed
1.1.10 u2 = 1.5um/√3= 364kv 60minutes at the end of all
with pd measurements, pd < 500pc tests on windings.
pd at 1.1um/√3 (266kv-5minutes) <
100pc switch off to zero kv. Run eight
complete cycles. No breakdown shall
occur.
Operation tests on on-load tap Eight complete cycles without
changer. voltage. On local controls.
1.1.11
AC/DC supply supervision checks.
Outputs for AVC panel.
Insulation resistance tests and Check cooler fans scheme, ac/dc
2kv ac withstand test on supply supervision
auxiliary wiring and secondary Check functions of bucholze,
circuits in local control panel oil/wdgs. Temp. Indicators, oil level
1.1.12
(mkbox.)wiring function checks indicators, pressure relief devices
etc. at mk box terminals. By using
2.5 KV megger, IR > 100 Mega
Ohms
Insulation resistance tests on
1.1.13
windings. By 5kv megger, ir > 1 gegga ohms
Capacitance and power factor
1.1.14 (pf) test on windings and pf < 0.4%
bushings
No load loss and exciting Loss within ±15% deviation
1.1.15 current measurement, after all Current within ± 30% declared vale.
dielectric tests finished.
max
1.1.16 Complete oil analysis for
Gas limits
dissolved gas analysis (dga) ASTM d3612
(ppmv)
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hydrogen (h2) 100

methane (ch4) 70
Carbon monoxide (co) 700
Carbon dioxide (co2) 5000
Ethane (c2h6) 70
Acetylene (c2h2) 5
Ethylene (c2h4) 90
Total combustible gas 500
continents
“ppmv = part per million volume”
note:
serious or danger level s starts when
the gas contents are 5 to 10 times
the values given in the above table

Vacuum better than 1mbar for 30

minutes. Maximum permanent
deflection 0.1% of the horizontal
Leakage test by vaccum and length of the tank wall allowed.
1.1.17 Over pressure test 0.35 bars (35kpa,
overpressure test
5psi) above atmospheric pressure
with all radiators and accessories
connected position applied on top of
conservator for 24hours.
No deformation shall take place
Bushings current transformers This test is performed for verification
tests for ratio, polarity, of correct ct ratio and class as per
magnetizing characteristics and approved protection schemes and
1.1.18
verification of terminals drawings
markings after completed Carry out prim. Inj. And check sec.
assembly. currents at mk box terminals

1.1.19 Core ad clamp megger test by IR value shall be more than 10 mega
2kv megger. ohms.
33/8.8 KV Power Transformers
Test voltage for 8.8kv winding at
1.1.20 Separate source voltage
38kv for one minute.
withstand test.
Test voltage for 33kv windings at
75kv for one minute.
ACSD test performed by balanced
Short duration ac withstand three phase injection on LV side and
voltage test (ACSD) as per voltage raised, and not exceed
1.1.21 clause 7.2.1- IEC-60076-3- double the phase-phase voltage on
(2000) to the uniformly line (66kv for 33kv windings and
insulated HV windings 27.5kv for 8.8kv windings). No pd
measurements required normally.
1.1.22 Capacitance and power factor Pf < 0.5%
test on windings and bushings.
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1.2 TYPE TESTS

Gas analysis, before, during For analysis and comparison of gas
1.2.1 and after temperature rise tests results before and after temperature
rise test
In case of prior agreement with
Temperature rise tests ONAN contractor / manufacturer, the
1.2.2 and ONAF conditions at rated temperature rise test can be
powers. performed at an ambient temperature
of 55ºc.

Tank pressure limit ≤ 203kpa IEEE

1.2.3 Pressure test (2.03bar) absolute
c57.7.00.1993

33/8.8 KV Power Transformers

Li test for 33kv = 170kv PK and for
1.2.4 Lightening impulse test.
8.8kv = 95kv PK. Thee –ve polarity
impulses to be applied with no failure.

1.2.5 Gas analysis, before, during

and after temperature rise tests

1.3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Short duration ac withstand 380/132/33KV Power Transformer

voltage test (ACSD) as per ACSD test sequence (um = 420kv)
clause 7.3- (a) & (b) IEC-60076-  raise from zero to
3- (2000) phase to earth and  1.1um/√3=266kv for 5
phase to phase tests. If this test minutes
is specified as routine test then  u2 = 1.3um/√3= 285kv 5
switching impulse test no 7 as minutes
routine test above shall be  u1=test level 570kv – 36 sec
cancelled.  measure pd level at u2 =
1.3um/√3= 285kv- 5minutes,
pd < 300pc
 1.1um/√3 =266kv-5minutes.
Lower voltage and switch off

132-115-110/33KV/8.8 KV Power
Transformer
Test sequence (um = 145kv)
raise from zero to
1.1um/√3=92kv for 5 minutes
u2 = 1.5um/√3= 125kv 5 minutes
u1=1.75um/√3=253kv 5 sec
u2 = 1.5um/√3= 125kv 60minutes
pd at 1.1um/√3 (92kv-5minutes) <
500pc
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switch off to zero kv

Run eight complete cycles.
No breakdowns

132-115-110/33KV/8.8 KV Power
Transformer
Test sequence (um = 420kv)
Long duration induced ac raise from zero to
voltage test (ACLD) with partial 1.1um/√3=266kv for 5 minutes
discharge measurements as per u2 = 1.5um/√3= 364kv 5 minutes
IEC-60076-3 (2000) clause 7.4. u1=1.75um/√3=420kv 36 sec
measure pd level at u2 = 1.5um/√3=
364kv- 5minutes,
1.1um/√3 =266kv-5minutes
lower voltage and switch off

Test certificates of all auxiliary

protection devices like winding
and oil temperature gauges,
bucholze relays. Pressure relief
devices. Bushings, bushing
CTs, fan motors and any other
device installed on the test
object.

Name plate, all labels, wiring

ferrules, terminal blocks, paints,
wheels, and control panel shall
be as per sec approved and
prequalified materials.

Acoustic sound level Maximum sound level shall not be IEC-60076-10

1.3.2 measurement. more than 65 db (a)

Zero sequence impedance

1.3.3 tests.

Measurement of harmonics on
1.3.4 the no load current.

Tank wall vibration Vibration amplitude less than 100

1.3.5 measurement. micro meter (peak to peak

Measurement of cooling
1.3.6 equipment power consumption.

2.0
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380 KV & 132KV SHUNT REACTORS IEC 60076

2.1 ROUTINE TESTS

Quality of paint and welding, serial

no, hight, width, wheels, name plate
2.1.1 Visual inspection and
data, fans radiators, valves open
dimensional checks.
close positions, etc.

Measurements by 5kv megger

between phase-ground and phase-
2.1.2 Measurement of insulation phase with guard used.
resistance Pi = ir (10 minutes value)/one minute
value > 1.1. Ir at 10 minutes value
not less than 1000 mega ohms.
Measurement of tan delta and
2.1.3 capacitance of bushings and Pf less than 0.4%
winding.

2.1.4 Measurement of winding

resistance and inductance.
2.1.5 Separate source withstand test. 38kv for hv neutral graded insulation

Full wave lightening impulse

2.1.6 Refer to IEC 60076
test at line and neutral.

Short duration ac withstand

voltage test (ACSD) as per
clause 7.3- (b) IEC-60076-3-
2.1.7 (2000) phase to phase tests Refer to IEC 60076
with partial discharge
measurements.

Acoustic noise level

2.1.8 measurement Noise level < 85 db (a)

Tank vibration measurement Vibration amplitude less than 100

2.1.9 test. micro meter (peak to peak
Measurement of loss and
2.1.10 reactance.

2.1.11 Impedance measurement test

Zero sequence measurement
2.1.12 tests.

2.1.13 Mutual reactance measurement

test.
2.1.14 Leakage test by tank Vacuum better than 1mbar for 30
overpressure and full vacuum. minutes. Maximum permanent
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deflection 0.1% of the horizontal

length of the tank wall allowed.
Over pressure test 0.35 bars (35kpa,
5psi) above atmospheric pressure
with all radiators and accessories
connected position applied on top of
conservator for 24hours.
No deformation shall take place
Insulation resistance tests on By 1kv megger.
auxiliary wiring. in mk box Ir > 100 mega ohms

2.1.15 Wiring functions check in mk Check - ac/dc supply supervision

box. Check functions of bucholz, oil level
indicators, and oil/wdg. Temp.
Indicators,,pressure releif devices
etc. At mk box terminals
2.1.16 Complete oil analysis tests. Refer to clause 1.1.16 above

Bushings current transformers Carry primary inj. And check sec

tests for ratio, polarity, and mag currents in mk box terminals, check
2.1.17 curve & verification of terminals ct short & isolate facility
markings after completed
assembly..

2.2 SPECIAL TESTS

2.2.1 Harmonics & magnetic characteristics

measurements.
2.2.2 Measurement of power taken by cooling
fans if applicable.

2.3 SEC SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Test certificates of all auxiliary

protection devices like winding
and oil temperature gauges,
2.3.1 bucholze relays. Pressure relief
devices. Bushings, bushing CTs,
fan motors and any other device
installed on the test object.
Name plate, all labels, wiring
ferrules, terminal blocks, paints,
2.3.2 wheels, and control panel shall
be as per sec approved and
prequalified materials.
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IEC-60840
3.0 132KV XLPE POWER CABLES 1999

3.1
ROUTINE TESTS
3.1.1 Partial discharge test 1.5uo with Pd less than 10 pc
prestress voltage 1.75uo-10sec
3.1.2 Power frequency voltage test at Test level = 190kv ac
tests voltage 2.5uo-30 mints
3.1.3 25 kv dc withstand test on sheath No break down
insulation

3.2 SAMPLE TESTS

3.2.1 Measurement of electrical

resistance of conductor.
Measurement of thickness of
3.2.2 insulation and non-metallic
sheath
3.2.3 Measurement of thickness of
metallic sheath
3.2.4 Measurement of diameters for all
metallic parts.
3.2.5 Hot set test xlpe insulation
3.2.6 Measurement of capacitance.

3.2.7 Void contaminant determination

and screen protrusion test
3.2.8 Cable core eccentricity checks
Swellable tape tests as
a. Tensile strength
3.2.9 b. Swelling height
c. Swelling speed
d. Volume resistivity
e. Thickness measurements
Aluminum foil test
a. Thickness measurement
3.2.10 b. Tensile strength and
elongation
c. PE peeling strength
Overlap peeling strength.

3.3
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TYPE TESTS

3.3.1 Bending test followed by pd test

3.3.2 Tan and Measurement

3.3.3 Heating cycle voltage test

followed by pd test
3.3.4 Impulse withstand test followed
by pd test.
3.3.5 Bending test followed by pd test

3.3.6 Tan and Measurement

132KV / 380KV OIL FILLED & PAPER INSULATED CABLES AND

4.0 ACCESSORIES IEC 60141-1

4.1 TYPE TESTS ON CABLES

Dielectric loss
4.1.1 angle/temperature test
(Clause 17 IEC 141-1 ).
4.1.2 Dielectric security test(clause
18 IEC 141-1).
4.1.3 Lightening impulse voltage test
(clause 19 IEC 141-1)
4.1.4 Ac voltage test after impulse
test.

4.2
ROUTINE TEST ON CABLES
4.2.1 Conductor resistance test.
4.2.2 Capacitance test.
4.2.3 Dielectric loss angle test.

4.2.4 Ac high voltage test

1.67uo+10kv –15 minutes.
4.2.5 Sheath 25kv dc –1 minute hv
test (IEC 229)
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4.3 SPECIAL TEST ON CABLES

4.3.1 Measurement of insulation

thickness.
4.3.2 Measurement of metal sheath
thickness.
4.3.3 Measurement of thickness of
sheath covering.
4.3.4 Bending test.

4.4 ROUTINE TEST ON

ACCESSORIES

For joint and sealing ends

Each joint and sealing end
assembly shall be tested
4.4.1 hydraulically at ambient
temperature for 15 minutes at
twice the maximum design
pressure and no leakage shall
occur.
Pressure tank –hydraulic test
4.4.2 Times the max design pressure
applied for 8 hours and no
leakage shall occur
Pressure gauges
4.4.3 Test certificate required from
manufacturer

Alarm pressure gauges

4.4.4 Test certificate required from
manufacturer

Special test on accessories

4.4.5 Pressure tank -pressure/volume
test as per clause 25 of IEC
141-1.

4.5 TYPE TEST ON ACCESSORIES

Dielectric security test (clause

4.5.1
29 IEC 141

4.5.2 Lightening impulse test (clause

28 IEC 141
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IEC 51-2
IEC 517
5.0 132KV & 380KV GAS INSULATED SWITCHGEARS (GIS) IEC 694

5.1 ROUTINE TESTS

5.1.1 Visual and constructional

checks.
5.1.2 Resistance measurement on
main circuit.
5.1.3 Power-frequency voltage tests
on main circuit.
5.1.4 Dielectric tests on auxiliary
and control circuits.
5.1.5 Partial discharge
measurements
5.1.6 Pressure test on enclosures.
5.1.7 Gas tightness tests.
5.1.8 Mechanical operation tests.

5.1.9 Circuit breaker open / close

timing tests.
5.1.10 Interlock tests
Tests of auxiliary electrical,
5.1.11 pneumatic and hydraulic
devices
5.1.12 Verification of correct wiring
5.1.13 Current transformers tests
5.1.14 GIS VT tests.

Type tests
5.2 As per clause 6.1 to 6.109 of
IEC 517.

Switching impulse tests for SI 1050kv for 380kv

5.2.1 380kv GIS

Lightening impulse tests Li for 380 kv = 1425kv

5.2.2 Li for 132kv = 650 kv

5.2.3 Power frequency high voltage Power frequency withstand test for
test with pd measurements. 380 kv = 550kv ac ad for 132kv =
275kvac one minute.
Short circuit making and
5.2.4 breaking tests for circuit
breakers.
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Three phase peak and short

5.2.5 time withstand current tests
of main circuit and Earthing
circuits.
Three phase temperature rise
5.2.6 test at rated normal current at
55 deg- c for all main circuit.

5.2.7
AC POWER FREQUENCY VOLTAGE WITHSTAND LEVELS

One Minute Rated

Highest System Power Freq
System Rated Voltage
Voltage Withstand Test
U (KV)
Um (KV) Levels
(KV)

380 420 550

230 245 460

132 145 275

115 123 230

110 123 230

ASSESSMENT OF THE TESTS

1. The switchgear shall be considered to have passed the test, if each section has
withstood the specified test voltage test voltage mentioned above in table-above without
any disruptive discharge.
2. In the case of flashover, the test can be repeated to find the discharge location.
3. If the flashover occurs during the test period and voltage still holds, then test should be
completed by keeping the test voltage fully one minute after flash over in self-restoring
insulation as gas.
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5.2.8

BASIC IMPULSE LEVELS (BIL)

Basic impulse levels (BIL)

System Highest
Rated System Lightening Impulse Switching Impulse
Voltage Voltage 1.2/50 µsec 250/2500 µsec
U (KV) Um (KV) Withstand Withstand Level Peak
Level Peak (KV) (KV)
380 420 1425 1050
230 245 1050 NA
132 145 650 NA
115 123 550 NA
110 123 550 NA
69 72.5 325 NA
34.5 36 170 NA
33 36 170 NA
8.8 17.5 95 NA
11 14.5 75 NA

TEST CRITERIA FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENTS INCLUDING GIS & SWITCHGEARS

No of impulses to be Test criteria

applied IEC
Test object
For For For For Ref.
Um < 300kv Um >= Um < 300kv Um >= 300kv
300kv
Current and Fifteen each Three each No disruptive No disruptive IEC-185
Voltage Positive and Positive and discharge discharge. and
Transformers Negative Negative in the solid 186
Polarities Polarities insulation.
No more than
two
Flashovers, in
gas
Insulation.
Bushings Five each NA No disruptive NA IEC-137
Positive & discharge
Negative
Polarities
Medium and Fifteen each Three each No disruptive No disruptive IEC - 694
High Voltage Pos & Neg Pos & Neg discharge Discharge.
Switchgears Polarities Polarities In the solid
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Air and insulation.

Gas No more than
Insulated two
Flashovers in
gas
Insulation
Power Three full As per No disruptive No disruptive IEC 76-3
Transformers wave, each Clause discharge discharge & 722
& Reactors of Pos & 14 IEC 76-3
Negative
Polarities
after gradual
increase by
50% and
75%,
till 100%
Chopped
wave as per
clause
8.3 IEC 76-3

5.2.9
REQUIREMENTS OF NEW SF6 GAS
SF6 which is delivered in cylinders in liquid phase, contains impurities with in the limits imposed by IEC
376 as under.
IMPURITIES MAX LIMIT
Carbon Tetra fluoride (Cf4) 0.03%
Oxygen + Nitrogen (Air) 0.03%
Water 15ppmM
Carbon dioxide (Co2) TRACES
HF 0.3ppmM
SF6 should be 99.9% pure

IEC-186
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6.0 132KV & 380KV ELECTROMAGNETIC VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS IEC 44-4

FOR GAS INSULATED SWITCHDEAR.
6.1
ROUTINE TESTS

6.1.1 Verification of terminals

markings
6.1.2 Power frequency tests
6.1.3 Partial discharge test
6.1.4 Tests for accuracy

6.2
TYPE TESTS
6.2.1 Temperature rise test
6.2.2 Ferro-resonance tests
6.2.3 Transient response test
6.2.4 Tests for accuracy

SPECIAL TESTS
6.3 SEC-SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
6.3.1 Windings resistance
6.3.2 Megger test
Vt primary isolation
6.3.3
device operational tests
Verification of primary
isolation gap to withstand
6.3.4 rated power frequency high
voltage withstands tests.

7.0
132KV & 380KV CAPACITOR VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS IEC-186
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IEC 44-4

7.1 ROUTINE TESTS

7.1.1 Verification of terminals markings
7.1.2 Power frequency tests
7.1.3 Partial discharge test
7.1.4 Tests for accuracy

7.2
TYPE TESTS
7.2.1 Temperature rise test
7.2.2 Ferro-resonance tests
7.2.3 Transient response test
7.2.4 Tests for accuracy

7.3 SPECIAL TESTS SEC-SPECIAL

REQUIREMENTS
7.3.1 Dissipation factor and capacitance
measurement tests
7.3.2 4kv insulation test on hv neutral
terminal with ground.

8.0 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS IEC-185

IEC-44.4

8.1 ROUTINE TESTS

Determination of error according to

8.1.1 the requirement of the appropriate
accuracy class.
High voltage power frequency dry
withstand test between primary
8.1.2 winding and secondary winding at
3kv –1 minutes (sec winding
grounded).
High voltage power frequency dry
8.1.3 withstand test between secondary
winding and earth at 3kv –1 minutes.
All other windings grounded.
High voltage power frequency dry
8.1.4 withstand test between primary
winding and earth at 3kv –1 minutes
(all other windings grounded).
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8.1.5 Inter turn insulation test

8.1.6 Verification of terminal marking and

polarity test.
8.1.7 Composite error test

8.1.8 Magnetizing characteristic curve test

to know knee point voltage
8.1.9 Primary/secondary winding
resistance test
8.1.10 High voltage test with pd
measurements as per IEC 44.4

8.2 TYPE TESTS

Temperature rise test in case
8.2.1 primary conductor is part of ct

9.0 OIL/SF6 TRANSFORMER AND OIL IMPREGNATED PAPER HIGH IEC 137
VOLTAGE BUSHINGS
9.1 TIGHTNESS TEST

9.2 Measurement of dielectric dissipation Df < 0.4%

factor and capacitance
Power frequency voltage withstand Pd< 5pc
9.3 test with partial discharge
measurements
9.4 Repeat dielectric dissipation factor Df < 0.4%
and capacitance measurement test.
Lightening impulse voltage withstand 5 full wave negative polarity
9.5 test 1.2/50µs impulses to be applied with no
flashover.
Repeat power frequency voltage Pd< 5pc
9.6 withstand test with partial discharge
measurements
Repeat again dielectric dissipation Df < 0.4%
9.7 factor & capacitance measurement
test
Measuring tap test by 3kv ac one No short circuit
9.8 minute along with capacitance meant
by tan delta set
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10.0 OUTDOOR SURGE ARRESTERS

IEC 99-4
10.1 Tightness test on each individual unit

10.2 Residual voltage measurement test at current impulse of 10KA

(8/20µs) on each individual unit and for complete arrester.
10.3 Reference voltage measurement test at a resistive current of 5 mill
amperes on each individual unit and for complete arrester.
10.4 Partial discharge measurement test on each individual unit and for Pd < 5pc
complete arrester.
Power losses and grading current test at cove on each individual unit
10.5 and for complete arrester.

11.0 OUTDOOR INSULATORS IEC 233

11.1 VISUAL EXAMINATION

11.1.1 Verification of dimensions with tolerance
11.1.2 Porosity test
11.1.3 Temperature cycle test
11.1.4 Ultrasonic test
11.1.5 Galvanizing test
Mechanical tests
11.1.6  Tensile test.
 Bending test
 Torsion test
11.1.7 Internal pressure test
Electrical tests
 Puncture test
11.1.8
 Voltage withstand test with partial discharge measurents.
 Impulse tests
11.1.9 Tests for crack indication of ground end surface