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Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION
FOR
ALTERNATING
CURRENT DISCONNECTORS
(ISOLATORS)
AND EARTHING SWITCHES
FOR VOLTAGES
ABOVE 1000 V
PART
UDC
621.316.545.025
BUREAU
MANAK
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OF
BHAVAN,
INDIAN
1997 )
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TESTS
: 620.1
1985
STANDARDS
9 BAHADUR
SHAH
NEW DELHI
110002
ZAFAR
MARG
June
198.5
Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION
FOR
ALTERNATING
CURRENT DISCONNECTORS
(ISOLATORS
) AND EARTHLNG SWITCHES
FOR VOLTAGES ABOVE 1000 V
PART
High
-4
TYPE
Voltage
TESTS
Switchgvar
Committee,
AND ROUTINE
and Controlgear
ETDC 58
TESTS
Sectional
Represcnling
Chairman
The Ahmedabad
SHRI H. M. PAI
Electricity
Co Ltd, Ahmadabad
Members
SHRI M. B. BA~IULRAR ( Altcrnalc
Shri H. M. lai )
Slrnr R. CWANDIIAMoUIJ
to
Tata
Hydro-Electric
Bombay
Power
Supply
Co
Ltd,
CEIEF
( Continued on page 2 )
@ Copyright 1985
~BUREAU OF INDIAN STAIIDARDS
This publication is protected under the Indian Copyright Act ( XIV of 1957 ) and
reproduction in whole or in part by any means except with written permission of the
publisher shall be deemed to be an infringement of copyright under the said Act.
RepeSehg
Mcm bcr s
ALTEI
(Iso:
PA
CL.1This Inc
Institution t
Voltage SW
approved by
0.2 This sta!
of alternatin
voltages abo
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 5
All the
standard ( P
replaces IS :
IS : 1818-19
0.3 While PI
Pub 129-197
switches
This stand;
are no majo
0.4 For the
standard is t
ing the res
IS : 2-19601
off value sho
*Alternatir
*Rules for
Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
ALTERNATING
CURRENT DISCONNECTORS
(ISOLATORS)
AND EARTHING SWITCHERS
FOR VOLTAGES ABOVE 1000 V
PART
TYPE TESTS
0.
AND ROUTINE
TESTS
FOREWORD
Standard
( Part 4 ) was adopted by the Indian Standards
Institution
on 15 March
1985, after the draft finalized
by the High
Voltage
Switchgear
and Controlgear
Sectional
Committee
had been
approved by the Electrotechnical
Drvision Council.
0.2 This standard ( Part 4 ) is one of the series of standards on the subject
of alternating
current disconnectors
(isolators
) and earthing switches for
voltages above 1 000 V.
The other parts are:
Part 1 General and Definitions
Part 2
Part
Part 5
Rating
Design
and Construction
Information
enquiries
and orders
This
All the parts shall be read in conjunction
with one another.
standard ( Part 4 ) which deals with type tests and routine
tests partly
replaces IS : 1818-1972*.
All the parts in the series will together replace
IS : 1818-1972*
completely.
0.3 While preparing this standard assistance has been derived from IEC
Pub 129-1975 Alternating
current disconnectors
( isolators ) and earthing
switches published
by the International
Electrotechnical
Commission.
This standard ( Part 4 ) conforms appreciably
to this XEC Pub and there
are no major deviations.
0.4 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular
requirement
of this
standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated,
expressing the result of a test, shall be rounded
-off in accordance
with
IS : 2-1960t.
The number of significant places retained in the rounded
off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
*Alternating current isolators ( disconnectors ) and rarthing &tch( 5.
tRules for rounding off numerical values ( rcoised ).
3
For
detailed
scope
2. TERMINOLOGY
given
in 4 of Part 1
TESTS
characteristics
of disconnectors
for
devices and their auxiliary equipment.
type tests comprise:
a)
B)
Tests
tests
ment
prove
rating
b)
cl
Tests to prove
the capability
of the disconnector
or
earthing switch to carry the rated peak withstand current
and the rated short-timeswithstand
current ( 3.3 ).
e)
Tests
to
endurance
prove
satisfactory
( 3.5 ).
capacity
operation
and
of earthing
mechanical
operation
does
of radio interference
4
level ( 3.8 ).
and
Type t#
the r
but w
The rz
containing
t
3.1
3.0 General
The
3.0.2 All
switches ( fi
specified pr
ment.
Shy
Dielect
3.1.1 Am
to 1,s : 2071
The v_
multiplying
$=
k&h, A
correction
gives the m
factor shall 1
For di
in free air is
For di
insulation, t
0.95 and 1 *(
be omitted L
been establi!
range,
deta
the manufac
For dif
conditions
i
applied.
3.1.2
earthing
Wer
swi
*Methods (
(Jirst retision)
tcirctiit-b1
1OOOVac (fir
( Part 2 )-1974*
which
extremely
large
disconnectors
and earthing
3.1.3 Condition of Disconnectors or Earthing Switches During Tests - Dielectric tests shall be made on disconnectors
or earthing switches completely
assembled, ready for service, the outside surfaces of insulating parts, shall
be carefully cleaned.
The disconnectors
or earthing switches shall be mounted for test with
minimum clearances
as specified
by the manufacturer.
Moreover,
the
height above ground level shall be approximately
as intended for service
and stated by the manufacturer.
Equipment
to be satisfactory
(first r&ion
).
For c
shall be pe
NOTE
should be
safe limit
3.1.4 Aj,
a)
Di
W
show
volta
other
b) Es
II
the i
the E
TABLE1
SWITCl
(1)
1
2
3
4
3
6
7
8
9
NOTE
the outer
conditions
each pole
*When tt
suitably insu
opposite to 1
For switchin
terminal Opp
3.1.4 Application
of Test
Voltagefor
Tests
a) Disconnectors
With
reference
to Figure
1 of Part 2 of this standard,
which
shows a diagram of connection
of a three-pole disconnector,
the test
voltage
shall be applied
according
to Tables
1, 2 and 3, unless
otherwise specified.
b) Earthing
Switches
SWITCHING
IMPULSE
VOLTAGE
TESTS FOR DISCONNECTORS
CLASS A HAVING A RATED VOLTAGE
OF 420 kV
(Clauses 3.1.4,
TEST CONDITION
No.
JIJISO~NNECT~R
OF
EARTH CONNECTED
TO
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Closed
Aa
BCbcF
Closed
Bb
ACacF
Closed
cc
ABabF
Open
A*
BCabcF*
Open
B*
ACabcF*
Open
Cl*
ABabcF*
Open
a*
ABCbcF*
-Open
b*
ABCacF*
ABCabF*
c*
Open
9
of
NOTE - Test conditions No. 3,6 and 9 may be omitted if the arrangement
the outer poles is symmetrical
with respect to the centre pole and the base. Test
conditions No. 7, 8 and 9 may be omitted if the arrangement of the terminals of
each pole is symmetricx+ with respect to the base.
*When testing the insulation across the isolating distance, it may be necessary to
suitably insulate the base F and the terminals of the disconnector, except the terminal
opposite to the energized terminal
( ICC3.1.6 and 3.1.7 first alternative procedure ).
For switching impulse voltage tests following the second alternative proctdure,
the
terminal opposite to the energized terminal shall be insulated ( see3.1.7 ).
POWER-FREQUENCY
( CZUUSE
3.1.4 )
TEST CONDITION
DISCONNECTOR
VOLTAQEAPPLIED EARTHCONNECTED
TO
No.
3.166 Ligr
TO
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Closed
Aa
BCbcF
2
3
Closed
Bb
ACacF
Closed
CC
ABabF
Open
A and a*
BCbcF
5
6
Open
B and b*
ACacF
switches sh:
tests shall
polarity,
u!
IS : 2071 (
With
cutive imp1
each test CC
shall be COI
the disrup
insulation c
discharge or
Open
C and c+
ABabF
NOTE- Test conditions No. 3 and 6 may be omitted if the arrangement of the
outer poles is symmetrical with respect to the centre pole and the base.
*See3.1.8.
With
a rated volt
The
impulses
DISCOI+NECTOR
VOLTAGEAPPLIEDTO
c-----_*-_--_~
CONDITION
No.
Impulse
Power
Frequency
EARTH
CONNECTED
TO
(1)
1
(2)
Closed
(3)
Aa
(4)
(5)
BCbcF
2
3
Closed
Bb
ACacF
Closed
cc
ABabF
Open
BCbcF
Open
ACacF
Open
ABabF
Open
Open
A
B
ACacF
Open
ABabF
BCbcF
at
knr :;::I
or between
test conditi
and on nor
Tee:
VOLTAGE TESTS
The s
turn of 15
isolating di
The termi
applied ant
tive discha
passed this.
discharges
insulation 1
tive discha
With
rated volta
tive impul
<*Method:
& st rcoision
voltages
testing:
Part 1 General
definitions
and rcquiremmts
with
the
opposite
terminal
energized
at the power-frequency
impulse shall be
voltage O-7 x U,/&
( rms value )- Each lightning
synchronized
so that it is applied approximately
in accordance
to the
peak value of the opposite polarity of the power frequency.
For the sake
of convenience,
the rounded-off test values are reported in Table 4.
TABLE 1
To achr
to, but not
RATED
The vo
value connt
VOI,TAQE
Un
kV ( rms )
kV rp:ak
077&
(2)
(1)
1300
1425
420
NOTE 2
nectar open
the power-l
performed:
07 x Un filv:
kV ( peak )
y?J;Y
(3)
(4)
170
240
The disconnector
shall be considered to have passed the test successfully if the number of the disruptive discharges across the isolating distance
to earth or between poles on self-restoring insulation does not exceed two
for each test condition, and if no disruptive discharge on non-self-restoring
insulation occurs.
When the insulation of the disconnector,
or the earthing switch, is of
a self-restoring
type, and mope accuracy on the statistical behaviour of the
test object is needed, as an alternative
to the above test procedure ( 15
impulses ) a 50 percent disruptive discharge voltage test may be performed,
subject to agreement between the manufacturer
and the user. The test procedure shall be according to IS : 2071 (Part 2)-1974*.
In case of testing open
disconnectors
having
a rated voltage 420 kV, the value of the power
frequency voltage applied to one terminal shall remain constant.
From
follows:
the
test
u,
results,
the
p60% ( 1 deviation
withstand
voltage
1.3~ ) GZ 0.96
the value u =
IO
as
VssYO
0.03
shall be derived
( see : 2165-1977t
(first revision ).
NOTE 1
impulse or
between thq
When testir
the power-i
actual test
impulse, is
).
a) The
each
volts
term
nal t
prev
dere
disru
rest0
disru
b) The
15 (
term
dere
disrL
does
dista
This tes
NOTE 3
insulation t
such a co-01
and spark
voltages of
NOTE 4
for these c.
discharge ol
cation
of
recommend
voltage
could be increased up
b)
in 3.1.7.
IS : 9921
( Part
4 ) - 1985
3.1.7 Switching Impulse Voltage Tests - For rated voltage of 420 kV,
disconnectors
shall have two classes, Class A and Class B, which depend on
the service conditions
foreseen for the disconnector
and result in different
switching impulse voltage
test procedures
applied.
The tests shall be
performed
using the standard impulse 250/2 500 according
to IS : 2071
( Part 2 )-1974* and the following reqtiirements.
of positive
and
negative
If during a wet test more than two disruptive discharges on _seJfrestoring insulation occur, the test shall be repeated in the same test conditions and the disconnector
or the earthing switch shall be considered
to
have passed the test successfully if during the repeated. test the number of
not exceed 2 and if no disruptive
discharges
does
the disruptive
disoharge on non-self-restoring
insulation occurs.
With tde disconnector
closed or the earthing switch open, 15 consecutive impulses at the rated withstand voltage to earth shall be applied fon
eich test condition ( see 3.1.4 ).
The disconnector
or the earthjnK< switch
,!#a11 be considered to have passed the test successfully if the number of the
disruptive discharges to earth or between poles on self-restoring
insulation
does not exceed 2 for each test condition
and if no disruptive discharge
on non-self-restoring
insulation occurs.
With
depending
the disconnector
open, two
upon whether the disconnector
a) The first test series which is applicable to both classes of equipment consists of the application of 15 consecutive itipulses at the
rated
withstand
voltage
to earth
for each
test condition
( see Table
1 ).
The disconnector
shall be considered to have
passed this first test series successfully
if the number of the
disruptive
discharges
across the isolating
distance,
to earth or
between
poles of self-restoring
insulation does not exceed 2 for
each test condition,
and if no disruptive discharge on non-selfrestoring insulation occurs.
b) The second test series depends upon whether the equipment
Class A or Class B and the test procedures are as follows:
+Methbds
of high
voltage
testing:
Part
2 Teat procedures
12
(Jirst reuision ).
is
TAB1
RATED Vo
(1)
kV ( rn
1) Class
For this class, the second test series consist? of the application
of 15 consecutive
impulses at the rated withstand
voltage across the isolating distance ( see Table 2 of Part 2 of
Since,
this standard ) for each test condition ( see Table 1 ).
in this case, the applied voltage may be higher than the-rated
withstand
voltage to earth, it is permitted
to insulate
the
terminal to which the voltage is applied, the terminals of the
other poles and the base in order to prevent
disruptive
discharge to earth.
2)
Class B
For this class, the second test series consists of the application
of 15 consecutive
impulses at the rated withstand
voltage across the isolating distance ( see Table 3 of Part 2 of
this standard ) to each terminal. in turn with the opposite
terminal energized at the power frequency
voltage U,/z/Z?( rms ), and with the other terminals and the base connected
to earth
( see -Table
3 ). Each switching impulse shall be
synchronized
so that it is applied approximately
in correspondence to the peak value of the opposite polarity of the powerfrequency voltage.
The disconnector
of either class shall be considered
to
have passed this second test series successfullyif, for each test
condition,
the number of the disruptive discharges-across
the
isolating distance or between poles on self-restoring
insulation
does not exceed
2 and if no disruptive discharge on nonself-restoring
insulation occurs.
For the sake of convenience,
are indicated in Table 5.
f
TABLE
ROUNDED-OFF
the
TEST VALUES,
VOLTAGE
TESTS
rounded-off
SWITCAING
IMPULSE
WITHSTANDVOLTAGEACROSS
THE ISOLAT~NU DISTANCE
APPLIED TO
-_-h
----,
---Opposite Terminal, Power Frequency
One Terminal,
-Switching
_*------~
Impulse
run%K
(1)
kV(rms)
420
I
L
test values
Un x 2/?/_ldS
(2)
kV ( peak )
(3)
kV (arms )
(4)
kV ( peak)
900
245
345
13
value
U,
x t/y/v/3.
v/F/&
The voltage drop can be greatly reduced by using a
capacitor of a convenient
value connected
in parallel to the
terminal of the power-frequency
side.
3.1.8 Power
shall be subjec
accordance
wi
LJ, =
taking
results,
withstand
voltage
1*3a ) zz 0.92
deviation
the value u =
shall be
vs@&
0.06.
withstand
voltage determined
above shall
the appropriate
rated switching
impulse
( see _
Vgj% ( 1 -
The statistical
be not less than
withstand voltage.
the
a) For c
lowei
tions
tests
open disconprocedure
in
of the powershall remain
(Jirst reuision ).
of the
the di
tanec
Volta;
acres
Part :
to th
withs
N
discon
this cz
opposi
termi
as to
than 1
to ha\
occurs
*Methods
of h
switches
tests in
a) For disconnectors
and earthing
switches having a rated voltage
lower than 420 kV, the tests shall be performed
in dry conditions, and for outdoor disconnectors
and earthing switches, the
tests shall be performed in wet conditions.
The
test voltage shall be raised, for each test condition
( see 3.1.4 ), to the rated withstand voltage, as specified in Part 2
of the standard
and shall be maintained
for 1 minute.
With
the disconnector
open, the test voltage shall be applied simultaneously to the two terminals of each pole, using two different
voltage
sources in out-of-phase
conditions,
in order to obtain
across the open gap the rated withstand voltage as specified in
Part 2 of this standard.
Neither of the two voltage values applied
to the two terminals shall be higher than two-thuds ~of the rated
withstand voltage to earth.
NOTE - Subject to agreement
of the manufacturer,
the tests with the
disconnector
open may be performed using one single voltage source.
In
this case, the test voltage should be applied to each terminal
in turn, the
opposite terminal being earthed and the other terminals,
the base and the
terminal to which the voltage is to be applied being insulated in such a way
as to prevent disruptive
discharges
to earth.
This test is more severe
than the standard test prescribed in 3.1.8 (a).
The disconnector
or the earthing
to have passed the test successfully
occurs during the tests.
(Jirsr revision).
Tests are
be withstood at
U, being the ra
These tes
and shall be per
the user. Tests
closed position
provide inform:
b) For discomlectors
and earthing
switches having
a rated voltage
of 420 kV, the tests shall be performed in dry conditions only.
With the disconnector
closed or the earthing
switch open,
the test voltage shall be raised, for each test condition
( see
3.1.4 ), to the vaIue prescribed for the routine tests as reported
The disconin Table 6 and shall be maintained
for l-minute.
nector or the earth switch shall be considered
to have passed the
test successfully if no disruptive discharge occurs.
Since the
earthing switch,
reference to ser
artificial polluti
the testing met1
the user.
With
the
disconnector
open,
for each
test
condition
( see 3.1.4
and Table
2 ), the test voltage
shall be applied
simultaneously
to the two terminals
of each pole, using two
different voltage sources in out-of-phase
conditions,.
in order to
obtain a voltage
across
the isolating
3.1.10 Pa&
to be perform1
However, in the
nents for which
ments ( such as
by the manuf;
partial discharg
dktance.
distance
are
3.1.11
rest.5
circuits of disc
1 minute power
VALUES
OF TEST
VOLTAGES
FOR ROUTINE
TESTS
( Clause 3.1.8 )
RATED VOLTAGE
Un
(1)
kV(rms)
420
WITESTAND VOLTAQE
-_-__-_-_--__h_------~~--~
With the disconnector
With the disconnector
open ( total voltage
closed or the earthing
terminal to terminal )
switch open
(2)
kV (rms)
520
(3)
kV (rms)
610
a) betwet
a whc
switch;
b) if prac
circuit>
parts, a
The test
circuits of the di!
to have passed tt
each test.
Normally,
auxiliary and co
circuits.
If sucl
the appropriate
*Bushings for al
IS : 9921 ( Part
4 ) - 1985
and control
subjected to
Normally, the test voltage of motors and other devices used in the
; auxiliary and control circuits shall be the same as the test voltage of those
If such apparatus have already been tested in accordance with
the appropriate specification, they may Abedisconnected for these tests.
*Bushings for alternating voltages above 1 000 volts (first revision).
17
3.2 Temperature-Rise
Tests
3.2.1 Temperature-Rise
Tests of the Main Circuit (for disconnectors only ) The test for temperature
rise of the main circuits shall be made on a new
disconnector
with clean contact pieces.
These tests may be made on a
single pole when the rated voltage exceeds 72.5 kV.
service
nector,
The disconnector
shall be mounted approximately
as under the usual
conditions,
including all normal covers of any part of the disconand shail be protected against undue external heating or cooling.
NOTE - To avoid erecting large disconnectors for test purposes alone, the
temperature-rise
test may be carried out on a pole whose isolating distance from
earth has been appreciably reduced.
Temporary
connections
to the main circuit shall be such that no
appreciable
amount of heat is conducted
away from, or conveyed to, the
disconnector
during the test.
In case.of doubt, the temperature rise at the
terminals
of the main circuit and at the tem~porary connections
at a
distance of 1 m from the terminals shall be measured.
The difference
of
temperature
shall not exceed 5C.
nector
The test shall be made with the rated normal current of the disconand at rated frequency ( tolerance on the latter 2: percent).
The test shall be made over a period of time sufficient for the
temperature
rise to reach a constant value ( for practical purposes, this
condition is obtained when the variation does not exceed 1C per hour ).
The time for the whole test may
circuit with a higher value of current.
be shortened
by pre-heating
the
The temperature-rise
of the different parts of the disconnector
not exceed the values specified
in Table 2 of Part 2; otherwise,
disconnector
shall be considered to have failed the test.
shall
the
3.2.2 Tem/wature-Rise
Tests of the Auxiliary Equipment
made with the specified
supply ( ac or dc ) and
frequency ( tolerance 2: percent ).
The auxiliary
equipment
shall be tested at a voltage
percent of the rated supply voltage or at their rated current.
18
Contir
sufficient fol
purposes, th
1C per hoc
For
operation,
ci
t
a) Wk
de1
the
em
bei
swi
b) Wlde\
the
For ell
cooling dow:
~-The te
device shall
otherwise, tf
3.2.3 Met:
the temper:
Other methc
method.
For cc
parts shall bl
means, place
For rnf
precautions :
1) The
pro
hov
aPP
equal to 110
2) Got
P*e
circuits energized
only during disconnector
the tests shall be made under the following
or earthing
conditions:
switch
a) When
the disconnector
or earthing
switch has an automatic
device for opening the control circuit at the end of the operation,
the circuit shall be energized ten times, the interval between the
end of one operation and the beginning of the following operation
being 10 s or, if the construction
of the disconnector
or earthing
switch does not permit this, .the lowest interval possible; and
b) When the disconnector
or earthing
switch has no automatic
device for opening the control circuit at the end of the operation,
the circuit shahbe
energized once for 30 s.
For electrical operating
devices, these tests shall
cooling down at 85 percent of the rated supply voltage.
be repeated
after
. The temperature
rise of any part of the auxiliary circuit or operating
device shall not exceed the rzalues specified in Part 2 of this standard;
otherwise, the apparatus shall be considered to have failed *the test.
3.2.3 Measuremenl of Temjerature - For coils, the method of measuring
the temperature
rise by variation
of resistance
shall generally be used.
Other methods are permitted only if it is impossible to use the resistance
method.
I
!
For conductors
other than coils, the temperature
parts shall be measured with thermometers,
thermocouples
means, placed at the hottest accessible spot.
For measurement
with thermometers
precautions shall be taken:
or thermocouples,
of the different
or other suitable
the following
1) Thermocouples
or the bulbs of thermometers
shall be suitably
The protected area shall,
protected agazst cooling from outside.
however,
be negligible
compared
with the cooling area of the
apparatus under test.
2) Good heat conductivity
between the thermometer
or thermocouple and the surface of the part under test shall be ensured.
19
drop
the voltage
value between
or the resistance
shall
be
Withstand
Current
Current
Test Arrangements
3.3.1.1
Gcnetal - Disconnectors
and earthing
switches
shall
be
subject to a test to prove their ability to carry the rated peak withstand
The test shall be
current
and the rated short-time
withstand current.
made with the disconnector
or earthing switch in the closed position at a
suitable voltage and starting at any convenient temperature.
nectar
Each
or e
The
support 01
mechanism
The t
shall be a
comparable
For tc
with a disc
favourable
disconnectt
The t
be made w
electromaji]
current HOI
device betw
The t
single-phase
frame,
On a
the I
In the
adjacent po
on a single
The rc
two-column
the base ii
return cond
minimum r(
shall be at 1
connection
When
single-phase
conductor
1
condition
i
ported for a
For a
contact zoni
condition.
ISr9921(Part 4)-1985
Each test shall be preceded
nectar or earthing switch.
R
I
by a no-load operation
of the discon-
In the case of
be applied
if they
are small
compared
with
the
Whe
~the peak 2
a single te!
ted:
b)
tests.
~3.3.1.3 Disconnectors
and earthing switches with rated voltages exceeding
36kV - The single-phase
test arrangements
given in Fig. 2 and 3 may
be used as examples for disconnectors
for connection
by flexible conductors.
Disconnectors
with a horizontal
isolating distance intended to be used in
installations with rigid conductors may be tested in the same arrangement
as given in Fig. 2 but with rigid conductors and x1 is equal to 1.2 y, xs
Disconnectors
with a vertical isolating distance to
remaining u&hanged
be used in instal!ations
with rigid conductors
may be tested in the test
arrangement
given in Fig. 4.
3.3~2 Test Current and Duration - The ac component of the test current
shall, in principle, be equal to ac component of the rated short-time withThe peak current
stand current of the disconnector
or earthing switch.
( for a three-phase
circuit, the highest value in one of the outer phases )
shall be not less than the rated peak withstand current and shall not
exceed it by more than 5 percent without the consent of the manufacturer.
For disconnectors
or earthing
switches,
the test current shall in
principle be applied for a time tt equal to the rated duration t of shortcircuit;
its rms value It shall be determined
from an oscillogram,
as
The value
indicated in Appendix
H of IS : 2516 ( Part 4/Set ? )-1980*.
of Its tt on test shall be not less than the rated value Pt and shall not
exceed this value by more than 10 percent without the consent of the
manufacturer.
*Specification
voltage
above
for circuit-breakers:
1 000 V ac ( /ir~l reuision
Part 4 Type
).
22
tests
and routine
tests,
Set
2 For
No
test ma
applied
larger 1
shall be
FOI
the aver:
the aver:
Tk:
f
lope
Nc
3.3.3
tion oftier
peak w
disconn
test, tht
tion ant
or eaY
minim1
to chec
If the decrement
of the short-circuit
current of the test plant is
such that the specified rms value, measured in accordance with
Appendix
H of IS : 2516 ( Part 4/Set 2 )-1980*
cannot be
obtained
for the rated duration
without applying
initially
an
excessively high current,
the rms value of the current may be
permitted to fall below the specified value during the test and the
duration of the test increased
appropriately,
provided that the
value of the peak current is not less than that specified and the
duration is not more than 5 s.
b)
NOTE - The peak withstand current test and the short-time withstand current
test may be separated.
In this case, the time during which the short-circuit is
applied for the peak withstand current test shall be such that the value It2 It is not
larger than the.equivalent
value for the short-time withstand current test, but it
shall be not less than 50 percent of the rated duration.
For three-phase
tests, the current in any phase shall not vary from
the average of the currents in the three phases by more than 10 percent of
the average.
f
frequency
with a tolerance
of
3.3.3 Behaviour of Disconnector or Earthing Switch During the Test and Condito carry the rated
tion after Tests - During the test to prove the capability
and the rated short-time
withstand
current,
a
peak withstand
current
disconnector
or earthing
switch shall not show undue stress.
After the
test, the disconnector
or earthing switch shall not show material deterioration and shall be capable of operating normally.
Visual inspection and no-load operation
of the tested disconncetor
or earthing
switch after test at the minimum
pressure and/or at the
minimum supply voltage of the operating mechanism are usually sufficient
to check these requirements.
A light welding
of the earthing
switch is permitted.
23
.
IS t 9921 ( Part 4 ) - 1985
SHORT
-CIRCUIl
OPTIONAL.
13 OR
BE
BETWE
Disconnectors
conncctrd
by f
terminal
loads unless otherwise
sta
y = minimum
c<ntre-to-cent1
the manufacturer.
NOTE 1 - Tension,
sag, num
under consideration
and, therefere
and the user.
NOTE2 - Care
conditions
x = 3y
NOTE- Care should be taken that forces not representative
are not introduced by the connections to the supply.
of service
conditions
should
are not introduced
be
by
NOTE 3 - In principle,
Fig.
with the apprppriate
arrangemen
may
xs =
NOTE 4 - Disconnectors
int
be tested in the same arrang
0*5y.
IS:992l(Part4)-1985
SHORT-CIRCUIT
OPTIONAL
E
OR
CONNECTION
BETWEEN
BETWEEN
AND
AND
f
X,
Disconnectors
connected
by flexible
terminai
loads unless otherwise
stated:
conductors
with
nrgligiblc
longitudinal
2Y
x2 = 05Y
x1 =
y = minimum
CI ntre-to-centre
the manufacturer.
distance
between
NOTE
1 - Tension,
sag, number
of spacers,
etc,
under consideration
and, therefere,
subject to agreement
and the user.
NOTE
conditions
Care
should
are not introduced
2 -
adjacent
poles,
as stated
of flexible conductors
are
between the manufacturer
be taken
that
forces
not representative
by the connections
to the supply.
NOTE 3 - In principle,
Fig. 2 is also applicable
with the apprppriate
arrangement
of earth conductor.
NOTE 4 - Disconnectors
intended
may be tested in the same arrangement
xs = 05 y.
by
for testing
cart&&
of service
switches
25
P.
0
SHORT-CIRCUIT
TION
CHOICE
OR
INPUT
CONNEC-
TERMINALS,
}_
z..
2y
OR
0.51
OPTIONAL
)
1 = 30 f 10% (
y E minimum
centre-to-centre
the manufacturer.
DISCONNECTOR
LOAD
z-ccst arrangcmcnt
WITH
SMALL
between
RATED
adjacent
poles,
MECHANICAL
as stated
by
TERMINAL
(a)
Single or bundled
ted on the disconnector
flexible conductors
anchored
at points
without
longitudinal
terminal
load.
distance
conductor
suppor-
1b)
supported
DISCONNECTOR
LOAD
I and II and
on the disconnector
WITH
HEAVY
flexible
conductors
RATED
and at point
I.
MECHANICAL
TERMINAL
at pantograph
disconnection-
XT___,
anchored
are undre
I=
y -
30 f 10% (
1
minimum centre-to-centre
the manufacturer.
DISCONNECTOR
LOAD
WITH
distance
SMALL
between
RATED
adjacent
poles,
as stated
MECHANICAL
by
TERMINAL
i b)
conductor
supported
DISCONNECTOR
LOAD
WITH
on the disconnector
HEAVY
and at point I.
RATED
MECHANICAL
TERMINAL
NOTE1 -
consideration
the user.
flexible
conductors
anchored
at pantograph
disconnection-
and, therefore,
subject to agreement
between
the manufacturer
NOTE2 -
conditions
NOTE 3 -
In principle, Fig.
3 is
arrangement
also applicable
for testing
of earth conductor.
and
of service
,earthing
1
S
3.4.1 Eal
shall be sul:
( Part 4 )-I
3.5
Opera1
3.5.1 Ger
be made at
The s
terminals w
the operatic
to the impe
voltage sou
Inl
l-J
SHORT-CIRCUIT
CONNECTION
TERMINALS,
n;
OR INPUT
CHOICE
OPTIONAL.-<
l=29f
y =
lo%(m)
mnumum centre-to-centre
the manufacturer.
3.5.2 CO
satisfactory
position of
zone actor
With
placed in
standard )
mounting 1
a) al
b) a
c) a
b
NOTE lThe complete definition of the test arrangement is under consideration and therefore, for the present it should be subject to agreement between the
manufacturer and the user.
NOTE 2 - Lower limit for the distance 5 of parallel conductors:
times minimum distance between poles as indicated by the manufacturer.
5 = 05
FIG. 4 EXAMPLE OF A SINGLE-PHASE TF,ST ARRANGEMENT FOR DISCONNECTORSWITH A VERTICAL ISOLATING DISTANC:EWITH RATED VOLTAGES
EXCEEDING 52 kV TO BE USED WITH RIGID CONDUCTORS
28
a
1:
*Specific
Type tests a
to Prove
Switches
the
Short-Circuit-Making
Performance
of
Operating
and Mechanical
Endurance
Tests
of A on the vertical
b)
at a height
c) at a height equal
by + L/2; and
to h and
d) at a height
by - L/2.
to h and
*Specification
for
Type tests and routine
equal
alternating
tests.
current
displaced
displaced
switches
29
from
the axis
from
for voltages
above
horizontally
1 000 V:
Part
equal to +
U/2, and
b)
equal to -
U/2.
at a distance
In each position,
After t
and shall no
standard ).
3.5.4
Veri
Terminal LO
rated
mech.
standard,
aI
wind forces,
After t
b) for
ml
ml
th
On a disconnector
mechanism:
or earthing
switch
and
earthing
having
50 closr-open operating
cycles at the specified
voltage and/or minimum pressure of compressed
switches
power-operated
a) 900 close-open
operating cycles shall be made at rated
voltage and/or rated pressure of compressed gas supply;
b)
supply
minimum
supply
gas supply; and
C) 50 close-open operating
cycles at the specified maximum
supply
voltage and/or maximum pressure of compressed gas supply.
These operations shall be made at a rate such that the temperatures
of the energized electrical components do not exceed the values given in
Part 2 of this standard.
During the tests, lubrication
in accordance
with
the manufacturers
instructions
is permitted,
but no mechanical
adjustment is allowed.
For manually
operated
disconnectors
and earthing
switches,
the
handle may, for convenience
of testing, be replaced by an external poweroperated
device.
In this case, it is not necessary to vary the supply
voltage.
The closed and open positions
ting cycle.
shall
be attained
during
each opera-
a) for
mc
Exan ,
given in Fig
NOTE
only be tes
3.6
Opera
3.6.1 INI
operation
a deposit
operation
C
c
Natu
categories:
a) Cl
W
b)
P
e:
3.6.2 A,
if the rnz
switches fi
Ap
compare 1
be made
namely, 1
3.5.4
Verification- of Operation
During Application
of Rated
Mechanical
operating
cycles shall be made with the
Terminal Loads - Twenty-five
rated mechanical
terminal
loads, according
to 3.11 of Part 2 of this
standard,
applied in four directions
in turn spaced at 90, including the
wind forces, where assigned, acting on the equipment.
After these tests, the following
verifications
are made,
that:
for manually
operated
equipment,
the value
of the forces
measured during a switching cycle does not differ from the value
measured
under the same conditions
before the tests by more
than 20 percent.
3.6 Operation
Under
rated mechanical
with horizontal
terminal
terminal
isolriting
loads
are
load shall
distance.
produces
ice coatings
a)
b)
through
.air some-
by a white appearance,
formed
for
moisture condensing on cold surfaces.
3.6.2 Applicability - The tests defined in this clause are to be made only
if the manufacturer
claims suitability
of disconnectors
and earthing
switches for operation under severe conditions of ice formation.
A procedure
is described for producing
clear ice coatings
which
compare with those encountered
in nature so that reproducible
tests can
A choice
is provided
between
two classes of ice thickness,
be made.
namely, 10 mm and 20 mm.
31
3.6.4
Test
3.6.4.1
is
required thic
procedure fol
Operating
members may be shorfened in the assembly to suit the test
facilities
available,
provided the angle of rotation of the parts affected
remains unchanged.
a) Wit
the
co1
air
The
energizing
of heating
permitted during the test.
elements
of the control
mechanism
b)
ten
obt
c) Ho
co1
me
wa
en
d) Di
ra
en
as:
or earthing
slvitch shall be tcstcd
for
position
and the closed position,
unless
3.6.3.4
Any excess oil or grease shall be removed from all outside
surfaces as thin films of oil or grease prevent ice from adhering and greatly
change the results of tests.
3.6.3.5
To facilitate measurement
of ice thickness, a copper bar or
tube 30 mm in diameter
and 1 m in length shall be rnounted
in a
horizontal position in a place where it will receive the same general rainIf the specific thermal capacities per unit
fall as the apparatus under test.
surface area of test bar and apparatus under test differ considerably,
even
identical
spraying conditions
may produce
very different
ice coatings.
These
differences
in thickness
may be minimized
by short periods of
spraying alternating with longer periods of cooling.
3.6.3.6
The arrangement
shall allow the entire apparatus
to be
sprayed with artificial rain fallin, u from above at various angles from the
The water used in the spray should be cooled to a tempevertical to 45.
rature between 0C and 3C and should reach the test object in the liquid
state.
32
Fol
-
nectar
Follol
inch
3.6.4,
switch is m
completed
sustain dar
performam
If thl
hydraulica
completed
supplied a
( which m
Afte:
normal an
change
ir
resistance
a)
b)
to the range
The rate of
whatever is
Cl Hold
nectar
Following this ageing period, the satisfactory operation of the discon;including its auxiliary equipment shall be checked.
or earthing
3.6.4.2 Checking
of operation - If the disconnector
switch is manually operated, the test may be considered as satisfactorll)y
completed if the apparatus can be operated manually, and if it does not
sustain damage ( which may later interfere with its mechanical or electrical
performance ).
If the disconnetor or earthing switch is electrically, pneumatically or
hydraulically operated,
the test may be considered
as satisfactorily
completed if the apparatus can be operated fully by the operating device
supplied at its rated voltage or pressure, and if it does not sustain damage
( which may later interfere with its mechanical or electrical performance ).
After completion of the test and with the temperature restored to
normal ambient, it shall be demonstrated that there has been no significant
change in contact condition, for example, by measurement of contact
resistance.
33
at the Temperature
3.8.1
Limits
a) In
b;
3.7.0 These
tests apply only to outdoor
disconnector
and earthing
switches and shall be performed on special request of the llser.
The tests shall
supply pressure.
be carried
out with
the rated
values
of voltage
and
The energizing
of heating
permitted during the test.
elements
of tire control
mechanism
Tl
is
b)
Ir
te
rt
The
to earth.
earthed or
measuring
3.8.2 I
and at ap]
is made.
prior to th
their ends
ference vol
The
1980 *] sl
Interferer
MHz , se
Radio In1
tuned to 2
the range
recorded.
3.8.3 :
publicatic
30 Q; in
radio int
the meas
for test F
basis ma
Th
between
as seen f,
circulatir
high vo:
suitable
at the m
Tests
may be performed
on one pole in both closed and open
positions for disconnectors,
and in the open position for earthing switches.
*Circu
1000 v a
3.8
Tests
for Measuring
Radio
Interference
34
Level
shall be applied
position,
between
as follows:
the
terminals
and the
b) In
the open
position,
between
one terminal
and
Connections
terminals connected to the earthed base.
reversed if the disconnector
is not symmetrical.
The
to earth.
earthed or
measuring
earthed
and
the other
are to be
1000 V ac.
35
~~11 dl
also be inch
test and of I
test report.
4. ROUTI!
4.0 Genera
4.0.1 Thf
samples to C
which the t
a) PO
b) Vc
c) M
d) M
Test
upon betwc
NOTE
manufactu
or earthin
between tb
4.1 Power
Circui
4.1.1 Tl
and to 3.1.
poles in ne
Whe
assembled
insulation
In such e
manufactu
4.1.2 W
( Part 4/S(
pole disco:
value spec
*Method
(f;fst revision
tSpecific
voltages abo
TESTS
4.0 General
4.0.1 The following tests shall be carried out on an agreed number
samples to ensure that the production is in accordance with the samples
which the type test has been carried out:
a) Power-frequency
b)
Voltage
voltage
tests on control
c) Measurement
d) Mechanical
of the resistance
operating
of
on
circuits;
and
tests.
necessary
unless
agreed
4.1 Power-Frequency
Circuit
Voltage
Dry Withstand
Tests
on the Main
37
METHOD
( Cfuuse 4.12
TESTCONDITION
No.
where
)
EARTH
CONNECTED TO
VOLTAGE
APPLIED TO
DISCONNECTOR
POSITION
IT
VOLTAGEDRY
FOR POWER-FREQUENCY
TESTS ( MAIN CIRCUIT
)
R
i]
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
If
Closed
AaCc
BbP
4.4 Mecha
_ 2*
Closed
Bb
AaCcF
Open
ABC
abcF
4.4.1 01
earthing sw
the specifieo
Open
abc
ABCF
*If the insulation between poles is air at atmospheric pressure, test conditions NO. 1
and 2 may be combined, the test voltage being applied between all the parts of the
main circuit connected together and the base.
.
When testing earthing switches, the test voltages shall be raised to
the withstand value specified and maintained
for 1 minute.
The voltage
shall be applied between
the insulated
terminals
and between all the
insulated
terminals
connected
together and the base earthed,
with the
earthing switch open.
4.4.2 Du
current in,
disconnect0
operating d
that operat
switches.
The
a) at
- g;
S\
The disconnector
or earthing
switch shall be considered
passed the test successfully,
if, during the test, no disruptive
occurs.
to have
discharge
For disconnectors
or earthing
switches have a rated voltage
than 420 kV, the test voltage shall be that specified in the relevent
of Part 2 of this standard under Rated I minute power-frequency
stand voltage .
For disconnectors
420 kV, the test voltage
4.2 Voltage
Tests
4.2.1 These
tests
prescribed in 3.1.11.
4.3
Measurement
or earthing
switches
shall be 520 kV.
on Control
shall
be
having
and Auxiliary
performed
of the Resistance
under
a rated
lower
tables
with-
voltage
of
of the Main
same
conditions
as
Circuit
ai
0
c)
al
C
Duri
shall be fal
each opera
A&e
have been
Circuits
the
b)
measured
resistance
where
4.4
Mechanical
Operating
measured
during
the corresponding
Tests
4.4.1 Operating
tests are made to ensure that the disconnectors
or
earthing switches comply with the prescribed
operating
conditions within
the specified voltage and supply pressure limits of their operating devices.
4.4.2 During these tests, which are performed
without voltage on, or
current in, the main circuit,
it shall be verified, in particular,
that the
disconnectors
or earthing
switches open and close correctly
&en
their
It shall also be verified
operating devices are energized or under pressure.
that operation will not cause anj damage to the disconnectors
or earthing
switches.
The
out:
at specified maximum
supply voltage and/or maximum
of compressed gas supply: 10 operating cycles; and
c) at specified
compressed
and/or minimum
cycles.
pressure
pressure
of
or earthing
switch shall
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