4 L Ref: Doc: ETDC 59 (2240) 1 ETDC 59; Pane! for Methods of Tests for Cables, E* Power Cabies Sectional Comet” Indian Standard Sr METHODS OF TEST FOR CABLES PART 45 HIGH VOLTAGE TEST 1. Scope — Covers the method for high voltage test on electric cables. 2. Significance — The insulation material in a cable is used to isolate the conductors from one another and from ground, as well as provide the necessary mechanical strength. The fundamental requirement of the insulation in an electric cable is that it withstands the voltage imposed on if in Service. It 1s necessary that a evaluation of the condition of the insulation be made by imposing a higher voltage stress for a short duration. 3, Terminology — As. given in_ IS : 1885 ( Part 82 ) - 1971 ' Electrotechnical vocabulary : Part 32 Cables, conductors and accessories for electricity supply’ and 1S: 2071 (Part 1) - 1974 * Methods of high voltage testing: Part 1 General definitions and test requirements ', 4, Apparatus 4.4 High Voltage Source — in accordance with 2 and 3 of IS : 2071 (Part 2)- 1974 * Methods of high « Joltage testing: Part 2 Test procedures ". 4.2 Water Bath 4,3 Thermostatically Controlled Water Bath 5. Material — No material other than the specimen is required except certain materials for making end-torminations, wherever necessary. 6, Test Specimen — The full drum length of the cable or 3m, Min sample piece shall constitute the test specimen. 1. Conditioning 7A For performing this test at ambiont temperature for multi-core (armouredjunarmoured ) and single core (armouredjscreened ) cable, no conditioning is required. 7.2 For porforming this test at ambient temperature on unarmouredjunscreened single core cables, if shall be immersed in water at the ambient temperature and the duration of immersion shall be es stated in relevant cable specification [7.3 For performing this test at an elevated temperature, the conditioning of tho sample in wator ath, the duration and temperature shall be as stated in relevant cable specification. 8, Test Procedure B.A The high voltage source is connected to the conductor of the core under test. The cores not under test, ‘screen and armour are connected to the earth terminal, depending on the mode of connections as given In Fig. 1, 2A or 2B, as applicable. 7 8.2 The voltage is to be raised sufficient slowly to permit accurate reading of the measuring instru- ments, but not so slowly a8 fo cause unnecessary prolongation of the stress near the test voltage. These requirements are in general met if tho rate of rise above 75 percent of the test voltage Is about 2 percent per second of this voltage. However, different rate of rise may be used, but it should not exceed 2 000 V/s. 8.3 The test voltage Is raised to the specified value as described in 8.2 and is maintained for the specified time. After tho specified time, the voltage is rapidly decreased but the voltage is not interrupted suddenly to avoid the possibility of switching transients which may affect the subse- quent tost results. Adopted 14 March 1934 © September 1985, [SI Gr 2 INDIAN STANDARDS INSTITUTION NANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG NEW DELHI 110002| | | 1S: 10810 ( Part 45) - 1984 si Type of No. Cable 4. Single-Core Cable 2, Two-Core Cable te 3, Throo-Core 4. Four-Coro Cable 5, Multi-Core Cable E © metallic s V = fest voltade. Note {The ing ef whien bs Connection Diagram — € seen, moti steatte » Ton engage basing Ne 1G 1 VOLTAEE HE Co CAppticaise steve Test Connection 1 against E 4 against 2+E 2 against 14+£ 1 against 2+34+E 2 against 84-1-+E 3 against 1+2+8 {against 24+3+4+E 2 against 143-+4+E 8 against 14-2-+4-+E 4 against 1+2+3+E 1) All oud numbered cores of alt Inver anjainst all even numbered © vunes ofall layers, hy Fist cone amainst fast core in jock Paver concerned if in at fost ene faves the fofal number i oses beak sid arvater than, therastas eat bequived , fiopnhered tasers against 1 sostage winds oes the vomnfgetor ande 4142-48 against E (between conductors and earth } 1 against 243 Qagainst t+3 £ = metallic screen, metallic sheath or armouring and earth V = test voltage conductor to conductor Vo = tosts voltage conductor to earth Note — These test connections call for a i on hia voltage winging. Alternatively, tro sina Rectione may be UBEd. FIG, 24 VOLTAGE TE sineve test voltages between conductors and between conductors ale phase testing transformer, with facility for mid point earthing If Bhase transermers suitably connected to give the similar con~ {ST CONNECTIONS FOR SINGLE PHASE TESTING (Applicable and earth aro diflerent ) sheath o armouring and earth E = metallic screen, metal Y= test voltage, conductor to conductor Vo = test voltage, conductor to earth Note —This figure i alternate to Fig. 2A. 8 VOLTAGE TEST CONNECTIONS FOR THREE PHASE TESTING ‘betwoon conductors and earth are different } FIG. 2 (Applicable where tast vottages betweon conductors and 3B Pe eee 8.3.1. In case of tests with de voltage the smoothing capacitor ble resistor, to be discharged through a suit Note — Forteste, with de voltage, the conductor shall be connected to the negative pole of tho de source a the positive poto of the de souree shail bo earthed. 8.4 During the test, breakdown of insulation is to be observed, 9. Tabulation of Observations Sample Cable Length —Tempera- Test Voltage Durationof Observation of ‘No. Descrip- ture Test Breakdown tion m °C KV acide YesjNo j 10. Calculation — No calculation is involved, \ 11. Report 4 11.4 Reference Specification a Sample Description Test Voltage Duration of Test Breakdown No. of Sample Yes/No 11.2 Conclusion — The specimen meets/does not meet the requirements of the specification.