Testing of XLPE Cable above 33KV up to 220KV

Type Tests for XLPE Copper Cable Tests on Conductor Tests on Insulation Tests on Semiconductor Layer on the Insulation Tests on Metallic Screen Tests on Metallic Sheath Tests on Armours Tests on Outer Sheath Tests on Complete Cable Specimen Routine Tests on XLPE HV Cables Acceptance Tests on XLPE HV Cables

Ferroresonance in Potential Transformer or PT or VT

As the name suggests, ferroresonance is a resonance phenomenon related to iron. Ferro means ‘iron’. Before understanding the ferroresonance, let us recall the concept of resonance first. Suppose, we have a series RLC circuit, across which a voltage source is connected. Say a current I flowing through the circuit. VL is the voltage developed across … Read more

Amorphous Material for Transformer Core – A Complete Guide

Traditional distribution transformers use cold-rolled grain-oriented (CRGO) silicon steel for their core. However, in recent years, manufacturers have preferred using amorphous iron materials. The amorphous core material is typically an amorphous iron alloy. It is mainly an iron alloy, with a small quantity of boron and silicon. Unlike CRGO steel, the amorphous material is non-crystalline … Read more

Earth Continuity Conductor or Cable (ECC) for EHV Cables

The Earth Continuity Conductor or ECC provides an alternate fault current path in EHV installations, limiting dangerous sheath voltage and safeguarding cable insulation. Sometimes, we also call it Earth Continuity Cable. We most commonly use single-core cables for underground high-voltage transmission systems. This is because 3-core high-voltage transmission cables, mainly above 33kV, are not easily … Read more

Type, Routine and Acceptance Tests for HV XLPE Cables

Type Tests for above 33KV up to 220KV XLPE Copper Cable Tests on Conductor Tests on Insulation 3. Measurement of Thickness of Insulation4. Measurement of tensile strength and elongation at break5. Thermal ageing in air oven6. Hot set test7. Shrinkage test8. Void and contaminants test Tests on semiconductive layers of the insulation 9. Resistivity test … Read more

Parameters of a Transformer (10MVA 66/11KV Transformer)

The clearance requirements for HV and LV terminals in the air are as follows:For 66 kV side, the phase-to-phase and phase-to-earth clearance should be 700 mm, and 660 mm respectively.For 12 kV side, the phase-to-phase and phase-to-earth clearance should be 280 mm, and 140 mm respectively. The following points should be noted for designing winding … Read more