Bulk Oil Circuit Breaker – History, Working & Drawbacks

In the early days, less 1910 or the early 20th century, most utilities used a bulk oil circuit breaker (BOCB) for high-voltage switching during that time. Earlier air circuit breakers served the purpose of switching high voltage and very high voltage current. But after the 19th century, engineers realized that mineral oil, or specially treated … Read more

What is Basic Insulation Level (BIL) – A Complete Guidance

Each high-voltage equipment requires adequate insulation to operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. Rated insulation levels indicate the amount of stress the insulation can handle during lightning strikes, sudden electrical surges, or power overloads. The IEC and Indian Standards (IS: 13118) have established clear global rules for these insulation levels to ensure consistent operation. Actually, an … Read more

Testing on Aluminium Bus Pipe

Type Tests of Aluminum Bus Pipe These tests are performed as per IS 5082 (1998). Routine Test of Aluminium Bus Pipe Acceptance Test of Aluminium Bus Pipes The acceptance tests of the aluminium bus pipes will be the same as the routine tests. Only difference is that, acceptance tests can be performed on the selected … Read more

Rogowski Coil CT – A Complete Guide to Theory and Operation

Rogowski Coil CT

Before discussing the Rogowski Coil CT (Current Transformer), it is essential to understand the basic theory behind it. When current flows through a conductor, it creates a magnetic field around that conductor. If we place a ring-shaped magnetic core around the conductor, the magnetic flux lines concentrate inside the core. When we wrap a copper … Read more

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