Testing of ACSR Conductors

by

Type Tests as per IS 398 Part-5

  1. Visual examination
  2. Measurement of diameters of individual aluminium and steel wires
  3. Measurement of lay ratio of each layer
  4. Ductility test
  5. Breaking load test
  6. Wrapping test
  7. Resistance test
  8. Galvanizing test
  9. Surface condition test
  10. Corona test
  11. Radio interference voltage test.

Routine Tests on ACSR Conductors

These tests are performed as per IS 398 Part-5

  1. Visual examination
  2. Measurement of diameters of individual aluminium and steel wires
  3. Measurement of lay ratio
  4. Breaking load test on individual wires
  5. Ductility test
  6. Wrapping test
  7. Resistance test
  8. Galvanizing test.

Acceptance Tests on ACSR Conductors as per IS 398 Part-5

  1. Visual examination
  2. Measurement of diameters of individual aluminium and steel wires
  3. Measurement of lay ratio
  4. Breaking load test on individual wires
  5. Ductility test
  6. Wrapping test
  7. Resistance test
  8. Galvanizing test