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Capacitance and dissipation factor test sets. - Surgetek

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2.5 kV <strong>and</strong> 12 kV <strong>Capacitance</strong> <strong>and</strong>Dissipation Factor Test SetsC&DFTestSetCxH BlackCxLRedTwo-winding transformer <strong>test</strong>sCLGThe most important benefit to be gained from a typical<strong>dissipation</strong> <strong>factor</strong> <strong>test</strong> program is obtaining a benchmarkreference reading on costly <strong>and</strong> vital high-voltageapparatus.Whenever possible, these initial readings should be takenwhen the equipment is new <strong>and</strong> when the insulation isclean <strong>and</strong> dry.Later readings taken during the service life of theapparatus can be compared to the benchmark. Increasingvalues of <strong>dissipation</strong> <strong>factor</strong> can represent deterioratinginsulation <strong>and</strong> the need for remedial action.Intervals of one to three years between routine diagnostic<strong>test</strong>s are usually observed for high-voltage transmission<strong>and</strong> distribution apparatus.The <strong>Capacitance</strong> <strong>and</strong> Dissipation Factor (C&DF) Test Setscan perform the following st<strong>and</strong>ard <strong>test</strong>s:Ungrounded Specimen Test (UST)This <strong>test</strong> is made when both specimen terminals can beinsulated from ground. The <strong>test</strong> is often used to reducethe effect of stray capacitance losses to ground <strong>and</strong> toreduce the effect of interference pickup from nearbyenergized apparatus.Typical <strong>test</strong> specimens include the capacitive grading foilsused in high-voltage bushings <strong>and</strong> the interwindinginsulation used in high-voltage transformers.Grounded Specimen Test (GST)HV LeadCHLThis is the most frequently used <strong>test</strong> connection <strong>and</strong>involves all insulation between the high-voltage conductor<strong>and</strong> ground. Typical <strong>test</strong> specimens include transformerwindings to tank <strong>and</strong> core, circuit-breaker assemblies, coilsof rotating machines, etc.HCHGGrounded Specimen Test with Guard Connection(GST-G)This <strong>test</strong> is used to separate the total values of a GST intoseparate parts for better analysis. Often this <strong>test</strong> is usedwith the GST to confirm the <strong>test</strong> readings made using theUST.The C&DF Test Sets can perform excitation-current <strong>test</strong>s ontransformer windings or other insulated coil windings. Amaximum of 400 mA can be used up to 6 kV when <strong>test</strong>inglarge windings.Changes in transformer excitation-current measurementscan indicate internal faults caused by shorted turns in thewindings. This type of measurement has gained wideacceptance in the utility industry.These <strong>test</strong> <strong>sets</strong> make a direct measurement of <strong>test</strong>specimen capacitance, <strong>dissipation</strong> <strong>factor</strong> <strong>and</strong> wattsdissipated. The terms “power <strong>factor</strong>” <strong>and</strong> “<strong>dissipation</strong><strong>factor</strong>” have the same numerical values for the usualoperating range of insulation materials, so generally eitherterm may be used.Some simple conversions may be needed when highervalues (above 10%) are encountered. Because mostnameplate values are given as power <strong>factor</strong> (<strong>dissipation</strong><strong>factor</strong>) by the manufacturer, this <strong>test</strong> set provides quick,easy <strong>and</strong> direct <strong>test</strong> comparisons.FEATURES AND BENEFITS■ Interference suppression circuits allow for accuratemeasurements under severe interference or noiseconditions.■ Automatic balancing of <strong>dissipation</strong> <strong>factor</strong> allows theoperator to perform <strong>test</strong>s quickly <strong>and</strong> with higherresolution.■ Lightweight, compact design makes the <strong>test</strong> <strong>sets</strong>extremely portable. These are the ligh<strong>test</strong> <strong>test</strong> <strong>sets</strong> onthe market.■ Fully shielded <strong>and</strong> guarded circuits eliminate theinfluence of stray capacitances to ground.■ Extended-range <strong>test</strong> set is capable of <strong>test</strong>ing capacitancesof up to 1 µF at 10 kV when used with the ResonatingInductor.

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