SEPARATE-SOURCE VOLTAGE WITHSTAND TEST

PURPOSE OF THE TEST

The object of the test is to secure that the insulation between the windings, and the insulation between windings and earthed parts, withstand the temporary overvoltages which may occur in service.

TEST CIRCUIT

Fig. 6.1

Test circuit separate-source voltage withstand test

G1 supply regulator, T1 step-up transformer, T2 transformer under test, T3 current transformer, E voltage divider, P1 ammeter, P2 voltmeter (peak
value).

The voltage is measured using a capacitive voltage divider in conjunction with peak value voltmeter. It indicates the peak value divided by . The test voltage is adjusted according to this meter.

PERFORMANCE

The test is made with single-phase voltage of rated frequency. The test voltage is applied for 60 seconds between the winding under test and all terminals of the remaining windings, core and tank of the transformer, connected together to earth (Fig. 6.1). The test is successful if no collapse of the test voltage occurs.

TEST RESULT

The test voltage, frequency and test duration are stated in the report.