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Remember that good insulation has high resistance; poor insulation, relatively low resistance. The actual
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resistance values can be higher or lower, depending upon such factors as the temperature or moisture content of the insulation (resistance decreases in temperature or moisture).
As you know good insulation has high resistance; poor insulation, relatively low resistance. The actual resistance values can be higher or lower, depending upon such factors as the temperature or moisture content of the insulation (resistance decreases in temperature or moisture). With a little record-keeping and common sense, however, you can get a good picture of the insulation condition from values that are only relative. The Megger insulation tester is a small, portable instrument that gives you a direct reading of insulation resistance in ohms or megohms. For good insulation, the resistance usually reads in the megohm range. The Megger insulation tester is essentially a high-range resistance meter (ohmmeter) with a built-in directcurrent generator. This meter is of special construction with both current and voltage coils, enabling true ohms to be read directly, independent of the actual voltage applied. This method is non-destructive; that is, it does not cause deterioration of the insulation.
The generator can be hand-cranked or line-operated to develop a high DC voltage which causes a small current through and over surfaces of the insulation being tested (Fig. 2). This current (usually at an applied voltage of 500 volts or more) is measured by the ohmmeter, which has an indicating scale. Fig. 3 shows a typical scale, which reads increasing resistance values from left up to infinity, or a resistance too high to be measured.
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the opposite from a conductor: it should resist current and keep the current in its path along the conductor. To understand insulation testing you really dont need to go into the mathematics of electricity, but one simple equation ohms law can be very helpful in appreciating many aspects. even if youve been exposed to this law before, it may be a good idea to review it in the light of insulation testing.
Common sense tells us that the more voltage we have, the more current therell be. Also, the lower the resistance of the wire, the more current for the same voltage. Actually, this is ohms law, which is expressed this way in equation form:
e=IxR
where, e = voltage in volts I = current in amperes R = resistance in ohms Note, however, that no insulation is perfect (that is, has infinite resistance) so some electricity does flow along the insulation or through it to ground. Such a current may only be a millionth of an ampere (one microampere) but it is the basis of insulation testing equipment. note also that a higher voltage tends to cause more current through the insulation. This small amount of current would not, of course, harm good insulation but would be a problem if the insulation has deteriorated. now, to sum up our answer to the question what is good insulation?
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We have seen that, essentially, good means a relatively high resistance to current. Used to describe an insulation material, good would also mean the ability to keep a high resistance. So, a suitable way of measuring resistance can tell you how good the insulation is. Also, if you take measurements at regular periods, you can check trends toward its deterioration (more on this later).
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