Check of Core and Frame Insulation

References/Standards

IEC 60076-1, Cl. 11.12 Power transformers:

General

Purpose of the test

• The purpose of the measurement is
to check and prove that the
transformer core is insulated from
the tank and core frame.
 PERFORMANCE OF THE MEASUREMENT
• Earthing links from core to earth and from core frame to
earth (if the latter one exists) are removed (disconnected)
in earthing connection box (terminal box).
• Several combinations of measurement of insulation
resistance are possible depending upon the performance of
core and frame earthing:
 Core to Frame;
 Core to Tank;
 Core Frame to Tank;
 Core to (Tank + Core frame);
 (Core + Core Frame) to Tank.
….Contd.
Core and Frame Connection
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In Power Transformers these connections are brought out on transformer

tank.
PERFORMANCE OF THE MEASUREMENT

• The measurement is performed by means of an

insulation resistance meter.
• For each measurement a DC voltage of at least 500 V
(but not greater than 2500 V) is applied between pair
of terminal bushings in earthing terminal box for a
measuring period ≥ 1 min. or until the measuring
insulation resistance become stable.
 At least combination core to (tank + core frame) or core to tank is
to be measured. In all measurements tank is assumed as earth
potential.
 Measured values for each combination shall be above 50 MΩ.
 TEST REPORT
Measured values with indication of measured
combination are documented in transformer
routine test report.
Data Presentation