REPORT OF PERFORMANCE

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OBJECT

Silicone composite insulator

TYPE

YPIL-MSA-066-BS

MANUFACTURER

YAMUNA Power & Infrastructure Ltd.,

Jagadhri, Haryana, India

CLIENT

YAMUNA Power & Infrastructure Ltd.,

Jagadhri, Haryana, India

TESTED BY

KEMA HIGH-VOLTAGE LABORATORY

Arnhem, the Netherlands

DATE OF TESTS

14 January to 22 August 2011

TEST PROGRAMME

Tracking and erosion test; Test at multiple stresses in accordance with

IEC 62217 (2005) clause 9.3.3 and annex B.

SUMMARY AND
CONCLUSION

The composite polymer suspension insulator samples passed the 5000 h test
at multiple stresses.

This Report of Performance applies only to the object tested. The responsibility for conformity of any
object having the same designations with that tested rests with the Manufacturer.
This report consists of 12 pages in total.
Copyright: Only integral reproduction of this report is permitted without written
permission from KEMA. Electronic copies in e.g. PDF-format or scanned version of
this report may be available and have the status for information only.
The sealed and bound version of the report is the only valid version.

KEMA Nederland B.V.

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S.A.M. Verhoeven
Director Testing, Inspections &
Certification The Netherlands
Arnhem, 30 September 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... 2

1

Identification of the test object......................................................................................................3

1.1
1.2

Description of the test object........................................................................................................3

List of drawings ............................................................................................................................3

2
2.1
2.2

General information......................................................................................................................4
The tests were witnessed by........................................................................................................4
The tests were carried out by.......................................................................................................4

2.3

Purpose of the test .......................................................................................................................4

2.4
2.5

Measurement uncertainty.............................................................................................................4
Applicable standards ....................................................................................................................4

3
3.1

Tracking and erosion test; Test at multiple stresses....................................................................5

Test parameters ...........................................................................................................................5

3.1.1
3.1.2

The accelerated weather ageing cycle ........................................................................................5

Spectrum of the solar radiation simulation...................................................................................6

3.1.3
3.2

Leakage current measurement ....................................................................................................7

Evaluation of the test....................................................................................................................8

APPENDIX A

MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES........................................................................... 9

APPENDIX B

MANUFACTURERS DRAWING............................................................................... 10

APPENDIX C

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE TEST OBJECT AFTER TEST........................................ 12

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IDENTIFICATION OF THE TEST OBJECT

1.1

Description of the test object

Manufacturer

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YAMUNA Power & Infrastructure Ltd.,

Jagadhri, Haryana, India

Type

YPIL-MSA-066-BS

Creepage distance

525 mm

Length

348 15 mm

Arcing distance

230 mm

Shed / housing material

silicone rubber

Number of sheds

4 (two of 150 mm and two of 96 mm)

Diameter of rod/core

27 mm

Rod / Core

fibreglass

1.2

List of drawings

The manufacturer has guaranteed that the object submitted for tests has been manufactured in
accordance with the following drawing. KEMA has verified that this drawing adequately represents
the objects tested.
The following drawing is included in this report:

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Drawing no. YPIL-MSA-066-BS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1

The tests were witnessed by

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The tests were not witnessed.

2.2

The tests were carried out by

Name

Company

Mr P.J. Hlkenberg
Mr T.R. Hiddink

KEMA Nederland B.V.

Arnhem, the Netherlands

2.3

Purpose of the test

Purpose of the test was to verify whether the material complies with the specified requirements.

2.4

Measurement uncertainty

A table with measurement uncertainties is enclosed in appendix A. Unless otherwise indicated in the
report, the measurement uncertainties of the results presented are as indicated in this table.

2.5

Applicable standards

When reference is made to a standard and the date of issue is not stated, this applies to the latest

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issue, including amendments, which have been officially published prior to the date of the tests.

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TRACKING AND EROSION TEST; TEST AT MULTIPLE STRESSES

Standard and date

Standard
Test dates

3.1

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IEC 62217 clause 9.3.3 and Annex B

14 January to 22 August 2011

Test parameters

Characteristic test data

Test duration

5000

hours (= 208 days and 8 hours)

Test voltage
Test frequency

15,2
50

kV
Hz

Heating

50

Humidification
Salt fog salinity

95
7

%
3
kg/m

Artificial rain

100

Number of samples

Solar radiation

3.1.1

see clause 3.1.2

The accelerated weather ageing cycle

humidification 95%
o

heating 50 C
artificial rain (100 m)
salt fog: 7 kg/m

solar radiation simulation

test voltage

In operation

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Out of operation

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

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3.1.2

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Spectrum of the solar radiation simulation

For the solar radiation simulation, a lamp is combined with a boro-silicate filter.
The solar spectrum of this combination is given below and fits well within the solar spectrum at noon in
the summertime, at a latitude of 42 .

Solar spectrum at noon in summer at a latitude of 42 .

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Spectrum of the lamp with a boro-silicate filter measured in the test chamber.

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3.1.3

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Leakage current measurement

Voltage is applied to the high voltage side of the insulator. The leakage current measurement is
connected to the other ground side of the insulator.

Test voltage

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The electrical measurement scheme is as follows:

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3.2

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Evaluation of the test

pass/fail criteria

observation sample 1

observation sample 2

number of over-current trip-outs

tracking

no

no

erosion depth more than 3 mm

no, (< 1 mm)

no, (< 1 mm)

erosion reached the core

no

no

sheds are punctured

no

no

housing is punctured

no

no

interface is punctured

no

no

Requirements
The test is regarded as passed if, on both test specimens:
- no tracking occurs
- for composite insulators: erosion depth is less than 3 mm and does not reach the core, if applicable
- no shed, housing or interface is punctured.
Result

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The test was passed.

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APPENDIX A

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MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES

The measurement uncertainties in the results presented are as specified below unless otherwise
indicated.
measurement

measurement uncertainty

dielectric tests and impulse current tests:

peak value

3%

time parameters

10 %

capacitance measurement

0,3%
-5

0,5% 5 x 10

tan measurement
partial discharge measurement:

< 10 pC

2 pC

10 to 100 pC
> 100 pC

5 pC
20%

measurement of impedance

1%

AC-resistance measurement
measurement of losses

1%

measurement of insulation resistance

measurement of DC resistance:

10 %
1 to 5
5 to 10

1%
0,5%

10 to 200

0,2%

radio interference test

2 dB
-4

calibration of current transformers

2,2 x 10 Ii/Iu and 290

calibration of voltage transformers

1,6 x 10 Ui/Uu and 510 rad

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measurement of conductivity

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measurement of temperature:

5%
-50 to -40 C

3K

-40 to125 C
125 to 150 C

2K
3K

rad

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APPENDIX B

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MANUFACTURERS DRAWING

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2 pages (including this page)

drawing no.

description/title

date

rev.

YPIL-MSA-066-BS

Drawing for multi stress ageing test of 5000Hrs. as per

IEC 61109 (silicone composite insulator)

18-03-2010

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APPENDIX C

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE TEST OBJECT AFTER TEST

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Photo 1: the two samples after 5000 hours of test

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