IEEE 400.3 : 2006
IEEE 400.3 : 2006
PARTIAL DISCHARGE TESTING OF SHIELDED POWER CABLE SYSTEMS IN A FIELD ENVIRONMENT
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Table of Contents
1 Overview
1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Background
2 Normative references
3 Definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
3.2 Acronyms and abbreviations
4 Partial discharge data interpretation
4.1 Type and location of defects
4.2 Insulating materials
4.3 Operating conditions
5 Partial discharge detection
5.1 General test setup
5.2 Partial discharge detection methods
5.3 Partial discharge detection sensitivity
5.4 Partial discharge location
5.5 Test limitations
6 Voltage sources
6.1 Sinusoidal power-frequency voltage sources
6.2 Alternative voltage sources
7 Practical testing guidelines
7.1 Pre-test owner information
7.2 Preliminary inspection and/or testing
7.3 Pre-test conference
7.4 Test conditions (voltage levels and duration)
8 Test results and recommendations
8.1 Interpretation of test results - recommendations and
implications
8.2 Partial discharge test documentation
9 Safety
9.1 Personal protective equipment
9.2 Switching and blocking practices
9.3 Grounding and responsibility for control of cable
9.4 Safety of the public
9.5 Daily safety meeting
10 Conclusions
Annex A (informative) Partial discharge and water trees
Annex B (informative) Effect of cavity shape on partial
discharge inception voltage
Annex C (normative) Partial discharge calibration and
location accuracy
Annex D (informative) Bibliography
Abstract
Describes the diagnostic testing of new or service-aged installed shielded power cable systems, which include cable, joints, and terminations, using PD detection, measurement, and location.
General Product Information
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers |
