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Bushing Testing

The document discusses testing procedures for bushings. Bushings allow electrical conductors to pass through grounded objects without causing shorts or grounds. There are different types of bushings classified by construction, insulating media, and insulation used. Key tests include: - Power frequency tests that measure capacitance, power factor, and ability to withstand voltages for periods of time. - Impulse voltage tests that apply high voltage spikes to ensure bushings can withstand switching and lightning surges. - Partial discharge tests to detect internal deterioration that could lead to flashover failures. Proper testing helps ensure bushings can reliably and safely operate under expected electrical stresses.

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Bushing Testing

The document discusses testing procedures for bushings. Bushings allow electrical conductors to pass through grounded objects without causing shorts or grounds. There are different types of bushings classified by construction, insulating media, and insulation used. Key tests include: - Power frequency tests that measure capacitance, power factor, and ability to withstand voltages for periods of time. - Impulse voltage tests that apply high voltage spikes to ensure bushings can withstand switching and lightning surges. - Partial discharge tests to detect internal deterioration that could lead to flashover failures. Proper testing helps ensure bushings can reliably and safely operate under expected electrical stresses.

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TESTING OF BUSHINGS

Bushings

The purpose of a bushing in electrical


equipment is to provide a means of
passing an electrical conductor
through a grounded object without
causing a short circuit or an
electricalground .

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Types of Bushings
 There are many methods to classify the types of bushings. These classifications are based on practical reasons,
which will become apparent in the following discussion in three broad areas. Bushings can be classified:
 According to construction: According to construction bushings are of two types –
 Solid Type or Bulk Type Bushings
 Capacitance-Graded or Condenser Type Bushing
 According to insulating media on ends: This classification depends primarily on the final application of the
bushing. It can be classified as
 Air-to-oil bushing
 Air-to-air bushing
 Air-to-SF6 bushings
 SF6-to-oil bushings
 Oil-to-oil bushings
 Air-to-oil bushing
 According to insulation inside the bushing: According to the insulation inside bushing they are classified as
–
 Air Insulated Bushings
 Oil Insulated or Oil Filled Bushings
 Oil Impregnated Paper Insulated Bushings
 Cast Insulation Bushings
 Gas Insulated Bushings

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Condensor Bushing

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TESTING OF BUSHINGS
Power frequency tests
(a ) Power Factor-Voltage Test(Capacitance test and Tan delta test):
 Set up as in service or immersed in oil.
 Conductor to HV and tank to earth.
 Voltage is applied up to the line value in increasing steps and then
reduced.
 The capacitance and power factor are recorded in each step.
(b) Internal or Partial discharge Test:
 To find the deterioration or failure due to internal discharges
 Conducted using partial discharge arrangements
 Performance is observed from voltage Vs discharge magnitude.
 It is a routine test.
(c ) Momentary Withstand Test at Power frequency
 The bushing has to withstand the applied test voltage without
flashover or puncture for 30 sec.

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TESTING OF BUSHINGS
(d) One Minute withstand Test at Power Frequency
 Most common & routine test
 Test is carried in dry &wet for one minute.
 In wet test, rain arrangement is mounted as in service.
 Properly designed bushing should withstand without flashover for one
minute.
(e) Visible Discharge Test at Power Frequency
 Conducted based on IS:2009
 Conducted to determine radio interference during service
 Conducted in dark room
 Should not be any visible discharges other than arcing horns/ guard
rings.

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TESTING OF BUSHINGS
Impulse voltage tests:
 Full wave Withstand Test
 The bushing is tested for either polarity voltages
 Five consecutive full wave is applied
 If two of them flashed over, then 10 additional applications are
done.
 If the test object has withstood the subsequent applications of
standard impulse voltage then it is passed the test.
Chopper Wave withstand Test
 Sometimes done on HV bushings (220kV, 400kV and above)
 Switching surge flashover test is included for HV bushings.
 This is also carried out same as above full wave test.

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Bushing Flashover

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