IEEE 400.3 : 2006

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.

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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
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