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Abstract: Transformer connections, test methods, circuit configurations, and failure analysis ofTransformer connections, test methods, circuit configurations, and failure analysis of lightning impulse and switching
lightning impulse and switching impulse testing of power transformers are addressed. This guide impulse testing of power transformers are addressed. This guide isis also generally applicable to
also generally applicable to distribution and instrument transformers.distribution and instrument transformers. Keywords:
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(This introduction is not a part of IEEE Std C57.98-1993, IEEE Guide for Transformer Impulse Tests.) (This introduction is not a part of IEEE Std C57.98-1993, IEEE Guide for Transformer Impulse Tests.)
Early in 1955,
Early in 1955, a working group a working group was appointed by the was appointed by the Dielectric TDielectric Tests Subcommittee of the AIEE Transform-ests Subcommittee of the AIEE Transform-ers Committee to prepare an Impulse T
ers Committee to prepare an Impulse Test Guide for oil-immersed transformersest Guide for oil-immersed transformers. . Members of the workingMembers of the working group agreed to draft a portion of th
group agreed to draft a portion of the guide in which they had a particular ie guide in which they had a particular interest. nterest. The content of the 1986The content of the 1986 guide was the consolidation and editing of
guide was the consolidation and editing of these writings by the working group these writings by the working group members.members. The power transformer standards of ANSI, IEEE,
The power transformer standards of ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA, and NEMA, plus the purchaserÕs speciÞcations, determineplus the purchaserÕs speciÞcations, determine the speciÞc requirements fo
the speciÞc requirements for impulse tests. r impulse tests. This guide will not change the standards in anThis guide will not change the standards in any way, but ady way, but addsds background informati
background information that will aid in the interpreton that will aid in the interpretation and application of these sation and application of these standards. tandards. These stan-These stan-dards now provide for some alterna
dards now provide for some alternate ways of conducting some tests or parts of tests. te ways of conducting some tests or parts of tests. These alternates havThese alternates havee been developed by different testing laboratories with consideration for their individual problems of been developed by different testing laboratories with consideration for their individual problems of trans-former design, test faciliti
former design, test facilities, etc. es, etc. It is the object of this guide to discuss these differences and to show howIt is the object of this guide to discuss these differences and to show how effecti
effective failure detection can be achieved with the testing techniques employed. ve failure detection can be achieved with the testing techniques employed. Although the guide is writ-Although the guide is writ-ten primarily for power transformers, it
ten primarily for power transformers, it is applicable generally to is applicable generally to distribution and instrument transformers.distribution and instrument transformers. The guide assumes the reader has an educational or practical background equivalent to that of a graduate The guide assumes the reader has an educational or practical background equivalent to that of a graduate electrical engineer with some knowledge of
electrical engineer with some knowledge of transformers.transformers.
In late 1975, a Task Force was established within the Working Group, for Revision of Dielectric Tests, to In late 1975, a Task Force was established within the Working Group, for Revision of Dielectric Tests, to revie
review the original guide. w the original guide. It was their purpose to review the existing guide and revise areas where up-to-dateIt was their purpose to review the existing guide and revise areas where up-to-date oscillograms and procedures could be obtained.
oscillograms and procedures could be obtained.
In February 1986, a Task Force was established within the Working Group, Revision of Dielectric Tests, to In February 1986, a Task Force was established within the Working Group, Revision of Dielectric Tests, to revise the 1986 Guide as follows:
revise the 1986 Guide as follows: a)
a) AdditAddition oion of suf subclaubclause 2se 2.4: Li.4: Lightnightning ing impulsmpulse tese testing ting of lof low ow impedimpedance ance windiwindingng b)
b) AddAdditiition oon of cf claulause 3se 3: Sw: Switcitchinhing img impulpulse tse testestinging c)
c) AddAdditiition oon of cf claulause 4se 4: Di: Digitgital tal tranransiesient nt recrecordorderer d)
d) OtOtheher rr reevivisisionons is incncluludeded:d: 1)
1) AdAddiditition oon of suf subcbclalaususe 1.e 1.1: S1: Scocopepe 2)
2) RewRewordinording of g of subclsubclause ause 1.2: 1.2: ImpulImpulse tse testinesting tg techniechniquesques 3)
3) AddAdditiitions tons to subo subclaclause 2use 2.5: F.5: Failailure dure deteetectictionon 4)
4) AddAdditiitions ons to to annannex ex A: A: BibBiblioliogragraphyphy 5)
P. J. Hopkinson,
P. J. Hopkinson, ChairChair P. E. Orehek,P. E. Orehek, Vice ChairVice Chair John A. Gauthier,
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G. Paiva G. Paiva J. Sullivan J. Sullivan Institute of
Institute of Electrical and Electrical and ElectronicElectronics s Engineers...Engineers...L. ...L. SavioSavio J. D. Borst J. D. Borst J. Davis J. Davis J. H. Harlow J. H. Harlow H. D. Smith H. D. Smith(Alt.)(Alt.)
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A. A. Ghafourian A. A. Ghafourian K. R. Linsley K. R. Linsley R. L. Plaster R. L. Plaster(Alt.)(Alt.)
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The revision of this guide was developed by a Task Force of the Working Group, Revision of Dielectric The revision of this guide was developed by a Task Force of the Working Group, Revision of Dielectric Te
Tests, which sts, which is a part is a part of the of the Dielectric TDielectric Test Subcommittee. The following is the est Subcommittee. The following is the Subcommittee membership:Subcommittee membership: H. R. Moore,
H. R. Moore, Subcommittee ChairSubcommittee Chair J. B. Templeton,J. B. Templeton, Working Group ChairWorking Group Chair R. E. Minkwitz, Sr.,
R. E. Minkwitz, Sr., Task Force ChairTask Force Chair
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At the time this guide was completed, the Transformers Committwas completed, the Transformers Committee had the following ofÞcers:ee had the following ofÞcers: J. D. Borst,
J. D. Borst, ChairChair J. H. Harlow,J. H. Harlow, Vice ChairVice Chair W. B. Binder,
C. L. Rose, C. L. Rose, ChairChair
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Other engineers who have served on the Working Group in the past are as follows:follows: J. R. Meador,
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Those working on the Þrst
Those working on the Þrst revision, IEEE Std C57.98-1986, included the revision, IEEE Std C57.98-1986, included the following:following: H. F. Light,
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When the IEEE Standards Board approved this guide on December 2, 1993, it had the following When the IEEE Standards Board approved this guide on December 2, 1993, it had the following membership:
membership:
Wallace S. Read,
Wallace S. Read, ChairChair Donald C. Loughry, Vice ChairDonald C. Loughry,Vice Chair Andrew G. Salem,
Andrew G. Salem, SecretarySecretary
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*Member Emeritus *Member Emeritus
Also included are
Also included are the following nonvoting IEEE Standards Board liaisons:the following nonvoting IEEE Standards Board liaisons:
Satish K. Aggarwal Satish K. Aggarwal James Beall James Beall Richard B. Engelman Richard B. Engelman David E. Soffrin David E. Soffrin Stanley I. Warshaw Stanley I. Warshaw Rochelle L. Stern Rochelle L. Stern IEEE Stand
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1. OvervOverview...iew... 11 1.1
1.1 Scope...Scope... 11 1.2
1.2 ImpulImpulse se testtesting ing techntechniques...iques... 11 1.3
1.3 ReferReferences...ences... 22 2.
2. LightLightning ning impuimpulse tlse testinesting ....g ... 22 2.1
2.1 LightLightning impulse wave ning impulse wave shapeshapess ... 22 2.2
2.2 LightLightning impulse test circuitning impulse test circuit ... 44 2.3
2.3 MeasuMeasuremerement nt of of lighlightning impulstning impulse e voltavoltages...ges... 66 2.4
2.4 LightLightning impulning impulse testing of low impedancse testing of low impedance windings...e windings... 99 2.5
2.5 FailuFailure re detecdetection.tion... 1212 2.6
2.6 ConnecConnection of tion of non-inon-impulmpulsed sed termterminals...inals... 1313 2.7
2.7 Non-lNon-linear inear devicdeviceses ... 1414 2.8
2.8 InterInterpretapretation tion of of impuimpulse lse tests...tests... 1414 2.9
2.9 GrounGround d currcurrent ent tractraces...es... 1717 2.10
2.10 Examples Examples of of impulse impulse wave wave formsforms... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2121 2.11
2.11 Methods Methods of of presenting presenting test test results...results... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2525 3.
3. SwitcSwitching hing impulimpulse se testtesting...ing... 3232 3.1
3.1 SwitcSwitching hing impuimpulse lse testitesting ng techntechniques...iques... 3232 3.2
3.2 SwitcSwitching hing impuimpulse lse wave wave shapeshapes...s... 3333 3.3
3.3 SwitcSwitching hing impuimpulse lse test circuit...test circuit... 3434 3.4
3.4 MeasuMeasuremerement nt of of switswitching impulsching impulse e voltavoltages...ges... 3535 3.5
3.5 FailuFailure re detecdetection.tion... 3939 3.6
3.6 Non-lNon-linear inear devicdeviceses ... 4141 3.7
3.7 Methods Methods of of presenting presenting test test results...results... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4141 4.
4. DigitDigital tral transieansient rent recordecorder r ... 4141 5.
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6. ImpuImpulse lse genergenerator ator sizesize ... 4646
ANNEXES ANNEXES
Annex A
1. Overview
1. Overview
1.1 Scope
1.1 Scope
This guide is written
This guide is written primarily for power transformers, but it is also generally applicable to primarily for power transformers, but it is also generally applicable to distribution anddistribution and instrument transformers. Other standards, plus
instrument transformers. Other standards, plus the purchaserÕs speciÞcations, already determine the speciÞcthe purchaserÕs speciÞcations, already determine the speciÞc requirements for impulse tests. The purpose of this guide is not to change these standards in anyway, but to requirements for impulse tests. The purpose of this guide is not to change these standards in anyway, but to add background information that will aid in the interpretation and application of these standards. These add background information that will aid in the interpretation and application of these standards. These alternates have been developed by different testing laboratories with consideration for their
alternates have been developed by different testing laboratories with consideration for their individual prob-individual prob-lems of transformer design, test facilities, etc. It is the
lems of transformer design, test facilities, etc. It is the objectivobjective of this guide e of this guide to discuss these differences andto discuss these differences and to show how effective failure detection can be
to show how effective failure detection can be achieved with the testing techniques employed.achieved with the testing techniques employed.
1.2 Impulse testing techniques
1.2 Impulse testing techniques
Insulation is recognized as one of the most important constructional elements of a transformer. Its chief Insulation is recognized as one of the most important constructional elements of a transformer. Its chief function is to conÞne
function is to conÞne the current to useful the current to useful paths, preventing its ßow into harmful channels. Any weakness of paths, preventing its ßow into harmful channels. Any weakness of insulation may result in
insulation may result in failure of the failure of the transformertransformer. A measure of . A measure of the effectivethe effectiveness with ness with which insulation per-which insulation per-forms is the dielectric strength. It was once accepted that low-frequency tests alone were adequate to forms is the dielectric strength. It was once accepted that low-frequency tests alone were adequate to demon-strate the dielectric strength of transformers. As more became known about lightning and switching strate the dielectric strength of transformers. As more became known about lightning and switching phenomena, and as impulse testing apparatus was developed, it became apparent that the distribution of phenomena, and as impulse testing apparatus was developed, it became apparent that the distribution of impulse-vol
impulse-voltage stress through tage stress through the transformer winding may the transformer winding may be very different from the be very different from the low-frequenclow-frequency volt-y volt-age distribution.
age distribution.
Low-frequency voltage distributes itself throughout the winding on a uniform volts-per-turn basis. Impulse Low-frequency voltage distributes itself throughout the winding on a uniform volts-per-turn basis. Impulse voltages are initially distributed on the basis of
voltages are initially distributed on the basis of winding capacitances. If this initial winding capacitances. If this initial distributidistribution differs fromon differs from the Þnal low-frequency inductance distribution, the impulse energy will oscillate between these
the Þnal low-frequency inductance distribution, the impulse energy will oscillate between these two distribu-two distribu-tions until the energy is dissipated and the inductance distribution is reached. In severe cases, these internal tions until the energy is dissipated and the inductance distribution is reached. In severe cases, these internal oscillations can produce voltages to ground that approach twice the
oscillations can produce voltages to ground that approach twice the applied voltage.applied voltage. As circuit voltages became standardized, impulse levels corresponding to the
As circuit voltages became standardized, impulse levels corresponding to the respectivrespective voltage classes weree voltage classes were also standardized. Impulse levels, now referred to as basic lightning impulse insulation levels (BIL), were also standardized. Impulse levels, now referred to as basic lightning impulse insulation levels (BIL), were established in 1937 by an AIEE-EEI NEMA Committee on Insulation Coordination. This committee was established in 1937 by an AIEE-EEI NEMA Committee on Insulation Coordination. This committee was formed to consider laboratory technique and data, to determine the insulation levels in common use, to formed to consider laboratory technique and data, to determine the insulation levels in common use, to establish the insulation strength of all classes of equipment, and to establish insulation levels for various establish the insulation strength of all classes of equipment, and to establish insulation levels for various voltage classiÞcatio
voltage classiÞcations. Through the use of ns. Through the use of these BILs, apparatus can be these BILs, apparatus can be speciÞed on the basis of speciÞed on the basis of demonstrat- demonstrat-ing that the insulation strength of the equipment will be equal to
protectiv
protective equipment can be e equipment can be selected to provide adequate protection. The Bselected to provide adequate protection. The B ILs and other ILs and other insulation-test voltinsulation-test volt--ages are listed in IEEE Std C57.12.00-1993
ages are listed in IEEE Std C57.12.00-199311..
During the 1950s, it became apparent that the lightning impulse test did not represent all the transient During the 1950s, it became apparent that the lightning impulse test did not represent all the transient volt-ages to which a transformer would be subjected. As transmission voltvolt-ages increased to the EHV level, (i.e., ages to which a transformer would be subjected. As transmission voltages increased to the EHV level, (i.e., 345 kV and above) transient voltages, caused by various switching operations, had to be considered in both 345 kV and above) transient voltages, caused by various switching operations, had to be considered in both the internal and external transformer insulation design. The magnitude of surges resulting from switching the internal and external transformer insulation design. The magnitude of surges resulting from switching operations is dependent upon
operations is dependent upon system characteristics.system characteristics.
As a result, a new switching impulse test was developed initially for the EHV voltage levels. A standard As a result, a new switching impulse test was developed initially for the EHV voltage levels. A standard switching transient wave shape was agreed upon and the crest voltage level to ground was established at switching transient wave shape was agreed upon and the crest voltage level to ground was established at 83% of the lightning impulse crest voltage.
83% of the lightning impulse crest voltage.
1.3 References
1.3 References
This guide shall be usedThis guide shall be used in conjunction with the following publications:in conjunction with the following publications:
IEEE Std 4-1978, IEEE Standard Techniques for High-Voltage Testing (ANSI). IEEE Std 4-1978, IEEE Standard Techniques for High-Voltage Testing (ANSI).22
IEEE Std 1122-1987,
IEEE Std 1122-1987, IEEE Standard for IEEE Standard for Digital Recorders for Measurement in Digital Recorders for Measurement in High-VHigh-Voltage Impulse Testoltage Impulse Testss (ANSI).
(ANSI).33
IEEE Std C57.12.00-1993,
IEEE Std C57.12.00-1993, IEEE Standard General Requirements for LIEEE Standard General Requirements for L iquid-Immerseiquid-Immersed Distribution, Power,d Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers (ANSI).
and Regulating Transformers (ANSI).
IEEE Std C57.12.90-1993, IEEE Standard Test Code for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and IEEE Std C57.12.90-1993, IEEE Standard Test Code for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and Regu-lating Transformers and IEEE Guide for Short Circuit Testing of Distribution and Power Transformers lating Transformers and IEEE Guide for Short Circuit Testing of Distribution and Power Transformers (ANSI).
(ANSI). IEEE Std
IEEE Std C57.12.91-1979, IEEE Test Code for C57.12.91-1979, IEEE Test Code for Dry-TDry-Type Distribution and Power Transformers (ANSI).ype Distribution and Power Transformers (ANSI).
2. Lightning impulse testing
2. Lightning impulse testing
2.1 Lightning impulse wave shapes
2.1 Lightning impulse wave shapes
Impulse tests are made with wave shapes that simulate those encountered in
Impulse tests are made with wave shapes that simulate those encountered in service. From the data compiledservice. From the data compiled by the 1937 AIEE-EEI-NEMA Committee on Insulation Coordination about natural lightning, it was by the 1937 AIEE-EEI-NEMA Committee on Insulation Coordination about natural lightning, it was con-cluded that system disturbances from lightning can be represented by three basic wave shapesÑfull waves, cluded that system disturbances from lightning can be represented by three basic wave shapesÑfull waves, chopped waves, and front-of-waves. In Þgure 1, these
chopped waves, and front-of-waves. In Þgure 1, these three waves are represented in their approximate mag-three waves are represented in their approximate mag-nitude and time.
nitude and time. It is recognized that
It is recognized that lightning disturbances will not always have these lightning disturbances will not always have these basic wave shapes. Howeverbasic wave shapes. However, by , by deÞn- deÞn-ing the amplitude and shape
ing the amplitude and shape of these waves, it is of these waves, it is possible to establish a minimum impulse-dielectric strengthpossible to establish a minimum impulse-dielectric strength that transformers should meet. A curve can be drawn through the points established by the amplitude and that transformers should meet. A curve can be drawn through the points established by the amplitude and normal duration of each wave as shown in Þgure 1. For the front-of-wave and chopped wave, the points normal duration of each wave as shown in Þgure 1. For the front-of-wave and chopped wave, the points would be located at the intersection of a vertical line drawn at the time-to-chop and a horizontal line drawn would be located at the intersection of a vertical line drawn at the time-to-chop and a horizontal line drawn through the crest, while for the full wave the vertical line would be located at the time of half value (see through the crest, while for the full wave the vertical line would be located at the time of half value (see 1
1Information on references can be found in 1.3.Information on references can be found in 1.3. 2
2IEEE Std 4-1978 has been withdrawn; however, copies can be obtained from the IEEE Standards Department, 445 Hoes Lane, P.O.IEEE Std 4-1978 has been withdrawn; however, copies can be obtained from the IEEE Standards Department, 445 Hoes Lane, P.O.
Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331, USA. Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331, USA.
3
3IEEE publications are IEEE publications are available from the Institute of Electrical available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 445 and Electronics Engineers, 445 Hoes Lane, P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway,Hoes Lane, P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway,
NJ 08855-1331, USA. NJ 08855-1331, USA.
IEEE Std 4-1978). This curve is referred to as the
IEEE Std 4-1978). This curve is referred to as the volt-time curvvolt-time curve of the composite insulation structure of thee of the composite insulation structure of the transformer
transformer. The strength of . The strength of the insulation to wave shapes other than the insulation to wave shapes other than those deÞned by IEEE those deÞned by IEEE Std 4-1978 canStd 4-1978 can be approximated from the curve.
be approximated from the curve.
Impulse tests demonstrate that the insulation will withstand impulses that lie below the volt-time curve. Impulse tests demonstrate that the insulation will withstand impulses that lie below the volt-time curve. Applying protective equipment that has a volt-time curve lower than
Applying protective equipment that has a volt-time curve lower than that of the that of the transformer assures adequatetransformer assures adequate protection of the transformer insulation. If a lightning disturbance travels some distance along the
protection of the transformer insulation. If a lightning disturbance travels some distance along the line beforeline before it reaches a transformer, its wave shape approaches that of the full wave as shown in Þgure 1 by curve Òa.Ó it reaches a transformer, its wave shape approaches that of the full wave as shown in Þgure 1 by curve Òa.Ó This is a wave that rises from zero to crest value in 1.2 µs and then decays to half of crest value at 50 µs. It is This is a wave that rises from zero to crest value in 1.2 µs and then decays to half of crest value at 50 µs. It is generally referred to as 1.2
generally referred to as 1.2 ´´50 wave. The part of the wave between zero and 50 wave. The part of the wave between zero and the crest is called the front andthe crest is called the front and the part beyond the crest is
the part beyond the crest is called the tail.called the tail.
A wave traveling along the line might ßash over an insulator after the crest of the wave has been reached. A wave traveling along the line might ßash over an insulator after the crest of the wave has been reached. This wave is simulated by the chopped wave that is chosen to be of magnitude as deÞned in IEEE Std This wave is simulated by the chopped wave that is chosen to be of magnitude as deÞned in IEEE Std C57.12.00-1993. It is shown by curve Òb.Ó
C57.12.00-1993. It is shown by curve Òb.Ó
If a severe lightning stroke hits directly at or very close to
If a severe lightning stroke hits directly at or very close to a terminal the surge voltage may rise steeply untila terminal the surge voltage may rise steeply until it is relieved by a ßashover, causing a sudden,
it is relieved by a ßashover, causing a sudden, very steep collapse in voltage. This condition is very steep collapse in voltage. This condition is represented byrepresented by the front-of-wave curve Òc.Ó
the front-of-wave curve Òc.Ó
As can be seen in Þgure 1, these three waves are quite different in duration and in rates of voltage rise and As can be seen in Þgure 1, these three waves are quite different in duration and in rates of voltage rise and decay
decay, and , and consequently produce different reactions within the transformer winding. The full wave, becauseconsequently produce different reactions within the transformer winding. The full wave, because of its relatively long duration, causes major
of its relatively long duration, causes major oscillations to develop in the winding and oscillations to develop in the winding and consequently stressesconsequently stresses not only the turn-to-turn and section-to-section insulation throughout the winding, but also develops not only the turn-to-turn and section-to-section insulation throughout the winding, but also develops rela-tively high voltages, compared to power frequency stresses, across large portions of the winding and tively high voltages, compared to power frequency stresses, across large portions of the winding and between the winding and ground
between the winding and ground (core or adjacent windings).(core or adjacent windings).
The chopped wave, because of its shorter duration, does not allow the major oscillations to develop as fully The chopped wave, because of its shorter duration, does not allow the major oscillations to develop as fully and generally does not produce as high voltages across large portions of the windings or between the and generally does not produce as high voltages across large portions of the windings or between the wind-ing and ground. However, because of its greater amplitude, it produces higher voltages at the line end of the ing and ground. However, because of its greater amplitude, it produces higher voltages at the line end of the winding; and because of the rapid change of voltage following ßashover of the test gap, it produces higher winding; and because of the rapid change of voltage following ßashover of the test gap, it produces higher turn-to-turn and section-to-section stress.
turn-to-turn and section-to-section stress.
The front-of-wave is still shorter in duration and produces still lower winding-to-ground voltages deep The front-of-wave is still shorter in duration and produces still lower winding-to-ground voltages deep within the winding. Near the line end, however, its greater amplitude produces higher voltages from within the winding. Near the line end, however, its greater amplitude produces higher voltages from wind-ing-to-ground. This, combined with the rapid change of voltage on the front and following ßashover, ing-to-ground. This, combined with the rapid change of voltage on the front and following ßashover, pro-duces a high turn-to-turn and section-to-section voltage near the line end of
duces a high turn-to-turn and section-to-section voltage near the line end of the winding.the winding. The selection of the type and number of
The selection of the type and number of test waves is determined by the test speciÞcation. These various testtest waves is determined by the test speciÞcation. These various test speciÞcations may include a number of purchaser speciÞcations in addition to the ones required by
speciÞcations may include a number of purchaser speciÞcations in addition to the ones required by IEEE StdIEEE Std C57.12.00-1993.
C57.12.00-1993.
Figure 1ÑLightning impulse wave shapes Figure 1ÑLightning impulse wave shapes
2.2 Lightning impulse test circuit
2.2 Lightning impulse test circuit
Impulse waves are generated by an arrangement that charges a group of capacitors in parallel and then Impulse waves are generated by an arrangement that charges a group of capacitors in parallel and then dis-charges them in series; see
charges them in series; see [B9][B9],, [B12][B12],, [B18][B18],, [B23][B23],, [B46][B46], and, and [B47][B47]. The magnitude of the voltage is. The magnitude of the voltage is determined by the initial charging voltage, the number of capacitors in series at
determined by the initial charging voltage, the number of capacitors in series at discharge, and the regulationdischarge, and the regulation of the circuit. The wave shape is determined largely by the constants of the generator and the impedance of of the circuit. The wave shape is determined largely by the constants of the generator and the impedance of the load.
the load.
Transformer impedance can be represented as a mesh network of inductance and capacitance. Figure 2 Transformer impedance can be represented as a mesh network of inductance and capacitance. Figure 2 rep-resents a transformer and also the parameters of a typical impulse generator. The total impedance between resents a transformer and also the parameters of a typical impulse generator. The total impedance between the impulsed terminal of
the impulsed terminal of the transformer and ground the transformer and ground will hereafter be will hereafter be called the Òeffective impedance.called the Òeffective impedance.ÓÓ
T
To illustrate how the o illustrate how the various transformer and impulse-generator parameters affect the generated wave shape,various transformer and impulse-generator parameters affect the generated wave shape, some simple circuit examples will be
some simple circuit examples will be given. Assumgiven. Assume that for e that for the following examples, a capacitor, which willthe following examples, a capacitor, which will be referred to as the generator capacitance
be referred to as the generator capacitance C C , is charged to a constant value and then the various circuit, is charged to a constant value and then the various circuit parameters are connected to the generator capacitor terminals through a quick-closing switch as the parameters are connected to the generator capacitor terminals through a quick-closing switch as the break-down of a gap. The circuit will be assumed to have zero resistance and inductance except as indicated. down of a gap. The circuit will be assumed to have zero resistance and inductance except as indicated. Fig-ure 3 shows the circuit parameters and the resulting wave shape for each example. In all these examples a ure 3 shows the circuit parameters and the resulting wave shape for each example. In all these examples a high-impedance oscilloscope will be connected at points X-X, to indicate the variation of voltage with high-impedance oscilloscope will be connected at points X-X, to indicate the variation of voltage with respect to time as the various parameters are connected. In each example the capacitor will be charged respect to time as the various parameters are connected. In each example the capacitor will be charged ini-tially to the same voltage.
tially to the same voltage.
With only the oscilloscope connected to X-X as in Þgure 3a, an oscillogram similar to
With only the oscilloscope connected to X-X as in Þgure 3a, an oscillogram similar to A A will result when thewill result when the switch is closed. By connecting a
switch is closed. By connecting a capacitor across the X-X terminals as in Þgure capacitor across the X-X terminals as in Þgure 3b a wave shape similar to3b a wave shape similar to B
B will appear. It will have a shape likewill appear. It will have a shape like A A but will have a smaller crest magnitude. The magnitude will bebut will have a smaller crest magnitude. The magnitude will be decreased in accordance with the relationship
decreased in accordance with the relationship
where where
ee is the voltage across the load capacitoris the voltage across the load capacitor E
E is the applied voltage of the generator capacitoris the applied voltage of the generator capacitor C
C is the generator is the generator capacitance valuecapacitance value C
C
2
2 is the load capacitance valueis the load capacitance value
Figure 2ÑLightning impulse circuit Figure 2ÑLightning impulse circuit
ee E E C C C C ++C C 22 --- ---= =
The time to reach crest for both of these traces will be
The time to reach crest for both of these traces will be zero since there is no series resistance or inductance tozero since there is no series resistance or inductance to limit the current in charging the load capacitance. Changing the value of the capacitor will only affect the limit the current in charging the load capacitance. Changing the value of the capacitor will only affect the magnitude of the wave and not the
magnitude of the wave and not the time to reach crest magnitude.time to reach crest magnitude.
When a resistor is placed across these terminals as in Þgure 3c, a trace similar to
When a resistor is placed across these terminals as in Þgure 3c, a trace similar to C C will result. Again thewill result. Again the crest will be reached instantly but now the tail of the wave will decay exponentially to zero. Decreasing the crest will be reached instantly but now the tail of the wave will decay exponentially to zero. Decreasing the resistance will cause the tail of the wave to decrease faster as shown in curve
resistance will cause the tail of the wave to decrease faster as shown in curve C C «. This can be explained by«. This can be explained by studying the time constant of a resistor and
studying the time constant of a resistor and capacitor circuit that is equal to the productcapacitor circuit that is equal to the product RC. RC. ReducingReducing R R oror C C decreases the duration of the wave in direct proportion to
decreases the duration of the wave in direct proportion to the decrease in these parameters.the decrease in these parameters. Placing an inductance across the generator capacitor as in
Placing an inductance across the generator capacitor as in Þgure 3d will cause Þgure 3d will cause an oscillatory wave similar toan oscillatory wave similar to D
D to appear. Agto appear. Again the time to ain the time to crest will be reached instantly but the crest will be reached instantly but the tail now will oscillate about the zero tail now will oscillate about the zero lineline rather than reach the zero line exponentially as in the case of the resistor. This is due to the interchange of rather than reach the zero line exponentially as in the case of the resistor. This is due to the interchange of energy between the electrostatic Þeld of the capacitor and the electromagnetic Þeld of the inductance. energy between the electrostatic Þeld of the capacitor and the electromagnetic Þeld of the inductance. Decreasing the inductance or capacitance causes the
Decreasing the inductance or capacitance causes the wave to change fromwave to change from D D toto D« D« , which has a , which has a shorter periodshorter period of
of oscillation. oscillation. This This change change in in period period is is proportional proportional to to the the since the since the period period itself itself is is equal equal to to 22pp ..
Placing a capacitor in parallel with an inductance across the generator capacitor as in Þgure 3e causes an Placing a capacitor in parallel with an inductance across the generator capacitor as in Þgure 3e causes an oscillation similar to
oscillation similar to E. E. Here again the wave is oscillating but because of the load Here again the wave is oscillating but because of the load capacitorcapacitor, the magnitude is, the magnitude is initially less than
initially less than D; D; the period is increased because the total the period is increased because the total circuit capacitance is increased.circuit capacitance is increased. When a circuit consisting of a resistor in series with the
When a circuit consisting of a resistor in series with the capacitor is placed across the generator capacitancecapacitor is placed across the generator capacitance as in Þgure 3f, a trace similar to
as in Þgure 3f, a trace similar to F F will appear on the oscilloscope. Now the time to reach crest is affected.will appear on the oscilloscope. Now the time to reach crest is affected. Closing the switch causes all the voltage to appear across the resistor initially and also causes a current to Closing the switch causes all the voltage to appear across the resistor initially and also causes a current to ßow in the circuit, which is limited by the resistor. This current starts to charge the load capacitor, which ßow in the circuit, which is limited by the resistor. This current starts to charge the load capacitor, which decreases the voltage drop across the resistor. After the capacitor is charged, no further current will ßow in decreases the voltage drop across the resistor. After the capacitor is charged, no further current will ßow in the circuit and thus all the
the circuit and thus all the voltage will appear across the capacitor.voltage will appear across the capacitor.
The time required to charge the capacitor is proportional to the time constant
The time required to charge the capacitor is proportional to the time constant R RssC C 22. The capacitor will reach. The capacitor will reach 95% voltage in approximately 3
95% voltage in approximately 3 R RssC C 22. Increasing the resistance, R. Increasing the resistance, Rss will lengthen the front fromwill lengthen the front from F F toto F F «.«. Increasing the capacitor
Increasing the capacitor C C 22will also increase the time to crest and decrease the magnitude as will also increase the time to crest and decrease the magnitude as shown byshown by F F «. If «. If the resistor is initially replaced with an inductance in this example, basically the same
the resistor is initially replaced with an inductance in this example, basically the same result will be obtainedresult will be obtained
Figure 3Ñ Lightning impulse
Figure 3Ñ Lightning impulse waves from simple circuitswaves from simple circuits
LC
except that high-frequency oscillations will be superimposed on the
except that high-frequency oscillations will be superimposed on the crest. The inductance will initially limitcrest. The inductance will initially limit the current available to charge the load capacitor and thus will increase the
the current available to charge the load capacitor and thus will increase the time to crest.time to crest. These few examples provide an insight into the
These few examples provide an insight into the effect of various circuit parameters of a transformer impulseeffect of various circuit parameters of a transformer impulse testing circuit upon the generated wave shape. Combining all these parameters results in an equation that is testing circuit upon the generated wave shape. Combining all these parameters results in an equation that is cumbersome and difÞcult to handle. There have been many technical papers written on the subject of surge cumbersome and difÞcult to handle. There have been many technical papers written on the subject of surge generator characteristics for transformer testing; see
generator characteristics for transformer testing; see [B9][B9],, [B12][B12],, [B23][B23], and, and [B47][B47]. These examples show. These examples show that the time to crest of an impulse wave is affected by the series inductance, series resistance, and load that the time to crest of an impulse wave is affected by the series inductance, series resistance, and load capacitance. The tail of the wave is controlled by the generator capacitance, load resistance, load inductance, capacitance. The tail of the wave is controlled by the generator capacitance, load resistance, load inductance, and also load capacitance. Figure 3g shows a simpliÞed generator and transformer circuit consisting of the and also load capacitance. Figure 3g shows a simpliÞed generator and transformer circuit consisting of the parameters discussed. The wave shape
parameters discussed. The wave shape GG results because the transformer circuit is a complicated networkresults because the transformer circuit is a complicated network instead of the simpliÞed circuit shown.
instead of the simpliÞed circuit shown.
The extremely large transformers now being built have impedance characteristics that make it difÞcult to The extremely large transformers now being built have impedance characteristics that make it difÞcult to obtain the nominal wave shape speciÞed by standards (see IEEE Std
obtain the nominal wave shape speciÞed by standards (see IEEE Std 4-1978). On low-voltage windings it is4-1978). On low-voltage windings it is sometimes impractical to obtain the 50
sometimes impractical to obtain the 50 mms tail. From the foregoing material it can been seen s tail. From the foregoing material it can been seen that the tail canthat the tail can be increased by increasing the generator capacitance, load resistance, or by changing the transformer be increased by increasing the generator capacitance, load resistance, or by changing the transformer effec-tive impedance. There is an economical maximum generator capacitance that can be made available for tive impedance. There is an economical maximum generator capacitance that can be made available for impulse testing and this may not be sufÞcient to produce a tail of 50
impulse testing and this may not be sufÞcient to produce a tail of 50 mms (see clause 6). Even with inÞnite loads (see clause 6). Even with inÞnite load resistance the tail may be too short. The transformer effective impedance can be varied by the manner in resistance the tail may be too short. The transformer effective impedance can be varied by the manner in which the terminals of windings
which the terminals of windings not being tested are not being tested are terminated. If they are isolated the terminated. If they are isolated the maximum effectimaximum effectiveve impedance results. Grounding them through resistance reduces the impedance and grounding them solidly impedance results. Grounding them through resistance reduces the impedance and grounding them solidly causes further reduction. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods will be discussed in
causes further reduction. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods will be discussed in 2.6.2.6. With lar
With large transformers there is also the problem of obtaining the speciÞed front, and in ge transformers there is also the problem of obtaining the speciÞed front, and in the case of front-of-the case of front-of-waves, the speciÞed rate of rise. This
waves, the speciÞed rate of rise. This is due to is due to the large capacitance of the transformer and the large capacitance of the transformer and the inherent self the inherent self inductance of the generator and of
inductance of the generator and of the leads that connect the generator to the leads that connect the generator to the transformerthe transformer..
In some instances the parameters of the test circuit, or of the transformer itself, may be such that it is not In some instances the parameters of the test circuit, or of the transformer itself, may be such that it is not practical to attain the desired wave shapes. When test conditions cannot be changed, variations in wave practical to attain the desired wave shapes. When test conditions cannot be changed, variations in wave shapes have to be tolerated.
shapes have to be tolerated.
2.3 Measurement of lightning impulse voltages
2.3 Measurement of lightning impulse voltages
Measurement of the amplitude and shape of the applied waves that have values ranging from 30 kV to over Measurement of the amplitude and shape of the applied waves that have values ranging from 30 kV to over 2800 kV for the crest, and 0.2
2800 kV for the crest, and 0.2mms to 250s to 250mms for the s for the duration, requires special measuring equipment. An oscil-duration, requires special measuring equipment. An oscil-loscope with high writing speeds and good accuracy, and voltage dividers with response suitable for loscope with high writing speeds and good accuracy, and voltage dividers with response suitable for extremely fast transients, are required. A typical impulse testing circuit including the divider and extremely fast transients, are required. A typical impulse testing circuit including the divider and oscillo-scope is shown in Þgure 4.
scope is shown in Þgure 4.
Because the oscilloscopes normally used have a voltage rating of a few hundred volts, voltage dividers are Because the oscilloscopes normally used have a voltage rating of a few hundred volts, voltage dividers are used to reduce the high-impulse voltages to a value that can be
used to reduce the high-impulse voltages to a value that can be applied to the oscilloscope. The amplitude of applied to the oscilloscope. The amplitude of the resulting wave should be large enough and the
the resulting wave should be large enough and the focus of the trace sharp focus of the trace sharp enough so that wave shape devia-enough so that wave shape devia-tions of 2% or 3%
tions of 2% or 3% of the crest value are discernible. Generally there are three basic types of of the crest value are discernible. Generally there are three basic types of dividers that aredividers that are suitable for impulse testing. They are resistance, capacitance, and compensated. As the name implies, the suitable for impulse testing. They are resistance, capacitance, and compensated. As the name implies, the resistance divider utilizes the principle that the voltage across a resistor varies directly with the resistance, resistance divider utilizes the principle that the voltage across a resistor varies directly with the resistance, while with the
while with the capacitance dividercapacitance divider, the , the voltage varies invervoltage varies inversely with the sely with the capacitance. Compensated dividerscapacitance. Compensated dividers are a combination of resistance, capacitance, and sometimes inductance; IEEE 4-1978 gives more detail on are a combination of resistance, capacitance, and sometimes inductance; IEEE 4-1978 gives more detail on the various dividers.
the various dividers.
The divider that is to be located close to the device under test is connected by
The divider that is to be located close to the device under test is connected by a shielded low-loss cable to thea shielded low-loss cable to the oscilloscope which is located some distance
the voltage applied to the cable is accurately reproduced in time and amplitude by the oscilloscope. When the voltage applied to the cable is accurately reproduced in time and amplitude by the oscilloscope. When long or high-loss cables are used,
long or high-loss cables are used, attenuation occurs.attenuation occurs.
The oscilloscope utilizes an electron beam that is electrostatically deßected in two directions by two pairs of The oscilloscope utilizes an electron beam that is electrostatically deßected in two directions by two pairs of plates. The amount of deßection is proportional to the voltage applied to the plates and the direction of plates. The amount of deßection is proportional to the voltage applied to the plates and the direction of deßection is controlled by the polarity of the
deßection is controlled by the polarity of the voltage applied. One pair of plates is voltage applied. One pair of plates is used to sweep the used to sweep the beam inbeam in the X direction, which is generally associated with the time of the oscillogram. In Þgure 5, two pairs of the X direction, which is generally associated with the time of the oscillogram. In Þgure 5, two pairs of deßecting plates are shown. The electron beam, which
deßecting plates are shown. The electron beam, which is negative polaritis negative polarity, will sweep from position zero toy, will sweep from position zero to the right when a voltage with polarities indicated is applied to the
the right when a voltage with polarities indicated is applied to the X plates. With voltage as indicated appliedX plates. With voltage as indicated applied to the Y plates, the beam will move from zero
to the Y plates, the beam will move from zero toward the upper plates in the toward the upper plates in the sketch. This pair of plates is sketch. This pair of plates is usu- usu-ally associated with the voltage to be measured. The rate at which the beam sweeps in the timing direction is ally associated with the voltage to be measured. The rate at which the beam sweeps in the timing direction is a function of the sweep
a function of the sweep voltage wave shape applied to the X plates. This rate voltage wave shape applied to the X plates. This rate is generally either linear or log-is generally either linear or log-arithmic and is dependent on the oscilloscope design. Consistency of the sweep speed is important so that arithmic and is dependent on the oscilloscope design. Consistency of the sweep speed is important so that out on the tail of the wave a valid comparison between waves can be made (see IEEE Std 4-1978). In this out on the tail of the wave a valid comparison between waves can be made (see IEEE Std 4-1978). In this respect, oscilloscopes with linear sweeps are preferred since waves starting at various positions on the respect, oscilloscopes with linear sweeps are preferred since waves starting at various positions on the oscil-logram will all have the same horizontal spread. Because of the various impulse-wave shapes that are logram will all have the same horizontal spread. Because of the various impulse-wave shapes that are recorded, a number of sweep
recorded, a number of sweep speeds are built into the oscilloscope.speeds are built into the oscilloscope.
Figure 4ÑLightning impulse circuit and transformer Figure 4ÑLightning impulse circuit and transformer
Figure 5ÑOscilloscope deßection plates Figure 5ÑOscilloscope deßection plates
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The following lists the recommended sweeps for the various wave shapes: The following lists the recommended sweeps for the various wave shapes:
In an earlier
In an earlier paragraph it was stated paragraph it was stated that the full-wave stresses the turn-to-turn and that the full-wave stresses the turn-to-turn and section-to-sectiosection-to-section insula-n insula-tion throughout the winding. The stresses are affected by the slope of the wave front and not necessarily by tion throughout the winding. The stresses are affected by the slope of the wave front and not necessarily by the actual time-to-crest. In Þgure 6, a full wave is sketched. The time,
the actual time-to-crest. In Þgure 6, a full wave is sketched. The time, t t 22 Ðt Ðt 00is the time to actual crest but theis the time to actual crest but the rate-of-rise of the wave that causes the stresses is E/
rate-of-rise of the wave that causes the stresses is E/ (t (t 11 Ðt Ðt 00)). E is determined by sketching a smooth curve. E is determined by sketching a smooth curve through the
through the irregular wave.irregular wave.
The same reasoning applies to scaling the
The same reasoning applies to scaling the front of front-of-wave tests. The front is derived from the slope of front of front-of-wave tests. The front is derived from the slope of the wave. In Þgure 7 the rate-of-rise is E/
the wave. In Þgure 7 the rate-of-rise is E/ (t (t 11 Ðt Ðt 00)) and not E/and not E/(t (t 22 Ðt Ðt 00)). The time-to-chop (or time-to-ßashover) is. The time-to-chop (or time-to-ßashover) is t
t 22 Ðt Ðt 00. In cases where . In cases where the transformer capacitance is large, the wave rounds off near the crest and this distinc-the transformer capacitance is large, the wave rounds off near the crest and this distinc-tion between the wave front and the
tion between the wave front and the time-to-chop should be made.time-to-chop should be made.
Sweep range (µs)
Sweep range (µs) OscillogramOscillogram identiÞcation identiÞcation
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Frroonntt--ooff--wwaavve e vvoollttaagge e 2 2 tto o 55 FFOOWW C
Chhooppppeedd--wwaavve e vvoollttaagge e 5 5 tto o 1100 CCWW R
Reedduucceed d ffuullll--wwaavve e vvoollttaagge e 550 0 tto o 110000 RRFFWW F
Fuullll--wwaavve e vvoollttaagge e 50 50 tto o 110000 FFWW R
Reedduucceed d ffuullll--wwaavve e ccuurrrreenntt 10100 0 tto o 660000 RRFFWWCC F
Fuullll--wwaavve e ccuurrrreenntt 11000 0 tto o 660000 FFWWCC
Figure 6ÑMeasurement of
Figure 6ÑMeasurement of front-of-full wavefront-of-full wave
Figure 7ÑMeasurement of
