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Standards Comparison: C88.1, C57.19.01, IEC 60137

This document compares the testing requirements for power transformers and related equipment according to three standards: CAN/CSA C88.1, IEEE C57.19.00/01, and IEC 60137. It outlines the key electrical, mechanical, and thermal tests covered by each standard, such as power factor and capacitance measurement, impulse withstand voltage testing, temperature rise limits, and partial discharge testing. The standards have many similar test types but differ in test voltages, durations, and limits such as permissible partial discharge levels.

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Standards Comparison: C88.1, C57.19.01, IEC 60137

This document compares the testing requirements for power transformers and related equipment according to three standards: CAN/CSA C88.1, IEEE C57.19.00/01, and IEC 60137. It outlines the key electrical, mechanical, and thermal tests covered by each standard, such as power factor and capacitance measurement, impulse withstand voltage testing, temperature rise limits, and partial discharge testing. The standards have many similar test types but differ in test voltages, durations, and limits such as permissible partial discharge levels.

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CAN/CSA C88.1-96 IEEE C57.19.00/01 IEC 60137
ITEM
Requirement Type Requirement Type Requirement Type
Clause 10.2. Table
2. C1 & tanδ at
10kV. The increase Um ≤ 36 kV: 1.05 Um /√3; Um ≥ 52
Clauses 7.4.1 and 7.4.2.
before and after the Routine kV: 1.05 Um /√3 and Um.
Power factor Table 6. C1 & tanδ to be Routine Routine
1-hour low- /Type Measurement of C1 & tan δ to be
(tanδ) & frequency withstand
tested at 10kV, UST
made between 2 kV and 20 kV
Capacitance voltage test to be
Measurement ≤0.02
Measure C2 power
Measure C2 capacitance at
factor & capacitance Routine
10kV,
Routine —— ——
at 2kV
Clause 10.3. Test at
values specified in
Table1 for 1min. PD
measurements to be
Dry 1-minute
made before and
Power frequency Clause 7.4.3. Test at values Clause 9.3. Measure at values
after for OIP and
withstand voltage specified in C57.19.01 Table specified in Table 4 for 1min.
RIP bushings and Routine Routine Routine
test with partial 1 for 1min. Measure PD at Measure PD after power frequency
after for resin-
discharge 1.5 Um/√3 before and after. withstand test.
bonded paper and
measurement
bulk-type bushings
(as per Clauses
10.4.3 and 10.4.4
Insulation Integrity)

Clause 10.4 PD
Insulation
integrity
measurements to be Routine —— —— —— ——
performed.

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Voltage tap: twice the rated


Voltage tap: 20kV
Voltage tap: 20kV for 1min voltage of the voltage tap, at least
for 1min
2kV for 1min
Tap test Routine Routine Routine
Test tap: >500V for Test tap: 2kV for 1min
Test tap: 2kV for 1min
1min

Full-wave & Applicable only for transformer


Chopped-wave bushings with Um equal to or
lightning impulse —— —— —— —— greater than 245 kV. 5 FW or by Routine
withstand voltage agreement 1 FW, 2 CW (at 110%
test of FW value), 2 FW

Full-wave 1.2/50µs, ±15 impulses.


lightning impulse Table 1, 1.2/50µs, For bushings ˃ 72.5 kV: +15 full, -1
Type 1.2/50µs, ±15 impulses Type Type
withstand voltage ±15 impulses @ 110%full, -5 @ 121% chopped,
test -14 @ 110%full

Chopped-wave
Table 1, ≥ -3
lightning impulse ≥ -3 impulses, time to
impulses, time to Type Type As described above Type
withstand voltage flashover 3µs
flashover 3µs
test

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Table 1. 15 Positive Dry (indoor) or Wet (outdoor).


Wet switching Transformer bushings ≥ 245 kV
impulses. ≥ 950kV also subject to a dry test. 15
Switching BIL. The front of 15 Positive Wet switching impulses of positive polarity,
impulse wave shall be 200- impulses. Above 900kV BIL. followed by 15 impulses of
Type Type Type
withstand voltage 300 microseconds Standard 250 x2500 μs negative polarity. ≥ 950kV BIL.
test and the total impulse 250 /2500 μs.
duration shall be For transformer bushings the dry,
1,000-4,000 negative polarity test shall be at
microseconds. 110 % of the rated SIL.

Wet 1-minute
Clause 8.1. Table 4. Dry (all
Power frequency Table 1. <950kV
Type ≤900kV BIL, 10 secs Type indoor bushings) or Wet (outdoor Type
withstand voltage BIL, 1 minute
bushings ≤ 245 kV), 1 minute
test

Clause 8.6. Tables 1 Clause 8.2.2. 1.1 Um/√3 held 5


& 2. 1.7Uy for 1min min; 1.5 Um/√3 held 5 min; Um
and then 1.5Uy for held 1 min;
One-hour low-
1h, PD ≤ 10pC, the 1.5 Um/√3 held at least 60 min
frequency 1.5Um/√3 for 1h, PD
increase before and (Um ≥300kV) or 30 min (Um <300
withstand with Type measurements taken every 5 Type Type
after the low- kV); 1.1 Um/√3 held 5 min; 0 V;
partial discharge minutes, PD ≤ 10pC,
frequency withstand measure partial discharge every 5
measurement
voltage test ≤ 5pC. minutes.
Uy - max. design PD ≤ 10 pC at Um and 1.5 Um/√3;
voltage to ground PD ≤ 5 pC at 1.1 Um/√3.

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Hottest-spot rise ≤75℃ @ oil
rise 65℃, in contact with
temperature index 105
insulation. For insulating
material with temperature
Hottest-spot rise Clause 4.8 and Table 3. There is
Temperature rise index greater than 105, the
≤75℃ @ oil rise Type Type no requirement for the hottest-spot Type
test hottest-spot temperature rise
65±2℃ rise
should be chosen accordingly
and agreed between the
purchaser and the
manufacturer

1.1Uy (for Uy ˃ 108


kV) and √3Uy for all
other bushings; 1.2Um/√3, rated continuous Um for bushings of Um equal to or
conductor losses current applied or conductor less than 170 kV,
simulated; DF losses simulated. PF 0.8 Um for bushings of Um
Thermal stability
measured every 2 Type measured periodically until Special greater than 170 kV. The Type
test
hours until equilibrium (i.e. PF changes conductor losses corresponding to
equilibrium (i.e. no no more than 0.02 over a 5- Ir shall be simulated by appropriate
appreciable changes hour period) means.
in the DF over a 5-
hour period)
Table 4 C57.19.01 (890N to
Table 1 (500N to 5000N
4000N depending on voltage
Cantilever test 1330N for 1 minute Type Type depending on voltage and current Type
and current ratings) for 1
ratings), 1 minute
minute
Draw-Lead
Bushing Cap 140kPa 1 hour Type 140kPa 1 hour Type —— ——
Pressure

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Tightness test at Clause 9.9
the flange or 1.5 bar for 15 minutes (air
—— —— —— —— Routine
other fixing pressure)
device 1.0 bar for 12 hours (oil pressure)

Clause 10.6
Clause 7.4.5 Only required on gas-filled, gas-
280 kPa for 6 hours
Pressure Test Routine 140 kPa for 1 hour and full Routine insulated and gas-impregnated ——
140 kPa for 24 hours
vacuum for 1 hour bushings
70 kPa for 48 hours

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