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    QCP e 11 Hipot Test

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    This document provides guidelines for conducting dielectric withstand (Hi-Pot) tests on MV cables and switchgear. It outlines safety procedures, test preparation steps, test methods using direct current or power frequency AC, voltage levels, and acceptance criteria. Personnel conducting tests must be qualified and safety is the top priority. Cables are disconnected from equipment and barricaded before applying high voltages gradually to test insulation strength.

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    This document provides guidelines for conducting dielectric withstand (Hi-Pot) tests on MV cables and switchgear. It outlines safety procedures, test preparation steps, test methods using direct current or power frequency AC, voltage levels, and acceptance criteria. Personnel conducting tests must be qualified and safety is the top priority. Cables are disconnected from equipment and barricaded before applying high voltages gradually to test insulation strength.

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    This document provides guidelines for conducting dielectric withstand (Hi-Pot) tests on MV cables and switchgear. It outlines safety procedures, test preparation steps, test methods using direct current or power frequency AC, voltage levels, and acceptance criteria. Personnel conducting tests must be qualified and safety is the top priority. Cables are disconnected from equipment and barricaded before applying high voltages gradually to test insulation strength.

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    QCP e 11 Hipot Test

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    This document provides guidelines for conducting dielectric withstand (Hi-Pot) tests on MV cables and switchgear. It outlines safety procedures, test preparation steps, test methods using direct current or power frequency AC, voltage levels, and acceptance criteria. Personnel conducting tests must be qualified and safety is the top priority. Cables are disconnected from equipment and barricaded before applying high voltages gradually to test insulation strength.

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    Overview

    This procedure is intended to provide general guidelines for dielectric withstand (Hi-Pot) test of
    MV cables and switchgear.
    Hi-Pot field test is not considered on sites for MV motors and generators except where
    specifically required.
    All safety precautions must be observed during the testing. Testing equipment operating
    manual shall be used for proper testing.
    References
    - Testing Equipment Operating manual
    - Relevant industry standards
    - Project Safety Manual
    - Applicable local safety procedures

    Tools and Equipment


    - High Potential Testing Equipment
    - Insulating grounding stick rated for the full test voltage
    - Flexible conductor to connect the resistor to ground

    Safety and personnel


    Before conducting any test it must be verified the cable or equipment under test is de-energized.
    The person conducting the test must be qualified to operate the test equipment and shall be
    capable of conducting the test in safe manner with complete knowledge of the hazards involved.
    The person conducting the test must be knowledgeable of the recommended industry safety
    practices.
    Personnel safety are of ultimate importance
    The person conducting the test must evaluate the test data and make judgement on the
    serviceability of the specific equipment.
    A safety lead should be identified prior to starting the testing work
    A safety briefing shall be conducted prior to starting the testing work

    Preparation
    Cables shall be disconnected from equipment to minimize erroneous result in case AC or VLF
    Hi-Pot testing is considered or to prevent damage to equipment in case DC Hi-Pot testing is
    considered.

    Adequate clearances are required between the cable ends and other equipment and ground.
    Barricade the area where the test will be connected. Also barricade the remote ends in case of
    cables and where necessary position a personnel guard (watchman) to prevent unauthorized
    access to the cables under test.
    Testing equipment shall be verified to be in good working condition and the calibration certificate
    shall be valid the time of conducting the test and the calibration label shall be visible on the
    testing equipment

    Dielectric Withstand Test (Hi-Pot Test)


    High Potential test (Hi-Pot) will be carried out to determine the electrical strength of MV cables
    and Switchgear with any of the two methods stated hereunder.
    1. Direct Current (DC) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Test
    2. Power Frequency AC Dielectric Withstand Voltage Test
    Site tests are performed by applying a predetermined high voltage to the insulation. The
    equipment or cables should not be subjected to excessive high voltages which could result in
    premature failure. It is recommended to use 80% of the factory High potential test voltages. In
    the absence of factory test voltages, the below tabulated figures shall be considered.
    Hi-Pot voltage will be applied gradually in 4 or 5 steps and raised to the voltage level as stated
    below. At every step increase, the leakage current must be stabilized. At any time, when the
    leakage current does not indicate to stabilize, the Hi-Pot test will be stopped and the equipment
    or cable under test will fail.
    Cables
    Hi-Pot test voltages are used to ensure that the cable, cable joint, and terminations are correctly
    made and installed. Hi-Pot test will be applied between each core and the earth. Throughout
    the test the conductors that are not under test are connected to earth. If the cable withstands
    the high voltage applied for the time stated below, the test is considered successful and the
    cable will perform safely when subjected continuously the rated voltage.
    After Hi-Pot test of each cable, the insulation will retain High Voltage due to self-capacitance
    which must be discharged safely to earth. The discharge time will be one to four times the test
    duration time. It is recommended to keep the cables connected to ground after the test until it is
    placed into service.
    Record the leakage currents at every step increase of the voltage. At the maximum test voltage
    the leakage current will be recorded at every minute for the duration as stated in the tables
    below.
    MV Switchgear
    Hi-Pot test will be applied on MV switchgear between each busbar and earth with all other
    busbars connected to earth. Hi-Pot test shall always be applied after IR test. In case the values
    of IR are below minimum acceptance values, Hi-Pot test shall not be carried on.

    Record the test results


    AC Hi-Pot
    Cables
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage

    MV Switchgear
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage

    DC Hi-Pot
    Cables
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage

    MV Switchgear
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage
    Medium Voltage

    Rated
    Voltage
    3.6/6 (7.2) KV
    6/10 (12) KV
    6.35/11 KV
    8.7/15 (17.5)
    12/20 (24) KV
    18/30 (36) KV

    Test
    Voltage
    12 KV
    20 KV
    22 KV
    30 KV
    40 KV
    60 KV

    Rated
    Voltage
    3.6/6 (7.2) KV
    6/10 (12) KV
    6.35/11 KV
    8.7/15 (17.5)
    12/20 (24) KV
    18/30 (36) KV

    Test
    Voltage
    12 KV
    20 KV
    22 KV
    30 KV
    40 KV
    60 KV

    Rated
    Voltage
    3.6/6 (7.2) KV
    6/10 (12) KV
    6.35/11 KV
    8.7/15 (17.5)
    12/20 (24) KV
    18/30 (36) KV

    Test
    Voltage
    28 KV
    20 KV
    22 KV
    56 KV
    40 KV
    80 KV

    Rated
    Voltage
    3.6/6 (7.2) KV
    6/10 (12) KV
    6.35/11 KV
    8.7/15 (17.5)
    12/20 (24) KV
    18/30 (36) KV

    Test
    Voltage
    12 KV
    20 KV
    22 KV
    30 KV
    40 KV
    60 KV

    Time
    15 minutes
    15 minutes
    15 minutes
    15 minutes
    15 minutes
    15 minutes

    Time
    1 minute
    1 minute
    1 minute
    1 minute
    1 minute
    1 minute

    Time
    15 minutes
    15 minutes
    15 minutes
    15 minutes
    15 minutes
    15 minutes

    Time
    1 minute
    1 minute
    1 minute
    1 minute
    1 minute
    1 minute

    Acceptance Criteria
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize

    Acceptance Criteria
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize

    Acceptance Criteria
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize

    Acceptance Criteria
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current Stabilize
    Leakage Current stabilize

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