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BS 5730:1979

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Code of practice for maintenance of insulating oil

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-08-2001

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-05-1979

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Code
1 Scope
2 References
3 Oil deterioration and its detection
4 Test methods
5 Categories of equipment
6 Pre-energizing and subsequent oil maintenance
   procedure
7 Action to be taken
8 Frequency of testing
Appendices
A Application and interpretation of tests
B General procedure for handling, reconditioning,
   replacing and disposing of oil
Figures
1 Variation of resistivity with temperature for
   insulating oil
2 Typical variation of resistivity with temperature for
   wet oil

Applies to the maintenance of insulating oils to BS 418 and in service in transformers, switchgear and similar electrical apparatus. Describes the deterioration that can take place in service and methods of sampling. Tests for electric strength, water content, acidity, sludge, flashpoint, resistivity and dielectric dissipation factor. Recommendations for the frequency of testing and the interpretation of tests.

Committee
GEL/10
DevelopmentNote
REPLACES CP1009: 1959
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
IEC 60422:2013 Similar to

BS 7354:1990 Code of practice for design of high-voltage open-terminal stations

IEC 60422:2013 Mineral insulating oils in electrical equipment - Supervision and maintenance guidance

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