EN 61467:2008
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
11-28-2008
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 Characteristics of the test current
6 Supply and return circuit conditions
7 Tests on insulator sets
7.1 General remarks
7.2 Test arrangement
7.3 Test current
7.4 Supply and return circuit conditions
7.5 Arc initiation
7.6 Ambient conditions
7.7 Test series and characteristics of the power arcs
8 Tests on short strings
8.1 General remark
8.2 Test arrangement
8.3 Test current
8.4 Supply and return circuit conditions
8.5 Arc initiation
8.6 Ambient conditions
8.7 Test series and characteristics of the power arcs
9 Test report
10 Evaluation of results
10.1 General remark
10.2 Visual examination
10.3 Porcelain or glass insulators
10.4 Composite insulators
10.5 Acceptance criteria
Annex A (normative) - Examples of test arrangements and
practical methods of tower simulation (return
circuit)
Annex B (normative) - Determination of the r.m.s. value
of the current
Annex C (informative) - No-load voltage of the power source
Annex D (informative) - Power arcs on insulator sets and
their true simulation by appropriate positioning
of fusible wires
Annex E (informative) - Wind velocity during power arc tests
Annex F (informative) - Variation of the fault current magnitude
and reasons for the choice of the prescribed test
parameters
Annex G (informative) - Recommendations for the test report
Annex H (informative) - Sample of a power arc test report
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
publications with their corresponding European
publications
Bibliography
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