10 INSULATOR SETS
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Contents Page
10.3 DEFINITIONS................................................................................................................... 6
Insulator set ...................................................................................................................... 6
Insulator string .................................................................................................................. 6
Highest voltage for equipment.......................................................................................... 6
Corona extinction voltage ................................................................................................. 6
Fault current ..................................................................................................................... 6
10.4 DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................. 6
10.4.1 Suspension insulator sets............................................................................................. 6
10.4.1.1 Straight line insulator set .................................................................................................. 6
10.4.1.2 Angle insulator set ............................................................................................................ 7
10.4.1.3 V-string insulator set......................................................................................................... 7
10.4.2 Tension insulator set ..................................................................................................... 7
10.4.3 Transposition insulator set ........................................................................................... 8
TABLES ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Table 1 Withstand voltage ........................................................................................................ 20
FIGURES ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Figure 1 Straight line suspension insulator set ....................................................................... 21
Figure 2 Angle suspension insulator set .................................................................................. 21
Figure 3 V-string suspension insulator set .............................................................................. 22
Figure 4 Tension insulator set ................................................................................................... 23
Figure 5 Transposition tension insulator set ........................................................................... 24
Figure 6 Straight line suspension insulator set bolt orientation............................................ 25
Figure 7 Tension insulator set bolt orientation........................................................................ 26
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10.1 REFERENCES
- Note that standards, regulations etc. which are referred to in these guidelines
are subject to continuous change and can be withdrawn, revised or replaced.
The contractor shall immediately inform the client of such changes.
C.I.S.P.R Publication 16
C.I.S.P.R specification for radio interference measuring
apparatus and measurement methods
C.I.S.P.R Publication 18 - 2
Radio interference characteristics of overhead power lines and
high-voltage equipment - Part 2: Methods of measurement and
procedure for determining limits
IEC 61467 Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal voltage above
1 000 V- A.C. Power Arc Tests on insulator sets
IEC 1109 Composite insulators for a.c. overhead lines with a nominal
voltage above 1000 V - Definitions, test methods and acceptance
criteria
SS IEC 60 Högspänningsprovning
SS IEC 71 Isolationskoordination
10.2 SCOPE
These guidelines are applicable to suspension, tension and transposition insulator
sets which are to be used on overhead lines with alternating current and comprise
design, testing and installation.
10.3 DEFINITIONS
Technical terms and definitions used in these guidelines:
Insulator set
Device for insulating conductors either in suspension or tension.
Insulator string
The insulating part of the insulator set consisting of one or more insulators joined
together.
Fault current
The greatest short duration current which is caused by either a short-circuit (Ik) or
an earth fault (3I0)
10.4 DESCRIPTION
10.4.1 SUSPENSION INSULATOR SETS
x one upper section connected to earth for the attachment to the supports
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The spacing between conductors in twin and triple conductor bundles shall be 450
mm. Twin conductors shall be arranged horizontally and triple conductors as an
equilateral triangle with the apex downwards. See figure 1.
x one upper section connected to earth for the attachment to supports or swing
brackets
x one or two insulator strings with power arc protection devices
x one lower live section with a suspension clamp or clamps
The spacing between conductors in twin and triple conductor bundles shall be 450
mm. Twin conductors shall be arranged horizontally and triple conductors as an
equilateral triangle with the apex downwards. See figure 2.
x two upper sections connected to earth for the attachment to supports or swing
brackets
x two insulator strings arranged in a V-shape with power arc protection devices
x one lower live section with a suspension clamp or clamps
The spacing between conductors in twin and triple conductor bundles shall be 450
mm. Twin conductors shall be arranged horizontally and triple conductors as an
equilateral triangle with the apex downwards. See figure 3.
The spacing between conductors in twin and triple conductor bundles shall be 450
mm. Twin conductors shall be arranged horizontally and triple conductors as an
equilateral triangle with the apex downwards. See figure 4.
The spacing between conductors in twin and triple conductor bundles shall be 450
mm. Twin conductors shall be arranged horizontally and triple conductors as an
equilateral triangle with the apex downwards. See figure 5.
10.5 REQUIREMENTS
10.5.1 MATERIAL
10.5.1.1 Insulators
Insulators shall conform to the requirements of SvK TR 5:111.
10.5.2 DESIGN
10.5.2.1 General
The insulator sets shall comprise as few individual components as practical to
minimise the number of current transition locations. In addition the overall length
of the insulator set shall be designed to be as short as possible.
The attachment of V-string insulator sets to crossarms shall be designed such that
the upper pivot point of the insulator swing is as close as possible to the lower
edge of the crossarm and allows swing longitudinally in the direction of the line.
The attachment of tension insulator sets to crossarms shall be designed such that
the innermost pivot point of the insulator set is as close as possible to the crossarm
and allows swing transverse to the direction of the line.
10.5.2.3 Counterweights
Straight line and angle suspension insulator sets for the suspension of single, twin
or triple conductors shall be so designed as to allow for the addition of
counterweights when necessary.
The combined stress (Vcomb) of tension, bending and shear shall be less than the
characteristic strength fuk given in Swedish Standard SS 436 01 04 at a load
equivalent to Fuk in accordance with Swedish Standard SS 436 01 03 clause 3.
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The combined stress (Vcomb) of tension, bending and shear shall be less than the
characteristic strength fyk given in Swedish Standard SS 436 01 04 at a load
equivalent to 1.1 times the load Fd in accordance with Swedish Standard SS 436
01 03 clause 2.3.1.
The combined stress of tension, bending and shear shall be calculated according to
the formula:
V comb V 2
x V y2 V xV y 3W 2
When testing fittings made from steel or aluminium permanent deformation due to
tension, bending and shear stress may not occur at a load less than Fdef where-
Fdef Fd * 1.1
The breaking load (Fu) achieved during testing shall, for fittings made from steel
and aluminium which have been statistically tested in accordance with IEC 383 or
IEC 591, exceed Fuk.
The breaking load (Fu1) achieved during testing shall for other fittings exceed
110% of Fuk where -
Fuk is the specified mechanical failing load for mechanical tensile testing (MFL)
for disc insulators (See SS IEC 383) and specified mechanical load for mechanical
one minute testing (SML) of composite insulators (See IEC 1109).
Definitions
10.5.4.1 General
Electrical designing / dimensioning shall, in addition to what is stated in these
technical guidelines, be performed in accordance with Swedish Standard SS 421
07 10.
The length of the insulator string for insulator sets intended for insulation between
phase and earth shall be such that the required arcing distance to achieve the
withstand voltages given in table 1 are obtained.
The length of the insulator string in insulator sets intended for insulation between
phases shall be such that minimum arcing distances of 130% and 137% of that for
phase to earth insulation are obtained for the highest voltages for equipment of
245 kV and 420 kV respectively.
The power frequency withstand voltage of insulator sets, which are intended for
phase to phase insulation, shall be a minimum of 3 times the voltage stated in
table 1 when tested in accordance with SS IEC 60.
10.5.4.4 Corona
The insulator set shall have no visible corona at the test voltage defined by:
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Um
Test voltage * 1,1
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The switching impulse withstand voltage for insulator sets intended for insulation
between phases shall be a minimum of 140% for 245 kV and 150% for 420 kV
highest voltages for equipment of that stated in table 1 when tested in accordance
with SS IEC 506.
The attachment of the insulator sets to the supports shall be designed to resist the
stated fault current and fault time so that welding does not occur between the
contact surfaces.
10.6.2 DIMENSIONS
The intention of this test is to check that the insulator set fulfils the requirements
in accordance with clause 10.5.2 and also is in accordance with the manufacturers
drawing regarding measurements
The insulator set, excluding insulators, arcing horn and clamp, is to be installed in
a tensile testing machine and loaded to the stated failing load.
Failure may not occur in any of the included fittings nor may yoke plates be
deformed to such an extent that the purpose of the yoke cannot be fulfilled.
The wet power frequency withstand voltage of insulator sets, which are intended
for phase to earth insulation, shall be the minimum voltage stated in table 1.
The wet power frequency withstand voltage of insulator sets, which are intended
for phase to phase insulation, shall be a minimum of 3 times the voltage stated
in table 1.
10.6.5 CORONA
The intention of this test is to establish the corona extinction voltage for a
complete insulator set and is to be performed in a fully-darkened room. During the
corona test the use of either field glasses with a minimum optical performance
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Suspension insulator sets are to be installed in accordance with clause 10.6.4. The
distance from the live phase to earth shall be as stated in table 1 and the insulator
set is to be subjected to 50 Hz alternating current.
The corona extinction voltage shall exceed the calculated test voltage in
accordance with clause 10.5.4.4.
The test shall be performed in accordance with the applicable sections of IEC
61284.
Insulator sets are to be installed in accordance with clause 10.6.4 with the distance
from the live phase to earth being as stated in table 1.
The test shall be performed with the highest voltage for equipment, 50 Hz
alternating voltage (r.m.s. value) over 1PV interference voltage and 500 kHz
measuring frequency. Testing is to be in accordance with C.I.S.P.R publication 16
and the results evaluated in accordance with C.I.S.P.R publication 18-2.
The level of interference at the highest voltage for equipment shall fulfil the
requirements of clause 10.5.4.5.
Insulator sets are to be installed in accordance with clause 10.6.4 with the distance
from the live phase to earth being as stated in table 1. The insulator set is to be
subjected to a lightning impulse withstand voltage test in accordance with
Swedish Standard SS IEC 60.
The lightning impulse withstand voltage shall exceed the voltage stated in table 1.
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Insulator sets are to be installed in accordance with clause 10.6.4, with the
distance from the live phase to earth being as stated in table 1. They are then to be
subjected to a switching impulse withstand voltage test in accordance with
Swedish Standard SS IEC 506.
The switching impulse withstand voltage shall exceed the voltage stated in table 1.
The suspension insulator set with clamps and conductors is to be installed and
tested in accordance with IEC 61467 test series X
The insulator set shall fulfil the requirements of IEC 61467 clause 12.4 with the
following additions and alterations which are to be performed after the conclusion
of the test series:
x All disc or composite insulator units in the string tested are to be tested to
verify that they fulfil the electromechanical failing load requirement for
porcelain insulators, the mechanical failing load requirement for toughened
glass insulators and the specified mechanical load requirement for composite
insulators.
x All porcelain and toughened glass insulator units in the string tested are to be
tested and shall pass a temperature cycling test in accordance with IEC 383.
x All disc or composite insulators in the string tested are to be tested to verify
that they fulfil the requirement for wet power frequency withstand voltage.
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10.7.2 DIMENSIONS
This test is to be performed in accordance with clause 10.6.2.
The approval of drawings by the client does not release the manufacturer from his
obligations regarding the insulator set complying with these guidelines.
10.8.2 DOCUMENTATION
A summary of documentation requirements is contained in chapter 14.
x Failing load
x Fault current
x Weight
x List of materials
10.9 INSTALLATION
10.9.1 GENERAL
Installation of insulator sets shall be performed in accordance with the relevant
drawings.
10.9.2 ERECTION
With a horizontal phase arrangement power arc protection devices for the middle
phase shall be installed in such a way that the power arc will have a predestined
direction to the right transverse to the direction of the line when looking towards
higher support numbers.
The pivot bolt nut and the eye of the split pin in a socket are to be installed facing
the support. For the middle phase the nut and the eye of the split pin are to be
installed facing left when looking towards higher support numbers. See figure 6a.
The pivot bolt nuts in fittings between the conductors and the yoke plate are to be
installed facing each other in twin bundle conductor arrangements and similarly
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for the upper two conductors in triple bundle conductor arrangements. See figures
6b and 6c respectively.
In inclined suspension insulator sets the pivot bolt nut and the eyes of split pins in
sockets are to be installed facing downwards.
Nuts on horizontally orientated pivot bolts and the eyes of split pins in sockets are
to be installed facing the support. For the middle phase the nut and the eye of the
split pin are to be installed facing left when looking towards higher support
numbers.
The pivot bolt nuts in fittings between the conductors and the yoke plate are to be
installed facing each other in twin bundle conductor arrangements and similarly
for the two upper conductors in triple bundle conductor arrangements.
For inclined insulator sets the pivot bolts nuts, the eyes of split pins in sockets and
power arc protection device attachment arms, are to be installed facing
downwards.
Nuts in horizontally orientated pivot bolts and the eyes of split pins in sockets are
to be installed facing the support. For the middle phase the nut and eyes of the
split pins are to be installed facing left when looking towards higher support
numbers.
The pivot bolt nuts in fittings between the conductors and the yoke plate are to be
installed facing each other in twin bundle conductor arrangements and similarly
for the two upper conductors in triple bundle conductor arrangements.
Nuts on vertical orientated pivot bolts, the eyes of split pins in sockets and power
arc protection device attachment arms, are to be installed facing downwards.
Nuts on horizontally orientated pivot bolts and the eyes of split pins in sockets are
to be installed facing the support. For the middle phase the nuts and eyes of the
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split pins are to be installed facing left when looking towards higher support
numbers. See figure 7a.
The pivot bolt nuts on fittings between the conductors and the yoke plate are to be
installed facing each other in twin bundle conductor arrangements and similarly
for the upper conductors in triple bundle conductor arrangements. See figures 7b
and 7c respectively.
Nuts on vertically orientated pivot bolts, the eyes of pins in sockets and power arc
protection device attachment arms, are to be installed facing downwards.
Nuts on horizontally orientated pivot bolts and the eyes of split pins in sockets are
to be installed facing the support. For the middle phase the nuts and the eyes of
split pins are to be installed facing left when looking towards higher support
numbers. See figure 7a.
The pivot bolts nuts on fittings between the conductors and the yoke plate are to
be installed facing each other in twin bundle conductor arrangements and similarly
for the two upper conductors in triple bundle conductor arrangements. See figures
7b and 7c respectively .
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TABLES
TABLE 1 WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
FIGURES
FIGURE 1 STRAIGHT LINE SUSPENSION INSULATOR SET