Cables Lab offers comprehensive testing services for power cables ranging from 1.1 kV to 220 kV, and their accessories. This includes type testing adhering to Indian and International standards, and prequalification testing of EHV power cable systems up to 400 kV to assess long-term performance as per IEC 62067.

In addition to standard electrical and physical tests, the lab is equipped to evaluate specialized cables made from HFFR, FR, and FRLS materials. These tests assess critical factors like flame resistance, smoke emission, and other relevant characteristics.

The laboratory also has the capability to assess the circuit integrity of fire-resistant cables under various conditions, including fire, mechanical shock, and water exposure, as per BS 6387 and IEC 60331. Furthermore, the lab can evaluate the emission of toxic gases from polymeric materials according to NES 713 and NCD 1409.

ACCREDITATIONS:

The facility has been accredited for Electrical testing as per ISO/IEC 17025 by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) Govt  of India. and signatory to International Laboratory accreditation Co-operation( ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement.

Test Facility

Products

Standards

PILC  cables up to 33 kV

 

Elastomeric,& Polymeric insulated Power cables  up to 400 kV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aerial bunched cables, Mining Cables

 

Cable joints & Terminations from 1.1kV up to 400 kV 

 

IS 692, IEC 55-1, BS –6480 

 

IS 7098 Part I,II, & III, IS 1554 Part I.& II, IS 694, IS 9968 Part I & II

 

IEC 60227,  IEC 60245,IEC 60840, IEC 62067 ,IEC 60502 –1,IEC 60502-2, 

 

BS 6004,  BS 5467,BS 6231,, BS 6724, BS-7846,BS 6387,BS-7211,BS -6500,BS 7835

 

IS 14255, IS 14494

 

IS 13573, IS 13705, 

IEC 60502-4, 

BS EN 50393,CENELEC HD 629

 

TESTING / EQUIPMENT FACILITY

  • 600 kV, 4200 KVA Outdoor Transformer
  • 600 kV, 600 kVA Series Resonant test set.
  • 600 kV, 2400 KVA Series Resonant Transformer
  • 300 kV, 120 kVA Transformer
  • 100 kV, 20 kVA Partial discharge free test source and associated accessories.
  • 2400 kV, 240 kJ Impulse Generator
  • 500 kV, 15 KJ Impulse voltage generator
  • 30 V, 4000 A Current Loading System
  • 2000 Amps Current transformer
  • Partial discharge Detection System
  • Transformer ratio arm bridges, 600 kV Standard capacitor
  • High Precision automatic insulation resistance measuring system
  • Digital Micro ohmmeter  
  • Splicing machines for preparation of cable         
  • Hot air ageing ovens
  • High Precision Profile projector of magnification up to 100
  • 25kN Tensile testing machine with laser extension meter
  • Cone Calorimeter
  • Toxicity chamber Flammability test on Bunched Cables
  • 3 meter cube test chamber
  • Limiting Oxygen Index apparatus
  • HCl Emission apparatus
  • Fire Resistance test set-up

Laboratory Contact Details

Smt. Meena K 
Additional Director/HoD
Cables and Diagnostics Division (CDD)
Phone: +91 (0) 80 2207 2333
Mobile: +91 9731551059
E-Mail: meena@cpri.in / cddblr@cpri.in

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