Temperature Rise Test up to 6700 Amps, Milli volt drop & resistance tests (wherever applicable) from 1.0 micro ohms to 20 kilo ohms can be conducted on the following equipment, as per Indian (IS) IEC, ANSI of ASTA standards.

Temperature Rise TestE On

The Laboratory has facility to carry out Temperature rise test on Distribution, Transmission & Power equipment and accessories as per relevant National & International Specifications.

Testing Facility For Temperature Rise Test

  • Current source upto 6700Amps, 20 Volts, Three Phase and Neutral
  • DC Source upto 200 Amps
  • Temperature Monitoring Equipment: Digital
  • Micro Ohm Meters
  • Milli Voltmeter/ Multimeter

Temperature Rise Test On Various Products :-

The facilities of Heat Run test laboratory are being extensively used for Testing & certification, on number of Distribution, Transmission & Power equipment and accessories. Apart from this the facilities are also used for product development, mainly by manufactures.

Accreditation :-

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 Cooperation (ILCA) Mutual Recognition Arrangement.

Temperature Rise Test On Various Products :-

Test Facilities

S. No. Apparatus Type of Test Standard
01 Distribution Boards Temperature Rise upto 6700 A IEC - 60439
02 Panel Board Temperature Rise upto 6700 A IS – 8623 / IEC 60439
03 Circuit Breaker Temperature Rise upto 6700 A
Resistance Measurement		 IEC – 62271-100
04 Isolators Temperature Rise upto 6700 A
Resistance Measurement		 IS-9921/ IEC – 62271-200

Heat Run Test Laboratory

S. No. Apparatus Type of Test Standard
05 Disconnect Switch-HV Temperature Rise upto 6700A
Resistance Measurement		 IEC – 60298
06 Current Transformer Temperature Rise upto 6700A
Resistance Measurement		 IS – 2705/ IEC – 60044
07 Busduct - HT Temperature Rise upto 6700 A IS-8084
08 Busduct - LT Temperature Rise upto 6700 A IS-8623 / IEC – 60439
09 Tap Changer Temperature Rise upto 6700 A IEC – 60214
10 Voltage Transformer Temperature Rise and
Resistance Measurement		 IS-3156
11 Power connector Temperature Rise and
Resistance Measurement		 IS-5561
12 LV Fuses Temperature Rise upto 6700 A IS-2086
13 AC Metal enclosed Switchgear Controlgear Temperature Rise upto 6700A
Resistance Measurement		 IS-3427
14 HV Circuit Breaker Temperature Rise upto 6700A
Resistance Measurement		 IS – 13118 / IEC 62271-100
15 LV Circuit Breaker Temperature Rise upto 6700A
Resistance Measurement		 IS – 13947-2/ IEC 60947-2

Research:-

Facilities to undertake R & D, in the field of current carrying capabilities and its effects on temperature rise on switchgears, panels, Distribution Boards, Bus duct systems, disconnector switches etc.

Consulitancy:-

Inspection of various equipment like Transformer, CTs, PTs, etc., for Temperature Rise performance, at the manufactures work, as per relevant specifications.

Clientele :-

Facilities are extensively used by Industrial giants like AREVA, Tyco Electronics, Crompton Greaves, General Electric Co., IEEMA members and other utilities and manufacturers. Clients from countries like Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, UAE etc., are also widely using the Test facilities

Laboratory Contact Details

The Head of the Division
Insulation Division (INSD)
Central Power Research Institute
Prof. Sir C. V. Raman Road,
P.B 8066, Bengaluru – 560 080.
Ph: +91-80-2207 2353 / 2333
Email: skdas@cpri.in , meena@cpri.in

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