Iph 1374.2101477.0910

Independent, accredited testing station Member laboratory of STL and LOVAG
TYPE TEST REPORT

NO. 1374.2101477.0910
AREVA Energietechnik GmbH CLIENT

R&D Excellence Centre
Rathenaustrae 2
93055 Regensburg
GERMANY
AREVA T&D MANUFACTURER
Metal-enclosed AC switchgear TEST OBJECT
PIX-17 TYPE
63/082/05 SERIAL NO.
Rated voltage Ur 17.5 kV RATED

CHARACTERISTICS
Rated normal current Ir 1250 A
GIVEN BY THE
Rated peak withstand current Ip 100 kA CLIENT
Rated short-time withstand current Ik 40 kA
Rated duration of short-circuit tk 3 s
Internal arcing classification IAC AFLR 40 kA 1 s
IEC 62271-200: 2003-11 NORMATIVE

DOCUMENT
Test under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault RANGE OF TESTS

PERFORMED
17 December 2010 DATE OF TEST
The ratings of the test object related to the scope of test have been TEST RESULT
proved. The test has been PASSED.
H. GLABSCH W. MORITZ
Senior engineer Test engineer in charge
Berlin, 20 May 2011
Independent test laboratory, accredited by Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle Technik (DATech) e.V. in the fields of h.v. apparatus
and switchgear, power cables and power cable accessories, l.v. apparatus and switchgear, installation equipment and
switching and control equipment.
Institut Prffeld fr elektrische Hochleistungstechnik GmbH (IPH Berlin) is a subsidiary of CESI S.p.A, Milan.
TYPE TEST REPORT NO. 1374.2101477.0910 SHEET 2
Contents Sheet
1. Present at the test............................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Test performed.................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Identification of the test object............................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Technical specifications and characteristics............................................................................................................................................................ 4
3.2 Identity documents......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Test under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault..................................................................... 6
4.1 Test laboratory........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.2 Normative document .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
4.3 Required test parameters...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.4 Test arrangement............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.5 Test and measuring circuits .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.6 Test results ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
4.7 Evaluation of the test................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
5. Photos..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
6. Oscillograms ...................................................................................................................................................................... 27
7. Drawing................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
This test document comprises 40 sheets.
Distribution Copy No. 2
Copy No. 1 in German: AREVA T&D

Copy No. 2 in English: AREVA T&D
The test results refer exclusively to the object tested.

This document is confidential. Its transfer to third parties as well as its reproduction in extracts require the consent of the client.
1. Present at the test
Mr. Moritz IPH test engineer in charge
Mr. El Ouadhane AREVA T&D

Mr. Perraud AREVA T&D
Mr. Wutzer AREVA T&D
Mr. Stieg AREVA T&D
Mr. Schneider AREVA T&D
Mr. Josef AREVA T&D
Mr. Rappl AREVA T&D
2. Test performed
Test under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault

3. Identification of the test object
3.1 Technical specifications and characteristics
The technical specifications and characteristics of the test object are defined by the following
parameters and have been specified by the client.
Test object: Metal-enclosed AC switchgear

Type: PIX-17
Manufacturer: AREVA T&D
Serial No.: 63/082/05
Year of 2010
manufacture:
Data: Rated voltage Ur 17.5 kV

Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand Ud 38 kV
voltage
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up 95 kV
Rated frequency fr 50/60 Hz
Rated normal current Ir 1250 A
Rated peak withstand current Ip 100 kA
Rated short-time withstand current Ik 40 kA
Rated duration of short-circuit tk 3 s
Degree of protection IP4X
Characteristics: Number of units 3

Height 2800 mm
Width 750
Depth 1605 mm
Insulating medium Air
Busbar Cu 80 mm x 10 mm
Pole centres distance 210 mm
Unit bottom Closed

Relief Via absorber
Built-in Circuit-breaker HVX 17-40-12E AREVA

components: Earthing switch PIX
Current transformer Dummy
Voltage transformer VB24 ALCE
Note: Pressure relief via absorber into the room

3.2 Identity documents
The manufacturer confirms that the test object has been manufactured in compliance with the
drawings specified in this document. IPH has not verified that correspondence in every detail. The
identity of this test object is fixed by the following drawings and data submitted by the client:
Date of
Name of drawing Drawing No. Author Notes
drawing
OUTLINE 17.5 kV DRC008614-01 00 Schneider Electric Sheet 40
FRONT FRAME AGSC75054-16 04 Schneider Electric 1)
REAR FRAME AGSC75055-21 00 Schneider Electric 1)
MOUNTING AGSC74109-01 02 Schneider Electric 1)
REAR COVER AGSC75107-04 00 Schneider Electric 1)
FLAP AGSC75122-06 00 Schneider Electric 1)
WELDED ACCESS COVER DRCN03821-06 00 Schneider Electric 1)
DOOR DRCN03915-01 00 Schneider Electric 1)
RAIL BASE PLATE AMT003091-13 04 Schneider Electric 1)
SUPPORTING BRACKET AGSC75048-16 03 Schneider Electric 1)
SPOUT SUPPORT PLATE EIBAE0008-01 01 Schneider Electric 1)
SHUTTER AGSC75071-05 01 Schneider Electric 1)
FRONT FRAME AGSC73960-20 01 Schneider Electric 1)
INSULATOR SUPPORT EIBAE0003-03 02 Schneider Electric 1)
EARTHING EIBAE0033-01 04 Schneider Electric 1)
CABLE CONNECTION AGSC75091-11 00 Schneider Electric 1)
RISER 60MM EIBAE0018-03 00 Schneider Electric 1)
BUSBAR SEGREGATION EIBAE0092-01 00 Schneider Electric 1)
FLOOR AGSC75079-11 00 Schneider Electric 1)
CT SUPPORT CHANNEL AGSC75042-08 03 Schneider Electric 1)
CT CONNECTION AGSC75159-11 01 Schneider Electric 1)
EARTHING SWITCH AGSC75011-04 01 Schneider Electric 1)
EARTHING SWITCH AMT000234-10 01 Schneider Electric 1)
FRONT CROSS BAR EIBAE0006-01 05 Schneider Electric 1)
FLOOR AGSC73891-21 00 Schneider Electric 1)
DRIVING PART AGSC73895-21 02 Schneider Electric 1)
FUNCTIONAL UNIT AGSC73870-02 00 Schneider Electric 1)
BUSBAR 80MM EIBAE0027-01 00 Schneider Electric 1)
ABSORBER AGSI14453-05 01 Schneider Electric 1)
PRESSURE RELIEF CHANNEL AGSC74220-09 01 Schneider Electric 1)
FIXING AGSC74538-04 00 Schneider Electric 1)
END PANEL LV (RIGHT) AGSC73905-08 02 Schneider Electric 1)
LOW VOLTAGE BOX AGSC72895-18 03 Schneider Electric 1)
LV DOOR AGSC72894-17 02 Schneider Electric 1)
SIDE PANEL AGSC73325-01 02 Schneider Electric 1)
SWITCHGEAR HVX 17KV AGS553133-01 AGS Schneider Electric 1)
1) These drawings are not part of this test document. They are retained in the archives
of IPH GmbH.
Date of receipt of the test object at IPH: 13 December 2010

4. Test under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault
4.1 Test laboratory
High-power test laboratory, test bay 1
4.2 Normative document
IEC 62271-200: 2003-11
4.3 Required test parameters
Required test values as specified by the client:

Peak current 100 kA
Short-time current 40 kA
Duration of short-circuit 1 s
Distances of the test object to the walls of the room mock-up Distances of indicators
Front side F Freely accessible 300 mm
Side wall on the right L Freely accessible 300 mm
Side wall on the left L 100 mm None
Rear side R 800 mm 300 mm
Ceiling height above test 650 mm
object
Assessment of the behaviour under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault on the basis of
criteria 1 to 5 of IEC 62271-200: 2003-11.
4.4 Test arrangement
The test was carried out in a room mock-up. The switchgear comprised three units and was
arranged with the left side wall of unit 1 having a distance of 100 mm and the rear wall having a
distance of 800 mm to the corner of the room mock-up, covering the gap between switchgear
and test bay wall. The front and right roof projection was 1000 mm.
Power was supplied to the cable terminal of unit 1.
Fabric indicators representing accessibility type A were placed vertically in front of the operator's
side and of the right side wall and behind the switchgear up to a height of 2 m in a uniform
checkerboard pattern, covering an area of 40-50 %. The spacing between indicators and
switchgear was 300 mm. Horizontally arranged fabric indicators representing accessibility type A
were placed at a height of 2 m above the floor in the region between 300 mm and 800 mm in
front of the operator's side, of the right side wall and behind the switchgear in a uniform
checkerboard pattern, covering an area of 40-50 %.
Test arrangement (continued)
Figure 1: Test object within the room mock-up
Points of arc initiation:

Z1 Unit 3 Cable compartment
Z2 Unit 3 Circuit-breaker compartment
Z3 Unit 3 Busbar compartment
4.5 Test and measuring circuits
Technical data of the test circuits
Test requirement Test under conditions of arcing

due to an internal fault
Test Nos. 110 8216, 110 8217, 110 8219, 110 8222
Number of phases (Test circuit) 3
Number of poles/phases (Test object) 3
Power frequency Hz 50
Network Not earthed
Earthing conditions Short-circuit transformer Not earthed
Short-circuit point Not earthed
Short-circuit transformer D/d
Si Dr L Tr I U TO
E 3
2 4 6 7-8
p
E Power supply TO Test object

Si Master breaker I Current measurement
Dr Making switch U Voltage measurement
L Current-limiting reactor P Pressure measurement
Tr Short-circuit transformer 18 Measuring point
Figure 2: Test circuit

Technical data of the measuring circuits
Measuring Symbol Measured quantity Measuring sensor/device

point
1 i L1 Short-circuit current L1 Rogowski measuring device

2 u L1 Voltage L1 RC divider
7 p1 Pressure - arc initiation compartment Sensor 10 bar
8 p2 Pressure - duct Sensor 10 bar
- P_ges Arc power Calculated value
- W Arc energy Calculated value
Recording instrument:
BE 256 transient recorder system
4.6 Test results
Test requirement: Test under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault
Test No. 110 8216

Test voltage kV 7.1
L1 75.9
Peak current kA L2 82.6
L3 101
L1 39.8
Symmetrical short-circuit current kA L2 41.7
L3 40.4
Average 40.6
Duration of short-circuit s 1.01
Note 1)
Notes:
1) Current setting
Test results (continued)

Date of test: 17 December 2010
Condition of the test object before the test: New
Supply of the test object: Three-phase at the cable terminal of unit 1
Arc initiation: Three-phase in the cable compartment of unit 3 by
metal wire with a diameter of 0.5 mm
Test No. 110 8217

Test voltage kV 7.1
L1 72.2
L3 95.3
L1 39.7
Short-circuit current kA L2 41.5
L3 39.8
Average 40.3
Equivalent duration of short-circuit s 1.02
related to a symmetrical short-circuit current of kA 40.0
Maximum power MW 92.0
Energy converted MWs 42.3
Pressure rise p1 in the arc initiation compartment mbar 736
Maximum pressure after ms 7.8
Pressure p2 in the duct mbar 388
Maximum pressure after ms 28
Notes and condition of the test object after the test:
Criteria of assessment 1 to 5 of IEC 62271-200: 2003-11 have been met: Compliance:

1 Correctly secured doors and covers do not open. Deformations are accepted, Yes
provided that no part on any side comes as far as the position of the indicators
or walls.
2 No fragmentation of the enclosure occurs within the time specified for the test. Yes
Projections of small parts, up to an individual mass of 60 g, are accepted.
3 Arcing does not cause holes in the accessible sides up to a height of 2.0 m. Yes
4 Indicators do not ignite due to the effect of hot gases. Yes 1)
5 The enclosure remains connected to its earthing point. Yes
1)
One indicator was ignited by glowing particles after about 10 s. The criterion is regarded as
having been met. The video recording serves as proof.

Condition of the test object before the test: Reconditioned
Supply of test object: Three-phase at the cable terminal of unit 1
Arc initiation: Three-phase in the circuit-breaker compartment in
unit 3 using metal wire of 0.5 mm diameter.
Test No. 110 8219

Test voltage kV 7.1
L1 73.1
L3 94.7
L1 40.4
L3 40.3
Average 40.8
Maximum power MW 97.1
Pressure rise p1 in the arc initiation compartment mbar 534

or walls.
1) Three indicators were ignited by glowing particles after about 7 s. The criterion is regarded as

Condition of the test object before the test: Reconditioned
Supply of test object: Three-phase at the cable terminal of unit 1
Arc initiation: Three-phase in the busbar compartment of unit 3 using
metal wire of 0.5 mm diameter.
Test No. 110 8222

Test voltage kV 7.1
L1 71.6
L3 93.5
L1 39.4
L3 40.3
Average 40.5
Maximum power MW 109

or walls.
1) Four indicators were ignited by glowing particles after about 8 s. The criterion is regarded as
4.7 Evaluation of the test
The internal arcing classification of IAC AFLR 40 kA 1 s of the metal-enclosed AC switchgear has
been proved.
The behaviour under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault was assessed on the basis of
criteria 1 to 5 of IEC 62271-200: 2003-11, that were fulfilled in
Test No. 110 8217 - three-phase arc initiation in the cable compartment,
Test No. 110 8219 - three-phase arc initiation in the circuit-breaker compartment and
Test No. 110 8222 - three-phase arc initiation in the busbar compartment.
The test has been PASSED.
5. Photos
Photo 1: Test object without indicators before Test No. 110 8217, front side
Photo 2: Test object before Test No. 110 8217, ignition wire
Photo 3: Test object before Test No. 110 8217, front side
Photo 4: Test object before Test No. 110 8217, rear side
Photo 5: Test object before Test No. 110 8217, right side
Photo 6: Test object after Test No. 110 8217, front side
Photo 7: Test object after Test No. 110 8217, rear side
Photo 8: Test object after Test No. 110 8217, right side
Photo 13: Test object before Test No. 110 8219, point of arc initiation
Photo 21: Test object before Test No. 110 8222, point of arc initiation
6. Oscillograms
7. Drawing

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Independent, accredited testing station Member laboratory of STL and LOVAG

TYPE TEST REPORT

AREVA Energietechnik GmbH CLIENT

AREVA T&D MANUFACTURER

Metal-enclosed AC switchgear TEST OBJECT

63/082/05 SERIAL NO.

Rated voltage Ur 17.5 kV RATED

IEC 62271-200: 2003-11 NORMATIVE

Test under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault RANGE OF TESTS

17 December 2010 DATE OF TEST

This test document comprises 40 sheets.

Distribution Copy No. 2

Copy No. 1 in German: AREVA T&D

The test results refer exclusively to the object tested.

1. Present at the test

Mr. Moritz IPH test engineer in charge

Mr. El Ouadhane AREVA T&D

Test under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault

3. Identification of the test object

3.1 Technical specifications and characteristics

Test object: Metal-enclosed AC switchgear

Data: Rated voltage Ur 17.5 kV

Characteristics: Number of units 3

Unit bottom Closed

Built-in Circuit-breaker HVX 17-40-12E AREVA

Note: Pressure relief via absorber into the room

3.2 Identity documents

Date of receipt of the test object at IPH: 13 December 2010

4. Test under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault

4.1 Test laboratory

High-power test laboratory, test bay 1

4.2 Normative document

IEC 62271-200: 2003-11

4.3 Required test parameters

Required test values as specified by the client:

4.4 Test arrangement

Test arrangement (continued)

Figure 1: Test object within the room mock-up

Points of arc initiation:

4.5 Test and measuring circuits

Technical data of the test circuits

Test requirement Test under conditions of arcing

Number of phases (Test circuit) 3

Number of poles/phases (Test object) 3

Network Not earthed

Earthing conditions Short-circuit transformer Not earthed

Short-circuit point Not earthed

Short-circuit transformer D/d

E Power supply TO Test object

Figure 2: Test circuit

Technical data of the measuring circuits

Measuring Symbol Measured quantity Measuring sensor/device

1 i L1 Short-circuit current L1 Rogowski measuring device

4.6 Test results

Test requirement: Test under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault

Test No. 110 8216

Test results (continued)

Test requirement: Test under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault

Test No. 110 8217

Notes and condition of the test object after the test:

Criteria of assessment 1 to 5 of IEC 62271-200: 2003-11 have been met: Compliance:

Test results (continued)