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TECHNICAL SPECIFIGATION
OF
ComPosite lnsulators For
33 KV/11 KV Works

Common SPecifications Committee

CSC ApProval Date-Sept., 2020
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TECHNICALSPEGIFIGATIoNFoRcoMPoSITEINSULAToRS
FOR USE IN 11 KV AND 33 KV SYSTEM

1. SCOPE
and supply of composite insulators
This specification covers design, manufacture, testing
foruseinthellkV/33kVoverheadtransmissionlinesandsubstations.Thecomposite
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insulators shall be of the following type:
at angle/cut points' The
(i) Long rod insulators for conductors in tension application
clevis type, as desired by the
insulators shall be of ball and socket type or tongue &
Purchaser'

(ii) Line post insulators or pin for straight line locations'

2, APPLICABLE STANDARD

2'lFollowinglndian/lnternationalstandards,whichshallmeanlatestrevision,withlatest
amendment/changesadoptedandpublished'unlessspecificallystatedotherinthe
Specification,shallbereferredwhileaccessingofinsulatorswiththesespecmcations.

2'2lntheeventofsupplyofinsulatorsconformingtostandardsotherthanspecified,the
Biddershallconfirminhisbidthatthesestandardsareequivalentorbettertothose
between the standards
specified. ln case of award, silent features of comparison
proposedbytheBidderandthoseSpecifiedinthisdocumentwillbeprovidedbythe
Supplier to establish equivalence'

Title lnternational
Sr. lndian
Standard
No. Standard
IEC: 61 109
1. Definition, test methods and acceptance crllerra rul
composite insulators for AC overhead line above
1000 v
IEG:60060-'1
2. lS: 2071 Methods of High Voltage Testing
J, lS: 2486 Soecification for lnsulator fittlngs tor uverneaq tEc 60120
Power Lines with a nominal voltage greater than IEC 60372
l OOO V General Requirements and Tests
Dimensional Requirement Locking Devices
Thermal tvlecfiarlical Performance test and IEC:60575
4
mcchanical oerformance test on string insulator un!!9
5. lS: 13134 ffispectof IEC: 60815
polluted conditions-.
IEC: 60433
6 EharacienstEs of strlrg lnsulator units of the long

7. 6@ STRI guide
1.9211

Radio interference characteristlcs ot overneao

CISPR: 18-2
8.
nnruor line end hioh-voltaoe eouioment Par'.-2
o Metfrods of Rl Test of HV lnsulators IEC: 60437
lS: 8263
ANSI c29.13-
10. Standard for lnsulators - 2000
.^-nncita-Flicfrihr rtion Deed end TVDe
Hot dip zinc coating on structural steel olner
tso: 1459
11 lS: 4759 't
12. lS: 2629
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rso-1461 (E)
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ISO: '1460
13 ls 6745 Determination of Weight of Zlnc coatlng 0n zlnc
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SGndard;Eecificatron for Slass fiber strands

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03
Specficattotl for refined secondary Zinc

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF COMPOSITE INSULATORS

Service condition

The polymer insulators to be supplied shall be suitable for satisfactory

continuous

operation under conditions as specified below: -

1. Maximum ambient temPerature 50'c

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t ffi 100 %

4. Minimum relative humidity 260/0

:5. Average number of dust storm 35 days/year

d lsoceraunic level 45 days/year

7. Average no. of rainY daYs Per Year Nearly 120 daYs

8 Average annual rainfall 900 mm

9 Altitude above mean sea level Less than 1000 m

10 Maximum wind Pressure 195 Xg / m'

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
't'1 kV and 33 kV
41 The insulators shall be suitable for 3 phase 50 Hz, effectively earthed
overhead distribution system in a moderately / heavily polluted atmosphere. Long rod
insulators shall be of ball & socket or tongue & clevis type as specified'

4.2 Supplier must be an indigenous manufacturer and supplier of composite insulators of

rating 33 kV or above oR must have developed proven in house technology and
manufacturing process for composite insulators of above rating oR possess technical
collaboration / association with a manufacturer of composite insulators of rating 33kV or
above. The Manufacturer shall furnish necessary evidence in support of the above along
with the bid, which can be in the form of certification from the utilities concerned' or any
other documents to the satisfaction of the Nigam.
profile,
4.3 lnsulators shall have sheds with good self-cleaning properties. lnsulator shed
spacing, projection etc. and selection in respect of polluted conditions shall be generally
in

accordance with the recommendation of IEC-60815/lS: 13134

4.4 The size of composite insulator, minimum creepage distance and mechanical strength
along with hardware fittings shall be as follows: -

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No. composite System System discharg€ Frequency Withstand Creepage failing diameter
insulators voltage voltage test Withstand voltage Distance load
kV (rms) kV (rms) voltage voltage kV kV (rms) (mm) KN
kV (rms) (rms)
1 Long rod 11 12 o 35 320 45
insulator
33 36 27 170 900 70t90 16
2 Posupin 11 12 I 35 320 5 24
lnsulator
Jt) 27 75 170 900 '10 34

4.5 Dimensional Tolerance of Comoosite lnsulators

The tolerances on arr dimensions e.g. diameter, rength and creepage distance
sha
be allowed as follows:

(0.04 d + 1 .5) mm when d < 3OO mm

(0.025 d + 6) mm when d > 300 mm

where 'd' being the dimensions in millimeters for diameter, length or creepage
distance as
the case may be.

No negative tolerance shall be applicable on all dimensions.

4.6 lnterchanoeabilitv

The composite insulators including the end fitting connection shall be of standard
design
suitable for use with the hardware fittings of any make conforming to relevant IEC/ls
standards.

4.7 Corona and Rl Performance

All surfaces shall be clean, smooth, without cuts, abrasions or projection. No part shall
be subjected to excessive localized pressure. The insulator and metal parts shall be so
designed and manufactured that it shall avoid local corona formation and not
generate any radio interference beyond specified limit under the operating conditions.

4.4 Maintenance

The composite insulators offered shall be suitable for use of hot line maintenance
technique so that usual hot line operation can be carried out with ease, speed and safety.

5. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF COMPOSITE INSULATORS

5.1 Desion and construclion.

Polymeric lnsulators shall be designed to meet the high quality, safety and reliability and
are capable of withstanding a wide range of environmental conditions. The composite
insulator shall have a core, housing & weather shed of insulating material and sGFl /
forged steel hardware components for attaching it to the supporuconductor.

5.2 Core

It shall be a glass-fiber reinforced epoxy resin rod of high strength (FRp rod). Glass fibers
and resin shall be optimized in the FRP rod. Glass fibers shall be Boron free electrically
corrosion resistant (ECR) glass fiber or Boron Free E-Glass and shall exhibit both high
electrical integrity and high resistance to acid corrosion. The matrix of the FRp rod shall
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The FRP rod shall be void free
F' Housino (Sheath)

TheFRProdShallbecoveredbyaseamlesssheathofaSiliconeelectrometriccompound
or silicone alloy compound of a thickness of 3 mm minimum lt shall
be one-piece

housingusinglnjectionMoldingPrincipletocoverthecore.Theelastomerhousingshall
bedesignedtoprovidethenecessarycreepagedistanceandprotectionagainst
shall conform to the
environmental influences, external pollution and humidity' Housing
requirements of IEC 61 '109 with latest amendments

5.4 Weather-sheds

Thecompositepolymerweathershedsmadeofsiliconeelastomericcompoundorsilicone
alloyshallbefirmlybondedtothesheath'VulcanizedtotheSheathandShallbefrom
content of minimum 30% by
imperfections. The weather sheds should have silicon
weight.Thestrengthoftheweathershedtosheathinterfaceshallbegreaterthanthe
tearing strength of the polymer. The interface' if any' between
sheds and sheath

(housing) shall be free from voids.

55 Metal End Fittings

End fitting transmit the mechanical load to the core. They shall be made
of spheroidal
graphite cast iron, malleable cast iron or forged steel' They shall be connected to the rod
for
by means of a controlled compression technique. Metal end fittings shall be suitable
specified mechanical load and shall be hot dip galvanized after all fittings have been
of the
completed. The material used in fittings shall be corrosion resistant. As the main duty
properly
end fittings is the transfer of mechanical loads to the core the fittings should be
attached to the core by a coaxial or hexagonal compression process & should not damage
the individual fibers or crack the core. The gap between fitting and sheath shall be sealed
by a flexible silicone elastomeric compound or silicone alloy compound sealant. system of
attachment of end fitting to the rod shall provide superior sealing performance between
proof.
housing, i.e. seamless sheath and metal connection. The sealing must be moisture
The dimensions of end fittings of insulators shall be in accordance with the standard
dimensions stated in IEC: 60120/ lS: 2486 - Part-ll /1989.

6. WORKMANSHIP

61 All the materials shall be of latest design and conform to the best engineering practices
adopted in the high voltage field. Bidders shall offer only such insulators as are
guaranteed by them to be satisfactory and suitable for continued good service in power
transmission lines.

6.2 The design, manufacturing process and material control at various stages shall be such
good
as to give maximum working load, highest mobility, best resistance to corrosion,
finish and elimination of sharp edge and corners.

6.3 The design of the insulators shall be such that stresses due to expansion and contraction
in any part of the insulator shall not lead to deterioration.
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6.4 The core sharr be sound and free of cracks

and voids that may adversery affect the
insulators.

6.5 weather sheds sharr be uniform in quarity. They shail

be crean, sound, smooth and shail
be free from defects and excessive flashing at parting
lines.
o-b End fittings sharr be free from cracks, seams, shrinks, air hores
and rough edges. End
fittings should be effectively seared to prevent moisture ingress;
effectiveness of searing
system must be supported by test documents. A[ surfaces
of the metar parts shal be
perfectly smooth without projecting points or
i'egurarities, which may cause corona.
All load bearing surfaces shail be smooth and uniform so as to distribute
the roading
stresses uniformly.

6.7 All ferrous parts shal be hot dip garvanized to give a minimum
average coating of zinc
equivalent to 610 gm/m2 or gTpm thickness and shal be in
accordance with the
requirement of ls: 4759. The zinc used for garvanizing shail be
of purity gg.5% as per
ls:4699. The zinc coating shail be uniform, adherent, smooth, reasonabry
bring
continuous and free from imperfections such as flux, ash rust strains,
bulky white deposits
and blisters. The garvanized metar parts shal be guaranteed to withstand
at reast four
successive dips each lasting for one (1) minute duration under the standard preece
test.
The galvanizing shall be carried out only after any machining.

7. TESTS & STANDARDS

lnsulators offered shall be manufactured with the same configuration & raw materials
as
used in the insulators for which design & type test reports are submitted. The
manufacturer shall submit a certificate for the same. The design & type test reports
submitted shall not be more than five (S) years old.

7.1 DESIGN TESTS:

For polymeric insulators it is essential to carry out design test listed below, as per clause
10 of IEC 61109 with latest amendments:

(a) Tests on lnterfaces & Connections of End Fittings

1. Pre-stressing- sudden Load Release pre stressing, thermar-mechanical pre-
stressing (see'10.2.'1 and 10.3 below)
2. Water lmmersion Test
3. Verification Test
4. Visual Examination
5. Steep-front impulse voltage test
6. Dry Power Frequency Voltage Test
(b) Tests on shed & Housing Materiat
1. Hardness Test
2. Accelerated Weathering Test
3. Tracking & Erosion Test
4. Flammability Test
(c) Tests on Core Material
1. Dye Penetration Test
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(d) Assembled Core Load Tests
1. Determination of the average failing load of the core of the assembled insulator
2. Control ofthe slope ofthe strengthtime curve ofthe insulator.

The design tests are intended to verify the suitability of the design, materials and
method
of manufacture (technology). When a composite insulator is submitted to the design
tests,
the result shall be considered valid for the whole class of insulators, which are
represented by the one tested and having the following characteristics:

. Same materials for the core, and sheds and same manufacturing method;

' same materiar of the fittings, the same design, the same method of attachment;

' Same or greater layer thickness of the shed material over the core (incruding a
sheath where used);

. Same or smaller ratio of the highest system voltage to insulation length;

' Same or smaller ratio of all mechanical loads to the smallest core diameter between
fittings

. Same or greater diameter of the core.

The tested composite insulators shall be identified by a drawing giving all the dimensions
with the manufacturing tolerances.

Manufacturer should submit test reports for Design Tests as per IEC 6110g (clause
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10). Additionally, following tests shall be canied out or reports for the tests shall be
submitted after award of contract:

UV test: the test shall be carried out in line with clause 7.2 of ANSI C29.13.

7.2 TYPE TESTS:

The following type tests shall be conducted on a suitable number of individual insulator
units, components, materials or complete strings:

Sr. Description of type test Test proced u re/standard

No.
1. Dry lightning impulse withstand voltage As per IEC 61109
test
2. Wet power frequency test As per IEC 61 109
Mechanical load{ime test As per IEC 61 '109
4. Radio interference test As per IEC 61 109
A Recovery of Hydrophobicity test FormaLA. The test may be repeated
every 3 vears bv the manufacturer.
b Chemical composition test for silicon Format-A
content
7. Brittle fracture resistance test Format-A

The bidder shall submit type test reports as per lEc: 61109 along with the bid. Additional
type tests as required above shall be carried out by the manufacturer, after award of
contract for which no additional charges shall be payable. ln case, the tests have
already been carried out, the manufacturer shall submit reports for the same.

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submitted by the manufacturer. The owner shall be free to repeat the type rest & may
witness the same.

All the type tests given in Clause 7.2 in addition to routine & acceptance test shall be
carried out on insulator along with hardware fittings whenever required.

7.3 ACCEPTANCE TESTS:

The test samples after having withstood the routine test shall be subject to the following
acceptance tests in order indicated below:

a) Verification of dimensions : Clause '12 of IEC: 61 1 09

b) Verification of the locking System (if applibable) : Clause 12 of IEC: 61 109
c) Verification ofthe tightness ofthe interface : Clause 12 of IEC: 61 1 09
between end fittings and insulator housing
d) Galvanizing test : 15:2633/15: 6745
e) Verification the specified Mechanical load (SML) : Clause 12 of IEC: 61109

7.4 ROUTINE TESTS

Sr. Description Standard

No
1. ldentification of marking As per Nigam's Specification
2. Visual imperfection As per IEC: 61109 - Clause 13
3. Mechanical routine test As per IEC: 61109 - Clause 13

Every polymeric insulator shall withstand mechanical routine test at ambient temperature
tensile load at RTL corresponding to at least 50 % of the SML for at least 10 sec.

7.5 TESTS DURING MANUFACTURE

Following tests shall also be canied out on all components as applicable:

a) Chemical analysis of zinc used for galvanizing.

b) Chemical analysis, mechanical, metallographic test and magnetic particle inspection

for malleable castings.

c) Chemical analysis, hardness tests and magnetic particle inspection for forgings.

7.S ADDITIONAL TESTS

Nigam reserves the right at his own expenses, for carrying out any other test(s) of
reasonable nature at Supplier's premises, at site, or in any other place in addition to the
aforesaid type, acceptance and routine tests to satisfy himself that the material comply
with Specification.

Nigam also reserves the right to conduct all the tests mentioned in his specification at his
own expense on the samples drawing from the site at Supplier's premises or at any other
test center. ln case of evidence of non-compliance, it shall be binding on the part of
the Supplier to prove the compliance of the items to the technical specifications by repeat
tests or conection of deficiencies or replacement of defective items, all without any extra
cost of the Owner.
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7 .7 Co-ordination for Testino

The Supplier shall have to co-ordinate testing of insulators with hardware fittings to be
supplied by other Supplier and shall have to guarantee overall satisfactory performance of
the insulators with the hardware fittings.

8. SAMPLING

Sample procedure for testing of insulators shall be as per clause 12 of IEC 61109 with up
to date amendments.

9. VERIFICATION TEST BY NIGAM

The Silicone content test, Water diffusion test and Glass Fiber test shall be carried out by
Nigam on the sample sealed by the pRl / pRT committee & sent to NABL accredited
testing lab for its testing.

10, Equipment Marking

10.1 Each insulator unit shall be legibly and indelibly marked with the following details as per
tEC- 61 109.

(a) Month & Year of Manufacture

(b) Voltage Rating & Type

(c) Manufacture's nameffrade mark.

(d) Min. failing load/guaranteed mechanical strength in kilo Newton followed by the word
'kN' to facilitate easy identification.

(e) "DHBVN" / "UHBVN'& PO No.

10.2 One 10 mm thick ring or 20 mm thick spot of sultable quality of paint shall be marked on
the end fitting of each composite long rod of particular strength in case of 33 kV insulators
for easy identification in case both types of insulators are procured by the utility. The paint
shall not have any deteriorating effect on the insulator performance. Following codes shall
be used as identification mark:

For 45 kN long rod unit : Blue

For 45 kN long rod unit : Red

11. Bid Drawings

I 1 .1 The Manufacturer shall furnish full description and illustration of the material offered.

11.2 After placement of award, the Manufacturer shall submit full dimensioned manufacturing
insulator drawings of each insulator unit including a cross sectional view of the long rod
insulator unit containing all the details in four (4) copies for approval. The drawing shall
include but not be limited to the following information:

. Long rod diameter with manufacturing tolerances,

. Minimum creepage distance with positive tolerance,
. Protected creepage distance
. Eccentricity of the long rod unit - Axial run out & Radial run out
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. Size and weight of ball and sockeUtongue & clevis
. Weight of composite long rod units
. Materials
i) ldentification mark
ii) Manufac{ure/scatalogue number

1 1.3 After placement of award the Manufacturer shall submit fully dimensioned insulator crate
drawing for different type of insulators for approval.

12. Quality Assurance Plan

12.1 The successful bidder shall submit following information to Nigam:

. Test certificates ofthe raw materials and bought out accessories.

o Statement giving list of important raw materials, their grades along with names of
sub- suppliers for raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw
materials are tested. List of tests normally carried out on raw materials in presence of
bidder's representative.

. List of manufacturing facilities available.

. Level of automation achieved and lists ofareaswhere manual processing exists.

. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally carried
out for quality control out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections.

o List of testing equipment available with the bidder for final testing of equipment
along with calibration reports.
. The manufacturer shall submit Manufacturing Quality Plan (MQP) for approval & the
same shall be followed during manufacture and testing.

12.2 The successful bidder shall submit the routine test certificates of brought out raw
material/accessories and central excise passes for raw material at the time of inspection.

13. Test Reports

13,1 At least three copies of GTPs, QAP and type test reports shall be furnished. One copy
shall be returned duly certified by the owner, only after which the commercial production
of the concemed material shall start.

13.2 Record of routine test report shall be maintained by the Supplier at his works for periodic
inspection by the Owner's representative.
.13.3 T6st certificates of test during manufacture shall be maintained by the Supplier. These

shall be produced for verification as and when desired by the Nigam.

11. lnspection
.14.1 The Owner's representative shall at all times be entitled to have access to the works and

all places of manufaclure, where insulator, and its component parts shall be manufactured
and the representatives shall have full facilities for unrestricted inspection of the Supplier's
4,
and sub.'Supplier's works, raw materials, manufacture of the material and for conducting
necessary test as detailed herein.

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14.2 rhe supplier shall keep the Nigam informed in advance of the time of starting
progress of manufacture of material in their various stages so that arrangements could be
made for insPection.
packed
14.3 The material for final inspection shall be offered by the Supplier only under
condition. The Owner shall select samples at random from the packed lot for
carrying out
contain
acceptance tests. The lot offered for inspection shall be homogeneous and shall
insulators manufactured in 3-4 consecutive weeks'

.14.4 No material shall be dispatched from its point of manufacture before it has been
ln the
satisfactorily inspected and tested unless Nigam in writing waives off the inspection'
specified
latter case also the material shall be dispatched only after satisfactory testing
herein has been completed.
of his
14.5 The acceptance of any quantity of material shall in no way relieve the Manufacturer
prevent
responsibility for meeting all the requirements of the specification and shall not
subsequent rejection, if such material is later found to be defective

14.6 The supplier of insulators shall guarantee overall satisfactory performance of the

insulators.

15. Packing

1 5..1 All insulators shall be packed in strong corrugated box of min. 7

ply duly paletted or

wooden crates. The gross weight of the crates along with the material shall not normally
exceed 100 kg to avoid handling problem. The crates shall be suitable for outdoor storage
under wet climate during rainy season

1S.2 The packing shall be of sufiicient strength to withstand shall be provided to prevent
damage or deformation during transit and handling.

15.3 Suitable cushioning, protective padding, or dunnage or spaces shall be provided or

spacers shall be provided to prevent damage or deformation during transit and handling.

15.4 All packing cases shall be marked legibly and correctly so as to ensure safe arrival at their
destination and to avoid the possibility of goods being lost or wrongly dispatched on
account of faulty packing and faulty or illegible markings. Each wooden case/crate/
corrugated box shall have all the marking stenciled on it indelible ink.

15.5 The bidder shall provide instructions regarding handling and storage precautions to be
taken at site.

16. GuaranteedTechnical particulars

The supplier shall fill all the columns of the GTPs (FormatB) and shall submit the same
along with the tender. The tenders without GTPs shall be out rightly rejected'

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TESTS ON INSULATOR UNITS

1. RlVTest(Dry)

The insulator string along with complete hardware fittings shall have a radio interference
voltage level below 100 micro volts at one MHz when subjected 50 Hz AC voltage of 1o
kv & 30 kV for 11 kv & 33 kv crass insurators respectivery under dry condition. The test
procedure shall be in accordance with lS: 8263ilEC: 437lClpSR
i 8_2.

2. Brittle Fracture Resistance Test

Brittle fracture test shall be carried out on naked rod along with end fittings by apply,,ln
HNo3 acid" (63 g conc. HNo3 added to 937 g water) to the rod. The rod should be herd
at 80% of sML for the duration of the test. The rod should not fail within the 96-hour test
duration. Test arrangement should ensure continuous wetting of the rod with Nitric acid.

3. Recovery of Hydrophobicity & Corona test

The test shall be carried out on 4mm thick samples of Scm x 7 cm.

i) The surface of selected sampled shall be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. Allow the
surface to dry and spry with water. Record the Hydrophobicity classification an line
with STRI guide for Hydrophobicity Classification Dry the sample surface.

ii) The sample shall subject to mechanical stress by bending the sample over a ground
electrode. corona is continuously generated by application of 12 kV to a needle like
electrode placed 1 mm above the sample surface. The test shall be done for 100
hrs.

iiD lmmediately after the corona treatment, spray the surface with water and record the
HC classification. Dry the surface and repeat the corona treatment as at clause 2
above. Note HC classification. Dry the surface and repeat the corona treatment as
at clause 2 above. Note HC classification. Repeat the cycle for 1000 hrs. or until an
HC of 6 or 7 is obtained. Dry the sample surface.

iv) Allow the sample to recover and repeat hydrophobicity measurement at several time
intervals. Silicone rubber should recover to HC1-HC2within 24 to 48 hours,
depending on the material and the intensity of the corona treatment.

Chemical composition test for Silicon content

The content of silicon in the composite polymer shall be evaluated by EDX (Energy
Dispersion X+ay) Analysis or Thermo-gravimetric analysis. The test may be carried out at
CPRI or any other NABL credited laboratory.

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Guaranteed Technical Particulars of Composite lnsulator.

Name of Manufacturer:

Address of works:

st. Description Unit 11 kV 11 kV 33 kV 33 kV

No. skN 45 kN 10 kN 70 kN
1 Type of lnsulator

2. Standard according to which the insulator manufaciured

and tested
Name of material used in manufacture of lhe insulator
with olass/orade
a) Material of core (FRP rod)

i) E-glass or EcR-glass

ii) Boron content

b) l\4aterial of housing & weathershed

c) Material of end flttings

d) Sealing compound for end fittings

4 Colour

5 Electrical characteristics

a) Nominal system voltage kV Gms)

b) Highest system voltage kV (rms)

c) Dry Power frequency withstand voltage kV (rms)

d) Wet Power frequency withstand voltage kV (rms)

e) Dry flash over voltage kV (rms)

0 Wet flash over voltage kV (rms)

s) Dry lighUng impulse withstand voltage

a) Positive kV (peak)

b) Negative kV (peak)

h) orv tighting impulse flashover voltage

a) Positive kV (peak)

b) Negative kV (peak)

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Dry arc distance mm

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