Name: NITHIESH D

Reg No: 18BME0971

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Measurement of Insulation Resistance withstand of Motors

Aim:
To study about Measurement of Insulation Resistance withstand of Motors.

Generic Aspects related to Measurement of IR Value for Electric Motor:

Winding insulation resistance

• If the motor is not put into operation immediately upon arrival, it is important to protect it against
external factors like moisture, high temperature and impurities in order to avoid damage to the
insulation.
• Before the motor is put into operation after a long period of storage, it is necessary to measure the
winding insulation resistance.
Three points are worth mentioning:
o Insulation Resistance
o The minimum insulation resistance of new, cleaned or repaired windings with respect to
ground shall be 10 Megohm or more.
o The minimum insulation resistance, R, is calculated by multiplying the rated voltage Un with
the constant factor 0.5 Megohm/kV.
o Example: If the rated voltage is 690 V = 0.69 kV, the minimum insulation resistance is: 0.69
kV x 0.5 Megohm/kV = 0.35 Megaohm

o Measurement
o Minimum insulation resistance of the winding to ground is measured with 500 V DC. The
winding temperature should be 25°C ± 15°C.
o Maximum insulation resistance should be measured with 500 V DC with the windings at a
operating temperature of 80-120°C depending on the motor type and efficiency.

o Checking
o If the insulation resistance of a new, cleaned or repaired motor that has been stored for
some time is less than 10 M ohm, the reason might be that the windings are humid and
need to be dried.
o If the motor has been operating for a long period of time, the minimum insulation
resistance may drop to a critical level. As long as the measured value does not fall below
the calculated value of minimum insulation resistance, the motor can continue to run.
However, if it drops below this limit, the motor has to be stopped immediately.
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Acceptance Norm for IR Withstand Resistance for Motors- IEEE 43:

In accordance with IEEE 43, Clause 9.3, the following formula should be applied:
o Min IR Value (For Rotating Machine) = (Rated voltage (V) /1000) + 1

Insulation Resistance Withstand Test for Motors as per IEEE Standards:

Example-1: For 11KV, Three Phase Motor

IR Value =11+1=12 MQ but as perbIEEE43 it should be 100
MQ

Example-2: For 415V, Three Phase Motor

IR Value =0.415+1=1.41 MQ but as per IEEE43 it should be
5 MQ
Insulation Resistance Withstand test for motors as per NETA ATS 2007:

References and Standards:

o NFPA 70:2014, "National Electric Code"
o BS 7671:2001 (2004), "On-Site Guide- Wiring Regulations", 16th Edition, IEE, 2004
o Brian Scaddan, "IEE Wiring Regulations- Explained and Illustrated", 6th Edition, Newnes, 2002
o "The Complete Guide to Electrical Insulation Testing",Megger, 2006
o ANSI/NETA MTS-2011, "Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power
Equipment and Systems", 2011
o IEEE 43:2013, "IEEE Recommended Practice for Testing Insulation Resistance of Electric Machinery",
2013
o IS 732: 2005, "Code of Practice for Electrical Wiring Installation", 2005
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Electrical Safety Precaution

Aim:
To study about Electrical safety precaution.

Accessories in Installation
o Selection of Rubber Gloves
o Insulating gloves offer personal hand protection for workers against electrical shocks when
working near or on live wires, cables and electrical equipment including substation
switchgear and transformers
o Risk assessment identifies electrical shock during the jointing of cables or excavating around
live cables as a potential cause of accident which can be avoided when appropriate safety
precautions and gloves are worn

o Selection of Rubber Earth Mat

• Safeguard life of Electricians & other Technicians in case of any accidental current leakage
• Insulation mat should confirm complete safety of workers handling live electronic
equipment:
▪ Around HT & LT Control Panels,
▪ In front of Switchboards
▪ Power Transmission Rooms, Sub Stations, etc
▪ Around Buss-Bars
▪ Indoor or Outdoor portable protection element for site engineers working on live
equipment.

References
• IS:15652-2006, "Insulating Mats for Electrical Purposes"
• IEC 61111:2009, "Electrical Insulation Matting"
• IEC 60903: 2008, "Gloves of Insulation Material"
• NFPA 70E: 2018, "Electrical Safety in Workplace"
• IS 4770: 1991, Reaffirmed 2012, "Rubber Gloves- Electrical Purposes"

A. Electrical Insulating Rubber Gloves:

• Each pair of electrical rubber insulating gloves must comply with:

• IEC 60903 and EN 60903

o Each pair undergoes voltage, ageing and mechanical testing
• 3 main types of insulating gloves
o Standard Insulating Gloves - rubber gloves that provide very high dielectric properties
which must be used in conjunction with leather gloves
o Mechanical Insulating Gloves - enhanced impact and excellent mechanical protection
against tears and punctures without requirement for protective over gloves
o ASTM D120 Gloves
Selection of Correct Gloves
• Insulating gloves should be selected according to their class which corresponds to the voltage level
used additionally the gloves are classified into categories according to environmental resistance
properties
o Class
o Voltage
o Product colour
o Size - between 7-12 for either male of female use
o Classifications and standards

• All of the above factors are vital to consider in order to achieve the adequate level of protection
required
• Some gloves will also require an under-glove for comfort or a leather over-glove to maintain
product longevity
• All gloves must be visibly inspected after each inflation and before each use
• No tears or abrasion to the gloves prior to use, maintaining their dielectric properties

Classification based on Environmental Resistance

Insulating rubber gloves are also categorised by environmental resistance properties for protection against
acid, oil, o-zone and very low temperatures

• Acid
• H-Oil
• Z-O-Zone
• R-Acid, Oil and O-Zone
• C-Very Low Temperatures

Extract of Testing Requirements for Insulating Gloves

The thermal requirements consist of a flame retardancy test on the glove fingers and a cold crack test
carried out after exposure to a minus 25°C environment. Optional tests for gloves with special properties,
together with their associated marking codes.
Electrical Insulation Tests for Gloves:

B. Rubber Earth Mat

• Dielectric "Elastomer" which possess elastic properties and may be natural or synthetic in nature
• Typically a combination of rubber & synthetic polymers
• Safety Mats for Electrical Applications are divided in to three main classes based on Voltage Ratings
• Colour: Most preferred colours are Black, Blue & Grey but other colours are also available on
request. All offered colours are manufactured without metallic derivatives.
• Surface: Minute abrasions are provided on upper surface to mat to make surface Antiskid Size: As
per standard width is normally 1 meter & Length up to 10meter per roll but other sizes are made
available as per requirement of the purchaser
• Marking: Every meter of mat should be marked with respective Class symbol, Lot No. or Batch
number and Brand name

Silent Features of Electrical Insulating Mat as per IS:15652

• Withstands voltages up to 65 kV ac and 240V dc
• Every Meter of Mat Tested & Stamped to IS:15652 specification with ISI marking
• Electrical Resistance up to 1494000 MQ
• Fire Retardant, fire self-extinguish within 5 seconds of lighting
• High Elongation & Tensile Strength
• No tear or breakage due to Trolley movement & Foot Traffic
• Resistant to Acids, Alkalis, Solvent and transformer Oil normally associated with Electronic Industry
• Paste-able type can be easily pasted/Installed on floor, if required
• Water & moisture proof

Acceptance Criteria for Earth Mat

Minimum insulation resistance for all classes of mats with tap water (wet condition), as described in
"Dielectric Measurements" in
IS 15652 will be:

• 100000 MQ when measured with 5000 V Megger

• 1000000 MQ with 500 V Megger