IEEE Sid 400.2-2004 iting of Shielded Power Cable Systems Using Very Low E Guide for Field T: requency (WLP ‘Table 5—VLF test voltage for sinusoidal waveform (see Note 1) Cable rating Installation (see Note Acceptance (see ‘Maintenance (see Note 3} phase to phase ¢ to ground phase in pre phase to ground ams voliage in kV ms or (peak voltage) ams or (peak voltage) rms or (peak voltagc) 5 913) 10 (14) Tao) # 11 (16) 15 18 25 2743 5, 39 55) NoT! IF fis and peak values, Fora sinusoidal waveform Use rms is 0, over 15000 XLPE cable circuits tested showed that ~68% of the recorded failures ‘aceuered within 1 Within 30 minutes, ~9596 afer 45 minutes, and 100% after 60 minutes (Mob [B17]) The recommended testing time varies between 15 and 60 minutes, although the data in Moh [117] suguest testing time of 4 minutes, The actual testing time and voltage may be defined by the supplier and user and depend on the testing. philosophy, cable syste . how frequently the test is conducted, and the selected test method. Testing databases ot Eager et al. (B7] may be consulted when choosing a preferred testing time. When a LF rupted, it ix recommended that the testing th me when the WLF testis restarted, The results be reset to the original 3—Fora0.1 Hz WLF test voltage, the suggesied ve duration is 15 minutes (Eay the range of O41 Hx to 1 Hz, The most ly available VILF test frequency is 0.1 Hz. Other commercially available of 0.0001 Hz to 1 Hz. These frequencies may be useful for diagnosing cable y weeds the limitations of the test system at 0.1 Hu, although g below 0.1 Hz may increase the risk of failure in service fallowing the test al impedance of the test set can limit the available charging current, preventing the i reaching the required test voltage. Testing databases; Eager et al. (B7]; ot Baur, upi, and Schlick [B5] may be consulted when selecting an initial test voltage level and testing time for a particular cable length commonly used, commerc frequencies are in the systems where the Length there is evidence that testi Moh [B17], The int cable under test fre Moh duratic VLF test voltages with cosine-rectangular and the sinusoidal wave shapes are most commonly used. While other VLF wave shapes are available for testing of cable systems, recommended test voltage levels have ‘not been established. 5.1.2 Testing considerations — Acroute map should be available to ensure personnel are familiar with the cables involved, the location of open points, where the cables or joints may be accessible, and the types of cable constructions used. cable system — The test s charging used must be sufficiently powerful to supply during every cycle. id dissipate or recover the g cuerg: — In withstand tests, if the cable fails, fault locating may be required, — In extreme cases in diagnostic testing, when the cable insulation is in an advanced condition of degradation, the diagnostic tests can cause breakdown before the test can be terminated, 0 of id be grounded the conclusion of at an interrupt immediately. VLF test, the test object sh Copyright © 2005 IEEE. All rights reserved IEEE Sed 400.2-2004coor il ieed ob a] Oe Table 5—VLF test voltage for sinusoidal waveform (see Note 1) Cable rating Installation (see Note 2) | Acceptance (see Note 2) Maintenance (see Note 3) phase to phase phase to ground phase to ground phase to ground rms voltage in kV rms or (peak voltage) rms or (peak voltage) rms or (peak voltage) 5 9 (13) 10 (14) 7 (10) 5 8 11 (16) 13 (18) 10 (14) 18 (25) 20 (28) 16 (22) 27 (38) 31 (44) 23 (33) 33 (47) NOTES