42 421 422 423 Banal tsoleum Company B.S.C. (Closed) CONTROLLED DOCUMENT Valid eopige ave rad stamoed 14 August 2013 Phutycorios may net a current. CONDENSED TEST METHOD ELECTRIC STRENGTH OF INSULATING OILS (Reference Method No. IP 295-83, Reapproved 2005) APPARATUS i) Glass or plastic test cell ii) Electrodes iii) ‘Transformer iv) Protective gear v) Voltage regulator vi) Voltmeter REAGENTS None. STANDARDISATION Not Required. PROCE] Preparation of sample Samples should not be exposed to light and air prior to testing as this will affect the result. Cool the sample to room temperature (between 15°C and 25°C) before testing. CAUTION IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE OPERATOR STANDS ON THE INSULATED. FLOOR MAT DURING OPERATION OF THE TEST EQUIPMENT. ENSURE THAT ALL INSULATION MATS ARE CORRECTLY POSITIONED, A CE WITH APP! 1 BEKO} ST Running a test Clean and dry the test cell and electrodes thoroughly. If the cell has been used for a wet sample earlier, clean it with n-heptane and air dry. Check the distance between the spheres of the electrodes with the gauge provided (2.5 mm gauge).424 425 4.26 Note 428 429 43.0 43.1 432 sa 52 53 6 in Patioleum Company B S.C (Closed) CONTROLLED DOCUMENT AR 295C. 13 August 2013 Page 2 of 4 “copies are red stamped ST METHOD iGTH OF INS! (Reference Method No. IP 295-83, Reapproved 2005) Shake the bottle containing the sample gently to avoid entraining air bubbles. Pour some over the lip of the bottle to clean it. Rinse the cell and electrodes with the sample and discard the rinsings. Slowly decant the sample into the test cell until the level of oil is approximately 4 em above the electrodes. Allow it to stand for about 15 minutes for any air bubbles to escape. Switch on the apparatus and raise the voltage steadily at a rate of 2 KV/second. If no breakdown occurs record the electric strength as more than 60 KV. Breakdown occurs when there is an arc and the circuit breaks. Ignore any preliminary transient sparking If the breakdown occurs during the voltage increase, record the voltage at breakdown. Make six determinations on the same cell filling. ‘After each breakdown, gently stir the oil between the electrodes by means of clean, dry glass rod avoiding as far as possible the production of air bubbles. For the five subsequent determinations, reapply the voltage 1 minute after disappearance of any air bubbles that may have been formed. If the disappearance of air bubbles cannot be observed wait 5 minutes before starting a new determination, (CALCULATION AND REPO) Calculate the average of the results of the six determinations to the nearest kilovolt. Report the average obtained under 5.1 above as the electric strength IP 295. Record the result in test data book QL/323/QC/528/TD. DEVIATION ‘NoneTe The Bahrain Patroleum Company B.C. {Closed} CONTROLLED DOCUMENT wassc Valid copies are red stamped Issue status: 06 ecortestnty nokia 13 August 2013 = 7 oo Page 3 of 4 CONDENSED TEST METHOD ELECTRIC STRENGTH OF INSULATING OILS (Reference Method No. IP 295-83, Reapproved 2005) APPENDICES SUPERSEDED METHOD IP 295C, Issue Status 05, Dated 03 May 2006. Changes/Additions are shown in Bold/Italic and with an asterisk (*). eH con sree neeernmieneesseeennee snares ‘Author: Ahmed Ayyash Approved by: Hs. Al Chief Chemist* ALL * AL2 * ALI + AL22 * AL23 *AL2A Note: ‘ire Bantain Petroleum Company B.S. (Ciosed) | CONTROLLED DOCUMENT Valid copies are red stamp 295 C hataeopion may nor 9s vrdssue statusd 06 - TS August 2013 Page 4 of 4 ISED TEST METHOD El [C STRENGTH OF INSt OILS: (Reference Method No. IP 295-83, Reapproved 2005) Appendix 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Because of the danger with high voltages employed in this test, the operator should satisfy himself that the equipment is in a safe electrical condition before taking it over for testing. It is not practicable in this method to lay down specific safety precautions as different makes of high voltage makes of high voltage equipment are in use. ‘The following general precautions should be observed: ‘Only persons competent to do so may install and repair the permanent fittings. All electrical equipment must be properly earthed to avoid danger from short-circuits. A guard should be fitted to prevent any possibility of personal contact with electrodes or other live parts. This device should be so designed that unless and until it is in position the equipment may not be operated A safety polycarbonate sheet guard should be placed between the operator and the test equipment. ‘Three safety insulation mats are provided and shall be positioned as follows:: i) A floor mat shall be permanently positioned in front of the test equipment, upon which the test operator shall stand when using the equipment. ii) One insulation mat shall be permanently placed between the base of the test unit and the granite test bed. A second insulation mat shall be permanently positioned between the granite test bed and the beneh top.