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METHOD STATEMENT – MV CABLE HIPOT TEST

1. Phase Identification

Scope : After complete installation, cables are to be identified with respect to their phases
and to be ensured marked correctly.
Test Equipment : Multimeter 287, Fluke
Test Procedure :
1.1 One phase will be earthed while the others are unearthed.
1.2 Each Phase will be checked when the designated phase is earthed and the
others are unearthed.
1.3 Measure the resistance of the phase under test or make continuity test by
means of buzzer.
1.4 If the resistance is negligible or very small, phase identification is OK, then check
the correct color coding if applied correctly or not.
1.5 Other phases must be checked if the resistance is very high and if theres no
continuity to ground by means of buzzer.
1.6 The method will be repeated for each phase one by one.
1.7 Test results have to be recorded in the test format.

2. Insulation Resistance (Before and After HIPOT)

Scope :
2.1 To make sure that the current flows through a cable tested does not go where it
is not supposed to.
2.2 To detect problems in time to prevent failure because of factors that must be
considered like its type, thickness, age, condition, relative cleanliness of the
insulation, dirt, temperature and moisture.
Test Equipment : Megohmmeter 1550B, Fluke
Test Procedure :
2.3 Verify that the cable is de-energized and that all devices disconnecting sources
of power are locked-out
2.4 Verify that the cable is properly grounded
2.5 Make connections to the megohmmeter terminals.
2.6 Connect guard terminal to cable braid/sheath to eliminate effects of surface
leakage across exposed insulation at one end of the cable being tested.
2.7 Read the scale or numerical display of the megohmmeter after voltage has been
applied for one minute and record the reading.
2.8 Record the voltage level used.
2.9 Record IR test result on a test data sheet or appropriate form required by the
client.

3. VLF (Very Low Frequency) High Voltage AC Test.

Scope :
3.1 To determine the integrity of the insulation
3.2 Excessive leakage current is an indication of dielectric breakdown and/or
impending failure
3.3
Test Equipment : VLF HIPOT, BAUR VIOLA
Test Procedure :
3.4 Verify that the cable is de-energized and that all devices disconnecting sources
of power are locked-out
3.5 Connecting the VLF Test Instrument to the designated cable
3.6 Test Instrument should be solidly grounded before connecting up any cables
3.7 The HV test lead outside shield conductor is connected to the concentric neutral
ground point of the cable under test
3.8 The main conductor of the HV test lead is then connected to the conductor of
the cable under test
3.9 The other phases are grounded
3.10 Each phase should be tested independently, grounding the other two phases
so as to detect phase to phase faults
3.11 Test duration of a VLF test is from 15 to 60 minutes
3.12 VLF Test frequency standard is 0.1Hz. However high capacitive loads as
encountered with very long cable runs may require a lower frequency for the
correct operation of test sets.

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