purpose : 1.Insulation resistance tests are commonly measured directly in megohms or may be calculated from measurements of applied voltage and leakage current.. 2.Insulation resistance test coduct to ensure that each pole of CB has sufficient Insulation Resistance with respect to Earth (i.e. CB body) and between each Pole
principle :
Insulation resistance measurement is based on Ohm's Law. By injecting a
known DC voltage lower than the voltage for dielectric testing and then measuring the current flowing . In principle, the value of the insulation resistance is very high but not infinite, so by measuring the low current flowing, the megohmmeter indicates the insulation resistance value, providing
a result in kW, MW, GW and also TW (on some models). This resistance characterizes the quality of the insulation between two conductors and gives a good indication of the risks of leakage currents flowing
It is important that voltage is applied because resistance tested with an
ohm meter may vary when there are no potential differences present. It should also be noted that if you apply a voltage that is too high for that insulation to withstand, then you could potentially damage the insulation. Meggers are rated and have specific settings that range from 300, 600, 1000, and 3000 Volt settings. The trained technicians and engineers at ITI specialize in megger usage and insulation resistance testing.
2. Inspect anchorage, alignment, and grounding. 3. Verify that all maintenance devices such as special tools and gauges specified by the manufacturer are available for servicing and operating the breaker. 4. Verify the unit is clean. 5. Perform resistance measurements through all bolted connections with a low-resistance ohmmeter, if applicable, in accordance with Section 7.6.4.1. 6. Perform insulation-resistance tests in accordance from each pole-to- ground with breaker closed and across open poles at each phase. For single-tank breakers, perform insulation resistance tests in accordance with Table 100.1 from pole-to-pole. 7. Perform a contact/pole-resistance test. *4. Perform insulation-resistance tests on all control wiring with respect to ground. Applied potential shall be 500 volts dc for 300-volt rated cable and 1000 volts dc for 600-volt rated cable. Test duration shall be one minute. For units with solid-state components or for control devices that can not tolerate the voltage, follow manufacturer’s recommendation.
factors affecting IR value of circuit breaker
1 Effect of temperature 2 The effects of humidity and surface dirt 3 The effects of residual charge 4 mechanical vibration
