Testing 11kV Whipp & Bourne CV Switchgear Using Megger & Fluke Test Instruments

By Chris Dodds on 20th July, 2016

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Pictured : Testing 11kV Whipp & Bourne CV Switchgear Using Megger & Fluke Test Instruments

Image: Liam Medderman - Traction Power Maintenance Technician | Traction and Electrification Systems | Power Distribution - Network Rail

The Whipp and Bourne 11kV CV switchgear, 3 phase type was subjected to a 6 yearly service examination and medium voltage test - the purpose of the test was to prove that the bottles which are located in the lower part of the switchgear would pass 1kV and 5kV Megger tests, (lowest reading permissible being 100M Ohms) using a Fluke meter.

Bottles can be tested by going from front side, to earth, also, at either end of the bottle to prove there is no leakage. All 3 phases passed the test with >3T Ohms and returned to immediate service.

 

• Further reading

High Current Insulation Resistance Tester - Megger 5 kV S1-552/2

Megger MIT 520-2 Insulation Resistance Tester 5kV

FLUKE 6500 PAT Portable Appliance Tester Kit

500kV Live Line Working - Methods, Tools, Training & Gallery by Jim McDonald

 

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