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  • BS 2918-1:1994

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    Methods of test for electric strength of solid insulating materials Tests at power frequencies

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-04-1998

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-06-1994

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    National foreword
    Foreword
    Introduction
    1. Scope
    2. Definitions
    3. Significance of the test
    4. Electrodes and specimens
    5. Conditioning before tests
    6. Surrounding medium
    7. Electrical apparatus
    8. Procedure
    9. Mode of increase of voltage
    10. Criterion of breakdown
    11. Number of tests
    12. Report
    Figures
    National annex NA (informative) Original IEC text amended
    by CENELEC common modifications
    National annex NB (informative) Cross-references

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    Methods for short time electric strength tests in the frequency range 48 Hz to 62 Hz.

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    Committee GEL/15
    Development Note Supersedes BS 2918: 1957. Implements HD 559.1
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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