BS 5730:1979
Superseded
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Code of practice for maintenance of insulating oil
Hardcopy , PDF
15-08-2001
English
31-05-1979
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Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Code
1 Scope
2 References
3 Oil deterioration and its detection
4 Test methods
5 Categories of equipment
6 Pre-energizing and subsequent oil maintenance
procedure
7 Action to be taken
8 Frequency of testing
Appendices
A Application and interpretation of tests
B General procedure for handling, reconditioning,
replacing and disposing of oil
Figures
1 Variation of resistivity with temperature for
insulating oil
2 Typical variation of resistivity with temperature for
wet oil
Applies to the maintenance of insulating oils to BS 418 and in service in transformers, switchgear and similar electrical apparatus. Describes the deterioration that can take place in service and methods of sampling. Tests for electric strength, water content, acidity, sludge, flashpoint, resistivity and dielectric dissipation factor. Recommendations for the frequency of testing and the interpretation of tests.
| Committee |
GEL/10
|
| DevelopmentNote |
REPLACES CP1009: 1959
|
| DocumentType |
Standard
|
| Pages |
20
|
| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
|
| Status |
Superseded
|
| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| IEC 60422:2013 | Similar to |
| UNE-EN ISO 9913-2:2000 | Identical |
| BS 7354:1990 | Code of practice for design of high-voltage open-terminal stations |
| IEC 60422:2013 | Mineral insulating oils in electrical equipment - Supervision and maintenance guidance |
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