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  • IEC 61621:1997

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    Dry, solid insulating materials - Resistance test to high-voltage, low-current arc discharges

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Language(s):  English - French, Spanish, Castilian

    Published date:  17-09-1997

    Publisher:  International Electrotechnical Committee

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    Foreword
    Clause
    1. Scope
    2. Normative references
    3. Definitions
    4. Apparatus
        4.1 Test circuit
        4.2 Electrodes and electrode assembly
        4.3 Test chamber
        4.4 Calibration
    5. Specimens
    6. Conditioning
    7. Procedure
    8. Results
    9. Report
    Table 1 - Sequence of 1 min steps
    Figures
    1 Example for electrical circuit
    2 Electrode mounted in a shank (example)
    3 Electrode assembly (example)

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    Describes a test method which can provide preliminary differentiation between similar insulating materials, with respect to their resistance to damage when exposed to high-voltage, low-current arc discharges, occurring close to their surfaces. Due to its convenience and the short time required for testing, the test method is applicable for preliminary screening of test materials, for detecting the effects of changes in formulation and for quality control testing.

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    Committee TC 112
    Development Note Also numbered as BS EN 61621. (09/2005) Stability Date: 2018. (11/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Electrotechnical Committee
    Status Current

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