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  • IEC 62217:2012

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    Polymeric HV insulators for indoor and outdoor use - General definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria

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

    Published date:  27-09-2012

    Publisher:  International Electrotechnical Committee

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    FOREWORD
    INTRODUCTION
    1 Scope and object
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Identification
    5 Environmental conditions
    6 Information on transport, storage and installation
    7 Classification of tests
    8 General requirements for insulator test specimens
    9 Design tests
    Annex A (informative) - Difference between the tracking
            and erosion and accelerated ageing test on
            polymeric insulators
    Annex B (informative) - Recommended application of tests
    Annex C (informative) - Explanation of the concept of
            classes for the design tests
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    IEC 62217:2012 is applicable to polymeric insulators whose insulating body consists of one or various organic materials. Polymeric insulators covered by this standard include both solid core and hollow insulators. They are intended for use on HV overhead lines and in indoor and outdoor equipment. The object of this standard is:
    - to define the common terms used for polymeric insulators;
    - to prescribe common test methods for design tests on polymeric insulators;
    - to prescribe acceptance or failure criteria, if applicable.
    These tests, criteria and recommendations are intended to ensure a satisfactory life-time under normal operating and environmental conditions. This standard shall only be applied in conjunction with the relevant product standard. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes a significant technical change with respect to the previous edition. The first edition of IEC 62217 (2005) included two other alternative tracking and erosion tests (a 5 000 hour multi-stress test and a tracking wheel test) which were based on tests developed by CIGRE and utilities. These tests are no longer given as normative alternatives following the results of a study/questionnaire by TC 36 on the relative merits of all three tracking and erosion tests. The 5 000 hour multi-stress test and a tracking wheel test are described in IEC/TR 62730 (2012).

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    Committee TC 36
    Development Note Stability Date: 2019. (11/2017)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Electrotechnical Committee
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    CEI EN 61109 : 2009 INSULATORS FOR OVERHEAD LINES - COMPOSITE SUSPENSION AND TENSION INSULATORS FOR A/C/ SYSTEMS WITH A NOMINAL VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1 000 V - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    CEI EN 62231 : 2007 COMPOSITE STATION POST INSULATORS FOR SUBSTATIONS WITH A.C. VOLTAGES GREATER THAN 1000 V UP TO 245 KV - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    I.S. EN IEC 60099-8:2018 SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 8: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITH EXTERNAL SERIES GAP (EGLA) FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES OF A.C. SYSTEMS ABOVE 1 KV
    CEI EN 61952 : 2009 INSULATORS FOR OVERHEAD LINES - COMPOSITE LINE POST INSULATORS FOR A.C. SYSTEMS WITH A NOMINAL VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1000 V - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    BS EN 61109:2008 (published 2009-03) Insulators for overhead lines. Composite suspension and tension insulators for a.c. systems with a nominal voltage greater than 1000 V. Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria
    NF EN 61462 : 2008 COMPOSITE HOLLOW INSULATORS - PRESSURIZED AND UNPRESSURIZED INSULATORS FOR USE IN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITH RATED VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1000 V - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS, ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA AND DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
    PD IEC/TR 62730:2012 HV polymeric insulators for indoor and outdoor use tracking and erosion testing by wheel test and 5 000h test
    IEEE C37.017 : 2010 BUSHINGS FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE [OVER 1000 V (AC)] CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND GAS-INSULATED SWITCHGEAR
    NF EN 62621 : 2017 AMD 1 2018 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - FIXED INSTALLATIONS - ELECTRIC TRACTION - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOSITE INSULATORS USED FOR OVERHEAD CONTACT LINE SYSTEMS
    EN IEC 60099-8:2018 Surge arresters - Part 8: Metal-oxide surge arresters with external series gap (EGLA) for overhead transmission and distribution lines of a.c. systems above 1 kV
    I.S. EN 61462:2007 COMPOSITE HOLLOW INSULATORS - PRESSURIZED AND UNPRESSURIZED INSULATORS FOR USE IN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITH RATED VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1 000 V - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS, ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA AND DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
    UNE-EN 60099-4:2016 Surge arresters - Part 4: Metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps for a.c. systems
    IEC TS 62896:2015 Hybrid insulators for a.c. and d.c. for high-voltage applications - Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria
    EN 60099-4:2014 Surge arresters - Part 4: Metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps for a.c. systems
    EN 62231:2006 Composite station post insulators for substations with a.c. voltages greater than 1 000 V up to 245 kV - Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria
    EN 61952:2008 Insulators for overhead lines - Composite line post insulators for A.C. systems with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V - Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria
    NF EN 61109 : 2009 INSULATORS FOR OVERHEAD LINES - COMPOSITE SUSPENSION AND TENSION INSULATORS FOR A.C. SYSTEMS WITH A NOMINAL VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1000 V - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    BS EN 61462:2007 Composite hollow insulators. Pressurized and unpressurized insulators for use in electrical equipment with rated voltage greater than 1000 V. Definitions, test methods, acceptance criteria and design recommendations
    13/30257235 DC : 0 BS EN 62772 - COMPOSITE HOLLOW CORE STATION POST INSULATORS FOR SUBSTATIONS WITH A.C. AND D.C. VOLTAGES GREATER THAN 1000 V - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    09/30167595 DC : 0 BS EN 60099-8 ED.1 - SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 8: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITH EXTERNAL SERIES GAP (EGLA) FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES OF A.C. SYSTEMS ABOVE 1 KV
    BS EN 62621 : 2016 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - FIXED INSTALLATIONS - ELECTRIC TRACTION - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOSITE INSULATORS USED FOR OVERHEAD CONTACT LINE SYSTEMS (IEC 62621:2011)
    CEI EN 62772 : 1ED 2017 COMPOSITE HOLLOW CORE STATION POST INSULATORS FOR SUBSTATIONS WITH A.C. VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1000 V AND D.C. VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1500 V - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    IEC 60137:2017 Insulated bushings for alternating voltages above 1000 V
    IEEE 1898 : 2016 HIGH-VOLTAGE DIRECT-CURRENT (HVDC) COMPOSITE POST INSULATORS
    BS EN 60137:2017 INSULATED BUSHINGS FOR ALTERNATING VOLTAGES ABOVE 1000 V
    I.S. EN 62231:2007 COMPOSITE STATION POST INSULATORS FOR SUBSTATIONS WITH A.C. VOLTAGES GREATER THAN 1 000 V UP TO 245 KV - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    IEC 60099-8:2017 Surge arresters - Part 8: Metal-oxide surge arresters with external series gap (EGLA) for overhead transmission and distribution lines of a.c. systems above 1 kV
    CSA C310 : 2009 : R2014 DISTRIBUTION CLASS POLYMERIC CUTOUTS
    CEI EN 60099-4 : 2015 SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 4: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITHOUT GAPS FOR A.C. SYSTEMS
    I.S. EN 60099-4:2014 SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 4: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITHOUT GAPS FOR A.C. SYSTEMS
    IEC 60099-8 REDLINE : 2ED 2017 SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 8: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITH EXTERNAL SERIES GAP (EGLA) FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES OF A.C. SYSTEMS ABOVE 1 KV
    IEC 61462:2007 Composite hollow insulators - Pressurized and unpressurized insulators for use in electrical equipment with rated voltage greater than 1 000 V - Definitions, test methods, acceptance criteria and design recommendations
    IEC 60137:2017 RLV Insulated bushings for alternating voltages above 1000 V
    ANSI C29.11 : 2012 COMPOSITE SUSPENSION INSULATORS FOR OVERHEARD TRANSMISSION LINES - TESTS
    CEI EN 50345 : 2010 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - FIXED INSTALLATIONS - ELECTRIC TRACTION - INSULATING SYNTHETIC ROPE ASSEMBLIES FOR SUPPORT OF OVERHEAD CONTACT LINES
    17/30356577 DC : 0 BS EN 60099-8 - SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 8: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITH EXTERNAL SERIES GAP (EGLA) FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES OF A.C. SYSTEMS ABOVE 1 KV
    BS EN 62772:2016 Composite hollow core station post insulators for substations with a.c. voltage greater than 1 000 V and d.c. voltage greater than 1 500 V. Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria
    NF EN 62772 : 2016 COMPOSITE HOLLOW CORE STATION POST INSULATORS FOR SUBSTATIONS WITH A.C. VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1000 V AND D.C. VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1500 V - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    UNE-EN 60137:2011 Insulated bushings for alternating voltages above 1 000 V
    BS EN 60099-8:2011 SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 8: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITH EXTERNAL SERIES GAP (EGLA) FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES OF A.C. SYSTEMS ABOVE 1 KV
    I.S. EN 60143-2:2013 SERIES CAPACITORS FOR POWER SYSTEMS - PART 2: PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR SERIES CAPACITOR BANKS (IEC 60143-2:2012 (EQV))
    BS EN 60143-2:2013 Series capacitors for power systems Protective equipment for series capacitor banks
    BS EN 50345:2009 Railway applications. Fixed installations. Electric traction. Insulating synthetic rope assemblies for support of overhead contact lines
    CEI EN 60143-2 : 2014 SERIES CAPACITORS FOR POWER SYSTEMS - PART 2: PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR SERIES CAPACITOR BANKS
    IEC TS 63014-1:2018 High voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission - System requirements for DC-side equipment - Part 1: Using line-commutated converters
    CSA C310 : 2009 DISTRIBUTION CLASS POLYMERIC CUTOUTS
    NF EN 61952 : 2008 INSULATORS FOR OVERHEAD LINES - COMPOSITE LINE POST INSULATORS FOR A.C. SYSTEMS WITH A NOMINAL VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1000 V - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    IEC 62724:2013 Railway applications - Fixed installations - Electric traction - Insulating synthetic rope assemblies for support of overhead contact lines
    IEC 61952:2008 Insulators for overhead lines - Composite line post insulators for A.C. systems with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V - Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria
    02/206403 DC : DRAFT MAY 2002 IEC 62231. ED.1.0 - COMPOSITE STATION POST INSULATORS FOR SUBSTATIONS WITH A.C. VOLTAGES GREATER THAN 1000 V UPTO 245 KV - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    CSA C310 : 2009 : INC : UPD 2 : 2012 DISTRIBUTION CLASS POLYMERIC CUTOUTS
    PD IEC/TS 61463:2016 Bushings. Seismic qualification
    IEC TS 61463:2016 Bushings - Seismic qualification
    04/30111295 DC : 0
    I.S. EN 62772:2016 COMPOSITE HOLLOW CORE STATION POST INSULATORS FOR SUBSTATIONS WITH A.C. VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1000 V AND D.C. VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1500 V - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    PD IEC/TS 62896:2015 Hybrid insulators for a.c. and d.c. high-voltage applications. Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria
    BS EN 60099-9:2014 SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 9: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITHOUT GAPS FOR HVDC CONVERTER STATIONS
    BS EN 61952:2008 Insulators for overhead lines. Composite line post insulators for A.C. systems with a nominal voltage greater than 1000 V. Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria
    16/30318517 DC : 0 BS EN 60137 ED. 7.0 - INSULATED BUSHINGS FOR ALTERNATING VOLTAGES ABOVE 1000 V
    BS EN 62231:2007 COMPOSITE STATION POST INSULATORS FOR SUBSTATIONS WITH A.C. VOLTAGES GREATER THAN 1000 V UP TO 245 KV - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    NF EN 50345 : 2009 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - FIXED INSTALLATIONS - ELECTRIC TRACTION - INSULATING SYNTHETIC ROPE ASSEMBLIES FOR SUPPORT OF OVERHEAD CONTACT LINES
    EN 60137:2017 Insulated bushings for alternating voltages above 1 000 V
    NF EN 62231 : 2007 COMPOSITE STATION POST INSULATORS FOR SUBSTATIONS WITH A.C. VOLTAGES GREATER THAN 1000 V UP TO 245 KV - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    I.S. EN 61952:2008 INSULATORS FOR OVERHEAD LINES - COMPOSITE LINE POST INSULATORS FOR A.C. SYSTEMS WITH A NOMINAL VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1 000 V - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    I.S. EN 60099-8:2011 SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 8: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITH EXTERNAL SERIES GAP (EGLA) FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES OF A.C. SYSTEMS ABOVE 1 KV
    IEC 60137 REDLINE : 7ED 2017 INSULATED BUSHINGS FOR ALTERNATING VOLTAGES ABOVE 1000 V
    I.S. EN 61109:2008 INSULATORS FOR OVERHEAD LINES - COMPOSITE SUSPENSION AND TENSION INSULATORS FOR A.C. SYSTEMS WITH A NOMINAL VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 1 000 V - DEFINITIONS, TEST METHODS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
    IEC TR 62730:2012 HV polymeric insulators for indoor and outdoor use tracking and erosion testing by wheel test and 5 000h test
    I.S. EN 50345:2009 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - FIXED INSTALLATIONS - ELECTRIC TRACTION - INSULATING SYNTHETIC ROPE ASSEMBLIES FOR SUPPORT OF OVERHEAD CONTACT LINES
    IEC 62621:2011 Railway applications - Fixed installations - Electric traction - Specific requirements for composite insulators used for overhead contact line systems
    IEC 62772:2016 Composite hollow core station post insulators for substations with a.c. voltage greater than 1 000 V and d.c. voltage greater than 1 500 V - Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria
    UNE-EN 62621:2016 Railway applications - Fixed installations - Electric traction - Specific requirements for composite insulators used for overhead contact line systems
    IEC 60099-9:2014 Surge arresters - Part 9: Metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps for HVDC converter stations
    IEC 60099-4:2014 Surge arresters - Part 4: Metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps for a.c. systems
    IEC 62231:2006 Composite station post insulators for substations with a.c. voltages greater than 1 000 V up to 245 kV - Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria
    IEC 61109:2008 Insulators for overhead lines - Composite suspension and tension insulators for a.c. systems with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V - Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria
    IEC 60143-2:2012 Series capacitors for power systems - Part 2: Protective equipment for series capacitor banks
    EN 61462:2007 Composite hollow insulators - Pressurized and unpressurized insulators for use in electrical equipment with rated voltage greater than 1 000 V - Definitions, test methods, acceptance criteria and design recommendations
    04/30123435 DC : DRAFT OCT 2004 IEC 62039 TR ED.1 - POLYMERIC MATERIALS FOR OUTDOOR USE UNDER HV STRESS
    11/30245197 DC : 0 BS EN 60143-2 - SERIES CAPACITORS FOR POWER SYSTEMS - PART 2: PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS FOR SERIES CAPACITOR BANKS
    04/30112476 DC : DRAFT APR 2004
    PD IEC/TR 62039:2007 SELECTION GUIDE FOR POLYMERIC MATERIALS FOR OUTDOOR USE UNDER HV STRESS
    NF EN 60099-8 : 2011 SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 8: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITH EXTERNAL SERIES GAP (EGLA) FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES OF A.C. SYSTEMS ABOVE 1 KV
    UNE-EN 50345:2010 Railway applications - Fixed installations - Electric traction - Insulating synthetic rope assemblies for support of overhead contact lines
    I.S. EN 62621:2016 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - FIXED INSTALLATIONS - ELECTRIC TRACTION - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOSITE INSULATORS USED FOR OVERHEAD CONTACT LINE SYSTEMS
    I.S. EN 60099-9:2014 SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 9: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITHOUT GAPS FOR HVDC CONVERTER STATIONS
    CEI EN 60099-9 : 2015 SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 9: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITHOUT GAPS FOR HVDC CONVERTER STATIONS
    I.S. EN 60137:2017 INSULATED BUSHINGS FOR ALTERNATING VOLTAGES ABOVE 1000 V
    BS EN 60099-4:2014 SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 4: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITHOUT GAPS FOR A.C. SYSTEMS
    CEI EN 60137 : 2009 INSULATED BUSHINGS FOR ALTERNATING VOLTAGES ABOVE 1000 V
    CEI EN 60099-8 : 2012 SURGE ARRESTERS - PART 8: METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITH EXTERNAL SERIES GAP (EGLA) FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES OF A.C. SYSTEMS ABOVE 1 KV
    IEC TR 62039:2007 Selection guide for polymeric materials for outdoor use under HV stress
    EN 60099-9:2014 Surge arresters - Part 9: Metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps for HVDC converter stations
    EN 60143-2:2013 Series capacitors for power systems - Part 2: Protective equipment for series capacitor banks
    EN 50345:2009 Railway applications - Fixed installations - Electric traction - Insulating synthetic rope assemblies for support of overhead contact lines
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