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Voltage Regulators

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Routine Production Testing of Voltage Regulators R225-80-9


Tests Performed in Accordance with IEEE Std  4. Rated Voltage Operational Test
C57.15™ standard
This test verifies the proper operation of the tap
This document describes the routine production tests changer and the position indicator limit switches
performed on Cooper Power Systems voltage regulators. using applied rated voltage. During the test, voltage
These tests are performed as part of normal production is applied between the S and SL bushings. There are
activities and may be witnessed by the customer. Two two parts to the test. During the first part, the limit
weeks notice prior to the tests will be given if Cooper switches are place at 8 Raise and 8 Lower. The tap
Power Systems is informed of the test witness requirement changer is raised and lowered checking for proper
at time of order. These test are performed in accordance operation of the tap changer, tap changer indexing,
with the routine tests described in IEEE Std C57.15™ mechanical position indicator limit switches and
standard. percentage regulation of voltage. In the second part,
 1. Ratio Tests on All Tap Connections the limit switches are moved to 16 Raise and 16
Lower and the test is repeated.
The verification of proper ratios is performed prior to
placing the internal regulator assembly into the tank.  5. Polarity Test
The values are recorded and saved for a period of The polarity test is used to confirm that the current
time but are not reported. Certification that this test and voltage transformers are installed with the correct
was performed and passed is indicated by the words polarity. The test verifies the phase shift of the current
"All regulators listed have received and passed the in the CT in relation to the control voltage when 30%
following tests: ...Ratio" in the certified test report. of rated current is circulated in the series windings. A
 2. External Voltage Run-in Test phase shift of less than 90° is acceptable. Certification
that this test was performed and passed is indicated
This test verifies the proper operation of the tap by the wording "All regulators listed have received
changer and position indicator limit switches. The and passed the following tests: ...Polarity and Phase
test is performed after the tank has been filled with oil Relation" in the certified test report.
under vacuum. The test consists of 1000 operations
of the tap changer with the position indicator  6. Resistance Measurements of All Windings
limit switches set at 12 Raise and 12 Lower. An The resistance of the shunt winding and series
application of 120 volts is applied to the motor circuit windings at taps 16 Raise, 15 Raise, 15 Lower, and
via the control cable connection under the junction 16 Lower is measured during the load loss test. The
box. Certification that this test was performed and results are compared to design values for consistency.
passed is indicated by the words "Units have received The results are entered into the test data system and
and passed a 1,000 operations run-in test" in the upon request, are listed in the certified test report.
certified test report.
 7. Insulation Power Factor Test
 3. Leak Test
The power factor is measured using a capacitance
A leak test is performed to confirm that the regulator dissipation bridge (30 VAC). In this test, all three
tank is free from leaks and that all seals are performing bushings are tied together and energized while the
as designed. After the voltage regulator is filled with tank is grounded. This value is reported in the certified
fluid under vacuum, it is pressurized to 10 PSI or 7 PSI test report.
for round or rectangular tanks, respectively. After a
 8. Insulation Resistance Test (Megger)
minimum of 1 hour has elapsed, the unit is inspected
for signs of oil on tank surfaces and a loss of pressure. During the insulation resistance test, the bushing
Certification that this test was performed and passed terminals are tied together while the tank is grounded.
is indicated by the words "All regulators listed have 5 kV DC is applied between the bushing terminals
received and passed the following tests: ...Leak" in and ground for 1 minute. The final value is read and
the certified test report. recorded in meg ohms (MΩ). This data is shown in the
certified test report.

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Routine Production Testing of Voltage Regulators

 9. Applied Potential Test (AC Hi-Pot)  12. No Load (Excitation) Loss at Rated Voltage
The applied voltage test is performed with all three and Frequency
bushings tied together and energized at the level No load (core) loss is measured and recorded at taps
specified per IEEE Std C57.15™ standard while Neutral and 1 Raise for Type A and B regulators with
the tank is grounded. Certification that this test is rated voltage applied across the shunt (excitation)
performed and passed is indicated by the statement windings. A regulator with a series transformer is
"All regulators listed have received and passed the tested at Neutral, 15 Raise and 16 Raise. This data is
following tests: ...Applied Voltage" in the certified test shown in the certified test report.
report.
 13. Excitation Current at Rated Voltage and
 10. Routine Impulse Test Frequency
During the routine impulse test, all bushing terminals This test is performed in conjunction with the No Load
are tested at rated BIL. The line terminals, S and L, are (Excitation) Loss test. Exciting current (in amperes) is
tied together through a resistor of 450 Ω ±10% to limit measured and recorded at taps Neutral and 1 Raise
induced voltage. A Type A voltage regulator has the for Type A and B regulators with rated voltage applied
test applied to the source (S) terminal while set in the across the shunt (excitation) winding. A regulator with
maximum buck position. A Type B voltage regulator a series transformer is tested at Neutral, 15 Raise
has the test applied to the load (L) terminal while set and 16 Raise. The percentage values for this test
in the maximum boost position. In addition, voltage are calculated and printed on the report. This data is
regulators have impulse voltage applied to the SL shown in the certified test report.
line terminal. Two shots are given per test, a reduced
 14. Impedance and Load Loss at Rated Current
full wave shot at 50-70% of BIL impulse levels and
and Frequency
a full wave shot at 100% of BIL impulse levels. The
wave shapes are displayed on a memory oscilloscope Load (winding) losses and impedance (in volts) are
and compared for similarities. The detection system measured and recorded at taps 16 Raise, 15 Raise,
is such that a fault as small as a turn-to-turn short 15 Lower, and 16 Lower at rated current. Impedance
can be detected. Certification that this test is percentage is calculated and printed on the certified
performed and passed is indicated by the statement test report.
"All regulators listed have received and passed the
following tests: ...Routine Impulse" in the certified test
report.
 11. Induced Potential Test (Over Excitation)
This test is performed with 200% of rated voltage
applied to the windings. The duration of the test is
7200 cycles (400 Hz for 18 seconds). Certification that
this test was performed and passed is indicated by
the statement "All regulators listed have received and
passed the following tests: ...Induced Voltage" in the
certified test report.

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Cooper Power Systems is a valuable trademark of Cooper Industries in the U.S.
and other countries. You are not permitted to use the Cooper Trademarks without
the prior written consent of Cooper Industries.
IEEE Std C57.15™ standard is a trademark of the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers, Inc., (IEEE). This publication/product is not endorsed or
approved by the IEEE. 2300 Badger Drive
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