Insulation Resistance (IR) Values - Electrical Notes & Articles
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Introduction:
The measurement of insulation resistance is a common routine test performed on all types of electrical wires an
production test, this test is often used as a customer acceptance test, with minimum insulation resistance per un
specified by the customer. The results obtained from IR Test are not intended to be useful in finding localized d
insulation as in a true HIPOT test, but rather give information on the quality of the bulk material used as the in
Even when not required by the end customer, many wire and cable manufacturers use the insulation resistance
insulation manufacturing processes, and spot developing problems before process variables drift outside of all
Selection of IR Testers (Megger):
Insulation testers with test voltage of 500, 1000, 2500 and 5000 V are available.
The recommended ratings of the insulation testers are given below:
Voltage Level IR Tester
650V 500V DC
1.1KV 1KV DC
3.3KV 2.5KV DC
66Kv and Above 5KV DC
Test Voltage for Meggering:
When AC Voltage is used, The Rule of Thumb is Test Voltage (A.C) = (2X Name Plate Voltage) +1000.
When DC Voltage is used (Most used in All Megger), Test Voltage (D.C) = (2X Name Plate Voltage).
Equipment / Cable DC Test
Rating Voltage
24V To 50V 50V To 100V
50V To 100V 100V To 250V
100V To 240V 250V To 500V
440V To 550V 500V To 1000V
2400V 1000V To 2500V
4100V 1000V To 5000V
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Measurement Range of Megger:
Test voltage Measurement
Range
250V DC 0MΩ to 250GΩ
500V DC 0MΩ to 500GΩ
1KV DC 0MΩ to 1TΩ
2.5KV DC 0MΩ to 2.5TΩ
5KV DC 0MΩ to 5TΩ
Before Meggering:
Make sure that all connections in the test circuit are tight.
Test the megger before use, whether it gives INFINITY value when not connected, and ZERO when the two
connected together and the handle is rotated.
During Meggering:
Make sure when testing for earth, that the far end of the conductor is not touching, otherwise the test will sh
when such is not actually the case.
Make sure that the earth used when testing for earth and open circuits is a good one otherwise the test will
information
Spare conductors should not be meggered when other working conductors of the same cable are connected
circuits.
After completion of cable Meggering:
Ensure that all conductors have been reconnected properly.
Test the functions of Points, Tracks & Signals connected through the cable for their correct response.
In case of signals, aspect should be verified personally.
In case of points, verify positions at site. Check whether any polarity of any feed taken through the cable ha
inadvertently.
Safety Requirements for Meggering:
All equipment under test MUST be disconnected and isolated.
Equipment should be discharged (shunted or shorted out) for at least as long as the test voltage was applied
absolutely safe for the person conducting the test.
Never use Megger in an explosive atmosphere.
Make sure all switches are blocked out and cable ends marked properly for safety.
Cable ends to be isolated shall be disconnected from the supply and protected from contact to supply, or gr
contact.
Erection of safety barriers with warning signs, and an open communication channel between testing person
Do not megger when humidity is more than 70 %.
Good Insulation: Megger reading increases first then remain constant.
Bad Insulation: Megger reading increases first and then decreases.
Expected IR value gets on Temp. 20 to 30 decree centigrade.
If above temperature reduces by 10 degree centigrade, IR values will increased by two times.
If above temperature increased by 70 degree centigrade IR values decreases by 700 times.
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Meggers is equipped with three connection Line Terminal (L), Earth Terminal (E) and Guard Terminal (G).
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Resistance is measured between the Line and Earth terminals, where current will travel through coil 1. The
provided for special testing situations where one resistance must be isolated from another. Let’s us check
the insulation resistance is to be tested in a two‐wire cable.
To measure insulation resistance from a conductor to the outside of the cable, we need to connect the “Line
one of the conductors and connect the “Earth” lead of the megger to a wire wrapped around the sheath of t
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In this configuration the Megger should read the resistance between one conductor and the outside sheath.
We want to measure Resistance between Conductor‐ 2To Sheaths but Actually Megger measure resistance i
series combination of conductor‐to‐conductor resistance (Rc1‐c2) and the first conductor to the sheath (Rc1‐
If we don’t care about this fact, we can proceed with the test as configured. If we desire to measure only the
second conductor and the sheath (Rc2‐s), then we need to use the megger’s “Guard” terminal.
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Connecting the “Guard” terminal to the first conductor places the two conductors at almost equal potent
voltage between them, the insulation resistance is nearly infinite, and thus there will be no current between t
Consequently, the Megger’s resistance indication will be based exclusively on the current through the secon
insulation, through the cable sheath, and to the wire wrapped around, not the current leaking through the fi
insulation.
The guard terminal (if fitted) acts as a shunt to remove the connected element from the measurement. In oth
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you to be selective in evaluating certain specific components in a large piece of electrical equipment. For exa
core cable with a sheath. As the diagram below shows there are three resistances to be considered.
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If we measure between core B and sheath without a connection to the guard terminal some current will pas
A to the sheath. Our measurement would be low. By connecting the guard terminal to A the two cable core
nearly the same potential and thus the shunting effect is eliminated.
(PEARL Standard / NETA MTS‐1997 Table 10.1)
One Meg ohm Rule for IR Value for Equipment:
Based upon equipment rating:
< 1K V = 1 MΩ minimum
>1KV = 1 MΩ /1KV
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As per IE Rules‐1956:
At a pressure of 1000 V applied between each live conductor and earth for a period of one minute the insula
installations shall be at least 1 Mega ohm or as specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Medium and Low Voltage Installations‐ At a pressure of 500 V applied between each live conductor and ear
minute, the insulation resistance of medium and low voltage installations shall be at least 1 Mega ohm or as
Bureau of Indian Standards] from time to time.
As per CBIP specifications the acceptable values are 2 Mega ohms per KV
Insulation resistance tests are made to determine insulation resistance from individual windings to ground
windings. Insulation resistance tests are commonly measured directly in megohms or may be calculated fro
applied voltage and leakage current.
The recommended practice in measuring insulation resistance is to always ground the tank (and the core). S
winding of the transformer at the bushing terminals. Resistance measurements are then made between each
other windings grounded.
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Windings are never left floating for insulation resistance measurements. Solidly grounded winding must ha
removed in order to measure the insulation resistance of the winding grounded. If the ground cannot be rem
of some windings with solidly grounded neutrals, the insulation resistance of the winding cannot be measu
the grounded section of the circuit.
We need to test winding to winding and winding to ground ( E ).For three phase transformers, We need to t
) with substitute Earthing for Delta transformer or winding ( L1,L2,L3 ) with earthing ( E ) and neutral ( N )
IR Value for Transformer
(Ref: A Guide to Transformer Maintenance by. JJ. Kelly.
S.D Myer)
Transformer Formula
1 Phase Transformer IR Value (MΩ) = C X E /
(√KVA)
3 Phase Transformer IR Value (MΩ) = C X E (P‐n) /
(Star) (√KVA)
3 Phase Transformer IR Value (MΩ) = C X E (P‐P) /
(Delta) (√KVA)
Where C= 1.5 for Oil filled T/C with Oil Tank, 30 for Oil
filled T/C without Oil Tank or Dry Type T/C.
Temperature correction Factor (Base 20°C):
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Temperature correction Factor
OC OF Correction
Factor
0 32 0.25
5 41 0.36
10 50 0.50
15 59 0.720
20 68 1.00
30 86 1.98
40 104 3.95
50 122 7.85
Example: For 1600KVA, 20KV/400V,Three Phase Transformer
IR Value at HV Side= (1.5 x 20000) / √ 1600 =16000 / 40 = 750 MΩ at 200C
IR Value at LV Side = (1.5 x 400 ) / √ 1600= 320 / 40 = 15 MΩ at 200C
IR Value at 300C =15X1.98= 29.7 MΩ
Insulation Resistance of Transformer Coil
IR Value of Transformers:
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Shut down the transformer and disconnect the jumpers and lightning arrestors.
Discharge the winding capacitance.
Thoroughly clean all bushings
Short circuit the windings.
Guard the terminals to eliminate surface leakage over terminal bushings.
Record the temperature.
Connect the test leads (avoid joints).
Apply the test voltage and note the reading. The IR. Value at 60 seconds after application of the test voltage
Insulation Resistance of the transformer at the test temperature.
The transformer Neutral bushing is to be disconnected from earth during the test.
All LV surge diverter earth connections are to be disconnected during the test.
Due to the inductive characteristics of transformers, the insulation resistance reading shall not be taken unti
stabilizes.
Avoid meggering when the transformer is under vacuum.
Test Connections of Transformer for IR Test (Not Less than 200 MΩ):
Two winding transformer:
1. (HV + LV) – GND
2. HV – (LV + GND)
3. LV – (HV + GND)
Three winding transformer:
1. HV – (LV + TV + GND)
2. LV – (HV + TV + GND)
3. (HV + LV + TV) – GND
4. TV – (HV + LV + GND)
Auto transformer (two winding):
1. (HV + LV) – GND
Auto Transformer (three winding):
1. (HV + LV) – (TV + GND)
2. (HV + LV + TV) – GND
3. TV – (HV + LV + GND)
For any installation, the insulation resistance measured shall not be less than:
HV – Earth 200 M Ω
LV – Earth 100 M Ω
HV – LV 200 M Ω
Factors affecting on IR value of Transformer
The IR value of transformers are influenced by
surface condition of the terminal bushing
quality of oil
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quality of winding insulation
temperature of oil
duration of application and value of test voltage
IR between HV and LV as well as windings to earth.
Minimum IR value for Tap changer is 1000 ohm per volt service voltage
For electric motor, we used a insulation tester to measure the resistance of motor winding with earthing ( E ).
For rated voltage below 1KV, measured with a 500VDC Megger.
For rated voltage above 1KV, measured with a 1000VDC Megger.
In accordance with IEEE 43, clause 9.3, the following formula should be applied.
Min IR Value (For Rotating Machine) =(Rated voltage (v) /1000) + 1
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As per IEEE 43 Standard 1974,2000
IR Value in MΩ
IR (Min) = kV+1 For most windings made before
about 1970, all field windings, and
others not described below
IR (Min) = 100 MΩ For most dc armature and ac
windings built after about 1970
(form wound coils)
IR (Min) = 5 MΩ For most machines with random
‐wound stator coils and form‐
wound coils rated below 1kV
Example‐1: For 11KV, Three Phase Motor.
IR Value =11+1=12 MΩ but as per IEEE43 It should be 100 MΩ
Example‐2: For 415V,Three Phase Motor
IR Value =0.415+1=1.41 MΩ but as per IEEE43 It should be 5 MΩ.
As per IS 732 Min IR Value of Motor=(20XVoltage(p‐p/(1000+2XKW))
IR Value of Motor as per NETA ATS 2007. Section 7.15.1
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IR Value of Submersible Motor
Motor Out off Well (Without IR Value
Cable)
New Motor 20 MΩ
A used motor which can be 10 MΩ
reinstalled
Motor Installed in Well (With
Cable)
New Motor 2 MΩ
A used motor which can be 0.5 MΩ
reinstalled
For insulation testing, we need to disconnect from panel or equipment and keep them isolated from power
and cables need to test for each other ( phase to phase ) with a ground ( E ) cable. The Insulated Power Cabl
Association (IPCEA) provides the formula to determine minimum insulation resistance values.
R = K x Log 10 (D/d)
R =IR Value in MΩs per 1000 feet (305 meters) of cable.
K =Insulation material constant.( Varnished Cambric=2460, Thermoplastic Polyethlene=50000,Composite Po
D =Outside diameter of conductor insulation for single conductor wire and cable
( D = d + 2c + 2b diameter of single conductor cable )
d – Diameter of conductor
c – Thickness of conductor insulation
b – Thickness of jacket insulation
HV test on new XLPE cable (As per ETSA Standard)
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IR Value Measurement (Conductors to conductor (Cross Insulation))
The first conductor for which cross insulation is being measured shall be connected to Line terminal of the m
conductors looped together (with the help of crocodile clips) i. e. Conductor 2 and onwards, are connected t
megger. Conductors at the other end are left free.
Now rotate the handle of megger or press push button of megger. The reading of meter will show the cross
conductor 1 and rest of the conductors. Insulation reading shall be recorded.
Now connect next conductor to Line terminal of the megger & connect the remaining conductors to earth te
and take measurements.
IR Value Measurement (Conductor to Earth Insulation)
Connect conductor under test to the Line terminal of the megger.
Connect earth terminal of the megger to the earth.
Rotate the handle of megger or press push button of megger. The reading of meter will show the insulation
conductors. Insulation reading shall be recorded after applying the test voltage for about a minute till a stea
obtained.
IR Value Measurements:
If during periodical testing, insulation resistance of cable is found between 5 and 1 MΩ /km at buried temp
cable should be programmed for replacement.
If insulation resistance of the cable is found between 1000 and 100 KΩ /km, at buried temperature, the subje
replaced urgently within a year.
If the insulation resistance of the cable is found less than 100 kilo ohm/km., the subject cable must be replac
emergency basis.
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IR Value for Panel = 2 x KV rating of the panel.
Example, for a 5 KV panel, the minimum insulation is 2 x 5 = 10 MΩ.
Generally meggering Values of Substation Equipments are.
.Typical IR Value of S/S Equipments
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Electrical (Phase‐Earth)
0.5KV 50 MΩ
Motor
IR Value of S/S Equipments As per DEP Standard
IR Value at IR Value at
Equipment Meggering Commissioning Maintenance
Time (MΩ) Time(MΩ)
HV 100 MΩ 25 MΩ
Transformer Dry
Type
LV 10 MΩ 2 MΩ
Main Circuit 2 MΩ / KV
Circuit Breaker
Control Circuit 5MΩ
D.C Circuit‐ 40MΩ
Earth
Relay
LT Circuit‐ 50MΩ
Earth
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LT‐D.C Circuit 40MΩ
LT‐LT 70MΩ
A low resistance between phase and neutral conductors, or from live conductors to earth, will result in a lea
cause deterioration of the insulation, as well as involving a waste of energy which would increase the runni
installation.
The resistance between Phase‐Phase‐Neutral‐Earth must never be less than 0.5 M Ohms for the usual supp
In addition to the leakage current due to insulation resistance, there is a further current leakage in the reacta
because it acts as the dielectric of a capacitor. This current dissipates no energy and is not harmful, but we w
resistance of the insulation, so DC Voltage is used to prevent reactance from being included in the measu
1 Phase Wiring:
The IR test between Phase‐Natural to earth must be carried out on the complete installation with the main s
and neutral connected together, with lamps and other equipment disconnected, but with fuses in, circuit br
circuit switches closed.
Where two‐way switching is wired, only one of the two stripper wires will be tested. To test the other, both
should be operated and the system retested. If desired, the installation can be tested as a whole, when a valu
Ohms should be achieved.
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3 Phase Wiring:
In the case of a very large installation where there are many earth paths in parallel, the reading would be ex
this happens, the installation should be subdivided and retested, when each part must meet the minimum r
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The IR tests must be carried out between Phase‐Phase‐Neutral‐Earth with a minimum acceptable value for
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Ohms.
IR Testing for Low voltage
circuit voltage Test voltage IR
Value(Min)
Extra Low Voltage 250V DC 0.25MΩ
Up to 500 V except for 500 V DC 0.5MΩ
above
500 V To 1KV 1000 V DC 1.0MΩ
Min IR Value = 50 MΩ / No of Electrical outlet. (All Electrical Points with fitting & Plugs).
Min IR Value = 100 MΩ / No of Electrical outlet. (All Electrical Points without fitting & Plugs).
Required Precautions:
Electronic equipment like electronic fluorescent starter switches, touch switches, dimmer switches, power c
timers could be damaged by the application of the high test voltage should be disconnected.
Capacitors and indicator or pilot lamps must be disconnected or an inaccurate test reading will result.
Where any equipment is disconnected for testing purposes, it must be subjected to its own insulation test, u
is not likely to result in damage. The result must conform with that specified in the British Standard concern
M Ohms if there is no Standard.
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modupalli says:
March 23, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Outstanding Stuff…. Thanks For Sharing..
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Deja jacob says:
March 25, 2014 at 1:01 am
WHAT ARE THE GOOD RESISTANCE VALUE?
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Jignesh.Parmar says:
March 25, 2014 at 4:10 pm
GOOD means…. ALL suspected value according to equipments are already given…
mahesh chander gupta says:
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June 28, 2015 at 3:50 pm
i wish to contact mr parmar by e mail
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SIVA NAIK says:
July 2, 2015 at 4:07 pm
Thanks for your information
How to measure the IR value across the (XLPE, 1.1 kV grade) straight through joint?
Regards,
SIVA NAIK
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MATHEW KK says:
February 12, 2016 at 8:55 am
Thanks for sharing information and knowledge on the topic. These information is useful to even tech
understanding the theory of testing using Megger. I like to understand the information and knowled
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April 11, 2012 at 2:19 pm
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varghese says:
April 15, 2012 at 12:25 pm
dear sir… is a great work…. thanks
could u pls explain the effects of rise in temperature on insulation resistance of transformer.
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May 7, 2012 at 10:48 am
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kumereshan P S says:
May 13, 2012 at 4:17 am
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Sir,
great work,i want to know the IS standards for IR value of Sub station equipment
With regards
Kumereshan
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June 14, 2012 at 5:20 am
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I need calculation formula of IR Values of an elect drives
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Jet Paliangayan says:
December 3, 2012 at 12:11 pm
how to do IR test for single core pvc/xlpe/pvc cables
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Incredible work. Hats off for your awesome articles. pl keep posting more and more
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sambasivarao chagantipati says:
December 25, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Very useful information
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rohtash verma( Himachal pradesh) says:
December 29, 2012 at 2:02 am
Thanks parmar ji very use full information regarding IR value of electric motors
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M.Zaman says:
January 8, 2013 at 10:56 am
thanks for valuable information.
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FELIX Jr. says:
January 10, 2013 at 7:44 am
Please, you must also include here the Polarization Index (PI) as well for it’s significance and explain why it
respect to the IR test being done on the electrical equipment and the electrical cables and installations, as an
information for the new commissioning engineers and enthusiasts. Supressing other comments are not at al
helpfull.
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Jignesh.Parmar says:
January 10, 2013 at 2:38 pm
Yes You are right PI value is as important as IR Value specially HV Equipments.
Here I gave only Overview of IR Testing and it’s value.
To rise comment is totally depend upon the reader.
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In near future I will definitely cover the Topic of PI.
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deepak parmar says:
June 6, 2013 at 12:18 pm
I want to know the acceptable leakage current values in the HV testing as per IEC standards.
And thanks for the info provided above
sateesh says:
January 21, 2013 at 11:18 am
excellent explanation about IR test
thanks a lot.
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vincent says:
February 4, 2013 at 7:23 pm
Good knowledge.thank you.
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Munawwar Abbas says:
November 6, 2020 at 5:36 am
Healthy knowledge regarding IR test, you are great sir
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Anderson says:
February 6, 2013 at 5:41 pm
Excelente trabajo, quiero saber cuales son las normas que rigen estas pruebas y si existe alguna estandarizac
Gracias
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Debra Scriver says:
February 11, 2013 at 10:53 pm
Thanks for such a great article. Very interesting and informative. Thanks Buddy
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Diganta ku. Ray says:
February 23, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Thank you so much sir,this help me a lot in my field.its very very useful for those are in electrical line.
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JAYESH PATEL says:
February 28, 2013 at 4:57 am
how many Insulation Resistance of the Whole Installation permissible ?
how many Insulation Resistance Between Conductors ?
how many Insulation Resistance Between Each Conductor & Earth ?
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honest forex signals says:
March 4, 2013 at 5:26 am
Hello very nice blog!! Man .. Excellent .. Amazing .. I will bookmark your web site and take the feeds additi
I am glad to find numerous helpful info here in the put up, we want work out more strategies on this regard
sharing.
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fayyaz says:
March 10, 2013 at 10:12 pm
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thks good information can you mail me how to check insulation of dc 24 volt system.
also i want to know how insulation monitor works.
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khan wasim says:
March 11, 2013 at 5:01 pm
Thanks a lot
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sonu kumar says:
March 14, 2013 at 2:40 pm
thanks for this valueable data.
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Ashok O Kale Kale says:
March 21, 2013 at 12:05 pm
Thanx .
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DEBASHISH BHATTACHARYA says:
April 2, 2013 at 5:10 pm
Excellent information. Really appreciate the knowledge you have shared with readers.
Sir can you pls tell me what should be minimum value of IR for PVC make busboot used for 11 KV , 22 KV
Regards
Debashish Bhattacharya
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Gerald says:
April 3, 2013 at 10:50 am
Thanks for sharing…
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CPR vittal says:
May 1, 2013 at 12:46 pm
excellent article.
the formula for insulation resistance of a cable per 1000 ft.
how to calculate it per meter or per feet.
pl explain
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jigyesh sharma says:
May 8, 2013 at 1:49 am
what precautions i should take when CT is connected in HT board and i have do megger.?
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ibnu says:
May 11, 2013 at 2:53 am
lightning cable for crane – there are 2 point earth terminal, each has individual ground cable, i meggar 1kV
different reading 200Mohm & almost infinity for another one. why? can accept the value?
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ibnu says:
May 11, 2013 at 2:57 am
can 11kv cable, meggar at 1kv only, during before & after hipot test? (hipot at 30.5kv)
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parveen kumar says:
May 11, 2013 at 2:33 pm
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dear sir i want to know why used in transformer secondary side very thin wire
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FELIX Jr. says:
May 12, 2013 at 4:57 am
Yes, you can use 1kV DC‐ MEGGER TESTER prior to HIPOT Testing if your electrical cable is rated 11kV an
has 130 % rated insulation. After HIPOT test, if successful, you can megger it again with 1kV only at no mo
to make sure no damage has occurred during and after HIPOT TEST.
By FMSJr. / Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Nasurudheen Kamal Basha says:
May 13, 2013 at 9:22 am
Useful stuff.. Thanks for sharing!!
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MOHAMMAD says:
June 17, 2013 at 11:02 am
THANKS ALOT VERY GREATFUL INFO
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Pushkar Singh says:
June 23, 2013 at 11:12 am
Thanks for sharing excellent information.
Pushkar Singh ONGC
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A V N Phanindra says:
July 4, 2013 at 7:01 am
thank u so much sir its very brief and simple to understand clearly.
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ASMA says:
July 20, 2013 at 10:16 am
WHAT WOULD BE THE MEGGAR REULT OF A GOOD CONDITION 25 KVA TRANSFORMER?
I WILL BE OBLIGED..KINDLY HELP ME.
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FELIX Jr. says:
July 21, 2013 at 5:29 am
GOOD DAY ! Your posted question about the MEGGER result for a good condition for 25kVA Transform
you did not specify the input and output voltages of this electrical equipment and if it is oil immersed o
assuming it’s oil filled step‐up transformer, outdoor pole mounted, for a good IR result for primary win
should not be less than 500Megaohm and the secondary winding’s IR reading should be not less than 30
respect to earth and higher between windings. Again, these are assumptions only and the higher the vol
transformer the higher IR reading should result. Defective insulations will read low values of IR reading
oil insulation, for oil immersed type transformers. For dry type Transfomers, the good IR readings of the
that vicinity but lower than oil immersed type.
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J.R Bohra says:
July 20, 2013 at 11:48 pm
very very helpful
Thanks
J,R Bohra
Unique Engineer Noida
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Diptiranjan Nayak says:
July 23, 2013 at 5:10 am
Thank u sir,
I am clear about IR value.
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raghav says:
July 26, 2013 at 4:37 am
dear sir,
i need more information about how to calculate ir values and what principle it requires to calculate ir value
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Musa says:
August 22, 2013 at 3:25 am
Anybody can answer my query?
We have 25kV AC system for Overhead Line Equipment (OHE). This system is installed for Electrified Train
project).
We have conduct IR testing before charging the lines for each electrical subsection (the longest section abou
achieved 0.5MOhm – 5MOhm (taken during night time) and 200MOhm – 700MOhm (taken during night tim
during night time is around 27 – 28 degree Celsius (in Malaysia).
We injecting megger size 5kV and result achieved as above. As mentioned in the article (i think it is similar
value for transmission/ distribution line) which is stated Min. IR values shall be 10MOhm.
Is it the result we achieved okay, especially the result taken during night time?
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sampath says:
September 3, 2013 at 6:28 am
thank for more information now i harry to check insulation resistance long 132Kv transmission line & will h
testing
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SYAM says:
September 4, 2013 at 9:00 am
Dear Jignesh,
Just for curiosity can you please tell me what is the full form of “DEP” standards which you have mentione
“IR Value of S/S Equipments As per DEP Standard”.
Hope you will reply
Regards
SYAM
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Sekar Ram says:
September 12, 2013 at 12:58 pm
Mr Jignesh
This is one of the greatest selfless efforts I have seen. This is pure social service. Hats off!!
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Stephen says:
September 13, 2013 at 1:46 pm
Hello. Question, if we have 5 conductors per phase on a lugs and we want to megger the groups, ie: phase t
ground and the readings are above 1 M ohm, is that OK? We had previously meggered all the cabels individ
installing. The job was shut down for a while, and this is for a precaution, prior to re‐energizing.
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vijay says:
September 25, 2013 at 11:39 am
dear jignesh sir,
Can i have the entire notes in site in form of book? How much does it cost?
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vijayendrarao kv says:
November 2, 2013 at 10:48 am
very very useful and very thanks for made me doubt clear..
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Michel says:
November 29, 2013 at 10:49 am
thanks Bro that is too goooooooooooooood for us
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ESAKKIPANDI says:
December 5, 2013 at 5:16 am
the explanation is excellent
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rahul jangme says:
January 5, 2014 at 2:41 pm
thank you sir
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ali says:
January 12, 2014 at 1:18 pm
thank you so much Dr
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Doma Hudu says:
February 8, 2014 at 2:26 pm
thank sir. I need a copy via my e‐mail. please am wait for your response Sir.
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Srinivasan says:
February 12, 2014 at 3:40 am
Thank you sir. Useful detail information.
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aby says:
February 20, 2014 at 10:17 am
Sir,
appreciate your ideas and procedures.
May i know ,whether there is any necessity or mandatory rules saying that the speaker cables to be megger
if yes,then what should be the applied voltage?
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roop says:
February 23, 2014 at 6:17 am
dear mr Parmar first of all thanks for sharing the information
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roop says:
February 23, 2014 at 6:22 am
we are building a 9 km road tunnel, we usually facing problem with ht cable, whenever it is damaged it too
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jointing, lot of production loss please advise any alternate means of transmission of ht cable or any ht joint a
world to do the jointing quickly.
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Felix Jr San Buenaventura says:
March 26, 2014 at 4:44 am
THESE ARE GOOD INFORMATION AND REFERENCE FOR ALL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND COM
ENGINEERS BE IT IN DESIGN ENGINEERING OR IN COMMISSIONING WORKS OF PROJECTS RELAT
POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND IN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS THE WORLD OVER. TIKE
GRACIAS !, QZI QZI !, TERIMA KASIH !
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SB says:
March 27, 2014 at 7:26 am
Thank you ever so much! For sharing such good info, extremely relevant.
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rd says:
June 14, 2014 at 8:28 am
What is the minimum acceptable insulation resistance for 1.8 kv DC cables? temperature is around 50 deg C
is that IR decreases when there is increase in temperature. So how do i calculate Insulation resistance consid
temperature?
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jake says:
July 30, 2014 at 6:29 am
what can we expect for transformer being energize not meeting the minimum standard for insulation resist
of it?
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golfziimo says:
August 4, 2014 at 12:38 pm
thank you for good information
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Aen Bali says:
August 14, 2014 at 6:36 am
Plz tell me CTPT value in HT & LT side proper load
50 Hp
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reshi says:
August 28, 2014 at 12:50 pm
Dear sir ,
we have hayward tyler 480V, 60HZ , 100HP submersible pump motor in out facility used for boiler water ci
water is used for the stator cooling in the closed loop means water is directly entering the stator winding.
The motor was send to workshop for mechanical repair. After installing back The I.R value is 0.3MOhm , ca
and run it.
For your suggestion Thanks in anticipation.
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praneeth says:
September 4, 2014 at 3:34 pm
thank U for the post,very helpful
very few people share their knowledge.
hats off.
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Abdul Hameed says:
September 18, 2014 at 6:36 am
good information. appreciate it very much. thanks to all
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nacykoe says:
September 25, 2014 at 11:17 am
IR instrument from IEC or IEEE standard?
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Jagadish says:
October 1, 2014 at 3:31 am
What should be the minimum value of Insulation resistance for Low Voltage Switchgear panels?
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V V G says:
October 12, 2014 at 6:01 am
Dear Sir
In our one of the applications we need to check the High Voltage test in our product,(Automotive part).whe
ask to check the HV test with 1.5KV
As per customer demand,now we need to make a HV instrument to detect the current leakage when applyi
between two terminals.(open circuit)
Customer requirement is that when the distance between the terminals if it is less than 1.2mm our instrume
Now we are facing the problem as how to derive the resistance between two terminals(in air) when we app
help us
Regards
VVG
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dipti says:
October 27, 2014 at 2:01 pm
very good stuff,so usefull…………
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nikesh srst says:
December 5, 2014 at 3:03 am
thanks for help us. to write about its
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Sam says:
December 10, 2014 at 1:47 am
Hello Jignesh Parmar,
Many thanks for your above useful article.
I have a quick question and will appreciate it if you can help me to find the answer please. It is about IR Val
and 22kV cables with XLPE insulation. As far as I know, there is a min value for IR in ambient temperature,
“is there any high limit for this value in ambient temperature?”
I am asking this question because I have got a test result from a factory with very very high values more tha
ambient temperature.
Thanks and looking forward to receive your answer.
Regards;
Sam
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ashish says:
December 29, 2014 at 6:50 pm
132/33kv transformer the LV resistance is.02 per unit resistance referred to HV
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himanshu patel says:
January 5, 2015 at 2:39 am
such a knowledgeable thing about our work for reference to introduce us in smart work
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Asif says:
January 5, 2015 at 8:05 am
Dear all,
A question is that what is the IR acceptance criteria for bus bars which are installed in MCC panels?
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Hank Bonar says:
August 31, 2020 at 1:15 am
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K.Raghuveer says:
January 7, 2015 at 4:32 pm
Dear sir,
Thanks for the information,
K.Raghuveer
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kushru says:
January 17, 2015 at 8:49 am
I would like to know if a wire rated for 1100v ac can withstand a breakdown voltage of 4 kv
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karan jani says:
January 24, 2015 at 9:31 am
sir Thank you for sharing your Knowledge i just have one query related to the H.v Cable test. Is is mandato
H.v Cables along with the Ir value?
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Akhtar K says:
January 24, 2015 at 11:07 am
Hii;
Very nice and good information of electrical‐ IR.
Thanks for sharing the all necessary technical information.
With all respect;
Akhtar Khatib
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Sujeet Dubey says:
April 14, 2015 at 6:47 am
Thanks Sir
Its very complicated share.
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lalit Kalihari says:
April 16, 2015 at 3:08 pm
Hello Mr. Jignesh Parmar,
Please let me know the documentary evidence of acceptable IR limits refering to IEC 61439 standard.
Thanks & Regards,
Lalit KK
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Owais says:
April 30, 2015 at 8:30 am
Please give IR value information of Core‐Earth, Frame‐Earth, Core‐Frame.Also give their correction factor a
Also please indicate whether the Temperature difference is of Insulation or Ambient.
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E. Eng. Ghanim says:
May 5, 2015 at 5:21 am
I want to know the value measurements of resistance for motor it is capacity is 1MW & the applied voltage
a re‐winding motor and I want to comparing the results with slandered values
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NAEEM says:
May 9, 2015 at 12:03 pm
dear what should be the minimum insulation Resistance (IR) of AC Generator in accordance to IEC standar
Commissioning and at the time of Maintenance
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govindarajan gs says:
May 28, 2015 at 11:05 am
very valuable writeup with lot of experience behind it
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jangchu Sinhgye says:
June 5, 2015 at 7:43 am
Sir what is the minimum megger value of IR for 120kN disc insulator ?
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Ksalvi says:
June 7, 2015 at 4:50 am
Can we do meggering of Power cables in Sand storm. If not then why??
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mahalingam says:
June 18, 2015 at 7:28 pm
very thank you sir, very useful my carrier
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EMMANUEL MANTEAW says:
June 24, 2015 at 7:45 pm
i have a challenge with my megger. I disconnected the cables to be meggered. and set my test voltage to 500
my test i get my test voltage decreasing….and eventually an IR reading in Kilo ohms… whilst my expected
Giga Ohm. kindly advice. Thanks
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pradeep says:
June 30, 2015 at 7:42 am
what is the difference between insulation resistance and PI test
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PLJ says:
July 1, 2015 at 1:51 am
Very useful document. Thank you
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zen says:
July 7, 2015 at 8:53 am
not megger – should be insulation resistance meter
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S.G.Jayakumar says:
July 11, 2015 at 10:07 am
whict type of wires are used to IR test.PVC,PUR,Teflon insulation wires.Please send the reply I am struuglin
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Phu Ta Quoc says:
July 13, 2015 at 3:43 am
Ok, Thank you very much.
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kesarinath ullengal says:
July 16, 2015 at 5:46 pm
Your information regarding allt the test is very much usefull.Is there any app for this for andriod so it wìll h
information.Thanks once again
Regards
kesari ullengal
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Raj Kumar says:
August 12, 2015 at 4:40 am
Thanks for such valuable data shared.
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Ronal Manuel says:
November 9, 2015 at 5:59 am
Does anyone know how to compute the minimum recommended value for busbars. let’s say from generato
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Rajashekar.V says:
November 27, 2015 at 5:44 am
Hello Jignesh Parmar,
Many thanks for your above useful article.
I have a quick question and will appreciate it if you can help me to find the answer please. It is about megge
haveing (analog instrument with hand generater) the analog reading needel inthe right and moves to left bu
instruments it will in left to right Why?
Thanks and looking forward to receive your answer.
Regards;
Rajashekar
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raj says:
December 31, 2015 at 11:37 am
thank you so much
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arif says:
January 26, 2016 at 11:47 pm
Dear sir
what is the minimum insulation resistance value is acceptable for 415 volt LV cable
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ghanim yousif says:
February 7, 2016 at 6:13 am
Dear Sir The minimum insulation resistance value acceptance for 415V should be at least 1KV & not mor
Ghanim
On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 4:04 PM, Electrical Notes & Articles wrote:
> arif commented: “Dear sir what is the minimum insulation resistance value > is acceptable for 415 volt
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Nitin vishwakarma says:
February 19, 2016 at 5:02 am
thank you sir vary information.
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bharat says:
March 11, 2016 at 7:04 am
explanation good
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Kiran Ufade says:
March 24, 2016 at 11:11 am
useful information sir thanks
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Saurabh Gupta says:
March 29, 2016 at 12:04 pm
I want to know IR value for 160 KN & 210 KN Composite Polymer Long Rod Insulators using in Transmiss
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Saurabh Gupta says:
March 29, 2016 at 12:07 pm
Jignesh Sir, I want to know IR values of 160 KN and 210 KN composite polymer long rod insulators, which
days instead of Porcelain types.
Please!
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ajojacob says:
April 9, 2016 at 8:42 am
what is the IR acceptance criteria for LV to earth in transformer
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Magdy souror says:
April 20, 2016 at 9:35 am
very useful information.
Thanks for the effort done…
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Asif Nazir says:
May 16, 2016 at 10:01 am
Great work
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Zaine Binti Abdul Karim says:
May 25, 2016 at 2:26 am
Hi Mr.Jignesh Parmar, thank you for your technical write‐up it is very useful. However, I would like to ask
recommended IR value for a Fuel Gas Superheaters (powered from 400V AC, load is 550kW). Heaters IR is
article, can you assist me on this, because we do have some issues with our present installation.
For the rest of readers, kindly chip in too if you guys know the answer to my question above. Thank you all
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Amila De Silva says:
May 25, 2016 at 3:10 pm
Hi, one of our drainage pump installed in a dry well caught to flood. now when we megger it including the
is dry) it shows zero. what can be the reason.
Please advise
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Raja pandiyar says:
June 11, 2016 at 6:12 pm
Good detail’s for us
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Manish Gupta says:
June 16, 2016 at 8:52 am
Hi , what is the hipot test voltage for 24VDC field wire line to secondary side ( for an digital IO card) used i
believe it is 500Vrms or 707 VDC, can you please confirm.
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sreedevi says:
June 17, 2016 at 10:09 am
How much dc voltage has to be applied in megger for measuring IR in 4 pair cable harness
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YEE GUO QUAN says:
June 21, 2016 at 4:22 am
I’ve seen other ppl doing megger test where they short L1,L2,L3,N to E and get the ohm value.
Is this the correct method? if so how does it work? mind to share? TQ
Warmest Regards,
Danny Yee
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Tushar Mahajan says:
June 22, 2016 at 2:16 pm
Good
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Nilesh Amrelia says:
July 15, 2016 at 4:59 am
Interesting information shared. Thanks
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Aman says:
July 19, 2016 at 4:10 pm
how many Ir Value of 120 & 210kn insulator
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Martin says:
July 20, 2016 at 7:34 am
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Dear Parmar..
Thanks for the Usefull Post..
Its very Helpfull for the Beginner level of the Megger Tester…
Keep it Up…
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August 6, 2016 at 7:13 am
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Gaurav Shah says:
August 20, 2016 at 3:41 am
Thanks Jigneshbhai
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Ganesh Nama says:
September 6, 2016 at 2:16 am
dear sir, this information is very use full for us people, about basic knowledge.
thank you very much.
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Rahul Gupta says:
September 22, 2016 at 10:55 am
Sir,
Can you suggest the suitable Megger value for a 33kV Vacuum Circuit Braker ?
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Rahul Gupta says:
September 22, 2016 at 10:58 am
Sir,
Please tell me the suitable insulation resistance value for interrupter in open condition for a 33kV Vacuum C
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C.Baskar says:
October 19, 2016 at 9:32 am
Dear sir,
we have 50MW 11KV Generator under preservation what will be the safe minimum IR value to maintain fo
11KV/110KV 52/68 MVA Transformer under preservation ‐what will be the safe minimum IR value for both
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Giorgos says:
November 2, 2016 at 3:19 pm
Thank you very much for these information.
I would like to ask if the Extech 380396 insulation resistance meter is suitable for substation measurements?
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Alozie solomon says:
November 9, 2016 at 12:37 pm
i need to understand the minimum value for 1kv cable. I got some values but need to understand if am corr
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Arka Nandi says:
November 10, 2016 at 8:56 am
Better for all
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shiva prasad says:
November 21, 2016 at 5:07 pm
very good for giving fundamentals and standards.
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michael zerda says:
November 27, 2016 at 12:46 am
topics are worth reading
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DPGupta says:
December 25, 2016 at 6:00 am
Tell me, the insulation resistance per km of a 100meter length of a two core cable sized 2.5mm²
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fendi says:
April 13, 2017 at 5:57 am
Can we use 5 kV DC to check the insulation value of inductive voltage transformer? Can we assume the acc
more than 1000Mohm?
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PC YADAV says:
April 29, 2017 at 6:56 am
Dear sir, this information is very useful for me and to increase my knowledge.
thank you very much.
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rajesh Thapa says:
May 11, 2017 at 1:55 pm
can any one explain me the different between 1.1kV for 220/ 415 V and 1kV for 220/415V since some sugges
to select and some said to go for 1.0kV for internal house wiring cable selection. Normally i used to go for 1
any one explain & clarifyplease. me
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rajesh Thapa says:
May 11, 2017 at 2:02 pm
Reasons for using different kV rating for selecting house wiring cables, which to go for 1.1kV or 1.0 kV ratin
please leave valuable comments and suggestion .
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Dipankar Sharma says:
May 23, 2017 at 5:18 am
I would like to get a Test result of a 2000KG Lift Installation:
1. Insulation Resistance for the whole installation,
2. Between Phases,
3. Between each phase and earth,
4. Resistance of each electrode for earthing system,
5. Maximum earthing resistance of installation.
Can any one please help me what would be the values I suppose to get.
This required for reference purpose.
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Erdinç says:
May 24, 2017 at 6:59 am
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Hi to all;
One question to calculate cable wire, IR, with a unit MOhmxkm
the formula is: R = K x Log 10 (D/d)
D and d should be in mm unit, m umit or km unit while calculating.
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Sibu Chakrabarti says:
June 11, 2017 at 10:36 am
IR or VR values of Sioplas XLPE insulation is coming higher at 90 deg. C than at Room Temp. Can you expl
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Souvik Ghosh says:
June 12, 2017 at 9:28 am
Its Souvik Ghosh from Kolkata. Operating KV Rating of Porcelain Wall Through Bushing Insulator is 90 KV
megger rating of It.
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Nhật Thiện says:
June 19, 2017 at 1:02 pm
Hi sir, this information is very useful for me and to increase my knowledge.
thank you so much.
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hninwintsan says:
July 5, 2017 at 4:59 am
thanks a lot
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Devendra Sharma says:
July 5, 2017 at 3:31 pm
Highly useful information for all electrical engineers. Appriciate your efforts. Would like to contact through
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Dinesh Subudhi says:
July 6, 2017 at 3:46 am
What are the necessary conditions for a voltage stabilizer terminal to body insulation test?
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opv038 says:
July 6, 2017 at 4:35 pm
for 6.6 kv generator set , what should be the test voltage (HV). please answer with formula
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Ajit Kumar says:
July 16, 2017 at 5:14 pm
Ajit kumar
40 HP 250 HP Three Phase motor make ABB IR values Require ,
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Pradeep Kanwar says:
August 3, 2017 at 3:24 pm
What are the minimum resistance values for the disc insulators
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ajay patel says:
August 8, 2017 at 10:40 am
very good information about I R VALUE .THANKS A LOT
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ahmad afham says:
August 9, 2017 at 1:24 am
Dear Sir,
Do you have any table stated the minimum acceptable leakage current in the any type of cable?
Thank you
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appu says:
August 27, 2017 at 5:53 pm
si ye btay ki megger me 1000 volts set kr ke agr me 120×3.5sqmm cable ka megger test krta hu to kitna M om
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appu says:
August 27, 2017 at 5:54 pm
reply me
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appu says:
August 27, 2017 at 5:58 pm
Sir what is the 1000 volts sets in megger and test cable insulstion
what is the megger test valu
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Rosha Heidari says:
September 3, 2017 at 9:08 pm
Thanks alot, Can I ask for DC panels for example 750v, what are the values of the insulation test?
Thanks
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Carlos Espina says:
September 17, 2017 at 3:06 pm
For Insulation Resistance test of 115kV cable, what is the minimum acceptable values if applied with 5kV D
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Subrahmayam says:
October 22, 2017 at 7:07 am
Valuble article
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upul says:
December 15, 2017 at 7:35 am
132 & 220 kv XLPE single core underground cable what are the Minimum IR Values in Sheath to Ground
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Ravindran says:
December 20, 2017 at 3:07 pm
Minimum IR Value for LT Busbar Trunking
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RItesh gupta says:
January 15, 2018 at 4:50 am
Hiii,
I need one information, can you please share about the IEC standard. in which standard i can get basic insu
acceptance value.
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jithin says:
January 30, 2018 at 8:37 am
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HI.. thanks for the information.
What should be the minimum IR value for street lighting installations..? we are using 600/1000V XLPE wire
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kumar anshuman says:
February 19, 2018 at 6:32 pm
Great sir thanks for sharing your knowledge.
.
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Dinil kumar R says:
March 5, 2018 at 8:52 am
hi sir,
cable voltage 415vac how calculate megger value
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dharyll dataylo says:
March 17, 2018 at 4:49 am
hi. i just want to know what is the best test voltage to be inject in the wires and cable in performing insulatio
should be 500v or 1000v?
2) what is the advantages if we use 500v test voltage? and 1000v
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Tladi Letsoara says:
March 27, 2018 at 9:55 am
Much appreciated for very informative information. Keep it up
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Srinivas Mithinti says:
March 29, 2018 at 5:37 am
IR value of a cable at 500v dc and 1000v dc are different and almost 50%. Is it correct ?
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dhananjaya k c says:
May 11, 2018 at 3:54 am
Why phase and neutral shorted for conducting Insulation resistance test.
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Aniruddha Roy says:
June 20, 2018 at 4:38 am
Hi,
Sir .
thank you very much for sharing the here meggering procedure in details. could you please guide me how
output 3MW alternator on site.
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Angelo Tumacder says:
June 26, 2018 at 1:52 am
Sir,
What is the minimum insulation resistance of Load Break Switch and power fuse?
Thanks
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dinesh jogadia says:
December 7, 2018 at 4:38 pm
what should be the insulation test results for lightening arrestor value between phases and between phase t
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system and same for AC side and DC side?
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Bhavesh Dave says:
January 29, 2019 at 1:44 pm
In which IS standard I will get min value of IR for different cables
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Atul says:
June 17, 2019 at 6:38 pm
Can I check insulation resistance in refrigerant compressor vacuum condition
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fhel sabile says:
fh
June 27, 2019 at 2:17 am
I have a question. Why is it for IR testing of 3 phase transformer, all 3 phase are shorted?
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ravi shankar says:
July 19, 2019 at 6:46 am
5 MVA star ‐delta transformer HV to LV IR values for my transformer Rphase 12.82Gohms,Yphase 13.83Goh
Gohms is showing.In these value B‐phase is showing more value ,Any problem is B‐pahse winding?now tra
condition and also i was also observed B‐phase humming sound is their?
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Chandrakant Vadher says:
December 10, 2019 at 5:15 am
Hello Sir,
Thank you for this article, it’s really helpful. Especially because you have mentioned various standards and
it was necessary.
I have one query, I would be obliged if you could address it.
Suppose in a 4 layer power PCB board, my application is such that the maximum ac voltage between 2nd an
upto 5 kV at the frequency of 10 kHz. So,
(1) What should be the minimum insulation impedance of isolation between these layers (prepreg)?
(2) Does it vary with frequency of solely maximum voltage stress will decides the impedance required?
(3) Do these standards hold good for Power PCB as well?
Kindly guide me in this regard.
Thanking you!
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Partha @ Dubai says:
March 2, 2020 at 11:27 am
Why it is necessary to disconnect the surge capacitors while meggering the Generators Or Motors?
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PHUC NGUYEN says:
April 14, 2020 at 7:47 pm
Hello,
I have a question about the K formula in this website.
In this formula
R = K x Log 10 ( D/d ).
You provide some examples like Varnished Cambric=2460, Thermoplastic Polyethlene=50000,Composite Po
I am looking for K value of the insulation used on cables, wires. Some popular materials are Polypropylene
Polyvinyl Chloride, polyolefin, Polyethylene, PVC, ETFE (TEFZEL).
Do you have a chart with K values of these above materials? I need them to calculate the Insulation resistan
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I searched online and found many charts for K values but I don’t think they are the same K you posted in th
they are dielectric constant (values are too low i.e. Teflon=2.1, Neoprene=6.7. These values are merely the co
material.
I am looking forward to hear from you soon.
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Sharad says:
September 10, 2020 at 7:56 am
Mr. Jignesh, I have visited your extremely informative, well written and detailed explanations site and i am
how nicely you have compiled the complete technical information. Really appreciated a lot. Very well done
much. It helps to have a quick check.
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Arvind Kumar Yadav says:
October 16, 2020 at 12:28 am
Mughe Ek Testing Report Batayo 00.1 ka Value kya hoga Pipe Testing Reprting
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Moses says:
March 2, 2021 at 8:04 am
Educative
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