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HV AC SERIES
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HIGH VOLTAGE TEST

& MEASURING SOLUTIONS
FOR MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS

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INTRODUCTION

The Variable Inductance Series Resonant Test Systems are specially designed for high voltage testing of
capacitive test objects such as Power Cables, Generators, Bushings, Capacitors, Power Transformers,
Instrument Transformers and SF6 gas insulated equipment. With option of supplying variable frequency,
variable voltage static frequency converter instead of voltage regulator for PT testing at test voltage higher
than rated voltage & higher frequency without saturating its core is also possible.

These Systems are available in two designs : Modular Design & Tank Type Design. Modular Series Resonant Test
is designated as (RSX-YM) & Tank Type Series Resonant Test Set is designated as (RSX-YT) where X stands for
output voltage rating in KV and Y stands for power rating in KVA. For applications like PT Testing to avoid core
saturation this system can be supplied with variable frequency option as well.

Modular Series Resonant Test Set is typically used for voltages higher than 200kV and Tank Type design is used
Modular Type
for all voltages up to 350 kV. In Tank type design it is possible to have multiple taps which are not possible in
Modular design. Modular test set can be stacked one upon the other to generate as high as 1600 kV.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Series Resonant Test System consists of a Voltage Regulator, Exciter Transformer, HV Variable Reactor and the capacitive test object as
basic essential accessories to generate high voltage. The voltage regulator is connected to the mains through a main power circuit
breaker. This component supplies a variable voltage to the exciter transformer which permits the output voltage to be adjusted to the
proper value for the test.

The exciter transformer supplies the necessary power to the high voltage circuit consisting of the HV variable inductance reactor and the
test object. The exciter transformer also provides galvanic isolation between the mains connected primary and the high voltage circuit
in the secondary. These transformers are designed with shielding to further isolate line conducted electrical noise from the output
circuit.

The HV variable reactor is the heart of the resonant circuit. (This device is designed with means to adjust its inductance to precisely
compensate for the capacitance in the high voltage circuit thereby tuning the system to resonance.) This variation in inductance is
accomplished by varying the mutual inductance of the reactor by adjusting air gap between the two parts of reactor core. The length of
the air gap is adjusted by motor driven mechanism controlled from the control panel through Laptop or PC.

The capacitive load represents the combined effects of the test object, voltage divider, filter capacitors (if used) and stray capacitance
due to the test set up. A capacitive load is required for proper operation of the system in the series resonant mode.

FEATURES & BENEFITS MAIN COMPONENTS OF

Ÿ Very low (real) input power is required for large output (reactive) power. THE SYSTEMS
Ÿ The output voltage has suppressed harmonic level due to its natural filtration Ÿ Double Shielded Isolation
ability of the resonant circuit. Transformer.
Ÿ In the event of a fault in test object, the system de-tunes itself and the power Ÿ Voltage Regulator Unit or Static
follow from the mains is eliminated, thus limiting damage to the fault. Frequency Convertor.
Ÿ The system is operated in a controlled resonant condition so accidental
Ÿ Low Voltage Filter.
resonant cannot occur.
Ÿ Lower test equipment cost for system rated 250 KVA and above. Ÿ Exciter Transformer.

Ÿ Reduced operational costs because of the substantially reduced input KVA Ÿ High Voltage Reactor.
required.
Ÿ HV Filter/Voltage Divider.
Ÿ Lower installation cost for the power service because the load is at unity power
factor. Ÿ Control Unit.
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High Voltage Variable Reactor is the most significant part of the system.

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HV reactor and test object constitute series resonant circuit. HV reactor is made of high quality silicon
steel, precision ball bearing pole to vary the mutual inductance of the reactor by adjusting air gap
between the two parts of core. Its significant features are low loss, high Q value, and low PD level.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Ÿ Drive mechanism provides 20:1 tuning range restricted to the Ÿ Coil manufacturing and processing techniques applied to the
linear portion of the tuning curve. complete winding, from coil to outer layer shield. These
techniques eliminate internal voids in the coil structure and
Ÿ Rugged reactor drive screws with heavy duty threads, located
guarantee low PD levels.
on the axis of the electromagnetic force between core
segments, much superior in terms of reliability, minimum Ÿ Cellulose covered wire used for the coil winding enhances
backlash and size compared to off axis drives which try to inter turn steady state and transient voltage withstand levels
control forces through a large moment arm. thus ensuring a void free winding structure.
Ÿ Low reactor core flux density design to control electro- Ÿ Continuously variable drive speed from 15 to 150 seconds for
magnetic force between core segments, reduce core loss and full range of inductance adjustment.
audible noise.
Ÿ Electromagnetic brake to hold reactor position.
Ÿ Low audible noise level < 80 dB.
Ÿ Torque limiter design for safety.

EXCITER TRANSFORMER
The Exciter Transformer is designed to set up the mains voltage and supply the real power required by the
test system. An exciter transformer also provides galvanic isolation and electrostatic shielding of the high
voltage test circuit from the mains.
The Exciter Transformer is either installed in the HV reactor tank or housed in a separate grounded steel oil
filled tank depending on the rating of the system. The winding in the exciter transformer is shielded to reduce
electrical noise coupling through the transformer. The secondary winding is provided with full kVA taps.

DOUBLE SHIELDED LOW VOLTAGE

ISOLATION TRANSFORMER FILTER
The Double Shielded Isolation Transformer provides a galvanic isolation The Low Voltage Filter made from the
from the mains supply. Each transformer is provided with two combination of inductors and capacitors is
electrostatic shields, one over the primary and one before the secondary. designed to attenuate the mains noise by 20
Between the shield is a low capacitance insulation system designed to to 30 dB level. All systems are supplied with
reduce the coupling of high frequency noise between the local mains low voltage filter to be connected between
and the test power for the resonant system. the output of the voltage regulator and the
exciter transformer. Filters are mounted
The double shielded isolation transformers are mounted in oil filled steel within the voltage regulator cubicle or are
tanks and are fitted with air bushings for connections. The electrostatic mounted in a separate metal enclosure,
shields are also brought out insulated terminals to allow the optimum depending upon its rating. All the filters are
grounding and noise reduction configuration to be made at the time of matched to the frequency band of 40 - 1000
installation. KHz ratings of voltage regulator.

VOLTAGE REGULATOR

Voltage Regulator supplies 0-415V variable output voltage to excitation transformer. It characterizes lower voltage waveform distortion,
lower loss of power and high e ciency. Its function includes motor driven, zero voltage output start, and limit switches.

The voltage regulator is located in a steel enclosure which includes the main power circuit breaker, the main power contactor, plus the
safety and protective relays to control the system. Also included in the voltage regulator section are the low power isolation transformers
for supplying the power to control systems and accessories.
 STATIC FREQUENCY CONVERTER

For application such as PT Testing where high frequency and high voltage testing is required to eliminate the possibility of core
saturation, Static Frequency converter will replace the voltage regulator. SFC duly fitted with sine filter and high frequency noise filter
will provide variable voltage and variable frequency to the exciter transformer.
Note: Either Voltage Regulator or Static Frequency Converter is required. No application will require both together.

EC - 22 LAPTOP BASED
DIGITAL CONTROLLER

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Ÿ Switching ON/OFF High Voltage Contactor.

Ÿ Manual or automatic variation of the output high voltage with
variable speed control. Ÿ Multiple test sequence can be programmed (Optional
Ÿ If supplied with SFC instead of voltage regulator it allows feature).
selection of output frequency to a preset value. Ÿ Test voltage vs. time can be displayed in graphical form.
Ÿ Automatic raise of the output voltage to a pre-defined value Ÿ Display of all alarms and warnings.
with pre-defined speed. Ÿ Report Generation Software.
Ÿ Timers with STOP switch for automatic switching off high Ÿ Printing the report or saving the report is optionally
voltage at pre-selected time period. selectable.
Ÿ Over voltage and over current protection with alarm indicator.

HV FILTER / VOLTAGE DIVIDER

High voltage filters are recommended when the resonant set is to be used for partial discharge testing. The
high voltage capacitors and inductors are used in these filters. They are specially designed and
manufactured for the rigorous flash over and low PD requirement testing. These components are designed
to be partial discharge-free and are produced in a number of different form factors to suit the requirements
of the system in which they are to be installed. In addition to providing attenuation of conducted noise or
any radiated noise that enters the system before the filter, the filter often acts as a basic capacitive load for
operating the resonant test set. This is particularly useful during set-up, training or for trouble shooting. The
filters are supplied in a multi-stage or single stage series inductance & shunt capacitance configurations
depending on the degree of filtering required and the voltage and current ratings. The output stage of the
multistage designs also functions as a voltage divider and power separation filter for driving commercial
partial discharge detectors. A PD/KV impedance matching unit is installed in this stage to supply signals to
the System Kilovolt Meter, Arc Detector, Phase Synchronizer, and Partial Discharge Detector.

COMPARISON
Convential HV AC Transformer Series Resonant System Parallel Resonant System

Ÿ High KVA source required. Ÿ Input requirements approx. 2% of Ÿ Input requirements approx. 2% of output rating.
output rating. Ÿ Distortion present on Line appears at load.
Ÿ Distortion on line appears at load.
Ÿ Negligible distortion of voltage wave Ÿ Power follow current available from HV
Ÿ High fault current Capability. form. Transformer.
Ÿ Over Voltage at output may be Ÿ Inherently current limiting. Ÿ Over Voltage at output may be problem after
problem after flash over. Ÿ No over voltage problem after flash flash over.
over. Ÿ Requires predominantly capacitive load for full
Ÿ Suitable for any load power
Ÿ Requires predominantly capacitive Output but may also be used on very light loads
factor.
load. which are not capacitive.
Ÿ Overload rating possible. Ÿ Cannot be overload. Ÿ Over Load rating Possible.

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