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IEEE Std C37.301-2009
Scope
This International Standard is applicable to the measurement of partial discharges which
occur in electrical apparatus, components or systems when tested with alternating voltages
up to 400 Hz or with direct voltage.
This standard
– defines the terms used;
– defines the quantities to be measured;
– describes test and measuring circuits which may be used;
– defines analogue and digital measuring methods required for common applications;
– specifies methods for calibration and requirements of instruments used for calibration;
– gives guidance on test procedures;
– gives some assistance concerning the discrimination of partial discharges from external
interference.
The provisions of this standard should be used in the drafting of specifications relating to
partial discharge measurements for specific power apparatus. It deals with electrical
measurements of impulsive (short-duration) partial discharges, but reference is also made
to non-electrical methods primarily used for partial discharge location (see annex F).
Diagnosis of the behaviour of specific power apparatus can be aided by digital processing of
partial discharge data (see annex E) and also by non-electrical methods that are primarily
used for partial discharge location (see annex F).
This standard is primarily concerned with electrical measurements of partial discharges
made during tests with alternating voltage, but specific problems which arise when tests are
made with direct voltage are considered in clause 11.
The terminology, definitions, basic test circuits and procedures often also apply to tests with
other frequencies, but special test procedures and measuring system characteristics, which
are not considered in this standard, may be required.
Annex A provides normative requirements for performance tests on calibrators.
IEEE Std C37.301-2009 Referenced Document
IEC 60060-1 High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements*, 2010-09-01 Update
IEC 60060-2 High-voltage test techniques - Part 2: Measuring systems*, 2010-11-01 Update