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ARTIFICIAL POLLUTION TEST [1 record]

Record 1 2012-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Measuring: Practice
CONT

As a part of such efforts, a simple method of artificial pollution test has been developed to evaluate the flashover characteristics of polluted insulators, especially those with large dimensions. In this test, a salt solution of various concentrations containing a certain amount of kaolin is prepared and sprayed on the entire surface of the insulator to give a required density of salt deposit and sufficient moisture.

OBS

artificial pollution test: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exécution des mesures électriques
CONT

La méthode d'essai sous pollution artificielle est largement utilisée. Elle consiste à reproduire au laboratoire les conditions de la pollution naturelle [...]

OBS

essai sous pollution artificielle : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI).

Spanish

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