Abstract

Short-circuit tests were performed on 230-kV Hollow-Core Station Post Composite Insulators up to levels corresponding to approximately 85 kA rms-symmetric in a station. Following the short-circuit tests, cantilever tests were performed on two new insulators and on the centre insulator from the short-circuit tests, which received the highest dynamic cantilever forces. Acoustic Ern.ission (AB) was used to determine the onset of insulator damage during the cantilever tests. The results indicated that the short-circuit tests had not damaged the insulator. The short-circuit test setup, parameters and results are summarized in this article. The aim of these tests was to work with the manufacturer in experimentally verifying software for modelling the dynamic performance of the units.

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