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7.2.3 Dielectric discharge
It is difficult to determine the polarization index if polarization absorption current I
RCpi
is small compared to the others.
Rather than measuring the polarization current during an insulation test, the
dielectric discharge
(DD) test can be performed. DD test is carried out after the
completion of the insulation resistance measurement. Typically, the insulation
material is left connected to the test voltage for 10 ... 30 min and then discharged
before the DD test is carried out. After 1 min a discharge current is measured to
detect the charge re-absorption of the insulation material. A high re-absorption
current indicates contaminated insulation (mainly based on moisture).
DD value
Tested
material
status
> 4
Bad
2
– 4
Critical
< 2
Good
Table 68-3: Values of dielectric discharge
Idis (1 min) Discharging current measured 1 min after the voltage was
switched off
U
Test voltage
Ciso
Capacitance of tested object
Table 69-3: Typical values of dielectric discharge
Figure 111-3: The current/time diagram of a good and bad insulation tested with dielectric discharge
method
The dielectric discharge test is very useful for testing a multi-layer insulation.
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