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Description / Abstract:
This standard outlines a test procedure for comparing
two or more insulation systems in accordance with their expected
life at rated temperature. The procedure is limited to insulation
systems for ac electric machines using formwound preinsulated
stator coils and rated 6900 V and below.
It is the intent of this procedure to evaluate insulation
systems for use in usual service conditions with air cooling. It
does not cover such special requirements as machines that are
enclosed in gas atmospheres, or that are subjected to strong
chemicals, to metal dusts, or to submersion in liquids, etc.
The procedure includes instructions for testing candidate
systems in comparison with known systems having a proven record of
service experience and interpretation of the results.
Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to classify insulation systems
for the machinery within the scope of this standard in accordance
with their temperature limits by test, rather than by chemical
composition. Data from such tests may be used to establish the
temperature classiÞcation of new insulation systems before they are
service proven.
Service-proven systems shall also be tested according to this
test procedure.