IEEE C57.138-2016 - IEEE Recommended Practice for Routine Impulse Tests for Distribution Transformers

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General test procedures for performing routine quality control tests that are suitable for high-volume, production line testing are included in this recommended practice. Transformer connections, test methods, circuit configurations, and failure detection methods are addressed. This recommended practice covers liquid-immersed, single- and three-phase distribution transformers.

Standards Committee	PE/TR - Transformers
Status	Active
Board Approval	2016-12-07
History	Published Date:2017-03-31

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Working Group Details

Working Group	Dielectric-WGC57.138 - Dielectric Tests - Rev. routine impulse test for distribution transformers
Working Group Chair	Arthur Molden
Standards Committee	PE/TR - Transformers
Society	IEEE Power and Energy Society
IEEE Program Manager	Malia Zaman
Existing Standards	Superseded IEEE C57.98-1986 - IEEE Guide for Transformer Impulse Tests Transformer connections, test methods, circuit configurations, and failure analysis of lightning impulse and switching impulse testing of power transformers are addressed. This guide is also generally applicable to distribution and instrument transformers.
	Superseded IEEE C57.98-1993 - IEEE Guide for Transformer Impulse Tests Guidance on the use of outdoor power apparatus bushings is provided. The bushings are limited to those built in accordance with IEEE Std C57.19.00-1991. General information and recommendations for the application of power apparatus bushings, when incorporated as part of power transformers, power circuit breakers, and isolated-phase bus, are provided.
	Superseded IEEE C57.138-1998 - IEEE Recommended Practice for Routine Impulse Test for Distribution Transformers General test procedures for performing routine quality control test that is suitable for high-volume, production line testing. Transformer connections, test methods, circuit configurations, and failure detection methods are addressed. This recommended practice covers liquid-immersed, single-and three-phase distribution transformers.