Test for Dielectric Disruption Voltage of Insulating Fluids Using ASTM D1816 VDE Electrodes

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ASTM D1816 testing. This standard covers the determination of the dielectric breakdown voltage of insulating fluids (petroleum-based oils, silicone fluids, high-fire mineral electrical insulating oils, synthetic ester fluids and natural ester fluids).

This test method is applicable to insulating fluids commonly used in cables, transformers, oiled circuit breakers and similar devices as an insulating and cooling medium.

This test method is sensitive to the detrimental effects of moisture in solution, especially when cellulosic fibers are present in the liquid. The dielectric breakdown strength of insulating fluid in insulating systems has been found to be particularly useful in diagnostic and laboratory research.

This test method is used to evaluate whether the VDE electrode breakdown voltage requirements for insulating fluids are met. This test method should be used as recommended by professional organization standards such as IEEE C57.106.

Both metric and alternate inch-pound units are acceptable.

This standard does not purport to address all, if any, safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ASTM D1816 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.