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Designation: D 149 – 97a(Reapproved 2004)
Standard Test Method for
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage ａnd Dielectric Strength of
Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power
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Frequencies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 149; thenumber immediately following the designation indicates the yearof
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of lastrevision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since thelast revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of theDepartment of Defense.
1. Scope over). With the addition of instructions modifying Section12,
this test method may be used for proof testing.
1.1 This test method covers procedures for the determina-
1.8 ThistestmethodissimilartoIECPublication243-1.All
tion of dielectric strength of solid insulating materials at
2,3 procedures in this method are included in IEC 243-1.Differ-
commercial power frequencies, under specified conditions.
ences between this methodand IEC 243-1 are largely editorial.
1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the tests shall be made at 60
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Hz. However, this test method may be used at any frequency
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
from 25 to 800 Hz. At frequencies above 800 Hz, dielectric
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
heating may be a problem.
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priate safety ａnd health practicesａnd determine theapplica-
1.3 This test method is intended to be used in conjunction
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard
with anyASTM standard or other document that refers to this
statements are given in Section 7. Alsosee 6.4.1.
test method. References to this document should specify the
particular options to be used (see 5.5).
2. Referenced Documents
1.4 It may be used at various temperatures,ａnd in any
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
suitable gaseous or liquid surrounding medium.
D 374 Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insu-
1.5 This test method is not intended for measuring the
lation
dielectric strength of materials that are fluid under thecondi-
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
tions of test.
D 877 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of
1.6 This test method is not intended for use in determining
Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes
intrinsic dielectric strength, direct-voltage dielectricstrength,
D 1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
or thermal failure under electrical stress (see Test Method
D 2413 Practice for Preparation of Insulating Paper and
D3151).
Board Impregnated with a Liquid Dielectric
1.7 This test method is most commonly used to determine
D 3151 Test Method forThermal Failure of Solid Electrical
thedielectricbreakdownvoltagethroughthethicknessofatest
Insulating Materials Under Electric Stress
specimen (puncture). It may also be used to determine dielec-
D 3487 Specification for Mineral Insulating Oil Used in
tric breakdown voltage along the interface between a solid
Electrical Apparatus
specimen ａnd agaseous or liquid surrounding medium (flash-
D 5423 Specification for Forced-Convection Laboratory
Ovens for Electrical Insulation
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on2.2 IEC Standard:
Electrical ａnd Electronic InsulatingMaterials ａnd isthe direct responsibility of
Pub. 243-1 Methods of Test for Electrical Strength of Solid
Subcommittee D09.12 on Electrical Tests. 5
Insulating Materials—Part 1: Tests at Power Frequencies
Current edition approved March 1, 2004. Published March 2004.Originally
approved in 1922. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as D149–97a.
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Bartnikas, R., Chapter 3, “High Voltage Measurements," ElectricalProperties
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of Solid Insulating Materials, Measurement Techniques, Vol. IIB,Engineering For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTMwebsite, www.astm.org, or
Dielectrics, R. Bartnikas, Editor, ASTM STP 926, ASTM,Philadelphia, 1987. contact ASTM Customer Service atservice@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Nelson, J. K., Chapter 5, “Dielectric Breakdown of Solids,"Electrical Standards volume information, refer to the standard’sDocument Summary page on
Properties of Solid Insulating Materials: MolecularStructure ａnd Electrical the ASTM website.
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Behavior, Vol. IIA, Engineering Dielectrics, R. Bartnikasａnd R. M. Eichorn,Available from the International Electrotechnical Commission,Geneva, Swit-
Editors, ASTM STP 783, ASTM, Philadelphia, 1983. zerland.
Copyright (C) ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO BoxC700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, UnitedStates.

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2.3 ANSI Standard:environmentalsituations.Thistestmethodisusefulforprocess
C68.1 Techniques for Dielectric Tests, IEEE Standard No. control,acceptance or research testing.
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4 5.3 Resultsobtainedbythistestmethodcanseldombeused
directly to determine the dielectric behavior of a material inan
3. Terminology actual application. In most cases it is necessarythat these
results be evaluated by comparison with results obtained from
3.1 Definitions:
other functional tests or from tests on other materials, orboth,
3.1.1dielectric breakdown voltage(electric breakdown
in order to estimate their significance for a particularmaterial.
voltage), n—the potential difference at which dielectricfailure
5.4 Three methods for voltage application are specified in
occurs under prescribed conditions in an electrical insulating
Section 12: Method A, Short-Time Test; Method B, Step-by-
material located between two electrodes. (See also Appendix
StepTest; ａnd Method C, Slow Rate-of-RiseTest. MethodAis
X1.)
the most commonly-used test for quality-control tests. How-
3.1.1.1 Discussion—The term dielectric breakdown voltage
ever, the longer-time tests, Methods B ａnd C, which usually
is sometimes shortened to “breakdown voltage."
will give lower test results, may give more meaningful results
3.1.2 dielectric failure (under test), n—an event that is
whendifferentmaterialsarebeingcomparedwitheachother.If
evidencedbyanincreaseinconductanceinthedielectricunder
a test set with motor-driven voltage control is available, the
test limiting the electric field that can be sustained.
slow rate-of-rise test is simpler ａnd preferable to the step-by-
3.1.3 dielectric strength, n—the voltage gradient at which
step test. The results obtained from Methods Bａnd C are
dielectric failure of the insulating material occurs under spe-
comparable to each other.
cific conditions of test.
5.5 Documents specifying the use of this test method shall
3.1.4 electric strength, n—see dielectric strength.
also specify:
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Internationally, “electric strength" is
5.5.1 Method of voltage application,
used almost universally.
5.5.2 Voltage rate-of-rise, if slow rate-of-rise method is
3.1.5 flashover, n—a disruptive electrical discharge at the
specified,
surface of electrical insulation or in the surrounding medium,
5.5.3 Specimen selection, preparation, ａnd conditioning,
which may or may not cause permanent damage to the
5.5.4 Surrounding medium ａnd temperature during test,
insulation.
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5.5.5 Electrodes,
3.1.6 For definitions of other terms relating to solid insulat-
5.5.6 Wherever possible, the failure criterion of the current-
ing materials, refer to Terminology D 1711.
sensing element, and
4. Summary of Test Method 5.5.7 Any desired deviations from therecommended proce-
dures as given.
4.1 Alternating voltage at a commercial power frequency
5.6 If any of the requirements listed in 5.5 are missing from
(60 Hz, unless otherwise specified) is applied to a test
the specifying document, then the recommendations for the
specimen. The voltage is increased from zero or from a level
several variables shall be followed.
well below the breakdown voltage, in one of three prescribed
5.7 Unless the items listed in 5.5 are specified, tests made
methods of voltage application, until dielectric failure of the
with such inadequate reference to this test method are not in
test specimen occurs.
conformancewiththistestmethod.Iftheitemslistedin5.5are
4.2 Mostcommonly,thetestvoltageisappliedusingsimple
not closely controlled during the test, the precisions statedin
test electrodes on opposite faces of specimens. The specimens
15.2 ａnd 15.3 maynot be realized.
may be molded or cast, or cut from flat sheet or plate. Other
5.8 Variations in the failure criteria (current setting and
electrode ａndspecimen configurations may be used to accom-
response time) of the current sensing element significantly
modate the geometry of the sample material, or to simulate a
affect the test results.
specific application for which the material is being evaluated.
5.9 Appendix X1. contains a more complete discussion of
the significance of dielectric strength tests.
5. Significance ａnd Use
5.1 The dielectric strength of an electrical insulating mate- 6.Apparatus
rial is a property of interest for any application where an
6.1 Voltage Source—Obtain the test voltage from a step-up
electrical field will be present. In many cases the dielectric
transformer supplied from a variable sinusoidal low-voltage
strength of a material will be the determining factor in the
source. The transformer, its voltage source,ａnd the associated
design of the apparatus in which it is to be used.
controls shall have the following capabilities:
5.2 Tests made as specified herein may be used to provide
6.1.1 The ratio of crest to root-mean-square (rms) test
part of the information needed for determining suitability of a
voltage shall be equal to =2 6 5% (1.34 to 1.48), with the
materialforagivenapplication;andalso,fordetectingchanges
test specimen in the circuit, at all voltages greater than 50 %of
or deviations from normal characteristics resulting from pro-
the breakdown voltage.
cessing variables, aging conditions, or other manufacturing or
6.1.2 The capacity of the source shall be sufficient to
maintainthetestvoltageuntildielectricbreakdownoccurs.For
most materials, using electrodes similar to those shown in
6 Table 1, an output current capacity of 40 mA is usually
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TABLE 1 Typical Electrodes for Dielectric Strength Testing ofVarious Types of Insulating Materials
Electrode
B,C
Description of Electrodes Insulating Materials
Type
1 Opposing cylinders 51mm (2 in.) in diameter, 25 mm (1 in.) thick with flat sheets of paper, films, fabrics, rubber, molded plastics, laminates,
edges rounded to 6.4mm (0.25 in.) radius boards, glass, mica, ａnd ceramic
2 Opposing cylinders 25 mm (1 in.) in diameter, 25 mm (1 in.) thick with same as for Type 1, particularly for glass, mica, plastic, ａnd ceramic
edges rounded to 3.2 mm (0.125 in.) radius
3 Opposing cylindrical rods 6.4 mm (0.25in.) in diameter with edges same as for Type 1, particularly for varnish, plastic, ａnd other thin film and
D
rounded to 0.8 mm (0.0313 in.) radius tapes: where small specimens necessitate the use of smaller electrodes,
or where testing of a small area is desired
4 Flat plates 6.4 mm(0.25 in.) wide ａnd 108 mm (4.25 in.) long with edges same as for Type 1, particularly for rubber tapes ａnd other narrow widths
square ａnd endsrounded to 3.2 mm (0.125 in.) radius of thin materials
E
5 Hemispherical electrodes 12.7 mm (0.5in.) in diameter filling ａnd treating compounds, gels ａnd semisolid compounds ａnd greases,
embedding, potting, ａnd encapsulating materials
6 Opposing cylinders; the lower one 75 mm (3 in.) in diameter, 15 mmsame as for Types 1 ａnd 2
(0.60 in.) thick; the upper one 25 mm (1 in.) in diameter, 25 mm
F
thick; with edges of both rounded to 3 mm (0.12in.) radius
G
7 Opposing circular flat plates, 150 mm diameter , 10 mm thick with flat sheet, plate, or boardmaterials, for tests with the voltage gradient
H
edges rounded to 3 to 5mmradius parallel to the surface
A
TheseelectrodesarethosemostcommonlyspecifiedorreferencedinASTMstandards.WiththeexceptionofType5electrodes,noattempthasbeenmadetosuggest
electrode systems for other than flat surface material. Otherelectrodes may be used as specified in ASTM standards or as agreedupon between seller ａnd purchaser
where none of these electrodes in the table is suitable for properevaluation of the material being tested.
B
Electrodes are normally made from either brass or stainless steel.Reference should be made to the standard governing the material tobe tested to determine which,
if either, material is preferable.
C
The electrodes surfaces should be polishedａnd free fromirregularities resulting from previous testing.
D
Refer to the appropriate standard for the load force applied by theupper electrode assembly. Unless otherwise specified the upperelectrodes shall be 50 6 2g.
E
Refer to the appropriate standard for the proper gap settings.
F
The Type 6 electrodes are those given in IEC Publication 243-1 fortesting of flat sheet materials. They are less critical as toconcentricity of the electrodes than are
the Types 1 ａnd 2electrodes.
G
Other diameters may be used, provided that all parts of the testspecimen are at least 15mminside the edges of the electrodes.
H G
The Type 7 electrodes, as described in the tableａnd in Note , are thosegiven in IEC Publication 243-1 for making tests parallel to thesurface.
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testing high-loss materials, higher current capacity may be onecurrent setting. The electrode area may have a significant
needed.Thepowerratingformosttestswillvaryfrom0.5kVA effect uponwhat the current setting should be.
for testing low-capacitance specimens at voltages up to 10kV, 6.1.7Thespecimen current-sensing element may be in the
to 5 kVA for voltages up to 100 kV. primary of the step-uptransformer. Calibrate the current-
6.1.3 The controls on the variable low-voltage source shall sensingdial in terms of specimen current.
be capable of varying the supply voltage ａnd the resultant test 6.1.8 Exercise care in setting the response of the current
voltage smoothly, uniformly, ａnd without overshoots or tran- control. Ifthe control is set too high, the circuit will not
sients, in accordance with 12.2. Do not allow the peak voltagerespondwhenbreakdownoccurs;ifsettoolow,itmayrespond
to exceed 1.48 times the indicated rms test voltage under any toleakage currents, capacitive currents, or partial discharge
circumstance. Motor-driven controls are preferable for making(corona)currentsor,whenthesensingelementislocatedinthe
short-time (see 12.2.1) or slow-rate-of-rise (see 12.2.3) tests.primary, to the step-up transformer magnetizing current.
6.1.4 Equip the voltage source with a circuit-breaking 6.2 VoltageMeasurement—A voltmeter must be provided
device that will operate within three cycles. The device shall formeasuring the rms test voltage. A peak-reading voltmeter
disconnect the voltage-source equipment from the power may be used,in which case divide the reading by =2toget
service ａndprotect it from overload as a result of specimen rms values. Theoverall error of the voltage-measuring circuit
breakdown causing an overload of the testing apparatus. If shallnot exceed 5 % of the measured value. In addition, the
prolonged current follows breakdown it will result in unnec-response time of the voltmeter shall be such that its time lag
essary burning of the test specimens, pitting of the electrodes,will not be greater than 1% of full scale at any rate-of-rise
and contamination of any liquid surrounding medium. used.
6.1.5 The circuit-breaking device should have an adjustable 6.2.1Measure the voltage using a voltmeter or potential
current-sensing element in the step-up transformer secondary,transformer connected to the specimen electrodes, or to a
to allow for adjustment consistent with the specimen charac-separate voltmeter winding, on the test transformer, that is
teristics ａndarranged to sense specimen current. Set the unaffected by thestep-up transformer loading.
sensing element to respond to a current that is indicative of 6.2.2It is desirable for the reading of the maximum applied
specimen breakdown as defined in 12.3. test voltage to be retainedon the voltmeter after breakdown so
6.1.6 The current setting can have a significant effect on the thatthe breakdown voltage can be accurately readａnd re-
test results. Make the setting high enough that transients, suchcorded.
as partial discharges, will not trip the breaker but not so high6.3 Electrodes—For a given specimen configuration, the
thatexcessiveburningofthespecimen,withresultantelectrode dielectricbreakdown voltage may vary considerably, depend-
damage, will occur on breakdown. The optimum currentinguponthegeometryandplacementofthetestelectrodes.For
setting is not the same for all specimens ａnd depending upon this reason it is important that the electrodes to be used be
the intended use of the material ａnd thepurpose of the test, it described when specifying this testmethod, ａnd thatthey be
may be desirable to make tests on a given sample at more thandescribed in the report.

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6.3.1One of the electrodes listed inTable 1 should be the test values. Testing in air may requireexcessively large
specified by the document referring to this test method. If nospecimens or cause heavy surface dischargesａnd burning
electrodes have been specified, ｓelect an applicable one from beforebreakdown. Some electrode systems for testing in air
Table 1, or use other electrodes mutually acceptable to the makeuse of pressure gaskets around the electrodes to prevent
parties concerned when the standard electrodes cannot be usedflashover. The material of the gaskets or seals around the
due to the nature or configuration of the material being tested.electrodes may influence the breakdown values.
See references in Appendix X2 for examples of some special 6.4.1When tests are made in insulating oil, an oil bath of
electrodes.Inanyeventtheelectrodesmustbedescribedinthe adequatesize shall be provided. (Caution—The use of glass
report. containers is not recommended for tests at voltagesabove
6.3.2 The electrodes of Types 1 through 4 ａnd Type 6 of about10kV,becausetheenergyreleasedatbreakdownmaybe
Table 1 should be in contact with the test specimen over thesufficient to shatter the container. Metal baths must be
entire flat area of the electrodes. grounded.)
6.3.3 The specimens tested using Type 7 electrodes should It isrecommended that mineral oil meeting the requirements
be of such size that all portions of the specimen will be within ofSpecification D 3487, Type I or II, be used. It should have a
andnolessthan15mmfromtheedgesoftheelectrodesduring dielectricbreakdown voltage as determined by Test Method
test. In most cases, tests usingType 7 electrodes are made with D877 of at least 26 kV. Other dielectric fluids may be used as
the plane of the electrode surfaces in a vertical position. Testssurrounding mediums if specified. These include, but are not
made with horizontal electrodes should not be directly com- limitedto, silicone fluids ａnd other liquids intended for use in
pared with tests made with vertical electrodes, particularlytransformers, circuit breakers, capacitors, or cables.
when the tests are made in a liquid surrounding medium.
6.4.1.1 The quality of the insulating oil may have an
6.3.4 Keep the electrode surfaces clean ａnd smooth, ａnd appreciable effect upon the test results. In addition tothe
freefromprojectingirregularitiesresultingfromprevioustests.dielectric breakdown voltage, mentioned above, particulate
If asperities have developed, they must be removed. contaminantsare especially important when very thin speci-
6.3.5 It is important that the original manufactureａnd mens (25 μm (1 mil)or less) are being tested. Depending upon
subsequent resurfacing of electrodes be done in such a manner thenature of the oil ａnd the properties of the material being
that the specified shape ａnd finish ofthe electrodes ａndtheir tested, other properties, including dissolved gas content,water
edges are maintained. The flatness ａndsurface finish of the content, ａnd dissipation factor of the oil may alsohave an
electrode faces must be such that the faces are in close contacteffect upon the results. Frequent replacement of the oil, orthe
with the test specimen over the entire area of the electrodes. useof filters ａndother reconditioning equipment may be
Surface finish is particularly important when testing very thinnecessary to minimize the effect of variations of the qualityof
materials which are subject to physical damage from improp- the oilon the test results.
erly finished electrodes. When resurfacing, do not change the6.4.1.2 Breakdown values obtained using liquids having
transition between the electrode face ａnd any specified edge different electrical properties may not be comparable. (See
radius. X1.4.7.)Iftestsaretobemadeatotherthanroomtemperature,
6.3.6 Whenever the electrodes are dissimilar in size or the bathmust be provided with a means for heating or cooling
shape, the one at which the lowest concentration of stress theliquid, ａnd with ameans to ensure uniform temperature.
exists, usually the larger in size ａnd with the largest radius, Small baths canin some cases be placed in an oven (see 6.4.2)
should be at ground potential. in order to provide temperaturecontrol. If forced circulation of
6.3.7Insome special cases liquid metal electrodes, foil the fluid is provided, care must be taken to prevent bubbles
electrodes, metal shot, water, or conductive coating electrodesfrom being whipped into the fluid. The temperature shall be
are used. It must be recognized that these may give resultsmaintainedwithin65°Cofthespecifiedtesttemperatureatthe
differing widely from those obtained with other types ofelectrodes, unless otherwise specified. In many cases it is
electrodes. specified that specimens to be tested in insulating oilare to be
6.3.8 Because of the effect of the electrodes on the testpreviously impregnated with the oil ａnd not removed from the
results, it is frequently possible to obtain additional informa-oilbeforetesting(seePracticeD2413).Forsuchmaterials,the
tion as to the dielectric properties of a material (or a group ofbath must be of such design that it will not be necessary to
materials) by running tests with more than one type of expose thespecimens to air before testing.
electrode. This technique is of particular value for research 6.4.2If tests in air are to be made at other than ambient
testing. temperature or humidity, an oven or controlledhumidity
6.4 Surrounding Medium—The document calling for this chamber mustbe provided for the tests. Ovens meeting the
test method should specify the surrounding mediumａnd therequirementsofSpecificationD 5423andprovidedwithmeans
test temperature. Since flashover must be avoidedａnd the for introducingthe test voltage will be suitable for use when
effects of partial discharges prior to breakdown mimimized, onlytemperature is to be controlled.
even for short time tests, it is often preferableａnd sometimes 6.4.3Testsingassesotherthanairwillgenerallyrequirethe
necessary to make the tests in insulating liquid (see 6.4.1). useof chambers that can be evacuated ａnd filled with the test
Breakdown values obtained in insulating liquid may not be gas,usually under some controlled pressure. The design of
comparable with those obtained in air. The nature of the suchchambers will be determined by the nature of the test
insulating liquid ａnd the degree ofprevious use may influence program to beundertaken.

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6.5 Test Chamber—The test chamber or area in which the 8.2 Samplingprocedures for quality control purposes
tests are to be made shall be of sufficient size to hold the testshould provide for gathering of sufficient samples to estimate
equipment, ａnd shall be provided with interlocks to prevent both the average quality ａnd the variability of the lot being
accidental contact with any electrically energized parts. Aexamined; ａnd forproper protection of the samples from the
number of different physical arrangements of voltage source, timethey are taken until the preparation of the test specimens
measuring equipment, baths or ovens, ａnd electrodes are in the laboratory or other test area is begun.
possible, but it is essential that (1) all gates or doors providing8.3 For the purposes of most tests it is desirable to take
access to spaces in which there are electrically energized partssamples from areas that are not immediately adjacent to
be interlocked to shut off the voltage source when opened; ( 2)obvious defects or discontinuities in the material. The outer
clearances are sufficiently large that the field in the area of thefew layers of roll material, the top sheets of a package of
electrodes ａnd specimen are notdistorted ａnd thatflashovers sheets, or material immediately next to an edge of asheet or
and partial discharges (corona) do not occur except between rollshould be avoided, unless the presence or proximity of
the test electrodes; ａnd (3)insertion ａndreplacement of defects or discontinuities is of interest in theinvestigation of
specimens between tests be as simple ａnd convenient as the material.
possible.Visualobservationoftheelectrodesandtestspecimen 8.4 Thesample should be large enough to permit making as
during the test is frequently desirable. many individual tests asmay be required for the particular
material (see 12.4).
7. Hazards
9. Test Specimens
7.1 Warning—Lethal voltages may be present during this
9.1 Preparation ａnd Handling:
test. It is essential that the test apparatus,ａnd allassociated
9.1.1Prepare specimens from samples collected in accor-
equipment that may be electrically connected to it, be properly
dance with Section 8.
designed ａndinstalled for safe operation. Solidly ground all
9.1.2 When flat-faced electrodes are to be used, the surfaces
electrically conductive parts that any person might come into
of the specimens which will be in contact with the electrodes
contact with during the test. Provide means for use at the
shall be smooth parallel planes, insofar as possible without
completion of any test to ground any parts which: were at high
actual surface machining.
voltage during the test; may have acquired an induced charge
9.1.3 The specimens shall be of sufficient size to prevent
duringthetest;mayretaina chargeeven after disconnection of
flashover under the conditions of test. For thin materials itmay
the voltage source. Thoroughly instruct all operators in the
be convenient to use specimens large enough to permit making
proper way to conduct tests safely. When making high-voltage
more than one test on a single piece.
tests, particularly in compressed gas or in oil, the energy
9.1.4 For thicker materials (usually more than2 mmthick)
released at breakdown may be sufficient to result in fire,
the breakdown strength may be high enough that flashover or
explosion, or rupture of the test chamber. Design test equip-
intense surface partial discharges (corona) may occur prior to
ment, test chambers, ａnd test specimens so as to minimize the
breakdown. Techniques that may be used to prevent flashover,
possibility of such occurrences ａnd to eliminate the possibility
or to reduce partial discharge (corona) include:
of personal injury.
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9.1.4.1 Immerse the specimen in insulating oil during the
7.2 Warning—Ozone is a physiologically hazardous gas at
test. See X1.4.7 for the surrounding medium factors influenc-
elevated concentrations. The exposure limits are set by gov-
ingbreakdown.Thismaybenecessaryforspecimensthathave
ernmental agencies ａnd are usually based upon recommenda-
not been dried ａndimpregnated with oil, as well as for those
tions made by the American Conference of Governmental
7
whichhavebeenpreparedinaccordancewithPracticeD 2413,
Industrial Hygienists. Ozone is likely to be present whenever
for example. (See 6.4.)
voltagesexistwhicharesufficienttocausepartial,orcomplete,
9.1.4.2 Machinearecessordrillaflat-bottomholeinoneor
discharges in air or other atmospheres that contain oxygen.
both surfaces of the specimen to reduce the test thickness. If
Ozone has a distinctive odor which is initially discernible at
dissimilar electrodes are used (such as Type 6 of Table 1) and
low concentrations but sustained inhalation of ozone can cause
only one surface is to be machined, the larger of the two
temporary loss of sensitivity to the scent of ozone. Because of
electrodes should be in contact with the machined surface.
thisitisimportanttomeasuretheconcentrationofozoneinthe
Caremustbetakeninmachiningspecimensnottocontaminate
atmosphere, using commercially available monitoring devices,
or mechanically damage them.
whenever the odor of ozone is persistently present or when
9.1.4.3 Apply seals or shrouds around the electrodes, in
ozone generating conditions continue. Use appropriate means,
contact with the specimen to reduce the tendency to flashover.
such as exhaust vents, to reduce ozone concentrations to
9.1.5 Materials that are not in flat sheet form shall be tested
acceptable levels in working areas.
using specimens (and electrodes) appropriate to the material
8. Sampling ａndthe geometry of the sample. It is essential that for these
materials both the specimen ａnd the electrodes be defined in
8.1 The detailed sampling procedure for the material being
the specification for the material.
tested should be defined in the specification for thatmaterial.
9.1.6 Whatever the form of the material, if tests of other
than surface-to-surface puncture strength are to be made,
7 define the specimens ａnd the electrodes in the specification for
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9.2 In nearly all cases the actual thickness of thetest
specimenisimportant.Unlessotherwisespecified,measurethe
thickness after the test in the immediate vicinity of the areaof
breakdown. Measurements shall be made at room temperature
(25 6 5°C), using the appropriate procedure of Test Methods
D374.
10. Calibration
10.1In making calibrationmeasurements, take care that the
valuesofvoltageattheelectrodescanbedeterminedwithinthe
accuracy given in 6.2, with the test specimens in the circuit.Rates
(V/s) 6 20 %
10.2 Use an independently calibrated voltmeter attached to
100
the output of the test voltage source to verify the accuracy of200
500
the measuring device. Electrostatic voltmeters, voltage divid-
1000
ers,orpotentialtransformershavingcomparableaccuracymay
2000
be used for calibration measurement. 5000
10.3 At voltages above about 12 kV rms (16.9 kV peak) a FIG. 1Voltage Profile of the Short-Time Test
sphere gap may be used to calibrate the readings of the
voltage-measuring device. Follow procedures as specified in
ANSI C68.1 insuch calibration.
occasionalaveragetimetobreakdownfallingoutsidetherange
of 10 to 20 s. In this case, the times to failures shall bemade
11. Conditioning
a part of the report.
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11.1 The dielectric strength of most solid insulating mate-12.2.1.3 In running a series of testscomparing different
rials is influenced by temperature ａnd moisture content. Mate- material, the same rate-of-rise shall be used with preference
rials so affected should be brought to equilibrium with an given toa rate that allows the average time to be between 10
atmosphere of controlled temperature ａndrelative humidity ａnd 20 s. If the time to breakdown cannot be adhered to,the
before testing. For such materials, the conditioning should be timeshall be made a part of the report.
included in the standard referencing this test method. 12.2.2Method B, Step-by-Step Test—Apply voltage to the
11.2 Unless otherwise specified, follow the procedures in testelectrodes at the preferred starting voltageａnd in steps and
Practice D618. duration as shown in Fig. 2 until breakdownoccurs.
12.2.2.1 From the list in Fig. 2, ｓelect the initial voltage, V ,
11.3 For many materials the moisture content has more s
to be the one closest to 50 % of the experimentally determined
effect on dielectric strength than does temperature. Condition-
or expected breakdown voltage under the short time test.
ing times for these materials should be sufficiently long to
12.2.2.2 If an initial voltage other than one of the preferred
permit the specimens to reach moisture equilibrium as well as
values listed in Fig. 2 is selected, it is recommended that the
temperature equilibrium.
voltage steps be 10% of the preferred initial voltage immedi-
11.4 If the conditioning atmosphere is such that condensa-
ately below the selected value.
tionoccursonthesurfaceofthespecimens,itmaybedesirable
12.2.2.3 Apply the initial voltage by increasing the voltage
to wipe the surfaces of the specimens immediately before
from zero as rapidly as can be accomplished without introduc-
testing. This will usually reduce the probability of surface
ing a peak voltage exceeding that permitted in 6.1.3. Similar
flashover.
requirements shall apply to the procedure used to increase the
voltagebetweensuccessivesteps.Aftertheinitialstep,thetime
12. Procedure
required to raise the voltage to the succeeding step shall be
12.1 (Caution—see Section 7 before commencement of
counted as part of the time at the succeeding step.
any test.)
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12.2.2.4 If breakdown occurs while the voltage is being
12.2 Methods of Voltage Application:
increased to the next step, the specimen is described as having
12.2.1 Method A, Short-Time Test—Apply voltage uni- sustained adielectric withstand voltage, V , equal to the
ws
formlytothetestelectrodesfromzeroatoneoftheratesshown voltage ofthe step just ended. If breakdown occurs prior to the
inFig.1untilbreakdownoccurs.Usetheshort-timetestunless end of theholding period at any step, the dielectric withstand
otherwise specified. voltage,V,forthespecimenistakenasthevoltageatthelast
ws
12.2.1.1 When establishing a rate initially in order for it tocompletedstep.Thevoltageatbreakdown,V ,istobeusedto
bd
beincludedinanewspecification,selectaratethat,foragiven calculatedielectric breakdown strength. The dielectric with-
set of specimens, will give an average time to breakdown of standstrength is to be calculated from the thicknessａnd the
between 10 ａnd 20s. It may be necessary to run one or two dielectric withstandvoltage, V . (See Fig. 2.)
ws
preliminary tests in order to determine the most suitable 12.2.2.5It is desirable that breakdown occur in four to ten
rate-of-rise. For many materials a rate of 500 V/s is used. steps,but in not less than 120 s. If failure occurs at the third
12.2.1.2 If the document referencing this test method speci-steporless,orinlessthan120s,whicheverisgreater,onmore
fied a rate-of-rise, it shall be used consistently in spite ofthanonespecimeninagroup,thetestsshouldberepeatedwith
6

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Rates (V/s) 6 20 % Constraints
1 tbd > 120 s
2
5
Preferred starting voltages, V are 0.25, 0.50, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20,50, ａnd 100 kV.
s
10 Vbd = > 1.5 Vs
Step Voltage 12.5
when Increment 20
A
Vs(kV) is (kV) 25
50
5 or less 10 % of Vs
100
over 5 to 10 0.50
over 10 to 25 1 FIG. 3 Voltage Profile of Slow Rate-of-RiseTest
over 25 to 50 2
over 50 to 100 5
over 100 10
greater than 2.5 times the initial value (and at a time of over
A
Vs = 0.5 ( Vbd for Short-Time Test) unless constraints cannot bemet.
________________________________________________________________120 s), increase the initial voltage.
Constraints
12.3 Criteria of Breakdown—Dielectric failure or dielectric
(t 1 - t0)=(t2 - t1) = ... = (60 6 5)s
Alternate step times, (20 6 3)s ａnd (300 6 10)sbreakdown (as defined in Terminology D 1711) consists of an
120s # t # 720s, for 60s steps
bd increase in conductance, limiting the electric field that canbe
________________________________________________________________
sustained. This phenomenon is most commonly evidenced
FIG. 2 Voltage Profile of Step-by-Step Test
duringthetestbyanabruptvisibleandaudiblerupturethrough
the thickness of the specimen, resulting in a visible puncture
a lower initial voltage. If failure does not occur beforethe ａnddecomposition of the specimen in the breakdown area.
twelfth step or greater than 720 s, increase the initial voltage.This form of breakdown is generally irreversible.Repeated
12.2.2.6 Recordthe initial voltage, the voltage steps, theapplicationsofvoltagewillsometimesresultinfailureatlower
breakdown voltage, ａnd the length of time that the breakdown
voltages (sometimes unmeasurably low), usually with addi-
voltage was held. If failure occurred while the voltage was
tional damage at the breakdown area. Such repeated applica-
being increased to the starting voltage the failure time shallbe
tions of voltage may be used to give positive evidence of
zero.
breakdown ａnd tomake the breakdown path more visible.
12.2.2.7 Other time lengths for the voltage steps may be
12.3.1 Arapid rise in leakage current may result in tripping
specified, depending upon the purpose of the test. Commonly
of the voltage source without visible decomposition of the
used lengths are 20 s ａnd 300 s (5 min). For research purposes,
specimen. This type of failure, usually associated with slow-
it may be of value to conduct tests using more than one time
rise tests at elevated temperatures, may in some cases be
interval on a given material.
reversible,thatis,recoveryofthedielectricstrengthmayoccur
12.2.3 Method C, Slow Rate-of-Rise Test—Apply voltage to
the test electrodes, from the starting voltageａnd at the rate if thespecimen is allowed to cool to its original test tempera-
shown in Fig. 3 until breakdown occurs. ture before reapplyingvoltage. The voltage source must trip
12.2.3.1 Selecttheinitialvoltagefromshort-timetestsmaderapidlyatrelativelylowcurrentforthistypeoffailuretooccur.
as specified in 12.2.1. The initial voltage shall be reached as12.3.2 Tripping of the voltage source may occur due to
specified in 12.2.2.3.
flashover, to partial discharge current, to reactive current ina
12.2.3.2 Use the rate-of-voltage rise from the initial value
highcapacitancespecimen,ortomalfunctioningofthebreaker.
specified in the document calling for this test method. Ordi-
Such interruptions of the test do not constitute breakdown
narily the rate is selected to approximate the average rate fora
(except for flashover tests) ａnd should not be considered as a
step-by-step test.
satisfactory test.
12.2.3.3 Ifmorethanonespecimenofagroupofspecimens
12.3.3 If the breaker is set for too high a current, or if the
breaks down in less than 120 s, reduce either the initialvoltage
breaker malfunctions, excessive burning of the specimen will
or the rate-of-rise, or both.
occur.
12.2.3.4 Ifmorethanonespecimenofagroupofspecimens
breaks down at less than 1.5 times the initial voltage, reduce 12.4Number of Tests—Make five breakdowns unless oth-
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13. Calculation 15. Precision ａnd Bias
13.1 CalculateforeachtestthedielectricstrengthinkV/mm 15.1 Theresults of an interlaboratory study with four
or V/mil at breakdown, ａnd forstep-by-step tests, the gradient laboratoriesａnd eight materials aresummarized in Table 2.
at the highest voltage step at which breakdown did not occur. Thisstudy made use of one electrode system ａnd one test
8
13.2 Calculate the average dielectric strengthａnd the stan- medium.
dard deviation, or other measure of variability. 15.2Single-Operator Precision—Depending upon the vari-
ability of the material being tested, the specimen thickness,
14. Report
method of voltage application, ａnd the extent to which tran-
14.1 Report the following information: sient voltage surges arecontrolled or suppressed, thecoeffi-
14.1.1Identification of the test sample. cientofvariation(standarddeviationdividedbythemean)may
14.1.2 For Each Specimen: varyfromalow1%toashighas20%ormore.Whenmaking
14.1.2.1 Measured thickness, duplicate tests on five specimens fromthe same sample, the
14.1.2.2 Maximum voltage withstood (for step-by-step coefficient ofvariation usually is less than 9 %.
tests), 15.3 Multilaboratory Precision—The precision of tests
14.1.2.3 Dielectric breakdown voltage, made in differentlaboratories (or of tests made using different
14.1.2.4 Dielectric strength (for step-by-step tests), equipment inthe same laboratory) is variable. Using identical
14.1.2.5 Dielectric breakdown strength, and
A
TABLE 2 Dielectric Strength Data Summary From Four Laboratories
Dielectric Strength (V/mil)
Thickness Standard Coefficient of
Material
(in. nom.) Deviation Variation (%)
mean max min
Polyethylene 0.001 4606 5330 4100 332 7.2
Terephthalate
Polyethylene 0.01 1558 1888 1169 196 12.6
Terephthalate
Fluorinated 0.003 3276 3769 2167 333 10.2
Ethylene
Propylene
Fluorinated 0.005 2530 3040 2140 231 9.1
Ethylene
Propylene
PETP fiber 0.025 956 1071 783 89 9.3
reinforced
epoxy resin
PETP fiber 0.060 583 643 494 46 7.9
reinforced
epoxy resin
Epoxy-Glass 0.065 567 635 489 43 7.6
Laminate
Crosslinked 0.044 861 948 729 48 5.6
Polyethylene
Average 8.7
A
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Tests performed with specimens in oil using Type 2 electrodes (seeTable 1).
14.1.2.6 Location of failure (center of electrode, edge, or typesof equipment ａnd controlling specimen preparation,
outside). electrodes ａnd testing procedures closely, the single-operator
14.1.3 For Each Sample: precision is approachable. When making adirect comparison
14.1.3.1 Average dielectric withstand strength for step-by-ofresultsfromtwoormorelaboratories,evaluatetheprecision
step test specimens only, between the laboratories.
14.1.3.2 Average dielectric breakdown strength,
15.4 If the material under test, the specimen thickness, the
14.1.3.3 Indication of variability, preferably the standard
electrode configuration, or the surrounding medium differs
deviation ａndcoefficient of variation,
from those listed in Table 1, or if the failure criterion ofthe
14.1.3.4 Description of test specimens,
current-sensing element of the test equipment is not closely
14.1.3.5 Conditioning ａnd specimen preparation,
controlled, the precisions cited in 15.2 ａnd 15.3 may not be
14.1.3.6 Ambient atmosphere temperature ａnd relative hu-
realized. Standards which refer to this method should deter-
midity,
mineforthematerialwithwhichthatstandardisconcernedthe
14.1.3.7 Surrounding medium,
applicability of this precision statement to that particular
14.1.3.8 Test temperature,
material. Refer to 5.4-5.8 ａnd 6.1.6.
14.1.3.9 Description of electrodes,
14.1.3.10 Method of voltage application,
14.1.3.11 If specified, the failure criterion of the current-
sensing element, ａnd 8
The complete report is available from ASTM International. RequestRR:D09-
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15.5 Use special techniques ａnd equipment for materials 16. Keywords
having a thickness of 0.001 in. or less.The electrodes must not
16.1 breakdown; breakdown voltage; calibration; criteria of
damage the specimen upon contact. Accurately determine the
breakdown; dielectric breakdown voltage; dielectric failure;
voltage at breakdown.
dielectric strength; electrodes; flashover; power frequency;
15.6 Bias—This test method does not determine the intrin-
process-control testing; proof testing; quality-controltesting;
sic dielectric strength. The test values are dependent upon
rapid rise; research testing; sampling; slow rate-of-rise;step-
specimen geometry, electrodes, ａnd other variable factors, in
by-step; surrounding medium; voltage withstand
addition to the properties of the sample, so that it is not
possible to make a statement of bias.
APPENDIXES
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DIELECTRIC STRENGTH TEST
X1.1 Introduction directly between the electrodes. Weak spotswithin the volume
under stress sometimes determine the test results.
X1.1.1 Abrief review of three postulated mechanisms of
breakdown, namely: (1) the discharge or corona mechanism,
X1.4 Influence of Test ａnd Specimen Conditions
(2)thethermalmechanism,and(3)theintrinsicmechanism,as
well as a discussion of the principal factors affecting testson
X1.4.1 Electrodes— In general, the breakdown voltage will
practical dielectrics, are given here to aid in interpretingthe
tend to decrease with increasing electrode area, this areaeffect
data. The breakdown mechanisms usually operate in combina-
being more pronounced with thin test specimens. Test results
tionratherthansingly.Thefollowingdiscussionappliesonlyto
are also affected by the electrode geometry. Results may be
solid ａndsemisolid materials.
affected also by the material from which the electrodes are
constructed, since the thermal ａnd discharge mechanism may
X1.2 Postulated Mechanisms of Dielectric Breakdown
be influenced by the thermal conductivity ａnd the work
X1.2.1 Breakdown Caused by Electrical Discharges—In function,respectively, of the electrode material. Generally
many tests on commercial materials, breakdown is caused byspeaking, the effect of the electrode material is difficult to
electrical discharges, which produce high local fields. With
establish because of the scatter of experimental data.
solid materials the discharges usually occur in the surrounding
X1.4.2 Specimen Thickness—The dielectric strength of
medium, thus increasing the test area ａnd producing failure at
solid commercial electrical insulating materials is greatly
or beyond the electrode edge. Discharges may occur in any
dependentuponthespecimenthickness.Experiencehasshown
internal voids or bubbles that are present or may develop.
that for solid ａndsemi-solid materials, the dielectric strength
These may cause local erosion or chemical decomposition.
varies inversely as a fractional power of the specimen thick-
These processes may continue until a complete failure path is
ness, ａnd there isa substantial amount of evidence that for
formed between the electrodes.
relatively homogeneous solids, the dielectric strength varies
X1.2.2 Thermal Breakdown—Cumulative heating develops
approximately as the reciprocal of the square root of the
inlocalpathswithinmanymaterialswhentheyaresubjectedto
thickness. In the case of solids that can be meltedａnd poured
high electric field intensities, causing dielectricａnd ionic
to solidify between fixed electrodes, the effect of electrode
conduction losses which generate heat more rapidly than can
separationislessclearlydefined.Sincetheelectrodeseparation
be dissipated. Breakdown may then occur because of thermal
can be fixed at will in such cases, it is customary to perform
instability of the material.
dielectricstrengthtestsonliquidsandusuallyonfusiblesolids,
X1.2.3 Intrinsic Breakdown—If electric discharges or ther-
with electrodes having a standardized fixed spacing. Since the
mal instability do not cause failure, breakdown will stilloccur
when the field intensity becomes sufficient to accelerate elec-dielectric strength is so dependent upon thickness it is mean-
trons through the material. This critical field intensity is calledingless to report dielectric strength data for a materialwithout
the intrinsic dielectric strength. It cannot be determined by thisstating the thickness of the test specimens used.
test method, although the mechanism itself may be involved. X1.4.3Temperature—The temperature of the test specimen
and its surrounding medium influence the dielectric strength,
X1.3 Nature of Electrical Insulating Materials although for mostmaterials small variations of ambient tem-
X1.3.1 Solid commercial electrical insulating materials areperature may have a negligible effect. In general, thedielectric
generally nonhomogeneous ａnd may contain dielectric defects strength will decrease with increasing temperatures, but the
of various kinds. Dielectric breakdown often occurs in an areaextent to which this is true depends upon the material under
of the test specimen other than that where the field intensity istest. When it is known that a material will be required to
greatest ａnd sometimes in an area remotefrom the material function at other than normal room temperature,it is essential

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that the dielectric strength-temperature relationship for theproperties are usually such that edge breakdown will generally
material be determined over the range of expected operating occurif the electric strength, E , approaches the value given
s
temperatures. by:
X1.4.4Time—Test results will beinfluenced by the rate of
4.2 63
E kV/mm (X1.4)
voltage application. In general, the breakdown voltage will s 5 Sts1e8sD
tend to increase with increasing rate of voltage application.
In cases of large thickness of specimen ａnd low permittivity
This is to be expected because the thermal breakdown mecha-
of specimen, the term containing t becomes relatively insig-
s
nismistime-dependentandthedischargemechanismisusually
nificant ａnd the product ofpermittivity ａndelectric strength is
time-dependent, although in some cases the latter mechanism 10
approximately a constant. Whitehead also mentions (p. 261)
may cause rapid failure by producing critically high localfield
that the use of moist semiconducting oil can affect an appre-
intensitives.
ciablereductioninedgedischarges.Unlessthebreakdownpath
X1.4.5 Wave Form—In general, the dielectric strength is
between the electrodes is solely within the solid, results inone
influenced by the wave form of the applied voltage.Within the
medium cannot be compared with those in a different medium.
limitsspecifiedinthismethodtheinfluenceofwaveformisnot
It should also be noted that if the solid is porous or capableof
significant.
being permeated by the immersion medium, the breakdown
X1.4.6 Frequency—The dielectric strength is not signifi-
strength of the solid is directly affected by the electrical
cantly influenced by frequency variations within the range of
properties of immersion medium.
commercial power frequencies provided for in this method.
X1.4.8 Relative Humidity—The relative humidity influ-
However, inferences concerning dielectric strength behavior at
ences the dielectric strength to the extent that moisture ab-
other than commercial power frequencies (50 to 60 Hz) must
sorbed by, or on the surface of, the material under testaffects
not be made from results obtained by this method.
the dielectric loss ａnd surface conductivity. Hence, its impor-
X1.4.7 Surrounding Medium—Solid insulating materials
tance will depend to a large extent upon the nature of the
havingahighbreakdownvoltageareusuallytestedbyimmers-
material being tested. However, even materials that absorb
ing the test specimens in a liquid dielectric such astransformer
little or no moisture may be affected because of greatly
oil, silicone oil, or chlorofluorocarbons, in order to minimize
increased chemical effects of discharge in the presence of
theeffectsofsurfacedischargespriortobreakdown.Ithasbeen
9 moisture. Except in cases where the effect of exposure on
shownbyS.Whitehead thatinordertoavoiddischargesinthe
dielectric strength is being investigated, it is customary to
surrounding medium prior to reaching the breakdown voltage
control or limit the relative humidity effects by standard
of the solid test specimen, in alternating voltage tests it is
conditioning procedures.
necessary that
2 2 X1.5 Evaluation
E D 1 E D 1 (X1.1)
me8m = m 1 . se8s = s 1
X1.5.1 A fundamental requirement of the insulation in
If the liquid immersion medium is a low loss material, theelectrical apparatus is that it withstand the voltage imposedon
criterion simplifies to it in service. Therefore there is a greatneed for a test to
evaluatetheperformanceofparticularmaterialsathighvoltage
2
E E D 1 (X1.2)
me8m . se8s = s 1 stress. The dielectric breakdown voltage test represents a
and if the liquid immersion medium is a semiconducting convenientpreliminary test to determine whether a material
material the criterion becomes merits further consideration, but itfalls short of a complete
evaluation in two important respects. First, the condition of a
E 2fE (X1.3)
msm . p er e0 s
material as installed in apparatus is much different from its
condition in this test, particularly with regard to theconfigu-
where: ration of the electric field ａnd the area of material exposed to
E = electric strength,
it, corona, mechanical stress, ambient medium,ａnd association
f = frequency,
with other materials. Second, in service there aredeteriorating
e ａnd e8 =permittivity,
influences, heat, mechanical stress, coronaａnd its products,
D = dissipation factor, and
contaminants, ａndso forth, which may reduce the breakdown
s = conductivity (S/m).
voltage far below its value as originally installed. Some of
Subscripts:
these effects can be incorporated in laboratory tests,ａnd a
m refers to immersion medium,
better estimate of the material will result, but the final
r refers to relative,
consideration must always be that of the performance of the
0 refers to free space,
-12 material in actual service.
(e0 =8.854310F/m) and
X1.5.2 The dielectric breakdown test may be used as a
s refers to solid dielectric.
material inspection or quality control test, as a means of
X1.4.7.1 Whitehead points out that it is therefore desirable
to increase E ａnd,or , if surface discharges are to be
m em sm
avoided. Transformer oil is usually specifiedａnd its dielectric 10
Starr, R. W., “Dielectric Materials Ionization Study" InterimEngineering,
Report No. 5, Index No ME-111273.Available from Naval Sea SystemsCommand
Technical Library, Code SEA 09B 312, National Center 3, Washington,DC
9
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inferring other conditions such as variability, or to indicate thetest it is the relative value of the breakdown voltage that is
deteriorating processes such as thermal aging. In these uses ofimportant rather than the absolute value.
X2. STANDARDS REFERRING TO TEST METHOD D149
X2.1 Introduction X2.1.2 In some standards which specify that thedielectric
strength or the breakdown voltage is to be determined in
X2.1.1 The listing of documents in this appendix provides
reference to a broad range ofASTM standards concerned withaccordance with Test Method D 149, the manner in which the
determination of dielectric strength at power frequencies orreference is made to this test method is not completely in
with elements of test equipment or elements of proceduralconformance with the requirements of 5.5. Do not use another
details used to determine this property. While every effort hasdocument, including those listed in this appendix, as a model
been made to include as many as possible of the standardsforreferencetothistestmethodunlessthereisconformitywith
referring to Test Method D 149, the list may not be complete,5.5.
and standards written or revised after publication of this
appendix are not included.