Dissipation/Power Factor Measurement (Tan Delta) on Instrument Transformers

An insulation failure is often the reason for an instrument transformer (IT) malfunction.

Factors which possibly accelerate the insulation's aging process:

Moisture ingression due to broken seals
Heat caused by the ambient temperature or sunlight

Older insulation can lead to high losses in the IT, which generates further heat. Since ITs are not actively cooled, old or degraded insulation can result in a failure or even an explosion. Fragments from the explosion represent a serious hazard for persons in the substation as well as for surrounding equipment.

Dissipation/power factor (tan(δ) delta) measurements help you determine the insulation condition. When using our testing systems, you will also be able to determine the dissipation factor at various frequencies and detect any signs of aging at an early stage. Thus, an IT can be replaced before any further damage occurs.

Benefits of this solution

Smart combination

With CP TD12/15, you complete your CPC 100 for the testing of high-voltage assets. Besides numerous instrument transformer parameters, such as ratio, burden and polarity, power /dissipation factor and capacitance measurements can also be performed.

Increased measurement sensitivity

The frequency sweep from 15 Hz to 400 Hz increases the sensitivity of the test, helping you to better assess the insulation condition and detecting defects at an early stage.

Powerful CP TD12/15

The CP TD12/15 accessory includes a high-voltage source (12 kV/15 kV, 300 mA), a reference capacitor and measurement electronics. It achieves laboratory precision even in environments with strong interferences.

Ideal for on-site testing

CPC 100 combined with CP TD12/15 can be mounted on a trolley making the system easy to transport and ideal for on-site testing.

TANDO 700

The portable TANDO 700 system offers high-precision measurement of dissipation/power factor (Tan Delta) and capacitance for high-voltage laboratory tests, such as routine and type tests, on instrument transformers. TANDO 700 also measures additional parameters such as power, current, voltage, impedance and frequency. TANDO 700 software shows you all measurement data in real-time, displays related trends and enables you to create customized reports.