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BIL is an abbreviation for Basic Impulse Level. Impulse tests are dielectric tests that consist of the
application of a high frequency steep wave front voltage between windings, and between windings and
ground. The BIL of a transformer is a method of expressing the voltage surge that a transformer will
tolerate without breakdown.
tlwaggie (Electrical)
(OP)
17 May 05 17:45
So, with a higher BIL rating, that would mean a "better" dielectric strength?
Thanks also for the explanation
Tim
tlwaggie (Electrical)
(OP)
18 May 05 10:00
For a underground distribution system, would you just go with a standard BIL rating for the
cable, or is there a certain percentage for underground required?
combined with possible wave reflections, must be below the chopped wave withstand and
BIL respectively by a sufficient margin.
The only voltage rise that cable insulation will be capable to withstand is the power
frequency overvoltages. Therefore, often cable insulation is tested using Hi-pot stressing the
cable insulation for duration rage in
minutes. http://www.okonite.com/engineering/high-voltage-testing.html
Since the cable insulation will not directly capable to withstand the lightning overvoltage
(100s to 1000s KV for 10^-6 seconds), there is not reason to rate cable in term of BIL.
However, the surge arrester used to protect the cable is rated for lightning wave and other
temporally overvoltage parameters.
During design of UG distribution line there are two major factors to consider for the selection
of the proper insulation thickness:
1-Critical stresses over cable system:
a) Insulation wall: Average Voltage stress.
b) Shield surface (if applicable): Max. Voltage.
2- Operation Voltage Stresses (normal or abnormal):
a) Normal Operation: V=Vn= VLL/1.73.
b) Abnormal /Fault : V= VLL.
Notice that In case b, one of the worst fault conditions is the line-to-ground fault (LGF). As longer the duration of the fault, larger is the electrical and thermal
stresses impressed in the cable insulation. The type of protective device (fuse, relay, breaker, etc) and system configuration (Delta, wye, ) have significant
influence on the duration of the fault.
So, whether you use 100%, 133%, 173%, or even 250% insulation depends on a lot of
factors.