Cables Laboratory :

           Cables  lab has facilities to undertake  type testing of all types of power
cables of rating 1.1 kV up to 220 kV voltage rating and their accessories  as per
Indian and International standards .In addition the laboratory can undertake partial
discharge test and dielectric loss power factor  measurement on current transformers
, bushings and surge arrestors etc.

 
       100 kV VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS                     LOAD CYCLE TEST ON 220 kV CABLE          

TESTING/EQUIPMENT FACILITY :-

o  600 kV,  600 KVA series Resonant test set.

o 300 kV, 120 KVA Transformer

o 100 kV, 20 KVA Partial discharge free test source and associated accessories.

o 500 kV, 15 KJ Impulse voltage generator

o 2000 Amps Current transformer

o Robinson 803 Partial discharge discrimination System

o Bonar Model 5 Discharge Detector

o Transformer ratio arm bridges, 600 kV Standard capacitor

o   High Precision automatic insulation resistance

o   measuring kit.

o   500 kV water termination for testing of EHV

o   cables.

o   Splicing machines for preparation of cable        

 o   insulation samples for physical tests.   

o   Profile projector of magnification upto 100

                                                                      

 ACCREDITATIONS : -

      The facility has been accredited for Electrical testing as per r ISO/IEC 17025 by
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) Govt 
of India. and signatory to International Laboratory accreditation Co-
operation( ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement.

 TEST FACILITIES :- 

Products/Apparatus Type of test

Paper/PVC/XLPE/EPR Power  All type test like partial discharge test,
cables of Voltage rating up to Tan delta measurement, Conductor
220 kV Resistance Test, Tensile Test, Hot
Deformation Test, Hot Set test,
  Shrinkage Test, Thermal Stability test
etc
 

 
 
All type test like partial discharge test,
Cable Accessories
DC High Voltage Test, Impulse Test,
Load Cycle Test Etc.
  

Current Transformers, Bushings,  

Surge Arrestors etc up to 220 kV
Partial discharge Test, Dielectric Loss
Rating
Power Factor Test

 

Types of Cables
 TEST FACILITIES :- 
Products
PILC  cables up to 33 kV
Elastomeric,& Polymeric
insulated Power cables  up to
220 kV
Aerial bunched cables, Mining
Cables
Cable joints & Terminations
Partial discharge testing on
instrument transformers
Partial discharge testing on
Surge Arrestors
Standards
IS 692, IEC 55-1, BS –6480
IS 7098 Part I,II, & III, IS 1554 Part I.&
II, IS 694,  IEC 60227,  IEC 60245, IS
9968 Part I & II,  IEC 60840, IEC
62067 ,IEC 60502 –1,IEC 60502-2, BS
6622,    BS 5467,BS 6346
IS 14255, IS 14494
C-81,IS 13573, IS 13705, IEC 60502-
4,VDE 0278- 629,
IEC 60044-1,IEC 60044-2, IEC 60044-3,
IS 11322 , IS 3070, IEC 60099-4
 RESEARCH :

          Facilities for undertaking R & D Activities on various power cables and
accessories.

 CONSULTANCY:-

     Expertise for Pre Commissioning tests on EHV Cable at site, Failure analysis of
Power Cables and accessories

 CLIENTELE :-

       Facilities are extensively used by all power Utilities and major Cable and
accessory manufacturers from India . In addition Our Clientile include Clients from
Bangladesh, Srilanka , Malaysia, Thailand, Germany and Countries from Middle East
like Saudi Arabia and UAE

Infrastructure

With the time DVC developed and expanded its infrastructure Five thermal power
stations with a capacity of 2570 MW, three hydro-electric power stations with a
capacity of 144 MW and one gas turbine station with a capacity of 82.5 MW
contribute to a total installed capacity of 2796.5 MW. Presently DVC has 60 sub-
stations and receiving stations more than 5500-circuit km of transmission and
distribution lines. DVC has also four dams, a barrage and a network of canals that
play an effective role in water management. The construction of check dams,
development of forests and farms and upland and wasteland treatment developed by
DVC play a vital role in eco conservation.

DVC INFRASTRUCTURE AT A GLANCE

DVC Command Area 24,235 Sq. Kms

POWER MANAGEMENT
Total Installed Capacity 2796.5 MW

Thermal Power Stations Five Capacity 2570 MW

Hydel Power Stations Three Capacity 144 MW

Gas Turbine Station One Capacity 82.5 MW

At 220 KV– 11 nos.

Sub-stations and Receiving Stations At 132 KV– 33 nos.
At 33 KV– 16 nos.

220 KV– 1500 ckt kms

Transmission Lines 132 KV– 3415 ckt kms
33 KV– 1070 ckt kms

Water Management

Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon Panchet dams and

Major Dams and Barrage
Durgapur Barrage

Irrigation Command Area (gross) 5.69 lakh hectares

Irrigation Potential Created 3.64 lakh hectares

Flood Reserve Capacity 1292 million Cu.m.

Canals 2494 kms

Soil Conservation

Forests, Farms, Upland and Wasteland Treatment 4 lakh hectares (approx)

Check Dams 16,000 (approx)