ASTM D877/D877M-19
Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes

Standard No.

ASTM D877/D877M-19

Release Date

2019

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM D877/D877M-19

Scope

1.1 This test method describes two procedures, A and B, for determining the electrical breakdown voltage of insulating liquid specimens. The breakdown test uses ac voltage in the power-frequency range from 45 to 65 Hz. 1.2 This test method is used to determine the electrical discharge voltage of in-use electrical liquids. It is no longer applicable to new insulating liquids upon receipt, in which case Test Method D1816 shall be used. NOTE 1—It is understood that long-term histories for this test method exist, but this test method is no longer considered applicable as numerous deficits exist that affect its usefulness. It is recommended to move all new and in-service electrical discharge voltage testing of electrical insulating liquids to Test Method D1816. 1.3 Limitations of the Procedures: 1.3.1 The sensitivity of this test method to the general population of contaminants present in a liquid sample decreases as applied test voltages used in this test method become greater than approximately 25 kV rms. 1.3.2 If the concentration of water in the sample at room temperature is less than 60 % of saturation, the sensitivity of this test method to the presence of water is decreased. For further information refer to RR:D27-1006.2 1.3.3 The suitability for this test method has not been determined for a liquid’s viscosity higher than 900 cSt at 40 °C. 1.4 Procedure Applications 1.4.1 Procedure A: 1.4.1.1 Procedure A is used to determine the breakdown voltage of liquids in which any insoluble breakdown products easily settle during the interval between the required repeated breakdown tests. These liquids include petroleum oils, hydrocarbons, natural and synthetic esters, and askarels (PCB) used as insulating and cooling liquids in transformers, cables, and similar apparatus. 1.4.1.2 Procedure A may be used to obtain the dielectric breakdown of silicone fluid as specified in Test Methods D2225, provided the discharge energy into the sample is less than 20 mJ (milli joule) per breakdown for five consecutive breakdowns. 1.4.2 Procedure B: 1.4.2.1 This procedure is used to determine the breakdown voltage of liquids in which any insoluble breakdown products do not completely settle from the space between the disks during the 1-min interval required in Procedure A. Procedure B, modified in accordance with Section 17 of Test Methods D2225, is acceptable for testing silicone dielectric liquids if the requirements of 1.4.1.2 can not be achieved. 1.4.2.2 Procedure B should also be applied for the determination of the breakdown voltage of liquid samples containing insoluble materials that settle from the specimen during testing. These may include samples taken from circuit breakers, load tap changers, and other liquids heavily contaminated with insoluble particulate material. These examples represent samples that may have large differences between replicate tests. The use of Procedure B will result in a more accurate value of breakdown voltage when testing such liquids. 1.4.2.3 Use Procedure B to establish the breakdown voltage of an insulating liquid where an ASTM specification does not exist or when developing a value for an ASTM guide or standard. Procedure A may be used once the single operator precision of 13.1 has been demonstrated. 1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1 This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D27 on Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D27.05 on Electrical Test. Current edition approved . Published December 2019. Originally approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D877/D877M–13. DOI: 10.1520/ D0877_D0877M-19. 2 RR:D27-1006, Round-Robin Data Using Modified VDE Electrode Cell for Dielectric Strength Tests on Oil, is available from ASTM Headquarters. Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 1 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D877/D877M-19 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1816 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin Using VDE Electrodes
• ASTM D2225 Standard Test Methods for Silicone Fluids Used for Electrical Insulation
• ASTM D2864 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases*， 2021-11-01 Update
• ASTM D923 Standard Practices for Sampling Electrical Insulating Liquids

ASTM D877/D877M-19 history

• 2019 ASTM D877/D877M-19 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes
• 2013 ASTM D877/D877M-13 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes
• 2002 ASTM D877-02(2007) Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes
• 2002 ASTM D877-02e1 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes
• 2002 ASTM D877-02 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes
• 2000 ASTM D877-00 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes
• 1987 ASTM D877-87(1995) Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes