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    This document provides guidance on testing coupling capacitors using a Doble power factor test set. It outlines that coupling capacitors can explode if defective, so testing them is necessary for safety and performance. The summary is: 1) Coupling capacitor tests using a Doble power factor test set should record data on manufacturer, type, rating, serial number and nameplate values to compare to test results. 2) Test results should show a power factor of less than 0.5% and capacitance within 1-2% of nameplate values. 3) The test procedure outlined disconnects components minimally for safety while reducing interference, and tests individual capacitors.

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    This document provides guidance on testing coupling capacitors using a Doble power factor test set. It outlines that coupling capacitors can explode if defective, so testing them is necessary for safety and performance. The summary is: 1) Coupling capacitor tests using a Doble power factor test set should record data on manufacturer, type, rating, serial number and nameplate values to compare to test results. 2) Test results should show a power factor of less than 0.5% and capacitance within 1-2% of nameplate values. 3) The test procedure outlined disconnects components minimally for safety while reducing interference, and tests individual capacitors.

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    This document provides guidance on testing coupling capacitors using a Doble power factor test set. It outlines that coupling capacitors can explode if defective, so testing them is necessary for safety and performance. The summary is: 1) Coupling capacitor tests using a Doble power factor test set should record data on manufacturer, type, rating, serial number and nameplate values to compare to test results. 2) Test results should show a power factor of less than 0.5% and capacitance within 1-2% of nameplate values. 3) The test procedure outlined disconnects components minimally for safety while reducing interference, and tests individual capacitors.

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    This document provides guidance on testing coupling capacitors using a Doble power factor test set. It outlines that coupling capacitors can explode if defective, so testing them is necessary for safety and performance. The summary is: 1) Coupling capacitor tests using a Doble power factor test set should record data on manufacturer, type, rating, serial number and nameplate values to compare to test results. 2) Test results should show a power factor of less than 0.5% and capacitance within 1-2% of nameplate values. 3) The test procedure outlined disconnects components minimally for safety while reducing interference, and tests individual capacitors.

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    The document outlines the importance and necessity of testing coupling capacitors due to safety and performance issues if they become defective. It provides guidance on using a Doble test set to test coupling capacitors by outlining the test procedure and measurements to take.

    The purpose of testing coupling capacitors is to check for defects, as experience has shown defective capacitors can explode, posing a safety risk to personnel. Testing also ensures good carrier performance.

    The steps outlined for testing coupling capacitors using a Doble test set include: de-energizing the power line, grounding it, closing ground switches, disconnecting points inside the housing, and then taking various capacitance measurements between test points using the Doble test set.

    BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

    FACILITIES INSTRUCTIONS, STANDARDS & TECHNIQUES

    Volume 3-25

    DOBLE TESTING OF COUPLING

    CAPACITORS

    Doble Testing Of Coupling Capacitors


    (Test procedure of TVA modified for Reclamation use)

    Experience has proven that coupling capacitors will


    explode when they become defective. Because of the
    possibility of injury to personnel and poor carrier
    performance when coupling capacitors become de
    fective, the testing of coupling capacitors is a necessity.
    This chapter is provided to serve as a guide in making
    coupling capacitor tests by a Doble power factor test
    set.

    Test data should be recorded on the Doble "Miscel


    laneous Equipment" form. The report form should
    include complete information regarding the capacitor
    manufacturer, type, rating, serial number, and
    nameplate data (capacitance and power factor).
    Experience and manufacturer recommendations in
    dicate that power factor should be of the order of 0.25
    percent (less than 0.5 percent) and capacitance should
    be within plus or minus 1 to 2 percent of the nameplate
    value.

    Figure 1 shows a typical coupling capacitor installation.


    Note that an installation generally consists of the
    porcelain-clad capacitor unit(s) and a base housing
    carrier-current and/or potential-device networks. If field
    test results are to be compared with nameplate or
    earlier field data, test procedures must be consistent.
    Also, knowledge of the carrier and potential-device
    networks is necessary in order that they be properly
    grounded or disconnected to eliminate any effect they
    might have on the measurement.

    Initial tests should include Doble tests and bridge tests


    of capacitance and dissipation factor. Routine tests
    should include bridge tests of capacitance and
    dissipation factor. Doble tests are not normally required
    on a frequent basis due to the difficulty in obtaining line
    outages and the low failure rate of the units. Testing
    them "as available," when other Doble test are being
    made, or whenever there is some doubt about their
    condition, should be adequate; however, the interval
    between tests should not exceed 2 years. Wherever
    electrical fields exist that cause interference with the
    Doble testing procedure, an lCD (Interference
    Cancellation Device) should be used.

    The test procedure outlined under Figure 1 is designed


    to produce the data required for individual units with a
    minimum of disconnection, while enhancing safety and
    reducing the effects of electrostatic interference.

    References: 1961 Doble Client Conference Minutes, Sec. 9-201.


    1968 Doble Client Conference Minutes, Sec. 9-204.

    (FIST 3-25 6/9)

    1. Deenergize Power Line.


    2. Without disconnecting Power Line, ground T1 using safety ground.
    3. Close ground Switches S1 and S2 on the side of the device housing.
    4. Disconnect B2 and B3 at Points "X" Inside the device housing. B2 and B3 may be found connected together, or B3
    may be floating if the capacitor is used only with carrier equipment. B2 will be found grounded if the capacitor is
    used only with a potential device.
    5. Test as follows:
    To Measure
    C(T2-T1)
    C(B1-B3)
    C(B1-B2)
    C(B3-B2)

    Energize
    B1 =T2
    B1 = T2
    B1 =T2
    B3*

    Ground
    T1
    T1
    T1
    T1

    Guard
    B3**
    -

    UST
    B3
    B2
    B2

    *Test voltage not to exceed rating of Tap or Auxiliary Capacitor.


    **To make certain that all the current in the parallel circuit will be subtracted from the meter reading, vary the
    procedure slightly in that after applying the safety ground and closing the ground switches, disconnect the capacitor
    from the power line and test C(T2-T1) by energizing T2 and UST T1.

    (FIST 3-25 6/91)

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