What is PD IEC/TS 62073 – Hydrophobicity of insulator surfaces about ?
PD IEC/TS 62073 is an international standard covering the measurement of hydrophobicity of insulator surfaces that enables limiting of the surface conductivity and prevention of leakage current.
PD IEC/TS 62073 provides methods for the measurement of the hydrophobicity of the shed and housing material of composite insulators for overhead lines, substations, and equipment or ceramic insulators covered or not covered by a coating. The obtained value represents the hydrophobicity at the time of the measurement.
PD IEC/TS 62073 describes three methods that can be used to determine the hydrophobicity of insulators. The determination of the ability of water to wet the surface of insulators may be useful to evaluate the condition of the surface of insulators in service, or as part of the insulator testing in the laboratory.
Who is PD IEC/TS 62073 - Hydrophobicity of insulator surfaces for?
PD IEC/TS 62073 on the hydrophobicity of insulator surfaces is relevant to:
Electrical equipment manufacturers
Testing houses and laboratories
Designers and testers