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Electric Testing Laboratory

Electrical Testing Laboratory

Test Facilities For

  • ➵ Electrical & Communication Cables
  • ➵ Enameled Winding Wires
  • ➵ A.C.S.R
  • ➵ Bus-Bars, Earthing Rods & Strips
  • ➵ Pressure Sensitive Self Adhesive PVC Tapes
  • ➵ Miniature Circuit Breakers
  • ➵ Electrical Accessories
  • ➵ Conduits
  • ➵ Switches
  • ➵ Plugs
  • ➵ Socket-Outlets
  • ➵ Lamp Holders
  • ➵ Electrical Home Appliances
  • ➵ Refrigerators
  • ➵ Stationary Storage Type Water Heaters
  • ➵ Instantaneous Water Heaters
  • ➵ Mineral Filled Sheathed Heating Elements
  • ➵ Immersion Water Heaters
  • ➵ Electrical Iron
  • ➵ Different Insulation Materials
  • ➵ Fractional Horse Power Motors
  • ➵ Fuse Base & Fuses
  • ➵ Terminal-Connectors for Automobiles
  • ➵ Automobile Cables

Thrust Areas & Activities :

Tests Performed on Cables

  • ➵ Annealing Test for Copper Conductor
  • ➵ Tensile Strength for Aluminum Conductor
  • ➵ Wrapping Test for Aluminum Conductor
  • ➵ Conductor Resistance
  • ➵ Physical Tests for Insulation and Sheath
  •   a. Thickness of Insulation and sheath
  •   b. Tensile Strength and Elongation
  •   c. Aging in Air Oven, Variation in T.S. and Elongation
  •   d. Loss of Mass after Aging
  •   e. Hot Deformation
  •   f. Heat Shock
  •   g. Shrinkage
  •   h. Thermal Stability
  •   i. Hot Set test for XLPE Insulation
  • ➵ Bleeding and Blooming
  • ➵ Colour Fastness to Day Light
  • ➵ Colour Fastness to Water
  • ➵ Cold Bend
  • ➵ Cold Impact
  • ➵ Flammability
  • ➵ Insulation Resistance
  • ➵ High Voltage
  • ➵ High Voltage Water Immersion
  • ➵ Water Absorption (Gravimetric)
  • ➵ Tensile Strength & Elongation of Armouring
  • ➵ Dimension of Armouring
  • ➵ Zinc Coating of Armouring

Method of Test

  • ➵ Method of Test for Cables
  • ➵ Method of Test for PE Insulation
  • ➵ IS : 10810 -1984
  • ➵ Pt. I TO Pt. 61) IS : 2530 - 1963

Material Specification (References)

  • ➵ PVC Insulated Cable Working Voltage 1100 V
  • ➵ PVC Insulated Heavy-Duty Cable 1100 v
  • ➵ PVC Insulated & Sheathed Telecommunication Cable
  • ➵ PVC Insulated Winding Wires
  • ➵ Motor Vehicle Cable
  • ➵ Flexible Trailing Cable
  • ➵ Crosslinked Polyethylene Cable
  • ➵ Elastomer Insulated Cable
  • ➵ Cadmium Copper Wire for Telegraph & Telephone
  • ➵ Polyethylene Insulation Sheath of Electric Cable
  • ➵ PVC Insulation and Sheath of Electric Cable
  • ➵ Conductors for Insulated Electric Cable & Flexible cords
  • ➵ Mild Steel Wires & Formed Wire for Armouring
  • ➵ Shot Firing Cable
  • ➵ IS : 694-1990
  • ➵ IS : 1554(Pt-I)-1988
  • ➵ IS : 13176-1991
  • ➵ IS : 8783-1991
  • ➵ IS : 2465-1984
  • ➵ IS : 1026-1984
  • ➵ IS : 7098(Pt-I)-1988
  • ➵ IS : 9968(Pt-I)-1988
  • ➵ IS : 2665-1964
  • ➵ IS : 6474-1984
  • ➵ IS : 5831-1984
  • ➵ IS : 8130-1984
  • ➵ IS : 3975-1988
  • ➵ IS : 5950-1984

Tests performed on Winding Wires :

  • ➵ Dimensions
  • ➵ Resistance
  • ➵ Elongation
  • ➵ Springiness
  • ➵ Flexibility and Adherence
  •   a. Mandrel Winding
  •   b. Jerk Test
  •   c. Peel Test
  • ➵ Resistance to Abrasion

Copper Ores

  • ➵ Heat Shock
  • ➵ Cut-through
  • ➵ Solvent Test
  • ➵ Break-down Voltage
  • ➵ Continuity of Covering
  • ➵ Method of Test
  • ➵ Method of Test Enameled Round Winding Wire IS:13738
  • ➵ Material Specification Enameled Round Winding Wire IS:13730

Testing Parameters

  • ➵ Safety Requirements
  •   a. Protection Against Elect. Shock
  •   b. Input
  •   c. Temperature Rise
  •   d. Operation Under Overload Conditions
  •   e. e. Elect. Insulation & Leakage Current at Operating Temperature
  •   f. Moisture Resistance
  •   g. Electric Strength
  •   h. Abnormal Operation
  •   i. Stability & Mechanical Hazards
  •   j. Mechanical Strength
  •   k. Construction
  •   l. Internal Wiring
  •   m. Components
  •   n. Cord Grip & Cord Guard
  • ➵   o. Terminal for External Conductor
  •   p. Provision for Earthing
  •   q. Screw & Connection
  •   r. Creepage Distance & Clearances
  •   s. Resistance to Heat, Fire & Tracking
  •   t. Resistance to Rusting
  •   u. Endurance
  •   v. Insulation Resistance
  • ➵ Measurement of Heating Up Time
  • ➵ Measurement of Sole Plate Temperature
  • ➵ Measurement of Temperature Distribution
  • ➵ Measurement of Oversuing Temp. & Heating Up Excess Temperature
  • ➵ Measurement of Cyclic Fluctuation of Temperature of Hottest Point
  • ➵ Measurement of thermostatic Stability
  • ➵ Finish

Method of Test

  • ➵ General and Safety Requirement for Household and Similar
  • ➵ Electric Appliances
  • ➵ Particular Requirements Electric Iron
  • ➵ Particular Requirements Electric Immersion Water Heater
  • ➵ Electroplated Coating of Ni & Cr on Iron & Steel
  • ➵ IS : 302-1-1979
  • ➵ IS : 302-2-3-1992
  • ➵ IS : 302-2-201-1992
  • ➵ IS : 302-2-21-1992
  • ➵ IS : 1068

Material Specification

  • ➵ Electric Iron
  • ➵ Electric Immersion Water Heaters
  • ➵ Mineral Filled Sheathed Heating Element
  • ➵ Storage Water Heater
  • ➵ Instantaneous Water Heaters
  • ➵ Refrigerators
  • ➵ IS : 366-1991
  • ➵ IS : 368-1992
  • ➵ IS : 4159-1983
  • ➵ IS : 2082-1993
  • ➵ IS : 8978-1992
  • ➵ IS : 1476-2000

Tests Performed on Plugs & Sockets :

  • ➵ Visual Examination
  • ➵ Checking of Dimensions
  • ➵ Protection Against Electric Shock
  • ➵ Construction
  • ➵ Interchangeability/li>
  • ➵ Resistance to Aging and Moisture
  • ➵ Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength
  • ➵ Effectiveness of Contact
  • ➵ Temperature Rise
  • ➵ Breaking Capacity
  • ➵ Endurance Test for Shutters
  • ➵ Withdrawal Pull
  • ➵ Cord Grip
  • ➵ Mechanical Strength
  • ➵ Resistance to Heat
  • ➵ Screws and Connection
  • ➵ Water Absorption
  • ➵ Resistance to Rusting

Method of Test

Spec. for Plugs and Socket-Outlets of 250 Volts and Rated Current Up to 16 Amperes

Material Specification

Spec for Plugs and Socket-Outlets of 250 Volts and Rated Current Upto 16 Amperes

Tests Performed on Switches :

  • ➵ Visual Examination of Marking
  • ➵ Protection Against Electric Shock
  • ➵ Terminals & Screws
  • ➵ Insulation Resistance & Electric Strength
  • ➵ Resistance to Humidity
  • ➵ Temperature Rise
  • ➵ Making & Breaking Capacity
  • ➵ Endurance
  • ➵ Mechanical Strength
  • ➵ Resistance to Heat
  • ➵ Creepage Distance & Clearance
  • ➵ Resistance to Rusting
  • ➵ Water Absorption
  • ➵ Maximum Pull

Method of Test

  • ➵ Spec for Switches for Domestic & Similar Purpose
  • ➵ IS : 3854 - 1988

Material Specification

  • ➵ Spec for Switches for Domestic & Similar Purpose
  • ➵ IS : 3854 - 1988

Tests Performed on Pressure Sensitive Adhesive PVC Tapes for Electrical Purposes

  • ➵ Dimensions
  • ➵ Adhesion to Steel
  • ➵ Adhesion to Backing
  • ➵ Elongation and Tensile Strength
  • ➵ Electrical Strength
  • ➵ Flammability
  • ➵ Electrolytic Corrosion
  • ➵ Accelerated Aging

Method of Test

  • ➵ Method of Test for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive tapes for Electrical Purpose
  • ➵ IS : 7809 (P-II) - 1977

Material Specification

  • ➵ General Requirements for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes for Electric Purpose.
  • ➵ Specification for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Insulating Tapes for Electrical Purpose
  • ➵ Plasticized Polyvinylchloride Tapes with Nonthermosetting Adhesive
  • ➵ IS : 7809 (P-I)-1977

  • ➵ IS : 7809(P-III/Sec-I)-1986

Tests Performed on M.C.B

  • ➵ Indelibility of Marking
  • ➵ Reliability of Screws, Current Carrying Parts & Connections.
  • ➵ Reliability of Terminals for External Conductors.
  • ➵ Protection Against Electric Shock.
  • ➵ Dielectric Properties
  •   a. Resistance to Humidity
  •   b. Insulation Resistance of Main Circuit
  •   c. Dielectric Strength of Main Circuit.
  •   d. Dielectric Strength of Auxiliary and Control Circuits.
  • ➵ Temperature Rise.
  • ➵ Resistance to Mechanical Shock & Impact.
  • ➵ Resistance to Heat.
  • ➵ Resistance to Abnormal Heat & Fire.
  • ➵ Resistance to Rusting.

Method of Test

  • ➵ Electrical Accessories - Circuit Breakers for Over Current
  • ➵ Protection for House Hold and Similar Installations
  • ➵ IS : 8828-1996

Material Specification

  • ➵ Electrical Accessories - Circuit Breakers for Over Current
  • ➵ Protection for Household and Similar Installations
  • ➵ IS : 8828-1996

Tests Performed on Aluminium Conductor for Overhead Transmission Purposes.

  • ➵ Surface Condition.
  • ➵ Test for Ultimate Breaking Load on Stranded Conductor.
  • ➵ Measurement of Diameter of Individual Aluminum and Steel Wires.
  • ➵ Measurement of Lay Ratio.
  • ➵ Breaking Load of Individual Wires.
  • ➵ Ductility Test.
  • ➵ Wrapping Test.
  • ➵ Resistance Test.
  • ➵ Galvanizing Test.

Method of Test

  • ➵ Aluminum Conductors for Overhead Transmission Purposes
  • ➵ IS : 398 (Part 2) : 1996

Material Specification

  • ➵Aluminum Conductors for Overhead Transmission Purposes
  • ➵ IS : 398 (Part 2) 1996

Tests Performed on Varnish Bonded Glass Fibre Covered Copper Conductor

  • ➵ Dimensions
  • ➵ Tests for Glass Covering
  •     ➵ Flexibility
  •                 ➵ Before Heat Aging
  •                 ➵ After Heat Aging
  •         ➵ Adherence
  •         ➵ Cure Test
  • ➵ Breakdown Test
  •                 ➵ Test at Room Temperature
  •                 ➵ Test at Elevated Temperature
  • ➵ Thermal Endurance Tes

Method of Test

  • ➵Varnish Bonded Glass Fiber Covered Copper Conductors. Part 2
  • ➵ Rectangular Conductors
  • ➵ IS : 4685 (Pt. 2) 1984

Material Specification

  • ➵ Rectangular Conductors for Electrical Machines
  • ➵ Method of Test for Determining Deleterious Substances in Fibrous Insulating Materials.
  • ➵ Guide for Evaluation of Thermal Endurance of Varnish Bonded Glass Fiber Covered Rectangular Copper Conductors.
  • ➵ Drums for Covered Winding Wires & Strips forElectrical Purposes
  • ➵ IS : 6160-1971
  • ➵ IS : 5596-1970
  • ➵ IS : 9778-1981
  • ➵ IS: 2069-1981

Instrumentation:

  • ➵ Abnormal Test Apparatus.
  • ➵ Abrasion Tester.
  • ➵ Contact Resistance Temperature Rise Apparatus.
  • ➵ Cord Flexing Apparatus.
  • ➵ Cord Grip Pull Test Apparatus.
  • ➵ Cord Guard Flexural Test Apparatus.
  • ➵ Cathode Ray Oscilloscope.
  • ➵ Cut Through Test Apparatus.
  • ➵ Electrical Test Panel.
  • ➵ Endurance Test Apparatus for Iron.
  • ➵ Endurance Test Apparatus for Heating Elements/ Immersion Water Heaters.
  • ➵ Endurance Test Apparatus for Switches.
  • ➵ Endurance Test Apparatus for Shutters.
  • ➵ Glow Wire Test Apparatus.
  • ➵ High Voltage Test Apparatus (0-100 kV AC).
  • ➵ High Voltage Test Apparatus (0-3 kV AC).
  • ➵ High Voltage Test Apparatus (0-15 kV AC).
  • ➵ High Voltage Test Apparatus (0-2 kV DC).
  • ➵ High Voltage Test Apparatus (0-3 kV DC).
  • ➵ Ignition Test Apparatus.
  • ➵ Isolation Transformer.
  • ➵ Kelvin's Double Bridge.
  • ➵ Million Mega Ohm Meter.
  • ➵ Maximum Pull Test Apparatus.
  • ➵ Micrometer.
  • ➵ Multimeter.
  • ➵ Over Voltage Over Current Test Apparatus.
  • ➵ Pin Hole Test Apparatus.
  • ➵ Peel Tester.
  • ➵ Thermal Stability Test Apparatus.
  • ➵ Torsion Test Apparatus.
  • ➵ Tumbling Barrel.
  • ➵ Tracking Test Apparatus.
  • ➵ Universal Tensile Test Apparatus.
  • ➵ Vernier Caliper.