EN IEC 62146-2:2023

Capacitors for high‑voltage alternating current circuit‑breakers - Part 2: TRV capacitors

IEC 62146-2:2023 is applicable to TRV capacitors used on high-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers with rated voltages above 100 kV with 50 Hz or 60 Hz. TRV capacitors are installed phase to earth, either in parallel to the bushing on dead tank circuit-breakers, or immersed inside the circuit-breaker, or freestanding close to the circuit-breaker. Their function is to limit the transient recovery voltage (TRV) and the rate of rise of recovery voltage (RRRV) on the circuit-breaker. Capacitors in compliance with this document can be used as TRV capacitor. This document applies to TRV capacitors falling into one or both of the following categories for: - mounting on or close to air insulated switchgear (AIS) dead tank and live tank circuit-breakers, or - mounting on gas insulated switchgear (GIS) circuit-breakers. The testing for each of the above applications is in some cases different. This document does not apply to grading capacitors installed in parallel to the chambers of the circuit-breaker, which are specified in IEC 62146-1. This document does not apply to capacitors not directly associated with high-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers. The object of this document is: - to define uniform rules regarding performances, testing and rating - to define specific safety rules - to provide a guidance for installation and operation The TRV capacitor is a sub-component for the circuit-breaker and is specified in accordance with the circuit-breaker specifications according to IEC 62271-1, IEC 62271-100, and if applicable to IEC 62271-203. TRV capacitors are commonly built with composite or ceramic housings (insulators). Those insulators follow IEC 61462 or IEC 62155. Other housings can be used if they can sustain applicable type tests according to IEC 61462 and IEC 62155. This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62146-1:2013 and IEC 62146-1:2013/AMD1:2016.

Spannungsausgleichskondensatoren für Hochspannungs-Wechselstrom-Leistungsschalter - Teil 2: TRV-Kondensatoren

Condensateurs pour disjoncteurs à courant alternatif haute tension - Partie 2: Condensateurs TTR

IEC 62146-2:2023 s’applique aux condensateurs TTR utilisés sur les disjoncteurs à courant alternatif haute tension dont les tensions assignées sont supérieures à 100 kV à 50 Hz ou 60 Hz. Les condensateurs TTR à neutre reliés à la terre sont installés soit parallèlement à la traversée sur les disjoncteurs à cuve mise à la terre, soit immergés à l’intérieur du disjoncteur, soit de façon autonome à proximité du disjoncteur. Leur fonction est de limiter la tension transitoire de rétablissement (TTR) et la vitesse d’accroissement de la tension de rétablissement (VATR) sur le disjoncteur. Les condensateurs conformes au présent document peuvent être utilisés comme condensateur TTR. Le présent document s’applique aux condensateurs TTR relevant de l’une ou l’autre des catégories suivantes pour: – montage sur ou à proximité de disjoncteurs à cuve mise à la terre ou à cuve sous tension des appareillages isolés dans l’air (AIS); ou – montage sur des disjoncteurs à isolation gazeuse (GIS). Les essais pour chacune des applications ci-dessus sont, dans certains cas, différents. Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux condensateurs installés en parallèle aux chambres du disjoncteur, qui sont spécifiés dans l’IEC 62146-1. Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux condensateurs qui ne sont pas directement associés aux disjoncteurs à courant alternatif haute tension. Le présent document a pour objet de: – définir des règles uniformes concernant les performances, les essais et les caractéristiques assignées; – définir des règles de sécurité spécifiques; – fournir des recommandations pour l’installation et le fonctionnement. Le condensateur TTR est un sous-composant du disjoncteur et il est spécifié conformément aux spécifications des disjoncteurs de l’IEC 62271-1, de l’IEC 62271-100 et, le cas échéant, de l’IEC 62271-203. Les condensateurs TTR sont généralement construits avec des boîtiers composites ou céramiques (isolateurs). Ces isolateurs sont conformes à l’IEC 61462 ou l’IEC 62155. D’autres boîtiers peuvent être utilisés s’ils peuvent supporter les essais de type applicables conformément à l’IEC 61462 et à l’IEC 62155. This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62146-1:2013 and IEC 62146-1:2013/AMD1:2016.

Kondenzatorji za visokonapetostne odklopnike za izmenični tok - 2. del: Kondenzatorji TRV (IEC 62146-2:2023)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Feb-2023
• ICS: 31.060 - Capacitors
• ICS: 31.060.70 - Power capacitors
• Technical Committee: CLC/SR 33 - Power capacitors
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 33 - IEC_TC_33
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 17-Feb-2023
• Completion Date: 17-Feb-2023
• Ref Project: SIST EN IEC 62146-2:2023 - Capacitors for high‑voltage alternating current circuit‑breakers - Part 2: TRV capacitors (IEC 62146-2:2023)

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN IEC 62146-2:2023
01-april-2023
Kondenzatorji za visokonapetostne odklopnike za izmenični tok - 2. del:
Kondenzatorji TRV (IEC 62146-2:2023)

Capacitors for high‑voltage alternating current circuit‑breakers - Part 2: TRV capacitors

(IEC 62146-2:2023)
Spannungsausgleichskondensatoren für Hochspannungs-Wechselstrom-
Leistungsschalter - Teil 2: TRV-Kondensatoren (IEC 62146-2:2023)
Condensateurs pour disjoncteurs à courant alternatif haute tension - Partie 2:
Condensateurs TTR (IEC 62146-2:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62146-2:2023
ICS:
31.060.70 Močnostni kondenzatorji Power capacitors
SIST EN IEC 62146-2:2023 en

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 62146-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM February 2023
ICS 31.060; 31.060.70
English Version
Capacitors for high-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers -
Part 2: TRV capacitors
(IEC 62146-2:2023)

Condensateurs pour disjoncteurs à courant alternatif haute Spannungsausgleichskondensatoren für Hochspannungs-

tension - Partie 2: Condensateurs TTR Wechselstrom-Leistungsschalter - Teil 2: TRV-

(IEC 62146-2:2023) Kondensatoren
(IEC 62146-2:2023)

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EN IEC 62146-2:2023 (E)
European foreword

The text of document 33/685/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 62146-2, prepared by IEC/TC 33 "Power

capacitors and their applications" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by

CENELEC as EN IEC 62146-2:2023.
The following dates are fixed:

• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2023-11-14

level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement

• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2026-02-14

document have to be withdrawn

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of

patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document is read in conjunction with EN 62146-1:2014 and EN 62146-1:2014/A1:2016.

Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A

complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice

The text of the International Standard IEC 62146-2:2023 was approved by CENELEC as a European

Standard without any modification.
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EN IEC 62146-2:2023 (E)
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content

constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For

undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)

applies.

NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the

relevant EN/HD applies.

NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available

here: www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60060-1 2010 High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: EN 60060-1 2010
General definitions and test requirements
IEC 60358-1 2012 Coupling capacitors and capacitor dividers EN 60358-1 2012
- Part 1: General rules
IEC 60815 series Selection and dimensioning of high-voltage - -
insulators intended for use in polluted
conditions
IEC 60871-1 2014 Shunt capacitors for a.c. power systems EN 60871-1 2014
having a rated voltage above 1 000 V -
Part 1: General
IEC 61462 2007 Composite hollow insulators - Pressurized EN 61462 2007
and unpressurized insulators for use in
electrical equipment with rated voltage
greater than 1 000 V - Definitions, test
methods, acceptance criteria and design
recommendations
IEC 62146-1 2013 Grading capacitors for high-voltage EN 62146-1 2014
alternating current circuit-breakers - Part 1:
General
+ A1 2016 A1 2016
IEC 62155 2003 Hollow pressurized and unpressurized EN 62155 2003
ceramic and glass insulators for use in
electrical equipment with rated voltages
greater than 1 000 V
IEC 62271-1 2017 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN 62271-1 2017
Part 1: Common specifications for
alternating current switchgear and
controlgear
+ A1 2021 A1 2021

IEC 62271-100 2021 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN IEC 62271-100 2021

Part 100: Alternating-current circuit-
breakers
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EN IEC 62146-2:2023 (E)
IEC 62271-203 - High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN IEC 62271-203 -
Part 203: AC gas-insulated metal-enclosed
switchgear for rated voltages above 52 kV
IEC Guide 109 - Environmental aspects - Inclusion in - -
electrotechnical product standards
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CONTENTS

FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................... 4

1 Scope .............................................................................................................................. 6

2 Normative references ...................................................................................................... 6

3 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................... 7

4 Abbreviated terms ........................................................................................................... 8

5 Service conditions ........................................................................................................... 8

6 Ratings ............................................................................................................................ 9

6.1 Rated voltage (U ) ................................................................................................. 9

6.2 Rated insulation level .............................................................................................. 9

6.3 Rated frequency (f ) .............................................................................................. 11

7 Design and construction ................................................................................................ 11

7.1 Capacitance tolerances ......................................................................................... 11

7.2 Capacitor loss requirements .................................................................................. 11

7.3 Partial discharge level ........................................................................................... 11

7.4 Angle of mounting ................................................................................................. 11

7.5 Minimum withstand value of mechanical bending load ........................................... 11

7.5.1 Capacitors mounted on air insulated circuit-breaker ....................................... 11

7.5.2 Immersed capacitors ..................................................................................... 12

7.5.3 Freestanding capacitors ................................................................................ 12

7.6 Requirements for impregnation medium in capacitor ............................................. 12

7.7 Protection against corrosion .................................................................................. 12

7.8 Marking of the equipment ...................................................................................... 12

7.9 Creepage distances for outdoor insulators ............................................................ 13

7.10 Tightness .............................................................................................................. 13

8 Type tests ..................................................................................................................... 13

8.1 Information for identification of specimens ............................................................ 13

8.2 Information to be included in type-test reports ....................................................... 13

8.3 Test conditions ..................................................................................................... 13

8.4 Electrical type tests ............................................................................................... 13

8.4.1 General ......................................................................................................... 13

8.4.2 Switching impulse voltage test ....................................................................... 14

8.4.3 Lightning and chopped impulse voltage test ................................................... 14

8.5 Voltage test at low and high temperature .............................................................. 15

8.5.1 Test procedure .............................................................................................. 15

8.5.2 Capacitor reduced-scale model design .......................................................... 15

8.6 Radio Interference Voltage (RIV) test .................................................................... 15

8.7 Short-circuit discharge test ................................................................................... 16

8.8 Resonance frequency measurements.................................................................... 16

8.9 Mechanical bending test ....................................................................................... 16

8.10 Tightness test at different temperatures ................................................................ 16

8.11 Tightness test to check gas ingress from pressurized environment ....................... 16

8.12 Vibration test ........................................................................................................ 16

9 Routine tests ................................................................................................................. 17

9.1 General ................................................................................................................. 17

9.2 Test conditions ..................................................................................................... 17

9.3 Capacitance and loss angle measurements at power frequency ............................ 17

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9.4 Power frequency voltage test ................................................................................ 17

9.5 Partial discharge test ............................................................................................ 18

9.6 Tightness test ....................................................................................................... 18

9.6.1 General ......................................................................................................... 18

9.6.2 Oil impregnated capacitor .............................................................................. 18

9.6.3 Tightness test for gas filled capacitors ........................................................... 18

9.7 Visual inspection and dimensional check .............................................................. 18

10 Recommendations for transport, storage, erection, operation, and maintenance ............ 19

11 Safety ............................................................................................................................ 19

11.1 General ................................................................................................................. 19

11.2 Precautions by manufacturers ............................................................................... 19

11.3 Precautions by users ............................................................................................ 19

11.4 National regulations .............................................................................................. 19

12 Environmental aspects .................................................................................................. 20

Figure 1 – Electrical type tests sequence .............................................................................. 14

Figure 2 – Reduced scale model capacitor element geometry ............................................... 15

Figure 3 – Electrical routine test sequence ........................................................................... 17

Table 1 – Standard insulation levels – Range I (U < 300 kV).................................................. 9

Table 2 – Standard insulation levels – Range II (U ≥ 300 kV) ............................................... 10

Table 3 – Partial discharge test voltages and permissible levels ........................................... 11

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CAPACITORS FOR HIGH‑VOLTAGE ALTERNATING
CURRENT CIRCUIT‑BREAKERS –
Part 2: TRV capacitors
FOREWORD

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IEC 62146-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 33: Power capacitors and their

applications. It is an International Standard.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
33/685/FDIS 33/686/RVD

Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in

the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
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This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in

accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available

at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are

described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/publications.

This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62146-1:2013 and

IEC 62146-1:2013/AMD1:2016.

A list of all parts in the IEC 62146 series, published under the general title Capacitors for

high-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers, can be found on the IEC website. The title of

the series was changed in 2022 by decision of TC 33, and the title of IEC 62146-1 will be

modified accordingly in its next edition.

The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the

stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the

specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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CAPACITORS FOR HIGH‑VOLTAGE ALTERNATING
CURRENT CIRCUIT‑BREAKERS –
Part 2: TRV capacitors
1 Scope

This part of IEC 62146 is applicable to TRV capacitors used on high-voltage alternating current

circuit-breakers with rated voltages above 100 kV with 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

TRV capacitors are installed phase to earth, either in parallel to the bushing on dead tank

circuit-breakers, or immersed inside the circuit-breaker, or freestanding close to the circuit-

breaker. Their function is to limit the transient recovery voltage (TRV) and the rate of rise of

recovery voltage (RRRV) on the circuit-breaker. Capacitors in compliance with this document

can be used as TRV capacitor.

This document applies to TRV capacitors falling into one or both of the following categories for:

– mounting on or close to air insulated switchgear (AIS) dead tank and live tank circuit-

breakers, or
– mounting on gas insulated switchgear (GIS) circuit-breakers.
The testing for each of the above applications is in some cases different.

This document does not apply to grading capacitors installed in parallel to the chambers of the

circuit-breaker, which are specified in IEC 62146-1.

This document does not apply to capacitors not directly associated with high-voltage alternating

current circuit-breakers.
The object of this document is:
– to define uniform rules regarding performances, testing and rating
– to define specific safety rules
– to provide a guidance for installation and operation

The TRV capacitor is a sub-component for the circuit-breaker and is specified in accordance

with the circuit-breaker specifications according to IEC 62271-1, IEC 62271-100, and if

applicable to IEC 62271-203.

TRV capacitors are commonly built with composite or ceramic housings (insulators). Those

insulators follow IEC 61462 or IEC 62155. Other housings can be used if they can sustain

applicable type tests according to IEC 61462 and IEC 62155.
2 Normative references

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content

constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.

For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any

amendments) applies.

IEC 60060-1:2010, High-voltage test techniques – Part 1: General definitions and test

requirements
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IEC 60358-1:2012, Coupling capacitors and capacitor dividers – Part 1: General rules

IEC 60815 (all parts), Selection and dimensioning of high-voltage insulators intended for use in

polluted conditions

IEC 60871-1:2014, Shunt capacitors for a.c. power systems having a rated voltage above

1 000 V – Part 1: General

IEC 61462:2007, Composite hollow insulators – Pressurized and unpressurized insulators for

use in electrical equipment with rated voltage greater than 1 000 V – Definitions, test methods,

acceptance criteria and design recommendations

IEC 62146-1:2013, Grading capacitors for high-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers –

Part 1: General
IEC 62146-1:2013/AMD1:2016

IEC 62155:2003, Hollow pressurized and unpressurized ceramic and glass insulators for use in

electrical equipment with rated voltages greater than 1 000 V

IEC 62271-1:2017, High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 1: Common specifications

for alternating current switchgear and controlgear
IEC 62271-1:2017/AMD1:2021

IEC 62271-100:2021, High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 100: Alternating-current

circuit-breakers

IEC 62271-203, High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 203: AC gas-insulated metal-

enclosed switchgear for rated voltages above 52 kV

IEC GUIDE 109, Environmental aspects – Inclusion in electrotechnical product standards

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 62146-1:2013 and

the following apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following

addresses:
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3.1
capacitor
two-terminal device characterized essentially by its capacitance
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-13-28]
3.2
TRV capacitor

capacitor for installation on high-voltage circuit-breakers phase to earth, either on circuit-

breaker bushings or freestanding close to the circuit-breaker to limit TRV or RRRV

Note 1 to entry: The TRV capacitors alone are accessories of the circuit-breaker.

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3.3
freestanding capacitor

TRV capacitor installed as an accessory to the circuit-breaker and mounted in its proximity

Note 1 to entry: The freestading capacitor does not need to be fixed at the same supporting structure of the circuit-

breaker.

Note 2 to entry: Freestanding capacitors are sometimes named standalone TRV capacitors.

3.4
ambient temperature
temperature of the insulating fluid surrounding the capacitor at its surface
3.5
transient recovery voltage
TRV

recovery voltage during the time in which it has a significant transient character

Note 1 to entry: The transient recovery voltage may be oscillatory or non-oscillatory or a combination of these

depending on the characteristics of the circuit and the switching device. It includes the voltage shift of the neutral of

a polyphase circuit.

Note 2 to entry: The transient recovery voltages in three-phase circuits are, unless otherwise stated, that across

the first pole to clear, because this voltage is generally higher than that which appears across each of the other two

poles.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-441:1984, 441-17-26]
3.6
rate of rise of recovery voltage
RRRV

first peak transient recovery voltage divided by the total time from zero voltage to peak voltage

Note 1 to entry: Levels of TRV and the RRRV are key factors in determining whether the fault can be cleared

successfully.
3.7
voltage factor

factor used when the TRV capacitor is composed of several capacitors connected in series

phase to earth

Note 1 to entry: F will affect the insulating voltage levels of the individual capacitors to add some safety margin.

4 Abbreviated terms
Clause 4 of IEC 62146-1:2013 is applicable with the following additions.
F voltage factor
TRV transient recovery voltage
RRRV rate of rise of recovery voltage
5 Service conditions

For TRV capacitors installed on the circuit-breaker or immersed capacitors, the service

conditions are given in IEC 62146-1:2013, Clause 5.

For freestanding capacitors, the service conditions are given in IEC 60358-1:2012, Clause 4.

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6 Ratings
6.1 Rated voltage (U )

The rated voltage U of a TRV capacitor connected between one phase of a three-phase

system and earth shall be equal or greater than the value of the rated voltage U of the circuit-

breaker divided by √3.
Preferred values for U are given in IEC 62271-1.

NOTE U used in IEC 62271 series and in this standard corresponds to U presented in IEC 60071-1.

r m
6.2 Rated insulation level

The choice of the insulation level for equipment shall be made in accordance with the standard

insulation levels, based on its highest voltage for equipment U . Guidance for the choice of the

insulation level is given below.

In case of TRV capacitor of an air insulated circuit-breaker installed parallel to the bushing, the

insulation levels are according to IEC 62271-1.

In case of TRV capacitor installed in a gas insulated switchgear (GIS and dead tank breaker),

the insulation levels are according to IEC 62271-203.

In case of TRV capacitor installed freestanding, the insulation levels are according to Table 1

and Table 2 (adapted from IEC 60358-1). The rated insulation levels shall be based on the rated

voltage of the circuit-breaker U .
Table 1 – Standard insulation levels – Range I (U < 300 kV)
Rated voltage of Rated power- Rated lightning Rated switching
the circuit- frequency withstand impulse withstands withstand voltage
breaker (U ) voltage voltage
Range
(RMS) (RMS) (peak) (peak)
kV kV kV kV
100 185 450
185 450
123
230 550
230 550
145
I 275 650
275 650
170
325 750
395 950
245
460 1 050

NOTE 1 For exposed installations it is recommended to choose the highest insulation level.

NOTE 2 For alternative levels, see IEC 60071-1.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Kondenzatorji za izravnavo potenciala pri visokonapetostnih odklopnikih za
izmenični tok - 2. del: Kondenzatorji TRV

Grading capacitors for high-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers - Part 2: TRV

capacitors

Condensateurs de répartition pour disjoncteurs à courant alternatif haute tension - Partie

2: Condensateurs TTR
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 62146-2:2022
ICS:
31.060.70 Močnostni kondenzatorji Power capacitors
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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1 CONTENTS

2 CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ 1

3 FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................... 4

4 1 Scope .............................................................................................................................. 6

5 2 Normative references ...................................................................................................... 6

6 3 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................... 7

7 4 Abbreviations .................................................................................................................. 8

8 5 Service conditions ........................................................................................................... 8

9 6 Ratings ............................................................................................................................ 8

10 6.1 Rated voltage (U ) .................................................................................................. 8

11 6.2 Rated insulation level .............................................................................................. 8

12 6.3 Rated frequency (f ) .............................................................................................. 10

13 7 Design and construction ................................................................................................ 10

14 7.1 Capacitance tolerances ......................................................................................... 10

15 7.2 Capacitor loss requirements.................................................................................. 10

16 7.3 Partial discharge level ........................................................................................... 10

17 7.4 Angle of mounting ................................................................................................. 11

18 7.5 Minimum withstand value of mechanical bending load ........................................... 11

19 7.5.1 Capacitors mounted on air insulated circuit-breaker ....................................... 11

20 7.5.2 Immersed capacitors ..................................................................................... 11

21 7.5.3 Freestanding capacitors ................................................................................ 11

22 7.6 Requirements for impregnation medium in capacitor ............................................. 11

23 7.7 Protection against corrosion .................................................................................. 11

24 7.8 Marking of the equipment ...................................................................................... 11

25 7.9 Creepage distances for outdoor insulators ............................................................ 12

26 7.10 Tightness .............................................................................................................. 12

27 8 Type tests ..................................................................................................................... 12

28 8.1 Information for identification of specimens ............................................................ 12

29 8.2 Information to be included in type-test reports....................................................... 12

30 8.3 Test conditions ..................................................................................................... 12

31 8.4 Electrical type tests ............................................................................................... 12

32 8.4.1 General ......................................................................................................... 12

33 8.4.2 Switching impulse voltage test ....................................................................... 13

34 8.4.3 Lightning and chopped impulse voltage test ................................................... 13

35 8.5 Voltage test at low and high temperature .............................................................. 14

36 8.5.1 Test procedure .............................................................................................. 14

37 8.5.2 Capacitor reduced-scale model design .......................................................... 14

38 8.6 Radio Interference Voltage (RIV) test .................................................................... 14

39 8.7 Short-circuit discharge test ................................................................................... 14

40 8.8 Resonance frequency measurements ................................................................... 15

41 8.9 Mechanical bending test ....................................................................................... 15

42 8.10 Tightness test at different temperatures ................................................................ 15

43 8.11 Tightness test to check gas ingress from pressurized environment ....................... 15

44 8.12 Vibration test ........................................................................................................ 15

45 9 Routine tests ................................................................................................................. 16

46 9.1 General ................................................................................................................. 16

47 9.2 Test conditions ..................................................................................................... 16

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48 9.3 Capacitance and loss angle measurements at power frequency ............................ 16

49 9.4 Power frequency voltage test ................................................................................ 16

50 9.5 Partial discharge test ............................................................................................ 16

51 9.6 Tightness test ....................................................................................................... 17

52 9.6.1 General ......................................................................................................... 17

53 9.6.2 Oil impregnated capacitor .............................................................................. 17

54 9.6.3 Tightness test for gas filled capacitors ........................................................... 17

55 9.7 Visual inspection and dimensional check .............................................................. 17

56 10 Recommendations for transport, storage, erection, operation, and maintenance ............ 17

57 11 Safety ............................................................................................................................ 18

58 11.1 General ................................................................................................................. 18

59 11.2 Precautions by manufacturers ............................................................................... 18

60 11.3 Precautions by users ............................................................................................ 18

61 11.4 National regulations .............................................................................................. 18

62 12 Environmental aspects .................................................................................................. 18

64 Figure 1 – Electrical type tests sequence .............................................................................. 13

65 Figure 2 – Reduced scale model capacitor element geometry ............................................... 14

66 Figure 3 – Electrical routine test sequence ........................................................................... 16

68 Table 1 – Standard insulation levels – Range I (Ur < 300 kV) ................................................. 9

69 Table 2 – Standard insulation levels – Range II (Ur ≥ 300 kV) ................................................. 9

70 Table 3 – Partial discharge test voltages and permissible levels ........................................... 10

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73 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
74 ____________
76 CAPACITORS FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE ALTERNATING CURRENT CIRCUIT-
77 BREAKERS - PART 2: TRV CAPACITORS
79 FOREWORD

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113

114 International Standard IEC 62146-2 has been prepared by IEC Technical Committee 33: Power

115 capacitors and their applications.
116 The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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125 • withdrawn,
126 • replaced by a revised edition, or
127 • amended.
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129 CAPACITORS FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE ALTERNATING CURRENT CIRCUIT-
130 BREAKERS - PART 2: TRV CAPACITORS
131
132 1 Scope

133 This part of the IEC 62146 series is applicable to TRV capacitors used on high -voltage

134 alternating current circuit-breakers with rated voltages above 100 kV with 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

135 TRV capacitors are installed phase to earth, either in parallel to the bushing on dead tank

136 circuit-breakers, or immersed inside the circuit-breaker, or freestanding close to the circuit-

137 breaker. Their function is to limit the transient recovery voltage (TRV) and the rate of rise of

138 recovery voltage (RRRV) on the circuit-breaker. Capacitors in compliance with this standard

139 can be used as TRV capacitor.

140 This standard applies to TRV capacitors falling into one or both of the following categories for:

141 – mounting on or close to air insulated switchgear (AIS) dead tank and live tank circuit-

142 breakers, or
143 – mounting on gas insulated switchgear (GIS) circuit-breakers.
144 The testing for each of the above applications is in some cases different.

145 This standard does not apply to grading capacitors installed in parallel to the chambers of the

146 circuit-breaker, which are specified in IEC 62146-1.

147 This standard does not apply to capacitors not directly associated with high-voltage alternating

148 current circuit-breakers.
149 The object of this standard is:
150 – to define uniform rules regarding performances, testing and rating
151 – to define specific safety rules
152 – to provide a guidance for installation and operation
153

154 NOTE 1: The TRV capacitor is a sub-component for the circuit-breaker and shall be specified in accordance with

155 the circuit-breaker specifications according to IEC 62271-1, IEC 62271-100, and if applicable to IEC 62271-203.

156 NOTE 2: TRV capacitors are commonly built with composite or ceramic housings (insulators). Those insulators shall

157 follow IEC 61462 or IEC 62155. Other housings can be used if they can sustain applicable type tests according to

158 IEC 61462 and IEC 62155.
159 2 Normative references

160 The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and

161 are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For

162 undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)

163 applies.

164 IEC 60071-1:2019, Insulation co-ordination – Part 1: Definitions, principles and rules

165 IEC 60358-1:2012, Coupling capacitors and capacitor dividers – Part 1: General rules

166 IEC 60815 (all parts), Selection and dimensioning of high-voltage insulators intended for use in

167 polluted conditions

168 IEC 61462:2007, Composite hollow insulators – Pressurized and unpressurized insulators for

169 use in electrical equipment with rated voltage greater than 1 000 V – Definitions, test methods,

170 acceptance criteria and design recommendations
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171 IEC 62146-1:2013+AMD1:2016, Grading capacitors for high-voltage alternating current circuit-

172 breakers – Part 1: General

173 IEC 62155:2003, Hollow pressurized and unpressurized ceramic and glass insulators for use in

174 electrical equipment with rated voltages greater than 1 000 V

175 IEC 62271-1:2017, High-voltage switchgear and control gear – Part 1: Common specifications

176 for alternating current switchgear and control gear

177 IEC 62271-100:2021, High-voltage switchgear and control gear – Part 100: Alternating current

178 circuit-breakers

179 IEC 62271-203:2011, High-voltage switchgear and control gear – Part 203: Gas-insulated

180 metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltages above 52 kV

181 IEC Guide 109, Environmental aspects – Inclusion in electrotechnical product standards

182 3 Terms and definitions

183 For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

184 ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following

185 addresses:
186 • IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
187 • ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
188 Clause 3 of IEC 62146-1 is applicable with the following additions:
189 3.1
190 capacitor
191 two-terminal device characterized essentially by its capacitance
192 [SOURCE: IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-13-28]
193 3.2
194 TRV capacitor

195 capacitor for installation on high-voltage circuit-breakers phase to earth, either on circuit-

196 breaker bushings or freestanding close to the circuit-breaker to limit TRV or RRRV

197 Note 1 to entry: The TRV capacitors alone are accessories of the circuit-breaker

198 3.3
199 freestanding capacitor

200 TRV capacitor installed as an accessory to the circuit-breaker and mounted in its proximity

201 Note 1 to entry: the freestading capacitor does not need to be fixed at the same supporting structure of the circuit-

202 breaker.

203 Note 2 to entry: The freestanding TRV capacitors are sometimes named standalone TRV capacitors.

204 3.4
205 ambient air temperature
206 temperature of the air at the proposed location of the capacitor
207 3.5
208 transient recovery voltage
209 TRV

210 recovery voltage during the time in which it has a significant transient character

211 Note 1 to entry: The transient recovery voltage may be oscillatory or non-oscillatory or a combination of these

212 depending on the characteristics of the circuit and the switching device. It includes the voltage shift of the neutral of

213 a polyphase circuit.
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214 Note 2 to entry: The transient recovery voltages in three-phase circuits are, unless otherwise stated, that across the

215 first pole to clear, because this voltage is generally higher than that which appears across each of the other two

216 poles.
217 [SOURCE: IEC 60050-441: 1984, IEC 62271-100:2021]
218 3.6
219 rate of rise of recovery voltage
220 RRRV

221 first peak transient recovery voltage divided by the total time from zero voltage to peak voltage

222 Note 1 to entry: Level of TRV and the RRRV are key factors in determining whether the fault can be cleared

223 successfully
224 3.7
225 Voltage factor
226 F

227 factor used when the TRV capacitor is composed of several capacitors connected in series

228 phase to earth

229 Note 1 to entry: F will affect the insulating voltage levels of the individual capacitors to add some safety margin.

230 4 Abbreviations
231 Clause 4 of IEC 62146-1 is applicable with the following additions.
F voltage factor
TRV transient recovery voltage
RRRV rate of rise of recovery voltage
232 5 Service conditions

233 For TRV capacitors installed on the circuit-breaker or immersed capacitors, the service

234 conditions are given in IEC 62146-1 clause 5.

235 For freestanding capacitors, the service conditions are given in IEC 60358-1 clause 4.

236 6 Ratings
237 6.1 Rated voltage (Ucr)

238 The rated voltage U of a TRV capacitor connected between one phase of a three-phase system

239 and earth shall be equal or greater than the value of the rated voltage U of the circuit-breaker

240 divided by √3.
241 Preferred values for U are given in IEC 62271-1.

242 NOTE: U used in IEC 62271 series and in this standard corresponds to U presented in IEC 60071-1.

r m
243
244 6.2 Rated insulation level

245 The choice of the insulation level for equipment shall be made in accordance with the standard

246 insulation levels, based on its highest voltage for equipment U . Guidance for the choice of the

247 insulation level is given below.

248 In case of TRV capacitor of an air insulated circuit-breaker installed parallel to the bushing, the

249 insulation levels are according to IEC 62271-1.

250 In case of TRV capacitor installed in a gas insulated switchgear (GIS and dead tank breaker),

251 the insulation levels are according to IEC 62271-203.
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252 In case of TRV capacitor installed freestanding, the insulation levels are according to Table 1

253 and Table 2 (adapted from IEC 60358-1). The rated insulation levels shall be based on the

254 rated voltage of the circuit-breaker U .
255 Table 1 – Standard insulation levels – Range I (Ur < 300 kV)
Rated voltage of Rated power- Rated lightning
Rated switching
the circuit- frequency withstand impulse
withstand voltage
breaker (U ) voltage withstands voltage
Range
(r.m.s.) (r.m.s.) (peak) (peak)
kV kV kV kV
100 185 450
185 450
123
230 550
230 550
145
I 275 650
275 650
170
325 750
395 950
245
460 1050

NOTE 1: For exposed installations it is recommended to choose the highest insulation level.

NOTE 2: For alternative levels, see IEC 60071-1.
256
257 Table 2 – Standard insulation levels – Range II (Ur ≥ 300 kV)
Rated voltage of Rated power- Rated lightning
Rated switching
the circuit- frequency withstand impulse
withstand voltage
breaker (U ) voltage withstands voltage
Range
(r.m.s.) (r.m.s.) (peak) (peak)
kV kV kV kV
850
395 750
950
300
950
460 850
1050
950
460 850
1050
362
1050
510 950
1175
II 1050
850
1175
570
1175
420 950
1300
1300
630 1050
1425
1175
950
550 630 1300
1300 1050
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1425
680 1175
1550
1675
1300
1800
880
1800
800 1425
1950
1950
975 1550
2100
1950
1425
2100
2100
1550
2250
1100
2250
1675
2400
2400
1800
2550
2100
1675
2250
2250
1200 1800
2400
2550
1950
2700

NOTE 1: For exposed installations it is recommended to choose the highest insulation level.

NOTE 2: For alternative levels, see IEC 60071-1.
258 6.3 Rated frequency (fr)
259 The standard considered values for the rated frequency are 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
260 7 Design and construction
261 7.1 Capacitance tolerances

262 The measured capacitance shall not differ from the rated capacitance (C ) by more than ±5 %

263 for all type of TRV capacitors unless otherwise agreed between manufacturer and user.

264 7.2 Capacitor loss requirements
265 Clause 7.2 of IEC 62146-1 is applicable.
266 7.3 Partial discharge level

267 The partial discharge level shall not exceed the limits specified in Table 3 at the partial

268 discharge test voltage specified in the same table according to the procedures of 9.4.

269 Table 3 – Partial discharge test voltages and permissible levels
Permissible PD level (pC) Permissible PD level (pC)
PD test voltage (r.m.s.)
Air insulated capacitors Immersed capacitors
1,2 Ur
≤ 10 ≤5
1,2 𝑈
≤ 5 ≤ 3
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NOTE 1 The permissible PD level is also valid for frequencies different from the system frequency.

NOTE 2 For big TRV capacitance values (e.g. higher than 10 nF), laboratory background noise level lower than

3 pC or 5 pC cannot be reached, in that case, an agreement between purchaser and manufacturer should be made.

NOTE 3 For TRV capacitors composed of several units (N) connected in series, if only the capacitor units are

tested, the value of the PD test voltage for each unit will be equal to:
1,05  PD test voltage of the TRV capacitor / N
270 7.4 Angle of mounting

271 For non-immersed applications, the capacitors shall be designed to be installed in vertical or

272 oblique directions up to 45°.

273 For immersed applications, the capacitors shall be designed to be installed in any direction:

274 vertical, horizontal, or oblique.
275 7.5 Minimum withstand value of mechanical bending load
276 7.5.1 Capacitors mounted on air insulated circuit-breaker

277 These capacitors are fixed on both extremities of the circuit-breaker bushings. The bushings

278 support the mechanical stress due to the connections.

279 For these capacitors the test bending moment M shall be calculated as follows:

𝑚 1
280 𝑀 = [50 + ] × 𝑔 × × 𝑙
2 0,7
281 where:
282 𝑀 is in Nm;
283 𝑙 is the length of the capacitor in m;
284 𝑚 is the weight of the capacitor in kg;
285 𝑔 is the gravitational acceleration = 9,81 m/s .

286 Notwithstanding the above calculation, the minimum value for M shall be 2000 Nm.

287 NOTE 1 The factor of 0,7 has been taken from IEC 62155 subclause 8.3.1.

288 NOTE 2 The supplementary weight of 50 kg has been reduced in comparison with grading capacitors which can be

289 installed horizontally.
290 7.5.2 Immersed capacitors

291 The test bending moment M shall be calculated in accordance with the IEC 62146-1 clause

292 7.4.2.
293 7.5.3 Freestanding capacitors

294 The test bending moment M shall be in accordance with the minimum bending load given in

295 IEC 60358-1 clause 6.4.
296 7.6 Requirements for impregnation medium in capacitor

297 The capacitor manufacturer shall specify the type of the impregnation medium (liquid , gas or

298 dry) used in the capacitor.
299 7.7 Protection against corrosion

300 The protection against corrosion shall be in accordance with IEC 62146-1 clause 7.6.

301 7.8 Marking of the equipment

302 The capacitor shall be provided with nameplates which contain at least the following

303 information:
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304 – name or mark of the capacitor manufacturer,
305 – year of manufacture,
306 – capacitor manufacturer's type designation,
307 – serial number or equivalent,
308 – rated voltage of capacitor (U ),
309 – rated frequency of capacitor (f ),
310 – rated capac
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