Government of India
Ministry of Railways
Research, Designs & Standards Organisation
Manak Nagar, Lucknow - 226 011
No. EL/3.2.95/J-3 Dated 19.6.1985.
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS NO. RDSO/ELRS/SMI/128.
1. TITLE :
Tan delta (Dissipation factor) measurements on Traction Motor armature.
2. APPLICATION :
All types of Traction Motors in use on Indian Railways.
3. OBJECT :
3.1 The measurement of tan delta(dissipation factor) of the insulation system is
generally carried out for the evaluation of quality of insulation on high
voltage machines. It is seen that there are no national or international
standards laying down the values for tan delta as applicable to Traction
Motors.
3.2 It is understood that Nasik, Kanpur and Kancharapara shops have already
procured equipment for tan delta measurement, It has, thereafter become
necessary to lay down guidelines for tan delta measurement on Traction
Motors so that all shops follow a standard procedure. This will help us in
analysing the data generated by different shops on a common base and
relating the values of tan delta with the quality of insulation.
3.3 It is known that the value of tan delta change with frequency and amplitude
of applied voltage and temp. of the objects. However, for the evaluation of
the strength of insulation of machines, only voltage versus tan delta
measurements are carried out. Details of such measurements carried on
motors type TDK 5620A for BG DC EMUs and Fuji’s GGR 125ZY for
BGAC EMU's are enclosed at Annexure-I for insulation.
3.4 This SMI is applicable for Traction Motor armature only and guidelines for
tan delta measurements on stators field coils will be issued at a later stage.
4. INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED :
Any suitable tan delta measuring instrument satisfying the guidelines given
here under
5. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT :
5.1 For Traction Motor Rewinding Shops
5.1.1 The tan delta measurements on armatures should be conducted (after vacuum
pressure impregnation) during final testing of the armature. This armature
should be properly baked and cooled to room temperature before the
measurements are carried out.
5.1.2 The measurements should be carried out between the commutator (with all
the segments shorted by a copper wire) and the armature shaft.
5.1.3 The test voltage shall be at power frequency and varied between 500Vac and
300V ac in steps of 500 volts.
5.1.4 The interpretation of tan delta values obtained and corrective actions required
are given below :
a) The insulation of the armature is considered to be healthy if
i) The tan delta value at 1kv does not exceed 2 %
OR
ii) The difference between tan delta
at 3 kv and tan delta at 1 kv does
not exceed 2% subject to tan delta
at 3kv does not exceed 4%.
In case either of the above conditions are not satisfied, the
armature should not be baked again and tan delta measurements
should be repeated.
b) If tan delta values at 1kv and 3v exceed 4 % or 6%
respectively, the armature should be impregnated and
baked again and tan delta measurements should be
repeated.
NOTE : Even if there is no improvement in the tan delta values after the corrective
actions suggested in (a) and b), the armature may be permitted for service but should
be kept under observation.
5.2 FOR RUNNING SHEDS :
5.2.1 The measurements of tan delta should be carried out on all armature, which
undergo complete overhauls, during final testing. It should be ensured that
the armature shall be thoroughly baked and cooled to the room
temperature before tan delta measurements are made.
5.2.2 Same as 5.1.2
5.2.3 Same as 5.1.3
5.2.4 The interpretation of tan delta values obtained and the corrective action
required are as given below:
a) If the values of the tan delta at 1kv and 3 kv are less than
4% and 6% respectively, the armature is considered
healthy.
b) If either of values in (a) above exceed the limits, the armature should
be baked again and tan delta measurements should be repeated.
NOTE : Even if there is no improvement in the tan delta values after the
corrective action, the armature may be permitted for service but
should be kept under observation.
6.0 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS FOR TAN DELTA
MEASUREMENTS :
The armature history cards which are being maintained in all rewinding
shops and sheds include the delta on tan delta measurements in the format
given below :
Type of armature-------------------------------Armature No.----------------------
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Date Temp. Humidity Type of Impregnation value of Remarks Tan
attention
Rewind Repair Over -haul DIP/VP Type delta At 1000V 3000V
of varnish
7. DISTRIBUTION :
As per attached sheet list.
(N.V.Chandurkar)
for Director General/Elect.
ANNEXURE - I
ENSULATION EVELUTION USE FOR TRACTION MOTORS
Temperature verses ten delta test at 1000 V :
Temp Degree C TDK 5620A Fuji GGR 125 Zy
Armature Stator Armature Stator
185 38 61.4 -
155 19.1 36.1 -
120 9.8 13.2 1.357
110 - - 1.357
108 - - - 9.5
105 - - 1.344 -
104 3.08 - - -
100 - - 1.219 6.12
95 - 3.28 - -
90 - - 0.980 2.83
80 - - 0.769 1.78
77 1.08 - - -
70 - - 0.610 1.41
64 - 1.05 - -
60 - - 0.532 1.28
50 1.02 1.0 0.519 1.17
47 - - - -
43 - - - 1.12
Voltage versus tan delta at room temperature :
Voltage TDK 5620A Fuji GGR 125 ZY
Armature Stator Armature Stator
500 0.39 0.65 - -
1000 0.39 0.65 0.455 1.02
1500 0.49 0.66 0.455 1.02
2000 0.64 0.69 0.463 1.03
2500 0.94 0.75 0.427 1.05
3000 1.12 0.86 0.740 1.20
3500 - - 1.07 1.64
3000 - - 0.798 1.27
2500 1.03 0.76 0.610 1.05
2000 0.84 0.70 0.470 1.03
1500 0.58 0.68 0.455 1.03
1000 0.40 0.68 0.452 1.03
500 0.40 0.68 - -
