Workshop on Choice of Insulators in

High Voltage Transmission System

for different
Environmental Conditions

Friday, April 6 th, 2018

Organized by
HIGH VOLTAGE DIVISION
Central Power Research Institute
(Govt. of India Society, Ministry of Power)
Prof. Sir. C.V. Raman Road, P.B. No.8066,
Bengaluru - 560 080, Karnataka State, INDIA.
Web: www.cpri.in
About The Workshop
The external insulation in the EHV/UHV range AC transmission system is generally
designed on the basis of switching over voltage level. The insulation would also be
sufficient for power frequency over voltages under clean and wet conditions. Extreme
environmental conditions and high pollution areas such as industrial, desert and
coastal regions cause excessive leakage currents. The performance of insulators as
a function of the degree of pollution accumulated on them has been investigated by
many research laboratories employing different test methods. As per their findings,
there is a definite relation that exists between the specific creepage distances to the
degree of pollution accumulation. IEC 60815 also suggests use of insulators of
different specific creepage distances for different site pollution severity levels. The
pollution performance of different types of insulators mainly depend on their
geometrical and mechanical characteristics and the choice of insulators to be used
in different pollution intensities depends on the risk of failure of insulator for a given
pollution conditions.The surface condition of an insulator in such areas will
subsequently lead to a pollution flashover and power system outages. To avoid the
electrically conductive layer, resulting from an accumulation of pollutants in
combination with moisture, frequent washing or greasing of the insulators is
necessary to ensure safe operation. The consequences are high maintenance cost
and profit losses because of regular station shut downs and interruptions in electricity
supply. The need for reliable power networks, the avoidance of blackouts, and
substation shutdowns due to frequent maintenance procedures led the insulation
industry to react.

In view of the above, it is intended to organize a One-day Workshop on

“Choice of Insulators in High Voltage Transmission System for different
Environmental Conditions”

TOPICS
The major topics covered are as follows:
 Pollution Phenomenon and Methods of assessing pollution severity at site.
 Design of outdoor Insulation from the point of view of pollution and pollution test
methods.
 Remedial measures for pollution problem & Environmental Conditions.
 Understanding of RTV silicone Rubber insulation coating & advantages of RTV
coating.
 New design, Porcelain, Glass insulators, Polymer insulators, RTV coated
insulators for various pollution conditions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This workshop will be highly beneficial for Engineers from Power utilities,
Manufacturers and R esearchers in Power System & High Voltage Engineering and
any other interested personnel in the fields.
VENUE & DATE:
CCAR Auditorium, Central Power Research Institute, Prof. Sir. C.V. Raman Road,
Sadhashiva Nagar, Bengaluru – 560080, Friday, April 6 th, 2018

REGISTRATION
The details of the registration fee for delegates are as indicated below:
Participant Details Fee per participant
plus 18% GST
Registration fee per participant Rs. 5,000/-
1
Fee for Faculty members of Educational institutions Rs. 3,500/-
2 (No group discount)
Fee for Students from academic institutions Rs. 2,500/-
3 ( No group discount)
Fee for State Power Utilities Rs. 3,500/-
4 (No group discount)
Group discount for private organizations
5 (a) Minimum 3 participants (10% discount) Rs. 4,500/-
(b) Four or more participants (20% discount) Rs. 4,000/-
Registration fee includes workshop kit, Lunch & Tea on the workshop. Registration
form is to be submitted to the program coordinator on or before 1st April 2018 along with
DD. The registration is done on first come first serve basis.

Mode of payment
In the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Senior Accounts Officer, Central
Power Research Institute” payable at “Bangalore” or by wire transfer/RTGS on
request or through SBI collect. Bank transaction charges if any shall be borne by the
respective delegate or organizations

Beneficiary Name:
Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore
SBI Account No. 10356553310
Bank: State Bank of India, IISC Branch, Bangalore-560 012, India
RTGS (IFSC Code): SBIN0002215
Branch MICR No: 560002020
Swift Code No. : SBININBB425,
GST Regn No. : 29AAAAC0268P1ZF

TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION

 Bangalore is well connected by Road, Rail and Air.
 Participants have to make their own travel arrangements.
 Guest House accommodation can be provided on chargeable basis subject to
availability.
 CPRI is situated in between Mekhri Circle and Yeshwanthpur, near Indian
Institute of Science (IISc, Commonly known as Tata Institute), near
Sadashivanagar Police Station.
CPRI PROFILE
Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) set up in 1960 by the Government of India, functions
as a National organization for applied research in power sector and also serves as an
Independent Laboratory for testing and certification of power equipment. CPRI is a member
of STL (Short Circuit Testing Liaison) of Europe and is accredited by M/s ASTA of UK. CPRI
also provides consultancy services on various facets of power sector. CPRI has expertise in
the area of Simulation, Diagnostics, System Analysis and Testing. CPRI laboratories have
modern equipment needed for Power system simulation, Short circuit testing, Diagnostics of
equipment, Materials Engineering, Seismic qualification etc. CPRI has experienced faculty
in different subjects concerned to power sector with practical experience in their areas of
interest, as well as extensive experience in presenting courses/seminars. Over the period,
CPRI officers have gained lot of practical knowledge concerning to testing and operational
problems of the industry. CPRI is a leading provider of Training and Continuing Education
to Utilities, PSUs across the country for the past 50 years. CPRI is continually setting new
standards in training and continuing education from basic theoretical information to practical
hands-on electrical equipment training. CPRI courses have made substantial impact on
the level of training and education to India’s electricity utilities, manufacturing companies,
transmission and distribution companies. By upgrading the occupational skill of technical
workers, CPRI training courses have improved the career path of many electrical personnel
as well as contributed to an improvement in electricity efficiency, plant productivity, electrical
system reliability an overall competitiveness of Indian Industry.

HIGH VOLTAGE DIVISION

The division undertakes quality assurance tests as per National (IS) and International
Standards like BS, IEC, ANSI, Canadian standards etc. All the test facilities are of the state of
the art type and compare well with the facilities available at other International laboratories like
KEMA-Holland, CESI, Italy etc., provides consultancy on transmission line insulation related
problems and develops indigenous high voltage test and measurement systems.

Registration form shall be sent to the coordinator by email /fax / post to:

V. Asaithambi, Joint Director

Programme Coordinator

High Voltage Division

Central Power Research Institute
Prof. Sir.C.V. Raman Road, Post Box No. 8066
Sadashivanagar Post Office,Bangalore – 5600080
Téléfax: 080-2207 2383 / 2371 Mobile: 9449940916
Email : asaithambi.cpri@nic.in vasu@cpri.in