What is BS EN 50673- Plug-in type bushings about?
BS EN 50673 is a European standard that discusses plug-in type bushings.
BS EN 50673 specify dimensions, properties, requirements, and tests to ensure interchangeability between plug-in type bushings and separable connectors installed high voltage power cables with extruded insulation and connected to electrical equipment, like liquid-filled transformers and gas-insulated switchgear and control gear.
Compliance with BS EN 50673 can ensure adequate mounting and interchangeability of mating plug-in separable connectors of equivalent ratings.
Who BS EN 50673- Plug-in type bushings for?
BS EN 50673 on plug-in type bushings is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of bushings
- Manufacturers of plug-in type bushings
- Manufacturers of electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgears and controlgears
- Power distribution industry
- Machine and equipment manufacturers
- Mechanical engineers
Why should you use is BS EN 50673- Plug-in type bushings?
Plug-in type bushing is a variety of bushing, one end of which is immersed in an insulating medium and the other end designed to receive a separable insulated cable connector without which the plug-in type bushing cannot function.
The object of this document is to specify dimensions, properties, requirements and tests to ensure interchangeability between plug-in type bushings and separable connectors, installed high voltage power cables with extruded insulation and connected to electrical equipment, like liquid filled transformers and gas insulated switchgear and controlgear.
BS EN 50673 is beneficial to control the voltage field around the centre conductor so that the voltage distributes more uniformly across the surrounding insulation system in the bushing.
Complying with best industry practices under BS EN 50673 can help you maintain efficient performance of electrical equipment by avoiding damage to wire insulation and preventing leakage.
