What is BS EN 60831-2 - Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems about?
BS EN 60831-2 is the second part of an international standard used for Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems. BS EN 60831-2 specifies the test method and test procedure for ensuring the reliability and durability of these capacitors. This helps in manufacturing better quality Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems
BS EN 60831-2 applies to capacitors according to IEC 60831-1 and gives the requirements for the ageing test, self-healing test, and destruction test for these capacitors.
Who is BS EN 60831-2 - Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems for?
BS EN 60831-2 on Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1 000 V is useful for:
- Manufacturer of electronic devices
- Manufacturer of automotive part
- Manufacturer of capacitors
- Electronic engineer
Why should you use BS EN 60831-2 - Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems?
A shunt capacitor is extensively used to transmit reactive power to loads in the main distribution. These capacitors are useful in supplying an economical reactive power to meet up the reactive power necessities for different loads.
BS EN 60831-2 specifies the test method and test procedure for Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems. The test methods are as follows:
- Ageing test is useful in determining the durability of these capacitors
- Self-healing test helps in measuring the capacitance and tan of these capacitors. This results in an internal change that causes a small change in capacitance.
- Destruction test is useful in identifying the defects or failures of these capacitors.
By applying BS EN 60831-2 you can ensure the reliability and durability of these Shunt power capacitors. This helps in manufacturing the good quality Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 60831-2:2014 supersedes BS EN 60831-2:1996. BS EN 60831-2:2014 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 60831-2:1996. These include:
- Updating of the normative references
- Discharge cycles before ageing test carried out at an ambient temperature
- Alternative Self-healing test at d.c. voltage
- Modified acceptance conditions after Self-healing test
- Modifications to Destruction test
