1、UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULAUGUST 22, 20181UL 1366Outline of Investigation for Insulated Bus PipeIssue Number: 1August 22, 2018Summary of TopicsThis First Issue of the Outline of Investigation for Insulated Bus Pipe, UL136
2、6, covers:a) Insulated Bus Pipe (IBP) having ac voltage ratings up to 46 kV;b) Equipment intended for use only in ordinary locations inaccordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code(locations other than those identified as “Hazardous” or“Classified Locations”); andc) IBP for installation
3、 above ground for indoor use and outdooruse, in areas which are accessible to qualified persons only.ULs Outlines of Investigation are copyrighted by UL LLC. Neither a printed norelectronic copy of an Outline of Investigation should be altered in any way. All ofULs Outlines of Investigation and all
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5、L COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULCONTENTSINTRODUCTION1 Scope .52 Components 53 Units of Measurement .54 Undated References 55 Glossary .66 Service Conditions 86.1 Normal service conditions .86.2 Special service conditions .8CONST
6、RUCTION7 General 98 Grounding and Bonding 99 Enclosures and Connecting Sleeves .1010 Connections 1111 Mounting Structure 1112 Clearance and Creepage Distances .11PERFORMANCE13 General 1213.5 Measurement of IBP and connector sleeve temperatures during testing .1313.6 Connections of conductors for con
7、tinuous current tests .1313.7 Test setup configuration .1314 Test Sequence for IBP Systems 1415 Dielectric Voltage-Withstand at Rated Frequency with Partial Discharge Measurement 1516 Power Factor and Capacitance .1617 Full Wave Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage 1618 Chopped Wave Lightning Impulse
8、 Withstand Voltage .1719 Continuous Current-Test .1720 Cyclic Aging Test .1821 Peak Withstand and Short-Time Withstand Tests .1921.1 Peak withstand current test 1921.2 Short-time withstand current test .2122 Vertical-Tray Flame Test .2223 Limited Smoke Test .2324 Sunlight Resistance .2325 Durability
9、 of Ink Printing .2326 Rain Tests .2426.2 Driven rain test .2426.3 Extended rain test 2427 Rod Entry Test .25PRODUCTION TESTS28 Production Line Tests .2628.1 General .2628.2 Power factor and capacitance test 26AUGUST 22, 2018 UL 1366 3UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION O
10、RDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL28.3 Visual inspection and dimensions 2628.4 Continuity of conductor .2728.5 Ground layer continuity test 2728.6 Covering integrity test .27RATING29 General 28MARKING30 General 28INSTRUCTIONS31 General 30AUGUST 22, 2018UL 13664UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHO
11、RIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULINTRODUCTION1 Scope1.1 These requirements cover Insulated Bus Pipe (IBP) having ac voltage ratings up to 46 kV.1.2 These requirements cover equipment intended for use only in ordinary locations in accordance withANSI/NFPA 70, th
12、e National Electrical Code (locations other than those identified as “Hazardous” or“Classified Locations”).1.3 These requirements cover IBP for installation above ground for indoor use and outdoor use, in areaswhich are accessible to qualified persons only.2 Components2.1 A component of a product co
13、vered by this Outline shall comply with the requirements for thatcomponent and shall be used in accordance with its recognized rating and other limitations of use.2.2 A component is not required to comply with a specific requirement that:a) Involves a feature or characteristic not required in the ap
14、plication of the component in theproduct covered by this Outline, orb) Is superseded by a requirement in this Outline.3 Units of Measurement3.1 Values stated without parentheses are the requirement. Values in parentheses are explanatory orapproximate information.4 Undated References4.1 Any undated r
15、eference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this Outline shall beinterpreted as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard.AUGUST 22, 2018 UL 1366 5UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL5 Glossary5.1
16、 The following terms and definitions apply as related to this Outline.5.1.1 AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE The temperature of the surrounding air that comes in contact withequipment.5.1.2 INSULATED BUS PIPE (IBP) A bus system that consists of a solid or hollow conductor withinsulation wound from untreated
17、paper and subsequently impregnated with a curable resin.5.1.3 CAPACITIVE GRADING A method by which desired voltage grading is obtained by anarrangement of conducting or semiconducting layers incorporated into the insulating material.5.1.4 CLEARANCE The distance between two conductive parts along a s
18、tring stretched the shortestway between these conductive parts.5.1.5 CONNECTION BOX An enclosure intended to surround the point where the IBP system isconnected to other electrical equipment, such as switchgear, to provide protection against unintentionalcontact with live parts, and to provide some
19、degree of protection against environmental contaminantswhen closely coupled with the connected equipment.5.1.6 COVERING A surrounding cover or housing used to protect the contained conductor and preventaccidental contact with live parts.5.1.7 CREEPAGE DISTANCE The shortest distance along the surface
20、 of an insulating materialbetween two conductive parts.5.1.8 FIELD WIRING TERMINAL A portion of the IBP intended for connection to cable(s) at theinstallation site.5.1.9 INDOOR USE An installation of IBP where the entire IBP system is exposed only to indooratmospheric conditions.5.1.10 MONTHLY NORMA
21、L MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE A temperature computed by averaging themaximum temperature for each day of the month, and averaging this number over 30 years.Note: The monthly normal maximum temperature for many locations in the United States can be obtained from National Centers forEnvironment Information. S
22、ee IEEE C37.24, Guide for Evaluation the Effect of Solar Radiation on Outdoor Metal-EnclosedSwitchgear for more information.5.1.11 OUTDOOR USE An installation of IBP where any portion of the system is exposed to outdooratmospheric conditions.5.1.12 SUPPORT COMPONENTS The basic subassemblies of the I
23、BP system that add strength,rigidity and support to the IBP system.AUGUST 22, 2018UL 13666UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL5.1.13 TAP BOX An enclosure intended to surround a point in the IBP system where three or moresections of
24、 IBP are joined together, to provide protection against unintentional contact with live parts, andto provide some degree of protection against environmental contaminants.5.1.14 TEMPERATURE RISE The difference between the measured temperature and the ambient airtemperature.5.1.15 TERMINATION A device
25、 that connects to the IBP and which contains all necessary mechanicaland electrical items to complete the connections to other equipment.5.2 The following ratings apply to IBP as covered by this Outline.5.2.1 RATED CURRENT (Ir) The maximum rms value of current which the IBP can carry continuouslyund
26、er the operating conditions of this Outline without exceeding its maximum conductor temperature.5.2.2 RATED FREQUENCY (r) The frequency at which the bus pipe system is designed to operate.5.2.3 RATED MAXIMUM CONDUCTOR TEMPERATURE The maximum temperature at which theconductor can operate as declared
27、by the manufacturer.5.2.4 RATED MAXIMUM VOLTAGE (Um) The highest rms value of the phase-to-phase voltage forwhich the IBP system is designed.5.2.5 RATED PEAK WITHSTAND CURRENT (Ip) The maximum peak current, equal to 2.6 times therated short-time withstand current, the IBP can withstand without damag
28、e.5.2.6 RATED PHASE TO GROUND VOLTAGE (U0) The highest rms value of the voltage betweenphase and ground for which the IBP system is designed.5.2.7 RATED SHORT-TIME DURATION (tk) The period of time the IBP can withstand the ratedshort-time current.5.2.8 RATED SHORT-TIME WITHSTAND CURRENT (Ik) The max
29、imum short-circuit current for whichthe IBP is designed to withstand for the specified rated short-time duration.AUGUST 22, 2018 UL 1366 7UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL6 Service Conditions6.1 Normal service conditions6.1.1 IB
30、P has been evaluated for use under the following conditions:a) Surrounding air temperature: 5C to 40C for indoor use IBP; 35C to 40C for outdooruse IBP, with the average temperature, measured over a period of 24 h, not exceeding 35C;b) Maximum altitude: 3300 ft (1000 m);c) Environmental conditions:
31、Areas not polluted by dust, smoke, corrosive and/or flammablegases, vapors, or salt;d) Maximum relative humidity: 95% non-condensing, average value measured over a period of24 h;e) Indoor IBP is located where the influence of solar radiation is not significant; andf) Outdoor IBP is subject to solar
32、radiation, and as such, is subject to derating of the continuouscurrent rating based on the monthly normal maximum temperature of the installation location.6.2 Special service conditions6.2.1 Altitude6.2.1.1 Installation at altitudes above 3300 ft (1000 m) is also recognized in this Outline. Variati
33、ons in thedesign will in some cases be required. For example, considerations should be made for temperature rise,insulation level, and mechanical parameters affected by lower ambient pressures. In such cases, themanufacturer shall supply de-rating factors to be applied to the normal service conditio
34、n ratings.6.2.2 Ambient temperature6.2.2.1 Use of the equipment in temperatures above 40C may require additional testing to establish thenecessary de-rating factors to be applied to the equipment. Use at temperatures below 35C may requireadditional considerations with respect to the mechanical prope
35、rties of insulation and mechanical supports.AUGUST 22, 2018UL 13668UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULCONSTRUCTION7 General7.1 IBP systems are engineered for specific applications, and as such may have unique combinations ofstraig
36、ht sections, curved sections, and the necessary interconnection sections and terminating ends. Theentire system shall include all bus pipe, connectors, fittings, and mounting structures to enable properinstallation of the complete system.7.2 Current carrying parts of IBP shall be aluminum or copper.
37、 The bus pipe may be solid or hollow.7.3 IBP systems may be provided in single or multiple phase configurations. The use of parallel runs ofIBP to provide higher current ratings is not covered by this Outline.7.4 IBP shall be provided with capacitive grading elements and a ground layer imbedded in t
38、he insulationthat surrounds the main conductor, such that the IBP meets the requirements of the DielectricVoltage-Withstand at Rated Frequency with Partial Discharge Measurement, Section 15.7.5 When IBP is provided with a neutral conductor, it shall be of the same size and configuration as thephase
39、conductors.8 Grounding and Bonding8.1 IBP shall have provision for permanently and effectively bonding all exposed non-current-carryingmetal parts, including metallic connecting sleeves, as well as all mounting members, supports, andclamps. IBP provided with an overall metallic sleeve shall have pro
40、vision for bonding each section of thesleeve. The means for bonding shall consist of a bonding stud or terminal suitable for connection of abonding conductor no smaller than 12 AWG.Note: This bonding connection is to prevent static charges and development of potential differences between exposed met
41、alsurfaces and ground, and is not intended to act as the equipment grounding conductor, or to carry currents associated with groundfaults in equipment or systems supplied by the IBP.8.2 At all points of connection between the bonding means or the bonding conductor and the assembly,any nonconductive
42、coating, such as paint, shall be removed or penetrated to provide a good electricalconnection. Bolts or screws engaging at least two full threads in the penetrated metal shall be consideredto have provided adequate penetration.8.3 IBP may be used for grounded or ungrounded systems. When intended for
43、 use in a grounded system,the IBP system shall be provided with an additional run of IBP, to be used as an equipment groundingconductor. This additional run shall be of similar configuration, and of no smaller size, than the IBP runsused for the phase conductors, unless the specific application is k
44、nown to be provided with anappropriately sized equipment grounding conductor of different construction, such as a cable or bare bus.AUGUST 22, 2018 UL 1366 9UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL9 Enclosures and Connecting Sleeves9.1
45、 IBP is not provided with an enclosure surrounding all phases. All connecting joints between sectionsof IBP shall be provided with connecting sleeves that prevent access to uninsulated live parts asdemonstrated by compliance with the Rod Entry Test, Section 27.9.2 The following requirements shall ap
46、ply to IBP intended for outdoor use:a) Unless investigated for sunlight resistance in accordance with Sunlight Resistance, Section24, the IBP shall be provided with a covering of stainless steel or aluminum over the entirelength of the IBP. This outer covering shall comply with the requirements for
47、corrosionprotection for outdoor use equipment in accordance with the Standard for Enclosures forElectrical Equipment, Environmental Considerations, UL 50E;b) The IBP shall be subjected to the rain tests described in Rain Tests, Section 26 in addition toany test requirements for any Type designation
48、marked on the IBP in accordance with theStandard for Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Environmental Considerations, UL 50E;c) Connecting sleeves shall be provided with sealing rings that are resistant to weathering inaccordance with the Standard for Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Environme
49、ntalConsiderations, UL 50E; andd) Connecting sleeves shall be provided with bellows to allow for expansion and contraction ofthe IBP system.9.3 When provided with a tap box or connection box (enclosure) for connection of the IBP to otherequipment, the box shall comply with the following:a) The box shall be constructed of metal no thinner than No. 11 gauge;b) The box, when mated to the equipment the IBP is connected to, shall comply with the RodEntry Test, Section 27;c) All unhinged covers that provide access to the interior
