EN 62217:2013

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Identification
5 Environmental conditions
6 Information on transport, storage and installation
7 Classification of tests
8 General requirements for insulator test specimens
9 Design tests
Annex A (informative) - Difference between the
        tracking and erosion and accelerated ageing
        test on polymeric insulators
Annex B (informative) - Recommended application
        of tests
Annex C (informative) - Explanation of the concept
        of classes for the design tests
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications

IEC 62217:2012 is applicable to polymeric insulators whose insulating body consists of one or various organic materials. Polymeric insulators covered by this standard include both solid core and hollow insulators. They are intended for use on HV overhead lines and in indoor and outdoor equipment. The object of this standard is: - to define the common terms used for polymeric insulators; - to prescribe common test methods for design tests on polymeric insulators; - to prescribe acceptance or failure criteria, if applicable. These tests, criteria and recommendations are intended to ensure a satisfactory life-time under normal operating and environmental conditions. This standard shall only be applied in conjunction with the relevant product standard. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes a significant technical change with respect to the previous edition. The first edition of IEC 62217 (2005) included two other alternative tracking and erosion tests (a 5 000 hour multi-stress test and a tracking wheel test) which were based on tests developed by CIGRE and utilities. These tests are no longer given as normative alternatives following the results of a study/questionnaire by TC 36 on the relative merits of all three tracking and erosion tests. The 5 000 hour multi-stress test and a tracking wheel test are described in IEC/TR 62730 (2012).