Analysis of Currents in Dielectric Gloves due to Medium Voltage Surges

John Morales, Flavio Quizhpi-Palomeque, Mateo Quizhpi-Cuesta, Francisco Gomez-Juca, Byron Cabrera R., Victor Humala A.

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Abstract

Dielectric gloves are used by technicians to carry out work on Medium and High Voltage air lines. It is necessary to carry out electrical tests to safeguard the integrity of the person who is using them, if the leakage current exceeds 20 mA, harmful effects on the user's health may occur. In the present article, a method for the measurement of the leakage current with the implementation of an aluminum hand as a test electrode is presented. The test results are compared with the conventional method proposed by the ASTM D120 standard. The results show that the leakage currents recorded in the aluminum hand were lower in relation to the standard method. The currents registered before the glove was pierced are less than 30mA, and the breakdown voltage was lower than that established by the standard. The work presents an alternative to verify the state of dielectric gloves.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 3rd International Conference on High Voltage Engineering and Power Systems, ICHVEPS 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages466-471
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665443548
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event3rd International Conference on High Voltage Engineering and Power Systems, ICHVEPS 2021 - Virtual, Bandung, Indonesia
Duration: 5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021

Publication series

Name2021 3rd International Conference on High Voltage Engineering and Power Systems, ICHVEPS 2021

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on High Voltage Engineering and Power Systems, ICHVEPS 2021
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityVirtual, Bandung
Period5/10/216/10/21

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Keywords

  • ASTM standards
  • current analysis
  • Dielectric gloves
  • high voltage

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