BS EN 60034-18-34:2012

What is BS EN 60034-18-34 – Thermomechanical endurance of insulation systems about? 

BS EN 60034-18-34 is a European Standard on rotating electrical machines that give test procedures for the evaluation of thermomechanical endurance of insulation systems of form-wound windings. 

In this evaluation, the performance of a candidate system is compared to that of a reference insulation system with proven service experience. 

Who is BS EN 60034-18-34- Thermomechanical endurance of insulation systems for? 

BS EN 60034-18-34 on thermomechanical endurance of insulation systems is relevant to: 

• Manufactures of rotating electrical machines such as stator end-winding   
• Electrical design engineers  
• Mechanical industry 
• Companies dealing with electrical systems  
• Retailers and dealers of various rotating electrical machines.  

Why should you use BS EN 60034-18-34 - Thermomechanical endurance of insulation systems? 

As a result of thermomechanical cycling, the following mechanical degradations can occur in the insulation system of the windings 

• Delamination between layers of the insulation 
• Delamination between a layer of the insulation and the conductor 
• Abrasion at the outer surface of the insulation 

BS EN 60034-18-34 provides you with a designation of the test procedure, test specimens and test objects, heating and cooling cycles, test procedures, Tests for qualification, and tests for qualification with report analysis which ensure the quality for form-wound windings. 

Overall BS EN 60034-18-34 helps demonstrate the test performance and diagnostic procedures for thermomechanical endurance of insulation systems, ensuring that they play a positive role in the operational efficiency of overall rotating electrical machines.