Applies to the measurement of partial discharges which occur in electrical apparatus, components or systems when tested with alternating voltages up to 400 Hz or with direct voltage. Defines the quantities to be measured and describes test and measuring circuits which may be used. It is intended that the provisions of this Standard should be used in the drafting of specifications relating to partial discharge measurements for specific power apparatus. This Standard is identical to and has been reproduced from IEC 60270:2000.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee EL-007 has reviewed the content of this publication and inaccordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has beendetermined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Reconfirmed documents cannot be amended, but may be formally revised and a newedition published.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since theoriginal date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latestversions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in thisReconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures forreconfirmation on 18 May 2015.Reconfirmed documents cannot be amended, but may be formally revised and a newedition published.The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-007:AusgridAustralian Industry GroupEnergy Networks AssociationEngineers AustraliaThe University of New South Wales

Reconfirmed 18/05/2015.
This standard as been reconfirmed in Australia in 2015 and remains current in New Zealand.

AS 1018-1985

DR 01020 CP

IEC 60270 Ed. 3.0 - Identical