Why is VLF Hipot testing becoming more important in modern power networks? VLF Hipot testing is widely used for assessing the ...
The LIpATEST is an insulation condition assessment test developed by Powertech Labs primarily for testing of insulation in power cables. In the LIpATEST, Powertech applies a negative, step-dc voltage ...
The street scene shows damage caused by an explosion in a manhole as a result of gases generated by a low-voltage arcing fault. North America, according to statistics published by the IEEE Insulated ...
Insulation resistance testers, often called megohmmeters, are fundamental tools for preventive maintenance, used to assess the integrity of insulation in motors, cables, transformers, and other ...
Most of the electrical power distribution infrastructure is static, and in many facilities, the mindset for electrical equipment and devices is “set it, and forget it.” However, much of the existing ...
A new hyper-scale data center was built in rural New Jersey that’s served by more than 100 25kV cables. Six months into operation, a cable termination failed catastrophically, and the forensic ...
To get a good idea of the changes that have been happening to cable testers, think of them as circuit analyzers. This much more inclusive classification not only covers cable harnesses, but also power ...