Among the various diagnostic methods used to assess transformer condition, capacitance and Tan Delta testing has gained broad ...

Complex grids depend on equipment such as transformers, protection relays, switchgear, and cables—each of which can develop ...

Transformers are very reliable devices and can provide service for a long time if regularly maintained and serviced. They’re also the single most costly item in any substation. To protect against ...

To meet the requirements of your electrical safety testing applications, you can choose from a variety of instruments and systems that perform hipot, insulation-resistance (IR), ground-resistance, and ...

Testing insulation is an important way to qualify a new installation. Testing also protects and prolongs the life of electrical systems and motors. Over the years, electrical systems are exposed to ...

In this episode of “EC&M Tech Talk, ” Randy Barnett, an electrical instructor, trainer, inspector, journeyman electrician, and safety expert, walks viewers through the wide world of insulation ...

One of the most important aspects of a safe electrical power system is the proper performance of ground-fault protective equipment. Mandated by the National Electrical Code (NEC), Art. 230.95(C) ...

Motors and transformers are some of the most reliable pieces of equipment installed at power plants. However, inadequate maintenance can result in trouble. While regular testing and skilled evaluation ...

Electrical safety testers—often referred to as “hipot” testers—are an integral part of electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing. Hipot testers get their name from the high-potential (high ...

With increasing pressure to lower costs, utilities are looking for tools to maximize the benefit of each dollar spent. Maintenance crews and engineers have a hands-on technical understanding but often ...