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 ...

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 ...

The measurement engineer can view the values from tan δ and partial-discharge testing directly in the cable test van. Clear representation helps to detect severe defects or locate partial discharges ...

Hipot testers are used to measure the leakage current and insulation resistance between all components and connections, verify solid ground connections, and test ground bonds. These tests include the ...

Extreme operating conditions can quickly compromise cable reliability. This article outlines key considerations engineers use ...

09 June 2015 The British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) has announced it will now provide low and medium voltage cable testing to all International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) cable ...

Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat, located at an elevation of 3700 m (12,140 ft) above sea level. This is also one of the largest lithium reserves in the world and presents very harsh ...

Your client has asked that you perform hipot testing on your PCB and on the cable assemblies of your design. What are the three common hipot tests and what do they measure? This particular hipot test ...

"The image is RD3215E Megger Tester from Wrindu."Electrical insulation plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of electrical systems. To assess the condition of insulation and ...