In a perfect world, all the electrical current sent along a conductive wire would reach its intended destination. However, in the real world some of it is lost along the way for various reasons. Wires ...

Insulation resistance testing is a simple yet critical preventive measure that can significantly lower your maintenance costs. You may be familiar with the role insulation resistance testing plays in ...

to insulation testing, which is an essential part of most UK, European and International Standards. Insulation testing is often seen as the third ‘core’ test and would usually be preceded by an earth ...

Abstract: Failure in the rotor winding insulation of doubly-fed induction generators (DFIG) used in wind turbines is common due to the harsh environment and operating stresses. However, rotor ...

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 ...

This article provides a brief summary of the types of surge protective device likely to be present in an electrical installation before discussing how to carry out electrical testing without causing ...

High-voltage insulation testing at 5 kV and 10 kV is a subject that comes up regularly in the questions received by our technical support group. Below are a few answers for some of the questions we’re ...

If a critical piece of capital equipment "dies", the obvious response is to attempt to bring it back online through troubleshooting and repair. Is there power? Connect a voltmeter. Check the fuses. Is ...