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 ...

New DCM Cable Test System from Beta LaserMike Fully Automates and Speeds the Testing of High-Performance, Twisted-Pair LAN Cables Online, June 16, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Dayton, OH - DCM, now a part of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Solar energy systems are built to provide decades of reliable energy production, but hidden issues can silently reduce performance until small failures become large failures, costly repairs, and even ...

Partial discharge in transformers can occur in gas bubbles or within oil and paper insulation, with PD activity potentially leading to insulation failure over time. On-site PD testing methods are ...

HypotULTRA Models 7800, 7804, 7850, and 7854 now measure insulation resistance up to 200 GΩ, which is four times the ...

Suggested Citation: "2 Answers to Key Questions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Transit Traction Power Cables: Replacement Guidelines. Washington, DC: The National ...