Monthly Archives: August 2016
Detecting Electrical Treeing in High-Voltage Services Equipment
In May 2016, a bolt of lightning touched down on a golf course in Wichita Falls, Texas. It left a dramatic pattern of intricately branched singe marks that radiated from the center of the strike. Lighting bolts and the discharge … Continue reading
Inspection and Maintenance of a Substation Power Transformer
Annual inspections can extend the useful life of high-voltage equipment while ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the electrical grid. Standardized tests, such as those recommended by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, can assess the health of … Continue reading