by Michelle Osborne | Jul 14, 2026 | HV, Partial Discharge Testing
Accurate Partial Discharge Measurements Begin with Proper Calibration Partial discharge (PD) testing plays a critical role in evaluating the condition of high-voltage insulation systems. From transformers and power cables to rotating machines and switchgear, detecting...
by Dominique | Apr 12, 2019 | Cable Testing and Diagnostics, Partial Discharge Testing
Partial discharge (PD) is evidence of a degrading insulation system, which could lead to very costly repairs and can predictively lead to an electrical breakdown of high-voltage apparatus. The phenomenon is of great practical interest in the electric power industry,...