Exploring Power Factor / Dissipation Factor Testing

In this video, join Tom Sandri as he Explores Power Factor / Dissipation Factor Testing. Most failures of electrical equipment are the result of a breakdown in the insulation system. Power factor/dissipation Factor testing is an effective way to detect defective electrical equipment insulation. Power factor/dissipation factor is the ratio of the capacitive or ‘charging’ current (measured in volt-amperes) to resistive or ‘leakage’ current (measured in watts). It is a means of measuring insulation integrity since the smaller the loss angle, the better, or more efficient the insulator. Insulation may be deteriorating; however, the equipment may not fail for some time. Although this condition represents a serious hazard, if deteriorated insulation is detected before failure, it can often be reconditioned instead of being replaced. This allows corrective action to be taken during a planned outage before extensive equipment damage results from insulation failure. Power factor/dissipation factor testing also makes it possible to detect equipment insulation problems without making an internal visual inspection. The result is a significant decrease in maintenance cost and downtime. Power factor/dissipation testing is one of the best testing techniques for predictive and preventive maintenance. Protec is an administratively-approved course provider for the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Visit us at https://protecequip.com Equipment related to this webinar: Megger Delta 4310 https://protecequip.com/products/megger-delta4310-12kv-insulation-diagnostic-system Doble M4000/4100 https://protecequip.com/products/doble-m4000-m4100-power-factor-insulation-analyzer Megger CB100 https://protecequip.com/products/megger-cb-100-28v-power-factor-test-set Omicron CPC 100 https://protecequip.com/products/omicron-cpc-100-multi-functional-primary-test-system Raytech CAPO12 https://protecequip.com/products/raytech-capo-12-12kv-capacitance-and-tan-delta-power-factor-meter