Electrical Insulation News
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Innovative Synthetic Fibers Released by Alfa Chemistry: Discover Carbon, Ceramic, Glass, and Polymer Options
Alfa Chemistry, a leading supplier of scientific research materials, has recently announced the availability of a range of new synthetic fibers for advanced applications. These fibers include carbon, ceramic, glass, and polymer fibers, designed to meet the growing demand for innovative and high-performance materials in various industries. “As industries continue to seek advanced materials ...
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66KV transformer shipment to Australia, SGS inspection
The 66KV transformer, 8mva power transformer with 8 cooling fans, with ester, a flame-retardant, biodegradable insulating fluid. 66KV transformer design galvanizing technology, with corrosion resistance and rust-proof, also used for offshore projects. its will be delivered to Australia, and will supply environmentally friendly power. The third-party company SGS was commissioned to inspect the ...
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Analytical News: T,C&A Lab Offers Insights on Carbon Fiber Testing
Carbon fiber materials, being extremely stiff, strong, and light, are increasingly used in many processes to create excellent composite building materials. To ensure the quality and integrity of such materials, Alfa Chemistry’s testing branch - T,C&A Lab, has recently announced to provide carbon fiber testing service for customers worldwide. Experts from Alfa Chemistry will offer ...
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Heilind Leading Supplier TE Connectivity Announced SWFR Single Wall Heat Shrink Tubing
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, manufactures SWFR single wall heat shrink tubing which is a cost effective, highly flame-retardant, 2:1 shrink ratio tubing made of irradiated, cross-linked polyolefin. It insulates and mechanically protects components, electrical connections, terminations and more. This non-halogenated tubing is applicable for use in enclosed ...
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Power Distribution Component Market to hit US$ 140 bn by 2025
As per a recent industry report put forward by Global Market Insights Inc., Power Distribution Component Market is forecast to register its name in the billion-dollar fraternity down the line of seven years, by exceeding a revenue of USD 140 billion by 2024 with a projected CAGR of 6% over 2019-2025.Growing demand for refurbishment & retrofitting of existing electrical setup along with fiscal ...
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Detecting risky residual currents using differential current measurement: operating electrical systems safely with RC monitoring
Residual currents in low voltage networks represent a fundamental safety risk, if they go undetected or if they are detected too late. They may cause operations to be interrupted unexpectedly, incurring damage to man and machine and in the final instance, leading to high costs. "Detect early, warn and take action" are the watchwords in risk prevention. Permanent monitoring of residual currents is ...
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Natcore Technology, Coveme Sign Joint Development Agreement
Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF; Frankfurt: 8NT) has signed a joint development agreement with Coveme spa, the Italian company that is a leading innovator in the manufacture and conversion of polyester films. Natcore has recently developed the Natcore Foil Cell, which combines a revolutionary laser process with a novel metallization strategy, thus enabling high-efficiency cell ...
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UL 1640 for Portable Power Distribution Systems
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has created several guidelines that manufacturers may use to increase compliance with the latest UL standards in safety and production. For portable power distribution systems, the UL standard is 1640 (Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment). Portable power distribution units are large devices that regulate exceedingly high voltages to low voltages that ...
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Natural Ester Insulating Fluids
Natural esters, also known as vegetable oils, can be used as an alternative to mineral oil as an insulating liquid in power transformers and other electrical equipment. A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide the electrical power industry with a relatively straightforward test for oxidation stability of natural esters. The proposed standard is WK21616, Test Method for Oxidation ...
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Dielectric Heat Exchanger Test Rig
Commisioning is underway for a dieletric oil cooler test rig. Providing 18 kW of oil temperature control and 15 kW of pure water control with optional air cooling, the facility will achieive a 0.8% heat balance across it operating range with flow rates upto 60 lpm. Customers seeking hybrid, battery, electric motor and electronics cooling system development will be provided with an automated test ...
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Standard Energy Solutions Shares Summer Energy-Savings Survival Tips for Home Owners
Homeowners seeking to mitigate increased energy costs during the summer months and keep their homes at a comfortable temperature are increasingly looking to energy management technologies and improvements to increase home energy efficiency. Standard Energy Solutions (SES), a Standard Solar company, has recently expanded its offerings to bring customers the most extensive and effective services in ...
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PG&E, Energy Commission Unveil Battery Energy Storage In San Jose
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Energy Commission today unveiled an innovative battery energy storage system pilot project to better balance power needs of the electric grid. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the project was held at HGST, Inc's facility in east San Jose. The Yerba Buena Battery Energy Storage System Pilot Project charges batteries when ...
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The subject of the energy transition at local level - press conference of New Energy Husum
Husum’s trade fair boss and energy experts from Schleswig-Holstein show ways to achieve self-sufficiency with renewable energy Today, Messe Husum organised a press conference in Kiel on the subject of the energy transition at local level. Speakers included Schleswig-Holstein’s energy transition minister Dr Robert Habeck, Husum’s trade fair boss Peter Becker, the spokesman of ...
By Messe HUSUM
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Dow Unveils New Technologies for Solar Panel Makers to Help Harness the Power of the Sun, and Help Reduce Total Lifetime System Costs
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) announced today that it is introducing new polyolefin-based technologies and bringing next generation solutions to the market to help harness the power of the sun and turn it into cost-effective energy to help address the world’s growing needs. Dow is committed to finding new ways of harnessing the power of the sun and ...
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ASTM D1934 - 95(2012) Standard Test Method for Oxidative Aging of Electrical Insulating Petroleum Oils by Open-Beaker Method
Open-beaker oxidative aging methods have been used for many years in laboratories of oil companies, electrical equipment manufacturers, and electric utility companies interested in the stability of electrical insulating oils under oxidative conditions. They are particularly useful as a check on the continuity of production and shipment of insulating oils. They ...
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ASTM D2132 - 12 Standard Test Method for Dust-and-Fog Tracking and Erosion Resistance of Electrical Insulating Materials
Method—It is possible that electrical insulation in service will fail as a result of tracking, erosion, or a combination of both, if exposed to high relative humidity and contamination environments. This is particularly true of organic insulations in outdoor applications where the surface of the insulation becomes contaminated by deposits of moisture and dirt, for example, ...
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ASTM D1830 - 99(2012) Standard Test Method for Thermal Endurance of Flexible Sheet Materials Used for Electrical Insulation by the Curved Electrode Method
A major factor affecting the life of insulating materials is thermal degradation. Other factors, such as moisture and vibration, may cause failures after the material has been weakened by thermal degradation. Electrical insulation is effective in electrical equipment only as long as it retains its physical and electrical integrity. Thermal ...
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ASTM D4881 - 05(2012) Standard Test Method for Thermal Endurance of Varnished Fibrous- or Film-Wrapped Magnet Wire
Individual varnishes behave differently when applied to the same fibrous- or film-wrapped magnet wire when exposed to elevated temperatures. Likewise, a varnish does not always behave the same when applied to different types of fibrous or film-wrapped magnet wires and when exposed to elevated temperatures. 1. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination ...
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ASTM D4882 - 05(2012) Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Electrical Insulating Varnishes by the Twisted-Coil Test
Values obtained by flexural test can provide information with regard to the bond strength of the particular varnish in combination with a particular type of magnet wire, when measured under conditions described in this test method. 1. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination of the bond strength of an electrical insulating varnish when applied to ...
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ASTM D3638 - 12 Standard Test Method for Comparative Tracking Index of Electrical Insulating Materials
Electrical equipment can fail as a result of electrical tracking of insulating material that is exposed to various contaminating environments and surface conditions. There are a number of ASTM and other tests designed to quantify behavior of materials, especially at relatively high voltages. This method is an accelerated test which at relatively low test voltages, provides a ...
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