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INSULATION BREAKDOWN [1 record]

Record 1 2022-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insulators and Supporting Materials (Electr.)
  • Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
  • Electronic Defects and Failures
DEF

The sudden loss of insulation due to the voltage applied to two electrodes either side of the insulating material.

CONT

... a breakdown of insulation causes permanent damage ...

PHR

insulation breakdown check

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolateurs et supports (Électricité)
  • Entretien des équipements électriques
  • Défectuosités et pannes (Électronique)
CONT

En raison des courants mis en jeu dans l'essai de rigidité diélectrique sous tension c.a. [courant alternatif], un claquage de l'isolation provoquerait un endommagement irréparable [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aisladores y soportes (Electricidad)
  • Mantenimiento de equipos eléctricos
  • Defectos y fallas electrónicos
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