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HIGH-VOLTAGE TEST [1 record]

Record 1 2012-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Measuring: Practice
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
DEF

A test that consists of the application of a voltage higher than the rated voltage for a specified time for the purpose of determining the adequacy against breakdown of insulating materials and spacings under normal conditions.

OBS

The test is used as a proof test of new apparatus, a maintenance test on older equipment, or as one method of evaluating developmental insulation systems.

OBS

high-voltage test: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

PHR

Low-frequency high-voltage test.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exécution des mesures électriques
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
DEF

Essai consistant à appliquer une haute tension à une isolation en vue de vérifier que sa rigidité diélectrique est suffisante.

OBS

essai diélectrique : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI).

OBS

essai diélectrique : terme uniformisé par le CN (Canadien National).

PHR

Essai diélectrique à basse fréquence.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Electrometría
  • Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
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