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Kinectrics Electrical Testing, Certification and Metrology group utilizes unique High Voltage, High Current and other specialized laboratory facilities and mobile test equipment to perform a wide range of testing services for electrical equipment manufacturers, industrial power users, transmission/distribution utilities and power producers.

Services include power apparatus commissioning tests, independent equipment certification testing, standard testing and development, safety equipment testing, revenue power metering calibrations, and equipment failure investigations. Kinectrics Electrical Testing services can help utilities resolve equipment failures and network system outage problems to achieve cost-effective system operation, reliability and customer satisfaction.

Kinectrics Electrical Testing Group also undertakes engineering services related to equipment development and improvement, work methods development and consulting for temporary grounds, line rope, live line tools, conductor monitoring tools and other devices.

Comprehensive capabilities

High Voltage Testing 

Kinectrics can address all your High Voltage testing needs for switchgear, transformer, power cables, insulators and other transmission and distribution equipment rated up to 500 kV under lightning and switching impulse, power frequency voltages. We offer comprehensive indoor, outdoor, mobile and specialized environmental test facilities and expertise.

Kinectrics tests to ANSI, IEEE, AEIC, NEMA, CEA, IEC and other national and international standards for:

• Wet and Dry Power Frequency Withstand and Flashover
• Partial Discharge
• Radio Interference Voltage (RIV)
• Visual Corona
• Dry lightning Impulse Critical Flashover and Withstand
• Wet and Dry Switching Impulse Critical Flashover and Withstand
• Custom test programs for research and new product development

High Current Testing

From transmission class disconnect switches to small connectors, Kinectrics provides a full range of High Current test capabilities. Our independent and confidential test services provide quality testing for certification or product development requirements. If your needs are for short circuit, power arc or temperature rise testing, Kinectrics can provide the solutions. Kinectrics offers High Current testing to CSA, ASTM, ANSI, IEEE and other standards, including:

• Type tests on distribution class transformers
• Short circuit capacity on temporary working grounds
• Electric arc thermal performance of materials and safety equipment
• Electric arc hazard assessment
• Complete connector test series
• Peak withstand and thermal test on switchgear
• Temperature rise test on electrical equipment
• Power arc test on distribution class insulators
• Mechanical operation of switchgear under severe ice conditions
• Short circuit on overhead lines, OPGW and line hardware

Multiple Client Benefits

• Accurate, reliable test results to support informed decision-making
• Confirm performance specifications before installation
• Quality testing by utility industry experts in world class state-of-the-art facilities
• Confidential services by reputable, experienced and independent lab
• Cost-effective services to meet your needs and your schedule
• "One-stop" shop with additional comprehensive Kinectrics laboratory support services readily available

Mobile Testing

Kinectrics provides Mobile Field Test services available 24/7 for high voltage power systems. Kinectrics’ testing service for cables and electrical power equipment ranges from certification testing and equipment life assessment, to emergency failure analysis and fault detection.

Test objects handled

Insulators, transformers, metal enclosed switchgear, cables, transmission line and station hardware, arresters, transmission and distribution class switches, electrical insulating components, electrical protective equipment and safety products.

For more information, contact

John Page, 416.207.6492, john.page@kinectrics.com

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