Kinectrics adds LIRA® (Line Resonance Analysis) to the cable condition assessment
portfolio
Kinectrics is the leading provider of EHV/HV/MV/LV cable
condition assessment services. We pride ourselves of providing independent
laboratory and field services with the most advances technologies available
globally. Our comprehensive collection of advanced diagnostic tools is
constantly evolving; this means our clients have continuous access to cutting
edge technologies along with outstanding engineering know how. We are the segment leader in Partial
Discharge testing; by remaining technology independent we utilize the best and
ever evolving sensing and acquisition technologies to pin point cable defects.
In addition to our PD expertise, we are
the only service provider to offer a comprehensive array of tests in addition
to Partial Discharge, such as Dielectric Loss Tangent Delta, Dielectric
Spectroscopy, Time Domain Reflectometry and
Neutral Resistance Measurements to name a few. We are pleased to announce that we have added
LIRA® to our portfolio of services as of September 2017.
LIRA® is a non-destructive low voltage assessment
technology. It utilizes Frequency-domain reflectometry (FDR) to detect,
localize, and characterize subtle impedance changes in a cable system. FDR is
based on the interaction of electromagnetic waves with conductors and
dielectric materials as they propagate along the cable. The technique uses the
principles of transmission-line theory to locate and quantify impedance changes
in the cable circuit. These impedance changes can result from connections,
faults in the conductors, or degradation in the cable polymer material. In conjunction to other advanced diagnostics
this tool can shed light on the bulk (global) insulation condition as well as
localize defect identification.
Contact us to hear more about this exciting addition to our
service portfolio.