Partial discharge (PD) measurement has been used for several decades to assess the condition of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) electrical apparatus. In the past, PD measurements were largely limited to the production stages of various assets (e.g., during R&D, factory-type tests, and factory acceptance tests). However, the advantages of such testing have resulted in it being used more often …

NETA Corporate Alliance Partners (CAPs) are a group of industry-leading companies that have joined forces with NETA to work together toward a common aim: improving quality, safety, and electrical system reliability. In our CAP Spotlight series, we look at what makes CAPs special and highlight some of their individual successes. In this issue, NETA World interviews Francis Fisher, head of …