EC&M Asks — How Do You Perform Partial Discharge Testing in the Field?

In Episode 42 of EC&M Asks features subject matter expert Tom Sandri, director of workforce development at Vector Power. He addresses common questions he receives about partial discharge (PD) testing and how testing differs between the field and in a factory setting. Tom also gives a general overview of PD testing and what it means when it comes to qualification, quality assurance, and condition assessment. 

“EC&M Asks” is a video series that enlists the technical expertise of our brand’s subject matter experts to answer our readers’ most pressing electrical questions. Tthese quick videos offer Q&As on topics related to various installations, applications, and troubleshooting scenarios. When our readers ask, EC&M answers.