Solutions High Voltage Testing
Core Services
Transmission & Distribution Equipment Testing
Our lab tests a wide range of medium and high voltage components used in modern electrical infrastructure including:
- Insulators, bushings and wildlife guards
- Power transformer, instrument transformers and transformer rectifier units (TRU)
- Switchgear (including GIS), breakers, panels and reclosers
- Cables, cable accessories, cross arms and other structural components
- Testing Capabilities:
- Power frequency withstand and flashover (dry & wet)
- AC and DC Voltage withstand tests
- Lightning Impulse & Switching Impulse (dry & wet)
- Steep Front Impulse, Partial Discharge, Corona and Radio Influence Voltage (RIV)
- 12.5kV-3.3MW feed for testing power equipment (ex. Kiosks, EV charge systems)
- 0 to 4.6kV or 13.8kV 5MVA-1MW generator test set for Transformers and TRU tests
- Dielectric Test capabilities:
- AC up to 1.2MV
- DC up to 1.0 MV
- LI up to 3.2 MV
- SI up to 2.0MV
- RIV/Corona test up to 650kV AC & DC
- Energized mechanical testing
- Standards Compliant:
- IEEE, IEC, CSA, ANSI — with customized testing available
Energized Environmental Testing
Simulating real-world environmental stress to test insulation durability.
- Testing Capabilities:
- Energized Salt fog testing (3 chambers – IEC 62217 & others)
- Tracking wheel testing (IEC, ANSI and IEEE test standards)
- Inclined plane erosion & tracking tests
- Clean Fog Testing
- Focus Areas:
- Evaluate performance under pollution, moisture, and salt spray
- Determine tracking resistance and erosion wear
- Custom Testing: Tailored procedures available
- Collaborative Support: Works with Materials and Mechanical Lab for deeper material analysis
TRU & Transformer Testing
Full-scope testing for Transformer Rectifier Units and power and instrument transformers.
- TRU Testing (Up to 34.5kV, 60Hz):
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- Current balancing & overload cycle tests
- Temperature rise & load testing
- Harmonic analysis, voltage regulation, audible sound, short circuit testing
- Rated power tests up to 2.5 MW
- Standards: IEEE 1563.2, ANSI 34.2
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- Transformer Testing (Up to 4.5 MVA):
- Dielectric testing: Applied, Induced, Impulse
- Load/no-load losses, impedance voltage, polarity
- Partial discharge, dissipation factor, commutating reactance, short circuit testing
- Standards including but not limited to: IEEE C57.12.90, C57.12.91 and various IEC standards.
Why Choose Powertech?
Test for the Real World
Simulate lightning strikes, fault currents, grid interactions, and high-temperature operating conditions with the precision needed to uncover design limitations and verify resilience.
Comply with Confidence
Align your testing with globally recognized standards (IEC, IEEE, CSA, UL) and interconnection requirements—supported by engineers who understand the path to certification and market entry.
Accelerate Innovation
Use our data-rich results to inform product development, troubleshoot weak points, and validate performance before launch.
Work with People Who Get It
Our team includes deeply experienced high-voltage specialists who’ve tested thousands of products and systems across generations of electrical infrastructure.
Applicable Standards
Testing aligned with: IEC, IEEE, CSA, UL, NERC, ISO interconnection and equipment standards.
How This Applies to Your Industry
Utilities
Validate transformer, switchgear, and cable performance under fault and surge conditions. Ensure compliance with NERC and grid integration requirements.
Electrical OEMs
Certify high-voltage equipment for type testing and market entry. Reduce time to compliance with repeatable, standards-aligned testing.
Industrial Manufacturing
Test proprietary systems and components to prevent electrical failure and ensure safe high-voltage performance in operational environments.
Energy (Oil, Gas & Renewables)
Simulate power system behavior for renewable grid integration and offshore/onshore fault event readiness.
Government and Public Sector
Support infrastructure development with accredited high-voltage testing aligned to public safety and regulatory requirements.
“Every test we run is a stress rehearsal for the real world. Our job is to make sure your equipment performs when it matters most.”
Sara Tahermaram
Division Manager, High Voltage & Mechanical Testing
Trust your equipment under pressure.
Powertech gives you the confidence to move forward—whether you're entering new markets, verifying safety, or preparing assets for long-term grid operation. With accredited labs, experienced engineers, and deep understanding of utility and energy standards, we help you de-risk performance, support certification, and deliver results faster.
Let’s build a testing plan that meets your performance and compliance goals—and gets you ready for certification. Get in touch today.
Sara Tahermaram
Division Manager, High Voltage & Mechanical Testing
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