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Partial Discharge in a Critical GIS Substation

Partial Discharge in a Critical GIS Substation

Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substations are vital nodes in modern power...
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Partial Discharge in a Critical GIS Installation: A Detailed Case Study

Partial Discharge in a Critical GIS Installation: A Detailed Case Study

The increasing demand for uninterrupted power supply necessitates the highest...
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Partial Discharge in a Critical Power Transformer: A Detailed Case Study

Partial Discharge in a Critical Power Transformer: A Detailed Case Study

Power transformers are often considered the heart of electrical substations,...
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A Comprehensive Exploration of Partial Discharge in Power Transformers and GIS

A Comprehensive Exploration of Partial Discharge in Power Transformers and GIS

This article delves deeper into the intricacies of partial discharge,...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Partial Discharge in Power Transformers

A Comprehensive Guide to Partial Discharge in Power Transformers

Partial discharge in a power transformer refers to a localized...
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Understanding Partial Discharge and How to Perform Testing on Power Transformers and GIS Switchgear

Understanding Partial Discharge and How to Perform Testing on Power Transformers and GIS Switchgear

Partial discharge refers to small, localized electrical sparks or discharges...
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Partial Discharge in Transformers and GIS

Partial Discharge in Transformers and GIS

Partial discharge (PD) is a localized electrical breakdown in insulation...
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Partial Discharge (PD) Testing Equipment

Partial Discharge (PD) Testing Equipment

Partial discharge (PD) is a localized dielectric breakdown of only...
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Comparing Hioki Earth Testers (FT6031-50 and FT6041) vs Fluke, Megger, Kyoritsu, and Chauvin Arnoux in North Africa

In regions like Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, industries face challenging environments (heat, dust, dry soil) where proper earthing and robust test equipment are critical. This article offers a comprehensive comparison of Hioki’s earth testers– notably the Hioki FT6031-50(2- and 3-pole earth tester) and Hioki FT6041– against equivalent models from Fluke, Megger, Kyoritsu, and Chauvin Arnoux. We focus on industrial use cases (plants, factories), building electricians (HVAC and facilities maintenance), electronics repair, and general maintenance operations.