Overview
Many factors come into play when selecting a solid insulation for electrical equipment. Depending on the design, application, and the manufacturing process, some material properties may be more important to than others. How does a design engineer prioritize, compare, and apply the extensive information provided on electrical data sheets? Understanding how and why that data is gathered is a good place to start. In this presentation, attendees will see, first hand, how DuPont's Energy Solutions Lab acquires test data for its insulation products. They will learn how that information, translated to electrical data sheets, can help them make decisions relevant to their specific designs. Several short videos will describe the different types of testing taking place on a daily basis - including tests unique to Lab such as dual-temperature aging. In addition, attendees will learn practical applications of various thermal, mechanical, and electrical ratings by way of examples and case histories.
Key Takeaways
- Understand why testing is performed and reported
- Discover how tests are carried out in a state-of-the-art test lab
- Learn how to apply test data to your electrical equipment design
Speakers
Transformer Specialist Casey Ballard is involved with IEEE, CSA, UL, and IEC working groups on insulation aging and transformers. In these roles, he is helping lead industry efforts in designing new test methods for evaluating insulation systems and transformer applications for the alternative energy space. Ballard received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, specializing in Power Systems.
Electrical Lab Supervisor Evanne Wang manages the Energy Solutions test laboratory at DuPont Spruance. An IEEE member and expert in testing electrical insulation, Wang earned her BS in Electrical Engineering from University of Nevada Reno.