Electrical Cable Testing by Pulse-Arrested Spark Discharge (PASD)
Technology Summary
Sandia has developed an advanced electrical wiring diagnostic system capable of detecting insulation defects in complex wiring systems. The portable diagnostic system detects and accurately locates hard to find insulation defects as breached insulation, chaffing, and insulation cracks. PASD could greatly reduce the time required to track down wiring defects, as it can typically locate these defects within inches.Description
The PASD technique uses a high-voltage, low-energy, short pulse to induce an electrical spark breakdown at the site of an insulation defect. The pulse energy is insufficient to damage insulation or the conductors within wiring systems. PASD has been demonstrated to be effective in several challenging environments and has consistently detected wiring system defects, which cannot be seen through visual inspection.Benefits
- Detects and locates insulation defects in complex wiring systems
- Portable automatic system
- Nondestructive diagnostic
- Typically locates defects within inches
- Detects faults which cannot be seen through visual inspection
Applications and Industries
- Aircraft and aerospace
- Communications
- Construction and maintenance
- Electric Utility
- Mining
- Nuclear power
- Oil and gas
- Public safety
- Transportation and automotive
Portfolio name
Energy & Environment
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Intellectual Property
| Title | ID Number |
Patent Number |
Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method and apparatus for electrical cable testing by pulse-arrested spark discharge | 7073.0 | 6,853,196 | 02/08/2005
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