Medium Voltage Power Cable Testing - Our 12-hour, live online instructor-led Medium Voltage Cable Testing Training course is designed for electrical engineers, technicians, and maintenance specialists involved in testing, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting medium and high voltage power cables. As critical components of global power distribution systems, MV cables demand rigorous testing to ensure long-term reliability and safety.
This course offers a comprehensive examination of cable construction, system design, and the principles underlying offline cable testing. Students will gain a practical understanding of insulation resistance (DAR/PI), DC hipot, VLF withstand, Tan Delta diagnostics, and Partial Discharge detection. Emphasis is placed on applying these techniques within a condition-based maintenance program to assess cable health and predict future performance.
Students will learn how to properly select test methods, specify equipment, perform tests, collect and trend data, and interpret results to drive informed maintenance decisions. While an overview of all possible cable testing methods is covered, special focus is given to current best practices using VLF and 50/60 Hz power frequency technologies for withstand and diagnostic testing.
By attending this Medium Voltage Cable Testing Training course, participants will:
- Understand the construction, design, and aging processes of MV cable systems.
- Select appropriate testing methods for various cable types and system configurations.
- Learn how to interpret insulation resistance, DC hipot, VLF withstand, Tan Delta, and Partial Discharge tests.
- Learn how to Analyze test results to determine cable health and predict future performance risks.
- Apply testing data to develop condition-based maintenance strategies and optimize asset life.
- Comply with industry standards including IEEE 400, IEEE 400.2, and IEEE 400.3.
- Make better informed decisions regarding cable repair, replacement, or continued service based on data-driven diagnostics.
Note: While this course primarily focuses on medium voltage cables, many of the testing methods apply to high voltage cables rated up to approximately 200 kV.
