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The Blind Spots of Low-Voltage Testing: Finding Faults Where They Begin, Not Where They End

Drew Norman | Applications Engineer, Megger Baker Instruments

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When the highest reliability is demanded of your motors, high voltage testing is not just an option – it’s a necessity. Latent issues or existing insulation faults will be missed if you restrict your testing to line voltage and below. This webinar will focus on the theory and application of electric motor insulation testing techniques.

Learning Takeaways

The 5 most critical tests you should be performing on your motors.
How high voltage provides the best information about the reliability of your motors and cables.
Analysis techniques that provide the most information from your test data.
How to find the most common insulation failure modes which are invisible to low voltage testing.

About the Presenter

Drew has spent Eleven years as the lead product training and applications support engineer for Baker Instruments, based in Ft Collins, CO, originally as part of SKF, now acquired by Megger in August 2018. Trained and served in the US Navy for eight years as a Journeyman Electrician and Nuclear Operator in the submarine service.

Qualified as:

Journeyman, Industrial Electrician through the Department of Naval Education and Training

Level III Vibration Analyst through Technical Associates of Charlotte, NC

Level III Baker Analyst/Instructor Ft Collins, CO

Level I Thermographer through CSI Knoxville, TN

Tags: Blind-spots, Megger Baker Instruments, Drew Norman, faults, Insulation Faults, Megger, insulation, Voltage, weakness

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About the Author

Drew Norman Applications Engineer, Megger Baker Instruments

Drew Norman was born and raised in Austin, TX. Trained and served in the US Navy for eight years as a Journeyman Electrician and Nuclear Operator in the submarine service. Employed for eight years with General Electric in a variety of roles:
Predictive maintenance technician for a copper mine in New Mexico
Motor Generator Specialist at the GE Tucson Service Center
Shop Operations Manager at the GE Tucson Service Center
Equipment Management Program Coordinator for Catalyst paper in Canada

Current employment: Eleven years as the lead product training and applications support engineer for Baker Instruments, based in Ft Collins, CO, originally as part of SKF, now acquired by Megger in August 2018.

Qualified as:
Journeyman, Industrial Electrician through the Department of Naval Education and Training
Level III Vibration Analyst through Technical Associates of Charlotte, NC
Level III Baker Analyst/Instructor Ft Collins, CO
Level I Thermographer through CSI Knoxville, TN.

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The Blind Spots of Low-Voltage Testing: Finding Faults Where They Begin, Not Where They End