Apparatus and method for identifying high risk non-ceramic insulators (NCI) with conductive or high permittivity defects
US9063188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R1/06777
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for identifying the presence of high conductivity or permittivity conditions in a wide range of electrically insulating materials is disclosed. The apparatus includes a grounded enclosure containing electronics for controlling measurement and communication processes and first and second spaced-apart electrode assemblies for engaging an insulator to be tested. The first and second electrode assemblies are mounted in the enclosure for linear movement such that pressing of the first and second electrodes against an insulator causes the electronics to initiate a measurement.
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