ClarkTE

Specialty Testing Services

Advanced diagnostic testing services to identify potential issues before they lead to failures and outages.

Proactive System Diagnostics

Using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, we provide detailed insights into your electrical systems' condition, optimizing maintenance programs before small problems become costly failures.

Partial Discharge Testing

Advanced non-destructive testing to detect and assess insulation deterioration in electrical equipment before failure occurs.

Applications:

  • Power transformers
  • Gas insulated switchgear (GIS)
  • Medium and high voltage cables
  • Rotating machines
  • Bushings and insulators
  • Instrument transformers

Key Benefits:

  • Early detection of insulation defects
  • Condition assessment without system shutdown
  • Trend analysis for predictive maintenance
  • Extension of equipment service life
  • Prevention of catastrophic failures
  • Optimized maintenance scheduling

Infrared Thermography

Non-contact thermal imaging technology to identify abnormal heating patterns indicating potential electrical and mechanical issues.

Applications:

  • Switchgear and circuit breakers
  • Transformers and bushings
  • Motor control centers
  • Bus connections and cable terminations
  • Mechanical equipment (bearings, belts, etc.)
  • Building envelope assessments

Key Benefits:

  • Detection of problems while equipment is energized
  • Identification of loose connections and overloaded circuits
  • Early warning of pending component failures
  • Comprehensive documentation with thermal images
  • Improved electrical safety
  • Reduced maintenance costs

Battery Testing & Maintenance

Comprehensive assessment and maintenance of stationary battery systems critical for backup power applications.

Applications:

  • Substation DC systems
  • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
  • Emergency lighting systems
  • SCADA and telecommunications backup
  • Generator starting systems
  • Critical process control systems

Key Benefits:

  • Verification of battery system capacity
  • Early identification of failing cells
  • Extended battery system life
  • Ensured reliability during critical power events
  • Compliance with NERC and IEEE standards
  • Detailed documentation for regulatory requirements

Power Quality Analysis

Detailed measurement and analysis of power system parameters to identify issues affecting equipment performance and reliability.

Applications:

  • Industrial facilities with sensitive equipment
  • Data centers and telecommunications facilities
  • Renewable energy integration studies
  • Troubleshooting nuisance tripping and equipment failures
  • Harmonic distortion assessment
  • Voltage sag/swell investigations

Key Benefits:

  • Identification of power quality issues impacting equipment
  • Root cause analysis of equipment malfunction
  • Verification of power quality improvement measures
  • Compliance with utility requirements
  • Documentation for warranty claims
  • Mitigation strategy development

Our Testing Process

1

Assessment

We work with you to understand your system, equipment history, and specific concerns to develop a tailored testing program.

2

Testing & Analysis

Our certified technicians perform comprehensive testing using state-of-the-art equipment, followed by detailed data analysis.

3

Reporting & Recommendations

We provide detailed reports with clear findings, data interpretation, and actionable recommendations for maintenance or improvements.

Success Stories

Data Center Power Quality Assessment

Conducted comprehensive power quality analysis for a major data center experiencing unexplained server restarts and UPS alarms.

Results:

Identified harmonic distortion from non-linear loads exceeding IEEE-519 limits. Implementation of recommended harmonic filters eliminated equipment issues and improved energy efficiency by 3.5%.

Industrial Partial Discharge Survey

Performed partial discharge testing on aging medium voltage switchgear at a manufacturing facility as part of a condition assessment program.

Results:

Detected significant PD activity in two cubicles before any operational issues occurred. Targeted maintenance prevented an unplanned outage that would have cost an estimated $250,000 in production losses.

Discover Hidden Issues Before They Cause Failures

Contact our specialty testing experts today to discuss how our advanced diagnostic services can help optimize your maintenance program, improve system reliability, and prevent costly unplanned outages.

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