2019 Press Release
Safety Code 6 Testing
Nov 26, 2019
The focus of Public Safety Networks has traditionally been that of private voice communications networks, the wide scale adoption of LTE technology has created opportunities for Public Safety organizations to leverage the capabilities of broadband communications.
Public Safety Broadband Network
Oct 8, 2019
The focus of Public Safety Networks has traditionally been that of private voice communications networks, the wide scale adoption of LTE technology has created opportunities for Public Safety organizations to leverage the capabilities of broadband communications.
New Walk-In Environmental Chamber Available
Apr 10, 2019
Powertech is offering a new walk-in environmental chamber, with improved capabilities for environmental stress testing, such as: thermal cycling, artificial aging, and service condition exposure testing. The chamber will help OEMs and electric utilities determine the properties and limits of their devices and materials.
Overhead Conductor Creep Testing
Apr 5, 2019
Powertech is offering a new service for measuring the room-temperature, long-term tensile creep properties of transmission-line conductors. The service will assist conductor/cable OEMs and utilities in better understanding the properties of their conductor during the design of overhead electrical transmission lines.
TPI – A New TSAT-PSCAD Interface Launched
Apr 2, 2019
Powertech has introduced a new power systems dynamic simulation platform called TPI, which enables co-simulation studies simultaneously using the two longtime industry standards TSAT (for electromechanical transients) and PSCAD™ (for electromagnetic transients).
OpenADR Certification and Demonstration
Mar 27, 2019
Powertech has opened a new certification and testing lab for Open Automated Demand Response (OpenADR) certification and testing of electric load communications and for conducting electric utility OpenADR demonstration projects.
Microgrid Direct Transfer Trip Design and Simulation
Mar 25, 2019
Powertech Labs is offering a new service to design, simulate, and test direct transfer trip for microgrid implementation.
Volatile Markers in Transformer Oil
Mar 22, 2019
Powertech Labs is offering a new sample testing service for analysis of volatile compounds in the mineral oil of in-service power transformers. Analysis results provide insights into fault occurrence, identify and quantify degradation compounds, and help guide the most effective mitigation measures.
Separable Insulated Connector System Testing
Mar 20, 2019
Powertech’s laboratories provide testing of separable insulated connectors.
Current Requirement Testing for Cathodic Protection
Mar 12, 2019
Powertech is offering a new service for current measurement of cathodic protection systems on buried metallic structures. The service will help utilities ensure their cathodic protection meets industry standards prior to installation.
Grounding Studies
Feb 12, 2019
Powertech Labs conducts ground grid assessments and studies, and facilitates different grounding related testing.
Station Planning Services
Jan 29, 2019
Powertech Labs provides Station Planning services for brownfield and greenfield projects.
Point on Wave Switching
Jan 29, 2019
Powertech Labs provides technical support for Point On Wave controller specification, commissioning planning, and performance evaluation.
Insulation Coordination
Jan 28, 2019
Powertech Labs conducts studies to achieve cost-effective station equipment insulation requirements.
ARC Flash Hazards Analysis and Reporting
Jan 21, 2019
Powertech conducts arc flash hazards studies to identify the presence and location of potential hazards and to recommend mitigation.