Find arcing, tracking, corona and partial discharge while the system is running. Serving Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Star and all of Idaho.
Arcing, tracking and corona discharge all produce high-frequency sound. An ultrasonic instrument converts that sound into something a technician can hear and measure, so we can find a developing fault while your facility keeps running.
Because sound travels through vents and seams, ultrasound often catches problems inside closed switchgear that a thermal camera cannot see through the cover. That is why we pair it with infrared on energized inspections.
No single technique catches everything. Infrared finds heat from loose or overloaded connections. Ultrasound finds electrical discharge that has not yet produced heat. De-energized tests such as insulation resistance and DLRO measure the equipment itself. Used together on a schedule, they are the core of a TEGG preventive maintenance program.
Arcing, electrical tracking and corona discharge, including partial discharge in medium-voltage equipment. These produce high-frequency sound before they produce visible damage or heat.
No. Ultrasonic inspection is performed on energized equipment under normal operating conditions, and enclosed gear can often be inspected without opening covers.
Infrared detects heat; ultrasound detects sound from electrical discharge. A discharge problem can exist with no heat signature yet, so the two methods complement each other.
Often, yes. Ultrasound travels through vents and seams, so many problems can be detected without removing covers. Where an open inspection is needed, we plan it with your facility.
Many facilities scan at least annually, and more often for critical or heavily loaded equipment. We help you set the interval as part of your maintenance program.
Start with a no-cost, no-obligation survey: we'll walk your electrical system, give you a written proposal for your testing program, and include the replacement cost of your electrical distribution — so you know exactly what's at stake.
