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IPEC - Partial Discharge Testing

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IPEC Background

Independent Power Engineering Consultants (IPEC) was founded in 1994, with the objective of transferring cutting edge technology to the power industry by generating a dialogue between academic research, industry and commerce. This has enabled the power industry not only to fully exploit the research and innovation of scientists at the forefront of power engineering, but to make an active contribution to the direction of future research and development. In turn, IPEC has been able to respond efficiently to market demands and develop commercially viable products that bring real monitoring and control solutions to the power industry. 

About IPEC

IPEC are experts in On-line Partial Discharge (PD) testing of MV and HV plants. We develop world leading technology in the detection and location of PD in cables, switchgear and accessories. The ASM, our PD monitor for permanent installation, is used on over 3,500 HV assets around the world; by both utilities and industrial.


Based in Manchester in the UK, IPEC offer turnkey solutions for asset monitoring and testing. Our products range from simple to use instruments for routine spot testing, to sophisticated permanently installed systems that can, for instance, be used to monitor every joint and termination on a 20km long EHV cable.


  • Partial Discharge detection and location in MV, HV and EHV power cables
  • Commissioning testing for PD in newly installed HV subsea cables
  • Location of PD cable terminations
  • PD Detection and location in critical MV switchgear
  • Long term PD monitoring
  • Routine PD spot testing
  • Personnel safety devices

IPEC Clients

IPEC work with clients around the world, including; UK Power Networks (formerly EDF Energy Networks), BP, E.ON, Network Rail, Electricite de Strasbourg, Freescale Semiconductor, EDF, NRM,EnBW, Demasz, Western Power, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, LG Chemical, China Steel Corporation, Taiwan Power Company, Hong Kong Electric and many more.

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Partial Discharge Testing and Monitoring Solutions

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IPEC specialise in the design and manufacture of partial discharge monitoring and testing solutions for the power industry. Our PD products range includes Portable Switchgear PD Testing Instruments, Cable PD Testing Systems, Permanent PD Monitoring for MV, HV and EHV systems and our range of PD Sensors.


  • Portable Switchgear PD Testing - Our range of portable switchgear PD instruments can be used to detect, quantify and locate defects in medium voltage switchgear and accessories via TEV and Ultrasonic sensors.
  • Online PD Monitoring - IPEC’s range of online PD monitoring systems for MV switchgear and MV, HV and EHV cables. Our solutions are online, giving clients live asset condition during operational network conditions.
  • PD Sensors - IPEC have a range of sensors that can be used with or without IPEC products. Each sensor is designed to be non-intrusive and retrofitted to existing equipment.
  • Cable PD Testing - Our portable cable PD testing system is used to accurately locate and pinpoint the source of discharge on a cable with advanced signal processing for detection of PD in high noise environments.

Portable Switchgear PD Testing

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PD-SGS

PD Detector

PD Detector

Handheld Switchgear Partial

Discharge Detector

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PD Detector

PD Detector

PD Detector

Handheld Switchgear Detector

with Data Synchronisation

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PD-SG1

PD Detector

PD-SG1

Portable Switchgear Partial Discharge

Testing and Location

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Online PD Monitoring

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ASM

PD Alarm

PD Alarm

Online Partial Discharge

Permanent Monitoring

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PD Alarm

PD Alarm

PD Alarm

Permanent Monitoring for

Switchgear

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ASM-P

EVH-PDM

EVH-PDM

Portable Partial Discharge

Monitoring

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EVH-PDM

EVH-PDM

EVH-PDM

Fibre linked EHV and Distribute

Assets PD Monitoring

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PD Sensors

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AA Ultrasonic

CC-TEV Capacitive Coupler

CC-TEV Capacitive Coupler

Acoustic Probe for Surface

Discharge and Corona Detection

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CC-TEV Capacitive Coupler

CC-TEV Capacitive Coupler

CC-TEV Capacitive Coupler

Capacitively Coupled TEV Sensor

for metal clad Switchgear

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HFCT

CC-TEV Capacitive Coupler

HFCT

Split core Transducers for

retrofitting to existing terminations

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Partial Discharge Services and Support

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IPEC’s team of professional and expert service engineers have a wealth of experience in testing, diagnosis, investigation and support. In order to best meet our customer’s needs IPEC offers a range of PD services.

Case Studies

Partial Discharge Services and Support

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Switchgear Testing PD Services

Switchgear Testing PD Services

Switchgear Testing PD Services

IPEC provide full PD testing and defect location services for MV and HV cable, switchgear and other substation assets.

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Cable Testing PD Services

Switchgear Testing PD Services

Switchgear Testing PD Services

IPEC offers the complete solution to cable partial discharge, using the most advanced equipment on the market.

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PD Training Courses

Switchgear Testing PD Services

PD Training Courses

IPEC provide training on PD; what it is and its effects and consequences, as well as testing and location methods. We also provide bespoke training on all of our products according to customer requirements.

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PD Survey Services

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PD Training Courses

IPEC provide Partial Discharge surveys using a number of products to accurately assess and detect the presence of Partial Discharge.

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PD Data Analysis

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ASM Monitor Data Hosting

IPEC offers a range of monitoring service levels including regularly checking the PD activity so if ever there is a critical issue the customer is contacted directly.

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ASM Monitor Data Hosting

ASM Monitor Data Hosting

ASM Monitor Data Hosting

IPEC store data on our in-house servers for ultimate security and data protection; records can be accessed any time at the customer’s requirement.

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PD Test Equipment Leasing

PD Test Equipment Leasing

PD Test Equipment Leasing

Leasing service for portable and permanent PD Test Equipment. Short, medium or long term leasing. Pure Rental options or managed leasing available.

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Videos

About IPEC

IPEC are experts in On-line Partial Discharge (PD) testing of MV and HV plants. We develop world leading technology in the detection and location of PD in cables, switchgear and accessories. The ASM, our PD monitor for permanent installation, is used on over 3,500 HV assets around the world.

PD Detector

The PD Detector is the latest product from IPEC’s PD-SG series. The instrument detects TEV signals generated by internal partial discharge as well as acoustic discharge generated by surface tracking or corona.

IPEC Webinar: What is Partial Discharge? And online PD detection methods for HV assets

This webinar was hosted on the 8th April 2020. During the coronavirus pandemic and with many customers, partners and IPEC employees working from home, we thought we would take the opportunity to host this webinar to discuss a little about IPEC and online Partial Discharge (online PD) theory and detection.

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