Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd (DPIL) has announced the re-commissioning of its state-of-the-art extra high voltage (EHV) cable testing laboratory.
This advanced facility reaffirms Diamond Power’s commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and safe power solutions to meet the dynamic needs of India’s power sector. This laboratory is a benchmark in the cable industry, at par with global testing labs, a release from DPIL said.
The EHV Testing Lab has been upgraded and is now fully capable of testing cables and systems up to 400kV, the release noted.
The facility houses some of the most advanced testing equipment available today, enabling the following high-end capabilities:
- High Voltage Partial Discharge (HVPD) testing for cables up to 400kV
- AC High Voltage Testing up to 1000 kVA
- Impulse Testing up to 1200 kV / 2400 kJ (kilo joule)
- Heating Cycle Test
- Laboratory Capacity: 1200kV / 2400 kJ
In a significant achievement, the laboratory has received NABL Accreditation (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories), the highest standard of testing validation and quality assurance in India. This accreditation underscores the lab’s compliance with global testing standards and ensures that all results are both reliable and internationally recognized.
This milestone strengthens Diamond Power’s quality assurance infrastructure and significantly enhances its capability to support the development and validation of high-performance power transmission systems across the country.
Towards self-reliance
Speaking on this achievement, Krishna K. Thakur, Vice President – Quality Control said, “Recommissioning our EHV Testing Lab marks a pivotal moment in our journey towards technological excellence and self-reliance in the power sector. With NABL accreditation, we have not only met but exceeded the national benchmark, aligning with our vision to be a trusted partner in India’s energy infrastructure development, this lab will ensure substantial reduction in testing charges and faster delivery of materials to our customers.”
Third-party testing also
This development will be of particular interest to investors, partners, and clients seeking dependable, certified, and future-ready cable and conductor solutions for high voltage applications, this lab is capable of doing third party testing, the release added.
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