Testing centers activities Karlstein: Electrical Component Testing, High-current Connector Qualification loads up to 20 MW / 80 kA
A1503
The Karlstein High-current Source has been continuously used and upgraded for more than 30 years at Framatome’s Component Qualification Laboratory. Aging or long-term tests under full electrical loads improve the operational reliability and lifetime of high-current electrical connectors. The high-current connector systems are installed in a busbar. Upon customer request, additional loads can be applied.
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