Dissipation factor
Updated 2026-10-27
Data records
- Power factor test sets report the dissipation factor or power factor of an insulation system together with its capacitance and dielectric loss at the test voltage, and correct the reported factor to a reference temperature so that readings taken at different specimen temperatures can be compared.
Elsewhere in the family
- Dissipation factor more on this entry on Electrical Testing Reference
Sources
- Electrical Testing Reference editorial taxonomy, Electrical Testing Reference editorial taxonomy of test methods, 2026-10 edition, Electrical Testing Reference. Held as: Own observation.
Changelog (2 entries)
| Date | Revision | Change |
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| 2026-10-27 | created (qty.dissipation-factor.instrument-readout) | |
| 2026-10-27 | review_status unreviewed -> software_reviewed (qty.dissipation-factor.instrument-readout) |
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