Terry J Geringer

US Patent:

20130176046, Jul 11, 2013

Filed:

Jan 5, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/344495

Inventors:

Johnathan Christopher Brown - Marietta GA, US
John Michael Engstrom - Chicago IL, US
David Warren Deines - Bradenton FL, US
Chetan Raghu Aswathanarayana Polavaram - Mableton GA, US
Christopher Michael Roche - Anaheim CA, US
Fred Faro Noto - Stoney Creek, CA
Terry Joseph Geringer - Bradenton FL, US

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

G01R 31/20

US Classification:

32475025

Abstract:

A system includes a transformer testing system that includes a mobile platform configured to couple to a vehicle and an impulse testing system coupled to the mobile platform. The impulse testing system includes an impulse generator tower disposed in a lowered position along the mobile platform during transport by the vehicle. The transformer testing system also includes a lift system coupled to the mobile platform. The lift system is configured to lift the impulse generator tower from the lowered position to a raised position. The impulse testing system is configured to perform an impulse test of a high voltage power transformer while the impulse generator tower is disposed in the raised position. The transformer testing system also includes a protective cover disposed on the mobile platform. The protective cover is configured to surround a region having the impulse testing system.