Data record tests.polarization-index-and-dielectric-absorption.trend-fall

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IEEE 43-2013 reads a sharp fall in the polarization index between tests, like a sharp fall in the one-minute insulation resistance, as a sign of contamination, moisture or cracked insulation.

Subject
Polarization Index and Dielectric Absorption (Test methods)
Source
IEEE 43-2013, clause 11.1, Recommended Practice for Testing Insulation Resistance of Electric Machinery, IEEE. Publisher page
Verified on
2026-10-13
Review status
Agent reviewed
Confidence
High

History

DateChangeReasonBy
2026-10-13createdmethod fact restated from the licensed-copy digest (Task 10 exemplars)agent
2026-10-13reviewedfresh-context review task-10-exemplars-review.md + fix round 1agent

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@misc{etr-data-tests-polarization-index-and-dielectric-absorption-trend-fall,
  title = {Data record tests.polarization-index-and-dielectric-absorption.trend-fall},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.electricaltestingreference.com/data/tests.polarization-index-and-dielectric-absorption.trend-fall/}},
  organization = {Electrical Testing Reference},
  publisher = {Electrical Testing Reference},
  year = {2026},
  note = {last substantive change 2026-10-13}
}

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