Dianoush Emami is an accomplished California-based electrical engineer, who draws upon more than three decades of experience. An alumnus of University of Southern California, Dianoush Emami has worked extensively as a high voltage engineer in electrical distribution and transmission.
High voltage electricity is utilized for multiple uses, including power generation to managing industrial plants. Transmission and distribution lines operate on significantly higher voltages compared to homes and businesses, as they carry huge amounts of power. Due to the massive amount of electrical energy involved, high voltage electrical sites should be installed far away from people and properties. To ensure any potential safety hazards have been addressed, high voltage electricity is often regulated and managed under close supervision. This allows for power levels to be maintained within industry-approved levels.
For high-voltage installation sites to remain safe, adequate insulation to maintain voltage levels and physical isolation measures should be implemented to prevent accidents. Installations are required to comply with the National Electrical Code and other applicable local codes. For insulation, regular testing should be done, as insulation degenerates when exposed to very high temperatures and chemical agents. A megohmmeter is an insulation tester device used to measure high resistance values, by transmitting a high voltage signal to an object being tested, in order to determine an insulation’s performance.
