Testing & Consulting Services
Electrical failures don't announce themselves—they hide in deteriorating insulation, loose connections, and overloaded circuits until something catastrophic happens. FCPS uses advanced diagnostic equipment to identify problems before they cause dangerous arc flash incidents, equipment damage, or unexpected shutdowns.
Our certified technicians perform arc flash analysis, power quality studies, infrared thermography, and protective relay testing that reveal exactly what's happening in your electrical systems. We deliver detailed reports and actionable recommendations that keep your facility safe, compliant, and running efficiently.
Certifications: NETA-trained technicians, NFPA 70E qualified, infrared thermography Level II certified.
Arc Flash Analysis
Power Quality Analysis
Infrared Scanning
Electrical Testing
Arc Flash Hazard Analysis & NFPA 70E Compliance
Arc flash incidents can cause severe injuries and fatalities. NFPA 70E and OSHA require employers to conduct arc flash hazard analysis and protect workers from electrical hazards. Our comprehensive arc flash studies provide the data and documentation you need to maintain compliance and keep your personnel safe.
Arc Flash Study Services:
- Complete facility data gathering and one-line diagram creation
- Short circuit and protective device coordination studies
- Arc flash incident energy calculations (IEEE 1584)
- Arc flash boundary and PPE category determination
- Equipment labeling with hazard warnings and PPE requirements
- Detailed engineering and economic impact report with recommendations
- Updated electrical drawings and documentation
- Training on arc flash hazards and safety procedures
- Contact and Gear Cleaning
Deliverables: Comprehensive arc flash study report, arc flash warning labels (printed and installed), updated one-line diagrams, equipment labels with incident energy levels, PPE category recommendations, and safety procedures.
Study Updates: NFPA 70E recommends updating arc flash studies every 5 years or whenever significant electrical system changes occur.
Power Quality Monitoring & Analysis
Poor power quality costs businesses millions in lost production, damaged equipment, and wasted energy. Our power quality analysis services identify the root causes of electrical problems and provide solutions that improve reliability and reduce costs.
Power Quality Services:
- Long-term power quality monitoring (days to weeks)
- Harmonic distortion analysis
- Voltage sag and swell recording
- Transient overvoltage investigation
- Flicker analysis
- Load imbalance identification
- Power factor measurement
- Neutral-to-ground voltage testing
Common Problems We Solve: Equipment failures and premature aging, nuisance tripping of breakers or drives, overheating transformers and conductors, computer and control system malfunctions, lighting flicker and dimming, motor vibration and noise, excessive neutral currents, and high utility bills from poor power factor.
Comprehensive Reports: Every study includes detailed analysis of recorded data, identification of problem sources, economic impact assessment, specific corrective recommendations, and ROI calculations for improvements.
Power Quality Monitoring & Analysis
Poor power quality costs businesses millions in lost production, damaged equipment, and wasted energy. Our power quality analysis services identify the root causes of electrical problems and provide solutions that improve reliability and reduce costs.
Power Quality Services:
- Long-term power quality monitoring (days to weeks)
- Harmonic distortion analysis
- Voltage sag and swell recording
- Transient overvoltage investigation
- Flicker analysis
- Load imbalance identification
- Power factor measurement
- Neutral-to-ground voltage testing
Common Problems We Solve: Equipment failures and premature aging, nuisance tripping of breakers or drives, overheating transformers and conductors, computer and control system malfunctions, lighting flicker and dimming, motor vibration and noise, excessive neutral currents, and high utility bills from poor power factor.
Comprehensive Reports: Every study includes detailed analysis of recorded data, identification of problem sources, economic impact assessment, specific corrective recommendations, and ROI calculations for improvements.
Infrared Thermography
Electrical problems generate heat long before they cause failures. Our infrared thermography services detect these hot spots early, allowing you to schedule repairs before they cause dangerous situations or expensive downtime.
Infrared Scanning Services:
- Switchgear and panel scanning
- Transformer and conductor connections
- Motor control centers and disconnects
- Busway and cable tray systems
- Exterior electrical equipment
- Substation equipment
- Emergency troubleshooting
What We Detect: Loose or corroded connections, overloaded circuits and components, unbalanced loads, faulty breakers and switches, deteriorating insulation, capacitor bank problems, and transformer hot spots.
NFPA 70B Recommended Practice: Infrared surveys are a key component of electrical preventative maintenance programs. NFPA 70B recommends annual infrared inspections for critical electrical systems.
Benefits: Prevent equipment failures, reduce fire risk, extend equipment life, avoid production downtime, lower insurance premiums, meet maintenance standards, and schedule repairs proactively.
Comprehensive Electrical System Testing
Electrical systems degrade over time—insulation breaks down, connections loosen, and protective devices drift out of calibration. Without regular testing, you won't know equipment is failing until it causes an outage or safety incident. FCPS uses calibrated testing equipment and industry-standard procedures to verify your systems are operating safely and catch problems before they escalate.
Testing Services:
- Protective Relay Testing - Verify proper operation, timing, and coordination
- Ground Resistance Testing - Measure ground electrode resistance per NEC Article 250
- Insulation Resistance Testing - Megohm testing of cables, motors, and transformers
- Circuit Breaker Testing - Trip timing, contact resistance, and operational verification
- Transformer Testing - Turns ratio, insulation resistance, and load tap changer testing
- Motor Testing - Insulation, winding resistance, and performance verification
- Battery Testing - Capacity testing and charge/discharge cycles
- Switchgear Testing - Contact resistance, insulation, and operational testing
Standards Compliance: All testing follows NETA, IEEE, NFPA 70B, NEC, and ANSI standards using calibrated, NIST-traceable test equipment.
Documentation: Complete test reports include test procedures, results, pass/fail criteria, comparison to previous tests, and recommendations for corrective action.
Comprehensive Electrical System Testing
Electrical systems degrade over time—insulation breaks down, connections loosen, and protective devices drift out of calibration. Without regular testing, you won't know equipment is failing until it causes an outage or safety incident. FCPS uses calibrated testing equipment and industry-standard procedures to verify your systems are operating safely and catch problems before they escalate.
Testing Services:
- Protective Relay Testing - Verify proper operation, timing, and coordination
- Ground Resistance Testing - Measure ground electrode resistance per NEC Article 250
- Insulation Resistance Testing - Megohm testing of cables, motors, and transformers
- Circuit Breaker Testing - Trip timing, contact resistance, and operational verification
- Transformer Testing - Turns ratio, insulation resistance, and load tap changer testing
- Motor Testing - Insulation, winding resistance, and performance verification
- Battery Testing - Capacity testing and charge/discharge cycles
- Switchgear Testing - Contact resistance, insulation, and operational testing
Standards Compliance: All testing follows NETA, IEEE, NFPA 70B, NEC, and ANSI standards using calibrated, NIST-traceable test equipment.
Documentation: Complete test reports include test procedures, results, pass/fail criteria, comparison to previous tests, and recommendations for corrective action.
