High Voltage Test Laboratory Design: Essential Planning Questions

Constructing a high-voltage test laboratory requires precise coordination between structural, electrical, and safety systems. Below are the key considerations when ordering a Faraday cage and designing your HV test facility.

1. Structural & Spatial Requirements

• Lab Dimensions: Provide total area (L×W×H) for proper Faraday cage sizing

• Door Specifications: Electric-driven side-moving door dimensions (customizable per user needs)

• Roof Load Capacity: Must support full-length shielding plates + crane systems

• New vs. Existing Building: Modifications required for retrofitting Faraday cages in older structures

2. Control Room & Layout

1. Submit building diagrams for optimal control room placement

2. Define grounding point locations for EMI mitigation

3. Clarify crane requirements (tonnage capacity for HV equipment)

3. HVAC & Safety Systems

4. Faraday Cage Specifications

• Shielding effectiveness (dB attenuation at target frequencies)

• Insulation treatment methodology (user-specified or vendor-designed)

• Integration with existing HV hall shielding (e.g., 500kV systems)

Why Professional Design Matters

Proper HV lab construction ensures:

• Compliance with IEC 61010-1 safety standards

• Accurate test results via EMI-free environments

• Long-term structural integrity under high electrostatic stress

Tip: Always provide test system layout diagrams to vendors for customized solutions.