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All EASA private webinars are live events in which the audio and video are streamed to your computer over the Internet. Prior to the program, you will receive a web link to join the meeting. 

The presentation portion of the webinar will last about 45 minutes, followed by about 15 minutes of questions and answers.

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  • Internet connection
  • Computer with audio input (microphone) and audio output (speakers) appropriate for your size group
  • TV or projector/screen

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Private Webinars

EASA's private webinars are an inexpensive way to bring an EASA engineer into your service center, place of business or group meeting without incurring travel expenses or lost production time.

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Surge Testing and Error Area Ratio (EAR) Basics

  • July 2016
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Mike Howell
EASA Technical Support Specialist

Most service centers perform some form of surge comparison testing, though terminology and methodology may vary. In simple terms, two winding responses or waveforms from a fast rise-time surge are compared and if there is an excessive difference, the unit under test may have a defect. The waveform that is produced by the pulse is unique to the unit under test, which for example, could be a stator winding. The waveform will be a function of the resistance, capacitance and inductance of the test circuit and quite a few variables can affect those characteristics.

One difficulty or challenge with surge comparison testing has been its subjectivity. That is, it is not always easy for operators to reach the same conclusion when comparing two waveforms. Within the last few decades, several equipment manufacturers have begun to utilize analytical methods to evaluate the surge comparison test results. The goal is to remove as much subjectivity as possible so that disposition of the unit under test is a simple decision for the operator. The analytical method that has become most popular, in various forms, is use of the Error Area Ratio (EAR).

Do you have to have EAR capabilities in order to perform surge comparison testing satisfactorily? No, but if you have the capability, a basic understanding of the data reported by the equipment can help you make an informed decision.

Available Downloads



ANSI/EASA AR100

More information on this topic can be found in ANSI/EASA AR100
  • Section 4: Testing

EASA Technical Manual

More information on this topic can be found in EASA's Technical Manual
  • Section 7: Electrical Testing

Related Reference and Training Materials

Principles of Medium & Large AC Motors (NEMA Standards)
  • Section 7: Stators

Principles of Medium & Large AC Motors (IEC Standards)
  • Section 7: Stators

How To Wind Three-Phase Stators interactive training software
  • Lesson 12: Testing Untreated & Treated Windings

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