Dielectric testing is a evaluation process performed by applying a voltage to an electrical component that exceeds its normal operating voltage. The purpose of the test is to determine if a componentâs insulation is adequate enough to protect the user from electric shock.d. The most common type of testing is the dielectric breakdown test. In this procedure, a high voltage electrical current is applied to the component. The dielectric tester monitors the amount of current leakage during the test to determine if the insulation has failed.
With the development of the new 8-speed automatic transmission by ZF, the focus is not on the number of speeds but rather on the minimization of fuel consumption. There are a number of innovations that contribute to this development.
Manual vs. automatic transmissions. A manual transmission has a set of gears that are lined up on a shaft. As the gearshift and clutch, located inside the car, are manipulated by the driver, the gears move into place. As the clutch is released, power from the engine is transmitted to the wheels. The amount of power, or torque, is dependent upon the gear that was chosen. With an automatic transmission, the gears are lined up on the shaft, but the gears change by manipulation of the gas pedal inside the car.