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Maximize Battery Lifespan: Conduct Test Using SCOPE’s BLUe Series

Different types of batteries play a pivotal role in substations and the power sector. Lead-acid batteries, with their reliability and cost-effectiveness, are commonly used for backup power in substations to maintain operation during outages. Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries, known for their durability and wide temperature tolerance, are ideal for critical power backup applications. Lithium-ion batteries, gaining …

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Case study: OrxaGrid Optimises Solar Plant Efficiency with its Grid Analytics Platform

A 5 MW solar power plant in Western India faced monitoring challenges, lacking real-time data for key components. Partnering with OrxaGrid, the plant utilized an advanced Grid Analytics Platform (GAP) to enhance efficiency through real-time data monitoring. This collaboration improved operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and optimized energy production and asset management.

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Dissolve Gas Analyser (DGA) – Diagnosis methods and advantages of Transmission NDIR

In our previous blog on Dissolve Gas Analysis, we threw the light on basics of DGA like causes of gas formation, types of DGA and various methods used for DGA analysis. In this blog, we will discuss in detail Gas extraction methods and analysis methods. *Photo credit: http://www.vaisala.com Gas extraction from DGA: While conducting a …

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Primary and Secondary Injection Testing of Instrument Transformers

Photo credit: https://www.aepgroup.in/ct-pt Instrument transformers are the important equipment of the power system. They are used to serve two main purposes i.e. measurement and protection. The instrument transformers which is used to reduce high currents flowing in power lines to the lower values for measurement and protection are called current transformer. The instrument transformers which …

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Success Story: Industrial Energy Management and SLDC integration over OPGW

It is accepted that industrial activity and the power sector are closely related. Industries use electricity supplied by Utilities through the grid network to power economic activity. While some industries use co-generation (as described in a previous blog) to power their operations, co-generation is not always viable.  In a previous blog post, we reviewed the …

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FLISR Technology for Minimising Power Outages and Improving Network Reliability

Distribution Utilities are obligated to reliably provide round-the-clock electricity to their consumers. With increasingly complex electricity networks, a result of rising energy demand and bi-directional flow of electricity due to increasing use of low carbon energy resources (wind, solar, etc.), Utilities must enhance system reliability for consistent 24x7 power to end customers. While faults and …

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Leakage Current and Monitoring of GIS Lightning Arresters

In an earlier blog, we discussed the techniques and methodologies for health assessment of lightning/surge arresters.  We also shared our knowledge on the various methods of measuring resistive leakage current or power loss. In the following blog, we answered the 10 most frequently asked questions on the various aspects of testing and measuring lightning/surge arresters. …

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Partial Discharge Testing: Need, Testing Methodologies and Addressing Defects

Studies show that over 85% of disruptive failures in high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) equipment are Partial Discharge related. Partial Discharge (PD) activity provides evidence  of deterioration in assets, which can propagate and increase, until the insulation is no longer able to withstand the electrical stress therefore leading to flash-over and finally equipment failure. Therefore, early detection …

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