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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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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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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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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When it comes to the cohesive protection of man, machine and infrastructure from electrical mishaps, Circuit Breakers (CBs) play a linchpin role, especially in the high-voltage (HV) environment of Substations. With rapid advancements in technology, while the quality of HV CBs has definitely improved over the last few years leading to a significant drop in …
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