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The World of Transformer DGA and Thermal Faults
The world of Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) is a complex place and although we cannot cover everything in this blog, we will try and provide you with a basic understanding. Why carry out DGA on oil samples? DGA is the only way to understand the operational condition of any oil filled electrical asset. When an asset suffers a thermal fault … Read more
Essential Oil Diagnostics: Transformer Oil Sampling
When we look at electrical assets such as transformers and we want to know what is going on inside that big grey tank, we generally turn to oil analysis in a bid to determine the condition of the oil and the asset to ultimately give us direction of what needs to be done, if anything. … Read more
Oil Sample Transportation – Do it the Safe Way
Oil Sample Transportation – Do it the Safe Way Our last blog explained how to get a good quality sample inside 500ml glass bottles. This next step explains the journey and transporting the samples safely. The first thing is to ensure the type of transportation system is adequate for the job and the journey ahead. Whether it is sturdy plastic crates with robust oil resistant … Read more
Reflecting back on the OpenLV project
Last month the OpenLV project team successfully delivered two webinars explaining our achievements over the lifespan of this project. Whilst putting these, and the other dissemination material together it allowed me to reflect on how much has been done since the trial began. This has been challenging not least because of the number of stakeholder … Read more
Blog | Creating safer, stronger networks with VisNet® Hub
Low voltage (LV) monitoring has been largely overlooked for many years, but the need for transparency regarding the LV grid has never been greater as we transition to a decarbonised, decentralised, democratised and digitalised world. Find out about how to create safer, stronger networks with VisNet® Hub… The energy system is undergoing a transformation with a … Read more
eBook | Transforming the low voltage grid
The increase of distributed energy resources (DER) in Australia’s energy industry has given rise to conversations surrounding how to best manage these new distributed resources as the industry moves away from the traditional linear, one-way flow of power to consumers. The current energy transition is placing new challenges, particularly on the low voltage (LV) networks. … Read more
Reflecting back on the OpenLV project
Last month the OpenLV project team successfully delivered two webinars explaining our achievements over the lifespan of this project. Whilst putting these, and the other dissemination material together it allowed me to reflect on how much has been done since the trial began. This has been challenging not least because of the number of stakeholder … Read more
Webinar | Achieving LV Visibility and Network Intelligence
ONDEMAND WEBINAR The electricity industry is rapidly transitioning from a centralised system where power flows in one direction, to a de-centralised system where energy is generated at both ends. This has been driven by advancements and efficiencies in low carbon technologies (LCT) such as solar PV, energy storage and the growing use of electric vehicles … Read more
Blog | Setting KPIs for LV Monitoring
Sophisticated network control has been deployed on the high voltage network for some time. The challenge is now to reach the same level of deployed control on the low voltage (LV) network with the same capability to support the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) penetration. But the sheer scale of the LV network adds an additional … Read more