Low voltage (LV) network visibility and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) There are many challenges in the mission to improve customer service on our ageing low-voltage networks, not least the introduction of large amounts of small-scale, embedded generation at LV level. We take a look at when, why and how to monitor at low voltage to keep … Read more
In this FREE, ondemand webinar, EA Technology experts Brad Monaghan and Thomas Whyte discuss real-life partial discharge case studies, including: Cable PD case study – including instrumentation testing results Switchgear PD case study – including handheld survey results UHF case study – including UHF signals found on switchgear PD monitoring case study – including real-life … Read more
This case study describes how EA Technology investigated a range of strategies for SA Power Networks to respond to future challenges on the low voltage (LV) network. These challenges included: Accommodating increasing customer uptake of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) while maintaining Quality of Supply and minimising network augmentation. Customers making use of available value streams … Read more
The Customer An Australian natural gas-fired power station Background In June 2016, a customer of EA Technology was utilising their CableData Collector instrument to assess the insulation condition of their 6.6kV cable systems. A total of 20 HV cables were tested over three separate testing days. One cable was emitting cable PD signals. These signals were remotely … Read more
FREE PRE-RECORDED WEBINAR UHF is ideal as a non-contact detection method for electromagnetic PD signals in open terminal switchyards, cable systems and distribution networks. In this webinar, we’ll cover: – How to effectively apply UHF for PD detection in HV assets– When to use it, the benefits – and the challenges– The challenges of noisy … Read more
Testing your cables for partial discharge is critical in avoiding HV failure. In this free pre-recorded webinar, we cover common questions about PD in cables and cable terminations. Join EA Technology’s Neil Davies and Brad Monaghan for one hour to learn about: – Online cable testing: How to test and an overview of the requirements and … Read more
When you’ve found partial discharge signals in your HV assets, the critical question is – what to do next? Join EA Technology’s Neil Davies and Brad Monaghan for an ondemand webinar to learn about: • Measuring and Interpreting PD Data: How to get the right data and analysis.• Common pitfalls for DIY: Don’t get caught … Read more
This guide to partial discharge aims to answer three questions: What is partial discharge? What are the different types of partial discharge? What detection techniques can be used for partial discharge? If you have any more PD-related questions, just get in touch. What is partial discharge? Partial discharge (PD) happens when a small area of … Read more
EA Technology’s Dave A. Roberts is currently on a market research tour of Australia as part of his role to create new services around low voltage monitoring for electrical distributors. We sat down with him in Brisbane to hear his views on a changing industry. Dave, why did you select Australia for your market research … Read more
Brisbane-based specialist power engineering company EA Technology Pty is celebrating ten years of growth in Australia and Asia Pacific, with new offices in BTP Northshore Hamilton. Clayfield MP Tim Nicholls and Brisbane City Councillor Vicki Howard joined company representatives from Australia, Shanghai, Singapore and the UK to mark the move and talk about ‘an era … Read more