Strengthening Our Grid-Edge Capabilities: EA Technology Welcomes Fundamentals Ltd

EA Technology is proud to announce the acquisition of Fundamentals Ltd, the UK’s leading provider of voltage control solutions. This is a powerful milestone in our journey to lead the global consolidation of grid-edge technologies, combining expert consultancy and services, cutting-edge software, and world-class hardware. By integrating Fundamentals’ automatic voltage control (AVC) technology with our … Read more

Delivering Value to New York Power Authority through ISO 55001:2024 Certification

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has been awarded a certificate of conformance against the requirements of the newly improved ISO 55001:2024 standard, which is a globally recognized standard for asset management systems. The certification was issued by EA Technology, under the Institute of Asset Management’s (IAM) Endorsed Assessor Scheme. This award will make NYPA … Read more

EA Technology launches new UltraTEV® Plus² UltraBolt accessory

EA Technology, specialist in asset management solutions for owners and operators of electrical assets, has launched an innovative new accessory for its UltraTEV® Plus² instrument for partial discharge (PD) detection. What is the UltraBolt? The UltraBolt is a switchgear bolt with a built-in ultrasonic sensor. Once installed, it creates a fixed reference point for your UltraTEV® Plus² … Read more

EA Technology Partners with Summa Equity to Meet Industry Opportunities

EA Technology, a global leader in electrical asset management and smart grid solutions, has secured strategic investment from Summa Equity, a private equity firm known for its sustainability-focused approach. The electricity sector is on the cusp of major transformation, driven by the need for decarbonization, infrastructure modernization, and the rise of renewable energy. With Summa … Read more

EA Technology launches new UltraTEV® Plus 2 GIS Barrier Spacer UHF Sensor

EA Technology is proud to announce the launch of a new GIS Barrier Spacer UHF Sensor for its market-leading UltraTEV® Plus² Partial Discharge (PD) detection instrument. The UTP2-UHF-A2 Barrier Spacer UHF Sensor has been engineered for PD detection in Extra High Voltage (EHV) and High Voltage (HV) Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS). It can be used … Read more

EA Technology launches new UltraTEV® Plus 2 VPIS Sensor

EA Technology is proud to announce the launch of a new VPIS Adaptor for the UltraTEV® Plus² Partial Discharge (PD) detection instrument. The UTP2-VPIS Voltage Presence Indicating System (VPIS) Sensor identifies Partial Discharge (PD) sources in Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear by connecting to the switchgear’s integrated voltage detection unit.  The following types of voltage detection … Read more

Online Partial Discharge detection in MV GIS switchgear

Partial Discharge (PD) can occur in metal clad switchgear operating above 2500V and can have catastrophic results.  It occurs in the presence of high voltage field stress and is often undetected until it is too late. Partial discharge has a number of effects that allow it to be detected without direct galvanic connection to the … Read more

EA Technology launches new UltraTEV® Plus² phase lock accessory

EA Technology, specialist in asset management solutions for owners and operators of electrical assets, has launched an innovative new accessory for its UltraTEV® Plus² instrument for partial discharge (PD) detection. The new Wireless Phase Reference (WPR) unit makes PD data analysis easier and more accurate by helping to ensure a high-quality phase lock. Now available in the Americas … Read more

Peru Customer Training for Enel

On November 30th, 2023 we were pleased to meet the technicians and management of Enel Peru to provide them with hands-on field training, as a follow-up to the (2) UltraTEV Plus 2’s they purchased. With us was Rosa Tipacti, Electrical Engineer from Logytec S.A., our long-time distributor for the Peruvian market.

How does an air gap cause PD?

Air Gap Partial Discharge (PD) is caused by a wide range of factors, including poorly fitted insulating materials such as boots, grommets, tie wraps, and sleeving. These materials seem harmless because they are insulating, but can cause PD instead of preventing it. Figure 1: Air Gap Causing PD Example Partial discharge is a tricky thing … Read more