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. Gas...
For electrical manufacturing companies, ensuring the health and longevity of their cable infrastructure is paramount. Ageing cables pose a significant risk, leading to costly downtime, safety hazards, and reputational damage. Traditional inspection methods are often tedious, time-consuming, and prone to human error. However, a new...
One of the major thermal power plants from Northern India was living with the problem of an undetected cable fault for over two years on their LT Cable. Since this cable was used for Street lighting and had a backup line which used to power...
The way we manage utilities is undergoing a transformation. Gone are the days of meter readers trekking through neighbourhoods to manually record consumption.Today, both Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) offer automated solutions, but AMI takes things a significant step further.Let’s delve...
Introduction A solar power plant of 5 MW in Western India faced challenges in monitoring crucial components such as combiner boxes, inverters, and transformers, essential for aggregating generation data. Additionally, the electricity network connected to the plant lacked real-time data and forecasts from the plant, which...
Batteries play a crucial role in the modern world, quietly providing backup power for critical systems such as Substation protection auxiliary power supply, Data Centers, Emergency lighting, and Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS). Proper battery maintenance is essential to maintaining their reliability. Battery capacity may be degraded...
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,...
1. Understanding the Scale of the Issue India’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses are among the highest globally, estimated to be around 20-25%. This translates to a significant economic burden, with estimated losses exceeding $20 (~INR2000) billion per year. These losses significantly impact the nation’s economy...
