A typical Hydro-Québec substation showing only one of the installed grid transformers. Hydro-Québec has more than 2,000 grid and GSU transformers with an average age of more than 30 years in operation ...

Flexible evolution possibilities and expandability make IoT-enabled condition monitoring a perfect starting point for digital manufacturing. Its key role is being a source of real-time data about the ...

When fully utilized, condition monitoring can transform how power plants operate and maintain their assets. It can lead to increased efficiency, reduced maintenance costs, improved safety, and better ...

Condition monitoring systems are used to assess the probability of failure in the form of a health status of the system during operation on the basis of the actual load and any previous damage ...

How to use vibration and oil analysis to monitor manufacturing equipment. How to gather data needed for valuable insights and use predictive maintenance to prolong the equipment's life. Unconventional ...

The hydropower industry stands at a critical juncture where traditional operation and maintenance are quickly becoming obsolete. As global energy demand surges and grid systems become increasingly ...

Partial discharge (PD) is the name given to the partial breakdown of the electrical insulation in high voltage (HV) switchgear and cables. This is a destructive process and, if unchecked, it will ...