transformers

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Worry-free DGA monitor commissioning from Vaisala
At Vaisala, as well as supplying world-class measurement equipment for monitoring transformer oil, we are also here to make sure our customers can get the most out of their monitoring equipment, and help take the stress out of getting it up and running.

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AMT transformers to cut power losses in Northern Powergrid trial
Northern Powergrid is trialling a new type of transformer that can dramatically reduce power losses, becoming the UK's first distribution network operator (DNO) to trial the equipment.

Technology & Operations
The first line of defence for MV systems
Tony Wills, application engineer at Megger, discusses the importance of using scanners to detect insulation faults.

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Using asset replacement to improve power reliability
Jonathan Hopkins, EMEA sales director at S&C Electric Company, discusses the importance of replacing ageing assets.

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Total tapchanger solutions
Dr Jonathan Hiscock, managing director of Fundamentals Ltd, explains why tapchanger servicing is so important.

Technology & Operations
Transformer failure impacts business continuity, research finds
Research carried out by MIDEL reveals the significant threat posed when a transformer fails, and a high level of concern about a failure's impact on fire safety and business continuity.

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UKPN investing £1.2m in Brighton power upgrade
UK Power Networks has started work on a £1.2 million project to upgrade Brighton's electricity supplies.

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Ageing transformers – mitigating risk
Ageing power transformer assets can be maintained more effectively with online monitoring, says Vaisala.

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Prevent, Protect and React
Network resilience is critical all year round, but never more so than in the winter months, Siemens' Mark Simblett tells Network - and transformers have a critical role to play.

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Oil recycling will cut transformer spend by £32m
An improved oil recycling process developed by Electricity North West (ENW) will extend the life of transformers by up to 15 years.

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Fluid movement: new transformer fluids are shifting asset risk profiles
It’s time to change conventional thinking about transformer fluids and realise opportunities to mitigate asset risk, argues a new white paper.