3D LiDAR-Based Security for Solar Parks and Substations
The reliable operation of energy infrastructure depends not only on system stability and cybersecurity, but also on effective
Partial Discharge, Infrared Thermography and NFPA 70b
A Case for Electrical Reliability and Condition-Based Maintenance Insulation-related failure mechanisms account for the majority of electrical equipment
Editor’s Note – Maintenance and Reliability Conference
This month I had the pleasure and honor of attending the Maintenance and Reliability Conference (MARCON), hosted annually by
Enhancing Transformer Reliability Through A Static Asset Health Index (SAHI)
Editor’s Note: While this article is primarily focused on using a Health Index to assure Transformer Reliability, we
Power Panel Discussion: Reliablity, Resilience, and Sustainability in the Modern Power Grid
The modern electrical grid faces a complex balancing act: providing uninterrupted power, recovering swiftly from disruptions, and preparing
RED Talks: The Lessons Seasoned Reliability Experts Want the Next Generation to Hear
At a recent Electrical Safety and Operational Reliability Conference in Chantilly, Virginia, a simple question sparked a flood
Balancing Resilience and Affordability in the North American Grid
At a recent Executive Board planning meeting for ESARA, the Electrical Safety and Reliability Association, we had a
Control & Prevent Moisture Presence. Regularly.
Power transformers rely on the proven combination of paper and oil insulation. Despite advances in materials science, no
From the Editor: Resilience of the Electrical Power System in the US and Europe
As a reliability SME for much of my career, I have seen reliability and resilience be used together
Case Study: How Iberdrola Australia Implemented Touchless™ Thermal & Visual Sensors
Iberdrola Australia is a leading renewable energy provider that generates and contracts electricity from wind turbines, solar photovoltaic,
Smarter Than Replacement: Proactive Cable Assessment as a Capital Strategy
Across North America, thousands of miles of underground medium voltage cable systems are crossing the 30–40-year threshold—and many
RED Talks: The Truth about Ultrasound and Partial Discharge
In the world of electrical reliability, assumptions can be costly – and half-truths, even more so. “Ultrasound can
Practical Strategies for Undergrounding and Monitoring Cables
Introduction Many utilities in North America are strategically undergrounding medium voltage lines as a resilience solution against extreme
The Heathrow Transformer Explosion: Mitigating Future Risks
How new fleet monitoring solutions can help get in front of potential transformer failures. On March 20, 2025,
RED Talks: Real. Experienced. Disruptive.
Some of the most valuable knowledge in our industry never makes it into a manual. The reliability world
Adoption of Asset Health Monitoring Solutions for Power Grid Equipment
ASSET HEALTH MONITORING SOLUTIONS FOR POWER GRID EQUIPMENT Power transformers and HV switchgear are usually the most
Optimizing Network Reliability and Reducing Customer Interruptions: A Case Study of a UK Distribution Network
Comparing forecasts with historical faults of a UK distribution network demonstrates an improved solution to identify where asset
Design for the Future, Design for Success, Design for Safety
Whenever you come across something that makes you ask yourself, “why hasn’t this been common best practice all
DGA Technology for Tap Changers: Improving Condition Monitoring and Preventing Transformer Failures
Historically, DGA testing of tap-changers has not been considered particularly useful due to the large number of gases
Building Resilience in the Transformer Industry: A Call to Action
As one of the leading grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) producers in the European Union as well as globally,
Seven Challenges to Overcome to Develop Electrical System Reliability
There are very few organizations that are not concerned with following reliability best practices. It is more efficient
Strategic Undergrounding for a More Resilient and Sustainable Grid
What is the life-cycle cost of our electric infrastructure per capita? What is the cost to society to
Integration of DGA monitors for more comprehensive transformer monitoring systems
Integration of DGA monitors for more comprehensive transformer monitoring systems The wait for new transformers means that
Trantech: Transforming the Power of Ideas into Products
Transforming the Power of Ideas into Products In 1932, Trantech embarked on its mission to provide a wide
