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Case Study: Fault Prevention With A DNO

A partial discharge service that could have saved a UK distribution network operator $300,000, and what the case shows about preventing faults.
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The Service That Could Have Saved A DNO $300,000.

The UK has fourteen Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) based on the historic utility regions that existed before privatisation in the early 1990s. They are responsible for providing and maintaining the electricity infrastructure (cables, towers, meters) that allows the generation companies and private electricity providers to deliver power to homes and businesses.

A DNO was concerned that of one of its substations was at risk because of its riverside location. The DNO requested the installation of EA Technology’s UltraTEV Monitor to perform a long-term soak test to pick up any irregularities between routine services. The most vulnerable assets were identified and we installed the system in November 2014.

Crucially, the DNO opted not to use EA Technology’s Astute HV Monitoring Service, taking only the hardware option. That meant that any regular or continuous monitoring of the power system would be the DNO’s responsibility.

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