Switchgear Condition Assessment
Understanding the condition of your electrical assets will improve all aspects of your network’s performance, safety and cost-efficiency.
We use proven techniques to measure the state of substation assets. The result: prevention of expensive outages through undetected defects, maximised substation performance and reduced operational and capital costs.
Our experienced engineers work worldwide, drawing on their expertise to safely complete site-based work and add value through management-friendly reports and recommendations.
Download our top 10 tips for non-intrusive assessment of electrical substations below.
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Partial Discharge Surveys
Partial Discharge (PD) activity is the most reliable indicator of the true condition of insulation within live assets.
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Thermographic Surveys
Thermographic Surveys use infra-red cameras to identify ‘hot-spots’ on switchgear and low voltage equipment, caused by ohmic heati...
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Astute Switchgear Monitoring Service
Understanding the real-time condition of your switchgear assets offers piece of mind financially, operationally and in terms of st...
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SF6 Insulation Assessment
SF6 is becoming more commonly used as an insulation medium in electrical power equipment, due to its unique physical properties.
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Vacuum Interrupter Testing
Vacuum Interrupter manufacturers have historically measured the internal pressure within their devices using a Magnetron.