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A Guide To HV Efficiency: Optimising Efficiency With Remote Monitoring (Part 3 of 3)

Published 12 Sep 2019

A Guide To HV Efficiency Optimising Efficiency With Remote Monitoring

A Guide To HV Efficiency Optimising Efficiency With Remote Monitoring

HV Efficiency

Optimising Efficiency With Remote Monitoring  (Part 3 of 3)

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In the first and second installments of the HV efficiency Blog series the advantages of upgrading to a super low loss amorphous core transformer over a traditional CRGO transformer were examined and as in the second blog defined the difference between tapping down HV transformers, and voltage management technologies such as voltage optimisation.

In the third and final part we will analyse the benefits of installing a smart distribution transformer integrated with remote monitoring capabilities when voltage management is not necessary as the voltage profile is not greater than required.

Distribution Transformer With Remote Capabilities

Distribution Transformer With Remote Capabilities

The smart way to transform energy

Technological advancements happen daily worldwide and connectivity is rapidly becoming attractive for all kinds of electrical equipment as there’s a shift  in the direction of Industry 4.0.

The reform of distribution transformers has been slow in comparison to other electrical equipment, integrated with internet connectivity and other pairing technologies that increase visibility of asset performance and diagnostics.

Distribution transformers form a pivotal part of the HV infrastructure across the UK so the slow progress was rather unexpected. Normally, a distribution transformer is energised all day every day even when it does not carry a load, this provides the building with an acceptable electrical supply that is safe for use.

Therefore, a fault or breakdown would cause chaos to your operations and can be very hard to predict, especially when out of the normal yearly inspection periods.

Manage your energy effectively

Companies haven’t been able to update their distribution transformers up until recently. Now they are able upgrade to promote connectivity with other energy-saving, smart building control systems for full visibility of their energy use.

At present once the installation of a distribution transformer has occurred it is left as standalone equipment that doesn’t need attention or even repairing. Also it is important to remember that annual manual inspections aren’t necessary as they are not effective at giving continuous insights into the site’s energy use.

However smart distribution transformers with internet connectivity and remote monitoring capabilities, such as Powerstar SO-LO, are now available. It has never been easier to track performance thanks to the remote monitoring capabilities which can give simple to interpret information to users, showing easy to analyse top level statistics regarding state and performance of the distribution transformer.

The range of statistics can consist of grid information, conditional performance, and energy efficiency reports and, from the wide range of crucial data available, companies can use the data to discover further savings and energy efficiency optimisations to deliver the best return on investment.

Smart Transformers LV MV HV 415V - 11kV 33kV Distribution Transformers Powerstar SO-LO

Smart Transformers LV MV HV 415V – 11kV 33kV Distribution Transformers Powerstar SO-LO

Inevitably problems can a occur with a smart transformers which can cause a shutdown, however with remote monitoring this can be recognised earlier and can avert the building’s electricity supply being affected as an alert or warning is sent when a problem is detected.

The platform, which can be accessed by the relevant individuals from anywhere with a secure internet connection, will also provide reports on oil analysis, voltage, amps, phase to phase metrics, real power, power factor, core temperature, harmonic distortion, system kVA, system kWh, and GPS location for larger facilities.

By carefully checking the above factors, potential problems can be dealt with timely, both reducing downtime of the distribution transformer and the cost ramifications involved with solutions that are out of use.

We hope you enjoyed our 3 part series please see below for parts 1 and 2.

Powerstar, UK manufacturer of leading-edge smart energy solutions, has announced a new partnership with Thorne & Derrick International to help bolster its smart transformers offering for energy conscious businesses, allowing them to improve their existing medium/high voltage (MV HV) infrastructures, maximise efficiencies and reduce electricity consumption and costs with a solution that enables real-time asset monitoring to assess performance and operation.

LV MV HV Transformers

LV MV HV Transformers

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Further Reading

A Guide To HV Efficiency: The Core Of The Problem (1 of 3)

A Guide To HV Efficiency: Distribution Transformers & Voltage Management (2 of 3)

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