Testing and measurement (T&M) solutions are crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and optimising the operations and maintenance of power plants. They also play a vital role in maintaining the life expectancy of power plant assets. […]
Smart metering and smart grid technologies are the future of grid systems. There is an increasing focus on the adoption of smart metering solutions as part of various government schemes and programmes. The latest distribution reforms […]
Transformers and reactors are essential assets in a power delivery system. The reliability and availability of these assets plays an important role in ensuring uninterrupted power supply and smooth operation of a power system. The […]
Meeting the increasing power demand requires expansion and strengthening of the power transmission and distribution network. As of October 2021, the total transmission line length stood at 450,552 ckt. km (220 kV and above), having […]
Cables and conductors are the most essential components of a power transmission network. They are crucial for the development of a new network and also for strengthening of the existing grid in areas with increasing […]
The power sector is witnessing significant growth, both in electricity generation, especially renewables, as well as in transmission and distribution (T&D). This necessitates the development of a robust network and adoption of adequate testing and […]
The demand for reliable power equipment has increased significantly in recent years. The reliability and quality of power depends on the health of equipment such as conductors, transformers, switchgear and meters. If any equipment in […]
Energy meters are one of the most crucial parts of an electrical system since they account for electricity consumption at various levels in the power distribution chain. Apart from enabling performance assessment and estimating losses […]
The power transmission network is often referred to as the infrastructure of infrastructure. It is the backbone of the power sector, and any failure in the transmission network has the potential to disrupt power evacuation […]
A transformer is a key transmission asset, which determines the quality and reliability of the power supplied to consumers. That said, it is also the costliest equipment in a switchyard/substation. As per the norms of […]
With large capacity addition and growing deployment of advanced technology in the power sector, the demand for testing and measurement (T&M) of critical equipment like switchgear, substations and circuit breakers is expected to rise. Further, […]
With the magnitude and complexity of equipment connected to the grid expected to increase in the next few years, power quality (PQ) disturbances are likely to go up proportionally. Therefore, there is a need to […]
India has a large number of transmission and distribution (T&D) projects in the pipeline. As per the Central Electricity Authority, around 123,000 ckt. km of transmission lines, 400,000 MVA of AC transformation capacity and 13,000 […]
Meter testing is required to assess the quality of meters installed in the field. It is undertaken at various stages of the meter development process to ensure that the design and functionality requirements are met. […]
The quality and reliability of power supplied to consumers is largely dependent on how efficiently it is transmitted from power plants. As per a Power Finance Corporation report, transmission losses stood at 21.81 per cent […]
India has an extensive transmission network spanning 390,970 ckt. km (at the 220 kV and above voltage levels) as of March 2018. Minor failures at any point in the transmission network can result in disruptions […]
For the smooth functioning of the power system, grid operators need to ensure that the grid is disconnected from the faulty segments in case of a failure. Switchgear enables short circuiting without interrupting the flow […]
Power systems have evolved with time and so have consumers. Today, consumers across the domestic, commercial and industrial categories have installed sophisticated electrical and electronic equipment devices that require uninterrupted, reliable and “good quality” power. […]
Transmission and distribution (T&D) equipment and networks undergo significant stress during operations and can experience poor performance if not properly assessed at the installation stage. This has encouraged utilities to adopt a wide range of […]
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