Acoustic monitoring application
Transformers and Electrical Assets
Monitor changes in sound around transformers, reactors, converter-station equipment and electrical cabinets.
Contact or non-contact acoustic sensors can add condition information. Environmental and electromagnetic ratings must be confirmed for the selected equipment.
Equipment
Equipment that may be considered.
- Transformers
- Reactors
- Converter-station assets
- Electrical cabinets
Planning a pilot
Questions to answer before installation.
A focused plan makes it easier to select sensors, collect a useful baseline and review the results.
- 01
Review installation and access limits around energized equipment.
- 02
Choose the equipment and known conditions to include.
- 03
Compare acoustic results with electrical, inspection and maintenance data.
Related projects
See how acoustic monitoring has been used with similar equipment.
Case study
National Energy Group Longyuanhe 220 kV wind substation
Operators used acoustic monitoring and sound playback to review transformer condition.
Case study
State Grid Xinghua 1000 kV substation
Online acoustic monitoring was used on a 1000 kV main transformer.
Case study
State Grid Xingtai 1000 kV substation
Online acoustic monitoring was used with ultra-high-voltage reactor equipment.
Case study
Suzhou Wujiang ±10 kV DC distribution station
Online acoustic monitoring and remote review were used with electrical distribution cabinets.
Transformers and Electrical Assets pilot
Plan a pilot around your equipment, operating conditions and maintenance question.
Share the product or equipment, the target market and the people you want to reach. We will reply with any questions and possible next steps.