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How to Choose a Corona Camera: The DayCor® Selection Guide
How to Choose a Corona Camera: The DayCor® Selection Guide OFIL's DayCor® range covers handheld cameras, a UAV camera and
28/09/2026
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Drones, Remote Sensing, and the Future of Powerline Inspection
Powerline inspection is evolving from traditional field-based methods toward a more connected, data-driven approach. In this article, Sheyna Reizes explores how drone technology, advanced remote sensing, GIS, and AI are reshaping the way utilities inspect electrical infrastructure and make maintenance decisions.
12/08/2026
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Transforming UAV Inspection Data into Action: How City of Troy Streamlined Asset Management with Gridnostic
Discover how the City of Troy transformed thousands of drone inspection images into actionable asset intelligence. By centralizing RGB and thermal data with Gridnostic, the utility streamlined analysis, improved maintenance prioritization, and strengthened documentation for smarter, data-driven grid management.
30/06/2026
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How to Choose a Corona Camera: The DayCor® Selection Guide
How to Choose a Corona Camera: The DayCor® Selection Guide OFIL's DayCor® range covers handheld cameras, a UAV camera and camera cores for fixed, mobile
28/09/2026
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Closer to the Customer, Closer to the Risk: Why UV Inspection Matters on Distribution Lines
Distribution networks face corona and arcing risks that can threaten reliability, safety, and nearby communities. This article explains why UV inspection is essential for detecting hidden electrical discharge early – before it develops into outages, equipment damage, interference, or fire hazards.
02/09/2026
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Higher Voltage, Higher Stakes: The emerging partial discharge challenge in EV and electric-aircraft motors
As electric motors move toward higher voltages, faster switching, and greater power density, insulation reliability becomes increasingly critical. This article explores how UV imaging can complement conventional PD testing by helping detect and localize discharge activity in EV and electric-aircraft motor systems.
02/09/2026
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Drones, Remote Sensing, and the Future of Powerline Inspection
Powerline inspection is evolving from traditional field-based methods toward a more connected, data-driven approach. In this article, Sheyna Reizes explores how drone technology, advanced remote sensing, GIS, and AI are reshaping the way utilities inspect electrical infrastructure and make maintenance decisions.
12/08/2026
Articles & Case Studies
Transforming UAV Inspection Data into Action: How City of Troy Streamlined Asset Management with Gridnostic
Discover how the City of Troy transformed thousands of drone inspection images into actionable asset intelligence. By centralizing RGB and thermal data with Gridnostic, the utility streamlined analysis, improved maintenance prioritization, and strengthened documentation for smarter, data-driven grid management.
30/06/2026
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The Growing Reliability Challenge of Aging Grid Infrastructure: Assets, Expertise, and the Future of Utility Reliability
As electricity demand accelerates, utilities face a growing challenge: maintaining aging grid infrastructure while managing workforce retirements and increasing system complexity. Condition-based maintenance, multi-sensor inspection, and digital intelligence are becoming essential for ensuring long-term grid reliability.
30/06/2026
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Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Audible Noise: Hidden Consequences of Corona PD Activity
Corona partial discharge affects more than equipment reliability. It can generate radio frequency interference and audible noise that disrupt communications, trigger regulatory concerns, and generate customer complaints. This article explains why early detection is essential for reliable grid operation.
29/06/2026
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Why Commissioning Is Becoming One of the Most Critical Phases in 765kV Projects
As utilities invest billions in new 765kV transmission infrastructure, ensuring long-term reliability starts long before commercial operation. This article explores why commissioning has become a critical opportunity to detect hidden electrical defects before they become costly operational problems.
29/06/2026
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From Field Data to Decision Intelligence How Utilities Turn Inspection into Action
Utilities generate vast inspection data, but the real challenge is turning it into decisions. By structuring, analyzing, and connecting data through a standardized workflow, utilities can move from fragmented insights to consistent, risk-based maintenance and improved asset reliability.
04/05/2026
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UV Imaging as a Non-Destructive QA Tool for Ceramic Insulators in Semiconductor Manufacturing
High-voltage ceramic insulators can pass standard tests yet fail under real stress. High-sensitivity UV imaging reveals otherwise invisible discharge activity, providing early insight into surface behavior and enabling more reliable evaluation of insulation performance in demanding environments.
04/05/2026
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The Safest Inspection Is the One You Don’t Touch
As electrical systems operate under increasing load and complexity, safety depends on detecting early signs of degradation before failure occurs. Identifying corona partial discharge at its earliest stage enables proactive maintenance while minimizing risk, exposure, and unplanned outages.
24/03/2026
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Infrared Imaging Camera and Infrared Detection Camera vs UV Imaging in High-Voltage Systems
Infrared imaging cameras and infrared detection cameras identify heat-related electrical faults, while UV imaging detects voltage-related discharge activity. Each technology reveals different physical mechanisms across the failure curve in high-voltage systems.
24/03/2026