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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.
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.
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.
UV imaging offers utilities a powerful, early-warning tool to detect contamination and prevent insulator flashovers—risks often missed by infrared. Especially in polluted environments, UV cameras enable proactive maintenance and safer, more efficient grid operation.
The DayCor® UV EYE family delivers high-sensitivity corona and arcing detection across diverse industries, supporting continuous substation monitoring, robotic patrols, vehicle-based grid inspections, and real-time rail assessments with reliable, multi-sensor integration in demanding environments.
As electric motors evolve in EVs and aviation, insulation stress and partial discharge risks increase. Advanced UV imaging now enables precise, real-time PD detection—offering manufacturers a safer, more effective solution to ensure motor reliability and performance.
UV imaging is transforming transformer maintenance by enabling early detection of partial discharges. This powerful technology supports better design, manufacturing, and field inspections—helping utilities prevent failures, reduce downtime, and extend transformer life.
Utilities face increasing pressure to modernize inspection processes and manage growing volumes of asset data. This article explores how IEEE Std 1808-2024 and OFIL’s Gridnostic platform enable structured data collection, AI-based diagnostics, and smarter decision-making across transmission infrastructure.
Cut maintenance costs and boost efficiency with Ofil’s DayCor® UV cameras! Detect corona discharge, target only contaminated insulators, and save millions on unnecessary washing.
The T&D sector faces growing challenges, from aging infrastructure to rising energy demand. Predictive maintenance using UV cameras enables early fault detection, reducing costs and preventing failures. This article explores how advanced diagnostics optimize grid reliability and efficiency.
Advancements in high-voltage diagnostics are revolutionizing electrical system reliability. One video explores the importance of corona and partial discharge testing in high-voltage labs, showcasing essential techniques for ensuring equipment safety. Another highlights a compact handheld corona camera with high UV sensitivity, enabling real-time detection of corona partial discharges for improved maintenance and diagnostics.
Laborelec has embraced advanced ultraviolet (UV) detection to assess partial discharges in high voltage rotating electrical machines. This fast and safe method allows for early identification of insulation deterioration, ensuring power plant reliability. By utilizing Ofil’s UV camera, experts can pinpoint potential faults in power generators and motors, both during routine maintenance and after repairs.
This article presents a comprehensive study on the detection of partial discharge (PD) in medium voltage (MV) and high voltage (HV).