The Benefits of Remote Monitoring for Transformers and Other Electrical Equipment
December 1, 2023Obtaining real-time operating data on power plant and substation equipment has never been easier. The sensors, transmitters, and systems needed to monitor important parameters are readily available and highly cost-effective. The ability to identify problems early and make repairs prior to catastrophic failure improves system reliability and saves utilities money.
Bushing Monitoring: What were you expecting?
November 2, 2023To get the best from your bushing monitor, it is vital to set expectations up at the outset and ensure the monitor, its maintenance and management are included in the asset management plans of the organization. Then we can expect to get sensible data which can be used to both detect bushing deterioration and subsequently support bushing investigation and diagnostics.
DGA monitor accuracy – Data and decisions
October 31, 2023This article by Doble’s Dr. Tony McGrail in Transformers Magazine explores the intricacies of DGA monitor accuracy, emphasizing the challenges in extracting dissolved gases from transformer oil. Despite international standards like IEC 60567 recommending a maximum accuracy of 15% for complete DGA systems, real-world application, as reflected in CIGRE brochures, suggests a potential deviation closer to 50%. The implications of varying accuracies on diagnoses, particularly when employing diagnostic tools like the Duval triangle, are analyzed.
ALTANOVA is now Doble Engineering
September 14, 2023Doble, a global leader in the manufacture of diagnostic test and measurement instruments is pleased to announce the consolidation of Doble’s corporate brand under the “Doble Engineering” company name worldwide. With this, the “Altanova” company name will be retired.
Doble Ensures Enhanced Asset Performance with Latest Addition to Calisto® Condition Monitor Platform, Calisto N1
September 6, 2023Calisto N1 enables confident asset management decisions with access to critical health data from multiple sensors across assets
Moving From Command & Control to Coaching & Collaboration: Matthew Carrara Of Doble Engineering On How Leaders and Managers Can Become Better Coaches
March 22, 2023Matthew Carrara, President of Doble Engineering and ESCO Utility Solutions Group (USG), had the opportunity to interview with Authority Magazine for their series called “Moving From Command & Control to Coaching & Collaboration; How Leaders and Managers Can Become Better Coaches”.
Doble Engineering Appoints Matthew Carrara as President
December 7, 2022Esteemed energy industry veteran joins leading provider of power grid diagnostics solutions to propel the company into its next phase of growth
Doble’s INSIDEVIEW® 6 Delivers Predictive Maintenance and Intelligence for the Enterprise
December 5, 2022Latest version of Doble’s diagnostic software includes dramatically improved workflows, speed, configurability and reporting to drive enterprise-level deployments and accelerate ROI
Doble Releases Calisto Cable Condition Monitoring Solutions for High Voltage and Medium Voltage Cable Systems
November 1, 2022Power and utility teams gain critical cable-health insights and monitoring capabilities to boost safety, reliability, and profitability across their cabling assets.
Doble Releases PowerBase Web Viewer Feature for Access to Asset and Test Data Anytime, Anywhere
September 29, 2022New web-based PowerBase™ viewer streamlines office-to-field processes and expands team access to critical maintenance and engineering records.
Doble Simplifies Long-term Accurate Dissolved Gas Monitoring with Calisto® R9
August 29, 2022Next generation online monitor combines infrared gas measurements with automated on-board calibration using water vapor
Doble Equips Utilities to Embrace Substation Automation with F6880 Digital Network Analyzer
May 24, 2022Easy-to-use, compact and lightweight instrument helps engineers confidently overcome the challenges of troubleshooting IEC 61850 digital substation
Doble Test Assistant 8 Delivers Greater Diagnostic Power and Instrument Support for Comprehensive Field Testing and Analysis
March 7, 2022Latest version of DTA software is now compatible with Vanguard Turns Ratio products and adds exciting current components for testing with the M7100 and M4100.
Turning the corner on cyber-secure protection testing
December 6, 2021Matters of NERC PRC and NERC CIP compliance intersect during protection system testing on substation networks. In the modern regulatory environment, the benefits of computer-based relaying are challenged by the costs of cyber security and disrupted or insufficient relay testing practices. The way forward demands interconnected data and the ability to track critical metrics automatically. Organizations can modernize while ensuring compliance readiness by implementing systems that integrate protection and cyber domains into scalable management platforms.
Is it safe?
November 16, 2021When primary station equipment trips out, it is often the substation maintenance engineers who must review the situation, get the data needed to make an informed decision, and then ‘make the call’…