Smart grid sensors are key to effective condition monitoring

Nilesh Joshi, General Manager of Sales at Megger India, briefly describes the technical features of their cutting-edge cable fault location solutions with proven safety for underground cable networks. 
How are advanced T&M instruments adding efficiency to power equipment performance?
The advanced T&M instruments provide customers with detailed insight into power equipment enabling users to take corrective actions based on real time condition of assets and improve upon the efficiency of the equipment and connected grid.
Which monitoring solutions are required to maintain and manage load conditions in power transformers and electrical units?
DGA, tan delta measurement, partial discharge testing and paper moisture analyser are the most commonly used equipment to maintain and manage load conditions in power transformer and electrical units.

What measures have you taken to ensure optimum power and electrical safety through T&M products?
Megger products are designed as per IEC61010-1 safety standards to ensure user’s safety. Also, all Megger products meet the guidelines of EMI/EMC as per EN61326-1:2013. The products are quality tested to the highest standard at state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities accredited to UKAS, DAKKAS and SWEDAC.
Which innovations are underway to support India’s need for uninterrupted power supply in smart cities?
Megger as a company is looking forward to strengthen its presence in two areas – Core electrical test and measurement equipment and online conditioning monitoring solutions. Our Make in India initiative to meet India specific requirement will be a significant contribution to the power sector.
Which products and solutions do you offer to minimise power outages and maintain voltage fluctuation in electrical units and transformers?
Our smart grid sensors for MV Overhead lines will provide fault detection, fault location and identification of weak spots to improve SAIDI and SAIFI. It also provides connectivity to SCADA and ADMS for monitoring. For Smart Cities, Megger offers our state of art cable fault location systems which is proven to find fault in underground cable network and keep the Power ON
For more details visit: https://www.meggerindia.com/