Non-intrusive Services

Condition-based monitoring is becoming increasingly prevalent in the maintenance landscape

Dara O'Donnell - Managing Director

Non-intrusive maintenance and inspections of your electrical plant cannot be used as a replacement to intrusive maintenance, but it is an increasingly essential activity.

Non-intrusive maintenance techniques for switchgear and transformers are increasingly common owing to the development of testing devices such as partial discharge monitors and thermal cameras. Non-intrusive maintenance and inspections of your electrical plant cannot be used as a replacement to intrusive maintenance, but it is an increasingly essential activity.

Enhancing Reliability with Non-Intrusive Techniques

Non-intrusive maintenance techniques for switchgear and transformers are increasingly common, owing to the development of testing devices such as partial discharge monitors and thermal cameras. These techniques allow for inspections of your electrical plant without the need for shutdowns, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing downtime.

By utilizing non-intrusive methods, businesses can proactively identify potential issues and address them before they escalate into costly failures. HVLV Technical Services provides:

Partial Discharge Assessments
Thermal surveys
Visual substation inspections
Oil transformer sampling

Non-intrusive maintenance techniques, such as partial discharge assessments and thermal surveys, are increasingly essential for ensuring the reliability and integrity of electrical systems. These methods, facilitated by advanced testing devices like thermal cameras, allow for comprehensive inspections without the need for shutdowns, minimizing downtime and disruptions.

Our services include partial discharge testing, which identifies potential areas of failure without requiring power shutdowns. Additionally, thermal surveys detect hot spots within components, cables, or conductors, providing early indications of potential issues. Our skilled engineers provide thorough surveys and detailed reports, including thermal and standard images, along with recommendations for remedial actions to address any identified concerns.

By incorporating non-intrusive maintenance into your maintenance routine, you can proactively identify and address potential issues, enhancing the reliability and longevity of your electrical systems.