Solution: Enhancing Grid Reliability & Reducing Costs: The Advanced CIT Approach
We propose deploying state-of-the-art Combined Instrument Transformers (CITs) with integrated condition monitoring sensors for critical parameters including temperature, gas density/pressure (where applicable), and partial discharge (PD). This instrumentation is embedded within the unit itself, providing direct, real-time insight into its operational health and the stresses it experiences.
Key Operational & Maintenance Advantages:
- Real-Time Health Intelligence: The CIT solution transcends traditional measurement functions. The embedded sensors continuously monitor core health indicators, providing a comprehensive view of the unit's condition – thermal performance, insulating medium integrity (SF₆ or alternative), and critical insulation degradation through PD detection.
- Edge Intelligence & Actionable Data: An embedded processing unit within each CIT performs local data analysis. This transforms raw sensor readings into actionable Health Indices (e.g., thermal stress level, gas density trend, PD activity severity). Only these processed, high-value diagnostics are transmitted via the digital output (e.g., IEC 61850-9-2LE, IEC 61869), minimizing communication bandwidth needs compared to streaming raw sensor data.
- Predictive Maintenance Optimization: Utilizing maintenance algorithms specifically designed for the unique electro-mechanical and thermal stresses inherent to the combined CIT structure, the solution predicts potential failures before they occur. These algorithms correlate sensor data with CIT-specific failure modes (e.g., abnormal heating at connection points, moisture ingress affecting measurement accuracy, evolving PD indicating internal insulation flaws).
- Transformation to Condition-Based Maintenance:
- Eliminate Unnecessary Checks: The solution enables a dramatic reduction in routine manual inspections and intrusive checks. Maintenance is performed solely when necessary, driven by actual condition indicators and predictive insights, not arbitrary schedules.
- Minimize Unplanned Outages: By proactively identifying developing issues early, costly unplanned outages due to sudden CIT failure are significantly mitigated. Intervention occurs during planned maintenance windows.
- Remote Diagnostics Service Model: We offer a comprehensive remote diagnostics service model. Expert analysis of the transmitted Health Indices and trends can be performed offsite by utility engineers or the manufacturer. This enables:
- Precise assessment of CIT health without physical site visits.
- Prioritization of maintenance activities based on actual asset criticality and risk.
- Provision of specific, actionable maintenance recommendations.
- Potential for manufacturer support agreements leveraging deep product expertise.
Operational & Maintenance Benefits Summary:
- Reduced Downtime: Minimized unplanned outages through predictive warnings.
- Optimized Maintenance Costs: Elimination of unnecessary routine checks; targeting of resources to assets requiring genuine attention.
- Enhanced Grid Reliability: Increased confidence in primary measurement and protection systems, supporting overall system stability.
- Improved Safety: Reduced need for manual inspections near high-voltage equipment.
- Lifecycle Asset Management: Data-driven insights support informed decisions on asset refurbishment, replacement, or life extension.
- Reduced Total Cost of Ownership: Lower maintenance expenditure, fewer outage costs, and extended asset life.
07/22/2025
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