Substations
Busbars, gantries, disconnectors and switching components in outdoor and indoor installations.
Thermography for Power Networks and Substations
From power station to consumer.
Transformers, switchgear, substations and overhead lines each place different demands on an inspection. We plan the inspection around the available viewpoints, operating loads and safe access to your network infrastructure.
Discuss your inspectionFor network operators, municipal utilities and energy suppliers
The task
The inspection objective determines the viewpoint.
Accessible connections can be inspected in detail from the ground. For overhead lines or extensive outdoor installations, a drone may provide additional views. The inspection objective, distance and a safe line of sight to the equipment determine which method is suitable.
What we inspect
Typical inspection scope.
The precise scope depends on your equipment and the task we agree together.
Stations & connection points
Transformer stations, grid connection substations and ancillary installations.
Overhead lines
Towers, connectors and all associated live components.
Before the visit
Good results start
with good planning.
Thermography records the temperature distribution of visible surfaces. Load, surface properties and the surrounding conditions affect what can be concluded.
- Load & environment
- Consider the relevant load, wind, solar heating and visibility. Differences between phases must be assessed in their operating context.
- Permits & safety
- Agree operational responsibilities, safety distances, accompanying personnel and any required switching authorizations.
- Drone planning
- Check local restrictions and the necessary operational and aviation permissions in advance. A drone inspection is not a standard solution for every task.
What you receive
Findings you
can act on.
Findings organized by substation, equipment or an agreed structure make handover to your maintenance team easier. Areas that could not be viewed and limitations of the measurements remain clearly identified in the report.
- Visible-light and thermal images with clear asset identification
- Technical assessment and recommendations for next steps
- Recorded measurement conditions and inspection limitations
Good to know
Before we start.
We are happy to discuss any other questions with you.
Is a drone always required?
No. For many accessible connections and indoor installations, a ground-based inspection is the appropriate method. A drone can supplement it where a suitable view of distant or elevated components is possible.
Can one inspection program cover several substations?
Yes. The scope, substation lists, access requirements and suitable routes are agreed in advance. The actual measurement conditions are recorded for each inspection.
What are the limits of the inspection?
A thermal image without a visible anomaly does not prove that an installation is free of faults. Concealed, obstructed or insufficiently loaded components can only be assessed to a limited extent. Thermography complements other required inspections.
Your next step
What would you
like to inspect?
Your site, the equipment involved and the inspection objective are enough to start the conversation.
Discuss your inspection
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