Qualitrol has launched a new wireless, self-powered transformer monitor that measures the concentration of dissolved hydrogen and moisture in transformer dielectric insulating oil.

The transformer condition data is automatically measured, analyzed and presented via the analytics platform. This allows asset managers to trend condition data, receive alert notifications and review automated reports, and obtain clear visibility into the condition of their distribution pad-mounted transformers, the manufacturer said in a press release.

As a cost-effective solution, it is now feasible to install the new condition monitoring device on smaller distributed pad mount transformers, the manufacturer adds in the release.

"This marks the first in a series of cost-effective wireless condition monitoring solutions that give operators the ability to react ahead of catastrophic failures while simultaneously reducing safety risks for site technicians and costly environmental remediations associated with asset failures," said Kurt Rohmann, Director of the Growth Accelerator Team at Qualitrol.

Source: Qualitrol