Magazine Articles

Transmission & Distribution, February-March 2018

Although modern power systems are considerably more resilient and better performing than the networks of past decades, it is a fact that overhead lines, fittings and apparatus do occasionally fail, sometimes catastrophically. Regardless of the prevailing weather conditions, common failure modes often create arcing and/or heating capable of igniting combustible material. Clearly in times of extended drought the risk of igniting a major bushfire which threatens life or property is one which cannot be underestimated.

Energy Source, July/August 2017

In today’s modern electricity industry, we are inundated by technology which claims to assist in managing systems in more efficient, safer and optimised ways. Generally though, they all have one thing in common: they are reactive technologies relying on system events to occur before providing data and information on which to respond.

There are few low-cost technology investments available in the market today that can provide the means to reduce operational costs, improve investment decision-making at the same time providing increased distribution line reliability and safety.

Decreased revenue outcomes for many Australian utilities means both operational and capital expenditure must be reduced in real terms. This requires a radical change in emphasis in asset management and work practices and new thinking to adequately manage risks and performance.

A new technology known as Distribution Fault Anticipation, offers a means to manage this situation with significant benefits in reducing operating cost and increasing reliability and safety of distribution networks.

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Source: 'Energy Source and Distribution’ magazine, Australia, Nov/Dec issue 2015