Transformer Solutions

OPTIMIZE TRANSFORMER PERFORMANCE WITH REAL-TIME DATA INSIGHTS

Ensure uninterrupted peak power delivery with Rugged Monitoring’s Transformer Asset solutions. Gain real-time insights, predict potential issues, and prevent costly downtime.

Transformers

ADVANCED MONITORING SOLUTIONS FOR TRANSFORMER RELIABILITY

Rugged Monitoring’s transformer solutions are engineered to address the unique challenges associated with transformer health and performance. From temperature monitoring to insulation condition assessment, our comprehensive online condition monitoring system (OLCMS) provides operators with actionable insights to optimize transformer operation and extend equipment lifespan.

Our tailored solutions empower organizations to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency in transformer operations. Experience the transformative impact of transformer monitoring with Rugged Monitoring’s innovative technologies. “

Distribution Transformers

Rugged Monitoring (RM) offers advanced condition-based monitoring solutions for Distribution Transformers. Our system continuously monitors critical parameters like temperature, load, and insulation integrity, providing real-time insights. This allows operators to proactively identify potential issues and optimize transformer usage, ensuring effective maintenance and operation strategies. Our online monitoring system is designed to diagnose key operational parameters, enhancing the overall health and performance of Distribution Transformers.

  • Direct Winding Hot Spot

    Direct Winding Hot Spot monitoring in distribution transformers helps in Performance Optimization, effective Cooling Control and Life-Time Extension.

  • Partial Discharge

    Accurate Partial Discharge (PD) Testing and Monitoring helps in design, development, and commissioning of PD Free Distribution Transformers.

  • OLTC Monitoring

    RM’s OLTC Monitoring is used to perform both complex and simple measurement, control and regulation tasks on tap changing transformers.

  • Cooling Control

    Cooling System Monitoring and Control ensures 100% availability of cooling Fan-Banks to Distribution Transformer when needed.

Dry Type Transformer

Rugged Monitoring (RM) delivers advanced monitoring and protective solutions for dry-type transformers, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Our systems provide operators with detailed insights into each component’s condition, enabling proactive maintenance and optimized performance. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, RM safeguards transformers against potential risks, ensuring their longevity and reliability. With RM, operators confidently mitigate risks and enhance transformer performance.

  • Winding Temperature Monitoring

    HV winding temperature monitoring in Dry Type (Caste Resin) Transformers is essential in Dynamic Loading, effective Cooling Control and extending transformer life.

  • Cooling Control

    Cooling System Monitoring and Control ensures 100% availability of cooling Fan-Banks to Dry-Type (Caste Resin) Transformer when needed.

  • Partial Discharge

    Accurate Partial Discharge (PD) Testing and Monitoring helps in design, development, and commissioning of PD Free Dry Type (Caste Resin) Transformers.

  • Bus Bar Termination Monitoring

    Rugged Monitoring Porvides customised temperature monitoring solution for bus bar termination and joints in Dry Type (Caste Resin) Transformers of different power ratings.

Power Transformers

Rugged Monitoring offers the most advanced monitoring solution which enables essential to comprehensive, monitoring of the power transformer. Monitoring the main components or parameters of the transformer (temperature, bushings, partial discharge, OLTC, cooling system) is key to maximizing transformer availability, reliability, and performance while reducing the life-cycle cost. 

  • Direct Winding Hotspot 

    Fiber Optic temperature sensors for winding hot spot monitoring increase accuracy of Heat-Run test, provide better Cooling Control, Dynamic Loading, and Preventive Maintenance. Partial Discharge Monitoring identifies incipient faults 

  • Cooling Control      

    Cooling System Monitoring and Control ensures 100% availability of cooling Fan-Banks and Pumps to Power Transformer when needed. 

  • Partial Discharge Monitoring 

    Partial Discharge Monitoring identifies incipient faults in transformers, such as loose connections, voids in Insulation, metal particles inside the tank, etc

  • Bushing Monitoring 

    A bushing monitoring system is an online system that continuously monitors the condition of the transformer bushings by tracking the capacitance change of C1 and the relative power factor change (tan delta) of each bushing.

  • Load, Power, Losses 

    The monitoring system is capable of monitoring, the Load, Power, and losses of the system, using customized sensors, monitors, and software.

  • OLTC Monitoring 

    RM’s OLTC Monitoring is used to perform both complex and simple measurement, control and regulation tasks on tap changing transformers.  

Reactors

Rugged Monitoring (RM) designs and delivers monitoring solutions for various types of Reactor Transformers. RM’s standalone, comprehensive monitoring solutions allow operators to test and analyze the characteristics of the reactor transformer with accurate measurements.

  • Direct Winding Hot Spot

    Direct Winding Hot Spot is one of the key parameters in determining true aging rate of winding Insulation and Reactor Life Expectancy.

  • Cooling Control

    Cooling System Monitoring and Control ensures 100% availability of cooling Fan-Banks and Pumps to the Reactor when needed.

  • OLTC Monitoring

    RM’s OLTC Monitoring performs complex and simple measurements, including control and regulation tasks on tap-changing transformers.

  • Bushing Monitoring

    RM’s Bushing Monitoring solutions from sensors to software continuously monitor the condition of bushings in real time and provide operators with changes in capacitance and power factor (tan delta) to assess the bushing insulation and efficiency.

  • Partial Discharge

    RM’s Partial Discharge (PD) Monitoring solutions provide the option for, portable and continuous monitoring systems to detect and locate PD activity in the Reactor.

VAULT TRANSFORMER

Rugged Monitoring (RM) provides a reliable monitoring solution specifically designed for Vault Transformers. Recognizing their critical role in infrastructure, RM’s system continuously monitors key components and parameters, offering operators clear visibility into transformer operation. Our advanced technology assesses crucial aspects like temperature, load, and insulation integrity, ensuring uninterrupted operation and preventing potential failures. RM’s solution ensures robust monitoring, enhancing the reliability and performance of Vault Transformers.

  • Direct Winding Hot Spot

    Direct Winding Hot Spot monitoring in Vault Transformers prevent sudden failures and helps in life-time extension using effective preventive maintenance

  • Partial Discharge

    Partial Discharge Monitoring identifies incipient faults into transformers, such as loose connections, void in Insulation, metal particles inside the tank etc.

  • Cooling Control

    Cooling System Monitoring and Control ensures 100% availability of cooling Fan-Banks to Vault

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FAQ

TRANSFORMING RELIABILITY: INSIGHTS FOR ENHANCED TRANSFORMER PERFORMANCE

Monitoring temperature is crucial for transformers because excessive heat can indicate overloading or insulation degradation, leading to potential failures. Real-time temperature monitoring allows operators to take preventive measures and optimize transformer performance
Rugged Monitoring’s electrical transformer monitoring solutions, provide continuous monitoring of critical parameters such as temperature, oil condition, and partial discharge. By detecting early signs of deterioration, our solution enables proactive maintenance, which helps extend the lifespan of transformers and reduces maintenance costs.
Yes, our electrical transformer monitoring system is designed to be compatible with existing SCADA systems and other monitoring platforms. This seamless integration enhances data management capabilities and allows for centralized monitoring and control of transformer health.