Early detection of the tracking insulator prevented potential ignition of a wildfire, reducing fire-related hazards.
In the western United States, Early Fault Detection (EFD) identified a tracking insulator on a three-phase transmission line in a high fire risk zone. The issue was detected remotely by the EFD system, enabling prompt, focused maintenance to prevent potential faults and reduce wildfire risk.
Early detection of the tracking insulator prevented potential ignition of a wildfire, reducing fire-related hazards.
Proactive maintenance ensured the transmission line’s continuous, reliable operation by addressing the defective asset before failure.
Addressing the issue proactively protected both the environment and the company’s reputation from fire-related damage.
The EFD system remotely and proactively revealed a tracking insulator that would otherwise be difficult to find with routine inspections. This insulator posed a serious threat to system reliability and could have ignited a fire if left unattended. Given the surrounding area is a high fire risk zone, the risk of a wildfire sparked by an electrical fault and/or pole top fire was clear.
By detecting the issue early, the EFD system allowed for a targeted replacement of this defective asset. In addition to improving system reliability, this finding eliminated the risk of wildfire and the risks of environmental and reputational damage that come with it.
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