FDX, we help our clients improve the reliability and efficiency of their electrical equipment. A clear example was the intervention in the capacitor banks of an important distribution company in Argentina, where our FDX-HS monitoring system allowed detecting and solving an anomaly before it became a major failure.
ChallengeThe FDX-HS monitoring system detected temperature differences between phases in terminals of the same set, indicating a possible connection problem. This represented a risk of failure and affected the stability of the electrical system, as shown in the following image:
It can be noted that the temperatures in the S and T phases were significantly higher, reaching up to 99°C at one terminal. The maintenance team decided to perform contact resistance measurements, verifying high values compared to company standards.
Disassembly of the contacts showed evidence of deterioration.
After cleaning and reassembly, the contact resistance was significantly reduced, as shown in the following table:
Following installation, an improvement in thermal equilibrium and a reduction in temperature were observed.
Results
- Temperature reduction and stability between phases.
- Prevention of failures and forced shutdowns.
- Increased system reliability and efficiency.
Thanks to FDX-HS, our clients can anticipate potential problems and make informed decisions to optimize their infrastructure. Another success story demonstrating the power of intelligent monitoring!