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Modern energy supply.
Modern energy supply is changing: renewable energies, innovative technologies and sustainable concepts are shaping the future of energy generation. In our article, we shed light on current developments and show how they are paving the way to a climate-neutral and efficient energy future.
Security of supply through intelligent measurement technology.
The global demand for energy continues to rise. At the same time, awareness of environmental issues is growing, as is the need to integrate renewable energies into the power supply and distribute them intelligently to consumers.
Companies are faced with the challenge of making their energy supply sustainable and cost-efficient. The integration of renewable energies, improved energy efficiency and security of supply require innovative technologies. Modern measurement technology plays a crucial role in ensuring optimum grid stability and grid quality in the age of the smart grid.
Grid quality in the age of the smart grid.
Our electricity grids are subject to disruptions, for example in the form of voltage peaks, interruptions or harmonics. Fluctuations in voltage and frequency can not only affect the service life of devices and machines, but can also lead to outages. Ensuring grid stability and quality is one of the key challenges in modern energy management. The increasing influence of renewable energies is making the reliable supply of electricity via smart grids ever more complex.
By implementing advanced measurement technology, grid operators can maximize the efficiency of renewable energy sources, identify potential bottlenecks and maintain grid stability.
Grid analysis with the Power Quality Analyzer.
A precise analysis of the supply grid forms the basis for optimizing energy efficiency and energy consumption. Among other things, good grid quality is a key aspect of regenerative load management in the smart grid. Stable grids reduce energy costs and minimize premature wear and tear or even outages. Voltage fluctuations and transients can, for example, damage connected devices and machines or cause IT problems. Harmonics in particular are an important cause of grid faults.
Power quality analyzers.
Power quality analyzers help to ensure the reliability of the energy supply and minimize the impact of power quality problems on consumers and companies. They are used for continuous or mobile and temporary monitoring in single-phase and three-phase transmission and distribution grids to quantify irregularities and energy losses. A power quality analyzer supports troubleshooting and improves preventive maintenance. Faults in the power grid can be detected at an early stage.
Power quality analyzers help supply companies and grid operators to integrate renewable energies by analyzing the effects of fluctuations and instabilities in the grid. This enables grid utilization to be optimized and the heat transition to be designed efficiently.
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Preventive maintenance and servicing of the power supply.
Defective components in electrical systems and installations pose a safety risk and can lead to expensive malfunctions or downtime. For a utility company, preventive maintenance of its energy distribution networks is therefore crucial in order to maintain a reliable power supply. By detecting potential defects at an early stage, targeted maintenance measures can be carried out, which avoids failures and extends the service life of the systems.
Thermal imaging cameras.
Modern measuring devices make it easier for maintenance technicians to make troubleshooting a practical and safe part of their maintenance routine. Signs of wear and other anomalies can be detected and rectified at an early stage before they affect the performance and cost efficiency of energy infrastructures. For example, portable thermal imaging cameras (infrared cameras) can be used to efficiently localize temperature anomalies in electrical and mechanical systems and make energy losses visible.
The cameras provide detailed images and precise measured values in real time. They can be used without disruption during operation and at a safe distance from the system. In critical systems, continuous monitoring with stationary thermal imaging cameras can also be useful to identify potential faults. The use of thermal imaging cameras as part of regular inspection and maintenance measures can improve the energy efficiency and safety of the power supply and minimize unplanned repairs and downtime.
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Acoustic industrial sound cameras.
Regular inspection of high-voltage systems is mandatory for utility companies in order to detect electrical anomalies such as partial discharges in switchgear, transformers, etc. Partial discharges indicate an insulation fault and can lead to equipment malfunctions or serious accidents. This is where sonic cameras are used, among other things. They provide precise sound images that allow different types of partial discharge to be recognized and interpreted immediately.
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Efficient energy management through precise measurement data.
Energy recorders.
Energy recorders - also known as energy or power analyzers - measure, monitor and control the electrical parameters in electrical installations and supply networks. They can be equipped with special network analysis functions. Detailed analyses enable energy flows and consumption patterns to be validated and form the basis for evaluating potential savings and preventive maintenance measures. Thanks to the precise recording of energy consumption, they are also used for cost center analysis.
Energy analyzers can record load profiles and support targeted load control and shifting in order to maximize the efficiency of the electricity grid and avoid bottlenecks. The integration of energy analyzers into the smart grid enables intelligent energy use and helps to reduce costs and environmental impact.
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How modern measurement and testing technology supports the energy transition.
Measurement technology makes it possible to record and analyze real-time data on electricity consumption. This forms the basis for intelligent energy distribution. It also helps to maximize the energy and performance efficiency of the electronic components and systems involved, such as power converters or photovoltaic systems.
By implementing smart metering technology, energy companies and grid operators can optimize energy consumption, better manage peak loads and identify potential bottlenecks. In addition, smart metering systems are a prerequisite for transparent consumption data, which can lead to more conscious energy use by end consumers. Improved energy efficiency helps to conserve resources and reduce environmental pollution.
Modern measuring and monitoring systems are a fundamental component of smart grids and play a key role in the integration of renewable energies.
Conclusion.
Measurement technology plays a central role in shaping a future-proof and environmentally friendly energy supply with smart grids. Precise measurements, efficient load management and continuous monitoring: energy companies and grid operators can use measurement technology to improve the use of renewable energies and the reliability of their energy infrastructure.
The integration of modern measuring devices such as network quality or energy analyzers makes it possible to adapt energy consumption to fluctuations in the energy flow and deal better with load peaks. In addition, smart technologies support the preventive maintenance and servicing of energy distribution networks, e.g. with thermal imaging cameras. This contributes to a cost-efficient energy supply and minimized downtimes.
In a time of a changing energy market and increasing environmental pollution, intelligent measurement technology is indispensable for successfully mastering the challenges of the future.
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