Industrial Power Grids
Securing Reliability in Industrial Power Grids
Industrial power grids are private networks essential for powering large-scale manufacturing operations where downtime is not an option. Their function is to maintain uninterrupted production and ensure safety by verifying the total reliability of critical electrical assets. To assist in achieving reliability goals, we provide a holistic toolset for power & distribution transformers, MV/HV switchgear, instrument transformers, motors & generators, partial discharge diagnostics, protection schemes, and power network cybersecurity.
The Future of Industrial Energy Stability
Ensuring the reliability of industrial power grids requires managing medium-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems that often operate independently or via complex utility grid interconnections. We support as an essential partner by providing automated testing and real-time monitoring for operations and maintenance teams at plants and factories for a wide scope of industries, including; Oil & Gas, Chemical, Metal, Marine, Automotive, Data Centers etc. Our portfolio instills high confidence in system interoperability as you transition from reactive repairs to proactive asset management and securing critical infrastructure.
Key Focus Areas and Methodologies
Industrial power grids utilize the following areas to meet their unique operational challenges effectively:
Navigating the Virtualized Grid Environment
Modern industrial power grids face extreme pressure to prevent production losses that can cost millions per minute. Challenges include maintaining the stability of "islanded" microgrids, ensuring the correct function of protective relays and swicthgear, avoiding insulation failures and protecting against OT-specific cyber threats.
The Industrial Microgrid Horizon
The outlook for industrial power grids points toward a massive shift of high demand growth, digitalization, and low-carbon infrastructure. With heavy industry electrification as part of decarbonization programs, the traditional grid infrastructure is experiencing a significant transformation.
Digitalization also means that for industrial sites the attack surface expands and so OT-specific cyber threats will be a concern for the future.
Value & Outcomes
Efficiency Gains
Reduce primary asset and protection testing time up to 80% with automated processes.
System Confidence
Significant reduction of unplanned downtime and higher levels of electrical safety for personnel.
Grid Resilience
Ensure long-term stability with a data-driven “health score” with proactive asset management.
Can your tools test our large industrial motors?
Yes. we offer specialized solutions for motor and generator testing that assess insulation, winding integrity, and protection.
How can we protect our OT network without specialized IT experts?
Our StationGuard solution is designed for electrical engineers; it visualizes the network and alerts you to security threats in plain language, no "IT-speak" required.
Can we track the health of our assets for many years?
Yes. our ADMO and CORTEX Grid solutions store historical data, allowing you to see trends and predict when an asset might fail before it happens.
How complex is it to use OMICRON test sets?
We offer several test sets and dedicated training programs linked to a certain application, such as ground impedance testing. We provide basic test sets (multi-functional) for specific applications and specialized test sets for power users.