Planck Vision Systems manufactures thermal imaging solutions for portable inspection and 24/7 monitoring of commercial applications including: Early Fire Detection, Manufacturing, Substations and Tunnels, Electrical Panel/Cabinets, Storage Facilities, Data Centers and Elevated Body Temperature Screening. Our company is headquartered in Santa Barbara CA, the capital of infrared sensing technologies in the United States.
At 9:20 PM on September 30, 2024, a fire broke out at the electricity substation on Chapel Lane in Broseley. Fire crews quickly arrived at the scene after receiving reports, finding a telegraph pole on fire with flames spreading to a nearby tree. The incident caused power outages for 291 residents, but National Grid reported that power was restored in less than two hours. Preliminary estimates of the damage are around £10,000, and appreciation was expressed for the prompt response of the fire service and the patience of customers.
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In Broseley, UK, a fire incident occurred at the electricity substation on Chapel Lane around 9:20 p.m. on September 29, 2024. According to the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, the fire ignited from a telegraph pole and quickly spread to a nearby tree.
Following the incident, a fire crew was dispatched to the scene to manage the situation.
The fire resulted in nearly 300 homes losing power, prompting a rapid response from the National Grid, which successfully restored electricity within two hours. A spokesperson for National Grid Electricity Distribution stated that the fault was reported at 9:18 p.m., affecting 291 properties.
All power was restored by 11:05 p.m. The estimated losses from the incident range between £5,000 and £10,000. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The company expressed gratitude for customer patience and praised the swift response of the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, who assisted in managing the fire and ensuring safety.
This incident highlights the importance of maintaining electrical infrastructure and raises discussions about preventing similar incidents in the future.
As utility companies place increasing emphasis on reliability, many are turning to permanently installed thermal imaging cameras to enhance predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
These automated thermal imaging systems, combined with advanced software, provide critical data for early warning monitoring, helping to identify potential issues before equipment failures occur, thereby reducing maintenance costs and improving overall power stability.
source：shropshirestar.com
Predictive maintenance for Substation Monitoring
Planck Vision Systems thermal imaging cameras offer 24/7 monitoring to constantly gather and analyze data with software that identifies trends and anomalies. Fixed mount or pan/tilt drive cameras can survey large areas of a substation with crisp thermal images. Planck Vision Systems cameras will always be in the right place at the right time to eliminate the potential for costly unexpected substation failures.
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