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.
On August 1, 2024, a regulator explosion at the East Madison Street substation in Clintonville caused a brief power outage, with service restored by 2:20 p.m. The incident incurred significant cleanup costs, though insurance covered most expenses. Repairs are estimated to cost under $100,000. Fortunately, the transformer was undamaged, saving about $1 million in potential replacement costs.
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On August 1, 2024, an explosion at the East Madison Street substation in Clintonville resulted in a significant but brief power outage. The explosion occurred at around 2:02 p.m., triggered by a malfunctioning voltage regulator. This device regulates the voltage after it is reduced from 35,000 volts to 4,000 volts for residential use. Fortunately, power was quickly restored by 2:20 p.m.
Clintonville Utilities Manager Dave Tichinel addressed the Clintonville Common Council on August 13, revealing that the exact cause of the explosion might never be determined. The explosion, though contained, led to immediate and intensive emergency responses. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was notified, and the city had to hire a specialized hazmat cleanup team to manage the aftermath, including disposing of gravel and oil.
The incident required substantial cleanup efforts, and while insurance covered most of the cleanup and damaged equipment, the cost of replacing the gravel was not included. The transformer, fortunately, was not damaged, saving an estimated $1 million in potential replacement costs. The working half of the substation continues to handle the load, but repairs for the affected side are projected to cost under $100,000.
City officials are currently exploring options to repair the damaged side of the substation and ensure reliable power distribution without overloading the operational half.
Planck Vision Systems thermal imaging cameras could have provided critical early detection of issues, potentially preventing such incidents by continuously monitoring and analyzing substation equipment for anomalies before they escalate into serious problems.
source:waupacanow.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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