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Success Factors
The utility’s swift response, enabled by H2scan’s technology, was key to its success. A crew quickly
repaired the damaged overhead line, restoring service without signi昀椀cant user impact. But the bene昀椀ts
extended beyond this immediate 昀椀x.
After the incident, data from the GRIDSCAN 5000 Multi-Sense Monitor showed no continued gassing,
indicating that while the through-fault had caused a temporary issue, the transformer suffered no
permanent damage. This information gave the utility con昀椀dence to keep the transformer in service,
forestalling replacement costs for an expensive piece of capital equipment.
Furthermore, this event sparked a series of proactive measures. The utility initiated changes to the system
structure, conducted corrosion repairs and launched inspections to identify and correct similar anomalies.
These actions demonstrate how early detection doesn’t just prevent outages; it drives systemic
improvements that enhance long-term grid reliability.
Broader Impact
This success story resonates far beyond this single utility. Many regions, particularly in Latin America,
face similar challenges with aging infrastructure. Globally, distribution transformer monitoring is lacking,
making H2scan’s solution a game-changer. Its affordability and ease of implementation tick all the boxes
for utilities seeking to monitor assets that were previously overlooked due to cost constraints.
As a result of this successful pilot, the utility is taking signi昀椀cant steps. It is including H2Scan’s sensor in
speci昀椀cations for new units and planning retro昀椀ts for existing transformers. This decision re昀氀ects a shift from
reactive to predictive maintenance, where transformers are proactively replaced before they fail, minimizing
disruptions to the utility and its customers.
Key Bene昀椀ts for Global Application
The GRIDSCAN 5000 Multi-Sense Monitor from H2scan offers a number of bene昀椀ts to utilities globally:
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Early Warning System: Detects issues
before they escalate
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Cost-effective: Half the price of less
reliable competitors
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Reliability: Ten-year warranty on the
hydrogen sensing element
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Connectivity: IoT/SCADA/ADMS ready
with Modbus or DNP3
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No Maintenance: Patented auto-calibration
eliminates drift and the need for periodic
calibrations maximizing uptime
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Easy to Install and Operate: No moving
parts and small form factor
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Rugged and Reliable: Rated for harsh
environmental conditions
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