Dynamic Ratings partners with different universities to help develop the next generation of engineers. During the 2024-2025 school year, Dynamic Ratings sponsored a senior design project at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) focused on partial discharge (PD) detection…
Transformers are among the most critical—and costly—assets in the electrical grid. Yet many failures occur without warning, often between routine maintenance cycles. That’s where Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) comes in. DGA monitoring gives utilities a window into the internal condition of a transformer without interrupting service. Operators can detect faults in their earliest stages…
Transformers are the backbone of electrical infrastructure, and their longevity depends on effective temperature monitoring. Fiber optic temperature monitoring has emerged as an advanced solution, providing real-time, direct winding temperature measurements with a high degree of accuracy. Reliable real-time temperature tracking leads to improved condition based monitoring, helping utilities optimize performance…
On-load tap changers (OLTCs) are fundamental in maintaining stable voltage levels across power grids. As transformers experience fluctuating load demands, OLTCs adjust the turns ratio without interrupting the current flow and ensure a continuous and consistent power supply. These devices are essential in modern power systems where reliability and efficiency…
Maintaining seamless operations of key systems like crushers, mills, conveyor belts, and smelting equipment is paramount in an industry where downtime can result in staggering financial and operational losses. Any failure in these interconnected systems can lead to cascading disruptions, resulting in site-wide shutdowns that jeopardize safety and failures in these…
Transformer monitoring plays a crucial role in maintaining the reliability of power systems, particularly as aging infrastructure begins to show signs of wear. However, replacing transformers and related components can be expensive, time-consuming and environmentally taxing. Retrofit transformer monitoring from Dynamic Ratings offers a practical solution for utilities to upgrade existing equipment…
Effective communication systems are the backbone of modern electrical substations. They ensure seamless operations, real-time monitoring, and efficient asset management. Without these systems, alarm and trending data become ineffective, leaving asset managers vulnerable to delays, inefficiencies, and costly disruptions…
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are among nature’s most mesmerizing displays. They captivate onlookers with swirling ribbons of green, red, and purple light that dance across the night sky. However, behind this breathtaking spectacle lies a powerful natural phenomenon with severe implications for modern electrical infrastructure: Geomagnetic Disturbance Events (GMDs)…
Transformers are one of the most critical components in electrical power systems, facilitating the safe and efficient transmission of electricity across vast distances. Given their essential role in the infrastructure, the health and longevity of transformers are crucial for ensuring system reliability and avoiding costly downtime…
