Salt River Project Expands Use of Luxtron Fiber Optic Hot Spot Monitoring to 28 MVA Transformers
Luxtron Corporation reports that it has been awarded the first of a multiple unit order by Salt River Project (Tempe, AZ) for installation of its FluoropticŪ fiber optic hot spot monitors on 28 MVA transformers.
(PRWEB) May 11, 2005 -- Luxtron Corporation reports that it has been awarded the first of a multiple unit order by Salt River Project (Tempe, AZ) for installation of its FluoropticŪ fiber optic hot spot monitors on 28 MVA transformers.
Salt River Project (SRP), a longtime leader in applying selective technologies to optimize utilization of T&D assets, has been applying Luxtrons WTS hot spot monitors for large transformers (>100 MVA) for over 10 years. Based on this experience and after careful study, SRP made the decision to extend the benefits of fiber optic hot spot monitoring to its smaller transformers, down to 28 MVA.
Installing Luxtron fiber optic hotspot systems on our distribution substation transformers will give our dispatchers the real time visibility of actual transformer temperatures," states Gary McCulla, Senior Principal Engineer for SRP. With this visibility, SRP can safely optimize the load on these transformers, thus deferring additional transformer capacity."
Luxtron works closely with technology leading utilities like SRP to develop robust and more cost effective platforms for fiber optic hot spot monitoring, such as our ThermAssetŪ monitor released just last year," adds Edwin Oh, Luxtrons CEO. As a result, weve been able to lower the effective cost of installing these systems as much as 40% making it economically viable for utilities to derive the benefits of fiber optic technology on their smaller, workhorse transformers."
Luxtron hot spot monitors enable direct, real time, accurate measurement of transformer winding temperature; providing valuable input to calibrate thermal models and enable dynamic load control. Unlike conventional winding temperature indicators that "infer" the hot spot by measuring top or bottom oil temperature, the drift-free, calibration-free nature inherent in the FluoropticŪ technology makes these systems ideally suited for use in transformers.
About Salt River Project:
SRP has delivered electricity and water to metropolitan Phoenix for more than 100 years. SRP, based in Phoenix, was established in 1903 as the nation's first multipurpose reclamation project authorized under the National Reclamation Act.
Today, SRP is the nation's third-largest public power utility and one of Arizonas largest water suppliers, providing power to customers throughout a 2,900-square-mile service territory in central Arizona. SRP is the largest provider of electricity to the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, providing electric service to more than 856,000 customers.
The mission of SRP is to deliver ever-improving contributions to the people we serve through the provision of low cost, reliable water and power, and community programs, to ensure the vitality of the Salt River Valley.
More information on Salt River Project may be obtained by visiting www.srpnet.com.
About Luxtron Corporation:
Luxtron Corporation pioneered the field of fiber optic winding temperature measurement more than 20 years ago and today is the premier provider of direct, real time monitoring and control systems for the power utility industry. Based on Luxtrons patented FluoropticŪ technology, these direct winding temperature measurement systems have evolved considerably from laboratory instruments to robust, industrial control systems ideal for monitoring transformers in geographically isolated locations. Luxtrons ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturing facilities are located in Santa Clara, California. Luxtron continues to be at the forefront in developing robust, fiber optic systems to extend the life of power transformers. More information on Luxtron Corporation may be obtained by visiting www.luxtron.com.
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