Substation Solutions Articles

SF6 Leak Mitigation vs Repair: What Utilities Mean by Each (and What You Actually Need)

SF6 Leak Mitigation vs Repair: What Utilities Mean by Each (and What You Actually Need)

Published on: 17/03/2026

SF6 leak mitigation vs repair explained: what utilities mean, when to bridge vs fix, outage-driven decisions, leak trends, and defensible next steps.

Transformer Testing vs Monitoring: What’s the Difference and When Each Is Used?

Transformer Testing vs Monitoring: What’s the Difference and When Each Is Used?

Published on: 28/02/2026

Compare transformer testing vs monitoring to understand when each is used, how they prevent failures, and why modern reliability strategies require both.

How SF6 Leak Detection Is Performed in Live Substations

How SF6 Leak Detection Is Performed in Live Substations

Published on: 06/02/2026

Learn how SF6 leak detection is performed in live substations using OGI and handheld sensors—without outages—while meeting EPA compliance requirements.

When Transformer Testing Is Required: Scheduling, Standards, and Risk Factors

When Transformer Testing Is Required: Scheduling, Standards, and Risk Factors

Published on: 12/01/2026

Learn when transformer testing is required, including routine schedules, high-risk conditions, and IEEE standards that protect reliability and prevent costly failures.