Substation Solutions Articles

How SF6 Leak Imaging Works: IR Cameras, Sensitivity Limits, and Field Workflow

How SF6 Leak Imaging Works: IR Cameras, Sensitivity Limits, and Field Workflow

Published on: 18/05/2026

How SF6 leak imaging works in 2026: cooled IR cameras tuned to 10.55 micrometers, real-world sensitivity limits, and the five-step field workflow our team runs on live 12 kV through 500 kV substation equipment.

SF6 vs. Methane Leak Detection: Equipment, Methods, and When Each Applies

SF6 vs. Methane Leak Detection: Equipment, Methods, and When Each Applies

Published on: 05/05/2026

How SF6 and methane leak detection differ in 2026: cameras, methods, and field workflow.

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.